Effect of Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation and Task-Oriented Training on Electroencephalography-Based Motor Recovery Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Maryam Zolghadr, Shohreh Noorizadeh Dehkordi, Javad Sarrafzadeh, Saeed Talebian, Hassan Haddadzade Niri, Marzieh Yassin

“…This study aims to determine the effect of motor cortical transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) as a top-down approach combined with task-oriented training (TOT) as a bottom-up intervention on changes in electroencephalography (EEG) spectral power in chronic stroke patients. …”
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A Rare Otological Presentation of Squamous Papilloma by Tanuj Madan, Sunil Goyal, Sachin Thongam

“…Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography remained the gold standard and imaging study of choice for evaluation. …”
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The irreconcilability of insight by Eli Shupe

“…Abstract We are said to experience insight when we suddenly and unexpectedly become aware of the solution to a problem that we previously took ourselves to be unable to solve. In the field of comparative cognition, there is rising interest in the question of whether non-human animals are capable of insightful problem-solving. …”
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Therapeutic Implications of a Polymethoxylated Flavone, Tangeretin, in the Management of Cancer via Modulation of Different Molecular Pathways by El-Shaimaa A. Arafa, Noura T. Shurrab, Manal A. Buabeid

“…In addition, tangeretin is known to exhibit considerable selective toxicity to many types of cancer cell proliferation such as ovarian, brain, blood, and skin cancer. …”
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O INVESTIMENTO EM CULTURA COMO ESTRATÉGIA DE CONSTRUÇÃO DE MARCA: O caso dos bancos brasileiros a partir dos anos 90 by Maria Eduarda da Mota Rocha

“…Diante disso, pretendo examinar as condições em que a construção da boa vontade da opinião pública tomou-se premente para as empresas, especialmente as do setor bancário. …”
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Clinical Outcome and Fusion Rates after the First 30 Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusions by Gregory M. Malham, Ngaire J. Ellis, Rhiannon M. Parker, Kevin A. Seex

“…Radiographic assessment of fusion was performed by computed tomography. Results. Average follow-up was 11.5 months, operative time was 60 minutes per level and blood loss was 50 mL. …”
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Recurrent carbon labels induce bipartisan effects in environmental choices under risk by Zahra Rahmani Azad, Doron Cohen, Ulf J. J. Hahnel

“…Providing information about climate externalities through carbon labels is a promising tool to foster sustainable choices when individuals weigh environmental against personal outcomes. …”
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Hyperhomocisteinemia, hypercysteinemia, glutamate excitotoxicity, taurine deficiency at hepatitis C by V. K. Pozdeev, N. V. Pozdeev, O. Ye. Nikitina

“…An estimation of metabolic disorders related to chronic course of hepatitis C.Material and methods. Total homocysteine (tHCy), total cysteine (tCys), total glutathione (tGSH) and free aminoacids (Asp, Asn, Glu, Gln, Tau, Ser) levels were measured by high-performance liquid chromatography in plasma of 55 hepatitis C patients and 14 healthy volunteers.Results. …”
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A Star‐Nose‐Inspired Bionic Soft Robot for Nonvisual Spatial Detection and Reconstruction by Qiwei Shan, Yunqi Cao, Haozhen Chi, Shuyu Fan, Ziying Zhu, Dibo Hou

“…The star‐nosed mole is recognized as a tactilely sensitive mammal due to its unique nose, which facilitates spatial detection in dark environments through touch using its appendages enveloped in numerous sensory receptors. …”
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Natural Cycle Frozen Embryo Transfer: Evaluating Optimal Protocols for Preparation and Timing by Kai N. Holder, Jessica S. Mormol, Jennifer B. Bakkensen, Mary Ellen Pavone, Kara N. Goldman, Chen Yeh, Lutfiyya N. Muhammad, Lia A. Bernardi

“…Statistical Analysis Used: Generalised estimating equations were fitted to obtain adjusted odds ratios or rate ratios as appropriate with 95% confidence intervals for each outcome across the three primary predictors. Results: A total of 183 cycles from 170 unique patients were eligible for inclusion. …”
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Analysis of workload and fatigue Batik Cap workers in Sukoharjo by Mathilda Sri Lestari, Ainur Komariah, Suprapto Suprapto, Maria Puspita Sari

“…The batik-making process in these home industries is performed manually using simple tools. A preliminary survey revealed that the batik-making process involves repetitive tasks and imposes a high workload, particularly in the batik stamping process. …”
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Hybrid surgery for imminent rupture of superior mesenteric artery aneurysms by Yuta Miyano, MD, Hiroshi Mitsuoka, PhD, Takahiro Suzuki, MD

