Exploratory study of nanoparticle interaction with intraorally formed dental biofilms by Anton Schestakow, Maria Riegelmann, Matthias Hannig

“…The outer surface and basal layer of the biofilm were analysed using scanning electron microscopy, while cross-sections were examined using transmission electron microscopy. …”
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Evaluation of factors influencing adherence to treatment with sodium-glucose cotransporter type 2 inhibitor by D. A. Lebedev, A. A. Mosikian, A. Yu. Babenko

“…Despite the emergence of new groups of drugs for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2), the issue of optimal adherence to treatment remains of interest.The aim of this study was to investigate the factors that influence the adherence to treatment with sodium glucose co-transporter type 2 inhibitor, empagliflozin (Jardiance, Boehringer Ingelheim, Germany), in patients with DM2.Materials and methods. …”
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COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES AND TACTICS IN CRISIS SITUATIONS by Olena Danylina

“…The case-study analysis identified three overarching tactics of media behaviour: operational–informational (rapid dissemination of verified facts), analytical–interpretative (contextual explanation of cause-and-effect links), and mobilisation-oriented (stimulating collective action). Their optimal mix depends on crisis dynamics, while maximum effectiveness requires transparent sourcing, coordination with official bodies, and algorithmic content monitoring. …”
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What changes does rural medical education need?——a qualitative study exploring the experiences of rural grassroots doctors by Wenjun Yan, Xiuyin Gao, Wei Wang, Qingzhi Wang, Vorapoj Promasatayaprot, Sumattana Glangkarn

“…Some thought it had limited utility, while others emphasized its importance. Clinical training often failed to align with real-world grassroots practice, rendering much of the content impractical. …”
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Pet caregiver burden in South Korea: key influences and the implications for veterinarians by Seola Joo, Hyomin Park, Myung-Sun Chun

“…This study aimed to quantitatively analyze the caregiver burden among South Korean pet owners and examine the various factors contributing to its formation. Methods and materials A total of 766 dog and/or cat owners who identified themselves as primary caregivers were recruited through an online research panel. …”
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Machine learning-based prediction of physical parameters in heterogeneous carbonate reservoirs using well log data by Fuyong Wang, Xianmu Hou

“…The results demonstrate that GPR achieves the highest accuracy in porosity prediction, with a coefficient of determination (R2) value of 0.7342, while RF proves to be the most accurate for permeability prediction. …”
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The role of renewable energy and storage technologies in sustainable development: simulation in the construction industry by Anna Horzela-Miś, Jakub Semrau

“…Energy storage integration optimizes energy utilization, increasing efficiency and financial viability. …”
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Research on comorbidity characteristics and patterns of hospitalized participants with schizophrenia in China by Xinru Huang, Ting Zhang, Bin Li, Yahui Meng, Fen Li

“…IntroductionParticipants with schizophrenia face the dual impacts of mental illness and physical diseases, which significantly affect their clinical prognosis and quality of life.MethodsThis study, which is based on multivariate clinical data, using data-driven approaches (statistical analysis and data mining techniques) to systematically characterize the comorbidities landscape of schizophrenia patients identifying key patterns and clinical profiles to inform optimized treatment strategies and health management interventions.ResultsIt was found that the comorbidity rate among hospitalized schizophrenia participants is notably high in China. …”
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The impact of LED lightning on the content of photosynthetic pigments in tomato leaves by T. V. Nikanovich, Yu. V. Trofimov, M. I. Barkun

“…Relevance and methods. We studied the influence of LED lighting of different spectral composition on the content of photosynthetic pigments in tomato leaves to identify the most optimal lighting option suitable for obtaining high-quality seedlings under controlled conditions. …”
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Applying deep learning for style transfer in digital art: enhancing creative expression through neural networks by Shijun Zhang, Yanling Qi, Jingqi Wu

“…The proposed model significantly improves content and style balance, with content and style loss values reduced by 15% compared to baseline models. The optimal configuration yields an SSIM score of 0.88 for medium style intensity, maintaining structural integrity while achieving stylistic effects. …”
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A cross-sectional analysis of dietary selenium intake and type 2 diabetes risk in adults: insights from NHANES 2011–2016 by Shenghui Ge, Baowen Yu, Xiao Yin, Deyue Kong, Yi Luo, Jianhua Ma, Wenqing Xia

