Development of an algorithm impacting COPD care through personalized nutrition and IoT-based monitoring by Prachi Sharma, Mihir Gharia, Devina Aswal, Vishva Trivedi, Bhavnita Soni, Prerna Soni, Devesh Joshi, Dhvni Lalan, Vrushali Athavale, Irfan Shaikh, Koshy Jacob

“…Methods The study involved a sample of 10 COPD patients, evaluating key parameters such as Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 s (FEV1), Forced Vital Capacity, Weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), Fat-Free Mass Index, and Distance Covered during the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) before and after the algorithm’s implementation in the MyTatva app. …”
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Color Removal from Aqueous Solution with Pyrolysis-Treated Rice Straw by Gül Kaykıoğlu, İbrahim Savaş Dalmış

“…The maximum adsorption capacity of PPS adsorbent for MB dye was 12.5 mg/g. …”
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Climate-smart agricultural technology and gender-differentiated food, and water security: Evidence from smallholder sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Farmers by Abiodun Olusola Omotayo, Abeeb Babatunde Omotoso

“…Therefore, policy on investment in capacity-building initiatives to enhance farmers' knowledge and skills in CSAT adoption, and water resource management, particularly targeting the marginalized communities and women farmers would contribute to the increased implementation of CSAT adoption, thus, resulting in the overall FNWS in South Africa.…”
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Are men's gender equality beliefs associated with self-reported intimate partner violence perpetration? A state-level analysis of California men. by Kalysha Closson, Nicole E Johns, Anita Raj

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Findings support prior research indicating that patriarchal beliefs reinforce men's violence against women in relationships and signal a need for violence prevention efforts focused on boys and men to that can include normative belief shifts related to women's capacities.…”
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GOVERNANCE MATTERS: INSIGHTS INTO EUROPEAN UNION FUND ABSORPTION ACROSS SUCCESSIVE MULTIANNUAL FINANCIAL FRAMEWORKS by Diana BĂLAN, Ana-Cristina NICOLESCU

“…The analysis promotes equitable development in the European Community by strengthening administrative capacities and reducing inequalities.…”
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Dietary Niacin Requirement of Juvenile Chinese Mitten Crab, Eriocheir sinensis by Xuran Liu, Wenlong Wan, Mengge Li, Jiayuan Shi, Jie Xu, Zihan Zhou, Anran Wang, Shuyan Miao

“…Effects of dietary niacin on the growth performance, intestinal histomorphology, body composition, and antioxidant capacity were investigated in the present study to determine the optimum requirement of niacin for juvenile Eriocheir sinensis. …”
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Detection of Burned Areas by Remote Sensing Techniques: İzmir Seferihisar Forest fire case study by Aslı Sabuncu, Haluk Özener

“…Two Landsat images acquired in July 2009 as pre fire and in August 2009 as post-fire. In this study, the capacity of Normalized Burn Ratio (NBR) and Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) indices and differenced Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (dNDVI) derived from Landsat 5 images have been analyzed in order to assess the fire severity. …”
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HIV-specific antibodies capable of ADCC are common in breastmilk and are associated with reduced risk of transmission in women with high viral loads. by Jennifer Mabuka, Ruth Nduati, Katherine Odem-Davis, Dylan Peterson, Julie Overbaugh

“…Importantly, BMS ADCC capacity was inversely associated with infant infection risk (p = 0.039). …”
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High-temperature tensile mechanical behavior and ablation mechanisms of three-dimensional multi-directions braided carbon/boron-modified phenolic composites by Wentao Yang, Yang Jin, Zhengyan Yang, Diantang Zhang

“…Three-dimensional (3D) braiding structures provide the solution strategy for both the high bearing capacity and low ablation of the new thermal protection systems. …”
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Ex vitro propagation and phytochemical analysis of Serapias vomeracea (Burm.f.) Briq.: contribution to the conservation of Orchidaceae species by Esin Çolak, Erdi C. Aytar, Yasemin Ö. Kömpe

“…Research highlights: This study furnishes valuable information on the germination, phytochemical composition, and antioxidant capacity of S. vomeracea seedlings. The research underscores the potential bioactivity of the plant, substantiated by the identification of bioactive compounds. …”
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The child and adolescent patient’s profiles and usefulness of instant collaborative video consultations of tele-psychiatrists with primary care doctors by Rajendra K Madegowda, P Lakshmi Nirisha, Gajanan Ganapati Sabhahit, Narayana Manjunatha, Channavaeerachari Naveen Kumar, Suresh Bada Math

