Characterization and antimicrobial activity of a novel lytic phage vB_SmaS_QH16 against Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: in vitro, in vivo, and biofilm studies by Peng Cheng, Peng Cheng, Zian Li, Lanmin Liu, Ruizhe Li, Jianwu Zhou, Xiaoqin Luo, Xiaoqin Luo, Xiaoming Mu, Jingwei Sun, Jideng Ma, Jideng Ma, Xiangren A

“…Phages, with their high specificity and bacteriolytic ability, are emerging as promising antibiotic alternatives. …”
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Dynamic parking space allocation at urban scale: Problem formulation and resolution by Hanae Errousso, Jihane El Ouadi, El Arbi Abdellaoui Alaoui, Siham Benhadou

“…The suggested approach is applied to Casablanca city with several parking scenarios in order to evaluate its effectiveness and test its ability to minimize total walking distance, parking costs as well as unmet demand percentages. …”
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Forward genetic screen in zebrafish identifies new fungal regulators that limit host-protective Candida-innate immune interaction by Bailey A. Blair, Emma Bragdon, Gursimran Dhillon, Nnamdi Baker, Lena Stasiak, Mya Muthig, Pedro Miramon, Michael C. Lorenz, Robert T. Wheeler

“…Although Candida avoids immune attack through several strategies, we still understand little about how it regulates when immune phagocytes get recruited to the infection site and when they engulf fungal cells. We tested over 130 selected Candida mutants for their ability to cause lethal infection and found several hypovirulent mutants, which provoked altered innate immune responses, resulting in lower overall inflammation and greater host survival. …”
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From institutional trust to digital literacy: Socioeconomic and political determinants of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Czech adults based on a national panel survey by Abanoub Riad, Barathi Bahavan, Michal Koščik

“…Statistical analyses included bivariate tests and multivariable regression models to identify vaccine uptake and intent determinants. …”
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Predicting regional tau accumulation with machine learning‐based tau‐PET and advanced radiomics by Saima Rathore, Ixavier A. Higgins, Jian Wang, Ian A. Kennedy, Leonardo Iaccarino, Samantha C. Burnham, Michael J. Pontecorvo, Sergey Shcherbinin

“…DISCUSSION Taken together, our results propose a robust approach to predict future tau accumulation that may improve the ability to enroll, stratify, and gauge efficacy in clinical trial participants. …”
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TyG-BMI as a superior predictor of MAFLD and pre-MAFLD in Chinese adults: a cross-sectional study by Xinru Huang, Yanyun Hu, Lining Dong, Liying Zhu, Jie Li, Ji Hu, Wei Shao, Yongde Peng, Fang Liu

“…Baseline characteristics were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis tests. To evaluate independent associations, we performed logistic regression analyses of anthropometric markers and TyG-related indexes with MAFLD status. …”
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Enhanced diagnostic capabilities of thromboelastography coupled with standard coagulation indices for predicting perioperative thrombosis in older individuals with hip fractures by Huan Yang, Yusong Yuan, Lei Shi, Yurun Yang, Yidan Zhu, Ying Chen

“…Disease history, laboratory tests including blood routine, six coagulation parameters at admission, and TEG on the day after the operation were collected using validated methods. …”
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Nonspecificity of adaptogenic effects of Ukrainian phytocompositions “Balm Truskavets’” and tea ATINE® by Igor Bombushkar, Anatoliy Gozhenko, Oksana Fihura, Ivan Savytskyi, Walery Zukow, Igor Popovych

“…Despite the qualitative similarity of adaptogenic effects, their correct quantitative comparison is impossible in view of the different models of acute stress, and especially different batteries of tests. The aim of this study is to check the hypothesis of nonspecificity of adaptogenic effects of both phytocompositions by quantitative comparison of their synchronous effects on parameters of the neuro-endocrine-immune complex and the metabolism at rats. …”
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The potential value of serum pepsinogen and gastrin-17 for the diagnosis of chronic atrophic gastritis at different stages of severity: a clinical diagnostic study by Tianyi Zhang, Xuyun Zhou, Xiangxiang Meng, Jianxin Li, Sujun Hou, Junmei Wang, Mengmeng Yin, Long Cao, Baitian Wang

