Ensemble modeling of the climate-energy nexus for renewable energy generation across multiple US states by Joy Adul, Rohini Kumar, Renee Obringer

“…Using this ensemble, we projected the changes to climate-sensitive portion of the renewable energy generation under climate change. …”
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Association between selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors use and blood transfusion risk in older adults after hip fracture: a cohort study by Héloïse Gobillot-Morisson, Bastien Genet, Corinne Frère, Judith Cohen-Bittan, Mathieu Raux, Marie-Eva Rollet, Anthony Meziere, Jacques Boddaert, Lorène Zerah, Sara Thietart

“…Multivariate logistic regression was performed, with a sensitivity analysis according to co-prescriptions. …”
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Strategic Review: The CZTS Thin-Film Using Tandem and Multi-Junction Solar Cell by Saif Adnan Muhamad, Methaq Hadi Lafta

“…Third-generation solar cells are also in the research phase, which includes nanocrystalline solar cells (based on liquid crystals), polymer solar cells, organic solar cells, perovskite solar cells (lead-mineral-organic hybrids or materials based on tin halides), Color Sensitive Solar Cells, Photo Electro Chemical Solar Cells, Multijunction Cells, Quantum Well Solar Cells, and Quantum Point Solar Cells. …”
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Determinants Present in the Receptor Carboxy Tail Are Responsible for Differences in Subtype-Specific Coupling of β-Adrenergic Receptors to Phosphoinositide 3-Kinase by Julie Simard, Matthieu Boucher, Rachel Massé, Terence E. Hébert, Guy Rousseau

“…These results indicate that the subtype-specific differences in the coupling to PI-3K/Akt pathway are due to molecular determinants present in the carboxy tail of the receptor and further that β2-AR activates PI-3K via a pertussis toxin-sensitive mechanism.…”
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Bio-Tribocorrosion of Titanium Dental Implants and Its Toxicological Implications: A Scoping Review by Sumit Gaur, Rupali Agnihotri, Sacharia Albin

“…The released metal ions promote inflammatory reactions and bone destruction in the surrounding tissues resulting in peri-implantitis, allergies, and hyper-sensitivity reactions. However, further validation of the role of bio-tribocorrosion on the durability of the Ti dental implants and Ti toxicity is warranted through clinical trials.…”
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Cost-effectiveness of systematic chemotherapy for metastatic pancreatic cancer: a retrospective study using Japanese clinical data by Akira Shinohara, Yuki Takumoto, Junko Tauchi, Koki Morishita, Toshikatsu Kawasaki, Manabu Akazawa

“…Parameter uncertainty effect was assessed using a one-way sensitivity analysis. mFFX treatment involved intravenous infusions of oxaliplatin, levofolinate, and irinotecan, whereas GnP treatment involved weekly intravenous administration of nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine. …”
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Ultrasonic radiomics-based nomogram for preoperative prediction of residual tumor in advanced epithelial ovarian cancer: a multicenter retrospective study by Shanshan Li, Qiuping Ding, Lijuan Li, Yuwei Liu, Hanyu Zou, Yushuang Wang, Xiangyu Wang, Bingqing Deng, Qingxiu Ai

“…The comprehensive model outperformed models based on either clinical or radiomic features alone, achieving an accuracy of 0.84, a sensitivity of 0.80, a specificity of 0.75, a precision of 0.88, a positive predictive value of 0.81, a negative predictive value of 0.86, an F1-score of 0.78, and an AUC of 0.82 in the external validation set.ConclusionsThe comprehensive model, which integrated clinical and ultrasound radiomic features, exhibited strong performance and generalizability in preoperatively identifying patients likely to achieve complete resection of all visible disease.…”
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A multi-centre, randomised trial for diagnostic efficacy of the automatic breast volume scanner ultrasound for breast cancer screening in China by Ying Xu, Yali Xu, Songjie Shen, Feng Mao, Xiaohui Zhang, Yanna Zhang, Yan Lin, Yidong Zhou, Qiang Sun

“…The area under the curve (AUC) values for HHUS and ABUS were 0.72 (95% CI: 0.67–0.78) and 0.86 (95% CI: 0.82–0.91), respectively, indicating superior diagnostic performance of ABUS over HHUS (Delong test p < 0.05).DiscussionABUS is user-friendly, requires minimal training, reduces reliance on examiner experience, and demonstrates potential for superior sensitivity compared to HHUS in breast cancer screening.…”
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Preparation of Rangeland vegetation cover map and monitoring its changes in drought and wet periods using NDVI MODIS product (Case Study: Southern Rangelands of Yazd Province) by Hadi Zare khormizie, Hamid Reza Ghafarian Malamiri

“…In general, based on the results there is a high potential for assessing and monitoring rangeland vegetation changes using satellite data and remote sensing technique.…”
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An Emerging Role for IQGAP1 in Regulating Protein Traffic by Mahasin Osman

