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Germination improves the polyphenolic profile and functional value of mung bean (Vigna radiata L.). (2020)
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KAPRAVELOU, G., MARTINEZ, R., PERAZZOLI, G., GONZÁLEZ, C.S., LLOPIS, J., CANTARERO, S., GOUA, M., BERMANO, G., PRADOS, J., MELGUIZO, C., ARANDA, P., LÓPEZ-JURADO, M. and PORRES, J.M. 2020. Germination improves the polyphenolic profile and functional value of mung bean (Vigna radiata L.). Antioxidants [online], 9(8), article ID 746. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox9080746

The use of legumes as functional foods has gained increasing attention for the prevention and treatment of the so called non-communicable diseases that are highly prevalent worldwide. In this regard, biotechnological approaches for the enhancement of... Read More about Germination improves the polyphenolic profile and functional value of mung bean (Vigna radiata L.)..

Investigating the incidence, nature, severity and potential causality of medication errors in hospital settings in Qatar. (2020)
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THOMAS, B., PALLIVALAPILA, A., EL KASSEM, W., AL HAIL, M., PAUDYAL, V., MCLAY, J., MACLURE, K. and STEWART, D. 2021. Investigating the incidence, nature, severity and potential causality of medication errors in hospital settings in Qatar. International journal of clinical pharmacy [online], 43(1), pages 77-84. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-020-01108-y

Background: Medication errors are a major public health concern that negatively impact patient safety and health outcomes. Effective and efficient medication error reporting systems and practices are imperative in reducing error incidence and severit... Read More about Investigating the incidence, nature, severity and potential causality of medication errors in hospital settings in Qatar..

Selenium and viral infection: are there lessons for COVID-19? (2020)
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BERMANO, G., MÉPLAN, C., MERCER, D.K. and HESKETH, J.E. 2021. Selenium and viral infection: are there lessons for COVID-19? British journal of nutrition [online], 125(6), pages 618-627. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114520003128

Selenium (Se) is a micronutrient that is essential for human health. Sub-optimal Se status is common, occurring in a significant proportion of the population across the world, including parts of Europe and China. Human and animal studies have shown t... Read More about Selenium and viral infection: are there lessons for COVID-19?.

Stem cell‐derived enteroid cultures as a tool for dissecting host‐parasite interactions in the small intestinal epithelium. (2020)
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HARES, M.F., TIFFNEY, E.A., JOHNSTON, L.J., LUU, L., STEWART, C.J., FLYNN, R.J. and COOMBES, J.L. 2021. Stem cell-derived enteroid cultures as a tool for dissecting host-parasite interactions in the small intestinal epithelium. Parasite immunology [online], 43(2): parasites and tissue micro-environment, article e12765. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/pim.12765

Toxoplasma gondii and Cryptosporidium spp. can cause devastating pathological effects in humans and livestock, and in particular to young or immunocompromised individuals. The current treatment plans for these enteric parasites are limited due to lon... Read More about Stem cell‐derived enteroid cultures as a tool for dissecting host‐parasite interactions in the small intestinal epithelium..

A case study series of the health status and key anthropometry in very large strength athletes. (2020)
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CHAPPELL, A. and SIMPER, T. 2020. A case study series of the health status and key anthropometry in very large strength athletes. IUSCA journal [online], 1(1), article ID 2, pages 1-20. Available from: https://doi.org/10.47206/iuscaj.v1i1.2

Strongmen are characterised by the large mass they use to perform feats of strength, but the effect this large mass has on the athlete's health is unknown. The aim of this study was to: characterise a group of strongmen and to compare observed values... Read More about A case study series of the health status and key anthropometry in very large strength athletes..

Photocatalytic removal of the cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa PCC7813 and four microcystins by TiO2 coated porous glass beads with UV-LED irradiation. (2020)
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PESTANA, C.J., PORTELA NORONHA, J., HUI, J., EDWARDS, C., GUNARATNE, H.Q.N., IRVINE, J.T.S., ROBERTSON, P.K.J., CAPELO-NETO, J. and LAWTON, L.A. 2020. Photocatalytic removal of the cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa PCC7813 and four microcystins by TiO2 coated porous glass beads with UV-LED irradiation. Science of the total environment [online], 745, article number 141154. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.141154

Cyanobacteria and their toxic secondary metabolites are a challenge in water treatment due to increased biomass and dissolved metabolites in the raw water. Retrofitting existing water treatment infrastructure is prohibitively expensive or unfeasible,... Read More about Photocatalytic removal of the cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa PCC7813 and four microcystins by TiO2 coated porous glass beads with UV-LED irradiation..

A novel battery state of charge estimation based on the joint unscented Kalman filter and support vector machine algorithms. (2020)
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XIE, F., WANG, S., XIE, Y., FERNANDEZB, C., LI, X. and ZOU, C. 2020. A novel battery state of charge estimation based on the joint unscented Kalman filter and support vector machine algorithms. International journal of electrochemical science [online], 15(8), pages 7935-7953. Available from: https://doi.org/10.20964/2020.08.83

With the development of new energy sources becoming the mainstream of energy development strategies, the role of electric vehicle-powered lithium-ion batteries in the field of automobile transportation is becoming more and more obvious. An efficient... Read More about A novel battery state of charge estimation based on the joint unscented Kalman filter and support vector machine algorithms..

