Insight into aging behavior of superabsorbent polymer in cement-based materials to release microplastic pollution by Linan Gu, Jingjing Feng, Liming Huang, Zheyu Zhu

“…This study investigated the aging behavior of SAP and proposed that the aging of SAP in cement-based materials leads to the loss of internal curing and self-healing functions, with the aging product releasing microplastic pollution.…”
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Multi-Objective Optimal Allocation of Regional Water Resources Based on the Improved NSGA-III Algorithm by Yuhao Wang, Yi Wang, Bin He

“…Compared with some commonly used multi-objective algorithms and tested using the DTLZ series functions, the proposed algorithm demonstrates improved overall performance. …”
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Antitumor activity of a novel oncrasin analogue is mediated by JNK activation and STAT3 inhibition. by Wei Guo, Shuhong Wu, Li Wang, Xiaoli Wei, Xiaoying Liu, Ji Wang, Zhimin Lu, Melinda Hollingshead, Bingliang Fang

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>NSC-743380 induces antitumor activity through modulation of functions in multiple cancer related pathways and could be a potential anticancer agent for some solid tumors.…”
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Melatonin regulates rabbit sperm motility and kinematics via the MT1/PKC signaling pathway by Chongchong Wang, Yanyan Zhang, Shiwen He, Biao Jiang, Jinglei Huang, Hui Peng

“…Objective Melatonin, a highly conserved molecule, plays an essential role in various physiological functions. Research suggests that incorporating melatonin into semen extender enhances livestock sperm viability. …”
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Correlation between Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients with Natural Killer Cell Activity by Dian Ristanti, Gatot Soegiarto, Hermina Novida

“…Natural killer (NK) cell functions were rarely studied in T2DM. This study aimed to evaluate NK cell activity and determine its correlation with glycemic control in T2DM patients. …”
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Elevating Patient Care With Deep Learning: High-Resolution Cervical Auscultation Signals for Swallowing Kinematic Analysis in Nasogastric Tube Patients by Farnaz Khodami, Amanda S. Mahoney, James L. Coyle, Ervin Sejdic

“…This study aimed to investigate the utility of high-resolution cervical auscultation (HRCA) signals in assessing swallowing functionality of patients using feeding tubes. HRCA, capturing swallowing vibratory and acoustic signals, has been explored as a surrogate for videofluoroscopy image analysis in previous research. …”
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Prepuberal stimulation of 5-HT7-R by LP-211 in a rat model of hyper-activity and attention-deficit: permanent effects on attention, brain amino acids and synaptic markers in the fr... by Lucia A Ruocco, Concetta Treno, Ugo A Gironi Carnevale, Claudio Arra, Gianpiero Boatto, Maria Nieddu, Cristina Pagano, Placido Illiano, Fabiana Barbato, Angela Tino, Ezio Carboni, Giovanni Laviola, Enza Lacivita, Marcello Leopoldo, Walter Adriani, Adolfo G Sadile

“…This study represents a starting point about the impact of developmental 5-HT7-R activation on neuro-physiology of attentive processes, executive functions and their neural substrates.…”
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Attitude towards the disease and quality of life of patients with multiple sclerosis as a target of personalized psychotherapy for PTSD by M. T. Andreeva, T. A. Karavaeva, I. V. Kalinin

“…To study the structure of the internal picture of the disease, we used a test technique aimed at diagnosing the type of attitude toward the disease (TOBOL). …”
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How do patient feedback systems work in low-income and middle-income countries? Insights from a realist evaluation in Bangladesh by Rumana Huque, Bassey Ebenso, Sumit Kane, Zunayed Al Azdi, Ayesha Afroz Chowdhury

“…Background Well-functioning patient feedback systems can contribute to improved quality of healthcare and systems accountability. …”
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Introduction to verification of the GOHAI instrument for measuring the oral health-related quality of life in patients with dentures using the Serbian preliminary version: A pilot... by Popović Željka, Gajić Ivanka, Obradović-Đuričić Kosovka, Milošević Dragoslav P.

