The Efficient Integration of Dust and Numerical Weather Prediction for Renewable Energy Applications by Xi Chen, Mei Chong, Shian‐Jiann Lin, Zhi Liang, Paul Ginoux, Yuan Liang, Bihui Zhang, Qian Song, Shengkai Wang, Jiawei Li, Yimin Liu

“…This novel capability of iDust can meet the urgent forecasting needs of the renewable energy industry for extreme dust conditions, supporting the green energy transition.…”
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Mapping care provision for type 1 diabetes throughout Australia: a protocol for a mixed-method study by Jeffrey Braithwaite, Yvonne Zurynski, Jennifer Couper, Sophia Zoungas, Timothy Jones, Elizabeth Davis, David Bloom, Ann Carrigan, Rebecca Lake, Tony Huynh

“…Introduction Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic and incurable autoimmune disease, diagnosed in early childhood and managed initially in paediatric healthcare services. In many countries, including Australia, national audit data suggest that management and care of T1D, and consequently glycaemic control, are consistently poor. …”
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Sufficiency-driven business models for rare earth recycling: integrating stakeholder collaboration and customer discovery for sustainable innovation by Chinenye Chinwego, Rosanna Garcia, Daniel McArthur Sehar, Evan MacGregor, Steven Tate, Kenneth Savage, Thaddaeus Zuber, Benjamin Sseruwagi, Daniel Dietrich, Emmanuel Opoku, David Smith, Adam Powell, Brajendra Mishra

“…It emphasizes customer discovery, a critical component in understanding market needs and consumer behavior. Through detailed case studies as part of the NSF I-Corps program, this paper presents evidence from over 130 stakeholder interviews, completed with individuals from rare earth magnet companies, rare earth magnet recycling companies, National laboratories, metal alloy companies, and metal recycling companies. …”
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A Secure Approach Out-of-Band for e-Bank with Visual Two-Factor Authorization Protocol by Laerte Peotta de Melo, Dino Macedo Amaral, Robson de Oliveira Albuquerque, Rafael Timóteo de Sousa Júnior, Ana Lucila Sandoval Orozco, Luis Javier García Villalba

“…With the increasing rise of cyber attacks and fraud, new security models are needed that ensure the integrity, authenticity, and confidentiality of financial transactions. …”
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The impact of an intervention to increase follow-up blood cultures for patients with Staphylococcus aureus bacteriuria by Jared Olson, Vincent Anella, Brandon J. Webb, Andrew T. Pavia, Emily A. Thorell, Adam L. Hersh, Dustin Waters

“…Risk-targeted strategies are needed to optimize FUBC collection in patients with SABU. …”
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Diabetes and gut microbiome by Kateřina Olša Fliegerová, Tiziana Maria Mahayri, Tiziana Maria Mahayri, Hana Sechovcová, Hana Sechovcová, Chahrazed Mekadim, Jakub Mrázek, Radka Jarošíková, Radka Jarošíková, Michal Dubský, Vladimíra Fejfarová, Vladimíra Fejfarová

“…Research in recent decades increasingly indicates the potential role of the gut microbiome in the initiation, development, and progression of this disease. …”
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A Systematic Review of Marine Habitat Mapping in the Central-Eastern Atlantic Archipelagos: Methodologies, Current Trends, and Knowledge Gaps by Marcial Cosme De Esteban, Fernando Tuya, Ricardo Haroun, Francisco Otero-Ferrer

“…Harmonized protocols and regional cooperation are needed to improve data interoperability and predictive modeling.…”
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The Role of Epstein-Barr Virus in the Pathogenesis of Autoimmune Diseases by Natalia Morawiec, Bożena Adamczyk, Aleksandra Spyra, Mikołaj Herba, Sylwia Boczek, Natalia Korbel, Piotr Polechoński, Monika Adamczyk-Sowa

“…Evidence from the literature suggests that EBV initiates immune responses and the production of antibodies. …”
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Age‐specific all‐cause mortality rates among adolescents and youth living with and without HIV: Evidence from a cohort study in South Africa by Siyanai Zhou, Elona Toska, Bulelani Gwampi, Leigh F. Johnson, Janke Tolmay, Wylene Saal, Zea Leon, Lucia Knight, Lucie Cluver

“…Strategies to improve survival among ALHIV, including adolescent‐tailored care and support for adherence to ART, are urgently needed.…”
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Visual Image of the City and Urban Communication by Means of Public Art: Russian Experience / Визуальный облик города и городская коммуникация средствами паблик-арта: российский оп... by KARTSEVA EKATERINA A. / КАРЦЕВА Е.А.

