Evaluation of pre-exposure vaccine effectiveness against mpox during the 2022–2023 mpox outbreak in the Madrid region (Spain): a test-negative design by José Francisco Barbas del Buey, Jesús Íñigo Martínez, Marcos Alonso García, Andrés Aragón Peña, Laura Montero Morales, Araceli Arce Arnáez

“…Introduction An appropriate vaccination approach is critical to control the current outbreak of mpox but there is little research providing information on its effectiveness, particularly under circumstances of limited vaccine availability.Methods Pre-exposure vaccination campaign in the Madrid region, with the modified vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic was indicated in the risk groups from 18 July 2022.To evaluate the vaccine effectiveness (VE) of a dose of third-generation smallpox vaccine against mpox in the context of pre-exposure prophylaxis, a population-based indirect cohort study (Broome method) also known as test-negative design (TND) was conducted in the Madrid region (6 751 251 inhabitants). …”
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Pedagogical science in Russia: Much history, no strategies by I. P. Smirnov

“…It is well known that when scientific successes are modest, history, an endless exploration of the past instead of a strategic analysis of the future, is used.The aim of the present article was a critical discussion of the subject, goals and content of modern pedagogical research, reasons for scientists’ focus on historical context of education, their isolation from the current situation and the strategy for its further development.Methodology and research methods. …”
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Brain Fog and Cognitive Dysfunction in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An Evidence-Based Review by Sanger BD, Alarachi A, McNeely HE, McKinnon MC, McCabe RE

“…We define “brain fog” as the subjective experience of cognitive difficulties, in keeping with the most common colloquial and research use of the term. While a recent increase in use of this term has largely been in the context of the post-coronavirus-19 condition known as long COVID, “brain fog” has also been discussed in relation to several other conditions including mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). …”
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The global energy challenge: second-generation feedstocks on marginal lands for a sustainable biofuel production by Claudio Russo, Valerio Cirillo, Nausicaa Pollaro, Fabio Terribile, Andrea Chiodini, Albino Maggio

“…Biofuels represent a renewable source of energy, but their production has raised concerns regarding their possible impacts on food security. Indeed, the current biofuel production primarily relies on food crops and arable lands. …”
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The importance of genotyping within the climate-smart plant breeding value chain – integrative tools for genetic enhancement programs by Ana Luísa Garcia-Oliveira, Rodomiro Ortiz, Fatma Sarsu, Søren K. Rasmussen, Paterne Agre, Asrat Asfaw, Moctar Kante, Subhash Chander

“…Besides, managers are dealing with a multitude of issues with different organizations working on similar initiatives and projects, leading to a lack of a sustainable impact on smallholder farmers. To transform the current food systems as a more sustainable and resilient model efficient solutions are needed to deliver and convey results. …”
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Media Technologies of Attracting the Audience’s Attention on the Internet: Preserving Traditional Media’s Value Priorities by Media Technologies of Attracting the Audience’s Attention on the Internet: Preserving Traditional Media’s Value Priorities

“…The novelty of this research is the field of research – till now, the content of websites of newspapers of million-plus cities in the context of using modern tools increasing their attracting for users has not been studied. …”
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Quinoa in Peru: Andean Pseudocereal, a food for present and future generations by Jesús De La Cruz-Arango

“…This is especially important in the current context, and it is necessary to take measures to adapt to climate change7. …”
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Classification of finger movements through optimal EEG channel and feature selection by Murside Degirmenci, Yilmaz Kemal Yuce, Matjaž Perc, Matjaž Perc, Matjaž Perc, Matjaž Perc, Matjaž Perc, Yalcin Isler

“…This study design may result in an increasing number of false positives and a significant decrease in the prediction rates and classification performance. …”
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Sarcopenia in Rheumatic Diseases: A Hidden Issue of Concern by Eleni C. Pardali, Markos Klonizakis, Dimitrios G. Goulis, Sousana K. Papadopoulou, Christos Cholevas, Constantinos Giaginis, Christina Tsigalou, Dimitrios P. Bogdanos, Maria G. Grammatikopoulou

“…The present narrative review seeks to explore the methods used to assess sarcopenia in patients with RDs, its prevalence among them, and the challenges faced by the affected individuals, while critically assessing the appropriateness and limitations of current sarcopenia assessment tools in the context of RDs.…”
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The lack of evidence-based management in electrical storm: a scoping review by Pouya Motazedian, Graeme Prosperi-Porta, Marie-Eve Mathieu, Nickolas Beauregard, William Knoll, Nicholas Quinn, Simon Parlow, Pietro Di Santo, Omar Abdel-Razek, Richard Jung, Nikola Kolobaric, William Barbour, David Nelson, Trevor Simard, Jacob C. Jentzer, Rebecca Mathew, George A. Wells, F. Daniel Ramirez, Benjamin Hibbert

“…The use of sedation for ES was exclusively studied in the context of mechanical ventilation. There was an increase in the number of ES studies over time, but sample sizes remained small and unchanged. …”
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A Multifunctional Nanodelivery System Modified by Fusion Peptides Acts as Teriparatide Carrier for Noise‐Induced Hearing Loss Therapy by Jiawen Li, Zhuowen Hao, Fangzi Ke, Zhihui Liu, Weilong Wang, Sihui Wen, Fan Wu, Bowen Xu, Miao He, Shengyu Zou, Xiong Chen, Jingfeng Li, Zuhong He

