Cerámica monocroma esgrafiada/incisa de la Gran Nicoya (siglos i-xvi d.C.) by Gilles Desrayaud

“…The crossing of iconographic data related to the spatial organization of decoration with the functional shapes of vessels and objects helped to demonstrate the Isthmian cultural origins of that tradition, centered on Northwestern Costa Rica as regards Greater Nicoya. …”
Get full text

The state of the cardiovascular system in young patients with mitral valve prolapse by M. A. Kuznetsova

“…During the survey medical history was taken, the information from the medical records of оutpatients and extracts from the medical histories of patients were studied, clinical examination, electrocardiography (ECG) and echocardiography (EchoCG) were conducted with subsequent analysis of the obtained data. Conclusion. It was established that signifi cant differences were obtained in the analysis of auscultative symptoms in groups with MVP of grade 1 and grade 2. …”
Get full text

Development of the Eastern Partnership Policy: Mechanism and Problems of Implementation by Madyarbekova Aiym, Kilybayeva Panu, Abildayev Almaz, Suleimenova Gulnara

“…The methodological basis of the research was compiled on the combination of such methods as analogy, classification, historical, political, legal analysis, forecasting, statistical data analysis, structural-functional and comparative. …”
Get full text

Synthesis of a Molecularly Imprinted Polymer on Silica-Gel Surfaces for the Selective Adsorption of Indole from Fuel Oil by Yang Cao, Wanzhen Xu, Xiangyang Wu, Yuan Li, Hui Li, Weihong Huang

“…The indole–MIP molecule has a high adsorption and elution rate due to the presence of hydrogen bond between the functional monomer (4-vinylpyridine) and the template molecule (indole). …”
Get full text

The involvement of Elf5 in regulating keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation processes in skin. by Anhua Hu, Maximilian E Pickup, Maryam A Lawal, Hetal J Patel, Mohammed I Ahmed

“…Expressional and functional analysis using RT-qPCR, western blot and colony forming assays, revealed that Elf5 plays an important role in regulating keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation processes as well as potentially determining cell fate by regulating the stem/progenitor cell populations in skin and HFs. …”
Get full text

Well Performance from Numerical Methods to Machine Learning Approach: Applications in Multiple Fractured Shale Reservoirs by Kailei Liu, Boyue Xu, Changjea Kim, Jing Fu

“…The second is time series analysis. Since the properties of the unconventional reservoir are the function of time such as fluid properties and reservoir pressure, it is quite suitable to apply the time series analysis to understand the well production performance. …”
Get full text

Features of the daily blood pressure in patients with ischemic chronic heart failure and renal dysfunction by V. D. Syvolap, D. A. Lashkul

“…Decreased GFR in patients with ischemic heart failure was associated with more senior age (p<0.0001), functional class of heart failure (p=0.02). More common history of hypertension (p=0.04). …”
Get full text

Simultaneous Eye Tracking and Cerebral Hemodynamic Monitoring in Infants: A Guide for Pediatric Outpatient Follow-Up by Valéria Azevedo de Almeida, Maria Clara Lima da Cruz, Nicole Rodrigues Morais, Italo Vinicius Tavares Rodrigues, Cintia Ricaele Ferreira da Silva, Edgard Morya, Silvana Alves Pereira

“…The protocol included three main stages: (1) pre-collection, involving the preparation and habituation of the infants and equipment setup (fNIRS and ET); (2) cognitive function monitoring, using social and non-social stimuli to assess preferential processing via fNIRS and ET; and (3) post-collection, with guidelines for data pre-processing and analysis. …”
Get full text

Relationship between ecological spatial network and vegetation carbon use efficiency in the Yellow River Basin, China by Chenglong Xu, Xiang Chen, Qiang Yu, Buyanbaatar Avirmed, Jikai Zhao, Wei Liu, Weijie Sun

“…The implementation of these strategies is expected to bolster the ecological functions of the network, facilitate carbon cycling, and exert a positive and far-reaching impact on the sustainable development of the ecological environment in the YRB.…”
Get full text

A digital programme to prevent falls and improve well-being in people living with dementia in the community: the KOKU-LITE feasibility randomised controlled trial protocol by Emma Stanmore, Jaheeda Gangannagaripalli, Emma Vardy

“…‘Keep On Keep Up’ (KOKU) is a National Health Service-approved gamified, digital health programme designed to maintain function and reduce falls through strength and balance exercises (Fitness and Mobility Exercise/OTAGO Exercise Programme (OTAGO)), and health literacy games. …”
Get full text

