Changing role of security alliances in the post-Cold War era by I. A. Istomin, A. V. Levchenko

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Association between JAK2 rs4495487 Polymorphism and Risk of Budd-Chiari Syndrome in China by Peijin Zhang, Yanyan Zhang, Jing Zhang, Hui Wang, He Ma, Wei Wang, Xiuyin Gao, Hao Xu, Zhaojun Lu

“…The CC genotype increased the risk of BCS in patients with JAK2 V617F mutation compared with individuals presenting TT genotype (OR = 13.60, 95% CI = 2.04–90.79) and non-CC genotype (OR = 12.00, 95% CI = 2.07–69.52). …”
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Estimación de la incertidumbre aleatoria de la distorción sísmica de entrepiso de pórticos de concreto reforzado considerando la variabilidad del módulo elástico del concreto de Bo... by Daniel Ruiz, María C Borrero, María León, Hermes Vacca

“…Los autores recopilaron y analizaron estadísticamente la información de ensayos de resistencia a la compresión, f`c, con medición de E para Bogotá (más de 1500 ensayos). …”
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Integration of HIV Care with Primary Health Care Services: Effect on Patient Satisfaction and Stigma in Rural Kenya by Thomas A. Odeny, Jeremy Penner, Jayne Lewis-Kulzer, Hannah H. Leslie, Starley B. Shade, Walter Adero, Jackson Kioko, Craig R. Cohen, Elizabeth A. Bukusi

“…Men's comfort with receiving care at an integrated clinic did not change (aOR = 0.46 95% CI 0.06–3.86). Women were more likely to express discomfort after integration (aOR 3.37 95% CI 1.33–8.52). …”
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Calcium-fortified fresh milk ameliorates postmenopausal osteoporosis via regulation of bone metabolism and gut microbiota in ovariectomized rats by Qishan Wang, Bin Liu, Xianping Li, Junying Zhao, Zongshen Zhang, Weicang Qiao, Xinyue Wei, Lijun Chen

“…After 3 months of FM (containing vitamin D, and casein phosphopeptides, 1000 mg Ca/100 g) or control milk (110 mg Ca/100 g milk) supplementation, bone changes were assessed using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, microcomputed tomography, and bone biomechanical testing. …”
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Use of biological and chemical fungicides and biostimulators for potato protection against early and late blights by Ukolova Anastasiya, Demidova Valentina, Vyatchinov Alexey, Statsyuk Natalia, Kuznetsova Maria

“…For moderately resistant and resistant cultivars (Vektor, Aluett), Agat-25K provided the highest yield increase compared to Manfil (19.1 vs. 16.7 t/ha for Vektor and 4.5 vs. 1.4 t/ha for Aluett, respectively), while the tuber marketability increased by 15% (Vektor) and 18% (Aluett). …”
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Contrasting vector competence of three main East African Anopheles malaria vector mosquitoes for Plasmodium falciparum by Prisca A. Kweyamba, Lorenz M. Hofer, Ummi A. Kibondo, Rehema Y. Mwanga, Rajabu M. Sayi, Fatuma Matwewe, Dickson W. Lwetoijera, Mgeni M. Tambwe, Sarah J. Moore

“…Relative to An. funestus, the odds ratio for sporozoites prevalence were 0.46 (95% CI 0.25–0.85) in An. gambiae and 0.19 (95% CI 0.07–0.51) in An. arabiensis, while the incidence rate ratio for sporozoite intensity was 0.31 (95% CI 0.14–0.69) in An. gambiae and 0.66 (95% CI 0.16–2.60) in An. arabiensis. …”
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Теоретичне обґрунтування системи факторів, що впливають на розвиток сільського господарства: український контекст... by Роман Іванов, Юрій Гуртовий

“…PURL: https://purl.org/cims/2403.027 …”
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Comparison of Common Methodologies for the Determination of Knee Flexor Muscle Strength by Dan I Ogborn, Alix Bellemare, Brittany Bruinooge, Holly Brown, Sheila McRae, Jeff Leiter

“…The NordBord had high test-retest reliability (0.993 (95%CI 0.983-0.997, n=19) for eccentric knee flexor strength, with an MDC~95~ of 26.88 N and 28.76 N for the left and right limbs respectively…”
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Iodine Density of Lymphoma, Metastatic SCCA, and Normal Cervical lymph nodes: A Comparative Analysis Based on DLSCT [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Urusaya Wangprasertkul, Arvemas Watcharakorn, Warit Tarathipmon, Varalee Mingkwansook

“…The mean ID of lymphomatous, metastatic SCCA, and normal nodes was 1.01±0.27, 1.36±0.28, and 1.45±0.29 mg/mL, respectively. …”
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Placental Oxidative Status throughout Normal Gestation in Women with Uncomplicated Pregnancies by Jayasri Basu, Bolek Bendek, Enyonam Agamasu, Carolyn M. Salafia, Aruna Mishra, Nerys Benfield, Ronak Patel, Magdy Mikhail

