Clinical and functional outcomes of masquelet technique for treating Fracture-related Infections(FRIs) in shoulder girdle by Jingshu Fu, Jie Shen, Shulin Wang, Dong Sun, Xiaohua Wang, Shengpeng Yu, Zhao Xie, Hongri Wu

“…Abstract Structural and functional integrity pose a challenge for the treatment of fracture-related infections (FRI) in the shoulder girdle. …”
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<i>Syzygium aromaticum</i> Phytoconstituents Target SARS-CoV-2: Integrating Molecular Docking, Dynamics, Pharmacokinetics, and <i>miR-21 rs1292037</i> Genotyping by Mustafa Ahmed Muhmood, Faiza Safi, Mohammed Mukhles Ahmed, Safaa Abed Latef Almeani

“…Molecular dynamics simulations confirmed stable binding of methyl eugenol and caryophyllene to SARS-CoV-2 proteins, with caryophyllene–7Z4S showing the highest structural stability, highlighting its strong antiviral potential. …”
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Aneuploidy screening in women of advanced age in the public healthcare setting of a low- to middle- income country – an observational cohort study by L Geerts, N Du Toit, M Schoeman

“…As uptake of testing and/or TOP was higher with abnormal ultrasound findings, a prenatal screening programme addressing structural anomalies and aneuploidies simultaneously (i.e. ultrasound) is preferred over other DS screening tools that target DS specifically. …”
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Factors of coxitis progression in patients with axial spondyloarthritis. Results of a two-year dynamic observation by E. M. Agafonova, Sh. Erdes, T. V. Dubinina, A. B. Demina, A. V. Smirnov

“…It is also worth noting that the relationship between laboratory parameters of inflammation and disease activity indices is relatively weak, as well as with structural damage in axSpA.Conclusion. Factors influencing the development and progression of coxitis in axSpA are a combination of such signs as high clinical activity of the disease, the presence of peripheral arthritis and male gender.…”
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Immobilization of Oat Bran Polyphenols in Complex Coacervates of Whey Protein and Malthodextrin by Zyaitdinov Damir R., Ewteew Alexandr V., Bannikova Anna V.

“…In vitro enzymatic hydrolysis protocol simulating digestion in the gastrointestinal tract was used to study the effect of capsule structural characteristics on the kinetics of polyphenol release. …”
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Leaf Orientation Method as a Proxy for Sensing Nitrogen and Water Deficit in Tomato Plants by Yahia A. Othman, Daniel Leskovar

“…Precision field management and modeling crop growth requires precise, efficient, timely, nondestructive, and cost-effective measurements of structural component including leaf area index (LAI) and leaf orientation based on the foliage mean tilt angle (MTA), which is defined as the average leaf inclination angle of a canopy. …”
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Genome-Wide Analysis of Caffeoyl-CoA-O-methyltransferase (CCoAOMT) Family Genes and the Roles of <i>GhCCoAOMT7</i> in Lignin Synthesis in Cotton by Lina Ma, Jin Wang, Kaikai Qiao, Yuewei Quan, Shuli Fan, Liqiang Wu

“…Motif analysis revealed that all CCoAOMT proteins possess conserved Methyltransf_3 domains, and conserved structural features were identified based on the genes’ exon-intron organization. …”
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Progress on additive manufacturing technology of solid propellants by Christian Ingabire, Dao-lun Liang, Li-xiang Li

“…The possibilities offered by DIW to produce propellants up to 91 wt% solid loading while maintaining structural integrity are also highlighted. Additionally, developments involving SLA method where APNIMMO-based binders have shown stress at break approximately 10 times greater than traditional HTPB, as well as a 480 % increase in burn rate at 100 MPa compared to non-energetic acrylate resins are highlighted.Remaining challenges and development trends are discussed, including issues in FDM, such as the incompatibility of certain traditional binders with their thermal conditions, brittleness in some AP-based composites, and difficulties in balancing the addition of metallic materials. …”
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The Mediating Effects of Self-Acceptance and Self-Evaluation on Mindfulness and Benefit -Finding in a Sample of Chinese Systemic Lupus Erythematous Patients by Xu F, Tong X, Niu Y, Lin Q, Yao A, Yang F, Li L

“…Fei Xu,1,&amp;ast; Xu Tong,2,&amp;ast; Yanping Niu,3 Qin Lin,3 Anling Yao,1 Feng Yang,4 Ling Li3 1School of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Nursing, Bozhou College, Bozhou, Anhui, People’s Republic of China; 3School of Nursing, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 4Tongxiang First People’s Hospital, Tongxiang, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China&amp;ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Ling Li, School of Nursing, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China, Email 59788937@qq.comPurpose: This study investigated the relationship between mindfulness, self-acceptance and benefit-finding in SLE patients. Through structural equation models, we examined the mediating role of self-acceptance and self-evaluation between mindfulness and benefit-finding.Patients and Methods: We used a convenient sampling method to investigate the demographics characteristics, mindfulness, self-acceptance, and benefit-finding of 319 SLE patients who were admitted to the rheumatology and immunology departments of tertiary, and Grade-A hospitals from December 2019 to December 2020.Results: Educational Levels, age, presence of other diseases besides SLE, medical expense payment method can affect mindfulness, and benefit-finding in SLE patients (p&lt; 0.05), monthly salary can also influence mindfulness (p&lt; 0.05), marital status also have impact on benefit-finding (p&lt; 0.05). …”
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Discovery of Cyclopentane-Based Phospholipids as Miltefosine Analogs with Superior Potency and Enhanced Selectivity Against <i>Naegleria fowleri</i> by Ahmed H. E. Hassan, Hương Giang Lê, Tuấn Cường Võ, Minji Kim, Joo Hwan No, Mohamed H. Aboutaleb, Jaehoon Sim, Byoung-Kuk Na, Yong Sup Lee

