Usefulness of differential somatic cell count for udder health monitoring: Effect of intramammary infections, days in milk, quarter location, and parity on quarter-level differenti... by Mariana Fonseca, Daryna Kurban, Jean-Philippe Roy, Débora E. Santschi, Elouise Molgat, Simon Dufour

“…Given the hierarchical structure of the data, a 4-level, linear mixed model with herd, cow, and quarter as random intercepts was built with either SCS or DSCC as the outcome. …”
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Hydrothermal synthesis of a nickel-oxide-infused orange peel nanobiocomposite for enhanced heavy metal removal from mining wastewater by Jacques Romain Njimou, Velma Fai, Mary Tamwa Sieugaing, Djimongbaye Nguenamadje, John Godwin, Oben Bessem Genola, Guy Bertrand Noumi, Bankim Chandra Tripathy

“…Characterization techniques such as FTIR, XRD, SEM, and EDS reveal a highly porous morphology due to NiO nanoparticle integration within the OP matrix, a structure that provides numerous active sites for adsorption. …”
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Synthesis of the serotonin derivative 5-PT and establishment of a research system for protein serotonylation by XIAO Shuyu, TULAMATI Aziguli, YANG Yan, ZHANG Zhigang, YANG Xiaomei, DU Chang, ZHANG Xueli

“…Mass spectrometry analysis data showed that a significant amount of serotonylated proteins were enriched in various cells treated with 5-PT. …”
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Seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and risk of viral exposure among healthcare workers in the South Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: a cross-secti... by Denis Mukwege, Andreas Kalk, Tim Eckmanns, Andreas Nitsche, Fabian H Leendertz, Tshass B Chasinga, Jean-Paul Buhendwa Cikwanine, Sarah Kribi, Jonathan Tunangoya Yoyu, Natalie Hofmann, Marica Grossegesse, Sara Tomczyk, Ann C Vietor, Aline B Kusinza, Eric Munguakonkwa, Maroyi Raha, Nelson S Kambale, Rodrigue B Ayagirwe, Grit Schubert

“…The present study aims to measure the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on HCWs in central sub-Saharan Africa.Setting A cross-sectional serological study was conducted at six urban and five rural hospitals during the first pandemic wave in the South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).Participants Serum specimens from 1029 HCWs employed during the first pandemic wave were collected between August and October 2020, and data on demographics and work-related factors were recorded during structured interviews.Primary and secondary outcome measures The presence of IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 was examined by ELISA. …”
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Complementary medicine among individuals experiencing homelessness in Switzerland: a quantitative and qualitative descriptive study by Véronique S. Grazioli, Evelyne Hangartner, Patrick Bodenmann, Luana Schaad, Léa Grosjean, Justin Nikles, David J. T. Campbell, Laurent Hyvert, Tshahé Anongba Varela, Susan E. Collins, Caroline Leblanc, Christine Loignon, Chantal Berna

“…A subsample of the survey participants (n = 18) and 14 professionals working in the homeless-serving sector participated in semi-structured interviews exploring perceived utility of CM for PEH. …”
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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

“…The sequence structure, protein physicochemical properties, motif composition, phylogenetic characteristics, and adaptive evolutionary features were analyzed. …”
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Assessing antibiotic use practices on central Burkina Faso cattle farms and the associated risks to environmental and human health contamination: A pilot study by Djifahamaï Soma, Fatimata Bintou J. Diarra, Isidore Juste O. Bonkoungou, Namwin Siourimè Somda, Evariste Bako, Marguerite Edith M. Nikiema, Souleymane Sore, Natéwindé Sawadogo, Nicolas Barro, Daouda Kassié

“…Materials and Methods: In April 2023, a survey was conducted among 50 cattle farm owners and managers across four peri-urban area of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Data were collected using structured questionnaires through Kobo Toolbox. …”
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Short-term PM1 exposure and sleep duration: a nationwide study using consumer-grade wearable devices by Jiajun Liu, Mintao Su, Junxiong Ma, Qinfeng Zhou, Hanxu Shi, Yujie Shi, Shuyu Huang, Yuchuan Tang, Peining Zhou, Kunyao Yu, Rui Su, Rui Zhou, Jing Wei, Jing Ma, Zhenyu Zhang

