Translation and adaptation of the sleep apnea quality of life index (SAQLI) to Brazilian Portuguese by Amélia Paula Fávero Perrone, Vanessa Ruotolo Ferreira, Lucila Fernandes do Prado, Gilmar Fernandes do Prado, Marco Antonio Machado, Luciane Bizari Coin de Carvalho

“…Objective To translate and culturally adapt the Sleep Apnea Quality of Life Index (SAQLI) into Brazilian Portuguese. Methods The translation and cultural adaptation were carried out in five steps: translation, synthesis of the translations, back translation, review committee and pretesting. …”
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Research status of visuospatial dysfunction and spatial navigation by Rui Bao, Shijie Chang, Ruixiang Liu, Yunning Wang, Yifu Guan, Yifu Guan

“…Visuospatial function is a critical aspect of cognitive abilities, encompassing visual perception, attention, memory, and adaptive responses to spatial changes. …”
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Synchrotron Microtomography to Explore the Anatomy of Insects by Gabriela Sena Souza, Thaina Alvarenga, Tayane Tanure, Samara Oliveira, Katrine Paiva, Gustavo Colaço, Arissa Pickler, Gabriel Fidalgo, Liebert Nogueira, Marcos Colaço, Ademir Xavier da Silva, Cícero B. Mello, Ruan Ingliton, Marcelo Gonzalez, Patricia Azambuja, Regina Barroso

“…Synchrotron radiation micro-computed tomography (SR-microCT) has emerged as a powerful tool for visualizing complex 3D structures, from dense materials to delicate biological specimens. …”
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The present and future of geriatric internal medicine: a bibliometric analysis by Yingjie Chen, Yingjie Chen, Xiuli Dong, Yan Jia

“…In this study, we analyzed and visualized relevant literature from the Web of Science Core Collection database using bibliometric methods, collecting a total of 831 articles, with a time span from 1978 to August 2024. …”
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Video capsule enteroscopy in the diagnosis of GIST of the ileum by A. T. Kortieva, V. S. Krushelnitskiy, A. S. Gabriel, V. Yu. Dynko, A. Ya. Guchetl, R. M. Tlekhurai

“…The OBJECTIVE was to show the effectiveness of video capsule and balloon-assisted enteroscopy in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the ileum.METHODS AND MATERIALS. A clinical observation of a patient with a suspected tumor of the small intestine is presented. …”
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User-friendliness of the pain assessment in impaired cognition (PAIC15) in persons with aphasia: a pilot study by Neeltje J. de Vries, Hanneke J. A. Smaling, Jenny T. van der Steen, Wilco P. Achterberg

“…Background Persons with aphasia have difficulties communicating pain symptoms.Methods Thirteen observers performed multiple observations using the Pain Assessment in Impaired Cognition (PAIC15) scale for persons with aphasia during rest and transfer in persons with aphasia. …”
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Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality in Experiential Learning: Transforming Educational Paradigms by Horace T. Crogman, Victor D. Cano, Edlyn Pacheco, Rohan B. Sonawane, Reza Boroon

“…Empirical findings from a mixed-methods approach, including case studies, faculty training programs, and pilot classes, underscore XR’s efficacy in improving student performance, engagement, and inclusivity. …”
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Causal analysis and impact of a systematic error detected about consumption associated with trastuzumab by Nuria Bujaldón Querejeta, Dolores Camacho Romera, José Antonio Pomares Pastor, María Sánchez Garnes, Mauricio Martínez Ramírez, Mercedes González Delgado

“…Objective: determine the cause of the constant difference between the theoretical and real number of trastuzumab units consumed in an Intravenous Mixtures Unit. Methods: was studied the manual and electronic full procedure about preparing mixtures with trastuzumab. …”
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Experimental Investigation of Pure Hydrogen Flame in a Matrix Micro-Mixing Combustor by Zhenzhen Feng, Xiaojing Tian, Liangliang Xu, Xi Xia, Fei Qi

“…Micro-mixing combustion is one of the most widely attractive hydrogen combustion methods in gas turbines. This study investigates pure hydrogen flame in a 3 × 3 matrix micro-mix combustor. …”
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Simulated surgery of single-port robotic transanal total mesorectal excision: a case study by He Kuan, Xu Zhou, Shen Haode, Zheng Huichao, Du Jing, Xu Kun, Tong Weidong, Wu Yi, Li Fan

