Eu-Substituents-Induced Modifications in the Thermoelectric Properties of the Zintl Phase Ba_1-<i>x</i>Eu<i>_x</i>Zn₂Sb₂ System by Daewon Shim, Junsu Lee, Aziz Ahmed, Ji Hee Pi, Myung-Ho Choi, Kang Min Ok, Kyu Hyoung Lee, Tae-Soo You

“…A series of density functional theory calculations were performed using a hypothetical model with the idealized compositions of Ba_0.75Eu_0.25Zn₂Sb₂, and the results were compared with the ternary parental compound BaZn₂Sb₂ to understand the influence of Eu substituents in the Ba_1-<i>x</i>Eu<i>_x</i>Zn₂Sb₂ system. …”
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Multiplex Bead Array Assay for Detection of 25 Soluble Cytokines in Blister Fluid of Patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1

“…Blister fluid obtained from the involved extremities displayed increased amounts of proinflammatory cytokines IL-6 and TNF<mml:math alttext="$alpha $"> <mml:mi>&#x03B1;</mml:mi> </mml:math> compared with the noninvolved extremities. The aim of this paper is to investigate the involvement of mediators by measurement of several other cytokines using new detection techniques that enable multiple cytokine measurement in small samples. …”
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Synthesis and Antifungal Activity of Fmoc-Protected 1,2,4-Triazolyl-α-Amino Acids and Their Dipeptides Against <i>Aspergillus</i> Species by Tatevik Sargsyan, Lala Stepanyan, Henrik Panosyan, Heghine Hakobyan, Monika Israyelyan, Avetis Tsaturyan, Nelli Hovhannisyan, Caterina Vicidomini, Anna Mkrtchyan, Ashot Saghyan, Giovanni N. Roviello

“…Notably, dipeptide <b>7a</b> showed slightly enhanced antifungal efficacy compared to fluconazole also in <i>Aspergillus flavus</i> (IC₅₀ 176.69 µM vs. 184.64 µM), suggesting that this dipeptide might be more potent even against this strain. …”
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Association of systemic immune-inflammatory index with in-stent restenosis in patients with and without diabetes mellitus by Xunwei Deng, Xunwei Deng, Xunwei Deng, Qiaoting Deng, Qiaoting Deng, Qiaoting Deng, Qunji Zhang, Qunji Zhang, Qunji Zhang, Jingyuan Hou, Jingyuan Hou, Jingyuan Hou

“…The results demonstrated that the SII level significantly increased in patients with ISR compared to those with non-ISR, and these findings were similar in patients with and without DM. …”
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L’enterrement d’une triade divine féminine à Lugdunum : étude du dépôt de la place d’Albon à Lyon (Métropole de Lyon) by Lucas Guillaud, Emmanuel Bernot, Aline Colombier-Gougouzian, Amaury Gilles, Nicolas Garnier

“…Finally, only the stelae provide us with convincing comparative examples.The worship of mother goddesses was prevalent in the Western Roman world, particularly in the Bonn or Köln region where it was of significant importance. …”
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Application of BOPPPS combined with dynamic scenarios simulation in ICU clinical nursing teaching (BOPPPS结合动态情景模拟在ICU护理教学中的应用) by CHEN Xi (陈曦), LI Baoyu (李宝妤), WANG Lingling (王玲玲), ZHANG Chao (张超), XIU Limin (修立敏)

“…The two groups were compared in terms of assessment results, independent learning ability and critical thinking level. …”
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Comparison of GLP-1RAs vs Other Pharmacotherapy for Obesity by Andrew Overholser, Eric Czech, Linda Speer, Joel Wilson, Alex Overholser

“…Objectives: This review will summarize evidence comparing the safety and efficacy of GLP-1RAs or GLP-1RAs/GIP agonists with other pharmacologic treatments to achieve and maintain weight loss, improve quality of life, and reduce morbidity in obese adults. …”
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Coronary Heart Disease Risk Prediction Model Based on Machine Learning by YUE Haitao, HE Chanchan, CHENG Yuyou, ZHANG Sencheng, WU You, MA Jing

