Enhancing sand screen performance with integrated slurry testing and CFD-DEM modelling by Noorhaslin Che Su, Sofyah Anis Izwani Jusof, Aimi Zahraa Zainal, Yeong Yuan Jian, Chan Kai Xian, Afiq Mohd Laziz, Muhmmad Fadhli Muhammad, Javed Akhbar Khan, Abdul Hazim Abdullah, Mohd Azuwan Maoinser

“…A coupled Computational Fluid Dynamics-Discrete Element Method (CFD-DEM) simulation platform was employed to model particle-fluid interactions, using an optimal mesh size of 0.005 m. …”
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Mechanisms and attitudes in responsive healthcare for forced migrant communities: a qualitative study of transnational practice by Andrew Smith, Laura B Nellums, Amy Rebecca Robinson, Ziaur Rahman A Khan, Kofi Amy Broadhurst, Gisela Renolds, Bayan Faiq

“…Delivered through state and not-for-profit structures in initial and contingency accommodation sites, health clinics and community spaces. Data collection took place between July and October 2022.Participants 47 participants including forced migrants using or having used one of the five services, service leads, clinical and non-clinical workers (paid and volunteer), interpreters and service partners. …”
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Influence of T cation on the vibrational properties of ferroelectric Ca2TO4 (T = Si, Ti, Mn, Ge) compounds by Neenu Saini, Ruby Jindal, Archana Tripathi, Harleen Kaur, Raminder Kaur

“…The assignments of optical vibrational modes in Ca2TO4 (T = Si, Ti, Mn, Ge) compounds have been determined using Wilson's GF-Matrix Method and cross-referenced with data obtained from similar structural characteristics. …”
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Association between oral health and bowel habits: a cross-sectional study by Zuhong Ji, Jianwen Mei, Youjian Li, Zijie Wang, Zhirui Guo, Lin Miao

“…Methods We analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) 2005–2008, selecting participants based on inclusion criteria. …”
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Exploring the association between rheumatoid arthritis and non-small cell lung cancer risk: a transcriptomic and drug target-based analysis by Lyubo Wang, Yuxian Dong, Qingcheng Yang, Siyun Liu, Bencheng Wu, Dahang Zhang, Shuai Shen, Chenjun Xin, Zurui Liu, Qiuyang Wu, Guojian Huang, Lincan Duan

“…We then used Mendelian randomisation (MR) analysis to explore the causal relationship between RA and NSCLC, but the results showed no direct causal relationship between RA and NSCLC. …”
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Extending Investigations of miR‐126‐5p on the Regulation of CYP2A6, the Major Nicotine‐Inactivating Enzyme by Weilong Gu, Alec W. R. Langlois, Haidy Giratallah, Katrina G. Claw, Bhagwat Prasad, Kenneth E. Thummel, Rachel F. Tyndale

“…These data do not support a role for microRNA‐126‐5p in downregulating CYP2A6 protein or activity, or for CYP2A7 mRNA in playing a decoy role, even when other predictors (genotype, age, and sex) were included in the model.…”
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Impact of daily fasting duration on body composition and cardiometabolic risk factors during a time-restricted eating protocol: a randomized controlled trial by A. Sampieri, A. Paoli, G. Spinello, E. Santinello, T. Moro

“…Participants underwent body composition measurements and blood tests for lipid profiles (i.e., total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides), fasting glucose, leptin, and anabolic hormones (i.e., insulin and testosterone) levels. Data were analyzed using both intention-to-treat (ITT) and per-protocol (PP) analysis to account for compliance. …”
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Single-cell RNA-sequencing uncovers the dynamic changes of tumour immune microenvironment in advanced lung adenocarcinoma by Lei Cheng, Tianqing Chu, Haijiao Lu, Jialin Qian, Yinchen Shen, Chaoxian Zhao

“…Three independent bulk RNA-seq datasets were used to validate the results from scRNA-seq analysis. …”
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Detrimental impact on work productivity in patients with glaucoma: a systematic review by Hamza Inayat, Mura Abdul-Nabi, Bernice Leung, Jason Jiang, Sara Robertson, Monali S. Malvankar-Mehta

“…The Modified Downs and Black Checklist was used to evaluate study quality and thematic analysis was used to analyze data. …”
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The ctenophore <i>Beroe</i> cf. <i>ovata</i> in the Caspian Sea. The beginning of a new stage in the evolution of the Caspian ecosystem? by S. V. Vostokov, A. A. Gadzhiev, A. S. Vostokova, N. I. Rabazanov

