Hantavirus in rodents in the United States: Temporal and spatial trends and report of new hosts by Francisca Astorga, Abdelghafar Alkishe, Paanwaris Paansri, Gabriel Mantilla, Luis E. Escobar

“…Utilizing data from the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) hantavirus program, we assessed factors that may influence the spatial and temporal distribution of hantavirus in rodent populations across the United States. …”
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The Mkx- TGF-β pathway induced the development of the myodural bridge complex in SD rats by Ji-Hang Li, Ji-Hang Li, Wen-Bin Jiang, Lu Zhang, Yun-Feng Liu, Yi-Tong Sun, Hua-Xun Lai, M. Adeel Alam Shah, Wei Ma, Chan Li, Campbell Gilmore, Jian-Fei Zhang, Hong-Jin Sui

“…At the molecular level, Mkx coordinates differentiation processes through dynamic equilibrium of Scx/Egr1/Myod expression profiles while constructing regulatory networks that couple biomechanical-chemical signals via TGF-β pathway activation.…”
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Amantadine modulates novel macrophage phenotypes to enhance neural repair following spinal cord injury by Shijie Yang, Beibei Yu, Qing Zhang, Yongfeng Zhang, Longhui Fu, Bisheng Zhou, Haining Wu, Jianzhong Li, Shouping Gong

“…To further investigate macrophage dynamics within the injured spinal cord, we conducted scRNA-Seq, identifying three distinct macrophage subtypes: border-associated macrophages (BAMs), inflammatory macrophages (IMs), and chemotaxis-inducing macrophages (CIMs). …”
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Driver Drowsiness Detection Using Swin Transformer and Diffusion Models for Robust Image Denoising by Samy Abd El-Nabi, Ahmed F. Ibrahim, El-Sayed M. El-Rabaie, Osama F. Hassan, Naglaa F. Soliman, Khalil F. Ramadan, Walid El-Shafai

“…While conventional convolutional neural networks (CNNs) are effective in standard vision tasks, they often suffer performance degradation in real-world driving scenarios due to noise, poor lighting, motion blur, and adversarial attacks. …”
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A Model for Creating and Implementing Ambidextrous Innovation in Iranian Banking by Vahid Khashei Varnamkhasti, Sajad Farsi

“…The research utilizes a judgmental sampling method. This study was conducted in two stages: qualitative and quantitative. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with self-medication for COVID-19 among slum dwellers in Jinja City, Uganda, in 2021 by Prossy Nakito, Abel Wilson Walekhwa, Gloria Tumukunde, Charity Mutesi, Nicholas Muhumuza, Carolyne Nyamor, David Musoke, Geofrey Musinguzi, Dathan Mirembe Byonanebye

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Regulatory mechanisms of simulated precipitation on cbbL carbon-fixing microbial communities in the alpine source wetland by Ni Zhang, Ni Zhang, Ni Zhang, Ziwei Yang, Ziwei Yang, Ziwei Yang, Desheng Qi, Desheng Qi, Desheng Qi, Lin Li, Lin Li, Lin Li, Kelong Chen, Kelong Chen, Kelong Chen, Li Fu, Jianqing Sun

“…Amplicon sequencing was conducted to characterize microbial community composition and dynamics. …”
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Assessing Survey Data to Study Traffic Flow Characteristics: An in-depth analysis of King Fahad Road, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia by Md Kamrul Islam, Abdulaziz Ibrahim Mohammed Al-Muaybid, Muath Fahad Abdullah Al-Saqer, Mohammed Saleh Rashid Al-Nagada, Khaled Saleh Abdulaziz Al-Newaihel, Rocksana Akter, Muhammad Aniq Gul, Muhammad Muhitur Rhaman, Ziad Shatnawi

“…The collected da-ta can be utilized for various purposes including estimating fuel consumption, road pricing, road user cost, and planning road network improvements. Acquiring precise traffic data using cost-effective, low-tech solutions is vital for comprehending urban traffic dynamics. …”
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Impact of <i>Ectropis grisescens</i> Warren (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) Infestation on the Tea Plant Rhizosphere Microbiome and Its Potential for Enhanced Biocontrol and Plant Healt... by He Liu, Wei Chen, Xiaohong Fang, Dongliang Li, Yulin Xiong, Wei Xie, Qiulian Chen, Yingying You, Chenchen Lin, Zhong Wang, Jizhou Wang, Danni Chen, Yanyan Li, Pumo Cai, Chuanpeng Nie, Yongcong Hong

“…Additionally, bacterial feedback assays were conducted to evaluate the effects of selected microbial strains on plant growth and pest defense responses. …”
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Factors associated with Partners Elicitation during HIV Index client’s testing in Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania Catherine Gale Gitige, Gideon Paul Kwesigabo, Onna Duuma Panga, Flo... by Catherine Gale Gitige, Gideon Paul Kwesigabo, Onna Duuma Panga, Florence George Samizi, Ahmed Mohamed Abade, Peter Masunga Mbelele, Rogath Saika Kishimba

