Quantifying the Unknowns of Plaque Morphology: The Role of Topological Uncertainty in Coronary Artery Disease by Yashbir Singh, ME, PhD, Quincy A. Hathaway, MD, PhD, Karthik Dinakar, PhD, Leslee J. Shaw, PhD, Bradley Erickson, MD, PhD, Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, MD, MBA, MSc, Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, MBA

“…Topological uncertainty refers to ambiguities in spatial and structural characteristics of medical features, which can impact the interpretation of coronary plaques. …”
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Circulating tumor DNA detection (liquid biopsy): prospects in oncology by N. V. Zhukov, A. R. Zaretskiy, S. A. Lukyanov, S. A. Rumyantsev

“…Modern research techniques allows tumor studying in almost any level: protein expression, structural changes of DNA, RNA, epigenetic changes, activity of signaling pathways, microenvironment, interaction with the immune system, etc. …”
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Integrating Gut Microbiome and Metabolomics with Magnetic Resonance Enterography to Advance Bowel Damage Prediction in Crohn’s Disease by Huang L, Meng J, Lin S, Peng Z, Zhang R, Shen X, Zheng W, Zheng Q, Wu L, Wang X, Wang Y, Mao R, Sun C, Li X, Feng ST

“…We therefore integrated MRE with gut microbiome and metabolomic data to uncover mechanistic insights and develop a comprehensive model for better prediction of BD.Methods and Results: In this prospective two-center study, 309 CD patients were stratified into BD and non-BD groups using LI. …”
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Exploring grant writing coaching and its role in professional development of health equity investigators: A qualitative study by Yulia A. Levites Strekalova, Selin Kavak, Vanessa Caridad Rodriguez, Sara Midence, Lee S. Caplan, Winston Thompson, Muhammed Y. Idris, Jonathan Stiles, Priscilla Pemu, Alexander Quarshie, Adriana Baez, Maritza Salazar Campo, Elizabeth Ofili

“…Methods: This qualitative study employed semi-structured interviews with 16 NIH-funded investigators who served as coaches within the NRMN-SETH program. …”
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Hydrogen–Rock Interactions in Carbonate and Siliceous Reservoirs: A Petrophysical Perspective by Rami Doukeh, Iuliana Veronica Ghețiu, Timur Vasile Chiș, Doru Bogdan Stoica, Gheorghe Brănoiu, Ibrahim Naim Ramadan, Ștefan Alexandru Gavrilă, Marius Gabriel Petrescu, Rami Harkouss

“…However, experimental data on hydrogen–rock interactions under representative subsurface conditions remain limited. …”
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Real-World Observations in the Treatment of Aortic Stenosis With the Transfemoral SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve: Insights From China by Jie Dong, Ziping Li, Peijian Wei, Yiming Yan, Guangzhi Zhao, Wenbin Ouyang, Shiguo Li, Yongquan Xie, Junyi Wan, Donghui Xu, Fengwen Zhang, Gejun Zhang, Shouzheng Wang, Xiangbin Pan

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Purchase Intention of Healthy Foods: The Determinant Role of Brand Image in the Market of a Developing Country by Elizabeth Emperatriz García-Salirrosas, Manuel Escobar-Farfán, Iván Veas-González, Jorge Alberto Esponda-Perez, Rodrigo Gallardo-Canales, Rodrigo Ruiz-Andia, Virginia Mercedes Fernandez-Daza, Rosa Fabiana Zabalaga-Davila

“…Using an online survey, data were collected from 637 consumers. Analyses were performed using structural equation modeling (SEM-PLS). …”
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Comprehensive New Insights into Sweet Taste Transmission Mechanisms and Detection Methods by Yuanwei Sun, Shengmeng Zhang, Tianzheng Bao, Zilin Jiang, Weiwei Huang, Xiaoqi Xu, Yibin Qiu, Peng Lei, Rui Wang, Hong Xu, Sha Li, Qi Zhang

“…With the increasing incidence of metabolic disorders linked to excessive sugar intake, the development and accurate evaluation of new sweeteners have become critical topics in food science and public health. However, the structural diversity of sweeteners and their complex interactions with sweet taste receptors present major challenges for standardized sweetness detection. …”
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Factors influencing innovative work behavior among teachers in the higher education sectors in China: The role of work engagement as a mediator and artificial intelligence as a mod... by Yifan Zhou, Ramayah Thurasamy, Rosmelisa Yusof, Peng Zhang, Xiaojuan Li, Shengkai Ling

“…The authors conducted a two-wave online questionnaire survey among 252 university teachers in China, analyzing the data using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). …”
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A qualitative exploration of perioperative subjective experiences of colorectal cancer patients undergoing fast-track surgery by Meng Zou, Jia Xu, Fang Chen, Na Wang, Shutong Long, Haibin Wu, Wei Wang, Xiaoting Zhang, Chunli Zeng, Li Chen, Lan Zhang, Xu Zhang

