Laparoscopic resection of a giant post-mesenteric ovarian seromucinous cystadenoma: a case report and review by Hong Chen, Yifan Ye, He Liu, Rui Huang, Ningbo Li, Yaling Tang

“…In light of these complexities, a single-port laparoscopic approach was chosen to minimize trauma, allow for more precise handling of the tumor, and reduce the risk of cystic fluid leakage or inadvertent dissemination of the tumor. …”
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Research progress in farmland ecological effects and microbial degradation of quinclorac by SUN Yang, XU Huijuan, LI Xiaojing, LI Yongtao, ZHAO Lixia

“…Quinclorac is weak acidic and shows higher dissociation degree in slight alkaline soil, which is more easily degraded; on the other hand, the pH of soil has direct effect on the species and quantity of soil microbial communities, which has a great impact on the effect of microbial degradation. …”
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An improved performance model for artificial intelligence-based diabetes prediction by Ugwu Hillary Okwudili, Oparaku Ogbonna Ukachukwu, V. C. Chijindu, Michael Okechukwu Ezea, Buhari Ishaq

“…By integrating these algorithms into an ensemble framework, this study effectively mitigated their individual limitations, leading to a more accurate and improved reliable prediction model. …”
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Editorial by Christian Gütl

“…They propose an advanced transformer model, the Improved T5 (IT5), to solve these issues.In a collaboration between researchers from Romania and Lithuania, Eugen Valentin Butilă, Mihai Burlacu, Răzvan Gabriel Boboc, and Robertas Damaševičius discuss the findings of a bibliometric analysis of reviews and research articles on the use of VR applications in anthropology between 2010 and 2023.Last but not least, Davut Çulha from Turkiye addresses scalability aspects through a binary tree blockchain of decomposed transactions, which can reduce the computational overhead required to calculate account balances and make the system more efficient.Enjoy Reading!Best regards,Christian Gütl, Managing Editor-in-Chief…”
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Medical education program restructuring according to the PUIGEP (prevalence, urgency, possible intervention, gravity, exemplarity, prevention) system by Amer Sebaaly, Mohammad Daher, Lynn Abdo, Cesar Yaghi, Elie Nemr, Gaby Kreichati

“…Abstract Introduction The evolution of the academic curriculum in medical school presents opportunities and challenges. The Bologna process has divided medical training into 3 cycles (License, Master, Doctorate), with each cycle assigned a number of credits. …”
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The size distributions of fractures and earthquakes: implications for orogen-internal seismogenic deformation by S. Truttmann, T. Diehl, M. Herwegh, S. Wiemer

“…Therefore, the present-day near-surface differential stresses are likely insufficient to rupture entire pre-existing fractures seismogenically. …”
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Characterization of a Vaginal <i>Limosilactobacillus</i> Strain Producing Anti-Virulence Postbiotics: A Potential Probiotic Candidate by Tsvetelina Paunova-Krasteva, Petya D. Dimitrova, Dayana Borisova, Lili Dobreva, Nikoleta Atanasova, Svetla Danova

“…A study on growth and postbiotic production in modified MRS broth with different carbohydrates and its vegan variant was carried out. This study presents a comprehensive approach to characterizing the anti-virulence properties of postbiotics derived from Lf53. …”
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Characterization of Selenium Enrichment in Soybean and Its Relationship with Rhizosphere Microbial Communities in Se-Enriched Saline Soil by Tianyuan Feng, Chao Xu, Yin Wang, Mingze Qin, Zequn Xiang, Xi Yu, Xiaohu Zhao

“…Future research should incorporate a detailed analysis of different Se forms to provide more in-depth insights into these complex interactions.…”
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P lasmodium falciparum gametocyte burden in a Tanzanian heterogeneous transmission setting by Charles Mulamba, Olukayode G. Odufuwa, Prisca A. Kweyamba, Linda O. Lazaro, Muhamed S. Chabo, Janeth J. Kamage, Katharina Kreppel, Ally I. Olotu, Chris L. Williams

“…Regression analysis revealed that gametocytes were more likely to be present among male participants than among female participants [ORa: 2.79 (95% CI: 1.19 – 6.59) p = 0.019]. …”
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Education Studies Students 2.0? by Richard Sanders, Stephen Griffin, Stephen Dixon

