Analyzing Predictive Factors for the Media’s Impact on the Nursing Profession by Jadranka Pavić, Marta Marković, Ana Marija Hošnjak, Aleksandar Racz, Irena Kovačević, Martina Smrekar

“…<b>Methods:</b> This cross-sectional study utilized a validated questionnaire with high internal reliability (Cronbach’s alpha coefficients) to assess nurses’ perceptions of the media’s role in society and the nursing profession. …”
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Establishment of the first marine mollusk cell line from scallop (Chlamys farreri) trochophore by Zhenkui Qin, Aichang Ji, Meng Yan, Danwen Liu, Xixi Li, Xiaoli Hu, Zhifeng Zhang

“…The origin of the CfT cell line was verified as C. farreri using internal transcribed spacer (ITS) and 18 s rRNA gene amplification, genomic in situ hybridization (GISH), and karyotype analysis. …”
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Psychometric properties of Psychosocial Inventory for Caregivers (PIC) scale by Abhijeet Singh, Arif Ali

“…Result: Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed in SPSS version 25.0. The internal consistency of the PIC scale was found to be 0.88. …”
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FEATURES OF INTRODUCTORY CONSTRUCTION FUNCTIONING IN SENTENCE STRUCTURE by Svetlana N. Mihaleva, Irina N. Kostina

“…The article substantiates the uniqueness of semantic relations between the components of the structure, characterized by a specific functional feature and a feature of the internal form of semantic relations. The aim of the study is defined as the identification of specific features of the introductory construction that can disrupt the structure of the actualized utterance and express additional communicative intentions of the author. …”
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Biosemiotic Foundations of a Darwinian Approach to Cultural Evolution by Herrmann-Pillath Carsten

“…In this context, culture is defined by reflexive operations that occur over internal boundaries of the semiosphere that are constitutive of the identity of the agent as the physical locus of neuromeme evolution.…”
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Psychometric evaluation and translation of the Persian version of the Organizational Silence Behavior Scale (OSBS-P) for clinical nurses. by Alireza Mirzaei, Mobina Jamshidinia, Mehrzad Aghabarari, Pouya Dolat Abadi, Reza Nemati-Vakilabad

“…A multilevel approach was used: forward-backward translation, face and content validity, construct validity (confirmatory factor analysis), and reliability (internal consistency and stability) of the Persian version of the OSBS-P were analyzed, respectively.…”
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Prediction of ischemic stroke in patients with H-type hypertension based on biomarker by Ke Chen, Jianxun He, Lan Fu, Xiaohua Song, Ning Cao, Hui Yuan

“…The optimal model, named A2BC ischemic stroke model, showed good discrimination and calibration ability for ischemic stroke with AUC of 0.91 and 0.87 in the internal and external validation cohorts. The A2BC ischemic stroke model had satisfactory predictive performances to assist clinicians in accurately identifying the risk of ischemic stroke for patients with H-type hypertension.…”
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Long-term Measurements of PM2.5 Concentrations in Lubbock, Texas by Mary C. Kelley, Mallory M. Brown, Clifford B. Fedler, Karin Ardon-Dryer

“…The hourly PM2.5 concentrations were measured at the local Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) station, analyzed for diurnal, weekly, monthly, seasonal, and yearly changes, and compared with meteorological parameters (such as the temperature, wind direction or speed, and visibility) recorded by the local National Weather Service station at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport. In addition, we examined the effects of El Niño and La Niña on the PM2.5 concentration. …”
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Futurs enseignants en stage au pays des Massaïs : from Me to We ? by Eva Lemaire

“…This article is based on the international training practicum program experienced by 14 Canadian students specializing in Education, as they taught in a Maasai school, in partnership with two NGOs, namely Free the Children and Me to We. …”
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Evaluation of the quality of standing trees using an Arbotom acoustic stress tomograph by Michajlová Katarína, Gejdoš Miloš, Gergeľ Tomáš, Gretsch Dominik

“…Acoustic equipment utilizing excited stress acoustic waves has emerged as a valuable tool for evaluating the internal structure of standing trees. By measuring the propagation speed of these waves within the trunk, it becomes possible to assess the properties of wood before harvesting, aiding in management, planning, and maximizing resource value. …”
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Motor Control System for Adaptation of Healthy Individuals and Recovery of Poststroke Patients: A Case Study on Muscle Synergies by Fady S. Alnajjar, Juan C. Moreno, Ken-ichi Ozaki, Izumi Kondo, Shingo Shimoda