“…Zooplankton samples were collected using a Juday plankton net (0.1 m2 opening, 180 μm mesh size). …”
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Strategies for resilience: Mitigating the effects of climate change on hunger and mental health by Kelechi Chinemerem Mezieobi, Esther Ugo Alum, Chukwuoyims Kevin Egwu, Daniel Ejim Uti, Benedict Nnachi Alum, Christine Ainebyoona, Daniel Omuna

“…Data were thematically analyzed and discussed simultaneously in a narrative order using various smaller sections, tables and figures to enhance readability and flow. …”
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Predictive and clinicopathological importance of HMGB2 in various carcinomas: a meta and bioinformatic approach by Yinan Zhu, Siyu He, Ziyue Wang, Haiyan Xi, Wanchen Lu, Xuyong Lin

“…Additionally, we validated our findings by examining HMGB2 expression patterns across different cancer types using the Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis (GEPIA) online platform. …”
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Transcriptomic insights into the mechanism of action of telomere-related biomarkers in rheumatoid arthritis by Lijuan Feng, Kaiyong Bai, Limeng He, Hao Wang, Wei Zhang

“…Biomarkers were subsequently identified using machine learning algorithms, receiver operating characteristic analysis, and expression level comparisons between RA and control samples. …”
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AKR1B10 as a novel prognostic biomarker linking methylation and immune escape in hepatocellular carcinoma by Muhammad Naveed Khan, Mao Binli, Hu Juan, Shi Mengjia, Wang Shunyao, Xiaosong Li

“…The diagnostic and prognostic significance of AKR1B10 in LIHC was assessed using data from ROC analysis and KM-plotter. Functional analyses were performed utilizing the GeneMANIA and STRING databases, along with gene-gene and PPI networks, GO terms, and KEGG pathway analyses. …”
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Factors influencing provider deviation from national HIV and nutritional guidelines for HIV-exposed children in western Kenya: a qualitative study by Megan M. Coe, Emily Yoshioka, Damaris Odhiambo, Mary Masheti, Phlona Amam, Julius Nyaoke, Emmanuel Oduor, Marline Serede, Agnes Ndirangu, Benson Singa, Arianna Rubin Means

“…Data collection and analysis were guided by the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). …”
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Multi-scale computational fluid dynamics and machine learning integration for hydrodynamic optimization of floating photovoltaic systems by Fadhil Khadoum Alhousni, Samuel Chukwujindu Nwokolo, Edson L. Meyer, Theyab R. Alsenani, Humaid Abdullah Alhinai, Chinedu Christian Ahia, Paul C. Okonkwo, Yaareb Elias Ahmed

“…Following a strict inclusion and exclusion process and using Mendeley reference management software to remove duplicate records during the screening stage, authors evaluated a collection of high-impact literature, technology developments, and verified empirical data related to mooring systems, wave-wind interactions, structural stability, predictive analytics, and digital twin environments. …”
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Memory in the signifying body. An insight into lexicon from different sign languages by Maria T. De Monte

“…Using data from Spreadthesign and other linguistic resources, the study identifies commonalities in how these languages position memory-related signs primarily around the head, supporting the idea that cognitive and linguistic structures align with physical and cultural perceptions of memory storage. …”
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Knowledge-seeking and knowledge sharing of health services across social networks and communities: a scoping review by Anamitra Bhowmick, Marieke M. van der Zande, Rebecca Harris

“…However, included studies showed that people’s healthcare knowledge in everyday life is co-constructed when they engage in inter-personal interactions with informal social network ties. People tend to acquire healthcare knowledge from others who share similar lived experiences of using healthcare services, which binds the knowledge seekers through homophily. …”
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Health Perceptions and Mental Well-Being: A LASI-Based Study of Depression in Indian Older Adults by Shanku Paul, Jayashree Das, Dipankaj Das, Ujjal Paul

“…Depression was measured using the CES-D 10-item scale, with scores 4 or above indicating likely depression. …”
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Impact of race, sex and age on the probability of pancreatic cancer among patients with newly diagnosed diabetes in a claims-based cohort by Michael Goggins, Bryan Lau, Elham Afghani, Laura K Becker, Alison P Klein

“…We sought to estimate the risk of pancreatic cancer by age, sex, race and time since diabetes diagnosis.Design Claims-based cohort study.Setting Johns Hopkins Medicine conducted this deidentified claims-based cohort study using the Optum Labs Data Warehouse.Participants Insurance enrollees from 1/2008–9/2018 were identified as non-diabetic or newly diagnosed diabetic. …”
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