Response to the Letter regarding "Association between triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and risk of depression in middle-aged and elderly Chinese adults: Evidence from a large natio... by Zhang-Yang Xu, Yun-Xia Wang, Wen-Jun Su

“…Different findings derived from different indices necessitate consideration of various factors, including different application contexts, variations in the study populations, and differences in data processing methods. Finally, we believe more large randomized controlled trials and related pharmacological intervention studies are essential to validate the use of TyG and its related indices in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders. …”
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Fractal Analysis and the Diagnostic Usefulness of Silver Staining Nucleolar Organizer Regions in Prostate Adenocarcinoma by Alex Stepan, Cristiana Simionescu, Daniel Pirici, Raluca Ciurea, Claudiu Margaritescu

“…Together with existing morphological classifiers, AgNOR analysis might contribute to a faster and more reliable machine-assisted screening of prostatic adenocarcinoma, as an essential aid for pathologists.…”
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Design, Synthesis, and Characterization of Lightweight Medium/High Entropy Alloys—A Review by Fainah Madewu, Nicholus Malatji, Mxolisi Brendon Shongwe, Tawanda Marazani, Lehlogonolo Rudolf Kanyane

“…Computational tools and thermodynamic models play a crucial role in predicting phase stability and optimizing compositions. Various fabrication techniques are employed, including solid‐state processing methods such as mechanical alloying and spark plasma sintering, as well as liquid processing routes such as vacuum induction melting and arc melting with electromagnetic stirring. …”
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Parametric optimization of Archimedes screw turbine by response surface methodology and artificial neural networks by Vipin Uniyal, Ashish Karn, Varun Pratap Singh

“…Utilising response surface methodology (RSM) through a central composite design (CCD) and artificial neural networks (ANN), the research explores the predictive accuracy of these methods for optimal power generation. …”
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Predicting brain amyloid load with digital and blood-based biomarkers by Weineng Chen, Yu Liao, Xinchong Shi, Fengjuan Su, Haifan Kong, Yingying Fang, Yifan Zheng, Jiayi Zhou, Ganqiang Liu, Xianbo Zhou, Xiaoli Yao, Curtis B. Ashford, Feng Li, Long Yang, Michael F. Bergeron, J. Wesson Ashford, Xiangsong Zhang, Zhong Pei

“…Our findings could also facilitate more effective AD clinical management in the PCPs office worldwide for more equitable access to current standard of care.…”
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Subjective Dry Eye Symptoms in Pregnant Women–A SPEED Survey by Divya Anantharaman, Aiswaryah Radhakrishnan, Vidhyalakshmi Anantharaman

“…About half the pregnant women at the visit reported having one or more dry eye-related symptoms. As per the composite SPEED questionnaire score, dry eye was not prevalent among pregnant women irrespective of their age, gravidity, and the trimester, but we found a majority of pregnant women reported to have experienced dry eye-related symptoms, though tolerable. …”
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Association between non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHHR) and hyperuricemia: evidence from the CHARLS study by Xin Hou, Zhenghao Zhu, Xinmin Chen, Yanhui Li, Guofeng Feng, Xiangjie Zhou, Zheng Gong, Yang Yang, Xiaohong Zhang

“…Background and aimsThe non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHHR) is an innovative composite lipid measure. This study aims to examine the correlation between NHHR and hyperuricemia in the middle-aged and elderly demographic in China.MethodsThis investigation comprised 4,639 individuals who were devoid of hyperuricemia at baseline in 2011, utilizing data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). …”
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Are enhanced rock weathering rates overestimated? A few geochemical and mineralogical pitfalls by Ian M. Power, Victoria N. J. Hatten, Minger Guo, Zivi R. Schaffer, Kwon Rausis, Heather Klyn-Hesselink

“…Faster CDR rates mean ERW may significantly impact climate change mitigation, and more carbon credits will financially benefit private companies. …”
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Involvement of proinflammatory S100A9/A8 in the atherocalcinosis of aortic valves by R. А. Moskalenko, А. M. Romaniuk, I. O. Iashchishyn, I.-M. S. Zakorko, А. M. Piddubnyi, Ye. O. Chernov, L. O. Morozova-Roche

