‘Antibiotics are like gold’: a qualitative study of patient perspectives on the use of antibiotics without a prescription by Larissa Grigoryan, Michael K Paasche-Orlow, Roger Zoorob, Lindsey A Laytner, Patricia Chen, Barbara Wells Trautner, Susan Nash, Ashley Collazo, Fabrizia Faustinella, Kiara Olmeda, Azalia Mancera

“…At the public health level, non-prescription use increases the risk of antimicrobial resistance.Objectives This qualitative study explored the reasons and motivations underlying non-prescription use among adult outpatients with varying healthcare coverage and education.Methods We used purposive sampling to recruit participants who endorsed using non-prescription antibiotics in a larger quantitative survey. …”
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A Highly Divergent Mitochondrial Genome in Extant Cape Buffalo From Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa by Deon deJager, Marlo Möller, Eileen Hoal, Paul vanHelden, Brigitte Glanzmann, Cindy Harper, Paulette Bloomer

“…Using a fossil‐calibrated phylogenetic analysis, we estimated that this lineage diverged from all other Cape buffalo lineages approximately 2.51 million years ago. …”
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Communication and emotions: the art of distinguishing, processing, and reacting by Carolina Escudero

“…Many emotions concern our relationships, and empathy is central to our experience and understanding.</p><p>The analysis of emotions in the media also suggests that a variety of mechanisms is necessary to ensure that the standards of objectivity and professional ethics are respected in the media, where not everything that is presented seeks to impact the audience emotionally. …”
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Perceptions regarding rabies prevention and control in two different community settings in Vietnam using a Q-sorting approach by Doan Hoang Phu, Trang Phuong Thao, Mai Duong Tieu, Dung Nguyen Thi Thuy, Trang Nguyen Thi Phuong, Pawin Padungtod, Dinh Bao Truong

“…Principal component analysis was applied separately for each setting to identify latent discourses. …”
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Canadian Judicial Nomination Processes and the Press: ‘Interesting, in a Sleepy Sort of Way’ by David Schneiderman

“…This paper undertakes a qualitative analysis of reporting of four nomination processes from a select number of Canadian newspapers. …”
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Enhancing the Prediction of Dam Deformations: A Novel Data-Driven Approach by Jonas Ziemer, Gideon Stein, Carolin Wicker, Jannik Jänichen, Daniel Klöpper, Katja Last, Joachim Denzler, Christiane Schmullius, Maha Shadaydeh, Clémence Dubois

“…Through a comprehensive evaluation of advanced data-driven approaches, we demonstrated considerable improvements in predicting dam deformations and evaluating their drivers. The analysis provided evidence for the following insights: First, the accuracy of current modeling approaches can be greatly improved by utilizing advanced feature engineering and data-driven model selection. …”
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Application of Mask R-CNN for automatic recognition of teeth and caries in cone-beam computerized tomography by Yujie Ma, Maged Ali Al-Aroomi, Yutian Zheng, Wenjie Ren, Peixuan Liu, Qing Wu, Ye Liang, Canhua Jiang

“…We assessed training loss, detection and training times, diagnostic accuracy, specificity, positive and negative predictive values, and coverage precision to compare performance across the groups. …”
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Catastrophic and impoverishing impacts of health expenditures: a focus on non-communicable diseases in Pokhara Metropolitan City, Nepal by Simrin Kafle, Shiva Raj Adhikari, Per Kallestrup, Dinesh Neupane, Ulrika Enemark

“…Abstract Background Ensuring equitable access to Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is crucial, particularly in low-resource settings like Nepal, where high out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) poses a significant barrier to the utilization of healthcare services. …”
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ThiPhiSA: new pathways to TB prevention from community screening – a household-randomised controlled trial in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by Adrienne E Shapiro, Klaus Reither, Katherine K Thomas, Alastair van Heerden, Lutgarde Lynen, Thandanani Madonsela, Shannon Bosman, Shriya Misra, Cole Grabow, Meena Lenn, Jennifer F Morton, Zaynab Essack

