Clinical efficacy and safety of sodium-glucose cotransporter protein-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, and Finerenone in type 2 diabetes melli... by Jingyi Guo, Maoying Wei, Wenhua Zhang, Yijia Jiang, Aijing Li, Churan Wang, Dan Yin, Anning Sun, Yanbing Gong

“…SGLT-2 inhibitors had a preferential glucose-lowering and weight-loss function, GLP-1 receptor agonists had a preferential lowering of LDL-C and blood glucose, and Finereone significantly reduced SBP compared with PBO. …”
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Isolation and Comprehensive Analysis of Cochlear Tissue‐Derived Small Extracellular Vesicles by Pei Jiang, Xiangyu Ma, Xinlin Wang, Jingyuan Huang, Yintao Wang, Jingru Ai, Hairong Xiao, Mingchen Dai, Yanqin Lin, Buwei Shao, Xujun Tang, Wei Tong, Zixuan Ye, Renjie Chai, Shasha Zhang

“…The miRNAs and proteins of CDsEVs are crucial for maintaining normal auditory function. Among them, FGFR1 in CDsEVs may mediate the survival of cochlear hair cells via sEVs. …”
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Spatial Analysis of the Relationship between Ecological Factors and Housing Prices in Tehran by Atefeh Kolyaei, Tahir Prizadi, Habibollah Fasihi

“…ArcGIS software was employed, utilizing Spatial Analyst, Spatial Join, and Zonal Statistics functions to create the necessary datasets. …”
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Pancreatic β-cells package double C2-like domain beta protein into extracellular vesicles via tandem C2 domains by Diana Esparza, Carinna Lima, Sarah Abuelreich, Ima Ghaeli, Jinhee Hwang, Eunjin Oh, Ayelet Lenz, Angel Gu, Nan Jiang, Fouad Kandeel, Debbie C. Thurmond, Tijana Jovanovic-Talisman

“…Moreover, in rat clonal β-cells, we probed domains required for DOC2B sorting into EVs.MethodUsing Single Extracellular VEsicle Nanoscopy, we quantified EVs derived from clonal β-cells (human EndoC-βH1, rat INS-1 832/13, and mouse MIN6); two other cell types known to regulate glucose homeostasis and functionally utilize DOC2B (skeletal muscle rat myotube L6-GLUT4myc and human neuronal-like SH-SY5Y cells); and human islets sourced from individuals with no diabetes (ND). …”
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Advances in Minimally Invasive Treatments for Prostate Cancer: A review of the Role of Ultrasound Therapy and Laser therapy by Corneliu-Dan Blendea, Mohammad Tazim Khan, Marius Stoian, Teodor Claudiu Ion Gligore, Ștefan Cuculici, Ion Lucian Stanciu, Mirela Gabriela-Irina Protosevici, Marius Iordache, Anca Buliman, Carmen Costea-Firan, Ioana Simona Cazacu, Liviu-Constantin Iordache, Doroteea Teoibaș-Șerban

“…HIFU consistently achieved precise tumor ablation with minimal collateral damage, leading to superior urinary and sexual function outcomes compared to traditional approaches. …”
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Integrated single-cell analysis reveals the regulatory network of disulfidptosis-related lncRNAs in bladder cancer: constructing a prognostic model and predicting treatment respons... by Jiafu Xiao, Jiafu Xiao, Jiafu Xiao, Wuhao Liu, Wuhao Liu, Wuhao Liu, Jianxin Gong, Jianxin Gong, Jianxin Gong, Weifeng Lai, Weifeng Lai, Weifeng Lai, Neng Luo, Neng Luo, Neng Luo, Yingfan He, Junrong Zou, Junrong Zou, Zhihua He, Zhihua He, Zhihua He

“…This study aims to investigate disulfidptosis-related lncRNAs (DRLs) as potential prognostic markers for BLCA patients.MethodsUtilizing single-cell sequencing data, RNA sequencing data, and corresponding clinical information sourced from the GEO and TCGA databases, this study conducted cell annotation and intercellular communication analyses to identify differentially expressed disulfide death-related genes (DRGs). …”
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An Examination and Critique of Bottom-Up Causation in the Interpretation of Free Will, Focusing on the Non-Reductionist Approach by Tayybhe Gholami, Zahra khazaei

“…The problem with this type of physicalism is that it negates the potentials and functions attributed to the soul. In contrast, non-reductionist physicalism does not adhere to such a notion; instead, it seeks to prove that all potentials are dependent on the body in relation to the world, culture, environment, and God.Non-reductionists believe that a serious challenge faced by reductionists is how to understand free will and moral responsibility. …”
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Genealogy of the Arab tribes living in Syria during the Caliphate of Imam Ali (AS)Typology of the Arab Tribes Living in the Levant during the Caliphate of Imam Ali (AS) Typology... by Akram sadat Hoseini, Yahya Mirhoseini

“…Data Sources: The primary data sources for this analysis were historical accounts and chronicles documenting the events and interactions of the various Arab tribes in the Levant during this time period. …”
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Analyzing the Nature of Apparent Authority in Islamic Jurisprudence and Iranian Law by Hamid Reza Habibi, Behzad Pourseyyed

