How Information Exposure Shapes Risk Perceptions and Vaccination Intentions Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men: Cross-Sectional Survey Study by Doug Cheung, Luyao Xie, Lijuan Wang, Siyu Chen, Xinge Li, Zheng Zhang, Xinyue Chen, Shen Ge, Fuk-yuen Yu, Yuan Fang, Zihuang Chen, Zhennan Li, Fenghua Sun, Phoenix Mo, Yingjie Liu, Zixin Wang

“…Enhancing access to vaccines and addressing contextual barriers can further optimize the impact of such interventions.…”
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Trade-off/Synergy Networks and Threshold Effects in Different Ecosystem Service Bundles of the Pearl River Delta Region by Li Ting, Li Zhiwen, Chen Dengshuai, Li Huixia, Xu Haofan

“…Against the background of ecological civilization construction, optimizing the control of territorial spatial zoning has become an important issue in maintaining regional ecological security. …”
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Clove Oil-Based Nanoemulsion Containing Amphotericin B as a Therapeutic Approach to Combat Fungal Infections by Marcel Lucas de Almeida, Ana Paula dos Santos Matos, Veronica da Silva Cardoso, Tatielle do Nascimento, Ralph Santos-Oliveira, Leandro Machado Rocha, Francisco Paiva Machado, Franklin Chimaobi Kenechukwu, Alane Beatriz Vermelho, Eduardo Ricci-Júnior

“…AmB-loaded NEs exhibited particle sizes smaller than 50 nm and a polydispersity index below 0.25. The optimal Ne (NEMLB-05) remained stable after 150 days of storage at 4 °C. …”
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On Control Synthesis of Hydraulic Servomechanisms in Flight Controls Applications by Ioan Ursu, Daniela Enciu, Adrian Toader

“…We add that a conjecture regarding the more pronounced flexibility of mathematical models in relation to mathematical instruments (theories) was used. …”
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Features of correction of vitamin D deficiency in patients with diabetic kidney disease: the role of vitamin D-binding protein by V.M. Yerokhovych, O.V. Karpenko, Ye.I. Ilkiv, N.M. Kobyliak, I.A. Paliienko, I.V. Krasiuk, Iu.I. Komisarenko

“…In case of serum VDBP increase, the effectiveness of treatment is lower, probably due to reduced bioavailability of free vitamin D and its active conversion since active 1,25(OH)2D binds more strongly to VDBP.…”
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Abstract 115: Carotid Intraluminal Thrombus Obscuring Underlying Carotid Web: Case Report by Priya Nidamanuri, Chris Miao, Mohamed Doheim, Bishow Mahat, Bharat Pillai, Marcelo Rocha, Diogo Haussen, Raul Nogueira, Alhamza Al‐Bayati

“…Introduction Carotid webs (CaW) have been increasingly recognized as a unique cause of recurrent ischemic strokes.1 They are defined as thin, intraluminal, shelf‐like lesions along the posterior aspect of the carotid bulb.1,2 Despite more awareness and ongoing studies into their pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management,3 they are still overlooked in clinical practice as a primary carotid ischemic etiology. …”
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Developing a Machine Learning Model for Predicting 30-Day Major Adverse Cardiac and Cerebrovascular Events in Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery: Retrospective Study by Ju-Seung Kwun, Houng-Beom Ahn, Si-Hyuck Kang, Sooyoung Yoo, Seok Kim, Wongeun Song, Junho Hyun, Ji Seon Oh, Gakyoung Baek, Jung-Won Suh

“…ConclusionsOur prediction models outperformed the widely used Revised Cardiac Risk Index in predicting MACCE within 30 days after noncardiac surgery, demonstrating superior calibration and generalizability across institutions. Its use can optimize preoperative evaluations, minimize unnecessary testing, and streamline perioperative care, significantly improving patient outcomes and resource use. …”
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Dynamic Migration Pattern of Groundwater and Deformation Mechanism in Cataclastic Bedding Rock Landslides: A Case Study of Muyubao Landslide in Three Gorges Reservoir Area by DENG Mao-lin, LIANG Zhi-kang, WANG Guo-fa, WANG Biao, ZHOU Lu-lu, WAN Hang, PENG Xu, SU Peng-min, ZHU Xiao-han

“…Compared to intense rainstorms, prolonged and continuous rainfall causes a more significant rise in groundwater levels, especially around periods of high reservoir water levels, posing greater risks to slope stability. …”
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Impact of neoadjuvant chemotherapy on perioperative nutritional status in breast cancer patients: a prospective cohort study by Dandan Zhang, Congyi Ma, Hexiao Ding, Ting Liu, Huan Li

“…Interpretation: The findings suggest that NAC is associated with a more pronounced postoperative decline in nutritional status, indicating that chemotherapy may exacerbate catabolic processes, thereby influencing recovery and nutritional stability. …”
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Impact of Subsequent Treatment on Clinical Outcomes in Patients with EGFR-Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Transformed to Small-Cell Lung Cancer by Chen CY, Ko HW, Hu PW, Chang CY, Chen CY, Chang SC, Chiu YC, Wei YF

