Effects of Near-Fault Pulse-Like Ground Motion on Seismic Response of Dry Sand Site by LIU Hongshuai, SONG Dongsong, DONG Xinyi, WANG Tiqiang

“…Model calibration focused on optimally matching the experimental peak acceleration profile and surface acceleration response spectrum. …”
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Muscular strength and endurance adaptations to functional resistance training in young elite field hockey players by Alper Cenk Gürkan, Meriç Eraslan, Serhat Aydın, Tolga Altuğ, Mustafa Türkmen, Mehmet Söyler, Mustafa Alper Mülhim, Musa Şahin, Baykal Karataş, İbrahim Orkun Akcan, Hamza Küçük

“…The experimental group participated in the FST program three times per week for 12 weeks, while the control group maintained their usual training regimen. …”
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The effect of a systematic multi-dimensional assessment in severe uncontrolled asthma: a literature review and protocol for an investigator-initiated, open-label, randomized-contro... by L. Bult, G. J. Braunstahl, J. G. J. V. Aerts, D. Bänffer, J. S. J. A. van Campen, M. S. van Daalen, Y. van Dooren, U. Flanders, E. S. Geurts, P. P. Hekking, R. Heller - Baan, M. J. A. Jans, J. H. Kappen, R. C. A. Mies, B. Oppedijk, M. de la Roij - Hartmans, S. Van der Sar - Van der Brugge, Y. Türk, E. Vis, R. Wolters, E. C. Vasbinder, J. C. C. M. in ‘t Veen

“…Abstract Introduction Severe asthma affects 3.6% of the asthma population, in which patients are uncontrolled despite optimal drug therapy and management of treatable traits. …”
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Study on the correlation between mineral bone metabolism and CRP in patients with SHPT during perioperative period by Lei Yan, Qiuyue Xiong, Qin Xu, Pengru Ren, Tiantian Li, Huixia Cao, Fengmin Shao

“…We speculate that there may be an optimal range of PTH concentrations to minimize inflammation in the body.…”
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Prevalence of CCR7‐Positive CD8 T Cells as a Prognostic Factor in B‐Cell Maturation Antigen ‐Targeted Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell Therapy by Yoshiaki Marumo, Masaki Ri, Toru Ebina, Tomoyuki Nakamura, Yoshiko Oshima, Takahiro Nakashima, Shiori Kinoshita, Tomotaka Suzuki, Tomoko Narita, Takaomi Sanda, Hirokazu Komatsu, Shinsuke Iida

“…Hence, appropriate biomarkers that can predict the outcome are needed. Methods Patients who received idecabtagene vicleucel, a BCMA‐targeted CAR‐T cell therapy, were divided into two groups according to a cut‐off value of 180 days for the progression‐free survival (PFS) event. …”
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Determinants of academic performance of healthcare professional students in a medical university, Ajman, United Arab Emirates by Shahnaz Mohamed Wazil, Sathyapriya Nandagopal, Afreen Abdul Rahim Sanaullah, Liju Susan Mathew, Nermine Nosseir, Jayadevan Sreedharan, Jayadevan Sreedharan, Anusha Sreejith, Anusha Sreejith, Latifa Nabeel Alsaad, Latifa Nabeel Alsaad, Jayakumary Muttappallymyalil, Jayakumary Muttappallymyalil

“…Understanding these contributing factors is essential for supporting student success and optimizing educational outcomes.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 521 healthcare professional students aged 18 and above using a self-administered questionnaire. …”
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Can Deep Learning-Based Auto-Contouring Software Achieve Accurate Pelvic Volume Delineation in Volumetric Image-Guided Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer? A Preliminary Multicentric... by Cristiano Grossi, Fernando Munoz, Ilaria Bonavero, Eulalie Joelle Tondji Ngassam, Elisabetta Garibaldi, Claudia Airaldi, Elena Celia, Daniela Nassisi, Andrea Brignoli, Elisabetta Trino, Lavinia Bianco, Silvia Leardi, Diego Bongiovanni, Chiara Valero, Maria Grazia Ruo Redda

