Childbearing and Family Instability: The Impact of Children on Women's Divorce Probability in Iran by Davoud Shahpari Sani, Mohammad Jalal Abbasi Shavazi

“…This study integrates these theoretical perspectives to analyze the research problem.     Methods This study employs a descriptive-analytical approach, utilizing secondary data analysis from the 2016 Iranian census (2% sample). …”
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Immunotyping of thyroid cancer for clinical outcomes and implications by Jin Xu, Zhen Luo, Dayong Xu, Mujing Ke, Cheng Tan

“…The TIDE score of the low-risk group was significantly lower than that of the other one, indicating that these samples were more responsive to immunotherapy. The 50% inhibitory concentration (IC50) of camptothecin, methotrexate, rapamycin, and others were notably different between the risk groups. …”
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Multilevel modelling of determinants of perinatal mortality in East Africa: a pooled analysis of National health survey data by Bewuketu Terefe, Fentahun Bikale Kebede, Nega Nigussie Abrha, Yalelet Fentaw Shiferaw, Dejen Kahsay Asgedom, Solomon Keflie Assefa, Nega Tezera Assimamaw

“…A weighted sample of 101,728 children was included in the analysis using R-4.4.0 software. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Bioactive Compounds and Flavor Characteristics in Red Fermentation of Waxy and Non-Waxy Millet Varieties by Zehui Yang, Jie Liu, Xiaopeng Li, Changyu Zhang, Pengliang Li, Yawei Zhu, Jingke Liu, Bin Liu

“…(1) Background: This study investigated changes in bioactive components and volatile compounds (VCs) during the production of red millet by comparing two varieties: Miao Xiang glutinous millet (waxy) and Jigu-42 (non-waxy). The samples were solid-state-fermented with “<i>Red Ferment</i>” and evaluated for bioactive components. (2) Methods: Multiple analytical methods—including principal component analysis (PCA), partial least squares-discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) and orthogonal PLS-DA (OPLS-DA), cluster analysis, and correlation analysis—were employed to systematically compare bioactive components and VCs. (3) Results: Significant varietal differences were observed: (1) Miao Xiang glutinous millet showed higher monacolin K (MK) and fatty acid contents; (2) Jigu-42 contained significantly more polyphenols; (3) linoleic acid dominated the fatty acid profiles of two varieties; and (4) a total of twenty-seven VCs were identified, including six alcohols, four aldehydes, seven ketones (corrected from duplicated count), two aromatic hydrocarbons, three heterocycles, one acid, three furans, and one ether. (4) Conclusions: The two varieties exhibited significant differences in MK, pigment profiles, fatty acid composition, polyphenol content, and volatile-compound profiles. …”
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Immunohistochemical Analysis of Mastocyte Inflammation: A Comparative Study of COPD Associated with Tobacco Smoking and Wood Smoke Exposure by Robinson Robles-Hernández, Rosa María Rivera, Marcos Páramo-Pérez, Dulce Mariana Quiroz-Camacho, Gustavo I. Centeno-Saenz, Alan Bedolla-Tinoco, María C. Maya-García, Rogelio Pérez-Padilla

“…COPD-B is characterized by less emphysema but more airway disease and vascular pulmonary remodeling, which are related to mast cells in lung tissues in COPD-T. …”
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Whole genome sequencing of hepatitis B virus using tiled amplicon (HEPTILE) and probe based enrichment on Illumina and Nanopore platforms by Sheila F. Lumley, Chris Kent, Daisy Jennings, Haiting Chai, George Airey, Elizabeth Waddilove, Marion Delphin, Amy Trebes, Anna L. McNaughton, Khadija Said Mohammed, Sam A. J. Wilkinson, Yanxia Wu, George MacIntyre-Cockett, Beatrice Kimono, Kwizera Moses Mbonye, Kevin Ojambo, Tongai G. Maponga, Cedric C. S. Tan, Catherine de Lara, Jacqueline Martin, James Campbell, Marije Van Schalkwyk, Dominique Goedhals, Robert Newton, Eleanor Barnes, Nicholas J. Loman, Paolo Piazza, Joshua Quick, M. Azim Ansari, Philippa C. Matthews

