Factors associated with a confirmed Lassa fever outbreak in Eguare community of Esan West, Edo State, Nigeria: January-March, 2019 by Henry Uguru Ekechi, Charles Ibeneme, Biodun Ogunniyi, Emmanuel Awosanya, Babatunde Gbadebo, Aishatu Usman, Muhammad Shakir Balogun, Celestine Ameh, Lilian Okeke, Chioma Dan-Nwafor, Chikwe Ihekweazu

“…We defined a confirmed case-patient as any person from Eguare community with febrile illness and PCR positive for Lassa fever between January and March, 2019; and control as anyone from Eguare community without febrile illness within the same period. Structured questionnaire was used to obtain data on exposures from both cases and controls. …”
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Tectono-stratigraphy of the Eocene Zhu-1 Sub-basin in the Pearl River Mouth basin, China: controls on hydrocarbon source rock variability and implications by Pei Liu, Pei Liu, Guangrong Peng, Guangrong Peng, Ming Luo, Ming Luo, Yuchen Wang, Yuchen Wang, Wanlin Xiong, Wanlin Xiong, Penglin Song, Penglin Song, Guanyun Wu, Guanyun Wu

“…The half-graden styles in the different sag change associated with tectonic transitions, and basement uplift and magmatic bottoming reshape the internal stratigraphic structure of the half-graden, leading to the variability of hydrocarbon accumulations. …”
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Awareness of breast cancer and perceived barriers to breast screening methods: a community based cross-sectional study among women in Yemen by Gamil Othman, Faisal Ali, Maria Mudathir, Heba Almoliky, Maria Al-qahtani, Nora Alezzi, Nosibah Ameen, Doa’a Anwar Ibrahim, Mohammed Mohammed Battah, Mohamed Izham Mohamed Ibrahim

“…However, challenges arise in combating breast cancer in Yemen due to the lack of patient registries, national strategies, and structured cancer treatment plans. Objective This research sought to evaluate the awareness levels of breast cancer and the perceived obstacles to breast cancer screening among adult Yemeni women. …”
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Hemangioma of the umbilical cord: A case report and proposal for standardised reporting criteria by Isabella Charlotte Maréchal-Ross, Sashi Siva, Karen Mizia, Jeremy Nicholas Pulvers, Isabella Turton, Ali Moghimi

“…This case report presents an instance of umbilical cord hemangioma and proposes a structured framework for future documentation.A comprehensive literature review using OVID Medline and Embase identified cases of umbilical cord hemangiomas, their clinical presentations, and maternal and neonatal outcomes. …”
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Lavender Breeding for Winter Hardiness in a Temperate Climate by Viktoriya Kryuchkova, Anastasia Evtyukhova, Sergey Avdeev, Vitaly Donskih, Olga Shelepova, Olga Ladyzhenskaya, Yuri Gorbunov

“…The research years were grouped by winter hardiness structured into clusters, which allowed us to identify common features in climatic conditions and to identify critical periods of the winter period leading to a decrease in winter hardiness. …”
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Comparative Proteome and Weighted Gene Co-Expression Network Analyses Uncover the Mechanism of Wheat Grain Protein Accumulation in Response to Nitrogen Fertilizer Application by Beiming Xu, Yuku Jia, Jianchao Feng, Yang Yang, Geng Ma, Yanfei Zhang, Yingxin Xie, Dongyun Ma

“…In addition, the β-sheet content of the protein secondary structure increased, while the irregular curl content decreased. …”
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Calpastatin and myostatin genes polymorphism and their association with slaughter traits in the Gashun Soviet Merino breed grown in southern Russia by Nadezhda V. Shirokova, Vladimir K. Fiodorov, Izabella G. Kazarova, Ivan F. Gorlov, Marina I. Slozhenkina, Elena Y. Anisimova, Ekaterina V. Karpenko

