Limited use of opioid prescribing guidelines in Dutch emergency departments: results of a nationwide survey by Nicole Kraaijvanger, Cees Kramers, Albert Dahan, Arnt F. A. Schellekens

“…To mitigate opioid-related harm, the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) advocates for the use of non-opioid analgesics and minimal opioid prescriptions. In the Netherlands, the Society for Anesthesiology has issued a guideline for appropriate opioid use, which are also relevant to EDs. …”
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Reclaiming Subsidized Land: An Evaluation of Coal Gangue Interlayers by Yuling Gong, Zhenqi Hu, Kevin McSweeney

“…Results indicate that minimizing the adverse impacts of gangue requires a combined top-subsoil cover of at least 70 cm.…”
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Mechanism and Evolution Control of Wide Coal Pillar Bursts in Multithick Key Strata by Wenhao Guo, Anye Cao, Chengchun Xue, Yang Hu, Songwei Wang, Qian Zhao

“…A prevention scheme is put forward for strata presplit blasting and adjusting coal pillar width to minimize the dynamic and static stresses. The results demonstrate the following. (1) In the multithick strata, the first and second near-field subkey strata have perpendicular “O-X” broken features, whereas the third far-field subkey has parallel “O-X” broken features. …”
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Modified citrus pectin ameliorates methotrexate-induced hepatic and pulmonary toxicity: role of Nrf2, galectin-3/TLR-4/NF-κB/TNF-α and TGF-β signaling pathways by Randa Ismail, Heba A. Habib, Aliaa F. Anter, Amr Amin, Gehan H. Heeba

“…MCF7, Nalm6, and JEG3 cell lines were used for the in vitro cytotoxicity assay.ResultsMCP counteracted liver and lung toxicity evidenced by ameliorating the markers of liver and lung functions. Moreover, MCP minimized oxidative stress elicited by MTX in lung and liver tissues, as indicated by reduced malondialdehyde levels, elevated levels of reduced glutathione, increased superoxide dismutase activity, and upregulated Nrf2 protein expression. …”
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Evaluation of sustainable energy use in sugarcane production: A holistic model from planting to harvest and life cycle assessment by Molood Behnia, Mohammad Ghahderijani, Ali Kaab, Marjan Behnia

“…To lessen energy use in plant cane, the research recommends strategies like minimizing machinery use, adopting reduced and no-tillage practices, and employing efficient irrigation and spraying methods. …”
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Profil Ekspresi MikroRNA Kanker Payudara di Purwokerto by Ari Dwi Nurasih, Indah Sulistiyawati, Muhammad Falah

“…Penemuan metode deteksi dini kanker payudara secara sensitif, spesifik dan minimal invasif merupakan kunci dalam keberhasilan pengobatan. …”
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How do consumers evaluate buffalo meat? by Ricardo Alexandre Silva Pessoa, Marilia Celeste Tavares Fernandes, María Luciana Menezes Wanderley Neves, Thales Freire Arival, Fabiana Carvalho Vasconcelos Pessoa

“…It is observed that the commercial availability of buffalo meat is a determining factor for consumption since the degree of rejection of buffalo meat products is minimal. …”
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Compassion Competence and Patient Safety Competency in psychiatric nurses by Giti Setoodeh, Maryam Shafieejahromi, Ladan Zarshenas, Banafsheh Tehranineshat

“…Patient Safety Competency is of great importance for nurses to prevent adverse events and minimize errors. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between Compassion Competence and Patient Safety Competency in nurses working in psychiatric wards of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences affiliated hospitals in 2024. …”
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Resistance to viruses of potato: current status and prospects by S. S. Makarova, V. V. Makarov, M. E. Taliansky, N. O. Kalinina

“…The potato (Solanum tuberosum), one of the most important food crops in the world, is infected by various viruses, nine of which have great economic significance, causing substantial losses in the yield and quality of the crop. To minimize consequences of virus infections, in developed countries specific phytosanitary measures have been established and are being improved to monitor the spread of viruses and certify seed potato material using virus diagnostics and production of virus-free potato cultivars. …”
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Effects of Storage Temperature and Spices Incorporation on the Stability and Antibacterial Properties of Fontitrygon margarita (Günther, 1870) Liver Oil by Boris Simo Noutsa, Arlette Danelle Deutchoua Djitieu, Fabrice Fabien Dongho Dongmo, Fabrice Hervé Njike Ngamga, Sammuel Raymond Tchabong, Ousman Tamgue, Rosalie Anne Ngono Ngane, François Tchoumbougnang

