A narrative review about cognitive impairment in Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD): Another matter to face through a holistic approach by Marica Meroni, Miriam Longo, Erika Paolini, Paola Dongiovanni

“…However, its diagnosis is still underestimated since the leading mechanisms are multi-faceted and unexplained and do not exist standardized diagnostic tools or cognitive test strategies. …”
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Electrochemical Detection of Dopamine with Graphene Oxide Carbon Dots Modified Electrodes by Omar Isaac Torres-Soto, Alejandro Vega-Rios, Rocio B. Dominguez, Velia Osuna

“…The recovery obtained was in the range of 94.1 to 112.8% with a relative standard deviation (RSD), n = 3 of less than 3.62%. …”
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Helicopter emergency medical services in Eastern Iran: a 4-year cross-sectional study of time intervals and mission profiles by Mohammad Hossein Esmaeilzadeh, Akram Nami, Razyeh Bajoulvand, Toktam Paykani

“…Data were collected using standardized electronic forms developed by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME) in Iran. …”
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A Spectral Transfer Function to Harmonize Existing Soil Spectral Libraries Generated by Different Protocols by Nicolas Francos, Daniela Heller-Pearlshtien, José A. M. Demattê, Bas Van Wesemael, Robert Milewski, Sabine Chabrillat, Nikolaos Tziolas, Adrian Sanz Diaz, María Julia Yagüe Ballester, Asa Gholizadeh, Eyal Ben-Dor

“…In recent years, several techniques for harmonization have been proposed, among which the internal soil standard (ISS) protocol is the most largely applied and has demonstrated its capacity to rectify systematic effects during spectral measurements. …”
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SCovid v2.0: a comprehensive resource to decipher the molecular characteristics across tissues in COVID-19 and other human coronaviruses by Zijun Zhu, Xinyu Chen, Guoyou He, Rui Yu, Chao Wang, Changlu Qi, Liang Cheng

“…The current release includes (i) 3,544,360 cells from 45 single-cell RNA-seq (scRNA-seq) data sets encompassing 789 samples from 15 tissues; (ii) the addition of 62 COVID-19 bulk RNA-seq data comprising 1,688 samples from 12 tissues; (iii) incorporation of seven bulk RNA-seq data sets related to other human coronaviruses, such as HCoV-229E, HCoV-OC43, and MERS-CoV for a thorough comparative analysis of pan-coronavirus mechanisms in COVID-19; and (iv) systematic comparisons between the data sets conducted using standardized procedures. Furthermore, we have developed an advanced search engine and upgraded web interface to browse, search, visualize, and download detailed information. …”
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The elderly population’s social networks and HIV perceptions: Evidence from China by Jie Shen, Junfang Xu

“…Statistical analysis methods included descriptive analyses such as frequency, percentage, mean ± standard deviation, and median, two independent samples t-test analysis, and multivariate logistic regression model analysis. …”
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Comparing Balance Performance on Force Platform Measures in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and Healthy Adults by Cathy C. Harro, Amanda Kelch, Cora Hargis, Abigail DeWitt

“…Participants—42 individuals with PD (Hoehn and Yahr stage = 2.33 ± 0.77) and 55 age-matched healthy adults—were assessed on three standardized balance measures on a computerized force platform system. …”
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PHARMACEUTICAL CARE OF ACNE PATIENTS USING SYSTEMIC RETINOIDS by Yuliya Nastyukha, Andriy Zimenkovsky, Diana Klapko

“…The objects of the study: relevant information sources; current standards of pharmacotherapy, instructions for medical use of isotretinoin of the State Register of Medicines of Ukraine (n=4), 14th edition of the State Drug Formulary; questionnaires of acne patients who use systemic retinoids (n=53); pharmacy quotes for isotretinoin drugs and laboratory quotes for liver biopsy and lipid testing. …”
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Assessment of heavy metal pollution and spatial distribution in waterfalls of Chattogram district, Bangladesh: Implications for drinking and irrigation purposes by Abdur Rouf Azad, Md. Rezaul Karim, Md. Refat Jahan Rakib, Md. Ripaj Uddin

“…The concentrations of Na, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Cu, Cd, Hg, Cr, and As in water samples were measured by Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS), and compared with the national (ECR, 2023) and international standards (WHO, 2015). Heavy Metal Pollution Index (HPI) were calculated (18.51 to 22.87) showed below the critical limit of 100, indicating suitability for drinking. …”
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The yield of multi-rowed barley (var. pallidum) in the arid steppe zone by G. V. Kozubovskaya, V. I. Balakshina

“…The nursery was set up according to the standard technique, and 120 multi-rowed spring barley accessions representing the pallidum variety from 11 countries were selected for the research. …”
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Quantum chemical study of molecular properties of small branched-chain amino acids in water by Roman Boča, Žofia Rádiková, Juraj Štofko, Beata Vranovičová, Cyril Rajnák

