A new bathymetric compilation for the South Orkney Islands region, Antarctic Peninsula (49°–39°W to 64°–59°S): Insights into the glacial development of the continental shelf... by William A. Dickens, Alastair G. C. Graham, James A. Smith, Julian A. Dowdeswell, Robert D. Larter, Claus‐Dieter Hillenbrand, Phil N. Trathan, Jan Erik Arndt, Gerhard Kuhn

“…A large, ∼250 km long sediment depocenter, interpreted as a maximum former ice limit of one or more Cenozoic glaciations, suggests that ice was only grounded to the ∼300–350 m contour in the south. Hypsometric analyses support this interpretation, indicating that a significant proportion of the shelf has been unaffected by glacial erosion. …”
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Utilisation of eight or more antenatal care visits and its associated socio-economic-related inequalities in sub-Saharan Africa: A decomposition analysis. by Richard Gyan Aboagye, Augustus Osborne, Anayochukwu Edward Anyasodor, Sharon Vera Yikindi, Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah Adnani, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>This study shows the disparities in ANC coverage, contingent upon wealth index and educational attainment. …”
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Risk factors for mortality in patients with acute leukemia and bloodstream infections in the era of multiresistance. by Carolina Garcia-Vidal, Celia Cardozo-Espinola, Pedro Puerta-Alcalde, Francesc Marco, Adrian Tellez, Daiana Agüero, Francisco Romero-Santana, Marina Díaz-Beyá, Eva Giné, Laura Morata, Olga Rodríguez-Núñez, Jose Antonio Martinez, Josep Mensa, Jordi Esteve, Alex Soriano

“…New treatment strategies to improve the coverage of MDR-PA BSI should be considered in those patients with risk factors for this infection.…”
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LC-MS determination of Nicotiana benthamiana host plant proteins in the drug products of recombinant plant-produced pembrolizumab by Ratama Daduang, Pipob Suwanchaikasem, Kaewta Rattanapisit, Sarocha Vitayathikornnasak, Theerakarn Srisangsung, Christine Joy I. Bulaon, Waranyoo Phoolcharoen

“…The pembrolizumab sequence was confirmed with more than 89% coverage. A higher number of host plant proteins were detected in the protein samples purified with gravity flow column. …”
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Corrosion Inhibition of Mild Steel in Acidic Environments using Polyphenol-Rich Extract from Senegalia Senegal (L.) Britton Stem Bark by Y.M. Ohunene, J. Oguegbulu, Maia-Obi Lígia Passos, F. F. Mtunzi, F. Ojo, B.J. Okoli

“…Results indicated that increasing concentrations of PRFSS notably reduced the corrosion rate of mild steel and enhanced surface coverage, suggesting effective protective layer formation. …”
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Mitochondrial haplogroup M contributes to asthma risk in the Kuwaiti population by Mohammed Dashti, Hussain Bahbahani, Hussain Alsaleh, Thangavel Alphonse Thanaraj, Fahd Al-Mulla

“…While nuclear genetic studies have identified several asthma-associated loci, the role of maternally inherited mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in asthma susceptibility remains poorly understood, particularly in Middle Eastern populations.MethodsIn this exploratory study, we analysed mtDNA from 287 Kuwaiti individuals, including 48 asthmatics and 239 controls, extracted from whole-exome sequencing data (average coverage 27×), with variant calling via GATK and haplogroup assignment using HaploGrep2. …”
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Health service utilization for mental, behavioural and emotional problems among conflict-affected population in Georgia: a cross-sectional study. by Ivdity Chikovani, Nino Makhashvili, George Gotsadze, Vikram Patel, Martin McKee, Maia Uchaneishvili, Natia Rukhadze, Bayard Roberts

“…Descriptive and regression analyses were used.<h4>Results</h4>Respondents were predominantly female (65.0%), 35.8% were unemployed, and 56.0% covered by the government insurance scheme. …”
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The role of prokaryotic mercury methylators and demethylators in Canadian Arctic thermokarst lakes by Nicola Gambardella, Joana Costa, Beatriz Malcata Martins, Diogo Folhas, Ana Patrícia Ribeiro, Holger Hintelmann, João Canário, Catarina Magalhães

“…Gene-centric metagenomics using whole-genome sequencing (WGS) was employed to identify key genes involved in mercury methylation (hgcA and hgcB) and demethylation (merA and merB), supported by qPCR analyses. A seasonal decline in microbial diversity, involved in the Hg methylation, and hgcA gene coverage was observed from winter to summer, mirroring patterns in mercury methylation rates. …”
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Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Emerging Foot-and-Mouth Disease, Bluetongue, and Peste Des Petits Ruminants in Algeria by Ilhem Zouyed, Sabrina Boussena, Nacira Ramdani, Houssem Eddine Damerdji, Julio A. Benavides, Hacène Medkour