Adaptive iterative working state prediction based on the double unscented transformation and dynamic functioning for unmanned aerial vehicle lithium-ion batteries (2020)
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SHI, H., WANG, S., FERNANDEZ, C., YU, C., LI, X. and ZOU, C. 2020. Adaptive iterative working state prediction based on the double unscented transformation and dynamic functioning for unmanned aerial vehicle lithium-ion batteries. Measurement and control [online], 53(9-10), pages 1760-1773. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/0020294020923057

In lithium-ion batteries, the accuracy of estimation of the state of charge is a core parameter which will determine the power control accuracy and management reliability of the energy storage systems. When using unscented Kalman filtering to estimat... Read More about Adaptive iterative working state prediction based on the double unscented transformation and dynamic functioning for unmanned aerial vehicle lithium-ion batteries.

Fibrinolytic abnormalities in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and versatility of thrombolytic drugs to treat COVID-19. (2020)
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WHYTE, C.S., MORROW, G.B., MITCHELL, J.L., CHOWDARY, P. and MUTCH, N.J. 2020. Fibrinolytic abnormalities in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and versatility of thrombolytic drugs to treat COVID-19. Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis [online], 18(7), pages 1548-1555. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/jth.14872

The global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) is associated with the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which requires ventilation in critically ill patients. The pathophysiology of ARDS results from acute inflamm... Read More about Fibrinolytic abnormalities in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and versatility of thrombolytic drugs to treat COVID-19..

Coagulation status of critically ill patients with and without liver disease assessed using a novel thrombin generation analyzer. (2020)
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MORROW, G.B., BEAVIS, J., HARPER, S., BAKER, P., DESBOROUGH, M.J.R., CURRY, N., STANWORTH, S.J. and LAFFAN, M.A. 2020. Coagulation status of critically ill patients with and without liver disease assessed using a novel thrombin generation analyzer. Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis [online], 18(7), pages 1576-1585. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/jth.14802

The liver synthesizes the majority of pro- and anti-oagulant and fibrinolytic proteins, and during liver dysfunction synthesis of these proteins is reduced. The end point of conventional hemostatic tests, such as the prothrombin time (PT), occurs whe... Read More about Coagulation status of critically ill patients with and without liver disease assessed using a novel thrombin generation analyzer..

A systematic review of pharmacist input to metabolic syndrome screening, management and prevention. (2020)
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AL ADAWI, R.M., STEWART, D., RYAN, C. and TONNA, A. 2020. A systematic review of pharmacist input to metabolic syndrome screening, management and prevention. International journal of clinical pharmacy [online], 42(4), pages 995-1015. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-020-01084-3

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of factors that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and include: diabetes and prediabetes, abdominal obesity, elevated triglycerides, low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and high blood-pressure. However, t... Read More about A systematic review of pharmacist input to metabolic syndrome screening, management and prevention..

Identification of Ajnala skeletal remains using multiple forensic anthropological methods and techniques: a bioarchaeological report. (2020)
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SEHRAWAT, J.S., RAI, N. and MEIER-AUGENSTEIN, W. 2020. Identification of Ajnala skeletal remains using multiple forensic anthropological methods and techniques: a bioarchaeological report. Journal of archaelogical science: reports [online], 32, article ID 102434. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jasrep.2020.102434

Fragmented and badly damaged commingled human remains present a tough challenge for their identification pursuits in forensic anthropology. Thousands of unknown human remains along with items of contextual identity, reportedly belonging to 282 Indian... Read More about Identification of Ajnala skeletal remains using multiple forensic anthropological methods and techniques: a bioarchaeological report..

Multi-residue enantioselective analysis of chiral drugs in freshwater sediments. (2020)
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EAGLESHAM, A., SCOTT, A. and PETRIE, B. 2020. Multi-residue enantioselective analysis of chiral drugs in freshwater sediments. Environmental chemistry letters [online], 18(6), pages 2119-2126. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-020-01041-6

Pharmaceutical and illicit drugs are emerging contaminants found in the environment globally. Many are chiral and stereochemistry plays an important role on their environmental fate and effects. However, investigations at the enantiomeric level are l... Read More about Multi-residue enantioselective analysis of chiral drugs in freshwater sediments..

A novel charged state prediction method of the lithium ion battery packs based on the composite equivalent modeling and improved splice Kalman filtering algorithm. (2020)
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WANG, S., FERNANDEZ, C., YU, C., FAN, Y., CAO, W. and STROE, D.-I. 2020. A novel charged state prediction method of the lithium ion battery packs based on the composite equivalent modeling and improved splice Kalman filtering algorithm. Journal of power sources [online], 471, article ID 228450. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2020.228450

As the unscented Kalman filtering algorithm is sensitive to the battery model and susceptible to the uncertain noise interference, an improved iterate calculation method is proposed to improve the charged state prediction accuracy of the lithium ion... Read More about A novel charged state prediction method of the lithium ion battery packs based on the composite equivalent modeling and improved splice Kalman filtering algorithm..

