A tool for the assessment of the risk drivers and public perception of WASH in South Africa by Phindile Madikizela, Janice Limson, Ronen Fogel, Jozef Ristvej, Roman Tandlich

“…This study was conducted as WASH has played an important role in the containment of the recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, and it is also one of the most effective and easiest-to-deploy tools in decreasing risk from infectious diseases. …”
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Analysis of some factors reducing the efficiency and effectiveness of dental accompanying therapy in cancer patients by A. M. Avanesov, E. N. Gvozdikova, E. F. Khalil, E. Yu. Kandakova, K. A. Avanesov

“…The current clinical guidelines governing the process of examination and treatment of patients with malignant tumors do not contain detailed instructions for dentists about the techniques, approaches of dental accompaniment, and the necessary medications.Conclusion. …”
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AI-based volumetric six-tissue body composition quantification from CT cardiac attenuation scans for mortality prediction: a multicentre study by Jirong Yi, PhD, Anna M Marcinkiewicz, MD, Aakash Shanbhag, MSc, Robert J H Miller, MD, Jolien Geers, MD, Wenhao Zhang, PhD, Aditya Killekar, MSc, Nipun Manral, MSc, Mark Lemley, BSc, Mikolaj Buchwald, PhD, Jacek Kwiecinski, MD, Jianhang Zhou, MSc, Paul B Kavanagh, MSc, Joanna X Liang, MPH, Valerie Builoff, BSc, ProfMD Terrence D Ruddy, BSc, ProfMD Andrew J Einstein, BSc, Attila Feher, MD, Edward J Miller, Prof, ProfMD Albert J Sinusas, Prof, ProfMD Daniel S Berman, Prof, ProfPhD Damini Dey, Prof, Piotr J Slomka, PhD

“…Summary: Background: CT attenuation correction (CTAC) scans are routinely obtained during cardiac perfusion imaging, but currently only used for attenuation correction and visual calcium estimation. …”
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A novel system applying artificial intelligence in the identification of air leak sitesCentral MessagePerspective by Yuka Kadomatsu, MD, PhD, Megumi Nakao, PhD, Harushi Ueno, MD, Shota Nakamura, MD, PhD, Toyofumi Fengshi Chen-Yoshikawa, MD, PhD

“…Intraoperative leak site detection is the first step in decreasing the risk of leak-related postoperative complications. …”
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Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Small Extracellular Vesicle as A Novel Therapeutic Approach for Chemotherapy-Induced Male Infertility: A Review Article by Maryam Taher, Hanieh Jalali, Homa Mohseni Kouchesfehani, Gholamreza Kaka

“…Chemotherapy has been shown to induce cellular stress in testicles, leading to testicular dysfunction and the activation of apoptotic pathways in response to external and internal stress. The current research aims to review the potential therapeutic advantages of sEVs derived from MSCs in addressing sperm abnormalities and male infertility resulting from chemotherapy. …”
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Factors driving the biomass and species richness of desert plants in northern Xinjiang China. by Cheng Fei, Yi Qiang Dong, Sha Zhou An

“…Accurate estimations of the biomass and species richness of desert plants are of great value for maintaining ecosystem stability; however, current assessments remain a challenge due to the large spatial heterogeneity in biomass and species richness and difficulties posed by time-consuming field surveys, particularly in remote areas. …”
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Immuno‐Nanocomplexes Target Heterogenous Network of Inflammation and Immunity in Myocardial Infarction by Fan Su, Weifan Ye, Yi Shen, Yujie Xie, Chong Zhang, Qianyun Zhang, Zhengqi Tang, Meihua Yu, Yu Chen, Bin He

“…Abstract Despite the proceeds in the management of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), the current therapeutic landscape still suffers from limited success in the clinic. …”
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PETRO- AND PALEOMAGNETIC STUDIES OF BASALTS OF THE UPPER DEVONIAN APPAINSKAYA SUITE (WESTERN YAKUTIA) by К. M. Konstantinov, М. D. Tomshin, Sh. Z. Ibragimov, М. Z. Khuzin, I. K. Konstantinov, A. A. Yakovlev, E. V. Artemova

“…In the coastal outcrops at the Ygyatta river, two nappes are observed, a (stratigraphically) lower outcrop 17÷23/10 containing plagiophyre palagonite basalts (upper five meters are outcropped), and an upper outcrop 16/10 containing olivinophyric palagonite basalts (upper three meters are outcropped). …”
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Digital augmentation of aftercare for patients with anorexia nervosa: the TRIANGLE RCT and economic evaluation by Janet Treasure, Katie Rowlands, Valentina Cardi, Suman Ambwani, David McDaid, Jodie Lord, Danielle Clark Bryan, Pamela Macdonald, Eva Bonin, Ulrike Schmidt, Jon Arcelus, Amy Harrison, Sabine Landau

“…Future work Identifying mechanisms to increase engagement such as a more personalised approach to aftercare to address the diverse needs of this patient group are needed. …”
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Development of a hydrogel-based three-dimensional (3D) glioblastoma cell lines culture as a model system for CD73 inhibitor response study by Marjan Bahraminasab, Samira Asgharzade, Ali Doostmohamadi, Atefeh Satari, Farkhonde Hasannejad, Samaneh Arab

