Public insight into knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study from the West Bank, Palestine by Haya Jebreen Mohammed Warasna, Bashar Yaser Hasan Awad, Mohamad A. Banat, Mohammad Yaser Hasan Awad, Ahmed Farid Gadelmawla, Jameel Suliman, Tarek A. Owais, Ahmad J. Warasna

“…Conclusion This study emphasizes the critical importance of raising awareness and knowledge about osteoarthritis within the Palestinian community. …”
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Optimizing composite ecological networks through Synergistic risk Management, ecological Conservation, and recreational Integration: A case study of Beijing’s shallow mountain regi... by Lei Cao, Kaiping Wang, Xinyao Zhao, Yunlu Zhang

“…Shallow mountainous regions, where urban–rural disparities and the overlap of natural habitats with human activities are pronounced, present critical areas of study. This research focuses on the shallow mountainous areas of Beijing, employing a combination of multivariate models, including ecological risk assessment (ERA), ecosystem service function evaluation, and recreational resource evaluation. …”
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A new trigonometric-inspired probability distribution: A simulation study and applications in reliability and hydrology by Xiang Tu, Jiangwei Kong, Qing Fu, Sheng Chang, Kunfeng Zhang, Tmader Alballa, Haifa Alqahtani, Hamiden Abd El-Wahed Khalifa

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MRI-based deep learning radiomics to differentiate dual-phenotype hepatocellular carcinoma from HCC and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: a multicenter study by Qian Wu, Tao Zhang, Fan Xu, Lixiu Cao, Wenhao Gu, Wenjing Zhu, Yanfen Fan, Ximing Wang, Chunhong Hu, Yixing Yu

“…The fusion models showed better diagnostic accuracy, which has important value in clinical application. Critical relevance statement MRI-based deep learning radiomics were able to differentiate DPHCC from HCC and ICC preoperatively, aiding clinicians in the identification and targeted treatment of these malignant hepatic tumors. …”
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How much water vapour does the Tibetan Plateau release into the atmosphere? by C. Zheng, L. Jia, G. Hu, M. Menenti, M. Menenti, J. Timmermans

“…<p>Water vapour flux, expressed as evapotranspiration (ET), is critical for understanding the earth climate system and the complex heat–water exchange mechanisms between the land surface and the atmosphere in the high-altitude Tibetan Plateau (TP) region. …”
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Solid medical waste management practices and awareness in COVID-19 screening stations by S.E. Alzghoul, O.A. Smadi, T. Almomani, M.B. Alzghoul, O.M. Al-Bataineh

“…Screening stations are critical locations where solid Coronavirus disease 2019 wastes are created. …”
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Yoruba Epistemology, Art, Language and the Universe of Meanings: A Meta-Analysis by Michael O. Afolayan

“…Although short in quantity, I consider it to be loaded in quality, contents, intents, intensities, and in its ability to problematize a discourse critical to our understanding of indigenous scholarship and all its epistemological implications that span the entire landscape of the humanities. …”
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Appropriate Complementary Feeding Practice and Its Associated Factors among Mothers Who Have Children Aged between 6 and 24 Months in Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Asrat Hailu Dagne, Shimeles Biru Zewude, Abenezer Melkie Semahegn

“…Databases (PubMed, HINARI, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science) and university repositories were used to search for important articles. A critical appraisal of the studies was conducted. Data analysis was conducted using STATA version 11. …”
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Hydrochemical assessment of borehole water in Effurun, Delta state Niger Delta, Nigeria: implications for public health and safety by Odunayo Tope Ojo, Chiaka Joy Ike, Adegoke Ige Aladeboyeje, Olayiwola Grace Olaseeni, Olumuyiwa Femi Adewumi

“…Abstract Borehole water plays a critical role in providing drinking water in Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria. …”
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Identification of Potential miRNA-mRNA Regulatory Network Contributing to Parkinson’s Disease by Xi Yin, Miao Wang, Wei Wang, Tong Chen, Ge Song, Yixuan Niu, Ziying Jiang, Zhongbao Gao, Zhenfu Wang

“…Increasing evidence indicates that microRNAs (miRNAs) play a critical regulatory role in the pathogenesis of PD. …”
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Establishment and characterization of a new mouse gastric carcinoma cell line, MCC by Yushen Wang, Xianju Li, Yi Wang, Jun Qin

