The WHO atlas for female-genital schistosomiasis: Co-design of a practicable diagnostic guide, digital support and training. by Santiago Gil Martinez, Pamela S Mbabazi, Motshedisi H Sebitloane, Bellington Vwalika, Sibone Mocumbi, Hashini N Galaphaththi-Arachchige, Sigve D Holmen, Bodo Randrianasolo, Borghild Roald, Femi Olowookorun, Francis Hyera, Sheila Mabote, Takalani G Nemungadi, Thembinkosi V Ngcobo, Tsakani Furumele, Patricia D Ndhlovu, Martin W Gerdes, Svein G Gundersen, Zilungile L Mkhize-Kwitshana, Myra Taylor, Roland E E Mhlanga, Eyrun F Kjetland

“…The transmission of schistosomiasis happens through contact with schistosomiasis infested fresh water in rivers and lakes. …”
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Influence of the control law on oscillatory processes in electromechanical drive by Alexander V. Klimov

“…Relevance. Currently, vehicles with electromechanical power transmission and electrochemical battery as the energy source are being registered on the road network. …”
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It’s not merely a struggle, the way we live, it’s wonderful, too! The Changing Life and Role of Women Herders in the Last 120 Years in Hungary by Ibolya Sáfiánné, Márta Sófalviné Tamás, Zsófia Osvald, Margit Dobó, Erzsébet Szalai, Eszter Fodor, Margareta Lelea, Zsolt Molnár

“…In 2021 the “Hungarian Women Herders” group was established, which currently has over 60 members. The group was founded with the aim of self-help and knowledge sharing, but they also participate in festivals, events and international conferences, and they are in contact with the association of Spanish women herders. …”
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A methionine/aspartate-rich synthetic peptide delineated from N-terminal region of nucleophosmin protein effectively protects against cadmium-induced toxicity by Rui Yan, Heng Wee Tan, Xiao-Yun Zhao, Jia-Yi Wu, Qiu-Hua Zhong, Xiu-Yun Wang, Na-Li Cai, Yan-Ming Xu, Andy T.Y. Lau

“…The molecular mechanism of Cd cytotoxicity is complicated and still not well understood, and treatment options for Cd cytotoxicity are lacking. Currently, only a limited number of Cd-targeted proteins have been identified. …”
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Identifying studies evaluating susceptibility factors for chemical health assessments: A case study focused on methylmercury developmental neurotoxicity by Deborah Segal, Rebecca Nachman, Onyemaechi Nweke, Elizabeth Radke, Geanine Brunson, Bita Khoshhal, G. Nicole Helguero, Leonid Kopylev

“…However, at this time, Approach 1, involving the application of a dose–response filter, is currently recommended for identifying epidemiology papers with information on susceptibility factors.…”
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Social sensing a volcanic eruption: application to Kīlauea, 2018 by J. Hickey, J. Young, M. Spruce, M. Spruce, R. Pandit, R. Pandit, H. Williams, R. Arthur, W. Stovall, M. Head

“…Here we use social sensing of Twitter (currently known as X) posts to track changes in social action and reaction throughout the 2018 eruption of Kīlauea on the island of Hawai`i. …”
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Spaciotemporal distribution characteristics of glacial lakes and the factors influencing the Southeast Tibetan Plateau from 1993 to 2023 by Yu Mingwei, Guo Yonggang, Zhang Jian, Li Feng, Su Libin, Qin Deshun

“…According to research findings, by 2023, southeastern Tibet is projected to contain 3,877 glacial lakes, encompassing an area of approximately 395.74 ± 22.72 km2. …”
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Prevalence of viral DNA in high-grade serous epithelial ovarian cancer and correlation with clinical outcomes. by Sharon E Robertson, Maya Yasukawa, Douglas C Marchion, Yin Xiong, Syeda Mahrukh Hussnain Naqvi, Tarik Gheit, Massimo Tommasino, Robert M Wenham, Anna R Giuliano, Johnathan M Lancaster, Mian M K Shahzad

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Currently 11 infectious agents are classified as carcinogenic but the role of infectious agents on outcomes of epithelial ovarian cancer is largely unknown.…”
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Fabrication of biodegradable silicon nitride 3D printed nanocomposite with enhanced mechanical and antimicrobial properties for bone tissue repair by Femi B. Alakija, David K. Mills

“…The porosity test showed that the addition of Si3N4 does not affect the porosity or cell attachment of the fabricated nanocomposites, while histological staining revealed increased calcium and mucopolysaccharides. The nanocomposite exhibited excellent mechanical properties, including higher flexural strength, hardness, and a lower contact angle after surface coating with protein. …”
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Analysis of Damage Characteristics and Fragmentation Simulation of Soybean Seeds Based on the Finite-Element Method by Yuxuan Chen, Zhong Tang, Bin Li, Shiguo Wang, Yang Liu, Weiwei Zhou, Jianpeng Jing, Xiaoying He

