Delving into biomarkers and predictive modeling for CVD mortality: a 20-year cohort study by Zhen Wu, Abdullahi Mohamud Hilowle, Ying Zhou, Changlin Zhao, Shuo Yang

“…Model performance was evaluated using the concordance index (C-index), sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy, with internal validation conducted through bootstrap sampling. …”
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Acromegaly: Is earlier diagnosis possible? Exploration of a screening algorithm to select high-risk patients by Tessa N.A. Slagboom, David de Jong, Peter H. Bisschop, Madeleine L. Drent

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Efficacy of a simple intravitreal perfluoropropane injection in treating unclosed idiopathic macular holes following vitrectomy by Zexia Dou, Jindong Han, Shaozhen Zhao

“…It included patients diagnosed with unclosed IMHs following primary PPV combined with internal limiting membrane peeling and air tamponade. …”
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Modified autologous neurosensory retinal transplantation and bevacizumab injection in primary extra-large chronic macular holes by Hossein Ashraf, Sezaneh Haghpanah, Mohammad Hossein Nowroozzadeh

“…The ART procedure included internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling of both donor and macular hole (MH) areas, placement of the harvested tissue under the edges of MH and use of silicone oil tamponade. …”
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Effects of sodium alginate and calcium on quality attributes of Shepherd’s purse under ultrasound impregnation during blanching processing by Qihui Wu, Zhongyuan Zhang, Yihong Bao, Dajing Li, Xin Wen, Lei Feng, Meimei Nie, Zhuqing Dai, Yayuan Xu

“…Abstract This study aimed to improve the quality of blanched Shepherd’s purse. …”
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Better Functional Outcomes in Plate Fixation of Midshaft Clavicle Fracture in Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital by Mouli Edward, Steesy Benedicta, Teddy Heri Wardhana

“…Conclusion: In our study, surgery on clavicle midshaft fractures showed significant improvement and satisfaction compared to conservative treatment. …”
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Sustainable PV-hydrogen-storage microgrid energy management using a hierarchical economic model predictive control framework by Xinyu Guo, Faying Gu, Hongxu Liu, Yongcheng Yu, Runjie Li, Juan Wang

“…Then a comprehensive economic cost function, including internal power demand tracking cost, system operation cost and contract deviation cost, is considered in the proposed two-level HEMPC framework in order to address challenges such as fluctuating weather conditions, dynamic market environments, and the often-overlooked dynamic synergy of microgrid components. …”
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Writers, readers, and erasers of N6-Methyladenosine (m6A) methylomes in oilseed rape: identification, molecular evolution, and expression profiling by Chaofan Shan, Kui Dong, Dongyu Wen, Ziyi Ye, Fei Hu, Meryem Zekraoui, Jun Cao

“…Abstract Background m6A RNA modifications are the most prevalent internal modifications in eukaryotic mRNAs and are crucial for plant growth and development, as well as for responses to biotic or abiotic stresses. …”
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Employee Retention and Organizational Performance: A Case Study of Centenary Bank in Kigezi Region Uganda. by Kaziro, Nicholas

“…This involves implementing targeted training programs aimed at enhancing leadership skills and improving internal communication channels.…”
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Civil Society Organizations’ Advocacy Strategies and Performance of Local Governments: A Case Study of Kabale District. by Robert, Kakuru Byamugisha

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Effectiveness of dupilumab treatment against refractory eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis by Daiki Nakashima, MD, Tsuguhisa Nakayama, MD, PhD, Shunsuke Minagawa, MD, PhD, Tetsuya Adachi, MD, PhD, Chieko Mitsuyama, MD, Yoko Shida, MD, Tsuneya Nakajima, MD, PhD, Shin-ichi Haruna, MD, PhD, Yoshinori Matsuwaki, MD, PhD

