Clinical relevance of loss-of-function mutations of NEMO/IKBKG by Jin Wang, Kexin Shen, Hongxia Lou, Lina Zhou, Yunfei An, Xiaodong Zhao, Yuan Ding

“…Almost all cases of hyper-IgM occurred in patients with EDA-ID. Different structural domains correspond to symptoms with varying degrees of severity. …”
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Examining the effect of knowledge-based leadership on organizational innovation with the mediating role of illusion of control and rationality by davar Dirmina, Gholamhasan Shirdel, Seyyed Javad Iranban

“…The statistical method used in this study was the structural modeling method based on the partial least squares approach and Smart PLS3 software. …”
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Components of stakeholder participation to create value in the banking industry in East Azerbaijan Agricultural Bank by Alireza Tagavi, Alireza Bafandeh Zendeh, Samad Aali

“…This research is developmental in terms of the goal, descriptive-exploratory in terms of the type of method, qualitative in terms of the method of collecting data, and meta-synthesis approach in terms of the method of conducting the research. …”
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Designing an efficient model of employee behavior intelligence by Mohammad Ali Sadeghi, Abbas Babaeenezhad, Reza Zeinalzadeh, Mehdi mohammad Bagheri

“…The research collection tool is a semi-structured interview. In order to identify the dimensions and components of employee behavior intelligence, detailed and in-depth interviews were conducted with academic experts and managers of the General Directorate of Customs and Taxation of Hormozgan Province. …”
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Factors Influencing Measles Vaccine Compliance: A Descriptive-correlational Study in Barangay C, Northern Mindanao by Rhy Kenji Enguio, Zenju Espinosa, Ashley Jenn Fallarna, Ferdinand Gabriel Galarrita, Justine Jean Guillermo, Jasimah Gutoc, Rhea Mae Janolino, Aleks Jimenez, Kayle Mae Labasano, Jade Godwin Lagua, Ariel Lacdo-O, Edmund Zheen Regor Moreno, Paolo Araune, Ivy Go

“…Materials and Methods: This study utilized a non-experimental quantitative descriptive design to examine factors influencing measles vaccination compliance among residents of barangay C. The study data were collected using a structured survey questionnaire that served as the instrument designed to measure compliance across psychosocial factors and behavioral-specific cognitions. …”
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Longitudinal associations between air pollution and incident dementia as mediated by MRI-measured brain volumes in the UK Biobank by Rhiannon Thompson, Xinning Tong, Xueyi Shen, Jinjun Ran, Shengzhi Sun, Xiaoxin Iris Yao, Chen Shen

“…Estimates of residential air pollution, traffic noise, and greenspace exposure have been modelled. Structural brain MRI was conducted from 2014 to 2022, with brain volumes relevant to dementia identified a priori. …”
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Mechanical signaling regulates vascular smooth muscle cell adaptation in aging by Amin Mohajeri, Song Yi Shin, Samuel Padgham, Devon J. Boland, Dana Pittman Ratterree, Jacob Blizman, Gang Han, Christopher R. Woodman, Andreea Trache, Andreea Trache

“…To dissect the mechanisms involved, the structural and functional properties of VSM cells were assessed by using mechanical stimulation combined with fluorescence confocal microscopy. …”
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Chronic unilateral vestibular hypofunction: a qualitative study exploring the full spectrum of symptoms and impacts through the ICF framework by Mustafa Karabulut, Hamide Avci, Eda Yalçınkaya, Merel Kimman, Wolfgang Viechtbauer, Alfarghal Mohamad, Vincent Van Rompaey, Nils Guinand, Angélica Perez Fornos, Levent Özlüoğlu, Osman Nuri Özgirgin, Raymond van de Berg

“…Data collection continued until thematic saturation was reached. …”
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Targeting macrophages and ion homeostasis in T2D: new genes and therapeutic pathways identified by Lisha Mou, Lisha Mou, Tony Bowei Wang, Ying Lu, Ying Lu, Zijing Wu, Zijing Wu, Yuxian Chen, Ziqi Luo, Xinyu Wang, Zuhui Pu, Zuhui Pu

“…Machine learning models were developed to predict T2D, and structural predictions of the hub proteins were performed. …”
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STREAM: a system for tracing radiative transfer and energy balance in heterogeneous surfaces by Tengyuan Fan, Zunjian Bian, Jean-Louis Roujean, Huaguo Huang, Hua Li, Junhua Bai, Biao Cao, Yongming Du, Qing Xiao, Qinhuo Liu

“…To address this problem, this study introduces a system for tracing radiative transfer and energy balance in heterogeneous surfaces, hereafter called STREAM, in which the three-dimensional structural heterogeneity is obtained through LiDAR data and a voxel-based radiosity method is proposed for radiative transfer process. …”
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Why do patients with isolated PCL rupture experience no subjective knee joint instability during walking? An in vivo biomechanical study by Mingfeng Lu, Mingfeng Lu, Wei Chen, Jinpeng Lin, Jinpeng Lin, Wenhan Huang, Junqing Gao, Junqing Gao, Lilian Zhao, Shilin Li, Lilei He, Yu Zhang

“…ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to assess the kinematic changes in the knee joint during walking in patients with isolated PCL-deficiency (PCLD) to determine the presence of walking-related joint instability (mechanical instability—abnormal displacement form structural damage). Additionally, the study seeks to provide biomechanical insights into the observed differences between subjective and objective assessments.Methods35 healthy volunteers and 27 patients with isolated PCLD (both involved and uninvolved sides) were included in the study. …”
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Enhancing nurses’ communication about psychosocial needs and changes in intimacy and sexuality in patients with advanced cancer: a mixed-method study by Susanne A.M. Arends, Corien M. Eeltink, Floortje K. Ploos van Amstel, Astrid W. Oosten, Donna C. Ruijter, Nelleke van der Loo, Barbara Harterink-Poker, Anneke L. Francke, Irene P. Jongerden

