Comprehensive Analysis of Word Embedding Models and Design of Effective Feature Vector for Classification of Amazon Product Reviews by B. Priya Kamath, M. Geetha, U. Dinesh Acharya, Dipesh Singh, Ayush Rao, Shwetha Rai, Roopashri Shetty

“…The proposed hybrid model implements an effective negation handling approach and combines TF-IDF with BERT to improve performance for Amazon product review classification.The hybrid model was evaluated using several performance metrics, including accuracy, recall, precision, and F1-score. …”
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Peripheral versus central cannulation of VA-ECMO for primary graft dysfunction after heart transplantation: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Eduard Ródenas-Alesina, MD, Aleix Olivella, MD, Ani Orchanian-Cheff, MiST, Farid Foroutan, PhD, Yasbanoo Moayedi, MD, MSc, Vivek Rao, MD, PhD, Filio Billia, MD, PhD, Heather J. Ross, MD, MHSc, Ana Carolina Alba, MD, PhD, Natasha Aleksova, MD, MSc

“…Background: Severe primary graft dysfunction (PGD) after heart transplantation (HT) is a major cause of death and requires veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis including studies of adult HT recipients who required VA-ECMO for PGD to determine whether a peripheral or central configuration was associated with higher mortality. …”
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Regulatory mechanism of exogenous myo-inositol improving high temperature stress tolerance of tomato seedlings by CHEN Yan, HAN Liyuan, DU Zilong, ZHU Dongxing, ZHU Weimin, ZHANG Yingying

“…[Objective] Studing the effect of exogenous myo-inositol on the physiological and biochemical indexes of tomato seedlings and the molecular mechanism of tolerance to high temperature stress will provide a theoretical basis for the improvement of heat resistance of tomato. [Methods] Tomato variety ‘NRP20- 7’ was used as the test material, and water and myo-inositol were sprayed separately at normal temperature and high temperature, respectively. …”
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Occurrence of macrolides resistance in Legionella pneumophila ST188: Results of the Belgian epidemiology and resistome investigation of clinical isolates by Charlotte Michel, Fedoua Echahidi, Geraldine De Muylder, Max Sewell, Ian Boostrom, Olivier Denis, Owen B. Spiller, Denis Pierard

“…Although Legionella pneumophila is known as pathogenic, systematic investigations into antibiotic resistance are scarce, and reports of resistance in isolates are recently emerging. Methods: Clinical cases and metadata reported to the Belgian National Reference Centre between 2011 and 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on mental health. Causes and consequences - an overview by Michał Jakub Cioch, Urszula Kaczmarska, Aleksandra Woźniak, Julia Nowak, Kamil Hermanowicz, Katarzyna Doman, Agnieszka Najdek, Daria Oleksy, Marcin Mycyk, Dawid Komada

“…Aim of study: The aim of the study is to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, identify risk factors and possible causes of mental disorders during this period, and identify groups that are particularly vulnerable to the negative psychological effects of the pandemic. Materials and methods: A comprehensive literature review was conducted using the PubMed database, focusing on articles published up to the end of 2024. …”
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Simulation of Software Development Team Productivity Incorporating Social and Human Factors: A System Dynamics Model by Luz Marcela Restrepo-Tamayo, Gloria Piedad Gasca-Hurtado, Johnny Valencia-Calvo

“…Estimating project time is part of the planning stage and is mainly conducted using methods based on technical factors. However, since software development is a process involving people with high levels of interaction, it is necessary to consider non-technical factors in project management. …”
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Reliability of Schirmer and Phenol Red Thread test value on dry eye patients by Urvashni Nirghin, Tharuna Govender, Yeshalya Hirachund, Rorisang Mosololi, Hlengiwe Nxumalo, Sumaya Patel, Philani Zwane, Khathutshelo P. Mashige

“…Setting: University of KwaZulu-Natal Eye Clinic. Methods: Forty-eight young adults (mean age 20.65 ± 1.71 years) participated in the study. …”
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Husband involvement in antenatal care moderates the link between vitamin D status and depressive symptoms in pregnant women by Rosa S. Wong, Keith T. S. Tung, Hing Wai Tsang, Jennifer K. Y. Ko, Wing-cheong Leung, Patrick Ip