“…Promotion of community awareness on partner's notification approaches and HIV transmission dynamics, and provision of additional support networks for women improve elicitation outcomes are recommended.…”
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Formation of biocenoses in roadside landscapes of Cherkasy Region by Ірина Кравцова, Сергій Сонько, Ольга Василенко, Ігор Гурський, Станіслав Огілько

“…The problem solved in the article is relevant primarily due to the constant growth of the density of the transport network, and, therefore, the ever-increasing "theft" of natural ecosystems by humans from aboriginal plants and animals. …”
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Comparative assessment of machine learning algorithms for retrieving colored dissolved organic matter (CDOM) from Sentinel-2/MSI images in the coastal waters of the Persian Gulf by Bonyad Ahmadi, Mehdi Gholamalifard, Seyed Mahmoud Ghasempouri, Tiit Kutser

“…Machine learning models further enhanced retrievals, with the Mixture Density Network (MDN) emerging as the superior framework. …”
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Adaptive meta-modeling of evapotranspiration in arid agricultural regions of Saudi Arabia using climatic factors, drought indices and MODIS data by Osama Elsherbiny, Salah Elsayed, Obaid Aldosari, Muhammad Sohail Memon, Ahmed Elbeltagi

“…Machine learning models, including the backpropagation neural network (BPNN) and XGBoost Regressor (XGB), enhanced with an adaptive meta-model (AMM) strategy, were evaluated for predicting monthly AET. …”
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Construction of a deep learning-based predictive model to evaluate the influence of mechanical stretching stimuli on MMP-2 gene expression levels in fibroblasts by Ruozu Xiao, Haowei Zhou, Zhen Shi, Rong Huang, Yuheng Zhang, Jing Li

“…Furthermore, reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT‒PCR) assays were conducted to measure MMP-2 gene expression levels in fibroblasts subjected to mechanical stretching. …”
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Accuracy evaluation and effect factor analysis of GEDI aboveground biomass product for temperate forests in the conterminous United States by Duo Jia, Cangjiao Wang, Christopher R. Hakkenberg, Izaya Numata, Andrew J. Elmore, Mark A. Cochrane

“…The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) is expected to revolutionize the quantification of aboveground carbon at continental scales, through its unprecedented dense vertical observations of vegetation structure. …”
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Trend analysis of age-specific adolescent pregnancy among antenatal care registrants, Savannah Region, Ghana 2018 to 2022 by Ballu Cletus, Odikro Magdalene Akos, Akowuah George, Gyesi Razak Issahaku, Gyasi Ophelia Apau, Bandoh Delia Akosua, Kenu Ernest, Kubio Chrysantus

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Potential of egusi for food and nutrition security in northern Ghana: gender perspectives and social constructs underpinning cultivation and use by Abena Boakye, Abena Boakye, Mary Sefa Boampong, Andrew John Dougill, Andrew John Dougill, David Akyen, Theophilus Kwabla Tengey, Charles Naapoal, Addobea Addow Koranteng, Agnes Mwangwela, Heather Legodi, William Otoo Ellis

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Beyond the left cerebral hemisphere: bilateral language lateralization in healthy aging and its clinical implications by David Toloza-Ramirez, David Toloza-Ramirez, Rodrigo Santibañez, Leonardo Arraño-Carrasco, Romina Zunino-Pesce, Teresa Julio-Ramos, David A. Copland, Camilo Quezada, Carolina Mendez-Orellana, Carolina Mendez-Orellana, Carolina Mendez-Orellana

“…BackgroundFunctional MRI (fMRI) studies conducted on young adults reveal a predominantly left-lateralized cortical language network during semantic and phonological processing (SP and PP, respectively). …”
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Wide Variation of <i>Aedes albopictus</i> Genotypes First Introduced into Canary Islands Assessed by rDNA Internal Transcribed Spacer Region and mtDNA <i>cox</i>1 Sequencing and Cl... by Alejandra De Elías-Escribano, Irene Serafín-Pérez, Patricio Artigas, Carolina Fernández-Serafín, Sara Rodríguez-Camacho, Beatriz Yanes-Manrique, Víctor González-Alonso, Santiago Mas-Coma, Jacob Lorenzo-Morales, María Dolores Bargues

“…This study provides the first molecular characterization of <i>Ae. albopictus</i> in the Canary Islands, Spain. Genotyping was conducted using rDNA 5.8S-ITS2 and mtDNA <i>cox</i>1 sequencing, with haplotype analysis and phylogenetic network assessment. …”
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Blue Crab (<i>Callinectes sapidus</i>) Haemolymph as a Potential Reservoir of Mesophilic <i>Shewanella</i> Species by Giuseppe Esposito, Fabio Bondavalli, Matteo Riccardo Di Nicola, Paolo Pastorino, Sonia Scala, Martina Gini, Giulia Milanese, Edoardo Turolla, Alessandra Maganza, Simona Sciuto, Domenico Meloni, Rita Melillo, Pierluigi Acutis, Elena Bozzetta, Sebastiano Virgilio, Caterina Faggio, Silvia Colussi, Marino Prearo

“…Antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) revealed a trend of resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics. A network analysis was also conducted to examine the global trends of <i>Shewanella</i> research in relation to humans, animals, and the marine environment. …”
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