Analysis of Serum Soluble Endoglin and s-CD105 Levels in Relation to Postoperative Recurrence and Metastasis in Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Modified Radical Mastectomy by Liu J, He C, Zhao J

“…However, limited studies have jointly evaluated their predictive value in postoperative breast cancer patients.Objective: To investigate the clinical utility of serum sEC and s-CD105 as dynamic biomarkers for predicting postoperative recurrence/metastasis in breast cancer patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy, and to establish evidence-based cut-off values for clinical application.Methods: A retrospective cohort of 80 breast cancer patients (January 2019–December 2022) was stratified into recurrence/metastasis (n=40) and control (n=40) groups based on 3-year follow-up. …”
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Advancing water security in semi-arid Brazil: expansion of water storage infrastructure and human-water system co-evolution by Bruno Pereira, Pedro Medeiros, Antônio Alves Meira Neto, José Carlos de Araújo, Murugesu Sivapalan, Murugesu Sivapalan

“…Water security during Era 1 is limited by water Availability; during Era 2 the limiting factor turned to Accessibility; during Era 3 it turned to Acceptability; and finally, during Era 4, the current period, the limiting factor for water security is water Quality. …”
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Surface Modification of Heterojunction with Intrinsic Thin Layer Solar Cell Electrode with Organosilane by Bing-Mau Chen, Chih-Hung Chen, Shang-Ping Ying

“…Photoluminescence mapping revealed greater brightness and photocurrent in the HIT sample treated with APTMS SAMs, with the results indicating more favorable optical and electrical properties. The application of APTMS SAMs led to higher open-circuit voltage, fill factor, maximum power output, and efficiency by passivating the ITO surface and achieving energy level alignment, thereby enhancing the charge carrier dynamics. …”
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Dual nature of type I interferon responses and feedback regulations by SOCS1 dictate malaria mortality by Jiansen Lu, Zhiqiang Hu, Huaji Jiang, Zebin Wen, Hongyu Li, Jian Li, Ke Zeng, Yingchao Xie, Huadan Chen, Xin-zhuan Su, Chunmei Cai, Xiao Yu

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Statistical analysis of the association between El Niño and the biological carbon pump in the East Sea (Japan Sea) by Geunsoo Jang, Seunghyun Hong, Janghun Oh, Young-Il Kim, Minkyoung Kim, Hyojung Lee

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The V4: a Decade after the EU Entry by Eduard Nežinský, Elena Fifeková

“…Non-parametrical part employs an SBM measure of efficiency in Data envelopment analysis as an application of linear programming optimization. Main findings include determining faster-than-average economic growth of the V4 followed by a considerable decline both in total factor productivity and in catching-up rate in the after-crisis period. …”
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New Dimensions in the Study of Outsourcing Logistics Services: The Role of Digitalization in Enhancing Efficiency by Péter Tamás

“…<i>Background</i>: Ensuring cost-efficient and high-quality processes for logistics tasks is a significant competitive factor for companies. This includes not only improving existing processes but also examining outsourcing opportunities. …”
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Investigation of the impact of adjustable workstations on ergonomic performance and worker health in furniture assembly by Olcay Polat, Abdullah Cemil İlçe, Kadir Özkaya

“…This targeted approach provides a detailed understanding of the ergonomic dynamics of assembly processes, particularly in areas of increased physical strain. …”
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Risk Assessment and Management Strategy of Coastal Erosion in the Red River Delta, Vietnam by Thi Hong Hanh Nguyen, Guanxun Wang, Wenyue Chen, Jing Yu, Ruonan Liu, Xu Huang, Xun Jiang, Van Vuong Bui, Dinh Nam Le, Van Phach Phung

“…The framework integrates 17 indicators, including human activities, socioeconomic factors, shoreline type, and vegetation cover, with indicator weights determined through expert evaluation and the analytic hierarchy process. …”
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Trust, Trustworthiness, and the Future of Medical AI: Outcomes of an Interdisciplinary Expert Workshop by Melanie Goisauf, Mónica Cano Abadía, Kaya Akyüz, Maciej Bobowicz, Alena Buyx, Ilaria Colussi, Marie-Christine Fritzsche, Karim Lekadir, Pekka Marttinen, Michaela Th Mayrhofer, Janos Meszaros

