Petrogenesis of REE-rich two-mica granite from the Indosinian Xiekeng pluton in South China Block with implications for REE metallogenesis by Defu Zhang, Defu Zhang, Tingting Lv, Xiangaung Wang, Xiangaung Wang, Mingxuan Cao, Xiquan Chen, Xiquan Chen, Yongwen Zhang, Liangxin Gong

“…Based on muscovite chemistry, the average formation pressure of the Xiekeng pluton is calculated to be 8.35 kbar (∼30 km paleodepth). This suggests the pluton formed through deep melting and intrusion under a thickened crustal compressional tectonic setting. …”
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Pragmatic algorithm for visual assessment of 4-Repeat tauopathies in [18F]PI-2620 PET Scans by Theresa Bauer, Matthias Brendel, Mirlind Zaganjori, Alexander M. Bernhardt, Alexander Jäck, Sophia Stöcklein, Maximilian Scheifele, Johannes Levin, Thilo van Eimeren, Alexander Drzezga, Osama Sabri, Henryk Barthel, Robert Perneczky, Günter Höglinger, Nicolai Franzmeier, Johannes Gnörich

“…Sensitivity, specificity, and interrater agreement were calculated for all settings and compared against the visual reads of parametric images (0–60-minutes, distribution volume ratios, DVR). …”
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Prognostic and diagnostic value of circRNA expression in cervical cancer: a meta analysis by Yi Xu, Yi Xu, Changxia Li, Changxia Li, Lifang Cheng, Shaoheng Wang, Yuqing Wu, Shiyang Li, Mingqiang Liu, Xiaohua Tao

“…In terms of diagnostic value, the pooled sensitivity, specificity, and area under the curve (AUC) were calculated to be 0.85, 0.83, and 0.91, respectively.ConclusionThe results of our meta-analysis indicate that circRNAs have the potential to serve as promising biomarkers for CC diagnosis, prognosis, and clinicopathology.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier CRD42024544997.…”
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Reasons and countermeasures of nursing disputes in the nucleic acid testing clinic (核酸检测门诊护理纠纷的原因与对策研究) by ZHAO Jialu (赵佳璐), WANG Huaxin (王华新), ZHOU Jie (周洁), TANG Ling (唐玲), MA Kexin (马可欣), ZENG Chunfeng (曾春凤)

“…The incidence of nursing disputes happened between October 2021 and January 2022 was calculated. Results Issues related to patients, nurses and working environment were main factors causing nursing disputes. …”
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Periapical bone edema volume in 3D MRI is positively correlated with bone architecture changes by Alexander W. Marka, Monika Probst, Tobias Greve, Nicolas Lenhart, Niklas Graf, Florian Probst, Gustav Andreisek, Thomas Frauenfelder, Matthias Folwaczny, Egon Burian

“…Lesions were segmented and volumes were calculated for bone edema and structural decay. OPTs were assessed for corresponding periapical radiolucencies using the periapical index (PAI). …”
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Sex-related functional outcome after periacetabular osteotomy in mild to severe hip dysplasia by Maximilian Fischer, Lars Nonnenmacher, Andre Hofer, Alexander Zimmerer, Andreas Nitsch, Rico Großjohann, Sabrina Erdmann, Georgi I. Wassilew

“…Kendall’s tau were calculated for correlation analyses. Results: In total, 145 patients (28 male, 117 female) were included. …”
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Clinical study on the treatment of chronic heart failure with a novel D‐shant atrium shunt device by Xiaoke Shang, Mei Liu, Yucheng Zhong, Xueli Wang, Song Chen, Xiaojuan Fu, Ming Sun, Mingxing Xie, Yuhe Ke, Ying Guan, Changdong Zhang, Nianguo Dong

“…Left ventricular ejection fractions and right ventricular ejection fractions were calculated. Haemodynamic indexes of right heart catheterization and clinical cardiac function indexes were collected and compared before and 6 months after shunt implantation. …”
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Ruthenium(II) Complex with 1-Hydroxy-9,10-Anthraquinone Inhibits Cell Cycle Progression at G0/G1 and Induces Apoptosis in Melanoma Cells by Júlia S. M. Dias, Guilherme A. Ferreira-Silva, Rommel B. Viana, João H. de Araujo Neto, Javier Ellena, Rodrigo S. Corrêa, Marília I. F. Barbosa, Marisa Ionta, Antônio C. Doriguetto