“…Objective To investigate the factors influencing CHD and to establish predictive models for CHD risk using two data balancing methods based on five algorithms, comparing the predictive value of these models for CHD risk. …”
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The effect of rootstocks on morphological, physiological, and gene expression characters of citrus seedlings grown under drought condition by Nirmala Friyanti Devy, Siti Subandiyah, Sri Widyaningsih, Hardiyanto Hardiyanto, Farida Yulianti, Dita Agisimanto, Agus Sugiyatno, Mutia Dwiastuti

“…In this condition, it had lower leaf relative water content (RWC) than the control, with comparatively high RWC ranging from 45-55% in KB/JC, KB/S, MP/C, and MP/RL. …”
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Pengaruh Edible Coating Berbasis Kitosan, Ekstrak Aloe Vera Dengan Penambahan Pektin Jeruk Terhadap Masa Simpan Buah Pir Potong by Muryeti Muryeti, Koulan Sadida

“…Quality tests were then carried out, including weight loss, pH, vitamin C content, total dissolved solids and organoleptics.The results showed that edible coatings significantly reduced weight loss, maintained total soluble solid, pH, vitamin C content, and organoleptic quality, extending the shelf life of sliced pears compared to untreated pears (control). The percentage value of weight loss was obtained at 0.0389%, while pH 3.5, TPT 7.0°Brix, vitamin C content 24.75 mg/10g, color preference reached 3.3, aroma preference reached 1.9 and texture preference reached 2.4.The optimal concentration was determined to be 2% aloe vera and 2% chitosan (V1K2). …”
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Early prediction of long COVID-19 syndrome persistence at 12 months after hospitalisation: a prospective observational study from Ukraine by Dmytro Chumachenko, Tetyana Chumachenko, Oleksii Honchar, Tetiana Ashcheulova

“…Logistic regression and machine learning-based binary classification models have been developed to predict the persistence of LCS symptoms at 12 months after discharge.Conclusions Compared with post-COVID-19 patients who have completely recovered by 12 months after hospital discharge, those who have subsequently developed ‘very long’ COVID were characterised by a variety of more pronounced residual predischarge abnormalities that had mostly subsided by 1 month, except for steady differences in the physical symptoms levels. …”
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Optimization of Dual-energy Spectral Lower-extremity Computed Tomography Venography Scanning Protocol: Phantom Study by Shigeng WANG, Renwang PU, Yijun LIU, Xin FANG, Wei WEI, Beibei LI

“…These three image sets scored 5 (4, 5) compared with Group A’s score of 3 (3, 4). The true- and false-positive rates for large-thrombus identification in Group A were 65.0% and 30.0%, respectively, whereas those for small-thrombus identification were 55.0% and 50.0%, respectively. …”
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The evaluation of pharmacokinetic parameters of 4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-yl)-benzenesulfonamide and its metabolites in rat plasma by Alexander L. Khokhlov, Ilya I. Yaichkov, Anton A. Shetnev, Mikhail K. Korsakov, Nikita N. Volkhin, Sergey S. Petukhov, Alena N. Tyushina, Olga E. Lasaryanz

“…The relative bioavailability of ODASA compared with injection was 81.03%. Conclusion: The performed validation of the method guaranteed the accuracy of the obtained results. …”
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The success of reforestation after experimental strip-shelterwood felling in the pine stands of the Eastern Polissia of Ukraine by Anatolyi Zhezhkun

“…In the latitudinal orientation strips, 1.2–2.5 times more pine advance growth is regenerated compared to the meridional direction of the strips. …”
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Colgajo fasciocutáneo tipo lengüeta medial como alternativa para el manejo de defectos de tejidos blandos en la pierna by X. Ríos Garrido, A. De la Rosa, L. Arzuza Ortega, G. Vargas Lievano, J. Molina Gándara, D.A. Tellez Gamarra, C. Medina Monje

