Deep learning-based prediction of mortality using brain midline shift and clinical information by An-Rong Wu, Sun-Yuan Hsieh, Hsin-Hung Chou, Cheng-Shih Lai, Jo-Ying Hung, Bow Wang, Yi-Shan Tsai

“…The brain midline is a 3-dimensional structure, but computed tomography (CT) slices are 2-dimensional which limits brain MLS detection. …”
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Feasibility and staff acceptability of implementing Xpert HIV-1 viral load point-of-care testing: a pilot study in San Francisco by Kelvin Moore Jr., Noelle Le Tourneau, Jasmin Alvarez, Santos Rodriguez, Janessa Broussard, Pierre-Cédric Crouch, Jorge Roman, Patricia Defechereux, Jason Bena, Kimberly A. Koester, Lissa Moran, Christopher Pilcher, Robert Grant, Katerina A. Christopoulos

“…Clinical staff observations, study meeting notes, and two semi-structured in-depth interviews with clinical staff were used to understand perspectives on incorporating this testing into clinical practice. …”
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Consensus-Based Guidelines for Best Practices in the Selection and Use of Examination Gloves in Healthcare Settings by Jorge Freitas, Alexandre Lomba, Samuel Sousa, Viviana Gonçalves, Paulo Brois, Esmeralda Nunes, Isabel Veloso, David Peres, Paulo Alves

“…Recommendations were structured to ensure compliance with international regulations and sustainability frameworks aligned with the One Health approach and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). …”
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Assessment of Masonry-Infilled Steel Frames Using Existing Experimental Tests Database in Comparison to Standards by Ciprian Bratu, Dario Šokić, Naida Ademović, Ercan Isik, Borko Bulajić, Dorin Radu, Marijana Hadzima-Nyarko

“…Although the influence of infill masonry on horizontal load structure behavior is well-documented, current standards and regulations have yet to fully incorporate or explicitly define the load-bearing capacity of this complex system. …”
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Characterization of pre-alloyed NiTi powders produced by electrode induction-melting inert gas atomization for additive manufacturing by Wang J.-W., He D.-Y., Wu X., Guo X.-Y., Tan Z., Zhou Z., Shao W.

“…The surface, crosssectional microstructure, phase structure, and martensitic transformation temperature of the pre-alloyed NiTi powders with different particle sizes are investigated. …”
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Photometric Selection of Type 1 Quasars in the XMM-LSS Field with Machine Learning and the Disk–Corona Connection by Jian Huang, Bin Luo, W. N. Brandt, Ying Chen, Qingling Ni, Yongquan Xue, Zijian Zhang

“…We present photometric selection of type 1 quasars in the ≈5.3 deg ^2 XMM-Large Scale Structure survey field with machine learning. We constructed our training and blind-test samples using spectroscopically identified Sloan Digital Sky Survey quasars, galaxies, and stars. …”
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Fluvial terrace formation in a mountainous area (2): influence of eustatism, tectonics and altitudinal distribution of watersheds based on an allostratigraphic study (Albania) by Mugnier, Jean-Louis, Guzmán, Oswaldo, Vassallo, Riccardo,  Matraku, Kristina, Jouanne, François

“…This variety is controlled by the respective amount of the three parameters: lateral erosion, aggradation and difference between incision and aggradation.Active faults offset the paleoriver profiles at throw rates locally greater than 1 mm·yr-1 and the tectonic uplift influences the long term incision: Nested strath terraces or nested filled terraces with substratum risers occur in zones of high uplift rate (greater than 0.4 mm·yr-1), superposed units and nested fill terraces with hidden substratum risers occur in the weakly uplifted zones of the intra-mountainous graben-like structures.Most of the Albanian terraces are located above straths (nearly flat erosional surfaces) linked to phases of lateral beveling. …”
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Eating green in Copenhagen: organic consumers’ path to less meat and minimal food waste by Lea Ellen Matthiessen, Lea Ellen Matthiessen, Sinne Smed, Jørgen Dejgård Jensen, Dominika Średnicka-Tober, Laura Rossi, Susanne Gjedsted Bügel

“…This mixed-method study used quantitative data from an anonymous online survey and qualitative data from semi-structured interviews. For statistical analysis, 279 adult survey participants were divided into three subgroups; “low”– with up to 25% organic food share, “medium”– 26-75% organic food share and “high”– 76-100% organic food share.ResultsThis study found significant differences of food intake between the subgroups for fruits & vegetables, legumes, nuts, whole grain cereals and meat. …”
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Women and birth partners’ experiences of cervical ripening at home and in hospital by Cassandra Yuill, Mairi Harkness, Helen Cheyne, Boo Charkin, Monica Ferreira, Eloise Price, Amarnath Bhide, Mairead Black, Kathleen Boyd, Neelam Heera-Shergill, Neena Modi, John Norrie, Dharmintra Pasupathy, Julia Sanders, Sarah J. Stock, Rosemary Townsend, Linda J. Williams, Christine McCourt

“…Methods We undertook a qualitative study of women and their birth partners’ experiences of cervical ripening at home and in hospital. Semi-structured interviews explored experiences, acceptability and consequences of cervical ripening. …”
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“It doesn’t make any sense to even try”: the disruptive impact of COVID-19’s first wave on people with chronic pain using medical cannabis in New York by Yuval Zolotov, Jacinta Lomba, Megan Ghiroli, Mariya Masyukova, Julia H. Arnsten, Joanna L. Starrels, Jonathan Ross, Chinazo O. Cunningham, Deepika E. Slawek

