Jointly designed quasi-cyclic LDPC-coded cooperation with diversity combining at receiver by Muhammad Asif, Wuyang Zhou, Qingping Yu, Saifullah Adnan, Md Sadek Ali, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal

“…Existing methods put some limitations in terms of code length and rate in order to provide high error-correction performance. …”
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Blood-Based Prognostic Prediction Model for Glioblastoma: Construction and Validation by Gao S, Liu Y, Kong J, Huangfu L, Yang Y, Cui H, Sun X, Shi S, Yang D

“…The clinical decision curve showed that when the threshold probability exceeded 20%, the model’s prediction provided the greatest net benefit for GBM patients receiving the Stupp regimen. …”
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Belowground Biomass Carbon Density in Xinjiang Grasslands: Spatiotemporal Variability and Dominant Drivers by Ping Dong, Changqing Jing, Gongxin Wang, Yuqing Shao

“…Using extensive field sampling, multi-source remote sensing data, and machine learning methods, the spatial distribution of BGB carbon density across Xinjiang grasslands was estimated, and its environmental drivers across different geomorphological regions were revealed. …”
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Motivation for physical activity among university students residing in areas of military conflict in Ukraine by Tetiana Yermakova, Vasyl Lutskyi, Daria Piatnytska

“…This study aims to assess motivation levels for physical activity among university students in conflict-impacted regions of Ukraine. Materials and Methods. The study involved 196 students from three Ukrainian universities, two in the eastern region (Kharkiv - included in the list of territories of active military operations) and one in the western part (Ivano-Frankivsk - a territory that is under constant threat of shelling). …”
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A Study on Cough Sensitivity and Airway Inflammation in Patients with Sinobronchial Syndrome by Shengyuan Wang, Shanshan Niu, Siwan Wen, Mengru Zhang, Cuiqin Shi, Zhongmin Qiu, Li Yu, Xianghuai Xu

“…However, there was no difference of these threshold between SBS patients and patients with sinusitis without cough and HCs. …”
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The link between adherence to antihypertensive medications and mortality rates in patients with hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies by Xuemei Peng, Lihong Wan, Benkai Yu, Jianhui Zhang

“…By synthesizing cohort studies, it aims to enhance understanding and inform clinical practices to improve outcomes in hypertensive populations. Methods Our meta-analysis employed a comprehensive search strategy using keywords related to hypertension, medical adherence, and mortality across PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, up to July 2024. …”
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Association of Body Mass Index with Echocardiographic Parameters and Incidence of Left Atrial Thrombus or Spontaneous Echo Contrast in Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation... by Yi Qiu, Shu Jiang

“…Only a few articles have investigated the relationship between BMI and the incidence of left atrial thrombus (LAT) or spontaneous echo contrast (SEC) in cases with NVAF. Methods: This single-center retrospective study was conducted at The First People's Hospital of Changzhou. …”
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Needleless graft preparation for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with 4-strand semitendinosus autograft: a biomechanical in vitro study using a porcine model by Peter Melcher, Stefan Schleifenbaum, Yasmin Youssef, Philipp Rolzhäuser, Pierre Hepp, Jan Theopold

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate if a 4-strand semitendinosus autograft preparation technique is non-inferior to conventional preparation techniques with regard to maximum tensile strength threshold. Methods Fresh porcine flexor tendons were used as specimens in this study. …”
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Factors related to Hb-Var in maintenance hemodialysis patients by XIAO Xiao-fen, HUANG Hai-ming, WANG Xiao-qin

“…Objective To investigation and analysis the hemoglobin variability(Hb-Var) of maintenance hemodialysis(MHD) patients in the Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine and explore the factors related to Hb-Var.Methods The study enrolled 56 MHD patients in the Blood Purification Center,Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine between December 2013 and June 2014.Demographics and characteristics at baseline were collected.The doses of erythropoietin stimulating agents(ESAs) and intravenous doses of iron,and the number of adjusting ESAs,hemodiafiltration(HDF) and hemoperfusion(HP) were recorded during a follow-up period of 6months.The laboratory parameters including hemoglobin(Hb),calcium(Ca),phosphorus(P),immunoreactive parathyroid hormone(iPTH),serum ferritin(SF),and albumin(Alb) were determined at least three times during the follow-up period of 6 months.The Hb-Var was described by Hb coefficient of variation(Hb-CV) and fluctuation across threshold of the Hb level.The factors related to HbVar were analyzed.Results(1)There were 43 patients in the groups of Hb amplitude,accounting for76.79%;(2)Hb-CV was significantly different in gender,age,age of hemodialysis,vascular access for hemodialysis,dose of intravenous iron,and the number of adjusting ESAs(P<0.05);(3)Pearson correlation analysis revealed that Hb-CV was positively correlated with dose of the number of adjusting ESAs(r=0.757,P<0.05) and dose of intravenous iron(r= 0.757,P<0.05),but negatively with age of hemodialysis(r=-0.323,P<0.05),serum ferritin(r=-0.390,P<0.05) and albumin(r =-0.418,P<0.05),but not with age,calcium,phosphorus and immunoreactive parathyroid hormone;(4) Multiple regression analysis revealed that gender,vascular access for hemodialysis,the number of adjusting ESAs,dose of intravenous iron,and SF were independently associated with HbCV.Conclusions Hb-Var occurs commonly in maintenance hemodialysis patients,and it may be more obvious in the older.Fluctuation of Hb levels is closely associated with gender,vascular access for hemodialysis,and dose of intravenous iron.However,the relationship between Hb-Var and prognosis of CKD is still controversial,which needs more studies.…”
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Presentation of the content network of HSE systematic management components and operational plan in the Arbaeen procession by Minoo Safipour, Mojgan Zaeimdar, Manouchehr Omidvari, Razi Naserifar

