The Role of P‐Wave Variables in Enhancing Prediction of New‐Onset Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction by Na Yang, Xiaoyan Li, Bo Wu, Longhao Dai, Shaobin Yang, Qinning Zhang, Shaobin Jia

“…Some P‐wave variables (P‐wave duration [PWD], P‐wave amplitude, and interatrial block [IAB]), reflecting the process of electrical and structural remodeling, could predict the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). …”
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Subaqueous multiscale bedform morphology dynamics in a mountainous macrotidal estuary by Ruiqing Liu, Ruiqing Liu, Heqin Cheng, Jinfeng Chen, Lizhi Teng, Zhongda Ren, Zhongda Ren, Qian Yang, Heshan Fan, Heshan Fan, Alice Lefebvre

“…This study highlights a feedback mechanism where structural geology shapes channel morphology, influencing energy distribution and bedform evolution. …”
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The Importance of Community-Based and Community-Partnered COVID-19 Testing for Reducing Disparities Among African American Populations by Chavon Hamilton-Burgess, Jannette Berkley-Patton, Jenifer Allsworth, Carole Bowe Thompson, Frank E. Thompson, Tacia Burgin, Eric D. Williams, Kathryn P. Derose

“…The merging of resources and relationships among well-equipped, safety-net providers and other health care institutions and culture-rich, community-centered organizations, to jointly address structural and systemic inequities, is key to cultivating health equity in the distribution of COVID-19 testing and other essential public health services.…”
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Understanding the triacylglycerol-based carbon anabolic differentiation in Cyperus esculentus and Cyperus rotundus developing tubers via transcriptomic and metabolomic approaches by Honglin Zhang, Zhitao Zhu, Yining Di, Jixun Luo, Xianyue Su, Yong Shen, Qing Liu, Tao Liu, Xiaoyu Xu

“…Our findings indicate distinct expression patterns of key regulatory genes involved in TAG biosynthesis and lipid droplet formation, including transcriptional factors and structural genes such as ABI3 transcriptional factor, rate-limiting enzymes GPAT3/6/9 and DGAT2/3, and oleosin and caleosin homologs. …”
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Mortality trends among Indigenous women of reproductive age in Brazil: a time series analysisResearch in context by Guilherme A.T. Ferreira, Mariângela L. Cherchiglia, Márcio Valk, Flávia B. Pilecco

“…Summary: Background: Reports on Brazilian Indigenous peoples highlight mortality disparities, yet little is known about death aetiology—particularly among women of reproductive age—or how structural discrimination based on race/skin colour influences mortality rates in this group. …”
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3-O Sulfated Heparan Sulfate (G2) Peptide Ligand Impairs the Infectivity of <i>Chlamydia muridarum</i> by Weronika Hanusiak, Purva Khodke, Jocelyn Mayen, Kennedy Van, Ira Sigar, Balbina J. Plotkin, Amber Kaminski, James Elste, Bajarang Vasant Kumbhar, Vaibhav Tiwari

“…The observed neutralization effect of G2 peptide on <i>C. muridarum</i> entry suggests the possibility of sulfated-like domains being present on the EBs. In addition, data generated from our in silico computational structural modeling indicated that the G2 peptide ligand had significant affinity towards the <i>C. muridarum</i> lipid bilayer. …”
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Measuring the One Health impacts associated with creating access to veterinary care before and during the COVID-19 pandemic by Sloane M. Hawes, Kaleigh M. O’Reilly, Tess M. Mascitelli, Jordan Winczewski, Romi Dazzio, Amanda Arrington, Kevin N. Morris

“…Integrating community perceptions into One Health assessments is critical to understanding the structural barriers that create disproportionate health outcomes for community members, their pets, and the ecosystems that encompass them, particularly in historically marginalized and under-resourced communities. …”
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RNAi of Neuropeptide CCHamide-1 and Its Receptor Indicates Role in Feeding Behavior in the Pea Aphid, <i>Acyrthosiphon pisum</i> by Sohaib Shahid, Muhammad Bilal Amir, Tian-Bo Ding, Tong-Xian Liu, Guy Smagghe, Yan Shi

“…The docking analysis revealed that the <i>CCHa1</i> peptide binds to its receptor <i>CCHa1R</i> through specific amino acid residues, which are critical for maintaining the structural and functional integrity of the peptide–receptor complex. …”
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The association of internet use and cognition among older adults: mediating roles of social networks and depressive symptoms by Xiuyuan Zhu, Zihan Ni, Xiaoying Zhu, Xiaoying Zhu, Yi Yang, Shiyu Xie, Xinguo Wang, Xiaoguang Yang

“…Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to analyze the potential mediating roles of social networks and depressive symptoms. …”
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Pathway analysis of the impact of family function and self-efficacy on depression and anxiety in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer by Fangliang Zou, Yi Fang, Yanshan Lin, Zikai Feng, Shiying Cai, Jiliang Huang, Shaoyan Zheng, Jue Li

“…Descriptive analysis, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression analysis were performed. A Structural Equation Model (SEM) was utilized for pathway analysis to evaluate the direct and indirect influences of family function and self-efficacy on anxiety and depression. …”
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Duration of frontline therapy and impact on clinical outcomes in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients not receiving frontline stem cell transplant by Sikander Ailawadhi, Augustina Ogbonnaya, Sharanya Murty, Dasha Cherepanov, Bridgette Kanz Schroader, Dorothy Romanus, Eileen Farrelly, Ajai Chari

