Psychometric properties of the perceived stress scale (PSS‐10) among pregnant women in China by ZiYang Zhang, Qingzhi Wang, Qingzhi Wang

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A study of arbitration method for determination of shale brittleness index by Jian Min, Jian Yang, Fei Liu, Ze Li, Yuntao Liu, Jun Su, Wende Yan

“…With this method, we analyzed the mechanical properties and mineral compositions of 25 downhole core samples from 17 shale gas wells across five formations in the Sichuan Basin. …”
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Identification and Characterization of Flavonoid Biosynthetic Gene Families in <i>Paeonia</i> Species and Their Roles in Stamen Petalization of <i>Paeonia lactiflora</i> by Yanyi Zheng, Yongming Fan, Xiang Ji, Xiaopei Wu

“…</i> Genes belonging to the same family were commonly clustered on chromosomes and displayed highly conserved domain and motif compositions. The <i>cis-element</i> analysis identified <i>Cis</i>-acting elements associated with light, hormonal, and stress responses, implicating their regulatory roles in flavonoid biosynthesis. …”
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Women’s empowerment and nutritional outcomes in India by Susmita Dutta, Ajay Dutta, Suraj Maiti

“…Women’s autonomy was measured using a composite Women’s Autonomy Index (WAI), encompassing decision-making power, asset ownership, and freedom of movement. …”
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Validation of the Malay version of the Diabetes Health Literacy Scale among Malaysian adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Pei Ling Ng, Wan Nor Arifin, Wan Mohd Izani Wan Mohamed, Rosnani Zakaria, Yee Cheng Kueh

“…The composite reliability of the three subscales based on Raykov’s rho were 0.962, 0.836 and 0.828 respectively. …”
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Pliocene to modern sediment routing in the Aare valley: implications for sediment recycling by Laura Stutenbecker, Matthias Hinderer, Jasper Berndt, Christoph Glotzbach, Fritz Schlunegger, Michael Schwenk

“…By comparing modern-day fluvial sediment to Pleistocene and Pliocene paleo-Aare deposits we show that recycling from the foreland basin has been a dominant sediment generation process since the onset of the Pleistocene glaciation and the incision of river valleys. Instead, garnet compositions in a Pliocene terrace are more compatible with sediment sources in the Alpine crystalline core, pointing towards first-cycle sediment. …”
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Optimisation of induction conditions for a bacterial strain producing proinsulin aspart by I. A. Kornakov, Z. R. Khasanshina, D. A. Senichkina, A. A. Filipenko, I. S. Lunev, R. V. Drai

“…The authors planned the experiment using MODDE software and the reduced face-centred central composite design (CCF) enabling the assessment of factor interactions and the creation of design spaces. …”
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Examining the association between maternal junk food consumption and obesity among children: evidence from a cross-sectional survey in India by Antaryami Dash, Shalem Balla, Shankar Das, Srinivas Goli

“…Further, the study constructed a junk food consumption intensity score by creating a composite measure based on the intake frequency of aerated drinks and fried foods. …”
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A Numerical Study of the Sealing and Interstage Pressure Drop Characteristics of a Four-Tooth Three-Stage Brush Combination Seal by Chao Gu, Yingqun Ma, Wei Zhao, Xiuming Sui, Bin Hu, Qingjun Zhao

“…This study addresses the pressure imbalance phenomenon in four-tooth three-stage brush composite seals through a novel fractal–geometric porous-media model, rigorously validated against experimental data. …”
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Combined Risk Stratification With Patient Characteristics and Biomarkers in Patients Treated With the Impella for Cardiogenic Shock by Yuichi Saito, Yuki Shiko, Kazuya Tateishi, Koichi Toda, Goro Matsumiya, Yoshio Kobayashi

“…The model was also tested if applicable to composite outcomes of in‐hospital death and major complications. …”
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How real is the long-lasting effect of tumor necrosis factor α inhibitors? Focus on immunogenicity by D.E. Karateev

“…These drugs have different compositions. ETN does not belong to the family of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and has a different mechanism of action. …”
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CYP2D6 genotype and tamoxifen response for breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Danny W K Lum, Pablo Perel, Aroon D Hingorani, Michael V Holmes