“…Recognizing the significance of the husband’s participation in antenatal care, this study aimed to examine whether the husband’s involvement moderates the link between the mother’s vitamin D status and depressive symptoms during pregnancy. Methods A total of 2983 Chinese married pregnant women, in their 25–35 weeks of pregnancy, completed questionnaires to assess their levels of depressive symptoms and the involvement of their husbands in their antenatal care appointments. …”
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Engagement factors affect academic success through study approaches among physical education and sport university students: a mediation analysis by Amayra Tannoubi, Amayra Tannoubi, Tore Bonsaksen, Tore Bonsaksen, Gry Mørk, Farruh Ahmedov, Edi Setiawan, Fairouz Azaiez

“…The study aimed to investigate how emotional, cognitive, and behavioral engagement affect academic success through study approaches among physical education and sports students.MethodsOnline forms were submitted by 488 students in physical education and sports (age range 19–25 years, Mean = 21 ± 1.5 year). …”
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Predictive value of serum procalcitonin level for the diagnosis of bloodstream infections in hematological patients by Qi Sun, Qingsong Lin, Yanxia Lv, Zhiying Tian, Qiushuang Yan, Yaqing Yu, Xue Fu, Hongjing Yao, Fujun Sun, Yonghui Xia, Guoqing Zhu, Sizhou Feng

“…However, the cut-off value of PCT for the diagnosis of bloodstream infections in patients with hematolgic diseases is still unclear and unreliable. Methods We conducted a retrospective study involving 2299 cases with hematological diseases and who had been performed blood culture and PCT test within 24 h. …”
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Clinical and molecular response to alpha1‐oleate treatment in patients with bladder cancer by Farhan Haq, Samudra Sabari, Jaromir Háček, Antonín Brisuda, Ines Ambite, Michele Cavalera, Parisa Esmaeili, Murphy Lam Yim Wan, Shahram Ahmadi, Marek Babjuk, Catharina Svanborg

“…Aims To investigate if there are dose‐dependent effects of alpha1‐oleate. Materials and Methods Here, patients with NMIBC were treated by intravesical instillation of increasing concentrations of alpha1‐oleate (1.7, 8.5, or 17 mM) and the treatment response was defined relative to a placebo group. …”
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Histological assessment of a novel restorative coronary artery bypass graft in a chronic ovine model by Yu Sato, Matthew Kutnya, Biniyam Abebe, Mohammed S. El Kurdi, Martijn Cox, Richard W. Bianco, Bart Meuris, Yoshinobu Onuma, Patrick W. Serruys, Renu Virmani

“…BackgroundAlthough prosthetic conduits for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) are increasingly needed because of the limited availability and patency of autologous conduits, no alternatives have succeeded.MethodsSixteen sheep underwent CABG. Thirteen received a bioabsorbable polymer graft with an incorporated nitinol microskeleton (Xeltis coronary artery bypass graft [XABG]), and three received autologous saphenous vein grafts (SVG). …”
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Elucidating the knowledge, attitude, and stigma associated with tuberculosis: a community based descriptive study in Wau and Jur River, South Sudan by Peter Michael Marin, Morten Tryland, Musso Munyeme, Ambrose Samuel Jubara, Enock Matovu, Peter Waiswa, Javier Sanchez Romano, Francis Mutebi, David Onafruo, Estella Kitale, Esther Sabbath, Kayla J. Buhler, Clovice Kankya

“…This study describes knowledge, attitude, and stigma associated with TB among communities in Wau and Jur River, South Sudan. Methods From March to May 2023, a cross-sectional study was conducted among 352 community members randomly selected from residential blocks. …”
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MyVivarium: A cloud-based lab animal colony management application with realtime ambient sensing by Robinson Vidva, Mir Abbas Raza, Jaswant Prabhakaran, Ayesha Sheikh, Alaina Sharp, Hayden Ott, Amelia Moore, Christopher Fleisher, Hailey Netherton, Evan Goldstein, Pothitos M. Pitychoutis, Tam V. Nguyen, Aaron Sathyanesan