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The historical experience of the people in Zeitun Tolgurov’s epic “The big dipper” by A. D. Atabieva, A. M. Sarbasheva

“…Tolgurova “Big Dipper”. According to all structural and content parameters (large format, panoramic view, aim reflection and comprehension of historical events, the length of the narrative in time and space, during battle scenes, parallel developing storylines, the conjugation of the destinies of the people and the main characters of the work) it is classified as an epic novel. …”
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The Effect of Enhanced External Counterpulsation on the Vascular State, Indicators of Glycemic Control and Quality of Life in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Type 2 Diabe... by O. A. Slepova, A. S. Lishuta, E. Yu. Vasiltsova, E. V. Privalova, Yu. N. Belenkov

“…To study the effect of enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) on the functional status, quality of life, structural and functional state of the vascular bed, and markers of glycemic control in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM).Material and methods. …”
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Comparative In Vitro Analysis of Composite Resins Used in Clear Aligner Attachments by Francesca Gazzani, Denise Bellisario, Chiara Pavoni, Loredana Santo, Paola Cozza, Roberta Lione

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> The hybrid nanocomposite demonstrated greater properties in terms of stiffness, load-bearing capacity, and structural integrity when compared with flowable resin. …”
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The Role of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome and Endothelial Dysfunction by Andrej Dzupina, Dominik Pella, Pavol Zenuch, Zuzana Zenuchova, Jaipaul Singh, Monika Jankajova, Jan Fedacko

“…<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Metabolic syndrome (MS) represents several diseases encompassing a heterogeneous group of biochemical and physiological abnormalities characterized by structural and functional alterations in the myocardium, including the endothelium of the coronary arteries. …”
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Strengthening health system's capacity for pre-exposure prophylaxis for adolescent girls and young women and adolescent boys and young men in South Africa (SHeS'Cap-PrEP): Protocol... by Edward Nicol, Trisha Ramraj, Mbuzeleni Hlongwa, Wisdom Basera, Ngcwalisa Jama, Carl Lombard, Tracy McClinton-Appollis, Darshini Govindasamy, Desiree Pass, Noluntu Funani, Sarah Aheron, Ariana Paredes-Vincent, Jennifer Drummond, Mireille Cheyip, Sibongile Dladla, Jason Bedford, Cathy Mathews

“…In South Africa, various approaches of delivering PrEP have been adopted at different service delivery points (facility-based only, school-based only, community-based only and hybrid school-facility and community-facility models) to overcome challenges associated with individual, structural, and health systems related barriers that may hinder access to and uptake of PrEP among these populations. …”
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Depathologizing Queer Adults’ Dating App Use in Canada: Convergent Mixed Methods Study by Jad Sinno, Amaya Perez-Brumer, Paul A Shuper, Daniel Grace

“…The survey and interview collected information on dating app use and mental health. A structural equation model assessed the association between dating app use and mental health symptoms and the mediating role of discrimination and community connectedness. …”
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Geochemical oil and source correlation between crude oil of well Fusha 8 and source rocks of Permian Pusige Formation in southern margin, piedmont of southwestern Tarim Basin by Xiang WANG, Zhushi GE, Huifang ZHANG, Di SUN, Zhanghu WANG, Xiaomin XIE, Qiang MENG, Guo CHEN, Qilin XIAO

“…To further expand the oil and gas exploration in the southern margin of the piedmont of the southwestern Tarim Basin, this study focuses on the newly discovered oil from well Fusha 8 and source rocks from wells Fusha 2 and Yang 1 in the Permian Pusige Formation of the Fusha-Keliyang structural belt. Organic geochemical oil and source correlation research was conducted. …”
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Factors Associated With the 30-day Readmission Rate in Patients With Heart Failure by Fereshteh Rezvani, Zahra Abbasi Dolatabadi, Maryam Esmaeili, Saman Maroufizadeh, Mohammad Garakyaraghi, Monir Mazaheri

“…Introduction: Heart failure (HF) is a complex and common clinical syndrome whose symptoms are caused by structural or functional disorders in the heart. Although several studies have been conducted to identify the factors associated with the hospital readmission of patients with HF, statistics still show a high readmission rate in these patients. …”
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The effect of the A82G mutation in the MMP-12 gene and C634G mutation in the VEGF-A gene on the course of lower limb varicose veins and the risk of disease recurrence by G. V. Yarovenko, S. E. Katorkin, Y. M. Komleva, P. V. Osadchaya

“…The revealed relationship between the MMP-12 gene polymorphism and the frequency of varicose vein recurrence is a predictor of the development of structural changes in the vein wall, and a mutation in the VEGF-A gene occurs with a long history of the disease.…”
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Investigating the Use of Generative Adversarial Networks-Based Deep Learning for Reducing Motion Artifacts in Cardiac Magnetic Resonance by Ma ZP, Zhu YM, Zhang XD, Zhao YX, Zheng W, Yuan SR, Li GY, Zhang TL

“…Image quality pre- and post-optimization was assessed using metrics including Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR), Structural Similarity Index (SSIM), Leningrad Focus Measure, and a 5-point Likert scale.Results: After GAN optimization, notable improvements were observed in the PSNR, SSIM, and focus measure metrics for the 100 images with simulated artifacts. …”
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