Association of atherogenic index of plasma and its modified indices with stroke risk in individuals with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome stages 0–3: a longitudinal analysi... by Xiaoyan Wang, Pengfei Wen, Yun Liao, Tao Wu, Lin Zeng, Yuxing Huang, Xiaomei Song, Zhen Xiong, Lisha Deng, Dingjun Li, Shuchuan Miao

“…Under the fully adjusted Model 3: The third level of AIP, AIP-WHtR, AIP-WC, and AIP-BMI showed increased risks (ORs 1.58 [95% CI 1.05–2.38], 1.99 [95% CI 1.31–3.02], 1.99 [95% CI 1.31–3.02], and 1.92 [95% CI 1.26–2.92], respectively); The third level of cumulative AIP, AIP-WHtR, AIP-WC, and AIP-BMI showed elevated risks (ORs 1.79 [95% CI 1.19–2.69], 2.07 [95% CI 1.37–3.13], 2.01 [95% CI 1.33–3.04], and 1.92 [95% CI 1.27–2.89], respectively); The third category of AIP, AIP-WHtR, AIP-WC, and AIP-BMI changes showed risk increases of 2.28 (95% CI 1.46–3.55), 2.39 (95% CI 1.50–3.79), 2.56 (95% CI 1.61–4.07), and 2.22 (95% CI 1.38–3.56). Modified AIP indices (especially AIP-WHtR) demonstrated superior predictive ability than AIP alone. …”
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MICFOA: A Novel Improved Catch Fish Optimization Algorithm with Multi-Strategy for Solving Global Problems by Zhihao Fu, Zhichun Li, Yongkang Li, Haoyu Chen

“…To evaluate the performance of MICFOA, a comprehensive comparison with nine other metaheuristic algorithms is performed on the 10/30/50/100 dimensions of the CEC 2017 test functions and the 10/20 dimensions of the CEC2022 test functions. …”
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A simple risk index predicts endovascular treatment outcomes in acute ischemic stroke: prognostic value of SPAN-100 by Noémie Ligot, Marie Dagonnier, Boris Lubicz, Nicolas Brassart, Gilles Naeije

“…Discriminative ability was assessed using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis (AUC, 95% CI), and model performance was evaluated using AIC and BIC. …”
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Evaluation of the Development, Implementation, Maintenance, and Impact of 3 Digital Surveillance Tools Deployed in Malawi During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Protocol for a Modified Delp... by Alanna Denny, Isaach Ndemera, Kingston Chirwa, Joseph Tsung Shu Wu, Griphin Baxter Chirambo, Simeon Yosefe, Ben Chilima, Matthew Kagoli, Hsin-yi Lee, Kwong Leung Joseph Yu, John O'Donoghue

“…The use of digital tools for disease surveillance can assist with rapid outbreak identification and response, handling duties such as diagnosis, testing, contact tracing, and risk communication. …”
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Efecto de ejercicios pliométricos modificados en voleibol categoría 13-15 años masculino (Effect of modified plyometric exercises in volleyball 13-15 years old male category) by María Esperanza Peña-Brito, Ana Cristina Delgado, Gisselle Marcela Soto, Xavier Coronel-Rosero, Susana Andrade

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Floating ZnO QDs-Modified TiO₂/LLDPE Hybrid Polymer Film for the Effective Photodegradation of Tetracycline under Fluorescent Light Irradiation: Synthesis and Characteri... by Anwar Iqbal, Usman Saidu, Farook Adam, Srimala Sreekantan, Noorfatimah Yahaya, Mohammad Norazmi Ahmad, Rajabathar Jothi Ramalingam, Lee D. Wilson

“…The scavenging test indicates that the main species responsible for the photodegradation was O₂^●⁻. …”
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Predicting complications in elderly patients undergoing oral cancer resection with free flap reconstruction in China: a retrospective cohort study using the modified Frailty Index... by Yu Sun, Can Huang, Tao Luo, Ren Zhou

