The staphylococcal collagen adhesin CNA35 effectively detects collagen and its fragments in blots after SDS-PAGE by Elena N. Pokidysheva, Jennifer Diaz Sales, Shinomi Yagi, Tomonori Ueno, Kanako Sasai, Alice Makarenko, Hans Peter Bächinger, Kazunori Mizuno, Sergei P. Boudko

“…Although successful procedures for staining collagens in tissues have been implemented, the detection of collagens and their fragments using CNA35 has not been reported for protein blots.In this study, we examined the detection capabilities of a trimeric form of CNA35 for protein blots following SDS-PAGE. …”
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Predictive modeling and interpretative analysis of risks of instability in patients with Myasthenia Gravis requiring intensive care unit admission by Chao-Yang Kuo, Emily Chia-Yu Su, Hsu-Ling Yeh, Jiann-Horng Yeh, Hou-Chang Chiu, Chen-Chih Chung

“…The models incorporated fourteen clinical parameters as predictive features. The SHapley Additive exPlanations method was utilized to assess the importance of factors associated with ICU admission. …”
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Active and Reactive Power Multi-Objective Control of Multi-Microgrid in On- and Off-Grid Modes by Hossien Faraji, Gevork B. Gharehpetian, Amir Khorsandi, Seyed Hossein Hosseinian, Roya AhmadiAhangar, Argo Rosin

“…In off-grid mode, the MGs pursue additional objectives to ensure that the load of MG 2, considered the critical MG, remains powered under all operating conditions. …”
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A preliminary study of linear accelerator-based spatially fractionated radiotherapy by Young Kyu Lee, Yunji Seol, Byeong Jin Kim, Kyu Hye Choi, Ji Hyun Hong, Chan-beom Park, Sun Hwa Kim, Hyeong Wook Park, Wonjoong Cheon, Young Nam Kang, Byung‑Ock Choi

“…PurposeThis study aimed to provide quantitative information for implementing Lattice radiotherapy (LRT) using a medical linear accelerator equipped with the Millennium 120 multi-leaf collimator (MLC). …”
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Suitability of the Amazonas region for beekeeping and its future distribution under climate change scenarios by Darwin Gómez-Fernández, Ligia García, Jhonsy O. Silva-López, Jaris Veneros Guevara, Erick Arellanos Carrión, Rolando Salas-Lopez, Malluri Goñas, Nilton Atalaya-Marin, Manuel Oliva-Cruz, Nilton B. Rojas-Briceño

“…In the highly suitable beekeeping area, a temperature increases up to 10.8 °C is expected, with frequent variations around 3 °C to 8 °C, affecting more than 500 km2. Additionally, a reduction in precipitation up to 311 mm/year is projected, with predominant variations ranging from −49.5 to −32.8 mm/year over approximately 600 km2.Therefore, it is suggested to implement strategies to mitigate these upcoming challenges, particularly if the modeled economic development under the SSPs continues. …”
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Global health benefits of policies to reduce on-road vehicle pollution through 2040 by Lingzhi Jin, Jonathan Benoit, M Omar Nawaz, Patricia Ferrini Rodrigues, Patrick Wiecko, Joshua Miller, Gabriel Alvarez, Daven K Henze, Liudmila Osipova, Susan Anenberg

“…Regional disparities in road transport-attributable air pollution and health burdens are projected to widen without additional policies. Less developed countries are projected to experience more adverse impacts. …”
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Ultra-low-input cell-free DNA sequencing for tumor detection and characterization in a real-world pediatric brain tumor cohort by Tom T. Fischer, Kendra K. Maaß, Pitithat Puranachot, Markus Mieskolainen, Martin Sill, Paulina S. Schad, Stefanie Volz, Fabian Rosing, Tatjana Wedig, Nathalie Schwarz, Agnes M. E. Finster, Florian Iser, Jochen Meyer, Felix Sahm, Olli Lohi, Ahmed El Damaty, Benedikt Brors, Hannu Haapasalo, Stefan M. Pfister, Joonas Haapasalo, Kristian W. Pajtler, Kristiina Nordfors

“…We identify use-cases for implementing liquid biopsies in the clinical management of pediatric CNS tumor patients and provide a strong rationale for integration into future trials.…”
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Exploring the practice of integrated community chronic disease management model in Shanghai by CHENG Minna, SUI Mengyun, ZHANG Sheng, ZHENG Yang, GU Kai, YANG Qundi, RUAN Ye, WANG Yuheng, YAN Qinghua, YANG Qinping, FU Chen, YU Rong, SHI Yan

“…The model has been implemented with remarkable results, and the integrated community health management model has been implemented and deeply promoted throughout the city, completing the health risk assessment of 2, 176, 100 people (including 619, 900 people with co-morbidities follow-up services), carrying out the discovery and management of high-risk population, and increasing the number of people served by a factor of 9 times. …”
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Rapid human movement and dengue transmission in Bangladesh: a spatial and temporal analysis based on different policy measures of COVID-19 pandemic and Eid festival by Jahirul Islam, Wenbiao Hu

