Variations in vitamin D status among Chinese children aged 1–6 years during the COVID-19 pandemic by Yongfeng Qiao, Xiaoqin Wang, Yanfen Ma, Jian Hu

“…Total 25(OH)D concentrations were compared between the two observation periods. Vitamin D status was determined by 25(OH)D concentrations: deficient (<20 ng/ml), insufficient (20–29 ng/ml), and sufficient (30–100 ng/ml).ResultsThe study involved 6,780 children, with 52.8% being 1-year-olds, 23.1% being 2-year-olds, and 24.1% being 3 to 6-year-olds. …”
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Meta-analysis of the clinicopathologic features of endometrial cancer molecular staging by Xiaoxia Yin, Xiaoxia Yin, Bing Luo, Bing Luo, Yong Li, Yong Li

“…Therefore, a meta-analysis of articles related to the clinicopathological features of molecular typing was performed to observe how the prevalence of the four subgroups varied across different pathological features and whether they were associated with certain specific pathological features and to understand how molecular typing may influence current pathological assessments.MethodsPubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang, and VIP were searched from the time of library construction until May 2024, and the following data were extracted: histological type, FIGO grade, FIGO stage, LVSI, depth of muscularis propria infiltration, and lymph node status of each TCGA group. …”
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High-Throughput Phenotyping for Agronomic Traits in Cassava Using Aerial Imaging by José Henrique Bernardino Nascimento, Diego Fernando Marmolejo Cortes, Luciano Rogerio Braatz de Andrade, Rodrigo Bezerra de Araújo Gallis, Ricardo Luis Barbosa, Eder Jorge de Oliveira

“…The best prediction models were observed for the traits of plant vigor and dry matter content, using the Generalized Linear Model with Stepwise Feature Selection (GLMSS) and the K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) model. …”
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Empirical Analysis of the Relationship between Poverty and Religion in Iran: A Comparative Study within the Country by Mohammadreza Taleban

“…In technical terms, the unit of analysis in sociological research is consistently collective units or social systems even if the unit of observation is at the individual level. To empirically test the main hypothesis of this study, we designated the unit of analysis as "province", representing a macro-social unit within Iran. …”
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Analyzing the serum biochemical factors that influence early neurological deterioration in ischemic Stroke patients and developing a nomogram prediction model by Xiaoni Zhan, Yunyun Xu, Rongrong Ma

“…Methods: General clinical data from 220 IS patients treated between December 2022 and November 2023 were collected for observation. The study's inclusion and exclusion criteria select patients aged 18+ with a first-time diagnosis of IS who undergo lab tests within 24 hours of admission while excluding those with multiple organ dysfunction, sensory impairments, coagulation disorders, or other serious medical conditions. …”
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Reproductive performance of catfish Clarias sp. with probiotics Bacillus sp. NP5 addition through feed by Safira Qisthina Ayuningtyas, Muhammad Zairin Jr., Widanarni

“…Catfish broodstocks with an average size of 955 ± 261.27 g were kept in a net sized 1 m×1 m×1 m with seven broodstocks per net. Parameters observed included the Gonadosomatic Index (GSI), fecundity, number of matured eggs, frequency distribution of egg diameter, fertilization rate, and hatching rate. …”
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Utilizing rice-husk waste as an effective weed control mulch for Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum ) production in a tropical environment by Vivian Ogechi Osadebe, Uchenna Noble Ukwu, Nathaniel Dauda, Ifesinachi M Nwamba, Amos Ejike Ede, Anthony I Onah

“… ·       Higher weed species diversity was observed  in plots subjected to hoe-weeded, rice husk mulched, and post-emergence herbicide treatments,  suggesting that weed management techniques can influence  the composition of weed flora…”
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Hubungan Stresor Psikososial pada Kehamilan dengan Partus Prematurus by Yuli Nenti Herlina, Desmiwarti ., Edison .

“…T</em><em>he objective of t</em><em>his study </em><em>wa</em><em>s </em><em>to</em><em> determi</em><em>ne</em><em> the relationship between psychological stressor and preterm labor.This </em><em>was</em><em> an observational analytic study with case control design. …”
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Prospective Analysis of Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy for Assessment of the Resection Bed for Bladder Tumor by Ben-Max de Ruiter, Jan E. Freund, C. Dilara Savci-Heijink, Jons W. van Hattum, Marinka J. Remmelink, Theo M. de Reijke, Joyce Baard, Guido M. Kamphuis, D. Martijn de Bruin, Jorg R. Oddens

“…A panel of two blinded observers evaluated the CLE images. The diagnostic accuracy of CLE for detection of detrusor muscle (DM) and residual tumor (rT) was calculated using 2 × 2 tables. …”
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The used of chopped banana Musa paradisiaca stem for stimulating immune responses and streptococcosis resistance of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus by Lilis Nurjanah, Sri Nuryati, Alimuddin Alimuddin, Kukuh Nirmala

