Exploring the Spectral Energy Distributions of Luminous Broad Absorption Line Quasars at High Redshift by Harum Ahmed, Sarah C. Gallagher, Ohad Shemmer, Michael S. Brotherton, Cooper Dix, Leigh Parrott, Gordon T. Richards

“…In addition, we present a mid-infrared to X-ray composite SED of these sources. Our data set represents the most uniform sample of BAL quasars, providing a statistically robust set of SEDs. …”
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The Walkability Evaluation and Optimization Strategies of Metro Station Areas Taking Shanghai as an Example by Xiaoyan Chen, Zhengyan Shi, Yanzhe Hu

“…Walkability elements such as street enclosure, number of lanes, and tree canopy coverage were quantified through field surveys and passenger perception data. A stepwise regression analysis identified key influencing factors for nine walkability dimensions. …”
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Establishing strength prediction models for low-carbon rubberized cementitious mortar using advanced AI tools by Fu Limei, Xu Feng

“…Rubberized cementitious composites have emerged as a sustainable alternative in the construction sector by promoting circular economy principles. …”
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Estimation of Relationship between Inflation and Relative Price Variability: Granger Causality and ARDL Modelling Approach by Saghir Pervaiz Ghauri, Rizwan Raheem Ahmed, Jolita Vveinhardt, Dalia Streimikiene

“…The outcomes of the research further divided into food and non-food groups too. The monthly data of CPI was taken from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, from August 2001 to July 2011 (with 2000-01 base) for 92 composite commodities with 12 sub-groups. …”
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Comprehensive Genome-Wide Characterization of L-Type Lectin Receptor-like Kinase (L-LecRLK) Genes in Wheat (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> L.) and Their Response to Abiotic Stress by Wan Zhao, Fuyan Zhang, Jiahuan Wang, Shuai Fang, Zhongjie Cheng, Xuhui Ma, Jialin Fan, Zhaoshi Xu, Xiaojie Chen

“…The <i>TaL-LecRLK</i> genes displayed diverse exon-intron structures and conserved motif compositions. Promoter analysis revealed a <i>cis</i>-element associated with hormone signaling and abiotic stress responses. …”
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Hydrogels in cancer treatment: mapping the future of precision drug delivery by Xiang Liu, Qiang Zhou, Yue Yang, Xin Wu, Jie Chen, Ruoqin Wang, Erhua Chen

“…Key concept alluvial flow visualization revealed six terms: peritoneal carcinomatosis, iron oxide nanoparticles, drug delivery, release kinetics, carbon dots, and pathway. Nano-composite hydrogels, immunotherapy, quercetin, pancreatic cancer, and oral cancer exhibited recent activity within the cited article timeline, suggesting these areas as potential future research hotspots.ConclusionThis bibliometric analysis identifies future research directions within the developing field of hydrogels for drug delivery in cancer. …”
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Freezing Method Assists Peracetic Ac98uid Oxidation for Promoting the Methane Production from Sludge Anaerobic Digestion by Zhen-Wei Liu, Yan-Qiu Chen, Zhi-Shuai Liu, Sheng-Wu Wang

“…This work selected a freezing method combined with PAA to form a composite sludge pretreatment technology for synergistically improving the biomethane production. …”
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Relation between non-dietary cardiovascular health and costs associated with stroke in the US by Abraham M. Enyeji, Chioma Obi, Armarion Stegall, Jordan Davis, Roha Surani, Jayson Forbes, David L. Wetzell

“…Methods A comprehensive cross-sectional analysis was conducted utilizing data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) collected between 2011 and 2022. …”
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Fatty liver index and risk of type 2 diabetes of adults with normoglycemia: Insights into insulin sensitivity and beta-cell function. by Ji Hyun Bae, Min Jin Lee, Su Hyun Kim, Joo Yeon Kim, Ah Reum Khang, Yang Ho Kang, Dongwon Yi

“…The homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance results and composite insulin sensitivity index of the high FLI group were higher than those of the other groups (P < 0.0001). …”
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The CRP–albumin–lymphocyte index provides enhanced prognostic value in liver cancer compared to the TNM staging system by Hong Zhao, Bing Yin, Xiang-Rui Li, Xiao-Yue Liu, Zhao-Ting Bu, Han-Ping Shi

“…This study evaluated the CRP–albumin–lymphocyte (CALLY) index—a composite indicator of systemic inflammation, nutritional status, and immune function—as a prognostic tool for liver cancer, comparing its predictive utility to the established TNM staging system. …”
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Psychometric characteristics of the Chinese version of the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale among people with mental health diagnosis by Sanrong Xiao, Qing Ge, Ting Wang, Minxuan Zhang, Anquan Hu, Xiangyang Zhang

“…The C-SSRS's three-factor structure and the two-component structure of the suicidal ideation intensity subscale were both validated by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Data analysis revealed that the active-passive model has a relatively better overall scale fit (χ²/df = 3.862, RMSEA = 0.068, SRMR = 0.0605, CFI = 0.917, IFI = 0.918, AGFI = 0.884). …”
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Effect of Fe2O3 Nano Filler on Structural and Electrical Properties of PVB-NaNO3 Complexed Solid Polymer Electrolytes for Electrochemical Cell Applications by Umadevi Prasanna, Vijaya Kumar Kambila, Krishna Jyothi Nadella

