Ventricular volume adjustment of brain regions depicts brain changes associated with HIV infection and aging better than intracranial volume adjustment by Benedictor Alexander Nguchu, Benedictor Alexander Nguchu, Jing Zhao, Jiajun Fan, Yifei Han, Yu Lu, Han Jin, Yanming Wang, Hongjun Li, Peter Shaw

“…IntroductionWhile the adjustment of intracranial volume (ICV) is reported to have a significant influence in the outcomes of the analyses of brain structural measures, our study offers a paradigm shift, positing that adjusting for lateral ventricle (LV) inter-individual variability may reveal more atrophic patterns that might be overlooked in analyses without this adjustment,—and such LV-adjusted atrophic patterns may reduce discrepancies observed in earlier studies and better elucidate complex conditions associated with HIV, such as HAND.MethodsTo test this hypothesis, we employed a number of adjustment strategies on MRI T1-image-derived data extracted using deep learning models and compared their ability to identify the presence and extent of HIV-specific atrophic patterns based on statistical measures and strength.ResultsOur results show that both ICV adjustments may be effective to identify atrophic patterns associated with either aging or HIV in areas of the thalamus, basal ganglia, ventral DC and lateral ventricle, some of which may be overlooked without these adjustments. …”
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The relationship between organizational trust and voice behavior among neonatal intensive care unit nurses in tertiary A hospitals in Sichuan Province: the mediating role of career... by Xiujuan Zhang, Xiujuan Zhang, Xi Huang, Xi Huang, Yanling Hu, Yanling Hu, Qiong Chen, Qiong Chen, Xiufang Zhao, Xiufang Zhao

“…Mediation analysis using structural equation modeling confirmed that career resilience mediated the relationship between organizational trust and voice behavior, with a mediation effect of 0.340, accounting for 44.8% of the total effect. …”
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Efficiency evaluation of product oil pipeline under transportation market by Hao ZHANG, Renfu TU, Xu ZHANG, Xinyi YANG, Yiwei SU, Yuheng XIA, Jun YAN, Rui QIU

“…Results The above evaluation method was implemented on a product oil pipeline in China, and its operational data in 2023 were used for calculations, yielding the following results. …”
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Fluid characteristics, gas accumulation controlling factors and gas enrichment modes in coal reservoirs: A case study of the Upper Paleozoic in the central-eastern Ordos Basin, NW... by Shida CHEN, Dazhen TANG, Wei HOU, Daojun HUANG, Yongzhou LI, Jianling HU, Hao XU, Shu TAO, Song LI, Shuling TANG

“…Based on the test and experimental data from exploration well cores of the Upper Paleozoic in the central-eastern Ordos Basin, combined with structural, burial depth and fluid geochemistry analyses, this study reveals the fluid characteristics, gas accumulation control factors and accumulation modes in the Upper Paleozoic coal reservoirs. …”
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Prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of arterial hypertension depending on regional characteristics in Russia: results of the ESSE-RF study 2012-2022 — evidence of COVID-19... by S. A. Maksimov, S. A. Shalnova, Yu. A. Balanova, A. E. Imaeva, V. A. Kutsenko, M. B. Kotova, G. A. Muromtseva, S. E. Evstifeeva, A. V. Kapustina, N. S. Karamnova, O. B. Shvabskaya, T. V. Repkina, T. O. Gonoshilova, A. V. Kudryavtsev, N. I. Belova, L. L. Shagrov, M. A. Samotrueva, A. L. Yasenyavskaya, O. A. Bashkina, S. V. Glukhovskaya, I. A. Levina, E. A. Shirshova, E. B. Dorzhieva, E. Z. Urbanova, N. Yu. Borovkova, V. K. Kurashin, A. S. Tokareva, Yu. I. Ragino, G. I. Simonova, A. D. Khudyakova, V. N. Nikulin, O. R. Aslyamov, G. V. Khokhlova, A. V. Solovieva, A. A. Rodionov, O. V. Kryachkova, Yu. Yu. Shamurova, E. V. Mikhailov, Yu. O. Tarabrina, M. G. Ataev, M. O. Radzhabov, Z. M. Gasanova, M. A. Umetov, I. A. Hakuasheva, L. V. Elgarova, E. I. Yamashkina, L. A. Balykova, A. A. Usanova, A. M. Nikitina, N. V. Savvina, Yu. E. Spiridonova, E. A. Naumova, V. S. Yudin, A. A. Keskinov, S. M. Yudin, A. V. Kontsevaya, O. M. Drapkina

