Vitamin D Level of Children with Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit by Semra Çetinkaya, Şenay Savaş Erdeve, Erhan Ozel, Mutlu Uysal Yazici, Emine Gulsah Torun

“…Results: The study included 130 patients, 51.5% of them were females. We found vitamin D deficiency in 39.2%(n=51) and vitamin D insufficiency in 33.1% (n=43) of the patients. …”
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Negative Influence of Excessive Sand Excavation on Downstream and Delta Area of Dongjiang River and Countermeasure Study by NIE Hong-hai

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Isomorphism Identification of Planar Mechanism based on Assur-group Adjacency Matrix by Shan Chuncheng, Cao Yi, Liu Kai

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Inappropriate prescribing of drugs for peptic ulcer and gastro-esophageal reflux disease remains a matter of concern: Results from the LAPTOP-PPI cluster randomized trial by Manuela Casula, Manuela Casula, Ilaria Ardoino, Laura Pierini, Lara Perrella, Stefano Scotti, Sara Mucherino, Valentina Orlando, Enrica Menditto, Carlotta Franchi

“…In June 2021, GPs in the Local Health Units (LHUs) of Bergamo (Northern Italy) and Caserta (Southern Italy) were randomly allocated to either an intervention group (summary reports on prescribing habits, scientific documents on the Italian Medicine Agency’s therapeutic indications, strategies for PPI de-prescribing, along with educational materials for patients), and a control group (standard practice). …”
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Predictive accuracy of comorbidity index models in assessing mortality risk among hemodialysis patients: A comprehensive single‐center observational cohort study by Yanna Yu, Fen Li, Zhan Wang, Zhibin Ni, Shu Zhang, Weihong Zhao, Xiaohua Pei

“…However, their application in China has been limited, particularly among maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the utility of comorbidity index models in predicting mortality risk among Chinese MHD patients. …”
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The Influence of Migration Timing and Local Conditions on Reproductive Timing in Arctic‐Breeding Birds by W. B. English, B. Lagassé, S. Brown, M. Boldenow, J. Burger, B. Casler, A. D. Dey, S. Feigin, S. Freeman, H. R. Gates, K. E. Iaquinto, S. Koch, J. F. Lamarre, R. B. Lanctot, C. Latty, V. Loverti, L. McKinnon, D. Newstead, L. Niles, E. Nol, D. Payer, R. Porter, J. Rausch, S. T. Saalfeld, F. Sanders, N. R. Senner, S. Schulte, K. Sowl, B. Winn, L. Wright, M. B. Wunder, P. A. Smith

“…Using path analysis, our global model showed that local and prior conditions have similar effect sizes (Standardised Path Coefficients ± SE of 0.44 ± 0.07 and 0.43 ± 0.07 for snowmelt and arrival timing, respectively), suggesting that both influence the timing of breeding and therefore potentially reproductive output. However, the importance of each variable varied across species. …”
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Oxidation Resistance and Modification Reaction Mechanism of Al Coating Sprayed on Pure Ti Substrate by Qianqian Jia, Deyuan Li, Sheng Guan, Zhuang Zhang, Nannan Zhang, Wenzhen Zhao

“…As the modification reaction time was prolonged at 1173 K, the formation of intermetallics TiAl2, TiAl, and Ti3Al were all increased. Among them, the formation amount of TiAl2 > Ti3Al > TiAl. …”
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The influence of the scaffolding approach on critical thinking skills and student collaboration on mathematics learning by Retno Ayu Trisnawati, Ali Mahmudi

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علاقة الرؤية والرسالة الارتباطية بالصورة الذهنية لبرنامج المکتبات والمعلومات بکلية الآداب جامعة المنوفية: دراسة حالة لبرنامج معتمد... by د. نها عثمان

“…The statistical analyses showed that 70 students (84%) admitted a positive effect, while 13 students (16%) gave a negative effect of the mission of the Library and Information Program in changing their mental image regarding the level of the department’s graduates and the extent of the department’s responses to meet the needs of the local and regional labor market with respect to them. One of the most important recommendations in this study is a great consideration should be given to the students ’opinions during the preparation of the vision and mission for the library and information programs in the college, because they are the main output of the educational process and the main goal when re-applying for accreditation.…”
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Fuzzy Hypervector Spaces by R. Ameri, O. R. Dehghan

