THE IMPORTANCE OF HIGH-RESOLUTION COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IN EVALUATING THE EFFICACY OF RITUXIMAB IN PATIENTS WITH INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE IN SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS by O. A. Koneva, O. V. Desinova, L. P. Ananyeva, N. V. Kovaleva

“…Semiquantitative assessment of structural changes by chest MSCT in SSc patients and ILD did not reveal any changes in their total scores for a sufficiently long follow-up period. …”
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Application of molecular approach in combination with providing treatment and control measures for combating Babesia bovis and Babesia bigemina infections in small scale livestock... by Nutsuda Klinkaew, Pairpailin Jhaiaun, Giang Thi Nguyen, Ruttayaporn Ngasaman, Domechai Keawnoi, Niorn Rattanapob, Pipat Arunvipas, Meyanee Kanjanaphan, Nuttapon Manojai, Suwitcha Panchakhan, Julaluk Jaiboon, Piyavadee Numnual, Prattana Tong-in, Thongphanchang Khanthong, Paween Srirarai, Chutima Chantarakot, Pattarakitti Noenchat, Jaroonwit Napornram, Somtat Yangsuk, Tanakrit Cham-iam, Phuncharat Nilsuwan, Supicha Jindarut, Kanokrat Boonyok, Nipa Thammasonthijarern, Wissanuwat Chimnoi, Tawin Inpankaew, Burin Nimsuphan, Jumnongjit Phasuk, Ketsarin Kamyingkird

“…Dairy and beef cattle blood samples were collected, genomic DNA were extracted and nested PCRs were performed. Data associated with Babesia infections were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire and interview. …”
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PPARβ/δ prevents inflammation and fibrosis during diabetic cardiomyopathy by Adel Rostami, Xavier Palomer, Javier Pizarro-Delgado, Emma Barroso, Brenda Valenzuela-Alcaraz, Fátima Crispi, J. Francisco Nistal, María A. Hurlé, Raquel García, Walter Wahli, Manuel Vázquez-Carrera

“…PPARβ/δ deletion in mice negatively impacted cardiac morphology and function, which was accompanied by interstitial fibrosis and structural remodeling of the heart. This phenotype was further exacerbated in knockout diabetic mice. …”
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Genotype-Phenotype Correlations in Denys-Drash Syndrome in Children by Mathilde Glénisson, Mathilde Grapin, Thomas Blanc, Evgenia Preka, Julien Hogan, Manon Aurelle, Gwenaëlle Roussey, Antoine Mouche, Caroline Rousset-Rouviere, Robert Novo, Camille Faudeux, Marc Fila, Isabelle Vrillon, Sylvie Cloarec, Thomas Simon, Jérôme Harambat, Edouard Martinez Casado, Julien Rod, Morgane Carre Lecoindre, Laurence Heidet, Olivia Boyer, Nicolas Garcelon, Jessica Kachmar, Guillaume Dorval, Sabine Sarnacki

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Specialty preferences among Nigerian medical students: a cross sectional study by Tobi Olajide, Chioma Ezebialu, Christabel Uche-Orji, Ridwanullah Abdullateef, Chisom Okoye, Esther Olaoye, Jolly Thomas, Joy Adeniyi, Angel Ogiemudia, Simon Aina, Oluwatimilehin Oladapo, Emmanuel Ibitunde, Olumide Bankole, Chukwuebuka Asogwa, Mafusat Ojewumi, Precious Wagwula, Ayomide Fatola, Oluwadabira Adewara, Kenneth Christian, Oghenemaro Jerry-Ogeme, Lawrence Rejoice, Chisom Obah, Nouh Sanusi, Joshua Alabi, Elizabeth Ayegboyin, Atoyebi Olaadura, Isaac Adejumo, Promise Enyesiobi, Peace Alemede, David Uzoechi, Abdulaziz Ahmad, Chimdalu Ezeani, Brian Uche-Orji, Oluwatobi Joshua, Ihunanyachi Agha-Okoro, Godson Omumuawuike, Jessica Gambo, Peace Gbenle, Evan Adetoye, Olamide Odusola, Muhammed Ya’u, Muhammad Karaye, Rufus Akinyemi

