Sociodemographic profile, functionality, depression, and frailty as determinants for the risk of abuse and violence against older people in the community: An observational study co... by Bruna Caroline Cassiano da Silva, Bruno Araújo da Silva Dantas, Alexandre do Amaral Maculan, Nathaly da Luz Andrade, Sandra Maria da Solidade Gomes Simões de Oliveira Torres, Carmelo Sergio Gómez Martínez, Eulália Maria Chaves Maia, Vilani Medeiros de Araújo Nunes, Maria Laurência Grou Parreirinha Gemito, Sheila Cristina Rocha-Brischiliari, Gilson de Vasconcelos Torres

“…This study aimed to analyze the relationship between sociodemographic factors, health, functionality, depression, and frailty with the risk of abuse and violence against younger and older adults individuals. …”
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The mediating role of instrumental activities of daily living between cognitive function and depressive symptoms in community-dwelling older adults: the Arao study by Maiko Nagaoka, Katsuya Nagaoka, Naoto Kajitani, Seiji Yuki, Asuka Koyama, Kazuhiro Yoshiura, Kazuki Honda, Yusuke Miyagawa, Shuken Boku, Noboru Fujise, Minoru Takebayashi

“…Abstract Aim The association between cognitive decline and late-life depression (LLD) is well-reported, but few studies have investigated the mediating factors. This study aimed to identify mediating factors between cognitive function and depressive symptoms (outcome), focusing on IADL, in adults aged 65 years and older. …”
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Detection and Molecular Mass Determination of an HIV Replication-Enhancing Female Genital Tract Factor Using a Blot Bioassay by Farhad B. Hashemi, Gregory T. Spear, Lawrence Madsen, Juergen Mollenhauer

“…This finding suggested that SDS-PAGE and nitrocellulose binding do not functionally alter the bioactive domain(s) of HIF structure. …”
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Analysis of risk factors for hypoxemia in PACU for patients undergoing thoracoscopic lung cancer resection based on logistic regression model by Xi Luo, Yanmei Ying, Lu Yin, Pan Chang

“…Univariate analysis indicated significant differences in age, BMI, height, ASA classification, hypertension, diabetes, lung function test with Forced Expiratory Volume at 1 s / Forced Vital Capacity (FEV1/FVC), and awakening time between the groups. …”
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Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on learning and memory cognitive function in rats with vascular cognitive impairment and its neural induction mechanism by Jiati Wang, Huan Gao

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BDS-PPP-B2b-Based Smartphone Precise Positioning Model Enhanced by Mixed-Frequency Data and Hybrid Weight Function by Zhouzheng Gao, Zhixiong Wu, Shiyu Liu, Cheng Yang

“…To overcome these two factors, we introduce BDS PPP-B2b orbit/clock corrections and a hybrid weight function (based on C/N₀ and satellite elevation) into smartphone real-time PPP. …”
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Psychometric Properties of a Neuropsychological Assessment Scale for Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease in the Illiterate and Low-Educated Subjects in Iran by Ameneh Ahmadi, Maryam Noroozian, Mohsen Kachooei, Zahra Hooshyari, Aram Golsokhan

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Predicting cellular adaptation proteins dependent on eIF2α regulation under stress conditions: Physiological and pathophysiological implications in neuronal function by Víctor Herrera-Fernández, Hugo Fanlo-Ucar, Patrick Gohl, Melisa Ece Zeylan, Simge Senyuz, Ozlem Keskin, Attila Gursoy, Rubén Vicente, Baldo Oliva, Francisco J. Muñoz

“…Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment analysis identified significant biological processes, molecular functions, and cellular components involved. An interactome analysis using STRING-db highlighted pathways related to synaptoplasticity (physiological stress) and Alzheimer’s disease (pathophysiological stress). …”
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The effects of maternal health literacy, family functioning and self-efficacy on antepartum depression in pregnant women in China: a moderated mediation model by Ling Zhang, Li Ren, Hongyu Li, Haiyan Qiu, Hong Yang, Xiaolan Shi, Honghui Rong, Chuanfen Zheng, Fengju Li, Ting Luo, Lu Lu, Enyu Lei, Dali Yi, Ji-an Chen

“…Maternal health literacy (MHL), family functioning (FF), and self-efficacy (SE) are important factors affecting antepartum depression (AD) in pregnant women. …”
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Functional Performance Decline Outperforms Sarcopenia and Its Components in Predicting New-Onset Chronic Kidney Disease: A Nationwide Multicenter Study by Liangyu Yin, Furong Li, Tangli Xiao, Jun Zhang, Yan Li, Jicong Luo, Jinghong Zhao, Jiachuan Xiong

