The role of Pakistan Medical & Dental Council in steering undergraduate medical curriculum reforms in Pakistan by Gohar Wajid, Lubna Baig, Syeda Kauser Ali, Usman Mahboob, Ahsan Sethi, Rehan Ahmed Khan

“…There has been an exponential increase in the number of medical colleges in Pakistan over the past few decades, especially in the private sector. …”
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The impact, perceptions and needs of parents of children with epidermolysis bullosa by Antoinette V. Chateau, David Blackbeard, Colleen Aldous, Ncoza Dlova, Cassidy-Mae Shaw

“…Addressing parents’ needs and concerns will go a long way in decreasing this burden. A biopsychosocial approach with an awareness of cultural context is essential for family-centred holistic EB care. …”
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A quantitative assessment of the behavior of metallic elements in urban soils exposed to industrial dusts near Dunkerque (northern France) by M. Casetta, S. Philippe, L. Courcot, D. Dumoulin, G. Billon, F. Baudin, F. Henry, M. Hermoso, J. Caillaud

“…In this context, the monitoring of industrial PTEs in these urban soils is highly recommended, considering (1) the presence of allotment gardens in the vicinity of emitters and (2) the potential evolution of soil conditions due to increasing flood events.…”
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Brain Structural Correlates of EEG Network Hyperexcitability, Symptom Severity, Attention, and Memory in Borderline Personality Disorder by Andrea Schlump, Bernd Feige, Swantje Matthies, Katharina von Zedtwitz, Isabelle Matteit, Thomas Lange, Kathrin Nickel, Katharina Domschke, Marco Reisert, Alexander Rau, Markus Heinrichs, Dominique Endres, Ludger Tebartz van Elst, Simon Maier

“…<b>Introduction</b>: Previous neuroimaging studies have reported structural brain alterations and local network hyperexcitability in terms of increased slow-wave electroencephalography (EEG) activity in patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD). …”
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Risk Screening, Early Detection, and Management of Acute Popliteal Artery Thrombosis Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: Three Case Reports by Vikas Kulshrestha, Pardeep Kumar, Anjan Prabhakara, Munish Sood, Soma Kulshrestha, Manu Mohan

“…Acute limb ischemia (ALI) is an infrequent but potentially devastating complication that can occur after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Currently, there is a lack of structured protocols for screening, prevention, early detection, and management of ALI in the context of TKA. …”
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Early Warning and Assessment of Chinese Marathon Events' Exposure to High Temperature under Climate Warming by Yu Dandan, Shi Yong, Chen Shuman, Mei Yuru

“…In recent years, the number of marathons in China has expanded rapidly, but the impact of high-temperature weather has become more apparent. Current high-temperature early warning systems lack tailored thresholds and unified standards for sports scenarios. …”
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Energetische upgrading van Nederlandse Wederopbouw flats by Frits Schultheiss

“…The theoretical relevance is to increase scientific knowledge in the field of energetic and circular upgrading. …”
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Organising general practice for care homes: a multi-method study by Barbara Hanratty, Rachel Stocker, David Sinclair, Katie Brittain, Karen Spilsbury, Daniel Stow, Louise Robinson, Fiona E Matthews

“…Applying standardised costs to our data suggests that increasing contacts over time may increase primary care costs by up to £35,000 per annum for an average care home. …”
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Nuclear pore dysfunction and disease: a complex opportunity by Charlotte M. Fare, Jeffrey D. Rothstein

“…In this review, we summarize the current understanding of nuclear pore biology in physiological and pathological contexts and discuss potential therapeutic approaches for addressing nuclear pore injury and dysfunctional nucleocytoplasmic transport.…”
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Development and biomechanical evaluation of a 3D printed analogue of the human lumbar spine by Siril Teja Dukkipati, Mark Driscoll

“…Moreover, there are increasing ethical concerns with human dissection practices. …”
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Building a Robust Scenario Library for Safety Assurance of Automated Driving Systems: A Review by Antonio A. Bruto da Costa, Patrick Irvine, Tudor Dodoiu, Siddartha Khastgir, Paul Jennings

“…While every region has its specificities, certain contexts pose particular difficulties in scenario development. …”
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Recent research progress on metal ions and metal-based nanomaterials in tumor therapy by Yongcheng Xu, Aikebaier Reheman, Wenhua Feng, Wenhua Feng, Wenhua Feng

“…In addition, tumor recurrence and metastasis are also difficult problems faced in clinical treatment. In this context, the importance of metal-based nanomaterials in tumor therapy is increasingly highlighted. …”
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The Ecological Restoration Strategies in Terrestrial Ecosystems Were Reviewed: A New Trend Based on Soil Microbiomics by Yuanqi Zhao, Xiaojuan Yuan, Weiwei Ran, Zhibing Zhao, Di Su, Yuehua Song

“…This review aims to address the ecological crises currently experienced by diverse terrestrial ecosystems and to provide a comprehensive overview of the specific practices of soil microorganisms in the context of ecological restoration. …”
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Production of potassium hydroxide-activated biochar and its use as a filler in polylactic acid for food packaging by Serhat Balcı, Zeynep İrem Özyörü, Filiz Uğur Nigiz

“…Among various biopolymers, poly(lactide) (PLA) has found application in the food industry owing to its promising properties and is currently one of the most industrially produced bioplastics. …”
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Archéologie et nouvelles technologies appliquées à l’étude des dynamiques contemporaines de destruction du patrimoine culturel : le cas du pillage en Méso-Amérique by Aura Fossati

“…Archaeology is increasingly delving into the study of recent phenomena, seeking to understand current social practices to address contemporary societal challenges. …”
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Identity and engagement in networked Open Educational Practice by Katerina Zourou

“…To unleash the potential of OER, current research lays emphasis on Open Educational Practice (OEP), as the (re-)use of open resources in learning and teaching contexts. …”
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A Study of Observed Climate Change Effects on Grapevine Suitability in Oltenia (Romania) by Mihaela Licurici, Alina Ștefania Vlăduț, Cristina Doina Burada

“…Viticulture represents an important agricultural sector in Oltenia, which is one of the Romanian regions most affected by temperature increases. The main purpose of the present study was to analyze the changes in climate suitability for grapevine and wine production against this climate context in the region. …”
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Paradigm shift: outcomes from a physician-scientist undergraduate pathway program by Alana C. Jones, Tyler R. McCaw, Randy L. Seay, Brian Sims, Robin G. Lorenz

“…Results Since its establishment in 2014, PARAdiGM is already increasing entry of URiM students into the physician-scientist pathway. …”
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“It’s supposed to be real meat” – An analysis of media coverage of the first United States sales approval of cell-cultivated chicken by Alejandra Sofia Marquez, Ellen Messer, Suzannah Gerber, Sean B. Cash

“…The findings in this study can be utilized by industry stakeholders, policymakers, and academics to determine what information is currently being communicated to consumers through the media and how this information might be influencing consumers’ perceptions of cell-cultivated meat.…”
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Integrating the international medical graduate by Julia McLaughlin, Katherine Baker, Tracy Sandell, Shirly Mathias, Subramaniam Nagasayi, Ilona Schmidt, Christopher James

“…Introduction: The growing utilisation of international medical graduate (IMG) doctors in the UK has uncovered a need for hospitals to establish induction programmes that harness supportive environments for these doctors to learn within the specific context of the NHS. Currently, IMGs are under-supported at local and national levels. …”
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