Modeling wheat productivity under elevated CO2 using fuzzy logic and mycorrhizal inoculation by Renato Lustosa Sobrinho, Bruno Rodrigues de Oliveira, Alan Mario Zuffo, Marcelo Carvalho Minhoto Teixeira Filho, Aldir Carpes Marques Filho, Tiago Zoz, Mohammad K. Okla, Ibrahim A. Alaraidh, Yasmeen A. Alwasel, Yousef Alhaj Hamoud, Ali El-Keblawy, Saad Sulieman, Amira Askri, Mohammed Alyafei, Mohamed S. Sheteiwy

“….), AMF inoculation, and eCO2 levels using the Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System (MFIS), a tool well-suited to handle uncertainties in modeling complex plant responses to environmental changes. …”
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Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Uterine LSCS Scar and its Impact on Maternal Outcomes: A Cross-sectional Study by Hemant Deshpande, Rohit Dimbar, Shriraj Katakdhond, Saba Chaudhary

“…Ultrasonography has emerged as a valuable tool for assessing caesarean scars, providing insights into critical scar features such as thickness, shape, continuity, and echogenicity. …”
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Dietary inflammatory index and mortality in middle-aged and elderly patients with metabolic syndrome by Xiangmei Li, Lei Liu, Xing Li, Long Yang, Li Men

“…The Dietary Inflammation Index (DII) is a validated tool for assessing the inflammatory potential of an individual’s diet, with higher scores indicating a dietary pattern that is more favorable to inflammation. …”
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Assessment of vascular tortuosity in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome using optical coherence tomography angiography by Luca Lucchino, Marta Armentano, Giacomo Visioli, Alessandro Beccia, Giuseppe Maria Albanese, Fabiana Mallone, Carolina Putotto, Federica Pulvirenti, Magda Gharbiya, Alessandro Lambiase, Marco Marenco

“…OCTA revealed previously unrecognized microvascular alterations, supporting its use as a non-invasive tool for vascular assessment in this population.…”
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Synthesis and properties of bis((4-R-5-(thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)thio)alkanes by O. A. Suhak, O. I. Panasenko, Ye. H. Knysh

“…Preliminary screening of acute toxicity and biological activity parameters has been carried out. Conclusions. Nine compounds were obtained; their structures were confirmed.The characteristics of the synthesized compounds were assessed with computer processing using PASS online tool. …”
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A Two‐Step Risk Score for Prediction of Permanent Pacemaker Implantation After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation by Alexandra Janiszewski, Julia Lueg, Daniel Schulze, Benjamin Juri, Louis Morell, Maria Hajduczenia, Pierre Hennig, Aslihan Erbay, Alexander Lembcke, Stefan Niehues, Ulf Landmesser, Karl Stangl, David Leistner, Verena Tscholl, Henryk Dreger

“…Conclusions The TAVI PACER score provides a novel tool for daily clinical practice, predicting individual PPMI risk after TAVI based on various patient and procedural characteristics.…”
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Quantification of Forest Regeneration on Forest Inventory Sample Plots Using Point Clouds from Personal Laser Scanning by Sarah Witzmann, Christoph Gollob, Ralf Kraßnitzer, Tim Ritter, Andreas Tockner, Lukas Moik, Valentin Sarkleti, Tobias Ofner-Graff, Helmut Schume, Arne Nothdurft

“…Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology, particularly ground-based LiDAR, has emerged as a powerful tool for assessing typical forest inventory parameters, providing high-resolution, three-dimensional data on the forest structure. …”
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Simulation training significantly improves the performance of novice students achieving the standard transesophageal echocardiography views by Aleksander Siniarski, Paweł Piątek, Aleksandra Karcińska, Alicia del Carmen Yika, Kamil Szostek, Tomasz Dziwiński, Maciej Stąpór, Karolina Golińska-Grzybała, Adam Piórkowski, Andrzej Gackowski

“…TEE simulation is an ideal learning tool for both students and cardiovascular clinicians to minimize mistakes in their practice.…”
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A nomogram for predicting post-stroke cognitive impairment no dementia in patients with first-ever mild ischemic stroke by Zhenjie Teng, Zhenjie Teng, Zhenjie Teng, Zhenjie Teng, Jing Feng, Xiaohua Xie, Tianyuan Guan, Jing Xu, Xin Jiang, Yanzhong Chang, Yanzhong Chang, Yanzhong Chang, Peiyuan Lv, Peiyuan Lv, Peiyuan Lv

“…Comprehensive data encompassing demographic characteristics, laboratory parameters, cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) imaging markers, neuropsychological assessments, and ischemic stroke lesion characteristics were collected. …”
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A Novel Unilateral Bi/Multi‐Portal Endoscopic Transforaminal Interbody Fusion Utilizing Uniaxial Spinal Endoscope Instead of Arthroscope: Technical Note and Preliminary Clinical Re... by Liyu Yang, Long Zhou, Min Qiu, Feng Liang, Liqing Yang, Qin Fu, Gen Ba

