A prior information-based multi-population multi-objective optimization for estimating 18F-FDG PET/CT pharmacokinetics of hepatocellular carcinoma by Yiwei Xiong, Siming Li, Jianfeng He, Shaobo Wang

“…Compared with single-population optimization, the three p-MPMO methods improved the significant differences between K 1, k 2, k 3, and k 4. The p-MPMOPSO showed significant differences (P < 0.05) in the parameter estimation of k 2, k 3, k 4, and f a . …”
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Detecting Older Adults’ Behavior Changes During Adverse External Events Using Ambient Sensing: Longitudinal Observational Study by Roschelle Fritz, Diane Cook

“…Time out of home and sleep duration gradually decreased while exposed to wildfire smoke. Behavior trends differed across exposures. In total, two key discoveries were made: (1) using retrospective analysis, the smart home was capable of detecting behavior changes related to 2 external events; and (2) older adults’ sleep efficiency, time out of home, and overall activity levels changed while experiencing external events. …”
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Evaluation of Stress Hormone Levels, Preoperative Anxiety, and Information Needs before and after Hysteroscopy under Local Anesthesia in Relation to Transvaginal Procedures under G... by Karolina Chmaj-Wierzchowska, Katarzyna Wszołek, Adrian Nowak, Natalia Ignaszak-Kaus, Magdalena Muszyńska, Maciej Wilczak

“…VAS: no significant differences in anxiety and stress scores were observed between the groups. …”
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Clinical value of magnetic resonance spectroscopy in assessment of early curing impact of concurrent chemoradiotherapy after high-grade glioma surgery by Gao Yu, Yan Wen-Ming, Wang Hong-Wei, Li Xin-Hong, Zhang Ru-Tao, Dong Yu-Bo, Zhang Wei-Han, Guo Qi-Wei

“…One month after the end of the treatment, the differences in levels of brain metabolites between the two groups were analyzed using MRS. …”
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Priming with a simplified intradermal HIV-1 DNA vaccine regimen followed by boosting with recombinant HIV-1 MVA vaccine is safe and immunogenic: a phase IIa randomized clinical tri... by Patricia J Munseri, Arne Kroidl, Charlotta Nilsson, Agricola Joachim, Christof Geldmacher, Philipp Mann, Candida Moshiro, Said Aboud, Eligius Lyamuya, Leonard Maboko, Marco Missanga, Bahati Kaluwa, Sayoki Mfinanga, Lilly Podola, Asli Bauer, Karina Godoy-Ramirez, Mary Marovich, Bernard Moss, Michael Hoelscher, Frances Gotch, Wolfgang Stöhr, Richard Stout, Sheena McCormack, Britta Wahren, Fred Mhalu, Merlin L Robb, Gunnel Biberfeld, Eric Sandström, Muhammad Bakari

“…<h4>Results</h4>129 healthy Tanzanian participants were enrolled. There were no differences in adverse events between the groups. The proportion of IFN-γ ELISpot responders to Gag and/or Env peptides after the second HIV-MVA boost did not differ significantly between the groups primed with 2 injections of combined HIV-DNA pools, 2 injections with separated pools, and 5 injections with separated pools (90%, 97% and 97%). …”
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Planting date affects biochemical characteristics, assimilate remobilization, and yield of safflower under water stress by Fatemeh Bahadori, Ehsan Bijanzadeh, Ruhollah Naderi, M. Lukas Seehausen, Philip Weyl

“…During the 2-year period, pigment content, enzyme activity, canopy temperature, assimilate remobilization, water use efficiency (WUE) and yield were measured. Planting date and irrigation regime had a significant effect on all parameters, with the most significant differences observed when irrigation was cut-off during flowering and seed filling, resulting in yield reductions of up to 31% in Goldasht. …”
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Influence of a Sedentary Behavior Intervention on Mood, Sleep, and Quality of Life Outcomes During Pregnancy: The SPRING Study by Andrea C. Kozai, Katrina L. Wilhite, Christopher E. Kline, Kelliann K. Davis, Alisse Hauspurg, Janet M. Catov, Bethany Barone Gibbs

“…Linear mixed effects regression examined differences between groups across pregnancy. Spearman correlations tested whether changes in sedentary time and physical activity were associated with changes in psychological and sleep outcomes without regard to group. …”
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The Prognostic Value of the Results of ¹²³I-metaiodobenzylguanidine Myocardial Scintigraphy in the Examination of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Referred for Its Inte... by Yu. V. Varlamova, Yu. B. Lishmanov, I. V. Kisteneva

