Spatial and temporal patterns of self-harm indicators and their association with the socio-demographic index (SDI) in Iran: analysis of incidence, death, DALY, YLDs, and YLLs from... by Mehrnoosh Salari, Mohammadreza Balooch Hasankhani, Mohsen Rezaeian

“…Conclusion The increasing trend of some indicators in men and some regions such as Sistan and Baluchestan province requires special attention and implementation of targeted intervention programs.…”
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Trends of atherosclerosis-related mortality in adults with diabetes: A cross-sectional analysis of U.S. national data by Yusuf Hasan Ali, Fakhar Latif, Fatimah Hoda, Azeem Hassan, Huda Ahmed, Raheel Ahmed, Vikash Jaiswal

“…These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to address disparities and improve cardiovascular outcomes in diabetic populations.…”
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Quantifying temporal differences in the induction of interferon-mediated signalling observed in a dengue virus 1 human infection model: insights from longitudinal proteome analysis... by Caroline Struyfs, Klaas Van den Heede, Liesbeth Van Wesenbeeck, Adam Tully Waickman, Freya Rasschaert, Guillermo Herrera-Taracena, Stephen James Thomas, Marnix Van Loock, Ole Lagatie

“…Interestingly, both the onset and peak viral load of this participant were, on average, delayed 4 days compared to other participants. …”
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Supplemental metaphyseal fixation of severe comminuted distal radius fracture with a mini plate by Dong Hee Kim, Jin Woo Jin, Sung Jin Shin, Chul Ho Lee, Sang Hyun Lee

“…This study presents a surgical approach that incorporates the use of a mini-plate to provide targeted support for the metaphyseal region. We hypothesize that combining a mini-plate for metaphyseal stabilization with a volar locking plate for overall fracture fixation will enhance the structural stability and radiologic outcomes of metaphyseal comminuted distal radius fractures. …”
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Bridging wine and forestry sectors to reduce wildfires: Wine actors’ perceptions, their role in risk reduction and externality labelling by Elena Górriz-Mifsud, Soazig Darnay, Marc Rovellada Ballesteros

“…These results call for: i) targeted information and financial mechanisms to vineyard managers to align with fire risk reduction measures and engage in forest management, and ii) co-design of any fire-smart produce label to ensure effectiveness and acceptance.…”
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An evaluation study of direct economic losses from surgical site infections in adults: structural equation modeling by Qiuxia Zuo, Di Liu, Baoji Dong, Yuan Zhou, Kexin Zhao, Ping Tian, Ping Tian

“…These findings provide a theoretical basis for healthcare departments to develop targeted policies.…”
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Small and sick newborn care: Changes in service readiness scoring between baseline and 2023 for 65 neonatal units implementing with NEST360 in Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, and Tanzania. by Rebecca E Penzias, Morris Ondieki Ogero, Robert Tillya, Irabi Kassim, Olabisi Dosunmu, Opeyemi Odedere, Hannah Mwaniki, Vincent O Ochieng, Dolphine Mochache, Samuel K Ngwala, Evelyn Zimba, Grace T Soko, Christine Bohne, David Gathara, James H Cross, Josephine Shabani, Catherine Paul, Donat Shamba, Honorati Masanja, Nahya Salim, Charles Osuagwu, Afeez Idowu, Ifeanyichukwu Anthony Ogueji, Olukemi Tongo, Olabanjo Okunlola Ogunsola, Veronica Chinyere Ezeaka, Ekran Rashid, George Okello, John Wainaina, William M Macharia, Msandeni Chiume, Alfred Chalira, Queen Dube, Edith Gicheha, Elizabeth M Molyneux, Millicent Alooh, Simon Cousens, Maria Oden, Rebecca Richards-Kortum, Joy E Lawn, Eric O Ohuma

“…Data on changes in service readiness scores can be used to track service readiness over time, benchmark between hospitals, identify gaps, and assess progress towards newborn targets.…”
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Oral health literacy: its impact on oral health outcomes and associated factors in sixth-grade primary school students – a cross-sectional study by Kirana Kamolchaiwanich, Pinpinut Wanichsaithong

“…These findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions to strengthen OHL and improve children’s oral health. …”
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Evaluating the impact of improved maize varieties on agricultural productivity and technical efficiency among smallholder farmers in the Eastern Cape, South Africa: an empirical an... by Lelethu Mdoda, Nthabeleng Tamako, Lungile S. Gidi, Denver Naidoo

“…The study results reveal that 62% of the farmers are male, averaging 53 years old, and manage about four hectares with a mean monthly income of ZAR 3,562.13. …”
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Evidence of blood stage efficacy with a virosomal malaria vaccine in a phase IIa clinical trial. by Fiona M Thompson, David W Porter, Shinji L Okitsu, Nicole Westerfeld, Denise Vogel, Stephen Todryk, Ian Poulton, Simon Correa, Claire Hutchings, Tamara Berthoud, Susanna Dunachie, Laura Andrews, Jack L Williams, Robert Sinden, Sarah C Gilbert, Gerd Pluschke, Rinaldo Zurbriggen, Adrian V S Hill