“…However, the pre-slaughter weight in the animals with the MSTN _GG genotype was higher by 3.4%. Data on the CAST and MSTN gene polymorphism and the genetic structure of the studied sheep population were obtained for the first time, their association with slaughter traits was revealed, and desirable genotypes CAST_MN and MSTN_AG were determined. …”
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Pathogenetic and clinical signifcance of EpCАM expression features in tumors and circulating tumor cells by V. M. Perelmuter, L. A. Tashireva, E. S. Grigoryeva, V. V. Alifanov, E. S. Pudova, A. V. Buzenkova, M. V. Zavyalova, N. V. Cherdyntseva

“…Purpose of the study: to summarize the available data on the structure and function of EpCAM and its domains, their roles in promoting proliferation and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), contributing to cell stemness, and facilitating interactions with cell adhesion and invasion molecules.Material and Methods. …”
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Estimating the transpiration of kiwifruit using an optimized canopy resistance model based on the synthesis of sunlit and shaded leaves by Zongyang Li, Lu Zhao, Zhengxin Zhao, Huanjie Cai, Liwen Xing, Ningbo Cui

“…Canopy resistance (rc) is crucial for estimating T, but existing models do not fully consider the unique canopy structure and microclimate variations in kiwifruit trees. …”
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The experiences, perspectives and needs of families raising neurodivergent twins: a multi-informant photo-elicitation exploratory study by Vicky Foley, Myrofora Kakoulidou, Myrofora Kakoulidou, Vassilis Sideropoulos, Camilla Phelps, Georgia Pavlopoulou, Georgia Pavlopoulou

“…Fifteen photo-elicitation semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore both the neurotypical twins’ experiences and perceived needs and the mothers’ perceptions of the neurotypical twins’ experiences and perceived needs. …”
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Balloon-based exposed payload designed for astrobiological research in Earth’s near space by YanQiu Wang, JianXun Shen, Chao Wang, WeiNing Li, GaoHong Wang, Wei Lin, YuanDa Jiang

“…Here, we describe the versatile Biological Samples Exposure Payload (BIOSEP) loaded on the CAS-BAP with respect to its structure and function. The primary function of BIOSEP is to expose appropriate biological specimens to the harsh conditions of near space and subsequently return the exposed samples to laboratories for further analysis. …”
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Didang decoction attenuates cancer‐associated thrombosis by inhibiting PAD4‐dependent NET formation in lung cancer by Xiaoyan Zeng, Jiuxi Li, Liyuan Pei, Yaping Yang, Ya Chen, Xuejing Wang, Ting Zhang, Ting Zhou

“…In vitro, following incubation with conditioned medium (CM) derived from Lewis lung carcinoma cells, the expression of NET markers in neutrophils was significantly elevated, and an extracellular fibrous network structure was observed. Nevertheless, these NET‐associated changes were partially counteracted by DD. …”
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Sex-Specific Patterns in Blood Pressure and Vascular Parameters: The MUJER-EVA Project by Alicia Saz-Lara, Arturo Martínez-Rodrigo, Eva María Galán-Moya, Irene Martínez-García, Iris Otero-Luis, Carla Geovanna Lever-Megina, Nerea Moreno-Herraiz, Iván Cavero-Redondo

“…Recent evidence suggests that sex-related differences in cardiovascular health extend beyond traditional risk factors, affecting vascular structure and function. This study aimed to examine sex differences in vascular parameters, including central and peripheral blood pressure, pulse wave velocity (PWv), augmentation index at 75 bpm (AIx75), cardiac output, stroke volume, and peripheral vascular resistance, using harmonized data from three population-based cohorts (EVasCu, VascuNET, and ExIC-FEp) as part of the MUJER-EVA project. …”
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Investigating the causal pathways among psychopathological variables, cognitive impairment, and real-life functioning in people with schizophrenia by Luigi Giuliani, Francesco Sanmarchi, Armida Mucci, Paola Rucci, Edoardo Caporusso, Paola Bucci, Giulia M. Giordano, Mario Amore, Paola Rocca, Alessandro Rossi, Alessandro Bertolino, Silvana Galderisi, Mario Maj