“…Background: The Tele-Medicine Center at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, organized module-based capacity-building training courses for in-service primary care doctors (PCDs) with MBBS degree. …”
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Parent skills training for parents of children or adults with developmental disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Corrado Barbui, Chiara Servili, Brian Reichow, Cary Kogan, Isaac Smith, M Taghi Yasamy

“…Introduction Developmental disorders, including intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorders, may limit an individual's capacity to conduct daily activities. The emotional and economic burden on families caring for an individual with a developmental disorder is substantial, and quality of life may be limited by a lack of services. …”
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Enhanced Removal Efficiency of Malachite Green Dye Using Gambir Leaf Extract-Modified NiFe LDH Composites: A Study of Cationic Dye Adsorption by Jefri Jefri, Najma Annuria Fithri, Aldes Lesbani

“…These results underscore the enhanced adsorption capacity of the composite material, attributed to the introduction of additional functional groups from the gambier leaf extract. …”
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Effect of behavioral stage change theory on postoperative rehabilitation and quality of life in male patients with primary hepatocellular carcinoma resection: a retrospective study by Lili Dong, Fanfan Zhang

“…Both groups were assessed for postoperative rehabilitation, self-management capacity, anxiety and depression levels, psychological well-being, quality of life, tumor-related illness and satisfaction of both groups. …”
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Seroprevalence Estimates of Q Fever and the Predictors for the Infection in Cattle, Sheep, and Goats in Nandi County, Kenya by J. Kiptanui, P. B. Gathura, P. M. Kitala, B. Bett

“…There is also a need for enhanced capacity for the diagnosis of Q fever in both animals and humans in Nandi County.…”
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Sulfur partitioning between aqueous fluids and felsic melts at high pressures: Implications for sulfur migration in subduction zones by Lanqin Li, Xingcheng Liu, Ting Xu, Xiaolin Xiong, Jintuan Wang, Li Li

“…Together with the great capacity for S dissolution in the H2O-rich magma within the deep Earth, fluid-saturated felsic magma efficiently transports substantial amounts of S from deep to shallow regions in subduction zone settings. …”
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Wood dust effects on carpenters pulmonary function test parameters: a comparative study by Noura Mohamed Elfatih, Ibrahim Abdelrhim Ali, Muaath Ahmed Mohammed, Izzut Awad Ahmed, Nouralsalhin Abdalhamid Alaagib, Omer Abdelaziz Musa

“…Standard techniques were used to measure each participant’s force vital capacity (FVC), force expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), FEV1/FVC ratio, and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR). …”
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Strategic foresight of staffing needs of innovative development of socio-economic systems by Elena Okunkova

“…The research has been conducted in order to develop theoretical and methodological approaches to forecasting the future needs of the innovative economy in personnel to ensure the demand for formed human resources capacity. Development of basic techniques and instruments of calculation of need of innovative economy for highly qualified personnel on long-term and medium-term prospects has been based on such methodological approaches as system, activity and competence-based approaches, situational approach, methodology of the interactive, understanding and interpretive sociology, methodology of synergy, network thinking and social management, methodology of the modal analysis. …”
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Assessing the Effects of Anthropogenic Land Use on Soil Infiltration Rate in a Tropical West African Watershed (Ouriyori, Benin) by Quentin Fiacre Togbévi, Martine van der Ploeg, Kéhounbiova Audrey Tohoun, Sampson K. Agodzo, Kwasi Preko

“…Moreover, fallow lands tend to provide water storage capacity through the improvement of mesopores, while soil compaction through agricultural activities reduces soil porosity and therefore soil infiltration. …”
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Plasma Citrulline in the Diagnosis and Follow-Up of Celiac Disease by Alicia Isabel Pascual Pérez, Elene Larrea Tamayo, Santiago Jiménez Treviño, David González Jiménez, David Pérez Solís, Cristina Molinos Norniella, Juan José Díaz Martín

“…Background/Objectives: Citrulline, an amino acid produced by small bowel enterocytes, has been proposed as a potential marker of intestinal absorptive capacity. The aim of this study is to evaluate whether measuring citrulline levels could be useful for celiac disease (CD) patients, both at the time of diagnosis and during follow-up. …”
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