World Health Organization African Region national heads of units of diagnostics and laboratory services meetings proceedings by Sheick Oumar Coulibaly, Michelle Amri, Christine Vuguziga, Aminata Binetou-Wahebine Seydi, Lorna Maria Aine, Bertha Kembabazi, Sokona Sy, Lindiwe Elizabeth Makubalo

“…Diagnostic and laboratory services influence the efficiency and effectiveness of both clinical and public health functions, including diagnosis, treatment, health promotion, disease prevention, surveillance and response, and research. …”
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Increasing COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Uptake in the Take Care Texas Community-Based Randomized Trial: Adaptive Geospatial Analysis by Kehe Zhang, Jocelyn V Hunyadi, Marcia C de Oliveira Otto, Miryoung Lee, Zitong Zhang, Ryan Ramphul, Jose-Miguel Yamal, Ashraf Yaseen, Alanna C Morrison, Shreela Sharma, Mohammad Hossein Rahbar, Xu Zhang, Stephen Linder, Dritana Marko, Rachel White Roy, Deborah Banerjee, Esmeralda Guajardo, Michelle Crum, Belinda Reininger, Maria E Fernandez, Cici Bauer

“… Abstract BackgroundGeospatial data science can be a powerful tool to aid the design, reach, efficiency, and impact of community-based intervention trials. …”
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Development of Multiplex qPCR Method for Accurate Detection of Enzyme-Producing Psychrotrophic Bacteria by Kidane Yalew, Shuwen Zhang, Solomon Gebreyowhans, Ning Xie, Yunna Wang, Jiaping Lv, Xu Li, Xiaoyang Pang

“…The specificity of each design primer pair was checked using SYBR Green qPCR using 16 different isolate strains from the milk sample. The quantification specificity of each strain target gene was deemed to be with a mean Ct value for positive pseudomonas strain > 16.98 ± 1.76 (<i>p</i> < 0.0001), non-pseudomonas positive strain ≥ 27.47 ± 1.25 (<i>p</i> < 0.0001), no Ct for the negative control and molecular grade water. …”
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Antivenomics and in vivo preclinical efficacy of six Latin American antivenoms towards south-western Colombian Bothrops asper lineage venoms. by Diana Mora-Obando, Davinia Pla, Bruno Lomonte, Jimmy Alexander Guerrero-Vargas, Santiago Ayerbe, Juan J Calvete

“…Antivenomics showed that all the six antivenom affinity matrices efficiently immunoretained most of the B. asper lineages venom proteins and exhibited impaired binding towards the venoms' peptidomes. …”
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Leonardite (Humic and Fulvic Acid Complex) Long-Term Supplementation in Lambs Finished Under Subtropical Climate Conditions: Growth Performance, Dietary Energetics, and Carcass Tra... by Alfredo Estrada-Angulo, Jesús A. Quezada-Rubio, Elizama Ponce-Barraza, Beatriz I. Castro-Pérez, Jesús D. Urías-Estrada, Jorge L. Ramos-Méndez, Yesica J. Arteaga-Wences, Lucía de G. Escobedo-Gallegos, Luis Corona, Alejandro Plascencia

“…Lambs that were slaughtered at an average weight of 49.15 ± 6.00 kg did not show differences on the variables measured for carcass traits (<i>p</i> ≥ 0.16), shoulder tissue composition (<i>p</i> ≥ 0.59), nor in visceral mass (<i>p</i> ≥ 0.46) by inclusion of LEO. …”
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Sensorless real-time solar irradiance prediction in grid-connected PV systems using PSO-MPPT and IoT-enabled monitoring by Ali Zaki Mohammed Nafa, Adel A. Obed, Ahmed J. Abid, Salam J. Yaqoob, Mohit Bajaj, Mohammad Shabaz

“…Abstract Accurate prediction of solar irradiance is vital for optimizing the energy output and operational efficiency of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems, especially under fluctuating environmental conditions. …”
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Зелені дахи в сучасному благоустрої міст by Liliia Gnatiuk, Ivanna Nesteruk

“…The introduction of green roofs have high energy efficiency impacts that can improve waste water systems, better regulate building temperatures, help to reduce the impact of urban heat islands, and increase urban wildlife habitat. …”
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Effects of CVOCs on Low-Temperature Adsorption of Elemental Mercury by Adsorbents by Qinyuan HONG, Xiangling CAI, Guanqun GAO, Haomiao XU, Zan QU, Naiqiang YAN

