Matrix stiffness and viscoelasticity influence human mesenchymal stem cell immunomodulation by Sara J. Olsen, Rose E. Leader, Abigail L. Mortimer, Bethany Almeida

“…In addition, the addition of a viscoelastic element had both inhibitory and accentuating effects based on the cytokine and biochemical signaling in the cell culture media. Overall, this study provides a broad perspective on the immunomodulatory behavior of hMSCs due to stiffness and viscoelasticity.…”
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Moral courage approach-based ethics education effect on clinical decision making of emergency nurses by Hedayat Jafari, Vida Shafipour, Reza Saadatmehr, Mohammad khademloo, Azadeh Alinezhad

“…MATERIALS AND METHODS: A semi-experimental study before and after the intervention with 40 nurses selected by purposive sampling method from two hospitals of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences in two intervention groups (20 participants) and control (20 participants). …”
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Accounting Development in the System of Transition to the New Standards of Financial Security of a Commercial Bank by A. V. Lukyanov

“…This made it possible to integrate in the study not only literary analysis and the regulatory framework analysis, but also to expand the scope of the study to statistically significant indicators on the basis of the analysis of the fundamental accounting methodology and perspective accounting methodology in the system of transition to the new commercial bank financial security standards. …”
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Statistical and machine learning models for predicting university dropout and scholarship impact. by Stephan Romero, Xiyue Liao

“…In this study, dropout is defined from a micro-perspective, where field and institution changes are considered as dropouts independently of the timing these occur. …”
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Clúster y zonas francas: estrategias para la competitividad empresarial textil en Colombia by Yolanda Barajas-Guevara, Zomayda Rodríguez- Ayala, Deisy Yohanna Calixto-Villamizar

“…From an analytical perspective, the study was developed based on original documentary, bibliographic, and electronic sources; a brief evolutionary overview of the industry was provided. …”
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Machine learning and spatio-temporal analysis of meteorological factors on waterborne diseases in Bangladesh. by Arman Hossain Chowdhury, Md Siddikur Rahman

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>The findings from the study, incorporating the One Health perspective, provide insights for planning early warning, prevention, and control strategies to combat waterborne diseases in Bangladesh and similar endemic countries. …”
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The Correlation between Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Related to Diabetes Involving Ayurveda and Yoga in two Ayurveda and Allopathy Hospitals of Bengaluru by Vrinda, Sulochana Bhat, K. S. Anjana, N. Kavya, K. P. Monica

“…Introduction: Diabetes is classified as an epidemic disease necessitating utmost contemplation for both controlling its onset and managing the condition effectively. …”
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Characteristic of the epidemiology of leptospirosis at the present stage by O. L. Pavlenko

“…Regional features of the leptospirosis epidemiology needs further investigation in the Crimea at the modern period, because the spatial and functional structure of the some foci and nosoareal are not understood well, the criteria of zoning of the territory are not created, the level of epidemic manifestations in different landscape zones is not taken into account, the importance of social characteristics of the territory are not determined. Perspective further scientific research is study of leptospirosis regional features in the Crimea for identification of the morbidity causes and development of substantial control actions.…”
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Determinants of Bank Risk-Taking: The Role of Capital Adequacy Ratio, Return on Equity to Total Assets, and Loan to Deposit Ratio in The Indonesian Banking Sector by Angkut Angkut, Fadhil Yamaly, Mister Candera

“…Conversely, LDR has a negative and significant impact on Bank Risk Taking, with a regression coefficient of -0.020, indicating that an increase in LDR can reduce NPL. The novelty of this study lies in the simultaneous analysis of three key indicators influencing bank risk-taking, providing a comprehensive perspective on the relationship between capital structure, profitability, and liquidity in Indonesia’s banking sector. …”
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The dawn of urbanity by Lidia Decandia, Natalia Agati

“…Drawing on the analysis of prehistoric sites such as the Palaeolithic caves, and later megalithic complexes like Göbekli Tepe and Stonehenge, the research shows how these auroral places functioned as social magnets, temporary nodes of aggregation where diverse and territorially dispersed communities would come together to celebrate collective being, consolidate bonds and share symbolic systems and foundational narratives. This perspective challenges the dualistic and economistic interpretation of the city as a mere tool for territorial control and economic productivity. …”
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SLOW RELEASE MELATONINE IN METABOLIC SYNDROME SYMPTHOMATICS CORRECTION by V. O. Smirnova, I. N. Barykina, A. S. Salasyuk, V. Yu. Khripaeva, R. V. Palashkin, S. V. Nedogoda

