Eco‑friendly biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles from Amphimedon compressa with antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-biofilm, and insecticidal properties against dise... by Alsayed E. Mekky, Ebrahim Saied, Mahmoud M. Al-Habibi, Zeinab A. Shouaib, Ahmed I. Hasaballah, Mohammed E. Rashed, Ashjan F. Khaled, Amal Naif Alshammari, Fady Sayed Youssef, Ahmed M. Al-Shahat, Mohammad Y. Alfaifi, Serag Eldin I. Elbehairi, Mohammed Aufy, Tharwat A. Selim

“…FTIR spectroscopy indicated that secondary metabolites featuring –OH functional groups acted as reducing agents in the production of AuNPs. Morphological analysis showed that the AuNPs were spherical, consistently shaped particles averaging 10–40 nm in diameter, with proven stability over time. …”
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Autofluorescence spectroscopy in photodynamic therapy for skin rejuvenation: A theranostic approach in aesthetic medicine by Garry V. Papayan, Natalya D. Podoplekina, Ekaterina N. Glagoleva, Nikolay N. Petrishchev, Michael M. Galagudza

“…Results: PDT-SR led to changes in both the intensity and shape of the spectra. Analysis of the spectra using numerical fitting of the spectra showed that the main changes can be explained by changes in the content of advanced glycation end products (AGEs), as well as lipofuscin-like lipopigments (LPs) and porphyrins (PPs). …”
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Nutritional quality of food as represented by the FSAm-NPS nutrient profiling system underlying the Nutri-Score label and cancer risk in Europe: Results from the EPIC prospective c... by Mélanie Deschasaux, Inge Huybrechts, Neil Murphy, Chantal Julia, Serge Hercberg, Bernard Srour, Emmanuelle Kesse-Guyot, Paule Latino-Martel, Carine Biessy, Corinne Casagrande, Mazda Jenab, Heather Ward, Elisabete Weiderpass, Christina C Dahm, Kim Overvad, Cecilie Kyrø, Anja Olsen, Aurélie Affret, Marie-Christine Boutron-Ruault, Yahya Mahamat-Saleh, Rudolf Kaaks, Tilman Kühn, Heiner Boeing, Lukas Schwingshackl, Christina Bamia, Eleni Peppa, Antonia Trichopoulou, Giovanna Masala, Vittorio Krogh, Salvatore Panico, Rosario Tumino, Carlotta Sacerdote, Bas Bueno-de-Mesquita, Petra H Peeters, Anette Hjartåker, Charlotta Rylander, Guri Skeie, J Ramón Quirós, Paula Jakszyn, Elena Salamanca-Fernández, José María Huerta, Eva Ardanaz, Pilar Amiano, Ulrika Ericson, Emily Sonestedt, Ena Huseinovic, Ingegerd Johansson, Kay-Tee Khaw, Nick Wareham, Kathryn E Bradbury, Aurora Perez-Cornago, Konstantinos K Tsilidis, Pietro Ferrari, Elio Riboli, Marc J Gunter, Mathilde Touvier

“…The FSAm-NPS scores of all food items usually consumed by a participant were averaged to obtain the individual FSAm-NPS Dietary Index (DI) scores. …”
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AdriE: a high-resolution ocean model ensemble for the Adriatic Sea under severe climate change conditions by D. Bonaldo, S. Carniel, R. R. Colucci, R. R. Colucci, C. Denamiel, C. Denamiel, P. Pranić, F. Raicich, A. Ricchi, A. Ricchi, L. Sangelantoni, I. Vilibić, I. Vilibić, M. L. Vitelletti

“…The dataset presented in this study, which can be used for the analysis of coastal and continental margin processes of general interest, is fully available upon request to the corresponding author, and monthly averages of the main quantities are available for each run on a dedicated Zenodo repository.…”
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Performance validation of deep-learning-based approach in stool examination by Kristal Dale Felimon Corpuz, Teera Kusolsuk, Benjamaporn Wongphan, Putza Chonsawat, Kaung Myat Naing, Siridech Boonsang, Veerayuth Kittichai, Chia-Kwung Fan, Santhad Chuwongin, Dorn Watthanakulpanich

“…Overall performance was evaluated using confusion matrices, the metrics of which were calculated on the basis of the one-versus-rest and micro-averaging approaches. Moreover, the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) and precision-recall (PR) curves were determined for visual comparison. …”
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Associations between smartphone GPS data and changes in psychological health and burden outcomes among family caregivers and patients with advanced cancer: an exploratory longitudi... by J. Nicholas Odom, Kyungmi Lee, Erin R. Harrell, Kristen Allen Watts, Avery C. Bechthold, Sally Engler, Frank Puga, Natashia Bibriescas, Arif H. Kamal, Christine S. Ritchie, George Demiris, Alexi A. Wright, Marie A. Bakitas, Andres Azuero

