Vancomycin versus linezolid for treatment of staphylococcal-associated central nervous system infections by Marin Lahouati, Xavier Brousse, Léa Bientz, Grégoire Chadefaux, Véronique Dubois, Charles Cazanave, Fabien Xuereb

“…In the Cox proportional hazards regression model, vancomycin was not associated with treatment failure (aHR 2.90; 95% CI [0.93–9.30]; p = 0.066). …”
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Novel multilayer meniscal scaffold provides biomechanical and histological results comparable to polyurethane scaffolds: An 8 week rabbit study by Nihat Demirhan Demirkıran, Hasan Havıtçıoğlu, Aylin Ziylan, Ülker Cankurt, Buğra Hüsemoğlu

“…Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the meniscal regeneration and arthritic changes after partial meniscectomy and application of either polyurethane scaffold or novel multilayer meniscal scaffold in a rabbit model. Methods: Sixteen NewZealand rabbits were randomly divided into three groups. …”
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The Relationship Between Advanced Lung Cancer Inflammation Index and Adverse Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Myocardial Infarction with No-Obstructive Coronary Arteries by Zhao HW, Wang CF

“…The multivariate Cox hazard proportional model showed that a higher NT-proBNP (HR: 1.014, 95% CI: 1.004– 1.023, P=0.005) and a lower ALI (HR: 0.997, 95% CI: 0.995– 0.998, P< 0.001) were independent predictors for MACCE in MINOCA patients (p< 0.05). …”
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Derivation of a simple risk calculator for predicting clinical worsening in patients with pulmonary hypertension due to interstitial lung disease by K. El-Kersh, R. Bag, N. Bhatt, C. King, A. Waxman, F. Rischard, H. Kim, D. Cella, E. Shen, SD Nathan

“…For the total point score models, the estimated c-indices were 0.703 (95% CI: 0.635, 0.783) and 0.683 (95% CI: 0.612, 0.761) for the invasive and non-invasive model, respectively. …”
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新編中學生考試焦慮因應量表：以潛在類別分析取向探究學生因應組型及預測因子 Coping Scale With Test Anxiety (COSTA) for Adolescent Students: Exploring Coping Profiles and Predictors Through a Latent Class Analysis Approa... by 趙子揚 Tzu-Yang Chao

“…In the formal phase, CFA indicated that the 12-dimension measurement model had acceptable fit, with composite reliability for each dimension ranging from .56 to .87 and average variance extracted ranging from .18 to .54. …”
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Finite Element Analysis on Acoustic and Mechanical Performance of Flexible Perforated Honeycomb-Corrugation Hybrid Sandwich Panel by Jiaming Hu, Junyi Wang, Yu Xie, Chenzhi Shi, Yun Chen

“…In this paper, we developed a more realistic model considering the solid structural dynamics using the finite element method (FEM) and by applying aluminum and rubber as the structural material. …”
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Influences on the Endorsed Brand in Celebrity Athlete Social Media Interactions: The Moderating Role of Trustworthiness by Morteza Mohammadi, Syrous Jafari, Zahra Hedayatnia

“…Sports management professors reviewed the questionnaire to verify its face validity. The external model evaluation, including composite reliability, convergent validity, and divergent validity, proved the instrument's validity.Findings: The internal model evaluation indicated that the celebrity's athletic performance, attractiveness, and market lifestyle significantly affect consumers' interactions with celebrity athletes on social media. …”
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Design and development of advanced Al-Ti-V alloys for beampipe applications in particle accelerators by Kamaljeet Singh, Kangkan Goswami, Raghunath Sahoo, Sumanta Samal

“…Al-Ti-V alloys with various compositions for single-phase and dual-phase mixtures, liquidus temperature, and density values were obtained using the latin hypercube sampling method in TC Python Thermo-Calc software. …”
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Study on the Law and Control Mechanism of Slope Sliding Instability Under Hanging Wall Coal Mining by Junpeng Li, Wencai Wang, Hongbo Yao, Jingjing Yan, Zhenyu Pei

“…First, a physical and numerical slope model was established to reveal the evolution patterns, formation mechanisms, and relationships of the slope’s “three horizontal zones” with slope instability and sliding. …”
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Drying of borage (Echium amoenum) flowers extract: Optimization of encapsulation and spouted bed drying by Samira Darijani, Mohammad Mehdi Afsahi, Hamid-Reza Akhavan, Ataallah Soltani Goharrizi

“…The maximum TAC (2.59 mg/g) was achieved using multi-objective optimization via the RSM method at 73.93 °C and pH = 1.35. Minimal discrepancies between model predictions and experimental data validated the accuracy of the equations estimating the powder's physicochemical properties.…”
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The result of prospective evaluation of 3-dimensional printing–aided extensive thoracoabdominal aorta repairCentral MessagePerspective by Sung Jun Park, MD, PhD, Jin Kyung Kim, MD, Hong Rae Kim, MD, PhD, Taehun Kim, MS, Sangwook Lee, MS, Guk Bae Kim, PhD, Dong Hyun Yang, MD, PhD, Joon Bum Kim, MD, PhD