“…Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the predictive abilities of the 5-item modified Frailty Index (5-mFI), Prognostic Nutrition Index (PNI), and their combination in older adult patients undergoing oral cancer resection and free flap reconstruction.Design Retrospective cohort study.Setting Secondary care involving multiple centres treating older adult patients for oral cancer.Participants This study included a total of 1197 patients aged ≥60 years who underwent oral cancer resection with free flap reconstruction between January 2014 and December 2022. …”
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Evaluation of the performance of nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) in detection of chlamydia and gonorrhoea infection in vaginal specimens relative to patient infection stat... by Minttu M Rönn, Louise Mc Grath-Lone, Bethan Davies, Janet D Wilson, Helen Ward

“…Objective We evaluated the performance of nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) using vaginal specimens in comparison to specimens from the cervix or urine in their ability to detect chlamydia and gonorrhoea infection in women based on patient infection status (PIS).Design Systematic review.Data sources EMBASE and Ovid MEDLINE databases were searched through 3 October 2017.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies We included studies that tested samples from the vagina and ≥1 other site (cervix and/or urine) with ≥2 NAATs for chlamydia and ≥2 NAATs or 1 NAAT and culture for gonorrhoea for each site.Data extraction and synthesis Performance is defined as the sensitivity of a NAAT using a specimen site and PIS of the patient. …”
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Targeted treatment for neuroblastoma using methoxyestradiol (2-ME)-loaded mitochondria-targeting immunoliposomes modified by datuximab (anti-GD2) and (L-cyclohexyl alanine-D-argini... by Mingyu Wan, Zhili Chen, Yueyi Deng, Robert J. Lee, Chengyun Yan

“…This study aimed to develop mitochondria-targeted immunoliposomes (2-ME/aGD2-F-ILN) loaded with 2-ME and modified by anti-GD2 and (Fx,r)3 peptide. The goal was to improve 2-ME's water solubility and stability while enhancing its targeting ability, thereby resolving critical issues associated with 2-ME therapy and offering a more effective treatment for neuroblastoma. …”
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Advanced Noise-Resistant Electrocardiography Classification Using Hybrid Wavelet-Median Denoising and a Convolutional Neural Network by Aditya Pal, Hari Mohan Rai, Saurabh Agarwal, Neha Agarwal

“…The proposed classification model is based on the modified lightweight CNN or MLCNN that was trained using the noisy and the denoised data. …”
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Nonacademic predictors of China medical licensing examination by Jie Sun, Yingying Xie, Ningnannan Zhang, Jingliang Cheng, Meiyun Wang, Bing Zhang, Wenzhen Zhu, Hui Zhang, Shijun Qiu, Xiaojun Xu, Yongqiang Yu, Tong Han, Zuojun Geng, Weihua Liao, Bo Gao, Wen Qin, Feng Liu, Meng Liang, Qiang Xu, Jilian Fu, Jiayuan Xu, Mengge Liu, Peng Zhang, Wei Li, Dapeng Shi, Caihong Wang, Xi-Nian Zuo, Quan Zhang, Feng Chen, Jiance Li, Zhihan Yan, Wen Shen, Yanwei Miao, Junfang Xian, Longjiang Zhang, Kai Xu, Zhaoxiang Ye, Jing Zhang, Guangbin Cui, Chunshui Yu, for the CHIMGEN Consortium

“…Abstract Background National Medical Licensing Examination (NMLE) is the entrance exam for medical practice in China, and its general medical knowledge test (GMKT) evaluates abilities of medical students to comprehensively apply medical knowledge to clinical practice. …”
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Optimizing hardware configuration for solar powered energy management in battery ultracapacitor hybrid electric vehicles by Shraddha Kaushik, K. Rachananjali

“…Using Arduino Uno software, the EMS continuously modifies power distribution in response to driving circumstances and vehicle energy needs. …”
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Development and preliminary evaluation of Chinese Vitiligo Quality of Life Scale (CVQLS) by Bo Wang, Qi Wang, Zeqian Wang, Jia Zhang, Yuqi Zhou, Xiaoqi Chen, Tong Wu, Shishi Xiong, Xiaodong Jin, Shanshan Gao, Lei Shang, Chunying Li, Zhe Jian

