Hypoxia-inducible factor-1α promotes tubulointerstitial fibrosis via the upregulation of Muc4 by Zhong-Tang Li, Xin-Hui Hu, Wei-Jie Ni, Zuo-Lin Li, Bi-Kun Huang, Yu Zhang, A-Feng Miao, Jing-Yuan Cao

“…Furthermore, MUC4 overexpression in the context of HIF-1α knockout was positively correlated with increased ECM protein expression and TIF. …”
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Impact of COVID-19 on Corporate Cash Holdings and Speed of Adjustment by Abbas Aflatooni, Mohammad Khatiri, Farzad Eivani

“…The results indicated that during the COVID-19 period, firms' cash holdings ratios became increased than doubled and the speed of cash ratio adjustment increased by nearly 40% compared to previous years. …”
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Evaluating the Constructive Alignment of Learning Objectives Within Haptics Simulation in the Dental Undergraduate Curriculum by Susha Rajadurai, Tapan Hebballi, Zahra Sharif, Guneet Kaur Kukreja, Ithar Derdour

“…This study seeks to explore whether the current learning objectives constructively align with our current haptics simulation curriculum – in the specific context of how well they are being met by year 1 undergraduate dental students. …”
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Legal Challenges of Marine Insurance Laws in the Use of Unmanned Ships by Mahsa Bahadoran- Baghbaderani, Masoud Shirani, Reza Soltani

“…Furthermore, these vessels promise lower operational costs, optimized ship designs, increased cargo capacity, reduced fuel consumption, and consequently, a substantial decrease in environmental pollutants. …”
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Biochemical and echocardiographic markers for the early detection of cardiotoxicity under monoclonal antibodies therapy by Ionela-Emilia Popovici, Angela Cozma, Olga Hilda Orasan, George Ciulei, Ana Maria Poenar, Cristina Buchman, Simina Tarmure, Sorina Secara, Adela Sitar-Taut, Teodora Alexescu, Andrada Lazar, Vasile Negrean, Lucia Maria Procopciuc

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NFT UNDER CONDITIONS OF CRITICAL TRANSFORMATIONS IN THE DIGITAL ASSET MARKET by Svitlana Volosovych, Mariia Nezhyva, Іgor Napadovskyi

“…The article presents an analysis of the NFT market with a focus on its structural changes. The current state of the non-fungible token market is characterised by a shift from speculation to increased utility of NFTs in various sectors. …”
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The CeHRes Roadmap 2.0: Update of a Holistic Framework for Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of eHealth Technologies by Hanneke Kip, Nienke Beerlage-de Jong, Lisette J E W C van Gemert-Pijnen, Saskia M Kelders

“… To ensure that an eHealth technology fits with its intended users, other stakeholders, and the context within which it will be used, thorough development, implementation, and evaluation processes are necessary. …”
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Publishing Identifiable Patient Photographs in the Digital Age: Focus Group Study of Patients, Doctors, and Medical Students by Marija Roguljić, Dina Šimunović, Ivan Buljan, Marija Franka Žuljević, Antonela Turić, Ana Marušić

“…Additionally, it sought to identify key areas for future research, particularly in the context of online, open-access articles. …”
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Tuberculosis mortality and drug resistance among patients under TB treatment before and during COVID-19 in Burundi: a case–control study by Arnaud Iradukunda, Fentabil Getnet, Emmanuel Nene Odjidja

“…Vulnerable population groups have been disproportionately exposed to certain diseases such as tuberculosis (TB) due to service interruptions. The current study aimed to assess TB related mortality and risk of drug resistance during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Burundi. …”
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Teaching communication skills to OTL-HNS residents: multisource feedback and simulated scenarios by Pier-Luc Beaudoin, Mathilde Labbé, Amanda Fanous, Meredith Young, Jamie Rappaport, Yoon Soo Park, John Manoukian, Lily H. P. Nguyen

“…Abstract Background Effective communication has been linked to a reduction in adverse events and improved patient compliance. Currently in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (OTL-HNS) residency programs, there is limited explicit teaching of communication skills. …”
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Digital Transformation in Higher Education: Enhancing Support Services Through Mobile Apps by Anusuyah Subbarao, Nasreen Khan, Aysa Siddika, Muhammad A. Fathullah, Mohd A. Sanwani, Fia F. Adam, Debrina V. Ferezagia, Melisa B. Altamira