“…As differentiated service delivery models for HIV care have proven effective, there is increasing recognition that decentralising TPT delivery may improve coverage and completion. This study explores whether a community-based TPT delivery strategy can enhance uptake and completion of TPT compared with traditional clinic-based services.Method and analysis We will conduct a household-randomised, non-blinded, controlled trial. …”
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Harnessing defective interfering particles and lipid nanoparticles for effective delivery of an anti-dengue virus RNA therapy by Min-Hsuan Lin, Pramila Maniam, Dongsheng Li, Bing Tang, Cameron R. Bishop, Andreas Suhrbier, Lucy Wales- Earl, Yaman Tayyar, Nigel A.J. McMillan, Li Li, David Harrich

“…DENV vaccine efficacy varies depending on the vaccine type, the circulating serotype, and vaccine coverage. We investigated defective interfering particles (DIPs) and lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver DI290, an anti-DENV DI RNA. …”
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Deep well as a facility for on-line hydraulic studies of the stress state of the rock mass in fluid-saturated fractured reservoirs by A. G. Vakhromeev, V. M. Ivanishin, S. A. Sverkunov, V. N. Polyakov, R. K. Razyapov

“…If an incomprehensive geological model is used for production planning with a lack ofa well-based approach to the development of a carbonate reservoir, design well flow rates may not be achieved, the field reserve coverage will be reduced and, consequently, the oil recovery ratio will be lower. …”
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Ischiofemoral impingement in joint preserving hip surgery: prevalence and imaging predictors by Alexander F. Heimann, Moritz Wagner, Peter Vavron, Alexander Brunner, Till D. Lerch, Ehrenfried Schmaranzer, Joseph M. Schwab, Simon D. Steppacher, Moritz Tannast, Reto Sutter, Florian Schmaranzer

“…Quadratus femoris muscle edema was used to indicate IFI and measurements of ischiofemoral space were performed. Imaging analysis assessed cam deformity, femoral torsion, neck-shaft angle, ischial angle, acetabular coverage-/ version, and chondro-labral pathology. …”
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Mastopexia associada a implante de silicone submuscular ou subglandular: sistematização das escolhas e dificuldades Mastopexy associated with submuscular or subglandular silicone i... by José Carlos Daher, Jefferson Di Lamartini Galdino do Amaral, Diogo Borges Pedroso, Ricardo Cintra Júnior, Marina de Souza Borgatto

“…Indications for the best tissue plane for coverage of silicone implants and association with mastopexy can be challenging. …”
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Navigating Acute Stroke: Perspectives from Survivors, Caregivers, and Healthcare Professionals in Ireland During COVID-19: A Qualitative Study by Burton E, Hartigan I, Buckley CM, Kearney PM, Masterson S, Merwick Á, Mc Carthy VJC, Fleming A

“…Participants were purposively sampled from four hospitals and one ambulance service region in the South of Ireland. Data analysis involved reflexive thematic analysis and patient journey mapping.Results: Thirty participants were interviewed: eight stroke/TIA survivors, seven caregivers and fifteen healthcare professionals (seven prehospital practitioners, four nurses, four doctors). …”
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Response Patterns and Characterization of Tributary Hydrodynamic Characteristics to Mainstream Backwater Effect—A Case Study of the Shiguan River by Jinyang WANG, Dongdong JIA, Jinlou RUAN, Yuchen SONG, Yawei MAO, Zhangying CHEN, Zhuoying CANG, Jun YANG, Xiaona CHEN

“…It begins with a theoretical analysis to examine variations in the hydrodynamic characteristics of tributaries under the influence of mainstream backwater, including increased water levels, reduced cross-sectional flow velocities, and flattened water surface slopes. …”
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Correlation of Universities’ Perfor-mances in THE and THE Impact World Rankings with Social Attitudes toward them: Opinion Mining of Tweets by Tahereh Najafi Duraki, Hajar Sotudeh, Maryam Yaghtin

“…Tweets about these universities were extracted using Mozdeh's Big Data Text Analysis, and opinion scores were calculated using the SentiStrength opinion mining tool. …”
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3D Cadastre as a Tool for Regulating Property Relations and a Spatial Information Base for Multipurpose Cadastral System by Liudmyla Datsenko, Svitlana Titova, Marharyta Dubnytska