“…Furthermore, density functional theory (DFT) calculations were performed. Results: Compound (<b>2</b>) was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, which confirms the bidentate coordination mode of HQ through the carbonyl and phenolate oxygens. …”
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From ocean to cage: evaluating the culture feasibility of Black-spotted croaker (Protonibea diacanthus) by Shubhadeep Ghosh, Gyanaranjan Dash, Biswajit Dash, Rajesh Kumar Pradhan, Sekar Megarajan, Pralaya Ranjan Behera, Ritesh Ranjan, Swatipriyanka Sen, Madhumita Das, Vettath Raghavan Suresh, Achamveetil Gopalakrishnan, Joykrushna Jena

“…The growth performance index (ϕ’) was calculated at 1.91, surpassing values reported for wild populations. …”
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Evaluating the differences in healthy lifestyle behaviors between Chinese urban and rural residency after the termination of social distancing: analysis based on propensity score m... by Yudong Miao, Dongfang Zhu, Zhanlei Shen, Yi Li, Wanliang Zhang, Junwen Bai, Ruizhe Ren, Jingbao Zhang, Dan Guo, Clifford Silver Tarimo, Wenyong Dong, Rongmei Liu, Qiuping Zhao, Xue Zhou, Jianping Hu

“…A healthy lifestyle behaviors scale containing 11 items was designed to calculate the healthy lifestyle behaviors scores among urban and rural residents. …”
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Dietary calcium intake in primary hyperparathyroidism and in its normocalcemic variant: a case-control study by Nicolò Bisceglia, Nicolò Bisceglia, Matteo Malagrinò, Matteo Malagrinò, Anna Piazza, Anna Piazza, Giulia Vandi, Giulia Vandi, Andrea Repaci, Uberto Pagotto, Uberto Pagotto, Guido Zavatta, Guido Zavatta

“…NHPT diagnosis was based on multiple determinations of both total and albumin-corrected serum calcium.InterventionsAdministration of all the following during routine endocrine consultation: a country-specific food-frequency questionnaire (LOC), the International Osteoporosis Foundation Calcium Calculator (IOF) and the National Osteoporosis Foundation calcium questionnaire (NOF).Main outcome measuresAny association between dietary calcium intake and clinical, radiological, or biochemical features.ResultsAll three questionnaires confirmed that NHPT patients had similar calcium intake as those with PHPT or controls. …”
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Cyanoacrylate glue in breast surgery: the GLUBREAST Trial by Emanuela Esposito, Claudio Siani, Ivana Donzelli, Anna Crispo, Sergio Coluccia, Piergiacomo Di Gennaro, Assunta Luongo, Franca Avino, Alfredo Fucito, Ugo Marone, Maria Teresa Melucci, Ruggero Saponara, Raimondo di Giacomo

“…Out of 180 patients, 91 were randomized to receive suction drain and sealant glue after axillary dissection (Experimental Arm), whereas 89 patients (Control Arm) received suction drain without glue.StatisticsA multivariable mixed effect model on presence of liquid drained and volume drained was calculated. Stratified models by visits were performed.ResultsThe trial ended in June 2022. …”
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Identification of WDR74 and TNFRSF12A as biomarkers for early osteoarthritis using machine learning and immunohistochemistry by Yiwei Chen, Yiwei Chen, Jiali Lin, Detong Shi, Yu Miao, Yu Miao, Feng Xue, Feng Xue, Kexin Liu, Kexin Liu, Xiaotao Wang, Changqing Zhang, Changqing Zhang

“…URGs were retrieved from GeneCards, and ubiquitination scores were calculated using the AUCell package. Gene module analysis based on co-expression network analysis was conducted to identify core genes. …”
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Pan-cancer analysis of the transcriptional expression of histone acetylation enzymes in solid tumors defines a new classification scheme for gliomas by Junhao Zhang, Lingbo Li, Aiwei Tang, Chucheng Wang, Yupeng Wang, Yongqi Hu, Guangting He, Guangting He, Wangjun Liao, Wangjun Liao, Wangjun Liao, Rui Zhou

“…Moreover, the ACG score model, calculated by the transcriptional expression of 29 genes, was not only an independent prognostic factor for glioma patients, but can also provide valuable references for promoting more effective therapeutic strategies.…”
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A modified screening protocol for ARDS in patients with respiratory support based on SpO2 and FiO2: A single-center prospective, observational study by Yan Xia, Qiancheng Xu, Zhiyuan Guo, Huijuan Zhang, Yingya Cao, Yupeng Qi, Qun Chen, Weihua Lu

