A Comparison of Tests for Detecting Prior Exposure to <i>Coxiella burnetii</i> for Use with Q-VAX in Australian Human Q Fever Vaccination by Stephen Graves, Jennifer Robson, Anja Scholzen, Richard Dzeng, Francisca Powell-Romero, Jennifer Evans, John Stenos, Meg Jeppesen, Milou L. C. E. Kouwijzer, Jordi Lankhof, Susan Raju Paul, Tatiana Proboste Ibertti, Lauren Ball, Helen Powell, Stephanie Wilkinson, Evi van Schuppen, Willemijn J. Anker-Op den Brouw, Rowland Cobbold, Anja Garritsen, Mark C. Poznansky, Ann E. Sluder

“…Methods: Immune assays were compared in Australian populations with different incidences of prior <i>Cb</i> exposure. …”
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Synergistic Drivers of Vegetation Dynamics in a Fragile High-Altitude Basin of the Tibetan Plateau Using General Regression Neural Network and Geographical Detector by Yanghai Duan, Xunxun Zhang, Hongbo Zhang, Bin Yang, Yanggang Zhao, Chun Pu, Zhiqiang Xiao, Xin Yuan, Xinming Pu, Lun Luo

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Categorizing E-cigarette-related tweets using BERT topic modeling by D. Murthy, S. Keshari, S. Arora, Q. Yang, A. Loukas, S.J. Schwartz, M.B. Harrell, E.T. Hébert, A.V. Wilkinson

“…In contrast, unsupervised machine learning approaches, such as topic modeling, allow for efficient analysis of large datasets, uncovering patterns and trends that manual methods cannot achieve at scale. …”
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Transient simulation of multi-product pipeline driven by flow mechanisms and operational data by Jian DU, Haochong LI, Qi LIAO, Kaikai LU, Jianqin ZHENG, Xiao YU

“…Conclusion The established PINN model facilitates efficient and accurate solutions for determining flow parameters during transients under various combinations of conditions and parameters, providing support to ensure the stability and safety of pipeline operation.…”
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Neuro-fuzzy inference system and white shark optimization of coagulation-flocculation of aquaculture wastewater treatment by A.F. Mohamed, H. Rezk

“…Therefore, the objective of this study is determining the optimal operating condition of coagulation-flocculation through optimizing the values of the three input parameters.METHODS: Artificial intelligence and recent optimzation algorithms are integrated to achieve the purpose of this study work. …”
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Skin melanoma cells produce diverse gelsolin (GSN) isoforms, which play non-redundant roles in cells’ proliferation and motility by Ewa Mazurkiewicz-Stanek, Aleksandra Makowiecka, Iryna Kopernyk, Michał Majkowski, Anna Boguszewska-Czubara, Tomasz Trombik, Paweł Karpiński, Piotr Donizy, Antonina J. Mazur

“…To date, no studies have been conducted to determine whether GSN diverse isoforms are produced by melanoma cells in vivo and melanoma cell lines. …”
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Polymer-Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles for Targeted Quercetin Delivery: A Potential Strategy for Colon Cancer Treatment by Júlia Borges de Macedo, Julia Narayana Schoroeder Bueno, Carla Cristine Kanunfre, José Ricardo de Arruda Miranda, Andris Figueiroa Bakuzis, Priscileila Colerato Ferrari

“…The experimental design allows the discussion of critical manufacturing variables and the determination of optimal parameters for the formulations.…”
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Simplified clinical algorithm for identifying patients eligible for immediate initiation of antiretroviral therapy for HIV (SLATE): protocol for a randomised evaluation by Mhairi Maskew, Bruce A Larson, Isaac Tsikhutsu, Margaret Bii, Peter D Ehrenkranz, Sydney Rosen, Matthew P Fox, Alana T Brennan, WD Francois Venter

“…For this policy of ‘treat all’ to succeed, millions of new patients must be initiated on ART as efficiently as possible. Studies have documented high losses of treatment-eligible patients from care before they receive their first dose of antiretrovirals (ARVs), due in part to a cumbersome, resource-intensive process for treatment initiation, requiring multiple clinic visits over a several-week period.Methods and analysis The Simplified Algorithm for Treatment Eligibility (SLATE) study is an individually randomised evaluation of a simplified clinical algorithm for clinicians to reliably determine a patient’s eligibility for immediate ART initiation without waiting for laboratory results or additional clinic visits. …”
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Time course and heterogeneity of treatment effect of the collaborative chronic care model on psychiatric hospitalization rates: A survival analysis using routinely collected electr... by Michael A Ruderman, Bo Kim, Kelly Stolzmann, Samantha Connolly, Christopher J Miller, Mark S Bauer

