Correlations among quality of life, spinal mobility, and disease activity in early-treated axial spondyloarthritis: a single-center cross-sectional study by Tinh Khampaen, Thanuchporn Kafaksom, Nichapa Dechapaphapitak, Nattakirana Tongdee, Parawee Chevaisrakul

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Lipopolysaccharide-binding protein (LBP): a prognostic biomarker for gastric cancer linked to immune infiltration by Hao Lv, Mei Lv, Xuyang Guo, Xiaoman Zhu, Yue Chao, Dandan Li

“…Methods This study utilized data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO), and the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) to assess LBP mRNA and protein expression levels in gastric cancer patients and explore their associations with clinical outcomes. …”
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Estimativa da produção de sedimentos mediante uso de um modelo hidrossedimentológico acoplado a um SIG Sediment yield prediction through the use of a runoff-erosion model coupled t... by Richarde M. da Silva, Celso A. G. Santos

“…The model was calibrated with daily rainfall data from two raingauges for the period from 1990 to 2001. …”
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The role of the MicroBiome in PANCreatic cancer and its precursors— the study protocol of the MiBiPanc systematic review and meta-analysis by My-Lan Pianka, Alexander Werba, Samuel Zimmermann, Johannes A. Vey, Eva Kalkum, Solveig Tenckoff, Andrew Tony-Odigie, Christoph W. Michalski, Frank Pianka

“…Comparisons will be analyzed by descriptive statistics, and meta-analyses will be performed when applicable. The review will be conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. …”
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Remote Photoplethysmography Technology for Blood Pressure and Hemoglobin Level Assessment in the Preoperative Assessment Setting: Algorithm Development Study by Selene Y L Tan, Jia Xin Chai, Minwoo Choi, Umair Javaid, Brenda Pei Yi Tan, Belinda Si Ying Chow, Hairil Rizal Abdullah

“…However, there is limited data regarding the use of this technology in patients with diverse skin tones and medical comorbidities. …”
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Sociocultural correlates and epidemiological patterns of non-alcoholic beer consumption: a cross-sectional study in Poland by Andrzej Silczuk, Aleksandra Lewandowska, Tomasz Baran, Tytus Koweszko, Paulina Mularczyk-Tomczewska, Julia Gujska, Magdalena Tatara, Małgorzata Gałecka

“…No exclusion criteria beyond informed consent were applied.Interventions Not applicable.Primary and secondary outcome measures The primary outcome was current NAB use, defined as self-reported consumption of NAB. …”
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Dual Role of Quercetin in Promoting Early Wound Healing via Inhibiting Inflammatory Factors and Attenuating Scar Formation by Suppressing Myofibroblast Differentiation by Dan Wu, Mengyuan Jiang, Jing Zhang

“…Mice (C57BL/6, n = 8/group) received daily topical applications of 1% quercetin. Wound closure kinetics were meticulously quantified using planimetry. …”
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A Stepwise decision tree model for differential diagnosis of Kimura’s disease in the head and neck by Rui Luo, Gongxin Yang, Huimin Shi, Yining He, Yongshun Han, Zhen Tian, Yingwei Wu

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DCE-YOLOv8: Lightweight and Accurate Object Detection for Drone Vision by Jinsu An, Dong Hee Lee, Muhamad Dwisnanto Putro, Byeong Woo Kim

“…Drones are capable of rapidly scanning extensive areas, thereby facilitating efficient data collection and analysis. This capability can yield critical information and bolster swift response efforts. …”
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Diagnostic purposes of education: Problems, strategies and solutions by А. P. Usol’tsev, Т. N. Shamalo, Е. P. Аntipovа

“…The theoretical methods include the analysis of publications, normative documents, and programmes for teaching in secondary and higherlevel education. The empirical data have been obtained through the questionnaire for school teachers and university educators, as well as through the authors’ personal experience. …”
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Comprehensive assessment of the long-term stressful event impacts on the mental health of medical students by V. V. Ogorenko, V. O. Kokashynskyi, A. V. Shornikov, O. Ye. Brydun, M. O. Khliebnykov

