Lactational performance effects of 3-nitrooxypropanol supplementation to dairy cows: A meta-regression by L.F. Martins, M. Maigaard, M. Johansen, P. Lund, X. Ma, M. Niu, A.N. Hristov

“…Dose (± SD; 77.0 ± 33.17 mg 3-NOP/kg DMI), forage-to-concentrate ratio (FC; 58.9 ± 8.83%, expressed as average ± SD% of forage in the diet), dietary concentrations of CP, ether extract, NDF, and starch (16.3 ± 1.84%, 4.3 ± 1.03%, 33.7 ± 4.40%, and 20.9 ± 3.97%, as average ± SD% of DM, respectively), supplementation length (days), and DIM and BW of the cows at the beginning of the study were used as continuous explanatory variables. Mixed-effects models were fitted using the robust variance estimation method. …”
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Magnetically sensitive nanocomposites and magnetic liquids based on magnetite, gemcitabine, and antibody HER2 by A. L. Petranovska, M. V. Abramov, N. M. Оpanashchuk, S. P. Turanska, P. P. Gorbyk, N. V. Kusyak, A. P. Kusyak, N. Yu. Lukyanova, V. F. Chekhun

“…The average value of the thickness of the adsorbed layer of GC in the composition of Fe3O4@GC NC is 2.4±0.1 nm, as evaluated by the method of magnetic granulometry. …”
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What makes equity crowdfunding successful in Japan? Testing the signaling and lack of financial literacy hypotheses by Yoshiaki Nose, Chie Hosomi

“…This study is unique in that it focuses on funding method differences as well as the contents of the business plans disclosed in the ECF campaigns. …”
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Effects of tongue tamers and customized bonded spurs as an early treatment of anterior open bite: a randomized clinical study by Safa B. Alawy, Shaimaa S. EL-Desouky, Ibrahim A. Kabbash, Shimaa M. Hadwa

“…Aim This study aimed to evaluate the effects of prefabricated metal-bonded tongue tamers and customized bonded spurs in the early treatment of anterior open bite. Materials and methods A sample of seventy-five children aged 7–9 years were assigned into three groups in which anterior open bite was treated using tongue tamers (group-I), customized composite bonded spurs(group-II), and conventional fixed palatal cribs (group-III). …”
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Transcriptome-wide analysis reveals potential roles of CFD and ANGPTL4 in fibroblasts regulating B cell lineage for extracellular matrix-driven clustering and novel avenues for imm... by Hongwei Wang, Yu-nan Zhu, Sifan Zhang, Kexin Liu, Rong Huang, Zhigao Li, Lan Mei, Yingpu Li

“…Methods Transcriptome and genome data of breast cancer patients from TCGA database was downloaded. …”
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Experimental and Simulation Research Progress on the Solidification Structure Evolution of High Chromium Cast Iron by Longxiao Huang, Yang Liu, Hanguang Fu

“…Furthermore, the application of simulation techniques—including thermodynamic modeling, phase-field method, cellular automata, and finite element analysis—is discussed in detail, highlighting their roles in revealing the mechanisms of microstructural evolution. …”
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Regenerative potential of PRP-based scaffolds in chronic wound healing: Mechanisms, advances, and therapeutic insights by Farag M.A. Altalbawy, Bilal Abdul Majeed Mukhlif, Ahemad Hussen, Jaafaru Sani Mohammed, Renuka Jyothi S, Arshdeep Singh, Shakti Bedanta Mishra, Ashish Singh Chauhan, Mohammad Ebrahim Astaneh, Narges Fereydouni

“…Innovations such as GelMA/SFMA hydrogels and COL/PRP-ADSC-exos composites have shown superior outcomes in preclinical models. …”
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Research on Ship Heave Motion Compensation Control Under Complex Sea State Environment Based on Improved Reinforcement Learning by ZHANG Qin, ZHOU Jingyi, WANG Xingyue, HU Xiong

“…Therefore, this study presents a compensation control method for ship heave under complex sea conditions using an improved reinforcement learning approach.MethodsThis novel method imparts fresh insights into addressing heavy compensation in offshore operations and heralds a new trajectory for the evolution of future offshore operation technologies. …”
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Advancements in materials and fabrication techniques for microneedle ocular patch: a comprehensive review by Karishma Sharma, Aiswarya Ramachandran, Venkata Vamsi Krishna Venuganti, Vishal Raval

“…Despite significant research in formulation studies and animal models, the clinical efficacy and safety of MNs in ophthalmology require further investigation. …”
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Developing Scientific Writing Skills Instrument Using An Inquiry-Based Approach to Local Wisdom Dilemma Stories for Senior High School Students by Erwin Salpa Riansi, Yuliarty Yuliarty, Ahmad Sulthon, Suhaele Sohnuy

“…A Design and Development method, based on the Ellis & Levy model, was adopted. …”
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Antigen-independent activation is critical for the durable antitumor effect of GUCY2C-targeted CAR-T cells by Xiaofei Wei, Lin Shen, Chang Liu, Cheng Zhang, Min Tao, Jian Li, Xicheng Wang, Ting He, Fei Dai, Changsong Qi, Mingyang Ma, Yanping Ding, Xinan Lu, Dongqun Liu