“…All participants underwent gastroscopy with biopsy, and blood samples were taken for pepsinogen I (PGI), pepsinogen II (PGII), G-17, and H. pylori tests. The differences in G-17 and PG-related parameters were analyzed across groups, taking H. pylori infection status into account. …”
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Exploring the Mechanism of 2ʹ-Hydroxychalcone Improving Copper Sulfate-Induced Inflammation in Zebrafish Through Network Pharmacology by Shen Y, Yao YD, Li H, Zhang Q, Wang CL, Hu L, Hu YC, Chen MH

“…Its effect on zebrafish behavior ability and the change trend of oxidative stress index were explored by changing the functional state of the target, such as changing the functional activity of the target by micro-injection technology. …”
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KATALIKYBĖ IR VISUOMENĖ TARPUKARIO LIETUVOJE by Valdas Pruskus

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APEX1 as a novel diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for hepatocellular carcinoma by Nourhan Assem, Kadry Mohammed El-Saeed, Sarah Ashraf Safwat, Dina Fathy Mohamed, Shereen Abdelmonaim Ibrahim, Heba Ahmed Faheem

“…-APEX1 demonstrated the ability to predict patient prognosis even prior to the initiation of treatment.…”
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اختبار العلاقة بين العدالة التنظيمية والاحتراق الوظيفي - (دراسة تطبيقية في المعهد التقني / كوفة by سناء جاسم الذبحاوي, دجلة جاسم الذبحاوي

“…The teachers are highly concerned with the distribution of wages, financial benefits and bonuses, / Kufa, from their weak ability to influence, and loss of work significance. …”
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KATALIKYBĖ IR VISUOMENĖ TARPUKARIO LIETUVOJE by Valdas Pruskus

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Piloting Virtual Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) on Undergraduate Medical Students: A Multisource Feedback Analysis by Sa B, Sahu PK, Bodkyn C, Youssef F, Bethelmy A, Maharaj R, Majumder MAA

“…Data analysis used SPSS version 29, applying descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. Open-ended responses were analysed thematically.Results: The majority of interviewees (85.2% in 2021 and 91.1% in 2022 with median = 3, IQR = 1) agreed that MMI helped to assess their non-academic personal attributes, interests, and motivation to study medicine which are vital to the success of health care providers. …”
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Prevalence and Virulence Profiles of Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolated From Different Animals by Hsu‐Chung Liu, Hui‐Ling Tang, Chien‐Shun Chiou, Yi‐Chun Lin, Ming‐Ko Chiang, Kwong‐Chung Tung, Yi‐Chyi Lai, Min‐Chi Lu

“…All three selected animal‐sourced isolates could colonize in the GI tract and possess cytotoxic ability. These findings demonstrated pathogenicity of the animal K. pneumoniae isolates. …”
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A novel Parrot Optimizer for robust and scalable PEMFC parameter optimization by Mohammad Aljaidi, Pradeep Jangir, Arpita, Sunilkumar P. Agrawal, Sundaram B. Pandya, Anil Parmar, Gulothungan G., Ali Fayez Alkoradees, Mohammad Khishe, Reena Jangid

“…Abstract The use of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) in sustainable energy applications depends on their high efficiency levels along with their ability to produce low emissions and operation without noise. …”
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Information-Theoretic Measures of Metacognitive Efficiency: Empirical Validation with the Face Matching Task by Daniel Fitousi

“…The ability of participants to monitor the correctness of their own decisions by rating their confidence is a form of metacognition. …”
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Association of social contact with dementia and cognition: 28-year follow-up of the Whitehall II cohort study. by Andrew Sommerlad, Séverine Sabia, Archana Singh-Manoux, Glyn Lewis, Gill Livingston

“…Dementia status was ascertained from three linked clinical and mortality databases, and cognition was assessed five times using tests of verbal memory, verbal fluency, and reasoning. …”
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Long-term effects of orthognathic surgery on masticatory function in individuals with cleft lip and palate: A prospective study by Patricia Martins Bueno, Paulo Alceu Kiemle Trindade, Laís Hollara Medeiros, Leide Vilma Fidélis da Silva, Ivy Kiemle Trindade-Suedam

“…Three variables were evaluated: 1) Bite Force (BF) (measured in Newtons – N) presented as the average of the bite force from the right and left molars (x‾ RM + LM), using a gnathodynamometer (IDDK Kratos), 2) Masticatory Efficiency (ME) (ranging from 0 to 1, with values closer to 1 indicating poorer efficiency), assessed through a dual-color masticatory gum test analyzed visually and optoelectronically (ViewGum©), and 3) Masticatory Capacity (MC): patient-reported ability to chew, rated on a two-point scale (P/R = poor to reasonable, G/O = good to optimal). …”
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