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Patient perception of Breezhaler and Ellipta device feedback mechanisms in CO...
OBJECTIVES: The primary objective of the ADVANTAGE study was to compare device-naive chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients' perception of the Breezhaler® and... -
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This work reports the first investigation on the physical vapor deposition of thin films of tin sulfide doped lead sulfide (SnS:PbS). In-situ synthesis route using... -
Multirater Validation of Peripapillary Hyperreflective Ovoid Mass-like Struct...
Peripapillary hyperreflective ovoid mass-like structures (PHOMS) are a new retinal optical coherence tomography (OCT) finding. The Optic Disc Drusen Studies Consortium had made... -
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Occupation-based practice involves the inclusion of meaningful occupations in the therapeutic process and is promoted within hospital-based general rehabilitation contexts for... -
Multiple regression model averaging and the focused information criterion wit...
We consider multiple regression (MR) model averaging using the Focused Informati on Criterion (FIC). Our approach is motivated by the problem of implementing a mean-variance... -
Measuring subnational democracy: toward improved regime typologies and theori...
ABSTRACTSocial scientists have been limited in their work by the paucity of global time series data about subnational institutions and practices. Such data could help scholars... -
Evaluation of catalytic and adsorption activity of iron nanoparticles greenly...
Box–Behnken design methodology was used to study the effect of iron nanoparticles (FeNP) synthesis conditions on its oxidative catalytic degradation and adsorption of methyl... -
Vehicle safety characteristics in vulnerable driver populations
National data suggest drivers who are younger, older, and have lower socioeconomic status (SES) have heightened crash-related injury rates. Ensuring vulnerable drivers are in... -
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The β-D-Mannuronic acid (M2000) as a novel immunosuppressive drug, patented (PCT/EP2017/067920), has shown positive effects in experimental model of multiple sclerosis (MS). In... -
Measuring electoral integrity: using practitioner knowledge to assess elections
The integrity of the electoral process is vitally important for the delivery of democracy. However, there is an ongoing debate about how the integrity of elections can be... -
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An extractant forced-circulation three-phase extraction (EC-TPE) device based on extraction-stripping coupling was developed for the preconcentration of Cd2+ in environmental... -
Impact of select PPE design elements and repeated laundering in firefighter p...
As the Fire Service becomes more aware of the potential health effects from occupational exposure to hazardous contaminants, personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturers,... -
Designing a data-driven leagile sustainable closed-loop supply chain network
Nowadays, there is a great deal of interest in applying sustainability concepts for logistics and supply chain management. This paper proposes a new multi objective model in the... -
Economic burden of subsequent fracture in osteoporosis patients in South Korea
This study aimed to assess the economic burden of subsequent fracture in osteoporosis patients with incident fracture. The authors conducted a retrospective cohort analysis of... -
Verification of the hemolysis index measurement: imprecision, accuracy, measu...
Automated spectrophotometric measurement of hemolysis index (HI) allows rapid and cost-effective assessment of hemolysis interference. We evaluated the analytical performance of... -
Wastewater infrastructure for sustainable cities: assessment based on UN sust...
Among the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), SDG #11 aims to make future cities resilient and sustainable while, SDG #6 aims to ensure availability and... -
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The importance of bioaerosols to human and ecosystem health is evident as we tackle the on-going coronavirus pandemic. Understanding the airborne migration of pathogens and the... -
Web-based system for visualisation of water quality index
Data visualisation is an essential tool for effective communication and interpretation of information. Visualisation of information using images is easier compared to numerical... -
Validation and diagnostic accuracy of coin rotation task for manual dexterity...
This study aimed at determining validity, reliability, and diagnostic accuracy of Coin Rotation Task (CRT) in assessing manual dexterity and coordination of children with... -
The Design and Analysis for the Icing Wind Tunnel Experiment of a New Deicing...
A new kind of deicing coating is developed to provide aircraft with efficient and durable protection from icing-induced dangers. The icing wind tunnel experiment is...