Exploring the respiratory viral landscape beyond influenza and SARS-CoV-2: a 2020–2023 study in Fujian, China by Libin You, Zhengtao Zhang, Hongjin Li, Yuwei Weng

“…IntroductionIn this study, we investigated the local epidemiology and pathogen spectrum of acute respiratory infections caused by common respiratory viruses other than influenza virus (IFV) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in Fujian Province, China, from September 2020 to December 2023.MethodsSamples negative for IFV and SARS-CoV-2 were randomly selected from individuals presenting with influenza-like illness. …”
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Synthesis, Biological Evaluation, and In Silico Characterization of Novel Imidazothiadiazole–Chalcone Hybrids as Multi-Target Enzyme Inhibitors by Hakan Alici, Senol Topuz, Kadir Demir, Parham Taslimi, Hakan Tahtaci

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> The need for dual-targeted enzyme inhibitors is critical in addressing complex diseases like Alzheimer’s and glaucoma. Imidazothiadiazole and chalcone moieties are known for diverse bioactivities. …”
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Validation of the Bangla version of the Communication Skills Attitude Scale with the medical students of Bangladesh by Mohammad Aminul Islam, Maskura Benzir, Md. Kaoser Bin Siddique, Md. Abdul Awal, Mohiuddin Ahsanul Kabir Chowdhury, Taufique Joarder

“…Descriptive statistics like frequency distribution and measures of central tendency were used to measure perception regarding communication skills. …”
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In-situ synthesis of high-entropy Al2O3/RE3Al5O12/ZrO2 ceramic by laser powder bed fusion with exceptional properties by Zhiwei Xiong, Kai Zhang, Wenhe Liao, Tingting Liu, Yang Zhang, Zhiguang Zhu

“…The typical microstructure of a shell–core architecture resembling cell-like features consists of both crystalline and amorphous phases. …”
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Sensitivitas antarbudaya mahasiswa di Yogyakarta by Suyato Suyato

“…ABSTRACT In a pluralistic or multicultural society like Indonesia, intercultural sensitivity possessed by citizens is an important element for the creation of a peaceful society, nation, and state. …”
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Mapping stakeholders, services, data, and the information system for adolescent health in the West Bank by Aisha Shalash, Maysaa Nemer, Niveen Abu-Rmeileh, Mohammad Kittaneh, Dervla Kelly, Khalifa Elmusharaf

“…In conflict-affected regions like the West Bank, fragmented service delivery, inconsistent data collection, and lack of coordination between providers undermine the effectiveness of health services. …”
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In Vitro and In Vivo Characterizations of Chiglitazar, a Newly Identified PPAR Pan-Agonist by B. K. He, Z. Q. Ning, Z. B. Li, S. Shan, D. S. Pan, B. C. B. Ko, P. P. Li, Z. F. Shen, G. F. Dou, B. L. Zhang, X. P. Lu, Y. Gao

“…The purpose of this study was to characterize the in vitro and in vivo differential effects of chiglitazar, a non-TZD type of PPAR pan-agonist currently in phase III clinic development in China, from PPARγ-selective agonist like rosiglitazone. Chiglitazar showed transactivating activity in each PPARα, γ, and δ subtype and upregulated the expression of PPARα and/or PPARδ downstream genes involved in the key processes of lipid metabolism and thermogenesis. …”
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Food crises and coping strategies in war-affected communities in Tigray, Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study among households by Hadush Gebregziabher, Amaha Kahsay, Gebretsadkan Gebremedhin Gebretsadik, Tedros Bereket, Teklay Negash Gebregziabher, Micheale Yifter Weldemichael, Afework Mulugeta, Alem Gebremariam

“…The study highlights the food crisis in war-affected communities, highlighting coping mechanisms like reducing meal quantity and quality and eating less desirable foods. …”
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Factors Affecting the Occupancy of Gaur (Bos gaurus) During Winter Season in Parsa National Park, Nepal by Bishnu Prasad Bhattarai, Hem Bahadur Katuwal, Sandeep Regmi, Bishnu Aryal, Krishna Tamang, Sabin KC, Amrit Nepali, Shivish Bhandari, Amir Basnet, Pradip Kandel, Chandu Paneru, Bishal Subedi, Niraj Regmi, Sabina Koirala, Haribhadra Acharya, Jerrold L. Belant, Hari Prasad Sharma

“…ABSTRACT Gaur (Bos gaurus) is a globally vulnerable species with a decline of more than 80% of their global distribution in the past 100 years. Understanding the species distribution pattern and associated factors is essential for developing effective conservation strategies. …”
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Petrological Characteristics and Physico-Mechanical Properties of Dokhan Volcanics for Decorative Stones and Building Material Applications by El Saeed R. Lasheen, Mabrouk Sami, Ahmed A. Hegazy, Hasan Arman, Ioan V. Sanislav, Mohamed S. Ahmed, Mohammed A. Rashwan

