Validation of a Real-Time PCR Assay for Fully Automated Detection of <i>Bacillus cereus</i> in Donor Human Milk by Gemma Aran, Vanessa Pleguezuelos, Margarita Blanco, Cristina Garcia, Mariama Jallow, Mar López, Sara Monge, Natalia Casamitjana, Eva Alonso-Nogués, Gloria Soria

“…Incorporating this assay into our laboratory workflow improved efficiency and reduced turnaround time.…”
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The effectiveness of myofascial massage of the gastrocnemius muscle on the threshold and pain tolerance by Karolina PAWLIKOWSKA, Aleksandra JAŻDŻEWSKA, Jakub KORTAS

“…Background: The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of the myofascial self-massage technique of the gastrocnemius muscle in determining the possibility of increasing pain tolerance and individual pain threshold, which could increase exercise efficiency, allow for greater training loads and accelerate post-exercise regeneration, as well as to determine the subjective assessment of pain intensity using the VAS scale. …”
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Spatial Analysis of the Concentration of Knowledge-Based Firms in Iran by Najmoddin Yazdi, Mahdi Fateh-rad, Jamal Kadkhodapour, Siamak Tahmasbi

“…This research aimed to analyze the spatial distribution and concentration of knowledge-based firms in Iran and investigate the factors that contributed to this concentration. Materials & MethodsThis research was classified as applied and exploratory-confirmatory in nature, employing various methods to achieve its objectives. …”
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Enhanced recovery pathway for older people with hip fracture and cognitive impairment in acute hospitals: the PERFECTED research programme including an RCT by Chris Fox, Simon P Hammond, Lee Shepstone, Fiona Poland, Catherine Henderson, Tamara Backhouse, Bridget Penhale, Simon Donell, Martin Knapp, Douglas Lewins, Alasdair MacLullich, Martyn Patel, Opinder Sahota, Toby O Smith, Justin Waring, Jane L Cross

“…Work package 2: optimising care for patients with dementia and hip fracture We used an action research approach, with a mixed-methods case study design to study implementation on an orthopaedic ward in each of three hospitals, using a series of plan, do, study, act (PDSA) cycles. …”
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Analisis Pengaruh Kualitas Layanan Terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan dan Loyalitas Pengguna Aplikasi Jenius Menggunakan Model E-S- Qual dan E- Recs- QUal (Studi Kasus: Pengguna Aplikasi... by Alfansya Achmad Mulyadi, Satrio Hadi Wijoyo, Hanifah Muslimah Az-Zahra

“…This study uses quantitative methods using Electronic Service Quality and Electronic Recovery Service Quality models. …”
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Competition Between Protein and DNA for Binding to Natural Sepiolite Nanofibers by Adame Brooks D, Piétrement O, Dardillac E, Castro Smirnov FA, Aranda P, Ruiz-Hitzky E, Lopez BS

“…In this study, we analyzed the adsorption of DNA and proteins to sepiolite by analyzing the competition among these biomolecules during the adsorption process.Methods: To determine the binding of sepiolite to proteins, we used BSA and a monoclonal antibody (mAb) against the CD4 membrane antigen as a model. …”
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Enhanced detection of circulating tumor cells using a MUC1 promoter-driven recombinant adenovirus by Cheng Wang, Huihui Gu, Jia Cai, Chuandong Zhu, Qin Zheng, Hanfeng Xu, Lixue Wang, Yuan Wan

“…CTC Model Samples were employed to determine detection rates, and clinical samples from breast cancer patients were analyzed to preliminarily evaluate the efficacy of CTC detection in a clinical context.ResultsIn preclinical and clinical studies, rAdF35-MUC1 exhibited a significantly high detection efficiency for breast cancer cells, outperforming the existing hTERT-dependent adenovirus (rAdF35-hTERT), especially in detecting CTCs at low quantities. …”
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Artificial Intelligence in ECG interpretation - review article by Łukasz Fussek, Jagoda Niewiadomska, Borys Bondos, Aleksandra Stępień, Alicja Paluch, Jakub Skrzypek, Aleksandra Język Polski, Robert Kochan, Ewelina Wieczorek, Kacper Lee

“…Material and methods   A review paper using articles describing the application of artificial intelligence in ECG interpretation from 1997 to 2024. …”
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A prospective histopathological analysis of the inferior turbinate: which functional parts should be preserved during turbinate surgery? by Salma Saud AlSharhan, Norah Mohammad AlNafea, Mona Mohammad Ashoor, Wasan Fahad AlMarzouq, Salwa ALRashed AlHumaid, Nada Abdallah ALBahrani, Areej Manssour Al Nemer, Reem S. AlOmar, Hussain Jawad Aljubran

“…Therefore, this study aimed to identify the histological changes and the most functional areas of the IT to assist otolaryngologists with improving and modifying surgical techniques and minimizing potential complications. Methods: This prospective, cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the contribution of hypertrophic IT to nasal obstruction. …”
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Photosynthetic characteristics of Paris polyphylla var. chinensis in response to different light intensities and soil water contents by Yaling Zhang, Yaling Zhang, Rong Xu, Rong Xu, Rong Xu, Zhaozhao Wang, Juan Zhang, Xinghao Tang, Yu Chen, Xiao-Li Yan, Lu-Ping Qu, Lu-Ping Qu

