Assessment of synthetic post-therapeutic OCT images using the generative adversarial network in patients with macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion by Shi Feng, Jingyuan Yang, Xinyu Zhao, Jianchun Zhao, Yunfeng Du, Weihong Yu, Dayong Ding, Xirong Li, Youxin Chen

“…Segmentation of macular location, retinal structure, and typical lesions were added to the input information. …”
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Study of Morphological Features of Sea Buckthorn Leaves by Luminescent and Stereomicroscopy Methods by N. A. Kovaleva, O. V. Trineeva, A. A. Gudkova, A. I. Slivkin

“…When removing the layer of hairs, the spongy structure of the epidermis of the leaf is visible. …”
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Effect of personalized ETA appliance on mixed dentition stage patients with Class Ⅱ malocclusion by ZUO Xiang, LI Qin, ZHANG Youmeng, CHEN Weixu, MA Xiaokai, LI Dongmei

“…Objective To explore the impact of personalized early treatment appliances (ETA) on the relationship between dental and maxillofacial structures in patients with ClassⅡ malocclusion during the replacement phase, and to provide a basis for clinical treatment. …”
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Energy efficiency assessment of the 3ES5K electric locomotives when using interval regulation technology in the form of "virtual coupling" by S. V. Vlas'yevskiy, O. A. Malysheva, N. G. Shabalin, V. V. Semchenko

“…This technology removes the problem of extending the receiving and departure tracks, reduces peak loads on the traction power supply system and the formation time of the virtual coupling structure, and increases the train speed to the yellow traffic signal with safety guaranteed. …”
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Practical Approaches to Patient-Centered Care in Europe: Mixed Methods Study Developing a Conceptual Framework for Comprehensive Cancer Care Networks by Emily Hickmann, Peggy Richter, Hannes Schlieter, Maja Cemazar, Dorota Dudek-Godeau, Nele Grapentin, Ellen Griesshammer, Marjetka Jelenc, Sigita Liutkauskiene, Alain Ravaud, Xavier Troussard, Simone Wesselmann

“…In this context, comprehensive cancer care networks (CCCNs) provide a new means of structuring and delivering quality cancer care, recognizing each patient’s unique preferences and needs. …”
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Separation of Hydrogen Isotopes by Metal-Organic Framework Quantum Sieving Effect by Peng LIU, Jia-xian CHENG, Fu-qiu MA

“…Among them, the metal-organic framework has the advantages of designable structure, adjustable pore size, diverse functional groups, large specific surface area, and good stability. …”
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Medical Hemorrhoid Gel Ameliorates Croton Oil-Induced Hemorrhoids by Suppressing the NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation via NF-κB Signaling Pathway by Ai Z, Yuan D, Li Y, Cai J, Zhou D, Liu W

“…Transcriptomic sequencing of anorectal tissues was integrated with experimental validation using ELISA, immunohistochemistry (IHC), and Western blotting to delineate molecular mechanism. Data were analyzed by one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by Dunnett’s multiple comparison post hoc test (significance at p< 0.05).Results: MHG significantly reduced ARC, macroscopic severity score, and Evans blue extravasation, restored intestinal villus structure and goblet cell numbers, and alleviated inflammation. …”
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Digitalization as a Socioeconomic Challenge: Assessing the Mediating Role of Digital Service Quality on Digitalization’s Impact on Sustainable Competitive Advantage by Wageeh A. Nafei, Manal A. Ghoneim, Bahaudin G. Mujtaba, Nile M. Khanfar

“…The results revealed that there is a significant relationship between the dimensions of digitization (such as strategic planning, preparing leaders, institutional structure, and attracting skills) and digital service quality and sustainable competitive advantage. …”
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Research on the application of non-contact continuous vital signs monitoring in the assessment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by LIU Shuang, LONG Zhicong, ZHOU Yuqi, LUO Yinghua, YANG Hailing

“…All patients underwent deployment of a novel non-contact vital signs monitoring system and completed standardized pulmonary function assessments. Clinical baseline data were collected， and nocturnal physiological signals were recorded， with core monitoring indicators including heart rate variability （HRV）， respiratory characteristics， and sleep structure. …”
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Associations among circulating sphingolipids, β-cell function, and risk of developing type 2 diabetes: A population-based cohort study in China. by Huan Yun, Liang Sun, Qingqing Wu, Geng Zong, Qibin Qi, Huaixing Li, He Zheng, Rong Zeng, Liming Liang, Xu Lin

