From classroom to screen: a cross-sectional study on medical students’ first experiences with e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic by Laleh Khojasteh, Zahra Karimian, Elham Nasiri, Sedigheh Sharifzadeh, Majid Reza Farrokhi

“…Furthermore, students who had access to a computer were more satisfied than those who only had access to a mobile phone (P < 0.001). In medical schools where teacher-student interaction was better, more satisfaction was observed (P < 0.001). …”
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Effects of retaining different number of mother bamboo on the growth and NSCs allocation of new-born seedlings in Phyllostachys edulis at different age by Binao Zhou, Xu Zhang, Hanjiao Zhang, Wenjing Yao, Long Li, Shuyan Lin, Fuliang Cao

“…Abstract Background Non-structural carbohydrates (NSCs) are key substances for metabolic processes in plants, providing energy for growth, development, and responses to environmental stress. Pruning mother bamboo in a clump can significantly affect the NSCs allocation of new shoots, thereby affecting their growth. …”
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Characterizing the microstructural transition at the gray matter-white matter interface: Implementation and demonstration of age-associated differences by Joan Y Song, Roman Fleysher, Kenny Ye, Mimi Kim, Molly E Zimmerman, Richard B Lipton, Michael L Lipton

“…Conclusion: The inverse association of slope magnitude with age indicates loss of the sharp GWI transition in aging, which is consistent with processes such as dendritic pruning, axonal degeneration, and inflammation. This method overcomes techniques issues related to interrogating the GWI. …”
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Partituren zum Lesen und Schauen . Bildlichkeit als Merkmal graphischer Notation by Gesa Finke

“…Dies wird an den Aspekten der räumlichen Organisation (Gerichtetheit) und des Graphismus (Zusammenspiel von Punkt, Linie, Fläche) dargestellt. Der Komponist Anestis Logothetis befasste sich intensiv mit eben diesen Aspekten der Notation und entwickelte eine eigene, systematisch angelegte graphische Notation. …”
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Impact of telephone follow-up on COPD outcomes in pulmonary rehabilitation patients: A randomized clinical trial by Stefanie Tonguino Rosero, Juan Carlos Ávila Valencia, Jhonatan Betancourt Peña

“… # Conclusion Adding educational reinforcement through phone calls to patients with COPD during PR leads to improved knowledge and skills for managing the disease.…”
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Improving follow-up survey completion rates through pilot interventions in the All of Us Research Program: Results from a non-randomized intervention study. by Robert M Cronin, Xiaoke Feng, Ashley Able, Scott Sutherland, Ben Givens, Rebecca Johnston, Charlene Depry, Katrina W Le Blanc, Orlane Caro, Brandy Mapes, Josh Denny, Mick P Couper, Qingxia Chen, Irene Prabhu Das

“…The three arms were: (1) telephone appointment [staff members calling participants offering appointments to complete surveys over phone] (2) postal [mail reminder to complete surveys through U.S. …”
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Evaluation of developmental competence of Sus scrofa domesticus (L.) oocyte-cumulus complexes after intra- and extraovarian vitrification by T. I. Kuzmina, I. V. Chistyakova

“…Straws with oocytes and ovarian fragments were plunged into LN2 and stored. For devitrification, the EOV oocytes were washed in solutions of 0.25, 0.19 and 0.125 M of trehalose, the IOV – in 0.5 and 0.25 М trehalose. …”
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Feasibility study to assess the delivery of a lifestyle intervention (TreatWELL) for patients with colorectal cancer undergoing potentially curative treatment by Annie S Anderson, Ronan E O’Carroll, Martine Stead, Robert J C Steele, Mary Wells, Maureen Macleod, Anna Campbell, Jacqui A Sugden, Jackie Rodger, Jennifer McKell

“…It was delivered in three face-to-face counselling sessions (plus nine phone calls) by lifestyle coaches over three phases (1: presurgery, 2: surgical recovery and 3: post-treatment recovery).Primary outcome Feasibility measures (recruitment, retention, programme implementation, achieved measures, fidelity, factors affecting protocol adherence and acceptability).Secondary outcomes Measured changes in body weight, waist circumference, walking and self-reported physical activity, diet, smoking, alcohol intake, fatigue, bowel function and quality of life.Results Of 84 patients diagnosed, 22 (26%) were recruited and 15 (18%) completed the study. …”
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Compliance status of tobacco control laws in the university setting of Bangladesh: an analytical study followed a mixed-method approach by Nasrin Akter, Bilkis Banu, Sujana Haque Chowdhury, Tahsin Tasneem Tabassum, Sarder Mahmud Hossain

“…Data were collected through mobile phone calling (quantitative) and in-depth interviews method (qualitative). …”
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Specialized Medical Weight Management Intervention for High-Risk Obesity by Gitanjali Srivastava, Chelsea Paris, Jessica Johnson, Emma Barnes, Brittany L. Cunningham, C. J. Stimson, Kevin D. Niswender, Sabrina J. Poon

