Social Progress and Economic Growth based on Simultaneous Equations of Panel Data by Seyed Ehsan Hosseinidoust, Akbar Khodabakhshi, Saeedeh Ahmadi

“…Aim and Introduction  Achieving a high GDP requires an answer to the question of the factors that determine GDP. Social progress is one of the important and influential factors on the GDP. …”
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High SUVs Have More Robust Repeatability in Patients with Metastatic Prostate Cancer: Results from a Prospective Test-Retest Cohort Imaged with 18F-DCFPyL by Rudolf A. Werner, Bilêl Habacha, Susanne Lütje, Lena Bundschuh, Takahiro Higuchi, Philipp Hartrampf, Sebastian E. Serfling, Thorsten Derlin, Constantin Lapa, Andreas K. Buck, Markus Essler, Kenneth J. Pienta, Mario A. Eisenberger, Mark C. Markowski, Laura Shinehouse, Rehab AbdAllah, Ali Salavati, Martin A. Lodge, Martin G. Pomper, Michael A. Gorin, Ralph A. Bundschuh, Steven P. Rowe

“…Lesions in the bone, lymph nodes (LN), and other organs were manually segmented on both scans, and uptake parameters were assessed (maximum (SUVmax) and mean (SUVmean) SUVs), PSMA-tumor volume (PSMA-TV), and total lesion PSMA (TL-PSMA, defined as PSMA−TV×SUVmean)). Repeatability was determined using Pearson’s correlations, within-subject coefficient of variation (wCOV), and Bland-Altman analysis. …”
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Clinical and genetic characteristics of a total or partial congenital aniridia by N.V. Sukhanova, V.V. Kadyshev, T.A. Vasilieva, A.V. Marakhonov, L.A. Katargina, S.I. Kutsev, R.A. Zinchenko

“…To find a genetic cause of CA, the analysis of minor mutations in the PAX6 gene was performed by Sanger sequencing in order to determine the nucleotide sequence of 13 exons and adjacent intronic regions. …”
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Effects of landslide hazards on quality of stream water and sediments by O. Phewnil, T. Pattamapitoon, N. Semvimol, W. Wararam, K. Duangmal, A. Intaraksa, K. Chunkao, P. Maskulrath, S. Hanthayung, P. Wichittrakarn

“…Stream water was collected in one part using a 1-L polyethylene bottle at 30 centimeter from the stream layer, while other samples were compositely collected in sterilized glass bottles to determine coliforms. Soil and sediment samples were compositely collected from the bottom using a stainless-steel spade. …”
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Circulating Soluble ST2 Predicts All-Cause Mortality in Severe Heart Failure Patients with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator by Zhi-wei Hou, Hai-bo Yu, Yan-chun Liang, Yang Gao, Guo-qing Xu, Min Wu, Zhu Mei, Zu-lu Wang, Zhi-guo Li, Yu-ying Li, Hai-xu Song, Jia-yin Li, Ya-ling Han

“…Although implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) therapies have reduced mortality among the high-risk HF population, it is necessary to determine whether certain factors can predict mortality even after cardiac device implantation. …”
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Student Engagement and Feedback on Online Learning and Facilitation: A Case Study of the National Open University of Nigeria by Adewale Adesina, Dorothy Ofoha, Olufemi A. Peters, Isaac S. Butswat

“…Cependant, depuis le début de la facilitation en ligne en 2020, aucun rapport de recherche n'a été publié sur les études visant à déterminer l'engagement des étudiants. Cette étude a donc été conçue pour étudier l'expérience d'apprentissage en ligne des étudiants et recueillir des commentaires sur divers aspects de la facilitation en ligne, de l’animation en ligne synchrone, notamment sur les perceptions, la participation, la satisfaction, les obstacles et les défis rencontrés au cours du voyage d'apprentissage virtuel. 2,350 étudiants ont suivi cette étude. …”
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Automated Synthesis and Initial Evaluation of (4′-Amino-5′,8′-difluoro-1′H-spiro[piperidine-4,2′-quinazolin]-1-yl)(4-[18F]fluorophenyl)methanone for PET/MR Imaging of Inducible Nit... by Skye Hsin-Hsien Yeh, Wen-Sheng Huang, Chuang-Hsin Chiu, Chuan-Lin Chen, Hui-Ting Chen, Dae Yoon Chi, Zhengxing Ge, Tsung-Hsun Yu, Pao-Yeh Wang, Yu-Yeh Kuo, Chun-Tse Hung, Geng-Ying Li, Chi-Wei Chang

