Immune responses in children with secondary infection of mycoplasma pneumoniae after COVID-19: focus on eosinophils and IgE by Pingping Wang, Jin Yao, Yaqiong Li, Zhanjun Zhang, Ruiling Zhang, Shouting Lu, Meixia Sun, Xiaorong Huang

“…Objective This study aims to explore the characteristics of immune response in children with SARS-CoV-2 infection and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, focusing on the changes in immune indicators such as eosinophils (EOS), immunoglobulin E (IgE), interleukin-6 (IL-6), C-reactive protein (CRP), and procalcitonin (PCT). …”
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Lesser Pumpkin Fly, Ethiopian Fruit Fly, Cucurbit Fly, Dacus ciliatus (Loew) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems

“…The lesser pumpkin fly is one of several fruit flies found in Africa and Asia, which could become serious pests of Florida agricultural crops if introduced into this state. This revised 2-page fact sheet was written by H. V. Weems, Jr., and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, March 2012. …”
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Exploring motivation, goals, facilitators, and barriers to adopt health behaviors at retirement age: a focus group study by Paula Collazo-Castiñeira, Rocío Rodríguez-Rey, Gisela I. Delfino, Alfonso J. Cruz-Jentoft, Eva Topinková, Peter J. M. Weijs, Josje D. Schoufour, Macarena Sánchez-Izquierdo

“…Methods Two clinical psychologists conducted four focus groups with Spanish adults around retirement age. …”
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Accidental Release of Chlorine from a Storage Facility and an On-Site Emergency Mock Drill: A Case Study by Ambalathumpara Raman Soman, Gopalswamy Sundararaj

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An Experimental Study and Concept Evaluation on Tree-Interior Imaging Radar Using Sinusoidal Template-Based Focusing Algorithm by Betül Yılmaz, Serhat Gökkan, Caner Özdemir

“…The details of the imaging algorithm that is based on sinusoidal template focusing routine are given. First, the algorithm is tested with the simulation scenario for which perfect reconstruction of the simulated cavity structure together with tree-body is successfully formed in MATLAB programming environment. …”
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Facile Production of Graphene/Polypropylene Composites with Enhanced Electrical and Thermal Properties through In Situ Artificial Latex Preparation by Lijing Han, Hairui Wang, Yingxia Zong, Chengzhong Zong

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Ficus carica and Sizigium cumini Regulate Glucose and Lipid Parameters in High-Fat Diet and Streptozocin-Induced Rats by El-Shaimaa A. Arafa, Waseem Hassan, Ghulam Murtaza, Manal Ali Buabeid

“…Obesity linked diabetes, popularly known as diabesity, has been viewed as a direct product of the modern lifestyle in both developed and developing countries, and its increased prevalence is seen as a major threat to public health globally. Ficus carica (FC) and Syzigium cumini (SC) are part of indigenous flora with traditional medicinal properties. …”
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Challenges in the transition between medical and vocational rehabilitation: a qualitative focus group study with service providers in Germany by Eileen Wengemuth, Lara Kleist, Lukas Kühn, Kyung-Eun Anna Choi

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SECONDARY TEACHERS’ AND STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF DISTANCE EDUCATION IN SCIENCE: FOCUS ON LEARNER-CENTERED, ACTION-ORIENTED, AND TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING by Aaron A. Funa, Renz Alvin E. Gabay, Kathy Lorraine Esdicul, Maricar S. Prudente

“…The shift from conventional, face-to-face classroom teaching to distance education is a complex process that brings various challenges. …”
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Exploring Factors Affecting Emergency Medical Services Staffs’ Decision about Transporting Medical Patients to Medical Facilities by Abbasali Ebrahimian, Hesam Seyedin, Roohangiz Jamshidi-Orak, Gholamreza Masoumi

“…So this study was performed to explore affecting factors in EMS staffs’ decision during transporting of patients in medical situations to medical facilities. The participants in this qualitative study consisted of 18 EMS staffs working in prehospital care facilities in Tehran, Iran. …”
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Research Progress on Nano-Confinement Effects in Unconventional Oil and Gas Energy—With a Major Focus on Shale Reservoirs by Guo Wang, Rui Shen, Shengchun Xiong, Yuhao Mei, Qinghao Dong, Shasha Chu, Heying Su, Xuewei Liu

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A Modified -Median Model for the Emergency Facilities Location Problem and Its Variable Neighbourhood Search-Based Algorithm by Menghao Xi, Feng Ye, Zhong Yao, Qiuhong Zhao

“…The decision of where to locate the emergency rescue facilities is very important, as it determines the efficiency and effectiveness of the emergency management process. …”
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The Role of Inflammatory Cytokines and lncRNAs in the Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis and Other Inflammatory Diseases: Focus on Sarcoidosis and Alzheimer’s Disease by Aldona Sokołowska, Julia Buszek, Piotr Czerniak, Adrianna Antoszewska, Weronika Bargiel, Dominika Bąk, Halszka Wajdowicz, Mateusz Warzocha

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INCREASING EFFICIENCY OF REPAIRING, MANUFACTURING AND OPERATION OF THE TPP FACILITIES BY TECHNOLOGY OF GAS-THERMAL COATING AND LASER SURFACE MELTING by O. E. Grachev, V. M. Neuimin, D. V. Nasteka

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Josefina Vicens ante el proceso creativo de El libro vacío y Los años falsos by Isabel Lincoln Strange Reséndiz

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Perspectives of Hispanic and Latinx Community Members on AI-Enabled mHealth Tools: Qualitative Focus Group Study by Stephanie A Kraft, Shaan Chopra, Miriana C Duran, Janet A Rojina, Abril Beretta, Katherine I López, Russell Javan, Benjamin S Wilfond, Margaret Rosenfeld, James Fogarty, Linda K Ko

“…Focus group recordings were professionally transcribed, and Spanish transcripts were translated into English. …”
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Clinical practice guidelines for long-stay psychiatric services: Focus on admission procedures, covert medications, and proxy consultations by Prakyath Ravindranath Hegde, Manaswi Gautham, Channaveerachari Naveen Kumar, Narayana Manjunatha, Suresh Bada Math

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The Impact of VR Exhibition Experiences on Presence, Interaction, Immersion, and Satisfaction: Focusing on the Experience Economy Theory (4Es) by Sungbok Chang, Jungho Suh

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A Multi-Faceted Approach to Trending Topic Attack Detection Using Semantic Similarity and Large-Scale Datasets by Insaf Kraidia, Afifa Ghenai, Samir Brahim Belhaouari

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Using Exploratory Focus Groups to Inform the Development of Targeted COPD Self-Management Education DVDs for Rural Patients by Michael Stellefson, Beth H. Chaney, J. Don Chaney

“…A purposive, homogeneous sample of COPD patients participated in focus group interviews. Data from these interviews were referenced to edit a library of Rvision COPD self-management DVDs into a single condensed DVD containing only the most pertinent self-management topics. …”
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