Prevalence of genetic variants in SERPINB2 and PKNOX1 genes in erythema nodosum leprosum patients from southern Brazil by Simone Perazzoli, Miriãn FM Fiuza, Paulo Cezar de Moraes, Renata Heck, Fernanda SL Vianna, Renan R Bonamigo

“…If confirmed by more robust future studies, these findings may guide clinical decisions and treatment guidelines for ENL. …”
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Adverse prognosis gene expression patterns in metastatic castration‐resistant prostate cancer by Marina N. Sharifi, Eric Feng, Nicholas R. Rydzewski, Amy K. Taylor, Jamie M. Sperger, Yue Shi, Kyle T. Helzer, Matthew L. Bootsma, Viridiana Carreno, Alex H. Chang, Luke A. Nunamaker, Grace C. Blitzer, Tianfu Andy Shang, Aishwarya Subramanian, Anders Bjartell, Andreas Josefsson, Pernilla Wikström, Emily Feng, Manish Kohli, Rendong Yang, Scott M. Dehm, Eric J. Small, Rahul Aggarwal, David A. Quigley, Joshua M. Lang, Shuang G. Zhao, Martin Sjöström

“…Therefore, we aggregated a cohort of 1012 mCRPC tissue samples from 769 patients and investigated the association of gene expression‐based pathways with clinical outcomes and intrapatient and intratumor heterogeneity. …”
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Integrated machine learning identifies disulfidptosis-related and ferroptosis-related genes to evaluate survival prognosis and treatment efficacy in kidney renal clear cell carcino... by Yuan Xiang, Zijian Zhou, Tong Mu, Shunyao Zhang, Lei Xie, Yajie Zhou, Wenxiong Zhang, Liuxiang Fu

“…The HG samples demonstrated lower survival rates according to K-M survival curves. …”
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Spatial variability of soil properties in red soil and its implications for site-specific fertilizer management by Fang-fang SONG, Ming-gang XU, Ying-hua DUAN, Ze-jiang CAI, Shi-lin WEN, Xian-ni CHEN, Wei-qi SHI, Gilles COLINET

“…This study highlights the importance of site-specific agricultural management and suggests guidelines for appropriate land management decisions.…”
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Development and validation of a 16-gene T-cell- related prognostic model in non-small cell lung cancer by Anbing Zhang, Anbing Zhang, Huang Ting, Huang Ting, Jun Ma, Jun Ma, Xiuqiong Xia, Xiaoli Lao, Xiaoli Lao, Siqi Li, Jianping Liang, Jianping Liang

“…Potential limitations such as sample size and generalizability should be considered.…”
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PO82 | Retrospective application of the TH2 score in a multicenter cohort of ITP patients: a reliable predictive tool or a score in need of refinement?

“…., Blood 2018 ) was designed to help clinicians balance thrombotic and bleeding risks in treatment decisions. However, its use lacks international consensus, and its effectiveness in preventing CV events through tailored therapy remains uncertain. …”
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Predictors of higher education dropout intention in the post-pandemic era: The mediating role of academic exhaustion. by Bárbara Gonzalez, Teresa P Mendes, Ricardo Pinto, Sónia V Correia, Sara Albuquerque, Paula Paulino

“…<h4>Method</h4>A stratified sample of 1402 Portuguese university students aged between 19 and 45 years (M = 22.87, SD = 3.64), selected through a convenience quota method, was assessed for background, academic, social, psychological, and economic variables using self-report instruments. …”
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Migration intentions of mainland Chinese students pursuing higher education in Hong Kong by Renjie Cai

“…Research limitations/implications – One major limitation lies in the relatively small and specific sample size, which may not fully capture the diversity of experiences among the targeted population. …”
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MODERATING EFFECT OF AUDIT QUALITY ON VALUE RELEVANCE OF FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS HIERARCHY OF LISTED FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANIES by Tesleem Olayinka Adeyemi

“…Also, investors should plan and allocate their investments to companies with lower information risk (i.e companies with lower level 3 fair value estimates) in making appropriate investment decisions relating to financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, and fixed interest deposit. …”
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A scoping review of randomized trials assessing the impact of n-of-1 trials on clinical outcomes. by Joyce P Samuel, Susan H Wootton, Travis Holder, Donald Molony

