Nasal Dilators (Breathe Right Strips and NoZovent) for Snoring and OSA: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Macario Camacho, Omojo O. Malu, Yoseph A. Kram, Gaurav Nigam, Muhammad Riaz, Sungjin A. Song, Anthony M. Tolisano, Clete A. Kushida

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Synthesis and development of Fe3O4/SiO2/CaCO3 nanocomposite adsorbents for ammonia adsorption in the shrimp pond waste by Lukluatus Syavika, Anugrah Ricky Wijaya, Alif Alfarisyi Syah

“…The adsorption process adhered to the second-order kinetics model, exhibited spontaneous behavior with a negative ΔG value, and followed the Langmuir isotherm model (R2 = 0.9267). …”
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A practical methodology for incorporating volume-translated equation of states in isochoric-isothermal phase equilibrium calculations for liquid phase pressure prediction by Chang Lu, Wenteng Zhou, Chuanwei Wang, Riyi Lin, Yingnan Zhang

“…Abstract Accurately predicting the phase behavior and properties of reservoir fluid plays an essential role in the simulation of petroleum recovery processes. …”
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Effects of a Cognitive-Functional Intervention Method on Improving Executive Function and Self-Directed Learning in School-Aged Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disord... by Mi Ji Kim, Hae Yean Park, Eun-Young Yoo, Jung-Ran Kim

“…To measure dependent variables, Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) and Homework Problems Checklist (HPC) were used. …”
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The Influence of Consumer Knowledge of Halal Supply Chain Practices on Purchase Intention in Halal Personal Care & Beauty Products by Yayang Adiningtyas, Erlinda Yunus

“…Consumer understanding regarding halal products and halal supply chain practices is key to understanding increasingly religious purchasing behavior in Indonesia. This research contributes to supply chain management literature in the field of Halal Supply Chain as well as to Indonesian companies in the personal care and beauty industry. …”
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Eating Habits, Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Clinical and Laboratory Comparisons by O. V. Gaus, M. A. Livzan

“…All individuals included in the study were assessed for diet and eating habits using the WHO CINDI program questionnaire, “Information on Nutrition and Eating Behavior”, the severity of anxiety and depression according to the HADS questionnaire, the level of specific anxiety in relation to gastrointestinal symptoms according to the VSI questionnaire, quality of life according to the IBS-QoL questionnaire. …”
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Adaptation Practices of Young Central Asian Migrants in Tatarstan: A Socioanthropological Survey by Tatiana A. Titova, Vadim E. Kozlov, Elena V. Frolova

“…To facilitate this, the paper shall characterize the specifics of interaction between the former and locals, including some features of their language behavior. Materials and ­methods. Outcomes of the September-to-November 2023 survey held in Tatarstan constitute a source base for our analysis. …”
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Mathematical modeling of quorum sensing dynamics in batch culture of luminescent bacterium <i>Photobacterium phosphoreum</i> 1889 by S. I. Bartsev, A. B. Sarangova

“…When analyzing the model, three oddities in the behavior of the culture were noted, which presumably can change the idea of some processes taking place during the development of a culture of luminescent bacteria. …”
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HEVERL – Viewport Estimation Using Reinforcement Learning for 360-degree Video Streaming by Nguyen Viet Hung, Pham Tien Dat, Nguyen Tan, Nguyen Anh Quan, Le Thi Huyen Trang, Le Mai Nam

“…Furthermore, our approach is augmented by a thorough analysis of human head and facial movement behaviors. By leveraging these insights, we have developed a reinforcement learning model specifically designed to anticipate user view directions and improve the experience quality in targeted regions. …”
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Identification of Bacterial Lipopolysaccharide-Associated Genes and Molecular Subtypes in Autism Spectrum Disorder by He Y, He Y, Cheng B

“…Yuanxia He,1,2,&ast; Yun He,2,&ast; Boli Cheng1,2 1Department of Clinical Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, 637000, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, 637000, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yun He; Boli Cheng, Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China, Email heyun02409@aliyun.comBackground: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition marked by diverse symptoms affecting social interaction, communication, and behavior. This research aims to explore bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS)- and immune-related (BLI) molecular subgroups in ASD to enhance understanding of the disorder.Methods: We analyzed 89 control samples and 157 ASD samples from the GEO database, identifying BLI signatures using least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression (LASSO) and logistic regression machine learning algorithms. …”
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Global Burden of Esophageal Cancer and Its Risk Factors: A Systematic Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 by Irena Ilic, Ivana Zivanovic Macuzic, Ana Ravic-Nikolic, Milena Ilic, Vesna Milicic

