Correlation of the cycle threshold value of SARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR with biomarker levels in the prognosis of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 by Shweta Singhal, Geetika Rana, Atul K. Singh, Shekhar Pal, Shweta Thaledi

“…Comparison of data with outcome shows that IL-6, CRP amongst the biomarker and Ct value (deduced by RT-PCR test) were significantly correlated with the mortality (P value < 0.05). The ROC curve was also plotted for these parameters, which shows that IL-6, CRP, PCT and Ct value were better prognostic marker. …”
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Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 virus in saliva using a guanidium based transport medium suitable for RT-PCR diagnostic assays. by Sukalyani Banik, Kaheerman Saibire, Shraddha Suryavanshi, Glenn Johns, Soumitesh Chakravorty, Robert Kwiatkowski, David Alland, Padmapriya P Banada

“…The stability of viral RNA in eNAT was also evaluated for up to 7 days at room temperature (28°C), refrigerated conditions (4°C) and at 35°C.…”
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Fatigue State Evaluation of Urban Railway Transit Drivers Using Psychological, Biological, and Physical Response Signals by Hao Wu, Yubo Jiao, Chaozhe Jiang, Tong Wang, Jiangbo Yu

“…These findings not only contribute to a deeper understanding of the risks posed by fatigue in professional driving, but also pave the way to developing a real-time, non-invasive fatigue detection system, enhancing traffic safety.…”
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Riesgo al levantar cargas: mucho más que biomecánica. Investigación con metodología mixta en una pequeña empresa constructora de Colombia by Lessby Gómez salazar, Beatriz Sibaja Terán, Cecilia Andrea Ordóñez Hernndez, Luz América Martinez älvarez

“…Resultados: El 62,5% de las tareas evaluadas presentaron niveles de riesgo alto a moderado de lesión musculoesquelética, siendo el paleo y levantamiento de bultos de cemento las de mayor riesgo. …”
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Symptoms and coronary risk factors predictive of adverse cardiac events in chest pain patients in an Asian emergency department: the need for a local prediction score by Ziwei Lin, Swee Han Lim, Qai Ven Yap, Cheryl Shumin Kow, Yiong Huak Chan, Siang Jin Terrance Chua, Anantharaman Venkataraman

“…Comparison was made with the ED Assessment of Chest Pain Score (EDACS) and the history, electrocardiogram, age, risk factors, troponin (HEART) score. We also modified the HEART score with the CRF that we had identified. …”
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Systematic analysis of the pharmacogenomics landscape towards clinical implementation of precision therapeutics in Greece by George P. Patrinos, Kariofyllis Karamperis, Margarita-Ioanna Koufaki, Maria Skokou, Zoe Kordou, Eirini Sparaki, Margarita Skaraki, Christina Mitropoulou

“…This study would not only provide the foundations for expediting the adoption of PGx in clinical reality in Greece but can also serve as a paradigm for replicating future studies in other European countries, to expand on previously available pilot studies.…”
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Siamese Neural Networks in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Target Tracking Process by Athraa Sabeeh Hasan Allak, Jianjun Yi, Haider M. Al-Sabbagh, Liwei Chen

“…At the same time, the problem of UAV target tracking has also been widely concerned. Aiming at the problem of low recognition accuracy of small target, a target tracking model of UAV based on siamese neural network (SNN) is studied. …”
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Prospective Study of Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy for Cervical Radiculopathy in Absenceof Myelopathy by Umesh D. Jain, Amol Gowaikar, Pradip Patil, Uday Ghate, Rishabh Nair

“…Anterior approach carries risk of damaging oesophagus, trachea, carotid sheath and recurrent laryngeal nerve posterior approach includes foraminotomy in form of drilling some part of facet joint and adjacent lamina, disc can also be removed in selected cases this approach do not carry much risk. …”
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UAV With the Ability to Control with Sign Language and Hand by Image Processing by Hediyeh Hojaji, Alireza Delisnav, Mohammad Hossein Ghafouri Moghaddam, Fariba Ghorbani, Shadi Shafaghi, Masoud Shafaghi

“…Additionally, we developed robust debris and damage-resistant shielding mechanisms to safeguard the drone's integrity. Our drone fleet also established a resilient communication network via Wi-Fi, ensuring uninterrupted data transmission even with connectivity disruptions. …”
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Pengembangan Aplikasi Web Perancangan Agenda Perjalanan Wisata Menggunakan Metode User Experience Lifecycle by Ariq Cahya Wardhana, Nenny Anggraini, Nurul Faizah Rozy

