What evidence exists on the interlinkages between ecological and societal impacts of borealisation of the arctic? A systematic map protocol by Kate Baker, Vera Helene Hausner, Jennifer Ramsay, Helen C. Wheeler

“…This evidence will then form a searchable database with accompanying visual outputs. A narrative output will outline the range and distribution of evidence, identify potential bias, knowledge clusters and gaps, and will explore areas for further research.…”
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Gene markers of fracture healing in early stage and the regulatory mechanism during the process using microarray analysis by Chengxue Wang, Baochang Qi, Lei Tan, Jieping Cheng

“…Background: The aim of this study was to explore crucial markers and uncover the regulatory mechanisms of fracture healing in the early stage. Methods: Gene expression profile of GSE45156 was downloaded, in which 3 fractured samples and 3 unfractured samples were used in our present study. …”
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An Evaluation of Peripheral Sciatic Nerve Block in Patients Undergoing Hallux Valgus Surgery by Bryan Loh, Akshay Padki, Szeying Thong, Nicholas EM Yeo

“…The following outcome measures were then collected: visual analog scale (VAS), American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS), and RAND 36-Item Health Survey scores. …”
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Spatiotemporal, demographic, and climatic drivers of malaria transmission in the endemic setting of Jazan, Saudi Arabia: A retrospective study by Ahmad Y Alqassim

“…A retrospective epidemiological study was conducted using malaria surveillance data from the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia over a 3-year period from January 2018 to December 2020. Methods: Deidentified records of all confirmed malaria cases reported across Jazan during the study period were obtained from Jazan Department of Health infectious disease surveillance system. …”
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Selective Retina Therapy with Real-Time Feedback-Controlled Dosimetry for Treating Acute Idiopathic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy in Korean Patients by Ye Ji Kim, Youn Gon Lee, Dong Won Lee, Jae Hui Kim

“…To evaluate short-term treatment outcomes following selective retina therapy (SRT) with real-time feedback-controlled dosimetry in Korean patients with acute idiopathic central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC). Methods. Sixteen eyes (16 patients) with acute idiopathic CSC (symptom duration < 3 months) were included in this retrospective study. …”
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Medium-term clinical outcomes of laminoplasty with adjunct short anterior fusion in multilevel cervical myelopathy by Tsung-Chiao Wu, Kuang-Ting Yeh, Ru-Ping Lee, Tzai-Chiu Yu, Ing-Ho Chen, Cheng-Huan Peng, Kuan-Lin Liu, Jen-Hung Wang, Wen-Tien Wu

“…Neurological status and visual analog scale scores for neck pain were evaluated. …”
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Challenges and opportunities in perinatal public health: the utility of perinatal health inequality dashboards in addressing disparities in maternal and neonatal outcomes by Olufisayo Olakotan, Jennifer N. W. Lim, Thillagavathie Pillay

“…Dashboards were used to visualize disparities, with functionalities focusing on specific audiences, contents, and utility. …”
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A descriptive epidemiological study of the prevalence of self-reported sensory difficulties by age group, sex, education, disability, and migration status in Sweden in 2020 by Andreea-Corina Badache, Elina Mäki-Torkko, Stephen Widen, Stefan Fors

“…Results The study findings indicate that foreign-born older adults experience a lower prevalence of visual difficulties (6.2% [3.3–11.5] in comparison to their Swedish-born counterparts. …”
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Thermoreversible Hydrocolloid Blends for Structurally Stable Reheated Carrot Purée in Dysphagia Management by Narmatha Maran, Jorry Dharmawan, Kelvin K. T. Goh

“…These findings indicate that A4M-LBG blends offer a practical solution for producing reheatable, visually recognisable meals for individuals with moderate-to-severe dysphagia.…”
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Ancient inspirations in the figural sculpture of Georg Leonhard Weber (1672–1739) by Artur Kolbiarz

“…As the process evolved, its scope and scale expanded with the discovery of new statues, the growth of contemporary collections and the emergence of new methods for reproducing classical models. The impact of copies cast in bronze or plaster could not match the popularity and reach of prints depicting ancient figures. …”
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The normal transverse mesocolon and involvement of the mesocolon in acute pancreatitis: an MRI study. by Xiao Xiao Chi, Xiao Ming Zhang, Tian Wu Chen, Xiao Hua Huang, Lin Yang, Wei Tang, Bo Xiao

