Long-term forecast of monthly reference evapotranspiration of the period 2018-2027 using SARIMA and GRNN models (case study: Rasht synoptic station) by Pouya Aghelpoor, Vahid Varshavian, Mehraneh Khodamoradpoor

“…In this study, the Adjusted ThornthWaite method (ATW) was used to estimate ET0, the credibility of which was previously confirmed by researchers for estimation of reference evapotranspiration rate in Rasht. …”
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Prognosis and Chemotherapeutic Efficacy in Extrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma With Lung Metastases by Chao Zhang, Shun Tu, Yanting Liao, Yaqiang Shu, Muyu Fu, Jiayue Li, Xiaohua Lei

“…Methods We retrieved data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database for patients with metastatic ECC (stage M1) from 2018 to 2021. …”
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Predictors of time to recovery from cataract surgery among cataract patients at Menelik II Comprehensive Specialized Hospital: a retrospective follow up study by Gininu Wendmeneh Tsegaw, Yilma Chisha Dea, Melkamu Merid Mengesha

“…Data were randomly extracted from their medical records between June 1 and August 15, 2024. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to estimate the survival probabilities and compare groups, with significant differences tested using the log-rank test. …”
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The influence of hepatocyte growth factor on the proliferation and differentiation of stem cells by Rafał Bieś, Agnieszka Mikosińska, Jakub Parys, Mateusz Litwin, Patrycja Kałuziak, Marta Jajczak, Maciej Mossakowski, Aleksandra Witek, Martyna Kaźmierczak, Stanisław Jesionek

“…We explore how HGF/c-Met signaling contributes to stem cell function, tissue repair, and cancer biology, as well as the development of targeted therapies aimed at modulating this pathway. Methods: A thorough review of the literature was conducted, focusing on studies examining HGF/c-Met signaling in cancer and tissue regeneration. …”
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Arrhythmia Detection in Atrioventricular, Single-Lead, Floating Atrial Dipole ICD Systems Compared with Conventional Single- and Dual-Chamber Defibrillators by Flora Diana Gausz, Kom Nangob Manuela Lena, Paul Emmanuel Gedeon, Marton Miklos, Attila Benak, Gabor Bencsik, Attila Makai, Dora Kranyak, Rita Beata Gagyi, Robert Pap, Laszlo Saghy, Tamas Szili-Torok, Mate Vamos

“…Our aim was to compare the arrhythmia detection efficacy of VDD ICDs with conventional single- (VVI) and dual-chamber (DDD) defibrillators. Methods: Data from consecutive patients undergoing ICD implantation were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Enhanced mutanome analysis towards the induction of neoepitope-reactive T-cell responses for personalized immunotherapy of pancreatic cancer by Oliver Strobel, Isabel Poschke, Rienk Offringa, Thomas Blankenstein, Claudia Lauenstein, Andreas Trumpp, Gerald Willimsky, Michael Volkmar, Dana Hoser, Janina Rebmann, Agnes Hotz-Wagenblatt, Jan Rieger, Jonas P Becker, Angelika B Riemer, Martin Sprick

“…Moreover, the repertoire of immunogenic neoepitopes in PDAC is limited due to the low mutational load of the majority of these tumors.Methods We developed a workflow involving the combined analysis of next-generation DNA and RNA sequencing data from matched pairs of primary tumor samples and patient-derived xenograft models towards the enhanced detection of driver mutations as well as single nucleotide variants encoding potentially immunogenic T-cell neoepitopes. …”
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Evaluation of digital and traditional impressions in orthodontics: a narrative review by Sabina Saccomanno, Lorenzo Ederli Silenzi, Mario Palermiti, Simone Ettore Salvati, Daniela Di Giandomenico, Eda Fani, Giuseppe Marzo

“…Methods: A non-systematic literature review was conducted via PubMed using the keywords “digital impression,” “dental impression,” and “orthodontics.” …”
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Prevalence of Onchocerca lupi in shelter dogs from an endemic region of the Southwestern USA by Maureen A. Kelly, Erin Clarke, Hassan Hakimi, Christine M. Budke, Guilherme G. Verocai

