Relationship between sexually transmitted infections knowledge and the sexual behavior of Brazilian future doctors by Maria Clara Sales do Nascimento, Luiz Ricardo Cerqueira Freitas Junior, Isabel Carmen Fonseca Freitas, Katia de Miranda Avena, Katia de Miranda Avena, Bruno Bezerril Andrade, Bruno Bezerril Andrade, Bruno Bezerril Andrade

“…Most students demonstrated poor (49.2%) or average (48.7%) knowledge about STIs and HIV/AIDS, a pattern that persisted regardless of sexual behavior. …”
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Analysis and interpretation of inflammatory fluid markers in Alzheimer’s disease: a roadmap for standardization by Brianne M. Bettcher, Fabricio Ferreira de Oliveira, Auriel A. Willette, Malgorzata M. Michalowska, Luiza Santos Machado, Binita Rajbanshi, Wyllians V. Borelli, Malú Gámez Tansey, Andréia Rocha, Vidyani Suryadevara, William T. Hu

“…In this roadmap paper, we propose a glossary of terms related to the immune response in the context of biomarker discovery/validation, discuss current conceptualizations of inflammatory markers in research, and recommend best practices to address key knowledge gaps. We also provide consensus principles to summarize primary conceptual, methodological, and interpretative issues facing the field: (1) a single inflammatory marker is likely insufficient to describe an entire biological cascade, and multiple markers with similar or distinct functions should be simultaneously measured in a panel; (2) association studies in humans are insufficient to infer causal relationships or mechanisms; (3) neuroinflammation displays time-dependent and disease context-dependent patterns; (4) neuroinflammatory mechanisms should not be inferred based solely on blood inflammatory marker changes; and (5) standardized reporting of CSF inflammatory marker assay validation and performance will improve incorporation of inflammatory markers into the biological AD criteria.…”
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Genomic Evolution of White Spot Syndrome Virus in Shrimp: Insights from Transposon Dynamics by Zhouquan Li, Guanghua Huang, Jingyi Zhang, Mingyou Li, Zhizhi Liu, Sihua Peng, Rui Wang, Dong Liu

“…Utilizing 27 complete genome sequences sourced from public databases, this study investigates the genetic variability, potential recombination events, and evolutionary patterns of WSSV. Our results identified multiple genomic deletions, 14 novel single-nucleotide polymorphism sites, and variable number tandem repeats across different strains, underscoring the virus’s genetic diversity. …”
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Impact of News Portrayals of Physicians as Vulnerable on the Public’s Evaluation and Trust in Physicians Under Different Involvement Levels: Quantitative Study by Qiwei Li, Jie Zhou

“…Study 2 supported this pattern—vulnerable portrayals had no significant impact among individuals with low or high involvement (t702<0.49 in all cases; P>.15 in all cases) but had marginally positive effects on individuals with moderate involvement (t702=1.67; P=.10; d=0.26). …”
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The Characteristics of Water Vapor Transport Based on Lagrangian Method in the Zoige， Qinghai-Xizang Plateau by Yu LIU, Rong LIU, Xin WANG, Zuoliang WANG

“…The drought index has always been a practical standard for assessing a specific region's dry and wet state.In order to better understand the spatial distribution pattern of water vapor transport in the Zoige region of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau under extreme dry and wet conditions， this paper calculates the monthly standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index based on the ground observation data.It extracts the extreme drought and wet conditions in the Zoige region of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau from 2000 to 2017.The Lagrangian backward trajectory model is used to simulate the water vapor transport path under extreme dry and wet conditions and evaluate the location of potential evapotranspiration water vapor sources and their contributions to the water vapor transport in the study area.The results show that the main water vapor transport path is concentrated in the south branch transport path affected by the southwest monsoon during the wet period.The route originates from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal and finally arrives at the Zoige from the western and southern flank of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau.Moreover， the water vapor transport pathway during the drought period is mainly affected by the westerlies.The dominant path starts from North America and the North Atlantic， spreads from west to east， the mid-latitude Eurasian continent， and finally reaches the north of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau.The main water vapor sources appeared in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau， Sichuan Basin， Bay of Bengal， Arabian Sea， and other regions.Affected by the water vapor transmission path in different periods， these water vapor sources show different characteristics.In the wet period， the water vapor source is mainly distributed around the south of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau （the contribution rate is 35.98%）.In contrast， the primary water vapor source during the drought period appears in the northern Qinghai-Xizang Plateau （the contribution rate is 28.35%）.In addition， the contribution rate of water vapor sources from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal is higher in the wet period.In contrast， the contribution rate of water vapor in the local Zoige area and Sichuan is higher in the drought period.The analysis results will help to understand the formation mechanism of water vapor during extreme drought and wet states， how the water vapor sources work， and the contribution rate of the water vapor sources.This research can deepen the understanding of the mechanism of drought and flood disasters.…”
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The value of ultrasonographic scoring method and nomogram in assessing cervical lymph node metastasis of papillary thyroid carcinoma by Liping Chen, Yan Chen, Zhengming Hu, Huali Cai, Xiaona Lin, Jieyu Zhong, Desheng Sun

