Targeting atrial fibrillation in HFpEF: the emerging role of pulsed field ablation by A. S. Parwani, A. S. Parwani, A. S. Parwani, B. Kossmann, B. Kossmann, V. Schweiger, V. Schweiger, V. Schweiger

“…As PFA gains traction for its procedural efficiency and favorable safety profile, its role in managing AF in HFpEF may expand. …”
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Enhancing Marshall stability of asphalt concrete using a hybrid deep neural network and ensemble learning by Henok Desalegn Shikur, Ming-Der Yang, Yared Bitew Kebede

“…Accurate prediction of Marshall Stability (MS) is vital for asphalt concrete mix design and performance evaluation, yet traditional laboratory methods are resource-intensive. This study proposes and evaluates hybrid machine learning models, specifically integrating a deep neural network (DNN) base learner with various ensemble techniques (Random Forest, XGBoost, LightGBM, CatBoost, AdaBoost) through stacking, to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of MS prediction. …”
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Approach to Selenium Application in Different Soil Concentrations for Encouraged Yield, Distribution, and Biofortification of Common Buckwheat Seeds (<i>Fagopyrum esculentum</i> Mo... by Alexandra Zapletalová, Marek Kolenčík, Ladislav Ducsay, Mária Vicianová, Tomáš Vician, Ivan Černý, Rastislav Bušo

“…Following manual harvesting, chemical analysis was conducted using methods such as atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), along with yield determination. …”
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Carbon footprint reduction associated with a surgical outreach clinic by David Forner, Chad Purcell, Victoria Taylor, Christopher W. Noel, Larry Pan, Matthew H. Rigby, Martin Corsten, Jonathan R. Trites, Antoine Eskander, Ted McDonald, S. Mark Taylor

“…Canadian datasets of manufacturer provided vehicular efficiency were used to estimate carbon emissions for each participant. …”
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Cutting-edge approaches to specific energy prediction in TBM disc cutters: Integrating COSSA-RF model with three interpretative techniques by Jian Zhou, Zijian Liu, Chuanqi Li, Kun Du, Haiqing Yang

“…Specific energy (SE) is an important index to measure crushing efficiency in mechanized tunnel excavation. Accurate prediction of the SE of tunnel boring machine disc cutters is important for optimizing the crushing process, reducing energy consumption, and minimizing machine wear. …”
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Th1 and Th2 cytokine response of peripheral blood macrophages-lymphocyte co-culture on challenge with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin and Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37RV in different cat... by Surangana Saha, Urmita Chakraborty, Avranil Goswami, Nishith Kumar Pal

“…Background: The quantitative analysis of Th1 and Th2 cytokines by in vitro challenged macrophages from tuberculosis (TB) patients of different clinical setting and healthy controls would enlighten our knowledge of macrophage efficiency at different ages and status of disease, facilitating new treatment feasibility by immunotherapy. …”
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Threshold and Asymmetric Effects of Foreign Direct Investment on Inclusive Growth in Shanghai Cooperation Member Countries by marziyeh hosini, monireh Rafat

“…The study will use income as a determinant of opportunity. As it is the most common and widely used measure of determining individuals’ access to certain other kinds of opportunities. …”
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Investigating the Knowledge of General Dental Students and Residents Regarding Practical Self-Assessment Skills by Fatemeh Sadat Sajadi, Zahra Salari, MohadeseSadat TabatabaeiRad, Ali Abedi, Reyhaneh Aftabi

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Development and validation of a nomogram model for sleep disorders in patients with recurrent implantation failure based on physiological and lifestyle factors by You Zhang, Ningxin Qin, Jing Hu, Jie Bai, Mengjia Pan, Yan Xu, Xin Huang, Ke Wang, Ke Wang

“…Lasso regression was used to screen potential predictive variables and multifactor logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the final predictors. A nomogram model was established, and the model was evaluated using methods such as plotting receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves, calibration curves, Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness of fit test, and decision curve analysis.ResultsThrough Lasso regression and multifactor logistic regression, 7 predictors were identified, including FSH, E2, depression mood (moderate, severe), daily exercise time, sun exposure, caffeine intake, and shift work (&gt;16h/w) for constructing the nomogram model. …”
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Characterization of the vitrification parameters for oviduct aggregates in Camelus dromedarius by Mohamed M. M. El-Sokary, Mohamed M. M. El-Sokary, Hamad A. Albreiki, Seham F. Shehata, Karima Gh. M. Mahmoud