“…Guidance models were 3D-printed based on preoperative computed tomography, and multibranched aortic grafts were manually constructed upon this model before surgery. …”
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Metal organic framework for sustainable removal of heavy metals contamination from wastewater: a review by Yinglian Qin, Nidhi Singh, Sukhendra Singh, Veer Singh, Vishal Mishra, Shili Li

“…Several functionalization methods, such as amino functionalization, thiol grafting and biopolymer composite, etc, are applied. …”
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Dihydroartemisinin-sodium taurocholate-PLGA nanoparticles: a novel therapeutic approach against cystic echinococcosis by Aierpati Moheteer, Aierpati Moheteer, Jiang Zhu, Jiang Zhu, Dongming Pang, Dongming Pang, Xue Rao, Xue Rao, Nijiati Aini, Nijiati Aini, Kalibixiati Aimulajiang, Zhenping Zhang, Zhenping Zhang, Saifuding Abula, Saifuding Abula, Adelijiang Wusiman, Adelijiang Wusiman

“…To overcome these limitations and enhance hepatic targeting, the DHA was encapsulated in poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles, and using sodium taurocholate (STC) as the surface modifier, a novel composite nanoparticle designated as DHA-STC-PLGA nanoparticles (DSP nanoparticles).MethodsThe formulation was optimized using response surface methodology, and its targeting efficiency was confirmed through in-vivo fluorescence imaging. …”
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Effect of Reinforcement Ratio and Particle Size on the Physical and Mechanical Performance of Epoxy Matrix Panels and Waste Wood from Iroko Chlorophora excelsa from Cameroon by Claude Takoumbe, Joseph Zobo Mfomo, Achille Bernard Biwole, Elvis Mbou Tiaya, Jean Aimé Mono, Prince Hermann Pokem Nguimjeu, Linus Ntsotsa Biwole

“…In terms of kinetics, Verma et al.’s model best correlates the experimental desorption points for the 3 isotherms, while Page’s model best correlates the water absorption points. …”
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Seasonally Robust Offshore Wind Turbine Detection in Sentinel-2 Imagery Using Imaging Geometry-Aware Deep Learning by Xike Song, Ziyang Li

“…The Composite model, in particular, showed only a 0.8% difference in the F1 score between the two seasons, compared to up to 3.7% for the baseline, indicating strong robustness to seasonal variation. …”
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Study on numerical simulation of rock breaking by PDC wear teeth cutting by Maosheng CAI, Hongbo WANG, Chunjiang ZHANG, Sai LI, Shuting CHENG

“…Therefore, it is particularly necessary to study the change of cutting load and the law of heat generation of worn cutters to extend their service life. Methods: Based on elastoplastic mechanics and rock mechanics, a 3D dynamic rotational simulation model of worn teeth is established with the Drucker-Prager criterion as the rock constitutive model. …”
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Drivers of soil organic carbon stocks and stability along elevation gradients by Nicolas Bonfanti, Philippe Choler, Norine Khedim, Jean-Christophe Clément, Pierre Barré, Romain Goury, François Baudin, Lauric Cécillon, Amélie Saillard, Wilfried Thuiller, Jerome Poulenard

“…We assessed SOC stocks and chemical composition using mid-infrared spectroscopy method and SOC stability with Rock-Eval® thermal analysis. …”
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The Predictive role of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) and Mean Platelet Volume-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (MPVLR) for Cardiovascular Events in Adult Patients with Acute Heart Failur... by Teeranan Angkananard, Teeraporn Inthanoo, Suchat Sricholwattana, Nattapun Rattanajaruskul, Arthit Wongsoasu, Worawut Roongsangmanoon

“…The association between their NLR, MPVLR, and combined NLR and MPVLR and CVEs, rehospitalization for HF, in-hospital death, and a composite outcome was explored by survival analysis using a Cox proportional hazard model. …”
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Neutropenia (even mild) and anemia are poor prognostic factors in myelodysplastic syndromes by Reut Hausman, Roi Gat, Roi Gat, Noa Goldschmidt, Noa Goldschmidt, Moshe Mittelman, Moshe Mittelman, Moshe Mittelman, Howard S. Oster, Howard S. Oster, Howard S. Oster

“…In a Cox proportional hazard model, CVD affected OS, while cytogenetics and neutropenia affected leukemic transformation and composite outcome. …”
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Development of thin-film micro-outlets for spatially constraining local PO2 perturbations to capillaries in vivo by Meghan E. Kiley, Richard J. Sové, Reilly H. Smith, Brenda N. Wells, Gaylene M. Russell McEvoy, Graham M. Fraser

“…Oxygen diffusion between tissue and micro-outlet devices was modelled using a finite element mass transport model to further validate experimental results.Results[O2] oscillations imposed on capillaries directly overlying 400 μm micro-outlets caused significant changes in RBC SO2 at 12% and 2% [O2], compared to 7% [O2] (p < 0.0001). …”
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