Randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of using the RD-1-based C-Tb skin test as a replacement for blood-based interferon-γ release assay for detection of, and i... by Marc Lipman, Ibrahim Abubakar, Chris Griffiths, Penny Whiting, Robert Horne, Alex Ghanouni, Heinke Kunst, Mike Mandelbaum, Molebogeng X Rangaka, Karen Sanders, Peter J White, Angela Crook, Dominik Zenner, Trinh Duong, Vanessa Hack, Julian Surey, Yohhei Hamada, Henry Bern, Joanna Calvert, Marie Francis, Amy Louise Clarke, Ellen Owen-Powell, Helen L Booth

“…Economic analysis will estimate cost-effectiveness of changes to the diagnostic algorithm for LTBI. The protocol was developed with Patient and Public Involvement (PPI), which will continue throughout the trial.Ethics and dissemination Ethics approval has been obtained from The NHS Health Research Authority (269485). …”
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Radiation Hardened Infrared Photodetectors Based on a Narrow Bandgap Conjugated Polymer Semiconductor by Anthony R. Benasco, Chih‐Ting Liu, Bernie Rax, Giacomo Mariani, Steve McClure, Tyler Bills, Sanyukta Datta Gupta, Mohammad I. Vakil, Stefan Nikodemski, Jarrett H. Vella, Jason D. Azoulay

“…Abstract Space missions critically rely on sensors that operate throughout the near‐ to longwave infrared (NIR – LWIR, λ = 0.9–14 µm) regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. …”
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Influence of seasonality on excursion demand: statistical approach by Liudmyla Hutsal, Valentyna Stoliar

“…Seasonal fluctuations in demand for excursion services reflect the changing preferences of tourists throughout the year and are determined by factors such as weather, cultural events, holiday periods and destination characteristics. …”
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Dimensional accuracy of 3D-printed surgical cutting guides after hospital sterilization: a comparative evaluation of ten MEX materials by Diana Popescu, Mariana Cristiana Iacob, Rodica Marinescu

“…Conclusions Disinfection and sterilization processes were highly material-dependent, as expected. …”
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Definitive Endoderm Formation from Plucked Human Hair-Derived Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells and SK Channel Regulation by Anett Illing, Marianne Stockmann, Narasimha Swamy Telugu, Leonhard Linta, Ronan Russell, Martin Müller, Thomas Seufferlein, Stefan Liebau, Alexander Kleger

“…These channels are broadly expressed throughout human tissues and are involved in various cellular processes, such as the after-hyperpolarization in excitable cells, and also in differentiation processes. …”
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Metamorphic Facies Distribution in the Western Alps Predicted by Petrological‐Thermomechanical Models of Syn‐Convergent Exhumation by Joshua D. Vaughan‐Hammon, Lorenzo G. Candioti, Thibault Duretz, Stefan M. Schmalholz

“…However, processes by which high‐grade metamorphic rocks exhume remain disputed. …”
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Investigation of the Origin of Elevated Amounts of Iron and Manganese in a Dam Reservoir by Maria Michalopoulou, Nikolaos Depountis, Eleni Zagana, Pavlos Avramidis

“…On the outskirts of the Pinios dam reservoir (Ilia Regional Unit, Greece), a water treatment plant serves the water supply needs of the surrounding municipalities, in which high concentrations of Fe and Mn, before treatment, have been observed. …”
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The influence of “Butaintersyl” on the antioxidant status of rats under conditions of toxic damage caused by tetrachloromethane by L. V. Vyslotska, B. V. Gutyj, L. P. Goralskyi, R. M. Sachuk, N. L. Kolesnik, S. I. Ihlitska, T. V. Martyshuk, I. I. Khariv, Kh. Ya. Leskiv, O. V. Pavliv, Ja. S. Vavrysevych

“…At the same time, the intoxicated animals showed an increase in lipid peroxidation processes, namely an increase in the blood levels of lipid hydroperoxides and TBA-active products throughout the study period. …”
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On the “Tantawy technique” and other methods for analyzing fractional Fokker–Plank type equations by Aljawhara H Almuqrin, CGL Tiofack, DV Douanla, A Mohamadou, Weaam Alhejaili, Sherif ME Ismaeel, Samir A El-Tantawy

