One Health interventions for leptospirosis: Do we need an engineer? by Prof Simon Reid, Dr Mike Kama, Dr Russell Richards, Dr Nicholas Osborne, Mr Suliasi Batakawai, Ms Kathryn Vitangcol, Dr Oz Sahin

“…Methods: A multidisciplinary team used a participatory model-building process to develop a qualitative (causal loop diagram (CLD)) representation of the system structures that drive the incidence of leptospirosis in Fiji. …”
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Prognostic value of vascular remodeling parameters in the development of adverse cardiovascular events in patients with gastric cancer by Y. Yu. Kirichenko, I. S. Ilgisonis, P. A. Levin, Y. N. Belenkov

“…To determine a possible prognostic marker for adverse cardiovascular events in patients with gastric cancer by studying the early and long-term effects of multiagent chemotherapy (MAC) on the structural and functional vascular wall parameters.Material and methods. …”
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Large language models and GenAI in education: Insights from Nigerian in-service teachers through a hybrid ANN-PLS-SEM approach [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Kayode A. Adewale, Kabir Oluwatobi Idowu, Stella Oluwakemi Olatunbosun, Nurudeen Babatunde Bamiro, Owolabi Paul Adelana, Musa Adekunle Ayanwale

“…Despite the growing research on AI adoption, limited studies focus on developing regions, leaving a critical gap in understanding how educators perceive and adopt these technologies. Methods We adopted a hybrid approach, combining Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) to uncover both linear and nonlinear dynamics influencing behavioral intention (BI) of 260 Nigerian in-service teachers regarding ChatGPT after participating in structured training. …”
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Resilience in the shadows of loss: a hermeneutic phenomenological study of neonatal intensive care nurses’ coping after infant loss in Saudi Arabia by Nadia Bassuoni Elsharkawy, Osama Mohamed Elsayed Ramadan, Alaa Hussain Hafiz, Nouran Essam Katooa, Areej Abunar, Dena Marwan A. Attallah, Mashael Dewan, Majed Mowanes Alruwaili, Abeer Nuwayfi Alruwaili, Enas Mahrous Abdelaziz, Arab Qassim Alkhadam, Marwa Mohamed Ouda

“…Eighteen registered nurses from four NICUs (three public, one private) participated in semi-structured interviews and completed reflective journals. …”
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Community land conflicts and pro-poor urban land access in Enugu, Nigeria: Church involvement for social inclusion by Christopher M. Anierobi, Cletus O. Obasi, Emeka E. Obioha, Chukwuemeka D. Onyejegbu, Benjamin O. Ajah

“…It highlights the role of the Church in promoting social inclusion and advocating for pro-poor initiatives. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining primary data from 40 respondents through structured interviews and observations, alongside secondary data from government reports, academic literature and church records. …”
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Modeling Canopy Height of Forest–Savanna Mosaics in Togo Using ICESat-2 and GEDI Spaceborne LiDAR and Multisource Satellite Data by Arifou Kombate, Guy Armel Fotso Kamga, Kalifa Goïta

“…Models that were developed during this study can be applied over large areas in forest–savanna mosaics, enhancing forest dynamics monitoring in line with REDD+ objectives. …”
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Integrated Geomatic Solutions for the Digital Twin of Florence: Protecting the Arno River and its Historic Urban Landscape from Climate Risks by G. Tucci, L. Fiorini, L. Fiorini, A. Meucci, A. Meucci, A. Conti

“…The project addresses flood risks, structural stability, and environmental dynamics by creating a comprehensive multi-layered model. …”
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A dual-phase financial strategy for sustainable customer loyalty: Integrating fixed deposits and voucher systems in Sri Lankan supermarket retail by A.K.G.N. Deshapriya, W.M.A. Weerakoon, H.Y.M.T.P. Wickramasinghe, T.M.C.E.K. Tennakoon, B.N. Jayasinghe, S.A.N. Hirunika, H.P.G.T. Dulshan, M.I.V. Perera, M.D.H.S. Maddage, D.D. Munasinghe, D.G.N.D. Jayarathna, M. M. V. Senanayake, G.V.D.P.P. Perera

“…The study contributes to retail management literature by proposing a novel integration of customer investment programs with loyalty systems, extending existing loyalty program theory to emerging market contexts and seasonal retail dynamics. The framework provides retail managers with a structured approach to capitalise on seasonal demand while building long-term customer relationships, particularly applicable to emerging markets where traditional loyalty programs may be insufficient. …”
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MF‐UFNO: A Fourier Neural Operators‐Based Model for Radar Echo Extrapolation by Tingting Ye, Weihua Ai, Dachao Jin, Zhonghui Tan, Li Wang, Fenghua Ling, Xi Liu, Nan Chen, Senshen Hu

“…Moreover, existing radar echo extrapolation methods primarily rely on time‐domain analysis, leaving a considerable gap in capturing frequency‐domain features. …”
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Exploring Postharvest Metabolic Shifts and NOX2 Inhibitory Potential in Strawberry Fruits and Leaves via Untargeted LC-MS/MS and Chemometric Analysis by Georgia Ladika, Paris Christodoulou, Eftichia Kritsi, Thalia Tsiaka, Georgios Sotiroudis, Dionisis Cavouras, Vassilia J. Sinanoglou

