The feasibility of performing a randomised controlled trial for femoroacetabular impingement surgery. by Palmer, A, Thomas, G, Pollard, T, Rombach, I, Taylor, A, Arden, N, Beard, D, Andrade, A, Carr, A, Glyn-Jones, S

“…CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that a RCT comparing operative and non-operative management of FAI is feasible and should be considered a research priority. …”

Angiomyolipomata: challenges, solutions, and future prospects based on over 100 cases treated. by Sooriakumaran, P, Gibbs, P, Coughlin, G, Attard, V, Elmslie, F, Kingswood, C, Taylor, J, Corbishley, C, Patel, U, Anderson, C

“…RESULTS: Selective arterial embolization (SAE) was performed in 19 patients; 10 received operative management and four had a radiofrequency ablation (RFA). …”

An investigation of the extended application of the Oxford Knee Score in research and clinical practice by Kristina, K, Kristina Knezevic Harris

“…The results demonstrate that: 1) it is possible to extract separate information on pain and functional disability from the OKS in a meaningful way (in the form of subscales). 2) For the first time, anchor-based Minimal Important Change (MIC) of 9 points and Minimal Important Difference (MID) of 5 points were established for joint replacement surgery. 3) The OKS demonstrated satisfactory evidence reliability, validity, responsiveness, and interpretability, when used in patients who are undergoing non-operative management for their knee OA. 4) Further evidence of validity was demonstrated by fitting the OKS to the Rasch model. 5) Lastly, it was demonstrated that thresholds can be applied on the OKS to distinguish between patients who consider their knee problem to be severe enough to warrant joint replacement surgery versus patients who do not. …”

Improved clinical outcome measures of knee pain and function with concurrent resolution of subchondral Bone Marrow Edema Lesion and joint effusion in an osteoarthritic patient foll... by Sampson, M, Kabbani, M, Krishnan, R, Nganga, M, Theodoulou, A, Krishnan, J

“…Patients who do not respond to current anti-inflammatory therapies are left with limited treatment options, and may resort to operative management with Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA). …”

A trail to milieu research methodology for application of implementation frameworks in manufacturing sector by Rafique, Muhammad Zeeshan, Mohd Nizam Ab Rahman, Nizaroyani Saibani, Norhana Arsad

“…The profusely used tools of operational management research in lean manufacturing context include roadmap, conceptual model, implementation frameworks, descriptive planning and assessment checklist. …”
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People, process and system design of smart office solution by Tham, Cheong Sheng

“…These data were then analysed by 8 building experts to introduce a set of proposed smart building solutions for improving the building operation management, promote energy-saving in building system and enhance productivity of occupants. …”
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Enhanced Biomass Characteristics Index in palm biomass calorific value estimation by Tang, J. P., Lam, H. L., Aziz, M. K. A., Morad, N. A.

“…This will increase the overall biomass operational management efficiency.…”

Production decision support system for batch processes by Chee, Lee Pheng

“…As a result, this system is now being regarded as a crucial operational management tool in capacity planning, during budgeting exercise, in the monthly rolling forecast review and coordination, as well as in site strategy formulation.…”

The implementation of global position system (gps) among the cement transporters and its impact to business performance by Sapry, H. R. M., Muzaffar, A. F., Ahmad, A. R., Baskaran, S.

“…In order to comply with the research ethics, the research selected the respondents for this study from those who are having knowledge in the implementation of GPS in their organizations which includes the owner of the organization or the operation manager in the organization. The findings from this research provided adequate evidence of limited usage of GPS application among the cement transporters due to the lack of knowledge in utilizing GPS potential. …”

Supply chain integration, firm characteritics and performance: A study of Malaysian manufacturing firms by Sundram, Veera Pandian Kaliani, Othman, Akmal Aini, Ghapar, Farha Abdol, Battour, Muhamed, Bhatti, Muhammad Awais

“…Interestingly, among the three different types of integration, the informational integration has a greater impact on performance.Research Limitations / Application: The sample consisted logistics managers, supply chain managers and operational manager with vast operational experiences.There is only one respondent from each firm and as such this opens for response bias.Practical Implication: It is important for both managers and policy makers to place specific attention to informational integration.This study further draws managerial and policy implications and offers lessons for other developing countries. …”
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Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) in multi criteria decision making: A case of locating the operations of low cost carrier in Malaysia by Zainuddin, Nizamuddin, Abdul Ghani, Dayang Shalbia, Mohd Saifudin, Adam

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Adrenal cavernous hemangioma: A rare tumor that mimics adrenal cortical carcinoma by Madhuri Nishtala, Dan Cai, William Baughman, Christopher R. McHenry

