Integration of Meaning Change Analysis in Language Education: A Pedagogical Approach to Improving Students' Critical Thinking Skills Through Comedy-Based Learning by Umi Faizah, Tsalaatsa ‘Ashri Harsandi, Khabib Sholeh, Kadaryati Kadaryati, Bagiya Bagiya

“… This research aims to explore the integration of the analysis of meaning changes in language learning through comedy media as a contextual and reflective pedagogical approach. Using a mixed-methods design, the study involved 250 high school students from urban and rural backgrounds divided into experimental and control groups. …”
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Religious affiliation and perceptions of healthcare access during and after COVID-19 in Poland by Magdalena Tuczyńska, Maja Matthews-Kozanecka, Ewa Baum, Ewa Baum

“…IntroductionIn response to the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare systems and social life worldwide, this study examines the role of religion in shaping perceptions of healthcare access in Poland during and after the pandemic.MethodsThe research is based on anonymous surveys conducted among adult Poles during the third wave of the pandemic and in the post-pandemic period, with participants divided by the timing of their responses. …”
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SpeechMatch—A novel digital approach to supporting communication for neurodiverse groups by Sarah Lennard, Samuel J. Tromans, Robert Taub, Sarah Mitchell, Rohit Shankar

“…This study looked to understand acceptability from people with intellectual disability and/or autism and those recovering from a stroke on the utility and scope of SpeechMatch using co‐production techniques using experts by experience and a mixed methods evaluation. Results across four domains suggest high acceptability levels but highlighting needs for platform capabilities improvement and better user engagement. …”
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Peripapillary Intrachoroidal Cavitation in Myopia Evaluated with Multimodal Imaging Comprising “En-Face” Technique by Georges Azar, Romain Leze, Aude Affortit-Demoge, Céline Faure

“…To demonstrate the usefulness of “en-face” Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (SD-OCT) combined with Fluorescein Angiography (FA) in the investigation of peripapillary intrachoroidal cavitation. Materials and Methods. A 72-year-old man followed for primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) for 4 years was referred for an asymptomatic “peripapillary lesion.” …”
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Crowdsourcing Evaluation of Video Summarization Algorithm by Avrajyoti Dutta, Dawid Juszka, Mikołaj Leszczuk

“…An experimental comparison was conducted with respect to presentation order and random selection methods. A content-based video segmentation was also used to represent different levels of complexities and visual richness. …”
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The Effect of Pictorial versus Linguistic Context on Iranian EFL Learners’ Reading Comprehension by Mohammad Reza Khodadust, Sheida Ahmadi Navareh, Fatemeh Faramarzi Kohnehshahri

“…Objective: The objective of this study was to comparatively examine the effects of pictorial versus linguistic context on Iranian EFL learners’ reading comprehension. Methods: The study involved 60 female EFL learners from the Abidar Private Language Institute during the spring term of 2022 in Sanandaj, Iran; they were selected based on their scores from the Nelson Proficiency Test. …”
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Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Evolution of Choroidal Neovascular Membrane in Choroidal Rupture Managed by Intravitreal Bevacizumab by Massimo Lorusso, Luisa Micelli Ferrari, Eleni Nikolopoulou, Tommaso Micelli Ferrari

“…To describe a case of a 25-year-old man with choroidal neovascularization (CNV) secondary to traumatic choroidal rupture treated with intravitreal bevacizumab and to evaluate the vascular structure of the area near the traumatic choroidal rupture. Methods. The patient underwent complete ophthalmologic evaluation, including best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure, anterior segment and funds examination, and optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) at baseline and on each follow-up visit. …”
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Patient-reported outcomes of esthetics, function and oral hygiene with single dental implants 10–15 years after placement: a cross-sectional study by Viveca Wallin Bengtsson, Christel Lindahl, Sven Scholander

“…A second aim was to study the objective esthetics in single dental implants. Material and methods: Patients with one single dental implant in the esthetic zone were selected. …”
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Unraveling Power Consumption Pattern Using Multidimensional Scaling and Clustering Analysis by Utkarsh Misra, Gyana Ranjan Sahoo, Shikhar Prakash, Madhur Srivastava

“…With the rapid growth in electricity demand data and the integration of distributed energy resources, traditional methods struggle to capture zonal load patterns effectively. …”
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Safety evaluation after LASIK surgery based on the linear creep property: a finite element analysis by Ji-Xi Guo, Xue-Feng Li, Xin-Chao Wang, Xin-Heng Zhao, Yan Wang, Li-Hua Fang

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Management of Corneal Ectasia after LASIK with Phototherapeutic Keratectomy Combined with Photorefractive Keratectomy and Collagen Cross-Linking by Weiyan Zhou, Hongya Wang, Xiao Zhang, Mingxia Tian, Changxia Cui, Xin Li, Guoying Mu

