Sex-specific impacts of caffeine on body composition: commentary on a retrospective cohort study by Anna Vittoria Mattioli

“…The discussion also highlights the complex interplay between caffeine and other lifestyle factors. Finally, this commentary calls attention to the need for more research into the differential effects of caffeine sources, such as energy drinks and supplements, which often include additional ingredients with distinct metabolic and cardiovascular effects. …”
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Mixed methods study protocol to examine perceptions of family medicine among long-term patients of a family medicine clinic in Japan by Tesshu Kusaba, Kotaro Sato, Ryoko Michinobu

“…A thematic analysis will be conducted in phase II to identify patients’ perceptions and changes in perceptions. Finally, each theme identified in phase II will be transformed into a quantitative variable to analyse the relationships between the phases. …”
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Understanding the Influence of Image Enhancement on Underwater Object Detection: A Quantitative and Qualitative Study by Ashraf Saleem, Ali Awad, Sidike Paheding, Evan Lucas, Timothy C. Havens, Peter C. Esselman

“…Next, we conduct a detailed analysis by evaluating all generated groups for quality and detection performance attributes. Finally, we perform an overlap analysis between the generated enhanced sets to identify cases where the enhanced images of different enhancement algorithms unanimously outperform, equally perform, or underperform the original images. …”
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Detection and identification technology of rotor unmanned aerial vehicles in 5G scene by Fengtong Xu, Tao Hong, Jingcheng Zhao, Tao Yang

“…The micro-Doppler characteristics of rotor unmanned aerial vehicles are extracted by the above algorithm, and the data sets are built to train the model. Finally, the classification of unmanned aerial vehicle is realized, and the classification results are given. …”
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Volatile-Olfactory Profiles of cv. Arbequina Olive Oils Extracted without/with Olive Leaves Addition and Their Discrimination Using an Electronic Nose by Ítala M. G. Marx, Nuno Rodrigues, Ana C. A. Veloso, Susana Casal, José A. Pereira, António M. Peres

“…Olfactory or volatile profiles allowed the successful unsupervised differentiation of the three types of studied cv. Arbequina oils. Finally, a lab-made electronic nose was applied to allow the nondestructive discrimination of cv. …”
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Blockchain-Based Electronic Health Record: Systematic Literature Review by Nehal Ettaloui, Sara Arezki, Taoufiq Gadi

“…This comprehensive search, finalized in December 2022, utilized stringent inclusion and exclusion criteria to ensure the selection of high-quality articles, thereby guaranteeing transparency and unbiased results. …”
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Exploring Safe Overtaking Behavior on Two-Lane Two-Way Road Using Multiagent Driving Simulators and Traffic Simulation by Taeho Oh, Heechan Kang, Zhibin Li

“…The threshold for achieving a balanced combination of safety and efficiency is established using XGboost. Finally, safe overtaking behavior is analyzed using a combination of the classified driving styles and thresholds. …”
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Research on the Decompression Effects of Shaft Explosion-Proof Door at Different Lifting Heights by Xue-Bo Zhang, Shuai-Shuai Shen, Zhi-Yang Gao, Ming Yang, Jing-Zhang Ren

“…Based on the test results, this paper made a numeric analysis of the change regularities of the shock wave overpressure when the shaft explosion-proof door was lifted at different heights. Finally, this paper determined the proper lifting height of the shaft explosion-proof door and put forward the active decompression concept. …”
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Índice de Carencias Críticas: La razón algorítmica aplicada a la selección social by Soledad Camejo

“…Entre las reflexiones finales se señala que uno de los aspectos que requiere atención se vincula las competencias y potestades dentro de los procesos de construcción política. …”
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Identification of hypertension gene expression biomarkers based on the DeepGCFS algorithm. by Zongjin Li, Liqin Tian, Libing Bai, Zeyu Jia, Xiaoming Wu, Changxin Song

“…The algorithm then uses hybrid clustering methods for gene module detection. Finally, it combines integrated feature selection methods to determine the gene biomarkers. …”
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Role of the Btk-PLCγ2 Signaling Pathway in the Bone Destruction of Apical Periodontitis by Lina Wang, Hong Zhang, Ming Dong, Meina Zuo, Shuo Liu, Ying Lu, Weidong Niu

