Explainable Self-Supervised Dynamic Neuroimaging Using Time Reversal by Zafar Iqbal, Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, Usman Mahmood, Qasim Zia, Zening Fu, Vince D. Calhoun, Sergey Plis

“…Objective: Functional magnetic resonance imaging data pose significant challenges due to their inherently noisy and complex nature, making traditional statistical models less effective in capturing predictive features. …”
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Serum proteomic correlates of mental health symptoms in a representative UK population sample by Anna Dearman, Yanchun Bao, Leonard Schalkwyk, Meena Kumari

“…Our findings replicate those of case-control studies and expand these to underlie mental health symptomatology in the adult population. More work is needed to understand the direction of causality in these associations.…”
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Polymorphism of genes CAST, GH, GDF9 of sheep of the Dagestan mountain breed by A. A. Ozdemirov, L. N. Chizhova, A. A. Khozhokov, E. S. Surzhikova, G. D. Dogeev, S. Sh. Abdulmagomedov

“…The assumption is made that the information obtained can serve as the beginning of a more in-depth study of the unique gene pool of sheep of the Dagestan rock breed for its further improvement. …”
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Above-mJ optical parametric chirped pulse amplifier at 3 μm for laser-driven coherent soft x-ray generation beyond the water window by Pritha Dey, Lutz Ehrentraut, Johannes Tümmler, Matthias Schnürer, Stefan Eisebitt

“…To increase the amplification efficiency, we utilize a pulse-front tilt matching configuration resulting in 80% more energy in the first power OPCPA stage and expect up to 3 mJ of pulse energy in total with all three power OPCPA stages. …”
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Percutaneous epiphysiodesis transphyseal screw versus tension-band plating as hemiepiphysiodesis in treating coronal angular knee deformities: a systematic review and meta-analysis... by Ahmed O. Sabry, Mohamed K. A. Genedy, Salma Abouelwafa, Ahmed A. Khalil, Omar Mady, Noureldin Mostafa, Rana Ali Ahmed Elsayed, Hassan Elbarbary, Mohamed Hegazy, Amr Abdelgawad

“…Additionally, PETS demonstrates relatively fewer complications, reinforcing its position as a more effective and cost-efficient option for guided growth in children. …”
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Whole-genome analysis of NDM-producing Providencia hangzhouensis associated with recurrent bacteraemia with rapid development of aztreonam-avibactam resistance by Ka Lip Chew, Yuan Qiao, Priscillia Lye, Joey Cruz Cabang, Nur Aisyah Binte Abu Bakar, Ker Xin Tan, Jeanette Teo

“…Structural modelling assessed the functional impact of key mutations. All isolates were sequence type ST44. …”
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Intraoperative low-dose esketamine on postoperative quality of recovery in patients undergoing open gynecologic surgery: a double-blinded, parallel-group, placebo- controlled trial by Zhi-Yu Geng, Yan Zhang, Xin Yan, Jun Hu, Ran Cui, Lin-Lin Song, Hui-Cheng Song

“…Secondary outcomes included morphine consumption, pain scores, functional outcomes, adverse events, postoperative depressive symptom, chronic pain, and health-related quality of life.Results The global QoR-40 score at 24 h was not significantly different between the two groups [study group, 178 (165–186); control group, 175 (164–186); median difference, 2; 95% CI, −3 to 7; p = 0.467). …”
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Evaluation and DFT Analysis of In Vitro Anticancer Activity of <i>Consolida orientalis</i>, <i>Smyrnium rotundifolium</i>, and <i>Euphorbia virgata</i> Plant Extracts in Colorectal... by Eda Sönmez Gürer, Zuhal Tunçbilek, Cemile Zontul, Ahu Kutlay, Amrendra Kumar, Gaurav Jhaa

“…Chemical reactivities of the dominant components of bioactive components were analyzed via Conceptual Density Functional Theory-based calculations. The power of the interactions with EGFR kinase of these compounds is checked via Molecular Docking Calculations. …”
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Agent-based modeling of macrophage-fibroblast interactions in the immune response to biomaterials. by Jennifer Riccio, Luca Presotto, Shir Bahiri, Liad Doniza, Donato Inverso, Laura Sironi, Uri Nevo, Giuseppe Chirico

