Prevalence and natural development of thoracolumbar kyphosis in achondroplasia: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Chady Omara, Rania A. Mekary, Carmen L.A. Vleggeert-Lankamp

“…There is however no consensus on the optimal treatment, due to limited data on diagnostic criteria, the natural development and the prevalence of TLK. Research question: This study aims to assess the prevalence, natural development, and diagnostic criteria for pathological TLK in individuals with achondroplasia. …”
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Exploring the Molecular Modalities in the Pathogenesis of Diabetic Kidney Disease with a Focus on the Potential Therapeutic Implications by Lyubomir Gaydarski, Kristina Petrova, Ivan Angushev, Stancho Stanchev, Alexandar Iliev, Nikola Stamenov, Vidin Kirkov, Boycho Landzhov

“…This review underscores the intricate interplay between these pathways in DKD, revealing both challenges and opportunities in their therapeutic targeting. Further research is essential to refine strategies and develop effective interventions for DKD management.…”
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Changements climatiques, migrations et défis de la gestion de l’environnement : le cas d’un village au cœur de la tourmente au Burkina Faso by Ibrahim Ouattara, Omer Chouinard, Carole C. Tranchant, Vanderlinden

“…Its aim is to reinforce the pertinence and the impact of university teaching and research on local communities. It is based on interdisciplinarity and wishes to bring the university “closer” to rural communities in order to develop mutual learning and long-lasting interactions, in order to build the capacities of organisation and action at the local level.…”
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Anatomical Facial Characteristics of Teeth and Tooth Analysis by Sybrand Gerhard de Bruin, Sundika Ishwarkumar-Govender, Pamela Pillay

“…<b>Methods</b>: A quantitative observational research design with 60 3D intra-oral scans of a select South African population group was used. …”
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Analyzing the potency of Viscosity Modifying Agents on the Characteristics and Static Segregation of Fresh and Hardened Fluid Concrete by Faiza M’hamdi, Othmane Boukendakdji, Karim Ezziane, Taha-Hocine Douara

“…This can be achieved by conducting sedimentation tests at a specific time interval of 30 minutes after the pouring of concrete. The research results indicate that the addition of VMA had a substantial impact on the rheological characteristics of the concrete mixture. …”
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Anchored and epoxied ferrocement strips for improving flexural performance of two-way reinforced concrete slabs by Galal Elsamak, Mohamed Ghalla, Moataz Badawi, Abdullah Albogami, Taher A. Tawfik, Ramy I. Shahin

“…This study investigates an innovative approach to strengthening two-way reinforced concrete (RC) slabs using ferrocement strips strategically placed instead of full layers across the slab area. The research explores the effectiveness of various strip configurations, including orthogonal and diagonal arrangements, bonded with either epoxy alone or epoxy combined with steel anchors. …”
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Effectiveness of a 1-day workshop on scientific writing conducted by the Indian journal of rheumatology by Mohit Goyal, Durga Prasanna Misra, Samir Rajadhyaksha, Yogesh Preet Singh, Neha Goyal, Vinod Ravindran

“…Background: Writing a scientific manuscript is an important skill to acquire for junior doctors considering the mandatory requirement of research publications during post-graduate training and for career advancement in India. …”
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Effect of Freeze–Thaw Action on Mesostructure of Ecological Fiber Reinforced Loess by Zhongnan Gao, Xiaofeng Liu, Chao Cheng, Chen Li, Haifeng Zhang, Qian Wang

“…The purpose of this research is to evaluate the impact of freezing and thawing cycles on the mesostructural attributes using loess reinforced with lignin fiber and to elucidate an effect of varying fiber doses in relation to the response of loess to freezing and thawing. …”
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Exploring the relationship between motor development and entrepreneurial traits in childhood by Inês Peixoto Silva, Beatriz Pereira

“…Objective: Recognizing the importance of both areas, this research aims to verify the relationship between a child's motor development and entrepreneurial traits.  …”
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Assessment and zoning of the geomorphological quality of Vardavard river in Tehran by negar mirzaii, ali ahmadabadi, Seyed morovat eftekhari, elaheh lofti

“…This river flows in the west of Tehran province and has been heavily affected by urban development which has undergone continuous changes in its flow path due to human interference and considering that this river flows in the access route of western cities of Tehran province, its natural and gradual evolution has been disrupted that this transformation, it has removed the river from its natural condition. In this research, the factors affecting the geomorphological quality of Wardvard River have been identified and using MQI index, it had evaluated the quality of river morphology. …”
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Static Bending, Vibration, and Buckling Responses of a Sandwich Beam Composed of Five Layers Considering Honeycomb Core and CNTRC with SMA Particles and Temperature-Dependent Mater... by Mohsen Asgari, Mehdi Mohammadimehr, Mohammad Arabzadeh-Ziari, Erfan Arabzadeh-Ziari