“…Methods: A retrospective review of consecutive patients undergoing adrenalectomy from 1994 to 2018 was completed to determine the frequency of cavernous hemangioma, characterize the clinical presentation, imaging and pathologic features and review the operative management and outcome. Results: Of 144 consecutive patients who underwent adrenalectomy by a single surgeon, 5 (3.5%) had an adrenal cavernous hemangioma. …”
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Transient Test-Based Techniques for Checking the Sealing of In-Line Shut-Off Valves and Capturing the Effect of Series Junctions—Field Tests in a Real Pipe System by Caterina Capponi, Nuno M. C. Martins, Dídia I. C. Covas, Bruno Brunone, Silvia Meniconi

“…In-line valves are devices typically used for isolation or flow regulation in pipe systems, playing a key role in the operational management of transmission mains (TM). However, there is no fast and expeditious procedure available for checking the efficacy of the sealing mechanism, and its ability to prevent leakage, unwanted flow or partial blockages, which is a crucial action for any maintenance operation. …”
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Functional Outcomes of Subaxial Spine Injuries Managed With 2-Level Anterior Cervical Corpectomy and Fusion: A Prospective Study by Vaibhav Jain, Ankit Madan, Manoj Thakur, Amit Thakur

“…Objective To evaluate the results of operative management of subaxial spine injuries managed with 2-level anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion with a cervical locking plate and autologous bone–filled titanium mesh cage. …”
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Low Intra-Abdominal Pressure with Complete Neuromuscular Blockage Reduces Post-Operative Complications in Major Laparoscopic Urologic Surgery: A before–after Study by Claudia Brusasco, Federico Germinale, Federico Dotta, Andrea Benelli, Giovanni Guano, Fabio Campodonico, Marco Ennas, Antonia Di Domenico, Gregorio Santori, Carlo Introini, Francesco Corradi

“…The post-operative complications mostly reduced were acute kidney injury (15.5% vs. 30.4%, <i>p</i> = 0.004), anemia (6.8% vs. 16.5%, <i>p</i> = 0.049) and reoperation (2% vs. 7.8%, <i>p</i> = 0.035). The intra-operative management of laparoscopic interventions for major urologic surgeries with low IAP and complete NMB is feasible without hindering surgical conditions and might reduce most medical post-operative complications.…”
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Legal requirements for the protection of water resources in the laws of Iran and France in the light of cooperative criminal policy by Seyed Ebrahim Mousavi, Behzad Razavi fard, Hossein Gholami

“…Therefore, despite the problems related to water shortage, the necessary capacity for accountability should be created and the level of executive and operational management should be improved from a legal point of view, and finally, a coherent and integrated criminal policy of water resources should be institutionalized with the support of various discussion platforms. …”
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The Association between Acetabulum Fractures and Subsequent Coxarthrosis in a Cohort of 77 Patients—A Retrospective Analysis of Predictors for Secondary Hip Osteoarthritis by Rafał Wójcicki, Tomasz Pielak, Jakub Erdmann, Piotr Walus, Bartłomiej Małkowski, Jakub Ohla, Łukasz Łapaj, Michał Wiciński, Jan Zabrzyński

“…The inclusion criteria were acetabular fractures and indications for operative management. The exclusion criteria were acetabular fractures treated non-operatively, fractures requiring primary THA, and periprosthetic acetabular fractures. …”
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Water Quality Indices: Challenges and Application Limits in the Literature by Moez Kachroud, Fabienne Trolard, Mohamed Kefi, Sihem Jebari, Guilhem Bourrié

“…This index is intended to facilitate the operational management of water resources and their allocation for different uses. …”
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The Sasaki-W anastomosis for recurrent Crohn’s disease stenosis after the Kono-S anastomosis by Takahiro Asai, Hiroharu Shinozaki, Satoshi Shinozaki, Akitsugu Makino, Masashi Nakagawa, Kenji Kobayashi, Alan Kawarai Lefor, Seigo Yukisawa, Yoshiro Ogata

“…Computed tomography scan showed wall thickening in the ileum with proximal dilation and fluid retention. Non-operative management with antibiotics and fasting did not improve the symptoms within 7 days. …”
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Development of Industrial Software for Building Materials Industry by Hu Yahan, Kou Zhenzhen, Jiang Yuan, 2, Tan Dongjie , Li Anpeng , Yuan Yingmin, Wan Jiayi , Xin Yu 

“…In this study, we categorize the industrial software for the building materials industry into the following four types based on industrial characteristics, technical processes, and core functions of the software: operation management; research, development and design; production control; and service support software. …”
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