Evaluation of C-X-C chemokine receptor type 4 (CXCR4) and Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-γ) expression in colorectal carcinoma: Relation to the available cl... by Asmaa E. Bedeer, Nehal Abd El-Ghaffar Heabah

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate C-X-C chemokine receptor type 4 (CXCR4) and Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-γ) expression in CRC, and to associate their expression with the available clinicopathological parameters. Materials and Methods: This study included 50 cases of primary CRC. …”
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Misuse of prescription medicines is as prevalent as the use of recreational drugs and novel psychoactive substances in Singapore: an unrecognised public health issue? by Wui Ling Chan, Paul Ivor Dargan, Colleen Michelle Haynes, Jody Lynn Green, Joshua Curtis Black, Richard Charles Dart, David Michael Wood

“…There is currently, however, limited data on the extent of prescription medicine misuse in Singapore and whether this is a current threat in the country. Methods: An online survey, limited to 1,000 individuals (aged 21 years and over) who were residents in Singapore, was administered through a survey panel company in September 2015. …”
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ASD: Interaction and socialisation through an adapted social network by Filipe Costa Pereira, Maisa Folgueral, Cibelle Amato, Valéria Farinazzo Martins

“…Finally, a test with an ASD specialist was conducted, whose considerations indicate good clinical use prospects for the tool, which are detailed in this article. …”
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Comparison of canal transportation and centering ability of three different endodontic rotary systems (an invitro study) by Shakhawan Kadir Kadir

“…The aim of the present study is to compare the canal transportation and centering ability of Rotary ProTaper next, two Shape and Pro Taper gold systems in simulated root canals to find better instrumentation technique for maintaining root canal geometry. Methods: Thirty simulated curved canals of 35° curvature manufactured in clear resin blocks were randomly assigned to 3 groups (n = 10) according to the system used for canal instrumentation: ProTaper next, two Shape and Pro Taper gold systems groups, Centering ability was evaluated; Pre‐and postoperative images of the canals were taken at a standardized position by a digital camera with a resolution of 25 mega pixel. …”
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The Comparative Mental Health Responses Between Post-Musculoskeletal Injury and Post-Concussive Injury Among Collegiate Athletes: A Systematic Review by Joseph Sabol, Cecelia Kane, Mark P Wilhelm, Jennifer C Reneker, Megan Burrowbridge Donaldson

“… # Study Design Systematic Review # Methods Systematic searches of PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, ProQuest, and SportDiscus were completed. …”
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Hydroacoustic sensing of seismic events during the Tajogaite volcanic eruption (La Palma, Spain) by Jesús Alcázar-Treviño, Guillermo Lara, Eduardo D. Suarez, Manuel Bou, Itahiza Domínguez, Susannah Buchan, Francisco Domínguez, Eugenio Fraile-Nuez

“…By calculating acoustic metrics and analyzing low-frequency bands (< 100 Hz), we identified 712 impulsive acoustic signals consistent with seismic events recorded in the seismic catalogue. …”
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Exploring the associations between the biomechanical and psychological mechanistic pathways of lower back pain development amongst persons with lower-limb amputation: A study proto... by Alexandra Withey, Dario Cazzola, Abby Tabor, Elena Seminati

“…Thus, there is a pressing need to understand the bio-behavioural, psychological, and social features of individuals with lower-limb amputation in the presence of lower back pain.<h4>Methods and analysis</h4>This proposed study protocol employs a prospective longitudinal study design that aims to explore the determinants of lower back pain amongst 30 adults with unilateral lower-limb amputation over 12-months. …”
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A novel paradigm for fast training data generation in asynchronous movement-based BCIs by Markus R. Crell, Kyriaki Kostoglou, Kathrin Sterk, Gernot R. Müller-Putz, Gernot R. Müller-Putz

“…To address this, we propose a novel experimental paradigm that enables the collection of 300 cued movement trials in 18 min.MethodsBy obtaining measurements from ten participants, we demonstrate that the data produced by this paradigm exhibits characteristics similar to those observed during self-paced movement.Results and discussionWe also show that classifiers trained on this data can be used to accurately detect executed movements with an average true positive rate of 31.8% at a maximum rate of 1.0 false positives per minute.…”
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Risk Factors Associated with First Time and Recurrent Shoulder Instability: A Systematic Review by Alexis Wright, Brandon Ness, Angela Spontelli-Gisselman, Dora Gosselin, Joshua Cleland, Craig Wassinger

“… # Study Design Systematic Review # Methods A systematic, computerized search of electronic databases (CINAHL, Cochrane, Embase, PubMed, SportDiscus, and Web of Science) was performed. …”
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Non-Destructive Testing of the Quality of Wooden Columns in Zeng Jingyi’s Ancient Wooden Structures by Jing Yang, Shaojie Wu, Yingcai Fang, Benhuan Xu, Zheng Wang