“…Moreover, it is characterized by extreme simplicity, high accuracy, and stability throughout the study domain, which is not achieved in many other methods. …”
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UK Kidney Association Clinical Practice Guideline on vascular access for haemodialysis by Emma Aitken, Hameed Anijeet, Damien Ashby, Wayne Barrow, Francis Calder, Brett Dowds, Catherine Fielding, James Gilbert, Rob Jones, Narayan Karunanithy, Zaib Khawaja, Emma Roberts, Mike Robson, Rukshana Shroff, Hannah Stacey, Peter Thomson, Dan Waters

“…This explains why we are moving away from the outdated advice in previous guidelines (e.g. that ‘all patients should dialyse with a fistula as first choice’) towards a process which treats dialysis access selection as a choice, respecting patient individuality, aiming to provide high quality assessment and advice, so that patients are supported in making informed decisions. …”
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Precision hole-machining of SiCf/SiC composite using single-layer brazed diamond core drill dressed by pulsed laser by Ning QIAN, Jingyuan HE, Honghua SU, Yuting SUN, Lama ANGGEI, Wenfeng DING, Jiuhua XU

“…Then, the aperture accuracy of the core drill before and after dressing is compared and analyzed to verify the benefits of laser dressing in improving hole accuracy. Finally, high-quality processing of SiCf/SiC composite holes is achieved using the dressed drill. …”
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CRABP1 Signalosomes in Non-Canonical Actions of Retinoic Acid—Maintaining Health and Preventing Thyroid Dysfunction in Aging by Jennifer Nhieu, Fatimah Najjar, Li-Na Wei

“…CRABP1 knockout (CKO) mice develop multiple phenotypes progressively throughout the lifespan. …”
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Protein modifications by advanced glycation end products (AGEs) in human clear cell renal cell carcinoma by Agnieszka Gęgotek, Justyna Brańska-Januszewska, Paweł Samocik, Robert Kozłowski, Mariusz Koda, Neven Zarkovic, Elżbieta Skrzydlewska, Halina Ostrowska

“…Abstract Background The development of cancer is often associated with altered glycolytic processes, resulting in the accumulation of highly reactive dicarbonyl compounds that promote protein modifications through advanced glycation end products (AGEs). …”
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A Holistic Approach to Sustainability Reporting: Integrating Social and Governance Dimensions in Life Cycle Assessment by Seok Peng Ngan, Sue Lin Ngan, Hon Loong Lam

“…Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is widely recognised for its effectiveness in quantifying environmental impacts by identifying inputs and outputs in various processes. This work introduces the ESG-LCA framework, which evaluates environmental, social, and governance performance throughout the life cycle. …”
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Carbon Footprint Assessment in Shrimp Pond Farming of Penaeus vannamei Based on Life Cycle Assessment Methods by Yunfei WANG, Xinmeng WANG, Ying LI, Jinzhen YU, Jie KONG, Jihong ZHANG

“…Since the 1980s, China's aquaculture industry has experienced rapid development and sustained growth in aquaculture production, not only providing large quantities of high-quality protein for humans but also becoming an important supplement to ensure global food security. …”
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Constitutive model of metal rubber material considering plastic accumulation behavior by FENG Zhipeng, YANG Fang, FU Hailong, AI Shigang, WANG Yue, YUAN Liangyang

“…;To thoroughly investigate this critical issue, the present study systematically examines the plastic behavior characteristics of 304 stainless steel-based metal rubber components throughout their entire lifecycle from formation to service. …”
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The reality of innovative leadership among technical supervisors in the departments of sports and scouting activity in Iraq by Randee Khalid Ghanam, Waad Abdul Raheem Farh, Othman Ali

“…These results confirm the existence of a high awareness among technical supervisors of the importance of innovative leadership in developing sports and scouting performance. …”
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A causal intercomparison framework unravels precipitation drivers in Global Storm-Resolving Models by Lucile Ricard, Tom Beucler, Claudia Christine Stephan, Athanasios Nenes

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Comparative Study of Free Amino Acid Profiles in Underground Organs of Several Species of the Genus Rumex During Different Phases of the Vegetation Cycle by A. M. Poluyanov, U. A. Matvienko, A. Yu. Sokolova, A. E. Savelyeva, N. A. Durnova, N. V. Bobkova

“…Therefore, understanding the dynamics of bioactive compound accumulation in plants throughout their phenological phases of development is critical to optimizing their potential health benefits.Aim. …”
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The Circular Kitchen by Bas Jansen

“…Such knowledge can inform better design, policy-making, and decisionmaking processes. Therefore, the third research goal (RG3) is to draw lessons from stakeholders’ choices in the CIK development that can aid the future development of feasible circular building components. …”
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