Exploring the Indoor Plant–People Relationship Through Qualitative Responses by B. Le Busque, C. Litchfield, C. L. Shaw

“…Given that we found that not all indoor plant–people relationships are equal, and that people have varying levels of connection to their plants, future research should explore these relationship types using quantitative methods.…”
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The determinants of entrepreneurship in urban and non-urban regions: A fuzzy-set QCA approach by Evelyn Calispa-Aguilar

“… Objective: The objective of the article is to identify and analyse the configurations of regional entrepreneurial ecosystems that lead to high levels of entrepreneurship in urban and non-urban regions. Research Design & Methods: This study employed This study employed necessary condition analysis (NCA) and a fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fs/QCA) to reveal how different combinations of six elements of entrepreneurial ecosystems (EE): culture, supports, human capital, policy, markets, and finance, support the presence of high levels of entrepreneurship across 42 urban and non-urban regions in Colombia and Ecuador. …”
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Comparison of the Effects of Different Cryoprotectants on Stem Cells from Umbilical Cord Blood by Gecai Chen, Aihuan Yue, Zhongbao Ruan, Yigang Yin, Ruzhu Wang, Yin Ren, Li Zhu

“…Cryoprotectants (CPA) for stem cells from umbilical cord blood (UCB) have been widely developed based on empirical evidence, but there is no consensus on a standard protocol of preservation of the UCB cells. Methods. In this study, UCB from 115 donors was collected. …”
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Features of Microbiota in Newborns in Critical Condition at Admission to the Intensive Care Unit of a Specialized Hospital by Yu. S. Aleksandrovich, D. O. Ivanov, E. Yu. Pavlovskaya, K. V. Pshenisnov, A. M. Savicheva, K. V. Shalepo, T. I. Akimenko, D. A. Zemlyanoy

“…To study the characteristics of microbiota in critically ill newborns at admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) of a specialized hospital.Subjects and Methods. 165 critically ill newborns were examined, and bacteriological tests of blood, feces, and saliva were performed.Results. …”
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Myriad of Traumatic Oral Soft Tissue Pathologies: A 12-Year Histopathological Experience by Madhur Sharma, Anjali Narwal, Gopikrishnan Vijayakumar, Mala Kamboj, Anju Devi

“…Objective: To identify the prevalence of oral soft tissue pathologies associated with trauma and further propose a working classification of the same based on histopathological experience. Material and Methods: An observational retrospective study was conducted on all trauma associated soft tissue lesions of oral cavity in a tertiary care hospital (2010-2022). …”
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Predicting axillary lymph node metastasis in breast cancer using a multimodal radiomics and deep learning model by Fuyu Guo, Shiwei Sun, Xiaoqian Deng, Yue Wang, Wei Yao, Peng Yue, Shaoduo Wu, Junrong Yan, Junrong Yan, Junrong Yan, Xiaojun Zhang, Xiaojun Zhang, Xiaojun Zhang, Yangang Zhang, Yangang Zhang, Yangang Zhang

“…Dimensionality reduction and feature selection were performed using the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression model, and other methods. Various machine learning algorithms were used to construct radiomics, deep learning, and combined models. …”
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Experience with the use of undenatured type II collagen in patients with stage III knee osteoarthritis: a multicenter, prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized tri... by Liudmila I. Alekseeva, Natalia G. Kashevarova, Elena A. Taskina, Ekaterina A. Strebkova, Tatiana A. Korotkova, Evgenia P. Sharapova, Natalya M. Savushkina, Aleksander M. Lila, Nadezhda A. Shostak, Irina I. Nesterovich, Viktoriia A. Dedkova, Vasiliy B. Vasilyuk, Natalia V. Egorova, Marina A. Leontyeva, Svetlana P. Yakupova, Irina B. Vinogradova, Valentina N. Sorotskaya, Larisa I. Shirokova, Alla V. Rudakova

“…Current strategies for treating osteoarthritis (OA) are based on a multimodal approach that includes pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods. Undenatured chicken collagen type II (NK2) is considered safe and effective for maintaining joint health and can be used alone and combined with drugs for OA treatment. …”
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Optimizing the sequential approach of combined phacoemulsification and gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy (GATT) in primary open-angle glaucoma by Shaoyang Zhang, WenJing He, Peng Lu, Fan Xu, Haibin Zhong, Shan Zhong, Li Jiang

“…Abstract Background To evaluate the efficacy, safety and complication of different procedure sequence combining gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy (GATT) either before or after phacoemulsification for patient with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and cataract. Method This retrospective, clinic control study included 82 patients (82 eyes) with a diagnosis of POAG with cataract. …”
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Machine learning based assessment of hoarseness severity: a multi-sensor approach centered on high-speed videoendoscopy by Tobias Schraut, Anne Schützenberger, Tomás Arias-Vergara, Melda Kunduk, Matthias Echternach, Stephan Dürr, Julia Werz, Michael Döllinger

