A Retrospective Analysis of the Results of Microinvasive Posterior Vitrectomy in the Surgical Treatment of Non-Full Thickness Macular Holes by Y. V. Bayborodov, K. S. Zhogolev, L. I. Balashevich, I. E. Panova, D. R. Mirsaitova

“…Posterior microinvasive vitrectomy in the surgical treatment of non-full thickness macular holes is a highly effective method of treatment, as evidenced by the closure of the defect and improvement or stabilization of the most corrected visual acuity 90.4% cases. …”
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The Role of Corporate Governance on the Efficiency of Banks Considering the Mediating Role of Financial Health by Yasna Ghaderi, Hamzeh Didar, Mehdi Heydari

“…Since its statistical value is low, the sample size equals the statistical population. According to previous studies and various sources, the efficiency of banks was calculated using a nonparametric data envelopment analysis (DEA) method. …”
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The validity and reliability properties of a Persian version of the evidence-based practice profile (EBP2) questionnaire among Iranian students of health-related fields by Rezvan Elahifar, Mohammad Mahdi Parvizi, Hossein Fatemian, Mahsa Moosavi, Mitra Amini

“…We aimed to measure the psychometric properties of the Evidence-Based Performance Profile (EBP2) Questionnaire among the students of health-related fields at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2021. …”
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Subjective Assessment of the Dry Eye Syndrome According to the OSDI Questionnaire in Patients Using Various Options for Correcting Ametropia by I. B. Medvedev, M. Yu. Borisova, S. R. Shalieva, L. V. Batalina, N. N. Dergacheva

“…All patients were divided into 3 groups according to method of refractive disorder correction. Groups were equal in age and gender. …”
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Curcumin-Modified Selenium Nanoparticles Improve S180 Tumour Therapy in Mice by Regulating the Gut Microbiota and Chemotherapy by Zhang R, Zhang W, Zhang Q, Wang L, Yang F, Sun W, Xu Z, Wang C, Song X, Wang M

“…Rong Zhang,* Wenjuan Zhang,* Qiuhua Zhang,* Lijun Wang, Fengzhu Yang, Wenlong Sun, Zhengbao Xu, Chao Wang, Xinhua Song, Meng Wang School of Life Science and Medicine, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255000, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Meng Wang, Email wm902012@163.comPurpose: This study aimed to synthesize curcumin-modified selenium (Cur/Se) nanoparticles via a simple and green method for tumour treatment and explore their effects on the gut microbiota.Methods: Curcumin was applied as a reducing and capping agent for the construction of Cur/Se nanoparticles with Tween 80 as a stabilizer. …”
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The serum changes of vascular endothelial growth factor and tissue inhibitor metalloproteinase factors after a period of combined and aerobic physical activity in elderly men by Amir Delshad, Fateme Talashan

“…The measurements were taken using the ELISA method. To compare the means within and between groups, analysis of covariance and paired t-tests were used with a significance level of P ≤ 0.05. …”
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Environmental Forming Health Improving Effect of Tree and Shrub Vegetation as a Sanogenic Factor on Air: View on the Problem by N. Lukianchuk, P. Tretyak

“…To investigate the environmental health effect of tree-shrub vegetation on the air as a sanogenic factor. Materials and methods. The impact of tree and shrub vegetation productivity on the air material and energy balance were performed on the fundamental method basis. …”
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RND1 Induces Ferroptosis to Alleviate Inflammatory Response, Proliferation, Invasion, and Migration of Rheumatoid Synoviocytes by Chen Q, Chen D, Wang S, Huang X, Liang L, Xie T, Lu J

“…The cell proliferation, migration and invasion were detected using CCK-8 method, EdU staining, wound healing and transwell assays. …”
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Influence of spin-off decision on financing risk: Empirical insight from Indonesian Islamic banks [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations] by Abdul Hakim, Akhsyim Affandi, Jaka Sriyana, Zulfikar Bagus Pambuko

“…This study investigates whether the spin-off decision has a significant impact on financing risk in Indonesian Islamic banks. Methods Financing risk is measured by the non-performing financing ratio, while the spin-off decision is represented by a dummy variable equal to 1 for the post-spin-off period and 0 for the pre-spin-off period. …”
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Effect of Kegel Exercises on The Recurrence of Lower Urinary Tract Infection in Multiparty by Engy A. R. Khamis, Eman Abdelaziz, Ghada Hemdan

“…Aim: The study aims to assess the effects of Kegel Exercises on the recurrence of Lower Urinary Tract Infection in Multiparty. Methods: A convenience sample of 100 patients suffer from recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI) and (Multiparty) had more than three normal deliveries, assigned randomly and alternatively into two equal groups, 50 in each. …”
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Detection of respiratory frequency rhythm in human alpha phase shifts: topographic distributions in wake and drowsy states by Aleksandar Kalauzi, Zoran Matić, Edin Suljovrujić, Tijana Bojić

