The effect of the applied induction immunosuppressive therapy protocol on the allografted kidney condition by V. A. Goryaynov, M. M. Kaabak, N. N. Babenko, M. M. Morozova, A. G. Aganesov, E. N. Platova, O. V. Dymova, V. V. Panin

“…Aim: To assess the Eculizumab effect on the allografted kidney function in the immediate and early postoperative period.Materials and methods: In kidney transplantation, 33 patients received Eculizumab in combination with Alemtuzumab (group 1). …”
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How are vineyards management strategies and climate-related conditions affecting economic performance? A case study of Chilean wine grape growers by Carlos Bopp, Roberto Jara-Rojas, Alejandra Engler, Miguel Araya-Alman

“…An interesting contribution of this study is the identification of TVP functions for land, fertilizers, fungicides, other agrochemicals, labor, and age of vines. …”
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Arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis in relation to the timing of creation: analysis of key factors by Radojica V. Stolić, Mirjana Pajčin, Vekoslav Mitrović, Nataša D. Zdravković, Saša Sovtić=, Snežana Marković-Jovanović, Slavica Pajović, Kristina Bulatović, Branka Mitić, Dragiša Rašić

“…Timely creation of an arteriovenous fistula is not always feasible. The aim was to determine the key factors for functionality and maturation of arteriovenous fistulas in relation to timing of its creation. …”
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Evaluation of the impact of a 8 week exposure to a portable light therapy device, Luminette®, on retinal function assessed by ElectroRetinoGraphy by Marie de Deus, Charlotte Petit, Eve Cosker, Amandine Luc, Cédric Baumann, Thomas Schwitzer

“…One way to explore it is evaluating the retina function. That is why the aim of the study presented was to assess, thanks to Electroretinography (ERG), the impact on retinal function of an 8 weeks exposure to an active or a placebo LT portable device in MDD patients. …”
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Trust evaluation model for distributed home photovoltaic collection scenarios in new power system by Li LI, Xiaolong WANG, Zhixin ZHANG, Rongliang SHI, Xu GUO

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Dietary zinc intake is inversely associated with the risk of hypertension in the periodontitis population by Yvning Zhang, Yueyue Zhao, Yilu Zhong, Rui Zeng, Dongmei Ye, Dawei Guo, Wei Li, Wei Li, Wei Li

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Effects of Home-Based Computerized Cognitive Training in Community-Dwelling Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment by Ji Soo Baik, Ji Hong Min, Sung-Hwa Ko, Mi Sook Yun, Byunghoon Lee, Nae Yoon Kang, Byeongil Kim, Hyunsuk Lee, Yong-Il Shin

“…However, there is still a need for further verification of the effect of HB-CCT. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of HB-CCT on the cognitive function of community-dwelling adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) as well as safety in its use. …”
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Examining the Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Decision-Making: A Scoping Review by Felix Agyapong-Opoku, Nadine Agyapong-Opoku, Belinda Agyapong

“…Sleep deprivation (SD) is known to impair cognitive functions, and its effect on vigilance and concentration has been explored extensively. …”
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FORMALIZING THE PROBLEM OF A PROJECT TEAM BULDING BASED ON THE UTILITY THEORY by Nataliia Kosenko, Iryna Kadykova, Roman Artiukh

“…The subject matter of the article is mathematical models for solving particular problems of sorting out candidates for a project team. The aim is to create a region of compromises for a variety of particular criteria for selecting candidates and to develop an integral optimization function as a utility function for selecting preferred alternatives. …”
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A biomechanical study of relationship between sternum defect patterns and thoracic respiration by Tomohisa Nagasao, Shogo Kasai, Yusuke Shimizu, Yoshiaki Sakamoto, Asako Hatano, Tadaaki Morotomi, Hisao Ogata, Kazuo Kishi

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Comparison of creatinine‐based methods for estimating glomerular filtration rate in patients with heart failure by Anna Jonsson, Ida Viklund, Andreas Jonsson, Fredrik Valham, Ellinor Bergdahl, Krister Lindmark, Helena Norberg