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>MRI could be used to visualize transverse-mesocolon involvement. The severity of TMI could reflect that of AP in the clinical setting and imaging. …”
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Determination of Spatial Weed Variability for Precision Spraying by Ufuk Türker

“…Weed patches stay in about the same place from year to year, even though weed density within a patch may vary. Weeds, and methods used to control weeds, can have negative economic and environmental impacts. …”
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Comparative efficacy of intrastromal amphotericin B versus voriconazole in treating deep-stromal refractory fungal keratitis by Charul Singh, Amrita Mohanty, Raksheeth N Rajagopal, Md Hasnat Ali, Joveeta Joseph, Bhupesh Bagga

“…The overall mean LogMAR visual acuity was 1.90 ± 0.6, and the infiltrate size averaged 4.28 ± 1.30 mm vertically and 4.3 ± 1.4 mm horizontally. …”
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On quantitativeness of diffraction-limited quantitative phase imaging by Zdeněk Bouchal, Petr Bouchal, Tereza Chmelíková, Jaromír Fiurášek

“…Hence, it remains unclear whether diffraction-affected QPI provides reliable quantification or merely visualizes phase objects, similar to phase contrast methods. …”
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A randomized trial comparing the effects of single-dose preemptive ketorolac and dexamethasone on postoperative pain and morphine consumption following lumbar laminectomy by Terdsak Phonchan, Surachai Sae-Jung

“…This randomized trial aimed to compare ketorolac and dexamethasone for postoperative pain and morphine use in lumbar laminectomy patients. Methods: This study included 120 patients, ranging in age from 18 to 75 years old, who underwent lumbar laminectomy. …”
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An Optimized Deep-Learning-Based Network with an Attention Module for Efficient Fire Detection by Muhammad Altaf, Muhammad Yasir, Naqqash Dilshad, Wooseong Kim

“…While various traditional machine learning and deep learning techniques have been proposed, their detection performances remain poor, particularly due to low-resolution data and ineffective feature selection methods. Therefore, this study develops a novel framework for accurate fire detection, especially in challenging environments, focusing on two distinct phases: preprocessing and model initializing. …”
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The impact of mental and psychological state on metatarsophalangeal joint replacement outcomes in patients with freiberg’s infraction by Jianmin Qu, Gang Wang, Shihang Cao, Xiaocong Liu, Yi Li, Jun Lu, Junkui Xu

“…The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and visual analogue scale (VAS) were administered preoperatively and at final follow-up to assess psychological status and pain levels. …”
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Radiological and Functional Outcomes of Proximal Fibular Osteotomy Performed under Local Anesthesia in Medial Compartment Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Prospective Short-term Study by Puneet Kamra, Naresh Chander Arora, Nitin Rawal, Akshay Vadhroliya, Praveen Solanki, Mrudul Kyada

“…The aim of the present study was carried out to describe radiological and clinical outcomes at 6 months in patients undergoing PFO for medial join OA of the knee. Patients and Methods: A prospective study with 18 cases with Grade 2 medial compartment OA cases underwent proximal partial fibulectomy under local anesthesia. …”
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Assessment of the functioning of the photosynthetic apparatus of Olea europaea L. under freezing temperatures by Sergei Yu. Tsiupka, Valentina A. Tsiupka, Ilya V. Bulavin

“…Exposure to sub-zero temperatures induced a different response both in the manifestation of visual lesions on leaves and in changes in their physiological parameters. …”
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Refractive Errors and Concomitant Strabismus in Children and Adolescents: A Hospital Based Observational Study by Anupam Singh, Omna Chawla, Rupal Verma, Vartika Saxena, Ranjeeta Kumari, Nisheeta Patnaik, Barun Kumar, Devesh Kumawat

“…Glasses were prescribed to achieve the best corrected visual acuity (BCVA). Data collection was done using a predesigned and pretested questionnaire. …”
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