Influence of social determinants on lifestyle modification adherence in people with prediabetes: a sequential explanatory mixed-methods study protocol by Ana Carvalho-Azevedo, Ana Carvalho-Azevedo, Ana Carvalho-Azevedo, Manuela Abbate, Manuela Abbate, Manuela Abbate, Sergio Fresneda, Sergio Fresneda, Sergio Fresneda, María Arias-Fernández, María Arias-Fernández, María Arias-Fernández, Marina Torres-Carballo, Marina Torres-Carballo, Aina M. Yañez, Aina M. Yañez, Aina M. Yañez, Aina M. Yañez, Aina M. Yañez, Cristina Moreno-Mulet, Cristina Moreno-Mulet, Cristina Moreno-Mulet, Miquel Bennasar-Veny, Miquel Bennasar-Veny, Miquel Bennasar-Veny, Miquel Bennasar-Veny, Miquel Bennasar-Veny

“…Data generation techniques will include semi-structured interviews, discussion groups, support network mapping, and the researcher’s field diary. …”
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First principles investigation of bandgap modulation and light matter interaction in cubic X₂ScInI₆ halide double perovskites for emerging energy applications by Muhammad Yar Khan, Muhammad Awais Jehangir, It Ee Lee, Qamar Wali, Tariq Usman, Li Xiaojie, Abdullah Al Souwaileh

“…Our findings demonstrate that the energy of formation and Goldsmith's tolerance factor calculations suggest that these halides retain structural and thermodynamic stability in the cubic phase. …”
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Metabolic Changes in the Myocardium during Adrenaline-Induced Injury and the Effect of Heart Cryoextract on Lactate-Pyruvate Metabolism by Mykola O. Chyzh, Fedir Vol. Hladkykh, Tetiana I. Liadova, Mariia S. Matvieienko, Roman R. Komorovsky

“…Metabolic injury to the myocardium during excessive adrenergic stimulation is primarily mediated by overstimulation of β-adrenergic receptors, resulting in a cascade of biochemical and structural changes that lead to myocardial toxicity. …”
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New perspectives under heterogeneity: mechanism of nutrient heterogeneity on Cd-induced hormesis of soil respiration by Qian Gao, Jiangshan Yang, Junyang Wu, Yongli Zhu, Yongli Zhu, Diwu Fan, Jiangang Han, Jiangang Han

“…Soil heterogeneity nutrient spatial profoundly influences community structure and stress responses by altering the microenvironment around microorganisms. …”
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Initial evaluation of an intervention to address provider implicit bias in pediatric sickle cell disease pain care: A mixed methods pilot study by Siddika S. Mulchan, Christopher B. Theriault, Susan DiVietro, Mark D. Litt, Emily O. Wakefield, Javeed Sukhera, Paula Tanabe, Hannah R. Thomas, Melissa Santos, William T. Zempsky, Donna Boruchov, Adam T. Hirsh

“…Ten themes were extracted regarding the intervention’s format, structure, and content.Conclusions This study is the first to evaluate an IPT intervention in pediatric SCD HCPs. …”
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Distributed Acoustic Sensing for Future Planetary Applications: Initial Results From the San Francisco Volcanic Field, a Lunar Analogue by Nicholas Harmon, Ryan Porter, Catherine Rychert, Nicholas Schmerr, Madison M. Smith, Zhichao Shen, Wenbo Wu, Jacob Giles, Naoma McCall, Jingchuan Wang, Linden Wike, John West, Austin Hoyle, Naya Deykes

“…Abstract Seismic imaging is one of the most powerful tools available for constraining the internal structure and composition of planetary bodies as well as enabling our understanding planetary evolution, geology, and distribution of natural resources. …”
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Nonlinear All-Optical Diffractive Deep Neural Network with 10.6 μm Wavelength for Image Classification by Yichen Sun, Mingli Dong, Mingxin Yu, Jiabin Xia, Xu Zhang, Yuchen Bai, Lidan Lu, Lianqing Zhu

“…In this study, a nonlinear all-optical diffraction deep neural network (N-D2NN) model based on 10.6 μm wavelength is constructed by combining the ONN and complex-valued neural networks with the nonlinear activation function introduced into the structure. To be specific, the improved activation function of the rectified linear unit (ReLU), i.e., Leaky-ReLU, parametric ReLU (PReLU), and randomized ReLU (RReLU), is selected as the activation function of the N-D2NN model. …”
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Changes in anticoagulant prescription in a general hospital in 2008-2018 by E. B. Kleymenova, V. A. Otdelenov, M. D. Nigmatkulova, S. A. Payushchik, A. A. Chernov, O. D. Konova, L. P. Yashina, A. M. Cherkashov, D. A. Sychev

“…Aim. To study the structure of anticoagulant prescription in a general hospital to identify trends and contributing factors.Materials and methods. …”
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Cities economies in a warming world: An in-depth study of long-run and short-run climate change impact in China by Yu Song, Na Huang, Kang Jiang, Xiao Chen, Riping Gao, Jingyu Men, Pengshuai Bi, Zhihua Pan

“…Moreover, low-income cities and those with specific industry structures exhibit heightened vulnerability to climate fluctuations. …”
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Preventive Health Behavior and Readiness for Self-Management in a Multilingual Adult Population: A Representative Study from Northern Italy by Dietmar Ausserhofer, Christian J. Wiedermann, Verena Barbieri, Stefano Lombardo, Timon Gärtner, Klaus Eisendle, Giuliano Piccoliori, Adolf Engl

