A note on Riesz elements in C*-algebras by David Legg

“…It is known that every Riesz operator R on a Hilbert space can be written R=Q+C, where C is compact and both Q and CQ-QC are quasinilpotent. …”
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Serum uric acid/creatinine ratio and 1-year stroke recurrence in patient with acute ischemic stroke and abnormal renal function: results from the Xi'an stroke registry study of Chi... by Zhongzhong Liu, Zhongzhong Liu, Zhongzhong Liu, Dandan Zhang, Dandan Zhang, Lingxia Zeng, Weiyan Guo, Qingli Lu, Qingli Lu, Zhen Lei, Yunlong Hao, Pei Liu, Pei Liu, Tong Liu, Tong Liu, Linna Peng, Linna Peng, Qiaoqiao Chang, Qiaoqiao Chang, Mi Zhang, Mi Zhang, Xuemei Lin, Xuemei Lin, Fang Wang, Fang Wang, Songdi Wu, Songdi Wu, Songdi Wu, Songdi Wu

“…Compared to Q1, the Q2 and Q4 groups showed significantly reduced risk in 1-year stroke recurrence (Q2: HR = 0.46, 95% CI 0.27 to 0.79, P = 0.005; Q4: HR = 0.47, 95% CI 0.27 to 0.81, P = 0.007), with a significant trend across all quartiles (P = 0.01 for trend tests). …”
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A Biphasic Pleural Tumor with Features of an Epithelioid and Small Cell Mesothelioma: Morphologic and Molecular Findings by Sarah Hackman, Richard D. Hammer, Lester Layfield

“…Array based-comparative genomic hybridization (a-CGH) confirmed the tumor had numerous chromosome copy number losses, including 11p15.5-p11.12 and 22q12.1-q13.33, with loss of the EWSR1 and WT1 gene regions. …”
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Aspects of rotating anisotropic dark energy stars by O. P. Jyothilakshmi, Lakshmi J. Naik, V. Sreekanth

“…We also find that the dimensionless quadrupole moments of anisotropic dark energy stars corresponding to the canonical mass $${\bar{q}}_{1.4}$$ q ¯ 1.4 have a similar range of values as that of isotropic neutron stars and strange stars.…”
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Quantum computational infusion in extreme learning machines for early multi-cancer detection by Anas Bilal, Muhammad Shafiq, Waeal J. Obidallah, Yousef A. Alduraywish, Haixia Long

“…This study presents a hybrid model integrating Extreme Learning Machine (ELM) with FuNet transfer learning, applied on a multi-cancer dataset and optimized using the Quantum-Genetic Binary Grey Wolf Optimizer (Q-GBGWO). This model leverages a diverse feature fusion strategy, enhancing the extraction of critical imaging features, while Q-GBGWO optimizes ELM parameters to achieve superior classification performance. …”
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On the Financial Determinants of the Piotroski F-Score: An Analysis of Borsa İstanbul Firms by Sinan Aytekin, Nida Abdioğlu

“…Manufacturing firms operate in Borsa İstanbul are considered in the analyses with using the time period of 2017:Q1-2024:Q3. This study contributes to the literature by identifying financial determinants of Piotroski F-Score in Türkiye. …”
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Dueling Network Architecture for GNN in the Deep Reinforcement Learning for the Automated ICT System Design by Tianchen Zhou, Yutaka Yakuwa, Natsuki Okamura, Hiroyuki Hochigai, Takayuki Kuroda, Ikuko Eguchi Yairi

“…The proposed method aims to improve end-to-end deep Q learning with a GNN by decomposing the GNN-based Q-network structure into two sub-streams to separately estimate the global state value and the state-dependent action advantage instead. …”
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Impact of Baseline Central Retinal Thickness on Outcomes in the VIVID-DME and VISTA-DME Studies by Edoardo Midena, Mark Gillies, Todd A. Katz, Carola Metzig, Chengxing Lu, Yuichiro Ogura

“…At weeks 52 and 100, outcomes with intravitreal aflibercept 2q4 and 2q8 were superior to those in laser control-treated patients regardless of baseline CRT. …”
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Association of CVAI, LAP and SMI with risk of haematological toxicity after immunochemotherapy in patients with DLBCL: a retrospective study by Caifeng Liao, Hurong Lai, Yansong Tu, Ling He, Chuyang Lin, Huaijun Tu, Jian Li

“…Participants were divided into four groups (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4) based on the quartiles of CVAI, LAP and SMI. …”
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Effect of Bronchoscopist-Directed Sedation and Other Factors on Patient Comfort during Diagnostic Flexible Bronchoscopy by Rahul Magazine, Keerthi Nedumala Sisupalan, Vyshak Uddur Surendra, Bharti Chogtu, Preetam Rajgopal Acharya, Vasudeva Guddattu

“…Postprocedural VAS score (median (Q1, Q3)) for sedation and nonsedation groups was 20 (15, 30) and 25 (20, 40), respectively (<0.001). …”
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Genetic diversity of soybean cultivars belonging to different ripeness groups with regard to performance and quality by A. I. Abugaliyeva, S. V. Didorenko