“…Methods Adults with NDMM not undergoing stem cell transplant (SCT) from January 1, 2012 toMarch 31, 2018 from the Integrated Oncology Network were included; 300 were randomly selected for chart review. 1LT DOT, time to next treatment (TTNT), progression‐free survival (PFS), and overall survival (OS) were estimated using Kaplan–Meier analysis. Marginal structural models evaluated relationships between DOT and TTNT, PFS, and OS at 2 years accounting for confounders and survival bias from the time‐dependent nature of DOT. …”
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Change in Enlarged Perivascular Spaces over Time and Associations with Outcomes After Traumatic Brain Injury by Alexa E. Walter, Krupa Savalia, Jason Yoon, Justin Morrison, Andrea L. C. Schneider, Ramon Diaz-Arrastia, Danielle K. Sandsmark

“…Given the minimal change in EPVs over time, this period may not be long enough for potential recovery or may indicate that EPVs are structural findings that do not significantly change over time.…”
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Morphometric and biochemical features of different Bunias orientalis L. genotypes in the M. M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden of the NAS of Ukraine by O. M. Vergun, D. B. Rakhmetov, O. V. Shymanska, S. O. Rakhmetova, O. P. Bondarchuk, V. V. Fishchenko

“…The study of the content of structural and functional compounds and nutrients at the flowering stage showed that the dry matter content was in the range of 13.58–16.00%, sugars 5.07–8.86%, titratable acidity 3.28–4.25%, lipids 3.33–6.61%, ascorbic acid 382.83–693.82 mg%, b-carotene 0.94–3.48 mg%, ash 6.79–9.2%, calcium 1.00–2.44%, phosphorus 1.61–2.67% and energy value 3337.0–3498.0 cal/g. …”
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Exploring the Impact of Homophily Attitude, Physical, and Social Attractiveness on Purchase Intentions by Honya Ghasemi, Ramin Bashir Khodaparasti, Hooshmand Bagheri Garbollagh

“…To carry out this research, a standard questionnaire was used. The data was analyzed using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM). …”
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Pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake among Black/African American men who have sex with other men in Midwestern, United States: a systematic review by Oluwafemi Adeagbo, Oluwaseun Abdulganiyu Badru, Prince Addo, Amber Hawkins, Monique Janiel Brown, Xiaoming Li, Rima Afifi

“…Despite evidence of individual and structural barriers to PrEP use in the Midwest, no review has synthesized this finding to have a holistic view of PrEP uptake and barriers. …”
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Business network accessibility: Innovation capability as a connecting factor between Customer Relationship Management and market orientation on SMEs’ performance by Muhammad Fahmi, Muhammad Andi Prayogi, Muhammad Taufik Lesmana, Maharani Citra Kencana, Syahnita

“…The method used is quantitative through surveys and data analysis using the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Partial Least Squares (PLS) technique. …”
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A 20-week, randomized controlled trial to determine the efficacy of the Aging Well through Interaction and Scientific Education – Action Plan (AgeWISE-AP) program in older Veterans... by Maureen K. O’Connor, Julianne Szemko, Jaye E. McLaren, Lauren R. Moo, Emily E. Metcalf, Andrew Nguyen, Malissa L. Kraft, Brandon Frank, David Salat, John J. Randolph, Yorghos Tripodis

“…An exploratory outcome will focus on structural imaging data acquired from a subset of participants at baseline and one year to investigate potential volumetric changes in brain regions of interest. …”
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Fingolimod as a potent anti-Staphylococcus aureus: pH-dependent cell envelope damage and eradication of biofilms/persisters by Yongpeng Shang, Yu Huang, Qingyin Meng, Zhijian Yu, Zewen Wen, Fangyou Yu

“…Conclusion Fingolimod exhibits bactericidal activity against diverse gram-positive bacteria, with remarkable effects on S. aureus (including MRSA), disrupting bacterial cell structural integrity in a pH-dependent way and eradicating biofilms and persisters of S. aureus.…”
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Role of Psychological Distress in the Assessment of Chronic Illness Care and Self-Management Behaviors of Elderly Patients with T2DM Chronic Complications by Sun X, Wang X, Zhou R, Deng W, Jiang J, Shi Y

“…Student’s t-test, one-way ANOVA or the nonparametric analysis (Mann–Whitney U-test), Pearson correlation coefficient and structural equation model (SEM) were used to analyse the data.Results: A total of 264 participants (157 males [59.47%], with an average age of 71.07± 6.47 years) were included in the study; their duration of T2DM ranged from 5 to 30 years, with a mean duration of 11.19± 6.96 years. …”
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Risk Factors and Vascular Features Associated With Local Recurrence in Pancreatic Cancer Post‐Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Ting‐Kai Liao, Ying Jui Chao, Wei‐Hsun Lu, Ping‐Jui Su, Chih‐Jung Wang, Yan‐Shen Shan

“…However, the relationship between vascular structural changes and LR post‐operation remains unclear. …”
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