“…., time spent at home, distance traveled/day), computing biweekly moving averages and standard deviations, and conducting a principal components analysis (PCA) of the resulting variables, within-person regression models were used to assess associations between changes in PRO measures and changes in PCA scores, with adjusted-R2 as the measure of effect size (small = 0.02, medium = 0.13, large = 0.26). …”
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Radionuclide diagnostics in St. Petersburg: сurrent status and development challenges by I. A. Zvonova, L. A. Chipiga, M. I. Balonov, V. Ju. Suhov

“…The radionuclide diagnostics temporal and structural changes’ analysis was based on Federal state statistical observation forms No.3-DOZ for St. …”
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Monitoring of Vaccination Adherence among Healthcare Workers in the Russian Federation by R. V. Polibin, A. Ya. Mindlina, N. I. Briko, V. A. Korshunov, A. S. Avagyan, V. S. Butenkova

“…Responses were received from representatives of 79 out of 85 regions of the Russian Federation in 2019 and 2021, and from 66 out of 89 regions in 2023. For analysis and presentation of the obtained data, standard methods of descriptive statistics were used (test for normality, calculation of averages and 95% confidence intervals for quantitative variables, calculation of proportions, 95% confidence interval for qualitative variables). …”
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Evaluation of the Digital Support Tool Gro Health W8Buddy as Part of Tier 3 Weight Management Service: Observational Study by Petra Hanson, Farah Abdelhameed, Mohammed Sahir, Nick Parsons, Arjun Panesar, Michaela de la Fosse, Charlotte Summers, Amit Kaura, Harpal Randeva, Vinod Menon, Thomas M Barber

“…Multiple linear regression analysis explored associations between participant weight, engagement with W8Buddy, and time in the service. …”
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The PIKASO trial (Preventing Injured Knees from Osteoarthritis: Severity Outcomes): Rationale and design features for a randomized controlled trial by Cale A. Jacobs, Morgan H. Jones, Jamie E. Collins, Lily M. Waddell, Xiaojuan Li, Carl S. Winalski, Brian Pietrosimone, Virginia Byers Kraus, Miguel Otero, Elizabeth Wellsandt, Laura C. Schmitt, Kurt P. Spindler, Donald D. Anderson, Scott A. Rodeo, Robert A. Magnussen, Brian R. Wolf, Joe M. Hart, Austin V. Stone, Caitlin E. Conley, Yvonne M. Golightly, Gregory D. Myer, Lynn Snyder-Mackler, Martin K. Lotz, Jason S. Kim, Michelle M. McLeod, Janet L. Huebner, Caroline Lisee, Faith Selzer, Jeffrey N. Katz, Kyna Long, Kelly C. Frier, Daniel J. Betensky, David T. Felson, Elena Losina

“…The primary outcomes are Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) Pain subscale scores averaged between 12 and 24 months after randomization, and MRI derived cartilage structural change at 24 months. …”
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Characterisation of the respiratory syncytial virus seasonality and its environmental factors in the Americas—a multi-country observational study using routine surveillance network... by Paula Couto, Harry Campbell, You Li, Marc Rondy, Juliana Leite, Angel Rodriguez, Andrea Vicari, Harish Nair, Andrea Pontoriero, Carlos Maria Giovacchini, Julio Sabido, Mellissa Diaz Musa, Jorge Polanco, Marcelo Ferreira da Costa Gomes, Felipe Cotrim de Carvalho, Liza Lee, Rodrigo A. Fasce, Natalia Alejandra Vergara Mallegas, Paula Camila Rodriguez Ferrari, Paula Rodríguez-Romero, Angélica María Rico Turca, Elias Guilarte García, Ronald Skewes-Ramn, Ruth Gómez Carrera, Ana Del Carmen Sanchez de Molina, Laura Lissette Arévalo Avila, Maria del Mar Ordoñez, Selene Gonzales, Robert Camargo Ángeles, Laura Adriana Flores Cisneros, Irma López Martínez, Catherine Lissette Castillo Castillo, Danilo Franco, Katia Peralta, Cynthia Vazquez de Lopez Moreira, Lidia Redondo Bravo, Priscila Born, Jorge Jara, Paula Couto, Harry Campbell, You Li, Marc Rondy, Angel Rodriguez, Juliana Leite, Andrea Vicari, Harish Nair

“…Methods: RSV seasonality was assessed using data reported in 2010–2019 to a multi-country respiratory surveillance network. Time-series analysis identified temporal patterns and trends. Negative binomial, Moving Epidemics Method, and WHO Moving Averages Models were compared to assess seasonality. …”
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Evaluating Cardiac Impairment From Abnormal Respiratory Patterns: Insights From a Wireless Radar and Deep Learning Study by Chun-Chih Chiu, Wen-Te Liu, Jiunn-Horng Kang, Chun-Chao Chen, Yu-Hsuan Ho, Yu-Wen Huang, Zong-Lin Tsai, Rachel Chien, Ying-Ying Chen, Yen-Ling Chen, Nai-Wen Chang, Hung-Wen Lu, Kang-Yun Lee, Arnab Majumdar, Shu-Han Liao, Ju-Chi Liu, Cheng-Yu Tsai