“…This study aims to propose a comprehensive model for HSE management. Materials & Methods: The study, conducted in three Iranian cities from April to October 2023, involved seven experts from various fields, including HSE managers, public health professionals, crisis response specialists, and NGO coordinators. …”
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Association Between Serum Methylmalonic Acid (A Marker of Mitochondrial Dysfunction) and Serum Neurofilament Light Chains in a U.S. Population: a Cross‐Sectional Analysis From NHAN... by Jun Wei, Yang Liu, Ya Li

“…This study aimed to investigate the relationship between MMA and sNfL. Methods Data were obtained from the 2013–2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). …”
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Higher relative fat mass was associated with a higher prevalence of gallstones in US adults by Shangfen Xie, Shanni Ma, Xiaofeng Chen, Libiao Fang, Dongen Li

“…Abstract Aims Our study aimed to investigate the association between the relative fat mass (RFM) and gallstones in adults. Methods Information obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017–2023 was utilized to examine the correlation between RFM and gallstones based on weighted multivariable regression analysis, smoothing curve fitting, and threshold effect analyses. …”
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Key drivers for market penetration of biosimilars in Europe by Cécile Rémuzat, Julie Dorey, Olivier Cristeau, Dan Ionescu, Guerric Radière, Mondher Toumi

“…The study objective was to conduct a quantitative analysis and identify drivers of biosimilar uptake of all available biosimilars in the European Union (EU). Methods: A three-step process was established to identify key drivers for the uptake of biosimilars in the top 10 EU member states (MS) pharmaceutical markets (Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, and the UK): (1) literature review to identify incentive policies in place to enhance biosimilars adoption; (2) assessment of biosimilar market dynamics based on database analysis; (3) regression model analysis on price using the following explicative variables: incentive policies; price difference between the biosimilar and the originator product; distribution channel; generic uptake and generic price cut; pharmaceutical expenditure per capita; and market competition. …”
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Comprehensive study of heart rate recovery and altered ventilatory response to exercise in patients with obstructive sleep apnea by Layla Abdelhaleem Banawan, Rasha Galal Daabis, Hend Ramadan Atia Abdehaleim, Heba Ahmed Eshmawey

“…Aim of study To assess altered ventilatory response and heart rate recovery in response to exercise in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and their relation to its severity. Patients and methods Case control study was enrolled including 30 OSA patients divided into (5 mild, 8 moderate, and 17 severe) and 15 healthy control. …”
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Management of LH/FSH deficiency among assisted reproduction specialists in Spain: a Delphi consensus by Sonia Lobo, Beatriz Álvaro, Joana Peñarrubia, Carlos Ignacio García Fernández, Elisa Gil, Joaquín Llácer

“…The aim was to understand if consensus exists on LH/FSH deficiency management among specialists in assisted reproduction based on the latest available evidence.MethodsAn online, two-round Delphi consensus questionnaire was conducted from December 2021 to January 2022. …”
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Sleep behaviors and metabolic-associated fatty liver disease. by Yuqing Cai, Jia Chen, Xiaoyu Deng, Caiyun Wang, Jiefeng Huang, Ningfang Lian

“…<h4>Objective</h4>This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the association between various sleep behaviors and the risk of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), particularly self-reported snoring.<h4>Methods</h4>Multivariate logistic regression was used to explore independent factors associated with MAFLD. …”
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Effect of Footwear Versus Barefoot on Double-Leg Jump-Landing and Jump Height Measures: A Randomized Cross-Over Study by Kim Hébert-Losier, Caleb Boswell-Smith, Ivana Hanzlíková

“… # Study design Randomized cross-over laboratory study. # Methods Eighty healthy individuals (55% male) completed the LESS following standard procedures (i.e., land from a 30-cm box to a distance of 50% of body height and then jump upwards maximally). …”
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High-throughput phenotyping tools for blueberry count, weight, and size estimation based on modified YOLOv5s by Xingjian Li, Sushan Ru, Zixuan He, James D. Spiers, Lirong Xiang

“…This study developed an automated algorithm and smartphone application for accurate blueberry count and size estimation. Two different computer vision pipelines based on traditional methods and deep neural networks were implemented to detect and segment individual blueberries from Red-Green-Blue (RGB) images. …”
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Nasal vs. oral BREATHing WIn Strategies in healthy individuals during cardiorespiratory Exercise testing (BreathWISE). by Massimo Mapelli, Elisabetta Salvioni, Irene Mattavelli, Giulia Grilli, Gabriele Zerboni, Alessandro Nava, Nicolò Capra, Arianna Galotta, Matteo Biroli, Gaia Bellini, Mattia Dall'Asta, Elisabetta Pasini, Antonio De Paola, Ludovica Torzolini, Nicola Mani, Sebastiano Turri, Jeness Campodonico, Piergiuseppe Agostoni

“…Variables were analysed at rest, at anaerobic threshold (AT), at intermediate exercise steps, and at peak.…”
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Detection of surface defects on conveyor belts based on adversarial repair networks by YANG Zelin, YANG Liqing, HAO Bin

“…In response to the challenges of acquiring and labeling defect data on conveyor belts, as well as the low accuracy of deep learning-based conveyor belt defect detection methods due to unstable factors and data fluctuations in working environments, this study proposed a surface defect detection model based on adversarial repair networks. …”
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