VCS parameters as diagnostic aid to Bacterial sepsis: A tertiary care experience by Abhishek Purohit, Subhadra Sharma, Ashok Mukhopadhyay, Praveen Agarwal, Ayush Gupta, Arti Kapil

“…INTRODUCTION AND METHODS : Early diagnosis of sepsis is extremely important to reduce high mortality and morbidity. …”
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Trust in the dentist and intention to return: a cross-sectional study by Jayne Dal'Ásta, Giordana Picolo Furini, Ione Miozzo, Lilian Rigo

“… Objectives: This study aimed to analyze patients’ confidence and intention to return to the dentist who last performed dental care, and to verify associated factors. Methods: From a cross-sectional study, the sample consisted of 378 patients aged 15 years or older who underwent dental treatment in different locations in a city in southern Brazil. …”
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The weight of stigma: pressures for a healthy weight from health professionals can predict binge eating symptoms through the mediation of internalised weight stigma by Monica D’Amico, Edoardo Mocini, Francesco Frigerio, Caterina Lombardo, Lorenzo Maria Donini, Silvia Cerolini

“…Abstract Background This study explored the mediating role of internalised weight stigma in the relationship between the pressures exerted by health professionals to maintain a healthy weight and the symptoms of binge eating disorder (BED). Methods A sample of 114 participants who screened positive for eating disorder symptoms, with a BMI of 28 kg/m2 or higher, primarily female, were enrolled at the Integrated Service for Eating Disorders at Sapienza University of Rome. …”
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GSIDroid: A Suspicious Subgraph-Driven and Interpretable Android Malware Detection System by Hong Huang, Weitao Huang, Feng Jiang

“…Machine learning-based detection approaches have improved the accuracy of malware identification, thereby providing more effective protection for Android users. However, graph-based detection methods rely on whole-graph computations instead of subgraph-level analyses, and they often ignore the semantic information of individual nodes. …”
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Deformation - strength parameters of arteries of the brain in the ii period of mature age by V. N. Nikolenko, O. A. Fomkina

“…The aim of research - to identify the features of the biomechanical parameters of the arteries of the brain in the II period of adulthood. Materials and methods. The samples of anterior (ACA), middle (MCA), posterior cerebral (PCA), posterior connective (PCoA), basilar arteries (BA) and intracranial parts of vertebral arteries (VA) seized at autopsy of 40 corpses of men andwomen aged 35-60 years were studied. …”
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Validation of the menstrual sensitivity index in adolescents by Laura C. Seidman, Ariel B. Handy, Laura A. Payne

“…Methods:. One hundred forty-one girls aged 13 to 19 participated in a larger parent study on primary dysmenorrhea, and their data were used in the present study. …”
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DNA fragmentation and chromatin denaturation in various sperm categories: A prospective cohort study by Maroua Ben Rhouma, Hatem Bahri, Mustapha Ben Khalifa, Mohsen Sakly, Khemais Ben Rhouma, Moncef Benkhalifa, Olfa Tebourbi

“…Objective: To evaluate how DNA fragmentation index (DFT) and chromatin denaturation index (CDI) relate to semen parameters across different types of male infertility, thereby improving the understanding and assessment of sperm quality. Methods: A prospective and descriptive cohort study was conducted over two years at the Integrated Physiology Laboratory of the University of Carthage in collaboration with the Alyssa Fertility Group, Tunisia. …”
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Reducing Return Volatility: The Role of Earnings Quality and Corporate Reputation by Isnayni Sabila, Rahmawati, Endang Dwi Amperawati, Corina Joseph

“…This research aims to explore the influence of earnings quality and company reputation on stock return volatility in non-cyclical consumer companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) for the 2017-2021 period using quantitative methods. The research sample was 175 non-cyclical consumer sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) for the 2017-2021 period and using PLS-SEM. …”
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Effect of Mobile-Assisted Concept Mapping on Iranian EFL Learners' Self-Regulation in Vocabulary Learning by Bahareh Hosseini Dinani, Azizeh Chalak

“…Moreover, both concept mapping and conventional methods effectively improved vocabulary acquisition, but the participants' enhancement in vocabulary acquisition in the experimental group was more significant. …”
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Health & Physical Activity by Engeroff T, Berk D, Stücher K, Banzer W