“…We purposively sampled 12 colorectal cancer patients. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis to uncover the emotional and psychological nuances of the patients’ experiences. …”
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Examining the influence of work environment and compensation on employee job satisfaction: A case study of Al-Hoty Analytical Services in Bahrain by Marwan Milhem, Ali Ateeq, Mohammed Alzoraiki, Masooma Sayed Husain, Ahmed Yahia Mustafa Alastal

“…Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 26. …”
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Quantitative differential phase contrast imaging system using FPGA for cellular imaging by Yen-Chih Yu, Sunil Vyas, J Andrew Yeh, Yuan Luo

“…Our model accurately predicts quantitative phase maps, with a structural similarity index of ∼0.9 and a peak signal-to-noise ratio of ∼30. …”
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Decoding Peroxidase Gene Function in Heat Stress Adaptation of <i>Tetranychus urticae</i>: Unraveling Molecular Mechanisms of Short-Term Thermal Tolerance by Yaonian Chen, Yuan Liu, Rangjun Wang, Pengcheng Nie, Bin Wei, Rasha S. Abdel-Fattah, Suqin Shang, Youssef Dewer

“…To investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying this heat tolerance, using both transcriptome and whole-genome data, we identified six distinct <i>POD</i> genes in <i>T. urticae</i> and characterized their physicochemical properties and structural features. …”
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Revealing the dynamic changes of metabolites and molecular mechanisms of chlorogenic acid accumulation during the leaf development of Vaccinium dunalianum based on multi-omic analy... by Anmian Zhang, Jiaxin Liu, Weicheng Li, Lihong Yang, Wenjin Duan, Ping Zhao, Zhiyu Pu, Yong Ding

“…Through a joint analysis of transcriptomics and proteomics, our study first identified 15 key structural genes and 3 transcription factors influencing CGA biosynthesis in V. dunalianum, offering new evidence to understand its regulatory network. …”
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Machine learning for predicting strength properties of waste iron slag concrete by Matiur Rahman Raju, Syed Ishtiaq Ahmad, Md Mehedi Hasan, Noor Md. Sadiqul Hasan, Md Monirul Islam, Md. Abdul Basit, Ishraq Tasnim Hossain, Saif Ahmed Santo, Md Shahrior Alam, Mahfuzur Rahman

“…Experimental results indicate that up to 20 % WIS replacement maintains adequate strength, whereas higher proportions reduce structural integrity. A ranking score index and cost analysis confirmed the technical and economic feasibility of using WIS in concrete. …”
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Acceptability of self-collected vaginal swabs and point-of-care testing for sexually transmitted and genital infections among pregnant women in Papua New Guinea by Lisa M. Vallely, Priscilla Poga, Michaela A. Riddell, Handan Wand, Alice Mengi, Steven G. Badman, John Bolnga, Delly Babona, William S. Pomat, Somu Nosi, Andrew J. Vallely, Angela Kelly-Hanku

“…Analysis of qualitative data used deductive and inductive thematic analysis applying Sekhon, Cartwright and Francis’ acceptability theoretical framework. …”
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Harnessing emotional and cultural intelligence for corporate sustainability in Indonesia: Examining psychological contracts, task interdependence, and environmentally sustainable p... by Asep Marfu, Hafid Abbas, Ahman Sya, Agung Purwanto, Nadiroh, Bagus Sumargo, Septantri Shinta Wulandari, Daiman, Christin A. Malaihollo, Syakyakirti, David Tanubrata, Dewi Indah Pratiwi

“…Using a quantitative research approach, the study employs partial least squares structural equation modeling to analyze survey data collected from project managers and team members across various industries in Indonesia. …”
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Cardiovascular System Changes and Related Risk Factors in Acromegaly Patients: A Case-Control Study by Xiaopeng Guo, Lu Gao, Shuo Zhang, Yilin Li, Yue Wu, Ligang Fang, Kan Deng, Yong Yao, Wei Lian, Renzhi Wang, Bing Xing

“…Standard echocardiography was performed on all of the participants, and data were collected and analyzed. Results. All acromegaly patients presented with structural cardiac changes, including a larger heart cavity, thicker myocardial walls, and increased great vessel diameters compared with the control group. …”
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Aspirations of becoming a mathematics or a science teacher: A CB-SEM analysis of preservice teachers' self-ascribed identities by Christeodoflor Ramos, Mary Grace Villaflor, Masza Lyn Milano, Danica Kaye Hallarte, Gesselle Batucan, Roselyn Gonzales, Gamaliel Gonzales

“…Using covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM), the proposed model examines how motivation, social influence, professional identity, and decisional self-efficacy contribute to career decidedness, subsequently informing career aspirations. …”
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Family financial education and financial management behavior among Generation Z: integrating the theory of planned behavior and technology acceptance model to explore the importanc... by Muhammad Hasan, Asriani, Muhammad Ihsan Said Ahmad, Tuti Supatminingsih, Muhammad Dinar, Masnawaty Sangkala, Abd. Rahim, Sitti Hajerah Hasyim, Hariany Idris

“…The analysis in this study used structural equation modeling with partial least squares (SEM-PLS). …”
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