From stigmatized status to responsibilized health behavior: Gay, bisexual, and queer men's longitudinal narratives of shifts in PrEP-related stigma over time by Daniel Grace, Emerich Daroya, Jad Sinno, Mark Gaspar, Alex Wells, Mark Hull, Nathan Lachowsky, Darrell H.S. Tan

“…A total of 128 in-depth interviews were conducted over three years (2020–2022), transcribed verbatim, and coded in NVivo using reflexive thematic analysis. …”
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Impact of neutron radiation on the viability of tumor cells cultured in the presence of boron-10 isotope by O. Yu. Volkova, L. V. Mechetina, A. V. Taranin, A. A. Zaboronok, K. Nakai, S. I. Lezhnin, S. A. Frolov, D. A. Kasatov, A. N. Makarov, I. N. Sorokin, T. V. Sycheva, I. M. Shchudlo, S. Yu. Taskaev

“…The cultures of human tumor cells and mammalian cells demonstrated that the neutron beam formed with the accelerator-based epithermal neutron source designed at the INP, was effective in reducing the viability of tumor cells in the presence of 10B…”
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A lightweight triple-modal fusion network for progressive mild cognitive impairment prediction in Alzheimer's disease by Xiangyu Shen, Xiangyang Hu, Renfeng Zhang, Yunzhan Fu, Jiamin Xu, Degang Lyu, Hongbiao Xie, Hongbiao Xie, Deen Shi, Changsheng Shi, Lisi Li, Yuantong Gao

“…These components work together to streamline multimodal data integration while preserving meaningful insights.ResultsExtensive experiments conducted on the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) dataset demonstrate the effectiveness of TriLightNet, showcasing superior performance compared to state-of-the-art methods. …”
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Radio-loudness Statistics of Quasars from Quaia-VLASS by Nestor Arsenov, Sándor Frey, András Kovács, Lyuba Slavcheva-Mihova

“…The exact estimate depends on the G -band magnitude limit, and we observed weak trends with redshift and absolute optical magnitude, possibly indicating remnant systematic effects in our data. The crossmatched Quaia-VLASS catalog with 43,650 sources and accompanying codes is available at doi: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16035690 . …”
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Altmetric coverage of health research in Ireland 2017-2023: a protocol for a cross-sectional analysis [version 3; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations, 1 not appro... by Melissa K Sharp, Barbara Clyne, Pádraig Murphy, Patricia Logullo, David Robert Grimes, Prativa Baral, Sara Burke, Máirín Ryan

“…Results and Conclusions Improved understanding of one’s information environment can help researchers better navigate their local landscapes and identify pathways for more effective communication to the public. All R code will be made available open-source, allowing researchers to adapt it to evaluate their local landscapes.…”
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Barriers and facilitators to the integration of cervical cancer screening and treatment service with antiretroviral therapy follow-up clinics for women living with HIV in Northwest... by Kelemework Gashinet Ferede, Addisu Gasheneit Ferede, Asiya Mohammed Abdu, Birhaneslasie Gebeyehu Yazew, Zewdu Bishaw Aynalem, Eneyew Talie Fenta, Daniel Shitu Mekonnen, Berihun Bantie, Gebiyaw Wudie Tsegaye

“…Audio-recorded data were transcribed, translated, and coded, followed by thematic analysis using Atlas. …”
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From digitized whole‐slide histology images to biomarker discovery: A protocol for handcrafted feature analysis in brain cancer pathology by Xuanjun Lu, Yawen Ying, Jing Chen, Zhiyang Chen, Yuxin Wu, Prateek Prasanna, Xin Chen, Mingli Jing, Zaiyi Liu, Cheng Lu

“…We provide an open‐source code repository (GitHub website: https://github.com/XuanjunLu/PHBCP) to facilitate effective collaboration between medical and technical experts, thereby advancing the field of computational pathology in brain cancer.…”
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A Sensitivity Analysis of the Modeling of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Emission in Galaxies by A. Maragkoudakis, C. Boersma, P. Temi, J. D. Bregman, L. J. Allamandola, V. J. Esposito, A. Ricca, E. Peeters

“…For PAHdb modeling, application of a redshift to the calculated spectra to account for anharmonic effects introduces a 15%–20% variance on the derived parameters, while its absence improves the fits by ∼13%. …”
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First principles investigation of bandgap modulation and light matter interaction in cubic X₂ScInI₆ halide double perovskites for emerging energy applications by Muhammad Yar Khan, Muhammad Awais Jehangir, It Ee Lee, Qamar Wali, Tariq Usman, Li Xiaojie, Abdullah Al Souwaileh

“…Our results suggest that these X2ScInI6 (X = K, Rb) halides DPs can be effectively utilized in optoelectronic equipment due to their capacity to absorb light in the UV spectrum. …”
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BdSentiLLM: A Novel LLM Approach to Sentiment Analysis of Product Reviews by Atia Shahnaz Ipa, Priyo Nath Roy, Mohammad Abu Tareq Rony, Ali Raza, Norma Latif Fitriyani, Yeonghyeon Gu, Muhammad Syafrudin

“…Compared to existing models, BdSentiLLM demonstrated superior versatility and effectiveness by handling mixed-language data across all categories making it a valuable tool for sentiment analysis in diverse linguistic contexts. …”
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Using electronic health record data to establish a chronic kidney disease surveillance system in China: protocol for the China Kidney Disease Network (CK-NET)-Yinzhou Study by Yu Yang, Peng Shen, Hongbo Lin, Luxia Zhang, Minghui Zhao, Jinwei Wang, Beiyan Bao, Guilan Kong, Xiaoyu Sun, Guohui Ding, Bixia Gao, Chao Yang

