Clinical analysis of vitrectomy combined with dexamethasone intraveal implant in the treatment of epiretinal membrane by WU Kunfang, GUO Meimei, LI Xiang, WANG Dingding

“…Both surgical methods can improve the structure, function, and microcirculation disorders in the macular area. …”
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The mediating role of professional values and self-efficacy in the relationship between organizational justice and quality of working life among nurses in southwestern Iran by Sahar Ansari, Zinat Mohebbi, Camellia Torabizadeh, Alimohammad Keshtavarz Hesam Abadi

“…To perform structural equation modeling (SEM) considering the sample size, we used Smart PLS version 4, and to determine the role and strength of the mediating effects of professional values and self-efficacy, we utilized Sobel tests and the Variance Accounted For (VAF) statistic. …”
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User-Driven Development of a Digital Behavioral Intervention for Chronic Pain: Multimethod Multiphase Study by Afra Selma Taygar, Sara Laureen Bartels, Rocío de la Vega, Ida Flink, Linnéa Engman, Suzanne Petersson, Sophie I Johnsson, Katja Boersma, Lance M McCracken, Rikard K Wicksell

“…The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research was used to structure analyses of end-user feedback. …”
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Non-targeted metabolomics and network pharmacology of Taohong Siwu Decoction in hepatic fibrosis mouse model using high resolution mass spectrometry by Shengsheng Li, Shengsheng Li, Shenglan Qi, Rongsheng Li, Fangming Yang, Zhenyi Niu, Wei Liu, Suping Ma, Zhun Xiao

“…Network pharmacology and metabolomic data were integrated to elucidate the therapeutic targets, differential metabolites, and signaling pathways of THSW Decoction. …”
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Nanoscale Organic Contaminant Detection at the Surface Using Nonlinear Bond Model by Hendradi Hardhienata, Muhammad Ahyad, Fasya Nabilah, Husin Alatas, Faridah Handayasari, Agus Kartono, Tony Sumaryada, Muhammad D. Birowosuto

“…Our simulations show good agreement with rotational anisotropy (RA) SHG intensity experimental data across all polarization angles, with a total error estimate of 3%. …”
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Vaccine Hesitancy and Immunization Patterns in Central and Eastern Europe: Sociocultural, Economic, Political, and Digital Influences Across Seven Countries by Kurpas D, Stefanicka–Wojtas D, Soll–Morka A, Lomper K, Uchmanowicz B, Blahova B, Bredelytė A, Dumitra GG, Hudáčková V, Javorska K, Juhász Z, Manulik S, Mohos A, Skarbalius E, Tkachenko VI, Uchmanowicz I

“…Differences were influenced by healthcare system structure, public trust, exposure to misinformation, and digital communication strategies.Conclusion: Addressing vaccine hesitancy requires targeted, context-sensitive communication and digital literacy programs. …”
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Epidemiological, clinical, and molecular analysis of human adenovirus infections in hospitalized children with acute respiratory infections in Tianjin, China by Yulian Fang, Yulian Fang, Min Lei, Min Lei, Lu Zhang, Mengzhu Hou, Mengzhu Hou, Ning Wang, Ning Wang, Chunquan Cai, Chunquan Cai

“…Molecular characterization revealed structural conservation in the Penton protein of HAdV-C and identified Hexon as the most polymorphic region with 85 variable sites, indicating divergent evolutionary pressures across viral domains.ConclusionHAdV-3, HAdV-7, HAdV-2, and HAdV-1 were the predominant HAdV types in children hospitalized with ARIs in Tianjin. …”
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Comparative analysis of efficacy and safety of transurethral and vesicoscopic surgery of primary vesicoureteral reflux in children by A. V. Pirogov, V. V. Sizonov, M. I. Kogan

“…When comparing the gender structure of the groups, differences were not detected (p >0.05). …”
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Depressive disorders in women of climacteric age (review of foreign literature for 2012–2016) by N. A. Bokhan, E. V. Lukiyanova, G. G. Simutkin

“…Most works are performed with involvement of questionnaires (sociodemographic data, anamnesis) and international clinical scales. …”
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An integrated microbiome- and metabolome-genome-wide association study reveals the role of heritable ruminal microbial carbohydrate metabolism in lactation performance in Holstein... by Chenguang Zhang, Huifeng Liu, Xingwei Jiang, Zhihong Zhang, Xinfeng Hou, Yue Wang, Dangdang Wang, Zongjun Li, Yangchun Cao, Shengru Wu, Sharon A. Huws, Junhu Yao

“…Moreover, the highly heritable microbes can increase energy-corrected milk (ECM) production by reducing the rumen acetate/propionate ratio, according to the structural equation model (SEM) analysis (CFI = 0.898). …”
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Studying the Digital Intervention Engagement–Mediated Relationship Between Intrapersonal Measures and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Adherence in Sexual and Gender Minority Youth: Second... by Michael P Williams, Justin Manjourides, Louisa H Smith, Crissi B Rainer, Lisa B Hightow-Weidman, Danielle F Haley