“…The underlying mechanism was further investigated based on mutation of the hinge and transmembrane domains.Results We found that the composition of the antigen-sensitive scFv, CD8α hinge, CD8α transmembrane, and CD28 costimulatory domains boosted CAR-T cells to rapidly kill tumors, maintain high expansion capacity, and long-term efficacy in various colorectal cancer models. …”
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A new digital biomarker of Demodex blepharitis: energy curve of the meibomian edge by Minjia Wang, Xiaoyu Chen, Kesheng Wang, Kunhui Xu, Xinxin Yu, Qi Dai, Qi Dai, Min Ren

“…Segmentation of upper eyelid meibography images was accomplished via a convolutional neural network (CNN)-based artificial intelligence (AI) model. The lower margin curve of MGs was extracted using an active contour model (Snake) to compute a composite energy value that integrates elastic, curvature, and smoothness energies. …”
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Comparison of the Non-VKA Oral Anticoagulants Apixaban, Dabigatran, and Rivaroxaban in the Extended Treatment and Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism: Systematic Review and Networ... by A T Cohen, M Hamilton, A Bird, S A Mitchell, S Li, R Horblyuk, S Batson

“…Sensitivity analyses examining (i) the dataset employed according to the time frame for outcome assessment (ii) the model used for the NMA were conducted.<h4>Results</h4>Eleven Phase III RCTs (examining apixaban, aspirin, dabigatran, rivaroxaban, warfarin and placebo) were included. …”
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Innovative application of total quality management in sustainable tourism development: framework development and empirical analysis by Xiangdong Kong, Haijun Wang, Yijun Chen, Ji Luo, Tianhui Xie, Minghong Peng, Maobin Ding, Xinlong Li, Hu Li

“…A TQM-STD scale was developed and empirically tested using structural equation modeling (SEM). The key findings are as follows: (1) A five-dimensional scale (Full participation-FP, Whole participation management-WPM, Comprehensive management-CM, Overall perception-OP, Tourism benefits-TB) with 30 items was constructed, demonstrating strong reliability (Cronbach’s alpha >0.8), validity (validity >0.7, average variance extracted >0.5, composite reliability >0.7), and broad applicability. (2) An SEM model was established based on the logical relationships between TQM and STD. …”
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Validity and Reliability of the Physical Disability Stigma Questionnaire by V Dastyar, ME Riahi, A Erfani, M Sharepour

“…In order to evaluate the validity of the questionnaire, content, face, construct, convergent, discriminant, Cross-validated Communality and redundancy were used, and Cronbach's alpha, loop method, and composite reliability were used to evaluate reliability. …”
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Psychometric properties of the perceived stress scale (PSS‐10) among pregnant women in China by ZiYang Zhang, Qingzhi Wang, Qingzhi Wang

“…The CFA confirmed the two-factor model’s congruence with the PSS-10’s structure in both sub-samples, with excellent model fit indicated by the fit indices: Standardized Root Mean Residual (SRMR) below 0.08 and both Comparative Fit Index (CFI) and Goodness of Fit Index (GFI) above 0.90. …”
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Validation and psychometric properties of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale for Youth in Chinese adolescents by Jian Jiang, Jian Jiang, Jianhua Chen, Zhifeng Lin, Xuwei Tang, Zhijian Hu

“…Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) evaluated the structural validity and convergent validity of the DASS-Y through the Comparative Fit Index (CFI), Tucker-Lewis Index (TLI), Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA), as well as Average Variance Extracted (AVE) and Composite Reliability (CR). Pearson correlation coefficients with the General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12), and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) assessed criterion validity.ResultsThe CFA confirmed the validity the DASS-Y three-factor model consisting of depression, anxiety, and stress. …”
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The Effect of the Perceived Organizational Climate on Job Burnout According to the Moderating Role of Social Support in the Employees of Selected Health Centers in Arak City by Atefeh Nobakht, Azita Salarian, Nader Khalesi

“…Demographic information forms, Maslach's (1993) job burnout questionnaire, Halpin and Kraft's (1963) organizational climate questionnaire, and Zimmet's (1988) perceived social support questionnaire were used to collect data. The results of model structure reliability tests, Cronbach's alpha values, composite reliability values, and rho_a, which indicate the internal correlation of questions of a variable within the model, are higher than 0.7 and have acceptable structure reliability. …”
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Prognostic significance of Ki-67 in assessing the risk of progression, relapse or metastasis in pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas by Zilan Luo, Xu Yan, Yang Liu, Fengrui Nan, Yuhong Lei, Yuan Ren, Lingyu Li

“…More importantly, patients with PPGLs and a Ki-67 level ≥ 3% had a 3.59-fold higher risk of progression, relapse or metastasis compared to those with Ki-67 < 3% (HR = 4.59, 95% CI: 1.06–11.95), after adjusting for all confounding factors. In the composite model, the addition of Ki-67 enhanced the predictive ability of the combined model of SDHB, primary site, tumor size, and invade neighboring tissue (AUC = 0.888, 95% CI: 0.808–0.967 vs. …”
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The evolution of sprinting performance: Technological and regulatory influences from 1976 to 2024 by Dariusz Tadeusz SKALSKI, Magdalena PROŃCZUK, Kinga ŁOSIŃSKA, Ewelina LULIŃSKA, Joanna MOTOWIDŁO, Petr STASTNY, Adam MASZCZYK, Grzegorz TRYBEK

“…Understanding these factors is essential for assessing how sprint times have evolved and what future trends might emerge. Materials and methods: Utilizing a comprehensive dataset from international athletics federations, this research applies time series analysis, regression modeling, and variance testing to assess trends, gender disparities, and performance variability. …”
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