“…Both mechanisms can be considered as a recall of neural pathways derived from preexisting muscle synergies, already encoded by the brain’s internal model. Our results provide further insight on the fundamental principles of motor control and thus can guide the future development of poststroke therapies.…”
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Scientific mentoring in the educational practice of a student of a pedagogical university by Lyubov A. Kochemasova

“…The actualization of scientific mentoring reflects the conceptual aspects of studying the historical and pedagogical heritage of teachers of the past in modern conditions by organizing an international competition for research and creative works of students In the world of wise thoughts of domestic and foreign scientists and teachers. …”
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Identification of ferroptosis-related signature predicting prognosis and therapeutic responses in pancreatic cancer by Ting Ting Chung, Zanyue Piao, Seung Jin Lee

“…In this study, we developed a prognostic ferroptosis-related gene (FRG)-based risk model using cohorts of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and the International Cancer Genome Consortium (ICGC), proposing plausible therapeutics. …”
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Screening for retinopathy of prematurity in China: a five-year cohort study in seven screening centers by Yusheng Zhong, Xiacheng Lin, Yating Yang, Liying He, Na Li, Jun Lu, Yu Zhou, Rong Zhang, Yacong Wang, Zhongyu Zhang, Mochi Yang, Hong Yin, Mingwei Zhao, Xiaoxin Li, Jianhong Liang, Yong Cheng

“…We utilized receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves to determine the optimal predictive model, and conducted internal validation as well as compared the model to current standards. …”
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Non-Traditional Management of the Neurogenic Bladder: Tissue Engineering and Neuromodulation by Jane M. Lewis, Earl Y. Cheng

“…However, some patients will fail this therapy and require surgical reconstruction in the form of bladder augmentation surgery using reconfigured intestine or stomach to increase the bladder capacity while reducing the internal storage pressure. Despite functional success of bladder augmentation in achieving a low pressure reservoir, there are several associated complications of this operation and patients do not have the ability to volitionally void. …”
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Reimagining quality education for pastoralists through Maasai elders’ eyes in Monduli, Tanzania by Joseph C. Pesambili

“…The study also underscores the pivotal role of enkigúɛ́na as a Maa concept for facilitating constructive dialogue between Indigenous and Western knowledge, enabling meaningful engagement between the Maasai and educational stakeholders, and fostering internal discussions on the essence of quality education. …”
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Topographic changes in macula and its association with visual outcomes in idiopathic epiretinal membrane surgery. by Seung Min Lee, Sung Who Park, Iksoo Byon

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Twenty-four eyes that underwent vitrectomy and ERM removal with internal limiting membrane peeling were included in this study. …”
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Experiment and calculation of high-temperature effect on tensile performance of GFRP rebars embedded in concrete by Weixue Qian, Chunhua Lu, Siqi Yuan, Hui Li

“…The test results showed that GFRP rebars in 24mm-cover concrete experienced a delayed and nonuniform temperature effect during heating, resulting in a slower appearance change and internal damage to the resin matrix. In comparison to bare GFRP rebars subjected to high temperatures, the heat absorption by the cover concrete allowed the embedded GFRP rebars to retain better tensile properties at temperatures below 400℃. …”
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Observed Performance and FEM-Based Parametric Analysis of a Top-Down Deep Excavation in Soil-Rock Composite Stratum by Gang Lei, Panpan Guo, Fucai Hua, Xiaonan Gong, Lina Luo

“…Two-dimensional finite element simulations were carried out to further explore the deformation and internal force responses of end-suspended piles and to capture the effects of pile diameter, embedded depth, and rock-socketed depth on the horizontal displacement and bending moment distributions along the pile shaft. …”
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Original Report: “All inside vs Antero medial portal anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction technique: which is better?” by Lalit Mohan Gupta, Vivek Vivek, Amresh Ghai, Munish Sood, Shalendra Singh, Vikas Dhawan

“…The median Tegner, mean Lysholm score, and mean 2000 International Knee Documentation Committee subjective knee score were comparable preoperatively, and the scores improved in both the groups at the final follow-up of 2 years. …”
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