Feasibility of an artificial intelligence phone call for postoperative care following cataract surgery in a diverse population: two phase prospective study protocol by Sarah Khavandi, Ernest Lim, Aisling Higham, Nick de Pennington, Amin Hatamnejad, Sohel Somani, Eric S Tam, Hannah H Chiu

“…A random sample of patients will undergo the System Usability Scale followed by an extended semi-structured interview. The primary outcome of agreement between Dora and the supervisor will be assessed using the kappa statistic. …”
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Changes in the intestinal microbiota induced by the postnatal environment and their association with hypertension by Patrizia Dardi, Camille Perella Coutinho, Sarah de Oliveira, Simone Aparecida Teixeira, Renaide Rodrigues Ferreira Gacek, Eduardo Purgatto, Marco Aurélio Ramirez Vinolo, Marcelo Nicolás Muscará, Luciana Venturini Rossoni

“…In this sense, the current study explored the influence of normotensive and hypertensive postnatal environments on the intestinal microbiota structure, composition, and functional capacity of SHR and Wistar rats. …”
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Prediction of water inflow after excavation of underground chamber group with long span and high buried depth by Rui LI, Hongfu ZHOU, Shuwu LI, Guanghong JU, Wanlin LIU, Wenqing TANG

“…To predict the water inflow of underground caverns after excavation and provide guidance for drainage and anti-seepage design, this study focused on the large underground powerhouse caverns of a pumped storage power station in Xinjiang, and analyzed the seepage characteristics of rock mass in the dam site area in terms of groundwater activity characteristics, borehole water pressure test, and the development of structural planes in the rock mass. To enhance the reliability of the prediction results, the change of groundwater seepage field and normal water inflow after excavation of underground caverns are analyzed and predicted by groundwater dynamics method and numerical analysis method, respectively. …”
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Evolutionary analysis of genes associated with the sense of balance in semi-aquatic mammals by Yuehuan Dong, Qinguo Wei, Guolei Sun, Xiaodong Gao, Tianshu Lyu, Lidong Wang, Shengyang Zhou, Xibao Wang, Yongquan Shang, Lupeng Shi, Honghai Zhang

“…The sense of balance is crucial for mammalian locomotion, and in semi-aquatic mammals, the structural foundation of this sense (the vestibular system) shows distinct morphological adaptations to both aquatic and terrestrial environments compared to their terrestrial counterparts. …”
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Research on a traditional Chinese medicine case-based question-answering system integrating large language models and knowledge graphs by Yuchen Duan, Qingqing Zhou, Yu Li, Chi Qin, Ziyang Wang, Hongxing Kan, Hongxing Kan, Jili Hu, Jili Hu

“…A large language model (LLM) was employed to automatically extract key entities, including symptoms, pathogenesis, treatment principles, and prescriptions. These were structured into a TCM case knowledge graph.ResultsThe LLM successfully identified and extracted relevant entities, which were then organized into relational triples. …”
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Roles of core nosZ denitrifiers in enhancing denitrification activity under long-term rice straw retention by Shijie Zhang, Shijie Zhang, Mengyao Hou, Mengyao Hou, Bing Li, Bing Li, Panfeng Guan, Panfeng Guan, Qing Chi, Qing Chi, Hao Sun, Hao Sun, Hangbo Xu, Hangbo Xu, Dongjie Cui, Dongjie Cui, Yupan Zhu, Yupan Zhu

“…Correspondingly, treatments with rice straw retention resulted in the development of a similar community composition (P < 0.05), structure (P = 0.001), and more positively interconnected network, as well as similar specific keystone taxa of nosZ denitrifiers, relative to those in non-rice straw mode. …”
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RNA editing-based biomarker blood test for the diagnosis of bipolar disorder: protocol of the EDIT-B study by Andrea Miranda-Mendizabal, Diana Vetter, Juan Zambrano, Jeff Zarp, Victor Chavarría, Anna Giménez-Palomo, Meritxell Gonzalez-Campos, Marc Valenti, Lara Walczer Baldinazzo, Sara Siddi, Maurizio Ferrari, Dinah Weissmann, Chantal Henry, Josep Maria Haro, Lars Vedel Kessing, Eduard Vieta

“…Methods and analysis Multicentre cross-sectional study including an adult sample of inpatients or outpatients diagnosed with BD or MDD, currently treated for a major depressive episode. A structured diagnostic interview based on validated scales will be conducted. …”
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Polymorphism of angiogenesis regulation factor genes (<i>VEGF/VEGFR</i>), and extracellular matrix remodeling genes (<i>MMP/TIMP</i>), and the levels of their products in extracell... by V. I. Konenkov, V. V. Nimaev, A. V. Shevchenko, V. F. Prokofiev

“…The correlation analysis revealed the interdependence of the concentrations of the MMP, TIMP and VEGF products and differences in the structure of the correlation matrices of patients with both forms of lymphedema. …”
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A synthetic cyclic peptide for promoting antigen presentation and immune activation by Jiahui Zhang, Harrison Y. R. Madge, Asmaa Mahmoud, Lantian Lu, Wanyi Wang, Wenbin Huang, Prashamsa Koirala, Jazmina L. Gonzalez Cruz, Wei Yang Kong, Sahra Bashiri, Ahmed O. Shalash, Waleed M. Hussein, Zeinab G. Khalil, James W. Wells, Istvan Toth, Rachel J. Stephenson