“…Kinetic analyses indicated that the adsorption process of Hg0 across different adsorbent materials conformed to a pseudo-first-order kinetic model (R2>0.99), highlighting the dominant role of external diffusion. …”
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Use of first metatarsophalangeal joint chondroplasty with the autologous matrix-induced chondrogenesis technique for the treatment of patients with hallux rigidus: immediate result... by M. R. Nurmukhametov, M. A. Makarov, E. I. Byalik, V. E. Byalik, V. A. Nesterenko

“…Currently, there are a lot of different surgical treatments for hallux rigidus, such as cheilectomy; first metatarsal osteotomies, hemiarthroplasty, arthroplastry and arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ), and all of them have both advantages and disadvantages. …”
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Constructing the optimal experimental autoimmune thyroiditis mouse model using porcine thyroglobulin by Ke Liu, Pei Zhang, Zi-Shan Jin, Xiang-Kun Meng, Jin-Li Luo, Jin-Li Luo, Jin-Li Luo, Lin Han, Xiao-Tong Yu

“…This approach accelerates model selection, improves experimental efficiency, and reduces animal use, providing a robust foundation for AIT research.…”
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Advances in research on lithium in coal-bearing strata and its isotopes by Yun ZHANG, Yingchun WEI, Daiyong CAO, Xin LI, Liangliang JIN, Bo DONG, Xin WANG

“…., 6Li and 7Li) exhibit significant fractionation effects due to their differences in the diffusion rate and relative mass, establishing them as critical geochemical tracers. …”
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Numerical Simulation of Grab Dredging on Flow Field and Sdiment Suspension Pattern in Construction Area by LONG Rui, JIN Zhong-wu, Tomoaki NAKAMURA, Yonghwan CHO, Norimi MIZUTANI

“…Multiple descent cases are considered: a baseline with constant velocity (1.0 m/s) and six modified cases where the grab decelerates at different heights (1.0 m, 3.0 m, 5.0 m) above the bed, with secondary descent speeds of either 0.33 m/s or 0.50 m/s. …”
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Remoção de fósforo em sistema de tratamento de esgoto doméstico, por escoamento superficial Phosphorus removal in overland flow system for domestic wastewater treatment by Ana P. S. Loures, Antônio A. Soares, Antônio T. de Matos, Paulo R. Cecon, Odilon G. Pereira

“…<br>In order to evaluate the overland flow treatment efficiency for removing phosphorus (P) at different application rates: 0.24, 0.36 and 0.48 m³ h-1 m-1 of domestic wastewater, in flow slopes with a down-slope grade of 2%, an experiment was developed in the experimental area of the Agricultural Engineering Department of the Federal University of Viçosa. …”
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RESULTS OF USTEKINUMAB TREATMENT IN PATIENTS WITH PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION ACCORDING TO THE DATA OF PSUMMIT 1 AND PSUMMIT 2 by Yu. L. Korsakova, A. A. Godzenko, A. O. Pchelintseva, O. Yu. Grigoryeva, L. N. Denisov, E. L. Nasonov

“…T helper type 17 cells (Th-17)  play a leading role in the development of inflammation in psoriasis and PsA so different biologicals affecting interleukins (IL) 17 and 23 are being intensively investigated. …”
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Enhancing IoT Security in Vehicles: A Comprehensive Review of AI-Driven Solutions for Cyber-Threat Detection by Rafael Abreu, Emanuel Simão, Carlos Serôdio, Frederico Branco, António Valente

“…; and (4) How does applying AI to IoT security differ from traditional methods? Methods: We included a total of 33 peer-reviewed studies published between 2020 and 2024, specifically in journal and conference papers written in English. …”
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Growth and health performance of pacific white shrimp fed diets with varying protein levels and citral supplementation by Siwi Paramadina, Julie Ekasari, Muhammad Agus Suprayudi, Ichsan Achmad Fauzi, Talita Shofa Adestia

“…This study evaluates the effects of dietary citral supplementation on glucose absorption, growth, feed utilization, and health of Pacific white leg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) fed different protein levels. A 2×3 factorial experiment was conducted with two variables: protein content (30% and 35%) and citral concentrations (0, 50, and 75 mg/kg). …”
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Kinetics and Solid Effect Investigations During Oil Droplet Desorption from Oil-Contaminated Soil Using the Chemical Cleaning Method by Song Jiang, Lu Wang, Shuo Wang, Jiling Liang, Guang Lu, Lin Li, Yan Zhang, Qinghua Wang, Lunqiu Zhang