“…The study revealed the need for structured career counseling and increased exposure to underrepresented specialties to address the uneven distribution of specialists in Nigeria. …”
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Tricin selectively combats KRAS-mutant non-small cell lung cancer by inhibiting the PDGF-BB-induced SRC/MAPK/AP-1/PD-L1 signaling pathway and potentiating the antitumor effect of a... by Jia-Xin Li, Jia-Xin Li, Shi-Yu Tan, Li-Qi Li, Yu-Hong Zheng, Lin Zhao, Hui-Rong Zhu, Hai-Lang He, Yan-Yu Zhang, Run-Ze Li, Tian-Yu Bao, Yi-Zhong Zhang, Xiao-Man Yang, Hao Zhang, Hui-Hui Chen, Bo-Wen Wu, Xin Lin, Xiao-Sheng Lin, Xiao-Sheng Lin, Yin Cheng Lin, Xin-Bing Sui, Ying Xie, Xian-Mei Zhou, Pei-Yu Yan

“…Currently, the identification of effective therapies for KRAS-mutant NSCLC is difficult for reasons of the structural and biochemical characteristics of the KRAS protein. …”
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Influences of work stressors and family support: the mediating role of job performance by Rajpreet Kaur

“…Design/methodology/approach – The analysis of the measurement and structural model was conducted using AMOS version 26. …”
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Timescales of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon and Dust Continuum Emission from Gas Clouds Compared to Molecular Gas Cloud Lifetimes in PHANGS-JWST Galaxies by Jaeyeon Kim, Mélanie Chevance, Lise Ramambason, Kathryn Kreckel, Ralf S. Klessen, Daniel A. Dale, Adam K. Leroy, Karin Sandstrom, Ryan Chown, Thomas G. Williams, Sumit K. Sarbadhicary, Francesco Belfiore, Frank Bigiel, Enrico Congiu, Oleg V. Egorov, Eric Emsellem, Simon C. O. Glover, Kathryn Grasha, Annie Hughes, J. M. Diederik Kruijssen, Janice C. Lee, Debosmita Pathak, Ismael Pessa, Erik Rosolowsky, Jiayi Sun, Jessica Sutter, David A. Thilker

“…Finally, we find that the mid-IR emitting timescale is longer in galaxies with well-defined H ii regions and less structured backgrounds, allowing photons to more efficiently heat the ambient ISM surrounding the H ii regions, rather than contributing to diffuse emission. …”
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從前瞻因應理論觀點探討翻轉教學策略應用 於退休準備課程在不同需求程度上之 教學成效 Exploring the Application of Flipped Teaching Strategies in Retirement Preparation Courses: An Analysis of Educational Effectiveness From... by 胡夢鯨 Menq-Jing Hwu, 施宇澤 Yu-Ze Shih, 劉霽瑈 Ji-Rou Liu, 陳雅雯 Ya-Wen Chen

“…An initial needs survey grounded in active aging principles was conducted, gathering structured data to shape the curriculum. The 11-week experimental course applied flipped teaching strategies such as pre-class reading, classroom discussions, self-directed learning, and field-based activities. …”
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Epitope mapping of SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein using naturally-acquired immune responses to develop monoclonal antibodies by Rubén López-Aladid, Leticia Bueno-Freire, Roc Farriol-Duran, Eduard Porta-Pardo, Ruth Aguilar, Marta Vidal, Alfons Jiménez, Roberto Cabrera, Nil Vázquez, Alexandre López-Gavín, Gemma Moncunill, Montserrat Carrascal, Teresa García, Miquel Lozano, Alberto L. García-Basteiro, Carlota Dobaño, Martalu D. Pazos, M.-Carmen Estevez, Laura M. Lechuga, Antoni Torres, Laia Fernández-Barat

“…We mapped the SARS-CoV-2 S protein epitopes most likely to be recognised by human neutralizing antibodies. Linear and structural epitope predictions were included and were further refined considering accessibility factors influencing their binding to antibodies like glycosylation status, localization in the viral membrane and accessibility on the 3D-surface of S. …”
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Experiences of support to return to work after stroke: longitudinal case studies from RETAKE trial by Diane Trusson, Katie Powers, Kathryn Radford, Audrey Bowen, Kristelle Craven, Jain Holmes, Rebecca Lindley, Christopher McKevitt, Julie Phillips, Ellen Thompson, Caroline Watkins, David J Clarke