“…ObjectiveWhile selenium exhibits antioxidant properties, its association with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remains controversial. …”
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The Effectiveness of High-Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Patients with Neuropathic Orofacial Pain: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials by Yingxiu Diao, Yuhua Xie, Jiaxin Pan, Manxia Liao, Hao Liu, Linrong Liao

“…Methods. We carefully screened and browsed 5 medical databases from inception to January 1, 2022. …”
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"Our interventions are still here to support communities during the pandemic": Resuming mass drug administration for neglected tropical diseases after COVID-19 implementation delay... by Tikhala Itaye, Sultani Hadley Matendechero, Jean Bosco Mbonigaba, Fikre Seife Gebretsadik, Tuduetso L Molefi, Gilbert Baayenda, Eugene Ruberanziza, Karsor K Kollie, January Zilabumba, Massitan Dembele, Kebede Deribe, Elia Muhima Adrien, Maria Rebollo Polo, Kikundi African NTD Program Managers Community of Practice

“…Using data from using online surveys and focus group discussions, this mixed-methods study sought perspectives from Ministry of Health NTD Program Managers and implementing partners from non-governmental organizations working in sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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RaNet: a residual attention network for accurate prostate segmentation in T2-weighted MRI by Muhammad Arshad, Chengliang Wang, Muhammad Wajeeh Us Sima, Jamshed Ali Shaikh, Salem Alkhalaf, Fahad Alturise

“…The MSAF enhances segmentation by dynamically focusing on key regions, refining feature selection and minimizing errors, while the FFM optimizes the handling of spatial hierarchies and varying object sizes, improving boundary delineation. …”
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Studies on the Hydrometallurgical Transfer of Lead, Copper, and Iron from Direct-to-Blister Copper Flash Smelting Slag to Solution Using L-Ascorbic Acid by Krzysztof Gargul, Arkadiusz Pawlik, Michał Stępień

“…An oxidizing agent in the form of perhydrol and citric acid with an oxidant were used as additives. Optimal process conditions were determined to achieve maximum lead leaching efficiency while maintaining relatively low leaching of copper and iron. …”
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Molecular Insights and Bioactive Spectrum of Vaccinium cyanococcus: Exploring its Role in Redox Balance, Immune Response, and Glucose Homeostasis by Shafia Arshad, Aisha Sethi, Rida Siddique, Usman Wajid, Amina Riaz, Maryam Zain, Farah Zafar, Asia Perveen, Faiza Irshad, Hafiz Muhammad Arsalan, Neelam Farheen

“…Conclusions: The study demonstrates that blueberry extracts hold significant therapeutic potential, particularly in the management of oxidative stress, inflammation, and diabetes. While methanolic extract performed better than ethanolic extract, further clinical studies are necessary to validate these findings and determine optimal dosages for disease management.…”
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The Impact of Maternal Nutrition Status on Maternal and Fetal Outcomes: A Prospective Observational Study by Shipra Singh, Vinita Gupta, Seema Rawal, Sachin Parmar, Soumitra Sethia, Ranjana Sharma

“…Overweight and obese women face complications, such as gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, and macrosomia, while underweight women are at higher risk of conditions, like intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), low birth weight, and anemia. …”
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Enhancing Emergency Response in Road Accidents: A Severity Prediction Framework Using RF-RFE and Deep Learning Model by Chaimaa Chaoura, Hajar Lazar, Zahi Jarir

“…The convolutional layers capture spatial patterns, while BiLSTM layers learn sequential dependencies. …”
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Digital study and correlation analysis of sagittal balance parameters in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis: A comparative study with healthy adolescents. by Zhijie Kang, Guopeng Shi, Yunfeng Zhang, Feng Jin, Kai Zhang, Zhenhua Cao, Yong Zhu, Yangyang Xu, Yuan Fang, Lirong Sha, Bin Liu, Qi Yang, Yingying Jiang, Haiyan Wang, Xiaohe Li

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>This study aimed to compare sagittal spinal parameters between healthy adolescents and those with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), identify factors influencing disease progression, and provide insights for optimizing preoperative assessments.<h4>Methods</h4>Sagittal full-spine radiographs from 40 healthy adolescents and 41 AIS patients (aged 10-18 years) were analyzed using Mimics 21.0 software. …”
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CD4+ cells mitochondrial membrane potential in mild and moderate asthma by Elena V. Kondratyeva, Tatyana I. Vitkina

“…A reduction in the total MMP results in a decline in the number of cells exhibiting very high MMP levels, while the number of cells with high and medium MMP levels increases. …”
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