“…Kazakstani varieties have been found superior to the others in average yield by 2.3 q/ha in mid-early group 0, by 3.6 q/ha in mid-late group II, and by 7.9 q/ha in late group III. …”
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Hamstrings and Quadriceps Weaknesses Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Persist Up to 6 Months After Return-to-Sport: An Angle-specific Strength Analysis by Michiel Hagen, Jos Vanrenterghem, Yves Van den Borne, Maria A. Diaz, Sabine Verschueren, Mark A. Robinson, Annemie Smeets

“…# BACKGROUND Hamstrings and quadriceps strength recovery and restoration of the hamstrings-to-quadriceps ratio (H/Q ratio) is a major concern after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). …”
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Numerical Modeling for Engineering Analysis and Designing of Optimum Support Systems for Headrace Tunnel by Sajjad Hussain, Zahid Ur Rehman, Noor Mohammad, Muhammad Tahir, Khan Shahzada, Sajjad Wali Khan, Muhammad Salman, Mujahid Khan, Akhtar Gul

“…Based on results, Q support systems were found more effective for GU-1 and GU-2 as compared to RMR support systems and RMR support systems for GU-3 as compared to Q support systems.…”
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Consensus on Severity for Ocular Emergency: The BAsic SEverity Score for Common OculaR Emergencies [BaSe SCOrE] by Jean-Louis Bourges, Isabelle Boutron, Dominique Monnet, Antoine P. Brézin

“…The severity ranged from subconjunctival hemorrhages (median = 1, Q1 = 0; Q3 = 1) to penetrating eye injuries collapsing the eyeball with intraocular foreign body or panophthalmitis with infection following surgery (median = 5, Q1 = 5; Q3 = 6). …”
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Perceptions and observations of shared decision making during pediatric otolaryngology surgical consultations by Yolanda Evong, Jill Chorney, Gilanders Ungar, Paul Hong

“…Following the encounter, all participants completed a questionnaire that measured perceived levels of SDM (SDM-Q-9). Surgeons also completed a similar questionnaire (SDM-Q-Doc). …”
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The Viral Load of Human Cytomegalovirus Infection in Children following Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant by Chip Digital PCR by Wen-Jun Wang, Miao Feng, Feng He, Juan Song, Qin-Qin Song, Dong Xia, Rong Liu, Hai-Lan Yao, Jun Han

“…The limit of detection (LOD) of HCMV cdPCR was 103 copies/ml and the qPCR LOD was 297 copies/ml for plasmid pUC57-UL83. …”
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Severity of Burn Injury and the Relationship to Socioeconomic Status in Nova Scotia, Canada by Jeffrey Le, Sarah Alyouha, Lihui Liu, Michael Bezuhly, Jason Williams

“…Average percent total burn surface area was 19%, 15%, 15%, and 14% (p=0.18) per income quartile (Q1: lowest, Q4: highest), respectively. Likelihood ratios for income quartile Q1–Q4 were 1.3 (0.8–1.6), 1.2 (0.6–1.4), and 0.7 (0.6–1.2), respectively. …”
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Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Tomato (<i>Solanum lycopersicum</i>) from the USDA-GRIN Germplasm Collection by Ibtisam Alatawi, Haizheng Xiong, Hanan Alkabkabi, Kenani Chiwina, Qun Luo, Kai-Shu Ling, Yuejun Qu, Renjie Du, Ainong Shi

“…Population structure analysis revealed three distinct genetic groups (Q1, Q2, and Q3) among the accessions. Accessions from the USA, Asia, and Central and South America were assigned to all three groups, while accessions from Europe and Oceania were predominantly clustered within Q2. …”
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White Oaks Genetic and Chemical Diversity Affect the Community Structure of Canopy Insects Belonging to Two Trophic Levels by Elgar Castillo-Mendoza, Leticia Valencia-Cuevas, Patricia Mussali-Galante, Fernando Ramos-Quintana, Alejandro Zamilpa, Miriam Serrano-Muñoz, Juli Pujade-Villar, Efraín Tovar-Sánchez

“…Hybridization events occur when <i>Quercus rugosa</i> and <i>Q. glabrescens</i> oaks converge in sympatry. Here, we analyzed the effect of the genetic diversity (<i>He</i>) and SMs of <i>Q. rugosa</i>, <i>Q. glabrescens</i> and hybrids on the community of gall-inducing wasps (Cynipidae) and their parasitoids on 100 oak canopy trees in two allopatric and two hybrid zones. …”
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Kajian Penelusuran Banjir Batang Tambuo by Ridha Sari, Rini Yunita

“…Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa jumlah debit banjir rencana Batang Tambuo adalah Q2 = 56,751 m3/dt, Q10 = 103,980 m3/dt, Q25 = 125,090 m3/dt, Q50 = 155,426 m3/dt dan Q100 = 179,438 m3/dt. …”
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