Therapy for Dupuytren’s Disease (II): Collagenase Therapy vs. Limited Fasciectomy—A Long-Term Comparative Study by Nikolaus Wachtel, Francesca Romana Dingler, Constanze Kuhlmann, Sinan Mert, Elisabeth Maria Haas-Lützenberger, Verena Alt, Nicholas Moellhoff, Riccardo Giunta, Wolfram Demmer

“…Methods: This monocentric retrospective study examined 35 patients who had been treated with bacterial collagenase for Dupuytren’s contracture, conducting a long-term follow-up after an average of 5.7 years. …”
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Microbial community structure and functional traits involved in the adaptation of culturable bacteria within the gut of amphipods from the deepest ocean by Yukun Cui, Yu Xiao, Zhuo Wang, Paiyao Ji, Changhao Zhang, Yongqi Li, Jiasong Fang, Xi Yu

“…This not only complements the current omics-dominated field but also paves the way for future resource development of extreme microbes. Furthermore, by conducting genomic analyses and functional validations on a representative strain, we have uncovered its probiotic effects and strategies for adapting to extreme environments. …”
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Effects of plant active substances in rheumatoid arthritis—a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Qiuwei Peng, Jian Wang, Kesong Li, Congming Xia, Chuanhui Yao, Qiuyan Guo, Xun Gong, Xiaopo Tang, Quan Jiang

“…The widespread use of these extracts as therapeutic measures for RA is problematic due to the lack of compelling evidence.ObjectiveOur research aims to assess the impact of plant active substances on RA by conducting a network meta-analysis.MethodsWe systematically searched four electronic databases—PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Web of Science—from their inception to August 2024. …”
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Machine vision-based detection of key traits in shiitake mushroom caps by Jiuxiao Zhao, Jiuxiao Zhao, Wengang Zheng, Wengang Zheng, Yibo Wei, Yibo Wei, Qian Zhao, Qian Zhao, Jing Dong, Jing Dong, Xin Zhang, Xin Zhang, Mingfei Wang, Mingfei Wang

“…Experimental results demonstrated that the R² between predicted values and true values was 0.97 with an RMSE as low as 0.049. After conducting correlation analysis between phenotypic features and shiitake mushroom caps weight, four most correlated phenotypic features were identified: Area, Perimeter, External rectangular width, and Long axis; they were divided into four groups based on their correlation rankings. …”
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High-power performance studies of an S-band high-gradient accelerating cavity for medical applications by P. Martinez-Reviriego, N. Fuster-Martínez, D. Esperante, M. Boronat, B. Gimeno, C. Blanch, D. González-Iglesias, P. Martín-Luna, E. Martínez, A. Menendez, L. Pedraza, J. Fernández, J. Fuster, A. Grudiev, N. Catalan Lasheras, W. Wuensch

“…However, the operation of such accelerating cavities is currently limited by non-linear electromagnetic effects that are intensified at high electric fields, such as RF breakdowns, dark currents and radiation. A novel normal-conducting High Gradient S-band Backward Travelling Wave accelerating cavity for medical application (v = 0.38c) has been designed and constructed at CERN with a design gradient of 50 MV/m. …”
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Polypharmacy or potentially inappropriate medications among older adults with COVID-19 in a secondary hospital in China and their association with mortality by Mian Mao, Shan Du, Yue Xu, Qiu Li, Ruoxi Luo, Qiaoqiao Zhou, Xiaoli Hu

“…A cross-sectional, retrospective study was conducted using electronic medical data collected from Shanghai Gonghui Hospital from April 2022 to June 2022. …”
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Association between DNA methylation levels of thioredoxin-interacting protein (TXNIP) and changes in glycemic traits: a longitudinal population-based study by Keisuke Maeda, Ryosuke Fujii, Hiroya Yamada, Eiji Munetsuna, Mirai Yamazaki, Yoshitaka Ando, Genki Mizuno, Hiroaki Ishikawa, Koji Ohashi, Yoshiki Tsuboi, Yuji Hattori, Yuya Ishihara, Nobuyuki Hamajima, Shuji Hashimoto, Koji Suzuki

“…We therefore examined the association between TXNIP DNAm levels and longitudinal changes in glycemic traits by conducting a longitudinal study involving 169 subjects who underwent two health checkups in 2015 and 2019. …”
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Development of indicators and analysis of barriers for assessment and prevention of cutaneous graft-versus-host disease after haematopoietic stem cell transplantation in children by YANG Liling, ZHAN Sha, XUE Xiaoyan, CHEN Kai, LIU Qing, WANG Li, WANG Yiyi, WU Meng, LU Qunfeng

“…An evidence-based practice team was established, and a systematic literature search was conducted. The evidence was then evaluated and summarized. …”
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Adverse events of hepatic anti-fibrotic agents in phase 3 and above clinical trials: a descriptive analysis of the WHO-VigiAccess database by Yuwei Liu, Yuwei Liu, Xu Zhao, Xu Zhao, Xinrui Wang, Xinrui Wang, Qiang Zhou, Qiang Zhou

“…Future efforts should focus on improving the pharmacovigilance system, expanding population diversity in trials, and conducting ongoing research and extensive post-marketing surveillance.…”
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Designing a model for the development of questioning skills based on the school context in primary school students by motahare Khosravi Rad, Ahmad Akbari, Mohammad karimi, Moslem Cherabin

