Habitat assessment, population characteristics, and conservation recommendations for Nepali paper plant, Daphne bholua: ensuring the future of handmade paper production in Nepal’s... by Bikram Jnawali, James Ojascastro, Ajay Neupane, Shristhi Nepal, Robbie Hart, Suresh Kumar Ghimire

“…Our research findings also indicate that D. bholua populations thrive in semi-closed forest canopies, particularly when associated with Rhododendron arboreum , Quercus semecarpifolia , and Sarcococca coriacea. …”
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Inhibiting CMTM4 reverses the immunosuppressive function of myeloid-derived suppressor cells and augments immunotherapy response in cervical cancer by Bo Yin, Wei Wang, Ang Li, Mengjie Li, Huijuan Zhou, Haoran Hu, Jianyi Ding, Yashi Zhu, Xinxin Xu, Meiqin Yang, Tiefeng Huang, Yifan Kou, Zilale Rahim, Baoyou Huang, Lingfei Han

“…Importantly, targeting CMTM4 with CMTM4-small interfering RNA enhanced the effectiveness of anti-programmed cell death protein 1 (anti-PD-1) therapy. …”
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Assembly and Evaluation of a Confocal Microscopy Image Analysis Pipeline Useful in Revealing the Secrets of Plant-Fungal Interactions by Ashley C. Nelson, Gayan K. Kariyawasam, Nathan A. Wyatt, Jinling Li, Janine Haueisen, Eva H. Stukenbrock, Pawel Borowicz, Zhaohui Liu, Timothy L. Friesen

“…To expand the utility of this pipeline, we used the staining techniques in conjunction with machine learning to analyze fungal biomass through volume analysis, as well as quantifying nuclear breakdown, an early indicator of programmed cell death (PCD). This pipeline is simple to use, robust, consistent across host and fungal species, and can be applied to most plant-fungal interactions. …”
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Core effectorome of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. conglutinans deciphered using a multiomics method exhibits diverse roles following infection in cabbage by Miaomiao Xing, Cunbao Zhao, Xizhe Sun, Ailing Zhou, Yong Wang, Jialei Ji, Aisong Zeng, Biju V. Chellappan, Yangyong Zhang, Lisong Ma, Honghao Lv

“…In total, a core set of 14 candidate effectors were identified, among which 11 induced pronounced programmed cell death (PCD) in different cabbage lines, whereas only 1 candidate triggered partial cell death on the leaves of Nicotiana benthamiana, indicating that natural host cabbage is ideal for functional study of Focn effectors compared with N. benthamiana. …”
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The Impact of Biodex Balance on Improving Coordination and Static Balance in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy by Kristo Xhardo, Elona Xhardo, Mircea Bratu, Alin Pandea, Mariana Cordun, Ana-Maria Vasiliu, Dan-Eugen Costin, George Sebastian Iacob, Marjan Mihajlov, Ilie Onu, Daniel-Andrei Iordan

“…These findings support integrating the BBS into structured diabetic care programs to reduce fall risk and improve functional stability.…”
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Analysis of Immunization and Immunization Coverage in Children’s Outpatient Clinics of Any Type (Public or Private): Cross-Sectional Study by Polina R. Grinchik, Leyla S. Namazova-Baranova, Marina V. Fedoseenko, Elena A. Vishneva, Mariya V. Fominykh, Elena D. Makushina, Nina Y. Plenskovskaya, Tatiana E. Privalova, Alexey Yu. Rtishchev, Dina S. Rusinova

“…Worldwide private health care system plays significant role in promoting immunization programs for the children population. The role of private medical facilities in Russia in combating children vaccination issues has not been previously studied.Objective. …”
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Investigating the role of soil-transmitted helminth infections in the development of leprosy in endemic regions by Vikram Singh, Vikram Singh, Vikram Singh, Ravindra P. Turankar, Vinay Kumar Pathak, Itu Singh, Rahul Sharma, Anjana Goel, Utpal Sengupta

“…Integrated parasite control measures may complement leprosy programs by mitigating potential immunomodulatory risks, particularly in high-burden settings.…”
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A novel method for in vivo assessment of soft tissue weight in scallops by Shiyun Duan, Yunlong Gao, Xiaoli Hu, Xiaoshen Yin

“…One strategy to achieve more efficient aquaculture production is to produce high-yielding seeds through breeding programs, for which in vivo assessment of target traits is indispensable to prevent candidate parents from being sacrificed for measurement and to track dynamically changing production traits. …”
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Discovery of Cyclopentane-Based Phospholipids as Miltefosine Analogs with Superior Potency and Enhanced Selectivity Against <i>Naegleria fowleri</i> by Ahmed H. E. Hassan, Hương Giang Lê, Tuấn Cường Võ, Minji Kim, Joo Hwan No, Mohamed H. Aboutaleb, Jaehoon Sim, Byoung-Kuk Na, Yong Sup Lee

“…Compounds <b>2a</b>, <b>3b</b> and <b>3d</b> induced morphological changes and programmed cell death of <i>N. fowleri</i> via the apoptosis-like pathway. …”
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Physiological and Yield Responses of Pepper (<i>Capsicum annuum</i> L.) Genotypes to Drought Stress by Theodora Ntanasi, Ioannis Karavidas, Dimitrios Savvas, George P. Spyrou, Evangelos Giannothanasis, Beppe Benedetto Consentino, Vasileios Papasotiropoulos, Leo Sabatino, Georgia Ntatsi

