Controlled Modulation of Serum Protein Binding and Biodistribution of Asymmetric Cyanine Dyes by Variation of the Number of Sulfonate Groups by Franziska M. Hamann, Robert Brehm, Jutta Pauli, Markus Grabolle, Wilhelm Frank, Werner A. Kaiser, Dagmar Fischer, Ute Resch-Genger, Ingrid Hilger

“…This underlines the importance of structure-property relationships for fluorescent labels. Moreover, our data could provide the basis for the rationalization of future contrast agent developments.…”
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Preventive counseling of patients with risk factors for noncommunicable diseases in clinical practice. Analytical review by O. M. Drapkina, V. V. Demko, A. M. Kalinina, R. N. Shepel

“…The summarized factual data confirm the importance and necessity of introducing PC as an effective method for reducing modifiable risk factors for noncommunicable diseases. …”
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Combination of Response to Criteria Weighting Method and Multi-Attribute Utility Theory in the Decision Support System for the Best Supplier Selection by Faruk Ulum, Junhai Wang, Dyah Ayu Megawaty, Ari Sulistiyawati, Riska Aryanti, Sumanto Sumanto, Setiawansyah Setiawansyah

“…The RECA method is used to objectively determine the weight of each criterion based on the variation of data between alternatives, so as to reduce subjectivity in the weighting process. …”
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Life Cycle Assessment and Environmental Load Management in the Cement Industry by Qiang Su, Ruslan Latypov, Shuyi Chen, Lei Zhu, Lixin Liu, Xiaolu Guo, Chunxiang Qian

“…Persistent methodological challenges—such as data quality issues, scope limitations, and the limited real-world integration of LCA findings—are critically discussed. …”
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Role Of Street Vending In Urban Livelihood (In Case Of Mettu Town) by S.N. Singh

“…The informal economy plays a key role in ensuring economic growth and social well-being in developing countries. In particular, in Africa, more than 60% of the urban population, as well as almost 80% of the nonagricultural population, are employed in the informal economy. …”
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A radiogenomics study on 18F-FDG PET/CT in endometrial cancer by a novel deep learning segmentation algorithm by Xuanyi Li, Weijun Shi, Qianwen Zhang, Xinhui Lin, Hongzan Sun

“…Feature models were constructed using PET, CT, and combined data, with model selection based on performance comparison. …”
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Barriers to positive bystander behavior: understanding undergraduate physical education students’ attitudes and intentional behavior in gender-based violence prevention by Tiphaine Clerincx, Hebe Schaillée, Inge Derom

“…The aim of this study is to investigate PE students’ perceptions of GBV, their attitudes, and intentional bystander behavior when witnessing GBV.MethodsAn explorative qualitative research design using focus groups was conducted in Spain and Belgium and involved 65 undergraduate PE students selected through convenience sampling from 5 HEIs, 41 identified as males and 24 identified as females. Data were gathered through 9 focus groups guided by a semi-structured interview guide and subsequently analyzed via Nvivo through reflective thematic analysis.ResultsStudents perceived GBV as psychological, physical, and sexual violence directed at individuals based on their sex or gender identity. …”
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Management of “Ultra-High Risk” gestational trophoblastic neoplasia at a tertiary center in India by Shilpa M Patel, Ruchi Arora, Rajnish Tiwari, Pabashi Poddar, Ava Desai, Meeta H Mankad, Harsha Panchal

“…Subjects and Methods: Comparison between the two groups of chemotherapy regimens and the median number of chemotherapy courses required to achieve complete remission was done Statistical Analysis Used: Data were analyzed using the SPSS software version 18 and Fisher's exact test with P value statistically significant at the level of 0.05. …”
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Electrocardiogram Interpretation Competency Among Emergency Nurses in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study by Ibrahim Ayasreh, Murad Alkhalaileh, Atallah Habahbeh, Haitham Khatatbeh, Nisser Alhroub, Laith Alosoufe

“…Descriptive analyses were conducted using an independent t-test and one-way analysis of variance. A statistical significance of P < 0.05 was assumed. …”
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The impact of fractional cover distribution in training samples on the accuracy of fractional cover estimation: a model-based evaluation by Rujia Wang, Chen Shi

“…The combined effects of these descriptors on accuracy were further analyzed using coupled harmonic analysis and generalized additive models. Our experimental results, using both simulated and real data, demonstrated the effectiveness of these models. …”
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Validation of the Italian version of the Eating-Related Eco-Concern Questionnaire: insights into its relationship with orthorexia nervosa by Lucia Tecuta, Giulia Casu, Elena Tomba