“…The sampling method is of a targeted type, which reached saturation by conducting a total of 10 interviews with professors and experts in the fields of education management. …”
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Designing a model to improve the behavior of Iranian handicrafts e-commerce customers by increasing customer trust by mohsen seidi, Fataneh Alizadeh Meshkani, Ahmad Sardari, Abdullah Naami

“…electronic commerce E-commerce refers to a broader definition of traditional business, which, in addition to buying and selling goods and services, includes welfare services for customers, cooperation with business partners, conducting electronic learning, and conducting electronic transactions in an organization (Torban & Lonino 2020). …”
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Components of stakeholder participation to create value in the banking industry in East Azerbaijan Agricultural Bank by Alireza Tagavi, Alireza Bafandeh Zendeh, Samad Aali

“…Conclusion The current research was conducted with the aim of investigating the components of stakeholders' participation to create value in the banking industry (the case study of East Azerbaijan Keshavarzi Bank). …”
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Explaining the effective variables in measuring intellectual capital and providing the optimal model by hatef mollazadeh jebdreghi, mahdi zeinali, ali akbar nonahal, ahmad mohamadi

“…This research is developmental in terms of its purpose, analytical-correlational in terms of the type of method, qualitative in terms of the method of collecting data, and with a meta-composite approach in terms of the method of conducting the research. The statistical population of the research includes all studies and researches done in the past in the field of intellectual capital. …”
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Critical care services in Bagmati province of Nepal: A cross sectional survey [version 4; peer review: 4 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Subekshya Luitel, Sushila Paudel, Diptesh Aryal, Janaki Pandey, Hem Raj Paneru, Roshni Shakya, Prashant Acharya, Isha Amatya, Rashan Haniffa, Suman Pant, Abi Beane, Pradip Gyanwali

“…Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among healthcare workers employed in 87 hospitals having medical/surgical ICUs across Bagmati Province. …”
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Acceptability of Overground Wearable Powered Exoskeletons for People with Spinal Cord Injury: A Multicenter Qualitative Study by Noémie Fortin-Bédard, Alice Pellichero, Stéphanie Leplaideur, Marie-Caroline Delebecque, Caroline Charette, Willy Allègre, Alyson Champagne, Caroline Rahn, Andréanne K. Blanchette, Laurent Bouyer, Jacques Kerdraon, Marie-Eve Lamontagne, François Routhier

“…Adjustments in their use, such as conducting training sessions in obstacle-free environment and technological improvements to address the device’s restrictive characteristics, heaviness, and massiveness are however still needed.…”
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Quantification of ecosystem services from mangrove silvofishery by E. Sumarga, D. Rosleine, G.B. Hutajulu, R.P. Plaurint, Tsabita ., M. Basyuni, S.H. Larekeng, M.F. Taqiyudin, N.N. Shohihah, H. Ali

“…To quantify fisheries production, interviews were conducted with area managers and pond farmers who are engaged in silvofishery practices within the region. …”
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Results of propagation of Fagus silvatica L. plants in vitro by Mykola Lisovyi, Andrii Ivaniuk

“…The methodology for conducting experimental studies on the reproduction of Fagus silvatica L. in vitro culture is presented. …”
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Feasibility of trancutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation in Black and Hispanic/Latino people with peripheral neuropathy by Marlon L. Wong, Eva Widerström-Noga, Jessica L. Bolanos, Gabriel Gonzalez, Frank J. Penedo, Peter J. Hosein, Melissa M. Tovin, Juan P. Gonzalez, Lisa M. McTeague

“…Exit interviews highlighted positive participant experiences and identified potential barriers, such as protocol length and distrust in medical research.ConclusionThe findings underscore the need for novel CIPN treatments and demonstrate the feasibility of conducting taVNS research in historically underrepresented populations. …”
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Usability and Usefulness of a Symptom Management Coaching System for Patients With Cancer Treated With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: Comparative Mixed Methods Study by Savannah Lucia Caterina Glaser, Itske Fraterman, Noah van Brummelen, Valentina Tibollo, Laura Maria Del Campo, Henk Mallo, Sofie Wilgenhof, Szymon Wilk, Vitali Gisko, Vadzim Khadakou, Ronald Cornet, Manuel Ottaviano, Stephanie Medlock

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the CAPABLE prototype by conducting tests to assess usability, user experience, and perceived acceptability among end users, and to assess any agreements or differences in the results of our wide range of participants. …”
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Species Distribution Model and Conservation of Mentaok (Wrightia javanica) in Indonesia by Sutomo, Nida Humaida, Luthfi Wahab, Muhammad Hadi Saputra, Fitri Kurniawati, Muhammad Bima Atmaja, Eko Pujiono, Jalma Giring Sukmawati, Aditya Hani, Rajif Iryadi, Wieke Herningtyas, Reni Setyo Wahyuningtyas

“…The methodology used involved collecting occurrence and environmental data of W. javanica, conducting species distribution modeling using the maximum entropy algorithm, evaluating the model's accuracy, and performing an independent assessment of the area of occupancy (AOO) and extensive occurrence (EOO) using the geospatial conservation assessment tool (GeoCAT). …”
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