Diffusion–tensor MRI study of the relationship between glymphatic system asymmetry and onset lateralization in Parkinson’s disease by Zihan Li, Xinxin Miao, Qiumei Zhang, Jun Shen, Yongfeng Jia, Shaoyun Ge, Peixian Ji, Jianwei Wang, Kezhong Zhang, Min Wang

“…This study demonstrated that PD patients with lateralized motor symptom onset exhibit different patterns of glymphatic system function. The glymphatic system asymmetry may provide new insights into the mechanism underlying the lateralized onset of PD.…”
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Long-Term Performance Analysis of Direct Photovoltaic Thermal-Assisted Heat Pump Water Heater Using Computational Model by Demiss Alemu Amibe, Alemayehu Tenaw Eneyaw

“…The performance of the hybrid PV/T-heat pump system was analyzed using the computational model for two Ethiopian cities, namely, Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa, which represent the highland and lowland regions, respectively. The simulation was conducted by inputting climatic data, daily hot water demand, and hourly hot water consumption patterns. …”
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Unilateral chewing of foods. Analysis of energy balance and peak power of the mandibular elevator muscles by Przemysław Stróżyk, Jacek Bałchanowski

“…Since the act of chewing is a very complex issue in the biomechanics of the masticatory system, the research and analysis of the obtained results were therefore limited to the first cycle.Methods: Determination of the peak energy and power of the muscles required: (1) preparation of food patterns, in the form of the function F = f(Δh) (force (F) vs displacement (Δh)), based on experimental studies and (2) conducting numerical simulations using a 3D kinematic-dynamic model of the human masticatory system. …”
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Spatiotemporal comparison of fatty acid profiles of four gastropod species in aquatic fields in Korea by Dongwoo Yang, Sangkyu Park

“…Thus, the fatty acid composition of consumers reflects that of their diets. To determine the patterns of fatty acid accumulation in gastropods in coexisting aquatic habitats, we conducted a spatiotemporal study on the fatty acid composition of four freshwater gastropods associated to humans collected from reservoirs, rivers, and rice paddy fields in Korea. …”
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Elasmobranch Species Composition in Otter Trawl Fisheries (Eastern Aegean Sea) by İlker Aydin, Alexandros Theocharis, Sercan Yapici, Dimitris Klaoudatos

“…Spatial models revealed high-density zones that likely function as foraging or nursery grounds. Seasonal shifts in community composition were also evident. …”
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Production capacity prediction of U-shaped horizontal wells for in-situ pyrolysis of tar-rich coal: Experimental and numerical simulation study by Zhen DONG, Yanpeng CHEN, Mengyuan ZHANG, Xinggang WANG, Lixin JIAO, Shuo FENG, Bo REN, Hao CHEN, Junjie XUE, Yufeng ZHAO, Diefang HUANG

“…CH4 and CO2 increase first and then decrease with temperature, the effect of confining pressure on the two sets of coal is different, and the application of confining pressure is more beneficial to coal gas production of Badaowan Formation coal. ③ Tar-rich coal pyrolysis product yield shows an S-shaped variation pattern of “slow increase - rapid increase - tends to stabilize” with increasing temperature, the Boltsmann function can better fit the law of tar-rich coal pyrolysis product yield. …”
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CFTR expression decreases with age in several airway cell types by Timothy E. Corcoran, Matthew J. Broerman, Corrine R. Kliment, Cecilia Lo

“…Abstract The mucociliary clearance (MC) system is a vital host defense against infection in the lung. MC system function is dependent on ciliary density, structure, and function and airway surface liquid (ASL) composition and hydration. …”
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Application of artificial intelligence technologies in HR management by S. V. Okladnikova, A. S. Pankrashov

“…Within the framework of the conducted research, the historical patterns that led the field of personnel management to transformation and which made the use of AI technologies relevant in this area were considered. …”
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Predicting microbial growth dynamics in response to nutrient availability. by Olga A Nev, Richard J Lindsay, Alys Jepson, Lisa Butt, Robert E Beardmore, Ivana Gudelj

“…To address this problem, we conduct growth experiments for a range of micro-organisms, including human fungal pathogens, baker's yeast, and common coliform bacteria, and uncover the following patterns. …”
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Fitness landscapes of human microsatellites. by Ryan J Haasl, Bret A Payseur

“…Advances in DNA sequencing technology and computation now enable genome-wide scans for natural selection to be conducted on unprecedented scales. By examining patterns of sequence variation among individuals, biologists are identifying genes and variants that affect fitness. …”
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Experimental Study on the Uplift Correction of Raft Foundations in Saturated Silty Clay by Tengyue Cui, Yingguang Shi, Feng Huang