“…We hypothesize that clinical decisions informed by n-of-1 trials improve patient outcomes compared to usual care. …”
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The Choice of Funding Sources for Start-Ups in a Transitional Economy: The Ability to Predict in a National Context  by Olga Obraztsova, Tatiana Poliakova, Ekaterina Popovskaya

“…Hypotheses were tested on a survey sample of early entrepreneurs from seven transitional economies, including Russia. …”
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Identifying the Characteristics of Sustainable Design System: A Survey Study by Hossein Basereh Taramsari, Steven Hoffenson, Ashley Lytle, Roshanak Nilchiani

“…Product designers/managers and policymakers have been identified as critical stakeholders within this complex system, and their decisions directly affect the transition toward sustainable product design. …”
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Constructing a scale for managing high-performance sports organizations using artificial intelligence techniques by Aseel Hameed Obaid, Naima Zaidan Khalaf

“…The study concluded by developing a reliable scale for the application of artificial intelligence technologies in high-performance sports organizations, consisting of five fields: Expert systems, virtual reality, intelligent agents, information technologies, and process automation. The sample size was chosen to be equal to the population to suit the nature of the research. …”
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Surveillance and Molecular Characterization of Marek’s Disease Virus (MDV) Strains Circulating in Tanzania by Augustino Alfred Chengula, Herbertha Mpete, Ramadhani Juma Makasali

“…Therefore, this study provides valuable information for vaccine manufacturers, poultry farmers, and policymakers in Tanzania, enabling informed decisions when selecting vaccines for MD control.…”
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A Multi-Scale Self-Supervision Approach for Bearing Anomaly Detection Using Sensor Data Under Multiple Operating Conditions by Zhuoheng Dai, Lei Jiang, Feifan Li, Yingna Chen

“…Early fault detection technologies play a decisive role in preventing equipment failures in industrial production. …”
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Sugar feeding patterns of New York Aedes albopictus mosquitoes are affected by saturation deficit, flowers, and host seeking. by Kara Fikrig, Sonile Peck, Peter Deckerman, Sharon Dang, Kimberly St Fleur, Henry Goldsmith, Sophia Qu, Hannah Rosenthal, Laura C Harrington

“…<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>Using the cold anthrone fructose assay with robust sample sizes, we demonstrated that a large percentage of both male (49.6%) and female (41.8%) Ae. albopictus fed on plant or homopteran derived sugar sources within 24 hrs prior to capture. …”
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Cervical Conization and Systemic Inflammatory Markers: The Predictive Value of Neutrophil Percentage to Albumin Ratio (NPAR) to Identify High-Grade Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplas... by Özbilgeç S, Akkuş F

“…Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data were collected, and inflammatory indices, including NPAR, NLR (Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio), PLR (Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio), and SII (Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index), were calculated. Sample size estimation was based on prior studies assessing inflammatory markers in CIN, ensuring adequate statistical power for detecting differences in biomarker levels. …”
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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic in the Brazilian maternal mortality ratio: A comparative analysis of Neural Networks Autoregression, Holt-Winters exponential smoothing, and Autoregress... by Mayara Carolina Cañedo, Thiago Inácio Barros Lopes, Luana Rossato, Isadora Batista Nunes, Izadora Dillis Faccin, Túlio Máximo Salomé, Simone Simionatto

“…This information can assist governments and public health agencies in making timely and informed decisions.…”
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Integrating Population Genetics With Long‐Term Environmental Monitoring to Evaluate and Guide Vernal Pool Creation for Amphibian Conservation by Declan M. Winters, Emily Wilson, Stephanie S. Coster, Megan B. Rothenberger

“…Although our findings offer valuable insights, they are based on a limited sample and may not fully represent the broader landscape. …”
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A predictive analysis of STEM vocation through students’ attitudes to school science classes by María-Antonia Manassero-Mas, Ángel Vázquez-Alonso

“…This lack of STEM vocation has led to worldwide concern, warranting its research, as many factors may influence career decisions. This study analyses the relationships between students’ perceptions of several characteristics of secondary school science classes and their intentions to enroll in STEM careers. …”
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