Image Classification Model Based on Contrastive Learning With Dynamic Adaptive Loss by Quandeng Gou, Jingxuan Zhou, Zi Li, Fangrui Zhang, Yuheng Ren

“…These experimental results fully demonstrate the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed method.…”
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Peritoneal Laser Doppler Flowmetry in Predicting and Diagnosing Tertiary Peritonitis by D. S. Parshin, M. A. Topchiyev

“…To identify early, trigger indicators of peritoneal microcirculation in tertiary peritonitis, obtained by the PLDF method.Material and methods. A retrospective analysis of the results of treatment of 48 patients operated on for secondary diffuse purulent peritonitis in the clinic of general surgery of the Astrakhan State Medical University in the period from 2015 to 2019 was carried out. …”
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GluN2B mRNA expression and molecular sequence in the brain of pigeons (Columba livia) by Mohammad Rabiul Karim, Ahmed I. Abo-Ahmed, Abu Raihan, Md. Asif Karim Hemel, Md. Alamgir Kobir, Munmun Pervin

“…Objectives: The current study sought to ascertain the mRNA expression and establish the complementary DNA (cDNA) sequences of pigeon brain's glutamate receptor 2B of N-methyl-D-aspartate (GluN2B) type. Material and Methods: Adult pigeons (Columba livia; n = 8, sharing an equal number of males and females) were used. …”
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Effects of Na/Ca/Fe intermetallic interactions on nitrogen transformations in high-alkali coal pyrolysis by Yiwen LIU, Lihong WEI, Yanling ZHOU, Yonghao ZHAO, Jifeng SHANG, Kunkun LOU

“…Na, Ca, Fe mono-metal and poly-metals were added to deashed coal by equal volume impregnation and sequential impregnation methods, and nitrogen transformation was studied in fixed-bed pyrolysis of high-alkali coal. …”
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A Qualitative Model of the Firm’s Sustainability Reporting(SR) Requirements in the Iranian Capital Market, Inspired by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sustainability... by Mohsen Zhaleh Azadzanjani, Naghi Fazeli, Khosro Faghani Makrani

“…Finally, after the distribution of 200 instruments, the sample size equals 180 research experts, sampling methods (judgmental) and snowball sampling. …”
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Eating disorders in relation to alcohol addiction—A study of drunkorexia in young adults in Poland by Marta Giezek, Marek Landowski, Paulina Zabielska, Andriej Szpakow, Beata Karakiewicz

“…IntroductionThe aim of the study was to determine the frequency of eating disorders occurring in combination with alcohol dependence in young adults in Poland.Material and methodsThe study was conducted in Poland between 1st July 2023 and 31st July 2024. …”
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Research on the In fluence of Aerodynamic Performance of High-speed Train Air Brake Blades by Wei WANG, Hongtai XIE, Yunfei WANG, Wei CHAI, Jingwu MA, Zhenfeng WU

“…In this paper, based on the N-S and <italic>k</italic>-<italic>ε</italic> double equation model of the three-dimensional steady incompressible viscous flow field, a preliminary analysis of the aerodynamic performance of the high-speed train with brake wing panels was carried out with the computational fluid dynamics method. Directional force, vertical lift, lateral force, gas flow field aerodynamic interference effect and aerodynamic noise were calculated and explained in detail on the selection of different longitudinal positions, different upwind angles and different sets of longitudinal arrangement of the first row of wind wing panels. …”
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Mechanical exfoliation of graphite to graphene in polyvinylpyrrolidone aqueous solution by L. A. Myroniuk, D. V. Myroniuk, E. V. Maistruk, S. I. Kuryshchuk, A. I. Ievtushenko, I. M. Danylenko, V. V. Strelchuk, I. P. Koziarskyi

“…We demonstrate the simple and nontoxic method to product high-quality FLG sheets, free from defects, using a kitchen blender and eco-friendly polyvinylpyrrolidone as an organic exfoliant. …”
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Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among elderly Brazilians over eighty with ischemic stroke Prevalência de fatores de risco cardiovasculares em idosos brasileiros acima de... by Alexandre Pieri, Mariana Spitz, Tania Oliveira Lopes, Claudia Garcia de Barros, Marcelo Wood Faulhaber, Alberto Alain Gabbai, Miguel Cendoroglo-Neto

“…METHOD: Retrospective study of consecutive patients diagnosed with ischemic stroke admitted to a tertiary health facility. …”
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Axial Ligand Effects on the Mechanism of Ru-CO Bond Photodissociation and Photophysical Properties of Ru(II)-Salen PhotoCORMs/Theranostics: A Density Functional Theory Study by Niq Catevas, Athanassios Tsipis

“…The Ru-CO bonding properties were scrutinized using Natural Bond Orbital (NBO), Natural Energy Decomposition Analysis (NEDA) and Natural Orbital of Chemical Valence (NOCV) methods. The nature of the Ru-CO bond is composite, i.e., electrostatic, covalent and charge transfer. …”
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Nutrient Distribution in the Soil Profile Under Different Tillage Practices During a Long-Term Field Trial by Gabriela Mühlbachová, Pavel Růžek, Helena Kusá, Radek Vavera, Martin Káš

