Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Orthorexia Nervosa Inventory by Xinzhang Sun, Ying Lu, Chengping Jian, Hanqing Zhang, Hanqing Zhang

“…The Cronbach’s alpha coefficients for the individual dimensions were 0.894, 0.933, and 0.848, respectively, demonstrating high reliability for each dimension. Additionally, McDonald’s ω was 0.957 for the entire scale, reflecting strong stability in internal consistency, with individual dimensions having McDonald’s ω coefficients of 0.895, 0.934, and 0.854. …”
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Ultrasonic Assisted Environmentally Friendly Extraction of Natural Dyes From Beta vulgaris for the Coloration of Silk Fabric Using Different Mordants by Rony Mia, Tafsir Uddin, A. Z. M. Mofasser, Nadim Ibn Sayed, Al Mojnun Shamim, Sanjida Islam, Khandaker Akil Mahadi Ohi, Moonis Ali Khan, Burhan Uddin Banna

“…For the characterization of the extracted dye, undyed, dyed, and mordanted silk fabric, infrared spectroscopy was performed. …”
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Different lysine-to-methionine ratios in a low-protein diet affect the microbiome and metabolome, influencing the jejunal barrier function in Tibetan sheep by Fengshuo Zhang, Zhenling Wu, Yu Zhang, Quyangangmao Su, Kaina Zhu, Xuan Chen, Shengzhen Hou, Linsheng Gui

“…The feeding trial lasted 100 days, including a 10-day acclimation period and a 90-day experimental period.ResultsThe hematoxylin–eosin (H&E) sections showed that the LP-L group had a significantly increased villus height compared to the LP-M and LP-H groups (p < 0.05). In addition, the LP-L group showed higher levels of Superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and Total Antioxidant Capacity (T-AOC) concentrations (p < 0.05). …”
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Oxygen Requirement and Associated Risk Factors in Post-COVID-19 Patients Admitted to a Tertiary Care Center: A Cross-Sectional Study by Bishnu Deep Pathak, Binit Upadhaya Regmi, Sushil Joshi, Bishal Dhakal, Suhail Sapkota, Kanchan Bishwakarma, Ashim Bhandari, Seejan Pathak, Shriya Sharma, Aakriti Adhikari, Nabin Simkhada, Dhan Shrestha

“…The proportion of patients requiring oxygen therapy in the immediate post-COVID-19 period was higher than that reported in other studies. In addition, old age (>60 years), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic smoking, and severe COVID-19 infection significantly increased the duration of oxygen therapy. …”
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The change rule of smoke dispersion and temperature evolution in fires within lithium iron phosphate energy storage prefabricated cabin by ZHANG Yin, QIN Chaoqun, TIAN Shuangshuang, GE Zhichao, DONG Jun, ZHANG Xiaoxing

“…When thermal runaway positions occur closer to the bottom, smoke exhibits swifter movement and the cabin fills up in a shorter time. Additionally, as the thermal runaway positions above 1.85 meters approach the top, accompanied by significant temperature fluctuations. …”
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Ultrasound outcomes and surgical parameters of the double-layer purse-string uterine closure technique in cesarean delivery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized tri... by Mahsan Nabighadim, Maryam Vaezi, Mahsa Maghalian, Mojgan Mirghafourvand

“…The meta-analysis demonstrated a significant reduction in the rate of cesarean scar defects in the PSUS group compared to the control group (risk ratio [RR] 0.45, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.36 to 0.58; 8 trials, 751 participants, I² = 0%, indicating no heterogeneity). Additionally, a shorter uterine incision length was observed in the PSUS group compared to the control group (MD -3.84, 95% CI -4.97 to -2.71; 4 trials, 438 participants, I² = 80%, suggesting substantial heterogeneity). …”
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Induced Inflammatory and Oxidative Markers in Cerebral Microvasculature by Mentally Depressive Stress by Yuequan Zhu, Yazeed Haddad, Ho Jun Yun, Xiaokun Geng, Yuchuan Ding

“…Reactive oxygen species (ROS), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase (NOX) activities were quantified by ELISA to study the oxidative profile of the brain vessels (n=10/group). Additionally, mRNA and protein expressions of NOX subunits (gp91phox, p47phox, p67phox, and p22phox) in the cerebrovascular endothelium were analyzed by real-time PCR and Western blot (n=10/group). …”
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Refinement of a meaning-centered counseling program for Chinese patients with advanced cancer: integrating cultural adaptation and implementation science approaches by Florence Lui, Qingyi Zhang, George Chengxi Bao, Bharat Narang, Ruo Yan Chen, Yunshan Niu, Jennifer Leng, William Breitbart

“…Conclusion Recommendations for next steps include increasing the MCP-Ch protocol’s flexibility and adaptability to allow interventionists to flexibly tailor MCP-Ch material to meet patients’ individual needs, simplifying content to improve comprehension and acceptability, providing additional training to Chinese-serving providers to increase adoption and sustainability, and considering interpreter-assisted delivery to increase access. …”
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Association between exposure to tobacco information through mass media, smoking households and secondhand smoke exposure in adolescents: Survey data from South Korea by Wenbin Du, Gaoran Chen, Minmin Gu, Huixin Deng, Won G. Choi