“…Abstract Aims Glomerular filtration rate is an important factor in management of heart failure (HF). …”
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Lightweight Small Target Detection Algorithm Based on YOLOv8 Network Improvement by Xiaoyi Hao, Ting Li

“…Thirdly, it presents the FocalEloU-Loss function, which significantly enhances detection accuracy by refining bounding box predictions. …”
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Association between edaravone use and activities of daily living in older patients with atherothrombotic stroke: an observational study using Japanese real-world data by Yukari Ogawa, Hiroko Akiyama, Takeshi Horii, Kiyoshi Mihara

“…Abstract Background Edaravone is marketed in nine countries, although only Japan has approved edaravone for improvement of neurological symptom, disability of activities of daily living (ADL), and functional disability associated with acute stroke. …”
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The Influence of Growth Milk Consumption on Nutritional Status, Illness Incidence, and Cognitive Function of Children Aged 2–5 Years by Dian Novita Chandra, Kinandra R. K. Rambey, Ifana Aprilliyani, Luthfi Saiful Arif, Rini Sekartini

“…<b>Methods</b>: This clustered randomized controlled trial aimed to assess the effects of growth milk on the nutritional status, immune resilience, appetite, and cognitive function of children aged 2–5 years in Kampung Melayu, East Jakarta. …”
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The mechanisms of efficacy and safety of Ginkgo biloba extract in acute ischemic stroke: a real-world study by Xiangqian Huang, Xiaoming Zhang, Jiahao Song, Duo Lan, Mengqi Wang, Xunming Ji, Da Zhou, Ran Meng

“…Abstract Background and purpose Although Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) has been shown to be effective in treating acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in several clinical trials, concerns regarding adverse events, such as bleeding, have been raised. This study aimed to investigate the mechanisms by which GBE improves AIS prognosis, particularly its impact on platelet activity, coagulation function, and the potential risk of bleeding. …”
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A Proposed Lean Six Sigma-Based Approach for Prioritizing the Impactful Improvement Areas: The Packaging Industry by Shbool Mohammad A., Al-Bazi Ammar, Yacoub Husam, Zakarneh Mohammad, Altkhaimi Moez-Alarab, Alazazmeh Anas

“…Lean methodologies and Six Sigma principles are integrated, leveraging tools such as Quality Function Deployment (QFD), identification of the eight wastes, and thorough root cause assessments. …”
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The impact of warm ischemia time on short-term renal function after partial nephrectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Siyi Li, Zhenlang Guo, Yuan Li, Franky Leung Chan, Shusheng Wang, Chiming Gu

“…Abstract Purpose This study aimed to assess the impact of warm ischemia time on short-term renal function in individuals undergoing partial nephrectomy. …”
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Qualitative Analysis of a COVID-19 Mathematical Model with a Discrete Time Delay by Abraham J. Arenas, Gilberto González-Parra, Miguel Saenz Saenz

“…The aim of this paper is to investigate the qualitative behavior of a mathematical model of the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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The role of 4D ultrasound (STIC mode with VOCAL technique) in evaluation of the fetal cardiac ventricular function in intra uterine growth-restricted fetuses with increased placent... by Yasmin Essameldin Abdalla Khalifa, Asmaa Omar Ferhat, Lamia Adel Salaheldin Shalaby, Mohamed Aly Shalaby, Ahmed Mohamed Shawky Asfour, Safia Badr Sayed Mohamed, Ghada Ali AboElfath Sheta

“…Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of mortality worldwide, and increasing evidence suggests that a suboptimal prenatal environment contributes to the development of cardiometabolic complications later in life. This study aims to evaluate whether fetuses with increased placental vascular impedance in the context of IUGR exhibit alterations in cardiac ventricular function. …”
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Mismatch Negativity Unveils Tone Perception Strategies and Degrees of Tone Merging: The Case of Macau Cantonese by Han Wang, Fei Gao, Jingwei Zhang

“…Methods: Specifically, this study combined assessments of cognitive functions, an AX discrimination task, and electroencephalography (EEG) to investigate the discrimination results and real-time processing characteristics of native Macau Cantonese speakers perceiving three pairs of similar tones. …”
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