Co-circulation and genetic characterization of genotype I and II feline bocavirus strains in domestic cats from Northern Vietnam by Hieu Van Dong, Giang Thi Huong Tran, Yen Hoang Thi Nguyen, Thiet Chi Ngo, Amonpun Rattanasrisomporn, Chaiwat Boonkaewwan, Dao Anh Tran Bui, Jatuporn Rattanasrisomporn

“…DNA was extracted and screened for FBoV using conventional polymerase chain reaction targeting the non-structural (NS)-1 gene. Positive samples were subjected to Sanger sequencing, and partial NS1 sequences were analyzed using MEGA X for phylogenetic inference. …”
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Cultural and behavioral drivers of zoonotic disease transmission and persistence among diverse pastoralist communities in East Africa by Dismas C.O. Oketch, Ruth Njoroge, Tonny O. Ngage, Asha Abdikadir Omar, Abdulai Magarre, Raphael Pasha, John Gachohi, Samuel Waiguru Muriuki, Samoel Ashimosi Khamadi, Ali Duba Boru, Boku Bodha, Lydia Kilowua, Nazaria Wanja Nyaga, Humphrey Kariuki Njaanake, Eunice Kamaara, Walter Jaoko, M. Kariuki Njenga, Eric Osoro, Dalmas Omia

“…Methods This study adopts a One Health approach, employing a range of participatory methods including informal observations, “go-along interviews,” narrative-, and key informant- interviews, to explore the cultural, behavioral, and structural drivers of zoonotic disease transmission among pastoralist communities in East Africa. …”
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Efficacy and mechanisms underlying MRI-guided high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation for depression among university students: study protocol for a stepped wedge c... by Yuanle Chen, Rongxun Liu, Jinnan Yan, Peng Luo, Luhan Yang, Yongbin Wang, Guangjun Ji, Chuansheng Wang, Wei Zheng, Fei Wang, Yong Meng, Yange Wei

“…All groups will be receiving active intervention in week 5. Structural MRI data for each participant will be acquired to select the optimal electrode placement and correct for individual anatomical differences. …”
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The association between the gut microbiome and antituberculosis drug-induced liver injury by Shengfei Pei, Li Yang, Huixia Gao, Yuzhen Liu, Jianhua Lu, Er hei Dai, Chunyan Meng, Fumin Feng, Yuling Wang

“…At the same time, we constructed mouse models to explore the effects of different anti-tuberculosis drugs on gut microbiota.ResultsFollowing anti-TB treatment, we observed a decrease in microbial diversity and significant structural changes in the gut microbiota of TB patients (P < 0.05). …”
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Hsa_Circ_0105596/FTO inhibits progression of Parkinson's disease by sponging miR-187-3p and regulating eEF2 by Jiahao Feng, Jin Zhao, Yong Kuang, Yuheng Zhou, Ziheng Ye, Yutong He, Dandan Chen, Li Zhang, Tingying Zhang, Qingqing Zhu, Shumin Cheng, Taoli Liu

“…The binding regulation relationship between circFTO-miR-187-3p-EEF2 was determined through structural analysis, RIP, and dual luciferase reporter assay. …”
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Non-medical costs incurred by critically ill patients with dengue, sepsis and tetanus within a major referral hospital in Southern Vietnam: a cost of illness study by Mike English, Linda Denehy, Tingting Zhu, Ping Lu, Andrew King, Sayem Ahmed, Nguyen Lam Vuong, Hugo C Turner, Nguyen Van Hao, Sophie Yacoub, Chris Paton, Alison Holmes, Reza Razavi, Jacob McKnight, Alberto Gomez, Marc Modat, Ronald Geskus, Nguyen Thanh Dung, Lam Minh Yen, Guy Thwaites, Huynh Trung Trieu, David Clifton, Ho Quang Chanh, Evelyne Kestelyn, Le Dinh Van Khoa, Dang Trung Kien, Dong Huu Khanh Trinh, Du Hong Duc, Ho Van Hien, Luu Phuoc An, Nguyen Than Ha Quyen, Nguyen Thi Phuong Dung, Phan Nguyen Quoc Khanh, Louise Thwaites, Tran Minh Duc, Trinh Manh Hung, Hugo Turner, Le Buu Chau, Luong Thi Hue Tai, Nguyen Hoan Phu, Nguyen Quoc Viet, Nguyen Thanh Nguyen, Nguyen Thanh Phong, Phan Tu Qui, Phan Vinh Tho, Kerri Hill-Cawthorne, Stefan Karolcik, Damien Ming, Nicolas Moser, Jesus Rodriguez Manzano, Hamideh Kerdegari, Walter Karlen, Thomas Rollinson, Luigi Pisani, Marcus Schultz, Angela McBride, Natasha Ali, Liane Canas, Thanh Nguyen Nguyen, Mau Toan Le, Phuc Hau Nguyen, Thanh Phong Nguyen, Thi Hue Tai Luong, Buu Chau Le, Ba Thanh Pham, Thi Trang Khiet Tieu, Thi Diem Thuy Tran, Minh Yen Lam, Dang Phuong Thao, Doan BuiXuan Thy, HoBich Hai, Le Thanh Phuong, Le Thuy Thuy Khanh, Luu Hoai Bao Tran, Nguyen Quang Huy, Nguyen Thanh Ngoc, Nguyen Thi Giang, Phung Khanh Lam, Phung TranHuy Nhat, Jennifer IloVan Nuil, Vo Tan Hoang, Vu NgoThanh Huyen, Le Mau Toan, Le NgocMinh Thu, Le Thi Mai Thao, Nguyen ThiKim Anh, Nguyen VanThanh Duoc, Pham KieuNguyet Oanh, Phan Thi Hong Van, Truong Thi Phuong Thao, Jannis Hagenah, Miguel Xochicale

