A Blueprint for Building Resilience and Food Security in MENA and SSA Drylands: Diversifying Agriculture With Neglected and Underutilized Species by Krishna Prasad Devkota, Mina Devkota, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi, Vinay Nangia, Samar Attaher, Ruhiza Jean Boroto, Jagadish Timsina, Kadambot H. M. Siddique

“…Advancing NUS requires breeding programs, tailored good agricultural practices, value addition and market linkage, supportive policies, and farmer education. …”
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Efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy with docetaxel and cisplatin in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity at high risk of progression by S. I. Kutukova, Yu. V. Ivaskova, N. P. Beliak, G. A. Raskin, A. A. Varankina, A. I. Yaremenko, A. Ya. Razumova, A. O. Cheremnykh, M. F. Manna, R. V. Orlova

“…At the 1st stage of our study, we retrospectively analyzed the data of 98 patients and determine that the NACT for patients with oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma, with 3 or more factors of an unfavorable prognosis (peripheral blood parameters indicating the presence of systemic inflammation, reduced level of infiltration of tumor structures by CD8‑tumor infiltrating lymphocytes and low expression of programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) on tumor and immune cells) significantly reduces the risk of death and disease progression: hazard ratio 0.33; 95 % confidence interval 0.13–0.86; p = 0.0231. …”
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ONTOGENETIC PROFILE OF THE GLUTATHIONE S-TRANSFERASE ACTIVITY IN MUSCA DOMESTICA L. by Kseniya Yu. Maslakova, Liana Ya. Yangirova, Elena A. Silivanova

“…The results can be applied to the design of insect population management programs.…”
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Trust in the science behind COVID-19 vaccines as a driver of vaccine acceptance in the United States, 2021–2023 by Trenton M. White, Katarzyna Wyka, Kenneth Rabin, Ayman El-Mohandes

“…To maintain and enhance public trust in vaccination programs, trust in health communication from public sources, particularly the CDC, must be strengthened, as trust in the CDC was also found to be significantly correlated with both vaccine acceptance and future booster uptake. …”
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Compliance with Global Best Practices by Garment Producers in Ghana by Stella Daah Siaw, Ebenezer Kofi Howard, Ninette Afi Appiah, Cynthia Akua Chichi, Benjamin Kwablah Asinyo

“…Beyond its academic value, the study is policy-relevant, providing insights to inform national industrial strategies, regulatory frameworks, and export support programs that aim to enhance sustainability and competitiveness. …”
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Milk phospholipid-coated lipid droplets modulate the infant gut microbiota and metabolome influencing weight gain by Simone Zuffa, Christophe Lay, Elizabeth A. Wimborne, Arabella Hornung Rodriguez, Yi Wu, Franklin L. Nobrega, Nana Bartke, Anita C. S. Hokken-Koelega, Jan Knol, Guus Roeselers, Jonathan R. Swann

“…These droplets may further enhance the restriction of pathogenic bacteria seen with standard infant formula and suggest a potential impact on infant metabolic programming that may contribute to physiological development. …”
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POSSIBILITIES OF DIAGNOSIS OF RADIATION INJURIES AND REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS AFTER COMBINED TREATMENT OF MALIGNANT TUMORS OF THE BREAST by A. V. Kondakov, M. E. Borodina, O. V. Andrianov, N. I. Rozhkova

“…To develop and introduce into practice health facility individual programs of rehabilitation treatment and rehabilitation after combined treatment of breast cancer with the use of thermal imaging diagnostic method.Materials and methods. …”
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Association between human papillomavirus and preterm delivery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis by Dénes Kovács, Anett Szabó, Péter Hegyi, Nándor Ács, Márton Keszthelyi, Levente Sára, Ádám Csirzó, Péter Mátrai, Krisztina Munnoch, Rita Nagy, Ferenc Bánhidy

“…Additionally, the global implementation of HPV vaccination programs holds significance not only in oncology but also in obstetrics.…”
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Barriers associated with the parental acceptance of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination of minors in Asir, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study by Mubarak Nasser Alshahrani, Diaa Almutairi, Yousef Zahrani, Abdullah Alsabaani, Yasser Alraey, Saeed Mastour Alshahrani

“…The results support the need for targeted education intervention programs to promote HPV vaccination among parents.…”
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Curcumin inhibits IFN-γ induced PD-L1 expression via reduction of STAT1 Phosphorylation in A549 non-small cell lung cancer cells by Dian Jamel Salih, Saraa Hanna Barsoom, Ghazwan Fawzi Ahmed, Shler Qasim Hussien, Qais Al Ismaeel, Asaad A. B. Alasady, Tahseen A. Alsalim, Ahmed Mohammed Salih

