The Relation Between the Metopic Suture Persistence and Frontal Sinus Volume and Olfactory Fossa Depth: A Reliability Study with Semiautomatic Volume Measurement by Başak Atalay, Mehmet Bilgin Eser

“…The appearance of each individual’s frontal sinus was classified as aplasia, hypoplasia, or normal. Two observers independently measured the lateral lamella length (LLL), OFD, and FSV. …”
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Relationship between Blood Lipid Profiles and Risk of Lupus Nephritis in Children by Jiajia Liu, Wenqi Song, Dawei Cui

“…Additionally, increased TC was independently associated with the occurrence of LN. Conclusions. …”
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Trends in the use of information and communication technologies in the teaching of foreign languages and translator training by N. Kovalchuk

“…The main areas identified were: the theoretical justification for the use of ICT; the comparative effectiveness of different MT systems, on the one hand, and human translators, on the other; the assessment of students’ target texts taking into account their degree of independence from MT; the role of post-editing in the teaching of foreign languages and translation and the methodology of its application in the teaching process; the role of ICT in the translation industry and its impact on the content of training programmes and curricula for future translators. …”
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Community paramedicine—cost–benefit analysis and safety with paramedical emergency services in rural areas: scoping review protocol by Hege Selnes Haugdahl, Marianne Lysne, Odd Eirik Elden, Oddvar Uleberg

“…First, two reviewers will independently screen identified articles for title and abstracts and, second, perform a full-text review of eligible studies for inclusion. …”
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Association of Estimated Insulin Resistance with N-Terminal B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Concentration in Men with Metabolic Syndrome by Paweł Krzesiński, Wiesław Piechota, Katarzyna Piotrowicz, Grzegorz Gielerak, Agnieszka Woźniak-Kosek

“…Both eIR and age were independently associated with NT-proBNP concentrations (b = 0.2248, p=0.019; b = 0.0102, p=0.049, respectively). …”
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Numerical investigating the impact of fluid properties and oscillation frequency on micro mixer efficiency by Sajad Ghanbari, Mohammad Sefid, Mohammad Ali Sabbaghi

“…By creating a difference in viscosity and density between the two mixing fluids, the mixer exhibits unique and distinct performance, such that for each viscosity and density ratio, it is observed different optimal Strouhal numbers independently. This research provides a fundamental understanding of the effects of differing density and viscosity, as well as the impact of excitation frequency on the mixing efficiency of the two fluids.…”
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Electronic contracts on medical care of the population under medical guarantees program by V. A. Кroitor

“…The author has identified the principles of electronic medical deeds: information exchange takes place exclusively in electronic form; the legislation establishes the security of exchange and preservation of medical information, in particular medical confidentiality; modern access to medical care and resources is provided due to their assistance; these electronic contracts are aimed at improving the quality of service and meeting patients needs, transparency of the health care system; they are signed considering technological neutrality and independence from decisions developers; while signing such contracts, the information is recorded in the e-health system without the possibility of deleting or correcting the entered data; electronic identification and authentication of participants in medical relations with a high level of trust is used while they are being signed. …”
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Routine Surveillance of Upper Urinary Tract Imaging for Diagnosing Upper Urinary Tract Urothelial Cancer Recurrence in Patients with Nonmuscle Invasive Bladder Cancer by Nobutaka Nishimura, Makito Miyake, Tatsuki Miyamoto, Takuto Shimizu, Tomomi Fujii, Yosuke Morizawa, Shunta Hori, Daisuke Gotoh, Yasushi Nakai, Kazumasa Torimoto, Nobumichi Tanaka, Kiyohide Fujimoto

“…On multivariate Fine-Gray proportional regression analyses, a tumor size of ≥30 mm and carcinoma in situ were independently associated with short upper urinary tract urothelial cancer recurrence-free survival (P=0.040 and 0.0089, respectively). …”
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Kdr genotyping (V1016I, F1534C) of the Nav channel of Aedes aegypti (L.) mosquito populations in Harris County (Houston), Texas, USA, after Permanone 31-66 field tests and its infl... by Jonathan R Hernandez, Michael Longnecker, Chris L Fredregill, Mustapha Debboun, Patricia V Pietrantonio

“…Analysis of the probability of survival for each mutation site independently indicated that the CC genotype had similar probability of survival as the FC heterozygous, while the II genotype had higher survival than both the VI and VV, that did not differ. …”
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McKenzie’s method effectiveness in patients with cervical vertebral pain. Chambas, Ciego de Ávila, 2022-2023 by Onesio Esteban de León Gutierrez, Israel Triana Pérez, Tania Alemán Martínez, Aray Pérez Pino, Félix Jorge Jiménez Cantero, Iván Castillo Ledo

