Структура и оценка состояния древесных пород буковых лесов Дагестана by Kh. U. Aliev, Z. I. Soltanmuradova, K. I. Akhmedova

“…To identify the structural features and assess the current condition of woody species in the beech forests of Dagestan, Russia.Material and Methods. Research was based on the analysis of data from 69 sampling areas located in various physical-geographical regions of Dagestan. …”
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Role of cognitive impairments and decreased muscle strength in cardiovascular mortality of 55 years and older population by A. E. Imaeva, A. V. Kapustina, S. A. Shalnova, Yu. A. Balanova, V. M. Shkolnikov

“…To assess possible associations of impaired cognitive function (CF) with muscle strength, determined using handgrip test, as well as their role in cardiovascular mortality (CVM) in a population of 55 years and older.Material and methods. This work was carried out in the framework of the prospective cohort study “Stress, aging and health”. …”
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MODELING LONGITUDINAL MEASUREMENTS OF CLINICAL AND EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS USING JOINPOINT REGRESSION by Mihaela Moscalu, Ionela-Lăcrămioara Șerban, Norin Forna, Mihaela Pundiche, Loredana Mitran, Madalina-Elena Datcu, Nicolae Șerban Dragomir, Alin Constantin Pînzariu

“…This article aims to provide a comprehensive synthesis of the applications of Joinpoint regression in medicine, with a particular focus on the modelling of longitudinal measurements. Materials and methods The Joinpoint regression model was employed in integration with joint longitudinal–time-to-event models, as well as with Bayesian extensions. …”
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Quality of Life of related liver donors in the late postoperative period by S. V. Gautier, V. K. Konstantinov, Kh. M. Khizroev, A. R. Monakhov, T. A. Dzhanbekov, S. V. Meshcheryakov

“…Quality of life (QoL) is a new promising area of clinical medicine that provides the opportunity to assess the state of health of the patient and to have a notion of the surgery effects based on the parameters which are lying at the intersection of scientific approach of the surgeons and subjective point of view of the patient.Materials and methods. …”
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Intentional radiological exposure scenario evaluation by comparisons based on computer simulation by Carlos Eduardo S. Bonfim, Rodrigo D. Curzio, Gustavo G. Souza, Tercio Brum, José Carlos C. Amorim, Ubiratan C. Oliveira, Claudio Antônio Federico, Raquel Aparecida A. Costa e Oliveira, Jakler Nichele, Edson Andrade

“…It is important to emphasize that this methodology is not limited to RDD scenarios and is being proposed for application to any external release of radioactive materials. By evaluating and comparing the results of the simulations, particularly in areas close to the release point and in shorter time intervals, it is possible to verify the most appropriate model and identify scenarios in which the two models produce convergent results. …”
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Evaluating the effect of biological practices on the soil loss by remote sensing-based RUSLE model in Chikan and Morzian watershed by Roya Ghahremani, Ebrahim Omidvar, Siamak Dokhani

“…Aim: The main objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of biological watershed management measures on soil loss using the RUSLE model, remote sensing, and geographic information systems. Material & Method: The study area, Chikan and Morzian watershed, is one of the sub-basins of the Darudzen dam basin. …”
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Exploration of Machine Learning Models for Prediction of Gene Electrotransfer Treatment Outcomes by Alex Otten, Michael Francis, Anna Bulysheva

“…Gene electrotransfer (GET) is a physical method of gene delivery to various tissues utilizing pulsed electric fields to transiently permeabilize cell membranes to allow for genetic material transfer and expression. …”
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THE EFFECT OF INTRAVESICAL ONABOTULINUM TOXIN A TREATMENT ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH OVERACTIVE BLADDER by Tuğçe Arslanoğlu, Cenk Yaşa, Funda Güngör Uğurlucan

“…Our study aimed to evaluate the effect of intravesical onabotulinum toxin A injection on quality of life and urinary symptoms in patients with treatment resistant OAB syndrome. Material and Method: The treatment records of 20 patients with treatment-resistant OAB were reviewed. …”
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Pengaturan Tindak Pidana Bagi Pelaku Penipuan Phisning Berbasis Web by Faiz Emery Muhammad, Beniharmoni Harefa

“…The research discusses that the current criminal law rules need to be changed to pay attention to all parties (victims and the community) to be restored to their situation based on the ITE Law. This research method is a normative juridical using a statutory approach and a conceptual approach. …”
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Bone Healing by Using Ilizarov External Fixation Combined with Flexible Intramedullary Nailing versus Ilizarov External Fixation Alone in the Repair of Tibial Shaft Fractures: Expe... by A. V. Popkov, N. A. Kononovich, E. N. Gorbach, S. I. Tverdokhlebov, Y. M. Irianov, D. A. Popkov

“…Our research was aimed at studying the radiographic and histological outcomes of using flexible intramedullary nailing (FIN) combined with Ilizarov external fixation (IEF) versus Ilizarov external fixation alone on a canine model of an open tibial shaft fracture. Materials and Methods. Transverse diaphyseal tibial fractures were modelled in twenty dogs. …”
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Treatment of Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome with ST Segment Elevation in Clinical Practice of the Republic of Karelia: the Results of 10-year Register by I. S. Skopets, N. N. Vezikova, A. V. Malafeev, A. N. Malygin, V. A. Litvinova

