Integrating CT-based radiomics and clinical features to better predict the prognosis of acute pancreatitis by Hang Chen, Yao Wen, Xinya Li, Xia Li, Liping Su, Xinglan Wang, Fang Wang, Dan Liu

“…Conclusions CT-based radiomics incorporating clinical features was superior to other models in predicting AP prognosis, which may offer additional information for AP patients at higher risk of developing poor prognosis. …”
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Sustained effects of bladder point-of-care ultrasound simulation exercise on nursing students: A prospective cohort study by Tomoyoshi Naito, Akiko Hashizumi, Masako Sakai, Emiko Yamamura, Miho Iwase, Kiyomi Yamada, Masako Watanabe, Nobuo Kimura, Takako Kato, Eiko Fujimoto, Rie Kashihara

“…The OSAUS scores for several subdomains, including image optimization, systematic reviews, image interpretation, test documentation, and medical decision-making, increased significantly. In addition, the SDLRS significantly increased from 204.4 before the exercise to 233.6 after the 1-month follow-up exercise (p < 0.001), and the SSSCLS confidence scores also increased from 33.7 after the initial exercise to 36.4 after the 1-month follow-up exercise (p < 0.005). …”
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Psychological responses to acute exercise in patients with stress-induced exhaustion disorder: a cross-over randomized trial by Jenny Kling, Robert Persson Asplund, Örjan Ekblom, Victoria Blom

“…Unlike controls, the ED group showed significant fatigue and stress reductions post-exercise (p < 0.05). Additionally, ED patients showed a more elevated energy after moderate-intensity exercise compared to controls (p < 0.05). …”
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Impact of peer interaction on maternal health service utilization in rural northwest China by Liuchun Xiang, Liuchun Xiang, Dan Li, Junhao Wu, Jun Chen, Jie Yang, Haisong Nie

“…This study used propensity score matching (PSM) to analyze the effects of peer interaction (PI) on maternal health service utilization, including maternal system management rate (Y1), prenatal screening rate (Y2), and postpartum visit rate (Y3). In addition, the mediating role of maternal health service knowledge between peer interaction and health service utilization was empirically tested.ResultsThe findings highlight the important role of peer interaction in improving the utilization rate of maternal health services in rural northwest China. …”
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Application of urinary peptide-biomarkers in trauma patients as a predictive tool for prognostic assessment, treatment and intervention timing by Gökmen Aktas, Felix Keller, Justyna Siwy, Agnieszka Latosinska, Harald Mischak, Jorge Mayor, Jan Clausen, Michaela Wilhelmi, Vesta Brauckmann, Stephan Sehmisch, Tarek Omar Pacha

“…To test the hypothesis that peptide biomarkers could predict patient outcomes in severely injured patients, we initiated a pilot study involving consecutive urine sampling (on days 0, 2, 5, 10, and 14) and subsequent peptidome analysis using capillary electrophoresis coupled to mass spectrometry (CE-MS) of 14 severely injured patients and two additional intensive care unit patients. The urine peptidomes of these patients were compared to those of age- and sex-matched controls. …”
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Heat shock transcription factor 1 facilitates liver cancer progression by driving super‐enhancer‐mediated transcription of MYCN by Yizhe Liu, Qili Shi, Yue Su, Zhiao Chen, Xianghuo He

“…In vitro and in vivo experiments were carried out to evaluate the impact of HSF1 on liver cancer cell proliferation. Additionally, we utilized CUT&Tag, H3K27 acetylation enrichment, and RNA sequencing (RNA‐seq) to investigate the super‐enhancer (SE) regulatory landscapes of HSF1 in liver cancer cell lines. …”
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E-business tools adoption and export performance: Empirical evidence from Croatian companies by Mirna Leko Šimić, Antun Biloš, Josipa Mijoč

“…The export performance level was measured through three elements: the export/total business activities ratio, the export/total revenue ratio and, additionally, the existence of multilingual official websites. …”
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Joint Analysis of Transcriptome and Metabolome at Different Leaf Color Stages of Cymbidium sinense 'Red Sun' by Jie GAO, Chuyan XIANG, Junhong ZHAO, Qiming PAN, Fengxi YANG

“…A total of 26 differentially expressed genes in the flavonoid metabolic pathway were identified, which all showed significant down-regulation during the transition from red to yellow leaves. Additionally, the contents of five differential metabolites were significantly decreased during this transition. …”
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Bioelectric stimulation outperforms brain derived neurotrophic factor in promoting neuronal maturation by María del Pilar Diego-Santiago, María Ujué González, Esther María Zamora Sánchez, Nuria Cortes-Carrillo, Carlos Dotti, Francesc Xavier Guix, Sahba Mobini

“…In this study, we demonstrate that ES outperforms BDNF in promoting neuronal maturation in human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y. Additionally, we address the question regarding which ES parameters regulate biological responses. …”
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Pathological variants in HPV-independent vulvar tumours by Sanja A. Farkas, Alvida Qvick, Gisela Helenius, Gabriella Lillsunde-Larsson