“…These findings highlight the potential of landraces such as ‘JO109’ to be utilized in breeding programs aimed at enhancing resilience, while maintaining pepper fruit quality under limited water availability.…”
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Circulating tumor DNA for surveillance in high-risk melanoma patients: a study protocol by Magnús P.B. Obinah, Sarah A. Al-Halafi, Karin Dreisig, Tim S. Poulsen, Christoffer Johansen, Thomas Litman, Stig E. Bojesen, Estrid Høgdall, Annette H. Chakera, Lisbet R. Hölmich

“…Background and purpose: Melanoma is one of the deadliest skin cancers and challenges clinicians worldwide due to rising incidence, potential aggressiveness, and propensity for metastasis, necessitating comprehensive follow-up programs after primary treatment. Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) is a promising biomarker that may indicate disease progression earlier than traditional surveillance methods, including 18F-FDG PET-CT, ultrasound, and clinical examination. …”
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Wealth-related inequalities of women’s cervical cancer screening in 11 Sub-Saharan African countries: evidence from a pooled decomposition analysis by Beminate Lemma Seifu, Yohannes Mekuria Negussie, Angwach Abrham Asnake, Hiwot Atlaye Asebe, Bezawit Melak Fente, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Mamaru Melkam, Meklit Melaku Bezie, Alemayehu Kasu Gebrehana, Sintayehu Simie Tsega

“…To address cervical cancer screening disparities in SSA, targeted strategies such as awareness campaigns for low-income groups, free screening services, mobile units in rural areas, and health literacy programs are recommended. Training community health workers and policy advocacy are also crucial. …”
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Design and psychometric properties of a tool to assess Adherence to the Code of Ethics in Midwifery by Zahra Kiani, Masoumeh Simbar, Abbas Ebadi, Soheila Nazarpour

“…It could be integrated into routine practice or training programs and used to evaluate midwifery personnel.…”
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Accuracy of Large Language Models When Answering Clinical Research Questions: Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis by Ling Wang, Jinglin Li, Boyang Zhuang, Shasha Huang, Meilin Fang, Cunze Wang, Wen Li, Mohan Zhang, Shurong Gong

“…Indirect intercomparisons between programs were performed using a grading scale. A larger surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) value indicates a higher ranking of the corresponding LLM accuracy. …”
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Estimulación temprana como programa neurológico en las capacidades y destrezas en niños en etapa infantil by Ruth Narciza Zambrano Pintado, Hugo Luis Moncayo Cueva, Soraya Nathaly López Arcos, Diego Mauricio Bonilla Jurado

“…The conclusions indicate that an adequate use of early stimulation programs guarantees the strengthening of neurodevelopmental activities, which help the emotional stability of the child, to function socially. …”
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Observational study of ground-level ozone and climatic factors in Craiova, Romania, based on one-year high-resolution data by Hasan Yildizhan, Mihaela Tinca Udriștioiu, Tugce Pekdogan, Arman Ameen

“…Using two statistical analysis programs, Python and SPSS, a good understanding of the correlations between these variables and ozone concentration is obtained. …”
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Telework and Employee Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Two-Wave Survey of Employees at a Texas Health Sciences University by Aro Choi, David Gimeno Ruiz de Porras, Monica Guidry, Janelle Ríos, Francisco Perez, Robert Emery, Luis Ostrosky-Zeichner, George Delclos

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Perceptions of nurse-physician interactions: insights from medical students’ clinical internships by Anna Bovo, Mayra Veronese, Renzo Zanotti, Matteo Danielis

“…Therefore, training programs should focus on mitigating these barriers and fostering open communication to build a more cohesive healthcare environment.…”
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Predicting axial load capacity in elliptical fiber reinforced polymer concrete steel double skin columns using machine learning by Focai Yu, Haytham F. Isleem, Walaa J. K. Almoghayer, Ramy I. Shahin, Saad A. Yehia, Mohammad Khishe, Mohamed Kamel Elshaarawy

“…Implemented AI techniques include five ML models — Gene Expression Programming (GEP), Artificial Neural Network (ANN), Random Forest (RF), Adaptive Boosting (ADB), and eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) — and one DL model — Deep Neural Network (DNN).Due to the scarcity of experimental data on hybrid elliptical DSTCs, an accurate finite element (FE) model was developed to provide additional numerical insights. …”
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Software and Hardware Control System for Implementing the Balance Error Scoring System by Oksana Blavt, Gennadii Iedynak, Lesia Galamanzhuk, Tetyana Helzhynska, Yurii Kachurak, Yulia Mykhalskа, Liubov Levandovska, Rostyslav Tymkovych

“…Conclusions. The findings indicate that the use of advanced technologies and dependable automated control systems in inclusive physical education for the collection, careful study and analysis of test data ensures the generation of high-quality, trustworthyinformation, which serves as the basis for creating reliable and scientifically sound programs for restoring damaged functions after blast TBI. …”
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