Design and application of a breathing circuit joint for preventing condensation water from gathering (一种用于防冷凝水聚集的呼吸回路接头的设计与应用) by TIAN Suai (田素爱), YANG Fangfang (杨方方), ZHANG Xinna (张新娜)

“…How to safely and effectively deal with condensate in respiratory pipes is a severe challenge faced in nursing work. This paper introduces the design and application of a utility model anti-condensation water accumulation respiratory circuit joint, which effectively improves the stability of the connection between the respiratory circuit joint and the ventilator, prevents condensation water accumulation and countercurrent during use, reduces the work burden of medical staff and improves work efficiency. …”
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Cardiovascular risk profiling among South Asian adults in Hong Kong: a latent class analysis by Gary Ka-Ki Chung, Woohyung Lee, Danna Camille Vargas, Bulbul Sharma, Kai Sing Sun, Heidi Hung, Lee Sha Tong, Tsz Lui Tang, Hasiba Munir, Chi Yui Wong, Soniya Pun, Man Hin Chio, Eliza Lai-Yi Wong, Dong Dong, Eng-Kiong Yeoh

“…Abstract Background South Asians living in urbanized settings are facing disproportionate cardiovascular burden largely attributable to modifiable risk factors. …”
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The Canadian Bronchiectasis and Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Registry: a study protocol by Christina S. Thornton, Nicole Boechler, Vidhi Desai, Ranjani Somayaji, Swathi Purighalla, Sarah Brode, Theodore K. Marras, Ryan Cooper, Maeve Smith, Julie Jarand

“…While the most substantial cohort studies have been conducted in Europe and the USA, Canada also faces considerable challenges. The comprehensive Canadian Bronchiectasis and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) Registry aims to 1) outline the clinical characteristics and natural history of bronchiectasis in Canada, 2) identify risk factors contributing to disease progression within Canadians, 3) integrate comprehensive clinical information to better understand the phenotypes of bronchiectasis and 4) support the development of large-scale, randomised controlled trials in Canada. …”
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Addressing the overuse of hospital emergency departments in the Portuguese NHS: a new paradigm by Francisco Goiana-da-Silva, Francisco Goiana-da-Silva, Francisco Goiana-da-Silva, Francisco Goiana-da-Silva, Soraia Costa, Filipa Malcata, Juliana Sá, Juliana Sá, Rafael Vasconcelos, Miguel Cabral, Raisa Guedes, Inês Morais-Vilaça, Lara Pinheiro-Guedes, João Ferreira, Nélson Pereira, José Gaspar-Pais, Judite Neves, Joaquim Monteiro, Vera Pires, Miguel Paiva, Rui Guimarães, Hutan Ashrafian, Hutan Ashrafian, Rita Moreira, Fátima Fonseca, Filomena Cardoso, Filomena Cardoso, Jaime Alves, Ara Darzi, Ara Darzi, Fernando Araújo, Fernando Araújo

“…The escalating trend of inappropriate visits to Emergency Departments (ED) has led to significant concerns, including resource misallocation, compromised patient care, and an increased burden on healthcare workers. Portugal faces a notable challenge, reporting one of the highest per capita ED visit rates, with an annual average of approximately 6 million ED visits from 2013 to 2023. …”
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Spatial heterogeneity in deployment and upscaling of wind power in Swedish municipalities by Yodefia Rahmad, Fredrik Hedenus, Jessica Jewell, Vadim Vinichenko

“…Deployment of new onshore wind power faces challenges due to growing resistance, prompting increased interest in the development of effective deployment strategies. …”
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Comparing Open and Robotic Unilateral Transversus Abdominis Release in Incisional Hernias With a Lateral Component: A Single Center Retrospective Study by Stijn Van Hoef, Stijn Van Hoef, Hasan H. Eker, Frederik Berrevoet, Mathias Allaeys

“…There was a clear difference in length of stay, in favor of the robotic group.DiscussionIn our limited series, a robotic approach seems safe and feasible when faced with large lateral hernias. Short-term results show a shorter length of stay using the robotic approach, with no significant difference in short term complications, specifically SSI-rate. …”
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Proximity-based solutions for optimizing autism spectrum disorder treatment: integrating clinical and process data for personalized care by Annarita Vignapiano, Annarita Vignapiano, Francesco Monaco, Francesco Monaco, Stefania Landi, Luca Steardo, Carlo Mancuso, Claudio Pagano, Gianvito Petrillo, Alessandra Marenna, Martina Piacente, Stefano Leo, Carminia Marina Ingenito, Rossella Bonifacio, Benedetta Di Gruttola, Marco Solmi, Marco Solmi, Marco Solmi, Marco Solmi, Maria Pontillo, Giorgio Di Lorenzo, Giorgio Di Lorenzo, Alessio Fasano, Alessio Fasano, Alessio Fasano, Giulio Corrivetti, Giulio Corrivetti

“…Furthermore, the project incorporates a patient-facing chatbot to provide information and support. …”
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A Feasibility Analysis of Wind Energy Potential and Seasonal Forecasting Trends in Thatta District: A Project to Combat the Energy Crisis in Pakistan by Jahangeer Khan Bhutto, Zhijun Tong, Tayyab Raza Fraz, Mazhar Baloch, Haider Ali, Jiquan Zhang, Xingpeng Liu, Yousef A. Al-Masnay

“…Wind energy has emerged as a viable alternative to fossil fuels due to its clean and cost-effective nature. Pakistan, facing growing energy demands and the imperative to reduce carbon emissions, has invested significantly in wind power to supply electric power in rural and urban communities, particularly in the Thatta district of Sindh Province of Pakistan. …”
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Weighing temporal fluctuations of drought features in Rwanda through the implementation of the standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index and standardized precipitation in... by Kazora Jonah, Zhu Weijun, Kyaw Oo Than, Temesgen Gebremariam Asfaw, Emmanuel Adu Gyamfi Kedjanyi, Abraham Okrah, Akimana Diane, Mathieu Mbati Mugunga