“…A power-exponential dual-function model was proposed to quantify the spatiotemporal evolution of excess pore water pressure, achieving a distance–decay power function with R² > 0.89 and a time-dependent dissipation exponential function with <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msup><mrow><mi>R</mi></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> > 0.94. …”
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Graphitic Carbon Nitride: A Novel Two-Dimensional Metal-Free Carbon-Based Polymer Material for Electrochemical Detection of Biomarkers by Ganesan Kausalya Sasikumar, Pitchai Utchimahali Muthu Raja, Peter Jerome, Rathinasamy Radhamani Shenthilkumar, Putrakumar Balla

“…Based on g-C₃N₄, electrochemical biosensors have provided better biocompatibility, higher sensitivity, low detection limits, nontoxicity, excellent selectivity, and surface versatility of functionalization for the delicate identification of target analytes. …”
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Association between primary care physicians' practice models and referral rates to specialists: A sex-based cross-sectional study. by Bahram Rahman, David Kirkwood, Glenda Babe, Lauren E Griffith, David Price, Rebecca H Correia, Darly Dash, Lauren Lapointe-Shaw, Andrew P Costa

“…We conducted a cross-sectional study in Ontario analyzing PCPs' referral patterns to specialists from January 1 to December 31, 2019. …”
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Animal-derived foods, physical activities, and mild cognitive impairment among Chinese older adults: findings from CLHLS (2008–2018) by Boyu Si, Keqing Zhang

“…Abstract Background/Objectives This study investigates the relationship between dairy-egg-meat (DEM) consumption, physical exercise, and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among Chinese older adults, focusing on gender-specific patterns and potential moderating effects. Methods Using data from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS), we conducted a longitudinal analysis of 14,640 participants aged 55 and above, followed from 2008 to 2018. …”
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Altered EEG Power Spectrum and Coherence in Students With Borderline Personality Disorder by Sajjad Rezaei, Ameneh Azarmi, Kambiz Rohampour

“…The absolute and relative powers were calculated using the fast Fourier transform function. The power spectral density (PSD) and the coherence between different channels were evaluated, too. …”
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Surface crystal-orientation-dependent second-order nonlinear optical properties of cubic boron arsenide (c-BAs) by Lipeng Zhu, Yachao Ma, Chuyi Zhou, Tanwen Lai, Aochi Jia, Yipeng Zheng, Kaili Ren, Dongdong Han, Jun Dong, Ze Xue, Yani Ren, Qiyi Zhao, Chuan He, Jiming Zheng

“…The isotropic complex dielectric functions and the derived linear optical parameters have been obtained, such as complex refractive index and reflectivity. …”
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The reciprocal relationship between gait and handgrip strength across different age groups by Gayeong Hyeon, Gayeong Hyeon, Changhun Kim, Changhun Kim, Sunghoon Shin, Sunghoon Shin, Sunghoon Shin

“…IntroductionThis study aimed to investigate the reciprocal relationship between grip strength and gait function across different age groups to better understand age-specific physical performance patterns.MethodsA total of 328 participants were categorized into young (19–39 years), middle-aged (40–59 years), and older adults (60–89 years). …”
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Correlation between Interdialytic Weight Gain and Intradialytic Hypotension in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis in Tertiary Referral Hospital by Artaria Tjempakasari, Nitya Prasanta, Aditiawardana, Magdeline Elizabeth Carrasco

“…Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition characterized by kidney damage or reduced function lasting at least 3 months. Hemodialysis (HD) is a key treatment for CKD, replacing kidney function in fluid and acid–base electrolyte balance, metabolic waste removal, and blood pressure management. …”
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Imaging of post-tuberculosis lung disease cases in children and adolescent survivors: a systematic review by Heda Melinda Nataprawira, Intan M.W. Dewi, I Gusti Agung Ayu Novi Wiraningrat, Citra Cesilia

“…Post-TB patients may suffer from chronic respiratory symptoms, declining lung function, and persistent radiological abnormalities. …”
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Cerebral blood flow alterations in the precuneus of Alzheimer's disease using arterial spin labeling: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Sadegh Ghaderi, Sana Mohammadi, Farzad Fatehi

“…Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by decline in brain hypoperfusion, particularly in the precuneus, which is critical for higher cognitive function. Arterial spin labeling (ASL) studies have demonstrated hypoperfusion patterns; however, these findings have not been systematically analyzed. …”
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