Nigeria introduces the world’s first Men5 CV meningitis vaccine by Nicholas Aderinto, Gbolahan Olatunji, Emmanuel Kokori, Ikponmwosa Jude Ogieuhi, Adedoyin Esther Alao, Oluwafemi Isaiah Ajimotokan, Okam Onyinyechi Victoria, Oluwatosin Ayokunle Akinruli, Matthew Tolulope Olawoyin

“…The rollout of the MEN4CV marks a critical step towards the goal of the WHO in completely eradicating meningitis by 2030. …”
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Computer‐Aided Design of Integrated Digital Strain Sensors for Hardware‐Based Recognition and Quantification of Human Movements by Hudson Gasvoda, Mengchu Li, Andrea Pader, Rana Altay, Nick Cmager, Tripti Pandey, Tsun‐Ming Tseng, Ismail Emre Araci

“…Abstract An integrated strain sensor system that has a unique response to a specific (set of) human movement(s) has the potential to impact various musculoskeletal health tracking applications akin to the step counter's impact on physical activity tracking. …”
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An Intervention Addressing Impostor Phenomenon in Undergraduate Physics and Astronomy by Ewan Bottomley, Paula Miles, Antje Kohnle, Vivienne Wild, Kenneth I. Mavor

“…This intervention could be a step towards promoting a culture in educational settings where impostor feelings can be discussed openly.…”
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Damage Monitoring Method for Deep-Sea Net Cage Rope Structure Based on Tension Signal by YANG Mengjie, REN Haojie, REN Hao, XU Yuwang, ZHANG Mengmeng

“…Aiming at the online damage monitoring of the rope structure, a finite element numerical model of the rope structure is developed, and the mechanical properties of the rope structure under intact and damaged conditions are compared and analyzed. …”
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A distributed photovoltaic cluster power quantification model integrating ground-based cloud image segmentation technology and high-resolution weather forecasting technology by Wenxin Fan, Yu Han, Xincong Shi, Qiang Jin, Yicong Chen, Hua Qin

“…To further enhance the prediction accuracy, we introduce a two-step conversion method that adjusts the predicted photovoltaic output based on temperature effects. …”
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Influence of Circumferential Convergent Wedge Pocket on the Segmented Annular Seal’s Static and Dynamic Characteristics by Shuang Wang, Dan Sun, Zemin Yang, Wenfeng Xu, Huan Zhao

“…A model was developed to analyze both the static and dynamic characteristics of three types of segmented annular seals, utilizing the local differential quadrature (LDQ) method. …”
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A clinically accessible small multimodal radiology model and evaluation metric for chest X-ray findings by Juan Manuel Zambrano Chaves, Shih-Cheng Huang, Yanbo Xu, Hanwen Xu, Naoto Usuyama, Sheng Zhang, Fei Wang, Yujia Xie, Mahmoud Khademi, Ziyi Yang, Hany Awadalla, Julia Gong, Houdong Hu, Jianwei Yang, Chunyuan Li, Jianfeng Gao, Yu Gu, Cliff Wong, Mu Wei, Tristan Naumann, Muhao Chen, Matthew P. Lungren, Akshay Chaudhari, Serena Yeung-Levy, Curtis P. Langlotz, Sheng Wang, Hoifung Poon

“…To enable robust, clinically relevant evaluation, we develop and validate CheXprompt, a GPT-4-based metric for assessing factual accuracy aligned with radiologists’ evaluations. …”
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3D multi-site hydrogen evolution reaction catalysts on nanoimprinted surfaces, structured via multi-photon lithography derived masks by Alexander Jelinek, Daniela Neumüller, Christoph Gammer, Jürgen Eckert, Daniel Kiener

“…The current study aims to develop a reliable and facile 3-step (re-)production technique for manufacturing structured surfaces by combining multi-photon lithography (MPL) and nanoimprint lithography (NIL). …”
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Validity and reliability of a questionnaire to assess the impact of physical training and martial arts on physical fitness and psychological well-being in overweight secondary scho... by Kumaran Gengatharan, Ali Md Nadzalan, Nurul Sazila Rashidin, Ernie Leong Yen Lee, Rajkumar Krishnan Vasanthi, Ratko Pavlovic, Gaziev Shukurjon Shuxrat Ugli

“… Childhood obesity is a pressing global issue, particularly among secondary school students, highlighting the need for effective interventions to mitigate its health impacts. As the first step to evaluate the effects of physical training and martial arts on the physical fitness and psychological states of overweight secondary school students, this study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of a newly developed questionnaire used to measure these outcomes. …”
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Reconfigurable MISO-VLC via Joint Light Source Identification and Localization Using a Receiver With Spatial LCD Filter by Andrej Harlakin, Jan Mietzner, Peter A. Hoeher

“…Given a basic visible-light-communication setup, in a first step modifications required both on the transmitter and the receiver side are identified. …”
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Squirrel Cage Induction Motors Accurate Modelling for Digital Twin Applications by Adamou Amadou Adamou, Chakib Alaoui, Mouhamadou Moustapha Diop, Adam Skorek

