Role of platelet indices and vitamin D in forecasting deterioration of glycemic control and vascular complications in type 2 diabetes by Maryam Ahmed Obaid Al Ali, Khalid Abdelsamea Mohamedahmed, Asaad Ma Babker

“…The analysis of vitamin D levels showed that 58% had a deficiency, 23% had an insufficiency, and 19% fell within the optimal range. Platelet indices were evaluated in relation to glycemic control, and significant associations were found between vitamin D levels and mean platelet volume (MPV) as well as platelet distribution width (PDW). …”
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Effect of Vitamin C, Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA), and Pentoxifylline on the Sperm Parameters, Cryosurvival Rate, and MDA Concentration after Thawing in Cryopreservation by Luthfiana Hardianingtyas, Silvia W Lestari, Gita Pratama, Kusmardi Kusmardi

“…We assumed that the antioxidants used in this study differently improved the sperm quality parameter post-thawing in different types of sperm abnormalities, such as PTX optimally increasing sperm motility after thawing, even though all antioxidants are likely to suppress MDA concentration after thawing.. …”
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Single-Center Clinical Analysis of Traumatic Thoracic Aortic Injuries: A Retrospective Observational Study by Dae Sung Ma, Yang Bin Jeon

“…Further study is required to optimize the timing of the intervention and explore management strategies for blunt thoracic aortic injuries in severe trauma patients needing resuscitation.…”
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Application of principles of cognitive psychology in teaching: Perspectives from undergraduate medical and dental students. by Ambreen Surti, Shaur Sarfaraz, Rabiya Ali, Mukhtiar Baig, Rehana Rehman

“…Furthermore, the integration of CP principles enhanced session interactivity, student engagement, attention, and retention. To optimize learning outcomes, institutions should consider adopting blended learning strategies, curricular innovations, and active learning methodologies (such as case-based, team-based, and problem-solving approaches) aligned with CP principles. …”
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Features of distribution and ecology of the brown bear (Ursus arctos) in the Carpathian National Park (Ukraine) by Oleksandr Kyseliuk, Bohdanna Kalynchuk, Yurii Motruk

“…This may be due to the fact that such stands have not yet reached the optimal structure to meet the needs of bears. The lowest number of cases was found in pastures and hayfields. …”
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Regulation of static and dynamic balance in healthy young adults: interactions between stance width and visual conditions by Wei Luo, Zhirui Huang, Hao Li, Tao Zhong, Peishun Chen, Yu Min

“…We recommend using a self-selected stance width to optimize static balance and a 30 cm stance width to achieve maximum limits of stability during postural assessments.…”
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Influence of a Two-Stage Sintering Process on Characteristics of Porous Ceramics Produced with Sewage Sludge and Coal Ash as Low-Cost Raw Materials by Esam Al-Qadhi, Gaiye Li, Yaxing Ni

“…On the other hand, the results show that the first-stage sintering process had minimal influence on the properties, whereas the second-stage sintering process had a significant influence on the properties of the porous ceramics. With the optimized sintering parameters (temperature, heating rate, and holding time) of the first stage and second stage, we obtained a high-performance porous ceramic product with an apparent porosity up to 51.3%, bulk density up to 1.22 g/cm3, linear shrinkage up to 14.3%, and compressive strength up to 25.1 MPa. …”
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Does the free trade zone strategy promote urban low-carbon transformation? Experimental evidence from China by Junkai Sun, Xin Fang, Xinyue Gao, Guilin Dai

“…Fourthly, the spatial spillover effect of the FTZ strategy on urban low-carbon transformation exhibit spatial heterogeneity, with the optimal policy spillover radius being approximately 50–150 km. …”
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Views and opinions of the general public about the reimbursement of expensive medicines in the Netherlands. by Féline E V Scheijmans, Roosmarijn van der Wal, Margot L Zomers, Johannes J M van Delden, W Ludo van der Pol, Ghislaine J M W van Thiel

“…However, there is a wish to optimize the interpretation of the assessment criteria and the weight these are attributed in decision making about reimbursement of expensive innovative medicine for patients.…”
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An interaction-fair semi-decentralized trajectory planner for connected and autonomous vehicles by Zhengqin Liu, Jinlong Lei, Peng Yi, Yiguang Hong