“…The soil nutrient contents have been determined since 2009 using the Mehlich 3 method and through extraction in 0.5 M ammonium acetate. …”
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The Probiotic Effects of Lactobacillus brevis CD2 on Caries Related Variables of Dental Plaque Biofilm by Guglielmo Campus, Maria Grazia Cagetti, Anna Lehrkinder, Ali Alshabeeb, Nicole Caimoni, Peter Lingström

“…Plaque acidogenicity was assessed using the microtouch method after a 10 ml mouth rinse containing 10% sucrose for 1 minute (on day 0 and day 28). …”
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Molecular Characteristics and Antimicrobial Resistance of Linezolid-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Osteoarticular Infections: A 11-Year Study From a Hospital in Xi&amp;rsquo;an by Zhou S, Zhou K, Yang P, Kong M, Liu H, Zhang R, Hou Z, Liu J

“…Shan Zhou,1,&amp;ast; Ke Zhou,1,&amp;ast; Peihong Yang,1,&amp;ast; Meijuan Kong,1 Hao Liu,1 Rui Zhang,1 Zheng Hou,2 Jiayun Liu1 1Department of Clinical Laboratory, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi’an, Shanxi, 710032, People’s Republic of China; 2Institute of Medical Research, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, Shanxi, 710129, People’s Republic of China&amp;ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jiayun Liu, Email jiayun@fmmu.edu.cn Zheng Hou, Email houzheng@nwpu.edu.cn; hzh_0001@163.comPurpose: This study examines the distribution of pathogens and the characteristics of linezolid-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (LRSA) in osteoarticular infections (OAIs) over an 11-year period.Methods: Identification and initial antimicrobial susceptibility testing were conducted using the VITEK2 compact system. …”
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The Impact of Abusive Supervision on Nurses&rsquo; Organizational Silence: The Multiple Linear Mediation of Psychological Capital and Fear by Liang Y, Zhang Y, Feng Y, Huang Y, Zhang C

“…In this case, abusive management may occur.Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was employed. …”
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The relationship between serum uric acid level and concentration of proangiogenic endothelial progenitor cells in chronic heart failure patients by A. A. Kremzer

“…the objective of this study: to establish predictive relationship between the content of uric acid in the blood and the level of circulating endothelial progenitor cells in patients with CHF of ischemic origin. Methods: The study population was structured retrospectively in 126 subjects (54 male), aged 48 to 62 years, with mild-to-severe ischemic CHFSUA level was measured by enzymatic methods, NT-pro-BNP level was examined by immunoelectrochemiluminesence method. …”
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Comparison between surgical outcome of bilateral recession and unilateral recession-resection in intermittent exotropia by Sheren M Aboshanab, Mohamed Y Saif, Elsayed M El Toukhi, Ahmed T. Gouda

“…The patients were randomly divided into two equal groups: BLR group and R&R group, each of 26 patients. …”
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Support and Its Effect for Persons Affected by COPD and Their Next of Kin - an Systematic Integrative Review by Johansson H, Jonasson LL, Berterö C

“…The result was analyzed with a constant comparison method.Results: Persons with COPD receive support from their next of kin, practically and emotionally. …”
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The Impact of Needle-Directed Thrombolysis in Thrombosed Arteriovenous Fistulas on Angioplasty Efficacy and the Prognostic Factors Associated with Success by Zhou Y, Lyu Q, Lai Q, Gao X, Chen L, Zhang X, Wan Z

“…Yu Zhou,1,&amp;ast; Qiong Lyu,2,&amp;ast; Qiquan Lai,1 Xuejing Gao,1 Ling Chen,1 Xi Zhang,1 Ziming Wan1 1Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of General Practice, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China&amp;ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Ziming Wan, Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Youyi Road, Chongqing, 400016, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-18696635322, Email wanziming001@163.comPurpose: Urokinase thrombolysis is a feasible method for salvage of thrombosed arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs). …”
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Impact of A1 segment asymmetry on hemodynamic conditions around the circle of Willis and anterior communicating artery aneurysm formation by Joonho Lee, Seul-Ki Jeong, Ji Man Hong, Ji Man Hong

“…Using time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography (TOF-MRA), the research introduces a novel approach to assessing shear stress in A1 segments to uncover the hemodynamic factors contributing to AcomA formation.MethodAn observational study was conducted over 6 years at a tertiary university hospital’s outpatient clinic. …”
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Concept of PPI energy technology complex upgrading by P. V. Lukanin, V. G. Kazakov, L. O. Zverev

“…Development and implementation of a set of theoretical and practical recommendations for creating scientifically founded heat flow diagrams for pulp and paper processes, intensifying heat exchanging processes under the economical use of energy resources. METHODS. The method of thermodynamic analysis on the basis of exergy increments in the process of interaction of heat flows is proposed, it allows evaluating the energy efficiency of both individual PPI units and the entire process flow; mathematical relationship between exergy efficiency of process elements and that of a complex heat flow diagram; schematic diagram of a heat recuperator of PBM drying section with a closed loop for the air delivered to drying. …”
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