Optimised extraction of antioxidant components from Calophyllum inophyllum L. seeds using response surface methodology by L. Fitriyana, M.D. Supardan, Y. Aisyah, Irfan .

“…The lotion produced from the C. inophyllum seed extract contained high antioxidant activity with a 50 per cent inhibition concentration of 4.621 part per million; the toxicity text showed it was safe to be used (50 per cent lethal concentration of 789 grams per millilitre).CONCLUSION: The results showed the effectiveness of this approach in determining the optimal conditions to maximise antioxidant content. …”
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Systematic analysis and prediction of the burden of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias caused by hyperglycemia by Dongying He, Dongying He, Manting Liu, Yujin Tang, Xiaona Tian, Lisi Zhou, Yizhen Chen, Xiaoxia Liu, Xiaoxia Liu

“…Understanding the extent to which HFPG contributes to ADOD is crucial for developing targeted interventions and optimizing healthcare resource allocation to address this growing concern.MethodsUsing Global Burden of Disease data (GBD 2021), we analyzed the global HFPG-related ADOD burden from 1990 to 2021 using an age-period-cohort framework and predicted trends for 2050. …”
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Theoretical Study of CO, NO, NO₂, Cl₂, and H₂S Adsorption Interactions with PdO–Graphene Composites for Gas Sensor Applications by Piumantha Samaranayake, Azeez Ahamed, Visal de Silva, Nadeesha Manohari Wickramage, Muhammad Raziq Rahimi Kooh, Roshan Thotagamuge

“…All calculations, including structure, energy, and frequency optimizations, were performed using the Gaussian software with appropriate configurations and basis sets. …”
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Association Between Weight-Adjusted Waist Index and Cognitive Function in Older Adults Without Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study by Wang Q, Yin Y, Liu W, Li L, Wang Z, Tian Y, Fan J

“…The subgroup analysis was overall stable.Conclusion: Our cross-sectional study indicates a strong link between a high WWI and reduced cognitive function in non-diabetic older Americans, as shown by CERAD and DSST scores. Attaining an optimal WWI may be vital for cognitive decline, highlighting its role in a potential preventative approach.Clinical Trial Registry Number and Website Where It Was Obtained: The study design and data are publicly accessible at www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhanes/.Keywords: cognitive function, non-diabetic, NHANES, cross-sectional study, weight-adjusted-waist index, WWI…”
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Organic Fertilization Leads to N Limitation Rather than P Limitation in Both Vegetable Soils by Qingshan Li, Mengqian Xu, Lingying Xu, Xingwang Wu, Yuqin Zhang, Jia Xin, Yazhen Shen, Jichao Gao

“…This research enhances our understanding of organic amendments and soil nutrient transformations, and aids in optimizing the application of organic materials for improved soil management in greenhouse cultivation.…”
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Understanding the experiences of birthing care during COVID-19: A qualitative systematic review by Danielle Macdonald, Kristen Bigelow-Talbert, Amanda Ross-White, Erna Snelgrove-Clarke, Leah Sookhoo

“…Birth experiences must be respected and supported to ensure that health and wellness outcomes are optimized for families at all stages of the intrapartum, postpartum and early parenting journeys. …”
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Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Placement for Portal Hypertension: Meta-Analysis of Safety and Efficacy of 8 mm vs. 10 mm Stents by Jiangtao Liu, Eric Paul Wehrenberg-Klee, Emily D. Bethea, Raul N. Uppot, Kei Yamada, Suvranu Ganguli

“…Controversy remains regarding the optimal stent diameter given that smaller stents may decrease the amount of shunted blood and decrease the risk of HE, but stent patency and/or clinical adequacy of portal decompression may also be affected. …”
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CT-based skeletal muscle loss predicts long term prognosis in patients with distal cholangiocarcinoma undergone pancreaticoduodenectomy by Guangzhen Qu, Shao-Cheng Lyu, Yong Zhang, Kun Gao, Chuanguo Zhou

“…Patients were classified into two groups (High-SML and Low-SML) based on the optimal SML cut-off value. The univariate and multivariate Cox proportional hazards analysis was conducted to evaluate the influence of SML in predicting over survival (OS) and recurrence free survival (RFS) of DCC. …”
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Unlocking innovation: Novel films synthesised and structurally analysed from poly (l-lactide-co-ethylene adipate) block copolymers blended with poly(lactic acid) by Athira John, Klementina Pušnik Črešnar, Johan Stanley, Sabina Vohl, Damjan Makuc, Dimitrios N. Bikiaris, Lidija Fras Zemljič

“…Overall, this research addresses the limitations of PLA through innovative copolymerization and blending strategies, offering valuable insights into optimizing the material's properties for various practical applications.…”
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The Effects of Biomass Materials and Nitrogen Application on the Composition of the Microbial Community in Moderately Saline Soils by Chunyan Yin, Hu Liu, Ju Zhao, Liang Feng, Shuchun Guo, Yu Li, Xiaoqi Li

“…[Conclusions] In summary, biomass materials and nitrogen application can effectively increase the diversity of soil microbial communities and optimize the structure of microbial communities, thereby ameliorating the ecosystem health of moderately saline soil.…”
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Assessing the development of health technology assessment in Iran: a policy analysis using Kingdon’s Multiple streams framework: a qualitative study by Meysam Behzadifar, Saeed Shahabi, Ahad Bakhtiari, Samad Azari, Seyed Jafar Ehsanzadeh, Mohammad Yarahmadi, Masoud Behzadifar