“…Their radar-based respiratory patterns from the night before and the night of the 2D-echo were obtained, averaged, and used to derive indices such as the respiratory disturbance index (RDI) and periodic breathing (PB) cycle length, representing overall respiratory patterns. …”
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On the atmospheric budget of 1,2-dichloroethane and its impact on stratospheric chlorine and ozone (2002–2020) by R. Hossaini, D. Sherry, Z. Wang, Z. Wang, M. P. Chipperfield, M. P. Chipperfield, W. Feng, W. Feng, D. E. Oram, D. E. Oram, K. E. Adcock, S. A. Montzka, I. J. Simpson, A. Mazzeo, A. A. Leeson, E. Atlas, C. C.-K. Chou

“…In this study, we performed an exploratory analysis of the global DCE budget between 2002 and 2020. …”
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Soil Bulk Density, Aggregates, Carbon Stabilization, Nutrients and Vegetation Traits as Affected by Manure Gradients Regimes Under Alpine Meadows of Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau Ecosyst... by Mahran Sadiq, Nasir Rahim, Majid Mahmood Tahir, Aqila Shaheen, Fu Ran, Guoxiang Chen, Xiaoming Bai

“…., 0.54, 1.08, 1.62, 2.16 and 2.70 kg m⁻², were employed under randomized complete block design with four replications. Our analysis confirmed the maximum soil bulk density (BD) (0.80 ± 0.05 g cm⁻³) and micro-aggregate fraction (45.27 ± 0.77%) under CK, whilst the maximum macro-aggregate fraction (40.12 ± 0.54%) was documented under 2.70 kg m⁻² of SMCD. …”
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A Study on the Consistency and Efficiency of Student Performance Evaluation Methods: A Mathematical Framework and Comparative Simulation Results by Cecilia Leal-Ramírez, Héctor Alonso Echavarría-Heras, Enrique Villa-Diharce, Horacio Haro-Avalos

“…Notably, mathematical inconsistencies, such as improper weighting, flawed averaging, and unsound scaling, can undermine the accuracy and reliability of assigned grades. …”
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Features of expression of immunohistochemical markers in local and generalized clear cell kidney cancer by E. M. Frantsiyants, A. N. Shevchenko, E. A. Dzhenkova, N. S. Karnaukhov, T. A. Gudtskova, A. A. Breus, E. V. Filatova, D. A. Shvyrev

“…The reliability of the difference between the two averages was determined by the student's t‑test for unrelated populations.Results. …”
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Exploring the Associations of Neck Circumference, Blood Pressure, CRP, and Insulin Resistance on the Visceral Adiposity Index: Insights from a Cross-Sectional Study by Lucas Fornari Laurindo, Francine Cruz Camargo, Alessandra Perfeito, Bruno Benedito Ciano, Clara Tainá Coelho, Gleice Assis Apolinário, Isabela do Nascimento Vicentin, Jéssica Cambui Andreasi, Beatriz Leme Boaro, Ricardo José Tofano, Cláudia Rucco Penteado Detregiachi, Jesselina Francisco dos Santos Haber, Sandra Maria Barbalho, Lance Alan Sloan, Kátia Portero Sloan, Antonelly Cassio Alves de Carvalho, Marie Oshiiwa, Patrícia Cincotto dos Santos Bueno, Tereza Laís Menegucci Zutim, Rebeca Maria Siqueira da Silva, Eduardo Federighi Baisi Chagas, Marcelo Dib Bechara, Karina R. Quesada

“…Analysis across VAI quartiles highlighted distinct patterns, revealing lower NC and elevated systolic blood pressure (SBP) values in higher VAI categories. …”
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Source apportionment of PM10 based on offline chemical speciation data at 24 European sites by Xiansheng Liu, Xun Zhang, Bowen Jin, Tao Wang, Siyuan Qian, Jin Zou, Vy Ngoc Thuy Dinh, Jean-Luc Jaffrezo, Gaëlle Uzu, Pamela Dominutti, Sophie Darfeuil, Olivier Favez, Sébastien Conil, Nicolas Marchand, Sonia Castillo, Jesús D. de la Rosa, Stuart Grange, Christoph Hueglin, Konstantinos Eleftheriadis, Evangelia Diapouli, Manousos-Ioannis Manousakas, Maria Gini, Silvia Nava, Giulia Calzolai, Célia Alves, Marta Monge, Cristina Reche, Roy M. Harrison, Philip K. Hopke, Andrés Alastuey, Xavier Querol

“…Biomass burning was detected at 23 sites, contributing 8% to 41% on yearly averages, with substantial increase in winter. Crustal sources were present at all sites (3–33%). …”
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Comparative Ethics of Modern Payment Models by Jacob Riegler

“…How to improve patient care? An analysis of capitation, fee-for-service, and mixed payment schemes for physicians. …”
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Comparative Ethics of Modern Payment Models by Jacob Riegler

“…How to improve patient care? An analysis of capitation, fee-for-service, and mixed payment schemes for physicians. …”
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