Exploration of the intermolecular interactions in polyethylene glycol 400 + alkyl methacrylate mixtures at ambient temperatures by means of thermophysical and spectroscopic methods by Anil Kumar Nain, Nidhi, Neha Chaudhary

“…The partial molar and excess partial molar properties (volume and compressibility) of the constituent molecules in the mixture at all mole fractions, and at infinite dilution were computed. …”
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Balance Error Scoring System Performance Differences in Figure Skaters Based on Discipline by L. Colby Mangum, Andrew Skibski, Luk Devorski, Lindsay Slater

“… # Hypothesis/Purpose The aim of this study was to compare balance error scoring system (BESS) performance in figure skaters between disciplines and determine if age was related to BESS performance…”
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ARE QUALITY INDICATORS IMPORTANT IN COLONOSCOPIES? ANALYSIS OF 3,076 EXAMS IN A PRIVATE TERTIARY SERVICE IN SOUTHEASTERN BRAZIL by Adriana Borgonovi CHRISTIANO, Danielle Rossana Queiroz Martins BONILHA, Mauro Augusto MARCHIORI JUNIOR, Priscilla de Sene Portel OLIVEIRA, Maria de Lourdes Setsuko AYRIZONO

“…The ADR and AADR were comparable to the literature data.…”
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Assessment Design And Practices Toward Holistic Learning Of Higher Education Students: Empirical Evidence Via Path Analysis Modelling Approach by Ebenezer Afrifa-Yamoah, Esther Adama, Amanda Graf, Kwadwo Adusei-Asante

“…Model assessment indexes indicated acceptable convergent, divergent and construct validity scores for the instrument used. Compared to invigilated exams, students perceived alternative assessments to have significant positive direct effects on stress levels, research skills, learning process and time management (). …”
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Training under pressure mirrors competition: technical-tactical insights from high-level male padel players by Rafael Conde-Ripoll, Adrián Escudero-Tena, Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez, Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez, Eduardo Navarro Jimenez, Álvaro Bustamante-Sánchez

“…While a relationship was observed between shot type and match type in forced errors (p = 0.024), the overall shot effectiveness remained comparable across different shot types.DiscussionIn conclusion, this study suggests that high-level male padel players display comparable technical-tactical performance in pressure training and official competition matches.…”
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Comparison of different fiber post systems using push-out bond strength test by Hani M. Mouafaq, Shakhawan K. Kadir

“…This study was conducted to compare in vitro bond strength among Bundle glass fiber posts, taper glass fiber post and short fiberreinforced composite as post material. …”
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Evaluation of Serum Bilirubin as a Predictive Marker for Simple and Complicated Appendicitis in Sulaimani Emergency Teaching Hospital by Seerwan Hama Shareef, Dara Ahmed Mohammed, Goran Ameer Ahmed

“…Preoperative total serum bilirubin was measured and compared with the final histopathology report. Patients were divided into 3 groups: non-inflamed appendix, simple appendicitis and complicated appendicitis. …”
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Assessing the impact of waste picking on musculoskeletal disorders among waste pickers in Mumbai, India: a cross-sectional study by Praveen Chokhandre, Shrikant Singh

“…Older age and longer duration of work are significant risk factors for MSDs.Conclusions The findings suggest a relatively higher prevalence of MSDs among waste pickers, particularly in the lower and upper back and shoulder, compared to controls. Preventive measures and treatment to minimise the burden of MSDs among waste pickers are strongly recommended.…”
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A Study of Serum Adiponectin Levels in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and its Correlation with Various Cardiometabolic Risk Markers by G. Surendra Prasad, Uma Kaimal Saikia, Ashok Krishna Bhuyan, Abhamoni Baro

“…Settings and Design: In this cross-sectional observational study recently diagnosed, PCOS subjects were compared with age- and body mass index (BMI)-matched controls. …”
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THE INFLUENCE OF DIGITALIZATION AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING by Aziza B. Irmatova, Iroda A. Bakiyeva, Saxobat A. Bozorova, Fotimabonu Alisher Qizi Doniyorova, Dilafruz S. Nasirkhodjaeva