“…Abstract Cyclic peptides are often used as scaffolds for the multivalent presentation of drug molecules due to their structural stability and constrained conformation. We identified a cyclic deca-peptide incorporating lipoamino acids for delivering T helper and B cell epitopes against group A Streptococcus (GAS), eliciting robust humoral immune responses. …”
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The histological development of the fetal human inferior colliculus during the second trimester by Reetuparna Nanda, Mihail Bota, Jaikishan Jayakumar, Jaikishan Jayakumar, Suresh S, S. Lata, E. Harish Kumar, Chitra Srinivasan, Sudha Vasudevan, Kumutha Jayaraman, Mohanasankar Sivaprakasam, Mohanasankar Sivaprakasam, Mohanasankar Sivaprakasam, Richa Verma

“…Despite several studies about its structural and functional development, the knowledge about the human fetal IC is rather limited. …”
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Magnetite Functionalized Nigella Sativa Seeds for the Uptake of Chromium(VI) and Lead(II) Ions from Synthetic Wastewater by Patience Mapule Thabede, Ntaote David Shooto, Thokozani Xaba, Eliazer Bobby Naidoo

“…The XRD results of FNS and PNS composites showed a combination of spinel structure and y-Fe2O3 phase confirming the formation of iron oxide. …”
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Leveraging Thermal Infrared Imaging for Pig Ear Detection Research: The TIRPigEar Dataset and Performances of Deep Learning Models by Weihong Ma, Xingmeng Wang, Simon X. Yang, Lepeng Song, Qifeng Li

“…The stable physiological structure and rich vascular network of pig ears contribute to distinct thermal characteristics, which can reflect temperature variations. …”
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‘If one doesn't happen, the other will’: forensic mental health service patients’ experiences of co-occurring self-harm and aggression by Matina Shafti, Peter Taylor, Andrew Forrester, Louise Robinson, Sandeep Mathews, Daniel Pratt

“…Individuals participated in one-to-one, semi-structured interviews where they reflected on past and/or current self-harm and aggression. …”
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Wenxin Granules Influence the TGFβ-P38/JNK MAPK Signaling Pathway and Attenuate the Collagen Deposition in the Left Ventricle of Myocardial Infarction Rats by Ya Huang, Aiming Wu, Lixia Lou, Dongmei Zhang, Bo Nie, Yizhou Zhao, Keke Liu, Mingjing Zhao, Hongcai Shang

“…Wenxin granules can affect the inflammation-related TGFβ-p38/JNK MAPK signaling pathway and change the structural properties of myocardium and scar after MI by attenuated collagen deposition in the left ventricular myocardial tissue to improve cardiac function.…”
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Experimental Study of the Flow Mechanism of Deep Lacustrine Carbonate Reservoirs in the Yingxi Area of the Qaidam Basin by Xiangrong Luo, Yongxian Zheng, Penggang Huang, Li’an Yang, Xiaodong Chen, Xiaojuan Ren, Guo Wang, Yanzhi Wang, Zhiguo Wang, Xiaoxiao Li

“…The nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) transverse relaxation time (T2) spectra were used to analyze the differences between the water flooding characteristics of the two pore structures. The experimental results show that the peaks of the T2 spectra after water flooding are lower than those before water flooding, and the matrix cores have a better oil displacement effect. …”
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Pollutant removal by Canna Generalis in tropical constructed wetlands for domestic wastewater treatment by H.D. Tran, H.M.T. Vi, H.T.T. Dang, R.M. Narbaitz

“…However, these constants were higher for the hybrid free water subsurface constructed wetlands because of the modified structure flow of the free water subsurface constructed wetlands applied in this study, compared to conventional ones, as well as the additional benefits of the ponds in the hybrid systems.…”
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Restoration of Properties of Heat-Resistant Steel After Long-Term Operation in Steam Pipeline Bends of TPP by Heat Treatment by Halyna Krechkovska, Ivan Tsybailo, Ihor Dzioba, Oleksandra Student, Robert Pała

“…It was shown that the proportion of fine grains in the steel structure increased to 55% over the entire pipe wall thickness after using RHT. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of TiO2 Modified with Polystyrene and Poly(3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl Methacrylate) as Adsorbents for the Solid Phase Extraction of Organophosphorus Pe... by Enrique Alejo-Molina, A. Rafael Vilchis-Néstor, David Muñoz-Rodríguez, Cristian Carrera-Figueiras

“…The sol-gel method was used to synthesize TiO2 particles, which were coated with free-radical polystyrene (PS) and poly(3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate) (PClHPMA) polymers. Particle structures were determined via Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy to confirm that the polymers were successfully anchored to the TiO2 particles. …”
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Digital Literacy on SME Business Performance and The Mediating Role of Entrepreneurial Skills by Intan Novela Q.A, Hunik Sri Runing Sawitri, Asri Laksmi Riani, Suryandari Istiqomah, Anastasia Riani Suprapti, Mugi Harsono

“…Data were collected through online surveys and offline methods. Structural Equation Modeling with Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) was used to test the hypotheses. …”
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Mapping ground deformation in the northern Yangtze River estuary using improved MT-InSAR based on ICA and non-stationary analysis by Zhijie Zhang, Songbo Wu, Guoqiang Shi, Xiaoli Ding, Chaoying Zhao, Bochen Zhang, Liang Chen, Zhong Lu

“…Coastal regions are increasingly vulnerable to ground deformation hazards, which can cause structural damage and amplify flood risks. Accurately monitoring the evolution of such deformation is crucial for hazard assessment. …”
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