SIGLEC1 has the potential to be an immune-related prognostic indicator in colon adenocarcinoma: a study based on transcriptomic data and Mendelian randomization analysis by Jue Gu, Yaxuan Wang, Hui Zhang, Haijuan Gu, Haixia Zhu

“…There are currently no specific studies indicating the mechanism of action of TME in COPD patients. Methods The percentage of tumor-infiltrating immune cells (TIC) in 512 COAD cases from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database was calculated using CIBERSORT and ESTIMATE. …”
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The association of public health interventions regarding both infant sleep position and pertussis immunization with sudden infant death syndrome rates: an ecological study by Jacqueline Müller-Nordhorn, Amir Hakimhashemi, Stefan N. Willich, Sylvia Binting, Thomas Keil

“…The objective was to analyze the association of SIDS and infant pertussis hospitalization rates over time, comparing a previously unvaccinated population (West Germany) versus a predominantly vaccinated population (East Germany). Methods We calculated SIDS rates per 1000 live births per state. …”
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AI-Enhanced 3D Models in Global Virtual Reality Case Conferences for Surgical Care in a Low-Income Country: Exploratory Study by Miriam Obst, Jan Arensmeyer, Henrik Bonsmann, Andreas Kolbinger, Joel Kigenyi, Francis Oneka, Benard Owere, Joachim Schmidt, Philipp Feodorovici, Jan Wynands

“…MethodsWithin a surgical camp at Lamu Medical Centre, Uganda, 3D models of patients’ conditions were created using a smartphone app. …”
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Advancing skin cancer detection integrating a novel unsupervised classification and enhanced imaging techniques by Md. Abdur Rahman, Nur Mohammad Fahad, Mohaimenul Azam Khan Raiaan, Mirjam Jonkman, Friso DeBoer, Sami Azam

“…In this study, the authors aim to explore the potential of unsupervised learning methods in classifying different types of skin lesions in dermatoscopic images. …”
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Mechanical Behaviors of Natural Sand Soils and Modified Soils in Heavy-Haul Railway Embankment by Yingying Zhao, Yang Yang, Xianzhang Ling, Guoyu Li, Weiming Gong

“…Meanwhile, a brittle characteristic is observed. In the process of determining the reinforcement methods in practical projects, several other considerations are included, such as equipment and time available, especially for stabilized soils. …”
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Higher performance enhancement of direct torque control by using Space Vector Modulation for doubly fed induction machine by Gouaamar Radouan, El Fadl Adiba, Bri Seddik, Mekrini Zineb

“…This study discusses the pros and cons of all mentioned methods, which helps in better understanding for optimal speed control selection to improve DFIM performance at different operating conditions. …”
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Study on the Influence of Different Peri-Implant Mucosa Cleaning Protocols on Microbial Biofilm Formation by Mukesh Soni, Shivani Mishra, Madhu S. Ratre, Sadaf Kazmi, Shivani Aditi, Suruchi Singh

“…This study evaluates the influence of different peri-implant mucosa cleaning protocols on microbial biofilm formation. Materials and Methods: A total of 60 patients with dental implants were included in this randomized controlled trial. …”
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Fully automated workflow for designing patient-specific orthopaedic implants: Application to total knee arthroplasty. by Aziliz Guezou-Philippe, Arnaud Clavé, Ehouarn Maguet, Ludivine Maintier, Charles Garraud, Jean-Rassaire Fouefack, Valérie Burdin, Eric Stindel, Guillaume Dardenne

“…We propose a fully automated workflow to design patient-specific implants for total knee arthroplasty. Methods The proposed pipeline first uses artificial neural networks to segment the femur and tibia proximal and distal extremities. …”
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Analysis of the development of electric drives for oil rocking machines by the results of patent search by I. V. Ivshin, A. R. Safin, R. R. Gibadullin, T. I. Petrov, A. N. Tsvetkov, M. F. Nizamiyev, V. Yu. Kornilov

“…Field of application: electrical equipment for oil pumping units.The purpose of the work is to identify inventions in the field of electric drives based on Russian highly efficient synchronous motors for oil pumping machines, to determine the advantages and disadvantages of modern developments in this field.Methods. …”
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Heritability of malaria in Africa. by Margaret J Mackinnon, Tabitha W Mwangi, Robert W Snow, Kevin Marsh, Thomas N Williams

