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Benchmark database for fine-grained image classification of benthic macroinvertebrates
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
Managing the water quality of freshwaters is a crucial task worldwide. One of the most used methods to biomonitor water quality is to sample benthic macroinvertebrate communities, in particular to examine the presence and ...
Corrigendum to Monitoring training load and fatigue in soccer players with physiological markers
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2018 , Article)
In the introduction of the paper [1], it is stated that: “Subjective measures such as the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) [6], for which players are asked to grade their own perceived load, could be used to quantify ...
Surface modification and grafting of carbon fibers: A route to better interface
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
This review is an audit of various Carbon fibers (CF) surface modification techniques that have been attempted and which produced results with an enhancement in the interfacial characteristics of CFRP systems. An introduction ...
Geriatric education in schools of pharmacy: Students' and educators' perspectives in Qatar and Canada
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2018 , Article)
Introduction: Older adults constitute the largest population admitted to hospitals due to chronic diseases, which requires appropriate prescribing of medications and comprehensive pharmaceutical care. The views and ...
The 4-hydroxynonenal mediated oxidative damage of blood proteins and lipids involves secondary lipid peroxidation reactions
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Spandidos Publications
, 2018 , Article)
Lipid peroxidation is associated with several metabolic diseases. Lipid peroxidation causes cellular damage through reactive aldehyde species such as 4-hydroxyonenal (4-HNE). The exact mechanism(s) by which 4-HNE causes ...
Positioning community pharmacies in terms of access and information and communication technologies use in modern cities of Malaysia
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Blackwell Publishing Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
Modern cities are the hub of Malaysian economic growth and urbanisation. These cities are sprawling across Malaysia and are built as an urban eco-system with an integrated physical, social, economic and public infrastructure ...
Curcumin-mediated degradation of S-phase kinase protein 2 induces cytotoxic effects in human papillomavirus-positive and negative squamous carcinoma cells
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Frontiers Media S.A.
, 2018 , Article)
S-phase kinase-associated protein2 (Skp2), a proto-oncoprotein, plays an important role in development and progression of human malignancies. Skp2 is frequently overexpressed in many human malignancies. It targets cell ...
Perspectives of healthcare professionals in Qatar on causes of medication errors: A mixed methods study of safety culture
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Public Library of Science
, 2018 , Article)
Background There is a lack of robust, rigorous mixed methods studies of patient safety culture generally and notably those which incorporate behavioural theories of change. The study aimed to quantify and explain key aspects ...
The differential effects of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on seizure frequency in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy — A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
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Academic Press Inc.
, 2018 , Article)
Objectives
The omega-3 (n − 3) fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are known to play an important role in maintenance and modulation of neuronal functions. There is evidence that omega-3 ...
Voltage dependence of the Ca2+ transient in endocardial and epicardial myocytes from the left ventricle of Goto Kakizaki type 2 diabetic rats
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Springer New York LLC
, 2018 , Article)
Diabetes mellitus is a major global health disorder and, currently, over 450 million people have diabetes with 90% suffering from type 2 diabetes. Left untreated, diabetes may lead to cardiovascular diseases which are a ...