Barriers and facilitators to medication-assisted treatment for cocaine use disorder among men who have sex with men: a qualitative study by Elaine Hsiang, Kishan Patel, Erin C. Wilson, Alexandrea Dunham, Janet Ikeda, Tim Matheson, Glenn-Milo Santos

“…Conclusions Our study highlights important factors affecting the acceptability and uptake of medication-assisted treatment for CUD among a diverse sample of MSM. …”
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Assessing the impact of screening, early identification and intervention programmes for chronic kidney disease: protocol for a scoping review by Vladimir Tesar, Adeera Levin, Vivekanand Jha, Ikechi G Okpechi, Roberto Pecoits-Filho, Fergus J Caskey, Magdalena Madero, Gloria Ashuntantang, Laura N Hamonic, Abduzhappar Gaipov, Elliot K Tannor, Jo-Ann Donner, Ana Figueiredo, Reiko Inagi, Charu Malik, Monica Moorthy

“…Although early CKD identification and intervention hold promise for reducing the burden of CKD and risk factors, it remains unclear if an uniform strategy can be applicable across all income groups. …”
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Using Respiratory Gas Analyzers to Determine Resting Metabolic Rate in Adults: A Systematic Review of Validity Studies by César Ulises Olivas-León, Francisco Javier Olivas-Aguirre, Isaac Armando Chávez-Guevara, Horacio Eusebio Almanza-Reyes, Leslie Patrón-Romero, Genaro Rodríguez-Uribe, Francisco José Amaro-Gahete, Marco Antonio Hernández-Lepe

“…Conclusions: The main results demonstrated the critical need for rigorous validation of portable gas analyzers before their implementation in clinical and research settings to ensure their applicability across diverse populations and metabolic assessments.…”
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Foliar nutrient diagnosis in Paeonia ostii: an integrated DRIS-RN-CND approach for the fruit expansion stage by MingWei Zhu, Wei Zhao, Yu Duan, Tao Huang, YuXiao Wang, LiYong Sun, LiYong Sun, ShuXian Li, ShuXian Li, ShuXian Li

“…DiscussionThe primary factors contributing to the reduced yield of P. ostii were the excesses of Cu and Mn and the deficiencies of Ca. …”
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YOLOv8-TF: Transformer-Enhanced YOLOv8 for Underwater Fish Species Recognition with Class Imbalance Handling by Chiranjibi Shah, M M Nabi, Simegnew Yihunie Alaba, Iffat Ara Ebu, Jack Prior, Matthew D. Campbell, Ryan Caillouet, Matthew D. Grossi, Timothy Rowell, Farron Wallace, John E. Ball, Robert Moorhead

“…In video-based fish surveys, species recognition plays a vital role in stock assessments, ecosystem analysis, production management, and protection of endangered species. However, implementing fish species detection algorithms in underwater environments presents significant challenges due to factors such as varying lighting conditions, water turbidity, and the diverse appearances of fish species. …”
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Machine learning-based pseudo-continuous pedotransfer function for predicting soil freezing characteristic curve by Sangyeong Park, Yongjoon Choe, Hangseok Choi, Khanh Pham

“…This study developed an alternative approach to estimate θ using a pedotransfer function (PTF) implemented with extreme gradient boosting (XGB). The XGB-PTF model was trained using SFCC data available in the literature, and cooperative game theory was utilized to assess potential impacts on θ predictions. …”
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Whole-Genome Sequencing Analysis Revealed High Genomic Variability, Recombination Events and Mobile Genetic Elements in <i>Streptococcus uberis</i> Strains Isolated from Bovine Mas... by Paola A. Rios Agudelo, Julián Reyes Vélez, Martha Olivera Angel, Adam M. Blanchard, Yesid Cuesta Astroz, Arley Caraballo Guzmán, Giovanny Torres Lindarte

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> The high heterogeneity of strains observed and the presence of genetic factors linked to antimicrobial resistance represent a challenge for the implementation and surveillance of measures focused on the control and elimination of this pathogen.…”
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Research progress on strengthening mechanism and industrial application of CO2 mineralization technology for coal electricity solid waste by Xinyue Cao, Qingxiang Wang, Mengyang Li, Chicheng Ma, Shilin Wang

“…Finally, given the current industrial implementation challenges of CO2 mineralization technology using coal electricity solid wastes, this study proposes an innovative development framework that integrate efficient enhancement, ecological sustainability, and intelligent regulation. …”
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Test methods for adhesive polymer compositions in development and quality control for stoma care products on the example of adhesive baseplates (review) by I. A. Sadkovskii, L. A. Korol, A. B. Karabanova, A. V. Korolenko, E. A. Shemetova, I. I. Krasnyuk, G. V. Ramenskaya, M. A. Mandrik

“…Besides this, it is shown how the adhesive properties of baseplates can be predicted based on the rheological properties of the adhesive layer, and factors important in the selection of materials modeling skin for in vitro tests are described.Conclusion. …”
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Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on HIV care in people newly diagnosed with HIV infection by Aysegul I Sezen, Yusuf E Ozdemir, Deniz Borcak, Esra Canbolat Unlu, Sevtap Senoğlu, Zuhal Yesilbag, Hayat Kumbasar Karaosmanoglu

