Dairy meals of hospitalized children as a source of energy, calcium and phosphorus in satisfying their daily needs by Diana Vukman, Tena Niseteo, Petra Kučan, Nataša Mikulec, Darko Grbeša, Neven Antunac

“…The highest rate was found in central Croatia, 48.7 % or 400 mg of calcium, respectively 42.9 % or 322.69 mg phosphorus, while the remaining portion of calcium and phosphorus originates from different rich non-dairy food sources. In all regions the most common forms of dairy foods consumed were milk and dairy desserts.…”
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Effective Communication Teaching Methods in Technology Transfer in Nigeria: Sweet Potato Processors Experience [Abstract only] by Stella O. Odebode

“…This is particularly important when it is recalled that the gap between developed and developing countries can be largely attributed to differences in the level of technological development, adaptation and transfer process. In most developed nations, there is an advanced level of technological innovations resulting in high productive capability in agriculture as well as in industry. …”
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Drying Kinetics and Quality of Whole, Halved, and Pulverized Tiger Nut Tubers (Cyperus esculentus) by Ernest Ekow Abano, Joshua Akanson, Nazir Kizzie-Hayford

“…The model MR=0.997 exp−0.02t1.266+0.0000056t was the most suitable thin-layer drying model among the models examined for convective hot-air drying of tiger nuts. …”
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Cumulative Processes in the Modern World-System in the Prism of Dialectics and Laws of Synergetics: to the Problem of Transition to Egalitar Society under Conditions of Multipolari... by V. V. Tuzov, A. A. Izgarskaya

“…Hegelian dialectical laws were used to describe the most general characteristics in the logic of the historical stages in the formation of a social system. …”
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Efficacy and safety of leuprorelin (Boennuokang®) plus endocrine therapy in premenopausal women with HR+/HER2− breast cancer by Xiuping Wu, Yinfeng Lin, Wangmei Xie, Yan Jiang, Zhenchao Xu, Kai He, Shuyu Li

“…Bone soreness (6.1%) was the most common adverse event, followed by hot flushes (3.5%), morning stiffness (1.3%), and muscle soreness (1.3%).ConclusionLeuprorelin (Boennuokang®) plus endocrine therapy reduces gonadotropins and sex hormones and results in satisfactory survival rates with good safety profiles in premenopausal women with HR+/HER2− breast cancer.…”
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An Investigation of the Efficiency of Sensory Systems Involved in Postural Control in Deaf Athletes and Non-Athletes by Mohammadreza Seyedi, Foad Seidi, عباس رحیمی, Hooman Minoonejad

“…The results revealed that the efficiency of all sensory systems involved in postural control of deaf athletes was significantly better than deaf non-athletes. The most efficient sensory system involved in postural control was the somatic system in both groups and visual and vestibular systems occupied the next places respectively. …”
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Postoperative chylous ascites after total gastrectomy successfully treated using peritoneovenous (Denver) shunt: a case report by Shinya Sakamoto, Nobuo Takata, Yoshihiro Noda, Kazuhide Ozaki, Takehiro Okabayashi

“…Abstract Background Chylous ascites (CA) is a rare complication of gastrectomy for gastric cancer. While most cases of postoperative CA improve with medication or nutritional support, some are refractory to conservative treatment. …”
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Duration of of Low-Temperature Storage, Clove Topping and Gibberellic Acid on Emergence, Yield and Yield Components of Garlic by Bizuayehu Desta, Kebede Woldetsadik, Wassu Mohammed, Netsanet Tena

“…In addition, this treatment combination significantly increased most of the growth and bulb yield components, while the number and weight of small-sized cloves were decreased. …”
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Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of gram-positive pathogens in Lebanon: The need for surveillance and stewardship by Yara Khachab, Racha Khoumassi, Elie Salem Sokhn

“…Results: CoNS were the most prevalent (42.83 %), followed by Enterococcus spp. (28.81 %) and S. aureus (28.36 %). …”
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Patient Adherence for Oral Combination Therapies in Diabetes Management: A Scoping Review by Maryam Zarrinkamar, Mojgan Geran, Mohammad Geran

“…Adherence assessment methods varied, with medication possession ratio being the most common. Both dual (loose‐dose) and fixed‐dose combination therapies were explored. …”
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The dose-dependent effect of nesiritide on renal function in patients with acute decompensated heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. by Bo Xiong, Chunbin Wang, Yuanqing Yao, Yuwen Huang, Jie Tan, Yin Cao, Yanke Zou, Jing Huang

“…<h4>Results</h4>Fifteen randomized controlled trials were eligible for inclusion. Most of included studies had relatively high quality and no publication bias was found. …”
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Hospitalization and Predictors of Inpatient Mortality among HIV-Infected Patients in Jimma University Specialized Hospital, Jimma, Ethiopia: Prospective Observational Study by Kirubel Minsamo Mishore, Nezif Hussein, Solomon Assefa Huluka

