Change processes in cognitive therapy for social anxiety disorder: A comparison of face-to-face and internet-based treatment formats by Graham R. Thew, Anke Ehlers, David M. Clark

“…Efforts to improve the efficacy and efficiency of SAD interventions by targeting these factors may therefore be equally applicable to online and face-to-face interventions.…”
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Prediction of Shield Tunneling Attitude Based on WM-CTA Method by GAO Su, CHEN Cheng

“…[Conclusion] The experiments verify that the WM-CTA model delivers optimal prediction performance with high computational efficiency. Furthermore, the model exhibits strong generalization ability, providing valuable references for similar future engineering projects.…”
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Productive and reproductive losses associated with abortion in specialized dairy cattle from Costa Rica by Emilia Vindas-van der Wielen, Juan José Romero-Zúñiga, Gustavo Monti

“…Still, we found no significant difference in the LTMY when the number of lactations with abortions increased. …”
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Real-time monitoring of maize phenology using ground camera fusion information by Qi Zhao, Yonghua Qu, Dongyi Liu

“…The SEL method effectively improved the accuracy and efficiency of BBCH estimates while demonstrating good stability and generalization ability. …”
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A Novel Detection-and-Replacement-Based Order-Operator for Differential Evolution in Solving Complex Bound Constrained Optimization Problems by Sichen Tao, Sicheng Liu, Shoya Ohta, Ruihan Zhao, Zheng Tang, Yifei Yang

“…This paper systematically reviews the functional differences between mechanism improvements and operator improvements in terms of exploration and exploitation capabilities, based on the general patterns of algorithm enhancements. …”
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Statistical model for assessing the reliability of non-destructive testing systems by solving inverse problems by A. E. Alexandrov, S. P. Borisov, L. V. Bunina, S. S. Bikovsky, I. V. Stepanova, A. P. Titov

“…Under constraints on the data sample size, the proposed methodology allows the metal monitoring results to be applied with greater confidence than currently used methods at the same time as evaluating the efficiency of monitoring carried out by individual test teams or laboratories. …”
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CD4+ FOXP3+ Regulatory T Cells Exhibit Impaired Ability to Suppress Effector T Cell Proliferation in Patients with Turner Syndrome. by Young Ah Lee, Hang-Rae Kim, Jeong Seon Lee, Hae Woon Jung, Hwa Young Kim, Gyung Min Lee, Jieun Lee, Ji Hyun Sim, Sae Jin Oh, Doo Hyun Chung, Choong Ho Shin, Sei Won Yang

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>The Tregs of the TS patients could not efficiently suppress the proliferation of autologous effector T cells, despite their increased frequency in peripheral CD4+ T cells.…”
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Are Commercially Available Orthodontic Adhesive Systems Suitable for Rapid (3 s) High-Intensity Light Curing? by Ivona Profeta Krznar, Senka Meštrović, Helena Miler, Danijela Marovic, Zrinka Tarle, Matej Par

“…With the growing use of high-intensity LED units in orthodontics, the effect of ultra-fast curing protocols on polymerization efficiency remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of conventional and rapid high-intensity light curing protocols on the degree of conversion (DC) of orthodontic adhesive systems. …”
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Gray matter abnormalities and memory impairment in left mesial temporal lobe epilepsy by Agnieszka Olejnik, Aleksandra Bala, Weronika Rejner, Antonina Gottman-Narożna, Andrzej Rysz, Maja Kopytek-Beuzen, Patrycja Naumczyk, Przemysław Kunert

“…Volumetric analysis revealed differences in gray matter volume between groups, with some structures being smaller and others larger in the patient group. …”
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Using Small-Sided Games or Their Combination with Speed Endurance Training: Which Is More Effective for Improving Aerobic Capacity in Young Amateur League Soccer Players? by Feni Norrahmah, Shery Iris Zalillah, I Dewa Made Aryananda Wijaya Kusuma, Imam Syafii, Arif Bulqini, Muhammad Kharis Fajar, Muhammad Bagus Firzam Bharlaman

“…This study aimed to analyze the differences in the effects of Small-Sided Games (SSG) and a combination of Small-Sided Games with Speed Endurance Training (SSG+SET) on the aerobic capacity of young amateur league soccer players, as measured by total distance coverage and VO2max. …”
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Intravenous esketamine as a detumescence agent for intraoperative penile erection during urological surgeries: a retrospective clinical analysis by Wanjun Yao, Ruoshi Shi, Li Zhang, Jiafang Wang, Zhijun Chen