“…Labs often rely on inefficient paper-based or spreadsheet-based methods to manage animal colonies. Dedicated software-based solutions are generally expensive and many lack remote access. …”
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The impact of multi-marine intertidal service on the durability of concrete repair materials by Zhiqiang Cui, Yuanbei Li, Qizheng Bao, Yong Chen, Qiang Xu, Yunqing He, Fangzheng Wu

“…This study investigates the impact of different marine environments on the durability of four common repair materials, which were exposed to a one-year real sea service test at the intertidal zones of Zhoushan and Sanya. The methods employed to investigate the causes of durability degradation after exposure included Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry (MIP), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), and microscopy. …”
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Clinical relevance and druggability of sole reciprocal kinase fusions: A large‐scale study by Jiao Feng, Tonghui Ma, Chunyang Wang, Baoming Wang, Qian Liu, Zhengchuang Liu, Houquan Tao, Zaiyuan Ye

“…These rare genomic arrangements, despite lacking kinase domains at the DNA level, demonstrated potential RNA‐level druggability in sporadic cases from our prior research. Methods Utilizing the large‐scale multicenter approach, we performed RNA sequencing and clinical follow‐up to evaluate a broad spectrum of kinase fusions, including ALK, ROS1, RET, BRAF, NTRK, MET, NRG1, and EGFR, in 1943 patients. …”
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Effect of Weight-Loss Diet Combined with Taurine Supplementation on Fasting Levels of Fibroblast Growth Factors19, 21, and 𝛃-klothoCo-Receptor in Obese Women: A Randomized Clinical... by Maryam Asadi, Fatemeh Haidari, Hossein Bavi Behbahani, Maryam J Chitsazi, Javad Mohammadi-asl, Kambiz Ahmadi-Angali

“…This study is the first randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of a Tau supplement in combination with a weight loss intervention on fibroblast growth factors (FGF) 19, 21, and β-Klotho co-receptor in obese women. Methods: Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: a standard weight-loss group receiving 3 g/day of Tau capsules for 8 weeks (n=20) and a standard weight-loss group receiving placebo capsules for 8 weeks (n=18). …”
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Reimagining Global Health: Accelerating Change for a Sustainable Future by Melissa Salm, Ala Alwan, Maureen Lichtveld, Patricia J. García, Peter H. Kilmarx, Nelson K. Sewankambo, Rebecca Martin, Tahmeed Ahmed, Judith N. Wasserheit

“…The viewpoint sets the stage for the development of an action roadmap to develop a unified concept of global health; identify strategies to ensure sustained funding for global health research, education and training, and practice; establish benchmarks and metrics to measure progress; and design a collaborative governance system to promote interconnectedness and engagement among local, regional, national, and global stakeholders.…”
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The SGLT-2 Inhibitors and their Role in the Treatment of Heart Failure - A Review of Literature by Silvia Ciraolo, Agnieszka Kulczycka-Rowicka, Joanna Wojda, Katarzyna Lesiczka-Fedoryj, Anna Walczak, Zuzanna Kościuszko, Adam Sobiński, Matylda Czerwonka, Katarzyna Kurza, Julianna Podolec

“… • Research materials and methods: A comprehensive literature review was conducted, analyzing clinical trials, guideline documents, and mechanistic studies on SGLT2 inhibitors. …”
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Lack of HLH in FMF by Ozge Basaran, Erdal Sag, Elif Arslanoglu Aydın, Busra Aydın, Nur Kübra Tasdemir, Elif Celikel, Yagmur Bayındır, Semanur Özdel, Yelda Bilginer, Alexei A Grom, Seza Ozen

“…This study aimed to compare in vitro responsiveness of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) to IFN-γ between sJIA/MAS and FMF patients. Methods Five sJIA/MAS and five FMF patients were included. …”
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