A cross-sectional study of self-rated health among older adults: a comparison of China and the United States by Dongjuan Xu, Greg Arling, Kefang Wang

“…In the overall ordered logistic regression model, when controlling statistically for sociodemographics, family structure, functional limitations, cognition, chronic conditions, mental health and health-related behaviours, the Chinese survey respondents were much more likely to rate their health as being poorer than the US respondents. …”
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Letter from Editor by Carlos Vargas

“…In seismology two importants submissions deploy, in one hand, an analysis of the Rayleigh-wave ellipticity to determine the local crustal structure (based in Spain) and an analysis of two-dimensional principal components during the earthquake which took place in Papua New Guinea on 7 July 2013, in the other hand. …”
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<i>H</i>_∞ Preview Tracking Control of Time-Delay Discrete Systems and Its Application in Nuclear Reactor Problems by Fucheng Liao, Hao Xie, Xianchun Meng, Jiang Wu, Yucheng Wei, Jiamei Deng

“…For the simplified control system model of the pressurizer, we first study its general structure, which can be characterized as a discrete-time system with state delay. …”
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Unveiling geological complexity in the Serra Dourada Granite using self-organizing maps and hierarchical clustering: Insights for REE prospecting in the Goiás Tin Province, Brasíli... by Guilherme Ferreira da Silva, Marcos Vinícius Ferreira, Lucy Takehara Chemale, Igor Vasconcelos Santana, Nilson Francisquini Botelho

“…To address this, we apply unsupervised machine learning techniques to segment airborne radiometric data, providing a more nuanced understanding of the SDG internal structure. Using airborne gamma-ray data, we employed SOM for dimensionality reduction and data segmentation, supported by hierarchical clustering. …”
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Lactiplantibacillus plantarum IOB602 Postbiotic Ameliorates Depression-like Behaviors by Regulating Neuroendocrine Factors and Gut Microbiota in Mice by JING Zhaoxuan, LIANG Peixin, HAN Xuemei, ZHANG Yihua, DENG Langni, JIA Longgang, WANG Yanping, GENG Weitao

“…Following the establishment of CUMS model, all groups received a two-week gavage intervention. …”
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Blockchain Technology and Social Policy Transformation: A Critical Examination and Recommendations by Nurten Ebru Özdemir, Gökçe Cerev, Doğa Başar Sarıipek, Salih Tosun

“…The significance of this study lies in its exploration of Blockchain’s decentralised digital structure of the blockchain, which ensures data integrity and is pivotal in establishing fair and transparent social assistance mechanisms. …”
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EVALUATION OF MONOCYTE TO HIGH-DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN CHOLESTEROL RATIO AS A PREDICTIVE MARKER OF DIABETES MELLITUS SEVERITY IN OLDER PATIENTS by Gülru Ulugerger Avcı, Derya Argun, Günay Can, Mehmet Fatih Kılıçlı

“…We aimed to investigate the utility of the MHR as a clinically useful inflammation- based marker in determining the severity of DM in older patients.Material and Method: We designed our study in a retrospective, cross-sectional structure. The participants were assessed for eligibility from the population aged over 60 years of diabetic patients who were admitted to the Istanbul Medipol University Hospital endocrinology outpatient clinic between September 1st 2022, and March 1st, 2023. …”
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Characterization of 2D precision and accuracy for combined visual-haptic localization by Madeline Fischer, Umberto Saetti, Martine Godfroy-Cooper, Douglas Fischer

“…The results provide some insight into the structure of the underlying sensorimotor processes employed by the brain and confirm the usefulness of capitalizing on naturally occurring differences between vision and haptic to better understand their interaction and their contribution to multimodal perception These results will help inform the development of future human-machine interfaces implementing haptic feedback mechanisms In the context of pilot performance, haptic localization can have several benefits including enhanced situational awareness, improved spatial orientation, reduced workload, thereby contributing to safer operations. …”
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The Blended Learning Science Training by T P. Pushkaryeva, V. V. Kalitina

“…According to the principles of the personal-centered approach to training, the content of the discipline has a modular structure. This allows the student to create their individual trajectory of informatics learning. …”
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Optimization of energy acquisition system in smart grid based on artificial intelligence and digital twin technology by Zhen Jing, Qing Wang, Zhiru Chen, Tong Cao, Kun Zhang

“…A digital twin mapping method based on time, data, and topology structure is used to realize the digital twin mapping at the device level of power grid. …”
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Realist evaluation of Belgian pilot projects for paediatric transmural care: protocol for a mixed methods study by Katrien Vanderwee, Ann Van Hecke, Caroline Verdonck, Kristof Eeckloo, Sara Dequeker, Sabine Van daele, Veerle Duprez, Annemie Charles, Freya Couvin, John Crombez, Lieven De Geyter, Ann De Guchtenaere, Delphine De Smedt, Caroline Dolieslager, Patricia Fruyt, Lien Goossens, Ester Steffens, Sabine Van daele, Els Vandecruys, Arnaud Vanlander

