A novel multi-model estimation of phosphorus in coal and its ash using FTIR spectroscopy by Arya Vinod, Anup Krishna Prasad, Sameeksha Mishra, Bitan Purkait, Shailayee Mukherjee, Anubhav Shukla, Nirasindhu Desinayak, Bhabesh Chandra Sarkar, Atul Kumar Varma

“…X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is a commonly used analytical technique for the determination of phosphorus content in coal and coal ash samples but proves challenging due to their comparatively weak fluorescence intensity. …”
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Umbilical Cord Blood Bilirubin as a Predictor of Significant Hyperbilirubinemia Requiring Phototherapy among Full-term Healthy Neonates: A Prospective Study by Preethi B Patil, Prasanna Saka, Abhay K Chidananda

“…The association between cord blood bilirubin and serum total bilirubin was determined followed by the identification of the cut-off level of cord blood bilirubin that could predict significant neonatal hyperbilirubinemia requiring phototherapy among term neonates. …”
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Changing trends in the global burden of polycystic ovarian syndrome-related infertility over the past 30 years: retrospective data analysis of the global burden of disease study 20... by Ming Huo, Yixiang Wang, Xianbin Yuan, Yue Yuan, Xuehong Zhang

“…Temporal trends in PCOS-related infertility over the past three decades were scrutinized employing joinpoint regression analysis, enabling the determination of annual percentage change (APC) and average annual percentage changes (AAPCs). …”
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PENGARUH PENDEKATAN INTERACTIVE CONCEPTUAL INSTRUCTION (ICI) BERBANTUAN SIMULASI PHET TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SISWA by Ega Prastika, Andik Purwanto, Nirwana Nirwana

“…Kata Kunci: Interactive Conceptual Instruction (ICI), Simulasi PhET, Hasil Belajar Siswa   ABSTRACT   The aims of this research was to describe the effect of a PhET-assisted simulation approach (ICI) on learning outcomes, and was to determine the influence of PhET's simulation assisted approach (ICI) on learning outcomes. …”
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Formulating a Blue Ocean Strategy in the Banking Services Industry: Enhancing Customer Satisfaction through Improved Demand Fulfillment and Presenting an Optimal Pattern by Manuchehr Ghanbari, Ali Sabzali Yameqani, Yousef Rabbani, Kobra Sabzali Yamaqani

“…Then, the importance and prioritization of customers' needs and the relative cost of implementing these measures were determined using the BWM method. These actions were divided into human resources, organizational communication, performance evaluation, public relations, advertisement, organizational processes and structures, and placement and architecture. …”
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In Vitro Activities of Ceftobiprole and Doripenem Tested against Frequently Encountered Aerobic and Facultative Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacterial Pathogens Isolated from Pa... by James A Karlowsky, Mel DeCorby, Daryl J Hoban, George G Zhanel

“…Doripenem is currently under review by Health Canada and was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration in 2007 for the treatment of patients with complicated intra-abdominal infections and complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis. OBJECTIVES: To determine the in vitro activities of ceftobiprole and doripenem using a collection of frequently isolated aerobic and facultative bacteria cultured from patient blood, urine, respiratory and wound specimens in 12 Canadian hospitals in 2007. …”
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Whether the Indications for Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Should Continue to Be Expanded? A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Huankun Li, Hangsheng Bao, Zhidong Yang, Baijun Hu, Yaocheng Pan, Yi Wang, Jiayi Chen, Hongjun Chen, Bisheng Shen, Yonggen Zou

“…Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of RTSA in the treatment of complex shoulder joint diseases and further determine whether it is necessary to expand the indications of RTSA. …”
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The Opportunity of Using Diode Laser with the Length of 1940 nm in the Treatment of Hemorrhoids by S. A. Frolov, A. M. Kuzminov, D. V. Vyshegorodtsev, O. A. Mainovskaya, Yu. L. Trubacheva, O. Yu. Fomenko, V. Yu. Korolik, I. S. Bogormistrov, I. A. Mukhin, A. M. Battalova, E. M. Bogdanova

“…Transrectal ultrasound with Dopplerography was performed, which made it possible to diagnose a 2–3-fold decrease in blood flow along the terminal branches of the upper rectal artery, and internal hemorrhoids determined earlier, before surgery, were not visualized already 1 month after surgery. …”
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Zoltán Kodálys Harmonielehre – ein Rekonstruktionsversuch by Anna Dalos

“…If it is possible to uncover which theoretical concepts determined Kodályʼs harmonic thinking – based on the original documents of his teaching such as his harmony lectures and the transcripts and papers of his students – this can open up further approaches to Kodályʼs composing. …”
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MATERIAL BANGUNAN RUMAH TINGGAL SEBAGAI KETAHANAN RESIKO COVID-19: STUDI KASUS RUMAH TINGGAL DI KECAMATAN MENGANTI, KABUPATEN GRESIK, JAWA TIMUR by Heristama Anugerah Putra, Brina Oktafiana

“…The comfort level of occupants when they are inside the house can be determined from the use of residential materials in this Gresik Regency. …”
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Artificial intelligence-enabled non-invasive ubiquitous anemia screening: The HEMO-AI pilot study on pediatric population by Daniel Gordon, Jason Hoffman, Keren Gamrasni, Yotam Barlev, Alex Levine, Tamar Landau, Ronen Shpiegel, Avishai Lahad, Ariel Koren, Carina Levin, Osnat Naor, Hannah Lee, Xin Liu, Shwetak Patel, Gilad Chayen, Michael Brandwein