“…This study evaluated the efficiency of vitrification protocols for camel oviductal isthmus aggregates, focusing on the effects of aggregate size, cryoprotectants (CPA), cryodevices, post-thaw viability, and sperm-binding capacity.MethodsAggregates retrieved from the oviductal isthmus were classified into four size groups (50, 100, 150, and 200 μm) and vitrified to determine the influence of size on post-thaw outcomes. …”
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The degree of dominance of resistance trait against pathogens in F1 winter wheat by L. Murashko, V. Kyrylenko, O. Humeniuk, Yu. Suddenko, N. Novytska

“…Remeslo Myronivka Institute of Wheat of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine according to generally accepted methods. 189 collection numbers of winter wheat were studied against artificial infectious backgrounds of brown rust and stinking smut. …”
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Hyperangulated videolaryngoscope for difficult airway management: a protocol for a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis by Dan Liu, Tingting Li, Li Du, Jianqiao Zheng, Yujie Huang, Weiyi Zhang

“…Consequently, we will conduct a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the usefulness of hyperangulated videolaryngoscopes in patients with anticipated difficult airways.Methods and analysis English-language databases (Web of Science, Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase and Ovid Medline), Chinese electronic databases (VIP database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang database) and clinical trial registry platforms will be scoured from their inception to May 2025 to locate randomised controlled trials of hyperangulated videolaryngoscopes in patients with anticipated difficult airways. …”
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Computer Literacy and Utilization of Health Information Technology in Nurses\' Documentation and Plan of Care by Sittie Ariefah J. Abdulkhaled, Hamdoni K. Pangandaman

“…Background: Integrating health information technology (HIT) in health care is essential for enhancing the quality, efficiency, and safety of patient care, particularly in nursing documentation and care planning. …”
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Deep learning-assisted screening and diagnosis of scoliosis: segmentation of bare-back images via an attention-enhanced convolutional neural network by Xingyu Duan, Xiaojun Ma, Mengqi Zhu, Linan Wang, Dingqi You, Lili Deng, Ningkui Niu

“…We have developed a deep learning-based image segmentation model to enhance the efficiency of scoliosis screening. Methods A total of 350 patients with scoliosis and 108 healthy subjects were included in this study. …”
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Artificial intelligence applied to the study of human milk and breastfeeding: a scoping review by Sergio Agudelo-Pérez, Daniel Botero-Rosas, Laura Rodríguez-Alvarado, Julián Espitia-Angel, Lina Raigoso-Díaz

“…This study aimed to identify and synthesize the current information on the use of AI in the analysis of human milk and breastfeeding. Methods A scoping review was conducted according to the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines. …”
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Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Systemic Thinking in Nurse Managers: A Correlational Study by Maryam Katebi, Masoud Bahreini, Razieh Bagherzadeh, Shahnaz Pouladi

“…Systemic thinking enables managers to solve problems comprehensively, enhancing decision-making accuracy and efficiency. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between emotional intelligence and systemic thinking in nurse managers of affiliated hospitals of Bushehr University of Medical Sciences. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practices of beta thalassemia: a cross-sectional study among young adults in Delhi-NCR, India by Oishi Choudhury, Akansha Dubey, Kallur Nava Saraswathy, Roumi Deb, Ravi Ranjan, J. S. Arora, Benrithung Murry, Ram Prasad Mitra, Naorem Kiranmala Devi

“…However, prior to this, a background of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of thalassemia among the population is necessary, which will determine the efficiency of the management programs. …”
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Machine Learning-Based Objective Evaluation Model of CTPA Image Quality: A Multi-Center Study by Sun Q, Liu Z, Ding T, Shi C, Hou N, Sun C

“…The model offers effective support for improving image quality control efficiency and precision. However, the limited sample size may affect the model’s generalizability, so it’s essential to conduct further research with larger datasets.Keywords: CT pulmonary angiography, machine learning, image quality, data interpretation…”
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Application of augmented reality navigation in oral surgery by Anna V. Lysenko, Andrei I. Yaremenko, Vladimir M. Ivanov, Anton Y. Smirnov, Аlexandr I. Lyubimov, Charles S. M. Izzard, Alina A. Prokofeva

“…AIM: To evaluate surgeons’ perceptions and the usability of augmented reality navigation for the most common surgical procedures in oral surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed a phantom study to determine the accuracy of the augmented reality system in the maxillofacial region. …”
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Forecrops and sowing dates of the winter bread wheat variety ‘Yubiley Dona’ in the southern part of the Rostov region by A. S. Popov, G. V. Ovsyannikova, А. А. Sukharev, I. K. Kopman, D. M. Marchenko, A. P. Samofalov, I. V. Fetyukhin

“…When laying and conducting the trial, there were used conventional methods. The total area of the plots was 55 m2, the accounting area was 41.25 m2, with four-fold repetition. …”
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