“…The methods we used for this include comparative analysis, subject analysis, and the rankings method. …”
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Evaluation of Prediction Performances of Deep Learning Models for the Aerodynamic Characteristics of Flettner Rotors by Seo Janghoon, Park Jung Yoon, Ma Juhwan, Kim Young Bu, Park Dong-Woo

“…Furthermore, a significant reduction in computational time is measured when comparing the analysis time of CFD simulations to the training and testing time of the deep learning models.…”
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TRACtion: A collaborative, community-researcher agenda-setting approach by Adam Millard-Ball, Juan Matute, Monisha Reginald, Carolyn Pugh, Chase Engelhardt, tamika l butler

“…Specifically, TRACtion produced research priorities that are more people-centric compared to the current transportation research landscape. …”
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Assessment of serum survivin in women with placenta previa and accreta spectrum: a cross-sectional study by Nevin Yilmaz, Isil Turan Bakirci, Busra Sahin, Gokhan Bolluk, Esra Can, Huri Dedeakayogullari

“…Abstract This study aimed to examine the relationship between maternal serum survivin levels and placental disorders by comparing these levels across cases of normal placentation, placenta previa, and placenta accreta spectrum (PAS). …”
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Efficacy of Topical Corticosteroid Monotherapy in Inducing and Maintaining Clinical and Histologic Remission in Adolescent and Adult Patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis: a Syste... by A. A. Makushina, O. A. Storonova, A. S. Trukhmanov, T. L. Lapina, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Also, topical steroids significantly relieved disease symptoms compared with placebo in inducing and maintaining clinical remission (OR 4.86; 95 % CI: (1.4; 16.86), p = 0.01) and (OR 11.06; 95 % CI: (4.62; 26.45), p < 0.001) respectively.Conclusions. …”
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Calculated parameters for the diagnosis of Wilson disease by Nada Syazana Zulkufli, Pavai Sthaneshwar, Wah-Kheong Chan

“…This study aimed to: (a) compare the diagnostic values of non-caeruloplasmin copper (NCC), NCC percentage (NCC%), copper-caeruloplasmin ratio (CCR) and adjusted copper in WD; and (b) derive and evaluate a discriminant function in diagnosing WD. …”
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The Long-Term Clinical and Economic Impact of Universal Varicella Vaccination in Slovenia by Colleen Burgess, Stephanie Kujawski, Ajda Lapornik, Goran Bencina, Manjiri Pawaskar

“…**Discussion:** All 2-dose UVV strategies were cost-effective compared with no vaccination from payer and societal perspectives, with V-MSD (15 months/5.5 years) being the most favorable from both perspectives. …”
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The effect of azithromycin treatment on respiratory morbidity in children with down syndrome by Inbal Golan-Tripto, Omer Dor, Noga Arwas, Itai Hazan, Guy Hazan, Aviv Goldbart

“…A significant reduction in mean respiratory LOS was observed (13.6 vs. 4.7 days, p = 0.05) when comparing pre to post-Azithromycin treatment. Other secondary respiratory outcomes showed no significant differences. …”
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Comparison of Real-world Outcomes Between Patients Treated with Tapentadol ER or Oxycodone CR by Mike Durkin, Jacqueline Pesa, Jessica Lopatto, Rachel Halpern, Damon Van Voorhis, Stephanie Korrer

“…**Background:** The objective of this study was to compare health care utilization and costs between matched cohorts of chronic pain patients treated with the opioids tapentadol extended release (ER) or oxycodone controlled release (CR). …”
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Investigation of the Physical Properties of Different Ion Species at Hadron Therapy; A Comprehensive Study by Ahmad Esmaili Torshabi

“…Conclusion: The physical properties of different therapeutic ion species were compared comprehensively. Among hadrons, linear energy transfer of Carbon- and Oxygen ions is superior versus proton due to their high atomic numbers that reduce treatment sessions remarkably. …”
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Purpose built catheters for minimally invasive surfactant therapy: Experience from a Canadian tertiary level neonatal intensive care unit by Talib Al Harthy, Michael R Miller, Orlando daSilva, Soume Bhattacharya

“…Among operators, 90% found SurfCath™ very easy/relatively easy to use compared to 43% of users reflecting the same degree of use with BLEScath™ (P=.021). …”
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