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>In this study, we observed that a panel of novel sphingolipids with unique structures were positively associated with incident T2D, largely mediated through β-cell dysfunction, in Chinese individuals.…”
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Advantages of BioMatrix respiratory gating in free-breathing three-dimensional magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography: a prospective comparative study by Qing Yang, Xueyi Ding, Qiuyang Guo, Yifan Tang, Jianyu Lin, Yantu Huang, Mengxiao Liu, Junqiang Lei

“…For primary analyses, data from 45 patients completing all three techniques were used. …”
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B cells are not drivers of stromal cell activation during acute CNS infection by Brendan T. Boylan, Mihyun Hwang, Elyse Brozost, Hyunsuk Oh, Alexei V. Tumanov, Antoine Louveau, Cornelia C. Bergmann

“…While chronically activated fibroblast networks can drive pathogenic immune cell aggregates known as tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS), early stromal cell activation during CNS infection can support anti-viral T cells. …”
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Values of some topographic parameters of optic nerve head obtained by Heidelberg retina tomograph II in volunteers and different stage primary open-angle glaucoma patients by B. Anguelov, A. Toshev

“…In this respect the acquired data is an initial step at the development of POAG staging system based on the topographic parameters of ONH obtained by HRT II.…”
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Threshold Anomaly Phenomenon of Optical Model Potentials for 7Li+207Pb System at Energies Near Coulomb Barrier by HUANG Zhijie1, LIN Chengjian1, 2, , YANG Lei1, , JIA Huiming1, MA Nanru1, WEN Peiwei1, YANG Feng1, WANG Danying1, LUO Tianpeng1, CHANG Chang1, DUAN Hairui1, ZHU Songxian1, YIN Cheng1, YANG Jionghe1, 2, WANG Haorui1, FAN Zerui1, FU Lingyi1, LI Huiyan1

“…It is well established that the OMPs are closely linked to the internal structures of the nuclei involved in the collision. …”

Hidden origami in Trypanosoma cruzi nuclei highlights its non-random 3D genomic organization by Natália Karla Bellini, Pedro Leonardo Carvalho de Lima, David da Silva Pires, Julia Pinheiro Chagas da Cunha

“…We deciphered part of the origami structure hidden in the T. cruzi nucleus, showing the unidimensional genomic features are non-randomly 3D organized in the nuclear organelle. …”
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Interactive Mechanism Between the Growth of Female Homestay Elites and the Development of Rural Homestays by Sui Chunhua, Deng Pinna, Li Zhixuan

“…The traditional role of women in family structures influences homestay owners' career choices. …”
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Internal Facilitation by Health Assistants for the &ldquo;WHO Lay Health Worker Dementia Care&rdquo; in Rural Uganda: A Formative Evaluation by Wakida EK, Obua C, Rukundo GZ, Samantha M, Maling S, Karungi CK, Talib ZM, Haberer J, Bartels SJ

“…Health assistants’ familiarity with lay health workers and pre-established structures were considered facilitating factors. Key challenges included knowledge gaps in dementia care and limited resources. …”
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Design and psychometric testing of a moral intelligence instrument for pre-hospital emergency medical services personnel: a sequential-exploratory mixed-method study by Fateme Mohammadi, Rasoul Salimi, Salman Khazaei, Mostafa Bijani

“…Confirmatory validity also confirmed the structure of the tool obtained from the previous step. …”
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Costing curative outpatient care for the poorest in Burkina Faso: informing universal health coverage and leaving no one behind by Yvonne Beaugé, Valéry Ridde, Sidibé Souleymane, Joël Arthur Kiendrébéogo, Hoa Thi Nguyen, Emmanuel Bonnet, Manuela De Allegri

“…The findings provide essential evidence on cost structures to inform decision-makers in developing policies aimed at achieving universal health coverage and ensuring that no one is left behind. …”
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The Neuromusculoskeletal Modeling Pipeline: MATLAB-based model personalization and treatment optimization functionality for OpenSim by Claire V. Hammond, Spencer T. Williams, Marleny M. Vega, Di Ao, Geng Li, Robert M. Salati, Kayla M. Pariser, Mohammad S. Shourijeh, Ayman W. Habib, Carolynn Patten, Benjamin J. Fregly

“…The Model Personalization toolset contains four tools for personalizing 1) joint structure models, 2) muscle–tendon models, 3) neural control models, and 4) foot–ground contact models. …”
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