AI-assisted Total Body Dermoscopic Evaluation of Changes in Melanocytic Nevi during Pregnancy: A Prospective, Comparative Study of 2,799 Nevi by Jelissa K. Peter, Fabrice Helfenstein, Sara E. Cerminara, Julia-Tatjana Maul, Mara L. Zehnder, Dagmar Jamiolkowski, Elisabeth Roider, Beda Mühleisen, Irene Hösli, Alexander A. Navarini, Lara V. Maul

“…Pregnancy-associated changes in melanocytic nevi (MN), apart from size increase on the trunk, remain a topic of debate. We conducted the first prospective study to investigate dermoscopic changes in MN comparing pregnant with non-pregnant women on all body parts using a market-approved convolutional neural network (CNN). …”
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Development of an Innovative Magnetorheological Gearbox for Positioning Control and Anti-Disturbance of a Robotic Arm by Yuyang Zhang, Shuaishuai Sun, Lei Deng, Guorui Wang, Rui Yu, Weihua Li, Xinglong Gong, Shiwu Zhang, Haiping Du, Jian Yang

“…A characterization test was then conducted to verify its variable damping property. …”
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Microplastic pollution of the Zrafshan river tributary in Samarkand and Navoi regions of the Republic of Uzbekistan by Alijon Khusanov, Ozodbek Sabirov, Yulia Frank, Danil Vorobev, Egor Vorobev, Svetlana Rakhmatullina, Sherzodbek Tashbaev, Sarvinoz Mamatkarimova, Abdumukhtar Yakhyoyev, Mukhammadyusuf Juraev, Ilyas Isakov, Dilyor Karimjonov, Islomjon Zokirov, Ikrom Abdullaev

“…In the Central Asian context, the problem of microplastics remains poorly understood, complicating the development of mitigation strategies. The study was conducted in July 2023. Surface water samples were collected using a microsampler equipped with a 330μm mesh. …”
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A worldwide look into long COVID-19 management: an END-COVID survey by Mattia Nigro, Claudia Valenzuela, Francisco Arancibia, Mark Cohen, David C.L. Lam, Ryan C. Maves, Barbara Rath, Steven Q. Simpson, Yuanlin Song, Sotirios Tsiodras, James D. Chalmers, Stefano Aliberti

“…Methods A survey-based study investigating long COVID-related standard operating procedures (SOPs) has been conducted by the European Respiratory Society (ERS) END-COVID clinical research collaboration with the support of other international societies (ALAT, APSR, CHEST, ESCMID and PATS). …”
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Requirements for evidence-based management competency in healthcare: a scoping review by Elyas Sanaeifar, Elyas Sanaeifar, Elaheh Houshmand, Elaheh Houshmand, Javad Moghri, Javad Moghri, Marjan Vejdani, Seyed Saeed Tabatabaee, Seyed Saeed Tabatabaee

“…This study reviews the requirements, capabilities, and skills necessary for evidence-based managers in the healthcare sector to accurately utilize and implement evidence.MethodThis scoping review was conducted following the PRISMA-SCR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines. …”
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Hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis incidentally diagnosed by video-associated lung surgery for lung cancer: A case report by Katsuhiro Itogawa, Shintaro Sato, Hideaki Yamakawa, Keiichi Akasaka, Masako Amano, Akiko Adachi, Hidekazu Matsushima

“…A 76-year-old male with a history of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and lumbar canal stenosis was presented with a 25mm right lower lobe nodule identified through a computed tomography conducted at an outpatient clinic. Lung cancer was suspected and the following thoracoscopic segmentectomy revealed a diagnosis of adenocarcinoma in situ. …”
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Exploring the role of artificial intelligence in chemotherapy development, cancer diagnosis, and treatment: present achievements and future outlook by Bassam Abdul Rasool Hassan, Ali Haider Mohammed, Souheil Hallit, Souheil Hallit, Souheil Hallit, Diana Malaeb, Hassan Hosseini, Hassan Hosseini

“…Despite its potential, debates persist regarding the predictive accuracy of AI technologies, particularly machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL).ObjectiveThis review aims to explore the role of AI in forecasting outcomes related to chemotherapy development, cancer diagnosis, and treatment response, synthesizing current advancements and identifying critical gaps in the field.MethodsA comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases up to 2023. …”
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Investigation of metabolic features of glioblastoma tissue and the peritumoral environment using targeted metabolomics screening by LC-MS/MS and gene network analysis by N. V. Basov, A. V. Adamovskaya, A. D. Rogachev, E. V. Gaisler, P. S. Demenkov, T. V. Ivanisenko, A. S. Venzel, S. V. Mishinov, V. V. Stupak, S. V. Cheresiz, O. S. Oleshko, E. A. Butikova, A. E. Osechkova, Yu. S. Sotnikova, Y. V. Patrushev, A. S. Pozdnyakov, I. N. Lavrik, V. A. Ivanisenko, A. G. Pokrovsky

“…Pathway analysis using the KEGG database, conducted with MetaboAnalyst 6.0, revealed a statistically sig­nificant overrepresentation of sphingolipid metabolism, suggesting a critical role of these lipid molecules in glio­blastoma pathogenesis. …”
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Effects of sodium tripolyphosphate on the rheological properties of concrete: Mechanical, microstructural and carbon footprint by André Pico-Molineros, Natividad García-Troncoso, Jorge Flores-Rada, Dan V. Bompa