“…This study aimed to investigate the metabolic changes occurring in both strawberry fruits and leaves during storage and to evaluate the NADPH oxidase 2 (NOX2) inhibitory potential of strawberry-derived metabolites. <b>Methods:</b> Untargeted LC-MS/MS analysis was conducted on fruit and leaf tissues stored at 8 ± 0.5 °C. …”
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In Vivo Assessment of Shear Wave Propagation in Pennate Muscles Using an Automatic Ultrasound Probe Alignment System by Manuela Zimmer, Elsa K. Bunz, Tobias Ehring, Benedikt Kaiser, Annika Kienzlen, Henning Schluter, Manuel Zurn

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Urban malaria in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review of epidemiologic studies by Hailu Merga, Teshome Degefa, Zewdie Birhanu, Afework Tadele, Ming-Chieh Lee, Guiyun Yan, Delenasaw Yewhalaw

“…This scoping review maps the epidemiology of urban malaria in sub-Saharan Africa, identifying research gaps and guiding strategies for control and elimination. Methods A structured search across multiple databases was performed using predefined eligibility criteria to select articles. …”
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Knowledge, barriers, and facilitators for promoting cardiovascular health in a Latino community: a qualitative sub-study of the Skills-based Educational Strategies for Reduction of... by Bernadette Boden-Albala, Bernadette Boden-Albala, Bernadette Boden-Albala, Darnisha Draughter-Espinoza, Megan Castro, Desiree Gutierrez, Cassandra Cardenas, Matthew J. Landry, Jeffrey Wing, Bruce Albala, Bruce Albala, Bruce Albala

“…Further, this study aimed to examine subthemes for each major theme, including (1) limited CVH knowledge, cultural and gender norms, and misinformation (2) barriers to CVH, including transportation, technology, financial and work constraints; facilitators including CHW and family dynamics (3) community barriers including cost, resources, and environment; community solutions including community infrastructure and access to resources.MethodsFourteen focus groups (n = 69) were conducted over a 20-month period using a semi-structured interview format. …”
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Identification of HMOX-1-Targeting Natural Compounds in <i>Camellia nitidissima</i> Chi for NSCLC Therapy: Integrating Bioassay and In Silico Screening Approaches by Lingqiu Zhang, Fan Zhang, Haimei Liang, Xiangling Qin, Chunmei Liang, Manlu Zhong, Yuemi Mo, Jinling Xie, Xiaotao Hou, Jiagang Deng, Erwei Hao, Zhengcai Du

“…Furthermore, it induced typical ferroptosis-related structural damage in mitochondria, including shrinkage and a reduction in size, increased membrane density, and a reduction or even the disappearance of cristae structures. …”
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Trimetazidine MR effects on heart remodeling in stable coronary heart disease patients by E. M. Khurs, Yu. A. Zinovyeva, A. V. Poddubnaya, I. I. Kotsuba, O. G. Smolenskaya

“…In stable good clinical status, no obvious clinical dynamics, and unchanged ejection fraction, structural and functional cardiac parameters improved substantially, with reduction (р&lt;0,00001) in MSs (145,68±11,35 and 124,51±7,89); MSd (160,72±16,78 and 156,24±12,11), end-diastolic pressure (14,81±3,16 and 11,9±1,91 mm Hg), end-diastolic LV wall strain (1967,33±337,27 and 1519,99±224,74 dyne/cm2), as well as with increase in RI (93,72±8,48 and 100,87±9,74). …”
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Artificial Intelligence in Wind Turbine Fault Detection and Diagnosis: Advances and Perspectives by Nejad Alagha, Anis Salwa Mohd Khairuddin, Zineddine N. Haitaamar, Obada Al-Khatib, Jeevan Kanesan

“…While traditional diagnostic methods remain foundational, their limitations in addressing the nonlinear dynamics and operational complexity of modern turbines have accelerated the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven approaches. …”
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Securing Industrial IoT Environments: A Fuzzy Graph Attention Network for Robust Intrusion Detection by Safa Ben Atitallah, Maha Driss, Wadii Boulila, Anis Koubaa

“…The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) faces significant cybersecurity threats due to its ever-changing network structures, diverse data sources, and inherent uncertainties, making robust intrusion detection crucial. …”
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The evolution of the ‘Carpathian Basin’ discourse in the Hungarian parliament (1998-2020) by Katona Eszter, Németh Renáta, Unger Anna

“…The methodological novelty is that we apply methods that allow automated processing of large text corpora without reading them, in a field where previously mainly qualitative approaches were used. …”
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A Little Boat Flopping About on the Ocean: The Lived Experience of Transitioning Early Career Nurses by Liz Ryan, Leah East, Andy Davies, Blake Peck, Daniel Terry

“…Semi‐structured interviews were conducted to collect data and were thematically analysed. …”
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Carvedilol monotherapy and lifestyle modification among young patients with arterial hypertension and overweight/obesity in primary healthcare settings by G. I. Nechaeva, E. N. Loginova, M. I. Shupina, Yu. V. Tereshchenko

“…Material and methods. This open, randomised, clinico-preventive study in parallel groups included 63 out-patients with Stage I-II AH and overweight/obesity. …”
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