Longitudinal Multimodal Magnetic Resonance Imaging Reveals Improvement in Verbal Fluency Over Time in Moderate-to-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury by Ana Luiza Zaninotto, Fabiola Macruz, Fabricio S. Feltrin, Celi S. Andrade, Claudia C. Leite, Vinicius Monteiro de Paula Guirado, Wellingson S. Paiva, Sylvain Bouix

“…Twenty-one adults with moderate and severe DAI were analyzed. Structural and diffusion data were acquired on a 3T system 3 and 6 months after the injury. …”
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Climate, soil and management factors drive the quantitative relationships between soil fertility and spring maize water productivity in northern China by Jiao Shi, Minggang Xu, Xinhua He, Huaiping Zhou, Jianhua Li

“…The random forest, partial least squares structural equation modeling and variance partitioning analysis were then applied to address the quantitative relationships (QRs) and relevant differences. …”
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Patient and healthcare professionals’ perception of weekly prophylactic catheter washout in adults living with long-term catheters: qualitative study of the CATHETER II trial by John Norrie, Graeme Maclennan, David Cooper, Paul Little, Peter Murchie, Phyo Kyaw Myint, Mohamed Abdel-fattah, Mary Kilonzo, Muhammad Imran Omar, Diana Johnson, Sara J Maclennan, James Ndow, Graham Scotland, Amanda Young, Seonaidh Cotton, Nikesh Thiruchelvam, Catherine Paterson, Lynda Constable, Hashim Hashim, Sheela Tripathee, Konstantinos Dimitropoulos, Suzanne Evans, Karen Powell, James Hugh Larcombe

“…Data were analysed using the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability and Theoretical Domains Framework. …”
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Readiness for scale up following effectiveness-implementation trial: results of scalability assessment of the Community Partnership Program for diabetes self-management for older a... by Melissa Northwood, Tracey Chambers, Kathryn Fisher, Rebecca Ganann, Maureen Markle-Reid, Marie-Lee Yous, Ron Beleno, Gary Gaudet, Andrea Gruneir, Helen Leung, Craig Lindsay, Kasia Luebke, Gail Macartney, Ethel Macatangay, Janet MacIntyre, Carolyn MacPhail, William Montelpare, Allan Morrison, Lisa Shaffer, Martha St. Pierre, Frank Tang, Catharine Whiteside

“…Methods Multiple methods were used to assess the scalability of the CPP including collection and analysis of publicly available documents, synthesis of qualitative and quantitative evidence from studies of the CPP, semi-structured interviews with key informants, feedback and recommendations arising from working group meetings and knowledge exchange workshops to discuss and rate the scalability of the program. …”
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Legal frameworks for blockchain applications: a comparative study with implications for innovation in Europe by Francisco Von Hafe, Francisco Von Hafe, Francisco Von Hafe, Yash Wagle, Federico Guede-Fernández, Federico Guede-Fernández, Ana Paula Giordano, Ana Paula Giordano, Luís Silva, Salomé Azevedo, Salomé Azevedo, Salomé Azevedo

“…This study compares blockchain regulations across six European geographies: Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Malta (blockchain-specialised regulators) versus the European Union (EU), Estonia, and Portugal (generalist regulators) to map key divergences in legal maturity, asset classification, taxation, anti-money laundering/know-your-customer enforcement, and supervisory structures. A secondary objective is to evaluate how these differences impact the scalability of innovation.MethodsThis study compares blockchain regulations across six European jurisdictions through a three-phase analysis. …”
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Reduced dose helical CT scout imaging on next generation wide volume CT system decreases scan length and overall radiation exposure by Alexa E. Golbus, John L. Schuzer, Chloe Steveson, Shirley F. Rollison, James Matthews, Joseph Henry-Ellis, Marco Razeto, Marcus Y. Chen

“…Alternatively, a new scout method utilizing ultra-low dose helical CT (3D Landmark Scan) offers cross-sectional imaging to identify anatomic structures in conjunction with artificial intelligence based Anatomic Landmark Detection (ALD) for automatic CT acquisition planning. …”
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Prediction of Land Use Change and Carbon Storage in Lijiang River Basin Based on InVEST-PLUS Model and SSP-RCP Scenario by Jing Jing, Feili Wei, Hong Jiang, Zhantu Chen, Shuang Lv, Tengfang Li, Weiwei Li, Yi Tang

“…Global climate change and changes in land use structures during rapid urbanization have profoundly impacted ecosystem carbon storage. …”
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In-Season Automated Mapping of Xinjiang Cotton Based on Cumulative Spectral and Phenological Characteristics by Yongsheng Huang, Yaozhong Pan, Yu Zhu, Xiufang Zhu, Xingsheng Xia, Qiong Chen, Jufang Hu, Hongyan Che, Xuechang Zheng, Lingang Wang

“…Obtaining timely, accurate, and automated data on the spatial distribution and planting area of cotton is crucial for production management and informed trade decision-making. …”
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Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of the Mango (<i>Mangifera indica</i> L.) SWEET Gene Family by Lirong Zhou, Xinyu Liu, Xiangchi Leng, Meng Zhang, Zhuanying Yang, Wentian Xu, Songbiao Wang, Hongxia Wu, Qingzhi Liang

