Dust detection in western and southwestern Iran based on DAI index algorithm and Modis spectral data by Azar Faryabi, Hamid Reza Matinfar, Seyyed Kazem Alavi Panah, Ali Akbar Norouzi

“…Results and discussion: In general, it was found that all AOD maps generated from the direct method showed a very good spatial distribution of the local aerosol pattern compared to other methods. …”
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Clinical Efficacy of Tuina Therapy for Acute Lumbar Sprain: A Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis Based on Randomized Controlled Trials by Chen J, Liu S, Gong Z, Feng X, Li W, Li J

“…The order of the surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) was: Tuina (0.79) and Tuina combined with conventional treatment (0.70). Regarding the visual analog scale score, Tuina combined with the other interventions showed significant advantages (P < 0.05). …”
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EVALUATION OF A DECRESE IN WORK PRODUCTIVITY IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS by Olga Yuryevna Vakulenko, D V Goryachev, O A Krichevskaya, Sh F Erdes

“…To study the association between the clinical manifestations and work ability in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to elaborate mathematical methods for predicting work productivity indicators according to the evaluation of the functional status of patients and disease activity.Material and Methods. …”
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Cellular reactions to three-dimensional matrices of polylactic acid and hydroxyapatite generated by 3D-printing by T. V. Druzhinina, S. Ya. Talalaev, N. P. Zakirov, S. V. Shchadenko, Sh. A. Khabibulin, I. A. Khlusov, L. S. Litvinova

“…Computer-aided design method, Blender software and fused filament fabrication (FFF; fiber diameter 1,75 mm) with 3D printing were used in sample production. 100 mas% PLA disks served as control. …”
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Sistem Deteksi Jumlah, Jenis dan Kecepatan Kendaraan Menggunakan Analisa Blob Berbasis Raspberry Pi by Gembong Edhi Setyawan, Benny Adiwijaya, Hurriyatul Fitriyah

“…Abstract An analysis on traffic condition usually carried out manually by visual observation. This method demands high human resource and cannot be analysed immediately. …”
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The prognostic significance of FOXP3 expression in patients with metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer by O.I. Vynnychenko, Y.V. Moskalenko, R.A. Moskalenko

“…Regulatory T lymphocytes were visualized using antibodies against FOXP3. Pearson test, One-way ANOVA, Kaplan–Meier method, and logarithmic test were used for statistical analysis. …”
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The relationship between self-efficacy, health literacy, and quality of life in patients with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional study in China by Ying’e Gao, Yujia Zheng, Yuanyuan He, Jingjing Lin, Fangyi Liu, Jie Fu, Rongjin Lin, Rongjin Lin

“…BackgroundSelf-efficacy and health literacy are closely related to the quality of life in patients with chronic diseases; however, it remains unclear whether their combined effects on the quality of life (QoL) in these patients operate through mediation, interaction, or a combination of both.MethodsThe research occurred in China between July 10 and September 15, 2021. …”
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Atypical bilateral papilledema during the puerperium: a case report by Ligang Jiang, Xin Jiang, Ailian Li, Mengting Liu, Zhe Zhang, Yuhua Tong

“…Ocular ultrasound can be used as a non-invasive screening method for intracranial hypertension.…”
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Metabolomics Analysis Reveals the Influence Mechanism of Different Growth Years on the Growth, Metabolism and Accumulation of Medicinal Components of <i>Bupleurum scorzonerifolium<... by Jialin Sun, Jianhao Wu, Weinan Li, Xiubo Liu, Wei Ma

“…It not only provided a new idea and method for the quality evaluation of <i>Bupleurum scorzonerifolium</i> Willd., but also provided a scientific basis for the quality control of Chinese herbs.…”
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Perlindungan Konsumen bagi Penyandang Disabilitas pada Sektor Perdagangan Online Berbasis Aplikasi Marketplace by Gelora Martanti

“…The problem in this study is about how to fulfill consumer protection for users of the e-commerce trade sector who come from people with disabilities. This research method uses normative juridical research methods with a qualitative approach. …”
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Self-sampling for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ping Teresa Yeh, Caitlin E Kennedy, Hugo de Vuyst, Manjulaa Narasimhan