“…The antibacterial activity of these oils gradually decreased during storage, with the minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) on bacterial strains of Escherichia coli (EC 137), Enterobacter cloacae (ENT 119 and ENT 51), and Yersinia enterocolitica (YERB 1) increasing from 16 to 128 mg/ml. …”
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Sustainable Building Standards in the Galapagos Islands: Definition, Simulation, and Implementation in Representative Living Labs by Jorge Torres-Barriuso, Iñigo Lopez-Villamor, Aitziber Egusquiza, Antonio Garrido-Marijuan, Ander Romero-Amorrortu, Ziortza Egiluz

“…However, the energy efficiency and sustainability aspects of their building stock have not yet been studied in depth, which directly hinders the achievement of sustainability goals for the Archipelago, such as reducing resource consumption, minimizing emissions, and improving overall comfort in buildings. …”
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Parental Acceptance of Moderate Sedation and Associated Techniques for Behavior Management in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Alanbari MA, Hamdan HM, Bawazir OA, Sulimany AM

“…Among these parents, 77 (90.59%) accepted MS, reporting minimal distress during dental treatment, and 78 (91.76%) would choose MS again. …”
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An Overview of Dentist–Patient Communication in Quality Dental Care by Jasmine Cheuk Ying Ho, Hollis Haotian Chai, Bella Weijia Luo, Edward Chin Man Lo, Michelle Zeping Huang, Chun Hung Chu

“…It improves the dentist’s efficiency, boosts self-confidence, reduces occupational stress, and minimizes the risks of complaint or litigation. Moreover, it alleviates dental anxiety and fear, helps build trust between dentists and patients, addresses patients’ needs and preferences, increases patients’ adherence to improved treatment outcomes, and ultimately leads to enhanced patient satisfaction. …”
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Effects of Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Essential Oil on Bacterial Growth and Expression of Some Virulence Genes in Salmonella enterica Serovar Enteritidis by Mohammad Hassanzadeh, Sara Mirzaie, Faezeh Rahimi Pirmahalle, Ramak Yahyaraeyat, Jamshid Razmyar

“…Objectives The current study aimed to assess the effects of thyme essential oil at sub‐minimal inhibitory concentrations (sub‐MICs) on bacterial growth and expression of some virulence genes in Salmonella enteritidis. …”
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Semen extender triggers a mild physiological inflammatory response in the uterus without disrupting sperm-uterine immune crosstalk in vitro in cattle by Malinda HULUGALLA, Alireza MANSOURI, Elham WAEHAMA, Ihshan AKTHAR, Akio MIYAMOTO

“…Artificial insemination (AI) in cattle involves introducing frozen-thawed sperm, a minimal amount of seminal plasma, and a significant volume of semen extender (SE) into the uterus. …”
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Antibiofilm and Anti-Quorum Sensing Potential of Safely-Synthesized Hydrated Zirconium Oxide-Coated Alginate Beads against Some Pathogenic Bacteria by Alfred Ngenge Tamfu, Yasemin Ispirli Dogaç, Ozgur Ceylan, Andreea Botezatu Dediu, Selahattin Bozkurt, Rodica Mihaela Dinica

“…Against Chromobacterium violaceum CV12472, minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) were 0.625 mg/mL for ZAB-1 and ZAB-2 while against C. violaceum CV026, the MIC values were 0.625 mg/mL and 1.25 mg/mL for ZAB-1 and ZAB-2, respectively. …”
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Dual-hybrid intrusion detection system to detect False Data Injection in smart grids. by Saad Hammood Mohammed, Mandeep S Jit Singh, Abdulmajeed Al-Jumaily, Mohammad Tariqul Islam, Md Shabiul Islam, Abdulmajeed M Alenezi, Mohamed S Soliman

“…Precisely, the proposed approach attains higher accuracy by accurately identifying true positives and minimizing false negatives, ensuring the reliable operation of smart grids. …”
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Comparative analysis of the parapatellar and subpatellar approaches in reducing peripheral knee pain post-intramedullary tibial fracture surgery by Shaoyu Han, Bingjun Cui, Lang Wu, Chuangong Wang, Zhixiang Chen

“…Conclusions Using the parapatellar approach for tibial intramedullary nailing avoids splitting the patellar ligament and entering the joint cavity, minimizing knee joint impact and effectively reducing postoperative knee pain, with potential benefits in long-term functional recovery.…”
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Point Prevalence Survey of Antimicrobial Use among Hospitalized Patients in a Referral Hospital in Northwest Ethiopia: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Mengistie Yirsaw Gobezie, Minimize Hassen, Nuhamin Alemayehu Tesfaye, Mulat Belete Demessie, Tewodros Solomon, Ermiyas Alemayehu

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A Machine Learning Based Framework for a Stage-Wise Classification of Date Palm White Scale Disease by Abdelaaziz Hessane, Ahmed El Youssefi, Yousef Farhaoui, Badraddine Aghoutane, Fatima Amounas

“…This decision is crucial for farmers who wish to minimize yield losses while preserving production quality. …”
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