Crosscultural Validation of the Community Integration Questionnaire–Revised in an Italian Population by Melissa Ioncoli, Anna Berardi, Marco Tofani, Francescaroberta Panuccio, Annamaria Servadio, Donatella Valente, Giovanni Galeoto

“…The CIQ-R is an important tool for Italian professionals and can be useful in both clinical practice and research for measuring the level of community integration among the healthy population.…”
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18-Fluorodeoxyglucose Uptake by Positron Emission Tomography in Extraocular Muscles of Patients with and without Graves' Ophthalmology by Leonardo García-Rojas, Gloria Adame-Ocampo, Erick Alexánderson, José Luis Tovilla-Canales

“…PET gives valuable information and may be a helpful tool in detecting, localizing, and quantifying GO inflammation. …”
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Investigations on the Wear Rate of Sintering Diamond Core Bit during the Hole Drilling Process of Al2O3 Bulletproof Ceramics by Lei Zheng, Chen Zhang, Xianglong Dong, Shitian Zhao, Weidong Wu, Zhi Cui, Yaoqing Ren

“…While machining bulletproof ceramics, severe tool wear makes it difficult to obtain desired machining quality and efficiency, especially in hole drilling. …”
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The impact of endolymphatic hydrops on wideband acoustic immittance and otoacoustic emissions in guinea pigs by Huan Lin, Xuanyi Li, Huiying Zhang, Yi Mu, Xi Wang, Naveena Konduru, Renlong Ji, Wen Liu, Wen Liu, Wen Liu, Zhao Fei, Wen Jiang, Wen Jiang, Wen Jiang, Yuehua Qiao, Yuehua Qiao, Yuehua Qiao

“…DPOAE measures, both magnitude and phase, showed no significant changes (p > 0.05).ConclusionWAI demonstrates greater sensitivity than DPOAE in the early detection of acoustic transmission alterations in EH models, suggesting its utility as a diagnostic tool in early-stage inner ear disorders.…”
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Application of quality control circle activities in improving the quality of subcutaneous anticoagulant injection (提高抗凝剂皮下注射规范率的品管圈实践) by FAN Ningning (樊宁宁), TUO Huanhuan (拓焕焕), CHEN Wenwen (陈雯雯), CAI Huixia (蔡会霞), SHI Yali (石雅莉), XU Yuanle (许远乐)

“…Conclusion The QCC is an effective management tool in improving the quality of subcutaneous anticoagulant injection and ensuring the safety and effectiveness of anticoagulation. …”
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Chinese Herbal Medicine for Weight Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses of Randomised Controlled Trials by Ann Rann Wong, Angela Wei Hong Yang, Kangxiao Li, Harsharn Gill, Mingdi Li, George Binh Lenon

“…Quality of studies was assessed using Cochrane Collaboration’s risk of bias assessment tool. Body weight and body mass index (BMI) were analysed in RevMan v5.4.1 and expressed as mean differences with 95% confidence intervals (CI), while adverse events were expressed as risk ratio with 95% CI. …”
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Numerical investigation of welding deformation diminution for double shell structure using the layered inherent strain by Cheng Li, Hua Zhai, Lianwei Zhu, Zhihong Liu, Jianguo Ma, Xiaofeng Zhu, Qiong Liu

“…Cyclotron is a key scientific tool and indispensable research platform for conducting cutting-edge research in nuclear equipment development as well as innovative applications of nuclear technology. …”
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Looking outside the box with a pathology aware AI approach for analyzing OCT retinal images in Stargardt disease by Parisa Khateri, Tiana Koottungal, Damon Wong, Rupert W. Strauss, Lucas Janeschitz-Kriegl, Maximilian Pfau, Leopold Schmetterer, Hendrik P. N. Scholl

“…Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) provides high-resolution retinal images, serving as a valuable tool for deriving potential outcome measures, such as retinal thickness. …”
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Art inheritance: Revitalizing traditional material culture motifs through innovative graphic design and artistic expression by Marzie Hatef Jalil, Qistina Donna - Lee Abdullah, Natasha Rusdy Wong, Loh Ngiik Hoon, Mazdan Ali Amaran

“…The paper highlights the importance of Orang Ulu motif design in their material culture, emphasizes the value of art as a tool for cultural expression and preservation, and outlines the development of these designs through graphic design and research. …”
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Influence of Geometrical Design on Defect Formation of Commercial Al-Si-Cu-Mg Alloy Fabricated by High-Pressure Diecasting: Structural Observation and Simulation Validation by Warda Bahanan, Siti Fatimah, Dong-Ju Kim, I Putu Widiantara, Jee-Hyun Kang, Young Gun Ko

