Obstetrics and gynecology devices designed for low‐ and middle‐income countries: A narrative review
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 71-80, April 2025.Abstract There are many barriers contributing to poor health outcomes for women in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), one of which is the lack of necessary medical devices. Presently, the development of various kinds of devices intended to improve women's health outcomes specifically in LMICs remains underrepresented in the literature; therefore,
Dhanalakshmi Thiyagarajan +2 more
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Long-Range Interactions Between Neighboring Nanoparticles Tuned by Confining Membranes. [PDF]
Nanomaterials (Basel)Liu X, Tian F, Yue T, Yang K, Zhang X.
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Open or closed: Experience of head and neck radiotherapy masks – A mixed‐methods study
Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, Volume 72, Issue 1, Page 74-84, March 2025.Patients with head and neck cancer received radiotherapy alternately with an open and a closed mask. The closed mask was perceived as more confining and restrictive, but it was also considered to make it easier to quickly achieve the correct position, while the open mask was perceived as less stable, although it reduced the feeling of claustrophobia ...
Erik Lundin +2 more
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Comparative Evaluation of Stress Distribution and Permeability Characteristics in Bentonite Cutoff Walls Using CPTU and ABAQUS Methods. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Li X, Li Y, Yan C, Wang F, Liu X.
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How Do Investors React to Supplier Exploitation? Event Study and Experimental Evidence
Journal of Operations Management, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Supplier exploitation, including financial squeezing, payment delays, and non‐contractual demands, is a pervasive form of corporate misconduct. This multi‐method study examines how investors interpret supplier exploitation amid competing ethical and financial considerations.
Seongtae Kim, Sangho Chae, Han Kyul Oh
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Statistical Properties of Superpositions of Coherent Phase States with Opposite Arguments. [PDF]
Entropy (Basel)de Freitas MC, Dodonov VV.
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Strategic Change, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The increasing prevalence of corporate scandals and dysfunction linked to psychopathic leaders has prompted significant research into the drivers and effects of psychopathy in business. This paper examines corporate psychopathy, focusing on individuals with extreme selfishness, callousness, and manipulative behavior who often achieve ...
Florian Fuchs
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Biotechnological breakthrough to cattail fiber as an ultra-efficient natural oil sorbent. [PDF]
Sci RepGorbachev S +5 more
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Microbial communities and functional diversity in seafood
JSFA reports, EarlyView.Abstract Functional diversity encompasses ecosystem processes that enhance adaptability to environmental change. This study explores the diversity of microorganisms associated with seafood. In this paper, we present our knowledge of microbial diversity in relation to seafood.
Christian Larbi Ayisi +3 more
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Soybean seed coat properties as determinants of natto and sprout quality
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.Abstract BACKGROUND Improving breeding efficiency for superior soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) germplasm used in natto and sprouts requires understanding how seed coat properties relate to quality and functional traits. METHODS We measured seed weight, water uptake, and sprout length and thickness across various genotypes tested at different locations
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