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Protocol of an open-label safety and feasibility pilot study of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for methamphetamine use disorder (the KAPPA trial) by Jonathan Brett, Celia Morgan, Nadine Ezard, Brendan Clifford, Krista J Siefried, Robert May, Liam Acheson, Kathryn Fletcher, Harriet MacDonald, Gillinder Bedi, Alexandre Guerin, Elizabeth Knock, Michael Millard, Jess Doumany

“…Preliminary evidence suggests that ketamine-assisted psychotherapy produces sustained improvements in substance use and mental health symptomatology. …”
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Exploring BCL2 regulation and upstream signaling transduction in venetoclax resistance in multiple myeloma: potential avenues for therapeutic intervention by Rodrigo Fonseca, Yuan Xiao Zhu, Laura A. Bruins, Joseph Ahmann, Cecilia de Bonolo Campos, Esteban Braggio, Xianfeng Chen, Mariano Arribas, Susie Darvish, Seth Welsh, Erin Meermeier, Kiran K. Mangalaparthi, Richard K. Kandasamy, Greg Ahmann, J. Erin Wiedmeier-Nutor, Akhilesh Pandey, Marta Chesi, P. Leif Bergsagel, Rafael Fonseca

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Screening for diabetic retinopathy at a health centre in South Africa: A cross-sectional study by Ntokozo Zulu, Patrick Ngassa Piotie, Elizabeth M. Webb, Wezi G. Maphenduka, Steve Cook, Paul Rheeder

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Perceived coercion amongst healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic by Andrea S. Stoltenberg, Veronica Ranieri, Hege Kristine N. Dahlen, Eleni Nastouli, SAFER Investigators, Roger Almvik, Sarah J. L. Edwards, Sunjeev K. Kamboj

“…A preliminary (exploratory) factor analysis (N = 546) showed that relevant items coalesced around three factors—‘internal pressure’, ‘external pressure’ and ‘perceived coercion’, that partly overlap with previous conceptualisations of perceived coercion. …”
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Impact of Small-Scale Businesses on Provision of Employment to Informal Labor Force in Kabale Municipality. by Uwibanze, Frank

“…The study recommended that small-scale businesses employ professionals to manage their businesses. This will improve their performance since they will establish and strengthen internal controls regarding financial resources to reduce mismanagement and misappropriation. …”
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Evaluasi Portal Berita Online pada Aspek Usability Menggunakan Heurtistic Evaluation dan Think Aloud by Putu Tantri Fajarini, Ni Kadek Ayu Wirdiani, I Putu Arya Dharmaadi

“…This research aims to evaluate the usability of several online news portals in Indonesia to get the level of usability from news portals and recommendations for improvement. This research uses 3 news portals that provide a variety of news that occurs both locally, nationally, and internationally, in real time and quickly. …”
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The Impact of Simulated Education and Training on Undergraduate Students’ Disaster Evacuation Competencies by Hawsawi S, Al Thobaity A, Saleh MSM

“…This indicated an increase in students’ understanding and awareness after the lecture and simulation training with a highly significant improvement (P=0.000).The highest mean score regarding evacuation disaster simulation competencies performance and total scores at pre- and post-educational intervention (Time (3.73), Process (3.13), and Transportation (4.12). …”
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Evaluation of the Competitiveness Model in the Steel Industry with a Technology Transfer Approach by Ali Amraei, Safieh Mehrinejad, Amir Bayattork

“…Results The results showed that among the influencing factors, internal factors have the highest impact on competitiveness, while among the contextual factors, political and legal factors have the most significant effect. …”
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Gastrointestinal complaints in patients with anorexia nervosa in the timecourse of inpatient treatment by Caroline Riedlinger, Caroline Riedlinger, Nazar Mazurak, Nazar Mazurak, Norbert Schäffeler, Andreas Stengel, Andreas Stengel, Andreas Stengel, Katrin Elisabeth Giel, Katrin Elisabeth Giel, Stephan Zipfel, Stephan Zipfel, Paul Enck, Paul Enck, Isabelle Mack, Isabelle Mack

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