“…Additionally, a wide range of widely used DV rocks like Y/Nb, Rb/Zr, and Ba/Nb point to crustal contamination in the rhyolitic rocks. …”
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Impact assessment of climate change at farm level: A methodological approach nased on integrated biophysical and economic models by Tatiana Bullová, Zuzana Bajusová, Peter Bielik, Erwin Schmid, Rastislav Skalský, Jozef Takáč, Viktória Benďáková, Izabela Adamičková, Natália Turčeková, Ján Jobbágy

“…The modelling results depict the distribution of selected crops on arable land and the most suitable management practices for crop production in terms of nitrogen application and irrigation utilisation. …”
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Artificial Intelligence-Based Large Language Models Can Facilitate Patient Education by Xochitl Bryson, BA, Marleni Albarran, BS, Nicole Pham, MPH, Arianne Salunga, DO, Taylor Johnson, MD, MPH, Grant D. Hogue, MD, Jaysson T. Brooks, MD, Kali R. Tileston, MD, Craig R. Louer, MD, Ron El-Hawary, MD, Meghan N. Imrie, MD, James F. Policy, MD, Daniel Bouton, MD, Arun R. Hariharan, MD, Sara Van Nortwick, MD, Vidyadhar V. Upasani, MD, Jennifer M. Bauer, MD, Andrew Tice, MD, John S. Vorhies, MD

“…Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) large language models (LLMs) are becoming increasingly popular, with patients and families more likely to utilize LLM when conducting internet-based research about scoliosis. …”
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In silico study of the potential of curcumin and its derivatives for increasing wild-type p53 expression and improving the function of p53 mutant R273H by Sarah Ika Nainggolan, Rajuddin Rajuddin, Reno Keumalazia Kamarlis, Muhammad Hambal, Frengki Frengki

“…Pharmacokinetic analysis indicated favorable absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion profiles for most derivatives, with low toxicity predicted for the majority. …”
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Genome-Wide Association Study for Belly Traits in Canadian Commercial Crossbred Pigs by Zohre Mozduri, Graham Plastow, Jack Dekkers, Kerry Houlahan, Robert Kemp, Manuel Juárez

“…The results provide novel molecular markers that can be incorporated into selective breeding programs to improve pork quality, fat distribution, and meat composition. …”
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Exploring Morphological Phenotypes in Chronic Ankle Instability by Alayna Fendler BSc, Scott LaTulip MD, Melissa Requist, Rich Lisonbee MS, Devon Nixon MD, Amy Lenz PhD

“…Risk for the development of CAI may also be related, in part, to underlying bone anatomy like a subtle cavovarus (SCF) shape. However, reports on bone anatomy of CAI patients have largely been reserved to two-dimensional radiographic measurements. …”
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Comparative analysis of olfactory sensory neurons in two Ips species reveals conserved and species-specific olfactory adaptations by Mayuri Kashinath Shewale, Jaromír Bláha, Jiří Synek, Martin Schebeck, Martin N. Andersson, Dineshkumar Kandasamy, Anna Jirošová

“…These signals are detected by olfactory sensory neurons (OSNs) housed in hair-like sensilla on the antennae. In this study, we focused on two Ips species with distinct host preferences: Ips acuminatus, which infests pine species, and Ips cembrae, which primarily attacks European larch. …”
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Malaria Parasite Density as a Predictor of Hematological Parameter Changes among HIV Infected Adults Attending Two Antiretroviral Treatment Clinics in Kano, Northwest Nigeria by Feyisayo E. Jegede, Tinuade I. Oyeyi, Surajudeen A. Abdulrahman, Henry A. Mbah

“…Despite public health significance of dual infections of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and malaria in developing countries like Nigeria, information on the association between malaria parasite density count (MPDC) and hematological parameter changes among HIV-infected individuals is rarely available. …”
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An Approach to Enhance the Solubility of an Atypical Antipsychotic Drug, Aripiprazole: Design, Characterization, and Evaluation of Arabinoxylan-Based Nanoparticles by Sikander M, Tulain UR, Malik NS, Mahmood A, Alqahtani MS, Erum A, Khan MT

“…SEM analysis revealed a uniform distribution of polyhedral-shaped nanoparticles. XRD and DSC analyses indicated that APZ was in an amorphous state within the nanoparticles. …”
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Visceral obesity anthropometric indicators as predictors of acute pancreatitis severity by Kaier Gu, Wenxuan Shang, Dingzhou Wang

“…BackgroundAcute pancreatitis (AP) severity assessment upon admission is crucial for prognosis, yet existing clinical scoring systems have limitations like delayed results, complexity, or low sensitivity. …”
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Allele and genotype frequencies of variants in P450 cytochromes, transports, and DNA repair enzymes in the Dominican Republic population by Elizabeth Pérez-Duval, Berniza Calderón, Berniza Calderón, Berniza Calderón, Marlen Izquierdo, José A. Herrera-Isidrón, Elizabeth Reyes-Reyes, Alejandro Herrera, Manuel Soto, Alba Beltré, Alba Beltré, Idania Rodeiro-Guerra

“…IntroductionSingle-nucleotide variants (SNVs) give rise to important inter-individual and inter-ethnic variabilities in the metabolism and disposition of several therapeutic agents and may cause differences in the treatment response to clinically important drugs like antiarrhythmics, antidepressants, antihistamines, and antipsychotics, among others. …”
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