Students’ motives for enrolling in the master of nursing program in Croatia despite degree recognition uncertainties: a cross-sectional study by Andrea Vuksa, Vesna Mijoc, Ivica Matic, Marta Civljak, Marin Cargo, Snježana Cukljek, Kata Ivanisevic, Mario Marendic, Zrinka Puharic, Natasa Skitarelic, Sanja Zoranic, Marijana Neuberg, Dijana Majstorovic, Alen Brecek, Ivana Barac, Livia Puljak

“…Abstract Background Despite global recognition of Master of Nursing (MN) degrees for career advancement, less than a quarter of MN graduates in Croatia hold MN-specific roles, and salary incentives are limited. Yet, MN programs remain popular among Croatian students. …”
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Gene expression profiles of angiogenesis markers and microRNA-128 from the secretome of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells from Macaca fascicularis by Hieronimus Adiyoga Nareswara Utama, Sela Septima Mariya, Ratih Rinendyaputri, Alvian Dumingan, Yoggi Ramadhani Purwaningtyas, Putri Retno Intan, Gita Iftitah Renitia, Hasta Handayani Idrus, Wireni Ayuningtyas, Rachmawati Noverina, Fathul Huda, Ahmad Faried, Sunarno Sunarno, Amarila Malik

“…Background and Aim: Angiogenesis and anti-apoptosis play crucial roles in ischemic stroke recovery. The mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) secretome, rich in bioactive molecules, presents a promising therapeutic avenue. …”
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Exploring the opportunities and challenges of using large language models to represent institutional agency in land system modelling by Y. Zeng, C. Brown, C. Brown, J. Raymond, M. Byari, R. Hotz, M. Rounsevell, M. Rounsevell, M. Rounsevell

“…<p>Public policy institutions play crucial roles in the land system, but modelling their policy-making processes is challenging. …”
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GIS Analysis Model Integration and Service Composition Prospects by L. Ding, P. Cai, W. Huang, H. Zhang, F. Ding, W. Zhao, D. Tang, Z. Wang

“…In the context of rapidly evolving geospatial technologies, this study provides a comprehensive review of GIS model integration and service composition, emphasizing their critical roles in enhancing spatial analysis accuracy, decision-making efficiency, and cross-domain interoperability. …”
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Machine Learning-Based Interpretable Screening for Osteoporosis in Tuberculosis Spondylitis Patients Using Blood Test Data: Development and External Validation of a Novel Web-Based... by Yasin P, Ding L, Mamat M, Guo W, Song X

“…SHAP analysis highlighted the critical roles of HB, eGFR, and CYS_C in osteoporosis prediction. …”
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Macrophages as Multifaceted Orchestrators of Tissue Repair: Bridging Inflammation, Regeneration, and Therapeutic Innovation by Wang L, Yang K, Xie X, Wang S, Gan H, Wang X, Wei H

“…Targeting macrophage subsets, polarization states, or metabolic pathways has emerged as a promising therapeutic strategy to optimize healing outcomes. However, the inherent complexity of macrophage heterogeneity presents considerable challenges to therapeutic precision. …”
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Bacterial communities associated with ambrosia beetles: current knowledge and existing gaps by Juan Carlos Cambronero-Heinrichs, Juan Carlos Cambronero-Heinrichs, Peter H. W. Biedermann, Laura Besana, Andrea Battisti, Davide Rassati

“…A significant knowledge gap remains regarding the functional roles of dominant bacterial taxa, as metabarcoding studies often assume that these roles are similar to those played in other beetle species, such as bark beetles. …”
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SCREENING OF POTENTIAL BACTERIA WITH ANTAGONISM PROPERTIES ISOLATED FROM SOIL AND STREAM IN HUTAN UiTM CAWANGAN NEGERI SEMBILAN by Ida Muryany Md Yasin, Anis Shazlyn Ismail, NurFasihatul Husna Faizal

“…Therefore, bacteriawhichare common microorganisms will help toserve critical roles in the health and operation of land and aquatic ecosystems. …”
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Heat dissipation and fatigue crack kinetic features of titanium alloy Grade 2 after laser shock peening by A. Iziumova, A. Vshivkov, A. Prokhorov, E. Gachegova, D. Davydov

“…This type of treatment forms an optimal residual stress field, which slows down the crack initiation and propagation processes. …”
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Assessment of Redevelopment Priorities of Abandoned Urban Spaces (Case Study: Tehran, district 18) by Zohre Fanni, Sayyd Mohsen Mousavi

