Finite element analysis of the knee joint: a computational tool to analyze the combined behavior after treatment of torn ligaments and menisci in the human knee joint by Vasiliadis Angelo V., Giovanoulis Vasileios, Maris Alexandros, Chytas Dimitrios, Katakalos Konstantinos, Paraskevas George, Noussios George, Vassiou Aikaterini

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Intersectional analysis of suicide risk among transgender and non-binary people by Heather Santos, Greta R. Bauer, Thomas Joiner, Agus Surachman, Félice Lê-Scherban, Ayden I. Scheim

“…Suicide prevention research should investigate individual and structural level interventions to reduce disproportionate suicide risk among these groups.…”
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Clinico-epidemiological characteristics of patients with ankylosing spondylitis: experience from a specialized rheumatology centre in Bangladesh by A. F. M. Mahbubul Alam, Sajeda Islam, Md. Nazrul Islam, Minhaj Rahim Choudhury, Syed Atiqul Haq, Nadia Sultana, A. K. M. Kamruzzaman, Mohammad Abul Kalam Azad, Salwa Islam, Mohammad Jahid Hasan

“…Abstract Background Due to limited data on Ankylosing Spondylitis patients in Bangladesh, our cross-sectional study sought to assess the clinical characteristics and disease status of individuals with Ankylosing Spondylitis in this population. …”
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The impact of FinTech literacy on digital entrepreneurial intentions: Exploring crowdfunding, blockchain, and AI through a social cognitive career theory lens by Sy Long Pham, Anh Duc Do, Dieu Linh Ha, Mai Van Trinh, Anh Duc Le, Thi Phuong Hien Tran

“…Research Design & Methods: The conceptual model was analysed using structural equation modelling with the bootstrapping method based on data from a sample of 978 university students in Vietnam. …”
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Med-DGTN: Dynamic Graph Transformer with Adaptive Wavelet Fusion for multi-label medical image classification by Guanyu Zhang, Yan Li, Tingting Wang, Guokun Shi, Li Jin, Zongyun Gu, Zongyun Gu

“…IntroductionMulti-label classification of medical imaging data aims to enable simultaneous identification and diagnosis of multiple diseases, delivering comprehensive clinical decision support for complex conditions. …”
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The effects of monetary policy response to the Covid-19 crisis on dynamic connectedness across financial markets in Central and Eastern Europe by Wojciech Grabowski, Jakub Janus, Ewa Stawasz-Grabowska

“…Research Design & Methods: We first quantify a set of time-varying asset correlations using asymmetric generalised DCC-GARCH models and daily data on financial asset returns. Going beyond the domestic stock-bond interdependencies, we explore cross-border connectedness between CEE economies, Germany, and the US. …”
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Correlation with viruses enhances network complexity and stability of co-occurrence prokaryotes across the oceans by Bo Wang, Yantao Liang, Kaiyue Lian, Chuyu Zhang, Meiaoxue Han, Min Wang, Hongbing Shao, Andrew McMinn, Hualong Wang

“…However, the mechanisms behind the association and structuring of microbiomes with viruses still remain largely unknown. …”
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Fatigue life prediction of hoist drum-rail contact pair based on digital twin by Michael A Zhuravkov, Mikhail A Nikolaitchik, Zengcheng Wang, Guangbin Yu

“…The developed digital twin allows to determine the moving lifting vessel on mine conductors contact interaction forces in real time using data from the motion smoothness monitoring system. …”
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The Mediating Role of Patient Activation on the Relationship Between Social Support and Health-Promoting Behavior in Patients with Thyroid Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study by Li P, Li Y, He C, Wang H, Yin X, Jiang Y, Yin T

“…A convenience sample of 618 thyroid cancer patients from two hospitals in Hunan Province, China, was included in the study. Data were collected from April to November 2023. …”
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The Moderating Role of Tourism Management and Advertisement Between Customer-based Brand Equity and Brand Image by Wassil Elanguoud, Imane Laamrani el idrissi, Hamza Hayouni, Nada El Yassini, Youssef Khatori, Fatima Zohra Sossi Alaoui

“…Methodology: A methodical questionnaire using a 7-point Likert scale was distributed to 179 respondents, comprising both Moroccan and international tourists across branded and non-branded hotels. Data were analysed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) through SmartPLS, testing the relationships between CBBE dimensions and brand image and exploring the moderating effects of tourism management and advertising. …”
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Identification and Expression Profiles of Xyloglucan Endotransglycosylase/Hydrolase Family in Response to Drought Stress in <i>Larix kaempferi</i> by Yan Jiang, Ruodong Qin, Yuqian Wang, Cuishuang Liu, Ying Gai