“…Background: This study aimed to investigate the associations of functional performance, sarcopenia, and components of sarcopenia with the onset of chronic kidney disease (CKD), while also determining the optimal predictive factor. …”
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Molecular characteristics and regulatory role of insulin-like growth factor 1 gene in testicular Leydig cells of Tibetan sheep by Yi Wu, Qiao Li, Xingcai Qi, Zilong Liu, Chunhui Wang, Xingxu Zhao, Youji Ma

“…Abstract This study aimed to analyze the molecular characteristics of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) gene in the testes of Tibetan sheep and its role in the testosterone synthesis and cell development. …”
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Implication of mating type and cytoplasm factors in asymmetric distribution of two types of monokaryons recovered from dikaryons in Lentinula edodes by CHENG Shui-ming, LIN Fan-xue, XU Chun

“…The results reveal that specificity of the B factor, or of a gene linked to the B factor, appeared to influence survival of dedikaryotized nuclei, whereas specificity of the A factor had no apparent effect on this phenomenon; Specificity of B factor correlated with percentage survival of the component nuclear types recovered from both kinds of heterokaryons, it can be put in an hierarchical order with respect to this function, the hierarchical order of these B factors was B₁>B₃>B₄>B₂ between two tested strains. …”
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L-shaped association between oxidative balance score and vision-related functional burden in adults in the United States, NHANES 2005–2008 by Juntong Li, Juntong Li, Sheng Ye, Xiang Li, Xiang Li, Hui Liu, Yue Yang, Xuelei Lu, Heyue Jin, Li Liu, Li Liu

“…This study provides new insights into the prevention of functional vision loss, highlighting the importance of not only dietary and lifestyle factors but also considering different subgroups, such as the unemployed. …”
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Prevalence of Malaria and Associated Risk Factors among the Community of Mizan-Aman Town and Its Catchment Area in Southwest Ethiopia by Tadesse Duguma, Abdulrezak Nuri, Yayeh Melaku

“…The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of malaria and the associated factors in the community of Mizan-Aman and its catchment. …”
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Clinical, immune and genetic risk factors of malaria-associated acute kidney injury in Zambian children: A study protocol. by Chisambo Mwaba, Sody Munsaka, David Mwakazanga, David Rutagwerae, Owen Ngalamika, Suzanna Mwanza, Mignon McCulloch, Evans Mpabalwani

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Unsupervised Selection of Color Factor Weight and Segmentation Scale Parameter for Successful Segmentation of Urban Land Use/Land Cover by G. B. Ikokou, K. M. Malale

“…The proposed segmentation evaluation strategy was tested on a color aerial image of the Cape Town metropolitan area. …”
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Performance analysis of permanent magnet synchronous motor based on transfer function model using PID controller tuned by Ziegler-Nichols method by V Ramanaiah Nippatla, Srihari Mandava

“…Proportional Integral and Derivative (PID) controller tuning is one of the most important factors in control systems engineering for achieving an efficient and desired system performance. …”
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Assessment of Thyroid Function Status and Thyroid Antibody Levels Among Tribal Population of Jarugumalai Hills of Salem District, Tamil Nadu, India by Vijayakarthikeyan M, Arul Prakash S, Prema Priya G, Angayarkanni P

“…The study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of Thyroid disorders using Thyroid Function Test, to determine the Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody levels among the tribal population, and also to determine the factors associated with thyroid disorders among the tribal population. …”
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Lactiplantibacillus plantarum IOB602 Postbiotic Ameliorates Depression-like Behaviors by Regulating Neuroendocrine Factors and Gut Microbiota in Mice by JING Zhaoxuan, LIANG Peixin, HAN Xuemei, ZHANG Yihua, DENG Langni, JIA Longgang, WANG Yanping, GENG Weitao

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Prevalence of alcohol consumption and the associated factors among students at a Brazilian public university: a cross-sectional study by Lucas Carrara do Amaral, Lucas Lima Galvão, Douglas Assis Teles Santos, Gustavo Conti Teixeira Costa, Marilia Santos Andrade, Rodrigo Luiz Vancini, Katja Weiss, Beat Knechtle, Marciana Gonçalves Farinha, Claudio Andre Barbosa de Lira

“…However, little is known about the factors influencing alcohol intake among students. …”
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