Diabetic Distal Symmetrical Polyneuropathy: Correlation of Clinical, Laboratory, and Electrophysiologic Studies in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Yi-Ching Weng, Sung-Sheng Tsai, Rong-Kuo Lyu, Chun-Che Chu, Long-Sun Ro, Ming-Feng Liao, Hong-Shiu Chang, Chiung-Mei Chen, Jawl-Shan Hwang, Hung-Chou Kuo

“…The modified Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (mMNSI) and Douleur Neuropathique 4 were used to evaluate the severity of DSPN and DPNP, respectively. …”
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Solar Energetic Particle Events Detected in the Housekeeping Data of the European Space Agency's Spacecraft Flotilla in the Solar System by Beatriz Sánchez‐Cano, Olivier Witasse, Elise W. Knutsen, Dikshita Meggi, Shayla Viet, Mark Lester, Robert F. Wimmer‐Schweingruber, Marco Pinto, Richard Moissl, Johannes Benkhoff, Hermann Opgenoorth, Uli Auster, Jos deBrujine, Peter Collins, Guido DeMarchi, David Fischer, Yoshifumi Futaana, James Godfrey, Daniel Heyner, Mats Holmstrom, Andrew Johnstone, Simon Joyce, Daniel Lakey, Santa Martinez, David Milligan, Elsa Montagnon, Daniel Müller, Stefano A. Livi, Timo Prusti, Jim Raines, Ingo Richter, Daniel Schmid, Peter Schmitz, Håkan Svedhem, Matt G. G. T. Taylor, Elena Tremolizzo, Dimitri Titov, Colin Wilson, Simon Wood, Joe Zender

“…Abstract Despite the growing importance of planetary Space Weather forecasting and radiation protection for science and robotic exploration and the need for accurate Space Weather monitoring and predictions, only a limited number of spacecraft have dedicated instrumentation for this purpose. However, every spacecraft (planetary or astronomical) has hundreds of housekeeping sensors distributed across the spacecraft, some of which can be useful to detect radiation hazards produced by solar particle events. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Aqueous Properties of an Amphiphilic Terpolymer with a Novel Nonionic Surfmer by Qin Yu, Xiaolin Wu, Yanqiu Li, Tenglong Gao, Siliang Liu, Caiqing Hou, Zirong Zheng

“…The aggregative behaviors of PAADs were explored by 13C nuclear magnetic resonance, a viscometer, and a surface tension instrument. It was found that the apparent viscosity and surface activity of PAADs were significantly improved by the increase of average sequence length of hydrophobic micro blocks, strong intermolecular hydrophobic association, or the formation of mixed micelles between hydrophobic micro blocks and micromolecular surface-active agent. …”
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Distribution and Evolution of Chorus Waves Modeled by a Neural Network: The Importance of Imbalanced Regression by Xiangning Chu, Jacob Bortnik, Wen Li, Xiao‐Chen Shen, Qianli Ma, Donglai Ma, David Malaspina, Sheng Huang

“…Using an imbalanced regressive (IR) method, we develop a neural network model of lower‐band (LB) chorus waves using 7‐year observations from the EMFISIS instrument onboard Van Allen Probes. The feature selection process suggests that the auroral electrojet index alone captures most of the variations of chorus waves. …”
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Assessing exposure to weight stigma: development and initial validation of the Weight Stigma Exposure Inventory (WeSEI) by Kamolthip Ruckwongpatr, I-Hua Chen, Iqbal Pramukti, Po-Ching Huang, Janet D. Latner, Kerry S. O’Brien, Xuelian Wang, Jung-Sheng Chen, Servet Üztemur, Chien-Chin Lin, Yen-Ling Chang, Wei-Leng Chin, Mark D. Griffiths, Chung-Ying Lin

“…Therefore, the present study developed and validated a new instrument, the Weight Stigma Exposure Inventory (WeSEI), to assess different sources of observed weight stigma across interpersonal and non-interpersonal sources. …”
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Using ICT Tools for Exploring the Impact of Urban Blue-Green Spaces on Human Health and Well-Being by Sanja IVANKOVIC, Dragana JOVANOVIC, Predrag SAVIC, Vesna KARADŽIĆ, Milena VASIĆ

