Measuring the quality of self-care of elderly patients with dementia in a developing country by Dennis Rogers Buwembo, Joy Louise Gumikiriza-Onoria, Lwere Kamada, Mark Kaddu-Mukasa, Joseph Kagaayi, Juliet Kiguli, Martha Sajatovic, Noeline Nakasujja, Fredrick Makumbi

“…The three-factor model applied to the 20 items, adequately fit the data (Comparative Fit Index = 0.88, Tucker–Lewis Index = 0.87, Root Mean Square Error of Approximation = 0.08; 90% Confidence Interval (0.06–0.09), Standardized Root Mean Square Residual = 0.089). …”
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A simplified 3D finite difference method for electromagnetic logging while drilling simulation in symmetrical models by Fengbo Li, Fengbo Li, Fengbo Li, Zhenguan Wu, Weining Ni, Weining Ni, Weining Ni, Xin Li, Xin Li, Xin Li, Xiaoqiao Liao, Hong Xiao, Yunxin Zeng

“…Fast and accurate simulation of EM LWD is essential for optimizing tool parameters and data processing. As the depth of investigation increases, EM LWD simulation and inversion in complex geological structures become more important, while the computational cost of three-dimensional (3D) simulations remains a major challenge. …”
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Deep Transfer Learning Based on Hybrid Swin Transformers With LSTM for Intrusion Detection Systems in IoT Environment by Ibrahim A. Fares, Ahmed Gamal Abdellatif Ibrahim, Mohamed Abd Elaziz, Mansour Shrahili, Adham Ahmed Elmahallawy, Rana Muhammad Sohaib, Mahmoud A. Shawky, Syed Tariq Shah

“…Utilizing the beneficial properties of Swin Transformers in learning hierarchically structured data combined with the proficiency of LSTM in processing sequential dependencies, the hybrid model generates pre-trained weights in the first phase. …”
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Childcare as a social determinant of access to healthcare: a scoping review by Megan McArthur, Persephone Tian, Kimberly A. Kho, Kavita P. Bhavan, Kavita P. Bhavan, Bijal A. Balasubramanian, Bijal A. Balasubramanian, Anisha P. Ganguly

“…Five key themes were identified through data analysis: (1) barriers posed by childcare needs to healthcare appointments, (2) the opportunity for alternative care delivery models to overcome childcare barriers, (3) the effect of childcare needs on participation in medical research, (4) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on childcare needs, and (5) the disproportionate burden of childcare experienced by vulnerable populations.DiscussionChildcare needs remain underexplored in existing research. …”
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Unusual Presentations of Thyrotoxic Tricuspid and Mitral Regurgitations in 62 Adults: A Systematic Review of Case Reports with In-depth Pathophysiological Review by Andro Pramana Witarto, Bendix Samarta Witarto, Shidi Laras Pramudito, Lintang Cahyaning Ratri, Della Anastasia Candra, Stephanie Wirakasa, Hermina Novida, Hendri Susilo, Citrawati Dyah Kencono Wungu, Maya Kusumawati

“…However, there are still no clear data on thyrotoxic TR and/or MR. This study examines the progression of TR, MR, heart failure (HF) and pulmonary hypertension (PH) in response to the thyrotoxic heart manifestations, clinical characteristics and treatment approaches. …”
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The SlDLK2 receptor, involved in the control of arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis, regulates hormonal balance in roots by Martín Ramos-Alvelo, Nuria Molinero-Rosales, María Isabel Tamayo-Navarrete, Sanja Ćavar Zeljković, Sanja Ćavar Zeljković, Petr Tarkowski, Petr Tarkowski, José Manuel García-Garrido, Tania Ho-Plágaro

“…AM fungi develops specialized intraradical and highly branched structures, called arbuscules, where bidirectional exchange of nutrients between plant and fungi partners occurs, improving plant growth and fitness. …”
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Characterizing a complex buildup in the Pearl River Mouth Basin of the northern South China Sea: an interplay of carbonates and igneous rocks by Beichen Chen, Leyi Xu, Baojun Liu, Lili Zhang, Dong Xiao, Ya Gao, Ya Gao, Feng Wu, Xueqi Yang, Yaming Zou, Yongkun Ma, Yinglin Zhang

“…Volcanic mounds and carbonate buildups share similar geometries, making their differentiation in seismic data a significant challenge. This challenge is further compounded in complex buildups composed of both multi-stage developed igneous rocks and biogenic carbonates. …”
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Researcher and community partner perspectives on community-engaged research during the COVID-19 pandemic by Simone C. Frank, Mary E. Grewe, Milenka Jean-Baptiste, Alicia Bilheimer, Alexandra F. Lightfoot, Laura Villa-Torres

“…We analyzed the transcribed data thematically through an iterative process involving memoing, consensus coding, and reviewing memos and code reports to identify and describe key categories and themes. …”
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Reference ranges of CT quantitative indexes based on paired inspiratory and expiratory chest CT in healthy Chinese adults: A community-based cohort study by Ziwei Zhang, Xiuxiu Zhou, Yi Xia, Qianxi Jin, Yu Guan, Taohu Zhou, Yueze Li, Shiyuan Liu, Li Fan

“…Purpose: Computed tomography (CT) screening has established itself as the routine method to monitor lung conditions by providing pulmonary structural and functional information. However, the reference ranges of CT indices are still lacking. …”
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The phenomenological examination of Turkish mothers who have hemophilic sons by Veysel Gök, Sebahat Aydos, Begüm Fatma Kıryar, Alper Özcan, Ebru Yılmaz, Musa Karakükcü, Ekrem Ünal

