Comparison of retinal and choroidal vascular changes via optical coherence tomography angiography between pseudoexfoliative glaucoma and pseudoexfoliation syndrome and control grou... by Mohammad Hossein Ahoor, Rana Sorkhabi, Farhad Najafzadeh, Sheyda Mahmoudzadeh, Amin Arasteh, Tahereh Attar Gharamaleki

“…The foveal and parafoveal vascular density (VD) in superficial capillary plexus (SCP) and deep capillary plexus (DCP), foveal avascular zone (FAZ) area, outer retina flow area, choriocapillaris flow area, peripapillary VD, and retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness in the macula and peripapillary region were assessed. …”
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Semi-in-situ cutting force measurement of a jigsaw by Sándor Apáti, György Hegedűs, Sándor Hajdu

“…A measurement rig was designed to securely mount the saw, the load cell, and the inductive sensors needed for speed measurements, making it possible to measure cutting forces accurately under different working conditions. …”
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The visuomotor synchronization immersive virtual reality of a depression avatar in a stigma context experience mobilizes the fronto-parietal cortex and anterior insula by Kelssy Hitomi dos Santos Kawata, Kelssy Hitomi dos Santos Kawata, Wey Guan Lem, Koki Ono, Hiroshi Oyama

“…A significant negative effect of the SoE score was identified in the frontoparietal and anterior insula only for the visuomotor synchronization IVR experience of guiding the virtual right hand of the avatar with depression, implicating interoceptive and multisensory integration.DiscussionWe demonstrated that all five subcomponents of the SoE were present, and that decreased activity in the frontoparietal and anterior insula were crucial brain regions for the virtual human body to be perceived as one’s own body and promote conscious feelings of embodiment.…”
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Psychological impact and coping mechanisms among sudanese medical students: a study on anxiety, depression, behavioral, and cognitive changes post COVID-19 lockdown and ongoing con... by Ali Awadallah Saeed, Ahmad Mohammad Al Zamel, Abrar Abdu Abass, Aisha Ahmed Mohammed, Fidaaldeen Adil Abdallh, Hiba Elhadi Ali, Nooralain Mohammed Hassan, Raad Mohammed Osman, Toga Abdelmutaal Mohammed, Azza Osman Yousif, Lamya Bashir Eisa

“…Medical students faced substantial challenges in behavior, emotions, and cognition during societal unrest, including fatigue, feelings of failure, and sleep disturbances. Over 74% reported multiple changes in their emotions and behaviors. …”
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Arginine–NO pathway modulated energy metabolism in the hepatopancreas and muscle of female Litopenaeus vannamei by Haitao Fan, Xin Zhang, Yanan Yin, Lefei Jiao

“…Accordingly, an eight-week feeding trial was conducted to confirm it in female Litopenaeus vannamei. …”
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Radiocobalt-Labeling of a Polypyridylamine Chelate Conjugated to GE11 for EGFR-Targeted Theranostics by Lorraine Gaenaelle Gé, Mathias Bogetoft Danielsen, Aaraby Yoheswaran Nielsen, Mathias Lander Skavenborg, Niels Langkjær, Helge Thisgaard, Christine J. McKenzie

“…In conclusion, [⁵⁷Co]Co-TZTPEN-GE11 shows poor pharmacokinetics in a mouse model and is, therefore, not deemed suitable as a targeting radiopharmaceutical for EGFR.…”
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Promoting a culture of respect in cardiothoracic surgery: navigating challenges in understanding unethical behaviour by A.Yu. Sydorenko, H. Spindler

“…This culture should be characterized by trust, honesty, and mutual respect, ensuring that every team member feels valued and respected. By prioritizing these values, leaders can minimize the risk of unprofessional behaviour, ultimately leading to an improvement in the quality of medical services for patients, an improvement in the psycho-emotional state of employees and the functioning of the organization as a whole.…”
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Food Preferences in Two Detritivore Species: Laboratory Choice Tests Using Leaf Litters of Different Tree Species by Gabriela Makulec, Krassimira Ilieva-Makulec

“…For each animal species, two sets of feeding mesocosms were prepared: one set with single litter species and another with mixed litter material (cafeteria-type test), where the animals were allowed to choose among the four litter species at once. …”
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Analysis of population structure and genetic diversity in a Southern African soybean collection based on single nucleotide polymorphism markers by A. Tsindi, J. S. Y. Eleblu, E. Gasura, H. Mushoriwa, P. Tongoona, E. Y. Danquah, L. Mwadzingeni, M. Zikhali, E. Ziramba, G. Mabuyaye, J. Derera

“…Abstract Soybean is an emerging strategic crop for nutrition, food security, and livestock feed in Africa, but improvement of its productivity is hampered by low genetic diversity. …”
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Identification of heterogeneous constitutive model of laser additive manufactured materials based on nano-indentation test and orthogonal metal cutting by Meng Liu, Guohe Li, Shanshan Zhao, Feng Wang, Lei Li, Yujun Cai, Chunzheng Duan