“…To study the clinical course, treatment, and outcomes in the patients with ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (STeACS) in real clinical practiceMaterial and methods. Our study is based on data of 5694 patients who were sequentially hospitalized in the Regional Vascular Center from 01.01.2009 to 01.01.2019 due to STeACS and included in the Federal Hospital Register. …”
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AI-Driven predicting and optimizing lignocellulosic sisal fiber-reinforced lightweight foamed concrete: A machine learning and metaheuristic approach for sustainable construction by Mohamed Sahraoui, Aissa Laouissi, Yacine Karmi, Abderazek Hammoudi, Mostefa Hani, Yazid Chetbani, Ahmed Belaadi, Ibrahim M.H. Alshaikh, Djamel Ghernaout

“…A Deep Neural Network (DNN) was developed, optimized using the Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO) and the Slime Mould Algorithm (SMA), to predict and optimize material properties. Thirty-four data points obtained through experimentation were utilized to train, test, and validate various machine learning models for the prediction of tensile strength (TS). …”
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Investigating the Location-Spatial Effects of Urban Tourism on the Stability of the Urban Spatial System (Case Study: Region 3 of Isfahan City) by Mina Kazemi, Aboozar Vafaei, Rasool Heydari Sureshjani

“…This research aimed to address the question of which aspect among the studied dimensions holds greater importance. Materials & MethodsThis research employed a descriptive and analytical approach, focusing on practical objectives. …”
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The role of career guidance activities of a pedagogical university in the professional self-determination of applicants by S. V. Tarasov, E. B. Spasskaya

“…The present research aims to analyse the forms and formats of career guidance activities implemented by pedagogical universities; to determine the most effective forms and formats in terms of increasing motivation and interest in the teaching profession; and to assess the level of awareness of the choice of a teacher profession among applicants.Methodology and research methods. In this study, the problem of the effectiveness of the forms and formats of vocational guidance activities of pedagogical universities is considered from the point of view of the methodology of environmental and cultural approaches, which determine the presence of links between socio-cultural and educational space as an influencing factor in the personality formation and development in a social system changing under the impact of external objective factors.The current empirical study was based on a mixed design. …”
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Comparison between concrete stress diagrams according to the Brazilian standard ABNT NBR 6118: 2014 by Victor Hugo Dalosto de Oliveira, Rodolfo Alves Carvalho, Luana Ferreira Borges, Paulo Chaves de Rezende Martins, Rodolfo Rabelo Neves, João Paulo de Almeida Siqueira, Gabriel Yves da Silva Oliveira, Cintia Adriana Azevedo de Liz Anhaia

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Improving blood pressure and dyslipidemia control by increasing health literacy in Croatia-missions 70/26 & Do you know what is your number by Bojan Jelaković, Ivan Pećin, Valerija Bralić Lang, Marijana Braš, Krunoslav Capak, Ana Jelaković, Verica Kralj, Davor Miličić, Ana Soldo, Marija Bubaš

“…The crude prevalence of hypertension is increasing and still majority of hypertensive patients did not reach blood pressure and cholesterol goals Low awareness, and small number of treated and controlled patients point on poor adherence and even worse clinical inertia.Materials and methods Croatian Hypertension League (CHL) has started the permanent public health action Hunting the Silent Killer aiming to increase health literacy. …”
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Evaluation of Selection Criteria of Clinicians in the Treatment of Osteoporosis, OSTREQ Research in Türkiye by Emir Gökhan Kahraman, Barış Önder Pamuk, Servet Akar, Aliye Tosun

“…., into Turkish to assess the factors that clinicians take into consideration when planning osteoporosis treatment, as clinicians take many factors into consideration when making their decisions due to various treatment options. Materials and Methods: The Turkish version of the OSTREQ questionnaire, comprising 17 questions and an 8-section format, used a 5-point Likert scale. …”
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Aortic aneurysm – current state of knowledge analysis by Wiktor Kruczek, Barbara Jelonek, Julia Durlak

“…Aim of the study: This study aims to summarize current knowledge on the etiology, classification, diagnosis, and classical surgical treatment of TAAAs. Materials and methods: A literature review was conducted focusing on diagnostic modalities, surgical techniques, and clinical outcomes. …”
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Evaluation of the Relationship Between Mandibular Condyle and Related Arterial Structures by Computed Tomographic Angiography by Mehmet Barburoğlu, Yusuf Emes, Halim İşsever, Aykut Öğreden, Buket Aybar, Serra Sencer

“…The aim of this study was to reveal the relationship of the IMA and ECA with the mandible by head and neck computed tomography (CT) angiography. Materials and methods: Bilateral head and neck CT angiography data in 26 patients (52 region) were evaluated retrospectively. …”
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Electrochemical sensors for the detection of immune checkpoint related proteins and their role in cancer companion diagnostics by Louise Barnaby, Andrew G. Watts, Pedro Estrela

“…The main problem facing this field is improving their sensitivity to be able to detect the incredibly low concentrations of biomarkers found in liquid biopsy samples. Many methods such as enhancing an electrode surface with high conductivity materials or increasing the measured electrochemical signal via signal amplifying molecules have been investigated with promising results. …”
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