“…The analysis used pooled data from the ESSE-RF study across three time periods: ESSE-RF-1 (2012-2014), ESSE-RF-2 (2017-2018), ESSERF-3 (2020-2022). …”
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Direct oral penicillin challenge in secondary care with low-risk patients: the SPACE mixed-methods study with cost-effectiveness analysis by Mamidipudi Thirumala Krishna, Yogini H Jani, Iestyn Williams, Ruben Mujica-Mota, Rebecca Bestwick, Michele Siciliano, Robert Michael West, Rashmeet Bhogal, Bee Yean Ng, Kornelija Kildonaviciute, Rachel Pollard, Nicola Jones, Louise Dunsmure, Mairead McErlean, Neil Powell, Chidanand C Hullur, Ariyur Balaji, Jonathan Sandoe, Amena Warner, Ron Daniels, Caroline Thomas, Siraj A Misbah, Louise Savic

“…One hundred and twenty-six DPCs were conducted [119 ‘opportunistic’ and 7 ‘therapeutic’ (to treat current bacterial infection)]. Data analysis Descriptive data were generated for all clinical settings across the three sites. …”
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Ancient genomes in Southwest China revealed genetic interactions among diverse populations in the historical period by Wen Wan, Huangzhen Huang, Changguo Hu, Xinglong Zhang, Qingting Zhou, Meiqing Yang, Jianxin Guo, Mingxia Xie, Kongyang Zhu, Xiaomin Yang, Hao Ma, Rui Wang, Jing Zhao, Le Tao, Haifeng He, Qun Zhang, Li Jin, Bisu Zhou, Jiang Huang, Chuan-Chao Wang

“…Results Here, we report genome-wide data of eight ancient individuals from the Songshan site in Guizhou dating back to the Song and Ming Dynasty. …”
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Evaluating the Construct Validity and Sensitivity to Change of the Klenico Depression Domain in Psychotherapeutic Inpatient Care: Instrument Validation Study by Stefan Reutimann, Jasmin Steiner, Noah Hübscher, Ulrich Voderholzer, Adrian Meule, Mareike Augsburger

“…Specifically, the evaluation focused on the assessment of its construct validity, internal consistency, and sensitivity to change in symptom severity. MethodsAnonymized data from 496 inpatients with mental disorders collected between 2019 and 2022 were analyzed. …”
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Mitochondrial DNA control region polymorphisms in Dongxiang blue-eggshell chicken and their evolutionary relatedness with nine domestic Wugu breeds by Zhang Xuedong, Li Qinghai, Zhang Chengxian, Chen Xianhui, Lou Lifeng, Wang Huanhuan

“…Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis has become an effective method to explore genetic relation among populations because of its low molecular mass, simple structure, rapid evolutionary rate, maternal inheritance, and non-tissue specification, among other features. …”
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Comprehensive characterization of tobacco-induced changes in enamel surface topography by Tamanna Kaur, Ramya Ramadoss, Nitya Krishnasamy, Sandhya Sundar, Suganya Panneer Selvam, Hema Shree K

“…Over time, this exposure leads to permanent discoloration and structural degradation, rendering teeth dull and opaque. …”
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Ethyl acetate extract of Ruta graveolens: a specific and potent inhibitor against the drug-resistant EGFR_T790M mutant in NSCLC by Vikas Kumar, Leena Chauhan, Deepa Singh, Akash Kumar, Rajkumar Kulandaisamy, Tushar Kushwaha, Kamal Baswal, Rajan Singh, Saroj Kumar, Shivajirao L. Gholap, P. Hariprasad, S. Babu Dadinaboyina, Jagadeshwar R. Thota, Deepak Sehgal, Mohan B. Appaiahgari, Krishna K. Inampudi

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User and healthcare provider early experiences with the PrEP ring: a quantitative study on the introduction of a new PrEP method in Eswatini by Anita Hettema, Siphesihle Shongwe, Haley Sisel, Mxolisi Khumalo, Ncediso Gama, Nolwazi Khanyile, Buyile Mahlalela, Sindy Nana Matse, Jill M. Peterson