“…Objective Determine whether data collected from a smartphone camera can be used to detect anemia in a pediatric population. …”
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Design of an RCT on cost-effectiveness of group schema therapy versus individual schema therapy for patients with Cluster-C personality disorder: the QUEST-CLC study protocol by Iuno Z. Groot, Anne-Sophie S. M. Venhuizen, Nathan Bachrach, Simone Walhout, Bregje de Moor, Kasper Nikkels, Susanne Dalmeijer, Myrte Maarschalkerweerd, Joël R. van Aalderen, Hinde de Lange, Renske Wichers, Agatha Ph. Hollander, Silvia M. A. A. Evers, Raoul P. P. P. Grasman, Arnoud Arntz

“…Discussion This study will determine the (cost-)effectiveness of treatments for Cluster-C PDs regarding treatment type as well as optimal matching of patient to treatment and deliver insight into which aspects help Cluster-C-PD patients recover and create a fulfilling life. …”
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Transforming Growth Factor-β Protects against Inflammation-Related Atherosclerosis in South African CKD Patients by Muzamil Olamide Hassan, Raquel Duarte, Therese Dix-Peek, Caroline Dickens, Sagren Naidoo, Ahmed Vachiat, Sacha Grinter, Pravin Manga, Saraladevi Naicker

“…We evaluated serum levels of TGF-β isoforms concurrently with serum levels of endotoxin and various inflammatory markers. In addition, we determined if any association exists between polymorphisms in the TGF-β1 gene and atherosclerosis in South African CKD patients. …”
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Teknologi Text To Speech Menggunakan Amazon Polly Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Membaca Pada Anak Dengan Gejala Disleksia by Karlina Diah Fatmawati, Imam Tahyudin

“…The data obtained will be analyzed descriptively and qualitatively to determine the effect of technology on reading ability. …”
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Plasma S100β is a predictor for pathology and cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease by Geetika Nehra, Bryan J. Maloney, Rebecca R. Smith, Wijitra Chumboatong, Erin L. Abner, Peter T. Nelson, Björn Bauer, Anika M. S. Hartz

“…The goal of this study was to assess markers for barrier dysfunction in postmortem tissue samples from research participants who were either cognitively normal individuals (CNI) or diagnosed with AD at the time of autopsy and determine to what extent these markers are associated with AD neuropathologic changes (ADNC) and cognitive impairment. …”
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Fistula Vesiko Vaginalis by Luki Ertandri

“…Physical and additional specific examination conventionally or minimal invasive like cystoscopy, cystography with contrast can obtain diagnose, determine the location, size and number of fistula. …”
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External beam radiation therapy versus radical prostatectomy for high-risk prostate cancer: protocol of the RECOVER study by Caroline M. van der Starre, Chris H. Bangma, Maarten J. Bijlsma, Alfons C.M. van den Bergh, Lambertus A.L.M. Kiemeney, Wietske Kievit, Kees Vos, Diederik M. Somford, Sally M. Wildeman, Katja K.H. Aben, Igle J. de Jong, Floris J. Pos, Berdine L. Heesterman

“…Secondary endpoints PFS and DMFS are evaluated using a competing risk analysis and cost-utility and budget-impact analyses will be performed to determine cost and cost-effectiveness. Discussion An observational prospective design was chosen since a randomized controlled trial comparing surgery and radiotherapy was not deemed feasible. …”
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Efficacy and safety of various drug combinations in treating plaque Psoriasis: A meta-analysis [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Nayak Snehasis, Karshe Haji Ali, Pendyala Siri, Ngabo Herve, Sayed Zafar

“…While safety seems similar between the groups, larger studies are needed to determine the long-term effects. These findings suggest that personalized treatment plans could improve outcomes; however, confirmation through larger trials is crucial before wider use. …”
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Deep-learning prediction of cardiovascular outcomes from routine retinal images in individuals with type 2 diabetes by Mohammad Ghouse Syed, Emanuele Trucco, Muthu R. K. Mookiah, Chim C. Lang, Rory J. McCrimmon, Colin N. A. Palmer, Ewan R. Pearson, Alex S. F. Doney, Ify R. Mordi

“…Abstract Background Prior studies have demonstrated an association between retinal vascular features and cardiovascular disease (CVD), however most studies have only evaluated a few simple parameters at a time. Our aim was to determine whether a deep-learning artificial intelligence (AI) model could be used to predict CVD outcomes from routinely obtained diabetic retinal screening photographs and to compare its performance to a traditional clinical CVD risk score. …”
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Relationships between paddock-level pasture mass and cow data derived from GPS and behavior-monitoring on-animal sensors in rotationally grazed dairy systems by S.J. Hendriks, M. Qasim, J.P. Edwards

“…Each cow was fitted with 5 devices that were commercially available in New Zealand and measured rumination, eating, grazing, and lying time, and activity. One device also determined cows' location, and these data were used to derive 3 additional behaviors: distance traveled, mean distance to herd mates, and proximity. …”
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