“…The novelty and main contributions of this research are to investigate simultaneously static bending, free vibration, and buckling responses of a sandwich beam composed of a five-layer beam using sinusoidal shear deformation theory (SSDT). …”
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Time‐Lagged Effects of Ionospheric Response to Severe Geomagnetic Storms on GNSS Kinematic Precise Point Positioning by Zhe Yang, Y. T. Jade Morton

“…The insights obtained from this research have the potential to be integrated into physics‐based and machine‐learning models to enhance forecasting capabilities of space weather impacts.…”
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Pilot Study on AI Image Analysis for Lower-Limb Reconstruction—Assessing ChatGPT-4’s Recommendations in Comparison to Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons and Resident Physicians by Silke Graul, Michael A. Pais, Rafael Loucas, Tobias Rohrbach, Elias Volkmer, Sebastian Leitsch, Thomas Holzbach

“…AI, especially ChatGPT, is impacting healthcare through applications in research, patient communication, and training. To our knowledge, this is the first study to examine ChatGPT-4’s ability to analyze images of lower leg defects and assesses its understanding of complex case reports in comparison to the performance of board-certified surgeons and residents. …”
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Have there been efforts to integrate malaria and schistosomiasis prevention and control programs? A scoping review of the literature. by Claudia Duguay, Sydney Raduy, Engluy Khov, Natacha Protopopoff, Cindy Feng, Alison Krentel, Manisha A Kulkarni

“…Our findings suggest that there is an opportunity to link disease control programs to increase access and coverage of interventions to improve outcomes for malaria, schistosomiasis, and their co-infection. Further research is needed on the potential benefits, feasibility, and cost-effectiveness of integrating malaria and schistosomiasis prevention and control programs.…”
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IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF AIR TRANSPORT, ESPECIALLY IN MILITARIZED TERRAIN, BY USE OF SIDE LOOKING AIRBORNE RADAR AND SPACE TIME ADAPTIVE PROCESSING by Błażej ŚLESICKI, Anna ŚLESICKA, Adam KAWALEC

“…The paper explores the potential to enhance aviation safety, particularly in militarized regions, by outfitting aircraft with Side Looking Airborne Radar (SLAR) and employing space-time adaptive processing (STAP) algorithms. The research objective revolves around implementing a model of side-looking airborne radar and the corresponding STAP algorithms. …”
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Introduction to ORC–VCC Systems: A Review by Tomasz Suchocki

“…The findings offer valuable insights for future research and development, highlighting pathways to overcome existing barriers in cogeneration technologies.…”
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Numerical Study on the Drag Reduction for a D-Shaped Bluff Body with Wavy Trailing Edge Structures by H. Yang, D. Luo, T. Wang

“…The intricate and complex flow structures of three-dimensional unsteady incompressible turbulence surrounding bluff bodies have garnered considerable attention from numerous researchers. Using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methodologies, the underlying mechanism by which a wavy trailing edge (TE) design for a D-shaped bluff body achieves drag reduction was explored. …”
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Tracking continuous positive airway pressure adherence in obstructive sleep apnea patients before, during, and after the COVID-19 lockdown by Abdulaziz O. BaHammam, Fawaz Alhuqayl, Ibrahim Alzaid, Ziyad Alzammam, Faisal Alhuqayl, Bader Rajeh, Galal Eldin Abbas Eltayeb, Samar Nashwan, Salih Aleissi, Ahmed Salem BaHammam

“…This highlights the need for interventions to support CPAP adherence during challenging times such as a pandemic. Further research is needed to understand the long-term effects of the pandemic on CPAP therapy adherence.…”
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Resistance of barley cultivars approved for use in Russia to harmful organisms and toxic aluminum ions by R. A. Abdullaev, B. A. Batasheva, N. V. Alpatieva, M. A. Chumakov, E. E. Radchenko, O. N. Kovaleva, O. V. Yakovleva

“…The specificity of the host– pathogen interactions necessitates a constant search for new donors of resistance for breeding, and phytosanitary monitoring of cultivars.Materials and methods. The research material comprised 248 barley cultivars included in the State Register of Selection Achievements Admitted for Usage in the Russian Federation – 168 were developed domestically, and 80 by foreign breeders. …”
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INSTITUTIONAL DETERMINANTS OF NON-PERFORMING LOANS OF DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA by Olusegun Opeyemi Oni, Henry Jonathan

“…The study adopted an ex-post facto research design using a panel data covering the period 2006-2020. …”
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