Geomagnetically Induced Currents at Middle Latitudes: 1. Quiet‐Time Variability by Adam C. Kellerman, Ryan Mcgranaghan, Jacob Bortnik, Brett A. Carter, Joseph Hughes, Robert F. Arritt, Karthik Venkataramani, Charles H. Perry, Jackson McCormick, Chigomezyo M. Ngwira, Morris Cohen, Jia Yue

“…The strong dependence of GICs on the Sq currents demonstrates that the GIC QDCs may be employed as a robust baseline from which to quantify the significance of GICs during geomagnetically active times and to isolate those variations to study independently. The QDC‐based significance score computed in this study provides power utilities with a node‐specific measure of the geomagnetic significance of a given GIC observation. …”
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Successful Management of Refractory Heart Failure and Multi-Organ Dysfunction in a Patient with CRT-D and Acute Pulmonary Edema: A Case Report by Marsela Goga, Saimir Kuci, Alfred Ibrahimi, Ermal Likaj, Alvi Cela, Romina Teliti, Ormir Shurdha, Erilda Selimi, Jacob Zeitani

“…Over three weeks, the patient regained hemodynamic stability, renal function, and respiratory independence. This case demonstrates the potential for recovery in patients with severe heart failure complicated by acute pulmonary edema and multi-organ dysfunction when treated with an integrated, multidisciplinary approach. …”
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Metabolic conversion of phenol to polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) for addressing dual environmental challenges: A review by Izzati Sabri, Mohd Zulkhairi Mohd Yusoff, Nor Azlan Nor Muhammad, Li Sim Ho, Norhayati Ramli

“…In this review, the mechanisms of phenol biodegradation and PHA biosynthesis are first independently elucidated to comprehend the role of bacteria in these processes. …”
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A Novel Construction of Substitution Box Based on Polynomial Mapped and Finite Field With Image Encryption Application by Abid Mahboob, Muhammad Asif, Imran Siddique, Aysha Saleem, Muhammad Nadeem, Dariusz Grzelczyk, Jan Awrejcewicz

“…Lastly, to examine the validity of the suggested S-box we used various tests such as nonlinearity (NL), bit independence criteria (BIC), strict avalanche criteria (SAC), differential uniformity (DU) and linear approximation probability (LAP) which all certify algebraic properties of S-box. …”
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Improving photovoltaic water pumping system performance with ANN-based direct torque control using real-time simulation by Ikram Saady, Btissam Majout, Ismail El Kafazi, Mohammed Karim, Badre Bossoufi, Najib El Ouanjli, Said Mahfoud, Ahmed Althobaiti, Thamer A. H. Alghamdi, Mohammed Alenezi

“…Abstract Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (PVWPS) have become increasingly important as a renewable energy solution in rural areas, providing energy independence, cost savings, and environmental friendliness. …”
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Magnetic susceptibility controlled by climate-driven weathering intensity by Aubineau Jérémie, Antonio Paul Y.J., El Bamiki Radouan, Parat Fleurice, Camps Pierre, Raji Otmane, Jourani Es-Said, Bodinier Jean-Louis, Macouin Mélina, Gilder Stuart, Rousse Sonia, Séranne Michel

“…Moreover, MS fluctuations occurred independently from depositional setting and sea-level variations. …”
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The impact of family members on aging persons’ technology use intentions by Freek Van Baelen, Melissa De Regge, Bart Larivière, Katrien Verleye, Kristof Eeckloo

“…Technology plays a growing role in allowing aging persons to live independently. However, it is often difficult to motivate aging persons to use these new technologies. …”
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Tumor resting-state fMRI connectivity to extralesional brain is associated with cognitive performance in glioma patients by Chuh-Hyoun Na, Hans Clusmann, Martin Wiesmann, Kerstin Jütten, Verena Mainz

“…Introduction: Functional coupling of the tumor to extralesional brain areas and the pretherapeutic cognitive performance status have each independently been identified as prognostically relevant in glioma patients. …”
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A Systematic Review on Safety and Efficacy of Ayurvedic Interventions in Hemiplegia () by Akashlal M. MD (Ay), Pratibha P Nair MD (Ay), Devi R Nair MD (Ay), Azeem Ahmad MD (Ay), B Chandrasekhararao MD (Ay), D Sudhakar MD (Ay), Srikanth Narayanam PhD (Ay), Rabinarayan Acharya PhD (Ay)

“…The review covered articles published until July 2023. Two reviewers independently performed data extraction and risk of bias assessment. …”
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GNA15 predicts poor outcomes as a novel biomarker related to M2 macrophage infiltration in ovarian cancer by Qin Liu, Qin Liu, Yabing Sun, Yabing Sun, Tao Zhang, Wanrun Lin, Jing Zhang, Huijuan Zhang, Huijuan Zhang, Wenxin Zheng, Hong Xu, Hong Xu, Feng Zhou, Feng Zhou

“…An eight-gene prognostic model, including M2-like TAM-related genes, independently predicted poor outcomes in OC. GNA15 emerged as a hub gene positively correlated with M2-like TAMs infiltration, predicting unfavorable outcomes across OC cohorts. …”
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Relationship between subjective masticatory performance assessed by food acceptance questionnaire and comprehensively assessed oral function in older outpatients at a dental hospit... by Ryota Futatsuya, Yohei Hama, Mitsuzumi Okada, Mayuko Matsuzaki, Linjing Xiong, Kohei Yamaguchi, Kanako Noritake, Yoshiyuki Sasaki, Manabu Kanazawa

