Neuroprotective effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on Alzheimer's disease: Undetermined therapeutic protocols and mechanisms by Yang Zhu, Lingyi Liao, Shihao Gao, Yong Tao, Hao Huang, Xiangqin Fang, Changyan Yuan, Changyue Gao

“…However, its optimal therapeutic protocols and precise mechanisms are currently unknown, impeding its clinical implementation. In the present review, we aimed to summarize and discuss the efficacy‐related parameters in rTMS treatment, encompassing stimulus frequency, stimulus pattern, stimulus intensity, and the configuration of the stimulus coil. …”
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Perceived income and food security challenges during COVID-19 in informal settlement households in Windhoek practising urban agriculture by Susanna Shivolo-Useb, Cecil Togarepi, Joel Muzanima, Maria N. T. Shipandeni, Cecilie N. Jona, Ndiilokelwa P. Petrus

“…However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, many operations were disrupted and measures implemented to curb the spread led to food insecurity and income losses. …”
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Conservation Agriculture for Managing Degraded Lands and Advancing Food Security in North Eastern Region of India by Anup Das, Subhash Babu, Jayanta Layek, M. Thoi Thoi Devi, R. Krishnappa, P. K. Ghosh, N. Prakash, S. V. Ngachan

“…Reversing degradation trends necessitates identification and implementation of site-specific strategies. Choice of strategies depends on biophysical (climate, geology, soil type, drainage patterns, vegetation, land use) and human factors (demography, infrastructure, land tenure, access to credit and market). …”
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Environmental mediation of colistin resistance in the African context. A systematic scoping review by Emmanuel Udochukwu Osisiogu, Fareeda Ceeta Mahmoud, Fahad Bin Waqas, Bhavana Singh, Patrick K. Feglo, Kwabena Obeng Duedu

“…This study reviews how environmental factors have contributed to colistin resistance in the African context, where reports of colistin-resistant Gram-negative organisms are emerging. …”
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Aerodynamic characteristics of circulation control airfoils with Magnus rotating cylinder by Yunlong Zhao, Chenglin Zhou, Shibo Lee, Yang Zhang, Jianfeng Zou, Yao Zheng

“…By establishing an evaluation framework focusing on both aerodynamic performance and energy consumption, this study identifies two factors influencing the effectiveness of coupled control, thereby filling a gap in the research on Magnus–Coanda coupled control performance and providing a theoretical foundation for the engineering application of active flow control systems under multi-condition cases.…”
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Benefits and challenges of the public food procurement program: Perspectives of technicians and managers of family farmer organizations in Brazil by Panmela Soares, Suellen Secchi Martinelli, Elena Albero Atance, Rafaela Fabri, Vicente Clemente-Gómez, Mari Carmen Davó-Blanes, Suzi Barletto Cavalli

“…However, challenges identified include seasonal production constraints, bureaucratic hurdles in sales procedures, inadequate infrastructure for food storage and processing within farmer organizations, insufficient information from restaurants about purchasing opportunities, and a lack of support and technical assistance. These factors pose implementation challenges for the PFP program. …”
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Microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of chip-stacking micro-solder joints under TG bonding process by Ye Tian, Hongsheng Xu, Yuejun Li, Zhongyu Liu, Daoming Fan, Chao Wang, Ziqiang Li, Wei Liu, Xing Chen, Fengshun Wu

“…These results provide valuable insights that can guide the design and implementation of next-generation reliable interconnections in 3D chip stacking.…”
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Integrated wellbore-surface pressure control production optimization for shale gas wells by Xingyu Zhou, Liming Zhang, Ji Qi, Yanxing Wang, Kai Zhang, Ruijia Zhang, Yaqi Sun

“…The decline in production and pressure for individual wells over time is forecasted using a predictive model that accounts for key factors of system optimization, such as reservoir depletion, wellbore conditions, and equipment performance. …”
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Investigating Two-dimensional Horizontal Mesh Grid Effects on the Eulerian Atmospheric Transport Model Using Artificial Neural Network by Amine Ajdour, Brahim Ydir, Houria Bouzghiba, Ishaq Dimeji Sulaymon, Anas Adnane, Dris Ben Hmamou, Kenza Khomsi, Jamal Chaoufi, Gábor Géczi, Radouane Leghrib

“…Transport chemistry models like CHIMERE operate deterministically, utilizing meteorological factors, emissions data, boundary conditions, and various physical processes such as transport and Horizontal Mesh-Grid to influence inputs and outputs. …”
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Satisfaction with a new patient education program for children, adolescents, and young adults with differences of sex development (DSD) and their parents. by Sabine Wiegmann, Ralph Schilling, Mirja Winter, Martina Ernst, Katja Wechsung, Ute Kalender, Barbara Stöckigt, Annette Richter-Unruh, Olaf Hiort, Ulla Döhnert, Louise Marshall, Julia Rohayem, Klaus-Peter Liesenkötter, Martin Wabitsch, Gloria Herrmann, Gundula Ernst, Stephanie Roll, Thomas Keil, Uta Neumann

“…Neither sociodemographic factors nor diagnosis burden, shame, or informedness showed relevant associations with satisfaction levels. …”
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Decarbonization of Thai cement industry: a retrospective and prospective decomposition analysis by Mohammad H Hosseinpoor A, Athikom Bangviwat, Sebastien Bonnet, Ali Hasanbeigi, Cecilia Springer