“…Based on the transcriptome data of <i>Larix kaempferi</i>, this study identified and analyzed 16 <i>XTH</i> genes. …”
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Video-Based Assessment of Surgical Skill in Orthopaedic Surgery by Jillian McNally, MD, David Wilson, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Emma E. Jones, BScH, Neyousha Shahisavandi, MPH, Caroline King, PhD, Chad Coles, MD, FRCSC, Raymond Andrew Glennie, MD, MSc, FRCSC

“…The final data set had 61 observations, with a range of 13 to 17 observations per participant. …”
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Development of a Holistic Nursing Model Based on Transcultural Nursing to Improve the Quality of Life of Patients with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus by Ni Wayan Suniyadewi, Yuni Sufyanti Arief, Ninuk Dian Kurniawati, I Dewa Ayu Rismayanti, Ni Wayan Trisnadewi, Iswatun Iswatun

“…Inferential statistics using smart PLS-structural equation modeling (SEM) were employed for data analysis. …”
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Understanding the transition from embryogenesis to seed filling in Phaseolus vulgaris L. non-endospermic seeds by Cláudia Lopes, Pedro Fevereiro, Susana de Sousa Araújo, Susana de Sousa Araújo

“…Given the limited availability of histological studies on early P. vulgaris seed development, our findings provide essential insights into the structural and molecular events driving this transition. …”
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Feasibility analysis and efficacy evaluation of computed tomography–guided microwave ablation combined with radioactive 125I particles in the treatment of lung nodules by Yu-Qing Shan, Fan-Xia Lin, Li Wang, Hai-Yu Wang

“…Microwave ablation (MWA), a minimally invasive technique, is effective in early stages of lung cancer, but may cause complications when applied near sensitive structures. Such cases require the use of 125I seed implantation. …”
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Research Advances and Emerging Trends in the Impact of Urban Expansion on Food Security: A Global Overview by Shuangqing Sheng, Ping Zhang, Jinchuan Huang, Lei Ning

“…The analysis focuses on knowledge production, collaborative structures, and thematic research trends. The results indicate the following: (1) The publication trajectory in this field exhibits a generally increasing trend with three distinct phases: an incubation period (1982–2000), a development phase (2001–2014), and a phase of rapid growth (2015–2024). …”
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Hyperspectral Imaging for Non-Destructive Moisture Prediction in Oat Seeds by Peng Zhang, Jiangping Liu

“…Bayesian optimization was used for global tuning of network structural parameters, while ASFSSA was applied to fine-tune the initial weights and thresholds, improving convergence efficiency and predictive accuracy. …”
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Barriers to community engagement during the response to an Ebola virus disease outbreak in Uganda by Ann Robins, David Musoke, Henry Mwebesa, Edwinah Atusingwize, George Upenytho, Seungwoo Nam, Jesse Bonwitt, Chimwemwe Msukwa, Meddy Rutayisire, Henry Kyobe

“…In addition, 32 key informant interviews were conducted with staff from the Uganda Ministry of Health, district health officials, local leaders, non-governmental organisation staff and other stakeholders. Data were analysed according to the thematic approach using ATLAS.ti (V.6).Results The main barriers to community engagement identified during the EVD outbreak response are presented under four main themes: (1) delayed consultations between partners and communities; (2) poor communication and misinformation; (3) limited support to human resources; and (4) institutional and coordination challenges. …”
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Making, not breaking the young, aspiring athlete: the development of Prep to be PRO (Nærmere Best) – a Norwegian school-based educational programme by Roald Bahr, Grethe Myklebust, Christine Holm Moseid, Hege Heiestad

“…Long-term sustainability will be secured by organisational commitment, resource alignment and integrating the initiative into existing structures.…”
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Evaluation of the Effect of Phase 1 Periodontal Therapy on Serum Procoagulant State of Systemically Healthy Chronic Periodontitis Subjects: A Clinico-Biochemical Study by Sapna Raje, Ruchi Banthia, Pallavi Singh, Anshita Shrivastava, Neha Mehrotra, Santosh Gupta

“…Background: Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory condition that targets the structures supporting the teeth and has been linked to various systemic diseases, particularly cardiovascular conditions. …”
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