Modeling the Steady-State Effects of Mean Arterial Pressure on the Kidneys by Benjamin J. Czerwin, Sandip Patel, Caitlyn M. Chiofolo, Jiayao Yuan, Nicolas W. Chbat

“…<italic>Goal:</italic> We describe the relationship between mean arterial pressure (MAP) and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) since therapies affecting MAP can have large effects on kidney function. <italic>Methods:</italic> We developed a closed-loop, steady-state mechanistic model of the human kidney with a reduced parameter set estimated from measurements. …”
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Effectiveness of an educational Program on improving nurses’ knowledge regarding Apgar score in Akre city by Shevan Younis Othman, Mohammed Haydar Mosa

“…Participants were asked to complete a questionnaire, specially designed for the research, indicating their overall satisfaction. In the data analysis, a statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze the results.                                                                                   …”
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Assessment of temporospatial and kinematic gait parameters using human pose estimation in patients with Parkinson's disease: A comparison between near-frontal and lateral views. by Jeongsik Kim, Ryul Kim, Kyeongho Byun, Nyeonju Kang, Kiwon Park

“…We compared the differences in temporospatial gait parameters and kinematic characteristics between joint position data obtained from the 3D motion capture system and the markerless HPE. …”
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Testing an optimally weighted combination of common and/or rare variants with multiple traits. by Zhenchuan Wang, Qiuying Sha, Shurong Fang, Kui Zhang, Shuanglin Zhang

“…We also illustrated the usefulness of TOWmuT by analyzing a whole-genome genotyping data from a lung function study.…”
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Quantum natural language processing and its applications in bioinformatics: a comprehensive review of methodologies, concepts, and future directions by Gundala Pallavi, Rangarajan Prasanna Kumar

“…The plan is as follows: its function is to achieve the objectives of precision medicine, new protein design, multi-omics, and green chemistry.…”
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Age and growth of the round stingray Urotrygon rogersi, a particularly fast-growing and short-lived elasmobranch. by Paola A Mejía-Falla, Enric Cortés, Andrés F Navia, Fernando A Zapata

“…We verified annual deposition of growth increments with marginal increment analysis. Eight growth curves were fitted to four data sets defined on the basis of the reproductive cycle (unadjusted or adjusted for age at first band) and size variables (disc width or total length). …”
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A collaborative management model as an effort for the conservation of native plants of Java’s mountains in Mount Merbabu National Park by Gunawati Dewi, Sulaksono Nurpana, Ibrahim Mohd Hairy

“…This research aims to explore the role of communities in the conservation efforts of indigenous plants in Taman Nasional Gunung Merbabu. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews, field observations, and document analysis. …”
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Synovial joints were present in the common ancestor of jawed fish but lacking in jawless fish. by Neelima Sharma, Yara Haridy, Neil Shubin

“…Here, we study the early evolution of synovial joints by examining the morphological, genetic, and molecular features required for the development and function of the joints in elasmobranchs and cyclostomes. …”
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Large-scale private investors, yield, farm income and food security in Ghana: evidence from continuous treatment approach by Abdul-Hanan Abdallah

“…With the expansion of LSPIs in agricultural service delivery, identifying the optimal intensity of extension services is key to maximizing their impact.MethodsUsing data from rice-producing households, the study applies a dose-response function (DRF) and marginal treatment effect (MTE) analysis to estimate the non-linear effects of LSPI-provided training hours on key welfare outcomes. …”
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Religious and Cultural Moderation in Responding to the Challenges of Globalisation in Local Communities by Baktiar Leu

“…Using a critical ethnographic approach with data collection techniques of participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis, this study identifies four main manifestations of religious moderation: (1) shared rituals and traditions, (2) local wisdom in conflict resolution, (3) interfaith social networks, and (4) transformation of religious values ??…”
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Illuminating the Physics of Dark Energy with the Discovery Simulations by Gillian D. Beltz-Mohrmann, Adrian Pope, Alex Alarcon, Michael Buehlmann, Nicholas Frontiere, Andrew P. Hearin, Katrin Heitmann, Sara Ortega-Martinez, Alan Pearl, Esteban Rangel, Silvio Rizzi, Thomas Uram, Enia Xhakaj