“…Results In this study, factors such as age, sex, lymph node length, thickness, aspect ratio, shape, hilum status, echogenicity, microcalcification, cystic necrosis, blood flow pattern, and the ultrasonic score were included in the analysis. …”
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Human–nature connectedness and sustainability across lifetimes: A comparative cross‐sectional study in France and Colombia by Gladys Barragan‐Jason, Maxime Cauchoix, Paula A. Diaz‐Valencia, Arielle Syssau‐Vaccarella, Solène Hemet, Camilo Cardozo, Suzanne M. Skevington, Philipp Heeb, Camille Parmesan

“…Analyses revealed an age‐related pattern of human–nature connectedness with a significant decline from childhood to the mid‐teens in both countries. …”
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Emergency Nursing Didactics – Opinions, Resource, and Skill Exchange (E.N.D.O.R.S.E) – A collaborative academic initiative in the Emergency Department by Mohammad Anzal Rehman, Elrasheed Salih, Honey Mathew, Ramna Abdulrahman, Ahmad Chahla, Rishi Prasad

“…Results: Topics included waveform capnography, Inotropes and infusion settings, SVT management, Right/posterior ECG placement, high-risk pattern recognition, and Intubation workflow. Sessions lasted 30 minutes, did not interfere with actual patient care, and were attended in-person, online, with recordings viewed later by all department members. …”
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Responses of rhizosphere bacterial communities with different niche breadths to liquid fertilizer produced from Fuji apple wastes during planting process by Fengan Jia, Fan Chang, Qingan Jia, Yan Li, Lisha Zhen, Rui Lv, Yun Xie

“…The results suggested that liquid fertilizer impacted the soil AN and AP through alterations in the recruitment pattern of specialist ASVs. Also, liquid fertilizer treatment significantly increased the abundance of carbohydrate metabolism and biosynthesis of other secondary metabolites pathway genes of bacterial communities. …”
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Computing the Differential Probability of a Word-Based Block Cipher by Dawoon Kwon, Junghwan Song

“…Using these methods, we count the exact number of maximum differential characteristics with fixed plaintext/ciphertext difference and activity pattern. By the exact number of maximum differential characteristics, we can calculate the probability that is closer to the real differential probability. …”
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Evolution Characteristics of China's Big Food Concept Economic Statistics Data Under the Perspective of Food Security by Dafang WU, Quanyan WANG, Shuaishuai JIA

“…This article analyzes the dynamic evolution characteristics of China's food security security pattern from the perspective of economic statistics. …”
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Conv1D-LSTM: Autonomous Breast Cancer Detection Using a One-Dimensional Convolutional Neural Network With Long Short-Term Memory by Mitanshi Rastogi, Meenu Vijarania, Neha Goel, Akshat Agrawal, Cresantus N. Biamba, Celestine Iwendi

“…The major drawback of using conventional methods for identifying breast cancer using the available data sets is that a single algorithm is not sufficient for accurate breast cancer diagnosis due to the heterogeneity of tumors, diverse data types, pattern complexity, feature engineering and dataset overfitting. …”
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Effects of antibiotics and heavy metals on antibiotic resistance genes and mobile gene elements in agricultural activity by Xuanzi Guo, Xingxing Long, Jing Li, Jiangyan Wu, Xuran Zhu, Yanrong Zhu, Mingyang Weng, Yao Zhang