“…This research aims to establish a scientific foundation for employing diverse non-destructive testing methods in the preservation and strengthening of traditional wooden structures, thereby safeguarding our cultural heritage.…”
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Song Melody and Speech Tone Conflict in Translated Yorùbá Christian Hymns by Tolulope Owoaje, Tunde Adegbola

“…Having given priority to melody and metre, the translators therefore, tend to compromise on meaning, thereby producing Yorùbá hymns that will sound interesting melodically, and correlate metrically with the metre, but producing hardly meaningful words when sung. …”
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Big Data Analysis Using Apache Spark MLlib and Hadoop HDFS with Scala and Java by Hoger Khayrolla Omar, Alaa Khalil Jumaa

“…Many tests have been done in supervised and unsupervised machine learning methods with utilizing big datasets. However, loading the datasets from Hadoop HDFS as well as to the local disk to identify the pros and cons of each manner and discovering perfect reading or loading dataset situation to reach best execution style. …”
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The multiple self and psychological openness by Hubert Suszek, Maciej Kopera, Andrzej Jakubczyk

“…While both modes of self-experience have been theoretically described, their influence on psychological functioning remains empirically unexplored.MethodsThrough five experiments (N = 989), we tested whether activation of the multiple self-mode increases psychological openness compared to activation of the unitary self-mode using different experimental manipulations and measures.ResultsInduction of the multiple self enhanced psychological openness compared to induction of the unitary self. …”
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Characteristics of Singapore lung cancer patients who miss out on lung cancer screening recommendations by Chee Hong Loh, Pearly Wenjia Koh, Daniel Jia Ming Ang, Wei Chee Lee, Wui Mei Chew, Jansen Meng Kwang Koh

“…However, there is little evidence regarding the effectiveness of the NLST criteria for the Asian population. Methods: We performed a retrospective audit in our hospital from January 2018 to December 2018, with the aim to describe the characteristics of patients diagnosed with lung cancer and to identify patients who would miss out on lung cancer screening when the NLST criteria was applied. …”
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Glenohumeral Instability and Arm Pain in Overhead Throwing Athletes: A Correlational Study by Max Wardell, Doug Creighton, Carter Kovalcik

“… # Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between GH joint hypermobility and instability with measures of arm pain and performance in overhead throwing athletes. # Methods Actively competing baseball pitchers were recruited and evaluated once with the anterior-posterior Load and Shift examination procedure, the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic Shoulder and Elbow Questionnaire (KJOC), and the Functional Arm Scale for Throwers (FAST). …”
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Quantification of onion (Allium cepa L.) evapotranspiration and crop coefficient via weighable lysimeter under semi-arid climate of Melkasa, Ethiopia by Nigusie Kebede, Mekonen Ayana, Boja Mekonnen

“…These findings offer valuable insights for improving water resource use efficiency and optimizing irrigation scheduling for the production of onion, particularly in regions like Melkasa, where neither field-based measured data nor site-specific validated estimation methods are lacking.…”
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Extending the game immersion questionnaire to online users by Valērijs Dombrovskis, Jeļena Ļevina, Aleksejs Ruža

“…This study extends the GIQ to capture the immersion experiences of a more expansive cohort of online users beyond gamers.MethodsThe extended GIQ was administered to a cohort of active internet users from Latvia (n = 227), aged 13 to 65 (M = 26.6, SD = 8.4), with 53.7% identifying as female, 33% as male, and 13.2% as nonbinary. …”
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Efficacy of Benzocaine and Lidocaine Bioadhesive Patches in Various Minor Oral Surgical Procedures in Children - An Evaluative Study by Nisha E. John, Ramakrishnan Erakkodan, Natta Sreelakshmi

“…Aims: The purpose of the study was to compare the efficacy of Benzocaine and Lidocaine bioadhesive patches in reducing pain associated with various minor oral surgical procedures in children. Methods and Materials: Hundred subjects, aged 6–9 years, requiring various minor oral surgical procedures such as extractions of primary teeth, nerve blocks, mucocele excision or drainage of abscesses were divided equally into Groups 1 and 2. …”
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Costs of surgical futility in emergency laparotomy by C.L. Downey, D.G. Jayne

“…This study aimed to determine the rates of surgical futility after emergency laparotomy at a single high-volume centre, and to attribute costs to cases of surgical futility. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted between 1st August 2021 and 1st August 2023 at a single high-volume acute hospital trust in the United Kingdom. …”
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Effects of exogenous nitric oxide on the growth and quality of Leonurus japonicus under drought stress by LU Xing, YAO Wenrong, GENG Zhuoqing, SHANG Shuqi, ZHANG Yihua

“…[Objective] This study aims to explore the regulation of exogenous nitric oxide (NO) on the growth and quality of Leonurus japonicus under drought stress, in order to provide theoretical basis for cultivation and quality improvement of L. japonicus under drought stress. [Methods] 100 μmol/L sodium nitroprusside (SNP, a NO donor) was used as pretreatment, and 10%, 20%, and 30% polyethylene glycol (PEG)-6000 was used to simulate different degrees of drought stress. …”
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