“…Postoperative computed tomography angiography confirmed complete aneurysm exclusion and sac size reduction, as well as patency of the stent graft and bypass.…”
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Fluid balance and clinical outcomes in patients with aortic dissection: a retrospective case-control study based on ICU databases by Tao Chen, Peng Qiu, Yixuan Li, Xinwu Lu, Zhaoyu Wu, Zhijue Xu, Hongji Pu, Jiahao Lei, Zhuojing Zhang, Xinrui Yang, Ruihua Wang

“…This paper explores the role of fluid management in the clinical care of AD patients, which has been unclear despite the substantial existing research that has been conducted on the treatment of AD.Design A retrospective case-control study using data for AD patients from public databases.Setting Two public intensive care unit (ICU) databases with hospital courses from the USA, Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care (MIMIC)-IV critical care dataset and the eICU Collaborative Research Database, with data from 2008 to 2019.Participants A total of 751 adult AD patients with detailed fluid management records from two databases were included.Interventions The mean 24-hour intake and output were calculated by dividing the total amount of intake and output by the number of days in the ICU, respectively. …”
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Integration of cervical cancer screening into healthcare facilities in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review. by Rahel Nega Kassa, Desalegn Markos Shifti, Kassahun Alemu, Akinyinka O Omigbodun

“…Data were extracted, charted, synthesized, and summarised. A total of 28 original articles conducted in LMICs from 2000 to 2023 were included. …”
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Sava Transformation Chronicle (C) by Nenad Filipović

“…This case study is part of a sequel of cases (from A to D) prepared to be used together in a course on Strategic Management (more in particular on topics related to Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Portfolio Management and Corporate Transformation). …”
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Electric Signals on and under the Ground Surface Induced by Seismic Waves by Akihiro Takeuchi, Kan Okubo, Nobunao Takeuchi

“…We propose a signal generation model: seismic acceleration vertically shook pore water in the topsoil, generating the vertical streaming potential between the upper unsaturated water zone and the lower saturated water zone. …”
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KARİYER SEÇİM NİYETİNDE AİLENİN VE MESLEĞE YÖNELİK BİREYSEL TUTUMUN ETKİSİ: BÜRO HİZMETLERİ VE SEKRETERLİK ÖĞRENCİLERİ ÜZERİNE BİR ARAŞTIRMA - THE EFFECT OF PARENTAL AND INDIVIDUAL... by Dilek Esen

“…Veriler nicel yöntem kullanılarak elde edilmiştir. Veri toplama aracı olarak, Wong ve Liu (2009) tarafından geliştirilen “Kariyere Yönelik Aile Etkisi Tutum Ölçeği” ile Üstüner (2006) tarafından geliştirilen “Mesleğe Yönelik Bireysel Tutum Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. …”
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Accuracy of Freestyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring system in critically ill patients after cardiac surgery by Junjun Gu, Zhimin Zhao, Haiyan Li, Bailing Li, Si Chen, Yingdan Cao, Ning Li, Xiaoying Lu

“…The arterial blood gas glucose analysis acts as an effective tool to improve BG management.…”
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Grape Seed Proanthocyanidins Exert a Neuroprotective Effect by Regulating Microglial M1/M2 Polarisation in Rats with Spinal Cord Injury by Wen-zhao Liu, Zhan-jun Ma, Ji-he Kang, Ai-xin Lin, Zhao-heng Wang, Hai-wei Chen, Xu-dong Guo, Xue-gang He, Xue-wen Kang

“…We found that GSP regulated microglial polarisation and inhibited apoptosis in PC12 cells induced by M1-BV2 cells through the Toll-like receptor 4- (TLR4-) mediated nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/serine threonine kinase (PI3K/AKT) signaling pathways. …”
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Experimental Study on Impermeability Law of Aquiclude Reconstructed by Mudstone of External Dump in Arid Zone by Li Ma, Chendong Liu, Yinli Bi, Suping Peng, Kaisheng Jiang, Hui Zhang, Qiang Luo, Fei Xue, Tianxin Xu, Tianxiang Li, Jing Wu, Jiahao Tian, Dongxu Zhang

“…In order to achieve the goal of ecological restoration, plant irrigation, and water retention in the external dump of open-pit coal mine in the arid desert area, it is proposed to use the mudstone in the stripped material to reconstruct the surface aquiclude and improve the water holding capacity of the topsoil. By taking the Hongshaquan Open-Pit Coal Mine as the study object, the red mudstone of mining level +650 was selected as the topsoil aquiclude material through the geological survey. …”
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