Genetic Variants and Haplotype Structures in the CASC Gene Family to Predict Cancer Risk: A Bioinformatics Study by Morteza Gholami, Mohsen Asouri, Ali Asghar Ahmadi

“…The 1000 Genome Project genotyping data Phase III were used to identify haplotypic blocks. …”
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MACRO-ECONOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF INWARD CAPITAL FLOWS: A CASE OF NIGERIA IN TIMES OF SECURITY CHALLENGES by Kingsley Onyekachi Onyele, Eberechi Bernadine Ikwuagwu, Happy Chukwudike Ibe

“… This study used quarterly data for the period of 2014Q1–2021Q2 to investigate the macro-econometric implications of capital flows to Nigeria in the face of security challenges. …”
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Monocytes induce STAT3 activation in human mesenchymal stem cells to promote osteoblast formation. by Vicky Nicolaidou, Mei Mei Wong, Andia N Redpath, Adel Ersek, Dilair F Baban, Lynn M Williams, Andrew P Cope, Nicole J Horwood

“…As a consequence of these interactions we observed a rapid activation of STAT3 in the MSCs. …”
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Student's human rights awareness at secondary level in Bangladesh by Md Delowar Hossain, Happy Kumar Das, Monjurul Islam, Ashike Md Nurudden

“…This study assesses the awareness of human rights among Bangladeshi secondary school students using a quantitative descriptive survey method. A random sample of 214 students was selected, and data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). …”
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Leadership in security media: Impact on community safety – Insights from Oman Police by Raed A. Awashreh, Saif A. Alshuhoomi

“…The final survey, distributed via WhatsApp to targeted police groups, received 607 valid responses from 632 collected. Data were analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), Smart Partial Least Squares (PLS) and AMOS, including Exploratory Factor Analysis, Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling. …”
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Diversification, loss, and virulence gains of the major effector AvrStb6 during continental spread of the wheat pathogen Zymoseptoria tritici. by Ana Margarida Sampaio, Sabina Moser Tralamazza, Faharidine Mohamadi, Yannick De Oliveira, Jérôme Enjalbert, Cyrille Saintenac, Daniel Croll

“…Interactions between plant pathogens and their hosts are highly dynamic and mainly driven by pathogen effectors and plant receptors. …”
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Patient-centered communication and its impact on minority health competence and outcomes in the United States by Ebenezer Ato Kwamena Aidoo, Sandra Freda Wood, Barikisu Issaka, William Ofosu Agyapong

“…Furthermore, it investigates the role of health competence as a potential mediator, given its importance in navigating the healthcare system. This study used secondary data from four iterations spanning from 2011 to 2022 (HINTS 4 Cycle 1 - 2011, HINTS 5 Cycle 1 - 2017, HINTS 5 Cycle 4 - 2020, HINTS 6 Cycle 1 - 2022) with a sample size of n = 5501, focusing exclusively on individuals from minority racial backgrounds. …”
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What are the implications for practice that arise from studies of medication taking? A systematic review of qualitative research. by Mohammed Ahmed Rashid, Nadia Llanwarne, Natalie Heyns, Fiona Walter, Jonathan Mant

“…Data were extracted independently by at least two clinician reviewers. …”
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Development of digital comics to improve reading comprehension and self-efficacy of grade V students by Adisty Ameliya Putri, Sri Sukasih

“…The digital comics were designed using Canva and distributed interactively through Heyzine, incorporating structured narrative elements and visual appeal to support literacy development. …”
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Association of a body mass index genetic risk score with growth throughout childhood and adolescence. by Nicole M Warrington, Laura D Howe, Yan Yan Wu, Nicholas J Timpson, Kate Tilling, Craig E Pennell, John Newnham, George Davey-Smith, Lyle J Palmer, Lawrence J Beilin, Stephen J Lye, Debbie A Lawlor, Laurent Briollais

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Children from the ALSPAC and Raine birth cohorts were used for analysis (n = 9,328). Genotype data from 32 adult BMI associated SNPs were investigated individually and as an allelic score. …”
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Integrated computational and experimental evaluation of thermal optimization in energy pile groups in soft clay by Thiti Chanchayanon, Susit Chaiprakaikeow, Apiniti Jotisankasa, Shinya Inazumi