“…The findings are intended to advise higher education institutions on integrating mobile apps to assist Generation Z better, eventually leading to increased student engagement and satisfaction. This study emphasizes the significance of mobile technology in current educational contexts and offers practical insights for universities looking to use digital technologies to improve campus support services. …”
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Effects of Microstructured and Anti-Inflammatory-Coated Cochlear Implant Electrodes on Fibrous Tissue Growth and Neuronal Survival by Lennart Fibranz, Wiebke Behrends, Katharina Wulf, Stefan Raggl, Lisa Kötter, Thomas Eickner, Soeren Schilp, Thomas Lenarz, Gerrit Paasche

“…This seems to be amplified by the trauma model used in the current study. The impedances correlated with connective tissue growth near the electrode contacts. …”
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Impacts of CACNB4 overexpression on dendritic spine density in both sexes and relevance to schizophrenia by Emily M. Parker, Nathan L. Kindja, Rebecca A. DeGiosio, Ryan B. Salisbury, Josh M. Krivinko, Claire E. J. Cheetham, Matthew L. MacDonald, Weijia Fan, Bin Cheng, Robert A. Sweet

“…Overexpressing the gene that encodes the voltage-gated calcium channel subunit β4, CACNB4, selectively reduced small spine density in vitro. In the current study we extended this observation in an intact mammalian system within a relevant neurodevelopmental context. …”
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Deciphering the Dynamics of Non-Covalent Interactions Affecting Thermal Stability of a Protein: Molecular Dynamics Study on Point Mutant of Thermus thermophilus Isopropylmalate Deh... by Reetu Sharma, G Narahari Sastry

“…In contrast to wild type, the mutant shows significant increase in unique saltbridges, hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic contacts at 337 K. …”
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HPV DNA screening and vaccination strategies in Tunisia by Anas Lahdhiri, Beya Benzina, Emna Ennaifer, Haifa Tounsi, Ahlem Gzara, Soumaya Rammeh-Rommani, Oumaima Laraj, Heger Arfaoui, Robyn Stuart, Amira Kebir, Slimane BenMiled

“…The scenario combining vaccination and maintaining current screening practices is found to be the most cost-effective for the Tunisian context. …”
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Coaching Patients to Understand and Use Patient-Reported Outcome Data: Intervention Design and Evaluation by Martha Burla, Brocha Z Stern, Andrew BL Berry, Sarah Pila, Patricia D Franklin

“…Patient-reported outcomes (PROs), measures of health status, are regularly collected in clinical contexts and scores can be returned to patients in personalized decision aids. …”
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Kidnapping-Induced Trauma and secondary stress in armed conflicts: a comparative study among women in hostage families, volunteers, and the General Population by Shahar Livne, Ilana Feldblum, Sara Kivity, Naama Shamir-Stein, Einat Brand, Shir Cohen, Eran Rotman, Hagai Levine, Mor Saban

“…Fair/poor physical health status increased significantly in all groups during the war, with hostages’ families reporting the highest rate (61.6%). …”
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Development and Validation of a Depression Scale for Online Assessment: Cross-Sectional Observational Study by Minjeong Jeon, Hae-In Park, Yoorianna Son, Ji Won Hyun, Jin Young Park

“… BackgroundDespite increased awareness and improved access to care, depression remains underrecognized and undertreated, in part due to limitations in how current assessment tools capture emotional distress. …”
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Nuclear pore dysfunction and disease: a complex opportunity by Charlotte M. Fare, Jeffrey D. Rothstein

“…In this review, we summarize the current understanding of nuclear pore biology in physiological and pathological contexts and discuss potential therapeutic approaches for addressing nuclear pore injury and dysfunctional nucleocytoplasmic transport.…”
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Understanding antimicrobial use in subsistence farmers in Chikwawa District Malawi, implications for public awareness campaigns. by Eleanor E MacPherson, Joanna Reynolds, Esnart Sanudi, Alexander Nkaombe, John Mankhomwa, Justin Dixon, Clare I R Chandler

“…Drug resistant infections are increasing across the world and urgent action is required to preserve current classes of antibiotics. …”
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