“…Notably, the Eastern and Southern provinces faced intensified drought impacts, with prolonged dry spells lasting over 3 to 6 months. …”
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Genetic diversity of wild stone fruit species: specific aspects of <i>ex situ</i> conservation by G. V. Eremin, V. G. Eremin, I. S. Chepinoga, T. A. Gasanova

“…One of the most important tasks faced by the scientists of Krymsk Experiment Breeding Station of VIR is the long-term preservation of the stone fruit gene pools (over 1,000 genotypes of 44 species) collected during plant explorations. …”
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Water quality characteristics of municipal wastewater treatment plants and the prospect of reclaimed water utilization in lower-middle income and water-scarce areas: A case study o... by Yutong Duan, Hongbo Xi, Zhikai Qin, Ruili Guo, Fang Wang, Yue Yuan

“…This study investigates the potential for reclaimed water utilization in Puyang, a key industrial hub in the Central Plains Economic Zone facing severe water shortages. Operational data from 20 municipal wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in 2023 were analyzed to assess water quality parameters, treatment efficiencies, and hydraulic load rates. …”
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Esophageal perforation more than 10 years after anterior cervical spine surgery: a case report and literature review by Hua Luo, Zhangfu Wang, Shuang Mi, Wenjun Pan, Xingbing Feng, Zhenghua Hong

“…Surgical management included removing the anterior cervical plate and reconstruction with a sternocleidomastoid muscle flap. Postoperatively, she faced wound complications, and the perforation failed to heal despite multiple debridement and stent placements. …”
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A novel approach for accurate SOC estimation in Li-ion batteries in view of temperature variations by Abdelhakim Tabine, El Mehdi Laadissi, Hicham Mastouri, Anass Elachhab, Sohaib Bouzaid, Abdelowahed Hajjaji

“…Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are extensively utilized in electric vehicles and solar energy storage systems owing to their remarkable energy and power density, capacity, and performance The main problems faced in these systems are the errors that occurred in estimating the battery's state of charge (SOC). …”
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Implementing sustainability frameworks at a product-level – Exploring the usability by Paule Bhérer-Breton, Anna Woodhouse, Bente Aspeholen Åby, Hilke Bos-Brouwers, Melanie Kok, Hanne Fjerdingby Olsen

“…The study revealed a trade-off: frameworks with higher usability tended to sacrifice depth and comprehensiveness in the information provided about food products. Both frameworks faced significant challenges in distinguishing social and ethical issues at the product level, largely due to data limitations. …”
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3D Modeling and Printing in Physics Education: The Importance of STEM Technology for Interpreting Physics Concepts by Indira Usembayeva, Bakitzhan Kurbanbekov, Sherzod Ramankulov, Aknur Batyrbekova, Kazhymukan Kelesbayev, Asem Akhanova

“…The aim of this study is to address the challenges faced by physics educators in using outdated or unavailable laboratory equipment. …”
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Design and Characteristics of a Single-Story Building Model Incorporating Waste by Mohamed Darwish, Mohamed Elnakeb, Marina Moawad, Marwan Mohamed Shawki, Ehab Abdelhamid, Donia Eldwib, Mohamed Nagib Abouzeid, Maram Saudy, Safwan Khedr, Khaled Nassar

“…That study showed that the roofs made of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) using Wood-Plastic Composite (WPC) facings when used with hollow-block cement block walls have shown enduring cost efficiency and improved thermal insulation, leading to diminished energy usage, life-cycle expenses, and carbon emissions. …”
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The molecular receptor NKBB enhances the persistence and anti-hepatocellular carcinoma activity of GPC3 CAR-T cells by Minghao Sui, Tiantian Liu, Xuanli Song, Ji Li, Han Ding, Yuqian Liu, Xinyu Wang, Huimin Liu, Yuchan Xue, Jianni Qi, Miao Zhang, Songbo Zhao, Qiang Zhu

“…However, CAR-T therapy still faces numerous challenges against solid tumors, such as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), owing to heterogeneous antigen expression in tumor cells, limited persistence of CAR-T cells, etc. …”
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Prevalence and correlates of severe anxiety among front-line nurses during and after the COVID-19 pandemic: a large-scale multi-center study by Shutong Yang, Qingling Hao, Hongyu Sun, Yuan Yang, Jiao Liu, Cui Li, Yunsheng Fu, Cong Yao, Guoshuai Luo

“…Abstract Background Nurses have been at the forefront of the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, facing extended work hours and heightened stress, predisposing them to psychological distress. …”
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SpecPCM: A Low-Power PCM-Based In-Memory Computing Accelerator for Full-Stack Mass Spectrometry Analysis by Keming Fan, Ashkan Moradifirouzabadi, Xiangjin Wu, Zheyu Li, Flavio Ponzina, Anton Persson, Eric Pop, Tajana Rosing, Mingu Kang

“…Mass spectrometry (MS) is essential for proteomics and metabolomics but faces impending challenges in efficiently processing the vast volumes of data. …”
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Emerging challenges in aquaculture: Current perspectives and human health implications by M. Oghenebrorhie Ruben, A. Bolanle Akinsanola, M. Ekemini Okon, Teslim Shitu, I. Iretomiwa Jagunna

“…Aquaculture, the cultivation of aquatic organisms for human consumption, has become an essential contributor to global food security. However, it faces numerous challenges that threaten its sustainability and capacity to meet the growing demand for animal protein. …”
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