Longitudinal study of COPD phenotypes using integrated SPECT and qCT imaging by Frank Li, Frank Li, Xuan Zhang, Xuan Zhang, Alejandro P. Comellas, Eric A. Hoffman, Eric A. Hoffman, Michael M. Graham, Ching-Long Lin, Ching-Long Lin, Ching-Long Lin, Ching-Long Lin

“…These findings suggest that changes in TCMax may serve as a more sensitive biomarker than changes in CVTotal for tracking the underlying mechanisms of COPD progression.…”
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Advanced DFE, MLD, and RDE Equalization Techniques for Enhanced 5G mm-Wave A-RoF Performance at 60 GHz by Umar Farooq, Amalia Miliou

“…Furthermore, DFE and MLD are particularly suitable for higher-order modulation formats like 64-QAM and 128-QAM, where accurate equalization and error detection are of utmost importance. The enhanced functionalities of DFE, RDE, and MLD in managing greater modulation orders and expanding transmission range highlight their efficacy in improving the performance and dependability of our system.…”
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The burden and determinants of cognitive impairment among individuals with chronic diseases in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Addisu Getie, Melaku Bimerew, Mihretie Gedfew, Baye Tsegaye Amlak, Tegene Atamenta Kitaw, Adam Wondmieneh

“…Participants who are unable to read and write were 3.82 times more likely to experience cognitive impairment compared to those who had completed primary education (AOR = 3.82; 95 % CI: 2.97–4.91). …”
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Patient education for people with multiple sclerosis-associated fatigue: A systematic review. by Maria Janina Wendebourg, Christoph Heesen, Marcia Finlayson, Björn Meyer, Jana Pöttgen, Sascha Köpke

“…However, the clinical relevance of the treatment effects i.e. the relevance for patients' daily functioning remains unclear and long-term effects, i.e. sustainability of effects beyond 6 months, warrants further work. …”
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Characteristics of electrophysiological activity of the cerebral cortex in children with arthrogryposis by E. D. Blagoveschenskiy, O. E. Agranovich, E. L. Kononova, A. G. Baindurashvili, M. A. Nazarova, A. N. Shestokova, E. L. Gabbasova, V. V. Nikulin

“…Arthrogryposis is one of the most severe congenital abnormalities of the musculoskeletal system characterized by 2 or more contractures of the large joints, muscle and anterior grey column pathology. …”
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From Cell Lines to Patients: Dissecting the Proteomic Landscape of Exosomes in Breast Cancer by Aleksei Shefer, Lyudmila Yanshole, Ksenia Proskura, Oleg Tutanov, Natalia Yunusova, Alina Grigor’eva, Yuri Tsentalovich, Svetlana Tamkovich

“…Exosomes are directly involved in governing the physiological and pathological processes of an organism through the horizontal transfer of functional molecules (proteins, microRNA, etc.) from producing to receiving cells. …”
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EFFICIENCY OF THE LARGE-SCALE AGRI-INDUSTRIAL ENTITIES IN UKRAINE by S. Demianenko, M. Sahaidak, O. Sas, T. Avramenko, Y. Levkivskyi

“…Noted that the highest level of the efficiency of functioning of the «large» LAEs is a result of the more compact layout of the production facilities and better management. …”
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A Comprehensive Study on the Nutritional Profile and Shelf Life of a Custom-Formulated Protein Bar Versus a Market-Standard Product by Corina Duda-Seiman, Liliana Mititelu-Tartau, Simona Biriescu, Alexandra-Loredana Almășan, Bianca-Oana Bitu, Adina-Ioana Bucur, Andrei Luca, Bogdan Hoinoiu, Teodora Hoinoiu

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Diagnostic Efficacy of Combined N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP) and Cardiac Troponin I (cTnI) Testing in Myocardial Injury of Children with Mycoplasma Pneumoni... by Yang M, Xuan A, Zhu G

