Psychometric Evaluation of the Thai Version of the Burdened Caregiver Scale for Schizophrenia and Co-occurring Methamphetamine Use: A Pilot Study [version 3; peer review: 1 approve... by Ek-uma Imkome

“…EFA identified four constructs: physical function, self-esteem, role and social enjoyment, and relationship satisfaction. The model exhibited strong reliability and validity, with an average variance extracted (AVE) of 0.948 and composite reliability (CR) of 0.987, accounting for 64.90% of the variance. …”
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An Improved Multi-Objective Adaptive Human Learning Optimization Algorithm and Its Application in Optimizing Formulation Schemes for Rotary Hearth Furnaces by Jun Yao, Songcheng Zhou, Ling Wang, Xianxia Zhang

“…This approach overcomes the shortcomings of traditional methods that rely on human expertise and are prone to getting trapped in local optima, ensuring the system operates stably over the long term while meeting production demands. …”
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Traditional Mongolian Medicine Qiqirigan-8 alleviates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease via restoring gut microbiota and metabolism by Dandan Yang, Dandan Yang, Wuyunsiqin, Wuyunsiqin, YanNiu, Hashentuya, Tana, Anna, Mingxing Ma, Wenhui Zhao, Menggenduxi, Minjie Wang, Minjie Wang

“…However, the material basis and in vivo metabolic process of the therapeutic effect of MMQ-8 on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) remain unclear.MethodsThe chemical composition of MMQ-8 was determined using Ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole Exactive Mass spectrometry analysis (UHPLC-QE-MS). …”
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Invulnerability Simulation of Urban Agglomeration Passenger Transport Network under Incomplete Information Attack Strategy by Chengbing Li, Zhicheng Yang, Yuan Zhu

“…This approach employed the site mapping method to construct the urban agglomeration composite transportation network model, and the network is weighted based on the actual passenger flow. …”
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Magnetically sensitive nanocomposites for targeted antitumor therapy with application of gemcitabine by N. M. Korniichuk, S. P. Turanska, A. L. Petranovska, M. V. Abramov, P. P. Gorbyk, N. Yu. Luk'yanova, N. V. Kusyak, V. F. Chekhun

“…The surface condition of nanodispersed samples was studied by IR spectroscopy (“Perkin Elmer” Fourier spectrometer, a model 1720X). To calculate the concentration of hydroxyl groups on the surface of nanostructures, the method of differential thermal analysis was used in combination with differential thermogravimetric analysis. …”
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Anti-Infection Efficacy, Osteogenesis Potential, and Biocompatibility of 3D Printed PLGA/Nano-Hydroxyapatite Porous Scaffolds Grafted with Vancomycin/DOPA/rhBMP-2 in Infected Rabbi... by Ke re mu ALM, Abulikemu M, Liang Z, Abulikemu A, Tuxun A

“…Through the three-dimensional (3D) printing technology, we fabricated a poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)(PLGA)/nano-hydroxyapatite (n-HA) composite scaffold grafted with the antibiotic vancomycin and loaded with the osteoinductive agent recombinant human bone morphogenic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) via polydopamine (DOPA) chemistry, whose therapeutic effects on IBD were determined.Methods: After examining the hydrophilicity, surface chemical composition, mechanical properties, and drug release of the PLGA/n-HA, PLGA/n-HA/VAN, and PLGA/n-HA/VAN+DOPA/rhBMP-2 composite scaffolds, pre-osteoblast MC3T3-E1 cells were seeded onto the scaffold surface to assess the biocompatibility and osteoconductive properties of the scaffolds in vitro. …”
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Multi-resolution analysis of gravity anomalies: A comparative study of modern and spherical approximation techniques by Kolawole S. ILESANMI, Herbert TATA, Ifechukwu U. NZELIBE, Timothy O. IDOWU

“… Analysing gravity anomalies is a key method of understanding the Earth’s shape, structure, and subsurface composition. …”
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Enhancing PEEK bond strength: the impact of chemical and mechanical surface modifications on surface characteristics and phase transformation by Emel Arslan, Ipek Caglar

“…Conclusions All surface modification methods enhanced the bond strength between PEEK to composite resin. …”
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TE-wave propagation in a hollow circular waveguide filled with a graded multilayered dielectric medium by Rana Balwan, Dalarsson Mariana

“…The z-dependent permittivity of the dielectric composite is modeled using a periodic sinusoidal function. …”
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Optimizing Photovoltaic Panel Performance: A Comparative Study of Meta-Heuristic Algorithms by M. Sundar Rajan