“…Accurate delineation of organs at risk (OARs) is crucial for optimizing the therapeutic window by minimizing side effects. …”
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A Novel Electrocardiographic Approach for Accurate Diagnosis of Prior Inferior Myocardial Infarction by Hailei Liu, MD, Thien Tan Tri Tai Truyen, MD, Harpriya Chugh, MSHS, Kyndaron Reinier, PhD, Ashkan Ehdaie, MD, Eugenio Cingolani, MD, Archana Ramireddy, MD, Eric D. Braunstein, MD, Michael Shehata, MD, Xunzhang Wang, MD, Sumeet S. Chugh, MD

“…A combination of lead II Q-wave duration >20 ms and/or amplitude ratio >0.2, derived from logistic regression and selected to optimize diagnostic performance while minimizing false negatives, improved sensitivity and specificity to 100.0% and 96.7%. …”
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Adverse events in the neonatal intensive care unit identified by triggers by Fabiana Bragança Albanese, Deise de Souza Ventura, Deise de Souza Ventura, Maurício Wesley Perroud, Maurício Wesley Perroud, Rafael Nogueira de Souza, Mariana Vieira Morau, Marília Berlofa Visacri, Marília Berlofa Visacri, Patricia Moriel, Patricia Moriel

“…ObjectiveThe main aim of this study was to identify adverse events (AEs) in neonates admitted to a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) using a trigger-based approach.MethodsA retrospective observational study was conducted at Hospital Estadual Sumaré -Dr. …”
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Use of Large Language Models to Classify Epidemiological Characteristics in Synthetic and Real-World Social Media Posts About Conjunctivitis Outbreaks: Infodemiology Study by Michael S Deiner, Russell Y Deiner, Cherie Fathy, Natalie A Deiner, Vagelis Hristidis, Stephen D McLeod, Thomas J Bukowski, Thuy Doan, Gerami D Seitzman, Thomas M Lietman, Travis C Porco

“… BackgroundThe use of web-based search and social media can help identify epidemics, potentially earlier than clinical methods or even potentially identifying unreported outbreaks. …”
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Biomechanical Analysis of Various Connector Designs of Dental Implant Complex: A Numerical Finite Element Study by Shawkat A Elsheikh, Mohamed I El-Anwar, Tao Hong, Christoph Bourauel, Abdulaziz Alhotan, Noha M Anany, Islam G Shahin, Al-Hassan Diab, Tarek M Elshazly

“…Objective: To evaluate the biomechanical behavior of 5 types of commonly used implant/abutment connectors, using Finite Element Methods (FEM). Methods: Five models of implant-abutment connections were designed using computer-aided design (CAD) software: Tri-channel (M1), Conical internal hexagon (M2), Morse taper with an integrated screw (M3), Internal hexagon (M4), and Tube-in-tube (M5). …”
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Exploring Shared Bicycle Travel Patterns from a Multidimensional Spatiotemporal Interaction Perspective Based on Tensor Decomposition: A Case Study of Central Shenzhen Area by Zheng Jixiang, Tao Haiyang, Zhuo Li, Shi Yufei, Bao Han, Huang Runjie

“…Initially, we used statistical methods to conduct an exploratory analysis of the data, uncovering the temporal, spatial, and Origin-Destination (OD) flow characteristics of urban cycling. …”
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Development of specific competencies in gymnastics in specialized higher education by Valeriu Jurat, Carolina Moga, Maria-Florica Grigore, Ion Carp, Marius-Viorel Ulăreanu, Roxana-Ștefania Drăgan, Daniela-Corina Popescu, Miroslawa Cieslicka

“…The modernization of the curriculum in higher education, through its importance and significance, aims to ensure optimal conditions in the creation and continuous improvement of the personality of the student/future teachers of physical education. …”
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Feasibility of automating the determination of changes in forest areas using satellite images (Case Study: Central Alborz protected area) by Amir Satari Rad, Behzad Rayegani, Ali Jahani, Hamid Goshtasb Meigooni

“…Then, using the Google Earth system, these points were validated.Results By applying PCA to the images, the amount of noise was reduced to the optimal level while maintaining the original information of the images. …”
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Real-time and resource-efficient banana bunch detection and localization with YOLO-BRFB on edge devices by Shuo Wang, Shuo Wang, Shuo Wang, Lijiao Wei, Danran Zhang, Danran Zhang, Ling Chen, Ling Chen, Weihua Huang, Dongjie Du, Kangmin Lin, Zhenhui Zheng, Zhenhui Zheng, Zhenhui Zheng, Jieli Duan