“…We compared the pre-pandemic to the pandemic period, focusing on factors such as diagnosis, accessing treatment, staying on treatment, and viral suppression, as the pandemic had the potential to disrupt HIV care. …”
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Attitudes toward organ donation among university students in the United Arab Emirates: a cross-sectional survey by Fayez Alshamsi, Ghada S. M. Al-Bluwi, Ricard Valero, Ricard Valero, Ricard Valero, Ricard Valero, Omran Bakoush

“…Increasing public awareness about brain death and establishing mechanisms for securing family consent in advance are crucial steps for the successful implementation of a deceased organ donation program in the UAE.…”
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Long-range transport of coarse mineral dust: an evaluation of the Met Office Unified Model against aircraft observations by N. G. Ratcliffe, C. L. Ryder, N. Bellouin, S. Woodward, A. Jones, B. Johnson, L.-M. Wieland, M. Dollner, J. Gasteiger, J. Gasteiger, B. Weinzierl

“…This work adds to the growing body of research that demonstrates the need for a process-based evaluation of climate model dust simulations to identify where improvements could be implemented.</p>…”
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Optimizing the Genomic Evaluation Model in Crossbred Cattle for Smallholder Production Systems in India by Kashif Dawood Khan, Rani Alex, Ashish Yadav, Varadanayakanahalli N. Sahana, Amritanshu Upadhyay, Rajesh V. Mani, Thankappan Sajeev Kumar, Rajeev Raghavan Pillai, Vikas Vohra, Gopal Ramdasji Gowane

“…Implementing genomic selection in smallholder dairy systems is challenging due to limited genetic connectedness and diverse management practices. …”
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Epidemiological serosurvey of chikungunya fever post outbreak at Tanjung Sepat, Malaysia by Chee-Sieng Khor, Boon-Teong Teoh, Sing-Sin Sam, Hooi-Yuen Khoo, Noor-Syahida Azizan, AsmaAnati CheMatSeri, Kim-Ling Chin, Zur-Raiha Hamim, Noor-Adila Mohamed-Romai-Noor, Che-Norainon Yaacob, Juraina Abd-Jamil, Hai-Yen Lee, Yih-Harng Soh, Sazaly AbuBakar

“…Hence, widespread community testing and indoor use of mosquito repellent are among the possible measures that can be implemented to reduce CHIKV transmission during an outbreak. …”
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Adherence and intensity in multimodal lifestyle-based interventions for cognitive decline prevention: state-of-the-art and future directions by Natalia Soldevila-Domenech, Amaia Ayala-Garcia, Mariagnese Barbera, Jenni Lehtisalo, Laura Forcano, Ana Diaz-Ponce, Marissa Zwan, Wiesje M. van der Flier, Tiia Ngandu, Miia Kivipelto, Alina Solomon, Rafael de la Torre

“…Multimodal interventions targeting several risk factors and disease mechanisms simultaneously are currently being tested worldwide under the World-Wide FINGERS (WW-FINGERS) network of clinical trials. …”
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Rice Variety Identification Based on Transfer Learning Architecture Using DENS-INCEP by Wahyudi Agustiono, Kurniawan Eka Permana, Caroline Chan, Deshinta Arrova Dewi, Moch. Miftachur Rifqi Al Husain

“…With numerous varieties differing in size, shape, colour, texture, and nutritional content, accurate rice variety identification is critical for optimizing production and ensuring food quality. Environmental factors such as soil type and climate further influence these variations, making precise identification essential for improving productivity and reducing waste. …”
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Rapid Socioeconomic Growth in Southeast Asia: Evidence From Nighttime Light Observations by Yuanzheng Cui, Ruixue Zhao, Mi Zhang, Lei Wang, Yuan Yuan, Xuejun Duan, Kaifang Shi

“…The results reveal that NTL data are closely correlated with four key socioeconomic factors, including population, gross domestic product, industrial output, and service industry output. …”
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Psychological support for an adolescent awaiting heart transplantation: A case report on psychological intervention using the Stanford Integrated Psychosocial Assessment for Transp... by Kosuke Takano, Junko Tsutsui, Hidehiro Oshibuchi, Sayaka Kobayashi, Rie Akaho, Katsuji Nishimura

“…Abstract Background Psychosocial factors significantly influence outcomes following heart transplantation (HT). …”
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Understanding farmers’ participation and power dynamics in watershed development: Evidence from northwest Ethiopia by Assefa A. Berhanu, Beneberu Assefa Wondimagegnhu, Astewel Takele, Haimanot B. Atinkut

“…Project-supported watersheds followed a top-down approach emphasizing technical implementation, while community-led initiatives showed slight improvements in participation and local ownership. …”
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Risk exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and workers’ risk perception in non-healthcare setting in Hong Kong, Nanjing and Wuhan: A qualitative multi-site study by Janice Ying Chui Lau, Dongming Wang, Jingyi Tang, Shoulin Wang, Priscilla Ming Yi Lee, Natalie Hiu Yu Tang, Tangchun Wu, Hongbing Shen, Xiaoming Ji, Weihong Chen, Lap Ah Tse

“…Variations in risk perceptions were found, influenced by factors such as work patterns and safety measures. …”
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