“…Introduction Improving the knowledge of the costs of critical care is vital for informing health policy. However, cost data remain limited, particularly for low- and middle-income countries. …”
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Effect of low-moderate intensity traditional Chinese exercises combined with acupuncture on patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: study protocol for a randomi... by Hongxia Duan, Yidie Bao, Linhong Jiang, Peijun Li, Yingqi Wang, Yuchen He, Xinliao Deng, Weibing Wu, Wei Zhang, Xiaodan Liu, Xiaodan Liu

“…Secondary outcomes will include lung function, degree of dyspnea, diaphragmatic function, respiratory muscle strength, skeletal muscle structure, skeletal muscle function, psychological states, and quality of life. …”
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CORRECTION OF HYPODINAMY AS A FACTOR OF THE RISK OF OBESITY DEVELOPMENT IN FIRE-RESCUERS by E. V. BURDYUKOVA, A. N. ARKHANGELSKAYA, S. N. ALEKSEENKO, I. A. YAKIREVICH, E. A. DMITRIEVA, O. P. KARAZHELYASKOV, M. V. IVKINA, K. G. GUREVICH

“…A questionnaire was conducted to identify hypodynamia (according to the IPAQ questionnaire) and the nutrition structure (according to the questionnaire on the food label literacy questionnaire, past). …”
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Development and preliminary validation of a Chinese Physical Activity Parenting Practices Scale (3–6 years) by Ren Na, Ying Liang, Haiyue Zhang, Zhe Yang, Nan Li, Wei Zhang, Han Tang, Weiliang Ye, Linyuan Zhang, Xun Jiang, Lei Shang

“…We ultimately developed a formal version of the Chinese Physical Activity Parenting Practices Scale (CPAPPS) using the remaining 30 items. We examined the structure of the scale using factor analysis and evaluated its reliability, validity, and discriminant ability using data from 899 parents of children aged 3–6 years.ResultsThe CPAPPS includes 30 items in 6 dimensions scored on a 5-point Likert scale. …”
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Theory and engineering practice of coal-water coordinated mining based on constraints of formation bearing capacity by Zhenzhong PANG, Yifan ZENG, Keyao HAN, Qiang WU, Shouqiang LIU, Zhaolai HUA, Gangyi ZHAO, Shuai ZHANG, Huxiong YANG, Xuejun WANG, Feifan LI

“…Dominant factors controlling the formation structure damage were identified using the theory of simply supported beams and hydrogeological theories. …”
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Comparative genomics and phylogenetic analysis of mitochondrial genomes of Neocinnamomum by Wen Zhu, Di Zhang, Wenbin Xu, Yi Gan, Jiepeng Huang, Yanyu Liu, Yunhong Tan, Yu Song, Peiyao Xin

“…We successfully assembled the mitogenome of N. delavayi, which is 778,066 bp in size and exhibits a single circular structure. The analysis identified 659 dispersed repeats, 211 simple sequence repeats (SSRs), and 30 tandem repeats within the mitogenome. …”
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Generation of 1 km high resolution Standardized precipitation evapotranspiration Index for drought monitoring over China using Google Earth Engine by Yile He, Youping Xie, Junchen Liu, Zengyun Hu, Jun Liu, Yuhua Cheng, Lei Zhang, Zhihui Wang, Man Li

