Macrophage-derived SPP1 exacerbate myocardial injury by interacting with fibroblasts in viral myocarditis by Xiuyun Duan, Li Zhang, Keyu Liu, Kaiyin Guo, Yingnan You, Hailin Jia, Shan Zhou, Bo Han

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Oral Health Differences Between Middle-Aged and Older Adults in South Korea by Yoonjung Ji, Wonhee Baek

“…This study identifies the various factors associated with oral health among middle-aged and older adults through a subgroup analysis by age group of data representative of the South Korean population. …”
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Quantitative analysis of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) viremia profiles from experimental infection: a statistical modelling approach. by Zeenath U Islam, Stephen C Bishop, Nicholas J Savill, Raymond R R Rowland, Joan K Lunney, Benjamin Trible, Andrea B Doeschl-Wilson

“…The primary objective was to provide a suitable mathematical description of all viremia profiles with biologically meaningful parameters for quantitative analysis of profile characteristics. The Wood's function, a gamma-type function, and a biphasic extended Wood's function were fit to the individual profiles using Bayesian inference with a likelihood framework. …”
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Predictive Value of C-Reactive Protein for Major Complications after Major Abdominal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Pooled-Analysis. by Jennifer Straatman, Annelieke M K Harmsen, Miguel A Cuesta, Johannes Berkhof, Elise P Jansma, Donald L van der Peet

“…A logit regression model assessed the probability of major complications as a function of CRP levels on the third postoperative day. …”
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Trauma outcomes differences in females: a prospective analysis of 76 000 trauma patients in the Asia-Pacific region and the contributing factors by Mohamad Iqhbal Bin Kunji Mohamad, Sabariah Faizah Jamaluddin, Norhaiza Ahmad, Arifah Bahar, Zarina Mohd Khalid, Nuraina Aqilah Binti Mohd Zaki, Nurul Azlean Norzan, Sang Do Shin, Goh E. Shaun, Wen-Chu Chiang, Kentaro Kajino, Kyoung Jun Song, Do Ngoc Son

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Deep learning in-depth analysis of crystal graph convolutional neural networks: A new era in materials discovery and its applications by Qureshi Nilam, Bang Jinhong, Doh Jaehyeok

“…This review fills the gap in CGCNN analysis, advancing material data science for improved property prediction and experimentation.…”
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Unlocking the genetic code: a comprehensive Genome-Wide association study and gene set enrichment analysis of cell-mediated immunity in chickens by Somayeh Kianpoor, Alireza Ehsani, Rasoul Vaez Torshizi, Ali Akbar Masoudi, Mohammad Reza Bakhtiarizadeh

“…A general linear model (GLM) with an FDR < 5% was used for the association analysis. Functional enrichment analysis of the identified candidate genes was performed using the Enrichr database. …”
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Interventions for the management of post-COVID-19 condition (long COVID): protocol for a living systematic review and network meta-analysis by Paul Garner, Lawrence Mbuagbaw, Jason W Busse, Dena Zeraatkar, Thomas Agoritsas, Ariel Izcovich, Tari Turner, Lyn Turkstra, Roger S McIntyre, Rachel J Couban, Tyler Pitre, Sarah Kirsh, Tanvir Jassal, Michael Ling, Samantha Chakraborty, Signe A Flottorp

“…Our outcomes of interest will include patient-reported fatigue, pain, postexertional malaise, changes in education or employment status, cognitive function, mental health, dyspnoea, quality of life, physical function, recovery and serious adverse events.For each outcome, when possible, we will perform a frequentist random-effects network meta-analysis. …”
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On Robustness of the Explanatory Power of Machine Learning Models: Insights From a New Explainable AI Approach Using Sensitivity Analysis by Banamali Panigrahi, Saman Razavi, Lorne E. Doig, Blanchard Cordell, Hoshin V. Gupta, Karsten Liber

“…A critical finding is that subtle alterations in the design of some ML models (such as variations in random seed, functional class, hyperparameters, or data splitting) can lead to different interpretations of how outputs depend on inputs. …”
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Assessment of basin-scale geomorphic processes based on the analysis of longitudinal profiles: A case study of the Dwarkeswar river, Eastern India by Biman Ghosh