“…This study aimed to validate an Italian version of the Eating-Related Eco-Concern Questionnaire (EREC), a brief unidimensional measure of eating behaviors related to eco-concern.MethodsSix hundred and sixty-three adults (85% females, mean age 37 ± 12 years) completed the EREC, Climate Change Worry Scale (CCWS), Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire (EDE-Q), Eating Habits Questionnaire for orthorexia nervosa symptoms (EHQ-21), and questions on dietary habits and motivations, and past experiences of extreme climate events.ResultsConfirmatory factor analysis results indicated that the original one-factor model showed acceptable fit to the data after including the error covariation between two pairs of items. …”
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Effect of medical insurance policy on child health indicators: an empirical test of difference-in-differences model by Hui Luo, Jiechuan Fu, Mimi Xiao

“…BackgroundThe integration policy of urban and rural medical insurance of China is an important policy benefiting the people, aimed at promoting health equity and improving the level of medical security. In the present analysis, we aimed to identify the association between health policy implementation and child health taking China for example.MethodsData were drawn from the child sample of China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) 2012–2018, totaling 11,003 items, and the number of illness times, height-for-age Z-score, weight-for-age Z-score and BMI-for-age Z-score were served as health indicators. …”
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Paid care worker organizing in England: priorities and progress? by Duncan Uist Fisher, Liam Foster

“…These challenges within the sector and limited organizing mean that it is important to understand priorities and progress in relation to ASC organizing.MethodsThirty-five semi-structured interviews were conducted with key actors (organizers, administrators, founders) and paid direct care workers involved in organizing in the ASC context in England. Data were examined using thematic analysis.ResultsThe results identify four groupings where paid ASC workers and their representatives seek change: Pay and conditions; Systemic/structural change; Awareness-raising and being heard; and Environment and practices.DiscussionThe discussion assesses the implications of these findings for ASC worker organizing and prospects for change. …”
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Hydrological Impact of Remotely Sensed Interannual Vegetation Variability in the Upper Colorado River Basin by Qianqiu Longyang, Ruijie Zeng

“…Multi‐source satellite data sets may introduce uncertainties and require extensive time for analysis. …”
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Effectiveness of health promotion utilizing word puzzle games in enhancing older adults' knowledge and attitudes regarding hypertension management by Mia Fatma Ekasari, Aan Nurhasanah, Eros Siti Suryati, Puspita Hanggit Lestari, Siti Badriah, Ahmad Jubaedi

“…A total of 45 participants, both in intervention and control groups, were recruited through a purposive sampling technique. Data analysis involved descriptive techniques and inferential statistics using t-test models focusing on examining three variables: knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. …”
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Sustainability of Audit Profession in Digital Technology Era: The Role of Competencies and Digital Technology Capabilities to Detect Fraud Risk by Fazlida Mohd Razali, Norhayati Sulaiman, Dewi Izzwi Abdul Manan, Jamaliah Said

“…To prove this relationship, 455 questionnaires were distributed to members registered under the Malaysian Institute of Accountants working as external auditors. Based on the analysis of 150 responses through PLS-SEM, this study confirmed that external auditors’ effectiveness is enhanced if they are skillful in using audit software to plan and manage audit processes, organize and distribute audit information, analyze audit data, and run audit quality programs. …”
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KARAKTERISTIK BIOPLASTIK PATI SAGU (METROXYLON SP.) SETELAH PAPARAN CAHAYA ULTRAVIOLET by Budiawan Sulaeman, Lukmanul Hakim Arman

“…These characterization data provide insight that Tawaro sago starch with 0% water content has the potential to be applied and developed as an environmentally friendly packaging product.…”
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Promote citizen engagement with warnings ― an empirical examination of government social media accounts during public health crises by Yanan Guo, Jida Liu, Chenxi Lian

“…Logit regression analysis was conducted to test the hypothesized relationships. …”
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Navigating the Global Cashew Market: Determinants and Elasticities of Ghana's Exports by Benjamin Addo, Akwasi Mensah-Bonsu

“…This study examined the determinants and the price and income elasticities of cashew nut exports from Ghana. Utilizing secondary data from relevant databases over a thirty-year period (1992-2021), the study employed the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model for analysis. …”
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A Systems Hypothesis of Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Vitamin Transport Suppression and Metabolic Reprogramming in Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Open Call for Validation and Therapeut... by Albion Dervishi

“…<b>Background:</b> Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasingly linked to systemic metabolic dysfunction, potentially influenced by gut–brain axis dysregulation, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. <b>Methods:</b> We developed Personalized Metabolic Margin Mapping (PM³), a computational systems biology framework, to analyze RNA-seq data from 12 ASD and 12 control postmortem brain samples. …”
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