“…IntroductionFunctional voice disorders are characterized by impaired voice production without primary organic changes, posing challenges for standardized assessment. Current diagnostic methods rely heavily on subjective evaluation, suffering from inter-rater variability. …”
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Identifying key components of a global conceptual framework for adolescent nutrition: Review, nominal group technique and youth co-design by Marion L Roche, Deepika Sharma, Sarah Kehoe, Sara Estecha-Querol, Catharine A K Fleming, Amir A Samnani, Milca J Cameseria, Dipty Chowdhury, Webster Isheanopa Makombe, Amanda Murungi Eunice, Muhammad Sarim Raza, Miriam Shindler, Kesso G van Zutphen-Küffer, Stephanie V Wrottesley

“…This paper presents the methods used to identify the need for and to prioritise the key components of a new framework.Methods A literature review was conducted to identify and summarise available frameworks for adolescent nutrition (10–19 years). …”
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Explainable clinical diagnosis through unexploited yet optimized fine-tuned ConvNeXt Models for accurate monkeypox disease classification by Muhammad Waqar, Zeshan Aslam Khan, Shanzey Tariq Khawaja, Naveed Ishtiaq Chaudhary, Saadia Khan, Khalid Mehmood Cheema, Muhammad Farhan Khan, Syed Sohail Ahmed, Muhammad Asif Zahoor Raja

“…A number of pre-processing and data augmentation methods have also been assessed and adjusted with regard to computing time and performance. …”
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Critical role of Oas1g and STAT1 pathways in neuroinflammation: insights for Alzheimer’s disease therapeutics by Zhixin Xie, Linxi Li, Weizhong Hou, Zhongxi Fan, Lifan Zeng, Limin He, Yunxiang Ji, Jingbai Zhang, Fangran Wang, Zhou Xing, Yezhong Wang, Yongyi Ye

“…Machine learning algorithms were applied to DEGs, and genes selected by both methods were identified as hub genes, with ROC curves used to evaluate their diagnostic accuracy. …”
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A comparative study on the clinical efficacy of laser hemorrhoidoplasty and rubber band ligation for grade Ⅱ to Ⅲ internal hemorrhoids by Jin Lei, Wu Jiong, Wang Zhenyi, Qin Kaijian, Wu Renjie

“…[Conclusion] In conclusion, both LHP and RBL are viable surgical methods for effectively treating gradeⅡ to Ⅲ internal hemorrhoids. …”
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Preemptive Analgesia with Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in the Perioperative Period by M. S. Danilov, I. S. Simutis, D. S. Salygina, E. G. Polovtsev, A. A. Syrovatsky, V. A. Ratnikov, A. A. Bogatikov, A. E. Karelov

“…Efficacy and safety were assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS), patient’s need in opioid analgesics, laboratory parameters (serum levels of cortisol, cystatin C, CBC, coagulogram, TEG) and instrumental methods (algesimetry — qNOX).Results. …”
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Cross-Modal Interaction Between Perception and Vision of Grasping a Slanted Handrail to Reproduce the Sensation of Walking on a Slope in Virtual Reality by Yuto Ohashi, Monica Perusquía-Hernández, Kiyoshi Kiyokawa, Nobuchika Sakata

“…However, the challenge of replicating the sensation of vertical movement has remained a recurring theme. Many conventional methods rely on physically mimicking steps or slopes, which can be hazardous and induce fear. …”
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Factors Associated with Chest Tube Placement in Blunt Trauma Patients with an Occult Pneumothorax by Michael Paplawski, Swapna Munnangi, Jody C. Digiacomo, Edwin Gonzalez, Ashley Modica, Shawndeep S. Tung, Catherine Ko

“…Methods. A retrospective review of an urban level I trauma center’s trauma registry was conducted to identify patients with occult pneumothorax over a 2-year period. …”
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Refractive Results: Safety and Efficacy of Secondary Piggyback Sensar™ AR40 Intraocular Lens Implantation to Correct Pseudophakic Refractive Error by Alahmady Hamad Alsmman Hassan, Khulood M. Sayed, Mohammed ElAgooz, Ashraf Mostafa Elhawary

“…Methods. Retrospective study of 15 eyes (15 patients) underwent secondary intraocular lens implanted into the ciliary sulcus. …”
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The Subjective and Objective Evaluation of the Efficacy of Public Spaces in University Complexes: A Case Study of the Center for Balance Architecture at Zhejiang University by Linfeng Yao, Danshen Dong, Yuxi He, Jing Wang

“…Using the Center for Balanced Architecture at Zhejiang University as a case study, we employed a mixed-methods approach that combined Depthmap software for spatial integration and visual integration analyses with user satisfaction surveys. …”
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Splicing Properties of Natural Fiber for Producing Yarns and Their Blends: A Review Paper by Mohamed Ben Hassen, Muhammad Awais, Faouzi Sakli, Saoussen Zannen, Mohammad Kanan

“…In stark contrast to traditional knotting methods, splicing achieves a level of seamlessness that closely mirrors the inherent structure of the yarn itself. …”
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Moving Target Geolocation and Trajectory Prediction Using a Fixed-Wing UAV in Cluttered Environments by Yong Zhou, Dengqing Tang, Han Zhou, Xiaojia Xiang

“…This algorithm not only facilitates the online recovery of the target’s motion trajectory but also enhances the UAV’s autonomy and decision-making capabilities. The proposed methods are validated through real flight experiments, demonstrating their effectiveness and feasibility.…”
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