Assessment of resistanse to Globodera rostochiensis (Ro-1) of newly created potato breeding material by D. Sigareva, T. Bondar, K. Nikishicheva

“…Also, three more variety samples showed signs of tolerance, which turned out to be weakly resistant or unstable to G. rostochiensis (Ro-1). …”
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Health literacy demand and attitudes toward COVID-19 prevention measures among Korean American older adults and their caregivers by Hae-Ra Han, Ji-Young Yun, Deborah Min, Maryam Razaz

“…Health literacy was not associated with COVID-19 related attitudes in the study sample. Men were 2.37 times more likely to be categorized as Mixed than having Positive Attitudes compared to women. …”
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Image-Based Breast Cancer Histopathology Classification and Diagnosis Using Deep Learning Approaches by Lama A. Aldakhil, Haifa F. Alhasson, Shuaa S. Alharbi, Rehan Ullah Khan, Ali Mustafa Qamar

“…The histopathology images are key tools in the diagnosis process, allowing pathologists to visually assess tissue samples for signs of cancer. Our analysis reveals several challenges that hinder the effectiveness of current diagnostic methods. …”
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Study protocol to redefine muscle attenuation cut-offs for better prediction of mortality in patients with cirrhosis: a comprehensive post hoc validation study – a study protocol by Gennaro D'Amico, Manuela Merli, Aldo Montano-Loza, Simone Di Cola, Maryam Motamedrad

“…The study will assess interobserver variability to ensure robust results by analysing random samples of 60 patients from the two cohorts. Statistical methods will be used to determine the accuracy and relevance of current cut-offs in predicting patient mortality. …”
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Evaluation of the cost effectiveness of vesico-amniotic shunting in the management of congenital lower urinary tract obstruction (based on data from the PLUTO Trial). by Lavanya Diwakar, Rachel K Morris, Pelham Barton, Lee J Middleton, Mark D Kilby, Tracy E Roberts

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Costs and outcomes were prospectively collected in the trial; three separate base case analyses were performed using the intention to treat (ITT), per protocol and uniform prior methods. …”
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Features of student psychological well-being, self-organisation and motivation by L. V. Okonechnikova, E. E. Symanyuk, T. L. Foksha

“…Low and high levels of well-being are characteristic of only a small portion of the sample. More than 90% of respondents demonstrate medium to high levels of self-organisation and self-regulation. …”
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How does playfulness (re)frame the world? Evidence for selective cognitive and behavioral redirecting in times of adversity by Xiangyou Shen, Zoe Crawley

“…This study examined playfulness as a perceptual lens and its potential broader (re)framing effects spanning cognition, emotion, and behavior in the disruptive pandemic context.MethodsTwo groups with contrasting levels of playfulness (high vs. low as measured by the Adult Playfulness Trait Scale) were derived from a nationwide US adult sample (n = 503) and compared across 19 criterion variables representing diverse perceptual, emotional, and behavioral responses during COVID-19. …”
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Identificación de guanacos y llamas en el registro arqueológico de los Andes centro-sur con técnicas de morfometría geométrica by Anahí Hernández, Pablo Mercolli

“…Geometric morphometrics, on the other hand, allows for a more precise taxonomic identification of these specimens, complementing traditional methods. …”
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Total hip replacement for the treatment of end stage arthritis of the hip: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Alexander Tsertsvadze, Amy Grove, Karoline Freeman, Rachel Court, Samantha Johnson, Martin Connock, Aileen Clarke, Paul Sutcliffe

“…<h4>Background</h4>Evolvements in the design, fixation methods, size, and bearing surface of implants for total hip replacement (THR) have led to a variety of options for healthcare professionals to consider. …”
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Do Cortisol Levels Play a Role in Suicidal Behaviors and Non-Suicidal Self-Injuries in Children and Adolescents?—A Narrative Review by Bartłomiej Sporniak, Monika Szewczuk-Bogusławska

“…Future research should prioritize longitudinal studies, better control for confounding factors, and utilize more diverse cortisol assessment methods to clarify these links. …”
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Study on medical professionals’ acceptance of and factors influencing drone delivery for medical supplies by Zhao Zhang, Chun-Yan Xiao, Ya Wang, Wan-Cui Song, Jia-Yi Sun, Zhi-Guo Zhang