“…The maximum prediction errors for main cutting force and feeding force are 10.87% and 12.71%, highlighting the precision of the developed Johnson-Cook constitutive model. …”
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Mathematical modelling and optimization of cutting conditions in turning operation on MDN 350 steel with carbide inserts by Syed Adil, A. Krishnaiah, D. Srinivas Rao

“…The experimental work is divided into two sets wherein in the first set, the cutting inputs are speed and tool feed rate and the experimental output is flank-wear. …”
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Improving cognitive impairment through chronic consumption of natural compounds/extracts: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Long Ngo Hoang, Haesung Lee, Sook Jeong Lee

“…IntroductionThis systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy of extended supplementation (≥6 weeks) with natural compounds or extracts in improving cognitive function in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or Alzheimer’s disease (AD).MethodsA comprehensive literature search was conducted across Cochrane, PubMed, PsycARTICLES, Scopus, and Web of Science databases from inception to April 10, 2024. …”
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Wild animals connect us with nature: about awe, eco-pedagogy, and nature-connectedness by Theresa S. S. Schilhab, Gertrud L. Esbensen

“…We also discuss the importance of adult involvement and support in the facilitation of certain feelings and cognitions in the development of children’s connectedness to nature.…”
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The levels of osteopontin in human milk of Chinese mothers and its associations with maternal body composition by Huijuan Ruan, Qingya Tang, Xuan Zhao, Yajie Zhang, Xuelin Zhao, Yi Xiang, Wei Geng, Yi Feng, Wei Cai

“…Objective: This study explored the content and change trend of osteopontin (OPN) in breast milk and analyzed the relationship between OPN in breast milk and maternal body composition. Methods: Breast-feeding mothers were recruited in Xinhua Hospital to collect breast milk and provide pertinent information. …”
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Evaluation of ChatGPT-4 for the detection of surgical site infections from electronic health records after colorectal surgery: A pilot diagnostic accuracy study by Josep M. Badia, Daniel Casanova-Portoles, Estela Membrilla, Carles Rubiés, Miquel Pujol, Joan Sancho

“…The moderate specificity suggests a need for further refinement to reduce the rate of false positives. …”
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A Comparative Study of the Effect of Including Full-Fat <i>Tenebrio molitor</i> for Replacing Conventional Ingredients in Practical Diets for <i>Dicentrarchus labrax</i> Juveniles by Sara Flores-Moreno, Francisco Javier Alarcón-López, Antonio J. Coronel-Domínguez, Eugenia Zuasti, Ismael Hachero-Cruzado

“…However, the most effective approach for modulating those parameters seems to be using the TM meal for replacing the plant ingredients instead of substituting fishmeal. …”
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Malondialdehyde and carbonyl levels in skeletal muscle tissues after intermittent hypobaric hypoxia exposures by Syarifah Dewi, Alexander Rafael Satyadharma, Albertus Raditya Danendra, Wardaya

“…The hypoxic groups were exposed to an altitude of 25,000 feet for 5 minutes using hypobaric chamber in once (I), twice (II), three (III), and four (IV) times, with a 7-day interval period between exposures. …”
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Effect of prolonged starvation on nutrition utilization and transcriptional responses in Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) by Mingkun Liu, Chenchen Wei, Wenwen Xu, Lintao Tan, Li Li, Guofan Zhang

“…Emaciation syndrome due to starvation is a significant cause of mortality in marine animals, yet the underlying mechanisms in non-feeding and weak/no-mobility marine bivalves remain poorly understood. …”
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A Study on the Dietary Yeast Polysaccharide Supplementation in Growth Performance, Antioxidant Capacity, and Immunity of Juvenile Largemouth Bass (<i>Micropterus salmoides</i>) by Junjie Qin, Haifeng Mi, Mingchun Ren, Dongyu Huang, Hualiang Liang, Lu Zhang, Tao Teng, Heng Yin

“…A total of 300 healthy fish (3.20 ± 0.03 g) were randomly divided into 15 floating cages (1 × 1 × 1 m) in five different groups, with three replicates per group, for an 8-week culture experiment. The 0.10Y and 0.20Y groups had significantly higher feed conversion ratios compared with the control group. …”
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Fatty Liver and Insulin Resistance in the Liver-Specific Knockout Mice of Mitogen Inducible Gene-6 by Byung Kil Park, Eun-Ah Lee, Hee-Youn Kim, Jun Choul Lee, Koon Soon Kim, Won Hoon Jeong, Ki Young Kim, Bon Jeong Ku, Sang Dal Rhee

“…The hepatic concentration of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase was increased in fasting Mig-6d/d mice. The feeding of high-fat diet accelerated the plasma lipids profiles and HOMA-IR in the Mig-6d/d mice but had no differential effects in oral glucose tolerance test and insulin tolerance test in both genotypes. …”
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