Enhanced detection of mild cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s disease: a hybrid model integrating dual biomarkers and advanced machine learning by John Sahaya Rani Alex, R. Roshini, G. Maneesha, Jeetashree Aparajeeta, B. Priyadarshini, Chih-Yang Lin, Chi-Wen Lung

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Mortality and condition factor of juvenile green catfish (Hemibagrus nemurus c.v) on different bottom substrat by . Dualantus, Ricky Djauhari

“…This research used completely randomized design with 3 treatments and 3 replications.  Treatments are bottom substrates of white sand, 1 inch piece of  PVC pipes, and pieces of the tree roots submerged in river water. …”
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The impact of nutrient deficiency on the structure of soil microbial communities within a double-cropping system by Rulan Yang, Zheng Sun, Yu Gong, Peng Zhou, Xinping Zhang, Jie Wang, Qiang Dong, Fei Gao

“…To clarify the specific response of soil microorganisms to the absence of key nutrients in the ecosystems of the annual double cropping system, this study investigated how the lack of essential nutrients affected the diversity, abundance, and functional dynamics of microorganisms in the soil, and designed five treatment methods: (1) CK, nofertilizer treatment; (2) NPK, adequate nitrogen fertilizer, phosphorus fertilizer, and potassium fertilizer treatment; (3) PK, nitrogen deficiency treatment; (4) NK, phosphorus deficiency treatment; and (5) NP, potassium deficiency treatment. …”
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Evaluating the impact of a multimodal perinatal education program on birth preparedness, mental health, and birth outcomes among rural primiparous women: a retrospective cohort stu... by Wei Li, TaiFang Ren, GuiHong Xu, YongShu Wang

“…Methods A retrospective cohort design was employed, utilizing patient records from Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University between January 2021 and December 2022. …”
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Evaluating energy consumption patterns in novel foamed ternary alkali-activated masonry blocks by Sunil Nandipati, Nikhil Kumar Degloorkar, Gandhi Pullagura, Debabrata Barik, Prabhu Paramasivam, Essam Althaqafi, Saiful Islam, Osamah J. Al-sareji

“…Abstract This study endeavors to tackle the energy requirements of the building sector by employing passive design strategies. However, there exists a dearth of comprehension regarding the energy efficiency performance of foamed alkali-activated materials. …”
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On the space of SARS-CoV-2 genetic sequence variants by A. Yu. Palyanov, N. V. Palyanova

“…We have developed software capable of loading and analyzing SARS-CoV-2 nucleotide sequences in FASTA format, determining the 5’ and 3’ UTR positions, the number and location of unidentified nucleotides (“N”), performing alignment with the reference sequence by calling the program designed for this, determining mutations, deletions and insertions, as well as calculating various characteris tics of virus genomes with a given time step (days, weeks, months, etc.). …”
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A Fast Parallel Processing Algorithm for Triangle Collision Detection Based on AABB and Octree Space Slicing in Unity3D by Kunthroza Hor, Nak-Jun Sung, Jun Ma, Min-Hyung Choi, Min Hong

“…This approach is also designed to implement computation with GPU which utilizes the high-level shader language (HLSL) programming language on the compute shader Unity3D. …”
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Are free school meals failing families? Exploring the relationship between child food insecurity, child mental health and free school meal status during COVID-19: national cross-se... by Maria Bryant, Tiffany C Yang, Madeleine Power, Bridget Lockyer, Rachael H Moss, Wendy Burton, Bob Doherty

“…This study examined levels of food security and FSM status to support decision-making regarding increasing the current eligibility criteria.Design Two cross-sectional national surveys administered in August–September 2020 and January–February 2021 were used to examine the impact of COVID-19 on the food experiences of children and young people.Setting UK.Participants 2166 children (aged 7–17 years) and parents/guardians.Main outcome measures Participant characteristics were described by food security and FSM status; estimated marginal means were calculated to obtain the probability of poor mental health, expressed as children reporting feeling stressed or worried in the past month, by food security status and FSM status.Results We observed food insecurity among both children who did and did not receive of FSM: 23% of children not receiving FSM were food insecure. …”
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Are Trends in Economic Modeling of Pediatric Diabetes Mellitus up to Date with the Clinical Practice Guidelines and the Latest Scientific Findings? by Roque Cardona-Hernandez, Alberto de la Cuadra-Grande, Julen Monje, María Echave, Itziar Oyagüez, María Álvarez, Isabel Leiva-Gea

“…**Discussion:** Economic models designed for assessing interventions in diabetes in pediatric patients should be based on pediatric-specific data and include novel adjuvant glucose-monitoring metrics and latest evidence on prognostic factors (C-peptide, legacy effect, age at diagnosis, socioeconomic status) to provide a more faithful reflection of the disease. …”
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MARKETS IN CRYPTO-ASSETS AND CAPITAL MARKET by Cristian GHEORGHE

