ACE gene deletion/deletion polymorphism may be a protective factor for respiratory distress in preterm infants by Ercan Sivasli, Murat Yurdakök, Elif Babaoğlu, Halil Karabulut, Sule Yiğit, Melih Babaoğlu, Gülsevin Tekinalp, Ajlan Tükün

“…The I/I genotype was considered a risk factor for pulmonary disorders in neonates as the I/I variant was more frequent in the neonates with respiratory distress than in healthy newborns. …”
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Disparities between native americans and white individuals in global outcome trajectories over the 5 years after traumatic brain injury: A model systems study. by Jack D Watson, Paul B Perrin, Juan Carlos Arango-Lasprilla

“…The current study examined disparities in global outcome trajectories (overall level of function post-injury) between Native Americans and White individuals in the 5 years following TBI and whether sociodemographic or injury-related characteristics could account for this disparity.<h4>Method</h4>The current study used a sample of 75 Native Americans demographically matched by sex, age, and injury severity to 75 White individuals from the U.S. …”
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Determination of selection criteria for yield traits to improve okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) breeding in Indonesia by H. A. Reswari, M. Syukur, A. W. Ritonga, W. Nurcholis

“…The way to determine the selection criteria is not fixated on correlation and path analysis, but can use correlation and stepwise regression as in this study. This method of determining selection criteria is more comprehensive than research on okra in Indonesia. …”
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The impact of information and communication technologies on international trade: A case of Sub-Saharan Africa by Eudoxie Bessan Ayedoun, Christian Olatundé Sinda Ayedoun

“…The aim of this research is to analyze the effect of information and communication technologies (ICT) on the bilateral trade flows of the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We use the method of generalized least squares (GLS) panel to correct for correlation and heteroskedasticity problems. …”
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Sharing extended summary data from contemporary genetics studies is unlikely to threaten subject privacy. by Silviu-Alin Bacanu

“…Subsequently, Visscher and Hill showed that the power to detect SBCC signal for an ethnically homogeneous cohort depends roughly on the ratio of the number of independent markers and total sample size. However, it is not clear if the same holds for more ethnically diverse cohorts. …”
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Glasgow Coma Scale versus Full Outline of Unresponsiveness Scale in Predicting Discharge Outcomes of Traumatic Brain Injury by Eman B. Kasem, Sahar Y. Mohammad, Dalia A. Amin

“…Aim: This study aimed to compare the full outline of Unresponsiveness Scale and the Glasgow Coma Scale in predicting discharge outcomes in patients with traumatic brain injury Method: A comparative research design conducted at Neurosurgery Intensive Care Unit in El Fayoum University Hospital. …”
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EFL learners’ metaphorical insights into multi-modal writing intervention by HATİCE ÇEŞME, MERVE GEÇİKLİ

“…Results demonstrated a notable shift in metaphor use, reflecting a transition toward more positive and constructive representations of their writing experiences. …”
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Statistical Estimation of Blast Fragmentation by Applying 3D Laser Scanning to Muck Pile by Qiang Liu, Fuqiang Shi, Xuguang Wang, Mingsheng Zhao

“…Monte Carlo simulation was utilized as the statistical estimation method for the BFMP. In the lab experiment, results from 2D image processing technique and from 3D laser scanning technique combined with statistical estimate were compared with the physical measurements utilizing a water tank, which show that results with 3D laser scanning are more similar to the physical measurement. …”
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Silybin Derivatives Produced by γ-Irradiation and Their Tyrosinase Inhibitory Activities by Ah-Reum Han, Hyung Won Ryu, Chang Hyun Jin

“…Compounds <b>2</b> and <b>3</b> exhibited an IC₅₀ of 274.6 and 109.5 μM, respectively, which are more potent than that of <b>1</b> (IC₅₀ > 500 μM). …”
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The Effect of Neutral Electrolyzed Water on the Microbial Population and Quality of Dried Figs (Ficus carica L.) During Storage by Çiğdem Yamaner

“…These results show that NEW can be used as a more safe and effective method in reducing the microbial load in comparison with the standard application.…”
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An Exploratory Study Into the Effects of Regular Cold‐Water Sea Swimming on Daily Indices of Mental Health by Jill Forsten, Mark A. Wetherell

“…Methods Data were collected from an opportunistic sample of healthy, regular, female swimmers (N = 13) in the United Kingdom. …”
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The associations of malaria parasite and ABO blood groups with aggressive periodontitis in Nigerians - a preliminary study by K. O. Savage, P. O. Ayanbadejo, K. A. Umeizudike, G. O. Alade, O. A. Campbell

“…It seems to have a racial predisposition being more common among blacks, particularly people of West African origin. …”
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Beliefs on Second Language Learning among Pre-service Teachers in a Public University in Malaysia by Nurul Najwa Baharum, Lilliati Ismail, Nur Baiti Ismail Shauki

“…This research was conducted with a sample size of 113 respondents using a mixed method design. …”
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Sustainable Synthesis and Characterization of Iron-Doped Zinc Oxide Nanosheets for Antibacterial Activity by Helia Hassanzadeh Bavojdan, Mohammed Ghorbanpour, Mohammed Alatae

“…This study’s finding contributes to developing more efficient antibacterial agents for water disinfection. …”
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Determinant of profitability Islamic banks by Eka Handriani

“…The analysis incorporates several critical variables: bank size, liquidity, tangible assets, non-debt tax shields, growth, and bank age. Method – The sample comprises 65 financial statements and annual reports from 13 Islamic banks operating in Indonesia from 2019–2022. …”
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Robust audio authenticity detection based on One-Class learning by LIANG Ziqi, ZHANG Xulong, WANG Jianzong, XIAO Jing

“…We built a voice deception detection system based on One-Class learning, which enhanced the generalization ability of the model by establishing strict decision boundaries for real voices and judging samples outside the boundaries as fake voices. In addition, to address the scarcity of fake voice data, the more versatile and robust self-supervised model Wav2vec2 was introduced for feature extraction, further improving the recognition accuracy of the model when faced with unknown attacks. …”
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Perspectives on Momentary Engagement and Learning Situated in Classroom Contexts by Ricardo Böheim, Jennifer Symonds

“… In recent years, there has been a strong call for more fine-grained analyses of student engagement to better capture its nature as a situated, momentary phenomenon. …”
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Phylogenetic Analysis of Chrysochamela (Fenzl) Boiss. (Brassicaceae) Taxa Growing in Turkey by Emre Sevindik, Mehmet Yavuz Paksoy, Feyzanur Topseçer, Melike Aydoğan

“…PCR was performed using RAPD and ISSR primers and genomic DNA samples from each specimen, and the resulting bands were scored. …”
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Association between learning engagement and learning satisfaction among first-year business students in higher education: the moderating effect of gender by Edmond Kwesi Agormedah

“…Using explanatory correlational research design, data was gathered with questionnaire from 165 FYBES from a higher education in Ghana using the census method. The measurement and structural models were examined using PLS-SEM. …”
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Comparison efficacy and safety of acupuncture and moxibustion therapies in breast cancer-related lymphedema: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. by Yawen Xu, Jiangxuan Yu, Rui Shen, Xueqi Shan, Wenlu Zhou, Junjie Wang

“…It may reduce arm circumference, lower swelling levels, and improve clinical effectiveness. Nevertheless, more multi-center, high-quality, and large sample RCTs will be needed in the future.…”
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