“…This study investigates the effects of Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP) as a sustainable chemical additive by analyzing rheological, mechanical, and microstructural properties of concrete made with High Early Strength (HE) cement, focusing on workability, compressive strength, setting time, and carbon footprint. Testing was conducted in accordance with international and national standards, including slump, compressive strength, air content, setting time, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and embodied carbon assessment. …”
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A mechanistic overview on green assisted formulation of nanocomposites and their multifunctional role in biomedical applications by Mahnoor, Khafsa Malik, Abeer Kazmi, Tahira Sultana, Naveed Iqbal Raja, Yamin Bibi, Mazhar Abbas, Irfan Anjum Badruddin, M. Mahmood Ali, Muhammad Nasir Bashir

“…New studies have been conducted to determine the biomedical efficacy of nanocomposites against various diseases. …”
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A Comparative Evaluation of the Efficacy of Two Novel Desensitising Dentifrices by Ashley P. Barlow, Jane He, Cindy Tian, Peter Jeffery, Stephen C. Mason, Bao-Jun Tai, Han Jiang, Gareth D. Rees, Min Quan Du

“…A comparison of the desensitising efficacy of two commercially available dentifrices with different modes of action was conducted in a randomised, examiner-blind, two-arm, parallel group, 8-week, longitudinal clinical study. …”
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<i>In Vitro</i> and <i>In Vivo</i> Evaluation of the Antischistosomal Activity of Polygodial and 9-Deoxymuzigadial Isolated from <i>Drimys brasiliensis</i> Branches by Eric Umehara, Rayssa A. Cajas, Gabriel B. Conceição, Guilherme M. Antar, Adriano D. Andricopulo, Josué de Moraes, João Henrique G. Lago

“…Additionally, an in silico analysis was conducted using the SwissADME platform for <b>1</b>, revealing that this natural sesquiterpene exhibited adherence to several ADME parameters and no PAINS violations. …”
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Effect of flipped classroom method on the reflection ability in nursing students in the professional ethics course; Solomon four-group design by Mohammad Rasool Khazaei, Eshagh Moradi, Azizeh Barry, Mohammad Hasan Keshavarzi, Akram Hashemi, Ghobad Ramezani, Atefeh Zabihi Zazoli, Farzaneh Farzadnia

“…Considering the importance of emphasizing active and student-centered methods in learning and the necessity of learners’ participation in the education process, the present study was conducted to investigate the effect of flipped classroom teaching method on the amount of reflection ability in nursing students and the course of professional ethics. …”
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Analysis of long noncoding gene expression and its interactions with protein-coding genes in vascular endothelial cells in keloids by Yunxiang Luo, Zi Ye, Yi Li, Chau Wei Wong, Shuqia Xu, Yu Deng, Zhicheng Su, Xueqing Li, Yingxiong Huang, Bing Han

“…GO/KEGG enrichment analysis was conducted to determine the function of these genes, and an interaction network of lncRNAs–mRNAs was constructed. …”
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En Balance: The Contribution of Physical Activity to the Efficacy of Spanish Diabetes Education of Hispanic Americans with Type 2 Diabetes by Dequina A. Nicholas, Lorena M. Salto, Kristen Lavelle, Joy Wilson, W. Lawrence Beeson, Anthony Firek, William H. R. Langridge, Zaida Cordero-MacIntyre, Marino De Leon

“…A retrospective study was conducted with plasma samples collected pre- and post-3-month study. …”
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Effect of cold atmospheric plasma on common oral pathogenic microorganisms: a narrative review by Jiajun Xin, Hao Zhang, Yushen Li, Yifei Dai, Xiantao Chen, Jiatong Zou, Rui Wang, Zhihui Liu, Bowei Wang

“…It is expected to become a major asset in the regulation of oral microbiota.Methods We conducted a search in PubMed, Medline, and Wiley databases, focusing on studies related to CAP and oral pathogenic microorganisms. …”
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Cross-modal feature interaction network for heterogeneous change detection by Zhiwei Yang, Xiaoqin Wang, Haihan Lin, Mengmeng Li, Mengjing Lin

“…Extensive experiments conducted on the California, Toulouse, and Wuhan datasets demonstrate that CMFINet outperforms eight existing methods in identifying change areas in different scenes from multimodal images. …”
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Integrating Motivation Theory into the AIED Curriculum for Technical Education: Examining the Impact on Learning Outcomes and the Moderating Role of Computer Self-Efficacy by Shao-Hsun Chang, Kai-Chao Yao, Yao-Ting Chen, Cheng-Yang Chung, Wei-Lun Huang, Wei-Sho Ho

“…Data were collected through a stratified random sampling method from 19 universities in Taiwan, involving 200 students who had completed five core AI-related courses, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, internet of things, big data, and robotics. The analysis, conducted using PLS-SEM, revealed that AI course quality directly and indirectly influences learners’ behavioral intentions through mediating variables such as learning satisfaction, computer self-efficacy, technological literacy, and computer learning motivation. …”
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The knowledge, attitude, and practice toward fall prevention of parturients in the obstetric inpatient wards: a comparative cross-sectional study between nurses and parturients by Jing Wen, Jing Wen, Jiao Wen, Jiao Wen, Wenjuan Jing, Wenjuan Jing, Hongmei He, Hongmei He, Jianhua Ren, Jianhua Ren

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to compare the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of parturients and nurses regarding fall prevention among parturients, with the goal of understanding the cognitive factors contributing to post-delivery fall.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among obstetric nurses and women in obstetric ward within 2 days after vaginal delivery. …”
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RiskTree: Decision trees for asset and process risk assessment quantification in big data platforms by Zhan Haomou, Yang Jiawei, Guo Zhenyang, Cao Jin, Zhang Dong, Zhao Xingwen, You Wei, Li Hui

“…To validate the proposed process, we conducted experiments on an educational big data platform. …”
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