“…They exhibit a variety of functional phenotypes (or states) induced by the stimulus they receive and the microenvironment. …”
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Anemia and comorbidity in people over 65: data from the Russian study EUCALYPTUS by Natalia O. Khovasova, Natalya M. Vorobyeva, Anton V. Naumov, Irina P. Malaya, Yulia V. Kotovskaya, Olga N. Tkacheva

“…In the presence of 2–4 predictors, the risk of anemia increases 1.3–2.6 times, 5 predictors – almost 5 times, 6 or more – almost 13 times. Conclusion. Comorbidity patients are at risk for the development of anemia, which requires timely treatment, including iron supplements if absolute or functional iron deficiency is confirmed.…”
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The role of vital signs in predicting mortality risk in elderly patients visiting the emergency department by Karin Erwander, Björn Agvall, Kjell Ivarsson

“…These findings highlight the need for more comprehensive, geriatric-informed triage systems that incorporate age-related physiological changes and ensure consistent evaluation of LOC. …”
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Study on the Influence of Sn Concentration on Non-Substitutional Defect Concentration and Sn Surface Segregation in GeSn Alloys by Zihang Zhou, Jiayi Li, Mengjiang Jia, Hai Wang, Wenqi Huang, Jun Zheng

“…The results demonstrate that as the total Sn concentration increases, the formation of Sn_s becomes more difficult, while the formation of VSnV becomes easier, and Sn atoms exhibit enhanced migration tendencies. …”
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Neurofinanzas: Cuando las Decisiones Financieras no son Racionales (Neurofinances: When finantial decisions are irrational) by Manrique Hernández Ramírez

“…All of the above enhancesthe creation of a more realistic decision making model thatcould definitely explain a wide variety of economic behaviorsnot covered in any standard model. …”
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Titanium dioxide-grafted polyacrylamide nanocomposites ameliorate the rheology and high-pressure high-temperature fluid loss of water-based drilling fluids by Fardin Talebi Sarokolai, Yousef Shiri

“…The present work reports a novel acrylamide-functionalized titanium dioxide (TiO₂) nanocomposite synthesized via inverse miniemulsion polymerization and its effect on drilling fluid performance under HPHT conditions. …”
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Host Immune Response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection: Implications for Vaccine Development by Liu Q, Que S, Qiu Y, Tang M, Liu S, Yang G, Wang Y, Deng A, Hu X, Lian X, Gao Q

“…Furthermore, we review the tuberculosis vaccines currently entering clinical trials, emphasizing that studying the host’s immune responses following Mtb infection is crucial for the development of more effective vaccines, providing a theoretical foundation and direction for the treatment of tuberculosis.Keywords: Mycobacterium tuberculosis, immune response, vaccine, infection…”
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Carbon footprint and cost analysis of a bicycle lane in a municipality by J. Prasara-A, A. Bridhikitti

“…The scope of this study covers the processing of raw material acquisition, transportation, construction, use, and disposal. The functional unit set for this study is the use of a bicycle lane for one year. …”
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Health-related quality of life in patients undergoing hemodialysis by Miljanović Gora, Marjanović Milan, Radaković Sonja, Janošević Miljojko, Mraović Tatjana, Rađen Slavica

“…In the HD group there were significantly less employed persons (9%) and significantly more retired (67.2%). All groups were similar regarding an average monthly income and marital status. …”
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Engineering students' perceptions and actual use of AI-based math tools for solving mathematical problems by Kimberly F. Garcia, Ardvin Kester S. Ong, Ma. Janice J. Gumasing, Cesar Romeo V. Delos Reyes

“…The outcome indicated that students are more inclined to utilize AI tools when they find them engaging and are convinced that they can employ them efficiently and incorporate the tools in their academic routines. …”
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Mucosal microbiota signatures reveal diagnostic insights in chronic liver disease by Sadık Dinçer, Yakup Ülger, Anıl Delik

“…The intestinal microbiota acts as a bioreactor for autonomous metabolic and immunological functions in regulating the host’s response to external stimuli in the intestinal microbiota. …”
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RAMP1-dependent hormonal regulation of CGRP and its receptor in the trigeminal ganglion by Anja Holm, Jacob C. A. Edvinsson, Diana N. Krause, Lars Edvinsson

“…Estrogen treatment upregulated Ramp1 in both sexes; Calca was downregulated in females but upregulated in males. Progesterone had more modest effects, primarily altering Ramp3 expression. …”
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