Epidemiology of lung cancer in the Siberian Federal District: A retrospective observational study by L. D. Zhuikova, T. V. Polishchuk, O. A. Ananina, Yu. D. Kondrashina, G. A. Kononova, S. V. Miller, L. V. Pikalova

“…In Russia, as of 2022 (compared to 2013), lung cancer shifted to the second place in the structure of cancer incidence among males, following prostate cancer. …”
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Mathematical Model for Charpy Impact Energy of V-Notch Specimens by Wei Wang, Ping Wang, Xuesong Liu, Zhibo Dong, Hongyuan Fang

“…The mathematical model makes it possible to evaluate the impact energy of specimens with different sizes and provides a theoretical basis for evaluating the impact resistance of structures.…”
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Effect of geometry on homogenised properties of selected auxetic metamaterials by Nataša Jošková, Martin Doškář

“…In particular, we focus on three-dimensional lattice structures, which we represent with discrete beam models of their respective Periodic Unit Cells (PUCs). …”
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Machine Learning-Based Model in Predicting the Plate-End Debonding of FRP-Strengthened RC Beams in Flexure by Tianyu Hu, Guibing Li

“…Reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs) are structurally complex and prone to plate-end (PE) debonding. …”
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Menstrual cycle and perceived stress predict performance on the mnemonic similarity task. by Mateja Perović, Michael L Mack

“…A growing body of literature demonstrates strong effects of ovarian hormones on the hippocampus and adjacent structures. However, resulting impacts on human cognition remain unclear. …”
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Assessment of the quality of endoscopic tympanoplasty and endoscopic myringoplasty videos on YouTube by Kerimcan Çakıcı, Sabri Köseoğlu

“…Relationships between video characteristics and educational quality were analyzed using Spearman correlation and linear regression. Results The mean LAP-VEGaS score was 5.9 ± 2.8, with 63.8% of videos rated as low quality (score < 7). …”
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SW $$ \mathcal{SW} $$ -algebras and strings with torsion by Xenia de la Ossa, Mateo Galdeano, Enrico Marchetto

“…In particular, we focus on manifolds featuring Spin(7), G2, SU(2), and SU(3)-structures. We compare the full quantum algebras with their classical limits, obtained by studying the commutators of superconformal and W $$ \mathcal{W} $$ -symmetry transformations — which preserve the action of the (1, 0) non-linear σ-model. …”
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The impact of different DNA extraction kits and laboratories upon the assessment of human gut microbiota composition by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. by Nicholas A Kennedy, Alan W Walker, Susan H Berry, Sylvia H Duncan, Freda M Farquarson, Petra Louis, John M Thomson, UK IBD Genetics Consortium, Jack Satsangi, Harry J Flint, Julian Parkhill, Charlie W Lees, Georgina L Hold

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Determining bacterial community structure in fecal samples through DNA sequencing is an important facet of intestinal health research. …”
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Influence of trainee’s demographic variables on non-technical skill learning after trauma team simulation: cross-sectional study by Marika Ylönen, Mikko Heinänen, Seppo Lauritsalo, Juha Paloneva, Eerika Rosqvist

“…Abstract Background Although regular and structured trauma team simulation training effectively improves non-technical skills, such training is expensive to conduct and perform. …”
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Arduino-based portable point-of-care colorimetric glucose biosensor using nanozyme with enhanced peroxidase-like activity by Ola G. Hussein, Amr M. Mahmoud, Aya A. Mouhamed, Yan Dou, Qiong Nian, Nardine Safwat

“…Developing nanozymes with well-defined porous structures and heteroatom doping is key to improving catalytic efficiency and selectivity particularly for applications in biosensing. …”
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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

“…The "3 Ones"pathway embodies hierarchical research progression - transitioning from individual phenomena (point observations) to population-level patterns (linear correlations), ultimately constructing a multidimensional disease cognition network(planar integration). …”
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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

“…This study aimed to develop and compare poly(lactic acid)-based (PLA) nanofibrous mats, using linear PLA and a star-like PLA-pentaerythritol (PLA-PE) copolymer, as carriers for transdermal delivery of the antibacterial agent levofloxacin (LEV). …”
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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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Psychometric validation of the Chinese version of the nursing informatics competence scale and analysis of influencing factors by Jinrui Fei, Chunguang Liang, Weiwei Su, Yuge Wang, Kaiyan Xu, Jiaxin Cheng, Ying Ma, Yue Zhu, Zhaoquan Jiang

“…The scale’s validity was assessed in three aspects: content validity, structural validity, and criterion-related validity. …”
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Research on a Damage Assessment Method for Concrete Components Based on Material Damage by Hongjun Wang, Xiaodan Ren, Zhi Li, Mingsheng Tang

“…With the popularization of the concept of seismic performance-based design, the correct and quantitative evaluation of post-earthquake damage to structural components has become a research focus. Referring to the concrete constitutive relationship mentioned in the Chinese national standard GB/T 50010-2010, this study proposes a damage assessment method for concrete components based on material damage. …”
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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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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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MODEL OF DECOMPRESSION MELTING MECHANISM IN CONVECTIVE-UNSTABLE THERMAL LITHOSPHERE (FIRST APPROXIMATION) by B. V. Lunev, V. V. Lapkovsky

“…An important observation in our modeling experiments is that, despite a considerably large total volume of the melted material, a one-time melt content in the mantle does not exceed tenths of one percent, when we consider averaging to volumes with a linear size of about 1.0 km. The basalt melt extraction depletes iron in the mantle and significantly reduces the mantle density. …”
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THE SUMMER TEMPERATURES FORECAST BY THE METHOD OF SINGULAR-SPECTRAL ANALYSIS IN THE SOUTH OF RUSSIA IN 2019-2023 by A. A. Tashilova, B. A. Ashabokov, L. A. Kesheva, N. V. Teunova

“…Using of the first twenty main components (MC20) made it possible to study and restore the internal structure of the entire time series as accurately as possible for a subsequent forecast for 5 years. …”
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