Ordovician conodonts of the Katkoyeh formation in the Kuh-e-Bonorg section, Kalmard Horst (west of Tabas) by Mohammad Nezhadabbas, Abbas Ghaderi, Hadi Jahangir, Ali Reza Ashouri

“…In the current research we have looked for the succession Katkoyeh formation in a section at the south of Kuh-e-Bonorg, eastern flank of the Kalmard anticline, from the age dating view, based on the conodont contents.   Material & Methods In the Kuh-e-Bonorg section, 80 rock samples were collected bed by bed for conodont content while only seven of them were productive. …”
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Lymphedema pathogenesis involves antigen-driven expansion of CD4+ T cells in skin by Adana-Christine Campbell, Annica R. Stull-Lane, Jung Eun Baik, Ananta Sarker, Jinyeon Shin, Gopika Ashokan, Hyeung Ju Park, Bracha L. Pollack, Pradhi Pakkerakari, Yollanda Franco Parisotto, Arielle Roberts, Chrysothemis C. Brown, Babak J. Mehrara, Raghu P. Kataru

“…Clonality was significantly higher in lymphedema samples than in controls, both in human samples and a mouse model of the disease. …”
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An investigator-blinded, 24-month, parallel-group, non-inferiority study to compare aesthetic restorations in primary anterior teeth in a paediatric dental clinic: study protocol f... by Ana Paula Taboada Sobral, Elaine Marcilio Santos, Marcela Leticia Leal Gonçalves, Lara Jansiski Motta, Anna Carolina Ratto Tempestini Horliana, Sandra Kalil Bussadori, Elza Padilha Ferri, Juliana Maria Altavista Sagretti Gallo, Thais Gimenez, José Carlos Pettorossi Imparato

“…Thus, this project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of restorative treatment of anterior primary teeth with monochromatic composite resin in single insertion through polyvinyl crowns, after selective removal of carious tissue compared with the effectiveness of conventional restoration.Methods and analysis This study proposes to conduct a randomised clinical trial, composed of a sample of 194 deciduous central and lateral incisors with active cavitated lesions, simplified International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) C+ score (active and extensive stage caries: ICDAS 5 and 6), with involvement of more than two surfaces. …”
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Machine Learning of Serum Cytokine and Chemokine Profiles Can Classify Inflammatory Bowel Disease Beyond Clinical Diagnosis by Jun Miyoshi, Satoshi Tamura, Noriaki Oguri, Daisuke Saito, Yuu Nishinarita, Haruka Wada, Nobuki Nemoto, Minoru Matsuura, Tadakazu Hisamatsu

“…Machine learning has the advantage of being able to analyze complex data and could provide insights into the subcategorization of IBD using its immune profile. Methods: The study used 20 cytokines and chemokines in serum samples from 69 patients with active UC (n = 51) or CD (n = 18) who were MTD-naïve before starting induction therapy. …”
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Integrated UPLC–MS/MS and UPLC–Q–TOF–MS/MS analysis to reveal pharmacokinetics, tissue distribution, metabolism, and excretion of sipeimine in rats by Hui Zong, Chongyang Wang, Dongdong He, Liting Liu, Juanjuan Wan, Guodong Wang, Dingtao Li, Jun Ran, Meiling Zhang, Hui Tang, Liping Wang

“…This study aims to investigate the disposition of sipeimine in rats.MethodsA rapid, sensitive, and selective UPLC–MS/MS approach was developed to the quantification of sipeimine in various biological samples and successfully applied to the investigation of pharmacokinetic characteristics, tissue distribution, and excretion of sipeimine in rats. …”
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Predictive, preventive and personalized project of vascular cognitive impairment in China (P3): Study design and interim baseline patient characteristics of a Nationwide multicente... by Linlin Wang, Jiwei Jiang, Yanli Wang, Gaifen Liu, Wenyi Li, Qiwei Ren, Shirui Jiang, Min Zhao, Huiying Zhang, Tianlin Jiang, Shiyi Yang, Mei Cui, Qiang Dong, Jun Xu

“…Comprehensive multimodal imaging, neuropsychological tests, and biological samples were collected prospectively on admission and follow‐up visits. …”
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Oral microbiota related to allergy in Norwegian adults by Mikyeong Lee, PhD, Hilde Kristin Vindenes, MD, PhD, Farnaz Fouladi, PhD, Rajesh Shigdel, PhD, James M. Ward, MSc, Shayamal D. Peddada, PhD, Stephanie J. London, MD, DrPH, Randi Jacobsen Bertelsen, PhD