“…This technique broadens the surgical applications of uniaxial spinal endoscope as a surgical tool, particularly benefitingpatients diagnosed with severe lumbar disc herniation and lumbar instability.…”
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Efficacy of psychotherapy versus pharmacotherapy, or their combination, in chronic depression: study protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis using aggregated and... by Toshi A Furukawa, Pim Cuijpers, Adriani Nikolakopoulou, Julia Müller, Elisabeth Schramm, Martin B Keller, Daniel N Klein, Moritz Elsaesser, Efthimiou Orestis, Nana-Adjoa Kwarteng, Theodoros Evrenoglou

“…Risk of bias will be assessed using version 2 of the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomised trials (RoB 2). Individual patient data (IPD) will be requested and incorporated in the network when provided, as it is the gold standard of evidence. …”
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How forest types shape soil quality: The evidence from eastern China’s north sub-tropical ecosystems by Yanhong Chen, Zhifei Chen, Wenqi Zhang, Zhiying Tang, Yinghu Zhang

“…Soil quality index (SQI) was used as a tool to assess the different effects of forest types. …”
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Using diffusion tensor imaging to depict myocardial changes after matured pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocyte transplantation by Moses P. Cook, Wahiba Dhahri, Michael A. Laflamme, Nilesh R. Ghugre, Graham A. Wright

“…These findings show that MRI is a valuable tool to assess the structural impacts of regenerative therapies.…”
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H-mode characteristics and first experimental results of current drive with electron cyclotron waves on EAST by M.H. Li, W.Q. Ma, W.Y. Xu, H.D. Xu, C.B. Wu, J.L. Chen, J. Wang, T. Zhang, D.J. Wu, L.Y. Zhang, Z.G. Wu, Y. Savoye-Peysson, H.L. Zhao, S.Y. Lin, K.N. Geng, X.J. Wang, B.J. Ding, M. Wang, J.P. Qian, X.Z. Gong

“…Reproducible H-mode plasmas with electron cyclotron (EC) waves as the sole auxiliary heating tool have been achieved recently on EAST in a broad range of plasma parameters with an ITER-like tungsten divertor. …”
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The 50 most cited studies on posterior tibial slope in joint preserving knee surgery by Romed P. Vieider, Daniel P. Berthold, Armin Runer, Philipp W. Winkler, Phillip Schulz, Marco‐Christopher Rupp, Sebastian Siebenlist, Lukas N. Muench

“…This list can serve as a reference tool for orthopedic surgeons aiming to review PTS literature.…”
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Validation study of synthetic models for esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF): A simulation-based training in pediatric surgery by Zahradníková Petra, Hnilicová Silvia, Lindák Martin, Pechanová Rebeka, Števková Dominika, Vitovič Pavol, Laurovičová Miroslava, Horn František, Tvrdoň Tomáš, Babala Jozef

“…Highest ratings were for overall impression and tool usefulness in experienced surgeons' training (mean scores: 4.5 and 4.6). …”
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Diagnostic challenges of brucellosis in humans and livestock in Tanzania: A thematic review by Isaac J. Mengele, Gabriel M. Shirima, Barend M. Bronsvoort, Luis E. Hernandez-Castro, Elizabeth A.J. Cook

“…To quantify the factors related to underreporting and those associated with the challenges in the diagnosis of brucellosis in Tanzania, search terms including “Brucella” “diagnosis” and “challenges” were used to query in Google search engine and publisher databases such as MEDLINE, PUBMED, NCBI, Springer, Hindawi, and Elsevier. The search parameters were limited to publications between 1995 and 2020. …”
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A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography-Based Assessment of Safe Zones for Orthodontic Mini-Implant Placement in the Lateral Maxilla: A Retrospective Morphometric Study by Iva Jakovljevic, Pavle Milanovic, Milica Vasiljevic, Jovana Milanovic, Momir Z. Stevanovic, Nemanja Jovicic, Milos Stepovic, Vladimir Ristic, Dragica Selakovic, Gvozden Rosic, Aleksandra Arnaut

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Orthodontic temporary anchorage devices (TADs) in the lateral maxillary region are useful tools for successful orthodontic treatment. Radiological anatomical knowledge is crucial for the successful placement of TADs. …”
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Early changes in choroidal thickness and ocular biometry in predicting who will achieve full myopia control with repeated low-level red light therapy by Yanxian Chen, Mingge Li, Xianwen Shang, Guangyu Li, Ziwei Zhao, Pengju Li, Yanjun Liu, Ruilin Xiong, Mengying Lai, Yueye Wang, Mingguang He, Zhuoting Zhu

“…Early monitoring of AL changes could be a valuable tool for identifying children most likely to benefit from this intervention.…”
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Efectos de un programa de ejercicio físico multicomponente sobre la condición física, la autoestima, la ansiedad y la depresión de personas adultas-mayores (Effects of a multicomp... by Miguel Ángel Araque-Martínez, Pedro Jesús Ruiz-Montero, Eva María Artés-Rodríguez

“…Physical exercise has showed to be an useful tool to fight against changes of ageing process. …”
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