“…GBM cells treated with CD73 inhibitors significantly decreased the proliferation rate and expression of VEGF and HIF1-α in the optimal hydrogel. …”
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Assessing Immunization Coverage and the Negative Impact of Local Vaccine Production Cessation in Ecuador by Esteban Ortiz-Prado, Lissette Carolina Villacreses-Brito, Jorge Vasconez-Gonzalez, Cristina Anabel Jacome, Marlon Arias-Intriago, Juan S. Izquierdo-Condoy

“…For BCG, median coverage decreased from 100% during the production period to 87.8% post-cessation (<i>p</i> < 0.0001). …”
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Investigating the Therapeutic Effects of Albendazole, Mebendazole, and Praziquantel Nanocapsules in Hydatid Cyst-Infected Mice by Nooshinmehr Soleymani, Soheil Sadr, Cinzia Santucciu, Abbas Rahdar, Giovanna Masala, Hassan Borji

“…Drug resistance is the main challenge in treating parasitic diseases, including cystic echinococcosis (CE). Hence, the current study aims to investigate the effect of nanocapsules containing albendazole (ABZ), mebendazole (MBZ), and praziquantel (PZQ) on treating hydatid cysts in mice using these high-potency drugs. …”
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Research on tetrahedral adaptive mesh grading refinement for intersecting faults by CHEN Yingxian, ZHU Zhe, MA Huiru, FU Jiepeng

“…Current tetrahedral adaptive mesh refinement techniques have primarily focused on the 3D reconstruction and analysis of simple stratified geological bodies. …”
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Didgital-art цінних паперів by Oleh Kardash, Viktor Chelombitko

“…Scientific novelty. The current state of digital art is analyzed. Its branches have been studied and the connections with graphic design have been determined. …”
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Novel Nanotechnology of TiO2 Improves Physical-Chemical and Biological Properties of Glass Ionomer Cement by Daniela Dellosso Cibim, Miki Taketomi Saito, Priscila Alves Giovani, Ana Flávia Sanches Borges, Vanessa Gallego Arias Pecorari, Orisson Ponce Gomes, Paulo Noronha Lisboa-Filho, Francisco Humberto Nociti-Junior, Regina Maria Puppin-Rontani, Kamila Rosamilia Kantovitz

“…Furthermore, regardless of TiO2 concentration, no significant effect was found on SR, whereas GIC-containing 7% TiO2 presented decreased SH values. Fluoride release lasted longer for the 5% and 7% TiO2 groups, and cell morphology/spreading and ECM composition were found to be positively affected by TiO2 at 5%. …”
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Environmental Levels and Degradation Behavior of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) in the Water Environment by Zhaohe ZHANG, Dian CHEN, Wei ZHAO, Guoli YUAN, Jun LI, Xingchun JIAO

“…The mass production and use of PPCPs have led to increasing concentrations in the environment. PPCPs can induce microorganisms to produce resistance genes because of their persistence and bioaccumulation, thus changing the structure and community of microorganisms in the ecosystem. …”
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Effect of reduced osmolality in glucose-based extenders on the post-thaw motility of Mediterranean brown trout (Salmo cettii) spermatozoa by Aleksandra Krasilnikova, Michele Di Iorio, Emanuele Antenucci, Stefano Esposito, Nicolaia Iaffaldano, Martin Pšenička

“…The current study aimed to compare the effects of decreasing osmolality in glucose-based extenders containing methanol alone versus a methanol-ethylene glycol combination on the post-thaw motility of Mediterranean brown trout (Salmo cettii) spermatozoa. …”
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Development of a rapid fiber-detection system using artificial intelligence in phase-contrast microscope images of actual atmospheric samples by Yukiko Iida, Takashi Yamamoto, Kazuharu Iwasaki, Ken-Ichi Yuki, Kentaro Kiri, Hayato Yamashiro, Toshiyuki Toyoguchi, Atsushi Terazono

“…Current rapid measurement method is the combination short-term atmospheric sampling with counting using a phase contrast microscope. …”
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BK channel activity in skin fibroblasts from patients with neurological disorder by Ria L. Dinsdale, Thomas R. Middendorf, Deborah Disilvestre, David Adams, William Gahl, Ellen F. Macnamara, Lynne Wolfe, Camilo Toro, Cynthia J. Tifft, Andrea L. Meredith

“…Fibroblasts from the individual harboring the E656A variant showed decreases in the number of BK channels detected and E656A-containing transcripts compared to controls. …”
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Long-term dynamics of forests with Pinus sibirica in the upper reaches of the River Kolva (Northern Pre-Urals, Russia) from 1938 to 2023 by Alexei A. Aleinikov, Vadim E. Aleksutin, Foma K. Vozmitel, Alexey N. Gunya

“…Due to the exceptionally slow regeneration following fires and logging activities, Pinus sibirica is absent in the forests formed over the studied period. The current federal legal restrictions prove ineffective as they target the preservation of forest stands containing over 30% of Pinus sibirica, while the majority of forests in the study area contain less proportion of this species. …”
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