VERTICAL DIMENSION OF OCCLUSION CHARACTERISTICS IN PATIENTS WITH DIFFERENT TYPES OF MALOCCLUSIONS BY THE SHIMBASHI INDEX IN THE AGE ASPECT by O.M. Makarova, V.D. Kuroiedova, Y.V. Rud

“…The morphometric investigation of control-diagnostic models of jaws of 300 orthodontic patients in different ages was performed. …”
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Total thyroidectomy performed under general anesthesia with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation during a thyroid storm: a case report by Hyung Gon Lee, Joon-Suk Bom, Leyeoin Lee, Joungmin Kim

“…Additionally, careful selection of the ECMO modality based on the patient’s condition is crucial for optimal management.…”
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Multifunctional Evaluation and Spatio-temporal Evolution Analysis of Cultivated Land in Guangdong Province by Junmei ZANG, Xiao FU, Shengxiang LIU, Hui LI

“…【Objective】The study aims to investigate the spatio-temporal dynamics of cultivated land use functions in 21 prefecture-level cities in Guangdong Province, and to promote the sustainable utilization of cultivated land resources and optimal allocation of cultivated land use functions in Guangdong Province.…”
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The prognostic value of secreted frizzled-related protein 2 in elderly patients with heart failure: a single-center retrospective study by Peng Yu, Kailing Lin, Liman Wang, Chaochao Deng, Wenfei Zeng, Huizhen Yu

“…Serum SFRP2 levels were significantly elevated in elderly HF patients with events relative to those without and control subjects (all P < 0.001). The Kaplan-Meier analysis showed a significantly increased risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular readmissions stratified by the optimal cut-off value of serum SFRP2 level (log-rank P < 0.005). …”
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Foliar application of nano zero-valent iron improves the fruit quality of ‘Yanfu No.6’ apple by Yang Lu, Yongjuan Cheng, Guanquecailang Lan, Guoping Liang, Zhiyuan Bian, Zonghuan Ma, Juan Mao, Baihong Chen

“…These studies will provide a more comprehensive and in-depth scientific support for the widespread application of nZVI in agricultural production.…”
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Highly efficient catalytic system for liquid-phase oxidation of 1-chloro-<i>n</i>-hexadecane with atmospheric oxygen by V. N. Sapunov, Yu. L. Zotov, Th. T. Nguyen, E. V. Shishkin, Yu. V. Popov

“…The air flow rate during the oxidation of 1-chloro-n-hexadecane was controlled by a gas meter. Identification, composition, and content of the starting 1-chloro-n-hexadecane for conversion control were conducted using chromatographic-mass spectrometric analysis on an Agilent GC 7820A/MSD 5975 instrument. …”
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A method for high-accuracy localization of microseismic sources in mines based on finite element simulation by Dianyan NING, KaiPeng ZHU, Yongsheng ZHU, Shuxia YUAN, Zhenfang ZHOU

“…The results of this study provide a valuable reference for optimizing microseismic monitoring and early warning systems for mines.…”
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Risk Factors for Acute Exacerbation in Patients with COPD Group E in Ningbo: Risk Analysis of Irregular Review, Cardiovascular Complications, and Lung Function Decline by Qian Y, Sun C, Zhang L, Cai C, Sun M, Zhang J, Huang J, Ma H, Tan L, Zhao Y, Wang S, Lv D

“…Yang Qian,1 Chao Sun,1 Liang Zhang,2 Chenting Cai,1 Mengqing Sun,1 Jiaqian Zhang,1 Jian Huang,3 Hongying Ma,1 Lin Tan,1 Yun Zhao,1 Shanshan Wang,1 Dan Lv1 1The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315010, People’s Republic of China; 2Ningbo Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Ningbo, 315000, People’s Republic of China; 3School of Big Data and Software Engineering, Zhejiang Wanli University, Ningbo, 315100, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Dan Lv, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 59 Liuting Street, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China, Email fylvdan@nbu.edu.cnObjective: To understand the high-risk factors for disease progression in patients in the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) group E in Ningbo, and to explore the impact of and treatment on the prognosis of these patients.Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 101 COPD patients in terms of general demographics, physical baseline data, lung function, disease treatment, and prognosis and used crosstab analysis and logistic regression analysis to understand the characteristics of the population of patients at high risk of acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD) and the associated risk factors.Results: Univariate analysis demonstrated that frequent acute exacerbation (AE) in the COPD group E population was significantly associated with more severe airflow limitation, a lower FEF75%, higher mMRC scores, and irregular disease management (P&lt; 0.05). …”
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The effectiveness and safety of acupuncture combined with medication in the treatment of perimenopausal insomnia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shengwen Jiang, Yuan Zhang, Yingzhe Sun, Yingzhe Sun

“…The included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involved 1,187 patients with perimenopausal sleep disorders (596 in the experimental group and 591 in the control group). …”
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Design and Assessment of Robust Persistent Drone-Based Circular-Trajectory Surveillance Systems by José Luis Andrade-Pineda, David Canca, Marcos Calle, José Miguel León-Blanco, Pedro Luis González-R

