Retrospective Analysis of the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Retinopathy of Prematurity in a Single-Center Cohort in Romania and Comparison with National and European Data by Zsuzsánna Simon-Szabó, Sándor Pál, Aliz Pándi, Zsuzsanna Gáll, Hajnal Finta, Zsuzsánna Incze-Bartha, Cristina Maki, Manuela Cucerea

“…The average birth weight of affected infants was 1030.5 g (550–1700 g ), and the mean gestational age was 28.3 weeks (25–34 weeks). …”
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The Forgotten Hemodynamic (PCO2 Gap) in Severe Sepsis by Zouheir Ibrahim Bitar, Ossama Sajeh Maadarani, AlAsmar Mohammed El-Shably, Ragab Desouky Elshabasy, Tamer Mohamed Zaalouk

“…Central venous-arterial carbon dioxide difference (PCO2 gap) can be a marker of cardiac output adequacy in global metabolic conditions that are less affected by the impairment of oxygen extraction capacity. …”
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Haemoglobin for Fall Risk Screening in Gynaecological and Obstetric Wards: Retrospective Survey and Delphi Validation by Bijun Mao, Yan Chen, Chunsheng Wang, Yihan Ma, Huifeng Gu, Ya Shen, Luping Liu, Peihong Zhou, Huiping Jiang

“…Nurses and inpatients in obstetrics and gynaecology wards will be affected by the results of this study, and it provided a reference for fall prevention. …”
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Provide a Framework for the Application of Open Policy Making in Parliament of Iran by Mohsen Eynali, Seyed Abbas Ebrahimi, Mohsen Farhadinejad, Hasan Danaeefard

“…Furthermore, the analysis revealed that understanding the problem positively and significantly affects solution development, which in turn influences formulation and evaluation.ConclusionGiven the fundamental principles of transparency, participation, and cooperation, the implementation of the open policy model is essential and highly beneficial for strengthening the overall performance of the Parliament. …”
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An online emergency medical management information system using mobile computing by Sarandis Mitropoulos, Christos Mitsis, Petros Valacheas, Christos Douligeris

“…Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the way technology affects the provision of prehospital emergency care, upgrading the quality of services offered and significantly reducing the risk of premature termination of the patients. …”
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Reduced Circulating Levels of miR-491-5p and miR-485-3p Are Associated with the Occurrence of Vertebral Fractures in Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis by Jixi Xu, Mingbo Li, Wei Pei, Jinyong Ding, Yueran Pan, Huifeng Peng, Shiman Lin, Yanbo Huang

“…Osteoporosis frequently affects the vertebral column and causes compression fractures. …”
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Biomimetic polydopamine loaded with janus kinase inhibitor for synergistic vitiligo therapy via hydrogel microneedles by Chunying Li, Wenwen Wang, Junyi Shao, Sen Zhou, Xiaolin Ji, Youxia Xi, Qiuyang Xu, Yuhan Huang, Jingle Wang, Yilin Wan, Zhiming Li

“…After PDA-JAKi MN treatment, the symptoms of vitiligo in mice are alleviated, and the affected areas regain pigmentation. Enhancements have been observed in the dermal thickness, the numbers of melanocytes and the content of melanin within the treated skin area. …”
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Genotype by environment interactions and phenotypic traits stability of the EUCLEG faba bean collection by Dejan Sokolović, Snežana Babić, Mirjana Petrović, Ignacio Solís, Mathias Cougnon, Natalia Gutierrez, Pertti Pärssinen, Dirk Reheul, Jasmina Radović, Ana M. Torres

“…These findings indicate that botanical type is one of the most significant factors affecting development in any environment, and it must be taken into account in faba bean breeding activities. …”
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eHealth literacy in the general population: a cross-sectional study in China by Chao Sun, Eline Meijer, Niels H. Chavannes, Huohuo Dai, Xiao Li, Yue Wang, Liangqiuhe Wu, Qing Zhang, Marise J. Kasteleyn

“…Additionally, knowledge about factors that affect eHL is limited. Chronic lung disease (CLD) has brought a large burden in LMIC, making it a relevant example for studying eHL. …”
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Nisin A-producing Lactococcus cremoris formulations for pre- and post-milking teat disinfection modulate the bovine milk microbiota by Alessandra Gazzola, Camilla Ceccarani, Bianca Castiglioni, Filippo Biscarini, Stefano Morandi, Tiziana Silvetti, Renata Piccinini, Milena Brasca, Paola Cremonesi

“…Since the agents commonly used for pre- and post-dipping can affect the udder health by modifying milk microbiota, alternative products are needed. …”
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Host–virus interactions during infection with a wild-type ILTV strain or a glycoprotein G deletion mutant ILTV vaccine strain in an ex vivo system by Gayathri Gopakumar, Mauricio J.C. Coppo, Andrés Diaz-Méndez, Carol A. Hartley, Joanne M. Devlin