“…Conversely, the direct effects observed in this study may reflect existing structural disparity (eg, race and ethnicity) or behavioral dispositions toward technology (eg, tracking health via phone apps). …”
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Fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) of three distinct human communities to germ-free mice exacerbated inflammation and decreased lung function in their offspring by Ivon A. Moya Uribe, Hinako Terauchi, Julia A. Bell, Alexander Zanetti, Sanket Jantre, Marianne Huebner, S. Hasan Arshad, Susan L. Ewart, Linda S. Mansfield

“…Structure of HUmicrobiotas played a key role in determining varied allergic responses and resulting lung impairment, yet, strikingly, all mice with HUmicrobiotas had impaired lung function even in the absence of allergens. …”
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Advancing Heart Valve Replacement: Risk Mitigation of Decellularized Pulmonary Valve Preparation for Its Implementation in Public Tissue Banks by Rodríguez Martínez JI, Castells-Sala C, Piteira AR, Montagner G, Trojan D, Martinez-Legazpi P, Acosta Ocampo A, Fernández-Santos ME, Bermejo J, Jashari R, Pérez ML, Agustí E, Tabera J, Vilarrodona A

“…The present study aims to document the work performed for the safe implementation in public tissue banks of a new decellularization method for human pulmonary heart valves, based on previous risk evaluation.Methods: After assessing new preparation method associated risks, using EuroGTP-II methodologies, an extensive array of in vitro studies were defined to validate the new technique, mitigate the risks and provide quality and safety data.Results: Initial evaluation of risks using EuroGTP II tool, showed Final Risk Score of 23 (high risk), and four studies were devised to mitigate identified risks: (i) tissue structure integrity; (ii) cell content; (iii) microbiological safety; and (iv) cytotoxicity evaluation in final tissue preparation. …”
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Genomic characterization of three marine fungi, including Emericellopsis atlantica sp. nov. with signatures of a generalist lifestyle and marine biomass degradation by Ole Christian Hagestad, Lingwei Hou, Jeanette H. Andersen, Espen H. Hansen, Bjørn Altermark, Chun Li, Eric Kuhnert, Russell J. Cox, Pedro W. Crous, Joseph W. Spatafora, Kathleen Lail, Mojgan Amirebrahimi, Anna Lipzen, Jasmyn Pangilinan, William Andreopoulos, Richard D. Hayes, Vivian Ng, Igor V. Grigoriev, Stephen A. Jackson, Thomas D. S. Sutton, Alan D. W. Dobson, Teppo Rämä

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Striving to integrate self-management into daily life: a qualitative meta-synthesis of the perspectives and experiences from head and neck cancer survivors by Hao Zhang, Li Yin, Qing Yang, Aiping Wang, Linyu Xu, Jianxia Lyu

“…Two researchers independently screened the literature and performed quality assessments using the Joanna Briggs Institute qualitative research evaluation tool. Subsequently, data extraction was conducted to collect pertinent information. …”
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PRECISION MEDICINE IN CLL: TREATMENT BASED ON MOLECULAR PROFILES by Esra Terzi Demirsoy

“…The current international consensus defines ''undetectable'' MRD as U-MRD4, though some studies report data at MRD5 or lower levels. Currently, MRD is associated with disease prognosis and is utilized to adjust the duration of treatment. …”
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Thoracolumbar fascia ultrasound shear strain differs between low back pain and asymptomatic individuals: expanding the evidence by Norio Tomita, Marie-Hélène Roy-Cardinal, Boris Chayer, Stacey Daher, Ameer Attiya, Aline Boulanger, Nathaly Gaudreault, Guy Cloutier, Nathalie J. Bureau

“…Cumulated (C|ShS|L) and maximum (Max|ShS|L) shear strain parameters were computed from radiofrequency data, and TLF thickness was measured on reconstructed B-mode images. …”
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Trends in the epidemiology of diabetic retinopathy in Russian Federation according to the Federal Diabetes Register (2013–2016) by Dmitry V. Lipatov, Olga K. Vikulova, Anna V. Zheleznyakova, Mikhail А. Isakov, Elena G. Bessmertnaya, Anna A. Tolkacheva, Timofey A. Chistyakov, Marina V. Shestakova, Ivan I. Dedov

“…Trend of new DR cases/per year increased: T1 153,2→187,8; T2 99,7→114,9. The structure of new cases of DR in 2016: non-proliferative stage (T1 71,4%, T2 80,3%), pre-proliferative stage 16,4%, 13,8%, proliferative 12,1%, 5,8%, terminal 0,2%, 0,1%, respectively, these data indicated the earlier detection of DR. …”
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PROPERTIES OF NEW SALTS OF 2-(5-(ADAMANTANE-1-YL)-4-R-1,2,4-TRIAZOLE-3-YLTIO)ACETIC ACIDS IN THE GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST by V. M. Odyntsova, Ye. S. Pruhlo, O. I. Panasenko, Ye. H. Knysh

“…The dependence of pharmacological activity on chemical structure has been determined. Conclusion In conditions of glucose tolerance test all studied salts increased blood glucose level. …”
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“I love your brand! I engage with you, and I do online brand-related activities (COBRAs)”: the role of brand value by Sandra Castro-González, Belén Bande, Pilar Fernández-Ferrín

“…Design/methodology/approach – The study analysed data from 404 Spanish consumers using structural equation modelling and the PROCESS package in SPSS to test hypotheses, including mediation and moderation effects. …”
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