“…CAVs contain much more MPO+ -cells (p <0.001) in comparison to the group of AVs without biomineralization. …”
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Evaluation of Lateral Triangular Flaps When Combined With Bilateral Superficial Epigastric Artery Flap for Shaft-only Penile Reconstruction by Ashraf El Eebaie Mohamed, MD, PhD, Ahmed Abdelsalam Hafez Hamza, MD, PhD, Mohammed Ahmed Hussein, MD, PhD

“…Methods:. A bilateral superficial epigastric artery flap was design in the supra pubic area, extending upward till the lower boarder of the umbilicus. …”
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Clinical application effects of cast post and cores with traction design in coronal extrusion of upper anterior teeth with subgingival fracture by FANG Tiejun, LIANG Huimin, HUANG Minli

“…Objective To evaluate the clinical effects of cast post and cores with traction design in coronal extrusion of upper anterior teeth with subgingival fracture. Methods Twenty-five upper anterior teeth with subgingival fracture were treated by root canal therapy, then cast post and cores with traction design and composite resin crown restorations were made for orthodontic extrusion. …”
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Effect of occlusal reduction on post-operative pain of symptomatic and asymptomatic molar teeth by Aysenur Kamacı Esen, Fatma Furuncuoğlu, Fatima Betul Basturk, Muhammet Nuri Taşcıoğlu, Masoud Parirokh

“…Symptomatic individuals had significantly more discomfort at day 1 post-operatively compared to asymptomatic patients (p < 0.008). …”
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Knowledge and Attitude of Dental Clinicians towards Light-Curing Units: A Cross-Sectional Study by Dana Al-Senan, Fatin Ageel, Amani Aldosari, Haifa Maktabi

“…Light curing is crucial when applying composite resin restorations. Complete polymerization of the resin depends on delivering adequate light energy to it. …”
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Soft Skills Representation in English and Russian Songs by M. V. Petrova, S. V. Pristupa, G. A. Rozhkov, A. P. Tumanova

“…The development of creative abilities directly depends on the emotional response that the material evokes. Music compositions have a more intense impact on a person, because they combine two components: lyrics and tune. …”
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Validating the Social Vulnerability Index for alternative geographies in the United States to explore trends in social determinants of health over time and geographic location by Carmen D. Ng, Pluto Zhang, Stacey Kowal

“…Areas received a percentile ranking (range, 0–1) for SVI and each variable and composite theme, with higher values indicating greater social vulnerability.ResultsSVI estimates were produced for up to 3,143 counties, 32,243 ZIP-5s, and 886 ZIP-3s. …”
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Hybrid Energy Harvesting Applications of ZnO Nanorods for Future Implantable and Wearable Devices by Kathalingam Adaikalam, Hyun-Seok Kim

“…As ZnO can be synthesized using easy methods and materials at low cost, the conversion efficiencies of solar and other energy forms can increase considerably. …”
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Sportwissenschaft by Kuntz B, Frank L, Manz K, Rommel A, Lampert T

“…Children and adolescents from low-SES families were more likely to be unable to swim than their peers with a high SES (OR=5.95; 95% CI=3.74-9.47). …”
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MGPHot: A Dataset of Musicological Annotations for Popular Music (1958–2022) by Sergio Oramas, Fabien Gouyon, Steve Hogan, Camilo Landau, Andreas Ehmann

“…We are releasing MGPHot, a dataset of more than 21,000 songs that have appeared at least once in the Billboard Hot 100 charts from 1958 until 2022, annotated with 58 musical attributes that are grouped into seven different categories: rhythm, compositional focus, harmony, instrumentation, sonority, vocals, and lyrics. …”
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Geoelectrical Signatures of Reactive Mixing: A Theoretical Assessment by U. Ghosh, T. L. Borgne, D. Jougnot, N. Linde, Y. Méheust

“…Yet the development of noninvasive methods to monitor mixing processes remains an outstanding challenge. …”
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Epitope-based antibody development against metalloproteinases and phospholipases A2 from Deinagkistrodon acutus venom by Haiting Zhu, Yuexin Pan, Zhiyuan Tai, Mingqian Wang, Xia Liu, Xiaodong Yu, Qiyi He

“…Traditional antivenoms are limited by venom variability and often contain non-neutralizing antibodies, highlighting the need for more precise and effective immunogens. Methods: This study utilized epitope-based antibody technology to develop a targeted sera against venom metalloproteinases (MPs) and phospholipases A2 (PLA2s). …”
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