“…Our findings indicate that the HPSGWO algorithm achieves the lowest error rates and the highest efficiency, accuracy, and convergence speed across all tested PV models. This method was compared against other well-known algorithms such as Artificial Bee Colony (ABC), Dragonfly Algorithm (DA), Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO), Cuckoo Search (CS), Composite Grey Wolf Optimizer (CGWO), and the standalone PSO and GWO methods. …”
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Analysis of Fly Fishing Rod Casting Dynamics by Gang Wang, Norman Wereley

“…An analysis of fly fishing rod casting dynamics was developed comprising of a nonlinear finite element representation of the composite fly rod and a lumped parameter model for the fly line. …”
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Adiposity Is a Key Correlate of Circulating Fibroblast Growth Factor-21 Levels in African Males with or without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Fredirick L. Mashili, Kaushik Ramaiya, Janet Lutale, Marina Njelekela, Filbert Francis, Juleen Zierath, Anna Krook

“…Methods. We measured levels of circulating FGF-21 in 207 overweight and obese Tanzanian males with or without type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and using statistical approaches, we explored their relationship with anthropometric and biochemical parameters. …”
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Air-side Thermal-hydraulic Analysis and Parametric Optimization for Vertical-fin Microchannel Heat Exchanger by Zhao Rijing, Wei Xinghua, Huang Dong, Li Feng, Zhao Yongfeng

“…Finally, parametric optimization was conducted using the Taguchi method. The results show that under constant pumping power, the heat transfer enhancement of the composite fin with the front louver fin and the reversely connected rear wavy fin is the best. …”
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A GIS-based multiscale mapping framework to assess and visualize complex and polygenetic geomorphic systems – A novel ‘Geomorphic Entities’ approach by Manuel La Licata, Alberto Bosino, Mattia De Amicis, Andrea Terret, Michael Maerker

“…It complements traditional mapping methods by structuring complex geomorphological data for use in integrated modelling procedures.…”
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Limits for <i>Coregonus migratorius</i> (Georgi, 1775) catches and likely ecological effects by P. N. Anoshko, M. M. Makarov, V. I. Zorkaltsev, N. N. Denikina, E. V. Dzyuba

“…The results of changes in the modelling of the number and age composition of fish with different protection strategies indicate that maintaining a low level of replenishment stock the limits would not increase commercial stocks of C. migratorius. …”
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The saNeuroGut Initiative: Investigating the Gut Microbiome and Symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Posttraumatic Stress by Michaela A. O'Hare, Patricia C. Swart, Stefanie Malan-Müller, Leigh L. van den Heuvel, Erine Bröcker, Soraya Seedat, Sian M.J. Hemmings

“…Methods: Participants completed validated, online self-report questionnaires to evaluate symptoms of state anxiety, trait anxiety, depression, and PTSD. …”
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Isomorphism and its approximation in Islamic art decorations by Thalfaa Ali Mahdi Altimimi, Amin Abdel Zahra Yassin

“…The conclusions, including: that the ability and experience of the decorator have the most prominent role in choosing the optimal and appropriate methods of the appearance of the decorations, and they may be The adaptability and flexibility that characterize Islamic art decorations play a role in the ease of formation and combination, as these components demonstrate the artist’s ingenuity and skill in designing complex and interwoven shapes, which gives the artwork a high artistic value. …”
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Characterization of the salivary microbiome of adults with inflammatory bowel disease by Vanessa DeClercq, Robyn J. Wright, Johan van Limbergen, Morgan G. I. Langille

“…This study aimed to evaluate the oral microbiome of adults with IBD and of matched controls.Methods Saliva samples and data were obtained from a Canadian population cohort (n = 320). …”
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Adaptive attenuation of virulence mediated by Wzc mutation in ST11-KL47 Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumonia by Yufeng Dai, Yufeng Dai, Qiang Zhao, Huanhuan Yan, Huanhuan Yan, Kun Ye, Lifeng Wang, Ling Guo, Na Guo, Na Guo, Wenwen Li, Wenwen Li, Jiyong Yang

“…IntroductionThe impact of the hypermucoviscosity (HMV) phenotype in ST11-KL47 carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKp) pathogenicity warrants investigation for public health risk assessment.MethodsWe analyzed 230 clinical ST11-KL47 CRKp to identify the key factor in mucoviscosity acquisition via comparative genomic analysis. …”
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The role of the oral microbiota in the causal effect of adjunctive antibiotics on clinical outcomes in stage III–IV periodontitis patients by Sven Kleine Bardenhorst, Daniel Hagenfeld, Johannes Matern, Karola Prior, Inga Harks, Peter Eickholz, Katrin Lorenz, Ti-Sun Kim, Thomas Kocher, Jörg Meyle, Doğan Kaner, Yvonne Jockel-Schneider, Dag Harmsen, Benjamin Ehmke

“…Methods Subgingival plaque samples from 10 periodontally healthy and 163 periodontitis patients from a randomized clinical trial on periodontal therapy were analyzed. …”
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