Exploring the feasibility of establishing a core set of sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health indicators in humanitarian settings: a multimethods, mu... by Angel Foster, Allisyn C Moran, Loulou Hassan Kobeissi, Lale Say, Manizha Ashna, Kassandre Messier, Kathleen Louise Strong

“…With the collapse of health systems, reduced resources and increased vulnerabilities from displacement, there is a need to strengthen current practices and ensure the delivery of comprehensive sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (SRMNCAH) services. …”
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Global road extraction using a pseudo-label guided framework: from benchmark dataset to cross-region semi-supervised learning by Xiaoyan Lu, Yanfei Zhong, Zhuo Zheng, JunJue Wang, Dingyuan Chen, Yu Su

“…Recent advancements in satellite remote sensing technology and computer vision have enabled rapid extraction of road networks from massive, Very High-Resolution (VHR) satellite imagery. However, current road extraction methods face the following limitations: 1) Insufficient availability of accurate and diverse training datasets for global-scale road extraction; 2) Costly and time-consuming manual labeling of millions of road samples; and 3) Limited generalization ability of deep learning models across diverse global contexts, resulting in better performance for regions well-represented in the training dataset, but worse performance when faced with domain gaps. …”
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Apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1): Consideration of Molecular Evolution, Interaction with APOL3, and Impact of Splice Isoforms Advances Understanding of Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms o... by Razi Khalaila, Karl Skorecki

“…In the absence of a consistent mechanistic explanation for differential kidney injury, we propose pursuing three interrelated avenues of investigation informed by prior epidemiological and mechanistic evidence linking them to APOL1’s cytotoxicity: (1) Molecular evolution of APOL1 haplotypes in human populations, (2) APOL1 splicing and consequent splice isoforms, (3) Interaction of APOL1 with other APOL gene family members, prioritizing APOL3. In the current study, we use reanalysis of population genetics datasets to resolve the haplotype contexts of all protein-altering APOL1 variants, uncovering previously unrecognized variant–haplotype couplings. …”
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Illuminating Bilateral Breast Cancer: A Multicenter Experience and Clinical Observations by Berkan Karabuğa, Mustafa Büyükkör, Ekin Konca Karabuğa, Sedat Yıldız, Mirmehdi Mehtiyev, Havva Yeşil Çınkır, Sıla Soylu Koçoğlu, Hacer Demir, Ozan Yazıcı, Doğan Uncu, Ömür Berna Öksüzoğlu, Ülkü Yalçıntaş Arslan

“…In multivariate regression analysis, hormone receptor negativity was identified as an independent risk factor for decreased DFS among all BBC patients. Our study is noteworthy for shedding light on the clinical features of BBC in the context of current knowledge and for its multicenter design.…”
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When IEEE 802.11 and 5G Meet Time-Sensitive Networking by Mahin K. Atiq, Raheeb Muzaffar, Oscar Seijo, INaki Val, Hans-Peter Bernhard

“…Time-sensitive networking (TSN) standards aim at providing vendor agnostic, reliable, and deterministic communications over the Ethernet, but lack in flexibility and modularity provisions. In this context wireless communication systems are preferred given the obvious benefits in terms of increased flexibility, reduced deployment & maintenance costs, and inherent mobility support. …”
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Incidental findings related to genes associated to HAE-nC1INH: how to proceed? by Anastasios E. Germenis, Despina Sanoudou

“…The mainstreaming of genomic technology and the increasing use of next generation sequencing have increased the possibility of an unintentional detection of HAE-nC1INH pathogenic variants and allowed the incidental finding of variants of uncertain significance (VUS) in the relevant genes. …”
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Association of plasma levels of Sestrin2 with adiposity and metabolic function indices in healthy and diabetic subjects from Qatar Biobank by Muhammad Ammar Zahid, Shahenda Salah Abdelsalam, Hicham Raïq, Hanan H. Abunada, Aijaz Parray, Abdelali Agouni

“…Conversely, in the diabetic cohort, higher Sestrin2 levels were paradoxically linked to increased triglycerides (OR: 1.57), the product of triglyceride glucose and waist circumference (OR: 1.8), body fat (OR: 1.72), waist circumference (OR: 1.82), waist-to-hip ratio (OR: 1.96) and metabolic syndrome (OR: 1.48).ConclusionsThese findings suggest that Sestrin2 may play a complex and context-dependent role in metabolic regulation, potentially serving as a protective factor in healthy individuals but contributing to metabolic dysfunction in the context of established diabetes. …”
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Enhancing malaria elimination in high-transmission settings: the synergy of concurrent vector control and chemotherapy by Ronald Mulebeke, Adoke Yeka, Jean-Pierre van Geertruyden

