Improving spatial prediction of Schistosoma haematobium prevalence in southern Ghana through new remote sensors and local water access profiles. by Alexandra V Kulinkina, Yvonne Walz, Magaly Koch, Nana-Kwadwo Biritwum, Jürg Utzinger, Elena N Naumova

“…Specifically, unsatisfactory water quality in boreholes perpetuates reliance on surface water bodies, indirectly increasing schistosomiasis risk and resulting in rapid reinfection (up to 40% prevalence six months following preventive chemotherapy). …”
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Evaluation of New Derivatives of 2,4-dioxobutanoic Acid Salts in Behavioral Studies of Laboratory Animals by A. I. Krasnova, V. D. Polezhaeva, N. A. Pulina

“…Correction of pathological anxiety is currently an important task of modern pharmacology, since anxiety disorders are among the most common mental illnesses. …”
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Extended evaluation of the effect of real and simulated masks on face recognition performance by Naser Damer, Fadi Boutros, Marius Süßmilch, Florian Kirchbuchner, Arjan Kuijper

“…Processes such as secure login to electronic devices or identity verification at automatic border control gates are increasingly dependent on such technologies. The recent COVID‐19 pandemic has increased the focus on hygienic and contactless identity verification methods. …”
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STAT2/SLC27A3/PINK1-Mediated Mitophagy Remodeling Lipid Metabolism Contributes to Pazopanib Resistance in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma by Dingheng Lu, Yuxiao Li, Xinyang Niu, Jiazhu Sun, Weitao Zhan, Yuchen Shi, Kai Yu, Suyuelin Huang, Xiaoyan Liu, Liping Xie, Xueyou Ma, Ben Liu

“…While tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are currently the first-line treatments for advanced/metastatic ccRCC, patients often develop resistance after TKI therapy. …”
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Self‐Standing Fluorine‐Free Anode Microporous Layers Enabling Improved Hot and Dry Operation of Fully Hydrocarbon Proton‐Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells by Koray Yildirim, Florian Lombeck, Severin Vierrath, Matthias Breitwieser

“…The SS‐MPLs demonstrate more homogeneous morphology and ≈10 times lower permeability compared to commercial references. Increasing carbon black in the SS‐MPLs reduces permeability by a factor of ≈5. …”
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Automatic and accurate measurement of cattle body based on a lightweight YOLOv8-Pose model and 3D point cloud by Chunhong Yue, Xiaohang Zhang, Yajun Zhang, Haijun Jiang, Haoyuan Miao

“…In animal husbandry, the transition from traditional manual and time-consuming methods to non-contact body measurements for cattle has become increasingly important. …”
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The impact of dropouts in scRNAseq dense neighborhood analysis by Alisa Pavel, Manja Gersholm Grønberg, Line H. Clemmensen

“…This implies that sub-populations within cell types are increasingly difficult to identify under increasing dropout rates because observations are not consistently close.Our results challenge the current practice of using default clustering pipelines and the general assumption of identifiable local neighborhoods on high dropout data. …”
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A new preparation method of hierarchical microstructure for wear-resistant superhydrophobic surface by Zhi Chen, Zefeng Yang, Zhizhong Zhang, Jian Li, Guojun Zhang, Fenglin Han

“…Biomimetic superhydrophobic surfaces are increasingly used on substrate materials in order to improve their performance, such as corrosion resistance, self-cleaning, anti-icing and fluid drag reduction. …”
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Challenges of ICT use for nurse-patient communication in Portugal: a mixed methods research by Marlene Peres, Raquel Simões de Almeida, António Moreira

“…Despite the predominance of face-to-face care, 62.5% stated that they do not experience difficulties or concerns, recognizing ICT as an increasingly integrated and advantageous tool for remote communication. …”
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Automated Control System for Drum-Type Biofermenter by A. Yu. Briukhanov, E. V. Vasilev, S. A. Egorov

“…Modern production increasingly relies on the implementation of automated control systems to improve the efficiency, precision, and safety of technological processes. …”
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Calibration of DEM Parameters and Microscopic Deformation Characteristics During Compression Process of Lateritic Soil with Different Moisture Contents by Chao Ji, Wanru Liu, Yiguo Deng, Yeqin Wang, Peimin Chen, Bo Yan