Multi-omic approach to characterize the venom of the parasitic wasp Cotesia congregata (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) by Sébastien J. M. Moreau, Lorène Marchal, Hélène Boulain, Karine Musset, Valérie Labas, Daniel Tomas, Jérémy Gauthier, Jean-Michel Drezen

“…This exhaustive study sheds a new light on this venom composition, the molecular diversity of which was unexpected. These data pave the way for targeted functional analyses and to better understand the evolutionary mechanisms that have led to the formation of the venomous arsenals we observe today in parasitoid insects.…”
Get full text

Associated factors of oral frailty in older adults with long-term T2DM duration of more than 10 years by Jian Yu, Anna Ye, Yang Fei, Dandan Wang, Yu Zhang, Xianwen Li

“…Oral frailty and cognitive function were assessed using the Oral Frailty Index-8 (OFI-8) and the Clock Drawing Test (CDT), respectively. …”
Get full text

The Thoracic Anatomy of Two Flightless <i>Chrysolina</i> Species (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) by Sipei Liu, Xiaokun Liu, Xieshuang Wang, Wenjie Li, Xin Liu, Siqin Ge

“…Further data on habitat, functional compensation and other related factors are needed to compare their evolutionary processes with those of other flightless beetles.…”
Get full text

Genetic Polymorphism of beta1-adrenergic Receptors and the Effect on the Clinical Efficacy of beta-adrenoblockers by V. N. Larina, M. V. Leonova

“…The aim of the review was a systematic analysis of scientific data from pharmacogenetic studies on the role of beta1-adrenergic receptor polymorphism in the clinical efficacy of beta-blockers in the treatment of hypertension, chronic heart failure, and atrial fibrillation. …”
Get full text

Protocol for prognosticating PPD using EEG changes during labor pain by uterine contractions: a prospective cohort study in the first stage of labor by Yan Wang, Wan-Ying He, Chang’ an A. Zhan, Shi-Lei Pan, Wen Wu, Feng-Xian Li, Hong-Fei Zhang

“…Power spectral density and functional connections will be quantified. The connections between PPD severity and EEG measurements as a function of time will be assessed using linear mixed-effects models. …”
Get full text

Effect of acupuncture on episodic memory for amnestic mild cognitive impairment based on hippocampal subregion: study protocol of a randomized, controlled trial by Xinbei Li, Xingying Lu, Juan Ou, Hanqing Lyu, Yongfeng Liu, Jinhuan Zhang

“…Secondary outcomes will include Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD), and functional magnetic resonance imaging data. Outcomes will be measured at baseline and 12 weeks after randomization. …”
Get full text

THE ROLE OF THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE OF UKRAINE IN SHAPING STATE CUSTOMS POLICY: ECONOMIC AND LEGAL ASPECT by Ivan Yaromii

“…Methodology: the study employs both general and specific methods of scientific knowledge, namely, systems analysis, the dialectical method, formal logic, as well as structural and functional approaches. …”
Get full text

Understanding how users of home-based aged care services with cognitive impairment rate their social care related quality of life by Lyn Phillipson, James Caiels, Louisa Smith, Ann-Marie Towers

“…Analysis of both the quantitative and qualitative data for each participant allowed us to examine consistency or discordance between ratings and participants’ comments about their experiences within each domain. …”
Get full text

CircBAZ1B stimulates myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury (MI/RI) by modulating miR-1252-5p/ATF3-mediated ferroptosis by Ruili Wei, Tianxiao Yang, Weihong Li, Xiqian Wang

“…Notably, activation of ATF3 transcription was demonstrated to upregulate the expression of its downstream target ACSL4. Functional analysis indicated that circBAZ1B promoted ATF3 expression via miR-1252-5p. …”
Get full text

Experiences and perceptions of employees and healthcare professionals on a multidisciplinary program for the secondary prevention of low back pain by Lisa Bernaers, Tine Marieke Willems, Gia Hien Lam, Morgane Mahy, Dorina Rusu, Christophe Demoulin, Dominique Van de Velde, Lutgart Braeckman

“…The participants included 15 employees who attended the program because of LBP and 24 HCPs involved in its delivery. The data were analyzed via thematic analysis. Three major themes were identified: functional and work-related outcomes, content-related factors, and duration and continuation. …”
Get full text