“…Disease peaks occurred in 2014 for FMD, 2008 for BT, and 2019 for PPR. Spatial analyses revealed distinct ecological hotspots: sub-humid and semi-arid zones for FMD and BT, and semi-arid/Saharan regions for PPR. …”
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Managing Feature Compatibility in Kubernetes: Vendor Comparison and Analysis by Eddy Truyen, Nane Kratzke, Dimitri Van Landuyt, Bert Lagaisse, Wouter Joosen

“…Moreover, the end-to-end testing suite can be extended in currently unlighted areas to provide better feature coverage.…”
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Assessment of Vegetation Indices Derived from UAV Imagery for Weed Detection in Vineyards by Fabrício Lopes Macedo, Humberto Nóbrega, José G. R. de Freitas, Miguel A. A. Pinheiro de Carvalho

“…Study limitations include lighting variability, reduced spatial coverage owing to low flight altitude, and a lack of spatial context in pixel-based methods. …”
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The genome of the sapphire damselfish Chrysiptera cyanea: a new resource to support further investigation of the evolution of Pomacentrids by Emma Gairin, Saori Miura, Hiroki Takamiyagi, Marcela Herrera, Vincent Laudet

“…Using PacBio long-read sequencing with 94.5× coverage, the genome of the Sapphire Devil, Chrysiptera cyanea, was assembled and annotated. …”
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Private sector quality interventions to improve maternal and newborn health in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review by Anne-Sophie Jung, Nuhu Yaqub, Samantha R. Lattof, Joe Strong, Blerta Maliqi

“…IntroductionThe private health sector provides significant maternal and newborn health (MNH) services in mixed healthcare systems in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), making it an essential partner in achieving universal health coverage (UHC). Although some studies have mapped the private sector’s activities in MNH care in LMICs, limited knowledge exists about specific quality of care interventions. …”
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Seroprevalence of viral hepatitis B and C infections among healthcare workers in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Getu Girmay, Gezahegn Bewket, Azanaw Amare, Abiy Ayele Angelo, Yenesew Mihret Wondmagegn, Abebaw Setegn, Menberu Wubete, Muluneh Assefa

“…In addition, adequate HBV vaccination coverage for HCWs is mandatory to reduce the burden of HBV infection in the country.…”
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Study on the rainfall erosion resistance of xanthan gum- guar gum ecological substrates by Juan Wan, Yunlong Jia, Henglin Xiao, Shaoping Huang, Zhonggeng Tang

“…In order to mitigate the ecological impact of traditional binders (such as silicate cement) used for slope reinforcement, the present study employed xanthan gum (XG), guar gum (GG), and their hybrid gum (HG) to replace traditional binder materials for preparing eco-friendly slope protection substrates, and conducts vegetation trials. It analyses the effects of different types and dosages of gums on plant germination rates and projected coverage, determining the optimal dosage for each gum. …”
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Health impact of rotavirus vaccination in China by Sharomi Oluwaseun, Chelsey Yang, Su Jian Si Tu, Jia Yin, Yan Song, Qiang Sun, Nabi Kanibir, Susanne Hartwig, Cristina Carias

“…Sensitivity and scenario analyses supported the robustness of the base-case findings. …”
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Downstream Flood Inundation Assessment Due to Dam Breach of Dudhkoshi Storage Hydroelectric Project Using HEC-RAS 2D by Biken Shrestha, Mukesh Raj Kafle, Santosh Bhattarai

“…Aeronautical Reconnaissance Coverage Geographic Information System (ArcGIS), HEC-RAS, and OriginPro 2022 were used for dam breach analysis. …”
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Exploring the use of generative artificial intelligence by university students: a systematic literature review by Anna E. Korchak, Yevgeny D. Patarakin, Jamie Costley

“…The main uses of Gen-AI as identified in the analysed papers are summarised in the table. Conclusion. …”
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Innovative epitopes in Staphylococcal Protein-A an immuno-informatics approach to combat MDR-MRSA infections by Pengjun Zhou, Pengjun Zhou, Xing Shi, Jinquan Xia, Yifei Wang, Shaowei Dong

“…Predicted epitopes underwent docking studies with HLA molecules to evaluate binding properties. In-silico analyses confirmed the antigenicity, promiscuity, and non-glycosylated nature of the selected epitopes.ResultsSeveral T and B cell epitopes within SpA were identified, showcasing high binding affinities and extensive population coverage. …”
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Telemedicine in Action: Improving Perceived Healthcare Accessibility in Rural China by Zhongmou Huang, Xizi Wan, Shaojie Zhou, Miao Yu

“…This is consistent with the broader objective of achieving universal health coverage. However, the efficacy of telemedicine in enhancing healthcare accessibility is contingent upon certain preconditions. …”
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