Nested case-control study investigating factors affecting initial adoption of HIV self-testing among men who have sex with men in Guangzhou, China: amidst comprehensive service cov... by Yuzhou Gu, JiaLi Yang, Yefei Luo, Lishan Zhan, Fanghua Liu, Wenting Zeng, Huifang Xu, Huifang Xu, Yongheng Lu, Yanshan Cai, Zhigang Han

“…Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that individuals who primarily sought sexual partners through offline venues in the past 6 months (aOR = 5.28, 95% CI: 1.01–27.79), had more than one sexual partner in the past 6 months (aOR = 2.76, 95% CI: 1.33–5.74), engaged with more than two casual partners in the past 6 months (aOR = 3.02, 95% CI: 1.35–6.78), or had more than one regular partner (aOR = 3.37, 95% CI: 1.51–7.51) exhibited an increased likelihood of initiating HIVST.ConclusionIn the context of comprehensive promotion and coverage of HIVST service, the development of personalized, adaptable, and innovative HIVST strategies for MSM with a higher number of sexual partners, particularly those in regular partnerships and those seeking partners offline, may further increase the adoption of HIVST among MSM.…”
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L’emploi antique des géomatériaux à Reims/Durocortorum by Gilles Fronteau, Sébastien Laratte, Alain Devos, Claire Pichard

“…This analysis is illustrated by the ways in which these resources have been implemented, depending on context of construction or usage. Indeed, our observations demonstrate that each particular context of use had a specific range of geomaterials associated with it. …”
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Effect of integrating traditional and modern healthcare systems on tuberculosis case detection in Ethiopia: a cluster randomized controlled study by Desalegne Amare, Kefyalew Addis Alene, Fentie Ambaw

“…New strategies that consider local contexts are needed in countries with high TB burdens like Ethiopia. …”
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Influence of Silicon NanoSheet (SiNS) on the toughness of Biphasic Calcium Phosphate (BCP) composites by Anwer AL-Obaidi, Hussein K. Dalfi, Nazar Abdulridha, Amer Alomarah

“…This increase gave sufficient motivation to adopt this composition and addition in biomedical applications.…”
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RETRACTED: Biodiversity Loss with Habitat and Risk of New Diseases by Darshit Ram

“…The degradation of nature is among the most serious issues that the world faces, but current targets and consequent actions amount, at best, to a managed decline. …”
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Effect of Tapuy (Philippine Rice Wine) Lees on the Gut Microbiota Profile and Lifespan under Normal and Stress Conditions in Drosophila melanogaster by Ma Carmela P. Dela Cruz, Paul Mark B. Medina

“…These lees have been reported to contain high concentrations of proteins and dietary fibers. …”
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METABOLIC REPROGRAMMING OF MICROGLIA AND ASTROCYTES AS A FACTOR IN THE REGULATION OF NEUROINFLAMMATION IN ISCHEMIC STROKE by Mikhail Bobrov, Vadim Nikitin, Marina Burak

“…This review presents current ideas about metabolic reprogramming in astrocytes and microglial cells in the context of pathophysiological processes in cerebral ischemia.…”
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Characterizing dengue transmission in rural areas: A systematic review. by Olivia Man, Alicia Kraay, Ruth Thomas, James Trostle, Gwenyth O Lee, Charlotte Robbins, Amy C Morrison, Josefina Coloma, Joseph N S Eisenberg

“…Recently, studies suggest increasing dengue virus (DENV) transmission in rural populations. …”
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Unlocking the Shopper’s Mind: How Emerging Technologies Like Artificial Intelligence Is Shaping the Future of Retail by Florina-Gabriela MITU, Marius BOTA, Emil Emanuel SAVAN

“…While these approaches have been increasingly adopted by retailers, the current study investigates whether the drift toward digital platforms impacts the efficiency of neuromarketing strategies and how AI takes further priority in this direction (Goncalves et al., 2024). …”
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Humidity effect on epiphytic microflora development and seed germination of spring bread wheat by O. F. Khamova, P. V. Popolzukhin, O. S. Dmitrenko