“…Reliable detection and spatial localization of banana bunches are essential prerequisites for the development of autonomous harvesting technologies. Current methods face challenges in achieving high detection accuracy and efficient deployment due to their structural complexity and significant computational demands. …”
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Intraoperative assessment of myocardial perfusion using near-infrared fluorescence and indocyanine green: A literature reviewCentral MessagePerspective by Roderick C. Peul, Rohit K. Kharbanda, MD, Stefan Koning, MD, Mo W. Kruiswijk, Floris P. Tange, Pim van den Hoven, MD, PhD, Alexander L. Vahrmeijer, MD, PhD, Robert J.M. Klautz, MD, PhD, Jaap F. Hamming, MD, PhD, Jesper Hjortnaes, MD, PhD, Joost R. van der Vorst, MD, PhD

“…Background: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is among the most commonly performed major surgical procedures worldwide. While flow measurements help assess graft patency during surgery, there are limited tools available for surgeons to objectively evaluate myocardial perfusion after graft placement. …”
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Feeding the Mind: The Role of Fermented Foods and Probiotics in Anxiety Treatment by Marta Ignatiuk-Chilkiewicz, Joanna Kałuska, Dominika Hakało, Adam Rafałowicz, Aleksandra Sokół, Klaudia Mościszko, Katarzyna Nowicka, Wiktor Klimek, Maria Majewska, Monika Olszanska

“…However, clinical evidence shows inconsistent results because some studies demonstrate substantial anxiety symptom reduction in clinical populations yet other investigations reveal minimal or no effects while bacterial strain and dosage and host factors play a significant role. …”
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Development of Engineering Science and Technologies in Medicine and Health Care in China for the New Era by Yimin Wang, Xiaojuan Xue, Lijun Liang, Yanjun Zhang, Xiangmei Chen, Song Li, Jianguo Xu, Hongyang Wang, Xiaosong Gu, Luqi Huang, Xiaobing Fu, Boli Zhang

“…This study analyzes the worldwide development trends of engineering science and technologies in the field of medicine and health care, explores the development trends and challenges of the field in China, and proposes the following countermeasures: (1) optimizing talent cultivation and interdisciplinary collaboration by innovating funding evaluation and incentive mechanisms; (2) improving medicine and health-care strategies and systems to create a full-lifecycle health service system; (3) accelerating drug innovation and achievement transformation while strengthening full-lifecycle management; (4) reforming the disease prevention and control system and enhancing public health security management; (5) promoting the innovation and standardization of medical technologies by building key technology platforms; and (6) strengthening the development strategy of traditional Chinese medicine by promoting technological innovation and improving grassroots services. …”
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Prognostic Factors and Management Approaches for Small Nonfunctional Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: Insights from SEER Data by Haiyi Hu, Chuyan Chen, Zhibo Zheng, Fandong Meng, Shutian Zhang, Peng Li

“…Objective To explore the optimal management strategies for small-sized nonfunctional pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NF-PanNETs) and to assess the rationale for the ‘wait and see’ approach.Methods This retrospective study analyzed data from 2,052 patients with small-sized NF-PanNETs (tumor size ≤20 mm) diagnosed between 2004 and 2019. …”
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Effective Control of <i>Salmonella</i> Enteritidis in Poultry by Dietary Supplementation with Microencapsulated Essential Oils by Heitor Leocádio de Souza Rodrigues, Valdinete Pereira Benevides, Isis Mari Miyashiro Kolososki, Mauro M. S. Saraiva, Nayla Pádua Del Bianco Gontijo Souki, Tarley Araújo Barros, André Luis Costa Rabelo, Viviane Amorim Ferreira, Melissa Freitas Feitosa Dix, Adriana Maria Almeida, Cesar Augusto Roque-Borda, Angelo Berchieri Junior

“…A transient reduction in liver colonization was also observed, while feed intake remained unaffected. <b>Conclusions</b>: These findings demonstrate that microencapsulated EOs can serve as an effective natural strategy to control <i>S.…”
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