Retinal thickness and vascular density changes in Keratoconus: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Hadi Vahedi, Mirsaeed Abdollahi, Reza Moshfeghinia, Shima Emami, Navid Sobhi, Rana Sorkhabi, Ali Jafarizadeh

“…Conclusion: In KC patients, significant alterations in retinal structure and vascular density have been observed. …”
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Current Applications of Raman Spectroscopy in Intraoperative Neurosurgery by Daniel Rivera, Tirone Young, Akhil Rao, Jack Y. Zhang, Cole Brown, Lily Huo, Tyree Williams, Benjamin Rodriguez, Alexander J. Schupper

“…Background: Neurosurgery demands exceptional precision due to the brain’s complex and delicate structures, necessitating precise targeting of pathological targets. …”
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Freshwater fish monitoring in a subtropical reservoir: Integrating eDNA metabarcoding and traditional methods in biodiversity resolution, invasive species detection, and environmen... by Yen-Ting Lin, Yi-Feng Dai, Hong-Yu Yang, Yu-Hsiang Lin, Yen-Ting Hsu, Yu-I Lin, Hsiang-Yi Hsu, Yu-San Han

“…Multivariate analyses (NMDS, PCA, RDA) revealed method-specific community structures, with eDNA favoring native and small-bodied species, while traditional methods were biased toward large-bodied, invasive taxa. …”
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Microbiological and Sensory Quality of Artisanal Sour Cream by Darija Bendelja Ljoljić, Melita Boroša, Ivica Kos, Luka Cvetnić, Ivan Vnučec, Nataša Hulak, Biljana Radeljević, Vesna Jaki Tkalec

“…Principal component analysis (PCA) with Varimax rotation simplified the data structure and identified key dimensions of quality variation. …”
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Highly efficient variable step-size binary search algorithm for ultra-compact cyclic three-mode converters by Yongchen Wang, Hangming Fan, Zhe Yuan, Junlin Pan, Xiaoyang Liu, Mengfan Cheng, Qi Yang, Deming Liu, Lei Deng

“…The chosen examples of cyclic mode converters serve as typical complex proof-of-concept structures. The simulation results demonstrate that this method not only maintains excellent manufacturability but also enhances design efficiency over three times and exhibits superior performance. …”
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Pore development patterns and gas control effects of No.8 deep coal seam of Ordos Basin by Daojun HUANG, Hao XU, Jianling HU, Yu DONG, Pengshuai JIAO, Shida CHEN, Guoxiao ZHOU, Xiaozhuo WU, Heng WU

“…Focusing on core test data from 14 exploratory wells within the basin, this study systematically examines the controlling factors and development patterns of pore structures in coal reservoirs and explores their distribution patterns and gas-controlling mechanisms. …”
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Impact of Techno-Economic Breakthroughs in Photovoltaic LCOE on Green Hydrogen Costs by Hongyu ZHANG, Hongning XU, Dan LI, Junliang LI, Jie WANG, Deming WANG, Haichao ZHAO, Chongli ZHEN, Hong ZHAO

“…This paper provides a quantitative basis for the industrialization of photovoltaic hydrogen production technology, and has an important reference value for optimizing the transformation path of energy structure and realizing the coordinated development of environmental benefits and economic benefits.…”
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The COVID-19 pandemic and suicides in Warsaw = Pandemia COVID-19 a samobójstwa w Warszawie by Daniel D. Jońca, Cezary Orzechowski, Aleksandra Borowska-Solonynko, Karolina Hanusz, Paulina Konopka, Natalia Wolanowska, Aleksandra Zaremba

“… Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to analyze changes in the number of suicides, the methods of their occurrence, the age and gender structure of individuals committing suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the period before the pandemic. …”
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Realization of Integrated Regional Ecological Management Based on Ecosystem Service Supply and Demand Flow Networks: An Example from a Dominant Mineral Resources Development Area by Sheng Xiao, Yanling Zhao, Hui Li, Hairong Deng, Hao Xu, Yimin Xing, Dan Li

“…Overlaying ecological and mining factors, we identified ecological strategic spots, important supply areas, beneficiary areas, and mine priority restoration areas to further optimize the overall layout and rationally allocate the intrinsic structure of the patches based on ES supply and demand.…”
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Direct lateral interbody fusion with indirect decompression of the spinal roots in patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis by Ilya D. Isakov, Abdugafur J. Sanginov, Shamil A. Akhmetyanov, Evgeniy A. Mushkachev, Artem N. Sorokin, Alexey V. Peleganchuk

“…Introduction Degenerative spine conditions involve the gradual loss of normal structure of the spine among the population and remain a common form of work-limiting health condition in 80 % of the population. …”

Influence of agroclimatic factors on the efficiency of multi-ovulation in cattle in the Peruvian tropics by Gleni Tatiana Segura Portocarrero, Gleni Tatiana Segura Portocarrero, Gleni Tatiana Segura Portocarrero, Nilton Luis Murga Valderrama, Rainer Marco Lopez Lapa, José Américo Saucedo Uriarte, Deiner Jhonel Gongora Bardales, Hugo Frias Torres, Annie Yoselin Poclín Rojas, Benjamin Depaz Hizo, Ronald Will Vasquez Tarrillo, Lizeth Amparo Heredia Vilchez, Gustavo Ampuero Trigoso

