Experience of one single surgeon with the first 500 robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy cases in mainland China by Huan Chen, Bijun Lian, Zhenyang Dong, Yan Wang, Min Qu, Feng Zhu, Yinghao Sun, Xu Gao

“…Objectives: To summarize the experience of the first 500 robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) cases by one surgeon and analyze the influencing factors of functional and oncological outcomes. Methods: Between April 2012 and October 2017, 500 patients who underwent RALP were included and divided sequentially into five equal groups. …”
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Streptococcus pyogenes: phenomenon of nonimmune binding of human immunoglobulins and its role in pathology by L. A. Burova, A. N. Suvorov, A. A. Totolian

“…The data from literature describe successful modeling of individual IgAN traits, and expand our understanding of pathogenic properties and functions of Fcα binding receptor M proteins of S. pyogenes. …”
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Simulation of the Electrostatic Distribution in the Proximity Focusing Structure of an EBCMOS by Wei Wang, Ye Li, Weijun Chen, De Song, Xin Wang

“…We then designed a structure in which the multiplier layer has an overlying ultra-thin highly-doped layer, with an electrostatic distribution that functions to focus electrons. At the same time, this configuration can effectively prevent most of the multiplier electrons from recombining because ultra-thin highly-doped layer is much thinner than incident depth for the high-energy electron. …”
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Assessing the usability and performance of digital healthcare systems in Nigerian teaching hospitals: Challenges and future directions by Uchechukwu Solomon Onyeabor, Okechukwu Onwuasoigwe, Wilfred Okwudili Okenwa, Thorsten Schaaf, Niels Pinkwart, Felix Balzer

“…Result Findings showed that 79.4% of clinicians identified feature gaps and expressed the need for additional functionalities. However, 71.9% acknowledged that their systems had interfaces facilitating electronic requests to service units like radiology and pharmacy. …”
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Modern realities of the educational process: competencies of a foreign language teacher by Sharhun Tetiana, Zhukova Anna

“…In the article were analysed the key competencies of a foreign language teacher that will enable him/her to work effectively, be successful and highly qualified in his/her field. …”
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Mott–Schottky Au/Co3O4 Decorated on a Carbon Cloth Substrate as an Efficiently Bifunctional Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen and Oxygen Evolution Reactions by Khang Nhat Nguyen, Thy Nha Ngoc Tran, Kieu Thuy Thi Tran, Man Van Tran, Nam Hoang Vu, Tien-Thanh Nguyen, Yoshiyuki Kawazoe, Viet Van Pham

“…Catalytic materials for water splitting must possess pivotal characteristics such as cost-effectiveness, robust stability, and high performance toward the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). …”
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Implementing Soil Health Improvement Techniques in Regenerative Agriculture Using IoT-Enabled NPK Sensing for Precision Nutrient Management by Alabdeli Haider, Obaid Mohammed Kadhim, Kumar C. Vivek

“…., the roles they play, the functions they perform, and their importance in increasing the health of the soil. …”
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Psychological well-being of office employees and workplace space organization. A review of theoretical approaches by J.G. Panyukova, E.S. Alexandrova

“…</strong>Based on the review of theoretical approaches, the following groups of theories have been identified: theories focused on the study of various indicators of the organization of office space; theories focusing on a certain &laquo;effect&raquo; of interaction between an employee and the organization of office space: &laquo;attachment to place" (environmental approach); &laquo;privacy&raquo;, made in the format of a socio-psychological approach; &laquo;workplace control&raquo;, the interpretation of which is undertaken in cognitive-behavioral psychology; theories within the framework of which certain factors are singled out, for example, personological or organizational-cultural, when the features of interrelations in the system &laquo;mental functioning of an employee &mdash; organization of the workplace space&raquo; are considered as mediated by certain factors: temperamental, personal characteristics, type of organizational culture, etc.…”
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Psychological traits associated with anabolic androgenic steroid use and dependence: an exploratory cross-sectional study among female athletes by Morgan Scarth, Ingrid Amalia Havnes, Marie Lindvik Jørstad, Astrid Bjørnebekk

“…However, AAS can lead to many adverse effects, including challenges with mental health and behavior. …”
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Flood risk perception among households in flood-prone areas of the Itang watershed, lower Baro Akobo Basin, southwest Ethiopia by Shibiru Chengu, Mohammed Assen, Elias Gebeyehu