“…Its exceptional tumorigenic capacity and strong concordance with clinical proteomic profiles underscore its significance in translational research, facilitating the discovery of novel therapeutic targets and elucidation of molecular pathways critical for developing effective treatment strategies.…”
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Considérations ontogénétiques et phylogénétiques concernant l’origine de la parole by Louis-Jean Boë, Jean Granat, Jean-Louis Heim, Jean-Luc Schwartz, Pierre Badin, Guillaume Barbier, Guillaume Captier, Antoine Serrurier, Nicolas Kielwasser

“…This is why regular critical overviews do not seem superfluous. First, we propose a classification (push and pull theory) that provides a new reading of the various theories which have been proposed for half a century. …”
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Aetiology of vaginal discharge, urethral discharge, and genital ulcer in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-regression. by Julia Michalow, Magdalene K Walters, Olanrewaju Edun, Max Wybrant, Bethan Davies, Tendesayi Kufa, Thabitha Mathega, Sungai T Chabata, Frances M Cowan, Anne Cori, Marie-Claude Boily, Jeffrey W Imai-Eaton

“…We adjusted observations for diagnostic test performance, used generalised linear mixed-effects meta-regressions to generate estimates, and critically appraised studies using an adapted Joanna Briggs Institute checklist. …”
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Seasonal activity patterns of Ixodes scapularis and Ixodes pacificus in the United States by Lars Eisen

“…Although there is a wealth of published information on seasonal activity patterns of Ixodes scapularis and Ixodes pacificus in the United States, a critical review of the literature for these important tick vectors is lacking. …”
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The Relationship between Russian Identity and Political Polarization: The Role of Secure National Identification and National Narcissism by O.A. Gulevich, S.S. Kosimova

“…Conversely, national narcissism creates division by rejecting those who are critical of the status quo.</p>…”
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A Survey on the Organization and Operation of Level II/III Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Greece: A Comparison Between 2004 and 2022 by Kosmas Sarafidis, Nicoletta Iacovidou, Eleftheria Hatzidaki, Ilias Chatziioannidis, Gabriel Dimitriou

“…Conclusions: This survey highlights significant advancements in Level II/III NICU infrastructure and care capabilities, while emphasizing demographic changes and a critical shortage of neonatal nursing staff. These factors should be carefully considered by health authorities in the development of future neonatal care strategic planning in the country.…”
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&beta;-Caryophyllene and Statins in Bone Fracture Healing &ndash; A Narrative Review by Marom H, Khan MA, Darvish N, Tornetta III P, Khoury A, Weil YA, Skelley NW, Allison DC, Meiron S, Ehrmann Barr T

“…Emerging therapies such as biological agents, pharmacological treatments, and physical stimulation techniques are also associated with high costs, side effects, and practical applicability limitations. There is a critical need for alternative therapies that are cost-effective, safe, and easy to use. …”
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Comparison of HCG Trigger versus Dual Trigger in Improving Pregnancy Outcomes in Patients with Different Ovarian Responses: A Retrospective Study by Ke Xu, Jinrong Wang, Shuangshuang Yang, Zhenjing Wang, Ning Hou, Mei Sun

“…Specifically, the serum estradiol (E2) level during ovulation emerges as a critical factor influencing pregnancy outcomes. This retrospective study aimed to comprehensively compare two common clinical regimens based on the grouping of serum E2 levels and the number of oocytes retrieved on the trigger day. …”
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An investigative study on the parameters optimization of the electric discharge machining of Ti6Al4V by Muhammad Mansoor Uz Zaman Siddiqui, Syed Amir Iqbal, Ali Zulqarnain, Adeel Tabassum

“…With an emphasis on the optimization of input parameters like pulse on time (Ton), pulse off time (Toff), voltage (HV), and current (LV), which are critical in large-scale industrial applications, the study attempts to evaluate the optimal parameter states that simultaneously accomplish multiple goals during the machining process. …”
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Designing the behavioral model of stakeholders in the corporate governance of iran's social security organization and its affiliated companies by Sepahdar Ansarinik, Seyed Jamaledin Tabibi

“…To validate these findings, confirmatory factor analysis was used to evaluate the proposed theoretical model.Findings: The results yielded a CMIN value of 2.694, which is below the critical value of 3. The root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) was 0.097, falling within the acceptable range of 0.05 to 0.1. …”
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