Chilean National Sports Talent Detection System: Influence of Biological Age, Sex, and Geographic Area by Ariel Guevara-Araya, Samuel Curripan-Henríquez, Juan Aguilera-Julio, Ana Antinao-Soto, Oscar F. Araneda

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The impact of digital literacy on farmland scale operations:exploring the mediating and moderation roles of land transfer and land dependence by Lulu Yang, Song Yu, Song Yu, Bin Liu

“…It is important to note that agricultural scale operation underscores not only the expansion of land acreage but also the contiguous and integrated management of land parcels.MethodsThis study utilizes data from the 2020 Chinese Academy of Social Sciences rural revitalization research to assess farmers' digital literacy levels through factor analysis and principal component analysis. …”
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Dysregulation of protein degradation and alteration of secretome in α-synuclein-exposed astrocytes: implications for dopaminergic neuronal dysfunction by Aishwarya Raj, Roon Banerjee, Vikram Holla, Nitish Kamble, Ravi Yadav, Pramod Kumar Pal, Indrani Datta

“…We also investigated α-synuclein release into the secretome and its effects on healthy dopaminergic neurons. Methods Cellular models used were rat primary astrocytes alongside hiPSC-derived astrocytes, whose impact on rat primary dopaminergic neurons and the human SH-SY5Y cell line was investigated. …”
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Exploring affordable and effective pandemic containment measures in lower-income countries with a spatial SEIR model: a case study in South Africa by Lingyu Fan, Wenzhong Shi, Qing Pei, Anshu Zhang

“…Studies on targeted containment measures for Omicron have dramatically declined even in higher-income regions, and their findings could be much less applicable in lower-income regions due to substantial socioeconomic disparities. Methods This study addresses this gap by focusing on South Africa. …”
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A comprehensive analysis of molecular characteristics of hot and cold tumor of gastric cancer by Chenxi Lv, Tianwei Chen, Jiangtao Li, Yuqiang Shan, Hong Zhou

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A Systematic Review Uncovering Modifiable Influences on Statin Adherence by Rosenberg J, Lampridou S, Moores A, Garfield S, Wingfield D, Judah G

“…Existing reviews have methodological limitations, often failing to integrate qualitative and quantitative data or consider specific barriers to statin adherence. …”
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IM4Equity: an implementation science meta-framework for community-engaged partnerships to advance health equity by Lilian G. Perez, James L. Merle, Justin D. Smith, Alex R. Dopp, Amy G. Huebschmann

“…For health equity initiatives, variations in which frameworks are used make synthesis and identification of shared determinants difficult, including equity constructs. …”
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Asymmetric white matter degeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a diffusion kurtosis imaging study of motor and extra-motor pathways by Juan Carlos Quizhpilema, Ane Legarda, José Manuel Hidalgo, Pablo Lecumberri, Ivonne Jerico, Ivonne Jerico, Teresa Cabada, Teresa Cabada

“…This study investigated the potential of diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI) as a non-invasive biomarker for detecting and monitoring ALS progression through a comprehensive analysis of white matter alterations.MethodsWe performed a cross-sectional analysis of magnetic resonance images with advanced diffusion imaging techniques in ALS patients recruited from a neurodegenerative consultation service over a 3-year period and healthy controls. …”
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Automatic Endoscopic Navigation for Monocular Depth and Ego-Motion Estimation in Wireless Capsule Endoscopy Through Transformer Network by Junjun Huang, Tianran He, Juan Xu, Weiting Wu, Wei Wu

“…Traditional Structure from Motion (SfM) and SLAM methods are often inadequate for GI scenes due to these inherent complexities. …”
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Effect of Elevated Temperature on Physical Activity and Falls in Low-Income Older Adults Using Zero-Inflated Poisson and Graphical Models by Tho Nguyen, Dahee Kim, Yingru Li, Christopher T. Emrich, Jennifer Crook, Ladda Thiamwong, Rui Xie

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Validation of Nova Stat Profile Prime Plus point-of-care testing for dialysis in South Africa by Kagiso M. Masemola, Ngalulawa Kone, Chemedzai Chikomba, Siyabonga Khoza

