Functional Connectivity and MRI Radiomics Biomarkers of Cognitive and Brain Reserve in Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment Prediction—A Study Protocol by Hanna Maria Dragoș, Adina Stan, Livia Livinț Popa, Roxana Pintican, Diana Feier, Nicu Cătălin Drăghici, Dragoș-Cătălin Jianu, Diana Chira, Ștefan Strilciuc, Dafin F. Mureșanu

“…Brain reserve refers to the brain’s structural capacity to compensate for damage, with markers like hippocampal atrophy and white matter lesions indicating reduced reserve. …”
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Colorectal cancer mortality in persons with severe mental illness: a scoping review with meta-analyses of observational studies by Paula R. Pop, Gitte S. Larsen, Mette K. Thomsen, Christoffer Johansen, Robert Zachariae, Bolette Skjødt Rafn

“…We synthesized the results descriptively and pooled the data to estimate the magnitude of the associations. …”
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Exploring vaccination literacy and vaccine hesitancy in seven European countries: results from the HLS19 population survey by Bakary Cissé, Aldo Rosano, Robert Griebler, Brigid Unim, Chiara Lorini, Guglielmo Bonaccorsi, Mitja Vrdelja, Sophie Fégueux, Julien Mancini, Stephan Van den Broucke

“…This study explores the pathways through which VAC-HL impacts VH.The analysis was based on data from seven countries of the WHO European Region which implemented the Health Literacy Survey 2019–2021 (HLS19). …”
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Empirical evidence for a process-based model of health-related quality of life using network analysis by Nicolette Stogios, Nicolette Stogios, Troy Francis, Troy Francis, Rachel G. Peiris, Aleksandra Stanimirovic, Aleksandra Stanimirovic, Valeria Rac, Valeria Rac, Robert P. Nolan, Robert P. Nolan

“…While contemporary assessments are structured to evaluate an individual's HRQL state, we propose a complementary process-based model, which is defined as an appraisal that evolves over time as it reflects and informs a self-regulatory process of adapting to dynamic changes in bio-psycho-social life domains. …”
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Eating behaviors and physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown: Experiences of breast cancer patients on adjuvant hormonal therapy by Paunović Marija, Ristić-Medić Danijela, Arsić Aleksandra, Petrović Snježana, Krstić Predrag, Kojadinović Milica, Vučić Vesna

“…This observational retrospective pre-post cohort study included 32 women treated with aromatase inhibitors (AIs) who responded to telephone interviews using a structured questionnaire. The questionnaire aims to collect data on eating habits (intake of certain foods on a daily/weekly basis, as well as changes in the usual choice of food), intake of supplements, changes in weight, and physical activity before and during the lock-down. …”
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Petrology and mineral chemistry of the Hamaneh granitoid, West of Yazd (Central Iran zone) by Javad Ghanei Ardakani, Maryam Ahankoub

“…The parent magma of the rocks under study belongs to the subduction structural ground position related to the active continental margin.…”
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Phenomenological Exploration of Organ Donor Families’ Experiences: From Decision-Making to the Consequences of Life Donation by Yazdan Karimi Monjarmooei, SeyedAlireza Afshani, Ali Ruhani, Mohammad Mobaraki, Ahmad Kalateh Sadati

“…This sampling approach ensured the inclusion of information-rich cases aligned with the research objectives. Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews. …”
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HyperCell: A Bio-inspired Design Framework for Real-time Interactive Architectures by Jia-Rey Chang

“…A holistic bio-inspired architecture embodies multiple performance criteria akin to natural systems, which integrate structural, infrastructure performances throughout the growth of an organic body. …”
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Mechanisms of nurses’ AI use intention formation in Sichuan, Yunnan, and Beijing, China: mediating effects of AI literacy via self-efficacy-to-attitude pathways by Qin Zeng, Qin Zeng, Xi Huang, Xi Huang, Jun Zhu, Jun Zhu, Shaoyu Su, Shaoyu Su, Yanling Hu, Yanling Hu, Xiujuan Zhang, Xiujuan Zhang

“…Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis were conducted using SPSS 26.0 and AMOS 26.0, with case weighting adjustments based on the total number of nurses in each region.ResultsOf the respondents, females accounted for 94.08%, those aged 40 and below accounted for 84.03%, and only 14.24% of nurses had received AI training. …”
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Genome-wide identification and gene expression analysis of the malate dehydrogenase (MDH) gene family in Eucalyptus grandis by Yifan Xing, Yifan Xing, Huiming Xu, Deming Yang, Lichuan Deng, Guolong Li, Guolong Li, Zhixin Zhao, Zhixin Zhao, Zhaohua Lu, Liuyin Ma, Guangyou Li