“…Thus, understanding the regulators of this pathway will be crucial in order to identify predictors of rapamycin sensitivity. In this review, I discuss emerging evidence that supports a potential role of IQGAP1 in regulating membrane traffic via regulating the mTOR pathway.…”
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Association of ERCC2/XPD polymorphisms and the risk of head and neck carcinoma: a systematic review, meta-analysis, trial sequential analysis, network analysis, and functional effe... by Mohammad Moslem Imani, Ali Ashabi, Farzad Rezaei, Atefe Saffar Shahroudi, Sadegh Kashkouli, Edris Sadeghi, Masoud Sadeghi

“…Trial sequential analysis suggested that the studies included an insufficient number of individuals. Sensitivity analysis reported stability of pooled results. …”
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Laboratory biomarkers for multiple sclerosis and their role in clinical practice by I. Navickaitë, G. Žemgulytė, R. Balnytė

“…Kappa free light chains and K-index have been identified as new potential diagnostic biomarkers for MS, with similar sensitivity and specificity to OGB. Some biomarkers have also shown the ability to differentiate a clinically isolated syndrome from MS and to identify the clinical course of MS. …”
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Drought Vulnerability Characterization and Nature-Based Adaptation, Eerer Sub-Basin, Eastern Ethiopia by Asfaw Kebede Kassa, Dejene W. Sintayehu, Negash Tessema, Bekele Girma, Jemal Yousuf

“…Moreover, it proposed a long-term strategy to integrating NbS into disaster risk reduction plans by leveraging multi-sensor satellite data and other sources. The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) were employed to evaluate drought vulnerability in the study area. …”
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Review of preclinical data on hyperthermia treatment in lymphomas and its potential for clinical application by Moritz V. Scharr, Frederik Damm, Paul Krahl, Anna Dieper, Paraskevi D. Veltsista, Alexander Hansch, Marcus Beck, Dominik Gerster, Anna-Chiara Giovannelli, Lars Bullinger, Daniel Zips, Pirus Ghadjar

“…The in vitro studies utilized HT either as monotherapy (n = 6), with substances that enhance HT efficacy (n = 18) or as a sensitizer for other treatments (n = 8). Additionally, two clinical case reports on the treatment of lymphoma patients were included.Conclusions In vitro results suggest that HT can have anticancer effects on lymphoma cells and may enhance existing treatments. …”
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NIPAL1 as a prognostic biomarker associated with pancreatic adenocarcinoma progression and immune infiltration by Youlong Zhu, Zongze Qi, Shaoqi Zu, Fangchao Yang, Yanming Wang, Lei Zhu, Xintong Li, Ruixue Li, Hong Zhu

“…The Genomics of Drug Sensitivity in Cancer (GDSC) database was utilized to investigate the relationship between NIPAL1 expression and the efficacy of common drugs used in chemotherapy and targeted therapy in patients with pancreatic cancer. …”
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Predictive value of Frank’s sign for obstructive coronary artery disease confirmed by coronary computed tomography angiography by Truong Phi Hung, Nguyen Minh Kha, Dang Tuong Vi, Tran Trong Nhan, Hoang Van Sy

“…Frank’s sign demonstrated an area under the curve of 0.69, with 88% sensitivity and 50% specificity in predicting CAD. This study highlights a significant association between Frank’s sign and CAD, independent of established risk factors, in a Vietnamese population. …”
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Freedom of expression, aspiration and gender: A cultuling in the student demonstration by Siti Nurbayani, Elly Malihah, Millary Agung Widiawaty, Moh. Dede, Bayu Iqbal Anshari, Asep Mahpudz, Erry Sukriah, Sri Wahyuni

“…Recognizing sexist undertones in certain slogans underscores the importance of gender sensitivity in public discourse. Therefore, sexism in some slogans highlights the need to increase gender awareness in public and political communication.…”
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Trace elements in children with pre-dialysis and end-stage renal disease by Alsalam Asmaa Abd, Ali Ruaa H., Hussain Haider K., Mahdi Montadher Ali

“…Zn had the highest accuracy as a biomarker for CKD and ESRD, with an the area under the curve (AUC) of 0.999, sensitivity of 100 % and specificity of 98 %. Conclusion: Zn is a promising biomarker for detecting CKD development and distinguishing between CKD stages and ESRD. …”
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USE OF AN INDIRECT ENZYME-LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY (ELISA) TO DETECT ANTIBODIES IN AYU (Plecogiossus altivelis) VACCINATED BY IMMERSION ADMINISTRATION by . Sukenda, Hisatsugu Wakabayashi

“…First, the procedure of the ELISA was optimized and the sensitivity was checked.  Secondly, the formalin-killed cells (FKC) of P. plecoglossicida was administered to ayu by immersion vaccination.  …”
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Analytical and Clinical Evaluation of a Chemiluminescent Immunoassay to Detect Serum Chitinase-3-like Protein 1 in HBV-Related Liver Diseases by Yanqiang Liao, Se Peng, Lesheng Huang, Zhong Li, Jian Hu, Rui Xu, Wenzhi Tang, Jialing Zhuang

“…In conclusion, compared with currently reported methods for CHI3L1 detection, the CLIA has a high sensitivity, a wide linear range, and an acceptable accuracy, precision, and reference intervals, making it valuable in the diagnosis of HBV-related HCC.…”
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