“Spongetown” Christiania as an urban living lab: Nature-based solutions for resilient, circular, symbiotic, and regenerative transitions in urban waters by Manuel Higgs Morgado, Despoina Vasiliki Vastardi, Flore-Eva Baudot Almeida, Hanaa Dahy

“…Rising sea levels and stormwater flooding threaten coastal ecosystems like wetlands, exacerbating urban sustainability challenges. …”
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miR-16-5p, miR-21-5p, and miR-155-5p in circulating vesicles as psoriasis biomarkers by Carlos A. Guzmán-Martín, Rogelio F. Jiménez-Ortega, María Fernanda Ortega-Springall, Mario Peña-Peña, Ana Elena Guerrero-Ponce, María Elisa Vega-Memije, Luis M. Amezcua-Guerra, Fausto Sánchez-Muñoz, Rashidi Springall

“…MicroRNAs are small, non-coding RNA molecules that play a crucial role in post-transcriptional gene regulation. …”
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Analyzing tweets before and after Meta’s graphic self-harm imagery ban: a content analysis by Elnaz Moghimi, Kevin Keller, Sanjeef Thampinathan, William Cipolli, Hayden P. Smith

“…In response, social media platforms like Twitter (now X) and Meta (i.e., Facebook and Instagram) introduced content moderation policies to mitigate harm and promote safer digital environments. …”
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The role of Vitamin D as an adjunct for bone regeneration: A systematic review of literature by Ramalingam Sundar, A. Bhagavandas Rai, J. Naveen Kumar, Darshan Devang Divakar

“…Tissue engineering provides better outcomes, but requires expensive adjuncts like stem cells, growth factors and bone morphogenic proteins. …”
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Food crises and coping strategies in war-affected communities in Tigray, Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study among households by Hadush Gebregziabher, Amaha Kahsay, Gebretsadkan Gebremedhin Gebretsadik, Tedros Bereket, Teklay Negash Gebregziabher, Micheale Yifter Weldemichael, Afework Mulugeta, Alem Gebremariam

“…The study highlights the food crisis in war-affected communities, highlighting coping mechanisms like reducing meal quantity and quality and eating less desirable foods. …”
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Influencing Factors for the Acceptability of Accessing HIV Pre‐exposure Prophylaxis via Community Pharmacies in Wales by David Gillespie, Adam D. N. Williams, Richard Ma, Zoe Couzens, Kerenza Hood, Dyfrig A. Hughes, Efi Mantzourani, Eleanor Cochrane, Fiona Wood

“…Conclusion PrEP access via community pharmacy is likely to be an acceptable option for people. There are uncertainties surrounding what a PrEP service would look like in a community pharmacy setting, and this would need clarifying to prospective users to increase the salience of access. …”
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Chromosome-level genome assembly reveals adaptive evolution of the invasive Amazon sailfin catfish (Pterygoplichthys pardalis) by Yunyun Lv, Yanping Li, Miao Fang, Yi Liu, Yuanyuan Wang, Yexin Yang, Yuanchao Zou, Qiong Shi, Xidong Mu

“…We also identified specific insertions in CNEs (conserved non-coding elements) near genes involved in cellular processes and neural development. …”
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Magnitude and Associated Factors of Burnout Syndrome Among Healthcare Professionals Workers in Intensive Care Units, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023 by Mustofa Hassen Yesuf MD, MPH, Zewdie Aderaw Alemu PhD, Abdurehman Seid Mohammed BSC, MPH, PMAE, Natnael Fekadu Tekle MD, Solyana Haileselassie Admassie MD, Getachew Mekete Deress MSC

“…The data were reviewed, coded, and entered into Epi Info version 7.0, then transferred to SPSS version 26 for analysis. …”
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An integrative approach to prioritize candidate causal genes for complex traits in cattle. by Mohammad Ghoreishifar, Iona M Macleod, Amanda J Chamberlain, Zhiqian Liu, Thomas J Lopdell, Mathew D Littlejohn, Ruidong Xiang, Jennie E Pryce, Michael E Goddard

“…Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified many quantitative trait loci (QTL) associated with complex traits, predominantly in non-coding regions, posing challenges in pinpointing the causal variants and their target genes. …”
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Multistage pig identification using a sequential ear tag detection pipeline by Martin Wutke, Damiano Debiasi, Shobhana Tomar, Jeanette Probst, Nicole Kemper, Kai Gevers, Marc-Alexander Lieboldt, Imke Traulsen

“…However, challenges such as poor lighting conditions and the complexity of ear tag coding continue to restrict the effectiveness of Computer Vision and Deep Learning techniques. …”
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Integrated transcriptomic and immune profiling reveals crucial molecular pathways and hub genes associated with postoperative delirium in elderly patients by Zi-han Gou, Nan Su, Xiao-chuan Li, Da-peng Ren, Shan-shan Ren, Lin Wang, Yao Wang