“…<h4>Background</h4>While many individual genes have been identified that confer protection against malaria, the overall impact of host genetics on malarial risk remains unknown.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We have used pedigree-based genetic variance component analysis to determine the relative contributions of genetic and other factors to the variability in incidence of malaria and other infectious diseases in two cohorts of children living on the coast of Kenya. …”
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Effects of food waste mulch on the physicochemical quality and fungal community diversities of desert soil in Southeast Iran. by Mahdi Hajhosseini, Setareh Agha Kuchak Afshari, Mohammad Hassan Ehrampoush, Mohammad Taghi Ghaneian, Mohammad Malakoutian, Ali Asghar Ebrahimi, Hamid Reza Azimzadeh, Davood Kalantar-Neyestanaki, Mehdi Bamorovat

“…Besides, the samples were cultured and checked daily to determine the growth of fungal colonies. All fungal isolates were characterized to the species level by phenotypical and molecular methods. …”
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Legal safeguards against involuntary criminal confessions in Poland and Russia by Denis Solodov, Ilia Solodov

“…In Russia, the law provides specific rules on the admissibility of criminal confessions, their evidentiary value, and methods of verifying the reliability of suspect’s testimony. …”
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Deep Learning Inter-city Roads Conditions in East Africa for Infrastructure Prioritization using Satellite Imagery and Mobile Data by Davy Uwizera, Prof. Patrick McSharry, Charles Ruranga

“… Traditional survey methods for gathering information, such as questionnaires and field visits, have long been used in East Africa to evaluate road conditions and prioritize their development. …”
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Intestinal Parasites among HIV/AIDS Patients on ART Attending Specialist Hospital, Sokoto State, Nigeria by Ikpeama,O. J., Ochayi, A.S. and Houmsou, R.S.

“…This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites among HIV/AIDS patients in Sokoto - Nigeria. …”
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Legal Regulation of the External Dimension of the Common European Asylum System: current state and future perspectives by A. A. Gukepshev

“…The aim of the article is to define political and legal contours of the external dimension of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS), trace its development from 2015 to 2022, and determine future directions of its evolvement.MATERIALS AND METHODS. …”
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Features of direct democracy in Switzerland by Svetlana A. Solomonova

“…The article is about the peculiarities of referendum and popular initiative which are the main forms and institutions of direct democracy in Switzerland.The purpose of the article is to determine the peculiarities of direct democracy in Switzerland and characterize its main forms: referendum and popular initiative. …”
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An Algorithm to Analyze Cost Heterogeneity using Counterfactual Scenarios in Endovascular versus Open Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Predicting Costs for Subsequent Patients by Christopher A. Jones, Peter W. Callas, Robert W. Everett, Richard A. Galbraith, Richie Spitsberg, Jeffrey J. Petrozzino, Michael J. DeSarno, Andrew C. Stanley

“…# Objectives We examined patient-specific predictors of high cost for endovascular (EVAR) and open (OPEN) repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). # Methods Vascular Study Group of Northern New England data specific to Fletcher Allen Health Care were merged with cost data from the same source. …”
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Analysis of Polymer/siRNA Nanoparticle Efficacy and Biocompatibility in 3D Air–Liquid Interface Culture Compared to 2D Cell Culture by Sandra Noske, Martin Krueger, Alexander Ewe, Achim Aigner

“…<b>Background:</b> Polymeric nanoparticles have been explored as efficient tools for siRNA delivery to induce RNAi-mediated gene knockdown. …”
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Analysis of the Influence of Knowledge, Technological Progress, Motivation, and Minimum Capital on Generation Z's Investment Interest in the Capital Market by Tia Nur Pangesti, Zulfikar Zulfikar

“…This research uses quantitative research methods. The results of this study are knowledge, motivation, minimum capital affect investment interest while technological progress has no effect on investment interest. …”
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Machine learning provides reconnaissance-type estimates of carbon dioxide storage resources in oil and gas reservoirs by Emil Attanasi, Philip Freeman, Timothy Coburn

“…We demonstrate the application of four different ML algorithms using data from onshore and offshore oil and gas reservoirs in Europe, and show they perform well when predictions are compared to engineering estimates. The proposed methods and models provide an effective and novel way to more rapidly and directly determine the subsurface CO2 storage capacity of oil and gas reservoirs around the world, information that operators, researchers, and policymakers alike require to meet energy transition and decarbonization goals.…”
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