“…After the recorded data were deciphered, the interviews were analyzed using qualitative analysis methods and presented under six themes. …”
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The protective effects of two varicella vaccination strategies: A Bayesian modeling study in two megacities in South China by Xing Huang, Jialing Li, Yihan Li, Weilin Zeng, Qi Zhu, Jun Liu, Pei Hu, Zhihua Zhu, Zhongyi Fan, Ying Yang, Siqing Zeng, Zhihao Li, Jianpeng Xiao, Limei Sun, Jianfeng He

“…The study aimed to evaluate the effects of two varicella vaccination (VarV) (the two-dose self-paid VarV and the two-dose free VarV) strategies implemented in Guangdong Province, China.Research design and methods We collected data on varicella cases and doses administered to children aged 0–14 in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Foshan from 2012 to 2022. …”
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Gendered ethnobotanical practices and their influence on livelihoods: Non-Timber Forest Product collection around Ayubia National Park by Mehwish Zaman, Asma Jabeen, Muhammad Waheed, Shiekh Marifatul Haq, Abeer Hashem, Khalid F. Almutairi, Elsayed Fathi Abd_Allah, Rainer W. Bussmann

“…Field surveys were conducted through snowball method and the data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 108 households. …”
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Access to finance, financial management, and growth of non-traditional export firms in Ghana: Does sector difference count? by Comfort Ama Akorfa Anipa, Frank Agyemang Karikari, Seth Acquah Boateng, Michael Provide Fumey, Agnes Nyamenaose Essuman, Mariam Ibrahim Baidoo, Prince Delove Assan, Lawrence Yaw Kusi

“…This paper investigates the impact of access to finance (A2F) and financial management (FM) on the growth of Ghana's non-traditional export (NTE) firms while examining the moderating role of sector differences. Data were collected from 146 NTE firms using structured questionnaires employing Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM), revealing three key findings. …”
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Preferences for TB treatment and support delivery models among people living with TB in Eastern Cape, South Africa: a discrete choice experiment by Michael Strauss, Gavin George, Emma Lansdell, Kuhle Fiphaza, Andrew Medina‐Marino, Joseph Daniels

“…The DCE was administered to individuals who were currently on or recently completed TB treatment, and to those at‐risk for being lost‐to‐care. Data from 284 individuals for the DCE were collected from March to August 2022. …”
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Complete spatiotemporal quantification of cardiac motion in mice through multi-view magnetic resonance imaging and super-resolution reconstruction by Tanmay Mukherjee, Maziyar Keshavarzian, Elizabeth M. Fugate, Vahid Naeini, Amr Darwish, Jacques Ohayon, Kyle J. Myers, Dipan J. Shah, Diana Lindquist, Sakthivel Sadayappan, Roderic I. Pettigrew, Reza Avazmohammadi

“…Abstract Background: Structural indices of cardiac diseases estimated via cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) have shown promise as early-stage markers. …”
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Identification of <i>AP2/ERF</i> Transcription Factors and Characterization of <i>AP2/ERF</i> Genes Related to Low-Temperature Stress Response and Fruit Development in Luffa by Jianting Liu, Haifeng Zhong, Chengjuan Cao, Yuqian Wang, Qianrong Zhang, Qingfang Wen, Haisheng Zhu, Zuliang Li

“…These <i>LcAP2/ERF</i> genes were subsequently classified and analyzed for their gene structures, chromosomal distribution locations, promoter cis-acting elements, conserved structural domains of encoded proteins, and responses to abiotic stresses. …”
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Study on Hydrocarbon Accumulation Periods Based on Fluid Inclusions and Diagenetic Sequence of the Subsalt Carbonate Reservoirs in the Amu Darya Right Bank Block by Yunpeng Shan, Hongjun Wang, Liangjie Zhang, Penghui Su, Muwei Cheng, Zhenhua Bai

“…The hydrocarbon generation (expulsion) curve and burial (thermal) history curve of source rocks were simulated by using real drilling data coupled with geochemical parameters of source rocks, such as total organic carbon (TOC) and vitrinite reflectance (Ro). …”
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Genetic predisposition to immune dysregulation and extracellular matrix remodeling in cardiac arrhythmia reveals potential mediation by SPP1+ macrophages by Jie-Yuan Jin, Jie-Yuan Jin, Shuai Guo, Yao Deng, Ya-Qin Chen, Chen Liang, Yu-Jie Jiang, Wang Zhao, Rong Xiang

“…IntroductionCardiac arrhythmia frequently co-presents with structural abnormalities such as cardiomyopathy and myocardial fibrosis, creating a bidirectional relationship where electrical disturbances and structural remodeling exacerbate each other. …”
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Sustainable management and responsible practices in SMEs: A comparative study of certified and non-certified Algerian SMEs by Mohammed Daoudi, Salah Eddine Mendli

“… • 15 non-certified SMEs operating under standard business practices. Data collection included face-to-face interviews and self-administered surveys, allowing for a comparative analysis of their management strategies. …”
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Loss of Bmal1 impairs the glutamatergic light input to the SCN in mice by Hüseyin Korkmaz, Max Anstötz, Tim Wellinghof, Benedetta Fazari, Angelika Hallenberger, Ann Kathrin Bergmann, Elena Niggetiedt, Fatma Delâl Güven, Federica Tundo-Lavalle, Fathima Faiba A. Purath, Kevin Bochinsky, Lothar Gremer, Lothar Gremer, Dieter Willbold, Dieter Willbold, Charlotte von Gall, Amira A. H. Ali, Amira A. H. Ali

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