“…Methods This probe-based qPCR was optimized with a detection threshold of 0.33 pg for DNA of an adult female O. lupi. …”
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Possible Schemes and Effects in Improving Temperature Uniformity in Indirect Cooling Wine Cabinet by Zeng Xianshun, Zhao Dan, Ding Guoliang, Ding Jianbo, Li Jing

“…A performance test of a 389 L wine cabinet under a set temperature of 8 ℃ shows that the maximum temperature difference can be reduced from 12.6 ℃ to 2.0 ℃ through the optimized scheme at an ambient temperature of 32 ℃. …”
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Three Days of ActiGraph^® Use Are Sufficient to Determine the Time Spent in Sedentary Behavior, and in Moderate and Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity, in People with... by Lucas Melo Neves, Fabricio Eduardo Rossi, Caico Bruno Curcio Oliva de Paula, Vitória Joana Paes Arida, Isabella Cavaco Gonçalves Pereira, Priscila Almeida Queiroz Rossi, Jane de Eston Armond, Jeffer Eidi Sasaki, Felipe Barreto Schuch, Brendon Stubbs, Beny Lafer

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Silicon dioxide (SiO2) nanoparticles affect the morphology, sporulation, mycotoxin production, and pathogenicity of Fusarium brachygibbosum infecting olive trees by Meryam Belhedi, Meryam Belhedi, Besma Sghaier-Hammami, Mario Masiello, Haythem Nafati, Stefania Somma, Lucia Gambacorta, Rached Salhi, Rached Salhi, Mouna Messaoud, Sonia Labidi, Antonio Moretti, Sofiene B. M. Hammami

“…IntroductionThis study investigates the In Vitro antifungal activity of silicon dioxide nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) against mycotoxigenic Fusarium brachygibbosum species, a fungus posing a significant threat to olive trees in Tunisia.MethodsTwo different doses of SiO2 NPs (100 and 200 mg kg -1 ) were used to evaluate its effect on fungal growth, mycotoxin production, and virulence capability of tested F. brachygibbosum strain.Results and DiscussionWhile mycelial growth was not influenced by SiO2 NPs, a notable increase in macroconidia sporulation was observed at the highest dose tested. …”
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Deciphering riddles in molecular subtyping of bladder cancer by Yuxiao Li, Suyuelin Huang, Wenlong Ju, Dingheng Lu, Jiazhu Sun, Weitao Zhan, Xinyang Niu, Yuchen Shi, Kai Yu, Ben Liu

“…Methods: In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of the research progress in molecular subtyping of BCa, with a primary focus on discussing its utility in guiding various treatment modalities including neoadjuvant chemotherapy, neoadjuvant immunotherapy, and targeted therapy. …”
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A Novel Dynamic Growth Rod Inducing Spinal Growth Modulation for the Correction of Spinal Deformities by Yangyang Xu, Da Lu, Le Zhang, Shijia Zhang, Yong Wu, Heng Li, Baoqing Pei, Xueqing Wu

“…An improved growth rod is urgently required to address the need for dynamic growth and external regulation. Methods This study designed a novel growth rod (NGR) with unidirectional sliding and external regulation capabilities. …”
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The Impact of Genetic Variation on Duck Hepatitis A Virus (DHAV) Vaccine Efficacy: A Comparative Study of DHAV-1 and DHAV-3 Against Emerging Variant Strains by Sang-Won Kim, Cheng-Dong Yu, Jong-Yeol Park, Xiu-Li Ma, Tong Zhu, Yu-Feng Li, Se-Yeoun Cha, Hyung-Kwan Jang, Min Kang, Bai Wei