“…It is imperative to study the photochemical processes of P. polyphylla in order to determine the optimal levels of shading and moisture management for its cultivation in artificial environments.MethodsIn this study, six shading levels (no shading, 30%, 50%, 70%, 80% and 90% shading) and three soil water contents (20%, 40% and 60% of the soil water saturation capacity) were established to determine the appropriate shade intensity and soil moisture content for the growth of P. polyphylla.ResultsThe results showed that only the low shade groups (no shade and 30% shade) showed irreversible damage to the daily photosynthetic dynamics of the plant over the course of a day. …”
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New Patient PROMIS Scores of Patients Presenting with Low Back Pain Predict Time to Elective Spine Surgery by Justin E. Kung, Chase Gauthier, Yianni Bakaes, Michael Spitnale, Richard A. Bidwell, David G. Edelman, Heidi C. Ventresca, J. Benjamin Jackson, Shari Cui, Gregory Grabowski

“…Conclusions: Worse new patient PROMIS PI scores were associated with undergoing surgery within one year of initial evaluation. To determine if PROMIS scores may help in a triage capacity to identify which patients are most appropriate for a surgeon visit versus a nonsurgical provider, further research is needed, thereby improving the efficiency of surgical care delivery.…”
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DISYNCRO: Perceived roles of clinical study coordinators and data managers: results from a web-based survey of professionals from contract research organizations by Susanna Yedro, Elena Tinari, Daniele Napolitano, Giulia Wlderk, Eleonora Ribaudi, Luciana Giannone, Gianluca Ianiro, Mattia Bozzetti, Antonio Gasbarrini, Vincenzina Mora

“…Their responsibilities sometimes overlap, creating operational challenges in the workplace. This study aims to determine how personnel at Contract Research Organizations (CROs) perceive the differences between the CSC and DM roles, assess their functional overlap, and identify areas where greater role clarity and training are needed to improve operational efficiency. …”
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Optimizing automated external defibrillator deployment within the walking golden window for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest cases: a case study from a Chinese city by Zhaohui Qin, Jia Li, Shuyao Zheng, Da Xu, Wei Zhang, Lu Lu, Xianliang Yan, Tie Xu, Ningjun Zhao, Yan Xu

“…Based on the walking distance within this window, we proposed an improved public access defibrillation (PAD) deployment strategy to enhance automated external defibrillator (AED) efficiency in typical Chinese cities.MethodsThis observational study used two datasets (an AED inventory and an OHCA registry) to assess the current effectiveness of AED deployment in the urban area of the Xuzhou city, Jiangsu Province. …”
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Investigating the relationship between the monetary policy shock through the exchange rate channel on the management quality index in the banking system: by examining the productiv... by Farhad Sharifi Bagha, Jafar Haqiqat, Zahra Karimi Takanloo

“…The current research is applied in terms of its purpose and analytical-descriptive in terms of its method. This study utilizes 96 variables of seasonal time series data that affect the management quality index within the bank productivity framework, one of the critical indicators for assessing the health of the banking system. …”
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Can open source large language models be used for tumor documentation in Germany?—An evaluation on urological doctors’ notes by Stefan Lenz, Arsenij Ustjanzew, Marco Jeray, Meike Ressing, Torsten Panholzer

“…Advances in information extraction techniques that build on large language models (LLMs) could have the potential for enhancing the efficiency and reliability of this process. Evaluating LLMs in the German medical domain, especially their ability to interpret specialized language, is essential to determine their suitability for the use in clinical documentation. …”
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MANAGEMENT OF COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES IN CONFECTIONERY INDUSTRY ENTERPRISES: A CASE STUDY OF SLOVAKIA AND UKRAINE by Nataliia Parkhomenko, Lucia Vilčeková, Peter Štarchoň

“…To compare the competitive advantages of confectionery enterprises in both countries, the authors used methods such as diagnostic analysis, statistical data analysis, and case studies were employed. …”
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Analysis of latent profiles and influencing factors of sleep in first-trimester pregnant women by Liu Siqi, Cai Shu, Liang Yunfang, Tan Yingyao

“…Then the sleep profiles were identified through latent profile analysis， and the robust mixture regression model was employed to determine the influencing factors of sleep profiles.ResultsA 3-profile solution showed the best fit： 732 cases （68.67%） of good sleep quality group， 87 cases （8.16%） of low sleep efficiency group， and 247 cases （23.17%） of daytime dysfunction group. …”
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Combining genetic and non-genetic factors to predict the risk of pancreatic cancer in patients with new-onset diabetes mellitus by Yu Zhou, Zhuo Wu, Liangtang Zeng, Rufu Chen

“…We developed a NODM-PC risk prediction model to stratify PC risk in patients with NODM. Methods This study utilized data from the UK Biobank, including 238 NODM-PC cases and 14,825 cancer-free T2DM controls. …”
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In-Memory Versus Disk-Based Computing with Random Forest for Stock Analysis: A Comparative Study by Chitra Joshi, Chitrakant Banchorr, Omkaresh Kulkarni, Kirti Wanjale

“…The effectiveness of these frameworks plays a crucial role in determining data processing speed, model training efficiency and predictive accuracy. …”
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Individual-psychological factors and perception of social support in burnout syndrome by Jovanović Vesna R., Hinić Darko, Džamonja-Ignjatović Tamara, Stamatović-Gajić Branka, Gajić Tomislav, Mihajlović Goran

“…Methods. This non-experimental, cross-sectional correlation study included 317 teachers (122 special education teachers and 38 other teachers in special education for children with intellectual disabilities and 157 teachers from regular primary schools) from Belgrade. …”
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