“…Patients ranged in weight from 160-443 pounds, with a mean body mass index (BMI) of 42.7 kg/m2 (Class 3a severe obesity; BMI range 28.4-74.5). …”
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Defining ecological thresholds to detect potential ecological risks of offshore wind power using macrobenthic biodiversity and indicator species in Cangnan, China by Wanhong Han, Chen Song, Yurong Zhang, Weiwei Zhou, Yushu Yang, Danyi Ke, Aoxiang Huang, Xiaobo Wang, Qingxi Han

“…Community responses were analyzed via the Shannon–Wiener diversity index, taxonomic β diversity, and conditional probability analysis (CPA) to evaluate the probability of biodiversity damage on the basis of chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) and suspended solids concentrations. Additionally, the pruned exact linear time (PELT) algorithm was applied to detect key CPA change points, and threshold indicator taxa analysis (TITAN) was used to confirm reliable ecological thresholds. …”
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Survival and Its Predictors Among Patients Receiving Transarterial Chemoembolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Ethiopia: A 6-Year Follow-Up Study by Abigia Ashenafi, Soliyana Demelash, Efrata Melaku, Haymanot Abe, Meron Yitna, Fisseha Tekle, Jiksa Dabessa, Biniam Araya, Yared Nigussie, Wondmagegn Demsiss, Ashenafi Zelalem, Song Jung Kim, Nebiyu Dereje

“…Data were extracted from patients' medical records, and vital status was ascertained from the patients' charts or by phone call to the next of kin. We used Kaplan-Meier estimator to determine survival functions and log-rank test to compare the survival functions in different groups. …”
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The Egyptian Revolution: First Impressions from the Field by Mohammed A. Bamyeh

“…The Egyptian Revolution, starting on January 25, lacked leadership and possessed little organization; its defining events, on Friday, January 28, occurred on a day when all communication technologies, including all internet and phones, were barred; it took place in a large country known for sedate political life, a very long legacy of authoritarian continuity, and an enviable repressive apparatus consisting of more than 2 million members. …”
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Study protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial of comparing enhanced acceptance and commitment therapy plus (+) added to usual aftercare versus usual aftercare only, in... by Imran Khan, Stephanie J. C. Taylor, Clare Robinson, Elisavet Moschopoulou, Paul McCrone, Liam Bourke, Mohamed Thaha, Kamaldeep Bhui, Derek Rosario, Damien Ridge, Sheila Donovan, Ania Korszun, Paul Little, Adrienne Morgan, Olivier Quentin, Rebecca Roylance, Peter White, Trudie Chalder

“…The intervention consists of up to eight sessions at weekly or fortnightly intervals using different modalities of delivery to suit individual needs, i.e. face-to-face sessions, over the phone or skype. Discussion To date, there have been no robust trials reporting both clinical and cost-effectiveness of an ACT based intervention for people with low QoL after curative cancer treatment in the UK. …”
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Modeling Burst Error Processes in ITU-T G.hnem-Based PLC Systems: Noisy Indoor Environment Analysis Using a Generative Semi-Hidden Markov Model by Akintunde Oluremi Iyiola, Theo G. Swart, Ayokunle Damilola Familua, Thokozani Shongwe

“…We developed a software-defined multi-state quadrature amplitude modulation (M-QAM) orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)-based NB-PLC testbed that adheres to the International Telecommunication Union - Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) G.hnem standard for home networking over existing wiring, such as power lines, phone lines, and coaxial cables. The system incorporates 4-QAM-OFDM, 8-QAM-OFDM, and 16-QAM-OFDM modulation schemes, utilizing Universal Software Radio Peripheral (USRP) hardware for real-time transmission and reception. …”
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The use of modern e-health services including telemedicine and telepharmacy for remote patient care in Saudi Arabia by Farah K. Alhomoud

“…The most used e-health tools were telephones or cell phones (69.0%) and WhatsApp applications (64.0%) followed by Zoom application (50.0%) and Sehhaty application. …”
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Accuracy of the SWAY Mobile Cognitive Assessment Application by Heidi A. VanRavenhorst-Bell, Melissa A. Muzeau, Lindsay Luinstra, Jared Goering, Ryan Z. Amick

“… # Results ANOVAs reported the SWAY CA application (reaction time, impulse control, inspection time) operated reliably with iPhone 6S, Samsung Galaxy S9, and iPad Pro 5 mobile devices (*p* \> 0.05), respectively. …”
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The prognostic value of the platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio in multiple myeloma patients treated with a bortezomib-based regimen by Quane Zhang, Yifan Wang, Wenting Shi, Yue Chen, Zhengmei He, Liang Yu, Chunling Wang

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Ultrasound-Assisted Enzymatic Extraction of the Active Components from <i>Acanthopanax sessiliflorus</i> Stem and Bioactivity Comparison with <i>Acanthopanax senticosus</i> by Qiaomu You, Yanjun Ren, Jiaotong Li, Guangnian Zeng, Xiongfei Luo, Chunying Zheng, Zhonghua Tang

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Weizmannia coagulans: an ideal probiotic for gut health by Shiqi Zhang, Pinglan Li, Suwon Lee, Yu Wang, Chunming Tan, Nan Shang

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