From Waste to Catalyst: The Properties of Mixed Oxides Derived from Layered Double Hydroxide Mg/Al Synthesized from Aluminum Residues and Their Use in Transesterification by Tarsila Santos da Silva, Laura Leticia Freitas Ferreira da Silva, Evellyn Patricia Santos da Silva, Rayssa Jossanea Brasileiro Motta, Bruno José Barros da Silva, Mario Roberto Meneghetti, Lucas Meili, Simoni Margareti Plentz Meneghetti

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Enhancing Fracture Detection in Remote Settings: Evaluating the Efficacy of FIXUS AI Deep Learning Algorithms in Identifying Fifth Metatarsal Fractures Using Mixed-Quality X-rays by Atta Taseh MD, Alireza Gholipour PhD, Mani Eftekhari, Alireza Ebrahimi MD, Alexandra F. Flaherty MD, MS, Alexandra F. Flaherty MD, MS, Sumner Jones, Varun Nukala, Gregory R. Waryasz MD, Daniel Guss MD, MBA, John Y. Kwon MD, Christopher W. DiGiovanni MD, Lorena Bejarano-Pineda MD, Soheil Ashkani-Esfahani MD

“…This emphasizes the need for training algorithms on images of varying quality to create more generalizable models capable of operating effectively across diverse settings.…”
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A clinical trial evaluating feasibility and acceptability of a brain-computer interface for telerehabilitation in patients with stroke by Salem Mansour, Joshua Giles, Krishnan P. S. Nair, Rebecca Marshall, Ali Ali, Mahnaz Arvaneh

“…Although participants provided mixed feedback on setup ease, they found the system progressively easier to use, and the setup process became more efficient with continued sessions. …”
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Multilevel predictors of controlled CD4 count and blood pressure in an integrated chronic disease management model in rural South Africa: a panel study by Stephen Tollman, Kathleen Kahn, Kerstin Klipstein-Grobusch, Soter Ameh, Francesc X Gómez-Olivé

“…In contrast, men had decreased odds of controlling their CD4 count (OR=0.12, 95% CI 0.10–0.46) and BP (OR=0.21, 95% CI 0.19–0.47) than women.Conclusion The ICDM model had a small but significant effect on BP control, hence, the need to more effectively leverage the HIV programme for optimal BP control in the setting.…”
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Measurement of specific and nonspecific tissue uptake of antibodies in tumor by SPECT imaging and nonlinear compartmental modeling by Nicholas Cho, Jason Ho, Geoffrey Del Rosario, Shang-Fan Yu, Gregory Z. Ferl, C. Andrew Boswell

“…Understanding these distinct antibody internalization mechanisms in tumor and non-tumor tissues enables more informed decisions on dose selection to optimize treatment of tumors with heterogeneous antigen expression while minimizing nonspecific toxicities.…”
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Factor Analysis for Predicting the Structural Reorganization of the Microvasculature of the Kidneys in Patients with Glomerulonephritis and Arterial Hypertension by E. S. Levitskaya, M. M. Batiushin, E. A. Sinel’nik, D. I. Zakusilov

“…All patients underwent a standard examination for kidney disease, a morphological study of kidney tissue with a description of the changes that occur in the presence of glomerulonephritis, corresponding to the individual severity of the pathological process. The presence of signs of a tubulointerstitial component of damage (or tubulointerstitial component — TIC) in the form of tubulointerstitial infl ammation (TIV), fi brosis (TIF) was assessed. …”
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Research participants and stakeholders’ views on feedback of genetic research findings: a qualitative study of the H3Africa Kidney Disease Research Network in Ghana by Grace Larbie Gafa, Vincent Boima, Isabella Rockson, Samuel T. Chatio, Anita Ghansah, Babatunde L. Salako, Akinlolu Ojo, Paulina Onvomaha Tindana, Dwomoa Adu, as members of the H3Africa CEBioGen Project

“…Additionally, research teams should explore innovative communication strategies to support the feedback process and to promote public engagement in genetic and genomic research. …”
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2bRAD-M reveals differences in microbial communities between Modic changes and disc herniation by Fang Yang, Jingtao Zhang, Junpu Zha, Guolei Zhang, Jia Li, Wei Du, Lin Liu, Jun Di

“…BackgroundModic changes are caused by various factors, such as degenerative processes, inflammation, biomechanical, genetic, and metabolic factors, infection, and smoking. …”
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Modeling Stock High-Low Price Range: Fractional Cointegrating VAR Approach (FCVAR) by Elham Farzanegan

“…Accordingly, one can obtain a non-stationary range-based volatility estimator, which is more efficient than a stationary return-based realized volatility estimator. …”
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Associations between phthalate metabolites and two novel systemic inflammatory indexes: a cross-sectional analysis of NHANES data by Fangyu Cheng, Yueyuan Li, Kai Deng, Xinyu Zhang, Wenxue Sun, Xin Yang, Xiaofang Zhang, Chunping Wang