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The curative effect analysis of simultaneous U-VATS for bilateral multiple primary early-stage lung cancers by Miao Shi, Long-fei Wang, Xue-chi Zhang, Li-wei Tang, Lei Zheng, Wen-tao Hu, Zhi-gang Liang

“…A comparative statistical analysis was conducted to assess perioperative efficacy and long-term QoL between simultaneous versus staged U-VATS in patients with bilateral synchronous MPLCs.ResultsThe simultaneous group exhibited smaller tumors (P=0.002) and included more smokers (P=0.019). Compared to staged surgery, simultaneous U-VATS resulted in a shorter hospital stay (8 vs. 14 days, P&lt;0.001), reduced non-steroidal drug use (240 vs. 440 mg, P&lt;0.001), and lower costs (CNY 41218.11 vs. …”
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Comparative analysis of ground reaction forces and spatiotemporal gait parameters in older adults with sway-back posture and chronic low back pain: a cross-sectional study by Fatemeh Esmaeilpour, Amir Letafatkar, Mohammad Taghi Karimi, Mehdi Khaleghi, Giacomo Rossettini, Jorge Hugo Villafañe

“…Trial registration Current Controlled Trials using the UMIN Clinical Trials Registry website with ID number of, UMIN000055653 “Retrospectively registered” at 27/09/2024.…”
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Outcome and process evaluation of a social norms approach intervention on nonmedical use of prescription stimulants for study performance among Flemish university students: a quasi... by Katleen Derickx, Hanna van Roozendaal, Koen Ponnet, Benedicte Deforche, Annelies Thienpondt, Guido Van Hal

“…The implementation of the intervention might be improved by making more optimal use of the campaign budget.…”
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Consumer-Grade Neurofeedback With Mindfulness Meditation: Meta-Analysis by Isaac Treves, Zia Bajwa, Keara D Greene, Paul A Bloom, Nayoung Kim, Emma Wool, Simon B Goldberg, Susan Whitfield-Gabrieli, Randy P Auerbach

“…Future research should examine more extensive calibration and individualization of devices, larger sample sizes, and gold-standard sham-controlled RCTs.…”
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Effects of Providing Enrichment to Broilers in an Animal Welfare Environment on Productivity, Litter Moisture, Gas Concentration (CO₂ and NH₃), Animal Welfare... by Chan-Ho Kim, Woo-Do Lee, Ji-Seon Son, Jung-Hwan Jeon, Se-Jin Lim, Su-Mi Kim

“…As animal welfare becomes more active in livestock industry, research is being conducted on ways to improve poor housing environments, reduce stress, and meet welfare standards. …”
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Comprehensive Analysis of Teran Red Wine Aroma and Sensory Profiles: Impacts of Maceration Duration, Pre-Fermentation Heating Treatment, and Barrel Aging by Sara Rossi, Ena Bestulić, Fumica Orbanić, Ivana Horvat, Igor Lukić, Anita Silvana Ilak Peršurić, Marijan Bubola, Tomislav Plavša, Sanja Radeka

“…This study offers valuable insights into tailoring wine aromas and sensory attributes through specific vinification techniques, contributing to a more refined approach to optimizing wine production. …”
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Effects of Different Water Contents on the Quality Characteristics of Roasted Large Yellow Croaker (<i>Larimichthys crocea</i>) Fillets by Shuting Huang, Shuji Liu, Ping Wen, Xiangyang Lin, Xiaoting Chen, Yongchang Su, Yuping Xie, Huawei Zheng, Yihui Chen, Zhiyu Liu

“…Future research could explore the synergistic effects of the roasting conditions and water content to achieve more accurate quality control.…”
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Short-Term Impact of Slow Maxillary Expansion on Labial Ectopic Canine Eruption Pathway in Children: A Retrospective Study by Qian Tong, Xue Yang, Yue Fei, Jun Wang

“…The shifts in sector distribution were similar between the treatment and control groups. <b>Conclusions:</b> SME demonstrated short-term efficacy in guiding labially ectopic canines toward more favorable eruption trajectories, particularly when erupted beyond the roots of the lateral incisor. …”
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Effects of Feeding Reduced Protein Diets on Milk Quality, Nitrogen Balance and Rumen Microbiota in Lactating Goats by Runqi Fu, Ye Yu, Yuning Suo, Binlong Fu, Huan Gao, Lin Han, Jing Leng

“…Nevertheless, dietary protein levels should not be reduced by more than 6 percentage points to ensure normal performance of the goat during lactation.…”
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Computational design and evaluation of multiepitope vaccines against herpes simplex virus type 1 by Zibo Zhao, Weixiong Wang, Jiaping Pang, Bei Zhou, Xin Li, Yifei Wang, Yifei Wang, Kai Zheng, Zhe Ren, Zhe Ren

“…Furthermore, the identified and optimized vaccine construct offers a promising avenue for developing a preventive vaccine against HSV-1, addressing the critical need for better control of this widespread virus. …”
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