“…Using custom filter and the Varsome Clinical software; additional single nucleotide variants (SNV) were detected where the vast majority were classified as likely benign/benign. …”
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The impact of precipitation, temperature, and soil moisture on wheat yield gap quantification: evidence from Morocco by Lahcen Ousayd, Terence Epule Epule, Salwa Belaqziz, Victor Ongoma, Abdelhakim Amazirh, Abdelghani Chehbouni

“…This analysis was conducted using datasets, including the Global Dataset of Historical Yield (GDHY) for yield gap assessment, soil moisture data, ERA5 reanalysis data, and CHIRPS datasets for climate assessment from 1982 to 2016. …”
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Effect of Ultrasonic Exposure on the Efficiency of De-Oiling Fluid Lecithins by Ekaterina V. Lisovaya, Elena P. Viktorova, Anastasia V. Sverdlichenko, Mariet R. Zhane

“…The study specified the optimal technological modes for obtaining a phospholipid isolate with a high content of phospholipids (98.6%), which can be recommended as a food additive.…”
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Effects of Iron and Vitamin C on Growth Performance, Iron Utilization, Antioxidant Capacity, Nonspecific Immunity, and Disease Resistance to Aeromonas hydrophila in Chinese Mitten... by Ying Song, Xinyu Cai, Xianyong Bu, Shubin Liu, Mingqi Song, Yiwen Yang, Xiaodan Wang, Qingchao Shi, Jianguang Qin, Liqiao Chen

“…Dietary 700.90 mg/kg of vitamin C supplementation also increased the acid phosphatase and bacteriolytic activity when diets were supplemented with 41.40 and 143.00 mg/kg of iron (P<0.05). In addition, crabs fed 143.00 mg/kg of iron and 700.90 mg/kg of vitamin C diet had the highest survival rate after the Aeromonas hydrophila challenge. …”
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High-Performance Photocatalytic Multifunctional Material Based on Bi₄Ti₃O₁₂-Supported Ag and Ti₃C₂T_x for Organic D... by Kexi Zhang, Bingdong Yan, Xiaohong Wang, Yang Cao, Wanjun Hao, Jinchun Tu

“…We discovered that the addition of Ag and Ti₃C₂T_x effectively optimized the visible light absorption characteristics of BTO, reduced the electron transfer resistance, and increased the carrier concentration, thus significantly improving the photocatalytic performance of composite material, thereby markedly improving the composite’s photocatalytic performance and its efficacy in photochemical sensing and photodegradation. …”
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DIGITALIZATION OF THE ECONOMY AS THE BASIS OF HUMAN CAPITAL POTENTIAL by Ahmadova Akima Amir, Rzayev Mirza Agharza, İsmayilova Lala Hamlet, Muradova Jala Nizami

“…To examine the role of human capital within the digitalization of the economy, it is essential to explain its essence, importance, key characteristics, and constituent elements. Additionally, the study aims to explore various aspects of the digital transformation of modern society that influence changes in human capital, while evaluating the role of the knowledge economy and ICT – key components that drive the acceleration of economic digitalization. …”
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Contract Management and Health Service Delivery in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale Regional Referral Hospital, Kabale Municipality. by Atwesigire, Banard

“…The main objective of the study was to determine the relationship between contract risk management and health service delivery at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital, Kabale Municipality. Additional objectives included assessing the impact of contract planning and contract supervision on health service delivery at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital, Kabale Municipality. …”
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Evaluation of Delay Characteristics at A 4- Legged Signalised Intersection for Improvement in The Level of Service. A Case Study of Jinja Road Intersection. by Babirye, Joanitor

“…Their strength lies in their ability to reduce the number of vehicular conflicts at places where the roads meet and thereby enhance intersection capacity and safety. There are additional intangible benefits such as their traffic calming effect, guiding vehicles to their respective directions and aesthetics. …”
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Financial Management Practices and Financial Performance of Micro Finance Institutions. A Case Study of Lyamujungu SACCO Kabale District. by Komuhangi, Jacenta

“…This study recommends that the Board of Directors need to encourage members to put much money in share capital since it is through this that members can earn a lot of interest and increase on their shares and profits after sharing of dividends. In addition to this some incentives should be given to the members with a good number of shares such as life schemes, to the most saving clients commissions, some token and give some small percentage to loan creditors who pay on time.…”
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Contract Management and Health Service Delivery in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale Regional Referral Hospital, Kabale Municipality. by Atwesigire, Banard

“…The main objective of the study was to determine the relationship between contract risk management and health service delivery at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital, Kabale Municipality. Additional objectives included assessing the impact of contract planning and contract supervision on health service delivery at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital, Kabale Municipality. …”
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Investigating the Effect of Increasing Slump on Compressive Strength of Nominal Mix Concrete. by Aturinda, Shallot

“…This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing quantitative evidence of the slump compressive strength relationship. …”
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