Age-related differences in the effect of intermittent fasting on the morphofunctional parameters of the rat's pancreas by R.V. Yanko

“…The aim of the work was to investigate and compare the morphofunctional changes in the pancreas of rats of different ages after exposure to IF and to evaluate the prospects of its use as a means to correct pronounced age-related decreases in gland function. …”
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Comparison of the clinical efficacy and safety of two spinal endoscopic techniques for the treatment of ossification of the ligamentum flavum in the thoracic spine by Yupeng Wang, Zhongxin Tang, Qian Tang, Haijun Ma, Mingkui Shen, Hejun Yang

“…Preoperative and postoperative neurological status was evaluated using the mJOA score, American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) sense score (ASS), and ASIA motor score of the lower extremities (AMS). …”
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A Meta-Heuristic Algorithm-Based Feature Selection Approach to Improve Prediction Success for Salmonella Occurrence in Agricultural Waters by Murat Canayaz, Murat Demir, Zeynal Topalcengiz

“…The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance of meta-heuristic optimization algorithms for feature selection to increase the Salmonella occurrence prediction success of commonly used algorithms in agricultural waters. …”
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Thermal and Magnetic Properties of Thin Film Topological Insulators by Mohammad K. Elsaid, Khaled Jamal Abdulhaq, Diana Dahliah

“…The Fermi energy fluctuations, at a fixed electron concentration, are computed as a function of the applied magnetic field. …”
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Statistical Dynamics of Coherent Quantum Systems Operating in the Presence of Quantum Noise by William C. Lindsey

“…The results presented will find applications to the problem of evaluating single and multiphoton quantum communication system performance and in the system engineering design of quantum communication systems and a quantum internet connecting quantum computers.…”
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Non-metric digital reconstruction of Roman mosaics excavated in the city of Ravenna (Italy) by Mariapaola Monti, Giuseppe Maino

“…The virtual restoration also provides the  opportunity  of  simulating  the  type  of  integration  and  the  colour  so  that  scholars,  restorers  and  conservators  may evaluate the final appearance of the work and the different aesthetic choices. …”
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Emergency peritoneal dialysis in patients with end-stage renal disease: a Meta-analysis by Li Yang, Tang Qian, Ai Li, Shi Yu

“…Objective To explore the safety and patient outcomes of emergency peritoneal dialysis（PD）among individuals with end-stage kidney disease compared to those with conventional peritoneal dialysis by meta-analysis.Methods The databases of PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, WanFang and VIP were searched by computer up until January 2020.Cohort studies were examined for comparing the safety and patient outcomes of emergency PD（<14 days post-catheterization）to those with conventional PD（≥14 days post-catheterization）,two researchers independently screened the literature, extracted data and evaluated literature quality.The enrolled studies were conducted for Meta-analysis with RevMan5.3 software.Results Eight studies involving 1,446 patients were identified.Compared with conventional PD,mortality rate[RR=1.48;95%CI（0.71-3.08）;Z=1.04,P=0.30],technical survival rate[RR=0.98;95%CI（0.92-1.04）;Z=0.59,P=0.55],infectious complications[RR=1.07;95%CI（0.83-1.37）;Z=0.50,P=0.62]and mechanical complications[RR=1.49;95%CI（0.90-2.45）;Z=1.56,P=0.12]of emergency PD showed no statistical difference.The subgroup analysis of mechanical complications revealed that emergency PD was associated with a higher leakage rate[RR=3.73;95% CI（1.79-7.77）;Z=3.52,P=0.0004].Conclusion No significant inter-group difference exists in mortality, technical survival rate or incidence of infectious complications.However, emergency PD may elevate the risk of leakage.…”
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The Validity and Reliability of a Smartphone Application for Break-Point Angle Measurement during Nordic Hamstring Exercise by Toshiaki Soga, Shota Yamaguchi, Takayuki Inami, Hiromi Saito, Nadaka Hakariya, Naoto Nakaichi, Sho Shinohara, Kei Akiyama, Norikazu Hirose

“…# Background A recently developed smartphone application (Nordic Angle) allows the automatic calculation of the break-point angle (BPA) during Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE) without transferring the collected data to a computer. The BPA is the point at which the hamstrings are unable to withstand force. …”
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N6-Isopentenyladenosine promoted HeLa cell apoptosis through inhibitions of AKT and transforming growth factor β–activated kinase 1 activation by Miao Li, Yonghao Qi, Jing Wei, Lulu Lu, Xuan Zhao, Lijun Zhou

