Dementia ascertainment in India and development of nation‐specific cutoffs: A machine learning and diagnostic analysis by Danny Maupin, Hongxin Gao, Emma Nichols, Alden Gross, Erik Meijer, Haomiao Jin

“…Optimal cutoffs of 3.8 and 25 were identified and performed excellently in the overall sample, though did decrease in specific, more difficult‐to‐diagnose subgroups. …”
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Improving the reading and writing skills of grade 1 students at Malaysia by Darliana Sormin, Mira Rahmayanti Sormin, Masdelima Azizah, Jumaita Nopriani Lubis, Adek Kholijah

“…This study suggests further research with a more comprehensive design and larger sample size to confirm the results and expand understanding of the effectiveness of PBL in a broader context.…”
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Development of a duplex ddPCR assay for detection of the endangered European eels in the diet of the invasive European catfish by Castagné Paul, Martignac François, Santoul Frédéric, Blanchet Simon, Loot Géraldine

“…Digital droplet PCR (ddPCR) is an emerging and affordable method already applied to different fields and can now be used to enhance the detection of new species using DNA samples. …”
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Diagnostic capabilities of Jones matrix theziogaphy of the multifractal structure of dehydrated blood films by Yuriy Ushenko, Iryna Soltys, Oleksandr Dubolazov, Sergii Pavlov, Victor Paliy, Marta Garazdiuk, Vasyl Garasym, Oleksandr Ushenko, Ainur Kozbakova

“…Tables of the values of the central statistical moments of the 1st – 4th orders, which the Jones matrix characterize, wavelet and multifractal parameters of theziograms of phase anisotropy of dehydrated blood films, are systematized, and the set of statistical parameters more sensitive to changes in the polycrystalline structure of biological samples – diagnostic markers – is determined. …”
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Antioxidant potential of Amazonian plants: An integrative review by Alberto Souza Paes, Karina Dias Rocha, Fábio Tenorio da Silva, Hellen Karine Santos Almeida, Leonardo Palheta Carvalho Teixeira, Emerson Augusto Castilho-Martins

“…Future developments in this line of research include more studies with the plants with the highest antioxidant capacity with a focus on the analysis of the chemical constituents that make up the samples of the Amazonian plants. …”
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Prevalence of genetic alterations in basal cell carcinoma patients resistant to Hedgehog pathway inhibitors: a systematic review by Suvijak Untaaveesup, Pornteera Srichana, Gynna Techataweewan, Chanamon Pongphaew, Wichapol Dendumrongsup, Ben Ponvilawan, Nichanant Nampipat, Chanin Limwongse

“…Understanding the high resistance rates of these genes may facilitate the development of more effective targeted therapies for BCC.…”
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Integration of Whole-Genome Sequencing with ddPCR Kit for Detection of Omicron Subvariants in Wastewater in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan by Michelle M. Jarvie, Thu N. T. Nguyen, Benjamin Southwell, Derek Wright

“…This study explores the integration of genome sequencing and digital droplet polymerase chain reaction (ddPCR)-based methods for tracking the diversity of COVID-19 variants in wastewater. …”
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Comparison of the Antioxidant Activities and Phenolic Content of Five Lonicera Flowers by HPLC-DAD/MS-DPPH and Chemometrics by Rong-rong Zhou, Xue-hui Liu, Lin Chen, Jian-hua Huang, Xue-juan Liang, Dan Wan, Shui-han Zhang, Lu-qi Huang

“…In this study, HPLC-DAD/MS and antioxidant activity methods were combined together to analyze the compounds’ information and activity assays of Lonicera, which might provide more evidence for its quality control.…”
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Bone Mineral Density is Negatively Associated with Risk of All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-sectional Study of the NHANES... by Haipeng Li, Baolong Wang, Dongshuo Xu, Jialu Zhang, Changhui Wang

“…However, the association of low bone mineral density (BMD) with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality in T2DM patients have not been conclusively established. Methods: Using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to obtain a nationally representative sample of the US population, we sought to determine the independent and incremental value of low BMD, particularly in patients with osteoporosis in assessing all-cause and CVD mortality in adults with T2DM. …”
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Male medical sciences students' perceptions of the positive aspects of dormitory life related to the quality of academic life: A phenomenological study by Mohammad Hossein Akhondi, Mohsen Shakeri, Kazem Barzegar Bafrooei, Hossain Hassani

“…Background & Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of male medical sciences students at Yazd University regarding the positive aspects of dormitory life and its impact on academic quality during the 2022-2023 academic year. Material & Methods: Using a qualitative and phenomenological method, 11 Yazd University dormitory students were chosen for the study using a criterion-based purposive sample technique. …”
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Research on Optimal Design of Ultra-High-Speed Motors Based on Multi-Physical Field Coupling Under Mechanical Boundary Constraints by Jianguo Bu, Xudong Lan, Weifeng Zhang, Yan Yu, Hailong Pang, Wei Lei