“…Similar to capital market domain, Member States shall designate the competent authorities responsible for carrying out the functions and duties provided for in the regulation on crypto assets market. …”
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Association between psychological resilience, social support and oral health behaviours in patients with implant dentures by Tingting Cui, Liying Qiu, Deqiang Hou

“…The survey included a self-designed general information questionnaire, disease condition questionnaire, The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), The Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS), and The oral health behavior scale. …”
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The Effects of Lutein and Zeaxanthin Supplementation on Brain Morphology in Older Adults: A Randomized, Controlled Trial by Catherine M. Mewborn, Cutter A. Lindbergh, B. Randy Hammond, Lisa M. Renzi-Hammond, L. Stephen Miller

“…The current study examined if one year of supplementation with lutein (L) and zeaxanthin (Z), two nutrients with known antioxidative properties and cognitive benefits, impacted structural brain outcomes in older adults using a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial design. Community-dwelling older adults (20 males and 27 females) aged 65–87 years (M = 71.8 years, SD = 6.04 years) were randomized into supplement (N = 33) and placebo groups (N = 14) using simple randomization. …”
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Association Between Platelet-Albumin-Bilirubin Grade and the 30-Day Mortality in Patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Evidence from the MIMIC-IV Database by Dandan Ye, Wei Jiang, Deming Gu

“…Aims: To evaluate the association of PALBI grade with the risk of 30-day mortality in patients with ARDS. Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. Methods: Univariate and multivariate Cox proportional hazards models were used to evaluate the association between PALBI grade and the 30-day mortality in patients with ARDS; results were described as hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). …”
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Perbedaan Daya Hambat Ekstrak Daun Sirih Hijau ( Piper betle L. ) dan Daun Sirih Merah ( Piper crocatum Ruiz & Pav ) terhadap Pertumbuhan Escherichia coli by Tristika Aulia Syahrinastiti, Aziz Djamal, Lili Irawati

“…The type of this research was experimental study with post test only control group design. This research was carried out in Microbiology Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine Andalas University.The results of this research were: 1.The inhibition zones of red betel extract in concentration of 2.5%, 5%, 7.5%, and 10% were 0.6 cm, 1.1 cm, 1.2 cm, and 1.2 cm; 2. …”
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Advancing Therapeutic Strategies with Polymeric Drug Conjugates for Nucleic Acid Delivery and Treatment by Ullah A, Khan M, Zhang Y, Shafiq M, Ullah M, Abbas A, Xianxiang X, Chen G, Diao Y

“…The review delves into the conjugation strategies, preparation methods, and various classes of PDCs, as well as strategic design, highlighting their role in nucleic acid delivery. …”
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Intention to Extend Working Life among Thai Registered Nurses in Ministry of Public Health: A National Survey by Pooncharat Sirisub, Nawarat Suwannapong, Mathuros Tipayamongkholgul, Nopporn Howteerakul, Thinakorn Noree

“…This study indicated that understanding the various factors related to the intention to extend working life among RNs could lead to the design of appropriate programs to encourage them to continue working after the current retirement age.…”
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What are the expectations and experiences of a GMH research programme delivered in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Colombia and Uganda? A prospective longitudinal qualitative study by Stefan Priebe, Vian Rajabzadeh, Victoria Jane Bird, Francois van Loggerenberg, Michael McGrath

“…We conducted the first prospective study to assess the initial expectations as well as the final experiences of participants of a global health research programme.Design, settings and participants This study adopted a prospective longitudinal qualitative study, 38 participants of a global mental health research programme with partners in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Colombia, Uganda and the (UK). …”
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Association between hospital volume, processes of care and outcomes after acute ischaemic stroke: a prospective observational study by Yongjun Wang, Maigeng Zhou, Gaifen Liu, Yuesong Pan, Runhua Zhang

“…This study aimed to assess the association between hospital volume, processes of care and outcomes after ischaemic stroke.Design A multicentre prospective cohort study.Setting Two hundred and seventeen secondary or tertiary public hospitals from China.Participants A total of 17 550 patients within 7 days of acute ischaemic stroke were included.Main outcome measures The outcomes included all-cause mortality, poor outcome, recurrent stroke, and combined vascular events at 3 months and 1 year. …”
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Temperature measurements with a temporal scanner: systematic review and meta-analysis by Ruzan Udumyan, Håkan Geijer, Georg Lohse, Ylva Nilsagård

“…Objectives Systematic review and meta-analysis on the diagnostic accuracy of temporal artery thermometers (TAT).Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. The index test consisted of temperature measurement with TAT. …”
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Time-Varying Total Stiffness Matrix of a Rigid Machine Spindle-Angular Contact Ball Bearings Assembly: Theory and Analytical/Experimental Verifications by Fawzi M.A. El-Saeidy

“…Therefore it is recommended to use the full total stiffness matrix and not the diagonal matrix in the design/vibration analysis of these rotating machines. …”
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