“…Heterogeneity, publication bias, subgroup, and meta-regression analyses were performed.<h4>Data sources</h4>PubMed (inception-2012) and EMBASE (inception-2012).…”
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Transformasi Abu Vulkanik dan Limbah Seng menjadi Nanokomposit ZnO-SiO2 dan Aplikasinya untuk Degradasi Rhodamin B by Sunardi Sunardi, Silviana Silviana

“…Synthesis of ZnO/SiO2 nanocomposite based on volcanic ash and zinc waste resulted in a composite size with a size range of 100-200 nm and a uniform circular shape. …”
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Mechanisms of Chromium Removal from Water and Soil Using Bioleached Nano Zero-Valent Iron-Mediated Biochar via Co-Pyrolysis by Zhiyi Liu, Shuhong Zhou, Yubing Cai, Xuehai Zhang, Muhammad Shaaban, Qi-an Peng, Yajun Cai

“…In aqueous conditions, the removal capacity of Cr(VI) by nZVI@BC increased by 72.01% and 66.92% compared to biochar (BC) and biochar–bioleachate composite (BBC), respectively. Under optimal conditions, nZVI@BC eliminated 90.11% of 20 mg/L Cr(VI), with experimental data fitting the Freundlich and pseudo-second-order kinetic models. …”
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Textbook outcomes in the laparoscopic common bile duct exploration of choledocholithiasis: a new comprehensive quality evaluation criterion by Da Teng, Yue Xu

“…BackgroundThe textbook outcome (TO) is an innovative composite criterion that encompasses multiple perioperative events. …”
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Bond strength to eroded dentin as per chlorhexidine use for controlling erosive wear or interface aging: an 18-month assay by Aloísio de Melo FARIAS-NETO, Karin LANDMAYER, Giovanni Aguirra LIBERATTI, Carlos Alberto Kenji SHIMOKAWA, Linda WANG, Heitor Marques HONÓRIO, Adriana Bona MATOS, Luciana Fávaro FRANCISCONI-DOS-RIOS

“…Adper Single Bond 2 was scrubbed twice on the surface for 15 s each and then light-cured for 10 s, and resin composite cores were built up. Specimens were sectioned into beams and microtensile bond strength was tested (μTBS; 0.5 mm/min) immediately or after 18-month aging. …”
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Mechanical Properties of Large-Volume Waste Concrete Lumps Cemented by Desert Mortar: Laboratory Tests by Hui Chen, Zhiyuan Qi, Baiyun Yu, Xinyu Li

“…In response to the high cost and environmental impact of backfill materials in Xinjiang mines, an eco-friendly, large-volume composite was developed by bonding desert-sand mortar to waste concrete. …”
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Optimized heat-moisture treatment decreases the starch digestibility of polished maize flour from predominant varieties consumed in Uganda by Finagnon Toyi Kevin Fassinou, Solomon Olum, Lawrence Okidi, Duncan Ongeng

“…Response surface methodology (Box-Bakhen design) was used to set the experimental design with moisture (20–30 %), temperature (80–100 °C), and heating-time (4–8 h) conditions, and corresponding SDS and RS contents, analysed using mega-enzyme procedure. Composite SDS and RS (SDS+RS) were used in the optimisation. …”
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Advancing Precision Medicine for Hypertensive Nephropathy: A Novel Prognostic Model Incorporating Pathological Indicators by Yunlong Qin, Jin Zhao, Yan Xing, Zixian Yu, Panpan Liu, Yuwei Wang, Anjing Wang, Yueqing Hui, Wei Zhao, Mei Han, Meng Liu, Xiaoxuan Ning, Shiren Sun

“…Methods: From December 2010 to December 2022, HN patients diagnosed by renal biopsy in Xijing Hospital were enrolled and randomly divided into training set and testing set at a ratio of 7∶3. The study’s composite endpoint was defined as a ≥50% decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), end-stage renal disease, or death. …”
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Cardiovascular outcomes 50 years after antenatal exposure to betamethasone: Follow-up of a randomised double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. by Anthony G B Walters, Greg D Gamble, Caroline A Crowther, Stuart R Dalziel, Carl L Eagleton, Christopher J D McKinlay, Barry J Milne, Jane E Harding

“…There were also no differences in the components of these composite outcomes or in any of the other secondary outcomes. …”
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