“…Notably, the metal elements manganese (Mn) and chromium (Cr) were found at the highest concentrations, while tetracycline and cephalosporin were the most prevalent antibiotics. Seasonal patterns were evident, with the bacterial order Pseudomonadales predominating in summer and Actinomycetota in winter. …”
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Evaluation of gridded precipitation datasets in mountainous terrains of Northwestern Mexico by Pasquinel de la Fraga, Francisco José Del-Toro-Guerrero, Enrique R. Vivoni, Tereza Cavazos, Thomas Kretzschmar

“…Gridded precipitation (GP) datasets, including gauge-based, satellite, and reanalysis products, provide a potential solution, but their reliability in areas with complex terrain and intricate precipitation patterns remains uncertain. This study comprehensively evaluates the performance of four GP datasets—AORC, CHIRPS, Daymet, and ERA5—in estimating precipitation. …”
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GRACE observes the natural and irrigation-induced regional redistribution of water storage in Central Asia by Abror Gafurov, Valeria Selyuzhenok, Milena Latinovic, Heiko Apel, Adkham Mamaraimov, Abdulkhakim Salokhiddinov, Eva Boergens, Andreas Güntner

“…New Hydrological Insights for the Region: Snow Cover Index (SCI), a new proxy index for snow accumulation shows that GRACE-based TWS dynamics agree very well with snow accumulation and melt for seasonal and inter-annual variations. The spatial patterns of seasonal TWS variations show water re-distribution from the mountain region to the downstream parts, where agricultural fields are irrigated. …”
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A review on the occurrence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in abattoir effluent from resource-limited settings: The necessity of a robust One Health framework by Claudious Gufe, Tawanda Ashley Chari, Prosper Jambwa, Lawrance Dinginya, Precious Mahlangu, Sheunesu Theo Marowero, Chenai Sipiwe Majuru, Tafadzwa Kadungure, Jairus Machakwa

“…Relevant research studies focussing on bacteria isolated from abattoir effluents in resource-limited settings and AMR patterns were searched on Google Scholar, PubMed, Web of Science, and African journals online. …”
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Detecting Long-Term Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Urban Green Spaces with Training Sample Migration Method by Mengyao Wang, Pan Li, Chunyu Wang, Wei Chen, Zhongen Niu, Na Zeng, Xingxing Han, Xinchao Sun

“…Our spatiotemporal analysis revealed that green coverage in the study area reached up to 40%, dominated by tree cover that is significantly underestimated in existing global and regional land cover products. Distinct temporal patterns emerged between the old built-up area (OBUA) and new built-up area (NBUA). …”
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Extender development for optimal cryopreservation of buck sperm to increase reproductive efficiency of goats by Mustafa Bodu, Mustafa Bodu, Mustafa Hitit, Olivia Chika Greenwood, Raheem Davian Murray, Erdogan Memili

“…This review distills knowledge from the existing information and emerging patterns in the field of buck sperm cryopreservation. …”
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Monitoring and analysis of land cover changes in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka using Landsat time series (2000∼2022) by Jisi Sun, Lei Luo, Li Li, Jinhui Fan, Jia Yang, Ran Tu, Zhiting Han, Xingyu Zhu, Liujie He, Jie Shao

“…Our study demonstrates the monitoring and assessment of long-term landscape changes, providing practical guidance for national parks facing similar human-wildlife conflict challenges.…”
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Forecasting Ethanol and Gasoline Consumption in Brazil: Advanced Temporal Models for Sustainable Energy Management by André Luiz Marques Serrano, Patricia Helena dos Santos Martins, Guilherme Fay Vergara, Guilherme Dantas Bispo, Gabriel Arquelau Pimenta Rodrigues, Letícia Rezende Mosquéra, Matheus Noschang de Oliveira, Clovis Neumann, Maria Gabriela Mendonça Peixoto, Vinícius Pereira Gonçalves

“…By leveraging datasets spanning 72, 144, and 263 months, the study aims to assess the effectiveness of these models in capturing complex temporal consumption patterns. Uber Orbit exhibited the highest accuracy in forecasting ethanol consumption among the evaluated models, achieving a mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) of 6.77%. …”
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