“…However, broadcasts, online, and newspaper non-smoking ads were not associated with SHS exposure (p>0.05). In addition, regression models revealed that exposure to cigarette advertising in magazines (β=0.131; 95% CI: 0.097–0.166), networks (β=0.151; 95% CI: 0.127– 0.175), convenience stores (β=0.061; 95% CI: 0.035–0.087), and supermarkets (β=0.133; 95% CI: 0.108–0.158) is associated with SHS exposure in adolescents. …”
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Evaluating ChatGPT’s diagnostic potential for pathology images by Liya Ding, Lei Fan, Lei Fan, Miao Shen, Miao Shen, Yawen Wang, Kaiqin Sheng, Zijuan Zou, Huimin An, Zhinong Jiang

“…The diagnostic accuracy of GPT-4 was assessed by comparing its outputs to a reference standard using statistical measures. Additionally, four pathologists independently reviewed the same images to compare their diagnoses with the model’s outputs. …”
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Fetal Spinal Cord Tissue in Mini-Guidance Channels Promotes Longitudinal Axonal Growth after Grafting into Hemisected Adult Rat Spinal Cords by Norman I. Bamber, Huaying Li, Patrick Aebischer, Xiao Ming Xu

“….; n=6) versus freeze-thaw control grafts (155±50; n=5). In addition to the myelinated axons, many unmyelinated axons were observed in the tissue cable at the electron microscopic level. …”
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The role of the KIBRA and APOE genes in developing spatial abilities in humans by A. V. Kazantseva, R. F. Enikeeva, Yu. D. Davydova, R. N. Mustafin, Z. R. Takhirova, S. B. Malykh, M. M. Lobaskova, T. N. Tikhomirova, E. K. Khusnutdinova

“…According to neurobiological hypotheses, individual differences in cognitive abilities may be attributed to the functioning of genes involved in the regulation of neurogenesis and synaptic plasticity. In addition, genome-wide association studies identified rs17070145 located in the KIBRA gene, which was associated with individual differences in episodic memory. …”
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The effect of GM-CSF and predictors of treatment outcome in pediatric septic shock patients by Zhen-Hao Yu, Gui-Xiang Tian, Yao-Dong Wang, Ting-Yan Liu, Peng Shi, Jia-Yun Ying, Wei-Ming Chen, Yu-Feng Zhou, Guo-Ping Lu, Cai-Yan Zhang

“…Notably, after adjustment for confounding factors, multivariate analysis revealed that the effect of GM-CSF treatment on 28-day mortality among pediatric septic shock patients did not reach statistical significance, with an odds ratio (OR) of 0.472 and a 95% confidence interval (CI) ranging from 0.153 to 1.457 (P = 0.192). …”
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Interplay between BMI, neutrophil, triglyceride and uric acid: a case-control study and bidirectional multivariate mendelian randomization analysis by Haoyuan Lyu, Na Fan, Hao Wen, Xin Zhang, Herong Mao, Qinglai Bian, Jiaxu Chen

“…Abstract Background This study aims to explore the interplay between body mass index (BMI), neutrophils, triglyceride levels, and uric acid (UA). …”
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Impact of behavior change theory-based nursing interventions on cardiac function recovery and quality of life among cardiac surgery patients with cardiopulmonary bypass by Youwei Zhao, Wei Wei, Zhiyuan Wang, Yanbo Dong, Zhenyu Su, Shichao Guo

“…The observation group showed a significantly higher left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) compared to the control group (P < 0.05), while both left ventricular end-systolic diameter (LVESD) and left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD) were significantly lower (P < 0.05). Additionally, the observation group had a significantly lower WMSI score and a longer 6MWD (P < 0.05). …”
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Identity Construction and Transformation of Zen Tourists by Xu Haichao, Liang Zengxian

“…First, organizers should select locations with beautiful natural environments, fresh air, and sites far from urban noise for Zen tourism and improve transportation, accommodation, dining, and wellness facilities to provide comprehensive physical and mental healing services. Second, in addition to experienced Zen instructors, organizers should invite relevant mental health experts to offer professional Zen guidance and psychological counseling to tourists. …”
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The Effect of Colloids versus Crystalloids for Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy on Prognosis in Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Wang Niu, Junyi Li, Shouping Wang

“…Goal-directed fluid therapy (GDFT) contributes to improvements in intraoperative fluid infusion based on objective parameters and has been widely recommended in clinical practice. In addition, increasing evidence reveals that GDFT can improve the prognosis of surgical patients. …”
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Research on the application effect of self-transcendence nursing model in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus: a randomised controlled trial by Mengpei Xu, Ying Wu, Yaqing Zhou, Zhongmei Lv, Wei Chen, Jingjing Fan

“…In addition, the improvements of overall DDS scores and C-DMSES scores of GDM in the observation group were significantly better than those in the control group, so there was statistical significance (P < 0.05). …”
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Preparation of doped spinel LiMn2O4 cathode using α-MnO2 for high-performance Li-ion batteries by Jean Pierre Mwizerwa, Khuram Usman, Sefiu Abolaji Rasaki, Pamphile Ndagijimana

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Meta-analyses of mouse and human prostate single-cell transcriptomes reveal widespread epithelial plasticity in tissue regression, regeneration, and cancer by Luis Aparicio, Laura Crowley, John R. Christin, Caroline J. Laplaca, Hanina Hibshoosh, Raul Rabadan, Michael M. Shen

“…Using random matrix theory to denoise datasets, we have established reference cell type classifications for the normal mouse and human prostate and have used optimal transport to compare the cross-species transcriptomic similarities of epithelial cell populations. In addition, we have integrated analyses of single-cell transcriptomic states with copy number variants to elucidate transcriptional programs in epithelial cells during human prostate cancer progression. …”
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