“…The present study aimed to evaluated the efficiency and safety of intravenous esketamine in addressing IPE. …”
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The role of titanium dioxide in enhancing low-emission properties of cementitious materials by Agnieszka Ślosarczyk, Izabela Klapiszewska, Patryk Jędrzejczak, Marta Thomas, Bartosz Gapiński, Marcin Janczarek, Łukasz Klapiszewski

“…These systems also showed the best phenol degradation efficiency, due to the photocatalytic properties of TiO2 enhanced by the presence of calcium carbonate. …”
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Goal-directed dehydration therapy in sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome guided by volumetric hemodynamic monitoring by N. O. Khromacheva, E. V. Fot, V. V. Kuzkov, M. Yu. Kirov

“…The baseline characteristics of the patients did not differ between the groups. By 48 hours, the target fluid balance was achieved in both groups. …”
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Metagenomic and Metabolomic Perspectives on the Drought Tolerance of Broomcorn Millet (<i>Panicum miliaceum</i> L.) by Yuhan Liu, Jiangling Ren, Binhong Yu, Sichen Liu, Xiaoning Cao

“…These community-level changes can enhance element cycling efficiency, optimize symbiotic interactions between broomcorn millet and rhizosphere microorganisms, and ultimately improve the crop’s drought adaptability. …”
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Using Sentinel Imagery for Mapping and Monitoring Small Surface Water Bodies by Mariana Campista Chagas, Ana Paula Falcão, Rodrigo Proença de Oliveira

“…While public reservoirs are typically monitored, the number, size, and private ownership of small reservoirs complicate effective storage monitoring, hindering efforts to assess water availability during droughts and to allocate water efficiently and equitably. Remote sensing provides a solution to complement existing monitoring systems by offering high spatial and temporal resolution observations. …”
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West Nile Fever in the Russian Federation in 2024, Forecast for 2025 by E. V. Putintseva, S. K. Udovichenko, D. N. Nikitin, N. V. Boroday, A. Yu. Koloskova, A. S. Antonov, O. S. Bondareva, A. V. Toporkov

“…The incidence and clinical course structure of WNF in 2024 did not differ significantly compared to the average long-term values and those in 2023. …”
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To evaluate the EASE intervention for reducing anxiety and depression among adolescents in Pakistan: a protocol for a mixed methods study, including a cluster-randomised controlled... by Fenglin Cao, Lubna Ghazal, Naixue Cui

“…In addition, adapting interventions from high-income countries to LMICs raises concerns about efficiency. The LMIC-tailored Early Adolescent Skills for Emotions (EASE) intervention, integrating cognitive-behavioural principles, group sessions, non-specialist delivery and parental involvement, provides a promising solution. …”
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RESULTS OF EVALUATING THE EFFICACY OF SECUKINUMAB VERSUS ADALIMUMAB IN TREATING PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS BY USING THE MATCHING-ADJUSTED INDIRECT COMPARISON METHOD by T. V. Korotaeva

“…To date there have been no results of a direct comparison of the efficiency of using tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitors, secukinumab (SCM) and adalimumab (ADA) in particular, to treat psoriatic arthritis (PsA). …”
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Mortgage lending targets of housing policy in Russia by A. N. Lozovskaya, M. A. Skorik

“…In  accordance with the aim, the authors set and solved the tasks  as  follows: – the main features, problems and trends are specified in  the development of housing constructions in the Russian Federation  and its subjects;– regional differentiation is estimated in the level of housing provision of population and in the changes in its living conditions,  taking into account the impact of crisis phenomena;– the intensity and directions are determined the of structural changes in the regional distribution of the total volume of housing;– the groups of the Russian regions are revealed, which are differed by the main characteristics of housing conditions of the population and by the scale and activity of housing construction;– the factors and criteria are considered of efficiency of housing property lending and a role of regional banks in this process;– the main problems are revealed, which constrain lending development in Russia.The results of the research are of practical importance for the Federal State Statistics Service in the course of monitoring of the  state of the housing complex at the regional level, as well as for  regional economic agencies in the development of programs for  support and development of the housing construction sector.…”
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Impact of Immersive Virtual Reality During Outpatient Sedation‐Free Colonoscopy: A Randomized Prospective Controlled Study by Myriam Ayari, Sameh Riahi, Mohamed Hedi Douggui, Taieb Jomni

“…Thus, it must be performed as efficiently as possible. The patient's tolerance considerably affects the quality of sedation free examinations. …”
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