“…Urban planning is always heading to optimize using of unused and abandoned lands in order to avoid unsustainability. …”
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Programmed cell death protein 1 in cancer cells by Chunlian Wei, Meijun Liu, Weifen Zhang

“…Nonetheless, tumor cell-intrinsic PD-1 has been comparatively underexplored in relation to PD-1 expressed on the surface of immune cells as an immune checkpoint, despite the imperative need to comprehensively elucidate the underlying mechanisms of action for achieving optimal responses in tumor immunotherapy. Here, we review the roles of the regulation and function of tumor-intrinsic PD-1 from its expression to degradation processes. …”
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Characterization of bismuth-based photocatalyst for microcystin-LR degradation and mechanism: a critical review by Sakil Mahmud, Ning Zhang, K. V. Nedunuri Kumar

“…The photocatalytic mechanisms involved in MC-LR degradation by Bi-based photocatalysts are elucidated, highlighting the roles of reactive oxygen species and electron–hole pairs in the degradation process. …”
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PDK4 and nutrient responses explain muscle specific manifestation in mitochondrial disease by Swagat Pradhan, Takayuki Mito, Nahid A Khan, Sofiia Olander, Aleksandra Zhaivoron, Thomas G McWilliams, Anu Suomalainen

“…Abstract Background Mitochondria elicit various metabolic stress responses, the roles of which in diseases are poorly understood. …”
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Landscape sightline analysis on height control of land around architectural heritage sites: Nanshan Temple and Nanping Academy in Zhangzhou, China by Lina Yan, Liang Zheng, Yile Chen

“…Therefore, geospatial techniques and landscape sight analysis play important roles in formulating effective urban building height control measures. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to implementing pulmonary rehabilitation guidelines in China: a qualitative study using implementation science frameworks by Yuanmin Jia, Guilin Cheng, Haixia Wang, Bin Ma, Yingying Cai, Xiaohe Ren, Yufang Guo, Junlian Gu, Ou Chen

“…Key barriers to guideline implementation encompassed environmental hindrances, guideline complexity and time restriction, poor interdisciplinary communication, lack of awareness, knowledge or skills, capability concerns, and vague professional roles. Potential facilitators included social support and peer influence, MOH policies, robust evidence base and contextual adaptability, planning, monitoring, feedback, autonomous motivation, sense of optimism, and positive outcome expectations of guideline adoption. …”
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Impact of Nanomaterials on the Mechanical Strength and Durability of Pavement Quality Concrete: A Comprehensive Review by Ashmita Mohanty, Dipti Ranjan Biswal, Sujit Kumar Pradhan, Malaya Mohanty

“…Despite significant advancements in the use of nanomaterials in concrete, existing research lacks a comprehensive evaluation of their comparative effectiveness, optimal dosages, and long-term durability in PQC. …”
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Usability questionnaire for standalone or interactive mobile health applications: a systematic review by Phei Ching Lim, Yen Li Lim, Retha Rajah, Hadzliana Zainal

“…Abstract Background Mobile health apps (mHealth apps) play important roles in various aspects of disease management, health monitoring, behavioural change, education, and medication adherence. …”
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Oxygen determines the requirement for cobalamin but not riboflavin in the growth of Propionibacterium freudenreichii by Ruoxi Zhang, Yuandong Sha, Bhawani Chamlagain, Minnamari Edelmann, Kirsi Savijoki, Vieno Piironen, Paulina Deptula, Pekka Varmanen

“…These insights can inform the design of optimized fermentation processes for sustainable and efficient B₁₂ production in the food and supplement industries.…”
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Growth Performance, Survival Rate, and Water Quality in an Aquaculture System Using Different Feeding Strategies for Juveniles of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) by Dagon Ribeiro, Emerson De Carvalho, Gustavo Fonseca

“…Water quality parameters, particularly nitrite levels and dissolved oxygen, played crucial roles in the production of tilapia. It was observed that high nitrite levels were associated with decreased growth and survival rates. …”
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RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS IN HYPOTHESIS TESTING TO EVALUATE INDONESIA'S GINI RATIO AFTER COVID-19 PANDEMIC by Karunia Eka Lestari, Fitriani Agustina, Mokhammad Ridwan Yudhanegara, Edwin Setiawan Nugraha, Sisilia Sylviani

“…The study highlighted three essential roles of retrospective analysis in hypothesis testing, particularly as a priori analysis, post hoc analysis, and sensitivity analysis. …”
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