“…The lack of complete itinerary information on tourist trips in Indonesia, such as information on how to get to destinations, transportation, and their costs, causes tourists to prefer going abroad. Also, the ease of preparation of the itinerary is very influential in the desire to travel destinations. …”
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Determining the Amount of Earthquake Displacement Using Differential Synthetic Aperture Radar Interferometry (D-InSAR) and Satellite Images of Sentinel-1 A: A Case Study of Sarpol-... by Jacob Cherian

“…The displacement map of Sarpol-e Zahab city resulted from an earthquake of 7.3 magnitudes, showing displacement between -1.6 and 68 centimeters. Also, the results of this study showed that maximum displacement occurred in the north and northwest of the city, namely the villages of Dasht-e Zahab, Sarpol suburb, and Posht-tang, because of the adjacency of the earthquake center. …”
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The first Lithuanian Archaeological expedition in Afghanistan by Aleksiejus Luchtanas, Ramunė Butrimaitė

“…Many of the surveyed cultural valuables are not only undescribed and unregistered, but are also under the destruction of illegal excavations, natural forces, and farming. …”
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Zakat-based urban farming: A tool for poverty alleviation, community empowerment, financial inclusion, and food security by Kinan Salim, Baharom Abdul Hamid, Ziyaad Mahomed, Wiaam Hassan

“…The primary objective of this research is to design and pilot test a practical model that not only generates consistent financial income, but also bolsters food security and advances financial inclusion. …”
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Development of sugar- and fat-reduced pulse cookies with improved predicted glycemic behavior by Xinying Suo, Marianna Tagliasco, Matteo Bonfini, Laura Bonfili, Oscar Moreno Araiza, Anna Baggio, Anna Maria Eleuteri, Nicoletta Pellegrini, Elena Vittadini

“…Developed cookies had higher protein and fiber contents, reduced sugar (∼45 - 50 % reduction), and saturated fats (∼77 - 80 % reduction) and also had a lower predicted glycemic index compared to traditional cookies. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Utility and Efficacy of Ozone Therapy versus Laser Therapy in Periarthritis Shoulder by Sunil Kumar, Harish Kumar, Prashant Pratap Singh, Dinesh Kumar, Vyutpanna Mishra, Ishan Ahmad

“…In the laser group, there is also a decline in DASH scores from the pretreatment score of 57.56–23.34 at 6 months. …”
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Armed violent conflict and healthcare-seeking behavior for maternal and child health in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review. by Gbadebo Collins Adeyanju, Pia Schrage, Rabiu Ibrahim Jalo, Liliana Abreu, Max Schaub

“…While armed violent conflict disproportionately affects children's health compared to maternal health, it is noteworthy that exposure to such conflicts may inadvertently also lead to positive outcomes.<h4>Prospero registration number</h4>CRD42023484004.…”
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Unlocking Sustainability through Supply Chain Visibility by Md Mehedi Hasan Emon, Tahsina Khan

“…By fostering a culture of real-time information sharing through ICTs, companies can optimize operational efficiency. The research also underscores the importance of tailored approaches to product complexity, providing practical guidance for navigating diverse product portfolios. …”
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Obesity as a risk factor for COVID-19 breakthrough infection among the fully vaccinated urban population of South Gujarat – A retrospective cohort study by Mayank Jha, Pratham Kholwadwala, Vatsal Kalariya, Mamta Rani, Jayant Patel, Hitesh Shah, Rushikesh Shukla

“…Interpretation and Conclusions: We can conclude that not only obesity is a risk factor but also it increases the severity of COVID-19 infection.…”
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Investigation of the association between circulating inflammatory proteins and encephalitis risk in Europeans by two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis by Yanwei Liu, Xilong Wang, Qiang Zhao, Jun Wei, Shiqiang Yang

“…BackgroundCytokines are powerful immune response factors that operate at inflammation sites and are also found in the blood. Nevertheless, research on encephalitis and these circulating inflammatory proteins is quite limited.MethodsThis study investigated the potential causal effects of 91 circulating inflammatory proteins on three different types of encephalitis using a two-sample Mendelian randomisation analysis. …”
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What integrated care means from an older person’s perspective? A scoping review protocol by Amy Marshall, Manasi Murthy Mittinty, Gillian Harvey

“…Reference lists of selected articles will also be searched for similar articles. Two experienced researchers will conduct an initial search of the literature to identify relevant articles. …”
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