Unveiling biomarkers via plasma metabolome profiling for diabetic macrovascular and microvascular complications by Zhixi Li, Yuhan Ren, Feng Jiang, Kai Zhang, Xuan Meng, Yingfeng Zheng, Mingguang He

“…Abstract Background Metabolic dysregulation plays a crucial role in the development of diabetic vascular complications. Current models for diabetic vascular complications predominantly rely on three conventional parameter classes: demographic characteristics, clinical measures, and standard laboratory indices. …”
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Enhanced recovery pathway for older people with hip fracture and cognitive impairment in acute hospitals: the PERFECTED research programme including an RCT by Chris Fox, Simon P Hammond, Lee Shepstone, Fiona Poland, Catherine Henderson, Tamara Backhouse, Bridget Penhale, Simon Donell, Martin Knapp, Douglas Lewins, Alasdair MacLullich, Martyn Patel, Opinder Sahota, Toby O Smith, Justin Waring, Jane L Cross

“…We collected front-line national and international healthcare professional perspectives on best practice, current practice and explanations for implementation gaps between ‘best’ and ‘current’ practice (WP1, phase 2). …”
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Synthesis and performance of polysulfone-chitosan ultrafiltration membranes for humic acid removal by Wafaa Kh. Al-Musawy, Bakr M. Ibraheem, Teeba M. Darwesh, Mustafa H. Al-Furaiji, Mohammed Awad, Qusay F. Alsalhy

“…The findings indicate that increasing the chitosan content from 0.05 to 0.08 g markedly enhanced the membrane's surface properties, reducing the contact angle from 72.8° to 53.5° and nearly doubling the permeation rate despite the decrease in porosity and pore size. …”
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Tip of the Spear: Developing Predictive Military Planning Tools Using Hidden Markov Models by Matthew Litvinas

“…The evolution of the modern battlefield is increasingly complex as new technologies emerge. However, the nature of the battlefield still can be explained by Baron De Jomini’s “Grand Tactics.” …”
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Bioactive Three-Dimensional Chitosan-Based Scaffolds Modified with Poly(dopamine)/CBD@Pt/Au/PVP Nanoparticles as Potential NGCs Applicable in Nervous Tissue Regeneration—Preparatio... by Aleksandra Sierakowska-Byczek, Aleksandra Gałuszka, Łukasz Janus, Julia Radwan-Pragłowska

“…Thanks to technological progress and scientific achievements; the use of cells; artificial scaffolds; and growth factors are becoming increasingly common. Despite challenges such as the complex structure of this tissue, regenerative medicine appears as a promising future approach to improve the quality of life of patients with nervous injuries. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Electrostatic Charging Characteristics Considering the Flow Conditions of Nonconductive Flammable Liquids by Junghwan Byeon, Hyeongon Park, Woong Ko

“…Electrostatic is generated through friction or contact between certain materials—a process that frequently occurs in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, electronics, chemicals, petroleum, and gas. …”
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Rheology as a Tool to Investigate the Degradability of Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers by Grimaldi G, Galasso G, Capillo MC, Alonci G, Bighetti S, Bettolini L, Sommatis S, Mocchi R, Carugno A, Zerbinati N

“…-Spin-Off, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy; 2Dermatology Department, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy; 3Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy; 4University of Insubria, Department of Medicine and Technology Innovation, Varese, ItalyCorrespondence: Stefano Bighetti, Dermatology Department, Piazzale Spedali Civili 1, Brescia, 25123, Italy, Tel +39 030 3995301, Fax +39 030 399505, Email s.bighetti@unibs.itBackground: In the current landscape of aesthetic medicine, the use of hyaluronic acid (HA)-based dermal fillers is increasingly prevalent. …”
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Strategic Diagnostics of the Industry as a Strategizing Object by N. I. Sasaev

“…Kvint, is designed to systematize and take into account the variability of conditions, the variety of strategic factors and emerging opportunities, decompose the latter to the level of strategic priorities, the implementation of which will generate high efficiency over the entire horizon of strategizing.At the same time, the general theory of strategy is a young science, being in constant contact with practice, the theoretical foundations and methodological provisions of its main directions, including industrial, are still at the stage of formation and improvement.Making correct and reasonable strategic decisions increasingly depends on the depth of studying the object of strategizing. …”
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<strong>Ovicidal and adulticidal effects of synthetic menthol, thymol and their mixtures against <em>Tetranychus urticae </em>(Acari: Tetranychidae)</strong> by Mina Mohammadi, Hamid Reza Sarraf Moayeri, Aurang Kavousi, Ali Reza Bolandnazar

“…Results also showed that a combination of thymol and menthol increased lethal effects compared to these two compounds.…”
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Research progress on novel nanomaterials mediated treatment of candidal keratitis by ZHAO Tianqi, LIU Lian