“…However, its mode of action in cervical cancer cell remains poorly understood. Our computational docking studies showed that N6-Isopentenyladenosine could bind with the really interesting new gene domain of tumor necrosis factor receptor–associated factor 6, which is an ubiquitination E3 ligase. …”
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On the Minimum Dataset Requirements for Fine-Tuning an Object Detector for Arable Crop Plant Counting: A Case Study on Maize Seedlings by Samuele Bumbaca, Enrico Borgogno-Mondino

“…We also implemented a handcrafted computer graphics algorithm as baseline. Models were tested with varying training sources (in-domain vs. out-of-distribution data), training dataset sizes (10–150 images), and annotation quality levels (10–100%). …”
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Feasibility of using a novel automatic cardiac segmentation algorithm in the clinical routine of lung cancer patients. by Robert Neil Finnegan, Lucia Orlandini, Xiongfei Liao, Jun Yin, Jinyi Lang, Jason Dowling, Davide Fontanarosa

“…The consistency of the automatic segmentation relative to manual contouring was evaluated using the Dice similarity coefficient (DSC) and mean absolute surface-to-surface distance (MASD). …”
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Federated knee injury diagnosis using few shot learning by Chirag Goel, Anita X, Jani Anbarasi L

“…However, it faces limitations, including lower coronal view performance and high computational demands due to its complex architecture.…”
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Effect of duration and intermittency of rifampin on tuberculosis treatment outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Dick Menzies, Andrea Benedetti, Anita Paydar, Ian Martin, Sarah Royce, Madhukar Pai, Andrew Vernon, Christian Lienhardt, William Burman

“…Pooled cumulative incidences of treatment outcomes and association with risk factors were computed with stratified random effects meta-analyses. …”
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High-precision deformation monitoring and intelligent early warning for wellbore based on BDS/GNSS. by Jiang Li, Lei Dai, Keke Xu, Xinyu Mei, Yifu Liu, Jianlin Shi, Hebing Zhang

“…To address the complex deformation of wellbores influenced by surrounding coal mining operations, this study employed an improved modified least-squares ambiguity decorrelation (MLAMBDA) algorithm based on the double-difference model for high-frequency dynamic computation of Bei Dou System and Global Navigation Satellite System (BDS/GNSS) observation data. …”
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Imidazoquinoxaline anticancer derivatives and imiquimod interact with tubulin: Characterization of molecular microtubule inhibiting mechanisms in correlation with cytotoxicity. by Alexis Courbet, Nicole Bec, Caroline Constant, Christian Larroque, Martine Pugniere, Safia El Messaoudi, Zahraa Zghaib, Sonia Khier, Carine Deleuze-Masquefa, Florence Gattacceca

“…We combine experimental approaches at the cellular and the molecular level both in vitro and in silico in order to evaluate the interaction of EAPB0203 and EAPB0503 with tubulin. …”
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Nomogram prediction model for length of hospital stay following laparoscopic appendectomy in pediatric patients: a retrospective study by Ming Liu, Ping Yang, Yunpeng Gou, Qiang Chen, Dong Xu

“…The discriminative performance of the predicting model was evaluated using the C-index, and an adjusted C-index was computed through bootstrapping validation. …”
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Integrating encryption and watermarking for enhanced information transmission security by Hadi Nazari, Mahmoud Mahlouji Bidgoli, Hossein Ghasvari

“…The chosen encryption method is computationally light, meaning it requires minimal processing power, yet still effectively shields the embedded watermark. …”
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Non-Radiologist-Performed Ultrasound for Diagnosing Acute Appendicitis in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Se Kwang Oh

“…Given concerns regarding radiation exposure from computed tomography (CT), ultrasound (US) has become the first-line diagnostic modality. …”
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Ocular pseudoexfoliation syndrome and vascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Wei Wang, Miao He, Minwen Zhou, Xiulan Zhang

“…We performed a meta-analysis of epidemiologic studies to evaluate this relationship.<h4>Methods</h4>Eligible studies that reported the incidence of vascular disease among PEX and control groups were identified via computer searches and reviewing the reference lists of the key articles. …”
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The role of quantitative EEG biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment: applications and insights by Yue Yuan, Yang Zhao

“…Despite advancements in therapies to delay disease progression, there is a pressing need for simple, non-invasive, and accessible biomarkers to evaluate their effectiveness. Quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG), a computational method for quantifying brain electrical activity, is increasingly applied in AD research. …”
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