“…Univariate and multivariate analyses showed no significant differences in PFS and OS among treatments.Conclusion: In patients with SCLC transformed from advanced NSCLC after EGFR-TKI treatment, adding immunotherapy and EGFR-TKI to CT improved DCR and showed trends in ORR and PFS, but did not provide an OS benefit. More prospective studies with varied therapeutic approaches are needed to confirm these findings.Keywords: EGFR-mutant NSCLC, SCLC transformation, EGFR-TKI, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, clinical outcomes…”
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Editorial by Wen-Hung Liao

“…Based on the findings, recommendations are made to optimize interface design and provide usage guidance to enhance the overall user experience. …”
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Las aulas fuera del colegio. Aprendizajes docentes de tres experiencias educativas en un período singular (Classrooms outside the school. Lessons for teachers from three education... by Dario Pérez Brunicardi, María Teresa Archilla-Prat, Lucía Benito-Hernando, Marta Martín-del Barrio, Víctor Velasco-González

“…It ends with a message of optimism and realism on the part of educators, who now have the certainty that this pandemic has shown us the great value of outdoor learning. …”
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Evaluation of the Comprehensive Effects of Biodegradable Mulch Films on the Soil Hydrothermal Flux, Root Architecture, and Yield of Drip-Irrigated Rice by Zhiwen Song, Guodong Wang, Quanyou Hao, Xin Zhu, Qingyun Tang, Lei Zhao, Qifeng Wu, Yuxiang Li

“…In summary, this study revealed the mechanism by which biodegradable mulch films enhanced biomass accumulation and yield formation in drip-irrigated rice production by optimizing soil hydrothermal dynamics and root architecture, thereby exploring their potential as replacements for conventional mulch films. …”
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Evaluation of Yield, Yield Component and Usefulness Indices of Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) and Maize (Zea mays) Intercropping under Inoculation with Rhizobium phaseoli by Ebrahim Zolfagari Kotbehsara, Peyman Sharifi, Mohammad Hossein Ansari

“…IntroductionIntercropping involves cultivating two or more crops together in the same field within a single cropping year. …”
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Impact of Pre-Interventional Observational Management Duration on Outcomes of Embolization for Splenic Injuries: Experience from Two Centers by Nguyen VT, Le TD, Pham HD, Tran QL

“…Higher cranial AIS Score (OR, 1.633; 95% CI: 0.956– 2.788; p = 0.043), more need for red blood cell transfusion (OR, 1.112; 95% CI: 0.998– 1.134; P = 0.006), were associated with higher rates of treatment with SM compared with SAE for splenic injury. …”
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Quantifying the Effect of Land Use and Land Cover Changes on Spatial-Temporal Dynamics of Water in Hanjiang River Basin by Hao Xi, Yanbin Yuan, Heng Dong, Xiaopan Zhang

“…Built-up land provides more water supply compared to other land types, while forest land has the lowest average water supply. …”
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Patient satisfaction with ambulatory care services delivery and respect for patient rights: findings from 2022 national survey in Rwanda by Corneille Killy Ntihabose, Stephenson Musiime, Joy Atwine, Viateur Kalinda, Jean Marie Vianney Nkurikiyintwali, Bienvenu Niyongabo, Kara L. Neil

“…High-rank hospital patients were more satisfied with triage (OR = 1.86, 95% CI = 1.14–3.13) while returning patients were less satisfied (OR = 0.51, 95%CI = 0.33–0.90). …”
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CD66b⁺ Tumor-Infiltrating Neutrophil-like Monocytes as Potential Biomarkers for Clinical Decision-Making in Thyroid Cancer by Hamdullah Yanik, Ilgin Demir, Ertugrul Celik, Ece Tavukcuoglu, Ibrahim Burak Bahcecioglu, Adile Begum Bahcecioglu, Mehmet Mert Hidiroglu, Sumeyra Guler, Nese Ersoz Gulcelik, Mehmet Ali Gulcelik, Kerim Bora Yilmaz, Gunes Esendagli

“…Accordingly, these cells were more frequently detected in tumor tissues (21.1 ± 2.1% of total tumor-infiltrating immune cells) compared to non-tumor thyroid tissues (<i>p</i> = 0.0231). …”
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Secreted PD-L1 alleviates inflammatory arthritis in mice through local and systemic AAV gene therapy by Wenjun Li, Wenjun Li, Junjiang Sun, Susi Feng, Ariana La Rosa, Panli Zhang, Eveline Y. Wu, Richard Loeser, Chengwen Li, Chengwen Li, Chengwen Li

“…To further improve efficacy, we explored AAV-mediated delivery of the soluble PD-L1 (sPD-L1) to CIA mice.ResultAfter intra-articular injection of AAV6 vectors expressing the optimal isoform of sPD-L1 (shPD-L1), more potency was observed when compared to wild type PD-L1, with a lower dose of AAV6/shPD-L1 needed for arthritis improvement. …”
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Research and experiments of a new premedication for improving mucosal visibility during esophagogastroduodenoscopy by Li-na Qu, Tao Jiang, Yao-ping Zhang, Jin-yong Hao, Xiao-jun Huang

“…The lowest effective dose of papain was 500 mg. The optimal ratio of the two defoamers was 7:3, and the minimum effective doses were 116.7 mg and 50 mg, respectively. …”
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