“…A total of 18,894 protein-coding genes were extracted for analysis.ResultsWe constructed a gene co-expression network using WGCNA and performed GSVA to investigate the link between POD and different types of cell death. …”
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Developing a mindfulness program for pre-clinical medical students in Indonesia: a mixed-methods study on suitability and appropriateness by Denish Gunawan, Lia Antico, William Nardi, Judson Brewer

“…Qualitative analysis were analyzed using framework analysis to explore themes such as participants’ first impressions, key lessons learned, beneficial aspects, daily integration of mindfulness practices, and barriers and facilitators to participation. Dual coding was used to enhance trustworthiness. Results Findings revealed three key insights: (1) a moderate and rising level of interest (mean range: 5.75 to 6.6), supported by qualitative feedback indicating increased engagement following iterative refinement; (2) The program was perceived as highly relevant to students’ academic and personal challenges, particularly around stress, perfectionism, and communication; and (3) Participants reported a high likelihood of applying what they learned, such as mindfulness practices like S.T.O.P. meditation and journaling, into their daily routines.in their daily lives. …”
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Sugar phosphate-mediated inhibition of peptidoglycan precursor synthesis by Megan R. Keller, Vijay Soni, Megan Brown, Kelly M. Rosch, Anas Saleh, Kyu Rhee, Tobias Dörr

“…Targeted metabolomics revealed the cell wall precursor synthetase enzyme GlmU (vc2762, coding for the bifunctional enzyme that converts glucosamine-1P to UDP-GlcNAc) as a critical bottleneck and mediator of glucose toxicity in ∆pgi. …”
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A Phenomenological Study of the Role of Store Mannequins on the Experienced Responses of Generation-Y Female Customers by Kobra Najafi, Kambiz Heidarzadeh Hanzaee, Mohsen Khounsiavash

“…Conclusion Retailers can leverage the retail environment, particularly through non-verbal communication tools like mannequins, to elicit a response from customers. …”
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A Novel Skeletonization Algorithm for Topologically Complex Structures: Comparative Analysis and Application to Renal Arterial Trees by Katarzyna Heryan, Stefan-Daniel Caliman

“…Beyond renal vasculature, the method’s adaptability makes it applicable to other tree-like anatomical systems, supporting 3D centerline extraction and structural analysis in broader clinical and research contexts. …”
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Uncovering the health effects of sick building syndrome: a study of housing conditions in Ibadan North-East, Nigeria by Olaitan Olutayo Odunola, Ruth Bosede Akinyemi, Kayode Ayomide Idowu, Timothy Oluseye Morenikeji, Grace Charles Ishatah

“…A questionnaire was administered to two hundred respondents through systematic random sampling technique. Data collected was coded, computed, and analyzed through the Statistic Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), which was further presented using descriptive statistics. …”
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LIN28A-dependent lncRNA NEAT1 aggravates sepsis-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome through destabilizing ACE2 mRNA by RNA methylation by Jun Liu, Xiang Li, Peng Yang, Yufeng He, Weilong Hong, Yawei Feng, Zhiqiang Ye

“…Results This study revealed that long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) nuclear-enriched abundant transcript 1 (NEAT1) aggravated lung injury through suppressing angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) in sepsis-induced ARDS models in vitro and in vivo. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Oil Pulling on YouTube Shorts by Jun Yaung, Sun Ha Park, Shahed Al Khalifah

“…Data were extracted using a structured coding framework that recorded speaker type (e.g., dentist, hygienist, influencer), engagement metrics, stated benefits, oil type and regimen, the use of disclaimers or citations, and stance toward oil pulling rated on a 5-point Likert scale. …”
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Qualitative insights into empathy in medical education: perspectives from students, doctors, and educators by Fan Yang, Fuhao Lei, Yong Li, Tao Yang

“…Cultural differences in empathy, like between Western and traditional Chinese medicine, offer new perspectives. …”
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Assessing disparities in cancer resources distribution in Mexico by Elysse Bautista-Gonzalez, Andrés Quintero Leyra, Teresa Verenice Munoz Rocha, Heber Tomás Reyes-García, Enrique Soto-Perez-de-Celis, Alejandra Palafox Parrilla, Alejandro Mohar Betancourt, Richard Sullivan

“…Limited availability of diagnostic and therapeutic infrastructure leads to delays in diagnosis and treatment. Countries like Mexico, should undertake comprehensive assessments of infrastructure and human resources available for cancer, including its quantification and geolocation, to understand the service gaps. …”
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