The impact of internet use on the health status of the older adults in China: a chain mediating model of social interaction and physical exercise by Jiangwei Hu, Haoxian Mai, Chunyun Tan, Yingying Du

“…This study aims to explore the underlying mechanisms of these variables on older adults health.MethodsThis study used data from the 2021 Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS), involving 3,150 urban and rural older adults aged 60–98. …”
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Anatomical structure of the medullary cavity of proximal femur with three-dimensional computed tomography by Tianhao Shi, Xiaoyang Jia, Kun Zhang, Gengxin Jia, Zhenqi Yang, Minfei Qiang, Yanxi Chen

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Feasibility of coaxial deep borehole heat exchangers in southern California by Haohua Chen, Ingrid Tomac

“…Abstract This paper investigates the feasibility of coaxial deep borehole heat exchanger (CDBHE) applications to the University of California San Diego (UCSD) campus. …”
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Machine learning-driven development of a stratified CES-D screening system: optimizing depression assessment through adaptive item selection by Ruo-Fei Xu, Zhen-Jing Liu, Shunan Ouyang, Qin Dong, Wen-Jing Yan, Dong-Wu Xu

“…Abstract Objective To develop a stratified screening tool through machine learning approaches for the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D-20) while maintaining diagnostic accuracy, addressing the efficiency limitations in large-scale applications. Methods Data were derived from the Chinese Psychological Health Guard Project (primary sample: n = 179,877; age 9–18) and China Labor-force Dynamics Survey (validation samples across age spans). …”
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Evaluation of implant primary stability using different drilling protocols: an in vitro study by Batur Orak, Mehmet Akgül, Tuncer Akdoğan, Onur Evren Kahraman

“…However, there is a lack of in vitro data quantifying how these tailored surgical modifications affect implant primary stability in low-density bone. …”
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Immunization status in childhood cancer survivors: A hidden risk which could be prevented by Najwa Yahya Fayea, Ashraf Elsayed Fouda, Shaimaa Mohamed Kandil

“…Methods: Our study was an observational, cross-sectional retrospective review of data collected on children who were seen in the outpatient clinic at King Abdullah Medical City, Oncology Center, Jeddah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. …”
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Chinese dental students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practice regarding traumatic dental injuries in immature permanent teeth by Jingjing Yu, Chang Liu, Jian Yu

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Study on Pressure Oscillation Characteristic of Steam Low-velocity Jet under Seawater Condition by Study on Pressure Oscillation Characteristic of Steam Low-velocity Jet under Seawater Condition

“…Repeatability tests confirmed data reliability. Key findings reveal that steam-seawater jets exhibit pressure oscillation behaviors similar to freshwater jets but with notable differences. …”
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Theoretical Analysis of Suspended Road Dust in Relation to Concrete Pavement Texture Characteristics by Hojun Yoo, Gyumin Yeon, Intai Kim

“…Existing models often focus on meteorological and traffic-related variables while oversimplifying pavement surface characteristics, limiting their applicability across diverse spatial and traffic conditions. …”
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Establishment and validation of a nomogram for predicting preterm birth in intrahepatic cholestasis during pregnancy: a retrospective study by Wenchi Xie, Landie Ji, Dan Luo, Lili Ye, Qian Li, Landan Kang, Qingquan He, Jie Mei

“…Decision curve analysis (DCA) was used to evaluate its applicability in clinical practice. Results Among the 257 ICP patients, 56 (21.79%) were diagnosed with preterm birth. …”
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Distinct and Shared Molecular Mechanisms in Pediatric Antrochoanal Polyps and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps: A Proteomic and Metabolomic Integrative Analysis by Chen YC, Wang X, Pan YW, Teng YS, Pan HG

“…Protein profiles were analyzed using data-independent acquisition (DIA) mass spectrometry, while metabolite profiles were assessed via non-targeted metabolomics (UPLC-MS/MS). …”
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Artificial intelligence in dysphagia since the 21st century: a bibliometric and visualization study by Tao Liu, Tao Liu, Yuetong Rong, Dan Li, Heli Zhang, Heli Zhang, Baohua Li, Guoqing Cui, Shaomei Shang

“…However, existing studies remain scattered and predominantly focus on specific techniques or case applications, lacking a systematic synthesis of global research output, influential contributors, collaboration networks, and evolving thematic trends. …”
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Outcomes of lateral approach total knee replacement in the elderly cohort: A focused analysis on patients aged 80 and above by Michael Messieh, Steve Nguyen

“…To investigate these relationships, we applied Chi-square tests for categorical data and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) for continuous variables, facilitating a statistical examination of our hypotheses. …”
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Is exposure to cement dust and heavy metals associated with reduced pulmonary function? A cross-sectional study among cement factory workers in Türkiye by Mustafa Necmi Ilhan, Sultan Pinar Cetintepe, Osman Burak Demirbas, Bilginer Dinke

“…Inclusion criteria were more than 70% work history in the cement industry and exclusion of pre-existing respiratory disease and missing data from the participants.Interventions Not applicable.Primary and secondary outcome measures Pulmonary function tests (forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1), FEV1/FVC and peak expiratory flow (PEF)) and urinary, cadmium and blood lead concentrations were measured. …”
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Factors influencing detection in occupancy surveys of a threatened lagomorph by Daniel R. Brubaker, Adrienne I. Kovach, Mark J. Ducey, Walter J. Jakubas, Kathleen M. O'brien

“…Incorporating our recommendations into monitoring programs will improve the accuracy of patch‐specific occupancy data for New England cottontail. Our approach and findings may be applicable to monitoring other rare, cryptic, or threatened species that occupy dense habitats, especially where patch‐level occupancy knowledge is required. © 2014 The Wildlife Society.…”
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Investigation of Critical Genes and Quantitative Trait Loci Related to Economic Traits in Broiler Chicken Genome Using Protein-Protein Interaction Network by Sadegh Taheri, Saeed Zerehdaran, Ali Javadmanesh

“…The availability of genomic data, such as quantitative trait loci (QTL), has played a pivotal role in understanding the genetic components of various traits. …”
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The internalized stigma, self-efficacy, occupational competence and employment outcome among persons with severe mental illness under one-to-one peer support services in Taiwan by Kan-Yuan Cheng, Yi-Lin Wang, Wen-Chun Hung, Chia-Feng Yen

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Regression analysis and artificial neural networks for predicting pine species volume in community forests by Wenceslao Santiago-García

“…Destructive sampling provided data from 56 P. patula and 51 P. pseudostrobus trees, covering a wide range of diameters and heights. …”
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The therapeutic effect of Berberine on rodent models of kidney injury: a systematic review and meta - analysis by Weixiong Xu, ChaoLan Fang, Ming Jian Jiang

“…Such endeavors are critical for validating our findings and establishing a solid foundation for clinical applications.…”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of robotic surgery in healthcare for older individuals: a systematic review based on randomized controlled trials by Yunkai Tang, Bing Dou

“…Future research should focus on standardizing economic evaluations, exploring specific applications of robotic therapies, and addressing long-term cost and clinical outcomes to better inform healthcare policy and practice.…”
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