“…HEART study is using ICT tools as instruments in studying how blue-green spaces (BGS) impact public health and well-being in urban areas. 800 volunteers are equipped with smart-bands during their active time at demo sites in the cities of Belgrade, Athens and Aarhus. …”
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The Dutch-translated cultural competence assessment scale for nurses: Cross-cultural adaptation and validation by P.B. Sutharson, J.M. Maaskant, A.M. Eskes

“…Conclusion: With the two-factor, 15-item Dutch Cultural Competence Assessment, we have provided Dutch nurses with an instrument to self-assess their cultural competence, paying special attention to their awareness, sensitivity, and behaviour when caring for people with cultural differences…”
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An Effective Flocculation Method to the Kaolin Wastewater Treatment by a Cationic Polyacrylamide (CPAM): Preparation, Characterization, and Flocculation Performance by Badradine Zakaria Djibrine, Huaili Zheng, Moxi Wang, Shuang Liu, Xiaomin Tang, Sarfaraz Khan, Andrea Navarro Jimenéz, Li Feng

“…The PAD was represented by several instruments. The results of FTIR and 1H NMR showed that PAD was indeed polymerized by AM and DMC. …”
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Tandem Observations of Nighttime Mid‐Latitude Topside Ionospheric Perturbations by Hosub Song, Jaeheung Park, Yaqi Jin, Yuichi Otsuka, Stephan Buchert, Jaejin Lee, Yu Yi

“…Abstract Nighttime medium‐scale traveling ionospheric disturbances (MSTIDs) have been generally observed by ground‐based instruments. However, they provide 2‐dimensional images over only a limited field of view and are not distributed globally. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) in Mexican adults by Horacio Balam Álvarez García, Isaías Vicente Lugo-González, Fabiola González Betanzos

“…Due to this, it is important to have brief, reliable and valid psychometric instruments that allow health personnel their timely detection in first level health centers. …”
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Naked-Eye Molecular Testing for the Detection of <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> in Mallorca (Balearic Island) Almond Orchards by Colorimetric LAMP by Amoia Serafina Serena, Ana Falcón-Piñeiro, Milica Pastar, José Manuel Garcìa-Madero, Nicoletta Contaldo, Mikael Muegge, Stéphane Compant, Pasquale Saldarelli, Angelantonio Minafra

“…Molecular detection through isothermal amplification reactions enables simplified instrumentation and the use of raw nucleic acid extracts. …”
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Prevalence and quality of life associated with erectile dysfunction and lower urinary tract symptoms: a cross-sectional study by Felipe Jun Kijima, Liz Cristina Motta, Jean Sousa Cavalcante, Lucas Jordão, Carlos Eduardo Dias Olioze, Plinio Takashi Karubi Palavicini Santos, João Carlos Leite da Cruz, Luis Expedito Sabage, Gabriel Araújo Medeiros, Alessandra Mazzo, Aguinaldo Cesar Nardi

“…METHODS: A trained team collected data between July 2021 and August 2022 through face-to-face interviews using a characterization instrument, International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), International Index of Erectile Function-6 (IIEF-6), and World Health Organization Quality-of-Life Scale. …”
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MINDS. JWST-MIRI Observations of a Spatially Resolved Atomic Jet and Polychromatic Molecular Wind toward SY Cha by Kamber R. Schwarz, Matthias Samland, Göran Olofsson, Thomas Henning, Andrew Sellek, Manuel Güdel, Benoît Tabone, Inga Kamp, Pierre-Olivier Lagage, Ewine F. van Dishoeck, Alessio Caratti o Garatti, Adrian M. Glauser, Tom P. Ray, Aditya M. Arabhavi, Valentin Christiaens, R. Franceschi, Danny Gasman, Sierra L. Grant, Jayatee Kanwar, Till Kaeufer, Nicolas T. Kurtovic, Giulia Perotti, Milou Temmink, Marissa Vlasblom

“…We report the detection of extended H _2 and [Ne ii ] emission toward the young stellar object SY Cha with the JWST Mid-InfraRed Instrument Medium-Resolution Spectrometer (MIRI-MRS). …”
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Functional assessment of cancer therapy – head & neck (FACT-HN) translation and validation in Serbian by Masa Petrovic, Bojana Salovic, Ana Tomic, Tanja Jesic-Petrovic, Aleksandar Matejic, Ivana Radovic, Silvana Babic, Aleksa Korugic, Drago Jelovac, Nikola Mikovic, Sasa Jakovljevic, Svetislav Pelemis, Milovan Dimitrijevic, Jovica Milovanovic, Ana Jotic, Aleksandar Trivic, Ana Dimitrijevic, Sulin Bulatovic, Zoran Dudvarski, Ivan Soldatovic, Jelena Ilic-Zivojinovic

