Outcomes of a non-diffractive extended depth of focus intraocular lens in patients with well-controlled glaucoma and ocular hypertension by Jia-Ru Liu, Andrei-Alexandru Szigiato, Paul Harasymowycz

“…METHODS: An investigator-initiated, single-center, prospective, interventional, noncomparative study conducted in Montreal, Canada. …”
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Article RETRACTED due to manipulation by the authors Physical education learning outcomes of senior high school students based on gender and intellectual intelligence review by Zulbahri Zulbahri, Aldo Naza Putra, Hilmainur Syampurma, Indri Wulandari, Harifah Lawanis, Dessi Novita Sari, Weny Sasmitha, Siti Nurrochmah, Nurkadri Nurkadri, Baskoro Nugroho Putro, Gusliana HB, Harmanto Harmanto, Khairul Hamsyah, Ratko Pavlovic, Francesco Tafuri

“…The study involved participants from a high school in Yogyakarta, selected using the Simple Random Sampling method. The data were then analysed using descriptive statistics and a two-way factorial inferential analysis of variance (ANOVA). …”
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3D printing of continuous cotton thread reinforced poly (lactic acid) by Xiaohui Song, Yishen Ye, Shifeng Huang, Xingguo Han, Zhouping Huang, Wenfang Guan, Zhengwei Yang, Minggan Wang

“…Abstract This paper purposed to prepare poly (lactic acid)/continuous cotton thread (PLA /CCT) filaments by using prepreg method, and investigated the properties of PLA/CCT filament and their 3D printed composites. …”
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Classification of FAMACHA© Scores with Support Vector Machine Algorithm from Body Condition Score and Hematological Parameters in Pelibuey Sheep by Oswaldo Margarito Torres-Chable, Cem Tırınk, Rosa Inés Parra-Cortés, Miguel Ángel Gastelum Delgado, Ignacio Vázquez Martínez, Armando Gomez-Vazquez, Aldenamar Cruz-Hernandez, Enrique Camacho-Pérez, Dany Alejandro Dzib-Cauich, Uğur Şen, Hacer Tüfekci, Lütfi Bayyurt, Hilal Tozlu Çelik, Ömer Faruk Yılmaz, Alfonso J. Chay-Canul

“…These findings not only demonstrate that SVM is an effective method for classifying FAMACHA© scores but also highlight the need for improvement for class 2. …”
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Prediction of potential occurrence of historical objects with defensive function in Slovakia using machine learning approach by Jana Vojteková, Saeid Janizadeh, Matej Vojtek, Anna Tirpáková, Matej Ruttkay, František Petrovič

“…Abstract In this article, we aim at the prediction of possible locations of already defunct historical objects with a defensive function (HODFs) in Slovakia, which have not been found and documented so far, using three machine learning methods. Specifically, we used the support vector machine, k-nearest neighbors, and random forest algorithms, which were trained based on the following five factors influencing the possible occurrence of HODFs: elevation, distance from a river, distance from a settlement, lithological rock type, and type of representative geoecosystems. …”
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Impact of Immunization Strategies on the Dynamics of Social Contagions by Hao Peng, Wangxin Peng, Dandan Zhao, Zhaolong Hu, Jianmin Han, Zhonglong Zheng

“…Immunization strategies on complex networks are effective methods to control the spreading dynamics on complex networks, which change the topology and connectivity of the underlying network, thereby affecting the dynamics process of propagation. …”
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Cluster analysis of physical activity and physical fitness and their associations with components of school skills in children aged 8–9 years by Agata Korcz, Łukasz Bojkowski, Michał Bronikowski, Marlena Łopatka, Maryna Khorkova, Agnieszka Koszałka-Silska, Elżbieta Cieśla, Jana Krzysztoszek

“…Academic skills were evaluated using methods designed to diagnose school failure in students aged 7–9 years. …”
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Dose-response relationship between Life's Essential 8 score and COPD risk: the NHANES cohort study 2007–2018 by Qian Huang, Quan Yuan, Wenqiang Li, Xiaoyu He, Qian He, Zhiping Deng

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to discuss the dose-response relationship between the Life's Essential 8 (LE8) score and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).MethodsWe screened data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database for the years 2007–2018. …”
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Protocol for Shenzhen-working-age cohort study (SZ-working age): a prospective observational cohort study on eye health and myopia by Wangting Li, Jiantao Wang, Lishi Luo, Fanglan Yuan, Keming Zhao, Kun Zeng

“…This study aims to investigate the incidence of eye disorders, associated risk factors and relevant biomarkers in Shenzhen, addressing a crucial gap in the research on visual health in rapidly urbanising Chinese cities.Methods This prospective observational cohort study, conducted from September 2024 to December 2029, will recruit 3000 full-time employees aged 18–65 in Shenzhen through multistage sampling across five job sectors. …”
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Contrast enhancement of digital images using dragonfly algorithm by Soumyajit Saha, Somnath Chatterjee, Shibaprasad Sen, Diego Oliva, Marco Perez-Cisneros, Ram Sarkar