“…Teriparatide (PTH1‐34) exerts antioxidant properties in the context of osteoporosis. Thus, in the current study, a multifunctional thermosensitive nanodelivery system is developed, based on the unique anatomical structure of the inner ear, to load and sustain the release of PTH1‐34 to alleviate hair cell damage. …”
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A Transdisciplinary Framework to Bridge Science–Policy–Development Gaps in Global Land Management Initiatives by Nigussie Haregeweyn, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Ayele Almaw Fenta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Ermias Aynekulu, Takeshi Abe, Peri Pablo, Simon West

“…Over 190 countries (81%) were found to be currently facing moderate or high risk of increased soil erosion from two or more erosion processes, and 182 countries (77%) were found to have a SPDI level that was lower than their soil erosion risk implying the urgent need for a transdisciplinary framework that supports the implementation of future soil erosion research and development projects. …”
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Development of a Long-Acting Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Using Serum Albumin Fab-Associated Technology for Female Infertility by Daham Kim, Yoon Hee Cho, Min Jeong Kang, So Jeong Lee, Soohyun Lee, Bo Hyon Yun, Hyunjin Chi, Jeongsuk An, Kyungsun Lee, Jaekyu Han, Susan Chi, Moo Young Song, Sang-Hoon Cha, Eun Jig Lee

“…Conclusion These findings suggest that SAFA-FSH presents a promising alternative to current rhFSH treatments for female infertility. However, further research is essential to thoroughly assess its safety and efficacy in clinical contexts.…”
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Neurobiological and therapeutic landmarks of depression associated with Alzheimer’s disease dementia by Ilinca Untu, Michael Davidson, Gabriela-Dumitrita Stanciu, Jonathan Rabinowitz, Jonathan Rabinowitz, Romeo-Petru Dobrin, Diana-Sabina Vieru, Bogdan-Ionel Tamba, Bogdan-Ionel Tamba

“…These mechanisms likely contribute to the acceleration of neurodegeneration in AD and the onset or worsening of depressive symptoms. Current therapeutic approaches remain largely nonspecific, with a lack of targeted therapies that address the unique pathophysiological context of depression in AD. …”
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Emergency response mobile 3D printing system: A case study in rapid manufacturing of polyurethane foam bridges by Jingwen Liang, Zhuo Zeng, Penglin Wang, Zhongxu Wang, Shifeng Wen, Yan Zhou, Cheng Zhou

“…In the context of increasing global natural disasters, the 72-hour golden rescue window imposes three critical requirements on rapid construction technologies: timeliness, multi-hazard adaptability, and systemic support. …”
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Protocol for a prospective, observational, hospital-based multicentre study of nosocomial SARS-CoV-2 transmission: NOSO-COR Project by Hubert P Endtz, Mitra Saadatian-Elahi, Valentina Picot, Laetitia Hénaff, Florence K Pradel, Vanessa Escuret, Cédric Dananché, Christelle Elias

“…In France, mortality rate in the general population was approximately 10% and could reach higher levels at the hospital. In the current context of high incidence rates of SARS-CoV-2 in the community, a significant increase in the rate of nosocomial transmission is expected. …”
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Fecal microbiota transplantation is a promising therapy for kidney diseases by Jiawei Zhang, Jiawei Zhang, Xiangge Ren, Xiangge Ren, Bing Li, Bing Li, Zhifen Zhao, Zhifen Zhao, Shoudao Li, Shoudao Li, Wensheng Zhai, Wensheng Zhai

“…This review systematically summarizes the current research on FMT in the context of kidney disease, evaluates its therapeutic mechanisms and feasibility, and highlights its limitations. …”
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Evaluation of the implementation of governmental policies and actions to create healthy food environments in Burkina Faso by Viviane Aurélie Tapsoba, Ella WR Compaore, Augustin Nawidimbasba Zeba, Jerome Winbetourefa Some, Julien Soliba Manga, Adama Diouf, Jean-Claude Moubarac, Stefanie Vandevijvere, Mamoudou H Dicko

“…The objective of this study is to compare the level of implementation of current public policies aimed at creating healthy food environments in Burkina Faso with international good practice indicators. …”
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A Concept for Improving Battery Energy Storage System Performance in a Redundant DC Microgrid Without SoC-Based Droop by Thales Augusto Fagundes, Lucas Jonys Ribeiro Silva, Marcio Von Rondow Campos, Marina Silva Camillo de Carvalho, Bruno Meneghel Zilli, Guilherme Henrique Favaro Fuzato, Ricardo Quadros Machado

“…Considering the CBB, the reliability of the BESS units is improved through battery-to-battery (B2B) equalization, enabled by the fuzzy-based method able to provide current references, thereby increasing power sharing accuracy. …”
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A Smart Motor Rehabilitation System Based on the Internet of Things and Humanoid Robotics by Yasamin Moghbelan, Alfonso Esposito, Ivan Zyrianoff, Giulia Spaletta, Stefano Borgo, Claudio Masolo, Fabiana Ballarin, Valeria Seidita, Roberto Toni, Fulvio Barbaro, Giusy Di Conza, Francesca Pia Quartulli, Marco Di Felice

“…The Internet of Things (IoT) is gaining increasing attention in healthcare due to its potential to enable continuous monitoring of patients, both at home and in controlled medical environments. …”
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