“…<h4>Rationale</h4>Assessment of CCM implementation support on psychiatric hospitalization might be more efficient if the timing were informed by an expected time course. …”
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Genetic surveillance of Plasmodium–Anopheles compatibility markers during Anopheles stephensi associated malaria outbreak by Elizabeth Waymire, Dejene Getachew, Isuru Gunarathna, Joseph Spear, Grace Lloyd, Madison Follis, Avery A. Kaye, Said Ali, Solomon Yared, Tamar E. Carter

“…The Plasmodium P47 gene is involved in parasite–vector interactions in the mosquito, and along with the corresponding mosquito P47 receptor (P47Rec), can be critical in the establishment of Plasmodium infections in anophelines. Methods Herein, we analyzed P47 and P47Rec sequences to determine the origin of Plasmodium detected in An. stephensi during the outbreak and evaluate markers of compatibility. …”
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The effect of tactile versus auditory stimulation on reducing pain associated with invasive procedures among preterm neonates at NICUs by Entsar Shehata Mohammed, Seham Mohammed Elmwafie, Fatma Sayed Abdelaziz Mohamed, Safaa Salah Ismail

“…The study aimed to determine the effect of tactile versus auditory stimulation on reducing pain associated with invasive procedures among preterm neonates at NICUs. …”
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DIGITAL MEDIATION TOOLS IN RESOLVING SOCIAL CONFLICTS WITHIN THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM by Roman Stadniichuk, Olga Garafonova, Oleksandr Kornaha

“…The study concludes that, although digital mediation cannot replace traditional methods entirely, it is a vital addition to modern governance, particularly in times of crisis. …”
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Biostimulant-Based Molecular Priming Improves Crop Quality and Enhances Yield of Raspberry and Strawberry Fruits by Petar Kazakov, Saleh Alseekh, Valentina Ivanova, Tsanko Gechev

“…Methods: Metabolome analysis was performed by liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry analysis (LC-MS), and essential elements analysis was performed by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). …”
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Cryptocurrencies as a subject of financial fraud by Małgorzata Kutera

“…Detailed research questions related to the determination of contemporary trends of the conducted research and the definition of potential opportunities for further investigation of this topic. …”
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Modulating the anti-inflammatory and barrier protective effects on intestinal epithelial cells utilizing an aqueous Aspalathus linearis extract in vitro by Shana De Bruyn-Orr, Stefan Abel, Mariam Rado, Mariska Lilly

“…Cell viability, protein and gene expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines were investigated to determine the anti-inflammatory effect of both extracts. …”
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Use of a plant-based flavonoid blend in diet for growth, nutrient digestibility, gut microbiota, blood metabolites, and meat quality in broilers by Shathi Akter, Md. Aliar Rahman, Mohammad Al-Mamun, Mahbubul Pratik Siddique, Md. Abul Hashem, Rakhi Chowdhury

“…Objectives: This study aimed to determine the optimal doses of a flavonoid blend (FB) for enhancing cost-efficient production, digestibility, gut-beneficial microbiota, serum metabolites, and meat quality in broilers. …”
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Analgesic protocol for procedural pain treatment of second-degree burns in children by Komarčević Aleksandar, Jokić Radoica, Pajić Miloš, Jovanović Mladen, Milenković Marina

“…Methods. The study included 120 pediatric patients with second-degree burns who were allocated into four groups of 30 children (control group, groups I, II, and III). …”
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Assessment of Geriatric Problems and Risk Factors for Delirium in Surgical Medicine: Protocol for Multidisciplinary Prospective Clinical Study by Henriette Louise Möllmann, Eman Alhammadi, Soufian Boulghoudan, Julian Kuhlmann, Anica Mevissen, Philipp Olbrich, Louisa Rahm, Helmut Frohnhofen

“…MethodsWe performed both pre- and postoperative assessments in patients of 4 different surgical departments who are older than 70 years. …”
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Soil Salinization Characteristics of Different Land Use Types in a Typical Oasis Irrigation Area of Lower Tarim River by Zhai Jiangrui, Baiyun Gang, Jia Zila, Chai Zhongping, Ding Bangxin, Zheng Ming, Pan Xiongkai

“…[Objective] The soil salinization characteristics under different land use types in extremely arid regions were analyzed in order to provide support for the sustainable efficient utilization of regional land resources. [Methods] We used GPS positioning technology to investigate and sample the irrigation water, irrigation drainage, and soil under four typical land use types in the area of Lower Tarm River in different seasons. …”
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Long-term straw return with moderate nitrogen levels reshapes soil bacterial communities in a vertisol by Zichun Guo, Rui Qian, Rui Qian, Rui Qian, Wei Li, Tianyu Ding, Tianyu Ding, Lei Gao, Lei Gao, Xinhua Peng

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