“…The study was conducted among 4th–5th-year education applicants at Dnipro State Medical University (DSMU), specialty 222 “Medicine”. …”
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A Study of Slow-mode Shocks in the Near-Earth Magnetotail with MMS Observations and Hybrid Simulations by Nehpreet K. Walia, Kanako Seki, Takanobu Amano, Naritoshi Kitamura, Yoshifumi Saito, Tara Ahmadi, Daniel J. Gershman, Craig J. Pollock, Barbara L. Giles, Stephen A. Fuselier, Christopher T. Russell, James L. Burch

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Investigation of the Arc Characteristics in a Nozzle with C₄F₇N/CO₂ Mixtures by Wen Wang, Xianglian Yan, Xiaolong Li, Dongyu Guo, Zhenxin Geng

“…The simulation model’s accuracy is validated by comparing the calculation results for air with experimental data. This study focuses on comparing and analysing the temperature distribution, arc voltage, and energy balance characteristics of the nozzle arcs for SF₆ and C₄F₇N/CO₂ mixtures. …”
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Prevalence and Prediction of Video Gaming Addiction Among Saudi Adolescents, Using the Game Addiction Scale for Adolescents (GASA) by Abolfotouh MA, Barnawi NA

“…Additional studies are necessary on how cultural differences might influence gaming addiction and the applicability of Western-based tools like GASA to Saudi contexts.Keywords: addicted gamer, game addiction scale, behavioral addiction, polythetic addiction, monothetic addiction, problem gamer, highly engaged gamer…”
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Effect of Intramuscular Injection of Vitamin D on 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels, Glycaemic Control, and Liver Enzymes in Libyan Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Hafsa M. Alemam, Mouna M. ElJilani, Abdulla M. Bashein

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Phytochemical Analysis, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities, Minerals Element Profiling, and Identification of Bioactive Compounds by UPLC-HRMS Orbitrap in Four Aromatic and M... by Aicha Boubker, Abdelmoula El Ouardi, Taha El Kamli, Adnane El Hamidi, Mohammed Kaicer, Faouzi Kichou, Najia Ameur, Khaoula Errafii, Rachid Ben Aakame, Aicha Sifou

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Risk factor analysis and creation of an externally-validated prediction model for perioperative stroke following non-cardiac surgery: A multi-center retrospective and modeling stud... by Yulong Ma, Siyuan Liu, Faqiang Zhang, Xuhui Cong, Bingcheng Zhao, Miao Sun, Huikai Yang, Min Liu, Peng Li, Yuxiang Song, Jiangbei Cao, Yingfu Li, Wei Zhang, Kexuan Liu, Jiaqiang Zhang, Weidong Mi

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We identified potential risk factors and built a model to predict the incidence of perioperative stroke using logistic regression derived from hospital registry data of adult patients that underwent non-cardiac surgery from 2008 to 2019 at The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital. …”
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Tensile Strength, Cellular Content and Degradation properties in three generations of concentrated growth factors by Akram A. Alshirah, Mohamed H. Elnaem, Ziad Al-Ani, Malik Hudieb, Jeremy Hamilton, Deborah Lowry, Paul A. McCarron

“…Despite lower elasticity limiting suturing, their plasticity supports use as fillers or for tissue phenotype modification in regenerative applications.…”
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Research Progress on Anti-floating Design of Underground Structures by WANG Sheng-li, DONG Shu-qing, HUANG Yu, SONG Zhi-han, WU Tong, ZHENG Shan-suo

“…The results show that: (1) the selection of anti-floating water levels requires comprehensive consideration of hydrogeological conditions and monitoring data, while there is currently no unified standard for multi-layer groundwater conditions. …”
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Exploring Dissipation Terms in the SPH Momentum Equation for Wave Breaking on a Vertical Pile by Corrado Altomare, Yuzhu Pearl Li, Angelantonio Tafuni

“…Accurate simulation of fluid flow around vertical cylinders is essential in numerous engineering applications, particularly in the design and assessment of offshore structures, bridge piers, and coastal defenses. …”
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