“…Objective: Demonstrate the therapeutic efficacy of the medial tab flap in soft tissue reconstruction on the leg, compared to conventional flaps. Materials and methods: Cohort study matched by age. 64 patients with soft tissue defects were selected and according to the intervention divided in: group 1) medial tab flap, and group 2) conventional flaps (sural, soleus, gastrocnemius) followed up to one year postoperatively. …”
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Secreted PD-L1 alleviates inflammatory arthritis in mice through local and systemic AAV gene therapy by Wenjun Li, Wenjun Li, Junjiang Sun, Susi Feng, Ariana La Rosa, Panli Zhang, Eveline Y. Wu, Richard Loeser, Chengwen Li, Chengwen Li, Chengwen Li

“…To further improve efficacy, we explored AAV-mediated delivery of the soluble PD-L1 (sPD-L1) to CIA mice.ResultAfter intra-articular injection of AAV6 vectors expressing the optimal isoform of sPD-L1 (shPD-L1), more potency was observed when compared to wild type PD-L1, with a lower dose of AAV6/shPD-L1 needed for arthritis improvement. …”
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HbA1c Cutoff Point of 5.9% Better Identifies High Risk of Progression to Diabetes among Chinese Adults: Results from a Retrospective Cohort Study by Kai Liang, Chuan Wang, Fei Yan, Lingshu Wang, Tianyi He, Xiuping Zhang, Chengqiao Li, Weifang Yang, Zeqiang Ma, Aixia Ma, Xinguo Hou, Li Chen

“…Additionally, 4.5% (100/2227) of the subjects with normal glucose tolerance (NGT) and 19.6% (110/561) of the subjects with prediabetes progressed to diabetes, and the relative risk of progression to diabetes was 5.188 times higher in subjects with prediabetes than in subjects with NGT (p<0.001). Compared to subjects with HbA1c values ≤ 5.6%, the RRs of progression to diabetes in subjects whose HbA1c ranged from 5.7 to 5.8%, 5.9 to 6.2%, 6.3 to 6.4%, and ≥6.5% were 1.165, 2.582, 5.732, and 16.619, respectively. …”
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Unveiling GPT-4V's hidden challenges behind high accuracy on USMLE questions: Observational Study by Zhichao Yang, Zonghai Yao, Mahbuba Tasmin, Parth Vashisht, Won Seok Jang, Feiyun Ouyang, Beining Wang, David McManus, Dan Berlowitz, Hong Yu

“…GPT-4V’s accuracy was compared with 2 state-of-the-art large language models, GPT-3.5 Turbo and GPT-4. …”
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Partner conflict during their index pregnancy and its correlates among a cohort of six weeks postpartum women in Ethiopia by Solomon Abrha Damtew, Niguse Tadele Atnafu, Mahari Yihdego Gidey, Tesfamichael Awoke Sisay, Metages Yohannes

“…After controlling confounders, the likelihood of experiencing at least one form of physical and/or sexual IPV was 2.14 (95%CI: 1.04, 4.38) times higher among women whose husband had other wives’ compared to those who did not have. Women who were residents of Afar region had only 0.14 (95%CI: 0.03, 0.79) odds of experiencing one form of physical and/or sexual IPV. …”
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Termination of Repeat Testing in Chemical Laboratories Based on Practice Guidelines: Examining the Effect of Rule-Based Repeat Testing in a Transplantation Center by Neda Soleimani, Amir Azadi, Mohammad Javad Esmaeili, Fatemeh Ghodsi, Reza Ghahramani, Azadeh Hafezi, Tayebeh Hosseyni, Arezoo Arabzadeh, Samira khajeh, Mahsa Farhadi, Sahand Mohammadzadeh

“…To determine the usefulness of test repeats, differences between the initial and verified results were compared with the allowable bias, and repeat testing was considered necessary if it exceeded the allowable bias range. …”
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