“…This study aimed to evaluate the cross-protective efficacy of current DHAV-1 and DHAV-3 vaccines against genetically divergent wild strains. <b>Methods:</b> Phylogenetic analyses of the VP1 genes from DHAV-1 and DHAV-3 were conducted. …”
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Halitosis and Quality of Life in Young Orthodontic Patients: A Cross-Sectional Assessment of Mouthwash Use and Traditional, Rotative, and Sonic Toothbrushes by Hamsah Musa, Ioana Georgiana Pașca, Malina Popa, Octavia Bălean, Ramona Dumitrescu, Ruxadra Sava Roșianu, Atena Gălușcan, Roxana Oancea

“…“after” appliance removal. <i>Methods</i>: Based on a power calculation (effect size f = 0.30, α = 0.05, 1 − β = 0.80), 174 patients were required. …”
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GYS-RT-DETR: A Lightweight Citrus Disease Detection Model Based on Integrated Adaptive Pruning and Dynamic Knowledge Distillation by Linlin Yang, Zhonghao Huang, Yi Huangfu, Rui Liu, Xuerui Wang, Zhiwei Pan, Jie Shi

“…This paper proposes an optimization method for target detection that significantly enhances model performance through multi-dimensional technology integration. …”
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The influence of physical activity on emotional management ability in college students: a chain mediating role of psychological resilience and health literacy by Qi Liu, Wei-dong Zhu, Hu Lou, Ding-you Zhang, Fan-zheng Mu, Xin-yu Zhang, Yu-han Li, Wen-hao Zhang, Mo-han He, Jia-qi ang Wang, Chen-xi Li, Hao-yu Li, Ning Zhou, Yao Zhang, Wei Wang, Xiao-yu Wang, Bo-chun Lu, Shan-shan Han, Ya-xing Li, Yang-sheng Zhang, Ling-li Xu, Yu-yan Qian, Lei Ding, Chuan-yi Xu, Han Li, Shuo Feng, Bao-wei Zhou, Jian-gang Sun, Lan-lan Yang, Yong Wei, Bo Li

“…Abstract Objective This study aimed to investigate the impact of physical activity (PA) on emotional management ability (EMA) in college students and to analyze the chain mediating roles of psychological resilience (PR) and health literacy (HL) in the relationship between PA and EMA. Methods Demographic information was collected using a stratified, cluster, and multi-stage sampling method. …”
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Integration of the brain jogging program in physical education on the cognitive abilities of elementary school students by Encep Sudirjo, Anggi Setia Lengkana, Dinar Dinangsit, Muhammad Nur Alif, Dede Nurodin, Juhanis Juhanis, Serhii Kozin

“…Non-probability sampling with the purposive sampling method, or purposive sampling only, was used. That is, the location of the sample is close to the research location. …”
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Information Extraction from Lumbar Spine MRI Radiology Reports Using GPT4: Accuracy and Benchmarking Against Research-Grade Comprehensive Scoring by Katharina Ziegeler, Virginie Kreutzinger, Michelle W. Tong, Cynthia T. Chin, Emma Bahroos, Po-Hung Wu, Noah Bonnheim, Aaron J. Fields, Jeffrey C. Lotz, Thomas M. Link, Sharmila Majumdar

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: This study aimed to create a pipeline for standardized data extraction from lumbar-spine MRI radiology reports using a large language model (LLM) and assess the agreement of the extracted data with research-grade semi-quantitative scoring. <b>Methods</b>: We included a subset of data from a multi-site NIH-funded cohort study of chronic low back pain (cLBP) participants. …”
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Garlic Extracts Nanoliposome as an Enhancer of Bioavailability of ABA and Thiamine Content and as an Antifungal Agent Against <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> f. sp. <i>pisi</i> Infecting... by Barbara Kutasy, Géza Hegedűs, Márta Kiniczky, József Péter Pallos, Ágnes Nagy, István Pócsi, Klaudia Pákozdi, Máté Kállai, Csaba Weingart, Katalin Andor, Bettina Kovács, Eszter Virág

“…However, effective disease management strategies, particularly the implementation of biological control methods, offer promising approaches for mitigating infection severity and limiting pathogen spread. …”
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