“…ROC analysis could determine the main scintigraphic predictors of the efficiency of RFA. The preoperative indicators, in which the subgroups with and without recurrent AF showed significant differences, were studied. …”
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Advances in Heavy Metal Extraction Using Organophosphorus Compounds: A Comprehensive Review by Meriem Essakhraoui, Aziz Boukhair, Fouad Bentiss, Hamid Mazouz, Redouane Beniazza, Nils Haneklaus

“…In each category and family, these compounds have similarities and differences. Due to their immense variety, these chemicals have various properties and, therefore, various applications. …”
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Pleiotropic vasoprotective effects of high-dose atorvastatin therapy in the context of achieving the target low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in patients after myocardial infarct... by L. I. Salyamova, A. A. Khromova, O. G. Kvasova, K. N. Korenkova, K. N. Polezhaeva, N. A. Donetskaya, K. I. Pavlenko

“…Differences were considered significant at p&lt;0,05.Results. …”
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Assessing oral surgery residents’ competencies and training needs in tomography interfaces through a usability framework by Yaren Dogan, Yigit Sirin

“…However, significant differences in efficiency and satisfaction were observed, reflecting varying levels of proficiency and highlighting areas where further training could be beneficial. …”
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Trait coordination and trade-offs constrain the diversity of water use strategies in Mediterranean woody plants by Francisco J. Muñoz-Gálvez, José I. Querejeta, Cristina Moreno-Gutiérrez, Wei Ren, Enrique G. de la Riva, Iván Prieto

“…Foliar carbon and oxygen isotopes revealed that leaf-level stomatal regulation stringency and water-use efficiency also differ markedly among coexisting species, and are both coordinated with water uptake depth. …”
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Comparison and theoretical conceptualization analysis of statistical methods used to develop heat vulnerability indices in urban areas by Thomas Lagelouze, Julia Hidalgo, Mitia Aranda, Guillaume Dumas

“… • Numerous census blocks are categorized differently based on the specific HVI used. • Alternative approaches for future vulnerability assessments need to be explored. …”
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Digitalisation to zero-waste: the interplay of open eco-innovation and the circular economy in agricultural enterprises by Wutthiya Aekthanate Srisathan, Wongsatorn Worrakittikul, Kanokon Rattanapon, Thippayarat Hongto, Apichai Phrommasakha Na Sakhonnakon, Phaninee Naruetharadhol

“…The results reveal significant differences between startups and established firms. …”
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Multi-Omics Analysis of Gut Microbiota and Sperm Quality in Tibetan Breeding Boars by Mingxuan Zhao, Mengjia Han, Hongliang Zhang, Xiangdong Wang, Yikai Yin, Jian Zhang, Peng Shang

“…Gut microbiota composition differed markedly, with Firmicutes and Proteobacteria enriched in HJ boars. …”
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Workflow for evaluating enzyme immobilization and performance for continuous flow manufacturing by Emily M. Luteran, Marc R. Aloisi, Wendi L. Akerley, Robert D. Gilbertson

“…These experiments identified differences in stability and performance depending on the immobilization method tested. …”
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THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF NEW ORAL ANTICOAGULANTS IN PATIENTS WITH ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IN CLINICAL PRACTICE by S. V. Moiseev

“…The need in prospective, observational studies is dictated by the fact that usual practice differs from the conditions of the randomized clinical trials that may improve the efficiency and safety of the treatment, including the expense of strict criteria for patient selection, regular visits, constant safety monitoring and etc. …”
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«ИННОВАЦИЯЛАР ДИФФУЗИЯСЫ, БІЛІМ АҒЫНЫ ЖӘНЕ ЭКОНОМИКАЛЫҚ ӨСУ» ТЕОРИЯЛЫҚ ЖӘНЕ ЭМПИРИКАЛЫҚ МОДЕЛЬДЕРІН ТАЛДАУ... by L. S. Spankulova, D. R. Korgasbekov

“…The study confirms the basic premise that innovation activity, recorded in calculations through R & D costs, costs of technological innovation and knowledge transfers, are endogenous factors that can explain differences in economic growth.Conclusions are made about the ability to transfer knowledge to reduce inequality in innovation activity among innovative leaders and lagging behind in innovations. …”
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GENDER FEATURES OF THE POPULATION'S ATTITUDE TO MEDICINES by N. B. Dremova, N. P. Yaroshenko, N. I. Afanaseva, S. V. Solomka

“…We have not detected significant gender differences in the assessment of consumer qualities of medicines that led to the conclusion of equivalence of consumer attitudes of men and women to them.…”
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Research on Equality Issues and Legal Governance of Emerging Bioenhancement Technologies by Dian WANG, Lin WANG

“…A governance approach based on relational egalitarianism opposes oppressive social relationships, focusing on whether differences in capability lead to political domination and social exclusion. …”
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