“…We demonstrate using mock samples that both enrichment methods are pan-genotypic (genotypes A-J). …”
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Acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis outbreaks associated with Coxsackievirus A-24 in India, 2023 by Nutan A. Chavan, Pooja Shinde, Sanjaykumar Tikute, Rajlakshmi Vishwanathan, Avinash R. Deoshatwar, Yogesh K. Gurav, Rishabh Waghchaure, Nishat H. Ahmed, Vannavada S. Rani, Vikram Khan, Aditya Kelkar, Harsh H. Jain, Amita Jain, Mallika Lavania, Babasaheb V. Tandale

“…This study aimed to identify the aetiological agent associated with AHC in 2023, genetically characterize the agent and describe the clinical presentation. Methods: From July to September 2023, 300 ocular and throat swab samples were collected from patients with AHC across various regions of India, including Maharashtra, Daman &amp; Diu, Delhi, Lucknow, and Hyderabad. …”
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Application of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy on Breast cancer diagnosis combined with multiple algorithms: A systematic review by Yeniewa Kerie Anagaw, Gizachew Kassahun Bizuneh, Melaku Getahun Feleke, Liknaw Workie Limenh, Derso Teju Geremew, Minichil Chanie Worku, Melese Legesse Mitku, Misganaw Gashaw Dessie, Biset Asrade Mekonnen, Wondim Ayenew

“…Almost all studies have used more than one algorithm to analyze spectral data. …”
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Green synthesis, Optimization and Characterization of SiO2 nanoparticles using Aspergillus tubingensis F20 isolated from drinking water by Sohila A. Abd Elmohsen, Samah A. Mohmed, Ghadir E. Daigham, Essam M. Hoballah, Nagwa M. Sidkey

“…These methods in some time are better alternatives to the chemical and physical methods through an environmentally route. …”
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Identification of Bordetella holmesii among the patients hospitalized with suspicion of pertussis and pertussis-like illnesses by N. T. Gadua, A. B. Borisova, A. S. Pimenova, O. Yu. Borisova, M. S. Petrova, O. V. Shamsheva, S. S. Afanas’ev, L. I. Kafarskaya, E. V. Vlasov, M. S. Afanas’ev, A. V. Aleshkin, S. V. Bunin, V. A. Aleshkin

“…To reveal and estimate prevalence of B. holmesii among the patients hospitalized with suspicion pertussis and pertussis-like illnesses.Materials and methods. 424 clinical samples received from patients with of pertussis and pertussis-like illnesses in GBUZ IKB № 1 DZM in 2017–2018 are investigated. …”
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Tissue gene expression analysis approach in a context of high technical and biological heterogeneity by Evan Bagley, Souvik Seal, Lauren R. Fanning, Jean-Sebastien Anoma, Tami Crawford, Benjamin G. Vincent, Elizabeth L. Barry, Martha J. Shrubsole, Erin Kirk, John A. Baron, Dale C. Snover, David N. Lewin, Todd A. Mackenzie, Xiaohua Gao, Melissa A. Troester, Alexander V. Alekseyenko, Kristin Wallace

“…Results Incorporating the colon-specific QC set reduced sample exclusions by 63% compared to standard methods (13 vs. 35 sample exclusions). …”
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Photoplethysmographic characteristics of the efficiency of the calf muscle-venous pump in norm and in patients with cvd of various clinical classes according to CEAP by E. V. Shaydakov, A. B. Sannikov

