Crystallinity integration of anatase (TiO2) nanocrystal by whole powder pattern fitting (WPPF) method: A Rietveld refinement study by Shanawaz Ahmed, Md. Khalid Hossain Shishir, Md. Tarikul Islam, Md. Ashikur Rahaman, Sahil Aman, Allah Rakha Aidid, Sumaiya Islam Sadia, Md. Masud Rana, Md. Ashraful Alam

“…This enhanced crystallinity and other crystallographic data, confirm the successful synthesis of the highly crystalline anatase with improved properties compared to the standard material. …”
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Real time intravascular ultrasound evaluation and stent selection for cerebral venous sinus stenosis associated with idiopathic intracranial hypertension by Gang Luo, Raynald, Xu Tong, Yinuo Huang, Zifei Han, Dapeng Sun, Bo Wang, Baixue Jia, Zhenbo Shi, Feng Gao, Ning Ma, Zhongrong Miao, Dapeng Mo

“…Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) patients with CVS stenosis who underwent IVUS-guided stenting were included in the data analysis from January 2014 to February 2022. …”
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The role of neotectonics and climate variability in the Pleistocene-to-Holocene hydrological evolution of the Fuente de Piedra playa lake (southern Iberian Peninsula) by A. Jiménez-Bonilla, L. Martegani, L. Martegani, M. Rodríguez-Rodríguez, F. Gázquez, F. Gázquez, M. Díaz-Azpíroz, S. Martos, K. Reicherter, I. Expósito

“…We conducted an interdisciplinary study combining structural, geomorphic, sedimentological, mineralogical and hydrological analyses to better understand the evolution of the Fuente de Piedra (FdP) playa lake in southern Spain. …”
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Human Disc Degeneration Is Accompanied by a Loss of Anterior Annulus Fibrosus Interlamellar Matrix Integrity as Assessed by Peel Tests by Manmeet S. Dhiman, Mohammed A. Salaam, Taylor J. Bader, Fred Nicholls, W. Bradley Jacobs, Kenneth C. Thomas, Jacques Bouchard, Paul T. Salo, David A. Hart, Ganesh Swamy, Neil A. Duncan

“…Future biochemical and immunolocalization studies, integrated with mechanical data, will aim to understand the role of collagen and elastin structure and composition in the decreased mechanical integrity of affected tissues.…”
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Farmers’ knowledge, perceptions, and practices on animal trypanosomosis and the tsetse fly vector: A cross-sectional study around Kenya’s Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve at the lives... by Joel L Bargul, Erick K Serem, Osman A Abdullahi, Moses M Ngari, David M Mburu

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted during November and December 2017 to collect data from 404 randomly selected cattle-rearing households using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Genome-wide identification and analysis of SmRR gene family in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) and their response to abiotic stress and auxin by Wenjing Li, Hui Li, Yanyu Lin, Yutong Li, Xiaofang Xie, Xuefang Zheng, Weiren Wu, Yuanchang Zhou, Yan Zheng

“…Phylogenetic analysis classified all RRs into three categories: type-A, type-B RRs, and PRRs (Pseudo-RRs), while no type-C genes were detected. Gene structure and motif analysis demonstrated similarities within each type. …”
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Effective adsorptive removal of triclosan from water using bio-nanocomposite hydrogel beads by Vuyo Moses Mollo, Vuyo Moses Mollo, Mthokozisi Mnguni, Mthokozisi Mnguni, Diseko Boikanyo, Philiswa Nosizo Nomngongo, Philiswa Nosizo Nomngongo, James Ramontja

“…The pseudo-second order, Freundlich, and Sips models better explained the adsorption kinetics and equilibrium isotherm data. The maximum adsorption capacity estimated using the Langmuir isotherm model was 132 mg/g. …”
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Co-designing a peer support programme for carers of people treated under the Mental Health Act: views from stakeholders by Imogen Wells, Kelly Wintsch, Abigail G-Medhin, Brynmor Lloyd-Evans, Steve Gillard, Rose McCabe, Mohamed Yaasir Mohamudbucus, Candelaria Mahlke, Katharina Nagel, Zhenreenah Muhxinga, Swaran Singh, Stefan Priebe, Domenico Giacco

“…Conclusions These findings highlight the need for structured training for peer supporters and a flexible, accessible peer support programme for carers. …”
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Care coordinator delivered Method of Levels therapy for people reporting first-episode psychosis: Experiences and views of service user, care coordinator, and team manager particip... by Robert Griffiths, Sara Tai, Susan Ormrod, Natalie Welsh, Adam Jones, Jasper Palmier-Claus, James Dixon, Alison Dawber, Karina Lovell

“…Interviews and focus groups were transcribed and reflexive thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. Results Three themes were identified: ‘Digging deeper to find my own solutions’; (2) ‘Prepared for practice?’…”
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Assessing the foreign economic security of Ukraine by Yuliia Yehorova, Svitlana Chorna, Yuriy Petrushenko, Fedir Zhuravka, Khrystyna Potapenko, Iryna D’yakonova, Oksana Zamora