“…Data were collected from 373 households across nine kebeles (smallest administrative unit, functioning as a local government structure) using a survey questionnaire, with binary logistic regression analysis. …”
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Visual Disturbances to Avatar Foot Position Increase Step-Width Variability in Immersive VR Treadmill Walking by Alex van den Berg, Katherine L. Poggensee, David Abbink, Laura Marchal-Crespo

“…Notably, this increase in variability occurred without any significant effects on embodiment, motivation, or simulator sickness. …”
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Impacted mandibular first molar with root encircling the inferior alveolar nerve and an odontogenic cyst formation by Lu Ru, Shuxin Ding, Bo Zou

“…Following cyst enucleation, clinicians should consider orthodontic traction for functionally viable teeth or select surgical extraction when preservation is contraindicated. …”
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Phenotypic yield-attributed traits and phytochemical composition of the flowers from Alcea species in Iran by Yasaman Mashhadi Tafreshi, Ghasem Eghlima, Samad Nejad Ebrahimi

“…For this purpose, we evaluated six species of the genus Alcea in terms of functional traits, phenolic compounds, anthocyanin content, mucilage, minerals, and proximate compositions, including A. kurdica, A. tehranica, A. koelzii, A. lavateriflora, A. rechingeri, A. xanthochlora. …”
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Antioxidant Bio-Compounds from Chestnut Waste: A Value-Adding and Food Sustainability Strategy by Roberta Barletta, Alfonso Trezza, Andrea Bernini, Lia Millucci, Michela Geminiani, Annalisa Santucci

“…The findings contribute to the development of functional foods, nutraceuticals, and other applications, underscoring the role of chestnut cultivars in advancing circular bioeconomy practices.…”
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CNR1 genotype influences HDL-cholesterol response to change in dietary fat intake. by Heidi J Silver, Kevin D Niswender, Charles D Keil, Lan Jiang, Qiping Feng, Sally Chiu, Ronald M Krauss, Russell A Wilke

“…In the present study, we extend that observation by reporting the effect of CNR1 haplotype on HDL-C response to modification of dietary fat intake in weight maintenance and weight loss.…”
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METHODOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF FORMATION OF SUBJECT AND COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCIES OF FOREIGN STUDENTS WHEN LEARNING PHYSICS AT PREPARATORY DEPARTMENTS by Olexandr О. Kalenyk, Tetiana L. Tsaregradska, Inna V. Plyushchay

“…The leading methodological direction of foreign students’ training for higher education institutions is the introduction of a functional and semantic approach, one aspect of which is the formation of communicative-oriented competencies (subject-speech), which ensures the communication of students in the educational and professional field. …”
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Identification of TMEM71 as a hub NLRP3-related gene suppressing malignant behavior in nasopharyngeal carcinoma via the NLRP3/Caspase-1/GSDMD signaling pathway by Dan Liu, Yuanzhou Liu, Ruixiang Cen

“…Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analyses were used to characterize their biological functions. Validation was performed using the GSE64634 and GSE102349 datasets. …”
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Nonlinear relationship between hepatic steatosis index and reversion to normal glucose regulation in Chinese adults with prediabetes by Haiyong Zeng, Fei Yu, Haofei Hu, Yong Han, Ruixue Ye, Changchun Cao

“…Additionally, a Cox proportional hazards regression model incorporating cubic spline functions and smooth curve fitting was utilized to determine any nonlinear relationships between HSI levels and reversion to NGR. …”
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AVPR1A RS3 and relationship maintenance processes in newlywed couples by Anastasia Makhanova, James K. McNulty, Lisa A. Eckel, Larissa Nikonova, Jennifer A. Bartz, Arial S. Bloshinsky, Elizabeth A. D. Hammock

“…Nevertheless, in offering a potential reconciliation between the discrepancies, we suggest that attending to relational phase may be critical to understanding the role of RS3 in couple functioning; AVPR1A RS3 variability may be differentially associated with pair bonding in the newlywed stage compared to established marriages.…”
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The production and use of citric acid for the removal of potassium from the iron ore concentrate of the Sishen Iron Ore Mine, South Africa by Peter Williams, Thomas Cloete

“…Certain substances, such as potassium, contained within the lower quality iron ore, have a detrimental effect on the smelting process during steel manufacturing. …”
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