“…Subsequently, we propose a semi-decentralized planner for the vehicles to seek VE-based fair trajectories, in which each CAV optimizes its individual trajectory based on neighboring CAVs’ information shared through V2X, and the roadside unit takes the role of updating multipliers for collision avoidance constraints. …”
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Comparing Physical Attribute Distinctions in Male Kho-Kho Positions by Sarita Tyagi, Anil Kumar Vanaik, Monika Wasuja, Dessalegn Wase Mola

“…Research on the specific physical and anthropometric characteristics of players in this position is limited, highlighting the need for this study to optimize performance at the national level. Objectives. …”
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Simultaneous Determination of Zn(II), Cd(II), Pb(II), and Cu(II) Using Differential Pulse Anodic Stripping Voltammetry at a Bismuth Film-Modified Electrode by Nguyen Mau Thanh, Nguyen Van Hop, Nguyen Dinh Luyen, Nguyen Hai Phong, Tran Thanh Tam Toan

“…The bismuth film electrode (BiFE) was prepared by adding 500 ppb bismuth(III) directly to the sample solution and simultaneously depositing bismuth and the metal analytes on GCE. The optimal operational parameters, namely, accumulation potential (–1.6 V), accumulation time (110 s), pulsed amplitude (0.07 V), and scan rate (0.021 V·s−1), were found using a Box–Behnken design. …”
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A qualitative study exploring the feasibility and acceptability of computerised adaptive testing to assess and monitor children and young people’s mental health in primary care set... by Peter B Jones, Tamsin Ford, Anne-Marie Burn, Jan Stochl, Joanna Anderson, William Lan

“…Further research into optimal implementation is warranted.Clinical implications If paired with effective evidence-based interventions, the implementation of Artemis-A could help manage escalating demands in CAMHS.…”
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Hysteretic Behavior Study on the RBS Connection of H-Shape Columns with Middle-Flanges or Wide-Flange H-Shape Beams by Saleem Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Saeedi, Linfeng Lu, Osama Zaid Yahya Al-Ansi, Saddam Ali

“…The results indicate that increasing <i>a</i> enhances initial rotational stiffness and load capacity but reduces plastic rotation and ductility, making lower <i>a</i> values (near 0.5<i>b</i>_f) optimal for ductile performance. Similarly, higher <i>b</i> values (up to 0.85<i>b</i>_f) marginally reduce stiffness and load capacity, improving plastic rotation capacity, with a greater benefit in wide-flange beams. …”
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Influence of the resource potential of the region on the level of financial stability by Makhotaeva Marina, Nikolaev Mihail, Babkin Ivan

“…Increasing the financial stability of regions with low potential should be carried out on the basis of creating conditions for socio-economic development through the optimal use of the unique resources of the territories.…”
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Financial and legal bases for the formation of territorial communities capable budgets by D. V. Korobtsova, L. V. Mishchenko

“…The main problems that arise in the way of optimizing the revenue policy of local budgets of the united territorial communities in the conditions of financial decentralization are described. …”
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The Plurality of Goal-setting in Pedagogical Activity: Integration of Mathematics on a Chessboard by S. N. Dvoryatkina, V. S. Karapetyan, S. A. Rozanova

“…A modern professional is constantly faced with the need to change and select goals, search for the optimal way out in conditions of pedagogical uncertainty and pedagogical risk. …”
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Biomechanical insights through finite element analysis of Bennett fracture fixation: a comparative study of four surgical techniques by Numan Mercan, Ebubekir Eravşar, Selim Safalı, Levent Uğur, Ali Özdemir

“…Abstract Background and objectives Bennett fractures are intra-articular fractures of the first metacarpal, typically resulting from axial loading. The optimal surgical method for fixation remains a topic of ongoing debate. …”
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Development and experimental validation of a machine learning model for the prediction of new antimalarials by Mukul Kore, Dimple Acharya, Lakshya Sharma, Shruthi Sridhar Vembar, Sandeep Sundriyal

“…The hyperparameter values were optimized to achieve the highest predictive accuracy with nine different molecular fingerprints (MFPs), among which Avalon MFPs (referred to as RF-1) provided the best results. …”
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Impact of plasma discharge pressure on implant surface properties and osteoblast activities in vacuum-assisted plasma treatment by Ara Jung, Hyungyu Lee, Heejin Kim, Hyun Jeong Jeon, Sanghoo Park, Bomi Gweon

“…These findings suggest that optimizing gas pressure in plasma devices is critical for effectively controlling excited nitrogen radicals, which improves plasma surface modification and enhances the biocompatibility of implant surfaces.…”
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