Polymorphisms of the β2-Adrenergic Receptor Correlated to Nocturnal Asthma and the Response of Terbutaline Nebulizer by Ming-Yung Lee, Shin-Nan Cheng, Shyi-Jou Chen, Hui-Ling Huang, Chih-Chien Wang, Hueng-Chuen Fan

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Surgical Management of Bilateral Superolateral Displacement of Condylar Segment with Intracapsular Fracture in Complex Facial Trauma: A Case Report by Divya Suvarna Dixit, Nitin Bhola, Bhushan Mundada, Deepankar Shukla

“…These fractures can involve several bones, making treatment more challenging in achieving both functional and aesthetic rehabilitation due to the complexity of the anatomical structures involved. …”
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Metabolic anomalies in vitiligo: a new frontier for drug repurposing strategies by Alessia Paganelli, Federica Papaccio, Mauro Picardo, Barbara Bellei

“…This implies that the loss of functional melanocytes mirrors a more general systemic targetable dysfunction. …”
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Comparative transcriptome analysis of pectoralis major muscles affected by white striping, wooden breast and spaghetti meat in male and female broiler chickens by Marija Bošković Cabrol, Marianna Pauletto, Mery Giantin, Mauro Dacasto, Gerolamo Xiccato, Angela Trocino

“…Then, differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and enriched pathways were identified using edgeR and functional annotation tools. Results SM samples exhibited the most extensive transcriptional alterations, particularly in males, with significant disruption of pathways related to hypoxia, energy metabolism, calcium signaling, and extracellular matrix remodeling. …”
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Kappa-carrageenan based active nanocomposite films incorporated with nanohalloysite and niosome-encapsulated Lippia citriodora essential oil: Preparation and characterization by Ayda Saleh, MirKhalil Pirouzifard, Mohammad Alizadeh Khaledabad, Hadi Almasi

“…The physicochemical, morphological and functional properties of prepared films were assessed. …”
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Application of artificial neural networks in the drilling processes: Can equivalent circulation density be estimated prior to drilling? by Husam H. Alkinani, Abo Taleb T. Al-Hameedi, Shari Dunn-Norman, David Lian

“…As the drilling environment became more challenging nowadays, managing equivalent circulating density (ECD) is a key factor to minimize non-productive time (NPT) due to many drilling obstacles such as stuck pipe, formation fracturing, and lost circulation. …”
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Modelling the influence of environmental factors on the acoustic presence of blue whale populations in the southern Indian Ocean by Mathilde Michel, Baptiste Alglave, Maxime Olmos, Maëlle Torterotot, Auriane Virgili, Salomé Martin-Marin, Jean-Yves Royer, Flore Samaran

“…In contrast, SEIO and SWIO pygmy blue whales were more frequent in summer and autumn, with some overlap suggesting ecological interactions. …”
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Normalizing the illegal: public perceptions of vote-buying in West Bandung Regency and its democratic consequences by Yusa Djuyandi, Kiki Pratama Nugraha, Agus Sugiharto, Mohamad Hafifi Jamri, Abdul Rauf Ridzuan

“…Generally, illegal activities are taboo to discuss, let alone perform. …”
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Nanoparticles assisted drug delivery for effective management of Glioblastoma by Mansi Damani, Nagesh Nilawar, Munira Momin, Raghumani Singh Ningthoujham, Tabassum Khan

“…The promise of nanomedicine advances in this field could lead to more effective therapeutic strategies, significantly impacting patient outcomes in GBM management.…”
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Partitioning the phenotypic and genetic variances of reaction norms by de Villemereuil, Pierre, Chevin, Luis-Miguel

“…This allows for a very general framework applicable from the character-state to curve-parameter approaches, including polynomial functions, or arbitrary non-linear models. …”
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A Multi-Strategy Improved Horned Lizard Optimization Algorithm and Its Application in Engineering Optimization by Yancang Li, Jinfan Zhang, Zidong Jin, Weitao Qiao

“…These advances establish the computational efficiency and reliability of MSHLOA for engineering problems, providing a general example of an augmented meta-heuristic algorithm that offers a new, more efficient solution to engineering structural optimization problems.…”
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The potential impact of nonsuicidal self-injury disorder: Insights from individuals with lived experience by Gregory J. Lengel, Brooke A. Ammerman, Keri-Anne Bell, Jason J. Washburn

“…Results from our thematic analysis of the interview data suggested opinions about NSSI-D and its potential impact were generally positive (e.g., increased awareness, understanding, and validation, increased comfort with disclosing NSSI behavior, positive impacts on treatment, and improved functioning). …”
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Algorithmic Analysis of Queuing System with Varying Number of Servers, Phase-Type Service Time Distribution, and Changeable Arrival Process Depending on Random Environment by Alexander Dudin, Olga Dudina, Sergei Dudin

“…The impact on the state space of the underlying processes of customer arrivals and of the more general, as compared to exponential, service time distribution defines the novelty of the model. …”
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An Unusual Congenital Heart Disease: Giant Left Atrial Appendage by Julio C. Sauza-Sosa, Erika L. De la Cruz-Reyna, Carlos N. Velazquez-Gutierrez

“…No other structural or functional heart abnormalities were diagnosed. A giant left atrial appendage is a rare cardiac anomaly that can be congenital or acquired. …”
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ASAD: A Meta Learning-Based Auto-Selective Approach and Tool for Anomaly Detection by Nadia Rashid, Rashid Mehmood, Fahad Alqurashi, Saad Alqahtany, Juan M. Corchado

“…It uses meta-features and correlation functions to evaluate 300 features. It selects the best-performing model, evaluates models based on 7 metrics, and delivers significantly better performance than the cutting-edge in this area. …”
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Unveiling the corporate governance dynamics: exploring the nexus of board composition, audit committee attributes, foreign ownership, and firm performance in an emerging market by Mohd Arsh, Mohd Shamim Ansari, Gayas Ahmad, Marghoob Enam, Mosab I. Tabash, Mujeeb Saif Mohsen Al-Absy

“…Independent directors’ presence and more prominently independent audit committees is directly linked with improved performance, indicating improved governance and monitoring. …”
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The Effects of Administering the Bowel Management Program in the Treatment of Fecal Incontinence Among Children With Chronic Refractory Constipation by Mobina Taghva Nakhjiri, Nazila Shahmansouri, Fatemeh Khodaygani, Maryam Ghavami Adel

“… Objective: Constipation is a prevalent issue among children and is generally treatable with simple therapeutic approaches. …”
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Hierarchical multimodel ensemble probabilistic forecasts for precipitation over East Asia by Luying Ji, Xiefei Zhi, Qixiang Luo, Yan Ji

“…The prediction probability density functions of the hierarchical models are much sharper and more concentrated than those of the standard models. …”
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Technologies in Inclusive Education: Solution or Challenge? A Systematic Review by Mariela Verónica Samaniego López, Monserrat Catalina Orrego Riofrío, Santiago Fabián Barriga-Fray, Bertha Susana Paz Viteri

“…These tools help create more motivating and equitable learning environments, which aid in reducing dropout rates and strengthening social inclusion. …”
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Human Mesenchymal Stromal Cells from Different Sources Diverge in Their Expression of Cell Surface Proteins and Display Distinct Differentiation Patterns by Kourosch C. Elahi, Gerd Klein, Meltem Avci-Adali, Karl D. Sievert, Sheila MacNeil, Wilhelm K. Aicher

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