“…Effect size varied by HPV test kit dissemination method, whether mailed directly to home (RR: 2.27, 95% CI 1.89 to 2.71), offered door-to-door (RR: 2.37, 95% CI 1.12 to 5.03) or requested on demand (RR: 1.28, 95% CI 0.90 to 1.82). …”
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Changes in taste and odor sensitivities during repeated bicycle ergometer exercises by Masataka Narukawa, Kensuke Nojiri, Rina Matsuda, Momo Murata, Seiji Sakate, Sachiko Kuga, Hidetoshi Ue

“…Fatigue levels and taste intensity were rated using a 100-mm visual analogue scale, and taste and odor preferences and odor intensity were evaluated using a scoring method.Results The degree of physical fatigue significantly increased with each successive bicycle exercise segment. …”
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A Vignette Study to Derive Health-Related Quality-of-Life Weights for Individuals with Steroid Refractory Chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease Receiving Third-Line Therapy in the Unit... by Emma Williams, Luke Skinner, Richard Hudson, Arunesh Sil, Katharina Ecsy, Elisheva Lew, Abdul Jabbar Omar Alsaleh, Elin Gruffydd, Andrew Lloyd, Daniele Avenoso

“… # Objectives This vignette-based study aimed to generate utility values to inform an economic model via an online survey wherein cGvHD health state (HS) vignettes were valued by the general UK population using the EQ-5D-5L and the EQ-5D-visual analog scale (EQ-5D VAS). # Methods This non-interventional health-related quality of life (HRQoL) study was conducted in 3 stages across the UK: the development, validation, and valuation of HS vignettes to generate utility values for cGvHD. …”
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Management of extra-articular fracture of the distal humerus with the upside-down use of PHILOS plates in front of the humerus: a retrospective study of 20 patients after 28.3 mont... by Guangyu Li, Yiliang Cui, Xingyi Hua, Fanxiao Liu, Di Li, Jingtao Lu, Shuang G. Yan

“…The fracture union time, range of motion of the elbow joint, Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS), Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score for pain and incidence of complications were analysed at the final follow-up. …”
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Structural Study of Wooden Abacus in Ashtbin Village Based on Samples in "Boonehghi" by Mohamad Madhoushian Nejad, Shahriyar Shokrpur

“…The research method is descriptive and analytical comparison. The findings show that 48 wooden abacuses were found in field surveys of the village's historic buildings. …”
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Comparative evaluation of facial attractiveness by laypersons in terms of facial proportions and equate it's deviation from divine proportions – A photographic study by Romilkumar Shah, Rahul Nair

“…Methodology: Forty subjects having normal soft tissue profile angle, as evaluated using Burstone's method, were selected to be photographed for the study. …”
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The EQ-5D and EQ-HWB fit the perceptions of quality of life from a Chinese perspective: a concept mapping study by Yifan Ding, Zhuxin Mao, Zhihao Yang, Siliu Feng, Jan Busschbach

“…The Group Concept Mapping (GCM) method was used, with participants organizing the items to reflect their interrelationships. …”
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The application of endoscopic debridement combined with metagenomic next-generation sequencing technology in primary spinal infections: a retrospective study by Xiaofei Feng, Jie Cheng, Luyong Jiang, Jiayi Lin, Zhewei Ye, Qingjiang Pang, Jiangtao Liu

“…Describe the pathogenic microbial spectrum of spinal infection, and compare the differences in sensitivity (true positive rate) and specificity (true negative rate) between the two detection methods. White blood cell (WBC) erythrocyte deposition rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP), visual analog scale (VAS), Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and other clinical results were analyzed. …”
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Predicting pediatric age from chest X-rays using deep learning: a novel approach by Maolin Li, Jiang Zhao, Huanhuan Liu, Biao Jin, Xuee Cui, Dengbin Wang

“…This study aims to explore the effectiveness of deep learning for pediatric age estimation using chest X-rays. Materials and methods We developed a ResNet-based deep neural network model enhanced with Coordinate Attention mechanism to predict pediatric age from chest X-rays. …”
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Global prevalence and contributing factors of nurse burnout: an umbrella review of systematic review and meta-analysis by Addisu Getie, Temesgen Ayenew, Baye Tsegaye Amlak, Mihretie Gedfew, Afework Edmealem, Worku Misganaw Kebede

“…Publication bias was assessed using funnel plots and Egger’s regression test, with the former providing a visual assessment of bias and the latter offering a statistical method to detect asymmetry. …”
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