“…Two hundred and one placental tissues were analyzed and the mean ± SD MDA (pmol/mg tissue) and TAC (µmol Trolox equivalent/mg tissue) levels for first, second, and third trimester groups were 277.01 ± 204.66, 202.66 ± 185.05, and 176.97 ± 141.61, P < 0.004 and 498.62 ± 400.74, 454.90 ± 374.44, and 912.19 ± 586.21, P < 0.0001 by ANOVA, respectively. …”
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Impact of smartphone addiction on health status, mental well-being, and sleep quality among medical students in Sudan by Mohammed Hammad Jaber Amin, Hadia Abdelbagi Alhadi, Asma Eltayeb Abdalla Mohamed, Hiba Kamal Eldin Taha Yacoub, Rabeia MohammedAhmed Hassan Khalifa, Ibrahim Abusufian Elkabashi Dafallah, Fatima Mohamed Osman Yasin, Amira Mohamed Taha, Mohammed Yousif Abdalla Adam, Majdy Osama Abualabasher

“…Results Out of 231 respondents (69% female, mean age 22.7), 67.6% exhibited high levels of smartphone addiction. …”
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Comparison of Outcomes and Recurrence in Chronic Subdural Hematoma Patients Treated by Burr-Hole Drainage with or without Irrigation by Jongwook Choi, Kum Whang, Sungmin Cho, Jongyeon Kim

“…The number of burr-holes did not significantly affect recurrence (odds ratio [OR]=0.38; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.60–2.38), but irrigation had a significant effect (OR=0.20; 95% CI: 0.04–0.97). …”
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Empowering nurse leaders: readiness for AI integration and the perceived benefits of predictive analytics by Mohamed Hashem Kotp, Hossam Ali Ismail, Hassan Ahmed Awad Basyouny, Mohamed Ahmed Aly, Abdelaziz Hendy, Abdulqadir J. Nashwan, Ahmed Hendy, Aliaa Ezz Eldin Abd Elmoaty

“…Abstract Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into healthcare, particularly through predictive analytics that can enhance patient care and operational efficiency. …”
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Design, Synthesis, and Pharmacological Screening of Novel Porphyrin Derivatives by Ahmed A. Fadda, Rasha E. El-Mekawy, Ahmed El-Shafei, Harold S. Freeman, David Hinks, Manal El-Fedawy

“…A series of porphyrin derivatives 2a–f was synthesized, namely, 5,10,15,20-mesotetrakis[p-methoxyphenyl]-21H,23H-porphyrin (2a), 5,10,15,20-mesotetrakis[2,6-dichloro-phenyl]-21H,23H-porphyrin (2b), 5,10,15,20-mesotetrakis[4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl]-21H,23H-porphyrin (2c), 5,10,15,20-mesotetrakis[3,4-dimethoxyphenyl]-21H,23H-porphyrin (2d), 5,10,15,20-mesotetrakis[2,4-dichlorophenyl]-21H,23H-porphyrin (2e), and 5,10,15,20-mesotetrakis[3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl]-21H,23H-porphyrin (2f), in high yields using a new method via a capping mechanism. …”
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Analytical Differentiation of Wines from Three Terroirs Located in a Warm Winegrowing Area Based on Their Volatilome by José Miguel Fuentes-Espinosa, Raquel Muñoz-Castells, Jaime Moreno-García, Teresa García-Martínez, Juan Carlos Mauricio, Juan Moreno

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Influence of Partially Substituting Wheat Flour with Tiger Nut Flour on the Physical Properties, Sensory Quality, and Consumer Acceptance of Tea, Sugar, and Butter Bread by Nazir Kizzie-Hayford, Joshua Akanson, Jerry Ampofo-Asiama, Ernest Ekow Abano

“…Furthermore, substituting WF with 30% TNF increased crumb hardness from approx. 1.87 N to 3.64 N (Bb), 3.46 N to 8.14 N (Tb), and 6.71 N to 11.39 N (Sb) and caused significant increases to 17.80 N (Tb) and 21.08 N (Sb) after 3 d storage. …”
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Constipation and risk of cardiovascular diseases: a Danish population-based matched cohort study by Henrik Toft Sørensen, Kasper Adelborg, Péter Szentkúti, Jens Sundbøll, Szimonetta Komjáthiné Szépligeti, Hans Gregersen

“…Constipation was also associated with arterial events, including myocardial infarction (1.24, 95% CI 1.14 to 1.35), ischaemic stroke (1.50, 95% CI 1.41 to 1.60), haemorrhagic stroke (1.46, 95% CI 1.26 to 1.69), peripheral artery disease (1.34, 95% CI 1.20 to 1.50), atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter (1.27, 95% CI 1.20 to 1.34) and heart failure (1.52, 95% CI 1.42 to 1.62). …”
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Diagnostic Challenges and Innovations in Thoracic Endometriosis (TE) by Julia Bałoniak, Zofia Szymańska, Agnieszka Leszyńska, Zuzanna Bałoniak, Aleksandra Jonkisz, Gabriela Skurzyńska, Aleksandra Stremel, Michalina Doligalska

“…The identification of novel biomarkers, such as cystatin C and circulating microRNAs, highlights the potential for non-invasive diagnostic tools that can stratify patients based on disease severity and guide personalized treatment strategies. …”
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Knowledge and motivations of researchers publishing in presumed predatory journals: a survey by David Moher, Agnes Grudniewicz, Kelly D Cobey, Manoj M Lalu, Danielle B Rice, Hana Raffoul

“…Most participants indicated their study received peer review (n=65, 83.3%) and that this was helpful and substantive (n=51, 79.7%). More than a third (n=32, 45.1%) indicated they did not pay fees to publish.Conclusions This work provides some evidence to inform policy to prevent future research from being published in predatory journals. …”
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