Sleep Disorders and Reproductive Health: Mechanisms, Consequences, and Potential Interventions by Magdalena Rosa-Bończak Rosa, Patrycja Marta, Filip Maciej Huzarski, Klaudia Anna Pawełek, Gabriela Monika Ferfecka, Agata Ossolińska, Natalia Morawiecka, Lucyna Stolarska, Oliver Carlton, Weronika Kłosowicz

“… Introduction The role of sleep in maintaining the body's homeostasis has been the subject of an increasing number of scientific studies, with reproductive health also being dependent on it. Reduced fertility, resulting from the deterioration of reproductive cell quality due to hormonal imbalances, may be a consequence of sleep deprivation. …”
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Ecosystem carbon stock variation along forest stand ages: insight from eastern coast mangrove ecosystem of India by Muktipada Panda, Bikash R. Dash, Sudam C. Sahu

“…This study aimed to estimate the forest structural attributes, biomass and total ecosystem carbon stock (TECS) of old natural (age > 50 years) and young planted (age ~ 20 years) mangrove forest stands at Bichitrapur Mangrove Reserve Forest in eastern coast of India. We also attempted to understand the interrelationship of structural attributes, biomass and soil properties in the mangrove forests. …”
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Translation, content validity and internal structure of the Brazilian version of the Adolescent Resilience Questionnaire (B-ARQ). by Genara Brum Gomes, Luisa Gatti-Reis, Matheus França Perazzo, Marisa Alves Araújo, Flávio Freitas Mattos, Deirdre Gartland, Saul Martins Paiva, Isabela Almeida Pordeus

“…Two native speakers in Brazilian Portuguese language who were also fluent in English language translated the ARQ from English into Portuguese. …”
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Detection and subtyping of Blastocystis sp. in human and animal stool samples using high-resolution melting analysis by Ghodratollah Salehi Sangani, Ahmad Hosseini-Safa, Bibi Razieh Hosseini Farash, Pooria Salehi Sangani, Mehdi Zarean, Elham Moghaddas, Saeid Zoghdar Moghadam, Lida Jarahi, Ali Gholizadeh, Fariba Berenji

“…In humans, ST3 was the most common subtype, also found in poultry and sheep, whereas ST7 was mainly detected in domestic animals. …”
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Approaches to implementing and financing primary health care in Kenya: a case of seven counties by Janette Karimi, Salim Hussien, Elizabeth Wangia, Mercy-Irene Kimani, Mohamud Mohamed, Melissa Wanda, Rosemarie Muganda, Rachel Ndirangu, Daniel Mwai, Mercy Wanjala, Fadhila Richter

“…The study recommends that the county governments should invest more in PHC infrastructure, equipment, and supplies, as well as in strengthening the capacity and mobility of MDTs. The study also suggests that uptake of NHIF will enhance the sustainability of PCNs.…”
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A within-person investigation of recovery identity following substance use disorder: examining the impact of recovery-focused social contexts by Joseph H. Lancaster, Hannah B. Apsley, Timothy R. Brick, Timothy R. Brick, H. Harrington Cleveland

“…A simple slopes analysis indicated that the relationship of recovery identity with meaningfulness was still statistically significant and positive in both cases (attended: b = 0.56, SE = 0.08, p < 0.001; not attended: b = 0.87, SE = 0.06, p < 0.001).ConclusionThese results suggest that people reporting stronger recovery identity also reported greater day-to-day meaningfulness. …”
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Genetically edited human placental organoids cast new light on the role of ACE2 by Anya L. Arthurs, Bianca Dietrich, Martin Knöfler, Caleb J. Lushington, Paul Q. Thomas, Fatwa Adikusuma, Jessica M. Williamson, Susan Babikha, Tyla Damhuis, Tanja Jankovic-Karasoulos, Melanie D. Smith, Kirsty G. Pringle, Claire T. Roberts

“…Despite increased expression of ACE2 protein, ACE2 enzyme activity was significantly decreased in ACE2 rs2074192 TT placental organoids. TT organoids also had reduced diameters and asymmetrical growth. …”
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Comparative Analysis of AES, Blowfish, Twofish, Salsa20, and ChaCha20 for Image Encryption by Rebwar Khalid Muhammed, Ribwar Rashid Aziz, Alla Ahmad Hassan, Aso Mohammed Aladdin, Shaida Jumaah Saydah, Tarik Ahmed Rashid, Bryar Ahmad Hassan

“…Since cybersecurity guar-antees the privacy and security of data sent via the Internet, it is essential, while also providing protection against malicious attacks. …”
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Segmentasi Citra Wajah dengan Implementasi Adaptif Threshold- Integral Image by Maryam Ummul Habibah, Muchamad Kurniawan

“…Face images that will be used later in indoor and outdoor with an image resolution of 300x400 pixels. This study also searched for the best S (kernel) and T (threshold) parameter values by performing 16 experiments. …”
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‘Gaedhilg Chúige Uladh a shábhailt’: An phleanáil teanga in An tUltach [‘Gaedhilg Chúige Uladh a shábhailt’: Language planning in An tUltach] by Duane Long

