Advancing Climate-Resilient Sorghum: the Synergistic Role of Plant Biotechnology and Microbial Interactions by Atul Kumar Srivastava, Aamir Riaz, Junmei Jiang, Xiangyang Li, Mohammad Uzair, Pooja Mishra, Aqib Zeb, Jiwei Zhang, Raghvendra Pratap Singh, Lingfeng Luo, Songshu Chen, Sanwei Yang, Yudan Zhao, Xin Xie

“…Combinations of endophytes and microbial inoculants enhance plant immunity to pests and diseases while increasing tolerance to stress. Biocontrol agents such as Bacillus and Trichoderma contain suppression of pathogens and need less dependence on the use of chemical pesticides. …”
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Early detection to improve outcome in people with undiagnosed psoriatic arthritis: the PROMPT research programme including RCT by Neil McHugh, Laura Bojke, Mel Brooke Turfrey, Rachel Charlton, Myka Ransom, Laura C Coates, Howard Collier, Claire Davies, Emma Dures, Philip Helliwell, Jana James, Anya Lissina, Vishnu B Madhok, Alison L Nightingale, Jonathan Packham, Catherine Smith, Eldon Spackman, Cerys Tassinari, William Tillett, Sarah T Brown

“…We had two main study aims: To understand experiences of diagnosis in the current healthcare context from the perspective of patients newly diagnosed with PsA. …”
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Leveraging mobile applications in humanitarian crisis to improve health: a case of Syrian women and children refugees in Turkey by Aral Surmeli, Nirmala P Narla, Angela J Shields, Rifat Atun

“…HERA App is the first mHealth solution that has been designed for Syrian refugees in Turkey and is currently still in the data collection phase. We discuss its design and implementation and analyze the enablers and barriers of adoption systems, health systems access, and cultural norms for implementing a demand-side mHealth intervention in this context.…”
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Ageing & Sports by Müller P, 2, 3, Stiebler M, Schwarck S, 3, Haghikia A, 2, 4, Düzel E, 3, 4

“…Furthermore, several epidemiological, observational and randomized controlled studies have shown positive effects of physical activity on cognition and reduced risk of neurodegenerative diseases.Industrial societies are currently experiencing a tremendous demographic change with an unprecedented increase in absolute and relative numbers of elderly adults. …”
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Effects of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for the management of sleep problems in people with fibromyalgia: a multi-methods evidence synthesis by Mari Imamura, Clare Robertson, Jemma Hudson, Daniel Whibley, Lorna Aucott, Katie Gillies, Marcus Beasley, Martin J Stevens, Paul Manson, Debra Dulake, Abhishek Abhishek, Nicole KY Tang, Gary J Macfarlane, Miriam Brazzelli

“…However, heterogeneity, imprecision and low quality of the current evidence base preclude any firm conclusions. …”
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Research progress on nanotoxicity and detoxification of cobalt in metal-based implants by Wentao Fan, Mingxin Guo

“…While mechanisms are increasingly understood, further research is crucial to fully elucidate the long-term systemic consequences and to develop effective clinical detoxification and preventative strategies for patients with cobalt-containing implants.…”
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The Role of Hydrogen Sulfide in the Regulation of the Pulmonary Vasculature in Health and Disease by Philip I. Aaronson

“…This review sets out what is currently known about the mechanisms by which H₂S and related sulfur species exert their actions on pulmonary vascular tone, both acutely and chronically, and discusses the potential of sulfide-releasing drugs as treatments for the different types of PH which arise in humans.…”
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Whole-blood model reveals granulocytes as key sites of dengue virus propagation, expanding understanding of disease pathogenesis by Hansa Praneechit, Somchai Thiemmeca, Dararat Prayongkul, Kessiri Kongmanas, Dumrong Mairiang, Nuntaya Punyadee, Adisak Songjaeng, Nattaya Tangthawornchaikul, Nasikarn Angkasekwinai, Kanokwan Sriruksa, Yupin Suputtamongkol, Wannee Limpitikul, John P. Atkinson, Panisadee Avirutnan

“…Notably, granulocytes emerge as previously unrecognized targets of DENV infection, highlighting the importance of studying viral tropism within a physiologically relevant context. We also observed efficient DENV binding to B cells, but limited production of infectious virus, suggesting a potential role in viral sequestration or immune dysregulation. …”
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Cervical ripening at home or in hospital during induction of labour: the CHOICE prospective cohort study, process evaluation and economic analysis by Mairead Black, Cassandra Yuill, Mairi Harkness, Sayem Ahmed, Linda Williams, Kathleen A Boyd, Maggie Reid, Amar Bhide, Neelam Heera, Jane Huddleston, Neena Modi, John Norrie, Dharmintra Pasupathy, Julia Sanders, Gordon C S Smith, Rosemary Townsend, Helen Cheyne, Christine McCourt, Sarah Stock

“…Results Observational cohort study The unanticipated context of the CHOICE study was an NHS under pressure to manage high IOL rates (range 31–49%) and long delays throughout the IOL process during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Psychological predictors and “protectors” of students’ Internet addiction by A. A. Kolmogortseva, E. A. Rylskaya