“…The incidence of Candida keratitis has been rising annually due to factors such as the misuse of immunosuppressive drugs and increased contact lens wear. Following infection, Candida itself and the formation of biofilms contribute to enhanced resistance against currently used systemic antifungal agents, including voriconazole, amphotericin B, itraconazole, and fluconazole,posing significant challenges to clinical treatment.Recently, research on nanomaterials-mediated drug delivery systems for treating Candida keratitis has burgeoned. …”
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Chemotactic migration of T cells towards dendritic cells promotes the detection of rare antigens. by Renske M A Vroomans, Athanasius F M Marée, Rob J de Boer, Joost B Beltman

“…Our simulations show that chemoattraction of T cells enhances the DC scanning efficiency, leading to an increased probability that rare antigen-specific T cells find DCs carrying cognate antigen. …”
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Genomic epidemiology of Brucella suis biovar 2 in German swine and wildlife, 2003–2023 by Falk Melzer, Jörg Linde, Hanka Brangsch

“…However, it is imperative in light of the increase in organic free-range and pasture farming, which promotes direct or indirect contact with wild animals.…”
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Investigating the impact of Premolis semirufa caterpillar bristle toxins on human chondrocyte activation and inflammation. by Cinthya Lais de Lima, Paula C Pohl, Isadora M Villas-Boas, Giselle Pidde, Denise V Tambourgi

“…Pararamosis is an inflammatory disease resulting from accidental contact with the caterpillar's bristles, leading to acute and chronic symptoms. …”
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The Significance of Team Dynamics in Students’ Entrepreneurial Decision-Making by Quynh Duong Phuong

“…Originality/Value: The study contributes to the current literature by unraveling the intricate relationship between team dynamics and entrepreneurial decision-making. …”
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NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BASED TELEMEDICINE APPLICATION FOR HYPERTENSION MANAGEMENT IN PRIMARY LEVEL OF HEALTH FACILITIES by Pandit Bagus Tri Saputra, Nabila Izzati, Primadita Esther Rosita, Desy Trilistyoati, Nur Moya Isyroqiyyah, Iffa Halimah Hasna, Niamita Eka Puspita Putri, Ervina Dyah italoka, Muhammad Rifqi Arya Putra, Andi Lestari Rahman, Lilik Djuari

“…Telemedicine is a health care provider without any direct contact, which has various methods. Today, telemedicine in Indonesia is growing rapidly along with technology and legal regulation in its implementation, increasing users by 700% in the first year of 2020. …”
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Growth Toxic Effects of Metal Nanoparticles on Bacillus subtilis and Vibrio parahaemolyticus by Shiyu CHEN, Bin XIA, Lin ZHU, Shuang LI, Qiufen LI, Xuemei SUN, Wei DAI

“…The obtained response values are proportional to the concentration and mobility of the ionic current in culture mediums. Since the uncharged or weakly charged substrate will be converted into highly charged small-molecule substances during the growth and proliferation of bacteria—thus increasing the culture medium conductivity—the bacterial growth process can be recorded quickly and accurately by detecting the change in the conductivity of the culture medium. …”
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Computational fluid dynamics-multibody system dynamics bidirectional coupling calculation and flow-induced vibration evaluation of a high-speed pantograph-catenary system by Zhuojun Li, ChunJiang Chen, Huapu Song, Gang Yang, Jun Yang, Huadong Yao, Jiqiang Niu

“…Currently, commercial high-speed trains operate at speeds exceeding 350 km/h, with line test speeds exceeding 450 km/h, making the impact of airflow on pantograph dynamics increasingly significant. …”
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Social learning leads to inflexible strategy use in children across three societies by Wilson Vieira, Sarah Pope-Caldwell, Ardain Dzabatou, Luke Maurits, Marie Padberg, Daniel Haun

“…The present study provides important insights on the influence of eco-cultural contexts on the development of adaptive problem-solving, and the impact of social learning on children’s elective flexibility.…”
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Whitening of kaolin-quartz-feldspar dental porcelains by chemical attack using commercial peroxides by Renata Martins Benetti, Mariana de Souza-Pereira, Gécica Cardoso Bellettini de Souza, Fábio Elyseu, Leidy Johanna Jaramillo-Nieves, Adriano Michael Bernardin

“…However, the whitening procedure currently used for teeth has no effect on the porcelain of dentures, veneers, and dental contact lenses. …”
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Changes in the Species Composition and Structure of Large-Diameter Trees Along a Narrow Latitudinal Gradient in Subtropical China by Mengxian Li, Fei Huang, Xiaorong Jia

“…Investigating these impacts provides critical insights for silvicultural species selection and forest structure optimization, particularly in the context of global warming, and is essential for the sustainable development of large-diameter forests. …”
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