“…Preliminary results indicate that the CVQLS has good reliability, validity, and discriminative ability.…”
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A matter of quality: Kurt Goldstein‘s assessment of the abstract attitude after brain damage by Stefan Frisch, Alexandre Métraux

“…Eighty years ago, he impressively demonstrated his own, qualitatively oriented diagnostic approach both in a remarkable monograph and in a didactic film, in collaboration with psychologist Martin Scheerer (1900-1961). By modifying a classical paradigm for the assessment of deficits in visuospatial construction, the Block Design Test, the two authors developed the Goldstein-Scheerer Cube Test. …”
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SmartLabAirgap: Helping Electrical Machines Air Gap Field Learning by Carla Terron-Santiago, Javier Martinez-Roman, Jordi Burriel-Valencia, Angel Sapena-Bano

“…The test equipment is designed based on four main elements: a modified slip ring induction machine, a winding current driver board, the DAQ boards, and a PC-based virtual instrument. …”
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Analysis and optimization of climbing capability for high-voltage transmission line inspection robots along the route by YANG Zhiyong, WANG Haoyang, XIAO Xi, TIAN Wang

“…The results indicate that modifying the walking wheel structure and increasing the clamping force can effectively improve the slope-climbing capability of the inspection robot along steep lines.…”
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Optimizing SVC placement for enhanced voltage stability using a novel index and hybrid ABC-PSO algorithm by Hafizur Rahman, Roman Mia, Mustafizur Rahman, Md. Faiyaj Ahmed Limon, Md. Shahid Iqbal, Md. Fahad Jubayer, Md. Rabiul Karim, Md. Janibul Alam Soeb

“…Optimal placement of SVCs significantly improves operating efficiency and economic performance for all test systems. Maximum integration of SVCs yields up to 46 % savings in reactive power generation and over 7 % savings in reactive power losses. …”
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Organizational and Methodological Approach to the Description and Standardization of Treatment and Diagnostic Processes in a Multidisciplinary Hospital by A. Y. Perminov, N. S. Fomenko, S. S. Petrikov, F. M. Navzadi

“…Taking into account these requirements, the authors have developed and presented the format of the modified operogramme, which combines the ability to reflect both the logic of the process and the interaction of its participants, and the resource characteristics of the actions of the process. …”
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Discrete element-based study of asphalt mastic − Aggregate interface properties and damage mechanisms by Zhi Li, Zhenlong Zhong, Xingyu Guo, Wenliang Wu

“…To determine the effect of moisture damage on the properties of asphalt mastic materials and the asphalt-aggregate interface, in this study, SBS modified asphalt was blended with cement, mineral powder and anti-stripping agent, respectively, and subjected to different levels of water immersion at 25°C for 0 h, 24 h, 72 h and 168 h, and then orthogonal drawing tests were conducted under multifactorial conditions on granite, limestone, basalt and dolerite specimens, respectively, to quantify and analyze the drawing strength and damage pattern of the interface. …”
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卒中恢复期患者心肺适能评估及中高强度有氧训练的可行性、安全性及有效性研究 Feasibility, Safety, and Efficacy of Cardiopulmonary Fitness Assessment and Moderate to High Intensity Aerobic Training for Patients Recovering... by 谢丽娜1，朱杰2，李琴英3，刘承弘3，邓盼墨3，贾杰2，3，4 (XIE Li’na1, ZHU Jie2, LI Qinying3, LIU Chenghong3, DEN Panmo3, JIA Jie2,3,4 )

“…At the same time, the intervention group was added with the moderate to high intensity aerobic training (40 minutes/time, 5 times/week) according to the cardiopulmonary fitness results in accordance with the exercise prescription, and the control group was added with the rehabilitation guidance (rehabilitation education, flexibility training, etc.) for the same duration. The daily living ability indicators [modified Barthel index (mBI)], motor function indicators [Fugl-Meyer assessment scale (FMA)], and balance function indicators[Berg balance scale (BBS)] between the two groups of patients before the experiment and four weeks after the experiment were compared. …”
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