“…Moreover, their differential regulation in the ex vivo system appears to be influenced by gG expression, potentially affecting the outcome of ILTV infection in vivo.IMPORTANCEInfectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV) remains a serious threat to poultry industries worldwide, causing significant economic losses. …”
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Mycobiome analyses of critically ill COVID-19 patients by Danielle Weaver, Sara Gago, Matteo Bassetti, Daniele Roberto Giacobbe, Juergen Prattes, Martin Hoenigl, Florian Reizine, Hélène Guegan, Jean-Pierre Gangneux, Michael John Bromley, Paul Bowyer

“…However, further studies are warranted on this topic.IMPORTANCEInvasive fungal infections are a serious complication affecting up to a third of patients with severe COVID-19. …”
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Survival and growth responses of snakehead fish Channa striata Bloch. juvenile in aerated and unaerated acid sulfate water by , Purnamawati, Daniel Djokosetiyanto, Kukuh Nirmala, Enang Harris Surawidjaja, Ridwan Affandi

“…The results showed that unaerated median significantly affected to biometric and physiological response of juvenile of snake head fish. …”
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The Croton genera (Euphorbiaceae) and its richness in chemical constituents with potential range of applications by Carlos Andrés Coy-Barrera, Laura Galvis, Maria Juliana Rueda, Sergio Alejandro Torres-Cortés

“…An important aspect to consider is that the present review of herbal medicines provides an alternative for developing new therapeutic objectives supported by preclinical studies and promotes new treatment options against the diseases that affect us in the current situation. Methods: Within the framework of this review, bibliographical research was conducted based on literature published in specialized journals and by accessing crucial information from globally recognized scientific databases (Google Scholar, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Science Direct, SciELO, and SpringerLink). …”
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Integrated Impacts of Urban Spatial Form on Thermal Environment and Zonal Regulation under the Perspective of Spatial Heterogeneity by Yan Jinlong, Yin Chaohui, An Zihao, Zhang Simin, Wen Qian, Chen Weiqiang

“…Building density (q = 0.479) was the dominant factor affecting the thermal environment. While the share of water area in 2D form had the strongest explanatory power, the other indicators were relatively weaker. …”
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Sacubitril/valsartan on right ventricular-pulmonary artery coupling and albumin-bilirubin score in heart failure in Chinese patients with reduced ejection fraction by Yanan Shi, Chuanyu Gao, Yu Xu, Fang Yuan

“…This study aimed to assess whether angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI) affects the TAPSE /PASP in patients with HFrEF, and whether there is a correlation between changes in the ALBI score and ARNI treatment. …”
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A New Transformation Method of the T₂ Spectrum Based on Ordered Clustering—A Case Study on the Pore-Throat Utilization Rule of Supercritical CO₂ Flooding in L... by Yanchun Su, Chunhua Zhao, Xianjie Li, Xiujun Wang, Jian Zhang, Bo Huang, Xiaofeng Tian, Mingxi Liu, Kaoping Song

“…It is generally believed that there is a power function relationship between transverse relaxation time (T₂) and pore-throat radius (r), but the segmentation process of the pore-throat interval is subjective, which affects the conversion accuracy. In this paper, ordered clustering is used to improve the existing segmentation method of the pore-throat interval, eliminate the subjectivity in the segmentation process, and obtain a more accurate distribution curve of the pore-throat. …”
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Combined characterization of pore structurein deep medium-rank coal using mercury intrusion and liquid nitrogen adsorption methods and its pore fractal characteristics by Qi LI, Yong WU, Lei QIAO

“…Micropores accounted for more than 70% of the total specific surface area, while the proportions of mesopores and macropores were minimal, indicating that micropores had the strongest adsorption capacity, which was negatively affected gas management in deep coal seams. The fractal dimensions based on the Menger sponge model ranged from 2.6 to 3.0, indicating irregular pore shapes, complex pore structures, and generally rough pore surfaces. (2) The effective pore size tested using liquid nitrogen adsorption method ranged from 3 to 177 nm with significant differences in total pore volume and specific surface area among the mining areas. …”
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Soil chemical factors contributing to differences in bacterial communities among tea field soils and their relationships with tea quality by Shuning Zhang, Shuning Zhang, Naoki Yanagisawa, Mio Asahina, Hiroto Yamashita, Hiroto Yamashita, Hiroto Yamashita, Takashi Ikka, Takashi Ikka, Takashi Ikka, Takashi Ikka

“…We conducted pot cultivation of tea plant ‘Yabukita’ to investigate how soil chemical factors affect bacterial communities and their influences on the nutrient status and quality of tea plants, and finally explored the complex relationships between soil bacterial features and tea quality.Results and discussionThe results showed that soil bacterial α-diversity was higher level in soils D and E, with distinct β-diversity patterns separating higher pH soils (D and E) from lower pH soils (A, B, and C). …”
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The prolonged health sequelae “of the COVID-19 pandemic” in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Melsew Setegn Alie, Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema, Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema, Gossa Fetene Abebe, Desalegn Girma

“…BackgroundSurvivors of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) often face persistent and significant challenges that affect their physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, which can significantly diminish their overall quality of life. …”
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