“…A literature review on the use of plethysmographic methods for studying the features of venous blood flow in lower extremities under physiological conditions and for global assessment of venous hemodynamics in chronic venous diseases urges to conduct further studies.The aim of the study was to carrying off a detailed statistical analysis of the value of the refilling time (RT) obtained during a photoplethysmographic study (PPG) to evaluate the degree of effectiveness of the calf muscle-venous pump in normal and in patients of different clinical classes according to CEAR.Materials and methods. …”
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Dietary patterns among Afghan adults and their associations with overweight and obesity: a cross-sectional study in Kandahar, Afghanistan by Mohammad Sediq Sahrai, Laure Dossus, Carine Biessy, Sabina Rinaldi, Pietro Ferrari, Abdul Wahed Wasiq, Marc J. Gunter, Inge Huybrechts

“…Associations of fruits and vegetables and traditional dietary patterns with obesity deserve further evaluation in a larger sample and with more detailed dietary intake assessment methods that also consider preparation methods and food processing.…”
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Exploring the Impact of Neuroticism on Lung Cancer Risk: Insights From Mediated Mendelian Randomization by Jie Zhang, Xiao Ma, Zhiyu Liu, He Wang, Binbin Lu, Zhaoxia Wang

“…We applied four statistical methods: Inverse variance weighting (IVW), weighted median, MR‐Egger regression, and weighted mode. …”
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Statistical form contents for selective survey of procurements with high corruption risks at the federal and municipal levels by A. N. Gazetov

“…General scientific empirical and theoretical research methods were used. Empirical methods include the steps of collecting information and collecting official data, materials from scientific conferences and interviews. …”
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IDENTIFICATION OF PATIENTS WITH FAMILIAL HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA IN THE RUSSIAN POPULATION USING THE EXAMPLE OF MOSCOW CITY AND MOSCOW REGION by I. V. Sergienko, A. A. Ansheles

“…To estimate the prevalence of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) in a sample of Moscow city and Moscow region patients with hypercholesterolemia (HCh) based on lipid spectrum and instrumental methods.Material and methods. …”
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Cathepsin G promotes arteriovenous fistula maturation by positively regulating the MMP2/MMP9 pathway by Lemei Hu, Changqing Zheng, Ying Kong, Zhiqing Luo, Fengzhang Huang, Zhigang Zhu, Quhuan Li, Ming Liang

“…However, the low maturation rate of AVF severely affects its use in patients. A more comprehensive understanding and study of the mechanisms of AVF maturation is urgently needed.Methods and results In this study, we downloaded the publicly available datasets (GSE119296 and GSE220796) from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) and merged them for subsequent analysis. …”
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Ultrasonographic determination of bifurcation site of the tibial nerve at the tarsal tunnel by Donald Spears Wilcox, Antonio Tom Howard, Mark S. Mennemeier, Jacqueline Rainey, Charlotte Yates, Melissa Allen, Kevin D. Phelan

“…Finally, a decided advantage of using ultrasound to map nerve branching, when possible, is that it is easier to obtain a larger sample than in typical cadaveric studies. The current study more than doubled the number of specimens collected in previous cadaveric studies which greatly improves the external validity of our findings.…”
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Cognitive inflexibility moderates the relationship between relief-driven drinking motives and alcohol use by Lara R. Piccoli, Lucy Albertella, Erynn Christensen, Leonardo F. Fontenelle, Chao Suo, Karyn Richardson, Murat Yücel, Rico S.C. Lee

“…Greater understanding of these neurocognitive-motivational mechanisms may help to develop more targeted and effective interventions for reducing harmful drinking.…”
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Decreased Expression of Aquaporins as a Feature of Tubular Damage in Lupus Nephritis by Maxime Melchior, Marie Van Eycken, Charles Nicaise, Thomas Duquesne, Léa Longueville, Amandine Collin, Christine Decaestecker, Isabelle Salmon, Christine Delporte, Muhammad Soyfoo

“…We included 37 lupus nephritis samples and 9 healthy samples collected between 2000 and 2020, obtained from the pathology department. …”
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