Application of PDCA cycle management model in home-based nursing of patients with indwelling gastric tubes (PDCA循环管理模式在留置胃管患者居家护理中的应用) by ZHANG Yue (张悦), ZHANG Jingzhi (张京芝)

“…The occurrence of indwelling gastric tube-associated nursing adverse events and the nursing quality of nursing staff before and after the implementation of PDCA mode were compared. Results After implementation of the PDCA cycle management model, six indicators were regularly monitored daily: the number of nasal strips that were not measured for deep replacement of gastric tubes, residual volume before nasogastric feeding, gastric tube use for more than 28 days, self-extubation, no oral care and other nursing problems. …”
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Syphilis reactivity among blood donors in Brazil: associated factors and implications for public health monitoring by Natalia A. Braga, Sheila de Oliveira Garcia Mateos, Renata Buccheri, Vivian I. Avelino-Silva, Donald E. Warden, Cesar de Almeida-Neto, Maisa Ribeiro, Luiz Amorim, Paula Loureiro, Nelson Fraiji, Marcio K. Oikawa, Eduard Grebe, Mars Stone, Ester C. Sabino, Brian Custer, for the NHLBI Recipient Epidemiology and Donor Evaluation Study-IV-Pediatric (REDS-IV-P)

“…Blood donors had lower rates of syphilis compared to the general population, with correspondence between numbers in blood donors and congenital syphilis rates registered by the Brazilian surveillance system between 2012 and 2022. …”
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Pornography-Watching Disorder and Its Risk Factors Among Young Adults: Cross-Sectional Survey by Csaba Erdős, Oguz Kelemen, Dávid Pócs, Edit Paulik, András Papp, Edina Horváth, Arbel Golan, Krisztián Széll

“…Frequent pornography consumption was a significant risk factor, with weekly users (odds ratio [OR] 0.45, 95% CI 0.33-0.62, P<.001), monthly users (OR 0.18, 95% CI 0.11-0.28, P<.001), and less than monthly users (OR 0.05, 95% CI 0.03-0.10, P<.001) showing significantly lower odds compared with daily users as a reference category. …”
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Age-related differences of subjective visual vertical perception in adults—a functional near-infrared spectroscopy study by Jun Lu, Jun Lu, Xiang Gong, Meng-Huan Wang, Ruo-Xin Zhao, Yu-Chen Wang, Ying-Ying Shen, Rong Cao, Guang-Xu Xu, Guang-Xu Xu

“…The neural mechanisms and aging effects on SVV perception, however, remain unclear.ObjectiveThis study seeks to examine aging-related changes in SVV perception and uncover its neurological underpinnings through functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).MethodsIn a comparative study of 19 young and 19 older adults, the standardized SVV task executed in Eprime 3.0 software evaluated participants’ SVV orientation and uncertainty. …”
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Prompt-based three-dimensional tooth segmentation method based on pre-trained SAM(基于预训练SAM的提示式三维牙齿分割方法) by 刘复昌(LIU Fuchang), 蔡煜晨(CAI Yuchen), 缪永伟(MIAO Yongwei), 范然(FAN Ran)

“…This approach was tested on 900 relatively ideal 3D upper and lower teeth data in the dataset, achieving results comparable to mainstream technologies. For complex cases such as missing teeth, misaligned teeth, and incomplete upper and lower jaws, it exhibited significantly better performance than existing technologies, showcasing enhanced generalizability and stability.…”
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Hybrid precoding and power allocation for mmWave NOMA systems based on time delay line arrays by Gangcan SUN, Xinli WU, Wanming HAO, Zhengyu ZHU

“…Results:Simulation analysis:(1)The figure6(a)show that the SE of the proposed scheme is higher than that of the conventional phase-shifter modulation network with fully-connected and sub-connected hybrid precoding structures; In addition, the system SE of the fullconnected structure under the proposed scheme is better than that of the hybrid-connected and sub-connected structures.(2) the figure6(b) show that the EE of the system under the proposed scheme is also better than that of the conventional phase-shifter network-based and fully-digital precoding structures; Also, the system SE of the sub-connected structure under the proposed scheme is better than that of the hybrid-connected and fully-connected structures. (3) The figure7(a) show that the SE of the system increases as the number of antennas increases;The figure7(b)show that the EE of the system decreases as the number of antennas increases. (4) The figure8(a) and (b) show that compared with the mmWave orthogonal multiple access (OMA) system based on the time-delayed line array, and the proposed scheme can achieve better performance in terms of EE and SE.(5)the figure9(a) show that the performance of the proposed improved K-means user grouping algorithm is better than the K-means user grouping algorithm.Although the K-means can be done better based on the state information of the channel,the randomness of its initial cluster head will affect the convergence of the algorithm and the system performance. …”
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Application of Six Sigma in the management of caregivers of inpatients in Department of Neurology during the COVID-19 outbreak (六西格玛管理法在新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情防控期间神经内科住院患者陪护人员管理中的应用)... by PAN Xi (潘习), XU Lan (徐岚), WANG Zhi (王稚)