“…We identified 14 EgMDH genes and conducted phylogenetic, structural, and syntenic analyses to trace their evolutionary origins. …”
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Relationship between grief and coping strategies among nurses dealing with patient deaths: a descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational study by Loujain Sharif, Khalid Almutairi, Ibrahim Alnasser, Zalikha Attar, Alaa Mahsoon, Aisha Alhofaian, Budour Almutairi, Yaser Alqahtani, Afnan Tunsi, Sara Yaghmour, Fayez Bokhari, Rebecca Wright

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online survey distributed to nurses at King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital in Jeddah. Data from 382 nurses were analyzed using SPSS software. …”
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GENERAL PB‐ISOTOPE SYSTEMATICS OF SOURCES FOR VOLCANIC ROCKS OF THE LATEST GEODYNAMIC STAGE IN ASIA by S. V. Rasskazov, I. S. Chuvashova, Т. A. Yasnygina, Yi‐min Sun, Е. V. Saranina

“…The modern theory of the evolving Earth is based on integrated isotopic data obtained for the accessible part of the planet and cosmic bodies, in which the U–Pb isotope system plays a key role. …”
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Community health fairs as experiential learning: a qualitative exploration of benefits and challenges by Martha Rojo, Scott Wright, Jing Jin, Erickson Feliciano, Margaret Love, Sharon Stevenson

“…Methods Using a semi-structured guide developed by the researchers for this study, qualitative conversational interviews were conducted with 14 participants (7 students, 7 faculty) involved in an annual CHF. …”
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Prevalence of pulmonary hypertension and associated factors among rheumatic heart disease patients in Ethiopia by Asmamaw Gedefaw, Yihealem Yabebal Ayele, Gebeyaw Wudie, Abiyot Tefera, Agerye Kassa Yirdaw, Tadele Demilew

“…Data were entered using Epidata Manager version 4.6 and analyzed using SPSS version 27. …”
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Developing and validating a machine learning-based model for predicting in-hospital mortality among ICU-admitted heart failure patients: A study utilizing the MIMIC-III database by De Su, Jie Zheng, Yue-kai Shao, Jun-ya Liu, Xin-xin Liu, Kun Yu, Bang-hai Feng, Hong Mei, Song Qin

“…Machine learning techniques offer a powerful means to identify potential risk factors and predict outcomes within multivariable clinical data. Methods This study, based on the MIMIC-III database, extracted demographic characteristics, vital signs, laboratory test values, and comorbidity information of heart failure patients using structured query language. …”
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Visual perception and cognitive functioning in MCI and mild Alzheimer’s disease: a cross-sectional study protocol from the DEM-VIS study in Germany by Elmar Graessel, Jessica Roloff, Mark Stemmler, Leonie Krakat, Johanna Weis, Hartmut Lehfeld, Julia Christin Jaščenoka, Monika Daseking

“…Executive functions will be measured using the German adaptation of the Behaviour Rating Inventory of Executive Function - Adult (BRIEF-A) and intelligence will be assessed using the Matrix Reasoning and Vocabulary Test of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale - Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV). Data analysis will involve descriptive analyses, linear regression analyses, multivariate analysis of variance, mediation analysis and structural equation modelling.Ethics and dissemination This study has received approval from the Ethics Committee of Helmut Schmidt University/University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg, Germany (number: 2023_009). …”
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Moral orientations as a factor of family self-determination development of modern students by S. V. Merzlyakova

“…As a result of comparative analysis of the structural and content characteristics of family self-determination depending on personal moral orientation at different stages of age development, general and specific features were identified. …”
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Prevalence and costs of headaches for the public health system in a town in the interior of the state of São Paulo Prevalência e custos das cefaléias para o Sistema Público de Saúd... by Marcelo E. Bigal, Janaína O.M. Bigal, Carlos A. Bordini, José G. Speciali

“…The aim of the present study was to estimate the prevalence of headaches in the public health system of a town in the interior of the State of São Paulo, as well as to estimate the costs resulting from its management. Data refer to the year of 1998 and were obtained according to the following steps: 1) territorial and demographic characterization of the municipality; 2) characterization of the financial indices and social well-being; 3) budget characteristics of the municipality; 4) evaluation of the structuring of the medical service; 5) determination of the prevalence of headaches at different patient care levels; and 6) calculation of the costs of headaches. …”
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A novel fusion positioning navigation system for greenhouse strawberry spraying robot using LiDAR and ultrasonic tags by Haoran Tan, Xueguan Zhao, Hao Fu, Minli Yang, Changyuan Zhai

“…The proposed approach generated a 3D point cloud map of the greenhouse environment through loosely coupled data fusion of a 3D LiDAR and an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). …”
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Evaluating modified early warning score compliance to minimise unnecessary ICU admissions: a needs assessment for quality improvement implementation by Amir Hassan, Malik W.Z. Khan

“…These measures can optimise ICU resource allocation and reduce unnecessary admissions, ensuring a structured, yet flexible triaging approach that balances protocol adherence with clinical discretion.…”
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