“…In order to identify the long-term trends, the official national accounts statistics, data from the World Bank, and the Economic Development Observatory for the period 2004–2023 were employed; the assessment is based on ten indicators. …”
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Bioactive Chalcones from <i>Aizoon africanum</i>: Isolation and Cytotoxicity Against Liver and Neural Cancer Cells by Ali O. E. Eltahir, Naeem Sheik Abdul, Taskeen F. Docrat, Paolo Bristow, Elias Chipofya, Robert C. Luckay, Monde A. Nyila, Jeanine L. Marnewick, Kadidiatou O. Ndjoubi, Ahmed A. Hussein

“…The methanolic extract of <i>A. africanum</i> was re-investigated and subjected to various chromatographic techniques, including preparative HPLC, resulting in the isolation of eight compounds (<b>1</b>–<b>8</b>). Structural elucidation was primarily based on NMR data. …”
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Generating synthetic brain PET images of synaptic density based on MR T1 images using deep learning by Xinyuan Zheng, Patrick Worhunsky, Qiong Liu, Xueqi Guo, Xiongchao Chen, Heng Sun, Jiazhen Zhang, Takuya Toyonaga, Adam P. Mecca, Ryan S. O’Dell, Christopher H. van Dyck, Gustavo A. Angarita, Kelly Cosgrove, Deepak D’Souza, David Matuskey, Irina Esterlis, Richard E. Carson, Rajiv Radhakrishnan, Chi Liu

“…Conclusion We conclude that it is feasible to generate robust SV2A PET images with promising accuracy from MRI via a data-driven approach.…”
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Effects of caloric restriction and exercise-induced weight loss on physiological dysregulation in postmenopausal women: The mediating role of fat mass and adipose tissue distributi... by Éloïse Routhier, Martin Brochu, Alan A. Cohen, Denis Prudhomme, Ahmed Ghachem

“…Methods: Data from a total of 102 inactive overweight or obese postmenopausal women (CR: n = 68 vs CR + Ex: n = 34) were studied. …”
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Antibiotic Consumption Patterns in Urban Coari, Amazonas: High Azithromycin Use and COVID-19-Related Prescriptions by Rodrigo Silva Marcelino, Edivã Bernardo da Silva, Abel Santiago Muri Gama, Ananias Facundes Guimarães, Silvia Regina Secoli, Albert Figueras

“…<b>Methods</b>: A cross-sectional study was conducted between October and November 2021 in the urban area of Coari. 394 adults were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Data on antibiotic use, sociodemographic factors, health service access, and self-reported illnesses were collected. …”
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Mon R2: A Hub–Filament System with an Infrared Bubble at the Hub Center by L. K. Dewangan, N. K. Bhadari, A. K. Maity, O. R. Jadhav, Saurabh Sharma, A. Haj Ismail

“…A multiwavelength, multiscale study of the Mon R2 hub–filament system (HFS) reveals a spiral structure, with the central hub containing more mass than its filaments. …”
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Exploring the interaction effects of subclinical hypothyroidism and major depressive disorder on brain networks by Shuai Zhao, Jindan Wu, Xiaomei Liu, Yishan Du, Xiaoqin Wang, Yi Xia, Hao Sun, Haowen Zou, Xumiao Wang, Zhilu Chen, Rui Yan, Hao Tang, Qing Lu, Zhijian Yao

“…Recent research has indicated that the presence of comorbid SHypo in individuals diagnosed with MDD may result in notable alterations in both brain structure and function. This study aimed was to investigate the neurological mechanisms underlying this co-occurrence using a data-driven approach to analyze brain activity patterns. …”
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A detailed investigation of induced residual stresses in the laser powder bed fusion process using the modified inherent strain approach and experimental measurements by Marjan Molavi-Zarandi, Ali Bonakdar, Hossein Mohammadtaheri, Mehran Bagheri, Ramin Sedaghati

“…While the MIS method aligns well with the experimental data at the surface level, discrepancies arise in deeper subsurface layers, where simulations tend to underestimate tensile residual stresses due to simplified MIS assumptions. …”
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Deep learning radiomics of left atrial appendage features for predicting atrial fibrillation recurrence by Yanping Yin, Sixiang Jia, Jing Zheng, Wei Wang, Ziwen Wang, Jiangbo Lin, Wenting Lin, Chao Feng, Shudong Xia, Weili Ge

“…Abstract Background Structural remodeling of the left atrial appendage (LAA) is characteristic of atrial fibrillation (AF), and LAA morphology impacts radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) outcomes. …”
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and spread of New Delhi Metallo-β-Lactamase (NDM) in Italy: A call for policymakers by Gabriella Nucera

“…According to its Agenzia Regionale di Sanità (ARS) data, between November 2018 and 27 October 2019, NDM producing CREs have been identified in the blood of 129 patients and the rate of mortality in patients with sepsis was as 33% [13]. …”

Greenhouse gas emissions from livestock production tripled those from household consumption in the Eurasian desert steppe by Lulu Wang, Xinchao Liu, Susie Wu, Tsegaye Gemechu Legesse, Zhuwen Xu, Jiquan Chen, Yaoqi Zhang, Xiaoping Xin, Xiaobing Dong, Yun Liu, Kexin Cao, Changliang Shao

“…Abstract Background Family ranches are major sources of livestock-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in global pastoral ecosystems. We conducted semi-structured interviews and collected data on livestock production and the livelihoods of 235 family ranches in a desert steppe of Inner Mongolia where intensive pastoral management is practiced. …”
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