“…Early findings have shown that even though high proportions of all students commonly use more than one device to access internet-based services outside of Newman, the ‘nativeness’ of Web 2.0 tool use is brought into question. …”
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Cdkn1c Boosts the Development of Brown Adipose Tissue in a Murine Model of Silver Russell Syndrome. by Matthew Van De Pette, Simon J Tunster, Grainne I McNamara, Tatyana Shelkovnikova, Steven Millership, Lindsay Benson, Stuart Peirson, Mark Christian, Antonio Vidal-Puig, Rosalind M John

“…Further investigation revealed the presence of substantially more brown adipose tissue in very young mice, of both the classical or canonical type exemplified by interscapular-type brown fat depot in mice (iBAT) and a second type of non-classic BAT that develops postnatally within white adipose tissue (WAT), genetically attributable to a double dose of Cdkn1c in vivo and ex-vivo. …”
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DMPDS: A Fast Motion Estimation Algorithm Targeting High Resolution Videos and Its FPGA Implementation by Gustavo Sanchez, Felipe Sampaio, Marcelo Porto, Sergio Bampi, Luciano Agostini

“…This paper presents a new fast motion estimation (ME) algorithm targeting high resolution digital videos and its efficient hardware architecture design. …”
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Evolution of a reservoir shore zone: Geomorphological and ecological responses to water-level fluctuations by Halina Kaczmarek, Sebastian Tyszkowski, Michał Habel

“…The article presents how shorelines in lowland reservoirs can be transformed. …”
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Efficacy and safety of programmed death-1 inhibitors combined with chemotherapy in patients with advanced gastric cancer by Xiaofei Cheng, Yang Zhang, Xingyuan Li, Zhenning Xu, Yaolin Chen

“…Abstract Objective Programmed death-1 (PD-1) inhibitors combined with chemotherapy show certain clinical benefits in advanced gastric cancer patients, but more evidence is still needed. The present study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of PD-1 inhibitors combined with chemotherapy in these patients. …”
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Risk and protective factors for bereavement adaptation: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ming Chen, Yuan Cao, Jiayu Zhang, Wing Shan Ho

“…Bereavement experienced during one’s childhood or teenage years can be even more challenging, considering the dual burden of bereavement adaptation and developmental tasks. …”
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Predicting falls from biomechanical response to balance perturbation in older adults with knee osteoarthritis, an exploratory study by Calum Downie, Pazit Levinger, Rezaul Begg

“…The model used had an area under the curve of 0.66 and explains 21 % of data variance. This study presents a potential model for predicting falls in older adults with knee osteoarthritis. …”
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Development of the electrospun membranes based on quaternized polysulfones with performance and functionality in hemodialysis by Anca Filimon, Diana Serbezeanu, Mihaela D. Onofrei, Irina M. Pelin, Oana Dumbrava, Dana M. Suflet, Lavinia Lupa

“…These findings highlight the potential of PSFQ-based bioactive membranes to significantly improve dialysis outcomes by achieving a critical balance between permeability and selectivity, thereby contributing to more effective and patient-friendly hemodialysis therapies.…”
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Project-based action in the structure of educational-game environments by N.V. Gromyko, Y.V. Gromyko, S.P. Usoltsev

“…As an example, the educational-game module "Life on the Moon" is presented, within which students develop a project for an experimental setup to sustain a colony of prokaryotes on the Moon. …”
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Regulation of Cyclooxygenase 2 by Filifactor alocis in Fibroblastic and Monocytic Cells by Marjan Nokhbehsaim, Andressa V. B. Nogueira, Sandor Nietzsche, Sigrun Eick, James Deschner

“…Moreover, the stimulatory effect of F. alocis on COX2 was more pronounced in HGF-1 cells in comparison to THP-1 cells. …”
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Serum TNF-a and biomarkers levels after tenofovir therapy in patients with serum HBeAg-positive chronic hepatitis B by Lai Xijie, Gao Guosheng, Jiang Xiunong

“…Moreover, it had a minimal impact on renal function and presented a higher safety profile compared to entecavir. …”
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