“…Patient activation and health literacy are key modifiable predictors, whereas language group differences suggest structural and trust-related disparities that require tailored public health strategies in multilingual settings.…”
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Green Synthesised Carbon Nanodots Using the Maillard Reaction for the Rapid Detection of Elemental Selenium in Water and Carbonated Beverages by Arjun Muthu, Duyen H. H. Nguyen, Aya Ferroudj, József Prokisch, Hassan El-Ramady, Chaima Neji, Áron Béni

“…Comprehensive characterisation by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), fluorescence spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy confirmed their structural and optical properties. The CNDs were employed as fluorescent probes for the selective detection of Se⁰. …”
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Clinical innovation research model for fundus diseases: 6 elements, 3 ones by WEN Feng, ZHANG Xiongze, LI Miaoling, GAN Yuhong, SU Yongyue

“…By adhering to the "6 Elements" as the structural framework and implementing the "3 Ones" as the strategic pathway, we will continue to advance innovation and achieve breakthroughs in clinical fundus disease researches.…”
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PLA-Based Electrospun Nanofibrous Mats Towards Application as Antibiotic Carriers: Processing Parameters, Fabrication and Characterization by Evi Christodoulou, Anastasia Chondromatidou, Nikolaos D. Bikiaris, Evangelia Balla, Marilena Vlachou, Panagiotis Barmpalexis, Dimitrios N. Bikiaris

“…A sum of complementary characterization techniques, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), were applied to comparatively investigate the fibers’ morphology, structural properties, and crystallinity. Drug loading, porosity, degradation, and in vitro release profiles were evaluated. …”
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Cellulosic-based microneedles for sensing heavy metals in fish samples by Houman Kholafazad, Mahdiyeh Pazhuhi, Mohammad Hasanzadeh, Nicolas H. Voelcker, Nasrin Shadju, Azadeh Nilghaz

“…The MNs exhibit low reagent and sample volume requirements along with flexibility and ease of penetration into samples, and filtration capabilities that allow efficient detection with minimal interference. The structure of MNs was investigated by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), revealing a conical shape with an average height of ∼750 µm and a diameter of ∼500 µm. …”
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Development and evaluation of compact exercise device based on simulation using musculoskeletal model by Masashi OHTAKE, Mahiro TAKAHASHI, Mahiro MIURA, Takehiro IWAMI, Yoshikazu KOBAYASHI, Kazutoshi HATAKEYAMA, Yuji KASUKAWA, Naohisa MIYAKOSHI

“…It features a mechanical structure in which the pedals move along a linear rail, with rubber tubing providing the stepping resistance. …”
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Large-Scale Internetwork Functional Connectivity Mediates the Relationship between Serum Triglyceride and Working Memory in Young Adulthood by Chunli Wang, Huanhuan Cai, Xuetian Sun, Li Si, Min Zhang, Yuanhong Xu, Yinfeng Qian, Jiajia Zhu

“…Previous research has demonstrated that serum lipid profile is associated with cognitive function as well as brain structure and function in middle-aged, elderly, and clinical populations. …”
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Mediation Effect of Resilience Between Social Support and Depression Symptoms in Patients With Strabismus: A Cross-Sectional Study by Mo Y, Zhang H, Yu X, Xu Z, Xiao H, Gao L, Wang Y

“…Patients completed the Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS), Social Support Rating Scale, and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale. Multiple linear regression and structural equation modeling explored the relationship between social support, resilience, and depression symptoms.Results: Of the 200 patients, 28.5% had depression symptoms (21.5% mild, 6.0% moderate, and 1.0% severe). …”
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Visual perception and cognitive functioning in MCI and mild Alzheimer’s disease: a cross-sectional study protocol from the DEM-VIS study in Germany by Elmar Graessel, Jessica Roloff, Mark Stemmler, Leonie Krakat, Johanna Weis, Hartmut Lehfeld, Julia Christin Jaščenoka, Monika Daseking

“…Data analysis will involve descriptive analyses, linear regression analyses, multivariate analysis of variance, mediation analysis and structural equation modelling.Ethics and dissemination This study has received approval from the Ethics Committee of Helmut Schmidt University/University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg, Germany (number: 2023_009). …”
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Attitudes and practices toward anxiety among haemodialysis patients: a multicentre cross-sectional study in Qingdao, China by Lin Li, Wei Jiang, Yan Xu, Bin Zhou, Li Cui, Yifan Liu, Haina Li, Guiling Yuan, Xiaoying Lai

“…For practices, attitude (β=0.281, p<0.001) and the same income category (β=1.512, p=0.011) were significant. Structural equation modelling identified anxiety’s direct effects on attitudes (β=0.218, p<0.001) and practices (β=−0.149, p<0.001), with attitudes positively affecting practices (β=0.380, p<0.001).Conclusions Patients undergoing haemodialysis exhibited high anxiety levels alongside proactive practices and negative attitudes. …”
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Investigating biological sex as a moderator of the association of nature exposure with brain health: a cross-sectional UK biobank analysis by Matt Noseworthy, Ryan S. Falck, Liisa A. M. Galea, Todd C. Handy, Teresa Liu-Ambrose

“…Residential nature exposure was estimated as the percentage of land classified as natural environment within 1000 m and 300 m buffers around each participant’s home. Structural brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) outcomes included total grey matter volume, total white matter volume, and average hippocampal volume, all normalized for head size. …”
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