“…Objectives This article aims to understand participants’ experiences of being supported to return to work and explores the social and structural factors which support, or act as barriers to, implementation of the Early Stroke Specialist Vocational Rehabilitation intervention. …”
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Research On Calculation of Longitudinal Deformation of The Underlying Shield Tunnel Caused By Excavation of The Foundation Pit Considering Consolidation Effects by LYU Linhai, DONG Cheng, ZHAO Zhe, JIANG Mingjie, JI Yongkai, QIU Shizheng, ZHANG Zhendong, MEI Guoxiong

“…The proposed theoretical methodology was employed to calculate the tunnel uplift displacement, with its predictive accuracy rigorously validated against field monitoring data. In this case study, the rebound modulus of each soil layer was determined as four times its compression modulus, following established engineering practice for cohesive soils. …”
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Petrology and Geochemistry of the Aroud Granitoid Pluton, North of Alam Kuh, Central Western Alborz by Shadi Noori KHeymehsari, Nematollah Rashidnejad Omran, Mohammadreza Ghorbani, Huai-jen yang

“…Whole-rock and mineral chemistry data classify the Aroud samples within the shoshonitic series. …”
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The effects of computerised decision support systems on nursing and allied health professional performance and patient outcomes: a systematic review and user contextualisation by Carl Thompson, Teumzghi Mebrahtu, Sarah Skyrme, Karen Bloor, Deidre Andre, Anne Maree Keenan, Alison Ledward, Huiqin Yang, Rebecca Randell

“…Risk of bias Assessed using structured risk of bias guidelines; almost all included studies were at high risk of bias. …”
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Desenvolvimento de carreiras e perceção de fatores para a excelência do árbitro de futebol em Portugal (Desarrollo profesional y percepción de factores a la excelencia del árbitro... by Sérgio Miguel Cardoso Mendes, Bruno Travassos, Ema Patrícia Oliveira

“…After finishing the data collection, an inductive analysis was carried out and a several personal and environmental common factors were identified. …”
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Geochemistry and emplacement environment of intrusive bodies of Shele Boran Mo-Cu deposit (Northeast of Ahar, East Azarbaijan) by Seyed Ghafour Alavi, Mansour Kazemi rad, Mohsen Moayyed, Mohammad Reza Hosseinzadeh

“…The change process of these samples is compatible with the characteristics of the geo-structural environment related to subduction.Discussion and Conclusion The parent magma of the intrusion bodies has shoshonite and high-K calc-alkaline affinity.  …”
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Consequências do comportamento sedentário no bem-estar psicossocial: estudo qualitativo com idosos residentes em Portugal (Consequences of sedentary behavior on psychosocial well-... by André Ramalho, João Petrica, João Serrano, Rui Paulo, Pedro Duarte-Mendes, António Rosado

“…Questionnaires were used to determine the average daily time spent in different sedentary behaviors and the usual level of physical activity. Data were also collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis techniques. …”
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Effect of grinding wheel type and cooling method on grinding quality of SiCf/SiC ceramic matrix composites by Ben WANG, Jiajie TANG, Hongdi CHU, Qi ZHANG

“…ObjectivesSiCf/SiC fiber-reinforced ceramic matrix composites have been widely used in aerospace, nuclear energy, and high temperature structural parts due to their excellent high-temperature resistance, high specific strength, and oxidation resistance. …”
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Investigation and analysis of mental health status of the older adult in western rural areas by Shuai Zhao, Liangfu Han, Yi Liu, Xudong Rui

“…Structured questionnaires were used to gather details on age, gender, education, marital status, household income, chronic disease status, and living arrangements. …”
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Assessing disparities in access, use, and potential benefits of weather and climate information services among farmers in Guatemala’s Dry Corridor by Maya Moore, Geneva List, Max Mauerman, Dante Salazar Ballesteros, Walter Baethgen

“…Integrating scientific data with farmers’ traditional knowledge and priorities, while ensuring their meaningful end-to-end participation in the LTAC process, is key to creating actionable, context-relevant recommendations. …”
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