“…This study analyzed the applicability of four equations and the potential of PA and SB as explanatory variables.Methods: RMR of 35 non-obese men was assessed using indirect calorimetry. …”
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Trends in Income Inequality and Economic Growth: a Bibliometric Analysis by Z. S. Temerbulatova, B. M. Mukhamediyev, J. Gazda

“…The review of the literature revealed that different model specifications, different datasets, and different estimation methods can influence the relationship between economic growth and income inequality. …”
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Expanded polyfunctional T cell response to mycobacterial antigens in TB disease and contraction post-treatment. by James M Young, Ifedayo M O Adetifa, Martin O C Ota, Jayne S Sutherland

“…We therefore wanted to assess this profile in subjects who had successfully completed standard TB chemotherapy.<h4>Methods</h4>We performed a cross-sectional study using PBMC from TB cases (pre- and post-treatment) and HHC. …”
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Comparison of Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Using Methylene Blue and Toluidine Blue for the Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis- A Clinical and Microbiological Study by Sachidananda Chungkham, Savita Sambashivaiah, Rithesh Kulal, Ahanthem N. Devi

“…To confirm these findings and provide more solid recommendations for CIR in various therapeutic contexts, future studies with bigger sample numbers and longer follow-up times are advised.…”
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Deep brain stimulation treatment in dystonia: a bibliometric analysis by Clarice LISTIK, Eduardo LISTIK, Rubens Gisbert CURY, Egberto Reis BARBOSA, Manoel Jacobsen TEIXEIRA, Daniel Ciampi de ANDRADE

“…Objective: To analyze the 100 most cited articles in the use of DBS for dystonia treatment in the last 30 years. Methods: The research protocol was performed in June 2019 in Elsevier’s Scopus database, by retrieving the most cited articles regarding DBS in dystonia. …”
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Experts' content validation of the parosmia, phantosmia, and anosmia test (PARPHAIT): A qualitative study. by Annelin Espetvedt, Siri Wiig, Kai Victor Myrnes-Hansen, Daniel Adrian Lungu

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the content of the novel PARPHAIT in an expert panel.<h4>Methods</h4>This was a qualitative interview study with experts in the field of olfaction. …”
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COEXIST: Coordinated single-cell integration of serial multiplexed tissue images. by Robert T Heussner, Cameron F Watson, Christopher Z Eddy, Kunlun Wang, Eric M Cramer, Allison L Creason, Gordon B Mills, Young Hwan Chang

“…Existing computational methods overlook both cell population heterogeneity across modalities and spatial information, which are critical for effectively completing this task. …”
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Investigation of metallic nanoparticle distribution in PAN/magnetic nanocomposites fabricated with needleless electrospinning technique by Marah Trabelsi, Al Mamun, Michaela Klöcker, Lilia Sabantina

“…A variety of microscopic and thermal characterisation methods were used to investigate in detail the chemical and morphological transition during oxidative stabilisation (280 °C) and incipient carbonisation (500 °C). …”
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“If you prick us, do we not bleed?” Antisemitism and psychosocial health among Jews in Germany by Maor Shani, Dana Goldberg, Maarten H. W. van Zalk

“…The LPA revealed three distinct groups, with the high-identity, high-antisemitism group (53% of the sample) reporting significantly higher anxiety levels than those with average identification and more rare experience with antisemitism.DiscussionThese findings underscore the pervasive nature of antisemitism and its detrimental effects on the well-being of Jewish individuals. …”
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Pancreatic Cancer Resectability After Neoadjuvant Treatment: An Imaging Challenge by Ioannis Christofilis, Charikleia Triantopoulou, Spiros Delis

“…Traditional computed tomography (CT) criteria often fail to distinguish viable tumor from fibrosis, necessitating a reassessment of imaging-based standards. <b>Methods:</b> A comprehensive literature review was conducted using PubMed, focusing on prospective and retrospective studies over the past 25 years that evaluated the role of CT and complementary imaging modalities (MRI, PET-CT) in predicting resectability post-NAT in non-metastatic PDAC. …”
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Combining Virtual Reality Visual Novels and Social Stories to Support Social and Emotional Development in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Katerina Atsalaki, Ioannis Kazanidis

“…Traditional teaching methods may not meet the needs of children with ASD, while visual and interactive formats tend to be more effective. …”
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