“…This study aims to develop a computationally efficient approach to evaluate and optimize the thermal performance of energy pile groups installed in soft clay, using a combination of finite element modeling and experimental validation.A three-dimensional heat transfer model was developed using COMSOL Multiphysics and calibrated with data from a full-scale test site comprising 12 energy piles. …”
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Modelling the influence of environmental factors on the acoustic presence of blue whale populations in the southern Indian Ocean by Mathilde Michel, Baptiste Alglave, Maxime Olmos, Maëlle Torterotot, Auriane Virgili, Salomé Martin-Marin, Jean-Yves Royer, Flore Samaran

“…Generalized additive models (GAMs) were used to relate acoustic presence, measured by the number of positive minutes per day (averaged weekly), to environmental drivers such as sea surface temperature (SST), chlorophyll-a concentrations, and sea ice extent. …”
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Anxiety and depression symptoms mediate the impact of neuroticism on insomnia in adults with epilepsy: a cross-sectional study by Pan Hu, Kairui Li, Yu Han, Xuefeng Wang, Zheng Xiao

“…Demographic, clinical data, and information on neuroticism, anxiety, depression, and insomnia were collected. …”
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Navigating Industry 4.0: Leveraging additive technologies for competitive advantage in Colombian aerospace and manufacturing industries. by Thomas Tegethoff, Ricardo Santa, Juan Manuel Bucheli, Benjamin Cabrera, Annibal Scavarda

“…It investigates how these technologies, strategies, and process innovation contribute to operational effectiveness. Data were collected using a Likert-style questionnaire, developed based on established models of innovation framework and operational effectiveness model994 responses were obtained, of which 945 were deemed usable (423 from manufacturing and 522 from aerospace sectors). …”
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A scoping review of how behavioural theories, models and frameworks have been applied to the design, conduct, analysis or reporting of clinical trials by Taylor Coffey, Naomi Young, Katie Gillies

“…Trials can be thought of as complex systems with interacting individuals, as such behavioural science is a useful lens to investigate how trial processes may be improved. …”
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Evaluation of Flow-Induced Shear in a Porous Microfluidic Slide: CFD Analysis and Experimental Investigation by Manoela Neves, Gayathri Aparnasai Reddy, Anitha Niyingenera, Norah Delaney, Wilson S. Meng, Rana Zakerzadeh

“…Numerical simulations are conducted to obtain data and contour plots of the filtration velocity and flow-induced shear stress distributions within the device channel. …”
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Application of Extra-Trees Regression and Tree-Structured Parzen Estimators Optimization Algorithm to Predict Blast-Induced Mean Fragmentation Size in Open-Pit Mines by Madalitso Mame, Shuai Huang, Chuanqi Li, Jian Zhou

“…The prediction accuracy of the models is optimized utilizing the tree-structured Parzen estimators (TPEs) algorithm, which results in three models: TPE-ET, TPE-GB, and TPE-RF. The dataset used in this study was collected from the published literature and through the data augmentation of a large-scale dataset of 3740 blast samples. …”
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Increasing the demand for vaccination through mHealth in Quetta City, Balochistan in Pakistan by Ejaz A Khan, Muhammad I Panezai, Babar Shahid, Asm Shahabuddin, Subhana Akber

“…This study aimed to assess the feasibility of introducing mHealth intervention using an artificial intelligence (AI) platform based on SMS (short-message service) and Interactive Voice Response (IVRs) to remind and persuade parents to get their children vaccinated…”
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Bridging theory and practice: Experiences of diagnostic radiography students during clinical training in resource‐constrained settings by Sylvia Shafuda, Edwin Daniels, Abel Karera

“…Interviews were audio‐recorded, transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Trustworthiness was ensured through prolonged engagement, member checking, and researchers' reflexivity. …”
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The effects of Fe2O3 nanoparticles on catalytic function of human acetylcholinesterase: size and concentration role by Samaneh Rashtbari, Zahra Hassanpour Aydinlou, Leila Sadeghi

“…Introduction: Fe2O3 NPs can enter cells quickly, pass through the blood-brain barrier and interact with macromolecules. These materials are widely used in different fields, so their risk assessment is among the most critical issues. …”
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