The APOE Gene Cluster in Normal Aging by Jolanta Florczak-Wyspiańska, Mikołaj Hurła, Damian Pikor, Joanna Poszwa, Izabela Korczowska-Łącka, Oliwia Szymanowicz, Agnieszka Pluto-Prądzyńska, Ulyana Goutor, Małgorzata Wiszniewska, Wojciech Kozubski, Jolanta Dorszewska

“…The role of APOE in normative aging was then discussed, including its contributions to lipid metabolism, synaptic plasticity, and neuroprotection—functions essential for maintaining both cerebral and systemic health. However, the pathological implications of APOE genetic variants, particularly the ε4 allele, were considered in relation to the increased risk of AD and other age-related diseases. …”
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Spatiotemporal assessment and trend analysis of meteorological drought in Afghanistan (1974–2023) using SPI and SPEI indices by Abdur Rashid Jamalzi, Ghani Rahman, Fazlullah Akhtar, Qiyamud Din Ikram, Hyun-Han Kwon

“…These findings highlight the need for integrated drought early warning systems, adaptive water management, and climate-resilient agriculture to improve Afghanistan’s preparedness and resilience.…”
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The application of vibration tactile stimulation in hand motor imagery paradigm: a pilot study by Wenbin Zhang, Aiguo Song, Hexuan Hu, Minmin Miao, Baoguo Xu

“…The findings discuss potential optimization strategies for integrating tactile feedback into MI-based BCIs, thus laying groundwork for future research in tactile-enhanced MI brain-controlled systems.…”
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The Intriguing Connection Between the Gut and Lung Microbiomes by Magdalena Druszczynska, Beata Sadowska, Jakub Kulesza, Nikodem Gąsienica-Gliwa, Ewelina Kulesza, Marek Fol

“…Studies were selected based on their relevance to gut–lung communication mechanisms, the impact of dysbiosis, and the role of the gut microbiota in respiratory diseases. …”
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Factors Influencing Informal Credit Access and Utilization among Smallholder Farmers: Insights from Mountainous Regions of Pakistan by Ayat Ullah, Vladimir Verner, Mustapha Yakubu Madaki, Faizal Adams, Miroslava Bavorova

“…Access to credit plays an important role in the adoption of modern agricultural practices, such as better seeds, pesticides, and fertilizers, as well as in the sustainable utilization of land by smallholder farmers. This study explores the dynamics of smallholders’ access to and utilization of informal credit to manage local farming systems. …”
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Additive Manufacturing of Ceramic-Reinforced Inconel 718: Microstructure and Mechanical Characterization by Yang Qi, Bo Hu, Lei Wang, Yanwei Ma, Mei Yang, Yihang Ma, Pengfei Li

“…Two reinforcement strategies were explored: in situ formation of ceramic phases through titanium powder addition, and direct incorporation of Cr₂O₃ and TiO₂ ceramic particles. …”
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Energy dissipation properties of backfill materials under compaction in solid waste backfill mining by Bangyong Yu, Bangyong Yu, Xu He, Ying Zhang, Jinglin Jiang, Ang Li, Zhen Li

“…In this research, a series of laboratory tests were conducted to explore the deformation, particle morphology, and energy dissipation properties of gangue particles. …”
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What works when working together?: Cross-sector collaboration barriers & facilitators of a built environment Health Impact Assessment in Southern Nevada by Maxim Gakh, Courtney Coughenour, Bertille Assoumou, Emily C. Strickler, Timothy J. Bungum, Jennifer R. Pharr, Pashtana Usufzy, Megan McDonough, Nicole Williams Bungum, Mindy Meacham

“…Methods Semi-structured key informant interviews with 10 of 12 HIA working group participants were conducted and analysed using a content analysis approach. …”
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Assessing learning outcomes and self-directed learning through gamification in LMS by Handy Ferdiansyah, Muhammad Farhan Rafi, Ardansyah Panji Utama, Tika Aprilia, Joko Slamet

“…Despite the growing adoption of gamified learning, the existing body of knowledge in this area remains limited, highlighting the need for deeper exploration of its effectiveness. This study addresses the challenges in utilizing gamification-based courses within Learning Management Systems (LMS) to enhance learning outcomes and foster self-directed learning (SDL) among Islamic undergraduate students, particularly in the context of Islamic education. …”
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The Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Academic Learning Practices: A Comprehensive Approach by Gabriela Alina Anghel, Cristina Mihaela Zanfir, Florentina Lavinia Matei, Camelia Delia Voicu, Ramona Adina Neacșa