“…Abstract Background Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is crucial for optimizing healthcare investments and improving system efficiency. …”
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践行数智化健康管理理念，提升我国卒中患者管理质量和效率 Implementing the Concept of Digital Intelligent Health Management to Enhance the Quality and Efficiency of Stroke Patient Management in China... by 李星明1，宋西方2，武剑3，4，邱月4，杨宇彤1，过君君1，高雨润1，周立涵1 (LI Xingming1, SONG Xifang2, WU Jian3,4, QIU Yue4, YANG Yutong1, GUO Junjun1, GAO Yurun1, ZHOU Lihan1)

“…Suggestions for improvement and future development directions are proposed, hoping to optimize the stroke health management system through informatization construction to enhance service quality and management outcomes.…”
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Correlation between Preoperative Platelet Count/(Lymphocyte Count × Prealbumin Count) Ratio and the Prognosis of Patients with Gastric Cancer Undergoing Radical Operation by Yi Liu, Yanguang Yang, Guomei Tai, Feng Ni, Cenming Yu, Wenjing Zhao, Ding Wang

“…The nomogram model was used to predict the long-term survival rate. Results. The optimal cut-off point of preoperative PLPR ratio was 7.46, and the patients were segmented into two sets: one set of ratio <7.46 and another set of ratio ≥7.46. …”
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Improving Outcomes and Quality of Life for Patients With Hand and Foot Eczema: Randomized Study of a Patient-Centered Monitoring App by Aimee Bruch, Wanja Weigandt, Yannic Schardt, Raphael Herr, Johannes Benecke, Astrid Schmieder

“…By incorporating digital health apps and educational programs into the management of hand and foot eczema, patients may receive ongoing support, optimize their clinical outcomes, and ultimately enhance their overall quality of life. …”
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Balanced crystalloid versus saline for resuscitation in pediatric septic shock: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Barkhá Vijendra, Ana Beatriz Bertol, Mylena Maria Guedes de Almeida, Pedro Henrique Aquino Gil de Freitas, Áurea Maria Salomão Simão, Bianca Lisa de Faria

“…However, balanced solutions (BS) have gained attention due to their potential to mitigate acid-base and electrolyte disturbances. Despite this, the optimal choice between BS and NS for pediatric sepsis remains unclear. …”
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Novel pyroptosis-immune-related lncRNA signature exhibits a distinct immune cell infiltration landscape in breast cancer by Dedi Kong, Dedi Kong, Hongju Cheng, Meihong Wang

“…Stepwise Cox regression was used to refine these signatures and to select the optimal lncRNA signature. The median risk score of the training subset was applied as a threshold to divide patients into high-risk (HR) and low-risk (LR) groups. …”
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Klasifikasi Citra Sampah Menggunakan Support Vector Machine dengan Ekstraksi Fitur Gray Level Co-Occurrence Matrix dan Color Moments by Iffa Zainan Nisa, Sukmawati Nur Endah, Priyo Sidik Sasongko, Retno Kusumaningrum, Khadijah Khadijah, Rismiyati Rismiyati

“…Therefore, automatic waste detection technology is needed to support more optimal waste sorting. This study proposes waste image classification using Support Vector Machine (SVM) with Gray Level Co-Occurrence Matrix (GLCM) and Color Moments as the features. …”
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Effect of home environment on neuropsychiatric development in preterm infants discharged from NICU at 18 months corrected age by Yuan Tian, Chuncao Zhang, Li Shen, Haifeng Jiang, Feng Liu, Jinjin Chen, Xia Hong

“…Incorporating evaluation and continuous improvement of the home environment into the management framework for preterm infants to promote optimal neurodevelopment is essential.…”
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<i>Artemia</i> Nauplii Enriched with Soybean Lecithin Enhances Growth Performance, Intestine Morphology, and Desiccation Stress Resistance in Yellow Drum (<i>Nibea albiflora</i>) L... by Zhenya Zhou, Pian Zhang, Peng Tan, Ruiyi Chen, Weihua Hu, Ligai Wang, Yuming Zhang, Dongdong Xu

“…In our previous study, we optimized a phospholipid enrichment method by incubating <i>Artemia</i> nauplii with 10 g of soybean lecithin per m³ of seawater for 12 h, significantly enhancing their phospholipid content. …”
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Growth response of <i>Emiliania huxleyi</i> to ocean alkalinity enhancement by G. Faucher, M. Haunost, A. J. Paul, A. U. C. Tietz, U. Riebesell

“…Above a change in total alkalinity (<span class="inline-formula">Δ</span>TA) of <span class="inline-formula">∼</span> 600 <span class="inline-formula">µ</span>mol kg<span class="inline-formula">⁻¹</span>, as CO<span class="inline-formula">₂</span> concentrations decreased, the <i>E. huxleyi</i> growth rate diminished, suggesting a threshold CO<span class="inline-formula">₂</span> concentration of <span class="inline-formula">∼</span> 100 <span class="inline-formula">µ</span>atm necessary for optimal growth. The cellular calcite to organic carbon ratio (PIC : POC) remained stable over the total alkalinity range. …”
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