O scurtă analiză a politicilor educaționale din România (2000-2018) by Enache TUȘA

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The Effect of Anesthesia on Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction by Miro Bilić, Martina Lukšić, Martina Miklić Bublić, Zrinka Orešković, Davor Mijatović, Vilena Vrbanović Mijatović

“…Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a newly developed cognitive function deficit after surgery. The aim of the study was to determine the incidence of POCD after anesthesia and possible risk factors. …”
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Enhanced secretary bird optimization algorithm with multi-strategy fusion and Cauchy–Gaussian crossover by Xinle Wang, Peijun Wei, Yancang Li

“…Among 12 complex functions in the CEC2022 test set, the proposed algorithm obtains optimal solutions for 7 functions. …”
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Long head of biceps tendon augmentation in rotator cuff repair enhances tendon healing, shoulder function and patient‐reported outcomes one‐year post‐surgery by Pablo Cañete San Pastor, Inmaculada Prosper Ramos, Alberto Garcia Roig, Joan Andreu Safont

“…Fatty degeneration, cuff length and initial functionality are the main factors involved in cuff healing. …”
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Data-driven machine learning algorithm model for pneumonia prediction and determinant factor stratification among children aged 6–23 months in Ethiopia by Addisalem Workie Demsash, Rediet Abebe, Wubishet Gezimu, Gemeda Wakgari Kitil, Michael Amera Tizazu, Abera Lambebo, Firomsa Bekele, Solomon Seyife Alemu, Mohammedamin Hajure Jarso, Geleta Nenko Dube, Lema Fikadu Wedajo, Sanju Purohit, Mulugeta Hayelom Kalayou

“…Principal component analysis and heatmap function were used for correlation detection between features. …”
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Influence of Poly-(L-Lactic Acid) Nanofiber Functionalization on Maximum Load, Young's Modulus, and Strain of Nanofiber Scaffolds Before and After Cultivation of Osteoblasts: An In... by Jürgen Paletta, Karla Erffmeier, Christina Theisen, Daniel Hussain, Joachim H. Wendorff, Andreas Greiner, Susanne Fuchs-Winkelmann, Markus D. Schofer

“…In addition, they had a higher resistance during incubation in the presence of cells. Functionalization by incorporation of growth factors increased Young's modulus, independent of the solvent used. …”
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Web-Based Respondent-Driven Sampling to Assess Biobehavioral Factors Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Thailand: Cross-Sectional Study by Watcharapol Srinor, Suvimon Tanpradech, Panupit Thiengtham, Samart Karuchit, Charif Naksuk, Thitipong Yingyong, Thananda Naiwatanakul, Sanny Northbrook, Wolfgang Hladik

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Generation of phenotypically stable and functionally mature human bone marrow MSCs derived Schwann cells via the induction of human iPSCs-derived sensory neurons by Yu Pan, Haohui Lin, Manhon Chung, Yi Yang, Li Zhang, Xiaohua Pan, Sa Cai

“…Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and neurite outgrowth analysis were used to test the secretion of neurotrophic factors. Results The hBMSC-dSCs exhibited bi-/tri-polar morphology of SCs and maintained the expression of the SC markers S100, p75NTR, p0, GFAP, and Sox10, even after withdrawing the glia-inducing factors or hiPSC-dSNs. …”
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Association between balance ability and cardiovascular disease onsets among middle-aged and older adults: an observational cohort study from the China Health and Retirement Longitu... by Yinghe Lin, Shanshan Zhong, Zhihua Sun

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Analysis of High Levels of Urine Proteins as a Sign of Impaired Kidney Function in Communities Around a Nickel Mining Industry in Morosi District, Southeast Sulawesi by Tasnim Tasnim, Rahmawati Rahmawati, Yunita Amraeni, La Djabo Buton, Titi Saparina.L, Sri Mulyani, La Ode Tasrun, Noviati Noviati

“… The study is proposed to analyse the influence of individual and environmental factors on protein urine levels as a parameter for impaired kidney function in the community around Nickel mining industry in Morosi Sub-District, Southeast Sulawesi Indonesia. …”
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Integrated Analysis of microRNA Targets Reveals New Insights into Transcriptional–Post-Transcriptional Regulatory Cross-Talk by Simona Panni, Roberto Pizzolotto

“…Their involvement in almost all cellular processes predicts their role in diseases, and several microRNA-based therapeutics are currently undergoing clinical testing. Despite their undeniable relevance and the substantial body of literature demonstrating their role in cancer and other pathologies, the identification of functional interactions is still challenging. …”
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Peripheral Artery Disease in Diabetic Patients: Insights from a Retrospective Cross-Sectional and Cohort Study in Abu Dhabi by Alyahyaee AA, Mahmoud E, AlAzeezi AA, Al Zarooni AAR, Nagelkerke NJ, Baynouna Al Ketbi L

“…This study aims to estimate the Predictors and associations of peripheral artery diseases in the Abu Dhabi population.Methods: Cross-sectional analysis of diabetic patients who had ankle brachial index tests in 2018– 2019. Data collected from electronic medical records include demographics, treatment history, comorbidities (hypertension, smoking), lab results (HbA1c, renal function, lipid profile), and findings from sudoscan test used to assess the function of small nerve fibers and evaluate autonomic dysfunction. …”
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Retinal vein occlusion risk prediction without fundus examination using a no-code machine learning tool for tabular data: a nationwide cross-sectional study from South Korea by Na Hyeon Yu, Daeun Shin, Ik Hee Ryu, Tae Keun Yoo, Kyungmin Koh