“…Patients were stratified by New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class (I–IV). Demographic and clinical characteristics, biomarker levels, and diagnostic accuracy were analyzed. …”
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Effectiveness of a Virtual Reality Serious Video Game (The Secret Trail of Moon) for Emotional Regulation in Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Randomized Clin... by Marina Martin-Moratinos, Marcos Bella-Fernández, María Rodrigo-Yanguas, Carlos González-Tardón, Chao Li, Ping Wang, Ana Royuela, Pilar Lopez-Garcia, Hilario Blasco-Fontecilla

“…However, significant improvements were observed in material organization (P=.03), working memory (P=.04), and inhibition (P=.05), particularly among patients more engaged with the MOON treatment. …”
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Comparative analysis of Microtus fortis and murine hosts reveals a correlation between BRD4 and hepatic inflammation during Schistosoma japonicum infection by Ming Yuan, Mingrou Wu, Yunyi Hu, Siyu Zhao, Jehangir Khan, Zhanhong Yuan, Yun Huang, Tianqiong He, Zhijun Zhou, Jia Shen, Zhongdao Wu

“…Abstract Background Schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease affecting more than 240 million people worldwide, is characterized by chronic inflammation and tissue fibrosis primarily induced by parasite egg deposition. …”
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Level Characteristics of Foreign Language Communicative Competence Development of Students for Technical Specialties by Anastasiia Ptushka

“…As a result, six levels emerged, where each of the three main ones is divided into one more advanced and one less advanced, compared to the most basic level of foreign language proficiency. …”
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The Potential Anti-Cancer Effects of Polish Ethanolic Extract of Propolis and Quercetin on Glioma Cells Under Hypoxic Conditions by Małgorzata Kłósek, Anna Kurek-Górecka, Radosław Balwierz, Grażyna Pietsz, Zenon P. Czuba

“…Tissue hypoxia is commonly observed in head cancers and contributes to both molecular and functional changes in tumour cells. It is known to stimulate erythropoiesis, angiogenesis, and metabolic alterations within tumour cells. …”
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Short-Season Direct-Seeded Cotton Cultivation Under Once-Only Irrigation Throughout the Growing Season: Investigating the Effects of Planting Density and Nitrogen Application by Zhangshu Xie, Yeling Qin, Xuefang Xie, Xiaoju Tu, Aiyu Liu, Zhonghua Zhou

“…The results showed that increased planting density significantly enhanced plant height, the leaf area index (LAI), and the number of fruiting branches, with the highest density (D3) contributing to a more compact and efficient canopy. Moderate nitrogen input (N2) significantly increased peroxidase (POD) activity, reduced malondialdehyde (MDA) accumulation, delayed functional leaf senescence, and prolonged the canopy’s photosynthetic performance. …”
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Developing a Conceptual Pattern of Creating "Mental Imagination" Relying on Shopping Centers in Tehran (Case Study: Iranmall, 7Center & Saray_e_Delgosha) by Negar Salehi, Zohreh Davoudpour, Maryam Khastou

