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Chemistry, Physical
Valentin Vogl, Olle Olsson, Bjorn Nykvist
Summary: Iron and steel production accounts for 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Previous studies have found that the long lifespan of steel production equipment hinders decarbonization efforts. However, estimates show that the emissions from current primary steel equipment are significantly lower than previously thought. Future emissions from steel production will depend on the adoption of new technologies, renewable energy sources, and decreases in steel and energy demand.
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Ari B. Friedman, Evan Miller, Matthew S. McCoy
Summary: This study examined 1700 medical journal websites to determine the prevalence of journals that deny access to users who block browser cookies.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Giuseppa Patti, Federica Malerba, Maria Grazia Calevo, Maurizio Schiavone, Marco Scaglione, Emilio Casalini, Silvia Russo, Daniela Fava, Marta Bassi, Flavia Napoli, Anna Elsa Maria Allegri, Giuseppe D'Annunzio, Roberto Gastaldi, Mohamad Maghnie, Natascia Di Iorgi
Summary: Pubertal timing is earlier in Silver Russell syndrome (SRS), especially in cases with maternal uniparental disomy of chromosome 7 (mUPD7) compared to 11p15 loss of methylation (11p15 LOM). The impact of early puberty on adult height and metabolic status needs further evaluation.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Thermodynamics
A. Morales-Fuentes, H. G. Ramirez-Hernandez, S. Mendez-Diaz, S. Martinez-Martinez, F. A. Sanchez-Cruz, J. C. Silva-Romero, H. D. Garcia-Lara
Summary: This study presents an experimental determination of refrigerant charge and operating conditions in a vertical display refrigerator with R134a, R513A, and R1234yf. Results show a recommended charge of 175g for all three refrigerants, with electric energy consumption increasing as ambient temperature rises. Compared to R134a, R513A has lower energy input at different ambient temperatures.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REFRIGERATION
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Amalie Bjornavold, Maia David, Vincent Mermet-Bijon, Olivier Beaumais, Romain Crastes dit Sourd, Steven Van Passel, Vincent Martinet
Summary: In 2023, the European Union will vote on the reauthorization of glyphosate use, and our study investigated citizens' preferences for phasing out glyphosate. While the general public initially supported a ban, our experimental results showed a preference for earmarked taxation schemes that led to a strong reduction in glyphosate use with a smaller increase in food price compared to a ban. This suggests that when weighing glyphosate reduction against its costs, a tax may be a preferred alternative to a ban.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nancy Satpathy, Pratap Kumar Jena, Venkatarao Epari
Summary: This study examined the burden of cigarette smoking and access to tobacco by youth in South-East Asia (SEA). The findings showed that smoking prevalence was higher among boys than girls and varied across different countries. Most youths obtained cigarettes from stores or other sources, and financial access had a limited influence on cigarette smoking. Despite legal restrictions, students could still obtain cigarettes from vendors.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Economics
Kelcie Ralph, Eric A. Morris, Jaekyeong Kwon
Summary: This paper investigates the travel and activity barriers faced by people with disabilities and finds that they typically pay a higher travel time price premium than those without disabilities. These premiums persist even when accounting for personal characteristics and travel mode.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART A-POLICY AND PRACTICE
(2022)
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Economics
Anna Sahlberg, Bodil S. A. Karlsson, Jonas Sjoblom, Henrik Strom
Summary: The prohibition of old wood stoves in Sweden sparked public protests because heating through fire-making is deeply connected to various social and emotional needs, as well as survival in cold areas. The protesters, although concerned about sustainability, value the continued use of functional devices more.
Article
Pediatrics
Teck-Jin Tan, Wan-Ju Chen, Wan-Chun Lin, Ming-Chun Yang, Ching-Chung Tsai, Yung-Ning Yang, San-Nan Yang, Hsien-Kuan Liu
Summary: Early-term neonates are more likely to develop jaundice and require phototherapy compared to full-term neonates.
Article
Thermodynamics
H. G. Ramirez-Hernandez, A. Morales-Fuentes, F. A. Sanchez-Cruz, S. Mendez-Diaz, H. D. Garcia-Lara, S. Martinez-Martinez
Summary: This study compares the operating characteristics of different refrigerants in light commercial refrigeration and finds that using pure R1234ze(E) and R1234ze(E)-R134a blends as a replacement for R134a is a suitable short-term solution.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REFRIGERATION
(2022)
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Oncology
Shoshana Adler, Rowena Yip, Huiwen Chan, Qiang Cai, Yeqing Zhu, Natthaya Triphuridet, Andrew Kaufman, Emanuela Taioli, Raja Flores, Claudia Henschke, David F. Yankelevitz
Summary: This study investigates the difference of radiographic measures of tumor aggressiveness by smoking status in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The results show that never-smokers have lower median SUVmax and longer median VDT compared to smokers. However, when adjusting for age, sex, and tumor histology, there is no significant difference in SUVmax and VDT by smoking status. Smoking history does not influence VDT or PET SUVmax measures of lung cancer aggressiveness.
