Effects of a personalized or generic three-dimensional tumoral kidney model on patient experience and caregiver-patient interactions, before and after partial nephrectomy, a random... by Maxime Pattou, Sarah Masanet, Marthe-Aline Jutand, Hélène Hoarau, Joffrey Sarrazin, Alice Pitout, Laura Richert, Hugo Larribere, Federico Rubat Baleuri, Manon Jaffredo, Solène Ricard, Matthieu Faessel, Jocelyn Sabatier, Jean-Christophe Bernhard, Gaëlle Margue

“…These models will accompany patients throughout their care pathway, from pre-operative consultations to the post-operative visit. …”
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Credit Risk Management Practices and Loan Performance of Commercial Banks in Uganda. A Case Study of Commercial Banks in Mbarara City by Francis, Agaba

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Credit Risk Management Practices and Loan Performance of Commercial Banks in Uganda. A Case Study of Commercial Banks in Mbarara City by Agaba, Francis

“…This includes appropriately selecting the tools for data collection, and data analysis (Kumar, 2011). …”
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Understanding discrepancies in soil moisture from SMAP and AMSR2: insights into performance and dry-down behavior by Zhiqing Peng, Tianjie Zhao, Jiancheng Shi, Lu Hu, Thomas J. Jackson, Michael H. Cosh, Hui Lu, Xiaodong Gao, Jingyao Zheng, Panpan Yao, Qian Cui, Peng Guo, Peilin Song, Zushuai Wei, Mengjia Wang, Anmin Fu

“…The satellite-derived SM data are evaluated and compared using 40 globally distributed SM observation networks at both regional (dense network) and grid scales. …”
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Multi-dimensional perspectives on sustainability in domestic waste management by Y. Ismail, R. Adji, A.D. Santoso, S. Wahyono, M.A. Kholiq, T. Handayani, S.D.R. Pahri, S. Putiamini, R.A. Pratama, F. Nurfatriani, F.L. Sahwan, F. Suryanto, Prasetiyadi , R.D. Tilottama

“…This study aims to pinpoint key leverage points for focused enhancements, promoting sustained resilience and efficiency within the system.METHODS: A mixed-method approach was employed, combining literature reviews, research journal analysis, and initial data collection. Standardized surveys and focus group discussions were performed with stakeholders, including plant operators, managers, and experts. …”
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Electrochemical skin conductance: a tool for risk stratification and early anticipation of diabetic foot ulcers by Jean-François Gautier, Jean-François Gautier, Jean-Pierre Riveline, Jean-Pierre Riveline, Louis Potier, Louis Potier, Olivier Bourron, Lyse Bordier, Benjamin Vittrant, Ronan Roussel, Bernard Bauduceau

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Serum carbohydrate antigen 153 as a predictor of interstitial lung disease associated with rheumatoid arthritis is positively correlated with serum Krebs von den Lungen-6 by Jiaxi Guo, Heqing Huang, Shaowei Lin, Guangdong Wang, Fengbei Cen, Shenhui Huang, Dehao Liu, Yikai Lin, Xinhua Yu, Sien Shi, Aiping Ma

“…Furthermore, the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis indicated that CA153 had diagnostic value for both RA-ILD (RA-mild ILD + RA-advanced ILD) and RA-advanced ILD. …”
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Microwave Co-pyrolysis on Plastic and Sludge Waste: Effect of Heating Insulation on Product Yield by Yu Heng Chang, Meng Yang Tee, William Woei Fong Chong, Mohd Faizal Hasan, Muhamad Fazly Abdul Patah

“…A feedstock mixture comprised of PET and sludge (1:1 mass ratio) is being thermally degraded and the degree of decomposition will be measured through the bio-char yield, which will be compared with the mass loss data from the thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The discrepancies between both values indicate the possibility of incomplete decomposition with speculations of 1. …”
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Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Spinal Surgery: Comparing Clinical Outcomes and Learning Curves between Novice and Experienced Surgeons by Shou-En Cheng, Jwo-Luen Pao, Yu-Hung Chen

“…Data on gender, age, operative level, surgery duration, estimated blood loss, length of hospital stay, and follow-up duration were collected. …”
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Mucosal snare resection-endoscopic submucosal excavation for gastric submucosal tumors: a retrospective study (with video) by Wei Wei, Xiaolong Zheng, Yongli Ye, Hongxia Li, Yiping Hong, Jianting Cai

“…Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified operation time as an independent risk factor for unplanned intraoperative perforation, with the likelihood of perforation increasing significantly as operation time increased (P=0.007, OR=1.015, 95% CI, 1.004 to 1.026).ConclusionMSR-ESE outperforms ESE with shorter operation times, lower costs, and fewer postoperative complications, making it a safe and effective treatment for gastric submucosal tumors.…”
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The Influence of Craniometric Variation on the Position of Mandibular Foramen: A Cadaveric Cross-Sectional Study by Hadi Darawsheh, Ali Alsaegh, Vladimir Nikolenko, Saida Bakieva, Irina Smilyk, Andrew Panin, Artur Kheygetyan, Vasiliy Troitskiy, Dmitry Leonov, Yuriy Vasil’ev