“…To encourage the development of urban art based on the principles of social justice, Russia needs to foster a culture of participation as opposed to social atomization. …”
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Genetic Screening for Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis in the Population of Cammarata and San Giovanni Gemini Through Red Flags and Registry Archives by Vincenzo Di Stefano, Christian Messina, Antonia Pignolo, Fiore Pecoraro, Ivana Cutrò, Paolo Alonge, Nicasio Rini, Umberto Quartetti, Vito Lo Bue, Eugenia Borgione, Filippo Brighina

“…The diagnosis is usually challenging because ATTRv may initially manifest with nonspecific multisystemic symptoms. …”
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Risk Factors for Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis by Cleopas Martin Rumende

“…Pulmonary TB in diabetic patients usually show higher mycobacterial loads at the initiation of treatment, hence they may have higher chance of bacillary mutation and the emergence of MDR-TB with the presenting of higher bacterial loads, longer treatment is needed to clear the bacteria. …”
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Risk Factors for Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis by Cleopas Martin Rumende

“…Pulmonary TB in diabetic patients usually show higher mycobacterial loads at the initiation of treatment, hence they may have higher chance of bacillary mutation and the emergence of MDR-TB with the presenting of higher bacterial loads, longer treatment is needed to clear the bacteria. …”
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Application of the One Health approach to zoonotic diseases in Bhutan: A qualitative assessment of gaps and opportunities from key stakeholders’ perspectives by Bir Doj Rai, Tenzin Tenzin, Dorji Tshering, Narapati Dahal, Gizachew A. Tessema, Lin Fritschi, Sylvester Dodzi Nyadanu, Gavin Pereira

“…Aim: This study aimed to identify implementation gaps and opportunities for strengthening OH initiatives related to zoonotic disease prevention and control in Bhutan. …”
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Mission Possible - The Mission on Climate Neutral and Smart Cities A new approach to sustainable urban transformation and urban transition to climate neutrality by Chrysses Nicolaides

“…In this respect and as energy production and use is currently responsible for 75% of EU greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption in all its forms needs to be reduced, especially in urban areas where consumption is highest. …”
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Interspecies relationships of natural amoebae and bacteria with C. elegans create environments propitious for multigenerational diapause by Marcela Serey, Esteban Retamales, Gabriel Ibañez, Gonzalo Riadi, Patricio Orio, Juan P. Castillo, Andrea Calixto

“…Interestingly, at higher temperatures, fewer animals are needed to trigger DaFNE, suggesting that a mild increase in temperature may promote diapause in natural environments without causing stress to the animals.…”
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Real-World Assessment of the Association Between PCSK9i Adherence and LDL Reduction and Variability in a Chinese Clinical Practice by Ye X, Zhang S, Zhong X, Li M, Liu M, Zhuang X, Liao X

“…Xiaomin Ye,1,2,* Shaozhao Zhang,1,2,* Xiangbin Zhong,1,2 Miaohong Li,1,2 Menghui Liu,1,2 Xiaodong Zhuang,1,2 Xinxue Liao1,2 1Cardiology Department, First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2NHC Key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xinxue Liao, Cardiology Department, First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 58 Zhongshan 2nd Road, Guangzhou, 510080, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-13903063724, Fax +86-020-28823388, Email liaoxinx@mail.sysu.edu.cn Xiaodong Zhuang, Cardiology Department, First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 58 Zhongshan 2nd Road, Guangzhou, 510080, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-13760755035, Email zhuangxd3@mail.sysu.edu.cnBackground: Real-world evidence about adherence to proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type-9 inhibition (PCSK9i) is needed in Chinese population.Objective: We aimed to evaluate the adherence patterns using anti-PCSK9 monoclonal antibody in Chinese clinical practice and explored the association between adherence to PCSK9i and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reduction ratio and variability.Methods: A total of 5373 patients initiating PCSK9i in the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University were included as sub-analysis of the RED-CARPET registry. …”
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Global and Regional Marine Ecosystem Models Reveal Key Uncertainties in Climate Change Projections by Tyler D. Eddy, Ryan F. Heneghan, Andrea Bryndum‐Buchholz, Elizabeth A. Fulton, Cheryl S. Harrison, Derek P. Tittensor, Heike K. Lotze, Kelly Ortega‐Cisneros, Camilla Novaglio, Daniele Bianchi, Matthias Büchner, Catherine Bulman, William W. L. Cheung, Villy Christensen, Marta Coll, Jason D. Everett, Denisse Fierro‐Arcos, Eric D. Galbraith, Didier Gascuel, Jerome Guiet, Steve Mackinson, Olivier Maury, Susa Niiranen, Ricardo Oliveros‐Ramos, Juliano Palacios‐Abrantes, Chiara Piroddi, Hubert duPontavice, Jonathan Reum, Anthony J. Richardson, Jacob Schewe, Lynne Shannon, Yunne‐Jai Shin, Jeroen Steenbeek, Jan Volkholz, Nicola D. Walker, Phoebe Woodworth‐Jefcoats, Julia L. Blanchard

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Monitoring District Health System performance in South Africa: A proposed dashboard based on key pragmatic indicators by P Barron, H Mahomed, T C Masilela, K Vallabhjee, N Ndlovu, C Goliath, H Schneider

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Factors influencing livestock ownership and herd intensity among smallholder farmers in the Eastern Cape, South Africa by Jabulile Z. Manyike, Amon Taruvinga, Leocadia Zhou

“…While male-headed households are less likely to engage in livestock ownership initially, those that do, tend to have larger herds. …”
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