“…A total of 106 Serbian-speaking head and neck cancer patients completed the translated FACT-HN, along with other validated instruments, including the EORTC QLQ-C30, EORTC QLQ-HN43, CES-D, and GAD-7. …”
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Reliability, Responsiveness, and Validity of the Visual Analog Fatigue Scale to Measure Exertion Fatigue in People with Chronic Stroke: A Preliminary Study by Benjamin Y. Tseng, Byron J. Gajewski, Patricia M. Kluding

“…To date no studies have attempted to validate a clinically-feasible and reliable instrument to quantify PSF. We developed the Visual Analog Fatigue Scale (VAFS) to eliminate difficulties and poor data validity in testing people post-stroke. …”
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GD-1 Stellar Stream and Cocoon in the DESI Early Data Release by M. Valluri, P. Fagrelius, S. E. Koposov, T. S. Li, Oleg Y. Gnedin, E. F. Bell, R. G. Carlberg, A. P. Cooper, J. Aguilar, S. Ahlen, C. Allende Prieto, V. Belokurov, L. Beraldo e Silva, D. Brooks, A. Byström, T. Claybaugh, K. Dawson, A. Dey, P. Doel, J. E. Forero-Romero, E. Gaztañaga, S. Gontcho A Gontcho, J. Han, K. Honscheid, T. Kisner, A. Kremin, A. Lambert, M. Landriau, L. Le Guillou, M. E. Levi, A. de la Macorra, M. Manera, P. Martini, G. E. Medina, A. Meisner, R. Miquel, J. Moustakas, A. D. Myers, J. Najita, C. Poppett, F. Prada, M. Rezaie, G. Rossi, A. H. Riley, E. Sanchez, D. Schlegel, M. Schubnell, D. Sprayberry, G. Tarlé, G. Thomas, B. A. Weaver, R. H. Wechsler, R. Zhou, H. Zou

“…We present  ∼115 new spectroscopically identified members of the GD-1 tidal stream observed with the 5000-fiber Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI). We confirm the existence of a “cocoon,” which is a broad (FWHM ∼ 2 $\mathop{.}…”
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MHD‐Test Particles Simulations of Moderate CME and CIR‐Driven Geomagnetic Storms at Solar Minimum by Mary K. Hudson, Scot R. Elkington, Zhao Li, Maulik Patel, Kevin Pham, Kareem Sorathia, Alex Boyd, Allison Jaynes, Alexis Leali

“…Initial electron Phase Space Density (PSD) profiles used measurements from the Relativistic Electron Proton Telescope and MagEIS energetic particle instruments on Van Allen Probes for test particle weighting and updating of the injected population at apogee. …”
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Mediation effects of subjective social status and personality traits between childhood nurturing experiences and depressive symptoms in adult volunteers by Yuki Nakagawa, Miki Ono, Chihiro Morishita, Mina Honyashiki, Yu Tamada, Yota Fujimura, Shinji Higashi, Naoki Hashimoto, Takeshi Inoue, Jiro Masuya

“…Multiple regression analysis and structural equation modeling were conducted using demographic information and scores for the Patient Health Questionnaire‐9, Parental Bonding Instrument, and NEO Five‐Factor Inventory. Results Subjective social status was found to mediate the association between nurturing experiences and neuroticism (0.029 for Overprotection and –0.034 for Care). …”
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Biomonitoring potential of trace metal accumulation and bioavailability in coral skeletons and reef sediments of Persian Gulf: A comparative study by Seyed Hassan Mousavi, Mehdi Gholamalifard, Seyed Mahmoud Ghasempouri

“…Finally, trace metals were analyzed using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry instrument. The results show severe anthropogenic pollution at sites I and II compared to site III and significant differences between their sampling stations. …”
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Design and Validation of the Flipped‐Learning Assessment Scale for Undergraduate Nursing Education by Fernando Urcola‐Pardo, Ana Belen Subiron‐Valera, Isabel Anton‐Solanas, Aintzane Orkaizagirre‐Gomara, Dolores Torres‐Enamorado, Juan Diego Gonzalez‐Sanz

“…The total Cronbach's alpha value for the complete instrument was 0.893. Cronbach alpha for each separate dimension ranged between 0.660 and 0.897. …”
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