“…Abstract Background Immune evasion in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is largely mediated by programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1), which is upregulated by interferon-gamma (IFN-γ)-induced STAT1 activation. …”
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Evaluation of genetic trend in milk production of buffalo cattle in Colombia by Divier Antonio Agudelo-Gómez, Sebastián Pineda-Sierra, Diana Solano, Andrés Felipe Pérez-Rojo, Edison Julián Ramírez-Toro

“…The genetic trend showed stable values from 2008 to 2011, but from that point onwards, a decline was evident, becoming more pronounced from 2014 onward. The results indicate a decrease in genetic values for the milk production trait in the evaluated population. …”
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Bridging the policy-action gap: a scoping review of climate-resilient malaria control policies in Kenya and Zambia with recommendations for strengthening the WHO framework by Isaac Ntwiga, Samuel Kamau Kang’ethe, Josphat Martin Muchangi, Sheila Lumumba, Jackline Kiarie, Sarah Kogei, Levy Mkandawire

“…Lastly, the absence of clear implementation metrics, well-defined responsibilities, and cross-cutting indicators in key policies weakens monitoring and evaluation, leading to inefficiencies in achieving malaria reduction targets.ConclusionThe study concluded that significant policy-action gaps exist, which need strengthening multi-sectoral collaboration, integrating climate data into policies, adequate financial support, improving surveillance systems, and mainstreaming climate adaptation into malaria control programs for long-term success.…”
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The chain mediating role of emotion regulation and stress perception in physical activity alleviating college students’ health anxiety by Tianci Wang, Yuyang Nie, Xiansen Yao, Jiyun Zhang, Yanyue Li, Han Sun, Jinchao Gao

“…The indirect effect value of the path PA→PSS→SHAI accounted for 56.87% of the total effect value, indicating that physical exercise is one of the key paths to reducing the health anxiety level of college students by regulating stress perception and then alleviating health anxiety. …”
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GPU‐Accelerated Lattice Boltzmann Simulations of Power‐Law Non‐Newtonian Fluid Flow in a Diagonally Driven Cavity Using D3Q27 MRT‐LBM by Md. Mamun Molla, Amzad Hossain, Md. Mahadul Islam

“…Utilizing CUDA C++ programming on a graphics processing unit (GPU) speeds up the simulations, enabling effective investigation of intricate fluid dynamics. …”
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Empowering Future Mothers: A School Intervention Approach to Promote Breastfeeding Awareness among Adolescent Girls in Rural Uttar Pradesh, India by Kritika Tiwari, Priya Arora

“…Implementing similar programs could enhance breastfeeding practices, thereby improving maternal and child health outcomes in resource-limited settings.…”
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The effect of a family-centered empowerment model on the hopefulness of parents with mentally retarded children by Saeideh Mazidi, Mohammad Ali Jahani, Seyed Amir Soltani, Golbahar Akhoundzadeh

“…Conclusion: Considering the effectiveness of the family-centered empowerment model in enhancing parents' hopefulness, as well as the crucial role that parents play in caring for mentally retarded children, this low-cost and effective intervention should be incorporated into programs aimed at supporting and empowering these parents. …”
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The effects of community education on tobacco use among older adults in China by Shuang Yu, Yu Liu, Manyi Wang, Yinhe Liang

“…Policymakers should prioritize educational programs and enhance healthcare services to reduce smoking and improve public health outcomes for aging populations.…”
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The Impact of Preventive Protocols on Oral Health Outcomes in Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Carol Moussa, Laurent Estrade, Jeremy Glomet, Gael Y. Rochefort, Frédéric Denis, Maha H. Daou

“…However, despite these interventions, a slight increase in dental caries was still observed, indicating that preventive strategies may not fully eliminate the risk of caries. …”
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Genetic diversity and climate change adaptation in wheat: a systematic review of landraces, composite cross populations, and evolutionary populations by Kadupe Olanike Babalola, Nadia Monacelli, Marco Gozzi, Salvatore Ceccarelli, Silvia Folloni, Gianni Galaverna

“…Their integration into breeding programs can enhance crop adaptability in the face of climate change. …”
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Screening of Mutant Lines and Varieties/Hybrids of Tomato (<i>Solanum lycopersicum</i>) for Resistance to the Northern Root-Knot Nematode <i>Meloidogyne hapla</i> by Svetlana Nikolaevna Nekoval, Zhanneta Zaurovna Tukhuzheva, Arina Konstantinovna Churikova, Valentin Valentinovich Ivanov, Oksana Aleksandrovna Maskalenko

“…The obtained data highlight the potential of using the identified resistant genotypes in breeding programs and the need for further studies of the molecular mechanisms of resistance, including the search for new markers specific to <i>M. hapla</i>, to develop effective strategies for tomato protection in sustainable agriculture.…”
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