“…The experimental results indicate that as the contact area decreases, the crushing load increases, with soybeans in the horizontal orientation being able to withstand the highest ultimate pressure. …”
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Amyloidogenic immunoglobulin light chains disturb contractile function and calcium transients in a human cardiac spheroid model of light chain (AL) amyloidosis by Mélanie Bézard, Jean-Sébastien Vartanian-Grimaldi, Julien Henri, Denisa Calin, Amira Zaroui, Mounira Kharoubi, Thibaud Damy, Onnik Agbulut, Ekaterini Kordeli

“…LC-treated hiPSC-CM cultures and LC-containing spheroids presented structural and functional defects including: (1) decreased levels and subcellular disorganization of sarcomeric protein alpha-actinin; (2) abnormal accumulation of calcium handling SERCA2a protein; (3) impaired contractility of spheroids and altered calcium transients. …”
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Evaluating Dietary Red Lentil Screenings on Performance, Antioxidant Status, Caecal Environment, and Intestinal Morphometric Features in Rabbits by Gianluca Pugliese, Caterina Losacco, Letizia Passantino, Giovanni Lentini, Maria M. Cavalluzzi, Michele Schiavitto, Simona Tarricone, Vito Laudadio, Vincenzo Tufarelli

“…Dietary RLS significantly decreased serum total cholesterol, LDL, and HDL, along with an enhancement of the overall serum antioxidant capacity. …”
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Identification, Evolution and Expression Analyses of the Hox Family in Procambarus clarkii by Xiaoyu WEI, Qian HU, Zemao GU, Yanhe LI

“…Homeobox genes are ubiquitous in eukaryotic genomes and can be transcribed into a homeodomain of approximately 60 amino acids. Hox genes are currently the most studied class of homeobox genes. …”
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Teucrium polium induces apoptosis in peripheral blood lymphocytes isolated from human chronic lymphocytic leukemia by Zarić Milan, Živković-Zarić Radica, Mitrović Marina, Nikolić Ivana, Čanović Petar, Milosavljević Zoran, Jovanović Danijela, Zelen Ivanka

“…The activation of apoptosis is one of the main molecular mechanisms responsible for anti-cancer activities of most of the currently studied potential anti-cancer agents, including natural compounds. …”
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THERAPEUTIC EYELIDS HYGIENE IN THE ALGORITHMS OF PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF OCULAR SURFACE DISEASES. PART II by V. N. Trubilin, E. G. Poluninа, E. Y. Markova, V. V. Kurenkov, S, G. Kapkova

“…Ten or fifteen years ago, 2–3 tearsubstitudes were presented at the domestic market. Currently, there are doses of different forms of artificial tears, while there are hundreds of them on the western pharmaceutical market. …”
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In Vitro Efficacy of PEI-Derived Lipopolymers in Silencing of Toxic Proteins in a Neuronal Model of Huntington’s Disease by Luis C. Morales, Luv Modi, Saba Abbasi Dezfouli, Amarnath Praphakar Rajendran, Remant Kc, Vaibhavi Kadam, Simonetta Sipione, Hasan Uludağ

“…<b>Methods:</b> This study aims to investigate the efficacy of siRNA-containing nano-engineered lipopolymers in selectively silencing the <i>HTT</i> expression in a neuronal model expressing a chimeric protein formed by the human mutated exon 1 of the <i>HTT</i> gene, tagged with GFP. …”
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Development of an easy non‐destructive particle isolation protocol for quality control of red blood cell concentrates by Marine Ghodsi, Anne‐Sophie Cloos, Anaïs Lotens, Marine De Bueger, Patrick Van Der Smissen, Patrick Henriet, Nicolas Cellier, Christophe E. Pierreux, Tomé Najdovski, Donatienne Tyteca

“…Nevertheless, there is currently no standardized isolation protocol. In a previous publication, we developed a reproducible ultracentrifugation‐based protocol (20,000 × g protocol) that allows to classify red blood cell concentrates into three cohorts according to their vesiculation level. …”
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The involvement of the synaptic vesicle cycle in homocysteine induced neurotoxicity in vitro and in vivo by Meng Wang, Xiaoshan Liang, Keqing Jin, Yinyue Liu, Suhui Luo, Qiang Zhang, Xuan Wang, Zhiping Dong, Xumei zhang

“…However, there is currently a lack of comprehensive understanding regarding the molecular mechanisms underlying Hcy-induced neurotoxicity. …”
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Preparation, mechanical, and thermal properties of CrNbO4: A novel dual-functional scale to protect RHEAs from oxidation and thermal attack by Shuang Zhang, Jian Zhang, Xiaohui Wang, Huimin Xiang, Cheng Fang, Wei Xie, Yanchun Zhou

“…Interestingly, the room temperature thermal conductivity of CrNbO4 is 1.09 W·m−1·K−1 and decreases to 0.45 W·m−1·K−1 at 1473 K, which is lower than that of most of the currently well-known thermal insulation materials. …”
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School-Based Online Surveillance of Youth: Systematic Search and Content Analysis of Surveillance Company Websites by Alison O'Daffer, Wendy Liu, Cinnamon S Bloss

“…ObjectiveThe two goals of this study were to (1) comprehensively identify school-based online surveillance companies currently in operation, and (2) collate and analyze company-described surveillance services, monitoring processes, and features provided. …”
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