“…Previous studies of domestic and foreign scientists in the field of 3D modeling of real estate objects were analyzed, leading 3D modeling systems of real estate objects were compared, legal rights of the parties in creating and maintaining a 3D cadastre of real estate objects were determined, and recommendations were developed on the need for their use in Ukraine. An analysis of existing standards and approaches to the methods and construction of three-dimensional models of real estate objects was carried out, as well as an analysis of the possibilities of introducing three-dimensional objects into a multi-purpose cadastral system, based on international standards within the regulatory and legal system of Ukraine. …”
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Non-medical costs incurred by critically ill patients with dengue, sepsis and tetanus within a major referral hospital in Southern Vietnam: a cost of illness study by Mike English, Linda Denehy, Tingting Zhu, Ping Lu, Andrew King, Sayem Ahmed, Nguyen Lam Vuong, Hugo C Turner, Nguyen Van Hao, Sophie Yacoub, Chris Paton, Alison Holmes, Reza Razavi, Jacob McKnight, Alberto Gomez, Marc Modat, Ronald Geskus, Nguyen Thanh Dung, Lam Minh Yen, Guy Thwaites, Huynh Trung Trieu, David Clifton, Ho Quang Chanh, Evelyne Kestelyn, Le Dinh Van Khoa, Dang Trung Kien, Dong Huu Khanh Trinh, Du Hong Duc, Ho Van Hien, Luu Phuoc An, Nguyen Than Ha Quyen, Nguyen Thi Phuong Dung, Phan Nguyen Quoc Khanh, Louise Thwaites, Tran Minh Duc, Trinh Manh Hung, Hugo Turner, Le Buu Chau, Luong Thi Hue Tai, Nguyen Hoan Phu, Nguyen Quoc Viet, Nguyen Thanh Nguyen, Nguyen Thanh Phong, Phan Tu Qui, Phan Vinh Tho, Kerri Hill-Cawthorne, Stefan Karolcik, Damien Ming, Nicolas Moser, Jesus Rodriguez Manzano, Hamideh Kerdegari, Walter Karlen, Thomas Rollinson, Luigi Pisani, Marcus Schultz, Angela McBride, Natasha Ali, Liane Canas, Thanh Nguyen Nguyen, Mau Toan Le, Phuc Hau Nguyen, Thanh Phong Nguyen, Thi Hue Tai Luong, Buu Chau Le, Ba Thanh Pham, Thi Trang Khiet Tieu, Thi Diem Thuy Tran, Minh Yen Lam, Dang Phuong Thao, Doan BuiXuan Thy, HoBich Hai, Le Thanh Phuong, Le Thuy Thuy Khanh, Luu Hoai Bao Tran, Nguyen Quang Huy, Nguyen Thanh Ngoc, Nguyen Thi Giang, Phung Khanh Lam, Phung TranHuy Nhat, Jennifer IloVan Nuil, Vo Tan Hoang, Vu NgoThanh Huyen, Le Mau Toan, Le NgocMinh Thu, Le Thi Mai Thao, Nguyen ThiKim Anh, Nguyen VanThanh Duoc, Pham KieuNguyet Oanh, Phan Thi Hong Van, Truong Thi Phuong Thao, Jannis Hagenah, Miguel Xochicale

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Harnessing bioinformatics for the development of a promising multi-epitope vaccine against tuberculosis: The ZL9810L vaccine by Li Zhuang, Yilu Zhao, Ling Yang, Linsheng Li, Zhaoyang Ye, Awais Ali, Yajing An, Ruizi Ni, Syed Luqman Ali, Wenping Gong

“…Moreover, the global population coverage of HLA class I and II allele genes by the ZL9810L vaccine reached 72.89 % and 81.49 %, respectively. …”
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Ataque del colocador en voleibol de alto nivel (The setter’s attack in high-level volleyball) by Eduardo López, María Velasco Rodrigo, Gemma María Gea-García

“…All the matches from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games were analyzed, totaling 218 actions of setter´s attack. For data analysis, Pearson's Chi-square and an analysis of ROC curves were used. …”
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