Development of a nomogram for predicting malignancy in BI-RADS 4 breast lesions using contrast-enhanced ultrasound and shear wave elastography parameters by Tiantian Ren, Zhenzhen Gao, Lufeng Yang, Weibo Cheng, Xiao Luo

“…The nomogram based on these features demonstrated an AUC of 0.875 (95% CI 0.805–0.945), sensitivity of 88.6%, specificity of 68.4%, good calibration, and excellent clinical utility. …”
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Use of Machine Learning Models for Prediction of Organic Carbon and Nitrogen in Soil from Hyperspectral Imagery in Laboratory by Manuela Ortega Monsalve, Mario Cerón-Muñoz, Luis Galeano-Vasco, Marisol Medina-Sierra

“…The results show that machine learning models are a good alternative for analysing soil-related variables.…”
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Instance maps as an organising concept for complex experimental workflows as demonstrated for (nano)material safety research by Benjamin Punz, Maja Brajnik, Joh Dokler, Jaleesia D. Amos, Litty Johnson, Katie Reilly, Anastasios G. Papadiamantis, Amaia Green Etxabe, Lee Walker, Diego S. T. Martinez, Steffi Friedrichs, Klaus M. Weltring, Nazende Günday-Türeli, Claus Svendsen, Christine Ogilvie Hendren, Mark R. Wiesner, Martin Himly, Iseult Lynch, Thomas E. Exner

“…Managing the data flows, with a focus on provenance (who generated the data and for what purpose) and quality (how was the data generated, using which protocol with which controls), as part of good research output management, is necessary to maximise the reuse potential and value of the data. …”
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Application value of different imaging methods in the early diagnosis of small hepatocellular carcinoma: a network meta-analysis by Jian Dong, Zhen Wang, Si-Rui Wang, Huan Zhao, Jun Li, Ting Ma

“…The methodological quality of the included studies was good and there was no obvious publication bias. The pooled DOR of all diagnostic methods was 19.61, which was statistically significant (I2 = 76.0%, P < 0.01, 95% CI:13.30 - 28.92). …”
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Comparative Pharmacokinetic Studies of Four Ginsenosides in Rat Plasma by UPLC-MS/MS after Oral Administration of Panax quinquefolius-Acorus gramineus and Panax quinquefolius Extra... by Hailong Xie, Dongxue Wang, Wenjun Zhang, Xinjia Yan, Ying Zhao

“…The established UPLC-MS/MS method showed good linear correlation (r ≥ 0.9978), stability (−11.93 to 12.11%), precision (RSD < 14.63%), and recovery (76.43%–95.20%). …”
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Outcomes and Complications of Scleral-Fixated Intraocular Lens Combined with Ahmed Tube Surgery by Nikhel Sachdev, Maria Cecilia Aquino, Seng Chee Loon, Yiong Huak Chan, Paul Chew, Victor Koh

“…This technique showed good success for intraocular pressure control and vision preservation. …”
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Comparison of the conceive-design-implement-operate model and lecture-based learning in teaching the “healthcare-associated infections” course by Yu Chen, Rui Zhang, Zhenke Zhou, Min Hong, Zheng Huang, Heling Wen, Lei Peng

“…Additionally, preliminary results show that students in the CDIO model scored higher on CEQ categories such as good teaching, clear goals and standards, appropriate assessment, generic skills, and independence, but they also reported an increased workload.ConclusionOur research is the first to apply the CDIO framework to nursing education in HAI courses, enhancing nursing students’ practical application skills, particularly in the sustained retention in this area. …”
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Integrated PLA/LLDPE nanocomposites with compatibilizer and hydroxyapatite-zinc oxide: Mechanical, physical, thermal, and morphological properties by Ahmad Hafizullah Ritonga, Vivi Sisca, Barita Aritonang, Debi Meilani, Gusliani Eka Putri, Enzo Wiranta Battra Siahaan

“…FTIR spectra revealed complex interactions among the materials, and morphological analysis confirmed good compatibility with evenly nanoparticle dispersion. …”
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Rare Case of Multiple Perirenal, Extra-Adrenal Myelolipoma: Case Report, Current Management Options, and Literature Review by Goran Benko, Andrina Kopjar, Marin Plantak, Danijel Cvetko, Vicko Glunčić, Anita Lukić

“…The patient was released from the hospital 7th day after surgery in good condition and at his baseline. Since myelolipomas are, by definition, nonfunctional benign tumors, there was no need for further follow-up. …”
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Determination of Ca, P, K, Na, and Mg in Australian Retail Pasteurised Milk Using Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICP OES) by Duc Doan Nguyen, Vicky Solah, Suzanne Daubney, Saijel Jani