“…This principle provides a basis for interpreting apparent authority as functionally equivalent to real authority, making it plausible for Iranian law to adopt apparent authority principles while remaining consistent with Islamic jurisprudential values.     …”
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Providing a Robust Dynamic Pricing Model and Comparing It with Static Pricing in Multi-level Supply Chains Using a Game Theory Approach by Sara Mehrjoo, Hanan Amoozad Mahdirji, Jalil Heidary Dahoei, Seyyed Hossein Razavi Haji Agha, Mahnaz Hosseinzadeh

“…Results This article introduces the development of a stochastic demand function utilizing genetic algorithms and particle optimization. …”
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An Empirical Analysis of Herding Behavior in the Stock Market: Evidence from Various Economic and Social Conditions in Iran by Majid Aghaei

“…Given the critical role of the capital market and its investors as key players in the economy, it is essential to examine their behavior to promote optimal decision-making and ensure proper market functioning. This study utilizes behavioral finance theories and analyzes data related to TSE to investigate investor behavior through the lens of herding behavior. …”
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社群媒體使用與憂鬱： 社會比較與社會排斥的中介效果 Social Media Use and Depression: The Mediating Effects of Social Comparison and Social Exclusion by 江文慈 Wen-Tzu Chiang

“…Second, while this study focused on Instagram, different social media platforms (e.g., Threads) may function differently, warranting further investigation. …”
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Establishing the best step-up treatments for children with uncontrolled asthma despite inhaled corticosteroids: the EINSTEIN systematic review, network meta-analysis and cost-effec... by Sofia Cividini, Ian Sinha, Giovanna Culeddu, Sarah Donegan, Michelle Maden, Katie Rose, Olivia Fulton, Dyfrig Hughes, Stephen Turner, Catrin Tudur Smith

“…Transition probabilities pertaining to low-dose ICS were adjusted by relative risks for asthma control and exacerbations for alternative treatments, derived from a NMA. Health state utilities were identified from literature sources. …”
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Design and Construction of a Clinical Thermometer. by Amuza, Tugezye

“…Using an experimental research approach, the study utilized readily available materials, including Uganda Waragi, bottles, heat sources, and coloring agents, to create a functional prototype of a clinical thermometer. …”
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Urodynamics tests for the diagnosis and management of male bladder outlet obstruction: long-term follow-up of the UPSTREAM non-inferiority RCT by Madeleine Clout, Amanda L Lewis, Madeleine Cochrane, Grace J Young, Paul Abrams, Peter S Blair, Christopher Chapple, Gordon T Taylor, Sian Noble, Tom Steuart-Feilding, Jodi Taylor, J Athene Lane, Marcus J Drake

“…There was also no difference in other lower urinary tract symptoms, sexual function or quality of life. Routine data were received for 98% of men. …”
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Urodynamics tests for the diagnosis and management of male bladder outlet obstruction: long-term follow-up of the UPSTREAM non-inferiority RCT by Madeleine Clout, Amanda L Lewis, Madeleine Cochrane, Grace J Young, Paul Abrams, Peter S Blair, Christopher Chapple, Gordon T Taylor, Sian Noble, Tom Steuart-Feilding, Jodi Taylor, J Athene Lane, Marcus J Drake

“…There was also no difference in other lower urinary tract symptoms, sexual function or quality of life. Routine data were received for 98% of men. …”
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Enhanced recovery pathway for older people with hip fracture and cognitive impairment in acute hospitals: the PERFECTED research programme including an RCT by Chris Fox, Simon P Hammond, Lee Shepstone, Fiona Poland, Catherine Henderson, Tamara Backhouse, Bridget Penhale, Simon Donell, Martin Knapp, Douglas Lewins, Alasdair MacLullich, Martyn Patel, Opinder Sahota, Toby O Smith, Justin Waring, Jane L Cross

“…In the 12 months after fracture, patients are at increased risk of cognitive and functional decline, admission to long-term care institutions and higher mortality. …”
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Nose-to-brain delivery of targeted lipid nanoparticles as two-pronged β-amyloid nanoscavenger for Alzheimer's disease therapy by Yanyan Xu, Xiangtong Ye, Yanfeng Du, Wenqin Yang, Fan Tong, Wei Li, Qianqian Huang, Yongke Chen, Hanmei Li, Huile Gao, Weiwei Zhang

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Solid State Transformers: A Review—Part I: Stages of Conversion and Topologies by Dragoș-Mihail Predescu, Ștefan-George Roșu

“…In addition to magnetic circuit reduction, SSTs provide enhanced functionalities such as power factor correction, voltage regulation, and the capability to interface with various sources and loads. …”
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Torsion Pendulum Apparatus for Ground Testing of Space Inertial Sensor by Shaoxin Wang, Zuolei Wang, Dongxu Liu, Peng Dong, Jian Min, Ziren Luo, Keqi Qi, Jungang Lei

“…To maintain this motion, the core payload-inertial sensor incorporates multiple functional units designed to mitigate various sources of stray force noise affecting the test mass. …”
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