“… Trustworthiness has become a key concept for the ethical development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine. …”
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Progress in immunoregulatory mechanisms during distraction osteogenesis by Shiyu Huang, Shiyu Huang, Aoran Zeng, Qing Yin, Qiming Yang, Bing Zou, Meiying He, Juehan Wang, Qi Pan

“…Moreover, immunomodulatory clinical interventions—such as the regulation of immune-related factors and the application of bioactive materials—are becoming promising strategies for optimizing DO outcomes. …”
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Experimental and Theoretical Analysis for Isolation Performance of New Combined Isolation Devices under Blast Loading by Yang Liu, Zhen Liao, Yulong Xue, Zhizhong Li, Luzhong Shao, Degao Tang

“…The research results provide a reference for the application of combined isolation devices in isolation and shock absorption of structures under blast loading.…”
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Effect of prebiotics on rheological properties and flavor characteristics of Streptococcus thermophilus fermented milk by Xuelu Chi, Qingyu Yang, Yufang Su, Yanmei Xi, Weizhe Wang, Baoguo Sun, Nasi Ai

“…The fermentation characteristics and aroma production properties of lactic acid bacteria can influence the flavor quality of fermented milk, which is one of the important factors influencing the consumer preference. In this study, fermented milk was prepared using Streptococcus thermophilus, and dynamic changes in its quality, including rheological properties and flavor characteristics, were evaluated throughout the fermentation process. …”
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A pathway from surface to deep online language learning approach: The crucial role of online self-regulation by Amir Reza Rahimi, Ana Sevilla-Pavón

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A Hybrid Fuzzy Mathematical Programming Approach for Manufacturing Inventory Models with Partial Trade Credit Policy and Reliability by Prasantha Bharathi Dhandapani, Kalaiarasi Kalaichelvan, Víctor Leiva, Cecilia Castro, Soundaria Ramalingam

“…These approaches facilitate the precise management of production rates, inventory levels, and cost factors, which are essential in achieving a balance between supply and demand. …”
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The Longitudinal Relationship Between Self-Esteem, Life Satisfaction, and Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms Among Chinese Adolescents: Within- and Between-Person Effects by Zongqiao Han, Shuai Chen, Yan Zhou, Yanling Liu, Cheng Guo

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Design and Experimental Testing of Holly Pruning Machine with Adaptive Adjustment Tool by Xiuhao Yu, Chengming Hou, Liqi Qiu, Xuesong Li, Penghui Yao, Ying Zhao

“…A combination of theoretical calculations, fluid dynamics simulation and analysis, and field testing was employed to design spray application mechanisms and verify their feasibility. …”
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A Multi Source Data-Based Method for Assessing Carbon Sequestration of Urban Parks from a Spatial–Temporal Perspective: A Case Study of Shanghai Century Park by Yiqi Wang, Jiao Yu, Weixuan Wei, Nannan Dong

“…Moreover, the study explores the main factors influencing changes in carbon sequestration capacity from the management perspective. …”
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PROSPECTS OF ESTABLISHING EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT BUILDINGS FROM TUBE CONCRETE CONSTRUCTIONS by Abdujafar I. Akaev, Magomed G. Magomedov, Magomed M. Payzulaev

“…The advantages and disadvantages of both methods are shown. Factors constraining the introduction and wider application of tube concrete constructions in Russia are considered. …”
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Travel route recommendation with a trajectory learning model by Xiangping Wu, Zheng Zhang, Wangjun Wan

“…Existing route recommendation methods commonly face two major problems: first, inadequate integration of multi-source data, which fails to fully consider the potential factors affecting route choice; and second, limited capability to capture road network characteristics, which restricts the effective application of node features and negatively impacts recommendation accuracy. …”
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