Human umbilical vein endothelial cell miRNA secretome highlights endothelial origin of serum miRNAs by Nora J. Doleschall, Zoltán F. Doleschall, Flóra Demeter, Márta L. Debreczeni, Erika Kajdácsi, László Cervenak, Katalin Keltai

“…The identified microRNA signatures exhibited higher degrees of variability based on culture conditions rather than genetic background of donors. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of Ruxolitinib vs Best Available Therapy in the Treatment of Myelofibrosis in Spain by María Teresa Gómez-Casares, Juan Carlos Hernández-Boluda, Antonio Jiménez-Velasco, Joaquin Martínez-López, María Giovanna Ferrario, Irmina Gozalbo, Joana Gostkorzewicz, Rudi Subirá

“… # Methods A decision-tree and Markov model were adapted to the Spanish setting to assess the cost-effectiveness of ruxolitinib vs. …”
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The effect of biofertilizer on water regime, intensity of photosynthesis and productivity of grain crops in the Steppe Pre-Urals by D. G. Fedorova, L. V. Galaktionov

“…Photometric diagnostics was carried out using a portable N-tester device (model PRAK 431155.022, manufactured by Agrotester LLC, Russia). …”
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The “Lipid Accumulation Product” Is Associated with 2-Hour Postload Glucose Outcomes in Overweight/Obese Subjects with Nondiabetic Fasting Glucose by Alexis Elias Malavazos, Emanuele Cereda, Federica Ermetici, Riccardo Caccialanza, Silvia Briganti, Mariangela Rondanelli, Lelio Morricone

“…However, while the association with diabetes was similar between LAP and HOMA-IR, the relationship with IGT and composite outcomes by models including LAP was significantly superior to those including HOMA-IR (P=0.006 and P=0.007, resp.). …”
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Vegetation colonization and biodiversity dynamics on the exposed Aral Sea bed: A 35 years investigation by Bekhzod Adilov, Khabibullo Shomurodov, Tashkhanum Rakhimova, Azamat Sultamuratov, Farrukh Polvonov, Gulnora Begjanova, Zafarjon Jabbarov, Lei Wang, Zhenyong Zhao

“…Considerable variability in soil factors was evident across the study area. …”
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Myeloid TGF-β signaling shapes liver macrophage heterogeneity and metabolic liver disease pathogenesis by Ziyi Meng, Xiaoxue Qiu, Zhimin Chen, Yu-tung Lee, Linkang Zhou, You Lu, Tongyu Liu, Siming Li, Benjamin Levi, Katherine A. Gallagher, Jiandie D. Lin

“…Future research should consider the potential translational applications of these findings while addressing limitations related to model systems and human variability.…”
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Cross-lagged analysis of physical fitness and cognitive control in Chinese early adolescents by Lei Xu, Fengling Zhang, Jianbo Zhu

“…Abstract This study aims to explore the relationship between physical fitness levels and cognitive control in Chinese early adolescents, focusing on longitudinal analysis to understand how these variables interact over time. Additionally, the study investigates the moderating effect of gender on this relationship. …”
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Quality evaluation and price discrimination of jasmine-scented tea by Zhang Jun, Gong Shuying, Tang Desong, Zhang Yingbin, Chen Meili

“…Factor analysis and discriminant analysis were carried out based on the 32 variables using SPSS 16.0 for Windows.The models for quality evaluation and price discrimination of jasmine-scented tea samples were established by factor and discriminant analysis based on the data obtained from brewing and extracting methods. …”
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Evaluation of small vessel disease burden on MRI and stroke outcomes by Janet Nguyen, Nicholas Vo, Nicholas Vo, Peter D. Chang, Peter D. Chang, Chanon Chantaduly, Wengui Yu, Jennifer E. Soun, Jennifer E. Soun

“…The combined model also better predicted the following outcomes with lower mean absolute error (MAE): NIHSS MAE 5.16 (3.80–6.69), ICU days 1.26 (0.86–1.66), total length of stay 2.62 (2.08–3.17), and 90 day mRS 1.74 (1.39–2.12).ConclusionCombining an SVD score with clinical variables improved prediction of stroke outcomes when compared to either predictor alone, although the added value is modest and requires further validation. …”
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Pimozide and Adipic Acid: A New Multicomponent Crystalline Entity for Improved Pharmaceutical Behavior by Alessandra Buscarini, Michael J. Zaworotko, Catiúcia R. M. O. Matos, Fabrizia Grepioni, Laura Contini, Doretta Capsoni, Valeria Friuli, Lauretta Maggi, Giovanna Bruni

“…The thermal behavior of the liquid-assisted grinding products of compositions included in the range 0.1 < <i>X_PMZ</i> < 0.9 has been interpreted using a thermo-dynamic model according to which the two components originate a new crystalline entity in molar ratio pimozide:adipic acid 0.66:0.33, which forms an eutectic system with adipic acid. …”
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The predictive value of the serum creatinine-to-albumin ratio (sCAR) and lactate dehydrogenase-to-albumin ratio (LAR) in sepsis-related persistent severe acute kidney injury by Xiaoxiao Luo, Dongyang Liu, Cuicui Li, Jia Liao, Wuyang Lv, Yuchen Wang, Ruxue Diao, Yingyu Jin

