Longitudinal study of foot-and-mouth disease virus in Northern Nigeria: implications for the roles of small ruminants and environmental contamination in endemic settings by Simon Gubbins, Emma Brown, Yiltawe Wungak, Olumuyiwa Oyekan, Adeyinka J. Adedeji, Sandra I. Ijoma, Rebecca B. Atai, Moses O. Oguche, Mark Samson, Banenat B. Dogonyaro, Fabrizio Rosso, Hayley Hicks, Britta A. Wood, Jemma Wadsworth, Nick Knowles, Donald P. King, Anna B. Ludi, Claire Colenutt, Andrew E. Shaw, Georgina Limon, David O. Ehizibolo

“…The force of infection estimated from age-seroprevalence data for each household was significantly lower in goats compared with both cattle or sheep. …”
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Technology Anxiety in Virtual Reality Adoption: Examining the Impact of Age, Past Experience, and Cybersickness by Eman Al Khalifah, Ramy Hammady, Mahmoud Abdelrahman, Ons Al-Shamaileh, Mostafa Marghany, Hatana El-Jarn, Alyaa Darwish, Yusuf Kurt

“…Using an extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the research integrates age and past use as antecedents of TA and evaluates their influence on perceived ease of use (PEoU), perceived enjoyment (PENJ), and user attitudes. Data from 206 participants were analysed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) following a VR pilgrimage experience. …”
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A multi-species corridor between the Andean Amazonian and Amazon floodplain landscapes: prioritizing ecological connectivity areas for jaguar and threatened ungulates in the north-... by Federico Mosquera-Guerra, Sebastian Barreto, Juan D. Palencia-Rivera, Alexander Velásquez-Valencia, Hugo Mantilla-Meluk, Gustavo A. Bruges-Morales, Alex M. Jiménez-Ortega, Fernando Trujillo, Dolors Armenteras-Pascual

“…To address this gap, we utilized occurrence data for focal species including the jaguar, lowland tapir, and collared peccary. …”
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Genome-wide analysis to detect multi-drug resistance genes in Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains SWLPK and MNPK resourced from Pakistan by Maria Rafique, Muhammad Ibrahim, Sumaira Kanwal, Habib Bokhari, Farrukh Jamil, Annam Hussain, Muhammad Asif Rasheed

“…A 3D structure was modelled by I-TASSER, while refinement and minimizations were performed using the UCSF Chimera 1.14.1. …”
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Real-Time Integration of Optical Coherence Tomography Thickness Map Overlays for Enhanced Visualization in Epiretinal Membrane Surgery: A Pilot Study by Ferhat Turgut, Keisuke Ueda, Amr Saad, Tahm Spitznagel, Luca von Felten, Takashi Matsumoto, Rui Santos, Marc D. de Smet, Zoltán Zsolt Nagy, Matthias D. Becker, Gábor Márk Somfai

“…Subsequently, for consecutive frames, feature point extraction (the Shi–Tomasi method) and optical flow computation (the Lucas–Kanade algorithm) were used to calculate frame-by-frame transformations, which were applied to the OCT image to maintain alignment in near real time. (3) Results: The method achieved a 92.7% success rate in optical flow detection and maintained an average processing speed of 7.56 frames per second (FPS), demonstrating the feasibility of near real-time application. (4) Conclusions: The developed approach facilitates enhanced intraoperative visualization, providing surgeons with easier retinal structure identification which results in more comprehensive data-driven decisions. …”
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Integrative analysis of saliva-derived exosomal proteome and lipidome for the diagnosis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by Wei Zhong, Jian Liu, Junhua Xie, Zhiyan Zhang, Zhiwen Gong, Zhixiang Yan, Qingdong Cao

“…The proteomic characteristics of ESCC were primarily manifested in immune responses, disruption of tissue structural homeostasis, and enhanced antifungal and antimicrobial humoral immune responses. …”
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Activity and Operational Loss of IrO₂-Ta₂O₅/Ti Anodes During Oxygen Evolution in Acidic Solutions by Jovana Bošnjaković, Maja Stevanović, Marija Mihailović, Vojin M. Tadić, Jasmina Stevanović, Vladimir Panić, Gavrilo Šekularac

“…The as-prepared anode was deactivated using an accelerated stability test in an acid solution, the EW simulating electrolyte. The obtained data are correlated with fundamental electrochemical properties of OEA, such as structure-related pseudocapacitive responses at open circuit potential in the same operating environment. …”
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Simultaneous Wavelength and Format Conversions Based on the Polarization-Insensitive FWM in Free-Space Optical Communication Network by Xinning Huang, Yulong Suh, Tao Duan, Hui Hu, Xin Xu, Xiaoping Xie

“…Meanwhile, format conversion to lower the data rate is also necessary in case the atmospheric channel deteriorates. …”
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Spread of Multi-Antibiotic-Resistant Health-Care Pathogens in Hospitals to Treat COVID-19 Patients by A. E. Goncharov, L. P. Zueva, A. S. Mokhov, V. V. Kolodzhieva, A. A. Meltser, M. V. Smirnova, T. V. Khavlina, E. A. Orishak

“…It was found that carbapenem resistant gram-negative bacteria predominate in the structure of the nosocomial microbiota of the respiratory tract of patients with COVID-19 in both hospitals. …”
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Drug-related community issues and the required interventions in open drug scenes in Tehran, Iran: a qualitative study protocol by Mohammad Bagher Saberi Zafarghandi, Sahar Eshrati, Meroe Vameghi, Hadi Ranjbar, Reza Arezoomandan, Thomas Clausen, Helge Waal