“…An easy-to-use oversampling function was employed to address class imbalance, enhancing the usability of the workflow. …”
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Respiratory Muscle Strength as a Predictor of VO2max and Aerobic Endurance in Competitive Athletes by Gökhan Deliceoğlu, Banu Kabak, Veli O. Çakır, Halil İbrahim Ceylan, Muntean Raul-Ioan, Dan Iulian Alexe, Valentina Stefanica

“…A total of 41 athletes, drawn from the disciplines of biathlon, judo, and cross-country, participated in this study. Respiratory function tests (RFTs) were administered to assess various respiratory parameters, including changes in chest circumference. …”
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Hemodynamic Factors Driving Peripheral Chemoreceptor Hypersensitivity: Is Severe Aortic Stenosis Treated with Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation a Valuable Human Model? by Maksym Jura, Stanisław Tubek, Jędrzej Reczuch, Rafał Seredyński, Piotr Niewiński, Marcin Protasiewicz, Beata Ponikowska, Bartłomiej Paleczny

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STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL STATE OF THE MYOCARDIUM AND SYSTEMIC INFLAMMATION ACTIVITY IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE ST-SEGMENT ELEVATION MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION IN THE PRESENCE OF ARTERIAL H... by Rostyslav Kovalchuk, Uliana Bahan

“…The research aims to identify the features of the structural and functional state of the myocardium and manifestations of systemic inflammation in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction in the presence of such risk factors as arterial hypertension and COVID-19. …”
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Protocol of the pilot study to test and evaluate the iCARE tool: a machine learning-based e-platform tool to make health prognoses and support decision-making for the care of older... by John P Hirdes, Hao Luo, Davide L Vetrano, Graziano Onder, Jonathan Chen, Violetta Kijowska, Katarzyna Szczerbińska, Johanna Edgren, Amaia Calderón-Larrañaga, George Heckman, Ron MC Herings, Johanna de Almeida Mello, Anja Declercq, Mark Hoogendoorn, Caitlin McArthur, Mari Aaltonen, Yi Chai, Karlijn J Joling, Micaela Jantzi, Rosa Liperoti, Melissa Northwood, Ilona Barańska, Agata Stodolska, Hein P J van Hout, Margaret Saari, Luca Mariotti, Emiel O Hoogendijk, Luke Turcotte, Louk Smalbil, Elizabeth P Howard, John N Morris, Daniela Fialová, Eline CM Kooijmans, Riikka-Leena Leskelä, Jokke Häsä, Georg Ruppe, Carmen Angioletti, Olena Antonenko, Shireen Aziz, Gustavo Betini, Jovana Brkič, Roberto Da Cas, Daniel Da Cunha Leme, Lu Dai, Cecilia Damiano, Natalia Drapała, Bonaventure Egbujie, Collin JC Exmann, Harriet Finne-Soveri, Charlene France, Tiziana Grisetti, Ira Haavisto, Sophie Hogeveen, Paweł Jagielski, Laurian Jongejan, Jet E Klunder, Ingrid Kummer, Anna Lukačišinová, Matti Mäkelä, Krista Mathias, Amanda Mofina, Reem Mulla, Mikko Nuutinen, Sandra Ochwat, Paula Pennanen, Jitka Pokladníková, Bregtje Proost, Ahmer Raza, Emanuele Rocco Villani, Jindra Reissigová, Erez Schachter, Katarzyna Sekulak, Chi-Ling Joanna Sinn, Andrea Vokálová, Adrianna Ziuziakowska, Mari Lahelma, Anna-Maria Hiltunen, Anna Salminen, Mor Alon, Collin Exmann, Wiebe Boorsma, Johanna de Almeida Mello, Hein PJ van Hout

“…Introduction The provision of optimal care for older adults with complex chronic conditions (CCCs) poses significant challenges due to the interplay of multiple medical, pharmacological, functional and psychosocial factors. To address these challenges, the I-CARE4OLD project, funded by the EU-Horizon 2020 programme, developed an advanced clinical decision support tool—the iCARE tool—leveraging large longitudinal data from millions of home care and nursing home recipients across eight countries. …”
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Training Cognitive Functions Using DUAL-REHAB, a New Dual-Task Application in MCI and SMC: A Study Protocol of a Randomized Control Trial by Elisa Pedroli, Francesca Bruni, Valentina Mancuso, Silvia Cavedoni, Francesco Bigotto, Jonathan Panigada, Monica Rossi, Lorenzo Boilini, Karine Goulene, Marco Stramba-Badiale, Silvia Serino

“…Results: The expected outcome is an improvement in cognitive and motor functioning after the experimental training. Conclusion: This study will advance the literature on non-pharmacological interventions and innovative technological tools for cognitive trainings in the early stages of cognitive decline.…”
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Enhancing Hand Sensorimotor Function in Individuals with Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Novel Tactile Discrimination Feedback Approach Using a Multiple-Baseline Design by Ken Kitai, Kaichi Nishigaya, Yasuhisa Mizomoto, Hiroki Ito, Ryosuke Yamauchi, Osamu Katayama, Kiichiro Morita, Shin Murata, Takayuki Kodama

“…Moreover, the use of this device appears to have played a role in supporting functional recovery.…”
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Indigenous gut microbiota constitutively drive release of ciliary neurotrophic factor from mucosal enteric glia to maintain the homeostasis of enteric neural circuits by Ryo Kato, Takeshi Yamamoto, Hanako Ogata, Kana Miyata, Shusaku Hayashi, Michael D. Gershon, Makoto Kadowaki

“…We thus developed and tested the hypothesis that mucosal glia expressing TLR4 are activated by enteric bacteria and release neurotrophic factors that contribute to the maintenance of enteric neural circuits. …”
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