Design and Experimental Assessment of a 2D Microwave Imaging System for Brain Stroke Monitoring by Jorge A. Tobon Vasquez, Rosa Scapaticci, Giovanna Turvani, Gennaro Bellizzi, Nadine Joachimowicz, Bernard Duchêne, Enrico Tedeschi, Mario R. Casu, Lorenzo Crocco, Francesca Vipiana

“…A good agreement has been obtained between the reconstructions and the actual scenario. …”
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Sustainability index analysis of microalgae cultivated in biorefinery palm oil mill effluent by A. Santoso, T. Handayani, D. Pinardi, K. Kusrestuwardani, N. Widyastuti, I. Djarot, J. Haryanti, A. Sitomurni, H. Apriyanto

“…Data analyzed was conducted by analyzing four dimensions: social, economic, ecological, and technological dimensions which consisting of 47 attributes.FINDINGS: The result showed that the sustainability index calculated was 73.53 percent (good), which indicates the process has the potential to be developed while paying attention to leverage factors in every dimension of the sector. …”
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A Phenomenological Study of the Role of Store Mannequins on the Experienced Responses of Generation-Y Female Customers by Kobra Najafi, Kambiz Heidarzadeh Hanzaee, Mohsen Khounsiavash

“…Motivational experiences further comprise sub-themes within this context. The emotional dimension of attitude, the behavioral dimension of attitude, and the cognitive dimension of attitude include the sub-themes of attitudinal experiences and purchase intention willingness, positive word-of-mouth advertising willingness, store wandering willingness, willingness to pay more money, willingness to revisit the store are sub-themes of store mannequin reaction experiences.   …”
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Development of the children's primitive reflex integration assessment scale by Meng Wang, Jing Yu, Hongyao Li, Chongran Zhao, Yichao Li, Xinyue Yang

“…Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a good model fit (χ2/df = 1.631, RMSEA = 0.044, NFI = 0.950, CFI = 0.980, IFI = 0.932, TLI = 0.972). …”
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Development and Validation of the Self-Stigma Scale for Secondary Vocational Students (SSS-SVS) by Leng J, Cai H, Liu F, Shi X, Fan Z

“…The confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) shows that the three-factor model has good fit indices. The total score and the scores of each dimension of the SSS-SVS were significantly and positively correlated with Stigma Consciousness; they were significantly and negatively correlated with SA-SVS, IDB-SVS, SVS-PIS, Learning Adjustment, and Self-Compassion. …”
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Effect of bisphosphonate on bone microstructure, mechanical strength in osteoporotic rats by ovariectomy by Yuzhu Wang, Zhanglin Wu, Chun Li, Chenhao Ma, Jingyang Chen, Mincong Wang, Dawei Gao, Yufeng Wu, Haibin Wang

“…In addition, the structural parameters and effective modulus showed a good linear correlation. Conclusion In a short time, the effects of BP intervention and osteoporosis on cortical bone were not obvious. …”
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Evaluation of Relationship between Schemas and Panic Disorder through a Case Treated with Schema Therapy by Esra Yancar Demir, Gonca Soygüt

“…The schema therapy proceess that has been going on with our patient is a good example for schema therapy that was originally developed for treatment for axis II disorders may also be effective for axis 1 disorders. …”
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A Pilot Study on Cognitive Processing Characteristics and Cerebral Mechanisms of Native Chinese-Speaking Savant Calendar Calculators with Autism Spectrum Disorder by CHEN Jian, XU Shutian, WU Yuwei, CHEN Songmei, SHAN Chunlei

“…The MoCA score was 17, mainly characterized as cognitive dysfunction and obvious abstract and language function loss. (7) MRI examination: compared with the healthy subjects, the SCC patient had arachnoid cysts in the left anterior temporal lobe, small bilateral hippocampal volume, especially on the left side, and left parietal-occipital cortex atrophy with subcortical white matter gliosis was observed.ConclusionThe native Chinese patient with autism spectrum disorder has the ability of SCC, and the frontal lobe function and left parietal lobe function (reduced numerical calculation ability and ideomotor dysfunction) are impaired, except for good visuospatial ability. The ability to be a SCC may be related to functional compensation in the right parietal lobe following a left temporal lobe arachnoid cyst.…”
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Development of a short version of the perceived social support scale: based on classical test theory and ant colony optimization by Yunchou Wu, Jingqi Tang, Zhuoran Du, Ke Chen, Fei Wang, Xiaonan Sun, Guoying Zhang, Yibo Wu

“…Moreover, the 3-item short form composed of items with the highest factor loadings in each dimension also demonstrated good psychometric properties. …”
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Implementing Cancer Pain Management Training for Pharmacists Using the Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model by Liu Y, Peng Y, Zhu B, Xia Z, Yuan Y, Zhang F