“…Using a MaxPro experimental design, initial samples are obtained and fitted using a Kriging surrogate model. …”
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Through restful waters and deep commotion: A study on burnout and health impairment of Italian seafarers from the JD-R model perspective. [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 app... by Lara Colombo, Lara Bertola, Margherita Zito, Clarissa Cricenti, Lorenzo Cena, Francesco Buscema

“…Conclusions The discussion highlights the urgent need for more research in the field of organisational psychology in the maritime industry and the discrepancies between these findings, which are consistent with the existing maritime literature, and other studies that do not include seafarers in their sample groups.…”
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Predicting outcomes after moderate and severe traumatic brain injury using artificial intelligence: a systematic review by Armaan K. Malhotra, Husain Shakil, Christopher W. Smith, Yu Qing Huang, Jethro C. C. Kwong, Kevin E. Thorpe, Christopher D. Witiw, Abhaya V. Kulkarni, Jefferson R. Wilson, Avery B. Nathens

“…Higher journal impact factor, larger sample size, more recent publication year and use of data collected in high-income countries were associated with higher APPRAISE-AI scores. …”
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Adsorption of Carbon Dioxide in Several Aged Hydrotalcites and Calcined Hydrotalcites: Influence of Microwave Irradiation during the Ageing Step on Their Basic Properties by Olga Bergadà, Pilar Salagre, Yolanda Cesteros, Francisco Medina, Jesús E. Sueiras

“…The sample with the lowest amount of alumina was that obtained from the hydrotalcite which had been aged at a higher temperature and for a longer time.…”
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A dual enhancement strategy for ultrasensitive detection of norovirus based on catalytic hairpin assembly–assisted CRISPR/Cas12a sensing system by Yao Shuo, Xuehui Feng, Chao Zhao, Jing Zhang, Ying Wang, Jingran Wang, Yukun Ding, Xuening Shi, Juan Li, Xiuling Song, Juan Wang

“…Whereas reverse transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR) and other nucleic acid amplification methods are crucial for norovirus detection, their reliance on specialized equipment highlights the urgent need for more accessible detection methods. …”
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Open Innovation the Impact of Social Capital on Tourism Growth Through the Mediating Role of Open Innovation (Case study: The municipality of Khomam County) by Seyed Hamed Hashemi, Hossein Poorghasem

“…In this study, the census method is used to select the sample. The sampling method of the present study is the whole number. 4. …”
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HEMOSTIMULATING PROPERTIES OF THE CONJUGATES OF GRANULOCYTE-MACROPHAGE COLONY STIMULATING FACTOR WITH ALENDRONIC ACID by G. G. Shimina, A. V. Bateneva, E. S. Tsyplenkova, S. G. Gamaley, T. I. Esina, E. A. Volosnikova, E. D. Danilenko

“…The increase in the total number of bone marrow cells after the introduction of all three conjugates was more pronounced compared to the original protein (by 34%). …”
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Phenolic Compounds in Flowers and Herb of <i>Achillea millefolium</i> L.: Histochemical and Phytochemical Studies by Agata Konarska, Elżbieta Weryszko-Chmielewska, Małgorzata Materska, Aneta Sulborska-Różycka, Marta Dmitruk, Barbara Chilczuk

“…Qualitative phytochemical analyses demonstrated ca. 16% more PC and flavonoids in flowers than in the herb. …”
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Developmental coordination disorder subtypes also vary in the pattern of behavioral and emotional problems by M. M. Schoemaker, J. M. Lust, B. Steenbergen, S. Houwen, J. E. M. Diepstraten, P. H. Wilson, M. Poelma

“…Addressing this gap is important to develop individually-tailored interventions.AimsOur three aims were to assess: (i) behavioral and emotional problems in children with DCD; (ii) behavioral and emotional problems in subtypes of DCD, and (iii) the context-specificity of these problems (home/school).Methods and procedureData were extracted from the medical records of a large sample of 93 children with DCD (79 boys, mean age 8.3) referred to a rehabilitation center. …”
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Adaptable gene‐specific dye bias correction for two‐channel DNA microarrays by Thanasis Margaritis, Philip Lijnzaad, Dik van Leenen, Diane Bouwmeester, Patrick Kemmeren, Sander R van Hooff, Frank CP Holstege

“…DNA microarrays can suffer from gene‐specific dye bias (GSDB), causing some probes to be affected more by the dye than by the sample. This results in large measurement errors, which vary considerably for different probes and also across different hybridizations. …”
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