“…Methods We conducted 1:1 semi-structured qualitative telephone interviews from March through May 2020 with a convenience sample of 14 individuals enrolled in a longitudinal cohort study. …”
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Outburst mechanism and hazard prevention technique of limestone aquifer under isolated island panels by Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Yanjun Wu, Yanjun Wu, Yanjun Wu, Yongli Shi, Yongli Shi, Yongli Shi, Jingzhong Zhu

“…The maximum stress of the panel floor is greater than that of mining without isolated islands. (2) The special drilling structures, stepwise gradient pressurization, and segmented sequential downward grouting technique are proposed to ensure the grouting effect under goaf. (3) Finally, the limestone water disaster regional treatment and control for the isolated island shaft is carried out and validated. …”
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Synthesis and Optical Characterization of Mixed Ligands Beryllium Complexes for Display Device Applications by Vandna Nishal, Devender Singh, Raman Kumar Saini, Vijeta Tanwar, Shri Bhagwan, Sonika Kadyan, Ishwar Singh, Pratap Singh Kadyan

“…These complexes, that is, [BeHPB(Clq)], [BeHPB(Cl2q)], [BeHPB(Meq)], and [BeHPB(q)], were prepared and their structures were confirmed by elemental analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and thermal analysis. …”
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A new species of Astragalus (Fabaceae) from the Irano-Turanian biodiversity hotspot: an integrative approach by Zahra Karbalaei, Ali Bagheri, Ali Asghar Maassoumi, Twan Rutten, Frank R. Blattner

“…The new species is distinguished by unique stipule characteristics, leaflet shape, inflorescence structure, and seed micromorphology. Molecular phylogenetic analysis using ITS and ycf1 sequences reveals that A. kuzehrashensis forms a clade with A. chehreganii and A. hakkianus, although it exhibits genetic differences. …”
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circICMT upregulates and suppresses the malignant behavior of bladder cancer by Xin Luo, FangMei Xie, Guoqiang Qin, Ge Zou, Xu Lu, Chaofeng Zhang, Zeping Han, Ying Zhao, Xiaoyu Song, WenFeng Luo, Yongsheng Li, JinHua He, Jian Shen

“…Background: Circular RNA (circRNA) is a new type of endogenous single-stranded RNA with a covalently closed circular structure. Increasing evidence shows that circRNA plays an important role in regulating gene expression in tumors. circICMT is a circular RNA produced by the ICMT gene. …”
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Nationwide guideline implementation: a qualitative study of barriers and facilitators from the perspective of guideline organizations by Andrea C. Thoonsen, Anika Gans, Toby T. Broeders, Ilse van Beusekom, Diana M. J. Delnoij, Martine C. de Bruijne, Hanneke Merten

“…Methods In this qualitative study, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 35 representatives of 24 different guideline organizations. …”
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Cognitive Deficit-Related Interhemispheric Asynchrony within the Medial Hub of the Default Mode Network Aids in Classifying the Hyperthyroid Patients by Mengmeng Zhi, Zhenghua Hou, Yuqun Zhang, Yingying Yue, Ling Li, Yonggui Yuan

“…Recent studies suggest that abnormal structure and function in the brain network were related to cognitive and emotional impairment in hyperthyroid patients (HPs). …”
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Patient experience with eosinophilic esophagitis symptoms and impacts on daily life based on in-trial qualitative interviews by Calvin N. Ho, Harald Fjällbrant, Evan S. Dellon, Cecilio Santander, Marc E. Rothenberg, Julie Bailey, Shehan McFadden, Jason Ritchie

“…This study aimed to understand patients’ experiences with EoE. Methods Semi-structured longitudinal interviews were conducted with patients from MESSINA, a phase 3 placebo-controlled trial evaluating benralizumab for EoE. …”
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Subgroups of cognitive impairments in schizophrenia characterized by executive function and their morphological features: a latent profile analysis study by Yuyan Huang, Weiyan Wang, Gangrui Hei, Tiannan Shao, Li Li, Ye Yang, Xiaoyi Wang, Yujun Long, Jingmei Xiao, Xingjie Peng, Chuhan Song, Jingda Cai, Xueqin Song, Xijia Xu, Shuzhan Gao, Jing Huang, Dongyu Kang, Ying Wang, Jingping Zhao, Yunzhi Pan, Renrong Wu

“…Across subgroups, significant gradient features of brain structure were exhibited in fronto-temporal regions, hippocampus, and insula. …”
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RSM approach-based analysis of the physical behavior of dune sand reinforced with Washingtonia waste contributing to mortar cleaner production by Abdelhamid Khelifi, Messaouda Boumaaza, Ahmed Belaadi, Mostefa Bourchak, Tarek Djedid, Ibrahim M.H. Alshaikh, Djamel Ghernaout

“…These findings demonstrate the potential of this sustainable mortar for eco-construction applications, such as bending elements and repairing damaged structures in buildings, highways, and bridges.…”
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Disruption of seasonal influenza circulation and evolution during the 2009 H1N1 and COVID-19 pandemics in Southeastern Asia by Zhiyuan Chen, Joseph L.-H. Tsui, Jun Cai, Shuo Su, Cécile Viboud, Louis du Plessis, Philippe Lemey, Moritz U. G. Kraemer, Hongjie Yu

“…The internal movement structure within Southeastern Asia markedly diverged during the COVID-19 pandemic season, and to a lesser extent, during the 2009 A/H1N1 pandemic season. …”
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