“…The subgroup analysis results of the effects of single and mixed exposures show that the association between mPAEs and SII/SIRI is more significant in females, overweight/obese populations, young/middle-aged populations, and populations with high levels of intake of UPFs.Conclusion Positive associations were identified between mPAEs and SII/SIRI. …”
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Structural Feedback Analysis Based on Monitoring Data from Units with Different Spiral Case Embedding Methods at Three Gorges Hydropower Station by CHEN Qin, SU Hai-dong, DUAN Guo-xue, CUI Jian-hua, ZHOU Shi-hua

“…As the supporting system of hydroelectric generators, both the steel spiral cases and surrounding reinforced concrete structures have significant differences in construction processes and structural bearing characteristics due to different embedding methods. …”
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On the division of things into immovable and movable by Nikolić Dušan Ž.

“…There are devices, equipment and processes that make it possible to transmit what once could not be transmitted without breaking it down into components (elements). …”
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The efficacy of Telegram Messenger as a tool for enhancing argumentative writing among students in open and distance learning by Nazirah Md Yusof, Amelia Abdullah

“…Qualitative feedback from selected students indicated that Telegram Messenger encouraged participation and made the writing process more engaging and interactive. Research limitations/implications – The study involved a relatively small sample size of 60 students from two cases and lasted only 10 weeks. …”
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Nanosurface‐Reconstructed Fuel Electrode by Selective Etching for Highly Efficient and Stable Solid Oxide Cells by Yueyue Sun, Jun Zhou, Jiaming Yang, Dragos Neagu, Zhengrong Liu, Chaofan Yin, Zixuan Xue, Zilin Zhou, Jiajia Cui, Kai Wu

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A predictive model for WHO/ISUP pathologic grading of renal clear cell carcinoma based on CT radiomics: a multicenter study by Chunying Wu, Yuzhen Xi, Juanjuan Hu, Guodong Li, Xu Wang, Xiaofei Jiao, Zhongxiang Ding, Weiying Sun

“…The segmented data were subsequently processed through the United Imaging Intelligent Scientific Research Platform for radiomic feature extraction and selection. …”
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Design, spectroscopic analysis, DFT calculations, adsorption evaluation, molecular docking, comprehensive in silico and in vitro bioactivity studies of thiocarbohydrazide grafted d... by Magda A. Akl, Aya G. Mostafa, Abdelrahman S. El-Zeny, El-Sayed R. H. El-Gharkawy

“…Drug-likeness rules like Lipinski’s, Veber’s and Egan’s were considered for a more comprehensive evaluation. The prepared DAC@TCH nanobiosorbent was investigated for its potential to adsorb metal ions (Ag+, Hg2+, and Cu2+) from diverse water samples. …”
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SEMANTIC ESSENCE OF QUALITY PREDICATES IN THE STRUCTURE OF A COMPOUND SENTENCE by Valentyna A. Tymkova

“…Vykhovanets has developed a more specific, six-component classification, in which the predicates of quality are allocated to a separate semantic class by their essential characteristics, which distinguish them from other types of predicates. …”
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Groundwater pollution risk assessment in typical coal-related industry agglomeration area by Lai ZHOU, Yanzhuo LIU, Zenggang QI, Lei WANG, Lei MENG, Qiyan FENG, Yanqing RONG

“…Taking a coal-related industrial agglomeration area in Shanxi Province as study area, the DRASTIC and PLEIK models were used to evaluate the vulnerability of pore water aquifers and karst water aquifers in the study area, respectively. Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) was used to determine the weights of the indicators in the PLEIK model, and the integrated loading of pollutants and the vulnerability of groundwater were used to characterize the risk of groundwater pollution in the study area. …”
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Supporting Muslim undergraduate medical students through medical school: lessons from a novel, student-led case-based learning intervention by Zain Mohammed, Zain Mohammed, Hafsah Ba, Linta Nasim, Emily Roisin Reid

“…Given its success, student-led staff training could be expanded to address challenges faced by other minority groups, ensuring a more equitable and culturally competent learning environment.…”
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Storytelling in family-provided care - developing diversity-sensitive stories for family caregivers of Turkish individuals living with dementia by Kübra Annac, Ela Rana Örs, Sümeyra Öztürk, Mualla Basyigit, Tugba Aksakal, Christina Kuhn, Anja Rutenkröger, Hürrem Tezcan-Güntekin, Yüce Yilmaz-Aslan, Patrick Brzoska

“…The process included a comprehensive needs assessment through a literature review and qualitative secondary data analysis of interviews. …”
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