“…The composite solid polymer electrolyte films were prepared by doping nano-sized Fe2O3 particles on PVB (Polyvinyl Butyral) complexed with NaNO3 salt by solution casting technique. …”
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GET: Global Envelopes in R by Mari Myllymäki, Tomáš Mrkvička

“…Examples of different uses of global envelopes and their implementation in the GET package are presented, including global envelopes for single and several one- or two-dimensional functions, Monte Carlo goodness-of-fit tests for simple and composite hypotheses, comparison of distributions, functional analysis of variance, functional linear model, and confidence bands in polynomial regression. …”
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A comparative study on the removal efficiency of metal ions (Cu, Ni, and Pb) using sugarcane bagasse-derived ZnCl-activated carbon by the response surface methodology by Thuan Van Tran, Quynh Thi Phuong Bui, Trinh Duy Nguyen, Nhan Thi Hong Le, Long Giang Bach

“…In adsorption study, the individual and interactive effects of three critical parameters including initial concentration, pH of solution, and activated carbon dosage on removal efficiency of Cu 2+ , Ni 2+ , and Pb 2+ were assessed by applying the response surface methodology combined with central composite design. The established second-order polynomial regression models provided an excellent interpretation of experimental data with acceptable coefficients of determination ( R 2 ) and analysis of variance demonstrated statistical significance of the model terms. …”
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In-lecture quizzes improve online learning for university and community college students by Jason C. K. Chan, Dahwi Ahn, Karl K. Szpunar, Zohara Assadipour, Hymnjyot Gill

“…Moreover, we showed in an exploratory analysis that the intervention-induced learning improvements were mediated by a composite measure of engaged learning, thus providing a mechanistic account of our findings. …”
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A Risk-Based Approach to Assess the Effectiveness of Sprinklers in Buildings with Combustible Cladding by Kjetil Pedersen, Kate Nguyen, Ashley Hunt

“…This approach builds upon the Initial Fire Spread in Cladding Assessment Number (IF-SCAN), a concept pioneered by Cladding Safety Victoria as a triage tool in their rectification program. The analysis uses published data from real fires in buildings with and without sprinkler systems installed. …”
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Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli illness in Aotearoa | New Zealand, 2016-2022: epidemiological, genomic and traditional typing analyses provide insight into a significant end... by Jacqueline Wright, David Duncan, Hugo Strydom, Shevaun Paine, Sarah Jefferies, Joep de Ligt, Joep de Ligt, Lucia Rivas, Michael Addidle, Michael Addidle, Adrian L. Cookson, Adrian L. Cookson, David Winter, Hilary Miller, Geraldine Casey, Geraldine Casey, Jing Wang

“…By combining isolate WGS-derived typing data and case epidemiological data we demonstrated the importance of shifting the focus from a select number of STEC serogroups to composite seropathotypes—based on full serotype, ST, cgMLST relatedness and stx sub-toxin profile—to assist in understanding both the role of each type in disease severity, and relationships across historical type groups. …”
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Thin Strut CoCr Biodegradable Polymer Biolimus A9-Eluting Stents versus Thicker Strut Stainless Steel Biodegradable Polymer Biolimus A9-Eluting Stents: Two-Year Clinical Outcomes by Ian B. A. Menown, Mamas A. Mamas, James M. Cotton, David Hildick-Smith, Franz R. Eberli, Gregor Leibundgut, Damras Tresukosol, Carlos Macaya, Samuel Copt, Sara Sadozai Slama, Keith G. Oldroyd

“…Definite or probable stent thrombosis, adjudicated using identical criteria in both studies, occurred less frequently with CoCr-BP-BES (1.12% vs. 3.22%; adjusted HR 0.32 [0.11–0.9]; P=0.034). In day-3 landmark analysis, the difference in 2-year MACE was no longer significant but there was a lower patient-orientated composite endpoint (11.7% vs. 18.4%; HR 0.6 [0.43–0.83]; P=0.006) and a trend to lower target vessel failure (5.8% vs. 9.1%; HR 0.63 [0.4–1.00]; P=0.078). …”
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Host blood transcriptomic biomarkers of tuberculosis disease in people living with HIV: a systematic review protocol by Mary Shelton, Humphrey Mulenga, Stanley Kimbung Mbandi, Simon C Mendelsohn, Mark Hatherill, Fatoumatta Darboe, Thomas J Scriba

“…Expected heterogeneity in signature characteristics, study settings, and study designs precludes meta-analysis and pooling of results. Review reporting will follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses of Diagnostic Test Accuracy Studies guidelines.Ethics and dissemination Formal ethics approval is not required as primary human participant data will not be collected. …”
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Development and validation of a critical health literacy scale<subtitle>Exploring media literacy, social determinants, and empowerment</subtitle> by Mi Zhou, A. Susana Ramírez, Sandie Ha, Deepti Chittamuru, Yueqi Yan

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