“…There was found out that the seed germination on 88% depended on the moisture content during storage and a number of fungi on their surface. On increasing the initial moisture content of seeds to 17%, the number of microorganisms on them increased significantly, and germination decreased after three years of storage in plastic containers to 0–1.9% in 28 months (2.3 years). …”
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Identification of novel antiviral host factors by functional gene expression analysis using in vitro HBV infection assay systems. by Takuto Nosaka, Tatsushi Naito, Yu Akazawa, Kazuto Takahashi, Hidetaka Matsuda, Masahiro Ohtani, Tsutomu Nishizawa, Hiroaki Okamoto, Yasunari Nakamoto

“…Knockdown of STAT1 increased viral products in HBV-transfected HepG2 cells, but decreased in HBV-infected PXB cells. …”
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Extended reality in anesthesia: a narrative review by Sung Hee Han, Kristen L Kiroff, Sakura Kinjo

“…This review aims to introduce the current literature on XR utilization to help anesthesiologists adopt this technology in education and clinical practice. …”
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A Framework for Sustainability Performance Measurement Through Process Mining: Integration of GRI Metrics in Operational Processes by Ourania Areta Hiziroglu, Onur Dogan

“…Organizations face significant challenges in measuring and enhancing sustainability performance across complex operational processes. Current assessment methods frequently lack granularity, real-time capability, and integration with operational data. …”
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Political Dimensions of International Sports and Economic Policies for AI Adoption by Aminova Aziza, Umurkulova Dilrabo, Komilov Jahongir

“…The paper attempts to move forward research in AI adoption from theoretical, empirical, and policy-driven contexts to emerging methodological frameworks that address current challenges in governance and strategic implementation. …”
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Brand authenticity influence on young adults’ luxury sneakers brand preference: the mediating role of brand image by Neo Ligaraba, Joy Cheng, Nompumelelo Fortunate Ndungwane, Brighton Nyagadza

“…The same model development for the current study can be applied in other geographical zones and in different contexts to prove its generalisability. …”
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A systematic review of sexual health, knowledge, and behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorder by Mahtab Motamed, Arman Hajikarim-Hamedani, Arghavan Fakhrian, Javad Alaghband-rad

“…Further research should address current gaps, especially regarding non-Western contexts and individuals with co-occurring intellectual disabilities or gender diversity, to improve support and understanding.…”
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Petal stomata of Hemerocallis citrina Baroni are sensitive to abscisic acid by Lei Gong, Lei Gong, Ye Hua, Ye Hua, Yun-Yun Su, Yun-Yun Su, Bo Zhang, Bo Zhang, Li-Ting Yao, Li-Ting Yao, Basmah M. Alharbi, Basmah M. Alharbi, Md. Mahadi Hasan

“…The study showed that stomata are primarily located in the lower epidermis of the petals, arranged in a strip near the central vein, and exhibit relatively low density; the guard cells contain a large number of chloroplasts. Exogenous ABA induced stomatal closure in the petal stomata, and the gas exchange assay indicated that stomatal conductance decreased when exogenous ABA was introduced into the transpiration stream. …”
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New application of smart packaging by using sumac extract for detecting lactic cheese aging by Shaghayegh Roozbahani, Mahnoosh Parsaeimehr, Ashkan Jebelli Javan, Mohammad Ali Hesarinejad

“…The use of smart packaging allows the consumer to know the storage conditions of the package in the past and the current quality of the food inside the package. Changes in food quality can be detected by detecting changes in their pH. …”
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miR-34a-5p modulation of polycystic ovary syndrome via targeting the NOTCH signaling pathway by Kexin Zhang, Xiaomeng Wang, Fang Liu, Hong Lin, Yan Wang, Min Zhao, Xiaofei Wang, Yijing Chu, Lin Xu

“…Abstract Purpose Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is currently recognized as a condition that affects several systems in the body, including the reproductive, endocrine, and cardiovascular systems. …”
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Noninvasive Self-Powered Iontophoresis Mask Based on a Water-Driven Fiber Battery by Yiwen Wang, Yalin Tang, Ming Li, Tong Xu, Xuyan Lu, Deteng Zhang, Ning Yu, Mingwei Tian

“…However, most microcurrent stimulation masks contain a direct current power supply and require external power sources, resulting in inconvenient portability and use. …”
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