“…The potential factors influencing the management quality were analyzed, and targeted improvement strategies were carried out from the aspect of cross-sector cooperation, process optimization, establishment of special position, tool utilization, standard training. …”
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Associations of health literacy with metabolic status and quality of life among comunity patients with type 2 diabetes in Shanghai by YANG Liping, SONG Haihong, SHEN Jue, GAO Jinli, ZHANG Zhiping, QIAN Liuyu, GONG Huan

“…However, LDL-C achievement rates were significantly higher in patients without complications compared to those with complications (P<0.05). Health literacy showed a significant negative correlation with psychological dimension, treatment dimension, and QoL scores (r=-0.14, P<0.05). …”
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High-fat diet promotes gestational diabetes mellitus through modulating gut microbiota and bile acid metabolism by Lei Yao, Xuefei Zhou, Xianqi Jiang, Hao Chen, Yuanliang Li, Xiao Xiong, Yan Tang, Haogang Zhang, Pengfei Qiao

“…Expression levels of Fxr, Shp and Fgf15 mRNA and protein were detected by quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and western blot, respectively.ResultsOur data indicated that high fat diet (HFD) was linked with higher prevalence of GDM, and HFD was positively associated with poor prognosis in GDM patients. Moreover, compared with normal diet (ND) group, GDM patients from HFD group performed a loss of gut microbiota diversity and enrichment of Alistipes onderdonkii, Lachnospiraceae bacterium 1_7_58FAA, and Clostridium aspaaragiforme while ruduction of Akkermansiaceae, Paraprevotell xylaniphila, and Prevotella copri. …”
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Semen quality and fertility effectiveness of cloned buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) bulls by Manoj Kumar Singh, Smiriti Gupta, Kanika Gandhi, S.S. Lathwal, Naresh L. Selokar

“…Out of 62 miRNAs (at FC ≥2; p<0.05) found by differential expression analysis, 31 were up-regulated, and 31 were down-regulated in cloned bull spermatozoa compared to donor bulls. The expression pattern of some necessary transcripts and miRNAs associated with spermatogenesis, sperm motility, sperm capacitation, bull fertility, and early embryonic development was almost similar in cloned bulls spermatozoa and parent bulls spermatozoa. …”
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Interactions of fertilisation and crop productivity in soil nitrogen cycle microbiome and gas emissions by L. Kuusemets, Ü. Mander, J. Escuer-Gatius, A. Astover, K. Kauer, K. Soosaar, M. Espenberg

“…Sorghum showed good potential for cultivation in temperate climates, as it showed a similar biomass yield compared to the other crop types and fertilisation rates but maintained low N<span class="inline-formula">₂</span>O emissions and N losses in a mineral N fertilisation rate of 80 kg N ha<span class="inline-formula">⁻¹</span>.…”
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Maternal exposure to dim light at night induces behavioral alterations in the adolescent and adult offspring Wistar rat by Shellye González-González, Mariana Gutiérrez-Pérez, Mara A. Guzmán-Ruiz, Estefania Espitia-Bautista, Rosa María Pavón, Karla P. Estrada-Rodríguez, Alejandro Díaz-Infante R., Cecilia G. Guadarrama Gándara, Carolina Escobar, Natalí N. Guerrero-Vargas

“…In contrast, DLAN male offspring exhibited a significant decrease in social play behavior compared to LD animals, which was associated with higher numbers of microglia in the NAc that had more ramified morphology. …”
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Trends in certifications of overall vision impairment and that due to diabetic retinopathy/maculopathy in England and Wales, 2009/2010 to 2019/2020: a retrospective database analys... by Catey Bunce, Gwyn Samuel Williams, David Owens, Wen Xing, Rhianon Reynolds, Antra Zekite, Declan Flanagan, RL Thomas, Rebecca John