“…Standard uptake value (SUV), total volume of distribution (Vt), and area under the curve (AUC) based on the [18F]FBAT PET signals were determined. The expression of iNOS was confirmed by immunohistochemistry (IHC) of brain tissues. …”
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Evaluation of karamunting Melastoma malabathricum L leaf extract on gonad development and growth performance of tilapia Oreochromis niloticus by Ermianus Samalei, Muhammad Zairin Jr., Odang Carman, Muhammad Agus Suprayudi

“… The objective of this study was to determine the optimum dose of melastoma Melastoma malabathricum leaf extract that can inhibit the gonad development of Nile tilapia and increase its growth rate. …”
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The sense of safety theoretical framework: a trauma-informed and healing-oriented approach for whole person care by Johanna M. Lynch, Kurt C. Stange, Christopher Dowrick, Linn Getz, Pamela J. Meredith, Mieke L. Van Driel, Meredith G. Harris, Meredith G. Harris, Kate Tillack, Caley Tapp, Caley Tapp

“…The Sense of Safety Theoretical Framework facilitates a paradigm shift that towards integrating sensation, subjective experience, physiology, and social determinants into everyday quality care in health, education and public policy.…”
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Laffer Curve and Taxable Revenue Elasticity: The Impact of Tax Deductions on a Dynamic General Equilibrium Model by Nahid Gohartash, Rouhollah shahnazi, Ahmad Sadraei javaheri, Mahboubeh Jafari, Parviz Rostamzadeh

“…Since tax deduction plays an important role in determining tax revenues, ignoring its effect in tax studies can lead to misleading results. …”
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Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Coinfection of Urogenital Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis among Primary School Children in Biase, Southern Nigeria by Kenneth Nnamdi Opara, Eteye Udobong Wilson, Clement Ameh Yaro, Luay Alkazmi, Nsima Ibanga Udoidung, Friday Maduka Chikezie, Bassey Eyibio Bassey, Gaber El-Saber Batiha

“…The study was carried out to determine the current infection status and risk factors associated with Schistosoma haematobium and soil-transmitted helminth (STH) coinfection among school children in Biase Local Government Area (LGA), Cross River State, Nigeria. …”
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Integrating D-Dimer Thresholds into the Revised Caprini Risk Stratification to Predict Deep Vein Thrombosis Risk in Preoperative Knee Osteoarthritis Patients by Yi-Feng Guo MS, Dingding Zhang PhD, Yaping Chen MS, Weinan Liu BS, Na Gao MS, Xisheng Weng MD, Jin Lin MD, Jin Jin MD, Wenwei Qian MD, Xu Yang BS, Yin-Ping Zhang PhD, Xiaopeng Huo BS

“…The sensitivity, specificity, and the area under the curve (AUC) were used to determine predictive effectiveness of the model. Results In the revised Caprini risk stratification, the incidence of DVT increased with higher risk levels: 2.52% in the low-risk group (scores 0-2), 2.88% in the moderate-risk group (score 3), 6.47% in the high-risk group (score 4), and 9.09% in the highest-risk group (score ≥ 5). …”
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Pharmacogenetic and pharmacokinetic factors for dexmedetomidine-associated hemodynamic instability in pediatric patients by Yanping Guan, Bilian Li, Yiyu Zhang, Hao Luo, Xueding Wang, Xue Bai, Zhuoling Zheng, Yaying Huang, Wei Wei, Min Huang, Xingrong Song, Guoping Zhong