“…Calculated molecular descriptors involve dipole moment, quadrupole moment, dipole polarizability, energy of zero-point vibration and total entropic term which enter the standard Gibbs energy. In addition, a set of collective electronic and thermodynamic properties associated with redox process were evaluated: ionization energy, electron affinity, chemical hardness, molecular electronegativity, electrophilicity index, absolute oxidation and reduction potentials. …”
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Correlation Between Serum Uric Acid, Insulin and Hba1c In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Maryam Imtiaz, Samina Saeed, Muhammad Aqeel, Abrar Akbar, Shafaq Saleem, Lubna Meraj

“…Qualitative variables like gender were measured in the form of percentages and frequencies. Means and standard deviations were calculated for quantitative data like age, type II diabetes mellitus duration, weight, serum uric acid, HbA1c and serum insulin levels. …”
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Community-Based Health Insurance Utilization and Its Associated Factors among Rural Households in Akaki District, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2021 by Amenti Teka Geferso, Sisay Begashaw Sharo

“…Data were collected using pretested and standardized questionnaires entered into Epi Info version 7.2.4 and analyzed using SPSS version 26. …”
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Peripheral oxygen saturation levels as a guide to avoid hyperoxia: an observational study by Renate Stolmeijer, Jan C. ter Maaten, Jack Ligtenberg, Ewoud ter Avest

“…Health care providers should especially be reluctant to administer (low flow) oxygen as a standard of care to patients who do not have clear respiratory compromise, as these patients are at a high risk of developing (occult) hyperoxia.…”
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Predicting the infecting dengue serotype from antibody titre data using machine learning. by Bethan Cracknell Daniels, Darunee Buddhari, Taweewun Hunsawong, Sopon Iamsirithaworn, Aaron R Farmer, Derek A T Cummings, Kathryn B Anderson, Ilaria Dorigatti

“…The plaque reduction neutralisation test (PRNT) is the gold standard assay for measuring serotype-specific antibodies, but this test cannot differentiate homotypic and heterotypic antibodies and characterising the infection history is challenging. …”
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Evaluating the role of selection in the evolution of mitochondrial genomes of aboriginal peoples of Siberia by B. A. Malyarchuk, M. V. Derenko

“…The main goal of this work is to search for traces of adaptive evolution in the mtDNA genes of aboriginal peoples of Siberia represented by populations of the north (Koryaks, Evens) and the south of Siberia and the adjacent territory of Northeast China (Bu­ryats, Barghuts, Khamnigans). Using standard Ka/Ks analysis, it was found that all mtDNA genes in all studied regional population groups are subject to negative selection. …”
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Surgical Outcomes of Concurrent Intraperitoneal Onlay Meshplasty and Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Retrospective Observational Study by Prachi Praveen Agrawal, Abhijit S Joshi

“…Introduction: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (LC) and Intraperitoneal Onlay Meshplasty (IPOM) have established themselves as standard and popular surgeries for gallstone disease and ventral hernia, respectively. …”
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Successful management of refractory epilepsy in creatine transporter deficiency with cannabidiol and clobazam: A case report by Maria Borrell‐Pichot, Carmen Fons, Susana Boronat, Alba Sierra‐Marcos

“…Concerning epilepsy, standard management is recommended and no specific anti‐seizure medication (ASM) has been shown to be effective in refractory cases. …”
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Advancing Building and Construction Higher Education: The Online Real-Time Block Model’s Contributions to Professional Skills, Gender Equity, and Industry Preparedness by Nima Izadyar, Le Li, Shuo Chen, Darryl O’Brien

“…By integrating advanced digital tools like virtual site visits, ORT-BM enhances professional readiness, aligning education with evolving industry standards. Future research may explore developing hybrid models to optimize cognitive load further, improve accessibility, and enhance flexibility.…”
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Dual burden of TB and mental ill-health: Prevalence and associated factors of anxiety and depression among TB patients in Gujarat by Ajay Chauhan, Apurvakumar Pandya, Deepti Bhatt, Vibha Salaliya, Rutu Trivedi, Dixit Kapadia, Prachi Shukla, Amar Shah, Siddharth Chaudhary, Chandrashekhar Joshi, Vivekanand Pandey

“…Methods and Material: Demographic information, anxiety and depressive symptoms, and perceived TB stigma were assessed at baseline (within 1 month of treatment initiation) and at the endpoint (6 months posttreatment) using a self-constructed tool for assessing risk factors and standardized instruments, namely, the Patient Health Questionnaire-4, and the Perceived TB Stigma Scale (12 items). …”
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