“…The exponential function is the best fit, followed by the linear function for each river, indicating a dynamic equilibrium condition. …”
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‘Effect of early correction of posterior crossbite on masticatory muscle activity using surface electromyography – a systematic review and meta-analysis’ by Nitin Gadhiya, Viral Dave, Sushma Sonawane, Veera Sawant, Keval Shroff

“…Risk of bias was assessed using MINORS criteria, and statistical analysis employed RevMan 5.3 for meta-analyses.Results Results showed increased EMG activity in the masseter and temporalis muscles post-treatment, indicating improved muscle function and occlusal stability. …”
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Comparative efficacy of robotic exoskeleton and conventional gait training in patients with spinal cord injury: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Shengye Liu, Fangyuan Chen, Jianqiao Yin, Guanqi Wang, Liyu Yang

“…Abstract Objective The purpose of this meta-analysis was to investigate the effects of Robotic exoskeleton gait training (REGT) on lower limb mobility, walking balance, functional scores and respiratory function in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). …”
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The Efficacy and Safety of Tolvaptan in Heart Failure Patients with Congestive Signs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Mei Zeng, Na Li, Tongshuai Chen, Yun Ti, Chunmei Zhang, Peili Bu

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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Safety and Efficacy of Rosuvastatin as an Adjunctive Therapy in Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by An WW, Zheng LT, Dong F, Zhong XN

“…Additionally, it significantly reduced levels of hs-CRP, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-8, NE, and Gal-3.Conclusion: Despite the limited number of studies and potential bias, evidence suggests that rosuvastatin improves lung function and reduces inflammation in AECOPD, underscoring its potential value and emphasizing the need for further high-quality research.Keywords: rosuvastatin, acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, meta-analysis, randomised controlled trials…”
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Spatial Insights for Building Resilience: The Territorial Risk Management & Analysis Across Scale Framework for Bridging Scales in Multi-Hazard Assessment by Francesca Maria Ugliotti, Muhammad Daud, Emmanuele Iacono

“…BIM data further refine this assessment by incorporating building and functional characteristics, enabling a comprehensive evaluation of resilience and risk mitigation strategies tailored to dynamic environmental conditions across scales. …”
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Falls prevention interventions for community-dwelling older adults: systematic review and meta-analysis of benefits, harms, and patient values and preferences by Jennifer Pillay, Lindsay A. Gaudet, Sabrina Saba, Ben Vandermeer, Ashiqur Rahman Ashiq, Aireen Wingert, Lisa Hartling

“…When studies only reported other data, we compared the findings with our main analysis. …”
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Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions to decrease fatigue in people living with HIV/AIDS: a protocol of systematic review and meta-analysis by Min Wang, Xueling Xiao, Honghong Wang, Nancy R Reynolds, Leorey Saligan, Yunxiao Lei

“…We will qualitatively synthesise the evidence and pool data with meta-analysis according to the heterogeneity of different studies.Ethics and dissemination This systematic review will not raise any ethical issues since it is a secondary data collection and analysis. …”
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Characterization and Expression Analysis of PUB Gene Family Involved in Drought Stress Response in Trifoliate Orange (<i>Poncirus trifoliata</i>) by Bobo Song, Sanpeng Jin, Xuchen Gong, Yong Liu, Dechun Liu, Li Yang, Wei Hu, Liuqing Kuang, Jie Song

“…Gene structure, conserved domain, and motif analyses revealed diverse exon–intron and motif organizations of <i>PtrPUB</i> genes, suggesting potential functional differentiation among <i>PtrPUBs</i>. Cis-acting analysis indicated that the promoters of <i>PtrPUB</i> genes harbor elements related to hormone signaling (ABA, MeJA), drought stress, and low-temperature responses. …”
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Tidal tail identification and detailed analysis of the open star cluster King 13 using Gaia DR3 and 2MASS by Nasser M. Ahmed, Mohamed S. Darwish

“…Abstract We present a comprehensive study of the young open cluster King 13 using photometric and astrometric data from Gaia DR3 and 2MASS. Our analysis refines the cluster’s fundamental parameters, including its structure, kinematics, and evolutionary status. …”
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A demonstration of nesting in two antarctic icefish (genus Chionodraco) using a fin dimorphism analysis and ex situ videos. by Sara Ferrando, Laura Castellano, Lorenzo Gallus, Laura Ghigliotti, Maria Angela Masini, Eva Pisano, Marino Vacchi

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