“…Although individual sleep duration changes appear modest, the cumulative impact of PM _1 on sleep structure, especially in vulnerable populations, poses significant public health risks in physiological restoration. …”
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OptiNeoCare: optimisation of routine care in the management of severe perinatal asphyxia in full-term or near-term newborns – study protocol for analysis of suboptimal care by conf... by Pierre-Yves Ancel, Thierry Debillon, Gilles Cambonie, Geraldine Favrais, Gilles Kayem, Hendy Abdoul, Ayoub Mitha, Isabelle Guellec, Gauthier Loron, Charles Garabedian, Thomas Desplanches, Pierre Delorme, Eric Verspyck, Cyril Huissoud, Marie Delnaud, Blanche Graesslin, Pierre Tourneux, Maliha Badr, Sophie Chapeliere, Marie Brasseur-Daudruy, Max Gonzalez Estevez, Agnes Rigouzzo

“…The quality of care will be assessed based on a structured classification of medical errors (diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and systemic) by a panel of experts including an obstetrician or midwife and a paediatrician. …”
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Effects of intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) on appetite change and body weight in inpatients with schizophrenia in China: study protocol for a randomised controlled tria... by Jun Yang, Jing Huang, Jin Yang, Yue Qin, Renrong Wu, Jieyu Liu, Baoyan Xu, Haiyu Chen, Tianxiang Zou, Ziwei Teng, Tengteng Zhang, Yuhan Su, Zaiwen Dong, Chong Yang

“…MRI examination will be conducted to detect brain structure, perfusion and functional connectivity. Data analysis will be conducted in a modified intention-to-treat population. …”
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Coronary inflammation and atherosclerosis by CCTA in young adults (aged 18-45) by Annalisa Filtz, Daniel Lorenzatti, Henry A Dwaah, Carlos Espiche, Santiago F Galgani, Jake T Gilman, Alexandrina Danilov, Andrea Scotti, Piotr J Slomka, Daniel S Berman, Salim S Virani, Mario J Garcia, Khurram Nasir, Leslee J. Shaw, Ron Blankstein, Michael D Shapiro, Damini Dey, Leandro Slipczuk

“…Structured abstract: Background: Peri-coronary adipose tissue attenuation (PCAT), a marker of coronary inflammation, is linked to coronary artery disease (CAD), but data on the role of PCAT in young individuals are limited. …”
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Impact of shared decision-making in Taiwanese patients with atrial fibrillation eligible for novel oral anticoagulant therapy by Yen-Wen Wu, Tsung-Hsien Lin, Yuan-Po Yang, Wei-Tsung Wu, Chung-Ming Tu, Hung-Kain Huang, Chun-Yuan Chu, Chi-Cheng Huang, Szu-Chi Chien, Shih-Jie Jhuo, Ching-Pei Chen

“…During Stage I, part I participants (n = 124) completed a semi-structured survey (understanding evaluation sections only) before and after viewing SDM materials on stroke prevention for AF. …”
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The impact of mentoring relationships on professional identity formation in medical education: a systematic review by Lalit Kumar Radha Krishna, Nila Ravindran, Hannah Yi Fang Kwok, Xuan Yu Tan, Jasper Soh, Elizabeth Yong Mei Leong, Darius Wei Jun Wan, Tiat Yan Low, Aiden Wei-Jun Chan, Nicholas Chong Jin Lim, Yen Kit Ng, Arthena Anushka Thenpandiyan, Jun Rey Leong, Adele Yi Dawn Lim, Elaine Li Ying Quah, Leia Ning Tse, Sriram PL, Sri Priyanka Rajanala, Jun Kiat Lua, Varsha Rajalingam, Victoria Jia En Fam, Ranitha Govindasamy, Nur Amira Binte AbdulHamid, Crystal Lim, Eng Koon Ong, Shin Wei Sim, Stephen Mason, Simon Yew Kuang Ong

“…Conclusions The mentoring programme can be seen as a mentoring ecosystem, functioning as a community of practice and supporting the socialisation process within its boundaries and along the mentoring trajectory. The culture and structure of the mentoring ecosystem help inculcate the shared belief systems and programme identity. …”
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Determination of Macro- and Microelements in the Inflorescences of Banana Tree Using ICP OES: Evaluation of the Daily Recommendations of Intake for Humans by Rafaela Henriques Rosa, Melina Ribeiro Fernandes, Elaine Silva de Pádua Melo, Daniela Granja Arakaki, Nayara Vieira de Lima, Luana Carolina Santos Leite, Paulo Renato Espindola, Igor Domingos de Souza, Valdir Aragão do Nascimento, Paula Fabiana Saldanha Tschinkel, Fabiane La Flor Ziegler Sanches, Valter Aragão do Nascimento