“…Plasma concentrations of dexmedetomidine were determined, and single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were genotyped. …”
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The Anisotropic Time-Dependent Properties and Constitutive Model Analysis of Carbonaceous Slate with Different Foliation Angles by Yuanguang Zhu, Xuanyao Wang, Bin Liu, Haoyuan Xue

“…Their variations followed a power law relationship, with the <i>R</i>² (Coefficient of Determination) values all exceeding 0.95. The value of <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msub><mrow><mover accent="true"><mrow><mi>ε</mi></mrow><mo>˙</mo></mover></mrow><mrow><mi>s</mi></mrow></msub></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> was observed to be less than 1.5 × 10⁻⁴/h when <i>β</i> < 45°, while it was found to exceed 1.5 × 10⁻⁴/h in the cases of <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>β</mi><mo>≥</mo><mn>45</mn><mo>°</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>. …”
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Prospective Single-Arm Study of Remifentanil-Propofol Anesthesia with Manual Right Hypochondrial Compression for Painless Gastroscopy in Obese Patients by Wang M, Tang J, Pan Z, Jiang H, Hu D, Zhu B, Liang Z, Zhao X, Li Y

“…This study aimed to determine the efficacy and safety of the novel Li anesthetic protocol for obesity (LAPO) which included remifentanil-propofol regimen, manual right hypochondrial compression (MRHC), easy-to-create mask, and jaw thrust at preoperative painless gastroscopy in obese patients.Patients and Methods: This prospective, single-center, single-arm trial recruited 106 participants underwent LAPO for gastroscopy. …”
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Relationship Between Adenoma Detection Rate and Respective Withdrawal Time in Different Colon Segments: A Retrospective, Single‐Center Study by Xujin Chen, Bingxin Xu, Bingni Wei, Lin Ji, Cheng Yang, Qiang Zhan

“…The withdrawal time threshold in the ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, rectosigmoid colon determined by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve were 77, 61, 56 and 109 s, respectively. …”
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Global phylogeography and genetic characterization of carbapenem and ceftazidime-avibactam resistant KPC-33-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Longjie Zhou, Jiayao Yao, Ying Zhang, Xiaofan Zhang, Yueyue Hu, Haiyang Liu, Jintao He, Yunsong Yu, Minhua Chen, Yuexing Tu, Xi Li

“…Whole-genome sequencing indicated that bla KPC-33 was located on two Tn4401-like transposons contained in the plasmids and that most of these plasmids could be transferred into P. aeruginosa PAO1Rif isolates. Growth rate determination demonstrated that the relative growth rate of P. aeruginosa harboring bla KPC-33 was faster than that of P. aeruginosa harboring bla KPC-2 in the logarithmic phase. …”
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Utilizing of black cumin (Nigella sativa) flour to increase the immunity system of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) against Aeromonas hydrophila bacteria attack by Norma Rizki Silviana, Rosidah, Wahyuniar Pamungkas, Roffi Grandiosa

“… ABSTRACT This study aims to determine dose of black cumin flour in fish feed diets which can improve the disease resistance of tilapia against the attack of A. hydrophila. …”
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Grow-out of spiny lobster Panulirus sp. with high stocking density in controlled tanks by Rio Yusufi Subhan, Eddy Supriyono, Widanarni, Widanarni, Daniel Djokosetiyanto

“…ABSTRACT The aim of this research was to determine optimum stocking density for growing-out of spiny lobster Panulirus sp. in controlled tanks that conducted for 30 days. …”
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A Model for Bank Management Performance Appraisal with the Advanced Technologies Approach (Meta-Synthesis Method) by Ehsan Kiani Ghalehno, Habibollah Salarzehi, Bahareh Naseri, Abdolali Keshtegar

“…To this end, this research aimed to review previous studies and detect the determinants of management performance appraisal with the advanced technology approach. …”
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