“…A basic clinical prediction model was created using these variables, and its predictive ability, recognition capability, and clinical utility improved with the inclusion of the Log(sCAR)_Log(LAR) score. …”
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Retrospective cohort study of the association between maternal employment precarity and infant low birth weight in women in the USA by Anjum Hajat, Divya Patil, Daniel A Enquobahrie, Trevor Peckham, Noah Seixas

“…We assessed effect modification by maternal race/ethnicity using a composite exposure-race variable.Results Women with high employment precarity had higher risk of a LBW delivery compared with women with low employment precarity (RR: 1.48, 95% CI: 1.11 to 1.98). …”
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The effects of perfluoroalkyl substance pollution on microbial community and key metabolic pathways in the Pearl River Estuary by Wei Lin, Junlin Zhao, Xingqi Wu, Jiakun Jiang, Chunyang Zhou, Jiating Zheng, Cheng Zhang, Ying Guo, Li Wang, How Yong Ng, Song Li, Shengrui Wang

“…Our findings demonstrate that the total PFAS concentrations ranged from 52–127 ng L−1 in water, and 2–70 μg kg−1 dry weight in sediment, with notably distinct compositions across habitats. Aquatic microbial communities exhibited higher sensitivity to environmental variables, including PFAS concentrations, attributed to increased stochasticity and reduced spatial turnover. …”
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Prediction of slaughter weight with body components and liner body measurement of Hararge cattle at Haramaya University abattoir, Ethiopia by Takele Wolkaro, Yosef Tadesse, Mengistu Urge, Merga Bayisa

“…To achieve wider application of this model, it would be desirable to validate the equation with large population, different breed and age compositions which have been more accurately determined under different management systems.…”
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Exploratory analysis of the potential disconnect between objective inflammatory response and clinical response following certolizumab pegol treatment in patients with active axial... by Filip van den Bosch, Martin Rudwaleit, Helena Marzo-Ortega, Natasha de Peyrecave, Victoria Navarro-Compán, Lars Bauer, Rachel Tham, Thomas Kumke, Mindy Kim

“…Data from two independent readers over four MRI reading campaigns were pooled using a mixed model with repeated measures for each variable.Results 136 patients (radiographic axSpA [r-axSpA]: 76; non-radiographic axSpA [nr-axSpA]: 60) were included. …”
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Ecological drivers of malaria vector habitat and transmission over 1 year of long-lasting insecticidal net intervention in Côte d’Ivoire by Benoit Talbot, Ludovic P. Ahoua Alou, Alphonsine A. Koffi, Colette Sih, Edouard Dangbenon, Marius G. Zoh, Soromane Camara, Serge B. Assi, Raphael N’Guessan, Louisa A. Messenger, Natacha Protopopoff, Jackie Cook, Manisha A. Kulkarni

“…We did not detect an effect of intervention arm on the probability of occurrence of any vector species, while we found strong significant effects of a combination of land cover, climate, topography and/or population density variables on each of the three mosquito vector species and malaria-infected vectors. …”
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Multi-Objective Optimization Design of Dual-Spindle Component Based on Coupled Thermal–Mechanical–Vibration Collaborative Analysis by Xiaoliang Lin, Yiming Xie, Xiaolei Deng, Jing Tian, Yue Han, Peng Wang

“…The dual-spindle component of a CNC machine tool is taken as the parameterized model. According to the theories of thermal characteristics, statics, and dynamics, the solution of thermal-mechanical coupling deformation and the solution of vibration characteristics under prestress are repeatedly conducted, that are working collaboratively with each process of parameters sensitivity computing, selection of design variables, central composite design, and multi-objective joint optimization. …”
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Safety net or social barrier? Social networks and barriers to monitoring type 2 diabetes management among Black/African American men by Tyler Prochnow, Megan S. Patterson, Jeong-Hui Park, Ledric D. Sherman, Matthew Lee Smith

“…Multiple linear regression analyses examined associations between network characteristics (interactions, social norms, composition, support, and structure) and barriers while controlling for demographic variables. …”
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Soluble ST2 does not change cardiovascular risk prediction compared to cardiac troponin T in kidney transplant candidates. by Mira T Keddis, Ziad El-Zoghby, Bruce Kaplan, Jeffrey W Meeusen, Leslie J Donato, Fernando G Cosio, D Eric Steidley

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Increased sST2 level is significantly associated with variables associated with CVE in kidney transplant candidates. sST2 was associated with increased risk of the composite outcome of CVE and/or death but not independent of cTnT. …”
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Multi-objective optimization of laser spot welding parameters for enhancing mechanical properties of hard disk components using response surface methodology by K. Chimklin, S. Phuangkaew, J. Deeying

“…The parameters considered include outer diameter (OD), inner diameter (ID), penetration, and tip height. Through a central composite design matrix experiment and quadratic modeling, empirical mathematical models were established to predict the response variables. …”
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