“…Since our approach allows for a more precise calculation of CF phase shifts (CFPS) than any individual Fourier component, by using a 2-s moving Fourier window, we validated the new method and studied, for the first time, temporal waveforms CFPS(t) and their oscillatory content through FFT (CFPS(t)).ResultsAlthough not appearing equally in all channel pairs and every subject, a clear peak in the respiratory frequency region, 0.21–0.26 Hz, was observed (max at 0.22 Hz). …”
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Development and Validation of a Nosocomial Infection Nomogram Model in the NICU: A Novel and Nurse-Led Way to Prediction in Preterm Infants by Shang Y, Chen L, Hu X, Zhang K, Cheng Q, Shui X, Deng Z

“…This study aims to develop a nurse-led prediction model for NI of preterm infants in the NICU.Patients and Methods: This study was designed as a retrospective study, preterm infants of the NICU at Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University from January 2020 to December 2023 were selected and divided into the NI group and non-NI group. …”
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Malignant transformation of endometrial hyperplastic processes: immunohistochemical features by M. S. Sobivchak, A. E.  Protasova, G. A. Raskin, M. S. Mukhina, A. S. Kaurtseva

“…The tumor receptor status, MSI, expression of ARID1A, PTEN, β-catenin, PAX2, proliferation index (Ki-67) were determined by the immunohistochemical method according to the standard protocol.Results. …”
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A Russian version of AMSTAR 2: validation and guidance by D. V. Kvashnina, R. V. Polibin, N. V. Saperkin, A. V. Svetlichnaja, N. V. Torchinskij

“…The agreement of expert assessments was measured by calculating the coefficient kappa according to the J. Fleiss’ method. Under the null hypothesis H0 we meant kappa equaled 0, that is, the observed agreement between the reviewers is tantamount to random agreement. …”
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Stress Response and Analgesia During and after Robotic-Assisted Pelvic Exenteration by A. D. Lifanova, A. A. Grazhdankin, I. I. Lutfarakhmanov

“…To compare both anesthesia techniques in terms of stress response during and after robotic-assisted pelvic exenteration (PE). Materials and methods. 112 patients were divided into 2 equal groups A level of serum cortisol was measured at induction of anesthesia and in 2, 24, and 48 hours. …”
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Transferrin and Borneol-Enhanced Liposomes for Targeted Rapamycin Delivery in TBI by Cai S, Yuan Z, Chen Y, Gong M, Lai J, Yan P, Mei Z

“…We developed transferrin-modified rapamycin and borneol co-delivery liposomes (TF-RAPA/BO-LIP) to overcome these barriers, aiming to enhance both drug delivery to the brain and the treatment efficacy.Methods: We employed the emulsion-solvent evaporation method to prepare TF-RAPA/BO-LIP and characterized their particle size, zeta potential, morphology, stability, and encapsulation efficiency. …”
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Relative Factors Analysis of the Occurrence and Location of Intratracheal Granuloma Following Tracheotomy by Li W, Hu Y, Hu Y, Zhou M, Li Y, Peng J

“…This study investigates the relationship between clinical factors and the occurrence and location of intratracheal granuloma.Methods: Clinical parameters from 872 patients who underwent tracheotomy between January 1, 2010, and December 30, 2018, were collected from the Hospital Information System. …”
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Altered regional homogeneity in patients with unilateral acute open globe injury: a resting-state functional MRI study by Huang X, Li H, Ye L, Zhang Y, Wei R, Zhong Y, Peng D, Shao Y

“…Each subject underwent a resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging scan. The ReHo method was used to assess local features of spontaneous brain activity. …”
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THE HYGIENIC ROLE OF INDOOR PLANTS IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF THE AIR ENVIRONMENT (USING THE EXAMPLE OF PRESCHOOL EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS) by Ирина Игоревна Новикова, Наталья Федоровна Чуенко, Олег Андреевич Савченко, Евгений Анатольевич Новиков

“…The dimensions of the selected plants were determined by the metric method, as well as the area of the leaf apparatus was determined. …”
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Population-based biobank for analyzing the frequencies of clinically relevant DNA markers in the Russian population: bioinformatic aspects by I. O. Gorin, V. S. Petrushenko, Yu. S. Zapisetskaya, S. M. Koshel, O. P. Balanovsky

“…To divide the population of Russia and neighboring countries into population groups meeting certain conditions, as well as having a representative sample in existing data and biobanks.Material and methods. We developed a method for combining populations into larger groups with maintaining intragroup homogeneity based on the principal components analysis with K-means clustering, followed by refinement of clustering for higher homogeneity and a more equal distribution of group sizes using FST distances. …”
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