“…Halo catalogs from the Discovery simulations are publicly available and can be downloaded from the HACC Simulation Data Portal.…”
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Photography in the Age of Surveillance: Ethics and the Photographer’s Responsibility by Çeyiz MAKAL FAIRCLOUGH

“…This paper explores how certain photographers, including Hasan Elahi and Trevor Paglen, have responded to the dominance of surveillance culture by using their work to critique and resist its normalisation. Through an analysis of their practices, this study demonstrates how photography can function as a means of interrogating and destabilising the power structures inherent in surveillance systems. …”
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Long-term follow-up results of adult atrial septal defect population by Umit Yasar Sinan, Baris Guven, Hidayet Ozan Arabaci, Muhammed Furkan Deniz, Aybike Gul Tasdelen, Mehmet Serdar Kucukoglu

“…Abstract Background Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a common congenital heart disease (CHD) with significant implications for cardiac function and long-term outcomes in adults. Although ASD often presents in childhood, many cases are diagnosed later in adulthood. …”
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Exploring the nexus between hypothyroidism and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: a UK biobank cohort study by Haitao Wang, Changlin Zheng, Peisong Wang

“…In this context, a systematic analysis was conducted to examine the relationship between hypothyroidism and MASLD using data from a large cohort within the UK Biobank. …”
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Liver enzyme and risk of vascular dementia: A univariable and multivariable Mendelian randomization of European descent by Jieyu Chen, Jianzhun Chen, Chunyu Liang, Chenxi Liu, Liu Jie, Bin Liu, Xinglong Yang

“…Additional GWAS data on dementia from the FinnGen consortium and the UK Biobank were used as outcomes. …”
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Construction and Validation of an Early Warning Model for Predicting the 28-Day Mortality in Sepsis Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Yu X, Jiao Z, Yang F, Xin Q

“…These data were randomly allocated into a training cohort and a validation cohort in a 3:1 ratio. …”
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Predictive factors of progression to chronic glomerulonephritis in pediatric patients with post streptococcal acute glomerulonephritis by Ida Ayu Laksmi Arnita Utari, Surya Adhi, Kristia Hermawan, Eggi Arguni

“…Background: Post streptococcal acute glomerulonephritis (PSAGN) patients have favorable prognosis, in which most patients showed full recovery in terms of kidney function. However, there is a slight chance ranging from 3 to 6% that PSAGN patients develop chronic kidney diseasewhich may progress into end-stage kidney disease in later life. …”
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Potential of the mortgage housing lending market by N. I. Parusimova, D. A. Dobrin

“…The scientific novelty of the study is expressed in the following results: the analysis and systematization of the diverse characteristics of the mortgage housing lending market; the identification of terminological inconsistencies in definitions that reflect the essence of the mortgage market; the refinement of the market concept based on an essentialist approach; the formulation of the market’s functional objectives from the perspective of participants; the establishment of causal relationships, functions, and specific features of the market; as well as the empirical analysis of its practical functioning. …”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Quality Control Measures in Project Management: A Study of Construction Companies in Lusaka by Mwanza Jacob, Chimbomba Kelvin

“…The investigation employed a cross-section survey allowing the use of quantitative statistical analysis. Primary data was gathered from 50 construction companies using a structured questionnaire consisting of closed-ended questions. …”
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Evaluating the Potential of Roof Water Harvesting System for Drinking Water Supplies During Emergencies Under the Impacts of Climate Change: ‘A Case Study of Swat District, Pakista... by Shamaima Wafa Qammar, Fayaz Ahmad Khan, Rashid Rehan

“…Five general circulation models (GCMs) were selected based on their performance in South Asian climate simulations. Analysis of the regional forecasted climate data indicates that almost all of the five climate models have predicted the periods of excessive rainfall to occur in the months of July, August, and September, while prolonged dry seasons may last between 271 and 325 days annually. …”
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