The effect of preoperative structural changes and postoperative perfusion on the functional restoration of the retina in the surgical treatment of full-thickness macular holes by T.A. Doktorova, A.A. Suetov, E.V. Boiko

“…To evaluate effect of preoperative local structural retinal changes and capillary perfusion in idiopathic full-thickness macular holes (FTMH) on the recovery of functional activity of the retina after surgical treatment. …”
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Use of structural equation modeling in quantitative research in the field of management and economics: A bibliometric analysis in the systematic literature review by Agnieszka Zakrzewska-Bielawska, Anna M. Lis, Anna Ujwary-Gil

“…PURPOSE:This paper aims to provide a comprehensive review of scholarly research focusing on using quantitative methods and particularly structural equation modeling (SEM) in management and economics studies, as well as provide a bibliometric agenda including the time horizon of individual publications, the highest citation rate, geographic and industry areas, methodological context, and keywords. …”
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POSSIBILITIES OF PHARMACOLOGICAL CORRECTION OF STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL ALTERATIONS OF MICROCIRCULATION IN TERMS OF ENDOTHELIAL DYSFUNCTION IN COMORBID PATIENTS SUFFERED STROKE EV... by I. A. Zolotovskaya, I. L. Davydkin

“…Aim of the study – reveal clinical efficacy of naftidrofuryl in the aspect of correcting structural and functional changes of microcirculation (MC) in relation to the influence of the endothelial dysfunction (ED) parameters in comorbid patients suffered stroke event.Materials and methods. …”
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Shock response in cage-like polynitrocubane high-energy-density materials: Competition between strain energy and structural symmetry by Qing-guan Song, Li Meng, Sheng-li Jiang, Lei Zhang, Ze-yao Mo

“…Ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD) simulations were employed to simulate dynamic and kinetic responses at shock velocities ranging from 8 km·s−1 to 11 km·s−1, with validation provided by consistent Hugoniot curves that align with reported experimental data. Nitro groups at the carbon-based cage structure, recognized as explosion functional groups, were found to substantially increase the system's strain energy. …”
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Compassion fatigue, psychological resilience, moral sensitivity, and humanistic caring ability in clinical nurses: a structural equation model by Shuqi Zhai, Qinqin Liu, Congcong Dai, Yifan Lu, Huanhuan Zhang, Jie Liu, Chaoran Chen

“…Objective This study aimed to construct and empirically test a structural equation model to clarify the pathways through which compassion fatigue affects clinical nurses’ humanistic caring ability. …”
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Structural basis of host ligand specificity change of GII porcine noroviruses from their closely related GII human noroviruses by Yang Yang, Ming Xia, Leyi Wang, Sahaana Arumugam, Yajing Wang, Xianjin Ou, Chenlong Wang, Xi Jiang, Ming Tan, Yutao Chen, Xuemei Li

“…This is the first reconstruction of a functional HBS based on one with new host specificity back to its parental one. These data shed light on the molecular basis of structural adaptation of the GII porNoVs to the pig hosts through mutations at their HBSs.…”
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Structural and functional alterations of the hippocampal subfields in T2DM with mild cognitive impairment and insulin resistance: A prospective study by Chen Yang, Huiyan Zhang, Zihan Ma, Yanjun Fan, Yanan Xu, Jian Tan, Jing Tian, Jiancang Cao, Wenwen Zhang, Gang Huang, Lianping Zhao

“…Method A total of 104 T2DM patients were recruited in this prospective study and divided into four groups (T2DM‐MCI‐higherIR, n = 17; T2DM‐MCI‐lowerIR, n = 32; T2DM‐nonMCI‐higherIR, n = 19; T2DM‐nonMCI‐lowerIR, n = 36). Structure and function MRI data were captured. Clinical variables and neuropsychological scores were determined for all participants. …”
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Medium-term Effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation in the Structural and Functional Parameters of Blood Vessels in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease by K. S. Karaganov, O. A. Slepova, A. S. Lishuta, N. I. Solomakhina, Yu. N. Belenkov

“…To study the mid-term effects of enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) in the structural and functional parameters of blood vessels, exercise tolerance and quality of life indicators in patients with verified coronary artery disease (CAD).Material and methods. …”
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Dynamics of Structural and Functional Changes of Patients with Dry Form Age-related Macular Degeneration after Double Filtration Plasmapheresis by A. A. Volozhev, A. N. Kulikov, A. N. Belskih, D. S. Maltsev, S. E. Bednova, E. N. Nikolaenko

“…Thus, using of extracorporeal rheoaferesis with dAMD patients is pathogenetically well-reasoned, but in the available literature, a correct analysis of the effectiveness and safety of double filtration plasmapheresis in patients with intermediate stage of dAMD is presented poorly.Objective. To study along with data of OCT, OCT angiography, visometry, microperimetry and electroretinography structural and functional changes in the macular zone in patients with a dry form of age-related macular degeneration after the using of double filtration plasmapheresis.Patients and methods. …”
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Longitudinal study of adolescent stress, critical consciousness and resilience trajectories in the context of structural racism: the RISE Baltimore study protocol by Renee M Johnson, Rashelle Musci, Dylan Jackson, Laura K Clary, Tamar Mendelson, Lindsey Webb, Monica Guerrero Vazquez, Joni Holifield, Delida Sanchez, Matt Jans, Roderick Watts

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Structural changes in endocrine pancreas of male Wistar rats due to chronic cola drink consumption. Role of PDX-1. by Gabriel Cao, Julián González, Juan P Ortiz Fragola, Angélica Muller, Mariano Tumarkin, Marisa Moriondo, Francisco Azzato, Manuel Vazquez Blanco, José Milei

