An Exploration of the Cellular Microenvironment of the Female Pig Urethra: Translational Insights for Urological Research by Agustín Cartes, Caroll Stoore, María Soledad Baquedano, Christian Hidalgo, Felipe Lillo, Eduardo Landerer, Galia Ramírez-Toloza, Rodolfo Paredes

“…The pig, and especially the female pig, stands as a promising animal model for the study of this condition, due to its anatomical similarities to humans. The aim of this study was to explore the largely uncharted muscular structure of the female pig urethra, linking urethral muscle dysfunction to incontinence. …”
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Crosstalk between non-coding RNAs and programmed cell death in colorectal cancer: implications for targeted therapy by Seyed Reza Taha, Mehdi Karimi, Bahar Mahdavi, Milad Yousefi Tehrani, Ali Bemani, Shahriar Kabirian, Javad Mohammadi, Sina Jabbari, Meysam Hushmand, Alireza Mokhtar, Mohammad Hossein Pourhanifeh

“…Abstract Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains one of the most common causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Its progression is influenced by complex interactions involving genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. …”
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تأثیر الگوریتم بازسازی تکرار شونده در فضای تصویر بر کیفیت تصویر در سی‌تی شکم و لگن با کنتراست by سلمان جعفری, سهراب کولیوند

“…در این مطالعه، اثر الگوریتم تکرار شونده در فضای تصویر (Iterative Reconstruction in Image Space) IRIS در سی‌تی شکم و لگن با کنتراست بر کیفیت تصویر بررسی شده است.روش‌ها: تصاویر فاز پورت 200 بیمار با دو الگوریتم بک پروجکشن فیلتر شده (Filtered Back Projection) FBP و IRIS تحت بازسازی قرار گرفت. …”
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Development of self-assessment scale of Public health nursing Art to enhance “Strength of Community” (PASC) by Miho Tanaka, Reiko Okamoto, Keiko Koide, Misaki Kiya

“…Methods A draft of the scale was developed using the framework of Public Health Nursing Art to Enhance “Strength of Community,” and a self-administered questionnaire was mailed to full-time public health nurses working at 1245 sites, including the government offices of the prefectures and ordinance-designated cities/designated mid-level cities across Japan. Subsequently, item, confirmatory factor, and correlation analyses were conducted to verify the scale’s reliability and validity. …”
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ENGINEERING EDUCATION IN THE SOUTHERN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY: RESULTS AND PROSPECTS by Igor A. Kalyayev, Viktor V. Petrov

“…The article gives an assessment of the current state of engineering education development in the Southern Federal University (SFEDU) and considers its prospects. The authors discuss the foundation of the Engineering and Technological Academy that now includes all the relevant educational and research departments of SFEDU. …”
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Focus on Depression in Parkinson’s Disease: A Delphi Consensus of Experts in Psychiatry, Neurology, and Geriatrics by Luis Agüera-Ortiz, Rocío García-Ramos, Francisco J. Grandas Pérez, Jorge López-Álvarez, José Manuel Montes Rodríguez, F. Javier Olazarán Rodríguez, Javier Olivera Pueyo, Carmelo Pelegrín Valero, Jesús Porta-Etessam

“…Here, we carried out a prospective, multicentre, 2-round modified Delphi survey with 49 questions about the aetiopathological mechanisms of depression in Parkinson’s disease (10), clinical features and connections with motor and nonmotor symptoms (10), diagnostic criteria (5), and therapeutic options (24). Items were assessed by a panel of 37 experts (neurologists, psychiatrists, and a geriatrist), and consensus was achieved in 81.6% of them. …”
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PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF GEO-ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH OBTAINED DURING THE 3rd INTERNATIONAL EXPEDITION OF THE R/V “MARE NIGRUM” (01.06.2024 – 15.06.2024) by M.M. Ievlev, O.V. Chubenko, V.O. Iemelianov, N.O. Fedoronchuk

“…Studying the changes in the Black Sea level is also important for developing forecasts of the development of its coastal zone as a result of global climate warming. …”
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A survey on intrusion detection system in IoT networks by Md Mahbubur Rahman, Shaharia Al Shakil, Mizanur Rahman Mustakim

“…Artificial intelligence, with its adaptive and self-learning capabilities, has emerged as a promising approach to enhancing intrusion detection in IoT environments. …”
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Roberto Mangabeiros Ungerio įgalintos demokratijos teorija: ar liberalios demokratijos antinomijos gali būti išspręstos? by Dominykas Kaminskas

