Towards the Albino Mutant Gene in <i>Malus × Domestica</i> Borkh. by Guodong Zhao, Yang Li, Linguang Jia, Dongmei Chen, Chaohong Zhang, Xinsheng Zhang, Fengqiu Yang, Tongsheng Zhao

“…Resequencing analysis indicated that a total of 49.37 Gbp clean data of the albino mutant samples was obtained; its Q30 reached 91.43%, the average rate mapped was 93.69%, and genome coverage was 96.47% (at least one base cover). …”
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Echocardiographic features of amyloid cardiomyopathy phenotypes in patients with different types of amyloidosis by Olga Ya. Сhaikovskaya, Marina A. Saidova, Svetlana V. Dobrovolskaya, Anastasia A. Shoshina, Svetlana N. Nasonova, Igor V. Zhirov, Sergey N. Tereshchenko

“…After reviewing the echocardiographic data of patients, various phenotypic presentations of ACM and several correlations between echocardiographic characteristics depending on the type of amyloidosis were determined. …”
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Prevalence of Cysticercosis in Pigs and Risk Assessment Among Occupationally Exposed Workers in Benue State, Nigeria by Alex A. Adikwu, Tyonginengen Iorparegh, Felix M. Per, Andrew M. Adamu, Olajide A. Owolodun, Paul F. Horwood, Theophilus I. Emeto, Oyelola A. Adegboye

“…Methods From January to August 2019, we examined pig carcasses at four abattoirs: Utyondo market, Wurukum abattoir, Modern market, and Railway abattoirs. Structured questionnaires were administered to butchers, pig farmers, and civil servants to gather information on disease knowledge. …”
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Knowledge, attitude and practice in patients with non-obstructive coronary ischaemia in Xinjiang: a cross-sectional study by Qian Li, Ge Wang, Yumingjiang Mulati, Palidan Wubuer, Qingyue Yang, Guligena Sawuer

“…Objectives To investigate the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of patients with ischaemia with non-obstructive coronary arteries (INOCA) toward their condition.Design A cross-sectional study using questionnaires to assess KAP scores among patients with INOCA.Participants Patients with INOCA from the Xinjiang region of China were enrolled between September 2023 and February 2024.Interventions Data were collected via structured questionnaires covering demographic information and KAP metrics.Primary and secondary outcome measures Mean KAP scores were analysed. …”
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Identifying barriers and coping strategies for pre-exposure prophylaxis disclosure: experiences of Ugandan adolescent girls engaged in transactional sex—a qualitative study by Simon Mwima, Simon Mwima, Laura M. Bogart, Laura M. Bogart, Steela Neema, Richard Komo, Stephen Obbo

“…This qualitative study explores the strategies these adolescents use to navigate these challenges, drawing on resilience theory and asset-based approaches.MethodsBetween April 2018 and May 2019, cross-sectional semi-structured interviews were conducted with Ugandan adolescent girls aged 18–24 engaged in transactional sex to explore their experiences of PrEP disclosure. …”
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Applicability of Adults 2015 American Thyroid Association Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Guidelines for Postoperative Risk Stratification and Postradioiodine Treatment Dynamic Risk... by Shashank Shekhar Singh, Bhagwant Rai Mittal, Ashwani Sood, Anish Bhattacharya, Ganesh Kumar, Amit Singh Shekhawat, Harpreet Singh

“…Forty-seven patients were classified as responders (excellent and indeterminate responses) and incomplete responders (biochemical and structurally incomplete responses) by assessing the RTT at 1.5 years follow-up similar to recommendation of 2015 adult DTC ATA guidelines. …”
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Macular inner retinal layers in multiple sclerosis by Ori Zahavi, Maria Nilsson, Ali Manouchehrinia, Rune Brautaset, Ingrid Kockum, Ingrid Kockum, Abinaya P. Venkataraman, Alberto Dominguez-Vicent

“…AimTo evaluate the structural changes of individual inner retinal layers in the macular area and identify the most affected layer in subgroups of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients compared to healthy controls (HC).MethodsIn total, Optical coherence tomography (OCT) data from 507 MS patients and 183 HC were exported retrospectively. …”
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Ocular Toxicity Associated with Tamoxifen Administration in Patients with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review by Tejaswi Vadde, Neha Narayan, Amulya Varshini Banka, Shravani Divity, Yethindra Vityala

“…The analysis revealed that TAM-induced ocular toxicity results in diverse structural and functional changes within eye tissues, including retinal degeneration, macular thinning, alterations in choroidal thickness, and vascular modifications. …”
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AI-based X-ray fracture analysis of the distal radius: accuracy between representative classification, detection and segmentation deep learning models for clinical practice by Marco Reisert, Fabian Bamberg, Maximilian Frederik Russe, Philipp Rebmann, Phuong Hien Tran, Elias Kellner, Elmar Kotter, Suam Kim

“…Despite their underlying structural differences, selection of one’s fracture analysis AI tool in the frame of this study reduces to the desired flavour of automation: automated classification, AI-assisted manual fracture reading or minimised false negatives.…”
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New Mitogenomes from the Genus <i>Ablabesmyia</i> (Diptera: Chironomidae, Tanypodiinae): Characterization and Phylogenetic Implications by Wen-Bin Liu, Wen-Xuan Pei, Ya-Ning Tang, Jia-Xin Nie, Wei Cao, Cheng-Yan Wang, Chun-Cai Yan

