Midlife cognitive testing in Africa: validity of the Harmonised Cognitive Assessment Protocol in the Kenya Life Panel Survey by Jinkook Lee, Anthony Ngugi, Joshua R Ehrlich, William H Dow, Alden L Gross, Madeline Duhon, Eric Ochieng, Jean N Ikanga, Michael W Walker, Michelle Layvant, Edward A Miguel

“…The CFA indicate that the factor structure is consistent with findings from other countries and that reliability for the general cognitive performance score was high. …”
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Research on Small-scale Neutron Detection Technology of Deposition Source Term for Dry Reprocessing Pipeline by GUO Luzhen, WANG Chuangao, WANG Ying, GUO Jinsen, PANG Hongchao, LUO Zhiping

“…Therefore, based on the information of the neutron spectrum in molten salt electrolysis dry reprocessing, the structure of the sealed box, and the parameters of the process equipment, this paper developed a small neutron detection system for dry reprocessing pipeline deposition source items, and tested its measurement performance (calibration factor, relative inherent error, repeatability), dust-proof and water-proof grade, and electromagnetic compatibility performance. …”
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Replace government healthcare with patient-controlled health care by Deane Waldman

“…Another disadvantage of state-run healthcare system is that state-controlled healthcare payment structure violates the fiduciary relationship between doctor and patient, as doctors’ authority to make medical decisions is limited. …”
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Multiscale analysis of global variation in tree allometric relationships: parameter sets for global vegetation models by Ian Grant, Wenge Ni-Meister, Nancy Y Kiang

“…Global models of vegetation dynamics and remote sensing data products require allometric relationships governing trees’ size and shape to predict such quantities as vegetation spatial structure and biomass. …”
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Research Progress on Spectroscopic Analysis of Key Elements in Reprocessing of Spent Nuclear Fuel by Yan-lin WANG, Yu-ning YANG, Tao-xiang SUN

“…Raman spectroscopy structure analysis ability can be non-destructive in situ monitoring, but its signal-to-noise ratio is relatively low. …”
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Plastome phylogenomics unravels the evolutionary relationships and biogeographic history of Chloranthaceae by Peng-Wei Li, Yong-Bin Lu, Xin-Mei Qin, Qiang Zhang

“…Results Results The plastomes of Chloranthaceae exhibit a typical quadripartite structure, with genome sizes ranging from 157,449 bp to 159,218 bp and encoding 113 unique genes, including 17–18 genes duplicated in inverted repeat (IR) regions. …”
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Antimicrobial therapy of community-acquired pneumonia in a hospital setting (clinical and economic aspects) by O. V. Zhukova, O. V. Ruina, M. V. Khazov, S. V. Romanov

“…There is also a change in the structure of the CAP pathogens that involves bacterial associations  and the emergence of AMT resistant bacteria. …”
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The meaning of ‘quality’ of homecare for older people: a scoping review by Alex Hall, Vanessa Davey, Lisa McGarrigle, Jayne Astbury, Kimberly Lazo Green, Nisar Ahmed, Oleta Williams, Fiona Beyer, Barbara Hanratty, Debora Price

“…We identified four dimensions: (1) relationships and continuity of care; (2) bespoke care; (3) organisational and structural aspects of care; and (4) understanding of quality as a measurable construct. …”
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NDVI Estimation Throughout the Whole Growth Period of Multi-Crops Using RGB Images and Deep Learning by Jianliang Wang, Chen Chen, Jiacheng Wang, Zhaosheng Yao, Ying Wang, Yuanyuan Zhao, Yi Sun, Fei Wu, Dongwei Han, Guanshuo Yang, Xinyu Liu, Chengming Sun, Tao Liu

“…This method leverages deep learning to capture structural changes in crop populations, optimizing conventional image features and improving NDVI estimation accuracy. …”
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Machine learning enhanced metal 3D printing: high throughput optimization and material transfer extensibility by Yuanjie Zhang, Cheng Lin, Yuan Tian, Jianbao Gao, Bo Song, Hao Zhang, Min Wang, Kechen Song, Binghui Deng, Dezhen Xue, Yonggang Yao, Yusheng Shi, Kun Kelvin Fu

“…The high throughput methodologies are mostly on obtaining the printed samples and their structural and physical properties, while ML is used for data analysis by model building for prediction (optimization), and understanding. …”
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MAPT-A152T mutation drives neuronal hyperactivity through Fyn-NMDAR signaling in human iPSC-Derived neurons: Insights into Alzheimer's pathogenesis by Maika Itsuno, Hirokazu Tanabe, Etsuko Sano, Takashi Sasaki, Chisato Oyama, Hiroko Bannai, Koichi Saito, Kazuhiko Nakata, Setsu Endoh-Yamagami, Hideyuki Okano, Sumihiro Maeda

“…In addition, transcriptomic analysis revealed structural changes specific to excitatory neurons with the A152T mutation. …”
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Genetically predicted white matter microstructure mediates the relationship between risk factors and lacunar stroke by Qing Ye, Jie Zhang, Li Zhang, Benyan Luo, Xiangming Ye, Min Wu, Wenshi Wang, Yue Zou, Douglas Neville, Kaisi Ren, Shuchang Zhong, Haiying Xiang