“…Focus groups with children, parents and stakeholders, and document analysis will be used to evaluate the structure of the intervention, examine the process and context, and understand more in-depth the outcomes. …”
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Study on intervention effect of Wearable Cyborg HAL through narrative analysis by Shiori Ikemoto, Shiori Ikemoto, Yoshiyuki Sankai, Yoshiyuki Sankai, Yoshiyuki Sankai, Takeru Sakurai, Takeru Sakurai

“…These three aspects influenced and circulated each other, advancing toward improvement and enhancement, and the “Mutual feedback structure model in physical, mental, and social aspects of patients” was proposed and presented. …”
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Simulation analysis and experiment of roller-round brush precise seed-metering device for Panax notoginseng by ZHOU Jinhua, LAI Qinghui, GAO Xiaojun

“…A novel type of roller-round brush precise seed-metering device was designed for P. notoginseng, and the optimal metering parameters on the performance of the machine were explored.In this study, basic structure and working principle of the model were described, and the effect of shape and size of the type hole on seed-filling was analyzed. …”
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Effect of Wendan decoction granules on preventing endolymphatic hydrops and protecting vestibular function in Guinea pigs by Jingjing Xia, Tiancheng Xie, Jinli Liu, Weikang Cheng, Longyan Liao, Ming Chen, Haibing Hua, Xiaobing Hou

“…Wendan decoction granules also suppressed the release of pro-inflammatory factors and reduced AQP2 protein expression in model guinea pigs. Conclusion Wendan decoction granules effectively alleviated neurological impairment and inflammatory responses, preserved cochlear structure, reduced inflammation, and modulated AQP2 expression, offering a strong basis for further investigation of its therapeutic potential.…”
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Automated classification of midpalatal suture maturation stages from CBCTs using an end-to-end deep learning framework by Omid Halimi Milani, Lauren Mills, Amanda Nikho, Marouane Tliba, Veerasathpurush Allareddy, Rashid Ansari, Ahmet Enis Cetin, Mohammed H. Elnagar

“…Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) imaging offers detailed insights into this craniofacial structure but poses unique challenges for deep learning image recognition model design due to its high dimensionality, noise artifacts, and variability in image quality. …”
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Antimycobacterial activity of the plectasin derivative NZ2114 by Camilla Davids, Komal Rao-Fransson, Nitya Krishnan, Erik Tenland, Erik Tenland, Matthias Mörgelin, Brian Robertson, Gabriela Godaly

“…IntroductionMycobacteria have a unique hydrophobic membrane with several lipid-enriched layers that are low in permeability, setting them apart from other bacteria. This complex structure, consisting of three distinct layers is crucial for cell growth, virulence, and providing a barrier to antibiotics. …”
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Preparation of Novel Silica-based Zirconium Pyrophosphate Ion-exchanger and Its Adsorption Performance for Cs+ by DIAO Xinya1, 2, HAO Lecun1, 2, MA Feng3, ZHAO Xin1, 2, JIN Qiang1, 2, , CHEN Zongyuan1, 2, , GUO Zhijun1, 2, WU Wangsuo1, 2

“…Due to the significant selectivity for Cs+, zirconium pyrophosphate possesses great potential to uptake Cs+ from HLLW, whereas the micro-crystalline structure and fine powder morphology limits its industrial application with column separation. …”

Synthesis and characterization of CuFe2O4/NiMgAl-LDH composite for the efficient removal of oxytetracycline antibiotic by Jamiu O. Eniola, Rajeev Kumar, Olfat A. Mohamed, A.A. Al-Rashdi, M.A. Barakat

“…Material characterization by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transforms infrared spectrum (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) confirms that the resultant material composes of a hexagonal layered doubled hydroxide structure with surficial deposits on CuFe2O4 cubes. …”
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Indigo naturalis for inflammatory bowel disease: evidence from animal studies and molecular mechanisms by Jie Hu, Mengen Zhou, Li Huang, Xiutian Guo, Pingping Mei, Peng Li, Yiting Wang, Yan Chen

“…These findings suggest that IN ameliorates inflammation by balancing innate and adaptive immunity, modulating the AhR/CYP1A1 signaling pathway, and altering gut microbiota structure.ConclusionIN demonstrated significant therapeutic efficacy in preclinical models of IBD, particularly at dosages exceeding 600 mg/kg. …”
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Anatomical Study of Lateral Compression II Screw Path and Entry Parameters Based on Three‐Dimensional CT Image Reconstruction Techniques by Xingye Du, Yong Liu, Xuefeng Jiang

“…However, existing methods fail to adequately account for the internal structure of the screw path and lack precise anatomical guidance, increasing surgical risks. …”
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