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Robot-assisted versus video-assisted thoracoscopic thymectomy for stage I–II thymic epithelial tumour: a protocol for the first multicentre, randomised controlled clinical trial by Bin Wu, Jian Gao, Yu Qi, Xinyu Yang, Shuai Wang, Lijie Tan, Fei Liang, Yong-Qiang Ao, Junkan Zhu, Zhenguo Sun, Jiahao Jiang, Yuansheng Zheng, Xifei Jiang, Weiming Yue, Jianyong Ding

“…This phase II randomised controlled trial aims to provide the first direct comparative analysis of perioperative outcomes between RATT and VATT in stage I–II TETs.Methods and analysis This phase II clinical trial is a prospective, multicentre, randomised controlled study. …”
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External validity of frailty discrimination using the Questionnaire for Medical Checkup of Old-Old-15 and -12 by Tomoyuki Shinohara, Ph.D., Shota Saito, M.S., Ayumi Maruyama, Yuta Yabana, Daisuke Higuchi, Ph.D.

“…The frailty discrimination performance of the three scales was validated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis, sensitivity, and specificity. …”
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Contemporary cohort study in adult patients with infective endocarditis by Mariana Giorgi Barroso de Carvalho, Thatyane Veloso de Paula Amaral de Almeida, Nicolas de Albuquerque Pereira Feijóo, Rafael Quaresma Garrido, Giovanna lanini Ferraiuoli Barbosa, Wilma Félix Golebiovski, Bruno Zappa, Clara Weksler, Marcelo Goulart Correia, Cristiane da Cruz Lamas

“…Our aim is to describe a case series of patients with IE treated at a reference center in Brazil and compare data to other countries. Methods: A retrospective analysis of a prospectively implemented endocarditis database was conducted, including adult patients with definite IE, January 2006‒June 2023. …”
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A multi-modal multi-branch framework for retinal vessel segmentation using ultra-widefield fundus photographs by Qihang Xie, Qihang Xie, Xuefei Li, Yuanyuan Li, Yuanyuan Li, Jiayi Lu, Jiayi Lu, Shaodong Ma, Yitian Zhao, Yitian Zhao, Jiong Zhang, Jiong Zhang

“…BackgroundVessel segmentation in fundus photography has become a cornerstone technique for disease analysis. Within this field, Ultra-WideField (UWF) fundus images offer distinct advantages, including an expansive imaging range, detailed lesion data, and minimal adverse effects. …”
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AI-powered machine learning models for monitoring and optimization of biodrying process by Abhisit Bhatsada, Panida Payomthip, Tanik Itsarathorn, Ye Nyi Nyi Lwin, Eka Wahyanti, Sirintornthep Towprayoon, Suthum Patumsawad, Chart Chiemchaisri, Komsilp Wangyao

“…A novel biodrying operating index (BOI) (total = 12.41) was introduced to determine its optimum condition. …”
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Association between erectile dysfunction and the predicted 10-year risk for atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease among U.S. men: a population-based study from the NHANES 2001-200... by Yangyang Mei, Yiming Chen, Yiming Chen, Xiaogang Wang, Xiaogang Wang, Xiaogang Wang, Renfang Xu, Renfang Xu, Rui Xu, Xingliang Feng, Xingliang Feng

“…Additionally, we supplemented our study with subgroup analyses, restricted cubic spline (RCS) analysis, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis to enhance the robustness of our results.ResultsParticipants with ED had higher ASCVD risk scores and a higher risk of ASCVD, which corresponded to a greater prevalence of ED or severe ED. …”
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A nomogram for predicting early bacterial infection after liver transplantation: a retrospective study by Jie Yu, Jie Yu, Jichang Jiang, Jichang Jiang, Caili Fan, Caili Fan, Jinlong Huo, Jinlong Huo, Tingting Luo, Tingting Luo, Lijin Zhao, Lijin Zhao

“…The associated risk factors were determined using stepwise regression, and a nomogram was established based on the results of the multifactorial analysis. The predictive performance of the model was compared by assessing the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC-ROC), decision curve analysis (DCA), and the calibration curve, which was validated using cross-validation and repeated sampling.ResultPreoperative systemic immune inflammation index (SII) (OR = 1.003, p = 0.001), duration of surgery (OR = 1.008, p = 0.005), duration of postoperative ventilator use (OR = 1.013, p = 0.025), neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) (OR = 1.017, p = 0.024), ICU stay time (OR = 1.125, p = 0.015) were independent risk factors for early bacterial infection after liver transplantation. …”
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Construction and validation of a meropenem-induced liver injury risk prediction model: a multicenter case-control study by Yan He, Yan He, Hongqin Ke, Jianyong Zhu, Xin Yuan, Hongliang Li, Hongliang Li, Wenwen Wu, Shuman Yang, Shuman Yang, Huibin Yu, Huibin Yu

“…Univariate analysis and multiple logistic regression analysis were employed to identify the related factors for MiLI, and a nomogram risk prediction model for MiLI was constructed. …”
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Predictive Significance of the Monocyte-to-High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Ratio in Post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Contrast-Induced Nephropathy Among Patients with Co... by Lin A, Peng Y, Shao J, Chen L, Lin Y

“…Survival analysis showed significant differences in long-term mortality among the three groups (Log rank test, P = 0.032). …”
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