“…It would appear that An tUltach was founded with the purpose of focusing on corpus planning as the first edition sought contributors through an open call for writers and states that a concerted attempt will be made to put Irish into books (“a chur síos i leabhraibh”). We also see, however, an eye towards acquisition planning with a teachers’ page (“Leathanach na Múinteoirí”) appearing frequently in the journal’s early years. …”
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Breast cancer patients with a pre-existing mental illness are less likely to receive guideline-recommended cancer treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Katie Elliott, Emily Haworth, Iakov Bolnykh, R. Hamish McAllister-Williams, Alastair Greystoke, Adam Todd, Linda Sharp

“…Meta-analysis revealed that patients with mental illnesses were significantly less likely to receive guideline-recommended treatments (OR = 0.78, 95 % CI 0.72–0.83, N = 5), chemotherapy (OR = 0.56, 95 % CI 0.34–0.78, N = 6), or radiotherapy (OR = 0.79, 95 % CI 0.66–0.93, N = 5). They were also significantly more likely to undergo mastectomy instead of breast-conserving surgery (OR = 1.38, 95 % CI 1.24–1.52, N = 4). …”
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Efficacy and prognosis of dapagliflozin in the treatment of patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated with type 2 diabetes in Xining area by Jinping Chai, Delian Li, Yanmin Liu, Xiaoling Su

“…The presence of type 2 diabetes not only signifies a chronic metabolic disorder, but also serves as a catalyst for various cardiovascular and cerebrovascular ailments such as coronary heart disease and stroke. …”
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Predictors of food security status among informal caregivers of older adults residing in slums in Ghana by Dina Adei, Williams Agyemang-Duah, Bright Osei Boateng, Anthony Acquah Mensah

“…The significance of food security for these caregivers becomes paramount as it not only impacts their health but also influences the energy needed to fulfil their caregiving responsibilities. …”
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Black Carbon Exposure Characteristics in Diesel Engine Vehicle-related Jobs by Sangjun Choi, Ju-Hyun Park, Won Kim, Seung Won Kim, Kyong-Hui Lee, Taejin Chung, Jihoon Park, Seung-Hun Ryu, Jungah Shin, Dong-Hee Koh, Dong-Uk Park

“…The workers chosen for this study (N = 106) measured their exposure every minute using an AE51 microAethalometer affixed to a microcyclone and also recorded their time-activity patterns and whereabouts in detail during working hours. …”
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A systematic review of serious games as tools for STEM education by Talia Tene, Diego Fabián Vique López, Paulina Elizabeth Valverde Aguirre, Nilo Israel Cabezas Oviedo, Cristian Vacacela Gomez, Stefano Bellucci

“…Data extraction included study characteristics, game types, participant demographics, educational contexts, and reported outcomes.AnalysisThe selected studies were analyzed to assess the effectiveness of serious games in enhancing learning outcomes, engagement, and performance in STEM education. The analysis also explored challenges related to the implementation of serious games, including technological limitations, the need for comprehensive educator training, and ethical considerations around data privacy, all of which may impact adoption in educational settings.ResultsSerious games demonstrated a positive impact on learning outcomes, such as knowledge acquisition, skill retention, and the application of STEM concepts, along with increased student engagement and motivation. …”
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Targeted inhibition of the PTEN/PI3K/AKT pathway by YSV induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in oral squamous cell carcinoma by Lin Qiu, Qian Gao, Yiheng Liao, Xinxin Li, Cuiying Li

“…Notably, the combination of YSV and LY294002 synergistically enhanced cell cycle arrest and apoptosis, demonstrating effective anti-tumor activity. In vivo experiments also supported these findings. Conclusion YSV inhibited the progression of OSCC by promoting cell cycle arrest and apoptosis through the regulation of the PTEN/PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. …”
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Research on comprehensive characterization of deep coal full aperture structure and burial depth effect by Qi Li, Xiaoxia Zhang, Zhengzong Wang, Lei Qiao, Shitan Shao

“…The influence of depth on coal pore structure was also discussed. In the study zone, the stage pore volume was mainly concentrated in the macroporous (43.6–83.4%) and mesoporous Sect. (16.3–54.7%) and sparsely distributed in the microporous Sect. (0.3–2.1%). …”
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Additive-manufactured ceramics for dental restorations: a systematic review on mechanical perspective by Yuqing Lu, Anouk van Steenoven, Amanda Maria de Oliveira Dal Piva, João Paulo Mendes Tribst, Li Wang, Li Wang, Cornelis J. Kleverlaan, Albert J. Feilzer, Albert J. Feilzer

“…Typical processing defects, including porosity, agglomerates, cracks, surface roughness, and other defects, were also analyzed.ConclusionsWith significant technological advancements, the mechanical properties of AM ceramics have come close to ceramics by conventional manufacturing, whereas their reliability, the influence of printing layer orientations, and long-term performance still need further investigation.…”
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Rancang Bangun Alat Pengenal Finger Vein Menggunakan Raspberry Pi dengan Metode Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) by Barlian Henryranu Prasetio, Jevandika, Dahnial Syauqy

“…In this way, users can feel uncomfortable and the risk of spreading viruses or bacteria is very high, also the detection accuracy can be affected by factors such as sweaty and dry skin and skin distortion. …”
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Control biológico de plagas agrícolas en Venezuela: los logros históricos de la empresa Servicio Biológico (SERVBIO) by Francisco Ferrer Wurst

“…La introducción de Telenomus remus (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), parasitoide de Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), desde un inicio, mostró efectividad con resultados, de alto parasitismo, y ahorro del uso de plaguicidas.  …”
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