“…Thus, tailoring strategies to the specific local context and transmission dynamics is essential for maximizing impact. …”
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Teaching English Oral Expressionand Listening Comprehension at the Department ofLetters and English Language, University of Constantine 1: Past and Present Ups and Downs by Youcef BEGHOUL

“…It also suggests some solutions for a more practical teaching of these two crucial skills in a pedagogical context characterized by ever decreasing linguistic and cultural levels and more and more overcrowded classes.…”
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Computer literacy as a condition for the formation of future specialists in education by Larisa Gennadievna Zvereva, Irina Alexeevna Pogodina

“…Due to the rapid society informatization and learning conditions during a pandemic, there is an increasing need to improve the computer literacy of current and future teachers, as a computer is the main device in the work of a teacher and in teaching a student in the modern world. …”
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New forms of production organization: pearl companies by L. V. Kuropatkina

“…In this context, G. B. Kleiner proposed the concept of pearl enterprises as organizations that ensure the long-term effectiveness of the activities of each employee, a team of departments and the company as a whole by expanding the range and increasing the flexibility of formal and informal, hierarchical and non-hierarchical management models used in its various segments. …”
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Modeling Approaches for Accounting Radiation-Induced Effect in HVDC-GIS Design for Nuclear Fusion Applications by Francesco Lucchini, Alessandro Frescura, Kenji Urazaki Junior, Nicolò Marconato, Paolo Bettini

“…This paper examines the modeling approaches used to analyze the electric field distribution in high-voltage direct-current gas-insulated systems (HVDC-GISs) used for the acceleration grid power supply (AGPS) of neutral beam injectors (NBIs). …”
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STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF PRELIMINARY STUDIES FOR HEMP CONCRETE by Laurentiu ADAM, Dorina-Nicolina ISOPESCU, Loredana JUDELE, Roxana Dana BUCUR, Daniel LEPADATU

“…Waste is a major worldwide problem and its recycling has become mandatory in the current context of the decrease in natural resources. …”
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Caregivers and multidisciplinary team members’ perspectives on shared decision making in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: A qualitative study by Elise Schoefs, Thomas Desmet, Evelyn Lerinckx, Liesbeth De Waele, Sam Geuens, Conny Pelicaen, Luc Meeus, Steven Simoens, Chantal Van Audenhove, Mieke Mommen, Rosanne Janssens, Isabelle Huys

“…Abstract Background As new therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) are entering the market, shared decision making (SDM) will become increasingly important. Therefore, this study aimed to understand (1) Belgian stakeholders’ knowledge and perceptions of SDM in DMD treatment decision making, (2) the current state of SDM implementation in DMD in Belgium, examining the role of all involved parties, and (3) the barriers and facilitators for SDM in DMD in the Belgian context. …”
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Innovation and entrepreneurship education for medical students: a global bibliometric analysis (2000–2024) by Xinyang Wu, Fang Zhan, Xiaoran Zhang, Ting Wang

“…College students are important contributors to global innovation and entrepreneurship, making it increasingly important to improve related education, especially in medical schools. …”
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The role of nicotinamide-β-adenine dinucleotide phosphate-H-cytochrome P450 oxidoreductase in the activation of cytochromes by Popova Olga, Bylinskaya Daria, Nikitina Anastasia, Ukrainskaya Olga

“…The aim of this theoretical study is to investigate the mechanisms of action of these enzymes in the context of metabolism in highly productive animals. …”
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Integrating ethical and legal frameworks in multi-hazard disaster risk management [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Zia Lennard

“…Contemporary disaster risk management (DRM) is increasingly challenged by the growing frequency and severity of natural hazards, exacerbated by climate change and complex societal interactions. …”
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Molecular and cellular characteristics of cerebrovascular cell types and their contribution to neurodegenerative diseases by Francisco J. Garcia, Myriam Heiman

“…In particular, cell types that comprise the cerebrovasculature have become increasingly better characterized in normal and neurodegenerative disease contexts. …”
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A Comprehensive Review of Elbow Exoskeletons: Classification by Structure, Actuation, and Sensing Technologies by Callista Shekar Ayu Supriyono, Mihai Dragusanu, Monica Malvezzi

“…With increasing research activity, there is a strong interest in evaluating these systems not only from a technical perspective but also in terms of user comfort, adaptability, and clinical relevance. …”
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Giacomo Lercaro, an Architect among Architects? The Scientific Planning of the “Seconda Bologna” between the 1950s and 1960s. by Giovanni Bellucci

“…Also important and not to be underestimated were the links created in other European contexts generating a dense network of exchanges and relationships that contributed to increasing the notoriety of Lercaro and the city of Bologna, the object of analysis and a debate that is still current today.…”
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