“…Abstract The present study aimed to investigate the causal relationships among cognitive impairment, psychopathology, and real-life functioning in a large sample of people with schizophrenia, using a data-driven causal discovery procedure based on partial ancestral graphs (PAGs). …”
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Preferences for receiving diabetes prevention support and factors influencing healthy eating and physical activity among patients with prediabetes in Chicago, Illinois by Angela Kong, Mary Smart, Yuka Asada, Lourdes Deci Limpoco, Chuxian Tang, Janet Lin, Brian T. Layden

“…Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 35 patients with prediabetes (hemoglobin A1c: 5.7 to 6.4 %) detected from screening in an urban emergency department in Chicago, Illinois. …”
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Effect of Chinese Leek Extracts on the Quality of Sauce Stewed Pigeon Meat by Jie SUN, Yingying ZHANG, Zhuofan YANG, Mengdi WANG, Guoyou YIN, Peifang MA, Mingjun YANG, Yakun LI

“…Further analyses of the microstructure confirmed that Chinese leek extracts could improve the structure of muscle tissue in sauce stewed pigeon meat. …”
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Delayed orthodontic care and its association with depression among Chinese adolescents: a cross-sectional study by Yang Li, Mengshan Yang, Botang Guo, Lusi Yang, Cui Xiaotian, Jiaxing Zhou, Kun Wang, Shouli Wang, Ping Tang, Shitao Dong

“…This study explores the prevalence of depressive symptoms among Chinese adolescents receiving orthodontic care and examines the potential link between treatment delays and depressive symptoms.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among adolescent orthodontic patients in Chengde, Hebei Province. Data on demographic factors, treatment delays, and depressive symptoms were collected through structured questionnaires. …”
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Changing of the coordination of socioeconomic development and the environment as sustainable development progresses by Dongliang Dang, Xiaobing Li, Xin Lyu, Shiliang Liu, Huashun Dou, Mengyuan Li, Kai Wang, Wanyu Cao

“…Here, we have utilized statistical and remote sensing data from 290 municipal units in China to analyze the evolution of the coupling coordination degree (CCD) between socioeconomic development and the environment along a progression of sustainable development measured by the SDG Index. …”
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Improving critical care through telemedicine: a comprehensive analysis of a Tele-ICU project in northern and northeastern regions of Brazil by Shoraya Virginio Carneiro Dal Col, Eduardo Leite Vieira Costa, Diego Britto Ribeiro, Thalyta Flores, Franca Pellison, Larissa Borges Moraes, Ana Luiza Inglesi Arevalo, Anna Carolina Pompermayer Coradelli, Elen Moda de Oliveira Azevedo, Isadora Stefanini Guimarães, Katia Dione da Gama, Rafaella Coutinho Grecco Aguiar, Lilian Mara Perroud Miilher, Marcelo Santos Caires, Pedro Helio Pontes Dantas, Renata Christine Oliveira Pinotti, Beatriz de Faria Leao, Fabiane Raquel Motter, Sabrina Dalbosco Gadenz

“…We herein provide a detailed overview of the implementation of the Tele-ICU project in Brazil’s northern and northeastern regions, describing its multi-modal approach, which combined telemedicine implementation, educational initiatives, simulation-based training, protocol development, and structured data reporting to enhance critical care delivery. …”
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New Insights into the Phylogeographic History of <i>Dirofilaria immitis</i> in the Canary Islands, Spain by Rodrigo Morchón, Alfonso Balmori-de la Puente, Manuel Collado-Cuadrado, Iván Rodríguez-Escolar, Noelia Costa-Rodríguez, Elena Infante González-Mohino, Elena Carretón, José Alberto Montoya-Alonso

“…To obtain a more complete understanding of its evolutionary history, structure and genomic diversity, comparative studies using next-generation sequencing data from endemic areas are needed, which will help in the long term to implement monitoring and control measures in a given area and to better understand its global phylogeographic history.…”
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