“…This study validated the fluidity and solidification behaviors of a commercial-grade Al-Si-Cu-Mg alloy (ALDC12) that is widely used in electric vehicle housing parts using the ProCAST tool. Both experimental and simulation results exhibited that defects at the interface of a compact mold filling were barely detected. …”
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Using Inverse Distance Weighting to Determine Spatial Distributions of Airborne Chemical Elements. Case Study: Douala, Cameroon by Joseph Magloire Fossokeng Mouafo, Claudiu Tănăselia, André Nana Yakam, Jules Richard Priso, Mohammed Ketata, Alexandru-Ionut Petrisor

“…Spatial modelling is a fundamental element in the tool chain for managing ambient air quality in a region. …”
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Renovation Measures for Reduction of Primary Energy Consumption and CO2 Emissions of Hospital Building by Džana Kadrić, Rejhana Blažević, Hadis Bajrić, Adna Peco, Edin Kadrić

“…Study results can be extrapolated to all buildings within the same category, providing a valuable tool for energy efficiency planning in the healthcare sector.…”
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CRISPR screen reveals modifiers of rAAV production including known rAAV infection genes playing an unexpected role in vector production by Emily E. O’Driscoll, Sakshi Arora, Jonathan F. Lang, Beverly L. Davidson, Ophir Shalem

“…Recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) vectors are an effective and well-established tool in the growing gene therapy field, with five U.S. …”
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Optimizing AI models to predict esophageal squamous cell carcinoma risk by incorporating small datasets of soft palate images by Kotaro Waki, Katsuya Nagaoka, Keishi Okubo, Masato Kiyama, Ryosuke Gushima, Kento Ohno, Munenori Honda, Akira Yamasaki, Kenshi Matsuno, Yoki Furuta, Hideaki Miyamoto, Hideaki Naoe, Motoki Amagasaki, Yasuhito Tanaka

“…This study presents a significant advance in the development of an AI-based non-invasive screening tool for the identification of high-risk ESCC patients. …”
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In vivo bone regeneration performance of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose hydrogel-based composite bone cements in ovariectomized and ovary-intact rats: a preliminary investigation by Mosharraf Hossain, Tamima Sultana, Ji Eun Moon, Soobin Im, Je Hoon Jeong

“…These findings suggest that the newly developed composite bone cement composed of HG, β-TCP, HA and/or PMMA may be a promising and professional tool for treating osteoporotic and non-osteoporotic vertebral fractures.…”
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Post-apartheid complexities of Xitsonga and mathematics teaching in rural foundation phase classrooms: A case of number patterns by Hlamulo Wiseman Mbhiza, Ayanda Zondo, Sibongile Mlangeni, Vuyelwa Brenda Mpitso

“…The theoretical grounding of this research is rooted in the understanding that language is not merely a tool for communication but is intricately linked to identity and learning. …”
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Modified SWAT Model for Agricultural Watershed in Karst Area of Southwest China by Junfeng Dai, Linyan Pan, Yan Deng, Zupeng Wan, Rui Xia

“…The Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model is extensively used globally for hydrological and water quality assessments but encounters challenges in karst regions due to their complex surface and groundwater hydrological environments. …”
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Resistance Exercise Reduces Skeletal Muscle Cachexia and Improves Muscle Function in Rheumatoid Arthritis by Salaheddin Sharif, James M. Thomas, David A. Donley, Diana L. Gilleland, Daniel E. Bonner, Jean L. McCrory, W. Guyton Hornsby, Hua Zhao, Mathew W. Lively, Jo Ann A. Hornsby, Stephen E. Alway

“…This case study suggests that resistance training may be a good tool for increasing the number of nuclei per fiber area, decreasing apoptotic nuclei, and inducing fiber hypertrophy in persons with RA, thereby slowing or reversing rheumatoid cachexia.…”
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Lipidomics of Huntington’s Disease: A Comprehensive Review of Current Status and Future Directions by Ali Yilmaz, Sumeyya Akyol, Nadia Ashrafi, Nazia Saiyed, Onur Turkoglu, Stewart F. Graham

“…Lipidomics, a comprehensive analytical approach, has emerged as an indispensable tool for systematically characterizing lipid profiles and elucidating their role in disease pathology. …”
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Chemical Characterization of Specific Micropollutants from Textile Industry Effluents in Fez City, Morocco by Hakima Talouizte, Mohammed Merzouki, Mohammed Benlemlih, Mohammed Bendriss Amraoui

“…The results of this study allowed significant contributions to the chemical characterization of textile industry contaminants and identification of indicators that can be considered an important tool for assessment of the potential impact of textile activities to the contamination of aquatic environment and health hazard.…”
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