“…Studies have shown that the Bruton tyrosine kinase- (Btk-) phospholipase Cγ2 (PLCγ2) signaling pathway plays an important role in bone absorption, but it is unknown whether it plays a role in apical periodontitis bone destruction. …”
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MiR-223 within neutrophil axis promotes Th17 expansion by PI3K-AKT pathway in systemic lupus erythematosus by Chengzhong Zhang, Yan Lu

“…Furthermore, we found rb6-8c5 treatment alleviated lupus symptoms of MRL/lpr mice and reduce the level of Th17. Finally, we elucidated that neutrophils potentiate the induction of Th17 through the activation of thePI3K-AKT pathway mediated by miR-223 during SLE-associated Th17 expansion. …”
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A Multi-Dimensional Evaluation Model for Epidemic Prevention Policies by Zhoujingming Gao, Zhiyi Tan, Bing-Kun Bao

“…The module also strengthens the robustness of the proposed model with the help of BDL since BDL can adapt the data of different regions better through resampling the probability distribution of network weights. Finally, We evaluate our model on the data of the US. …”
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Eine Diskursgeschichte der ›Diabelli-Variationen‹. Makroform und Interpretation im Spiegel analytischer Texte aus 200 Jahren by Cosima Linke

“…A close reading of texts by Adolf Bernhard Marx and August Halm is subjected to an excursus. Finally, a film recording of the “Diabelli Variations” with the pianist Piotr Anderszewski (2000) is discussed, as it illuminates an individual interpretational approach to the macroformal dramaturgy of the cycle.…”
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Study on the Correlation between Pain and Cytokine Expression in the Peripheral Blood of Patients with Bone Metastasis of Malignant Cancer Treated Using External Radiation Therapy by Yaling Lou, Yu Chen, Yumei Yuan, Ronghua Wang, Hanmin Shan

“…The preradiotherapy and postradiotherapy pain scores, quality of life (QOL), and blood cytokine profiles of the patients to that of the controls were collected to identify pain-related cytokines. Finally, the pain score and the quality of life score improved significantly after radiotherapy. …”
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Collaborative communication-based ocean observation research with heterogeneous unmanned surface vessels by Zhen Kang, Zhen Kang, Miao Gao, Miao Gao, Zihao Liao, Anmin Zhang, Anmin Zhang

“…This study investigates the problem of cooperative communication in USV cluster formation, starting with the communication delay of USV clusters under a directed switching topology. Finally, a coherent formation controller is designed under a switching communication topology to address the dynamic transformation of communication topologies within heterogeneous USV clusters. …”
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Textures of neutrino mass matrix from S 4-flavor symmetry by N. Chamoun, E. I. Lashin

“…We detail the effect of the unphysical phases in diluting/deforming several correlations, which otherwise would have been “clear”. Finally, we give theoretical realizations within seesaw type II scenarios for such textures.…”
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The Systematic Analysis of Exercise Mechanism in Human Diseases by Lei Pu, Peng Sun

“…The effects of these pathways on various diseases could be improved through exercise. Finally, 3 upregulated hub genes (VEGFA, POMC, and NRAS) and 3 downregulated hub genes (HRAS, NCOR1, and CAV1) were identified through the PPI network. …”
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A machine learning-based model for predicting paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation based on EHR by Yuqi Zhang, Sijin Li, Peibiao Mai, Yanqi Yang, Niansang Luo, Chao Tong, Kuan Zeng, Kun Zhang

“…We built a prediction model for AF using three machine learning methods. Finally, the significance of each variable was analyzed by Shapley additive explanations method. …”
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Factors Influencing Patient Satisfaction with Zambia's National Health Insurance Scheme: A Systematic Literature Review using Empirical Evidence from Nigeria and Ghana by Wesley Mwambazi, Abubaker Qutieshat

“…At an individual level, NHIS knowledge was a common factor. Finally, at the health insurance provider level, communication and feedback were a predominant factor. …”
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