“…Introduction. Currently, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the educational environment is forced to “migrate” to a virtual environment, which significantly increases the duration of student youth on the Internet space. …”
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L’emploi antique des géomatériaux à Reims/Durocortorum by Gilles Fronteau, Sébastien Laratte, Alain Devos, Claire Pichard

“…This analysis is illustrated by the ways in which these resources have been implemented, depending on context of construction or usage. Indeed, our observations demonstrate that each particular context of use had a specific range of geomaterials associated with it. …”
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Battery Cathode with Vertically Aligned Microstructure Fabricated by Directional Ice Templating by Guanting Li, Jin Su, Chun Huang

“…The DIT cathode breaks the trade‐off between high energy densities and fast discharging, exhibiting higher areal capacities (12 mAh cm−2) than the SC electrode (7.0 mAh cm−2) at a discharge current density of 1.4 mA cm−2, and maintains higher capacities at 9.8 mAh cm−2 and 186 mAh g−1 than 2.1 mAh cm−2 and 64 mAh g−1 for SC when the current is increased to 5.7 mA cm−2.…”
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Evidence of slow millennial cliff retreat rates using cosmogenic nuclides in coastal colluvium by R. Bossis, R. Bossis, V. Regard, S. Carretier, S. Choy

“…We observe a consistent relationship between the inferred erosion rates and the geomorphic contexts. The retreat rates are similar, 0.3–0.6 mm yr<span class="inline-formula">⁻¹</span> for five samples taken on the Mediterranean coast, whereas two samples from vegetated colluvium have a lower rate of <span class="inline-formula">∼</span> 0.1 mm yr<span class="inline-formula">⁻¹</span>. …”
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Towards Explainable Pedestrian Behavior Prediction: A Neuro-Symbolic Framework for Autonomous Driving by Angie Nataly Melo Castillo, Carlota Salinas Maldonado, Miguel Ángel Sotelo

“…Currently, the focus of such predictions extends beyond accuracy and reliability, placing increasing emphasis on the explainability and interpretability of the models. …”
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A retrospective assessment of COVID-19 vulnerability index indicators and mortality rates pre-COVID-19 (2018–2020) and during COVID-19 (2020–2022) in a health and demographic surve... by Takwanisa Machemedze, Chodziwadziwa Whiteson Kabudula, Jean Juste Harrisson Bashingwa, Beth A. Tippett Barr, Nellie Myburgh, Sana Mahtab, Cleopas Hwinya, Stephen Tollman, Ziyaad Dangor, Shabir A. Madhi

“…Abstract Background Before COVID-19, knowledge on pandemic vulnerability and mortality in South Africa was largely limited to the context of HIV/AIDS. We evaluated mortality rates and risk of death, prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic, in relation to an individual’s COVID-19 vulnerability, based on a scoring algorithm developed in South Africa. …”
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Improvement of the perovskite photodiodes performance via advanced interface engineering with polymer dielectric by Andrey P. Morozov, Lev O. Luchnikov, Sergey Yu. Yurchuk, Artur R. Ishteev, Pavel A. Gostishchev, Sergey I. Didenko, Nikita S. Saratovsky, Dmitry O. Balakirev, Ivan V. Dyadishchev, Andrey A. Romanov, Ekaterina A. Ilicheva, Anton A. Vasilev, Sergey S. Kozlov, Dmitry S. Muratov, Yuriy N. Luponosov, Danila S. Saranin

“…IV curve analysis and 2-diode model calculations showed enhanced shunt properties, a decreased non-ideality factor, and reduced saturation dark current. …”
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Developing a Model for Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Change the Organization’s Public Relations Unit’s Processes, With an Emphasis on Organizational Knowledge Managem... by Seyed Vahab Omat Mohammadi, Ladan Hajianvari, Kimiya Mohaqeq

“…However, comprehensive and practical frameworks for assessing the integration of artificial intelligence into current public relations practices are still lacking. …”
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In-Situ Determination of Buildings’ Thermo- Physical Characteristics by Arash Rasooli

“…Many countries have therefore aimed to invest on buildings’ energy efficiency plans to reduce the depletion rate of the fossil resources and the CO2 emissions associated with them. In this context, accurate determination of building’s thermo-physical characteristics is a necessity in the processes which lead to execution of energy conservation strategies in existing buildings. …”
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Immunotherapy in Advanced Cutaneous Melanoma: From the Optimal Treatment Duration to the Impact on Survival in Case of Early Discontinuation Due to Immune-Related Adverse Events by Giacomo Triggiano, Gaetano Pezzicoli, Marco Tucci

“…In this context, we include data on the real life of patients from our Medical Oncology Center who discontinued anti-PD1 after at least a stable disease or those interrupting the combo-IT due to adverse events.…”
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Are interventions for environmentally sustainable dietary behaviours effective? A review by Y Ran, U M Persson, T Lindahl, M Jonell, A Brons, B Macura, J Candel, A Abu Hatab, E Röös

“…In the face of growing environmental pressures, understanding how governance can promote more sustainable dietary behaviours is increasingly critical. However, a synthesis of available intervention strategies for behavioural change is currently missing. …”
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