Parental experience of potential adverse drug reactions related to their oral administration of antipyretic analgesics in children in Saudi Arabia. (2020)
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TOBAIQY, M., MACLURE, K., RADWI, M., ALMALKI, A.M., ALHASAN, A.H., TANNOURY, M. and ATTIEH, Z. 2020. Parental experience of potential adverse drug reactions related to their oral administration of antipyretic analgesics in children in Saudi Arabia. Current therapeutic research [online], 92, article ID 100592. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.curtheres.2020.100592

Oral antipyretic analgesic medicines are commonly used in children and have the potential for adverse drug reactions (ADRs). The aim of this study was to explore parental experiences of potential ADRs related to their oral administration of antipyret... Read More about Parental experience of potential adverse drug reactions related to their oral administration of antipyretic analgesics in children in Saudi Arabia..

Prescribers’ perceptions of benefits and limitations of direct acting oral anticoagulants in non-valvular atrial fibrillation. (2020)
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GENERALOVA, D., CUNNINGHAM, S., LESLIE, S.J., RUSHWORTH, G.F., MCIVER, L. and STEWART, D. 2020. Prescribers' perceptions of benefits and limitations of direct acting oral anticoagulants in non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Pharmacy practice [online], 18(2), article ID 1936. Available from: https://doi.org/10.18549/PharmPract.2020.2.1936

There is an acknowledged lack of robust and rigorous research focusing on the perspectives of those prescribing direct acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF). The objective was to describe prescribers’ experience... Read More about Prescribers’ perceptions of benefits and limitations of direct acting oral anticoagulants in non-valvular atrial fibrillation..

Ethanolic stem bark extract of terminalia ivorensis A. Chev. protects against potassium dichromate–induced nephrotoxicity in rats. (2020)
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MOOMIN, A., MENSAH, K.B., FORKUO, A.D., ADU-GYAMFI, P.K.T. and ANSAH, C. 2020. Ethanolic stem bark extract of terminalia ivorensis A. Chev. protects against potassium dichromate-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. Scientific African [online], 8, article number e00410. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2020.e00410

The plant Terminalia ivorensis is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and in the management of renal failure. We reported previously that the ethanol stem bark extract of the plant protects against gentamicin-induced renal and hepatic damage i... Read More about Ethanolic stem bark extract of terminalia ivorensis A. Chev. protects against potassium dichromate–induced nephrotoxicity in rats..

A theoretically based cross-sectional survey on the behaviors and experiences of clinical pharmacists caring for patients with chronic kidney disease. (2020)
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ALRAIISI, F., STEWART, D., ASHLEY, C., FAHMY, M., ALNAAMANI, H. and CUNNINGHAM, S. 2021. A theoretically based cross-sectional survey on the behaviors and experiences of clinical pharmacists caring for patients with chronic kidney disease. Research in social and administrative pharmacy [online], 17(3), pages 560-571. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2020.05.005

The literature shows a lack of evidence on pharmacists contributing to chronic kidney disease services. The aim was to determine pharmacists’ behaviors and experiences and perceptions of barriers and facilitators to implementation of models of care.... Read More about A theoretically based cross-sectional survey on the behaviors and experiences of clinical pharmacists caring for patients with chronic kidney disease..

Gender influences bacterial contamination of reusable cleanroom operators’ garments following wear. (2020)
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SMITH, L.M., O'DRISCOLL, N.H. and LAMB, A.J. 2020. Gender influences bacterial contamination of reusable cleanroom operators’ garments following wear. European journal of parenteral and pharmaceutical sciences [online], 25(2), article 2. Available from: https://doi.org/10.37521/ejpps25202

Background: Operators are the primary source of cleanroom contamination, with the majority of their detritus identified as skin squames and their associated microorganisms. To reduce contamination, operatives are required to wear a specific arrangeme... Read More about Gender influences bacterial contamination of reusable cleanroom operators’ garments following wear..

(Fluoro)quinolones and quinolone resistance genes in the aquatic environment: a river catchment perspective. (2020)
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CASTRIGNANÒ, E., KANNAN, A.M., PROCTOR, K., PETRIE, B., HODGEN, S., FEIL, E.J., LEWIS, S.E., LOPARDO, L., CAMACHO-MUÑOZ, D., RICE, J., CARTWRIGHT, N., BARDEN, R. and KASPRZYK-HORDERN, B. 2020. (Fluoro)quinolones and quinolone resistance genes in the aquatic environment: a river catchment perspective. Water research [online], 182, article ID 116015. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2020.116015

This study provides an insight into the prevalence of (fluoro)quinolones (FQs) and their specific quinolone qnrS resistance gene in the Avon river catchment area receiving treated wastewater from 5 wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), serving 1.5 mil... Read More about (Fluoro)quinolones and quinolone resistance genes in the aquatic environment: a river catchment perspective..