“…Perceived competences and documentation regarding communication about psychosocial needs were determined using a survey questionnaire, patient record screening, and semi-structured interviews with nurses. Results: In total 53 hospital nurses participated in the training. …”
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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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Risk Factors, Clinical Characteristics, and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of <i>Streptococcal</i> Keratitis: An 18-Year Retrospective Study from a Tertiary Hospital in China by Zhen Cheng, Qingquan Shi, Bo Peng, Zijun Zhang, Zhenyu Wei, Zhiqun Wang, Yang Zhang, Kexin Chen, Xizhan Xu, Xinxin Lu, Qingfeng Liang

“…IVCM revealed deeper inflammatory cell distribution and structural disruption as the disease progressed. Resistance rates of aminoglycosides, β-lactams, and fluoroquinolones have increased, with significant differences among species for amikacin (<i>p</i> = 0.010), gentamicin (<i>p</i> = 0.007), and others. …”
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Predicting coronavirus disease 2019 severity using explainable artificial intelligence techniques by Takuya Ozawa, Shotaro Chubachi, Ho Namkoong, Shota Nemoto, Ryo Ikegami, Takanori Asakura, Hiromu Tanaka, Ho Lee, Takahiro Fukushima, Shuhei Azekawa, Shiro Otake, Kensuke Nakagawara, Mayuko Watase, Katsunori Masaki, Hirofumi Kamata, Norihiro Harada, Tetsuya Ueda, Soichiro Ueda, Takashi Ishiguro, Ken Arimura, Fukuki Saito, Takashi Yoshiyama, Yasushi Nakano, Yoshikazu Muto, Yusuke Suzuki, Ryuya Edahiro, Koji Murakami, Yasunori Sato, Yukinori Okada, Ryuji Koike, Makoto Ishii, Naoki Hasegawa, Yuko Kitagawa, Katsushi Tokunaga, Akinori Kimura, Satoru Miyano, Seishi Ogawa, Takanori Kanai, Koichi Fukunaga, Seiya Imoto

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Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Biotech Drug Discovery and Product Development by Yuan‐Tao Liu, Le‐Le Zhang, Zi‐Ying Jiang, Xian‐Shu Tian, Peng‐Lin Li, Pei‐Huang Wu, Wen‐Ting Du, Bo‐Yu Yuan, Chu Xie, Guo‐Long Bu, Lan‐Yi Zhong, Yan‐Lin Yang, Ting Li, Mu‐Sheng Zeng, Cong Sun

“…It highlights AI's ability to achieve >75% hit validation in virtual screening, design protein binders with sub‐Ångström structural fidelity, enhancing antibody binding affinity to the picomolar range, and optimize nanoparticles to achieve over 85% functionalization efficiency. …”
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Sixty Degrees of Solutions: Field Techniques for Human–Jaguar Coexistence by John Polisar, Rafael Hoogesteijn, Almira Hoogesteijn, Diego Francis Passos Viana, Skarleth Johana Chinchilla Valdiviezo, Carlos Valderrama Vásquez, Allison Loretta Devlin, Ranni José Arias Herrera, Margaux Babola, Frederick Bauer, Ivonne Cassaigne Guasco, Chia Yu Chang, Daniel Corrales Gutiérrez, J. Antonio De la Torre, Wezddy Del Toro-Orozco, Aline Kotz, Duston Larsen, Nicolás Lodeiro Ocampo, Daniel Monzón, Carmen Angélica Morante Ascanio, Ricardo Daniel Ortiz-Hoyos, Pablo Gastón Perovic, Grasiela Edith de Oliviero Porfirio, María Fernanda Puerto Carrillo, Paul Raad, Thiago Reginato, Yina Paola Serna, Claudio Sillero-Zubiri, Laura Villalba, Armand Ziller

“…Throughout this geographical breadth, jaguars represent an essential component of native biological diversity, but conflict revolving around real and perceived jaguar depredation on livestock is a factor in jaguar mortality. We developed a structured questionnaire to evaluate the effectiveness of anti-depredation strategies from northern Mexico to Argentina, collecting data from 11 countries and 248 livestock operations, 194 with efficacy metrics, and 24 with benefit–cost ratios (value of the livestock losses averted/cost of the intervention). …”
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Outpatient Virtual Care Among People Living With and Beyond Cancer From Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds in Australia: A Protocol for a Realist Evaluation by Prince Peprah, Sagda Osman, Rebecca Mitchell, Ashfaq Chauhan, Ramya Walsan, Maryam Sina, Bronwyn Newman, Nadine El‐Kabbout, Jan Mumford, Emilie Francis‐Auton, Elizabeth Manias, Virginia Mumford, Kate Churruca, Michelle Moscova, Natalie Taylor, Craig Nelson, Alexander Cardenas, Robyn Clay‐Williams, Jeffrey Braithwaite, Reema Harrison

“…Phase 2 will use semi‐structured realist interviews and focus group discussions with stakeholders and retroductive, theory‐driven realist analysis to test and refine the initial program theory. …”
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Impact of mealtime social experiences on student consumption of meals at school: a qualitative analysis of caregiver perspectives by Leah Elizabeth Chapman, Wendi Gosliner, Deborah A Olarte, Monica Daniela Zuercher, Lorrene D Ritchie, Dania Orta-Aleman, Marlene B Schwartz, Michele Polacsek, Christina E Hecht, Kenneth Hecht, Anisha I Patel, Punam Ohri-Vachaspati, Margaret Read, Juliana FW Cohen

“…Setting: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with United States (U.S.) caregivers over ZoomTM in English and Spanish during the 2021–2022 school year. …”
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