Unequal ageing: the quality of life of senior citizens in the EU before and after COVID-19. A multidimensional approach by Elżbieta Roszko-Wójtowicz, Klaudia Przybysz, Agnieszka Stanimir

“…We hypothesize that the pandemic has exacerbated existing socio-economic inequalities, particularly affecting the most vulnerable older populations.MethodsThis study utilises the Synthetic Measure of Senior Quality of Life (SMSQoL) to evaluate the living conditions of seniors across four critical domains: health, finances, social relations, and environment. …”
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Prehospital scale to differentiate intracerebral hemorrhage from large-vessel occlusion patients: a prospective cohort study by A. Freixa-Cruz, G. Jimenez-Jimenez, G. Mauri-Capdevila, Y. Gallego-Sánchez, A. García-Díaz, R. Mitjana-Penella, M. Paul-Arias, C. Pereira-Priego, E. Ruiz-Fernández, S. Salvany-Montserrat, A. Sancho-Saldaña, E. San-Pedro-Murillo, E. Saureu, D. Vázquez-Justes, Francisco Purroy

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The effect of groundwater depth on topsoil organic matter mineralization during a simulated dry summer in northwestern Europe by A. Françoys, A. Françoys, O. Mendoza, J. Hu, P. Boeckx, W. Cornelis, S. De Neve, S. Sleutel

“…<p>With climate change expected to intensify the occurrence and severity of droughts, the impacts of the groundwater table (GWT) depth and capillary rise on topsoil moisture may become critical drivers of biological activity. Consequently, the GWT depth could influence topsoil carbon (C) mineralization. …”
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A comprehensive, population level evaluation of previously reported drug triggers of pemphigus highlights immunomodulatory capacity as a common characteristic by Justin Baroukhian, Kristina Seiffert-Sinha, Animesh A. Sinha

“…Moreover, all of the drugs found to be associated with PV in this study harbor immunomodulatory capacity, suggesting that the ability to induce such perturbations, directly or indirectly, may be a critical factor connecting drug exposure to pemphigus pathogenesis. …”
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Safe distances for transforaminal posterior lumbar interbody fusion under one-hole split endoscopy: three-dimensional reconstruction measurement of 1-degree degenerative lumbar spo... by Changzhen Liu, Jiabin Ren, Zhaozhong Sun, Sa Li, Zhimeng Feng, Yuefei Li

“…This study aimed to measure the safe distances among critical bone markers, the intervertebral space and nerve roots between 1-degree degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS) and non-DLS at the L4/5 segment in patients via three-dimensional reconstruction and to compare the differences in relevant safety distances between the two groups. …”
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Identification and Classification of Factors Influencing the Regulation of Priority Goods Markets Based on Network Governance with an Interpretive Structural Modeling Approach by sadegh Dadashi, Fattah Sharifzadeh, Reza Vaezi, Hossein Aslipour

“…Specialized and flexible human resources are recognized as critical, positioned prominently within the model. …”
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Modeling Portfolio Optimization based on behavioral Preferences and Investor’s Memory by vahideh mousavi kakhki, Sanaz Khatabi

“…Constructing asset portfolios is acknowledged as a critical decision for investors. Consequently, researchers focus on identifying factors that influence the selection of portfolios with high returns and controlled risk. …”
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Short-term abstinence from alcohol and changes in cardiovascular risk factors, liver function tests and cancer-related growth factors: a prospective observational study by Gautam Mehta, Rajiv Jalan, Matteo Rosselli, James Maurice, Stewart Macdonald, Alexandra Cronberg, Tanya Khera-Butler, Colin Sumpter, Safa Al-Khatib, Anjly Jain, Christos Charalambous, Amir Gander, Cynthia Ju, Talay Hakan, Roy Sherwood, Devaki Nair, Kevin P Moore

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Collecting duct NCOR1 controls blood pressure by regulating mineralocorticoid receptor by Ke Sun, Yong-Li Wang, Chen-Chen Hou, Da Shang, Lin-Juan Du, Lan Bai, Xing-Yu Zhang, Chuan-Ming Hao, Sheng-Zhong Duan

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A Mixed Project-and-Stock Portfolio Optimization Model with Mean-SemiVariance-SemiEntropy Approach by Amirhosein Khayyatian, Majid Shakhsi-Niaei

“…However, this study extends the scope of portfolio optimization to encompass both project and stock investments. This is a critical advancement as investors increasingly grapple with allocating budgets across these two asset types simultaneously. …”
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Design and validation of consumer behavior model based on user-generated content in the banking industry by Sepahdar Rahnama, Marzieh ZendehDel, Mir Hadi Moazen Jamshidi

“…Theoretical Framework Consumer behavior Research has shown that having a correct analysis of consumer behavior can be considered as a critical factor in the success of companies' marketing programs (Taghikhah et al, 2020). …”
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Screening and characterization of the scFv for chimeric antigen receptor T cells targeting CEA-positive carcinoma by Chengcheng Zhang, Linling Wang, Qianzhen Zhang, Junjie Shen, Xia Huang, Meiling Wang, Yi Huang, Jun Chen, Yanmin Xu, Wenxu Zhao, Yanan Qi, Yunyan Li, Yanjiao Ou, Zhi Yang, Cheng Qian