“…Data collection techniques encompass field observation, indepth interview and focus group discussion. …”
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Optimized enrichment of murine blood–brain barrier vessels with a critical focus on network hierarchy in post-collection analysis by Hanaa Abdelazim, Audra Barnes, James Stupin, Ranah Hasson, Carmen Muñoz-Ballester, Kenneth L. Young, Stefanie Robel, James W. Smyth, Samy Lamouille, John C. Chappell

“…Positioned between upstream arteries and downstream veins, these microvessels have unique structural features, such as the absence of vascular smooth muscle cells (vSMCs) and a relatively thin basement membrane, to facilitate highly efficient yet selective exchange between the circulation and the brain interstitium. …”
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Effect of acupuncture on episodic memory for amnestic mild cognitive impairment based on hippocampal subregion: study protocol of a randomized, controlled trial by Xinbei Li, Xingying Lu, Juan Ou, Hanqing Lyu, Yongfeng Liu, Jinhuan Zhang

“…BackgroundThe hippocampus is a key brain region for episodic memory, and impairment of episodic memory is the earliest feature of amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI). Preserving the structure and function of the hippocampus plays a key role in preventing progression to Alzheimer’s disease (AD). …”
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Addressing System Challenges in Mental Health Services Research for Youth in the Child Welfare System: Insights From the Foster Care Family Navigator Trial by Marina Tolou‐Shams, Megan Ramaiya, Jannet L. Salas, Adrian Aguilera, Martha Shumway, Brian Borsari, Emily Dauria, Jill D. Berrick

“…Systems‐level challenges that impacted proposed research trial design and data collection included: (1) Limited system staff time and compensation processes; (2) Staff training and knowledge; and (3) System disruptions. …”
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A φSa3int (NM3) Prophage Domestication in Staphylococcus aureus Leads to Increased Virulence Through Human Immune Evasion by Roshan Nepal, Ghais Houtak, George Bouras, Sholeh Feizi, Gohar Shaghayegh, Keith Shearwin, Mahnaz Ramezanpour, Alkis James Psaltis, Peter‐John Wormald, Sarah Vreugde

“…Further, φSa3int prophage domestication led to reduced phagocytosis implying φSa3int prophage mediates escape of S. aureus from human innate immunity. Our data further show that in addition to adding novel prophage‐encoded virulence, φSa3int prophage domestication also affects the expression of non‐prophage (bacterial) genes and suppresses expression of structural proteins of resident prophages. …”
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Modeling and application of temperature-dependent elastic constants in continuous fiber-reinforced shape memory polymer composites by Jiajun Chen, Chen Du, Wenwu Zhang, Penghui Zhu, Qinghu Wang, Xiongqi Peng

“…This framework bridges critical gaps between micromechanical theory and macroscale SMPC performance, providing a robust tool for multi-physics-coupled smart structure design.…”
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Supervised Machine Learning Thyroid Carcinoma Diagnosis Using Wide-Field SHG Microscopy by Yaraslau Padrez, Radu Hristu, Igor Timoshchenko, Lucian G. Eftimie, Danielis Rutkauskas, Lena Golubewa

“…Among all models, C-SVC achieved the highest accuracy (84.73%) with robust generalization to unknown data, significantly outperforming standard ML approaches (60–70%). …”
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Adsorptive Removal of Bisphenol A by Polyethylene Meshes Grafted with an Amino Group-Containing Monomer, 2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl Methacrylate by Kazunori Yamada, Saori Terada, Rena Yamamoto, Dương Cẩm Anh, Takaya Naitou, Sakura Yamamoto

“…The cycle of adsorption at pH 8.0 and desorption in a NaOH solution at 100 mM was repeated five times without loss or structural damage. These results indicate PE-g-PDMAEMA meshes can be used as a regenerative adsorbent for BPA removal from aqueous medium.…”
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Caregivers’ lived experiences of childhood probable pneumonia through a gendered lens in western Kenya by Sarah Hawi Ngere, Charles Olang'o, Kennedy Ochola, Patience Oduor, Caleb K. Sagam, Benard Ochieng, Dickens Omondi, Norbert Peshu, Erick Nyambedha

“…Contribution: This study’s findings emphasise the necessity of a holistic approach when developing intervention geared towards improving healthcare-seeking behaviour by considering the subtler factors beyond structural, social and economic influences.…”
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Association Between Anatomic and Clinical Indicators of Injury Severity After Moderate-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Pilot Study Using Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging by Dmitry Esterov, Ziying Yin, Trevor Persaud, Xiang Shan, Mathew C. Murphy, Richard L. Ehman, John Huston III, Allen W. Brown

“…Future larger studies could lead to the development of prediction models that integrate clinical data with anatomical (MRI), structural (DTI), and mechanical (MRE) changes caused by TBI, to inform prognosis and care planning.…”
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Investigation of biomolecular dynamics by sensitivity-enhanced 1H–2H CPMAS NMR using matrix-free dynamic nuclear polarization by Thomas Biedenbänder, Aryana Rodgers, Mirjam Schröder, Liliya Vugmeyster, Björn Corzilius

“…Molecular dynamics of functional groups contain valuable information about structural properties and functional activities in biomolecules. …”
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