“…The inflorescence of Musa paradisiaca, known as “banana heart” is a structure that includes flowers and bracts of banana, commonly used as food source worldwide. …”
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Livestock rearing as a key component of mitigation efforts for non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions in global crop-livestock system by Li Zheng, Qingwen Zhang, Ji Chen, Baojing Gu, Xiaoying Zhan, Bowei Yu, Yulong Shi, Hafiz Athar Hussain, Xuekai Jing

“…The Logarithmic Mean Divisia Index (LMDI) was used to decompose drivers and six scenarios (BAU (Baseline), RSA (Rearing Structure Adjustment), LMO (Livestock Management Optimization), BMPs-30% and BMPs-50% (best management practices with a manure substitution ratio of 30% or 50%), and NMA (No Manure Application)) were developed to assess mitigation potential. …”
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Predictors and health impacts of Ramadan intermittent fasting among patients with sickle cell disease by Mortadah Hadi Alsalman, Zaenb Alsalman, Maryam Mohammed Alshams, Jinan Mohammed Aljasem, Zahra Saleh Alsindi, Amani Abdullah Almutairi, Khadija Abdulrahman Alsunaikh, Hadeel Hesham Buali, Kefah Baqir Algadeeb, Nawal Eltayeb Omer Mohammed, Abdulaziz Abdullah Bushehab, Marwa Mahmoud Shafey

“…This study seeks to identify predictors of fasting capability and investigate the effects of fasting among this patient population.Participants and methodsThis cross-sectional study enrolled adult Muslim patients with SCD from Saudi Arabia. Data were collected through direct interviews using a structured questionnaire with four sections.ResultsA total of 320 patients with SCD were evaluated, with a mean age of 32.6 years (SD ± 11.01) and the majority were females (63.1%). …”
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Comparison of right ventricular function and clinical outcomes in type 2 diabetes patients with and without obstructive coronary artery disease: insights from a CMR study by Jin Wang, Wei-Feng Yan, Ke Shi, Hua-Yan Xu, Shi-Qin Yu, Ying-Kun Guo, Li Jiang, Yue Gao, Yu-Jiang, Xue-Ming Li, Yuan Li, Zhi-Gang Yang

“…Cardiovascular magnetic resonance were utilized to assess RV structure, function, and global myocardial strain [including peak strain (PS), peak systolic (PSSR) and diastolic strain rate (PDSR) in longitudinal, circumferential, and radial directions]. …”
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The potential spatiotemporal distribution patterns of Avena nuda and Avena sativa from global perspective provide new insights for the cultivation of commonly cultivated oats by Huanhuan Lu, Yuying Zheng, Ting Zhao, Liuban Tang, Fan Zhang, Wengang Xie

“…Abstract Background Commonly cultivated oats (Avena nuda and Avena sativa) play an important role in agricultural planting structure adjustment, ecological environment protection and grassland animal husbandry development, and their effective cultivation is conducive to food security and grassland degradation restoration. …”
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The XEC Variant: Genomic Evolution, Immune Evasion, and Public Health Implications by Alaa A. A. Aljabali, Kenneth Lundstrom, Altijana Hromić-Jahjefendić, Nawal Abd El-Baky, Debaleena Nawn, Sk. Sarif Hassan, Alberto Rubio-Casillas, Elrashdy M. Redwan, Vladimir N. Uversky

“…To achieve this, we conducted a structured search of the literature of peer-reviewed articles, preprints, and official surveillance data from 2023 to early 2025, prioritizing virological, clinical, and immunological reports related to XEC and its parent lineages. …”
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Patient and clinician experiences with the implementation of telemedicine and related adaptations in office-based buprenorphine treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitativ... by Melissa Davoust, Angela R. Bazzi, Samantha Blakemore, Juliana Blodgett, Anna Cheng, Sarah Fielman, Kara M. Magane, Jacqueline Theisen, Richard Saitz, Alicia S. Ventura, Zoe M. Weinstein

“…From this clinic, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 25 patients and 16 clinicians (including prescribers and non-prescribers). …”
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