“…Our research team constructed a visualized solid model of complete male pelvic structure based on the Chinese Visible Human datasets, incorporating 3D printing technology. …”
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Social Media Advertising and Customer Behavior among Commercial Radio Stations In Kabale Municipality, Uganda by Kanyesigye, Nick, Mwazuna, Alice Ngele, Asiimwe, Judith Bijurenda

“…A cross-sectional mixed-methods design was adopted, targeting a sample of 196 respondents from a total population of 400, comprising radio administrators, presenters and listeners. …”
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Integration of the wingate anaerobic test into a virtual reality- based evaluation system by Gulay Aras Bayram, Gizem Ergezen Sahin, Gizem Yilmaz, Umut Islam Tayboga, Ayten Gunes Celik, Yasin Yildirim, Pinar Kaya Saribas, Devrim Tarakci

“…Abstract Background With the advancement of technology, it is considered an important step to transfer assessment methods to the virtual environment as it provides individuals with the opportunity for equal feedback, improves test performance and allows for testing with maximum participation. …”
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Evaluating the Performance of Two Rapid Immunochromatographic Techniques for Detecting Carbapenemase in Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales Clinical Isolates by Liu P, Qin M, Zhao C, Yi S, Ye M, Liao K, Deng J, Chen Y

“…Pingjuan Liu,1,* Mengling Qin,2,* Chenfeng Zhao,1,* Siting Yi,3 Mengmin Ye,3 Kang Liao,1 Jiankai Deng,1 Yili Chen1 1Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Laboratory Medicine, Hainan West Central Hospital, Hainan, 571700, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Laboratory Medicine, The East Division of The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yili Chen; Jiankai Deng, Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, People’s Republic of China, Email chenyli3@mail.sysu.edu.cn; dengjk0417@126.comIntroduction: The rapid and accurate identification of carbapenemases in Enterobacterales isolates is of paramount importance for the selection of effective antibiotics and the control of hospital-acquired infections.Methods: This study aimed to evaluate the performance of two immunochromatographic methods, NG-Test Carba 5 (Carba 5) and Goldstream Carbapenem-resistant K.N.I.V.O. …”
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BlockDroid: detection of Android malware from images using lightweight convolutional neural network models with ensemble learning and blockchain for mobile devices by Emre Şafak, İbrahim Alper Doğru, Necaattin Barışçı, İsmail Atacak

“…Consequently, traditional methods have become increasingly inadequate for malware detection. …”
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How Large Must an Associational Mean Difference Be to Support a Causal Effect? by Michael Höfler, Ekaterina Pronizius, Erin Buchanan

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Disabled Employees as A Vulnerable Group in the Labor Market and Mobbing: A Qualitative Research in Tokat Province by Elif Özlem Özçatal, Umur Aşkın

“…Mobbing affects the effective and equal participation of disabled people at work and hinders their permanent presence in the labor market. …”
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Project-based blended learning for vocational education: Enhancing digital marketing competencies and team spirit by Linxi Tan, Thanin Ratanaolarn, Kanyarat Sriwisathiyakun

“…The control group used blended learning (BL) methods. The learning activity lasted 8 weeks, pre-tests and post-tests were administered using a 5-point Likert scale for digital marketing competencies and team spirit. …”
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Applying the NHS restorative dentistry index of treatment need to clinical decision-making in Saudi Arabia by Raghad A. Al-Dabbagh, Abdulelah J. Alrasheedy, Mohammed K. Jawi, Afaf A. Almabadi, Osama M. Felemban

“…The objective of this study was to test, via structured training, the usability and utility of the IOTN as a screening tool for referral and management of patients attending [King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Dentistry (KAUFD)], Saudi Arabia. Methods: In this prospective, interventional study, one hundred and fourteen participants (38 sixth-year dental students, 44 interns, and 32 general dentists) were equally and randomly assigned to either receive training on the IOTN or no training. …”
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Advanced microfluidic strategies for core-shell nanoparticles: the next-generation of polymeric and lipid-based drug nanocarriers by Giuseppe Nunziata, Alessandro Borroni, Filippo Rossi

“…This review critically evaluates recent advancements, highlighting the superiority of microfluidic methods over conventional batch techniques, which often suffer from variability and scalability issues. …”
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COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF THE USE OF COATED AND UNCOATED SELF-EXPANDABLE METALLIC STENTS IN MALIGNANT COLORECTAL OBSTRUCTION by V. A. Duvanskiy, A. S. Vodoleev, D. L. Kriazhev, I. I. Yarotskov

“…The use of double covered and double uncovered stents is equally effectively and safely for patients with malignant colorectal obstruction. …”
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