“…In addition to its key position in structure of city,public‌_space of a city is a carrier of stories,meanings and cultural and social values of societies due to its perceptual and symbolic space.Therefore,it should have an interpretative role within its physical text and through its functional and semantic spectrum,it should be able to inject social values into the city's body that always read and interpreted.Therefore,not paying attention to the quality of meanings perceived from urban spaces can become the basis of identitylessness and social instability of cities.This issue becomes more important,especially in case of public_projects with high_audience,such as large shopping_centers.These centers,by creating meanings and images in people's minds,can be influential in the identity or placelessness of urban spaces.Unfortunately,some of these [i]S.C.in Tehran are far from the expected meaning and mental image, and in the form of an "independent_package_of context_meanings",they cause the creation of an undesirable mental_ image, and subsequently provide anonymity,social instability and a decrease in the quality of life in Tehran.so, the goal of the research is "to present a conceptual_model of creating a mental_image in Iranmal,7center and Saray_E_Delgosha S.C.in Tehran" In order to conduct this research, a mixed approach was used.First,"content analysis of texts" with document studies; It led to the extraction of the primary conceptual_model from mental_image.Then,with Delphi_method and interviews with urban_planning_experts,emphasizing three_S.C.and NVivo11, new_indicators were extracted,which led to the evolution of the initial conceptual model.In order to verify the effectiveness of the indicators obtained in the conceptual model on the creation of mental image in three S.C.survey_method was conducted with a questionnaire from citizens and data was analyzed in SPSS with a sample_T_test.Finally, the significance analysis between the components and indicators of the conceptual model was done with Pearson's_correlation test in SPSS and the conceptual model of the study was confirmed.findings show that mental_image in the three mentioned centers can be caused by 3_components(spatial,temporal,social),and 6sub-components (profile,symbolic,imitative,perception of memories,historical_place and sustainable_social_values)and 22indicators. …”
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Twenty-year outcomes after repeat doses of antenatal corticosteroids prior to 32 weeks' gestation: Follow-up of a randomised clinical trial. by Robyn W May, Anthony G B Walters, Greg D Gamble, Caroline A Crowther, Stuart R Dalziel, Carl L Eagleton, Christopher J D McKinlay, Barry J Milne, Jane E Harding

“…Secondary outcomes included neurodevelopmental, cardiovascular, mental and general health, functional difficulties and social outcomes. Of 352 infants born to 290 maternal trial participants, we assessed 214 (61%; 96 (45%) female) at mean (standard deviation) age 20.5 (1.5) years. …”
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Challenges Of KUA In Implementing Pre-Marriage Guidance As an Effort To Build Sakinah Families In Medan City by Siti Auliya, Harmona Daulay, Linda Elida

“…Marriage guidance is useful for couples in building a more focused future, reducing the risk of relationship breakdown, facilitating the unification of visions and understanding each other's families. …”
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Identifying Psychosocial, Self-Management, and Health Profiles Among Women With Chronic Pain Who Have Experienced Intimate Partner Violence and Those Who Have Not: Protocol for a 2... by Ainara Nardi-Rodríguez, Sónia Bernardes, María Ángeles Pastor-Mira, Sofía López-Roig, Lidia Pamies-Aubalat, Andrés Sánchez-Prada, Victoria A Ferrer-Pérez, Ignacio Rodríguez-Rodríguez, Purificación Heras-González

“… BackgroundWomen who experience intimate partner violence (IPV) are more likely to develop disabling chronic pain (CP). …”
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ENDOPROSTHESIS AND ARTHRODESIS OF THE ANKLE JOINT. COMPARISON OF TREATMENT OUTCOMES by D. L. Miroshnikov, O. V. Sabodashevskiy, A. A. Afaunov, I. I. Zamyatin, H. H. Matar, Y. V. Napakh

“…To compare surgical results we applied AOFAS score defining treatment results according to functional criteria. Of 31 cases with endoprosthesing in 29 (93.5%) we observed sufficient long term results, and in 2 cases (6.5%) – satisfactory. …”
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ROLE OF SERUM EOSINOPHILIC CATIONIC PROTEIN AND TRYPTASE IN MYELOPROLIFERATIVE AND LYMPHOPROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS by L. S. Komarova, N. B. Mikhaylova, I. I. Nesterovich, Ye. Ye. Zueva, B. V. Afanasyev, Areg A. Totolian

“…Therapeutic interventions into key events controlling eosinophil migration may be a leading factor in treatment of hypereosinophylic states in onco-hematological disorders. Due to unknown functions of eosinophils in majority of eosinophilia-associated diseases, it would be useful to establish an algorithm of accurate diagnostics in the patients with eosinophilia, in order to choose more effective treatment in future.We studied serum levels of secretable eosinophil and mast cells proteins in oncohematological patients with increased eosinophil counts. …”
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