“…This study helps to identify specific factors that, if implemented, could contribute to improved energy consumption and reduced CO _2 emissions from the cement industry in Thailand.…”
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Prevalence of actionable pharmacogenetic variants and high‐risk drug prescriptions: A Swiss hospital‐based cohort study by Flavia Hodel, Maria B. De Min, Christian Wandall Thorball, Claire Redin, Peter Vollenweider, François Girardin, Jacques Fellay

“…This is partly due to genetic factors that typically affect drug metabolism or clearance. …”
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Two decades of cropland monitoring in Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan city group: trends and future predictions by Wenbo Zhang, Dazhao Fan, Song Ji, Yang Dong, Dongzi Li, Ming Li

“…Consequently, the implementation of a strategy that prioritizes cropland can effectively protect it, while helping to promote ecological development and regional socio-economic development.…”
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Infertility trends in China: analyzing temporal changes, public demand, and demographic differences based on Baidu index by Xun Li, Mengmeng Wei, Jingrui Zou, Jin Wei, Xin Lai, Xun Gong, Hong Hu, Xuanxuan Wang

“…It focuses on three aspects: temporal trends in search volume, demand patterns, and demographic characteristics of searchers, including age, gender, and regional differences. Results The implementation of the two-child policy in late 2016 resulted in a short-lived baby boom. …”
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Exergy efficiency optimization of a water-based titanium dioxide nanofluid hybrid solar collector using advanced machine learning models by Poyyamozhi Natesan, M.P. Rajakumar, Sreevidya R C, Srimanickam B, Suresh Vellaiyan, Nguyen Van Minh

“…Two experimental setups were implemented: the first involved water flow rates of 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 L per minute, while the second employed a water-based TiO2 nanofluid with a 0.1 % volume concentration. …”
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Unlocking urban transportation carbon reduction potential: a dynamic evaluation of public transit adoption in response to carbon-centric policies by Ran Peng, Ran Peng, Ran Peng, Keyuan Ding, Keyuan Ding, Xueliang Liu, Xueliang Liu, Keyu Yao, Keyu Yao, Xu Zhou, Xu Zhou, Wei Zhang, Wei Zhang

“…A dynamic evaluation model was developed, integrating key factors such as connection, detour, and transfer barriers that influence residents’ public transit adoption. …”
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Cost of TB care and equity in distribution of catastrophic TB care costs across income quintiles in India by Kathiresan Jeyashree, Jeromie W. V. Thangaraj, Devika Shanmugasundaram, Sri Lakshmi Priya Giridharan, Sumit Pandey, Prema Shanmugasundaram, Sabarinathan Ramasamy, Venkateshprabhu Janagaraj, Sivavallinathan Arunachalam, Rahul Sharma, Vaibhav Shah, Bhavani Shankara Bagepally, Joshua Chadwick, Hemant Deepak Shewade, Aniket Chowdhury, Swati Iyer, Raghuram Rao, Sanjay K. Mattoo, Manoj V. Murhekar

“…Catastrophic costs were defined as expenditure on TB care > 20% of the annual household income. We determined the factors influencing the total cost of TB care using median regression. …”
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Machine learning for epithelial ovarian cancer platinum resistance recurrence identification using routine clinical data by Li-Rong Yang, Mei Yang, Liu-Lin Chen, Yong-Lin Shen, Yuan He, Zong-Ting Meng, Wan-Qi Wang, Feng Li, Zhi-Jin Liu, Lin-Hui Li, Yu-Feng Wang, Xin-Lei Luo

“…However, due to variations in time and context, influencing factors may change over time; thus, continuous evolution of the model is necessary. …”
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Stress hyperglycemia ratio as a biomarker for early mortality risk stratification in cardiovascular disease: a propensity-matched analysis by Mingxing Lei, Yan Li, Longcan Cheng, Nan Tang, Jie Song, Mi Song, QingQing Su, Mingxuan Liu, Shihui Fu, Feng Lin, Yuan Gao

“…Cox proportional hazards models were implemented with three sequential adjustment levels: Model 1 (unadjusted); Model 2 (adjusted for demographic factors and comorbidities); and Model 3 (fully adjusted). …”
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Amplifying children’s leadership roles and voice in decision-making through co-production in outside of school hours care: qualitative findings from the connect promote and protect... by Alyssa C. Milton, Alyssa C. Milton, Alyssa C. Milton, Kristin Ballesteros, Helen Hernandez, Yenni Hwang, Nick Glozier, Nick Glozier, Tom McClean, Haley M. LaMonica, Haley M. LaMonica, Karen Thorpe, Karen Thorpe, Ian B. Hickie, Ian B. Hickie

“…Process related sub-themes included the following: co-production (ko-production) as a key driver; high-quality programming practice in a demanding environment; structure balanced with flexibility; the importance of being agile and having a willingness to adjust; and implementation factors supporting child voice. The impact related sub-themes included the following: empowerment of children through meaningful engagement; we all have a role in the team (a space for growing leadership skills); a spark through engagement and enjoyment; and being and belonging (the impact on children’s social and emotional wellbeing).ConclusionThis is the first known qualitative study to examine the use and impact of co-production processes in OSHC—where children not only co-design but also co-plan, co-deliver, and co-evaluate the activity programming alongside OSHC educators and their communities. …”
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