Investigating the Effect of Two Interstocks, Changshanhuyou and Ponkan, on the Fruit Quality and Volatile Flavor of Cocktail Grapefruit (<i>Citrus paradisi</i> Macf. cv. Cocktail) by Fuzhi Ke, Zhenpeng Nie, Xiu Huang, Changjiang Cui, Yi Yang, Jianguo Xu, Luoyun Wang, Lifang Sun

“…Citrus cultivars are propagated asexually through methods such as layering, cutting, and grafting. Grafting plays a critical role in regulating citrus fruit quality by optimizing stock–scion combinations. …”
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Persistent hyperparathyroidism after kidney transplantation in children by Peong Gang Park, Ahram Han, Yo Han Ahn, Sangil Min, Jongwon Ha, Hee Gyung Kang, Hyun Kyung Lee

“…We evaluated the prevalence, skeletal manifestations, and risk factors for persistent hyperparathyroidism in children following KT.Methods In this retrospective cohort study, 107 pediatric KT recipients (58% male; median age 10.3 years) transplanted between 2004 and 2019 were analyzed. …”
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A Novel Dual-Branch Global and Local Feature Extraction Network for SAR and Optical Image Registration by Xuanran Zhao, Yan Wu, Xin Hu, Zhikang Li, Ming Li

“…Finally, the experimental results on the publicly available OS dataset and WHU-SEN-City demonstrate that our proposed GLFE-Net is superior to existing state-of-the-art methods with average root-mean-square error (aRMSE) reduced by 0.14.…”
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Examining maternal and fetal outcomes across various subtypes of hypertension during pregnancy by Laith Alhuneafat, Fares Ghanem, Sneha Nandy, Sana Khan, Anushree Puttur, Ahmad Jabri, Alaq Haddad, Bhavadharini Ramu, Bethany Sabol, Jessica Schultz, Selma Carlson

“…Understanding the graded risk differences across HDP subtypes may enable more tailored interventions, optimizing maternal and fetal outcomes for those at highest risk.…”
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Major adverse cardiovascular events among Black and White Veterans receiving androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer: a retrospective cohort study by Alexander R. Lucas, Dustin Bastiach, Bassam Dahman, Asit K. Paul, Samina Hirani, Vanessa B. Sheppard, W. Gregory Hundley, Bhaumik B. Patel, Rhonda L. Bitting, Michael G. Chang

“…Secondly, we sought to determine if Black men receiving RT + ADT developed MACE at a higher rate than White men. Methods This retrospective cohort study examined time to diagnosis of MACE among Veterans with PC. …”
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Breast Tumor-Like-Masses Segmentation From Scattering Images Obtained With an Ultrahigh-Sensitivity Talbot-Lau Interferometer Using Convolutional Neural Networks by Ionut-Cristian Ciobanu, Nicoleta Safca, Elena Anghel, Dan Popescu

“…Conventional mammography methods still have some limitations in differentiating between healthy and tumorous tissue, particularly in cases with low-density differences. …”
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Improving Radiotherapy Plan Quality for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma With Enhanced UNet Dose Prediction by Junming Jian, Xingxing Yuan, Longfei Xu, Changfei Gong, Xiaochang Gong, Yun Zhang

“…We aimed to assess the impact of integrating DESIRE into the treatment planning process to improve plan quality. Methods This retrospective study included 131 NPC patients diagnosed at Jiangxi Cancer Hospital between 2017 and 2020. …”
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Exploring the Impact of Backward and Forward Locomotor Treadmill Training in Chronic Stroke Survivors with Severe Post-Stroke Walking Impairment: A Single-Center Pilot Randomized C... by Saiprasad Naidu, Khwahish Singh, Tamiel Murray, Colin Drury, Erin Palermo, Heidi J. Sucharew, Changchun Xie, Pierce Boyne, Kari Dunning, Oluwole O. Awosika

“…The objective of this study was to determine the effects of backward (BLTT) and forward (FLTT) locomotor treadmill training on overground walking speed, spatiotemporal symmetry, and dynamic postural stability. Methods: In this single-center, assessor-blinded, randomized controlled pilot trial, 14 stroke survivors with severe waking impairment underwent 12 sessions of BLTT (<i>n</i> = 7) or FLTT (<i>n</i> = 7). …”
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Data-driven soil salinization mapping: risk prediction and uncertainty quantification based on Bayesian inference by Yujian Yang, Ying Zhao, Rongjiang Yao, Xueqin Tong

“…The results indicated that the maps generated by the Kriging interpolation and INLA-SPDE approach showed similar distribution patterns for soil salinization but differed in detail. High EC values corresponded to specific regions, while low EC values were consistent across both methods. …”
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Positive mental states and their relation to psychosocial resources: protocol of a systematic review focusing on cultural moderators by Klaus Lieb, Makiko Yamada, Sarah K Schäfer, Max Supke, Jana Meier, Hiro Taiyo Hamada, Michele Wessa

