Decreasing prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women at delivery: a quality improvement initiative by Vidushi Kulshrestha, K Aparna Sharma, Neena Malhotra, Anushka Rathi, Swati Sharma, Tanisha Gupta, Aditya Sarkar, Srinidhi Y Reddy, Nambrath Sunita, Joby Titto

“…At AIIMS, New Delhi, baseline data revealed a 35.57% prevalence of anaemia among booked pregnant women at delivery. …”
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Long COVID and episodic disability: advancing the conceptualisation, measurement and knowledge of episodic disability among people living with Long COVID – protocol for a mixed-met... by Richard Harding, Kristine M Erlandson, Jaime H Vera, Colm Bergin, Ciaran Bannan, Darren A Brown, Margaret O'Hara, Kelly K O'Brien, Patricia Solomon, Angela M Cheung, Lisa Avery, Soo Chan Carusone, Susie Goulding, Lisa McCorkell, Larry Robinson, Catherine Thomson, Hannah Wei, Natalie St Clair-Sullivan, Brittany Torres, Niamh Roche, Ruth Stokes, Patriic Gayle

“…Using phase 2 data, we will characterise the profile of disability using structural equation modelling techniques to examine relationships between dimensions of disability and the influence of intrinsic and extrinsic contextual factors. …”
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From reality to virtuality: Unveiling Gen Z's purchasing behavior through virtual influencers in the metaverse by Tri-Quan Dang, Tan-Minh Nguyen, Phuc-Thien Tran, Tien-Thao Cong Phan, Thach-Bao Huynh, Luan-Thanh Nguyen

“…Utilizing judgmental sampling, a sample of 352 individuals with prior experience as VIs was selected to address the research objectives. The data were analyzed using a mixed-method approach, incorporating fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA), Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN techniques). …”
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ARTISANAL FISHING ON THE COAST OF ESPÍRITO SANTO STATE, SOUTHEASTERN BRAZIL: AN APPROACH TO SOCIOENVIRONMENTAL OCEANOGRAPHY by Joelson MUSIELLO-FERNANDES, Pablo da Costa OLIVEIRA, Samanta Chisté de ARAÚJO, Juliana Silva de ABREU, Ana Paula Madeira DI BENEDITTO, Adriane Araújo BRAGA, Mauricio HOSTIM-SILVA, Camilah Antunes ZAPPES

“…Despite this, there is a lack of updated data on artisanal fishing and its interfaces with socioenvironmental oceanography. …”
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Identification of multiple genomic alterations and prediction of neoantigens from circulating tumor cells at the single-cell level by Xiaochen Gao, Xinyu Li, Weize Xu, Ming Jiao, Yu Guo, Jiajia Wang, Weihao Wang, Jiling Feng, Qianqian Guo, Chengchao Wu, Taiyu Zhang, Yuqin Yang, Da Lin

“…In the PDX model, integrating data from seven CTCs captures 88.7% of SNPs and INDELs, and 75.0% of structural variants present in tumor tissue. …”
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Tackling Paradoxes and Double Binds for a Healthier Workplace: Insights from the Early COVID-19 Responses in Quebec and Ontario by Daniel Côté, Amelia León, Ai-Thuy Huynh, Jessica Dubé, Ellen MacEachen, Pamela Hopwood, Marie Laberge, Samantha Meyer, Shannon Majowicz, Meghan K. Crouch, Joyceline Amoako

“…This study presents a secondary analysis of qualitative data on paradoxes and double binds (PDBs) experienced by precarious essential workers in Canada who interacted with the public and their supervisors. …”
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Prevalence and environmental abundance of the TSET complex in cosmopolitan algal groups by Mathias Penot-Raquin, Mandeep Sivia, Kelly M. Fafoumi, Raegan Larson, Richard G. Dorrell, Joel B. Dacks