“…<strong>Foundation:</strong> the McKenzie method is an examination and treatment system that places self-treatment at the center of the therapeutic strategy; it is a simple and easy way to reduce spinal pain, as well as quickly restore function and independence. <br /><strong>Objective:</strong> to determine the McKenzie’s method physical exercises therapeutic effectiveness in patients with cervical vertebral pain. …”
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Where are the data linking infant outcomes, breastfeeding and medicine exposure? A systematic scoping review. by Sue Jordan, Sophia Komninou, Sandra Lopez Leon

“…We excluded studies not reporting all three parameters. Two reviewers independently selected papers and extracted data using a standardised spreadsheet. …”
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Effects of short inter-pregnancy/birth interval on adverse perinatal outcomes in Asia-Pacific region: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Tahir Ahmed Hassen, Melissa L Harris, Desalegn Markos Shifti, Tesfalidet Beyene, Md Nuruzzaman Khan, Tesfaye Regassa Feyissa, Catherine Chojenta

“…Studies that reported on short inter-pregnancy or birth interval and examined adverse perinatal outcomes, such as low birthweight (LBW) preterm birth (PTB), small for gestational age (SGA), and neonatal mortality were included and appraised for methodological quality using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools. Three reviewers independently screened the studies and performed data extraction. …”
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LINKS. A System for Historical Family Reconstruction in the Netherlands by Kees Mandemakers, Gerrit Bloothooft, Fons Laan, Joe Raad, Rick J. Mourits, Richard L. Zijdeman

“…We will discuss two matching systems, the first is the original querying system that runs within a MySQL database environment and the second is a newly developed system, called burgerLinker, which is based on knowledge graphs and which is designed as a system that can be used independently from LINKS and is made available as open source software. …”
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2S2P1D Model Calibration Error from User Panel for One Bitumen and One Bituminous Mixture by S. Mangiafico, C. Sauzéat, H. Di Benedetto

“…Data for the bituminous mixture consisted of isotherms of E∗ and φ obtained from strain-controlled traction/compression complex modulus tests at 8 different temperatures ranging from −29.7°C to 38.8°C and frequencies ranging from 0.01 to 10 Hz, for a total of 55 data points. All users worked independently and for the same time duration of one hour to fit the 2S2P1D model on both sets of data. …”
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Applying a sustainability perspective in the literature on physical therapy in relation to pharmaceuticals: a scoping review by Patric Svensson, Magdalena Jacobsson, Annie Palstam, Annie Palstam, Annie Palstam, Elvira Lange, Elvira Lange

“…This study aimed to map existing research comparing physical therapy to pharmaceuticals, with a specific focus on whether these studies address aspects of sustainable development.MethodsA scoping review was conducted, systematically searching the PubMed, Cinahl, and Pedro databases using keywords related to physical therapy, pharmaceuticals, and comparative studies. Two assessors independently reviewed and selected relevant studies, followed by data extraction and summarization of results.ResultsA total of 27 studies were included, varying in design, population, and healthcare context. …”
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University students’ attitudes towards the values of physical culture and sport as indicators of their social development by P. A. Kislyakov, T. T.T. Nguyen, M. S. Belov, O. A. Silaeva, E. A. Shmeleva

“…This social responsibility is, in turn, influenced by various social values, including care, independence, safety, conformity, and self-affirmation, as well as moral norms. …”
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CONTENT OF MODERN EDUCATION: CHOICE OF THE PATH by V. A. Testov

“…It is stated that a person without knowledge turns into a robot unable to act independently in critical situations. The feasibility of a reasonable combination of conservatism and innovation under the change of the education content and reforms implementation is approved. …”
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Protocol for a scoping review of the use of information and communication technology platforms for the delivery and utilisation of transgender healthcare by Muhammad Naveed Noor, Isaac Yeboah Addo, Jialiang Cui, Sujith Kumar Prankumar, Horas TH Wong, Christopher Tumwine

“…Screening performed independently will then collaboratively be reviewed to maintain consistency.Ethics and dissemination The research is exempt from ethics approval since our analysis is based on extant research into the use of digital technologies in providing healthcare to transgender people. …”
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Instruments for evaluating the parental emotional status and ecological support systems among parents who considered cochlear implantation for their children with hearing loss: A s... by Tang Zhi Lim, Cila Umat, Pei-Hua Chen, Chun Hong Gan, Bee See Goh

“…Before selecting and reviewing relevant articles, two reviewers independently assessed article titles and abstracts from the data sources. …”
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The Relationship between Academic History and Audio-Visual History in Lithuania: A Closing of the Gap? by Rūta Šermukšnytė

“…By trying to consider history emotionally and subjectively, the authors of Lithuanian documentary films and programs in the period of national revival and the first years of independence (till 1993) usually failed to provide a new, individual take on the history of Lithuania; rather, they reproduced interpretations of Lithuanian history produced in the 19th and early 20th centuries. …”
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