“…Objective: We evaluated the analytical and clinical performance of the Nova Stat Profile Prime Plus (SPP+) point-of-care analyser among patients on maintenance haemodialysis. Methods: A prospective study was conducted at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa. …”
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Unleashing the power of AI in predicting the technological and phenolic maturity of pomegranates cultivated in Lebanon by Rim Ghannoum, Nourhan Taha, David D. Gaviria, Hiba N. Rajha, Nada El Darra, Shadi Albarqouni

“…However, traditional methods often fail to consider the intricate interactions between environmental conditions and fruit maturity. …”
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Exploring nurse and patient perspectives on WeChat-based prenatal education in Chinese public hospitals: a qualitative inquiry by Yushi He, Guangmei Fan, Guangrui Fan, Dandan Liu

“…Understanding both provider and patient perspectives is critical for developing equitable, effective digital maternal care. Methods A qualitative exploratory design was employed in four public hospitals in Shanxi Province, China. …”
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Insect conservation in agricultural landscapes needs both high crop heterogeneity and semi-natural habitats by Sara Tassoni, David Becker, Marit Kinga Kasten, Jérôme Morinière, Ingo Grass

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Attenuated sex-related DNA methylation differences in cancer highlight the magnitude bias mediating existing disparities by Jiaqi Zhou, Miao Li, Yu Chen, Shangzi Wang, Danke Wang, Chen Suo, Xingdong Chen

“…Abstract Background DNA methylation (DNAm) influences both sex differences and cancer development, yet the mechanisms connecting these factors remain unclear. Methods Utilizing data from The Cancer Genome Atlas, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of sex-related DNAm effects in nine non-reproductive cancers, compared to paired normal adjacent tissues (NATs), and validated the results using independent datasets. …”
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Spatial heterogeneity reveals an evolutionary signature predicting therapeutic response and clinical outcomes in hepatocellular carcinoma by Shangyi Luo, Li Liu, Yang Sun, Jian Shi, Yajing Zhang, Yajing Zhang, Yajing Zhang

“…However, it remains unexplored whether intra-tumoral transcriptomic differences can capture crucial information regarding HCC evolution and be utilized to derive a predictive signature for patient’s clinical trajectories.MethodsWe quantified transcriptomic heterogeneity using four multiregional HCC cohorts comprising 172 samples from 37 patients, and validated transcriptomic heterogeneity and spatial dynamics using multiregional single-cell transcriptomic profiling of 110,817 cells from 34 liver specimens. …”
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Spatial and Temporal Evolution Assessment of Landscape Ecological Resilience Based on Adaptive Cycling in Changsha–Zhuzhou–Xiangtan Urban Agglomeration, China by Huaizhen Peng, Huachao Lou, Yifan Liu, Qingying He, Maomao Zhang, Ying Yang

“…This framework applies exploratory spatial data analysis methods to examine the spatiotemporal evolution and associated patterns of resilience and the Geodetector model to measure the driving factors of spatial variation. …”
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Utilization of Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction for Bioactive Compounds from Floral Sources by Sepidar Seyyedi-Mansour, Pauline Donn, Maria Carpena, Franklin Chamorro, Paula Barciela, Ana Perez-Vazquez, Ana Olivia S. Jorge, Miguel A. Prieto

“…The findings also highlight the importance of parameter optimization, as variations in solvent concentration and ultrasonic intensity can affect the structural integrity of extracted compounds. …”
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Mapping Key Populations to Develop Improved HIV and AIDS Interventions: Multiphase Cross-Sectional Observational Mapping Study Using a District and City Approach by Pande Putu Januraga, Endang Lukitosari, Lanny Luhukay, Rizky Hasby, Aang Sutrisna

“…ObjectiveWe examine the 2022 mapping of Indonesia’s KPs to develop improved HIV and AIDS interventions. MethodsIn 2022, a district-based mapping of KPs was conducted across 201 districts and cities chosen for their HIV program intensity. …”
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Burden of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Asian Countries From 1990 to 2021 and Its Projection Until 2030: An Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Xie J, Wu C, Zhao Z, Cao Z, Jin X

“…This study seeks to assess the burden of CO poisoning in Asia from 1990 to 2021 utilizing data from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2021.Methods: Data on the burden of CO poisoning across 49 Asian countries were extracted from GBD 2021. …”
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