Geometric Investigation of Al-Wind Dam Reservoir Northeastern Iraq, using Digital Elevation Models and Spatial Analyses System by Sabbar A. Saleh, Iktifaa T. Abdul Qadir, Amin M. Ibrahim, Huda M. Hussain

“…Digital elevations models for each selected level was exported as digital images of same scale for the purpose of visual comparison between the extensions and forms of the reservoir at different levels. …”
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A network approach to shame: The central roles of self-criticism, self-compassion and self-forgiveness in an aged-diverse sample by Bahar ShamsAlam, Hojjatollah Farahani, Peter Watson, Sajjad Bagheri

“…The present study examines the coexistence of these psychological constructs using a network analysis model. Methods: A diverse sample of 474 Iranian residents, comprising men and women aged 13 to 73, participated in this study through convenience sampling. …”
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Outcome of Laparoscopic versus Open Pyloromyotomy in Treatment of Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis by Mushkbar Naeem, Fadzlien Zahari, Junaid Ashraf

“…Primary outcomes included operative time, postoperative pain (assessed using the visual analogue scale), time to full feeding, complications and re-do surgery. …”
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Quantitative and qualitative influences of spiritual connection and natural imagery on perception of art in clinical psychedelic dosing settings by Suhjung Janet Lee, Claudia Epland, Noah Kaitz, Olayinka Shiyanbola, Cody J. Wenthur

“…Abstract Psychedelic clinical study environments are frequently visually manipulated, such as art; however, there has been little study of how the art selected for display impacts individual responses to the overall setting. …”
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Exploring the Mechanism of Wenshen Huatan Quyu Decotion for PCOS Based on Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Verification by Xin Guo, Yunyi Xu, Juan Sun, Qianqian Wang, Haibo Kong, Zixing Zhong

“…Gene Ontology (GO) functional analysis was also performed afterwards to construct the component-target gene-disease network to visualize the correlation between WHQD and PCOS. We then performed an in silico molecular docking study to validate the predicted relationships. …”
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Leber congenital amaurosis: A clinical and genetic study from a tertiary eye care center by Abhishek Upadhyaya, Srikanta Kumar Padhy, Nithin Teja, Goura Chattannavar, Shreya Dutta, Venkatesh Pochaboina, Jeyapoorani Balasubramanian, Chitra Kannabiran, Brijesh Takkar, Manjushree Bhate, Subhadra Jalali, Deepika C Parameswarappa

“…Design: Retrospective observational study. Methods: The study includes patients with a clinical diagnosis of LCA who underwent genetic testing from January 2016 to December 2021. …”
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Age-related Effects on Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Comparative Study by Leo Shaw, Han-Ting Shih, Kun-Hui Chen, Cheng-Hung Lee, Kao-Chang Tu

“…No significant differences were noted in anesthesia method, PCA usage, comorbidities, hospital stay duration (6.5 days for elderly and 7.0 days for advanced age), or early ambulation rates. …”
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Physiotherapeutic Reduction of Orofacial Pain Using Extremely Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Field and Light-Emitting Diode Therapy—A Pilot Study by Danuta Lietz-Kijak, Roman Ardan

“…Pain intensity was assessed using the visual analogue scale (VAS), which is a reliable instrument for the measurement of pain intensity self-reported by the patient. …”
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Interobserver Variability in Manual Versus Semi-Automatic CT Assessments of Small Lung Nodule Diameter and Volume by Frida Zacharias, Tony Martin Svahn

“…We used descriptive Bland–Altman plots to visualize agreement in the measured data. Potential discrepancies were analyzed. …”
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Tai Chi Chuan teaching on alleviating mental fatigue among college students: insights from ERPs by Ruimin Ji, Jiayu Li

“…Mental fatigue was induced via the Stroop task, followed by a 20-min intervention of TCC practice, ergometer exercise, or sitting rest. Reaction time (RT), Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores, and EEG data were collected.ResultsThe data showed that after the Stroop task, all groups exhibited signs of mental fatigue, with increased VAS scores and RTs. …”
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The Effect of Strabismus Muscle Surgery on Corneal Biomechanics by Heba A. El Gendy, Noha M. Khalil, Iman M. Eissa, Shireen MA. Shousha