“…The objective was to provide real‐world data on client preferences and experiences related to PrEP choice, and healthcare provider perspectives on the feasibility and acceptability of offering PrEP choice. …”
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Embodying disadvantage: a theoretically-informed analysis of pathways linking socioeconomic position with all-cause and cancer mortality in a nationally representative cohort of ad... by Dana Lee Olstad, Sara Nejatinamini, Seyed Hosseini Pozveh, Jenny Godley, Gavin R. McCormack, Lin Yang, Tolulope T. Sajobi

“…Methods This was a prospective, population-based cohort study of adults (≥ 35 years; n = 308,635) who participated in the cross-sectional Canadian Community Health Survey. Data from eight survey cycles (2000/2001–2011) were linked to mortality records in the Canadian Mortality Database (2000–2013). …”
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Feasibility of long-read sequencing to identify molecular alterations in an Indonesian cohort of locally advanced to advanced nasopharyngeal cancer by Handoko, Marlinda Adham, Lisnawati Rachmadi, Demak Lumban Tobing, Asmarinah, Fadilah, Wei Dai, Anne Wing Mui Lee, Soehartati A Gondhowiardjo

“…DNA was extracted and sequenced using Oxford Nanopore’s Promethion 2 Solo long-read sequencer. Structural and small variants were identified and annotated. …”
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Identification of GRAS Gene Family in Paper Mulberry and Analysis of Its Expression in Stem Development by Tanxing CHEN, Huannan LI, Pinsheng WANG, Yajun JIANG, Jinbin XIAO, Lingmin YAN, Yang WANG, Yi FAN

“…Phylogenetic and protein conserved structure analysis were carried out together with Arabidopsis GRAS protein. …”
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THE DENTAL TECHNICIANS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS IN MANUFACTURING THE SINGLE CROWNS ON IMPLANTS by E.V. Diiev, T.V. Diieva, V.Z. Obidnyak

“…According to our research results, data standards objectively are not corresponding to the actual time the dental technician spent making individual crowns relying on implants and can not be the basis for calculating CTU. …”
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National Healthcare Transformation Program in Saudi Arabia: Awareness of the New Models of Care Among Health Professionals by Althuwaybi MA, Alshammari TM, Tharkar S, Alodhayani AA, Al-Muammar M, Abulmeaty M, Almutari KM

“…However, there is substantial potential for improving awareness through structured training programs. Consequently, healthcare policymakers must prioritize the development of structured training programs through training and reinforcement that address all six MoC components.Keywords: awareness, healthcare transformation, National Transformation Program, model of care, Saudi Arabia, Vision 2030…”
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ID121 Methodological Guidelines and Publications of Benefitrisk Assessment for Health Technology Assessment: A Scoping Review by Erica Aranha Suzumura, Bruna de Oliveira Ascef, Fernando Henrique de Albuquerque Maia, Aline Frossard Ribeiro Bortoluzzi, Sidney Marcel Domingues, Natalia Santos Farias, Franciele Cordeiro Gabriel, Beate Jahn, Uwe Siebert, Patrícia Coelho de Soárez

“…Selection process and data charting were conducted by pairs of independent reviewers. …”
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Exploring Floristic Diversity, Propagation Patterns, and Plant Functions in Domestic Gardens across Urban Planning Gradient in Lubumbashi, DR Congo by Yannick Useni Sikuzani, Bernard Kisangani Kalonda, Médard Mpanda Mukenza, Jonas Yona Mleci, Alex Mpibwe Kalenga, François Malaisse, Jan Bogaert

“…The objective was to analyze the spatial structure, plant diversity, propagation strategies, and ecological functions of domestic gardens. …”
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TB treatment delays and associated risk factors in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, 2019–2021 by Radzhabali Sharifov, Dilyara Nabirova, Zulfiya Tilloeva, Sanam Zikriyarova, Nishant Kishore, Navruz Jafarov, Salomuddin Yusufi, Roberta Horth

“…We defined ‘patient delay’ as > 14 days from TB symptom onset to the first provider visit and ‘provider delay’ as > 3 days from the first visit to treatment initiation. Data was abstracted from medical records and participants were interviewed in-person. …”
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