“…Quality of life related to health should be seen as a multidimensional concept that, in addition to the physical symptoms associated with a disease and treatment, should include physical, psychological and social functioning of a person. The primary objective of this study was to use the Serbian preliminary version of the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) questionnaire in oder to examine the consistency, reliability and stability, as well as an introduction to the verification tool. …”
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Depression in older adults: prevalence and risk factors in a primary health care sample by Uschenka Padayachey, S Ramlall, J Chipps

“…Background: Depression in the geriatric population has been identified as a significant problem in view of the associated negative outcomes regarding poor functioning, increased perception of poor health and increased utilisation of medical services. …”
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Grey Wolf Optimization- and Particle Swarm Optimization-Based PD/I Controllers and DC/DC Buck Converters Designed for PEM Fuel Cell-Powered Quadrotor by Habibe Gursoy Demir

“…Both optimizers work together in the system and try to minimize tracking errors while also minimizing power consumption by using suitable objective functions. Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the PSO- and GWO-based design of the controllers and converters in enhancing energy efficiency and improving the quadrotor’s flight stability. …”
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Physical activity level and health-related quality of life in adults with multiple osteochondromas: a Dutch cross-sectional study by Ihsane Amajjar, Kuni Vergauwen, Nienke W. Willigenburg, Ivan P. J. Huijnen, Rob J. E. M. Smeets, S. John Ham

“…Abstract Multiple Osteochondromas (MO) can significantly impact physical functioning, yet evidence on how MO affects physical activity levels (PAL) and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) remains limited. …”
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The effect of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder on Antiretroviral Treatment and Appointment Adherence among adults living with HIV by Serhat Uysal, Hayriye Elbi, Gülşen Mermut, Ozen Onen Sertoz, Figen Kaptan, Demet Gülpek, Deniz Gokengin

“… Introduction: The most prominent characteristic of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is impulsive behavior and deficits in executive functions, which require long-term organization and discipline. …”
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Evaluating a Nickel–Metal Hydride (NiMH) Battery Regeneration Patent Based on a Non-Intrusive and Unsupervised Prototype by Rafael Martínez-Sánchez, Angel Molina-García, Antonio Mateo-Aroca, Alfonso P. Ramallo-González

“…This method claimed the ability to restore NiMH batteries to their original functionality based on a non-intrusive approach. However, a comprehensive review of the relevant scientific literature fails to identify any empirical evidence supporting the efficacy of this regeneration technique. …”
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Trunk, Mass Grasp, Knee, and Hip Muscle Performance in CrossFit Participants: Reference Values According to Participants' Sex and Limb Dominance by Ana Luiza R Rodrigues, Renan A. Resende, Livia S. Pogetti, Thiago R. T. Santos, Henrique M. P. Faria, Mauro H. Chagas, Juliana M Ocarino

“…# Background CrossFit is characterized by a diverse range of exercises recruiting different muscles and requiring different muscle functions. A characterization of muscular performance parameters in this population is needed…”
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Design and Study on 50 Gbit/s Combo PON OLT Optical Module by CHENG Xuanxuan, SHI Chuan, MA Hongyong, MEI Xiaohe, DING Shen, QIN Qiang

“…【Results】By means of a meticulously designed 4-channel QSFP28 package size module, the functionality of 3 transmitters and 3 receivers within a metal hermetic tube has been realized. …”
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The Effect of Probiotics on the Response to Vaccination in Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials by Hediye Arioz Tunc, Philip Calder

“…Background: Ageing comes with alterations in many body functions, including the deterioration of the immune system, referred to as immunosenescence. …”
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2LE-BO-DeepTrade: an integrated deep learning framework for stock price prediction by Zinnet Duygu Akşehir, Erdal Kılıç

“…During the denoising phase, noise in the stock prices was successfully removed, and noiseless intrinsic mode functions (IMFs) were obtained. The optimal model and hyperparameters for each IMF component were determined using Bayesian optimization, significantly improving prediction accuracy. …”
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A Viscoelastic-Plastic Creep Model for Initial Damaged Coal Sample Affected by Loading Rate by Peng Huang, Yimei Wei, Meng Li, Erkan Topal, Xinyong Teng, Wei Wang

“…Based on experimental data, an integer-order viscoelastic-plastic creep model incorporating stress-dependent viscosity coefficients and damage correlation functions was developed, fully characterizing four behaviors stages: instantaneous deformation, deceleration, steady-state, and accelerated creep. …”
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