“…To evaluate the efficacy of phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) combined with photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and riboflavin with ultraviolet-A collagen cross-linking (CXL), performed sequentially on the same day, in the management of corneal ectasia after LASIK. Methods. This retrospective review comprised consecutive patients with corneal ectasia after LASIK. …”
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Harmonizing the past: EEG-based brain network unveil modality-specific mechanisms of nostalgia by Hu Shuxiang, Hu Shuxiang, Liu Ying, Liu Ying, Yue Qizong, Yue Qizong, Zhao Huan, Zhao Huan, Zheng Maoping, Zheng Maoping

“…An unresolved question regarding nostalgia is whether different channels of nostalgia input exhibit distinct mechanisms.MethodsThis study examined the emotional and neural effects of nostalgia using various sensory channels through behavioral experiments and electroencephalography (EEG) measurements conducted with college students in China. …”
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The global academic distribution and changes in research hotspots of artificial intelligence in inflammatory bowel disease since 2000 by Likang Xu, Jinzhao Zou, Chao Sun, Gong Chen, Sujun Gao, Sujun Gao

“…This study aimed to characterize the development trends and identify research hotspots in the application of AI to IBD through a bibliometric approach.MethodsLiterature related to the application of AI in IBD, published between 2000 and 2024, was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. …”
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Maculopathy and adult‐onset ataxia in patients with biallelic MFSD8 variants by Sigurd Dobloug, Ulrika Kjellström, Glenn Anderson, Emily Gardner, Sara E. Mole, Jayesh Sheth, Andreas Puschmann

“…Methods Here we present longitudinal studies on four adult‐onset patients who were biallelic for four MFSD8 variants. …”
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The Contribution of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) and its TrkB Receptor to Hippocampal Neuron Resistance to Ischemia-Reperfusion (Experimental Study) by Irina V. Ostrova, Maria Sh. Avrushchenko, Arkady M. Golubev, Nataliya V. Golubeva

“…Animals after a sham surgery served as a reference group. Immunocytochemical methods were used to determine immunoreactivity to BDNF and TrkB proteins. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Two Audio-analgesic Tracks on Reduction of Anxiety Level in Patients Undergoing Root Canal Treatment: A Randomised Clinical Study by Ajay Singh Rao, Namrata Bajpai, Nimisha Chinmay Shah, Deebah Choudhary, Meetu Mathur, Vishnu Pratap Singh Rathore, Ridhhi Vasa

“…In addition to pharmacological treatments, methods like sedation, aromatherapy, behavioural techniques, and music therapy have proven effective in reducing anxiety. …”
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Uterine layers hypervascularization in atypical placentation: the comparison of magnetic resonance imaging with vascular pathomorphology by Polina V. Kulabukhova, Natalia V. Nizyaeva, Andrey P. Milovanov, Ksenia A. Artemyeva, Vladimir A. Mhitarov, Vladimir G. Bychenko

“…Methods: We retrospectively analyzed medical files of 66 patients aged 18 to 45 years, who were assumed to have PAS based on their sonography results. …”
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The effect of percussion massage therapy on the recovery of delayed onset muscle soreness in physically active young men—a randomized controlled trial by Haiwei Li, Liang Luo, Jing Zhang, Peipei Cheng, Qiang Wu, Xinping Wen

“…Although percussive massage treatment (PMT) is widely used as a recovery tool, there is limited evidence supporting its efficacy compared to traditional methods such as static stretching.ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of PMT on recovery from DOMS in physically active young men.MethodsThirty physically active male college students were randomized into three groups: static stretching (SS) group, a short-duration PMT (S-PMT) group, and a long-duration PMT (L-PMT) group. …”
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Co-Designing Priority Components of an mHealth Intervention to Enhance Follow-Up Care in Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer and Health Care Providers: Qualitative Descriptiv... by Sharon H J Hou, Brianna Henry, Rachelle Drummond, Caitlin Forbes, Kyle Mendonça, Holly Wright, Iqra Rahamatullah, Perri R Tutelman, Hailey Zwicker, Mehak Stokoe, Jenny Duong, Emily K Drake, Craig Erker, Michael S Taccone, Liam Sutherland, Paul Nathan, Maria Spavor, Karen Goddard, Kathleen Reynolds, Fiona S M Schulte

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to use co-design to identify the priority components to include in an mHealth intervention with young adult (aged between 18 and 39 years) survivors of childhood cancer and health care providers. MethodsThis study was conducted between January and November 2022 in Canada and used patient-oriented research methods. …”
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Enhancing IoT Security in Vehicles: A Comprehensive Review of AI-Driven Solutions for Cyber-Threat Detection by Rafael Abreu, Emanuel Simão, Carlos Serôdio, Frederico Branco, António Valente

“…; and (4) How does applying AI to IoT security differ from traditional methods? Methods: We included a total of 33 peer-reviewed studies published between 2020 and 2024, specifically in journal and conference papers written in English. …”
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