“…In a mouse xenograft model, M5A CAR-T cells displayed better antitumor efficacy without preconditioning.DiscussionOur findings suggest that scFvs derived from different antibodies have distinctive characteristics, and stable expression and appropriate affinity are critical for robust antitumor efficacy. This study highlights the importance of selecting an optimal scFv in CAR-T cell design for effective CEA-targeted therapy. …”
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The effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on cardiovascular function in subarachnoid hemorrhage patients: A randomized trial by Gansheng Tan, Anna L Huguenard, Kara M Donovan, Phillip Demarest, Xiaoxuan Liu, Ziwei Li, Markus Adamek, Kory Lavine, Ananthv K Vellimana, Terrance T Kummer, Joshua W Osbun, Gregory J Zipfel, Peter Brunner, Eric C Leuthardt

“…However, the effects of taVNS on cardiovascular dynamics in critically ill patients, like those with SAH, have not yet been investigated. …”
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Functions of thyroid hormone signaling in regulating melanophore, iridophore, erythrophore, and pigment pattern formation in spotted scat (Scatophagus argus) by Yongguan Liao, Tong Han, Dongneng Jiang, Chunhua Zhu, Gang Shi, GuangLi Li, Hongjuan Shi

“…Conclusions Above results showed that thyroid hormone signaling might play critical roles in regulation pigments synthesis and deposition, thereby affecting pigment cells (melanophores, iridophores and erythrophores) formation and body color patterns. …”
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Development and validation of an explainable machine learning model for mortality prediction among patients with infected pancreatic necrosisResearch in context by Caihong Ning, Hui Ouyang, Jie Xiao, Di Wu, Zefang Sun, Baiqi Liu, Dingcheng Shen, Xiaoyue Hong, Chiayan Lin, Jiarong Li, Lu Chen, Shuai Zhu, Xinying Li, Fada Xia, Gengwen Huang

“…Multiple organ failure, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Examination II (APACHE II) score ≥20, duration of organ failure ≥21 days, bloodstream infection, time from onset to first intervention <30 days, Bedside Index of Severity in Acute Pancreatitis score ≥3, critical acute pancreatitis, age ≥ 50 years, and hemorrhage were 9 most important features associated with mortality. …”
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Harnessing root phenotyping and root growth plasticity of landraces of maize (Zea mays L.) for enhancing waterlogging tolerance in fragile and challenging agro-ecologies of Eastern... by E. Lamalakshmi Devi, Krishnappa Rangappa, Ayam Gangarani Devi, S.K. Chongtham, Ingudam Bhupenchandra, Konsam Sarika, Harendra Verma, Rumi Narzari, Samarendra Hazarika, Sankar Prasad Das, B.U. Choudhury, Anil Kumar Choudhury, T.L. Bhutia, V.K. Mishra

“…This research identifies critical root traits and promising genotypes for developing WL-tolerant maize, contributing to sustainable crop production in rain-fed EHR environments.…”
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Regulatory role of lnc-MAP3K13-3:1 on miR-6894-3p and SHROOM2 in modulating cellular dynamics in hepatocellular carcinoma by Kuai Chen, Manqin Zhu, Qinghua Hu, Hui Huang, Ka Chen, Xia Shuai, Jinshi Huang, Qiang Tao, Zhibin Guo

“…Consequently, identifying molecular targets that specifically inhibit the proliferation and metastasis of HCC cells is critical for improving treatment outcomes. Database analysis using Targetscan identified complementary binding sites for the human-specific miRNA hsa-miR-6894-3p (hereafter referred to as miR-6894-3p) on SHROOM2, and Starbase data suggested a potential regulatory interaction between lnc-MAP3K13-3:1 and miR-6894-3p in liver cancer. …”
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Real‐world effectiveness and safety of oral azvudine versus nirmatrelvir‒ritonavir (Paxlovid) in hospitalized patients with COVID-19: a multicenter, retrospective, cohort study by Haiyu Wang, Guangying Cui, Ming Cheng, Tuerganaili Aji, Guotao Li, Xinjun Hu, Guangming Li, Shixi Zhang, Yanyang Zhang, Linqi Diao, Pan Li, Ling Wang, Yiqiang Yuan, Guowu Qian, Ruiqing Zhang, Xiaoli Jin, Juan Wang, Hong Luo, Donghua Zhang, Mingming Wang, Silin Li, Zhan Song, Mengzhao Yang, Guanyue Su, Ranran Sun, Junbiao Chang, Zujiang Yu, Zhigang Ren

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Social Progress and Economic Growth based on Simultaneous Equations of Panel Data by Seyed Ehsan Hosseinidoust, Akbar Khodabakhshi, Saeedeh Ahmadi

“…On the other hand, considering the fact that economic and social indicators must be improved as preconditions for increased  living standards, which would be only possible in the shadow of economic growth, assumes it as a critical component contributing into improvement of social indicators. …”
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Effects of landslide hazards on quality of stream water and sediments by O. Phewnil, T. Pattamapitoon, N. Semvimol, W. Wararam, K. Duangmal, A. Intaraksa, K. Chunkao, P. Maskulrath, S. Hanthayung, P. Wichittrakarn

“…This conclusion emphasizes the critical need to incorporate landslide hazard considerations into watershed management practices to safeguard downstream communities and preserve water resources.…”
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