“…The global proportion of DALYs for esophageal cancer attributable to selected behavioral, metabolic, and dietary risk factors was similar in males and females: chewing tobacco (3.8% vs. 5.1%), diet low in fruits (10.1% vs. 12.6%), diet low in vegetables (3.3% vs. 4.6%), and high body mass index (18.8% vs. 19.3%). …”
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Unpacking complex interventions that manage care for high-need, high-cost patients: a realist review by Eva Chang, Rania Ali, Nancy D Berkman

“…Engagement of care providers in interventions to expand support of HNHC patients is facilitated by targeted outreach, adequate staffing support with shared values and regular and open communication.Conclusions Building relationships with HNHC patients and gaining their trust is a key component for interventions to successfully change HNHC patients’ behaviors. Identifying HNHC patients for an intervention can be best achieved through a multipronged strategy that accounts for their clinical and psychosocial complexity and prior experiences with the healthcare system. …”
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Two-year follow-up of gait and postural control following initiation of recombinant human tripeptidyl intracerebroventricular enzyme replacement therapy in two atypical CLN2 patien... by Rahul Soangra, Marybeth Grant-Beuttler, Harriet Chang, Raymond Y. Wang

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Addressing the rising colorectal cancer burden in the older adult: examining modifiable risk and protective factors for comprehensive prevention strategies by Ke‐Jie He, Zhejun Liu, Guoyu Gong

“…These regional differences are likely attributable to variations in healthcare systems, access to screening and early detection programs, as well as differences in lifestyle behaviors and risk factor prevalence.ConclusionThe strong association between high BMI and colorectal cancer risk, particularly in the older adult population and among men, emphasizes the importance of comprehensive obesity management strategies as part of comprehensive cancer control efforts. …”
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Strengthening Maternal and Infant Health in an impoverished peri urban community in Lima, Peru: The SAMI Project by Anna KOHLER-SMITH, Karen RAMOS, Carmen CONTRERAS, Milagros DUEÑAS, Leonid LECCA, Jerome T. GALEA

The association between perceived student gratitude and teacher family role performance: A moderated mediation model by Shaoqing Su, Yifan Ou, Ying Liao

“…However, a significant gap remains in the literature concerning how student gratitude influences teachers' family behavioral performance in their daily lives. This paper introduces Conservation of Resources (COR) Theory to examine the mediating effect of work-family enrichment on the relationship between student gratitude and teachers' family role performance, while also investigating whether intrinsic motivation moderates this relationship. …”
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Management of Uncertainty by Statistical Process Control and a Genetic Tuned Fuzzy System by Stephan Birle, Mohamed Ahmed Hussein, Thomas Becker

“…In this context, fuzzy logic controllers offer quite a straightforward way to control processes that are affected by nonlinear behavior and uncertain process knowledge. However, in order to maintain process safety and product quality it is necessary to specify the controller performance and to tune the controller parameters. …”
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Bankers' job stress, job performance, and job commitment trajectories during the COVID-19 pandemic by Sanjoy Kumar Roy, Md. Rahat Khan, Nazrul Islam Shanto

“…IMPLICATIONS: The outcomes of this study provide value to the field of behavioral science by introducing the phenomena of COVID-19 in the context of bankers and emerging economies. …”
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Measuring anti-transgender stigma in low-income and middle-income countries: a scoping review protocol by Clare Barrington, Jennifer Toller Erausquin, Amanda E Tanner, Tamar Goldenberg, Sulianie Mertus, Mohammed Sheikh Eldin Jibriel

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Influenza B virus infection alters the regenerative potential of murine alveolar type 2 pneumocytes by Satoko Nakano, Cait E. Hamele, Aleksandra Tata, Purushothama Rao Tata, Nicholas S. Heaton

“…Theoretically, some of the long-term lung sequelae associated with viral infections could be the result of inappropriate AT2 behavior. Here, the authors report that during an influenza B virus infection, some of the actively infected AT2 pneumocytes can ultimately eliminate all traces of the viral RNA and persist in the host long term. …”
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