“…Finally, diatom TSET genes are detectable in meta-transcriptomic data from Tara Oceans, suggesting functional roles in the wild. …”
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Multimodal gradients unify local and global cortical organization by Yezhou Wang, Nicole Eichert, Casey Paquola, Raul Rodriguez-Cruces, Jordan DeKraker, Jessica Royer, Donna Gift Cabalo, Hans Auer, Alexander Ngo, Ilana R. Leppert, Christine L. Tardif, David A. Rudko, Robert Leech, Katrin Amunts, Sofie L. Valk, Jonathan Smallwood, Alan C. Evans, Boris C. Bernhardt

“…Here, we present an approach to integrate inter- and intra-areal similarities of microstructure, structural connectivity, and functional interactions. …”
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Determinants of Rotavirus Vaccine Acceptance in an Area of Southern Italy with Low Vaccination Coverage: A Case-Control Study by the Health Belief Model Questionnaire by Davide Anzà, Massimiliano Esposito, Giorgio Bertolazzi, Alessandra Fallucca, Carlo Genovese, Gabriele Maniscalco, Andrea D. Praticò, Tiziana Scarpaci, Ermanno Vitale, Vincenzo Restivo

“…Methods: This case-control study was conducted in Southern Italy to identify factors influencing parental acceptance of RVV. Data were collected from parents using a structured questionnaire that assessed socio-demographic factors, vaccine knowledge, and attitudes based on the Health Belief Model (HBM). …”
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Vendor density mapping and compliance assessment with tobacco control laws around schools in Bhubaneswar City—a geo-spatial mapping and observational study by Nancy Satpathy, Nancy Satpathy, Pratap Jena, Pratap Jena, Amit Yadav, Venkatarao Epari, Vikrant Mohanty, Muhammad Imran Ali, Rishika Khare, Yogesh Pratap Singh, Ashish Kumar Pandey

“…This study examines tobacco vendor density around schools in Bhubaneswar City, Odisha, utilizing advanced geo-spatial mapping techniques to provide evidence for regulatory enforcement.MethodsA geo-spatial mapping approach was employed using ArcMap 10.8 and Google Maps to identify tobacco vendors within a 100-yard radius of 15 selected high schools. Data collection was conducted through a structured questionnaire with 53 closed-ended questions via the Epicollect5 platform. …”
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Unveiling the powerhouse: ASCL1-driven small cell lung cancer is characterized by higher numbers of mitochondria and enhanced oxidative phosphorylation by Anna Solta, Büsra Ernhofer, Kristiina Boettiger, Christian Lang, Zsolt Megyesfalvi, Theresa Mendrina, Dominik Kirchhofer, Gerald Timelthaler, Beata Szeitz, Melinda Rezeli, Clemens Aigner, Arvand Haschemi, Lukas W. Unger, Balazs Dome, Karin Schelch

“…Methods Metabolic alterations were analyzed using proteomic data. Structural and functional differences of mitochondria were investigated using qPCR, flow cytometry, confocal imaging, and transmission electron microscopy and seahorse assays. …”
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Health workers’ perspectives regarding climate change and health in Kween District, Mount Elgon, Uganda – A qualitative study by Aggrey Siya, Akim Tafadzwa Lukwa, Chemutai Faith, Noah Mutai, Plaxcedes Chiwire

“…Health facilities were selected through purposive sampling and 69 health service providers participated. Data collection involved semi-structured interviews that explored health workers' knowledge of climate change and its impacts on health, including malaria. …”
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The Mediator Role of Depression in the Successful Aging and Death Anxiety in Middle-Aged and Older People With Hypertension by Xiaoping Li, Lu Sun, Liu Yang, Congzhi Wang, Ting Yuan, Huanhuan Wei, Yunxiao Lei, Jing Li, Mingming Liu, Dongmei Zhang, Ying Hua, Haiyang Liu, Lin Zhang

