Comparative efficacy of acupuncture therapies in premature ovarian failure: A systematic review and network meta-analysis by Yonghang Yi, Fengjun Ma, Yang Jiao, Rongqi Zhang, Yunhao Yi, Yuxia Ma

“…This study aimed to systematically review the literature and conduct a network meta-analysis (NMA) to compare the efficacy of different acupuncture and related therapies and identify methodologic weaknesses in previous studies. …”
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Prediction of the axial compression capacity of ECC-CES columns using adaptive sampling and machine learning techniques by Khaled Megahed

“…Subsequently, seven ML models are utilized to predict the axial compression capacity based on the FE database. These models were comprehensively evaluated, displaying a superior prediction performance compared to design standards such as EC4 and AISC360. …”
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Microclimates growing and watering volumes influences the physiological traits of chili pepper cultivars in combating abiotic stress by Farhan Ahmad, Kusumiyati Kusumiyati, Mochamad Arief Soleh, Muhammad Rabnawaz Khan, Ristina Siti Sundari

“…This study aimed to systematically assess these factors and it tried suggesting practices that might assist in combating the effects of abiotic stress on chili production, for its sustainability. …”
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Comparing the Fiscal Consequences of Controlled and Uncontrolled Osteoarthritis Pain Applying a UK Public Economic Perspective by Rui Martins, Nikos Kotsopoulos, Melodi Kosaner Kließ, Craig Beck, Lucy Abraham, Samuel Large, Patricia Schepman, Mark P. Connolly

“…**Methods:** We used a Markov model to compare labour market participation in people with uncontrolled OA hip or knee pain compared to a cohort with controlled OA pain. …”
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Iron nanoparticle/carbon nanotube composite as oxidase-like nanozyme for visual analysis of total antioxidant capacity by Junlin Liu, Sophia Xie, Nan Wang, Zhongyue Sun, Lina Tang, Guo-jun Zhang, John Tressel, Yulin Zhang, Yujie Sun, Shaowei Chen

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Comparative Study of Diode Laser Versus Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) for the management of Hirsutism in Sulaimani Government by Burhan Tahir Saeed

“…The present study was carried out in order to compare diode laser and IPL procedures regarding their effectiveness in decreasing hirsutism, patient satisfaction, and pain level. …”
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Comparing Health Care Financing in Indonesia and Thailand from 1995-2010: What Lessons Could Be Learned? by Darius Erlangga, Lizheng Shi

“…The purpose of this paper is to compare the health financing systems between Thailand and Indonesia. …”
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Eficiencia del combate a la violencia patrimonial en la Región Noroeste de México by Martin Flegl, Eva Selene Hernández Gress

“…Este artículo investiga la eficiencia del combate a la violencia patrimonial en 206 municipios en la Región Noroeste en México a través de Análisis Envolvente de Datos. …”
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Comparative analysis of enteroscopy, computed tomography enterography, and intestinal ultrasound for the evaluation of small bowel Crohn’s disease by Bo Peng, Zhongcheng Liu, Zicheng Huang, Huixian Lin, Zhiyue Wang, Qin Guo

“…Background: The comparable evaluation of computed tomography enterography (CTE), enteroscopy, and intestinal ultrasound in small bowel Crohn’s disease (CD) is imprecise. …”
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Nutritional profiling of breast muscle: A comparative study between Yuzhong pigeons and European meat pigeons by Pengkun Yang, Xinghui Song, Wenyi Wu, Liheng Zhang, Zhanbing Han, Xinlei Wang, Runzhi Wang, Mingjun Yang, Zhen Zhang

“…This study compares the nutritional profiles of Yuzhong and European meat pigeons to inform breeding and consumer choices. …”
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Comparative analysis of grape berry microbiota uncovers sour rot associates from a Maryland vineyard. by Blaise Jumbam, Magaly Toro, Mengjun Hu

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Molecular aspects of cell-penetrating peptides: key amino acids, membrane partners, and non-covalent interactions by Walrant, Astrid, Tazi, Farah, Khemaissa, Sonia, Sagan, Sandrine

“…Comptes Rendus. Chimie…”
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TO COMPARE THE EFFECTS OF SUSTAINED NATURAL APOPHYSEAL GLIDESON PAINAND CERVICAL MOBILITY IN TENSION HEADACHES AMONG STUDENTS by Bushra Ovais

“…The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glidesin pain and cervical mobility amongindividuals with tension headaches. …”
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Orange sweet potato flour production: Comparative effects on ultrasound, drying, storage, and techno-economic assessment by Analaura Gómez-Cisneros, Alberto Ordaz, Liliana Santos-Zea, Anayansi Escalante-Aburto, Edith Ponce-Alquicira, Mariel Calderón-Oliver

“…Dehydration decreases the bioactive content compared to lyophilization; however, the ultrasound treatment causes an increase in concentration after 48 h of storage (53.8 % more than control without ultrasound). …”
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Enhancing Predictive Models in E-Commerce: A Comparative Study Using XGBoost Across Diverse Scenarios by Zhang Jianhao

“…We employed three different models—Gradient Boosting Decision Tree (GBDT), Light Gradient Boosting MachineLight (GBM), and Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost)—to determine which one is the most efficient. After comparing the performance of these models, the results indicate that XGBoost is the optimal choice. …”
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Investigating the Role of Pragmatics in Cross-Cultural Communication: A Comparative Analysis of Speech Acts in Different Cultures by Rasha Hussan

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No Difference in Two-Dimensional Kinematic Assessment of a 45-Degree Sidestep Cut Compared to Qualitative Assessment by Lauren Butler, Charles Wyatt, Alexa Martinez, Ashley Erdman, Eryn Milian, Dai Sugimoto, Alex Loewen, Jeffrey Fernandez, Kristin Hayden, Amie DeVerna, Kirsten Tulchin-Francis, Sophia Ulman

“…Correlations were converted to z-scores and compared to the six original criteria for significance (*α*\<0.05)…”
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Accuracy of latest large language models in answering multiple choice questions in dentistry: A comparative study. by Huy Cong Nguyen, Hai Phong Dang, Thuy Linh Nguyen, Viet Hoang, Viet Anh Nguyen

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Newer versions of LLMs demonstrate superior performance in answering dental MCQs compared to earlier versions. Copilot, Claude, and ChatGPT achieved high accuracy on text-based questions and low accuracy on image-based questions. …”
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Human milk whey proteins: Constituents, influencing factors, detection methods, and comparative analysis with other sources by Xing Li, Xiaomei Zhang, Minghui Zhang, Xiaojia Liu, Ziyue Gao, Junying Zhao, Weicang Qiao, Lijun Chen

“…Thirdly, it discusses detection methods for HM whey proteins, covering the principles, advantages, and limitations of different technical means. Finally, it compares whey proteins from different milk sources, highlighting their differences in composition, function, and characteristics. …”
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Comparative cardiometabolic safety and effectiveness of aripiprazole in people with severe mental illness: A target trial emulation. by Alvin Richards-Belle, Alvin Richards-Belle, Naomi Launders, Sarah Hardoon, Al Richards, Kenneth K C Man, Neil M Davies, Elvira Bramon, Joseph F Hayes, David P J Osborn

“…<h4>Background</h4>There is limited and conflicting evidence on the comparative cardiometabolic safety and effectiveness of aripiprazole in the management of severe mental illness. …”
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