“…Iš jų išvesta įgalintos demokratijos teorija parodoma kaip bandymas išspręsti liberalios demokratijos vidines įtampas ir pasiūlyti būdą peržengti liberalią pasaulėžiūrą apibrėžiančią universalumo ir partikuliarumo antinomiją. …”
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Can Melatonin Improve the Osteopenia of Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women? A Meta-Analysis by Tingting Bao, Liuting Zeng, Kailin Yang, Yuehua Li, Fengying Ren, Yulong Zhang, Ziren Gao

“…Based on current evidence, melatonin might be used as a safe nutritional supplement to improve bone density in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women, but its efficacy needs to be further affirmed.…”
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Post-Dredging Nitrogen Dynamics at the Sediment–Water Interface: The Shallow, Eutrophic Mogan Lake, Turkey by Topçu Akasya, Atlığ Seda

“…Our results demonstrate that low nitrogen release levels in Mogan Lake do not pose a threat to its nutrient level. In conclusion, both monitoring and reducing external loading is still the top priority for a long-term recovery of water quality in the process of freshwater ecosystems.…”
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Os males do Brasil são: a doença como elemento distintivo da condição de ser brasileiro by Ermelinda Maria Araújo Ferreira

“…From there, it was intended to make an analysis of the construction and deconstruction of Brazilian identity myths as Jeca Tatu and Macunaíma, analyzing their background in Portuguese literary imagination and its impact on modern Brazilian literature.…”
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Development of an individualized dementia risk prediction model using deep learning survival analysis incorporating genetic and environmental factors by Shiqi Yuan, Qing Liu, Xiaxuan Huang, Shanyuan Tan, Zihong Bai, Juan Yu, Fazhen Lei, Huan Le, Qingqing Ye, Xiaoxue Peng, Juying Yang, Yitong Ling, Jun Lyu

“…The model was then deployed on AliCloud servers to promote its clinical translation. It is anticipated that this prediction model will provide more accurate decision support for clinical treatment and will serve as a valuable tool for the primary prevention of dementia.…”
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Different frequencies to estimate bone mineral content from raw bioelectrical impedance data in adolescent soccer players: a critical analysis by Marcus Vinicius de Oliveira Cattem, Josely Correa Koury

“…IntroductionSkeletal muscle mass, body cell mass, total body water (TBW), and bone mineral mass (BMC) are components of fat-free mass (FFM), which conducts electrical energy due to its high water and electrolyte content. Multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis (MF-BIA) has been used to predict FFM, and studies have explored its application for quantifying BMC, a subset of FFM. …”
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Development of maximum power point tracking algorithm based on Improved Optimized Adaptive Differential Conductance Technique for renewable energy generation by Val Hyginus Udoka Eze, Martin Chinweokwu Eze, Samuel A. Ugwu, Valentine S. Enyi, Wisdom O. Okafor, Chibuzo C. Ogbonna, Ogbonna U. Oparaku

“…The algorithm's performance was evaluated under various solar irradiance levels of 500 W/m2, 750 W/m2, and 1000 W/m2 at a constant temperature of 298K, analyzing its impact on power generation and transfer. Additionally, the performance was assessed at varying temperatures of 250K, 298K, and 350K under a constant irradiance of 1000 W/m2 to examine its effect on the Module Saturation Current (MSC). …”
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Parameter Selection Guidelines for a Parabolic Sliding Mode Filter Based on Frequency and Time Domain Characteristics by Shanhai Jin, Ryo Kikuuwe, Motoji Yamamoto

“…The evaluation results show that, in the frequency domain, the noise removing capability of the filter is almost the same as that of the second-order Butterworth low-pass filter (2-LPF), but its phase lag is smaller (maximum 150 degree) than that of 2-LPF (maximum 180 degree). …”
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A Solution of Subgrade Modulus for Response Displacement Method of Circular Underground Structures by Wei Wang, Kun Feng, Yunchao Wang, Chuan He, Guojin Zhu, Yu Ning, Lixiang Zhao

“…In the seismic analysis and design of the underground structure, the response displacement method, as a pseudostatic method, has been widely adopted for its solid theoretical background, clear physical concept, and ease of implementation. …”
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Dimensionless Numerical Approaches for the Performance Prediction of Marine Waterjet Propulsion Units by Marco Altosole, Giovanni Benvenuto, Massimo Figari, Ugo Campora

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Designing Landscape of Urban Gardening Based on Optimized Artificial Intelligence Model by Long Liu

“…The integrated scenario has the highest potential for the future, and its economic, ecological, and comprehensive benefits can be optimized, which is the best spatial layout of the landscape pattern in the study area in the target year.…”
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The effect of Clostridium difficile infection on the course of liver cirrhosis by A. A. Driga, M. V. Mayevskaya, V. T. Ivashkin

“…To estimate the frequency of Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection and its effect on severity and pattern of complications at the compensated liver cirrhosis (LC). …”
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