“…Of the 101 hospitalized PLWH, 62 (61.4%) of them were females and most of them (52.5%) were between 25 and 34 years of age. …”
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CHONDROID LIPOMA AS SOFT TISSUE PSEUDOSARCOMA: LITERATURE REVIEW AND CASE REPORT by N. V. Vasilyev, S. V. Vtorushin, I. I. Anisenya, P. K. Sitnikov, S. A. Tabakaev, I. G. Frolova, A. V. Bogoutdinova, L. D. Zhuikova, P. V. Bairamov, S. I. Ponomareva, M. O. Tsvetukhin

“…On the one hand, it is difficult to make a nosological diagnosis based on a biopsy specimen of a tumor; on the other hand, it is difficult to determine the most appropriate treatment strategy based on a histological pattern.The purpose of the study was to analyze available literature data and systematize the histological characteristics of the chondroid lipoma and pseudosarcoma.Case description. …”
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Built environment effects on the physical activity and mental well-being of young women in the Balkans by Houshmand Masoumi, Houshmand Masoumi, Melika Mehriar, Georgios Laskaris, Ioanna Spyropoulou, Biljana Popeska, Snezana Jovanova Mitkovska, Mishko Djidrov, Maryam Mirafshar

“…This gap is particularly evident among specific ethnic groups and genders, as most such studies focus on populations from Western and high-income countries. …”
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Criteria for establishing a centre of excellence in oncology: a scoping review by Rachelle R. Swart, Liesbeth J. Boersma, Rianne Fijten, Paul Cremers, Fiona Ho, Maria J. G. Jacobs

“…Conclusion We found that most studies mentioned integrated care, and specific characteristics of organisation & operational management, research, and education when defining CoE in oncology, but these criteria have not been validated with outcome.…”
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Microbial responses to changing plant community protect peatland carbon stores during Holocene drying by Yiming Zhang, Xianyu Huang, Bingyan Zhao, Chaoyang Yan, Hongyan Zhao, Hongbin Zhang, Toby A. Halamka, Rebecca H. Peel, Mike Vreeken, Angela V. Gallego-Sala, Richard D. Pancost, Shucheng Xie

“…Abstract Peatlands are among the most effective long-term carbon sinks. However, climate change is triggering major ecological shifts with widespread woody plant expansion in peatlands. …”
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The structural properties of a compound formed by pyrocatechines and iron by i. KARA, R. MAMMADOV, Y. KARA, A. ÖZTÜRK KİRAZ, M. TURAN

“…C-O vibration frequencies (frequency values are scaled by 0.9648) of the compound are calculated in the range of 1296-1473. The most intense vibrations of O-C are symmetric frequency at 1360 cm^-1 and asymmetric at 1473 cm^-1 frequency. …”
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Low-methoxy pectin-containing enteral nutrition in critical care for intestinal tolerance (LOME-PECT): Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. by Shizuka Kashiwagi, Shunsuke Takaki, Yasufumi Oi, Hiroshi Honzawa, Ryo Yamamoto, Ikutaro Yamashita, Izumi Ohki, Shigeki Fujitani, Akiyoshi Nagatomi, Yuki Ohshima, Minoru Yoshida, Hideki Yoshida, Miyuki Kurisu, Yuji Takahashi, Hideki Hashimoto, Yasuaki Koyama, Junji Hatakeyama, Satoru Shinoda, Nobuyuki Yokoyama, Kensuke Nakamura

“…Diarrhea is one of the most common causes of the discontinuation of enteral nutrition and may be attributed to the composition of enteral formulas. …”
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Sociodemographic and clinical profiles of patients receiving home care and the occurrence and management of healthcare-associated infections: a cross-sectional study by Joelma Lacerda de Sousa, Antonio Rosa de Sousa Neto, Jaqueline Carvalho e Silva Sales, Rosilane de Lima Brito Magalhães, Denise de Andrade, Andréia Rodrigues Moura da Costa Valle

“…Healthcare-associated infections were prevalent in 46.2% of home care patients, with respiratory infections being the most common (47.2%). Clinical diagnoses were made in 66.7% of these patients. …”
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A review on the impact of big data analytics in transforming agricultural practices, food processing, and preservation strategies by Jelili Babatunde Hussein, Tilahun Seyoum Workneh, Alaika Kassim, Khuthadzo Ntsowe, Sileshi F. Melesse, Hany S. El-Mesery

“…This systematic review brings together the most recent developments and highlights trends, issues, and areas where more research is needed on applying BDA in the agri-food sector. …”
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