“…To achieve this, we survey the existing literature, describe the main modelling techniques, identify the best models in terms of ease of implementation, and ensure the accuracy of our digital representation. We develop four methods, namely finite element analysis (FEA), thermal modelling, circuit-based models, and quantum-based fuzzy logic control, as a crucial first step in implementing digital twin (DT) technology for IMs. …”
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Machine-Learning-Based Activity Tracking for Individual Pig Monitoring in Experimental Facilities for Improved Animal Welfare in Research by Frederik Deutch, Marc Gjern Weiss, Stefan Rahr Wagner, Lars Schmidt Hansen, Frederik Larsen, Constanca Figueiredo, Cyril Moers, Anna Krarup Keller

“…The aim of this study was to develop and validate a pig tracking technology, using video-based data in a machine learning model to analyze the posture and activity level of experimental pigs living in single-pig pens. …”
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A Cross-sectional Review of the Proceedings on Translation in Turkey (1988-2019) by Özge Nazlı Dalgıç, Dilek Çalışkan, Erdoğan Kartal

“…The systematic examination of scientific and academic research in any branch of science at regular intervals is essential for determining potential developments and changes in that branch of science. As of 2020, this study seeks to conduct a cross-sectional bibliometric and thematic analysis of the papers, one of the leading academic publications, in the field of translation in Turkey over the past 32 years (1988-2019). …”
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KDELR1 regulates chondrosarcoma drug resistance and malignant behavior through Intergrin-Hippo-YAP1 axis by Huabin Yin, Dongjie Jiang, Yongai Li, Wenjun Chen, Jie Zhang, Xinghai Yang, Jinbo Hu, Haifeng Wei

“…Understanding the transcriptional landscape of CS and the mechanisms by which key genes contribute to chemotherapy resistance could be a crucial step in overcoming this challenge. To address this, we developed a single-cell transcriptional map of CS, comparing it with OS and normal cancellous bone. …”
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One-hour extraction-free loop-mediated isothermal amplification HPV DNA assay for point-of-care testing in Maputo, Mozambique by Maria J. Barra, Alexis F. Wilkinson, Ariel E. Ma, Karthik Goli, Hira Atif, Nafissa M.R.B. Osman, Cesaltina Lorenzoni, Guilhermina Tivir, Eva H. Lathrop, Philip E. Castle, Ming Guo, Jane R. Montealegre, Ellen S. Baker, Mila P. Salcedo, Kathleen M. Schmeler, Rebecca R. Richards-Kortum

“…This sensitive and specific four-step assay can potentially expand cervical cancer screening in resource-limited settings.…”
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Atlas of the herpetofauna of Batna Province and the Belezma Biosphere Reserve, north-eastern Algeria by Idriss Bouam, Ahmed Abdennebi, Larbi Tahar Chaouch, Toufik Lemoufek, Elalmi Benmokhtar, Tahar Mebarki, Lazhar Moulahcene, Amar Kherchouche, Tarek Messaoudi

“…This study presents the first comprehensive atlas of the herpetofauna of Batna Province, northeastern Algeria, including the Belezma Biosphere Reserve, marking a critical step toward developing a national herpetofaunal atlas. …”
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From “Experiencers” to “Souvenir buyers”: Segmenting Serbian tourists based on motivations for purchasing local liqueurs while travelling by Marijana Seočanac, Sonja Veljović, Marija Kostić, Katarína Hrobňová

“…Implications – The findings of this study provide valuable insights for liqueur producers and sellers, enabling them to develop targeted marketing strategies tailored to specific customer segments. …”
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Mapping the air temperature in China from time-normalized MODIS land surface temperature data via zone-based stacking ensemble models by Yan Xin, Yongming Xu, Xudong Tong, Yaping Mo, Yonghong Liu, Shanyou Zhu

“…However, several critical issues have been overlooked in current remote sensing-based Ta estimation, including temporal inconsistencies of land surface temperature (LST), spatial variability over large-scale area, and limitations of single-algorithm approaches. This study developed a three-step ensemble framework to address these issues and map high-accuracy daily average Ta from remote sensing data. …”
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Defining neonatal status epilepticus: A scoping review from the ILAE neonatal task force by Magda L. Nunes, Elissa G. Yozawitz, Courtney J. Wusthoff, Renée A. Shellhaas, Efraín Olivas‐Peña, Jo M. Wilmshurst, Ronit M. Pressler, Chahnez C. Triki, Hans Hartmann, Terrie Inder, Geraldine B. Boylan, Kette Valente, Solomon L. Moshe, Eli M. Mizrahi, Nicholas S. Abend

“…In this article, the authors reviewed the current used definitions for prolonged seizures in neonates to establish a relationship between seizure duration and neurological outcome. As a next step, the Neonatal Task Force intends to develop a standardized approach to assessing and describing neonatal seizure burden and defining neonatal SE.…”
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High-performance ratiometric optical oxygen sensor fabricated via 3Dprinted silicone for biomedical applications by Rispandi, Cheng-Shane Chu, Abdulfatah Abdu Yusuf, Muhammad Imam Ammarullah

“…The silicone matrix's biocompatible nature and the sensor components' high performance are a significant step toward integrating additive manufacturing and optical sensing in developing reliable, miniaturized biomedical sensors for future healthcare technologies.…”
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