“…Pearson Correlation Analysis and Regression analysis were performed in the data analysis. In addition, AMOS was used to analyze the mediator variable effects. …”
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Technological Assessment and Predictive Modeling of Probiotic Lactose-Free Fermented Milk with <i>Lacticaseibacillus paracasei</i> GV17 by Taynan Jonatha Neves Costa, Isabella Maciel Costa, Larissa Mirelle Mendes Magalhães, Marcelo Resende de Souza, Gabriel Augusto Marques Rossi, Bruna Maria Salotti-Souza, Camila Argenta Fante

“…Regarding technological characteristics, syneresis decreased by 8.90% after 28 days, indicating greater structural stability, while water retention capacity remained constant. …”
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Impact of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on ocular health among people living in Chiang Mai, Thailand by Sobia Kausar, Phanika Tongchai, Sumed Yadoung, Shamsa Sabir, Supansa Pata, Woottichai Khamduang, Kriangkrai Chawansuntati, Supachai Yodkeeree, Anurak Wongta, Surat Hongsibsong

“…Daily PM2.5 concentration data was gathered from Thung Satok monitoring station. …”
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Decoding Schizophrenia: How AI-Enhanced fMRI Unlocks New Pathways for Precision Psychiatry by Valeria Di Stefano, Martina D’Angelo, Francesco Monaco, Annarita Vignapiano, Vassilis Martiadis, Eugenia Barone, Michele Fornaro, Luca Steardo, Marco Solmi, Mirko Manchia, Luca Steardo

“…Moreover, ethical considerations surrounding data integrity, algorithmic transparency, and patient individuality must guide AI’s integration into psychiatry. …”
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From Ornamental Beauty to Economic and Horticultural Significance: Species Diversity and Ethnobotany of Bignoniaceae in Maha Sarakham Province, Thailand by Surapon Saensouk, Piyaporn Saensouk, Thawatphong Boonma, Sarayut Rakarcha, Khamfa Chanthavongsa, Narumol Piwpuan, Tammanoon Jitpromma

“…This study investigates the diversity, phenology, cultural relevance, and traditional uses of Bignoniaceae species in Maha Sarakham Province, Northeastern Thailand. Through semi-structured interviews with 260 local informants across 13 districts—alongside field observations and herbarium voucher collections—we documented 27 species across 21 genera. …”
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Optimization of Protein Extraction from Rapeseed Oil Cake by Dephenolization Process for Scale-Up Application Using Artificial Neural Networks by Branislava Đermanovć, Jelena Vujetić, Tea Sedlar, Danka Dragojlović, Ljiljana Popović, Predrag Kojić, Pavle Jovanov, Bojana Šarić

“…In this study, the effects of dephenolization on the structural, physicochemical, and functional properties of rapeseed protein isolate obtained from defatted rapeseed cake were investigated through four different protocols. …”
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Impact-induced energy release of typical HCP metal/PTFE/W reactive materials: Experimental study and predictive modeling via machine learning by Zhenwei Zhang, Weixi Tian, Tianyi Wang, Zhiyuan Liu, Yansong Yang, Chao Ge, Lei Guo, Yuan He, Chuanting Wang, Yong He

“…Zirconium, titanium, and other hexagonally close-packed (HCP) metals and their alloys are representative high specific strength, high reaction enthalpy, and high thermal conductivity structural materials. In this study, two typical HCP metals, zirconium, and titanium, were applied to reactive materials (RMs) to prepare Zr/PTFE/W RMs and Ti/PTFE/W RMs, validating the feasibility of HCP metal/PTFE/W RMs. …”
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Study on residual strength of oil and gas pipeline with corrosion defects under bending load by Song Chenxi, Shu Jie, Chen Han, Shi Tong, Wu Xiatong, Liu Xiaoben

“…These challenges include structural defects, geological disasters such as earthquakes, landslides, debris flows, and land subsidence, as well as external forces such as dynamic impact forces, shear forces, extrusion forces, and uneven settlement forces. …”
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