“…In addition to this, first group patients (n=80) received Mf, and second (n=78) — combination MfM (Circadin 2 mg). Controls (n=80) were patients without pharmaceutical interventions. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of a behavioral insights-informed digital campaign to increase HPV vaccination in Bangladesh by Sohail Agha, Wu Zeng

“…Effectiveness estimates were drawn from a quasi-experimental evaluation of the campaign, which reported a 9.5 percentage-point increase in vaccine uptake in one study arm and a 5.3 percentage-point increase in another, relative to a control group. …”
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The effect of land use and residential self-selection on automobile travel in the greater Sekondi-Takoradi area of Ghana using structural equation model by Joel K. LAWERTEH, Michael S. ADUAH, Saviour MANTEY

“…This study seeks to provide a new dimension from the perspective of a medium-sized city in Africa by simultaneously incorporating attitudinal and socioeconomic variables in examining the relationship using structural equation model (SEM). …”
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Predictive Evaluation of Atomic Layer Deposition Characteristics for Synthesis of Al₂O₃ thin Films by Sachin Shendokar, Moha Feroz Hossen, Swapnil Nalawade, Shobha Mantripragada, Shyam Aravamudhan

“…Repeatability and reproducibility are essential, along with large-scale deposition with high throughput from the commercialization perspective. JMP and Design of Experiment (DoE) are industrially practiced tools to study and reduce process variations. …”
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The effect of Metformin on fibrocystic breast disease in women with insulin resistance by E. V. Musina, I. Y. Kogan

“…A little studied question is the development mechanism, timely diagnostics, treatment and prevention of the fibrocystic breast disease at patients with insulin resistance. …”
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Prioritizing Factors Affecting Obesity-prevention Behaviors in Preschoolers, Based on Social Cognitive Theory by Maryam Seraji, Maryam Zahmatkeshan, Victoria Momenabadi, Elham Nejadsadeghi

“…Background: The development of effective prevention and intervention programs in preschool period is an essential step in the fight against the obesity epidemic throughout life. Objectives: This study aimed to prioritize the factors affecting the obesity prevention behaviors in 4-6 years old children from the perspective of mothers based on social cognitive theory. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to participation in electronic health interventions in older adults with cognitive impairment: an umbrella review by Chunyi Zhou, Yating Ai, Sixue Wang, Yue Yuan, Ailin Zhang, Hui Hu, Yuncui Wang

“…To understand the barriers and facilitators for this group, this study was conducted. Methods This study used the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) umbrella review method, searching relevant English articles in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Scopus, MEDLINE, Web of Science, and CINAHL from inception to May 2023. …”
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Analytical Description of Three-Dimensional Fractal Surface Wear Process Based on Multi-Stage Contact Theory by Wang Zhang, Ling Li, Yang Liu, Jingjing Wang, Yao Li, Guozhang Chen

“…Accurately revealing the sliding wear mechanisms of mechanical surfaces is crucial for enhancing the performance of mechanical surfaces. This study reveals the mechanism of stage transitions in three-dimensional surface wear processes from a microscopic contact perspective. …”
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System based approach to the design of tension sensing element made of modified diamond by S. V. Dianov, V. M. Novichkov

“…Modern and perspective tasks of robotics with control from artificial intelligence systems require the use of small-sized measuring devices. …”
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Phenomenological Approaches to Adolescent Girls’ Perceptions of Storywriting-based Design Thinking Focused on Aggression by Zahra Abolhassani

“…Data validation was done through strategies such as reviewing interviewee transcripts, coding, and review by educational science experts.Results: The findings of the interviews revealed three main axes: factors influencing aggression including emotions (such as hatred, jealousy, grudge, and low self-esteem) and social interactions (negative human behaviors towards others and negative behaviors in discussions and conversations); ways of controlling and managing aggression including practical techniques and sub-themes (thinking-based techniques, social interaction-based techniques, action-based techniques); and the curriculum learned from design thinking including cognitive aspects (creativity, decision-making, re-creation) and communication processes (consultation, interaction, empathy).Conclusion: The results of the present study will provide psychologists and educators with a new perspective to prevent or reduce aggressive behaviors in educational environments. …”
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