“…Lateritic soils in tropical regions feature cohesive textures and high specific resistance, driving up energy demands for tillage and harvesting machinery. However, current equipment designs lack discrete element models that account for soil moisture variations, and the microscopic effects of water content on lateritic soil deformation remain poorly understood. …”
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A chronological study on formation mechanism of nesquehonite from nanoparticles to grown crystals and its application in nanoparticle synthesis by Amin Yahyazadeh, Ali Faham Mofrad, Ehsan Yahyazadeh, Mohammad Outokesh, Seyed Mohammadreza Safavi, Sina Kazzazi, Neda Madani, Behzad Badr Hesari

“…During this reaction, the viscosity (and other bulk properties) of the slurry dramatically increases after 20–40 min induction period. Such a surge of viscosity is important for the reactor engineers, as it may damage the driving motor. …”
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Chickengunya by Mehwash Kashif, Haya Arshad Ali

“…There are no specific drugs to treat chikungunya; doctors simply recommend rest and plenty of fluid Medication focuses on relieving the symptoms rather than the causes. 5Seeing as the major mode of chikungunya transmission is by mosquito bite, the best methods of prevention involve minimizing contact with mosquitos. Steps that can be taken to prevent chikungunya include: • Using insect repellent containing DEET (N, N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide) or picaridin on skin and clothing…”
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“You're Building Trust, You're Building Rapport”: Contributions from Implementers of Health-Focused Community Engagement by Autumn Tamlyn, Sarah Barnes, Yewon Na, Hope White, Matthew Spence, Benjamin Linas, Mari-Lynn Drainoni

“…While health-focused CE may contribute to better health outcomes by establishing feelings of empowerment within the community, strengthening relationships, and increasing a community’s resiliency, the perspective of the implementers is often not considered. …”
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Proteases from Entamoeba spp. and Pathogenic Free-Living Amoebae as Virulence Factors by Jesús Serrano-Luna, Carolina Piña-Vázquez, Magda Reyes-López, Guillermo Ortiz-Estrada, Mireya de la Garza

“…We also include proteases used by amoebae to degrade iron-containing proteins because iron scavenger capacity is currently considered a virulence factor for pathogens. …”
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Study on Vertical Uplift Resistance Characteristics of Pre-Drilled Planted Piles in Boulder Strata by Wenli Liao, Qipeng Cai, Hao Lin, Jiajin Zhou, Shizhuo Su, Xiangyu Guo

“…The results indicate that the ultimate uplift bearing capacity of piles with boulders in the pile body is approximately twice that of piles without boulders, and this difference decreases with the increase of the distance between boulder and the pile end; under ultimate uplift loading, the pile end of a pile containing boulders contributes approximately 32% of the uplift bearing capacity, whereas the pile end without boulders contributes almost no uplift capacity; the presence of boulders increases the cross-sectional diameter of the pile, providing additional vertical support from the overlying soil, thereby significantly enhancing the ultimate uplift bearing capacity of the pile. …”
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The prognostic value of serum apolipoprotein A1 levels in elderly patients with de novo SARS-CoV-2 omicron infection by Cong Shi, Ruishuang Ma, Miao Zhou, Shujun Yang, Shengping Gong

“…The omicron variant is currently the predominant strain circulating worldwide. …”
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Simulation and experimental investigation of single CVD micro-edge diamond abrasive grain grinding by Dongdong Liu, Haojie Zhu, Rui Shen, Fanghong Sun

“…The grinding mechanism of micro-edge diamond abrasive grains is to increase numerous pyramidal micro-edges contact with the grinding workpiece. …”
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Acute HIV infection in family by Z. A. Khokhlova, T. N. Lonshakova, T. V. Sereda, M. E. Bataeva

“…Background. Currently, there is an increase in the proportion of HIV-infected women of childbearing age. …”
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Ashwagandha and Its Role in Stress Reduction, Hormonal Balance, and Athletic Recovery: An Evidence-Based Review by Weronika Ossowska, Maksymilian Czarnota, Wiktoria Ösztreicher

“…Given the increasing use of herbal supplements among athletes and active individuals, this review aims to critically examine clinical evidence regarding the effects of ashwagandha supplementation on stress reduction, regulation of cortisol and testosterone levels, and enhancement of physical recovery.                                                                                                      State of Knowledge: Current clinical studies suggest that ashwagandha may effectively lower cortisol levels, thereby supporting stress resilience in both mentally and physically demanding contexts. …”
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