“…Individuals in Wales had a 9% higher certification rate compared with those in England (1.09 (95% CI 1.07, 1.10)). …”
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Analysis of the effect of initial hemostasis resuscitation with recombinant human coagulation factor VII a on the treatment of postoperative hemorrhage in cardiac surgery by Yan Yu, Maomao Liu, Xuran Lu, Li Yu, Nan Liu

“…Baseline information, medical history, surgery-related data, postoperative bleeding volume, transfusion product volume, and overall mortality data were collected for each patient, and the postoperative bleeding volume, transfusion volume, and overall mortality rate were compared between the two groups, thus evaluating the effectiveness of initial hemostatic resuscitation on the treatment of postoperative bleeding with recombinant human coagulation factor VIIa in cardiac surgery. …”
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Identification of a potential homeodomain-like gene governing leaf size and venation architecture in birch by Xiuyan Bian, Xiuyan Bian, Chen Chen, Chen Chen, Yang Wang, Yang Wang, Chang Qu, Chang Qu, Jing Jiang, Yao Sun, Guifeng Liu

“…Among them, a potential HD-like gene (BpPHD4) of GARP family served as a negative factor in governing leaf size and venation patterning. Compared to non-transgenic plants, BpPHD4 repression transgenic plants showed increased leaf length, leaf width, leaf area, leaf thickness, spongy tissue thickness, stomata number, epidermal cell size, primary vein length, the distance between the secondary veins, and primary vein diameter, which was opposite to those of BpPHD4 overexpression transgenic plants. …”
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Burden of alopecia areata in China, 1990–2021: Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Xiangqian Li, Huixin Liu, Wenhui Ren, Qijiong Zhu, Peng Yin, Lijun Wang, Jianzhong Zhang, Jinlei Qi, Cheng Zhou, Lishao Guo

“…The most affected demographic groups were young and female individuals 25–39 years of age. Slight regional disparities were observed, with the northern and central regions of China bearing comparatively higher burdens. …”
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Polo-like Kinase 1 Expression as a Biomarker in Colorectal Cancer: A Retrospective Two-Center Study by Lana Jajac Brucic, Vesna Bisof, Majana Soce, Marko Skelin, Ivan Krecak, Andjela Nadinic, Branka Vrbicic, Zivana Puljiz, Suzana Hancic, Slavko Gasparov

“…However, data on PLK-1 expression in EOCRC compared to LOCRC remain limited. <b>Methods</b>: Patients with sporadic CRC, aged >18 years, were included in this study. …”
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FKBP5 as a key regulator of metabolic processes in birds: Insights from chicken pectoral muscle by Pengfei Du, Xiangli Zhang, Yao Zhu, Ziyang Wang, Xuemeng Si, Huaiyong Zhang, Yanqun Huang, Wen Chen

“…Additionally, breed heterogeneity in FKBP5 expression was observed in the pectoral muscle upon insulin stimulation, with broilers showing stronger insulin sensitivity compared to Silky chickens. A 24-hour fasting period downregulated blood glucose levels (P < 0.01) and FKBP5 expression in the pectoral muscle of AA broilers (P < 0.01). …”
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Introducing the SMAP L4 Products and Investigating the Spatio-Temporal Variability of Soil Moisture in Iran by Ebrahim Asadi Oskouei, Leila Godarzy, Jalil Helali

“…Spatial assessment of the surface soil moisture suggests that the average annual soil moisture has been more in the northern and western regions of the country compared to other regions of the country, especially in comparison with the central and southeastern regions of the country. …”
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Evaluation of Performance Metrics Required in Proper Selection of SDN Controller for Integrated Satellite-Terrestrial Networks by Oluwatobi A. Ayofe, Mu'azu J. Musa, Zanna M. Abdullahir, Abdoulie M.S. Tekanyi, Aliyu D. Usman, Ezekiel E. Agbon, Emmanuel A. Otsapa, Agburu O. Adikpe, Matthew Iyobhebhe, Paul Thomas Muge

“…Observing from the values for both the throughput and synchronisation time metrics under all the topologies, it can be inferred that a number of hosts have more impact on the metrics rather than traffic volume, and this could be attributed to caching mechanisms like Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) wherein new traffic from known hosts can quickly be processed compared to new traffic from new hosts. In summary, the ONOS controller can be considered to offer good performance in an ISTN. …”
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