“…Conclusions This study demonstrated that subjective masticatory performance was independently associated with tongue pressure, objective masticatory performance, swallowing function, number of functional teeth, geriatric depression, and oral health-related quality of life.…”
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Prevalence and Determinants of Peripheral Microvascular Endothelial Dysfunction in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study by Gian Luca Erre, Matteo Piga, Anna Laura Fedele, Silvia Mura, Alessandra Piras, Maria Luisa Cadoni, Ignazio Cangemi, Martina Dessi, Gabriele Di Sante, Barbara Tolusso, Elisa Gremese, Alberto Cauli, Arduino Aleksander Mangoni, Pier Sergio Saba, Ciriaco Carru, Gianfranco Ferraccioli, Alessandro Mathieu, Giuseppe Passiu

“…Peripheral microvascular ED was documented in one-third of RA patients (33.5%); in multiple logistic regression analysis, ACPA negativity and higher triglycerides concentrations were independently associated with the presence of peripheral ED [OR (95% CI) = 1.708 (1.218–2.396), p<0.01 and OR (95% CI) = 1.005 (1.002–1.009), p<0.01, respectively]. …”
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Prevalence, incidence and determinants of QuantiFERONTM positivity in South African schoolchildren by J. Stewart, N. Walker, K. Jennings, C. Delport, J Nuttall, A.K. Coussens, R Dyers, D.A. Jolliffe, J.C.Y. Tang, W.D. Fraser, R.J. Wilkinson, L.-G. Bekker, A.R. Martineau, K. Middelkoop

“…RESULTS: QuantiFERON-positivity at baseline (prevalence: 22.6%, 95% CI 20.9–24.4), was independently associated with increasing age (aOR 1.24 per additional year, 95% CI 1.15–1.34) and household exposure to TB during the participant’s lifetime (aOR 1.87, 95% CI 1.46–2.40). …”
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Role of Anti-MICA Antibodies in Graft Survival of Renal Transplant Recipients of India by Mohit Chowdhry, R. N. Makroo, Mandhata Singh, Manoj Kumar, Yogita Thakur, Vandana Sharma

“…Preformed MICA antibodies independently increase the risk of kidney rejection and therefore recommend that guidelines should be formed for mandatory testing of these antibodies prior to renal transplant.…”
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Thresholds of handgrip strength for all-cause mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease: a secondary systematic review with dose-response meta-analysis by Hao Chen, Fan Zhang, Liuyan Huang, Yan Bai, Yifei Zhong, Yi Li

“…The included cohort was a CKD population not limited to disease stage, and their handgrip strength was objectively measured. Two researchers independently screened studies, extracted data, and assessed the risk of bias. …”
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Evaluating ChatGPT-4o as a decision support tool in multidisciplinary sarcoma tumor boards: heterogeneous performance across various specialties by Tekoshin Ammo, Vincent G. J. Guillaume, Ulf Krister Hofmann, Norma M. Ulmer, Nina Buenting, Florian Laenger, Justus P. Beier, Tim Leypold

“…These recommendations were independently assessed by a multidisciplinary panel, consisting of an orthopedic surgeon, plastic surgeon, radiation oncologist, radiologist, and pathologist. …”
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5‐Hydroxymethylcytosine Profiles of cfDNA in Urine as Diagnostic, Differential Diagnosis and Prognostic Markers for Multiple Myeloma by Weiwei Xie, Xuehui Li, Hangyu Chen, Jinlin Chu, Lei Zhang, Bo Tang, Wenrong Huang, Linlin Li, Jian Lin, Yujun Dong

“…In addition, the prognostic prediction model also effectively predicted the prognosis of patients with MM (p < 0.01), of which 4 differential markers (RAPGEF2, BRD1, TET2, TRAF3IP2) could independently predict the prognosis of MM. Conclusions Together, our findings showed the value of urine cfDNA hydroxymethylcytosine markers in the diagnosis, differential diagnosis and prognosis of MM. …”
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Global trends in surgical approach to neonatal brachial plexus palsy: a systematic review by Michael F. Levidy, Amanda Azer, Jasmine Shafei, Nivetha Srinivasan, Jasmine Mahajan, Shivani Gupta, George Abdelmalek, Krittika Pant, Kunj Jain, Yash Shah, Zheshi Zheng, Johnny Chuieng-Yi Lu, Tommy Nai-Jen Chang, Alice Chu, Aleksandra McGrath, Aleksandra McGrath

“…The surgical approach was independently categorized as the exploration of the brachial plexus (EBP) or nerve transfer without root exploration (NTwoRE). …”
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Evaluating the reliability of a microperimetry-based method for assessing visual function in the junctional zone of geographic atrophy lesions by A. Yasin Alibhai, Eric M. Moult, Muhammad Usman Jamil, Khadija Raza, Marco U. Morales, Ramiro Ribeiro, Caroline R. Baumal, James G. Fujimoto, Nadia K. Waheed

“…GA regions were traced on fundus autofluorescence (FAF) images. Two graders independently registered baseline microperimetry images with baseline FAF images in a sampling of 30 eyes from the OAKS study. …”
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Recommendations for the primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in primary care: a systematic guideline review by Maren Bredehorst, Ana I. González-González, Lara Schürmann, Dennis Firmansyah, Christiane Muth, Jörg Haasenritter, Veronika van der Wardt, Svetlana Puzhko

“…IntroductionThis study systematically reviews and synthesizes recommendations from national and international clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) regarding the primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in adults in primary care settings.MethodsCPGs were retrieved from MEDLINE, Trip, guideline repositories, and websites of guidelines-producing societies. Two reviewers independently screened the guidelines for eligibility, assessed their quality, and extracted study characteristics and relevant recommendations for further consistency analysis. …”
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