“…As part of this, the proposed CK-NET-Yinzhou study aims to build a regional surveillance system in a developed coastal area in China to obtain detailed dynamic information about kidney disease and to improve the ability to manage the disease effectively.Methods and analysis Yinzhou is a district of Ningbo city, Zhejiang province. …”
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Automated differentiation of wide QRS complex tachycardia using QRS complex polarity by Adam M. May, Bhavesh B. Katbamna, Preet A. Shaikh, Sarah LoCoco, Elena Deych, Ruiwen Zhou, Lei Liu, Krasimira M. Mikhova, Rugheed Ghadban, Phillip S. Cuculich, Daniel H. Cooper, Thomas M. Maddox, Peter A. Noseworthy, Anthony Kashou

“…Conclusions Incorporating engineered parameters related to QRS polarity direction and shifts can yield effective WCT differentiation, presenting a promising approach for automated CEI algorithms.…”
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Vaping guidance and women's decision-making during pregnancy & postpartum by Greaves L, A.C. Brabete, N. Poole, E. Huber, J. Stinson

“…Women looked for information on the health effects of vaping during pregnancy and made differing decisions in the context of limited research and guidance. …”
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DART-scale Impacts into a Complex Low-strength Target: Insights into Asteroid Dimorphos’s Interior from Simulations by Cem Berk Senel, Robert Luther, Özgür Karatekin, Gareth S. Collins, Steven Goderis, Philippe Claeys

“…Impacts were simulated using the iSALE-2D shock physics code over extended time frames of up to 60 s, with half-spheroidal targets resolving surface curvature effects. …”
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Pediatric medication management barriers faced by providers serving underserved populations and proposed solutions by Tiranun Rungvivatjarus, Tiranun Rungvivatjarus, Maria Z. Huang, Maria Z. Huang, Britanny Winckler, Britanny Winckler, Erin S. Fisher, Erin S. Fisher, Kyung E. Rhee, Kyung E. Rhee

“…Two investigators independently coded each focus group in an iterative process and worked with a third investigator to discuss and refine emergent themes via inductive thematic analysis.ResultsSixteen providers participated across four focus groups. …”
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Determination of the Accuracy of Thyromental Height Test for Predicting Difficult Laryngoscopy in Obstetric Patients Who Are Candidates for Cesarean Section: An Observational Study by Saghar Samimi Sadeh, MD, Babak Moayer, MD, Masoomeh Natajmajd, MD, Parisa Kianpour, PharmD, Kousha Farhadi, MD, Mahgol Etezadi, PharmD, Mojgan Rahimi, MD, Farhad Etezadi, MD

“…Objective: To assess the accuracy of the thyromental height test (TMHT) in predicting difficult laryngoscopy in obstetric patients undergoing cesarean section and to compare its effectiveness with other airway assessment methods. Methods: We included a cohort of obstetric patients, approved by the Ethics Committee of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, scheduled for elective cesarean sections. …”
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Perceptions and future perspectives of medical students on the use of artificial intelligence based chatbots: an exploratory analysis by Juan José Gualda-Gea, Juan José Gualda-Gea, Juan José Gualda-Gea, Lourdes Estefanía Barón-Miras, Lourdes Estefanía Barón-Miras, Lourdes Estefanía Barón-Miras, Maria Jesús Bertran, Maria Jesús Bertran, Anna Vilella, Anna Vilella, Anna Vilella, Isabel Torá-Rocamora, Isabel Torá-Rocamora, Isabel Torá-Rocamora, Andres Prat, Andres Prat, Andres Prat

“…Notably, 24 (83%) agreed that acquiring AI-related knowledge will be essential to effectively perform their future professional roles.ConclusionSurveyed medical students demonstrated limited exposure to AI-based tools and showed a mid-level of awareness about ethical concerns, but they recognized the importance of AI knowledge for their careers, emphasizing the need for AI integration in medical education.…”
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Predicted thresholds for RMP ELM suppression access in double-null configurations by P. Lunia, A.V. Dudkovskaia, N.C. Logan, N. Leuthold, B.C. Lyons, C. Paz-Soldan, M.W. Shafer

“…Modeling using the GPEC code finds a reduced high-field side response closer to DN shaping. …”
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Molecular and Biological Characterization of an Isolate of Fusarium graminearum dsRNA mycovirus 4 (FgV4) from a New Host <i>Fusarium pseudograminearum</i> by Guoping Ma, Yueli Zhang, Liguo Ma, Kai Cui, Bo Zhang, Hang Jiang, Kai Qi, Junshan Qi

“…FgV4-WC9-2 dsRNA2 contains two discontinuous ORFs (ORF2-1 and ORF2-2) that code for hypothetical proteins with unknown function. …”
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Association of CYP2D6*4 Polymorphism With Response to Atorvastatin in Patients With High Low-Density Lipoprotein Level in Northern Iran, Guilan Provice by Raziyeh Asadollahpour, Faeze Khaghani, Fardin Mirbolouk, Anvarsadat Kianmehr, Omid Goodarzvand, Sara Dabirian, Mohammad Sadegh Alipour, Ehsan Zamani, Mehdi Evazalipour

“…One of the most significant enzymes involved in drug metabolism is cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) enzyme, coded by the CYP2D6 gene. Individuals who carry two non-functional alleles in this gene are considered as poor metabolizers. …”
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