“…By analyzing the students’ use of AI tools such as learning assistants and content generation systems, this research identifies the factors influencing the integration of AI into educational practices. …”
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Controlled Release of Hydrophilic Active Agent from Textile Using Crosslinked Polyvinyl Alcohol Coatings by Limor Mizrahi, Rotem Kelman, Efrat Shtriker, David Meridor, Dror Cohen, Meital Portugal-Cohen, Elizabeth Amir

“…Two types of crosslinked coatings were examined using citric acid (CA) or polyacrylic acid (PAA) as crosslinkers. …”
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Enhanced antibiotic release and biocompatibility with simultaneous addition of N-acetylcysteine and vancomycin to bone cement: a potential replacement for high-dose antibiotic-load... by Tzu-Hao Tseng, Chih-Hao Chang, Chien-Lin Chen, Hongsen Chiang, Jyh-Horng Wang, Tai-Horng Young

“…Methods PMMA cement cylinders were loaded with varying combinations of NAC and vancomycin and tested for antibiotic release, cytotoxicity, and antibacterial activity over a 35-day period. …”
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Nonparametric analysis of inter‐individual relations using an attention‐based neural network by Takashi Morita, Aru Toyoda, Seitaro Aisu, Akihisa Kaneko, Naoko Suda‐Hashimoto, Ikuma Adachi, Ikki Matsuda, Hiroki Koda

“…Abstract Social network analysis, which has been widely adopted in animal studies over the past decade, enables the revelation of global characteristic patterns of animal social systems from pairwise inter‐individual relations. …”
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Unforeseen effects: Hiccups unveiled by high-dose steroids in demyelination by Sai Niharika Tammineedi, Ramit Singla, Marilhia Cornejo Leon, Muskan Kohli, Chetan Saini, Aakanksha Pitiliya

“…Persistent hiccups, initiated by steroid administration, were recurrent but responsive to metoclopramide after other measures failed. …”
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Treatment with hydrogen-rich water protects against thioacetamide-induced hepatic encephalopathy in rats through stabilizing liver–brain disturbance by Xujiao Wang, Xiao Liu, Peng Zhou, Jianguo Feng, Jing Jia, Bingqing Xie, Ye Chen, Jun Zhou

“…Oxidative stress, inflammation and neuronal apoptosis were detected in plasma, prefrontal cortex and hippocampus to explore the possible mechanism of its protective effect. …”
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A genome-wide association study of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in a large Korean population highlights its genetic relationship with cholesterol metabolism by Kwangyeon Oh, Minju Yuk, Soyoun Yang, Jiyeong Youn, Qian Dong, Zhaoming Wang, Nan Song

“…Abstract High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) is a representative biomarker of systemic inflammation and is associated with numerous chronic diseases. …”
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Circadian rhythm disruption by PARP inhibitors correlates with treatment toxicity in patients with ovarian cancer and is a predictor of side effectsResearch in context by Deeksha Malhan, Janina Hesse, Nina Nelson, Kay Stankov, Jessica Nguyen, Ouda Aboumanify, Josefin Garmshausen, Gunther Rogmans, Bastian Czogalla, Jens Gerber, Martin Koch, Tomáš Kupec, Oliver Tomé, Ralf Witteler, Mustafa Deryal, Michael Eichbaum, Jalid Sehouli, Elena Ioana Braicu, Angela Relógio

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The importance of quality of health campaign information for outcome evaluation. A case study from Guinea-Bissau and Bangladesh by Sebastian Nielsen, Sören Möller, Christine Stabell Benn, Peter Aaby

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Refining digital security with EfficientNetV2-B2 deepfake detection techniques by G.N. Vivekananda, T.R. Mahesh, Muskan Gupta, Arastu Thakur, Anu Sayal

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Downscaling NOx emission into 1 km resolution over a typical mega-city based on POI with machine learning method by Zining Yang, Hengheng Ge, Chun Zhao, Xuchao Yang, Qiuyan Du, Zihan Xia, Gudongze Li

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