“…Objective: We sought to identify oral microbiota associated with allergy outcomes in adults using high-throughput sequencing data. Methods: We characterized bacterial communities of gingival samples from 453 Norwegian adults (average age, 28 years) using 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing. …”
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Comparative Study Between Blood Glucose Meters in a Maternity Center by Rihab Ayadi, Monia Tlig, Imène Ben Jdida, Kaouther Zribi, Linda Khefacha, Mouna Sassi, Balsam Kacem, Amani Chérif

“…For each patient, a capillary measurement was made using each of the three glucometers to be tested (Accucheck®, On Call® and Bionime®) as well as a blood glucose on venous blood, performed in the laboratory using the Siemens X brand plus® PLC (reference method). The same sample was used to carry out all measurements. …”
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On critical levels of ecological status for macrozoobenthic communities in Peter the Great Bay of the Japan Sea: model studies by A. V. Moshchenko

“…The PES level for the 2nd critical level was previously estimated as 30 %, but this value was corrected to 36 % by calculation with biologically more reasonable method.…”
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Media coverage of internally displaced persons in two selected newspapers in Nigeria by Eric Msughter Aondover, Abdulrahman Uba Daushe, Omotola Ogunbola, Perpetua Ogechi Aondover

“…The selected newspapers cover internally displaced persons more in the inside page than the front and back pages. …”
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From Research to Returns: A Firm-Level Analysis of R&D and Productivity in the Human Health Industry by Felipe Queiroz Silva, Bernardo Pereira Cabral, Fabio Batista Mota

“…Utilizing a comprehensive dataset of 1,106 publicly traded firms with 5,457 observations from various countries between 2011 and 2018 available on the Medtrack proprietary database, we employ econometric techniques, including quantile regressions and dynamic panel estimation using the Generalized Method of Moments. Our findings reveal a positive and statistically significant relationship between R&D and productivity across the sample. …”
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Comparison of the elements of cohesion in two Tadhkiras from Attar’s Tadhkirat al-Auliya Based on the systemic-functional Grammar of Halliday and Hasan by Samane Refahi

“…In the study of textual metafunction, the method of discourse in the context of the work is discussed. …”
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Body dissatisfaction, stigma and eating disorders: a scoping study on the role of compassion focused therapy by Shannon Dover, Fiona Clements

“…The study highlighted the need for more diverse and broader participant samples, and standalone CFT studies, to enhance the generalisability of results and expand upon the current research pool of CFT uses for body image in eating disorders. …”
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Are human herpes viruses associated with autoimmune thyroid disease? by Noura AL-Zarzour, Fawza Monem

“…Conclusions: The possible role of human herpes viruses in the pathogenesis of AITD is not supported by our study; hence our raised question stays open for more investigation on more patients and in different parts of the country using different sizes and sites of biopsies. …”
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Comparison of clinical presentation and treatment response among youth with atypical anorexia nervosa and anorexia nervosa. by Bek Urban, Kelly Cai, David M Freestone, Megan Hellner, Cara Bohon, Adam Arsenault, Dori M Steinberg, Jessica H Baker

“…All AAN groups gained weight more slowly throughout treatment; other symptom improvement was similar between groups.…”
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Direct Pore‐Scale Numerical Simulation of Microbially Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation by Mohammad Amin Razbani, Espen Jettestuen, Anja Røyne

“…Abstract Microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) is a promising method for eco‐friendly solutions in geotechincal engineering. …”
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A systematic review of STEM teacher recruitment and retention interventions by Sophie Thompson-Lee, Beng Huat See, Robert Mark Klassen

“…Studies investigating the efficacy of interventions need to be more rigorous with large sample sizes, comparison groups, and ideally randomised-control trials. …”
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Unlocking dynamics of goal-scoring: the showdown between direct and indirect transition goals across football leagues by Pedro Eusebio, Pablo Prieto-González, Rui Marcelino

“…In Emerging Leagues, they are more likely to succeed with three passes than with two passes. …”
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Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT: Students’ Interest in Asian Parliamentary Debate Classroom by Rahmatullah Syaripuddin, Asriadi Rasyid, Aswinda Darwis, Suhria Suhria, Nurqadriyanti Hasanuddin

“…Integrating ChatGPT in the debate process allows teachers to create a more dynamic and interactive learning environment where students can be more actively involved. …”
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Measuring adherence to antiretroviral treatment and assessing factors affecting adherence in a state primary healthcare clinic, Mitchells Plain Community Health Centre by T. Engel, A. Schlemmer

“…Conclusion: It can be concluded that adherence is probably influenced by a wide variety of factors. More qualitative studies or larger samples are recommended for better assessment of the impact on adherence of partner support and acceptance of HIV. …”
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