“…However, limited by its spatial resolution of 0.5 degrees, it is difficult to describe the local spatio-temporal structure of drought. How to improve its spatial resolution while maintaining spatio-temporal consistency is one of the current research hotspots. …”
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Characteristics of the gut virome in patients with premalignant colorectal adenoma by Pan Zhang, Xiaofeng Tuo, Jiong Jiang, Yue Zhang, Juhui Zhao, Chengzhao Deng, Gang Zhao, Yan Cheng, Lingqin Song, Yan Yang, Ruochun Guo, Huan Zhang, Hongli Zhao, Shiyang Ma, Lu Li, Haitao Shi

“…Results Our results revealed a notable shift in the gut virome structure of patients compared to healthy controls, characterized by a significant increase in viral families such as Microviridae, Podoviridae_crAss-like, and Quimbyviridae. …”
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Insights from a codesigned dynamic modelling study of child and adolescent obesity in Australia by Alison Hayes, Rebecca Wyse, Anna Lene Seidler, Kylie E Hunter, Rebecca K Golley, Louise A Baur, Anthony D Okely, Kenny Lawson, Jo-An Occhipinti, Louise Freebairn, Simon Keith Chiu, Joseph Carrello, L Kurt Kreuger

“…This research presents insights from a system dynamics model of childhood and adolescent obesity aimed at supporting evidence-based decision-making.Methods A system dynamics model was developed using the best available evidence and data, with input from research and industry experts to map the hypothetical causal structure of the factors contributing to childhood and adolescent obesity in Australia. …”
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Anatomical and histological characterization of the filum terminale in dogs by Christoforos Posporis, Javier Espinosa, Martí Pumarola, Ester Blasco Ortega, Jaume Alomar, Koen Santifort, Koen Santifort, Steven De Decker, Karol Lam, Juan José Mínguez, Patricia Álvarez, Vicente Aige-Gil

“…This study presents the first comprehensive anatomical and histological characterization of the normal canine FT, establishing baseline reference data to facilitate the identification of pathomorphological alterations associated with disorders involving this structure, such as tethered cord syndrome.…”
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Virtual Health Research Capacity Strengthening in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Integrative Review by Chelsea M. McGuire, Nikolina Boskovic, Bolatito Betty Fatusin, Pius Ameh, Taylor Reed, Priyanka Jethwani, David Flynn, Jo Cooke, Robert Saper

“…These include selecting well‑fitted program participants, intentionally designing program structure and content, conducting needs assessments or pilots, incorporating equity as a programmatic target, ensuring longitudinal program evaluation and monitoring, and utilizing a comprehensive conceptualization of program sustainability.…”
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Developing an adaptive paediatric intensive care unit platform trial with key stakeholders: a qualitative study by Kerry Woolfall, Mark J Peters, Padmanabhan Ramnarayan, Elizabeth Deja, Jennifer Preston, Paul R Mouncey, Julie C Menzies, Doug William Gould, Tracy Karen Mitchell, Shelley Marsh, Jennifer Ainsworth, Hannah Sedgwick, Carly Tibbins

“…Findings provide insight into how the PICU platform trial should be designed and operationalised, including having a broad and inclusive population eligible for inclusion onto the platform trial, with different inclusion and exclusion criteria for each domain; starting the trial with no more than three domains and prioritising the outcomes of Child quality of life and Survival (all participants). Optimal governance structure and suggestions about how any challenges to the success of the full trial can be overcome are also presented.Conclusions Young people, parents/carers and PICU staff viewed the proposed PICU platform trial to be acceptable. …”
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Creep Behavior and Long-Term Deformation Prediction of Ground Reinforced by High-Permeability Grouting by Li Chenhui, Xu Zhipeng, Zhou Pengkun, Zhang Hongbo, Zheng Yantao, Li Runguo, Liu Changwu

“…This phenomenon may lead to gradual surface settlement and structural instability, thereby compromising the long-term safety and performance of underground infrastructure. …”
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Research of indicators of activity and participation of disabled people living in inpatient social service institutions and families based on the provisions of the international cl... by I. S. Ishutina, M. D. Khodakovskii, S. V. Pavlova, A. V. Sokurov, T. V. Ermolenko

“…General scientific methods (content analysis, analytical, system-structural, comparative, statistical) and methodological methods of systematization, comparison, generalization, interpretation using the standard Excel-7.0 software package for IBM PC are applied.The object of the study. …”
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Subepicardial adipose genes contribute to the deterioration of heart failure preserved ejection fraction by Ruiying Zhang, Ruiying Zhang, Ruiying Zhang, Man Wang, Man Wang, Man Wang, Yuheng Lang, Yuheng Lang, Jiaqi Zhang, Jiaqi Zhang, Jiaqi Zhang, Yuchao Wang, Yuchao Wang, Yuchao Wang, Han Zheng, Han Zheng, Han Zheng, Yue Zheng, Yue Zheng, Yue Zheng, Yue Zheng, Bingyang Zhou, Bingyang Zhou, Bingyang Zhou

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