“…A systematic predictive analysis was conducted on their physicochemical properties, homology relationships, phylogenetic relationships, chromosomal locations, genomic structures, promoter cis-acting elements, and transcription factor regulatory networks. …”
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Quantifying hygroscopic deformation in lignocellulosic tissues: a digital volume correlation tool comparison by Kim Ulrich, Kim Ulrich, Fabian Scheckenbach, Tak Ming Wong, Tak Ming Wong, Tom Masselter, Silja Flenner, Anaclara Visconti, Anaclara Visconti, Anaclara Visconti, Martin Nopens, Andreas Krause, Sergej Kaschuro, Jakob Benedikt Mietner, Thomas Speck, Thomas Speck, Imke Greving, Berit Zeller-Plumhoff, Berit Zeller-Plumhoff, Linnea Hesse, Linnea Hesse

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Comparison of somatic mutations and clinicopathologic features of micropapillary and non-micropapillary colorectal carcinomas by Zeynep Sagnak Yilmaz, Sibel Demir Kececi, Sevdegul Aydin Mungan, Ismail Saygin, Sulen Sarioglu

“…Abstract Background Micropapillary carcinoma (MPC) is a type of tumor that is histopathologically characterized by the presence of small papillary structures. Literature data on somatic mutations in MPCs are very limited. …”
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Comparison of short-term clinical outcomes and muscle injury in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis undergoing arthroscopic-assisted uni-portal spinal surgery, unilateral biportal... by Shihao Zhou, Xiaowan Xu, Tianluo Guo, Junhao Sun, jiancuo A

“…AUSS offers shorter operative time and better preservation of anatomical structures. PEID minimizes intraoperative tissue damage and reduces inflammatory response, while UBE balances visualization with operational flexibility. …”
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Brain physiological pulsations are linked to sleep architecture and cognitive performance in older adults by Rodolphe Nenert, Christina Mueller, Corina Catiul, Jennifer Pilkington, Pierre LeVan, Ayushe Sharma, Jerzy P. Szaflarski, Amy W. Amara

“…These findings suggest that glymphatic efficiency, as reflected by brain pulsations, is closely linked to sleep quality and cognitive performance in older adults, particularly involving cortical and subcortical structures relevant to cognitive and sleep regulatory functions. …”
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Impact of zero-markup consumable policy and national procurement of coronary stents on hospitalization expenses: an interrupted time series analysis by Shao-long Wu, Shao-long Wu, Kun Wang, Xin Yang, Ning Liu, Ning Liu, Wen-xin Zou, Xiao-wei Li, Dan-hua Huang, Tian-hao Yu

“…Currently, research on the zero-markup consumable policy and national procurement of coronary stents for medical consumables at the hospital level lacks analysis of changes in cost structures (other expenses) and studies on hospital response strategies.ObjectiveThis study aims to examine the effects of these reforms on hospitalization expenses for patients undergoing coronary stent implantation, including the specific changes in total hospitalization expenses, the component of total expenses, and the proportion of each expense category following the implementation of the reforms.MethodsData were obtained from the case management system of Guangdong Provincial Second People’s Hospital in China. …”
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From transition management towards just transition and place-based governance. Τhe case of Western Macedonia in Greece by Lefteris Topaloglou, Lefteris Ioannidis

“…The discourse about place, policies, and governance, reveals the need for focusing on a balance and mix of inclusive and multi-scalar policies instead of defining governance structures and bodies in charge for implementing transition policies. …”
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Cost-Effectiveness of Oral Nutritional Supplements in Malnourished or at Risk of Disease-Related Malnutrition Cancer Patients in North Macedonia by Kapedanovska Nestorovska A, Sterjev Z

“…While this study focuses on North Macedonia, the results are applicable to countries with similar economic and healthcare structures, reinforcing ONS as a valuable intervention across comparable healthcare systems.Plain Language Summary: Approximately 50% of patients with advanced cancer present with cachexia syndrome, a severe form of disease-related malnutrition (DRM). …”
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The Strategies and Interventions for Interprofessional Collaboration to Improving Patient Safety in Hospitals: A Systematic Review by Keumalasari Keumalasari, Krisna Yetti, Enie Novieastari, Evi Martha

“…The principles of interprofessional collaboration include the need to prioritize structures, processes, and tools that enable interprofessional collaboration to be established in hospitals. …”
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Graded Finiteness of Persian Complement Clauses Based on Landau's Minimalist view and Givon's Functionalist Approach by Foroozandeh Zardashti, Bahram Modarresi, Mohammad Mehdi Esmaaili

“…Additionally, other scholars, such as Meshkatodini (2000), Moeinzadeh & Mosafa Jahromi (2009), and Alikhouei & Modaresi (2018), have provided implicit evidence supporting the non-finiteness of Persian complement clauses.Cross-linguistic evidence suggests that the varied structures of complement clauses and the diverse theoretical approaches to their analysis have led to contradictory opinions among linguists. …”
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Toll-like receptor 8 agonists improve NK-cell function primarily targeting CD56brightCD16− subset by Enrico Maggi, Giovanni Scambia, Anna Fagotti, Lorenzo Moretta, Andrea Pelosi, Irene Veneziani, Valentina D'Oria, Claudia Alicata, Nadine Landolina, Biancamaria Ricci

“…Background Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are pattern-recognition sensors mainly expressed in innate immune cells that directly recognize conserved pathogen structures (pathogen-associated molecular patterns-PAMPs). …”
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF FORMATION, CLINICAL AND MORPHOLOGICAL MANIFESTATIONS, COURSE AND ASSESSMENT OF THE DEGREE OF GRAVITY OF DAMAGE IN CASES OF FACIAL INJURIES... by В. Мішалов, С. Козлов, О. Гуріна, М. Гараздюк, П. Плевінскіс, М. Зубко

“…Subperiosteal fractures—commonly involving the alveolar processes of the lower jaw—are characteristic among younger children, whereas fractures of nasal bones, upper maxillary processes, orbital walls, mandibular structures, and dental injuries are prevalent in older age groups. …”
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