“…<h4>Background</h4>Previous research indicates that a combination vaccine targeting different stages of the malaria life cycle is likely to provide the most effective malaria vaccine. …”
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Development of a new Acinetobacter baumannii pneumonia rabbit model for the preclinical evaluation of future anti-infective strategies by S. Albac, N. Anzala, D. Bonnot, C. Djama, P. Chavanet, D. Croisier

“…The high rifampin dosage was associated with a 1.3 Log10 bacterial killing on average but induced the emergence of high-level resistant mutants in 80%–100% of animals, depending on the strain. …”
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Breast Cancer Screening Participation and Internet Search Activity in a Japanese Population: Decade-Long Time-Series Study by Noriaki Takahashi, Mutsuhiro Nakao, Tomio Nakayama, Tsutomu Yamazaki

“…Routine mammography screening has been shown to reduce breast cancer mortality, and Japan has set national targets to improve screening participation and increase public attention. …”
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Protein Coding Low‐Copy rpb2 and ef1‐α Regions Are Viable Fungal Metabarcoding DNA Markers Which Can Supplement ITS for Better Accuracy by Vasilii Shapkin, Miroslav Caboň, Miroslav Kolařík, Katarína Adamčíková, Petr Baldrian, Tereza Michalová, Tomáš Větrovský, Slavomír Adamčík

“…Although clustering of filtered ITS sequences resulted in an average higher number of correctly clustered units at optimal similarity thresholds, these thresholds varied substantially among genera. …”
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Knowledge and experiences of needle prick injuries (NPI) among nursing students at a university in Gauteng, South Africa by Lindiwe I. Zungu, Malmsey L.M. Sengane, Keitsepile G. Setswe

“…Results: A response rate of 96 (74%) was achieved. The average age of the respondents was 23 years, with a minimum age of 18 and a maximum age of 35. …”
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Suitability Evaluation of Site-Level CO₂ Geo-Storage in Saline Aquifers of Ying–Qiong Basin, South China Sea by Jin Liao, Cai Li, Qihui Yang, Aixia Sun, Guangze Song, Joaquin Couchot, Aohan Jin, Quanrong Wang

“…The results indicated that the average suitability score in the Yinggehai Basin (0.762) was higher than that in the Qiongdongnan Basin (0.691). …”
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Modification, Simulation and Demonstration of Laboratory Scale Pelton Turbine for Waterfall Hydropower Plant by Lawal Muhammed Nasir, Oluwatoyin Lanre Seriki, Emmanuel Onche

“…In the laboratory scale design, a power of 750 W was targeted. The required flow rates from different heights of reservoirs to deliver the power were used to establish nozzle diameters, rotor size, rotational speeds and power coupling ratios. …”
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HIV viral load suppression rates among adults and children living with HIV in the North West Region of Cameroon: A call for action! by Gladys Fosah E Tayong, Melissa Sander, Comfort Vuchas, Moses Samje, Vera Kum, Pascal Enokbonong, Eugene Yeika, Ndanga Bekombo, Paul Nyibio, Vanessa B Ngwani, Justin Ndié, Njamnshi Wepnyu Yembe, Gloria Ashuntangtang

“…The North West region of Cameroon has a higher prevalence than the national average; 4% in the general population, 5.8% in females and 1.6% in males. …”
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Sleep quality and cognitive functioning among Chinese older adults living in the US: a mixed-effects model analysis by Fengyan Tang, Yuyang Zhu, Dasuni Jayawardena, Guoping Jin, Yanping Jiang

“…Results Participants had an average age of 77.42 years (± 7.57) at baseline, with about 39% reporting fairly bad or very bad sleep quality. …”
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The reduced-tillering trait (tin) is not beneficial under wheat cropping systems that allow for moderate to high water-limited yields by Francesca Mureddu, Rosella Motzo, Franz-Werner Badeck, Fulvia Rizza, Francesco Giunta

“…Although the grain yield level and plasticity of tin lines were comparable to those of free-tillering lines, these results do not support their adoption in cropping systems targeting moderate to high yields. On the other hand, the findings do not rule out the potential benefits of introgressing tin genes into different genetic backgrounds or improving fruiting efficiency to overcome the limitations identified in this study.…”
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Divergent trajectories in pancreatic cancer burden among older adults (55+): a GBD 2021 analysis revealing China’s dual epidemic of aging and population growth (1990–2045) by Hui Dong, Heng Wang, Wenping Han, Haigang Niu

“…Males showed elevated burden across incidence, prevalence, and mortality (peak age: 70–74 years), with global trends persistently rising (average annual percentage change, AAPC &gt;0, 1990–2021). …”
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