“…Finally, a fuzzy quotient hypervector space is defined and an analogue of a consequence of the “fundamental theorem of homomorphisms” is obtained.…”
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Comparative Hydrological and Geoelectrical Study on the Quaternary Aquifer in the Deltas of Wadi Badaa and Ghweiba, El Ain El Sukhna Area, Northwest Suez Gulf, Egypt by M. M. El Osta, A. El. El Sheikh, M. S. Barseem

“…In the present work, twenty one geoelctrical soundings using the Schlumberger configuration are carried out at selected sites especially in missing parts from wells to delineate the groundwater setting in such sites. Eight of them are conducted in the close vicinity of water wells, where lithologs and pumping test data of these wells are available to relate hydrologic and geoelctric measurements. …”
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Desulfurization kinetics of high lead and zinc sulfide containing slag with oxygen blowing by Ouyang K., Dou Z.-H., Zhang T.-A., Liu Y., Niu L.-P.

“…The thermodynamic results indicated that lead, zinc, and iron can be oxidized to form high lead and zinc slag. …”
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Semianalytical Solution for Large Deformation of Salt Cavern with Strain-Softening Behavior by Lina Ran, Huabin Zhang, Qingqing Zhang

“…The solution is derived by adopting the large deformation theory, considering the nonlinear Hoek–Brown (H-B) strength criterion. …”
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AMPK-Dependent Metabolic Regulation by PPAR Agonists by Woo Hyung Lee, Sang Geon Kim

“…This intriguing action of PPAR agonists may account in part for the mechanistic basis of the therapeutics in the treatment of metabolic disease. In this paper, the effects of PPAR agonists on metabolic functions were summarized with particular reference to their AMPK activity regulation.…”
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Trust evaluation optimization mechanism for cloud user behavior based on FANP by Yi ZHANG, Liqin TIAN, Zenan WU, Wenxing WU

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Analysis of the correlation between the dose exposure intensity and apatinib in advanced gastric cancer: a retrospective cohort study by Xiao Ma, Xiao Ma, Lan Gao, Siying Che, Chaofeng Tao

“…This study amid to evaluate the correlation between dose exposure intensity and efficacy and safety of apatinib in the treatment of advanced gastric cancer.MethodsWe conducted an observational, retrospective cohort study of patients with advanced gastric cancer who received apatinib targeted therapy in Beijing Friendship Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University between June 1, 2018, and June 30, 2021. …”
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Gridlocked Streets or Simply Disinterested? Urban Youth and Unconventional Political Participation in Zimbabwe’s Second Republic by Octavious Masunda

“…It examines urban youth and their engagement, or lack thereof, with unconventional modes of political participation. …”
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Patient safety culture through the lenses of surgical patients: a qualitative study by Magnhild Vikan, Arvid S. Haugen, Berit T. Valeberg, Ann K. Bjørnnes, Vigdis K. S. Husby, Ellen CT. Deilkås, Stein O. Danielsen

“…We analyzed the data using Braun and Clarke’s method for reflexive thematic analysis, and generated themes by examining patterns of meaning throughout the dataset. …”
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Synthesis and protective effect of pyrazole conjugated imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine derivatives against acute lung injury in sepsis rats via attenuation of NF-κB, oxidative stress, and a... by Zang Binbin, Wang Lihui

“…They exhibited a diverse range of inhibitory activity against NF-ĸB with IC50 ranging from 1 to 94 µmol L–1. Among them, compound 3h [(4-(4-((4-hydroxyphenyl)sulfonyl) phenyl)-5-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazol-1-yl) (8-(methylamino)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl)methanone] was identified as the most potent NF-κB inhibitor with IC50 of 1.02 µmol L–1. …”
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Saussurea costus alleviates ulcerative colitis by regulating the gut microbiota and improving intestinal barrier integrity by Wen-lin Pang, Wen-lin Pang, Tian-gang Li, Tian-gang Li, Yin-ying Wang, Yin-ying Wang, Li-yun Song, Li-yun Song, Li Li, Li Li, Xiao-ya Li, Xiao-ya Li, Yong Qiu, Yong Qiu, Zhong-shan Yang, Zhong-shan Yang

“…In addition, analysis of 16S rRNA gene sequencing indicated that SC reduced harmful bacterial populations, such as Proteobacteria, while simultaneously enhancing the levels of beneficial bacteria like Lactobacillus, thereby contributing to the improvement of UC pathology.ConclusionThis study highlights the therapeutic potential of SC in managing UC through its ability to attenuate inflammatory responses, restore intestinal barrier functionality, and modulate gut microbiota composition, which findings offer insights into potential strategies for advancing UC treatment.…”
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