“…<h4>Aim</h4>The objective of this work was to analyze the structural changes of the pancreatic islets in rats, after 6 month consuming regular and light cola for 6 months. …”
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An alteration in the expression of cell wall structural proteins increases cell surface exposure of adhesins to promote virulence in Candida glabrata by Yaling Zhang, Shengwei Gong, Kang Xiong, Xiangtai Yu, Xinreng Mo, Chang Su, Yang Lu

“…Deletion of all six Srp1/Tip1-family genes that are upregulated during infection decreases the amount of cell wall-localized Epa1, probably reflecting the reduced adherence to epithelial cells and attenuated virulence in the sextuple mutant. These data suggest that alterations in the expression of Srp1/Tip1-family structural proteins trigger cell wall remodeling that increases the cell surface exposure of adhesins, such as Epa1, to promote virulence. …”
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Exploring the dynamics of stroke survivors’ care dependency, fatigue, and coping strategy in their caregivers: a structural equation modeling analysis by Jinyao Wang, Shuangyan Tu, Jun Cui, Rong Yang, Yan Jiang, Lihong Zhao

“…Structural equation modeling was applied to test the hypothetical model. …”
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Efficacy and brain modulation mechanisms of acupuncture for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome revealed by structural MRI changes by Zhen Wang, Jinmei Wu, Cong Deng, Yongbo Hu, Songshan Shi, Shaowei Liu, Xinfei Huang, Jianhuai Chen

“…IntroductionChronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) has been considered to be associated with abnormal brain function and structure. Acupuncture is a promising therapy for CP/CPPS, however, the underlying brain modulation mechanisms of acupuncture for CP/CPPS are still unclear.MethodsA total of 25 CP/CPPS patients and 25 matched-healthy controls (HCs) were enrolled. …”
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Microstructure & Mechanical Properties Evaluation of Al6082 /AlSi10Mg Composite for Light Weight Structural Applications by Burlakanti Subramanyam, Pitchaipillai Periyasamy

“…The main objective of this research work is to provide lightweight and high-strength materials for structural engineering applications. In general, the mechanical properties of pure Al6082 components are less as compared to the AlSi10Mg components. …”
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The Structural Evolution and Driving Mechanism of Intercity Technology Transfer Networks in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River: Evidence from TERGM by Zhang Wenbei, Lyu Yifan, Dai Liang, Zheng Huibin, Zou Si

“…Based on the application of network analysis methods and temporal exponential random graph models, the structural evolution and driving mechanism of intercity technology transfer in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River were quantitatively analyzed. …”
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The potential impact of policies and structural interventions in reducing cardiovascular disease and mortality: a systematic review of simulation-based studies by Olalekan A Uthman, Rachel Court, Seun Anjorin, Jodie Enderby, Lena Al-Khudairy, Chidozie Nduka, Hema Mistry, G J Melendez-Torres, Sian Taylor-Phillips, Aileen Clarke

“…Background The aim of the study was to investigate the potential effect of different structural interventions for preventing cardiovascular disease. …”
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Management of Selected Physical Health Problems Among Elderly in Selected... by Anu S, Asha Cynthia D’sa, Nishitha Marina Machado, Chaithra Nayak

“…Providing self-management support can empower elderly individuals to better understand their health condition and actively participate in their health care.Objectives To assess the level of knowledge and evaluate the effectiveness of a structured teaching program STP regarding the management of selected physical health problems among the elderly in selected old age homes.Methods A one group pre-test post -test experimental research design was used for the study. …”
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Antioxidant Effects of Curcumin on the Motility and Structural and Biochemical Parameters of Epididymal Sperm in Shal Rams after the Freezing-Thawing Process by Ramin Farhadi, Abbas Farshad, Jalal Rostamzadeh, Abouzar Najafi

“…Curcumin, as a natural antioxidant compound obtained from turmeric root, with the characteristic of having a phenolic ring and a beta-di-ketone part in its structure, is capable of neutralizing free radicals and thus maintaining the quality of sperm cells. …”
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Structural variant allelic heterogeneity in MECP2 duplication syndrome provides insight into clinical severity and variability of disease expression by Davut Pehlivan, Jesse D. Bengtsson, Sameer S. Bajikar, Christopher M. Grochowski, Ming Yin Lun, Mira Gandhi, Angad Jolly, Alexander J. Trostle, Holly K. Harris, Bernhard Suter, Sukru Aras, Melissa B. Ramocki, Haowei Du, Michele G. Mehaffey, KyungHee Park, Ellen Wilkey, Cemal Karakas, Jesper J. Eisfeldt, Maria Pettersson, Lynn Liu, Marwan S. Shinawi, Virginia E. Kimonis, Wojciech Wiszniewski, Kyle Mckenzie, Timo Roser, Angela M. Vianna-Morgante, Alberto S. Cornier, Ahmed Abdelmoity, James P. Hwang, Shalini N. Jhangiani, Donna M. Muzny, Tadahiro Mitani, Kazuhiro Muramatsu, Shin Nabatame, Daniel G. Glaze, Jawid M. Fatih, Richard A. Gibbs, Zhandong Liu, Anna Lindstrand, Fritz J. Sedlazeck, James R. Lupski, Huda Y. Zoghbi, Claudia M. B. Carvalho

“…Notably, 65% of de novo events occurred in the Terminal duplication group in contrast with 17% observed in Tandem duplications. RNA-seq data from lymphoblastoid cell lines indicated that the MECP2 transcript quantity in MECP2 triplications is statistically different from all duplications, but not between other classes of genomic structures. …”
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