“…To date, a comprehensive systematic review on those correlates is still missing as well as knowledge on culture-related differences.Methods and analysis A systematic review and meta-analysis on the longitudinal link between psychosocial resources (eg, income, optimism, social support and community coherence) and hedonic and eudaimonic positive mental states (eg, life satisfaction, happiness and forward-looking attitude) will be conducted. …”
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Characterization of the vitrification parameters for oviduct aggregates in Camelus dromedarius by Mohamed M. M. El-Sokary, Mohamed M. M. El-Sokary, Hamad A. Albreiki, Seham F. Shehata, Karima Gh. M. Mahmoud

“…Regarding sperm-binding capacity post-thaw, aggregates treated with 5 M (69 sperm) and 7 M (74) CPAs showed the highest binding rates, with no significant difference between these concentrations. Further studies are required to optimize vitrification protocols to enhance the aggregate’s post-vitrification viability and structural integrity.…”
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Do not treat ghosts: anti-methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) therapy in osteomyelitis without identified MRSA by Jincy Varughese, Annie Halfman, Matthew Crotty, Julie Alexander, Leigh Hunter, Mark Hupert, Edward Dominguez

“…Further investigation of determinants of clinical failures in LLOM may help optimize overall treatment. …”
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Neuromuscular and Biomechanical Adaptations of the Lower Limbs During the Pre-Landing and Landing Phase of Running Under Fatigue Conditions by Bocheng Chen, Jiaxin Wu, Jingyuan Jiang, Guoxiang Wang

“…<b>Objective</b>: Our objective was to investigate the biomechanical and neuromuscular adaptations of the lower limbs during the landing phase of running under fatigue conditions. <b>Methods</b>: A controlled fatigue protocol was used to induce running-related fatigue in participants. …”
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The Prognostic Value of the EASIX Score in Patients with Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer by Vahit Can Cavdar, Yalcin Gokmen, Mert Aric, Tugba Altunkaya, Cennet Gizem Erdem, Ilkay Gulturk, Cigdem Usul Afsar

“…There were no significant differences in baseline characteristics between groups. …”
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Efficacy of Post-Operative X-Rays after Operatively Treated Ankle Fractures: What is their Role? by Vivek Nair MD, Vikranth Mirle BS, Kelly Hynes MD, Jason Strelzow MD

“…We further sought to identify whether the indication for the study would play a role in the clinical utility of the examination. Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted at a single level 1 trauma center. …”
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A Recruiting Maneuver Algorithm in Patients with Early Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome by D. I. Levikov, D. A. Timashkov, A. Yu. Chervov, A. V. Biryukov, S. N. Dondokov

“…Objective: to evaluate the efficiency of a recruiting maneuver (RM) and adjustment of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in patients with early acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Subjects and methods. The study enrolled 16 patients (14 men and 2 women) aged 46 to 78 years (range 62±5.6 years) with ARDS of various genesis. …”
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Clinical Evaluation of Patient Satisfaction with Aesthetics, Retention, Function, and Comfort of Removable Complete and Partial Acrylic Dentures by Amal Qasim Ahmed, Rusul Subhi Hassan, Hussein Ali M. Hussein, Amenah Hafedh Khudhair, Nabaa Basim Alhusseini, Salah M. Ibrahim

“…This study aimed to evaluate patients’ satisfaction with aesthetics, support, function, and comfort of acrylic removable partial and complete dentures and their acceptance of the procedure. Materials and Methods: A total of 146 randomly selected partially and completely edentulous patients (106 males and 40 females) with ages 30 years or more were included in this study. …”
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The impact of deregressed foreign breeding values on national beef cattle single-step genomic evaluation by Damilola Adekale, Zengting Liu, Ross Evans, Thierry Pabiou, Reinhard Reents, Dierck Segelke, Jens Tetens

“…A forward validation study with and without integrating foreign data across the three deregression methods showed improvement in reducing dispersion bias, as indicated by the regression coefficient. …”
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How online public opinion evolves before and after policy adjustments in response to major public health emergencies by Zhendong Niu, Yunyun Gao, Xusheng Wu, Qingyuan Hu, Dehua Hu

“…In late 2022, however, China optimized its COVID-19 control measures, providing a unique window for this study.ObjectiveTo reveal public attitudes toward the adjustment of response measures for major public health emergencies and how these attitudes evolve over time, and to provide a reference for improving related policies and managing public opinion.MethodsWe collected Baidu Index and Weibo post data related to “epidemic prevention and control” between October 11, 2022 and March 15, 2023. …”
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Risk factors for deep surgical site infections following orthopedic trauma surgery: a meta-analysis and systematic review by Huan Liu, Yanan Wang, Hao Xing, Zhengqi Chang, Junlin Pan

“…Abstract Objective We conducted this meta-analysis to explore the risk factors and incidence of deep surgical site infections (DSSIs) after orthopaedic trauma surgery. Methods A systematic search was conducted across various databases, including MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science, for studies examining risk factors associated with DSSIs after bone trauma procedures. …”
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