“…Comparisons with state-of-art methods ensure the superiority of the proposed algorithm. …”
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Comparative effectiveness of aripiprazole and olanzapine on neurocognitive profile of patients with schizophrenia by Sanya Sharma, Ajeet Sidana, Shivangi Mehta, Manoj Kumar Bajaj

“…Aim: To see comparative effectiveness of aripiprazole and olanzapine on neurocognitive profile of patients with schizophrenia. Materials and Methods: This was a comparative, prospective, and interventional study. …”
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ESTIMATING THE EFFICIENCY OF CONTROL OVER CATERING ENTERPRISES IN NIZHNIY NOVGOROD

“…Objective: to identify and systematize the most problematic objects of control in various cafes of Nizhny Novgorod, in the opinion of their leaders, and to offer measures for their improvement.Methods: the study is based on questionnaires, analysis, and logical classification.Results: the results of the respondents’ polling are described; just under a third of respondents indicated that one of the last two inspections is the identification of cases of poisoning in the catering industry; the main object of control, of the most commonly detected defects, is visual inspec- tion. …”
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Profile of cognitive deficits among children residing in areas with high ambient air pollution in Odisha by Kulumina Dash, Pratap Kumar Jena, Jigyansa Ipsita Pattnaik, Sayali Mishra, Jayaprakash Russell Ravan

“…Aim: This study aims to specifically profile the cognitive deficits experienced by children residing in areas with high ambient particulate matter air pollution (PM10 and PM2.5) in Odisha. Material and Methods: A total of 30 children aged 6–8 years from Kalinga Nagar, Odisha were sampled, and their cognitive functions covering domains such as memory, attention, IQ, executive function, verbal skills, vocabulary, visuospatial ability, and processing speed and accuracy were assessed using the Malin’s Intelligence Scale for Indian Children (MISIC). …”
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Unintentional In-Home Injuries in Older Adults by Ok-Hee Cho, Hyekyung Kim

“…This study examines the prevalence and types of unintentional in-home injuries in older adults and identifies the risk factors associated with falls and cuts/collisions. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 309 older adults (aged ≥ 65 years) recruited from eight senior welfare centers in South Korea. …”
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Cognition and chronic pain: an analysis on community-dwelling elderly caregivers and non-caregivers by Marielli TERASSI, Ana Carolina OTTAVIANI, Érica Nestor de SOUZA, Francisco José FRAGA, Pedro MONTOYA, Sofia Cristina Iost PAVARINI, Priscilla HORTENSE

“…Objective: To compare the performance and cognitive processing of elderly caregivers and non-caregivers with and without chronic pain. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out among 149 elderly people divided into four groups that were matched according to sex, age and schooling. …”
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Parables of Heaven, Acts and Epistles of the Apostles in Measure for Measure by Natalia E. Mikeladze

“…In the plays similar to the topical one (thesis play) Shakespeare applies the methods of the tradition of religious and philosophical exegesis. …”
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Harnessing AI for aphasia: a case report on ChatGPT's role in supporting written expression by Avery K. Allen, Christine Brennan, Christina Riseman, Holly Kleiber, Allison I. Hilger

“…While writing aids show promise, artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as large language models (LLMs), offer new opportunities for individuals with language-based writing challenges.MethodsThis case report describes the use of the LLM, ChatGPT, to improve accuracy, complexity, and productivity in an adult with aphasia. …”
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Electroacupuncture superiority in knee osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis of four acupuncture techniques by Yu Chen, Chunyan Xing, Qi Wan, Gengchun Guo, Wanlang Li

“…Although acupuncture can treat knee osteoarthritis; none of the studies have compared the effectiveness of four common acupuncture techniques (electroacupuncture, filiform acupuncture, warming acupuncture, and fire acupuncture) in knee osteoarthritis.MethodsThe Web of Science, EMBASE, PubMed, Scopus, and CNKI databases were searched for the clinical randomized controlled trials of electroacupuncture, filiform acupuncture, warming acupuncture, and fire acupuncture in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis published before September 1, 2024. …”
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The Efficacy of Lactocare® Synbiotic on the Clinical Symptoms in Patients with Psoriasis: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial by Ali Akbarzadeh, Pedram Alirezaei, Amin Doosti-Irani, Maryam Mehrpooya, Fatemeh Nouri

“…Methods. A total of 52 psoriasis patients were included in this study and randomly divided into treatment and placebo (control) groups. …”
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Psychological Aspects of the Organization of the Foreign Language Learning Process for Students of Non-Linguistic Specialities under Current Conditions by C. Соколовська

“…The approaches to the selection of teaching goals, tasks, forms, methods and visual aids for students of specialty “Journalism” at master’s degree level are proposed for the formation of positive motivation to learn English. …”
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