“…Studying the early effect of different extraocular muscle (EOM) surgeries on corneal biomechanics. Subjects and methods. This is a prospective, nonrandomized, interventional study, in which 42 eyes of 29 candidates for EOM surgery for strabismus correction at Cairo university hospitals, aged 14–37 years, were recruited. …”
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Advances in orthodontic treatment for periodontal disease: a bibliometric analysis, emerging insights and clinical implications by Jiahui Zhao, Zezhou Feng, Yujiang Liu, Silu Sun, Zhiyuan Feng

“…By examining publication trends, citation patterns, and research hotspots, we seek to understand the evolution of this field, identify future trends, and promote an integrated approach to enhance treatment outcomes and patient care.MethodsA comprehensive literature search was performed using the Web of Science and PubMed databases with the keywords “periodontal disease” “periodontology” “periodontitis” and “orthodontics”.The retrieved records were systematically analyzed and visualized utilizing CiteSpace 6.2 and VOSviewer software. …”
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Spatial analysis and associated risk factors of HIV prevalence in Botswana: insights from the 2021 Botswana AIDS Impact Survey (BAIS V) by Sethunya R. Simela, Matlhogonolo Kelepile, Thabo I. Sebobi

“…HIV prevalence estimates were visualized through choropleth maps, and spatial autocorrelation was analyzed using Anselin Local Moran’s I in ArcGIS 10.8.2 software. …”
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PolyAttractNet: Graph-Based Polygonal Segmentation of Building Footprints Using Attraction Field Maps by M. Kamran, M. Moein Sheikholeslami, G. Sohn

“…In recent years, the number of remote sensing satellites in orbit has increased substantially, generating extensive visual datasets essential for precise spatial mapping across civil, public, and military applications. …”
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Quantification of paravertebral cross-sectional muscle areas and fatty degeneration and their correlation with clinical parameters in ankylosing spondylitis: a comprehensive analys... by Selçuk Akkaya, Gonca Sağlam Akkaya, Serpil Demirulus, Hanife Baykal Şahin, Gamze Kılıç, Erhan Çapkın, Murat Karkucak

“…This study aimed to examine the multifidus (MF) and erector spinae (ES) muscles in AS patients using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and to evaluate the clinical implications of muscle findings. Methods: This study included 43 patients and 40 matched controls. …”
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Identification of pathogenic fungi in garlic bulbs during storage and in the root zone during plant growth by M. A. Filyushin, O. A. Danilova, T. M. Seredin

“…Relevance and methods. Losses of agricultural crops are associated not only with the development of diseases during the growing season, but also during post-harvest storage. …”
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Clinical profile of female patients with chronic telogen effluvium and its association with serum ferritin level by Minu Sunil, Meriya Zacharia

“…The hair pull test was positive in 37.6%, high visual analog grade of hair loss in 92%. Only 32% had anemia (Hb <12) but 86% had S. ferritin <40 mcg/L with the mean S. ferritin being 23.93 ng/mL and the majority were in the age group of 20–29 years. …”
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Effectiveness of Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: Protocol for a Phase 3, Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, M... by Adrien Schwitzguebel, David Andres Ramirez Cadavid, Tamara Da Silva, Pierre Decavel, Charles Benaim

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to assess the clinical efficacy of SVF as adjuvant therapy to PRP on functionality and tissue regeneration for knee osteoarthritis. MethodsIn a multicenter, randomized, triple-blind, controlled trial, 108 individuals with knee osteoarthritis will be block-randomized in a 1:1 ratio. …”
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Therapeutic interventions of platelet-rich plasma versus corticosteroid injections for lumbar radicular pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xinan Wang, Ying Zhang

“…The primary outcomes were the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores. …”
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Effect of inferior alveolar plus buccal nerve block on donor site morbidity at buccal mucosal graft harvest site: A double-blinded, randomized placebo-controlled trial by Vivek Tarigopula, Swarnendu Mandal, Gorrepati Rohith, Dheeraj Kumar Dheeroo, Manoj Kumar Das, Sambit Tripathy, Kalandi Barik, Prasant Nayak

“…We hypothesize that the intervention could decrease pain and aid in early food intake. Methods: A single-center, placebo-controlled, double-blinded randomized-control trial was conducted from September 2022 to August 2023 (CTRI). …”
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