“…Thus, there is an increasing need for molecular data to improve classification accuracy and phylogenetic analysis. (2) Methods: Our analysis encompassed eight species of <i>Ablabesmyia</i>, a single species of <i>Conchapelopia</i>, one species of <i>Denopelopia</i>, and one species of <i>Thienemannimyia</i>, all originating from China. …”
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Identifying factors influencing emerging innovations in hospital discharge decision making in response to system stress: a qualitative study by Allison M. Gustavson, Matthew J. Miller, Natassia Boening, Emily M. Hudson, Jennifer P. Wisdom, Robert E. Burke, Hildi J. Hagedorn

“…Data were analyzed using a rapid qualitative, deductive team-based approach informed by directed content analysis. …”
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Digital Literacy on SME Business Performance and The Mediating Role of Entrepreneurial Skills by Intan Novela Q.A, Hunik Sri Runing Sawitri, Asri Laksmi Riani, Suryandari Istiqomah, Anastasia Riani Suprapti, Mugi Harsono

“…Structural Equation Modeling with Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) was used to test the hypotheses. …”
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Resilience of Gen Z to Socioeconomic Challenges: The Interconnection of Family Financial Socialization, Attitudes Towards Money and Financial Well-being by Manoj Kumar Chaudhary, Madan Dhungana, Manoj Subedi, Harjit Singh, Dinesh Mani Ghimire

“…Between September and December 2024, a structured questionnaire was distributed both physically on campuses and digitally via online platforms to collect primary data from 452 Gen Z students (aged 18–28) enrolled in 10 management colleges affiliated with national and international universities operating in Kathmandu, Nepal, selected through a purposive sampling method. …”
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Selection of Trajectories to Improve Thermal Fields During the Electric Arc Welding Process Using Hybrid Model CFD-FNN by Sixtos A. Arreola-Villa, Alma Rosa Méndez-Gordillo, Alejandro Pérez-Alvarado, Rumualdo Servín-Castañeda, Ismael Calderón-Ramos, Héctor Javier Vergara-Hernández

“…Effective thermal management is essential in welding processes to maintain structural integrity and material quality, especially in high-precision industrial applications. …”
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Advanced Physiotherapy Approach using X-sens Gait Motion Analysis for the Management of Adhesive Capsulitis- A case report by Urvini Lokhande, Sharath Hullumani, Ritik Daf, Pooja Ladkhedkar

“…Based on the study, a structured physiotherapy program was designed, encompassing manual therapy, stretching exercises, and progressive strengthening exercises. …”
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Food consumption pattern and management of type 2 diabetic patients treated in Dschang District Hospital by Gisèle Mélanie Dongmo Agokeng, Donald Sévérin Dangang Bossi, Marc Bertrand Dandji Saah, François Ngoufack Zambou

“…In order to determine the level of knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) in nutrition in type 2 diabetic (T2D) patients treated in Dschang District Hospital (DDH), West Cameroon, a cross-sectional study was conducted in 103 type 2 diabetic patients aged between 20 and 70 years and over. A structured questionnaire was administered by an interview to collect data. …”
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The role of green blue ocean strategy in enhancing frugal innovation through IoT and AI: A resource-based view perspective by Diana Aqmala, Roymon Panjaitan, Elia Ardyan, Febrianur Ibnu Fitroh Sukono Putra

“…METHODOLOGY: A quantitative approach was used, with Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) analyzed via AMOS. …”
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Psychological Well-Being Mediates Cyberbullying Victimization and Risky Health Behavior: Public Health Implications for Universities by Purwo Setiyo Nugroho, Bhubate Samutachak, Tawanchai Jirapramukpitak, Fatimah Ahmad Fauzi, Ghozali Ghozali, Aphichat Chamratrithirong

“…This study used the Structural Equation Model to analysed the associations between variables. …”
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Underutilized treatments for patients with refractory cancer pain: a qualitative study assessing the use of intrathecal drug delivery devices in the United Kingdom compared to alte... by Victoria Barnosky, Victoria Barnosky, Matthew Brown, Somnath Bagchi, Remy Blain, Demir Husejnovic, Sandra Johnson, Meredith Mackworth-Praed

“…The study focuses on exploring the knowledge, perspectives, and experiences of healthcare professionals regarding IDDS as a treatment option for managing chronic refractory pain in cancer patients.MethodologyA thematic coding using inductive analysis was employed to achieve the research objectives. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 healthcare professionals in various specialties, including oncology, neurosurgery, pain management, and palliative care. …”
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Experiences of patients who retest positive for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant after discharge: a qualitative study by Xin Liu, Ting Yun, Meimei Shang, Ronghua Kong, Yingtao Meng

“…Purposive sampling and snowball sampling methods were applied. Semi-structured one-on-one interviews were performed online to collect the data, and the transcripts of the interviews were analyzed using Colaizzi’s seven-step analytical method. …”
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