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Environmental Sciences
Kelvin C. Fong, Michelle L. Bell
Summary: This study found that immigrants in the United States are exposed to slightly higher levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) compared to US-born individuals, resulting in higher premature mortality rates. Disparities between immigrant groups were more pronounced among those originating from Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Time since immigration did not significantly impact these disparities.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Teresa Janevic, Ellerie Weber, Frances M. Howell, Morgan Steelman, Mahima Krishnamoorthi, Ashley Fox
Summary: Disparities in access to timely prenatal care exist between immigrant women and US-born women. Exclusions from Medicaid eligibility based on immigration status may exacerbate these disparities.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jonila Gabrani, Christian Schindler, Kaspar Wyss
Summary: Out-of-pocket payments for consultations, diagnostic tests, and drug prescriptions are important for patients with noncommunicable diseases in Albania. The cost of drugs accounts for a significant proportion of household expenditures. Patients with health insurance have fewer out-of-pocket expenses. Elderly and urban residents have lower payment burdens. Patients facing barriers to care are more likely to have out-of-pocket expenses for consultations and tests.
Article
Forestry
Xiangqi Kong, Yan Sun, Chengyang Xu
Summary: This study utilized the 2SFCA method to assess the spatial distribution and changes of urban parks within the Sixth Ring Road in Beijing over 15 years. The results indicated an overall increase in park accessibility in terms of quantity and proximity, though inequities in distribution still exist. Proper urban green space planning based on population density and urban land use is crucial in addressing these issues.
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Otorhinolaryngology
Brian Tian, Deborah Khoo, Ai Choo Tay, Khee-Chee Soo, Ngian Chye Tan, Hiang Khoon Tan, N. Gopalakrishna Iyer
HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK
(2014)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Ambika Paramasivan, Deborah Khoo
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION
(2020)
Letter
Anesthesiology
Theng W. Foong, Elizabeth S. Hui Ng, Cicely Y. Wee Khoo, Balakrishnan Ashokka, Deborah Khoo, Rohit Agrawal
BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2020)
Letter
Anesthesiology
Deborah Khoo, Ching-Chiuan Yen, Wai Tung Chow, Pravar Jain, Ne-Hooi Will Loh, Wei Wei Teo, Calvin Koh
BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2020)
Letter
Anesthesiology
Melvin C. C. Lee, Swapna Thampi, Hean P. Chan, Deborah Khoo, Benjamin Z. B. Chin, Donald P. X. Foo, Chong B. Lua, Barnaby Lewin, Rajesh Jacob
BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2020)
Letter
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Calvin J. Koh, Deborah Khoo
DIGESTIVE ENDOSCOPY
(2020)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Prakash R. Paliwal, Benjamin Y. Q. Tan, Aloysius S. T. Leow, Sunny Sibi, Daniel W. P. Chor, Amanda X. Y. Chin, Ying-Wei Yau, Gail B. Cross, Lily Y. H. Wong, Magdalene L. J. Chia, Zhixuan Quak, Christopher Y. K. Chua, David K. K. Tang, Ei The Zune, Jennifer Hung, Yihui Goh, Mingxue Jing, Anil Gopinathan, Cunli Yang, Aftab Ahmad, Deborah X. L. Khoo, Chang-Chuan M. Lee, Raymond C. S. Seet, Vijay K. Sharma, Hock-Luen Teoh, Leonard L. L. Yeo, Bernard P. L. Chan
JOURNAL OF THROMBOSIS AND THROMBOLYSIS
(2020)
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Clinical Neurology
Chandra Bharatendu, Jonathan J. Y. Ong, Yihui Goh, Benjamin Y. Q. Tan, Amanda C. Y. Chan, Jonathan Z. Y. Tang, Aloysius S. Leow, Amanda Chin, Kenneth W. X. Sooi, Yi Lin Tan, Chiew S. Hong, Benjamin Z. Chin, Elizabeth Ng, Theng Wai Foong, Hock Luen Teoh, Shi Ting Ong, Pyng Lee, Deborah Khoo, Georgios Tsivgoulis, Andrei Alexandrov, Vijay K. Sharma
JOURNAL OF THE NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2020)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Say Yang Ong, Balakrishnan Ashokka, Deborah Khoo, Michelle A. Kelly
SIMULATION IN HEALTHCARE-JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR SIMULATION IN HEALTHCARE
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wenjun Koh, Deborah Khoo, Ling Te Terry Pan, Lyn Li Lean, May-Han Loh, Tze Yuh Vanessa Chua, Lian Kah Ti
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Heng-Nung Koong, Deborah Khoo, Cheryl Higbee, Mark Travers, Andrew Hyland, K. Michael Cummings, Carolyn Dresler
ANNALS ACADEMY OF MEDICINE SINGAPORE
(2009)