“…Consequently, the implemention of effective mosquito control interventions prior to large festival periods is necessary for preventing the spread of the disease nationwide. …”
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Unlocking students’ potential beyond traditional exams: the influence of collaborative testing on nursing students’ retention and soft skills by Amal Diab Ghanem Atalla, Mohamed Hussein Ramadan Atta, Amina Hemida Salem Ghattas

“…Moreover, most students found the collaborative experience highly satisfactory, reporting improvements in their comprehension of course material, critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and engagement, key competencies for nursing professionals. Additionally, students recommended implementing this approach in other courses. …”
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Study of a tick-borne encephalitis vaccine by O. V. Stronin, A. A.  Epanchintsev, A.  A. Koltunov

“…This extended study aimed to investigate the key quality attributes of VeroKSEN, a new tick-borne encephalitis vaccine that was obtained using Vero cells.Materials and methods. The authors implemented current approaches to vaccine development, including propagation of tick-borne encephalitis strain 205 (Far Eastern subtype) in Vero cells, fine purification of the viral antigen by size-exclusion chromatography on polymeric resins, and introduction of additional quality control methods. …”
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The Impact of CEO Power on Financial Reporting Readability: Exploring the Moderating Influence of Earnings Performance and Corporate Governance by Hassan Fatahi Nafchi, Mohammad Joodaki, Zeynab Mansoorian

“…This understanding may prompt firms to adhere to guidelines, such as those implemented by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. …”
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The application of quality control circle in improving the accuracy of ICD coding on medical records by Wenjing Ou, Peiyan Chang, Jinghua Zhou, Zhiqiang Zhou, Mingfang Jiang, Chao Wu

“…Guided by the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle framework, the team implemented QCC activities following its ten-step methodology. …”
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Pregnancy Outcomes after a Mass Vaccination Campaign with an Oral Cholera Vaccine in Guinea: A Retrospective Cohort Study. by Lise Grout, Isabel Martinez-Pino, Iza Ciglenecki, Sakoba Keita, Alpha Amadou Diallo, Balla Traore, Daloka Delamou, Oumar Toure, Sarala Nicholas, Barbara Rusch, Nelly Staderini, Micaela Serafini, Rebecca F Grais, Francisco J Luquero

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Since 2010, WHO has recommended oral cholera vaccines as an additional strategy for cholera control. During a cholera episode, pregnant women are at high risk of complications, and the risk of fetal death has been reported to be 2-36%. …”
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Selective treatment of clinical mastitis: Assessment of the net cash impact on dairy farms under diverse scenarios—A European perspective by A. Rico, D. Armstrong, N. Brady, L. León, A. Hancock, A. Lago

“…However, this approach comes with additional costs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the net cash impact (NCI) of implementing STCM compared with blanket treatment of clinical mastitis (BTCM) under different diagnostic test turnaround times (24 h, 14 h, and 8 h) using a stochastic partial budget analysis with Monte Carlo simulation. …”
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Construction Efficiency in Shear Strengthening of Pre-Cracked Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Steel Mesh Reinforced Strain Hardening Cementitious Composites by Sabry Fayed, Mohamed Ghalla, Ayman El-Zohairy, Ehab A. Mlybari, Rabeea W. Bazuhair, Mohamed Emara

“…The beams’ whole shear span had external strengthening applied on both sides. Additionally, layers of strengthening in the U-shape were applied. …”
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UAV Path Optimization for WSN in Smart Agriculture by Katia Karam, Ali Mansour, Mohamad Khaldi, Benoit Clement, Mohammad Ammad-Uddin

“…Additionally, we consider overlapping cluster heads, allowing the UAV to hover over their intersection regions and collect data from both at the same point, thereby minimizing travel distance. …”
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Assessing Social Interaction and Loneliness and Their Association With Frailty Among Older Adults With Subjective Cognitive Decline or Mild Cognitive Impairment: Ecological Momenta... by Bada Kang, Dahye Hong, Seolah Yoon, Chaeeun Kang, Jennifer Ivy Kim

“…Mild behavioral impairment (MBI), which is characterized by neurobehavioral symptoms in individuals without dementia, is a crucial factor in identifying at-risk groups and implementing early interventions for frail older adults. …”
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Impact of targeted interventions on success of high-risk engineering students: a focus on historically underrepresented students in STEM by Emmanuel Atindama, Michael Ramsdell, Michael Ramsdell, David P. Wick, David P. Wick, Sumona Mondal, Prashant Athavale, Prashant Athavale

“…Additionally, we constructed logistic regression models to identify key factors influencing on-time graduation.ResultsOur results show that the interventions significantly increased both the 4- and 6-year graduation rates for high-risk URM students by nearly 20 percentage points. …”
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Evaluation of extracts from used Xpert MTB/RIF cartridges for detection of resistance to second-line anti-tuberculosis drugs in patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Et... by Tilahun Ketema, Mulualem Tadesse, Zegeye Bonsa, Getu Balay, Wakjira Kebede, Mekidim Mekonnen, Gemeda Abebe

“…Currently, the Xpert MTB/XDR assay is not yet implemented in Ethiopia, thus the MTBDRsl assay continues to be used. …”
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