“…The demographic and clinical data, immediate percutaneous SpO2, FiO2, arterial oxygen partial pressure (PaO2), and respiratory rate were recorded; and the SpO2/FiO2 ratio (SFR) and PaO2/FiO2 ratio (PFR) values were calculated according to the above information. The patients were divided into two cohorts by random number table: the establishment cohort and the verification cohort. …”
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Temporal changes in Plasmodium falciparum genetic diversity and multiplicity of infection across three areas of varying malaria transmission intensities in Uganda by Alex Mwesigwa, Steven M. Kiwuwa, Benson Musinguzi, Hakiim Kawalya, James Davis Katumba, Andrew Baguma, Irene M. Mutuku, Ismail Abiola Adebayo, Samuel L. Nsobya, Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, Joan N. Kalyango, Charles Karamagi, Joaniter I. Nankabirwa

“…Genetic diversity metrics, including the number of alleles and expected heterozygosity, were calculated using GENALEX and ARLEQUIN software. MOI was assessed by counting distinct genotypes. …”
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Role of cognitive impairment in predicting the long-term risk of all-cause mortality: a 20-year prospective cohort study in China by Shuang Zhao, Han Yang, Haijuan Zhao, Miao Miao, Qingqing Wang, Yaru Wang, Yuying Yin, Xin Wang

“…Impairment in the subdomain of naming foods (AHR = 1.12, 95% CI 1.04–1.21), registration (AHR = 1.18, 95% CI 1.11–1.26), attention and calculation (AHR = 1.13, 95% CI 1.07–1.21), copy figure (AHR = 1.13, 95% CI 1.06–1.20), delayed recall (AHR = 1.14, 95% CI 1.07–1.20) and language (AHR = 1.14, 95% CI 1.05–1.24) were independently associated with increased mortality risk among participants. …”
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Risk assessment and photo-disinfection of antibiotic residues and antibiotic-resistant bacteria in water sources from Ede, Nigeria by Gloria O. Taylor, Aemere Ogunlaja, Olumide D. Olukanni, Oluwatosin M. Awopetu, Frances Okodua, Daniel O. Godson, Afolarin Otusile, Daniella Ekpe, Esther Deguenon, Kevin M. Sintondji, Victorien Dougnon, Olumuyiwa O. Ogunlaja, Chidinma G. Olorunnisola, Martins O. Omorogie, Moses O. Alfred, Emmanuel I. Unuabonah

“…Ecological risk quotient (RQ) and health risk (Hazard quotient) of the levels of these EARs, ARB and multidrug-resistant bacteria (MDR) with their antibiotic resistance were calculated. Antibiotic residues detected included tetracycline-TET (14.2–135.8 μg/L), chloramphenicol-CHL (6.8–224.7 μg/L), metronidazole-MET (3.7–83.8 μg/L), sulfamethoxazole-SUL (0.56–18.6 μg/L), and ciprofloxacin-CIP (3.8–97 μg/L). …”
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High-resolution 4D electrical resistivity tomography and below-ground point sensor monitoring of High Arctic deglaciated sediments capture zero-curtain effects, freeze–thaw transit... by M. O. Cimpoiasu, O. Kuras, H. Harrison, P. B. Wilkinson, P. Meldrum, J. E. Chambers, D. Liljestrand, C. Oroza, S. K. Schmidt, P. Sommers, L. Vimercati, T. P. Irons, Z. Lyu, A. Solon, J. A. Bradley, J. A. Bradley

“…We obtained a 1-year continuous measurement record (October 2021–September 2022), which produced 4D images of soil freeze–thaw transitions with unprecedented detail, allowing us to calculate the velocity of the thawing front in 3D. …”
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Toward accurate prediction of carbon dioxide (CO2) compressibility factor using tree-based intelligent schemes (XGBoost and LightGBM) and equations of state by Behnam Amiri-Ramsheh, Aydin Larestani, Saeid Atashrouz, Elnaz Nasirzadeh, Meriem Essakhraoui, Ali Abedi, Mehdi Ostadhassan, Ahmad Mohaddespour, Abdolhossein Hemmati-Sarapardeh

“…To design a successful CO2 injection process, it is very important to have precise knowledge about the compressibility factor (Z-factor) of CO2 as it directly affects material balance calculations, pipeline design, design of surface facilities, and CO2 compression. …”
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