“…MD and ISOVF in the ALIC may serve as structural brain reserves and early biomarkers of hypertension-induced pathophysiology associated with lacunar stroke.…”
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Comparative Analysis of Plasma Protein Dynamics in Women with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Takotsubo Syndrome by Shafaat Hussain, Sandeep Jha, Evelin Berger, Linnea Molander, Valentyna Sevastianova, Zahra Sheybani, Aaron Shekka Espinosa, Ahmed Elmahdy, Amin Al-Awar, Yalda Kakaei, Mana Kalani, Ermir Zulfaj, Amirali Nejat, Abhishek Jha, Tetiana Pylova, Maryna Krasnikova, Erik Axel Andersson, Elmir Omerovic, Björn Redfors

“…When comparing the acute to the stabilization phase, STEMI patients showed increased inflammatory proteins and decreased structural proteins. Conversely, TS patients showed increased proteins involved in inflammation and the regulatory response to counter excessive inflammation. …”
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Cognitive gains and cortical thickness changes after 12 weeks of resistance training in older adults with low and high risk of mild cognitive impairment: Findings from a randomized... by Simona Kušleikienė, Gal Ziv, Wouter A.J. Vints, Erika Krasinskė, Milda Šarkinaite, Orgesa Qipo, Ivan Bautmans, Uwe Himmelreich, Nerijus Masiulis, Vida J. Česnaitienė, Oron Levin

“…Background: In this randomized controlled trial, we assessed the neuroprotective effect of a 12-week resistance training (RT) program on executive control and cortical thickness of the prefrontal, temporal, parietal, and central cortex, regions prone to structural decline in individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). …”
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Clinical relevance of loss-of-function mutations of NEMO/IKBKG by Jin Wang, Kexin Shen, Hongxia Lou, Lina Zhou, Yunfei An, Xiaodong Zhao, Yuan Ding

“…Almost all cases of hyper-IgM occurred in patients with EDA-ID. Different structural domains correspond to symptoms with varying degrees of severity. …”
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The alternative prey hypothesis revisited: Still valid for willow ptarmigan population dynamics. by Jo Inge Breisjøberget, Morten Odden, Per Wegge, Barbara Zimmermann, Harry Andreassen

“…In order to better understand the role of these potential changes in community structure on an alternative prey species, willow ptarmigan Lagopus lagopus, we analyzed nine years of population census data from SE Norway to investigate how community interactions affected their population dynamics. …”
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Raising Awareness of Canine, Feline and Human Dirofilariosis in Aveiro, Portugal: A One Health Perspective by Joana Esteves-Guimarães, José Alberto Montoya-Alonso, Jorge Isidoro Matos, Elmano Ramalheira, Elena Carretón, Ivan Rodríguez-Escolar, Alfonso Balmori-de la Puente, Manuel Collado-Cuadrado, Rodrigo Morchón, Ana Patrícia Fontes-Sousa

“…The coastal district of Aveiro, Portugal, marked by its unique hydrographic structure, Ria de Aveiro, and a concerning rise in heartworm disease, was the focus of our study. …”
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PiezoSight: Coupling vision based tactile sensor neural network processing and piezoresistive stimulation for enhanced piezo-vision hybrid sensing by Abdullah Solayman, Hussain Sajwani, Oussama Abdul Hay, Rui Chang, Laith AbuAssi, Abdulla Ayyad, Yahya Zweiri, Yarjan Abdul Samad

“…This study presents PiezoSight, an encapsulated graphene-soaked textile in a stretchable elastomeric structure integrated with a VBTS. Piezosight overcomes VBTS weaknesses so that from the piezoresistive graphene textile, PiezoSight can detect a wide range of forces for robotic perception applications, varying from tiny forces for a soft touch and slip detection starting at 0.01 N up to an elevated force of 8 N. …”
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Gender-affirming hormonal therapy induces a gender-concordant fecal metagenome transition in transgender individuals by Timur Liwinski, Matthias K. Auer, Johanna Schröder, Ina Pieknik, Christian Casar, Dorothee Schwinge, Lara Henze, Günter K. Stalla, Undine E. Lang, Alina von Klitzing, Peer Briken, Thomas Hildebrandt, Jeanne C. Desbuleux, Sarah V. Biedermann, Paul-Martin Holterhus, Corinna Bang, Christoph Schramm, Johannes Fuss

“…Abstract Background Limited data exists regarding gender-specific microbial alterations during gender-affirming hormonal therapy (GAHT) in transgender individuals. …”
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Edible microcapsules containing canola oil for cultivated meat production by Juliano Douglas Silva Albergaria, Ana Elisa Antunes dos Santos, Jorge Luís Melo Guadalupe, Isabella Paula de Araújo, Aline Gonçalves Lio Copola, João Paulo Ferreira Santos, Erika Cristina Jorge, Luciana de Oliveira Andrade, Aline Bruna da Silva

“…Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) further validated the chemical structure of the materials. Microsphere stability in aqueous media was also evaluated. …”
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