“…The validated ICP OES method showed good linearity for all elements (R2>0.9993). The method limits of quantification (LOQ) for Ca, P, K, Na, and Mg were 19.85, 8.97, 100.8, 41.92, and 11.56 µg·g−1, respectively. …”
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Analysis of the Discursive Logic of the Author-Narratorʼs Continuous Metatexts in the Shazdeh Hamam by Papoli Yazdi by Kayhan Saeedi, Sayyed Ahmad Parsa

“…Shazdeh Hamam is the autobiography of Mohammad Hossein Papoli Yazdi, five volumes of which have been published so far and the first volume has been reprinted 34 times up to now, which shows the good popularity of this book. Part of this popularity in addition to the author-narratorʼs style prose, honesty, and frankness in revealing the facts, is related to its continuous metatexts; because the author, once in the role of narrator, recounts the events of his life and another time, in the role of a researcher, analyzes them. …”
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Putting performance bias to the front-lower side of the hole on steep slopes: Differences in strategies and movements between professional and amateur golfers. by Yumiko Hasegawa, Ayako Okada, Keisuke Fujii

“…When playing on an sloped golf course, the ball often misses the hole to the front-lower side, which is also referred to as the "amateur side." …”
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A structural model of the relationship between personality traits and self-esteem with academic self-efficacy with the mediation of students' achievement motivation by Salman Akbardoost zanganeh, Ata Tehranchi, Zahra Ejadi

“…The hypothesized model had a good fit with the data. The results showed that personality traits and self-esteem have a significant direct and indirect effect on academic self-efficacy (P≥0.01). …”
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The Relationship of Hematologic Parameters and Lipid Profile with Acute Ischemic Stroke by Sibel Canbaz Kabay, Fatma Akkoyun Arıkan, Dursun Ceylan, Merve Yatmazoğlu Çetin, Niyazi Uysal, Muhammed Alperen Bardakçı, Gönül Akdağ, Mustafa Çetiner, Emine Saygın Uysal

“…Neurological disabilities of the patients 3 months after treatment were evaluated with the modified Rankin Scale (mRS). mRS 0-2 was considered a good prognosis and mRS 3-6 was considered a poor prognosis. …”
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Retrieval of NO2 Columns by Exploiting MAX-DOAS Observations and Comparison with OMI and TROPOMI Data during the Time Period of 2015–2019 by Ahmad Iqbal, Naveed Ahmad, Hassan Mohy ud Din, Michel Van Roozendael, Muhammad Shehzaib Anjum, Muhammad Zeeshan Ali Khan, Muhammad Fahim Khokhar

“…Comparison between results of various settings, as reported in the literature, and settings used for this study show a good correlation with R2 > 0.97. This paper also presents validation of satellite observation through ground-based MAX-DOAS measurements from September 2015 to September 2019. …”
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Development and validation of informed consent for blood transfusion questionnaire by Mohd Hilmi Senin, Mastura Mohd Sopian, Bakiah Shaharuddin, Muhammad Jaffri Mohd Nasir

“…In the item response theory (IRT) analysis, ICBTQ exhibited good difficulty and discriminatory indexes. Assessments of item-fit indicated that all items of the model were well-fitted. …”
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An Investigation of Ionospheric TEC Prediction Maps Over China Using Bidirectional Long Short‐Term Memory Method by Shuangshuang Shi, Kefei Zhang, Suqin Wu, Jiaqi Shi, Andong Hu, Huajing Wu, Yu Li

“…Hence, the new model can be a good choice for the investigation of the spatiotemporal variation trend in the ionosphere and GNSS navigation.…”
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Strategic Review: The CZTS Thin-Film Using Tandem and Multi-Junction Solar Cell by Saif Adnan Muhamad, Methaq Hadi Lafta

“…This review is tried to cover all the contents with a simple expression and at the same time so that the reader with any scientific level of this research field can have a good understanding of the research field and the importance of solar cells. …”
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Analysis of the rural community behavior in the Area of Electoral Geography (Case study: Varzaqan county) by Aghil Khaleghi, Hossein Karimzadeh, kuomars Khaodapanah

“…The general model of the SME shows the goodness of fit in the model and shows its generalizability.…”
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Surgical Outcomes in Patients with Simultaneous Traumatic Brain and Torso Injuries in a Single Regional Trauma Center over a 5-Year Period by Jung-Ho Yun

“…On the other hand, patients had good prognosis when blood pressure was maintained and operation for traumatic brain injury was performed first. …”
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