“…To encourage the optimization and real-world use of this technology, it is crucial to methodically investigate the elements influencing medical staff’s approval of drone delivery.MethodsUsing a sample of medical personnel from the emergency department of a large hospital in Chengdu City (N=289), this study conducted regression analyses using a binary logistic model for each of the four categories of medical supplies to identify key factors that can influence medical personnel’s willingness to use drones. …”
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Variance-based sensitivity analysis of climate variability impact on crop yield using machine learning: A case study in Jordan by Yingqiang Xu, Abeer Albalawneh, Maysoon Al-Zoubi, Hiba Baroud

“…Machine learning models, particularly eXtreme Gradient Boosting, outperformed traditional methods, achieving out-of-sample R2 values of 0.79 for wheat, 0.92 for date palm, 0.83 for olive, and 0.48 for barley yield prediction. …”
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND SELF-PERCEPTION by Mihaela RUS, Mariana Floricica CĂLIN, Mihaela Luminița SANDU, Ionel SIMIONCA

“…It also analyzes the gender differences in adopting healthy habits, such as nutrition and physical activity, to understand factors that enhance the well-being and the self-image. Material and methods. The study was conducted on a sample of 100 participants (47 men and 53 women) aged between 18 and 61 (mean of 34.5 years). …”
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Multifrequency backscatter classification of seabed sediments using MBES: an integrated approach with ground-truth validation by Moonsoo Lim, Jeongwon Kang, Sunhee Hwang, Eunho Jung, Byung-Cheol Kum, Jongsin Kim

“…Lower-frequency data (170 kHz) were more sensitive to subsurface variability, while higher-frequency data (450 kHz) captured surface texture differences more effectively. …”
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Retention of gross and clinical anatomy knowledge among medical graduates in Sudan: a comparative study by Mie Saeed, Lina Ahmed, Eltayeb AbdAlla, Zinab Alatawi, Amirah M. Alhowiti, Tasneem S. A. Elmahdi, Safaa Mohammed, Amal Elhag

“…This study aimed to evaluate and compare the retention of gross anatomy and clinical anatomy knowledge among medical graduates in Sudan. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in a sample of 385 medical graduates from various Sudanese universities, estimated using the Cochrane formula. …”
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The relationship between methylation of tumor suppressor genes <i>APC</i>, <i>GSTP1</i>, <i>RASSF1A</i> and content of prostate-specific antigen- associated markers in prostate can... by I. A. Aboyan, E. N. Fedotova, A. Yu. Maksimov, E. F. Кomarova, S. N. Vlasov

“…New more informative variables are needed for the effective diagnosis of early stage and high-grade PCa. …”
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Reconstruction of porous media pore structure and simulation effect analysis of multi-index based on SNESIM algorithm by Qing Xie, Jiaqi Gao, Xiaochuang Ye, Jia Li, Yifei Song, Siwen Hu

“…Future research will focus on optimizing the algorithm to handle more diverse pore structures and exploring 3D reconstruction methods to more comprehensively describe and analyze the pore characteristics in actual porous media.…”
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Analytical review of the market of raw materials and innovative technologies of health-improving food products of plant origin by V. Chechitko, A. Antoniv, L. Adamchuk

“…Scientific and technical literature and regulatory documentation served as materials and methods. A sample of individual periods was created and analysed according to selected indicators, namely the volume of food production, the dynamics of vegetable, fruit, and berry crops, the commodity structure of the wholesale turnover of processed fruits and vegetables, the volume of baby food and dietary food production, the volume of cocoa, chocolate, and sugar confectionery production, and the average daily consumption of basic microand macro-nutrients in certain food products by the population. …”
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Influence of CAD/CAM Technology on the Accuracy of Complete Denture Bases by Maryam M. AlRasheedi, Fatemah B. Ibrahem

“…The purpose of this research was to compare the correctness of full denture bases made using CAD/CAM technology to those made using more traditional methods. Materials and Methods: Thirty edentulous patients were randomly selected and divided into two groups: Group A (conventional denture fabrication) and Group B (CAD/CAM-based denture fabrication). …”
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Simultaneous Inference of Past Demography and Selection from the Ancestral Recombination Graph under the Beta Coalescent by Korfmann, Kevin, Sellinger, Thibaut Paul Patrick, Freund, Fabian, Fumagalli, Matteo, Tellier, Aurélien

“…As a result, the genealogy of a sample is characterized by multiple individuals (more than two) coalescing simultaneously to the same common ancestor. …”
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