“…The percentages of trainees who scored proficient, good, and excellent were 18.9% (10/53), 50.9% (27/53), and 17.0% (9/53), respectively. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Sofosbuvir-Based Direct-Acting Antiviral Agents Treatment for Patients with Genotype 3/6 Hepatitis C Virus Infection by Yong-yu Mei, You-ming Chen, Yuan-kai Wu, Xiao-hong Zhang, Wen-xiong Xu

“…The tolerance and safety of SOF-based DAAs regimen are good.…”
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Efficacy of Physiologically Active nutrients in the Treatment of Asthenic Disorders in Patients with Chronic Diffuse Liver Diseases by M. V. Mayevskaya, M. A. Morozova, A. G. Beniashvili, V. D. Lunkov, V. T. Ivashkin

“…The safety profile was good, 1/3 of the patients noted the appearance of heartburn, which was eliminated when taking the product with food.Conclusion. …”
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Telaprevir: options of application in separate patient groups by M. V. Mayevskaya, I. N. Tikhonov, V. T. Ivashkin

“…AVT in patients with compensated cirrhosis, those, enrolled to liver transplantation waiting list (if MELD index ≤18 and Child-Pugh score ≤8 points), with good efficacy and adequate treatment safety profile is now available. …”
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The knowledge, attitude, and practice toward fall prevention of parturients in the obstetric inpatient wards: a comparative cross-sectional study between nurses and parturients by Jing Wen, Jing Wen, Jiao Wen, Jiao Wen, Wenjuan Jing, Wenjuan Jing, Hongmei He, Hongmei He, Jianhua Ren, Jianhua Ren

“…Over half of both nurses and parturients exhibited reasonably good knowledge, positive attitudes and appropriate practices related to fall prevention. …”
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Lasater clinical judgment rubric in nursing education: a Turkish validity and reliability study by Esra Sezer, Hilal Yıldız Çelik, Ükke Karabacak, Kathie Lasater

“…The final version of the rubric comprises four stages of the Tanner Model of Clinical Judgment (noticing, interpreting, responding, and reflecting) and 11 dimensions. Four levels of achievement describe the development of each of the 11 dimensions. …”
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APPLICATION OF FAST-TRACK LEGISLATION METHOD IN PRESIDENTIAL SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT IN INDONESIA by Wand Mei Herry Susilowati

“…The amendment of the 1945 Constitution is strengthening the Indonesian presidential system of government by granting the President the authority to issue Government Regulations in Lieu of Laws (Perppu) in response to urgent situations. …”
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Event Marketing Model in the Industrial Markets by Abolfazl khosravi, Mohammad Hosein Yarahmadzehi, Mohammad Mahdieh Najafabadi, Maysam Shafiee, Zohreh Alizadeh Yazdi

“…The results show that the information exchange and event involvement are the most important event-driven, the image and lasting experience of the event are the most important dimensions, and increasing the loyalty and improve the quality of relationships are the most important achievements of event marketing in industrial markets. …”
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Predicting Damage in Notched Functionally Graded Materials Plates through extended Finite Element Method based on computational simulations by Hakim Siguerdjidjene, Amin Houari, Kouider Madani, Salah Amroune, Mohamed Mokhtari, Barhm Mohamad, Chellil Ahmed, Abdelkrim Merah, Raul Campilho

“…Validation of the numerical model in the form of a stress-strain curve with the findings of the experimental tests was established following a mesh sensitivity investigation and demonstrated good convergence. The influence of the notch dimensions and gradation exponent on the structural response and damage development was also explored. …”
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The Life Functioning Scale: A Measurement Tool Developed to Assess the Physical Functioning Abilities of Community-Dwelling Adults Aged 50 Years or Older by Yunhwan Lee, Eunsaem Kim, Jihye Yun, Jaewon Choi, Jinhee Kim, Chang Won Won, Miji Kim, Soongnang Jang, Kyungwon Oh, Jihee Kim

“…Results The newly developed Life Functioning (LF) scale assessed the dimensions of functional limitations, disabilities, and social activities. …”
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Effectiveness of purple leaves (Graptophyllum pictum L. Griff) and hydroxyapatite as socket preservation biomaterials by Ratri Maya Sitalaksmi, Rizkipriyanto Azharpratomo, Shafira Ninditya Irsan, Primanda Nur Rahmania, Sisca Meida Wati, Syafira Salsabila Adam, Kavanila Bilbalqish, Khairul Anuar bin Shariff, Harry Laksono, Agus Dahlan, Devi Rianti

“…Background: Tooth extraction without socket preservation will lead to reduction in the dimensions and volume of the alveolar bone. Bone defects resulting from tooth extraction not only hinder prosthetic reconstruction but also present aesthetic issues and complicating dental implant treatment. …”
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