“…The impacts of sludge (solid) concentration (<i>C</i>_S), types of detergents, temperature (<i>T</i>), and pH value on the deoiling efficiency (<i>D</i>_e) were systematically investigated. …”
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Clinical value of urinary sediment plus urinary markers in the diagnosis of renal injury after percutaneous nephrolithotripsy by Niu Zhong-tao, Liu Ya-hong, Yuan Hong-yi, Hao Qiang, Li Dong-shun, Qiao Yu-hua

“…ObjectiveTo explore the clinical value of urinary sediment plus urinary markers in the diagnosis of renal injury after percutaneous nephrolithotomy.MethodsFrom June 2018 to February 2021，a total of 168 patients with renal calculi were recruited for percutaneous nephrolithotomy.Blood and urinary biochemical parameters were measured and urine sediment microscopic examinations conducted.They were divided into two groups of injury and uninjured according to whether or not renal injury occurred postoperatively.Multivariate Logistic regression was utilized for examining the risk factors of postoperative renal injury.Receiver operating characteristic curve （ROC） was employed for analyzing the diagnostic value of each index for postoperative renal injury.ResultsThe preoperative blood creatinine level ［（123.76±22.72） μmol/L <italic>vs</italic> （92.62±17.53） μmol/L］，preoperative urinary sediment score （0.67±0.17） <italic>vs</italic> （0.54±0.13） and urinary β2-microglobulin （β2-MG） ［（156.57±31.59） μg/L <italic>vs</italic> （140.14±29.27） μg/L］，neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin （NGAL） ［（62.57±10.59） μg/L <italic>vs</italic> （50.14±9.43） μg/L］ and lactic dehydrogenase （LDH） ［（86.57±15.59） U/L <italic>vs</italic> （76.14±11.27） U/L］ were significantly higher in injury group than those in uninjured group （<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05）.The preoperative urine sediment scores （2.74±0.56 <italic>vs</italic> 1.36±0.27），urinary β2-MG ［（252.54±44.29） μg/L <italic>vs</italic> （174.57±36.58） μg/L］，NGAL ［（152.54±14.59） μg/L <italic>vs</italic> （64.54±16.59） μg/L］ and LDH ［（142.48±21.29） U/L <italic>vs</italic> （94.57±16.58） U/L］ of two groups showed a rising trend after treatment and the changes of injured group were significantly higher than those of uninjured group （<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.001）.Logistic regression analysis showed that preoperative blood creatinine，urinary sediment score，β2-MG，NGAL and LDH （<italic>OR</italic>=2.540，2.307，1.964，1.702，2.164； 95%<italic>CI</italic>：1.242-5.193，1.223-4.354，1.123-3.434，1.259-2.302，1.216-3.851） were risk factors for postoperative renal injury （<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05）.AUC of urinary sediment score，β2-MG，NGAL and LDH for diagnosing postoperative renal injury were 0.801，0.827，0.791 and 0.772 （95%<italic>CI</italic>：0.729-0.873，0.751-0.904，0.705-0.878，0.698-0.846），Each was significantly lower than 0.875 of combined diagnosis （95%<italic>CI</italic>：0.819-0.931）.The differences were statistically significant （<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05）.ConclusionPreoperative urinary sediment score，urine markers （β2-MG，NGAL &amp; LDH） are correlated with renal injury after percutaneous nephrolithotomy.And combined detection may improve the diagnostic efficiency of renal injury.…”
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Effect of Ozonated Avocado and High-Oleic Palm Oils on “Bolo Verde” Variety Squash by Ramírez Aura, Amariles Santiago, Hurtado-Salazar Alejandro, Ceballos-Aguirre Nelson

“…Both treatments showed statistically significant differences (<i>p</i> < 0.05) compared to the control 2.35 g cm⁻² day⁻¹ NAR and 6780.24 LAI, indicating improved photosynthetic efficiency and leaf expansion. …”
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Progress and application of salinomycin-induced cell autophagy in anti-cancer treatment by CHEN Siyuan, HU Ji'an

“…Autophagy is always upregulated in hypoxic and low pH regions of tumors for the metabolic adaptation of cancer cells. The efficiency of hydroxychloroquine, a late-stage autophagy inhibitor by disrupting lysosome acidification under clinical investigation, is strongly impaired in acidic tumor environments due to drug resistance. …”
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