“…The immersion treatment with the chopped banana stem was done for 14 days, then the challenge test with S. agalactiae was on the 15th day for 14 days observation. The result showed that chopped banana stem contained active compounds of alkaloids, namely: 17.63% flavonoids, 0.02% tannin and 0.24% saponins. …”
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Identification of the optimal candidates to benefit from surgery and chemotherapy among elderly female breast cancer patients with bone metastases by Yuchen Hu, Junfeng Tang, Xiaofeng Liu, Yusheng Sun, Baojun Gong, Qing Gao

“…The calibration curves indicated that the nomogram’s predictions closely matched the observed outcomes. The nomogram’s AUC for forecasting OS at 12, 24, and 36 months was 0.753, 0.748, and 0.745 in the training cohort, and 0.744, 0.723, and 0.723 in the validation cohort. …”
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Dynamics of endothelial function in patients with arterial hypertension with different cardiovascular risk against the background of antihypertensive therapy by N.O. Pertseva, T.S. Turlyun, N.A. Sanina

“…The aim of the work was to investigate the dynamics of endothelial markers in patients with arterial hypertension with different cardiovascular risk under the influence of the prescribed treatment during a year of observation. The first group (with a moderate risk of cardiovascular events) included 48 patients with arterial hypertension (AH). …”
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Acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness of internet-based cognitive behavior therapy for obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD-NET): a naturalistic pilot trial during the COVID-... by Elisabeth Kohls, Sabrina Baldofski, Julia Scholl, Oskar Flygare, Lina Lundström, Ursula Beyrich-Kolbus, Marc Steinbrecher, Christian Rück, Christine Rummel-Kluge

“…No significant differences were observed in quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF) or psychological distress (Mini-SCL GSI) scores between baseline and post-treatment, in either the ITT or completer analyses. …”
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Warm and humid environment induces gut microbiota dysbiosis and bacterial translocation leading to inflammatory state and promotes proliferation and biofilm formation of certain ba... by Yinrui Guo, Jianlang He, Shaojie Li, Shiqi Zou, Haiting Zhang, Xin Yang, Jian Wang

“…In the model group, fungal translocation was observed, potentially triggering an inflammatory response. …”
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Clozapine for Treatment-Resistant Disruptive Behaviors in Youths With Autism Spectrum Disorder Aged 10-17 Years: Protocol for an Open-Label Trial by André Luiz Schuh Teixeira da Rosa, Marina Ribeiro Barreto da Costa, Gabriela Bezerra Sorato, Felipe de Moura Manjabosco, Érica Bonganhi de Bem, Lucas Dellazari, Arthur Bezerra Falcão, Lucas de Oliveira Cia, Olivia Sorato Bezerra, Rogério Boff Borges, Luis Augusto Rohde, Ana Soledade Graeff-Martins

“…In addition to these, disruptive behaviors (DB), including aggression, self-injury, and severe tantrums, are frequently observed in pediatric patients with ASD. The atypical antipsychotics risperidone and aripiprazole, currently the only Food and Drug Administration–approved treatments for severe DB in patients with ASD, often encounter therapeutic failure or intolerance. …”
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Transition to competent oral feeding in preterm infants: Analyzing timing and determinants by Gabriela Bolea Muguruza, Cristina de Frutos Martínez, M. Teresa Tamayo Martínez, Judith Martín Corral

“…Population and methods: Observational, longitudinal and prospective study in VLBW infants over a period of 7 years (2016–2022). …”
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A novel methodology for assessing the hygroscopicity of aerosol filter samples by N. Raparthi, A. S. Wexler, A. S. Wexler, A. S. Wexler, A. S. Wexler, A. M. Dillner

“…Our preliminary experiments revealed that, without the pouch, water uptake measurements were not feasible due to rapid water loss during weighing. Additionally, we observed some absorption by the aluminum pouch itself. …”
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Genomic insights into genetic diversity and seed coat color change in common bean composite populations by Eva Plestenjak, Eva Plestenjak, Mohamed Neji, Lovro Sinkovič, Vladimir Meglič, Barbara Pipan

“…Genetic diversity metrics such as nucleotide diversity (π), observed heterozygosity (Ho), expected heterozygosity (He) and allelic richness (Ar) were calculated. …”
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Factors Affecting Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates in Hemodialysis Patients: A Multicenter Study by Selen T, Merhametsiz Ö, Öneç K, Ercan Z, İslam M, Altun G, Pınar M, Demir ME

“…In the multivariate logistic regression analysis, dialysis duration and education level were identified as independent factors predicting a higher level of knowledge about the pneumococcal vaccine (p=0.038, 0.040, and p=0.010).Conclusion: It was observed that awareness and vaccination rates regarding influenza and pneumococcal vaccines were lower in our patients than recommended. …”
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Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions of conventional and alternative steel production methods in countries dependent on energy import: A South Korean case study by Juha Lee, Gyuna Kwak, Yujin Jung, Wonjae Choi

“…Excluding coal blast furnaces, which utilizes minimal electricity externally supplied, it was observed that natural gas direct reduction, hydrogen direct reduction, and electric arc furnaces are significantly influenced by the electricity production method. …”
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