“…Statistical tests were applied, including ANOVA and post-hoc tests (Tukey's Test), to assess the significance of differences between variables, such as the humidity index and temperature in relation to the production of viable structures and non-viable structures. Data visualization was achieved using R Studio libraries, including ggplot2, factoextra, and FactoMineR.ResultsThe analyses highlight the influence of the interaction between humidity and temperature, resulting in THI on bovine stress, revealing complex interactions that primarily affect embryo production. …”
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The Role of Axillary Lymph Node Dissection Width and Radiotherapy in Axillary Vein Pathologies and Psychophysical Outcomes in Breast Cancer by Mujdat Turan, Ibrahim Burak Bahcecioglu, Sumeyra Guler, Sevket Baris Morkavuk, Gokhan Giray Akgul, Sebnem Cimen, Elif Ayse Ucar, Ebru Umay, Mehmet Mert Hidiroglu, Yasemin Ozkan, Mutlu Sahin, Kerim Bora Yilmaz

“…This study aimed to determine and compare the physiological and pathological changes that develop in the axillary venous structures in patients who underwent axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) and sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB). …”
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Optimization of soil hydraulic parameters within a constrained sampling space by Meijun Li, Wei Shao, Wenjun Yu, Ye Su, Qinghai Song, Yiping Zhang, Hongkai Gao, Yonggen Zhang, Jianzhi Dong

“…The direct optimization of soil hydraulic parameters (SHP) in unconstrained parameter space introduces significant uncertainties in ecohydrological modeling, particularly when addressing the complex model structure of Richards’ equation combined with Penman-Monteith equation. …”
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Bakuchiol from Cullen corylifolium and its efficacy on apoptosis and autophagy in HepG2 cells by Yeong-Geun Lee, Seon-A Jang, Hae Seong Song, Jeong Eun Kwon, Minsung Ko, Woojae Hong, Ahyeong Gwon, Se-Eun Park, Yujin Jeong, Hyunggun Kim, Se Chan Kang

“…This study sought to elucidate the mechanism of apoptosis, autophagy, and cell cycle arrest caused by bakuchiol (4) and three flavonoids (1–3) with similar structures to compound 4 in hepatocellular carcinoma. …”
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Composites of construction waste with niobic acid as a new eco-friendly alternative for phosphate adsorption by Lucas Lacerda Cabral, Anna Vitória Cardoso Martins, Isabele Stresser Aleluia, Janete Erika Fujihara, André Nagalli, Fernando Hermes Passig, Roberta Carolina Pelissari Rizzo-Domingues, Karina Querne de Carvalho

“…NAC (1.99 m2 g−1), NTAC (0.40 m2 g−1), NRC (5.72 m2 g−1), and NTRC (0.53 m2 g−1) showed low specific surface areas, rough and porous structures and adhered NA grains. The composites exhibited high phosphate removal efficiencies - 80.6 % after 24 h for NAC and 97.5 % within 60 min for NTAC. …”
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Changes in Soil Properties Under the Influence of Microplastics in Plastic and Open Field Production in Three Serbian Valleys by Elmira Saljnikov, Tara Grujić, Marina Jovković, Veljko Perović, Dragan Čakmak, Aigul Zhapparova, Vesela Radović, Slobodan Stefanović, Vladimir Miladinović, Slađan Stanković, Žaklina Marjanović, Sayagul Kenzhegulova, Aigul Tleppayeva, Gulya Kunypiyaeva, Slobodan Krnjajić

“…The NA results support the main findings that the presence of microplastics leads to the destruction of soil structure, which reduces bulk density and increases soil porosity. …”
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Identification and characterization of factor XI autoantibodies in 2 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: insights into mechanisms of acquired factor XI deficiency by Priyanka Srivastava, Amy Zhou, Christine Fuja, Charles S. Eby, Gail Baxter, Anton Matafonov, Serena Fedorov, Miriam Brown, Michael Pettit, Benjamin F. Tillman, David Gailani, Jeremy W. Jacobs

“…Acquired FXI autoantibodies are less common, and data regarding their mechanisms of action are lacking. …”
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Unveiling the dynamic effects of major depressive disorder and its rTMS interventions through energy landscape analysis by Chun-Wang Su, Chun-Wang Su, Yurui Tang, Nai-Long Tang, Nai-Long Tang, Nian Liu, Nian Liu, Jing-Wen Li, Shun Qi, Hua-Ning Wang, Zi-Gang Huang, Zi-Gang Huang

“…IntroductionBrain dynamics offer a more direct insight into brain function than network structure, providing a profound understanding of dysregulation and control mechanisms within intricate brain systems. …”
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Formation of H+ PUI Tails Downstream of Distant Interplanetary Shocks by E. J. Zirnstein, D. J. McComas, B. L. Shrestha, H. A. Elliott, P. C. Brandt, S. A. Stern, A. R. Poppe, J. Parker, E. Provornikova, K. Singer, A. Verbiscer, New Horizons Heliophysics Team

“…After we convert our distributions to count rates in the spacecraft frame, the results show similar structure to the data. We conclude that significant H ^+ PUI tails can form downstream of distant interplanetary shocks if there is a relatively large compression ratio (>2) and significant turbulence present.…”
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Effective Resistivity in Relativistic Reconnection: A Prescription Based on Fully Kinetic Simulations by Abigail Moran, Lorenzo Sironi, Aviad Levis, Bart Ripperda, Elias R. Most, Sebastiaan Selvi

“…The guide field dependence is encoded in α and p , which we fit to PIC data. This resistivity formulation—which relies only on single-fluid MHD quantities—successfully reproduces the spatial structure and strength of nonideal electric fields and thus provides a promising strategy for enhancing the reconnection rate in resistive MHD simulations.…”
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