Epigenetic regulation of the nuclear genome associated with mitochondrial dysfunction in Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) by Aswathy P. Nair, Ambika Selvakumar, Janani Gopalarethinam, B. Abishek Kumar, Balachandar Vellingiri, Mohana Devi Subramaniam

“…This finding indicates that these modifications might mitigate the impact of LHON mutations on complex 1 and aid in elucidating the mechanism underlying the progression of LHON disease.…”
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COVID-19’s Impact on Food Security among Urban Refugee Youth in Kenya: A Postcolonial Feminist Perspective by Cherie Enns, Samuel Owuor, Abbey Lin, Kristin Swardh, William Kolong

“…However, their agency was hindered by movement restrictions, invisible fences, or barriers exacerbated by unequal support and aid distribution. The research advocates for the formulation of clear African contextualized urban-based policies and migration systems that prioritize the needs of urban refugees, safeguarding their rights and upholding human dignity. …”
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Deep Learning Algorithms for Detection and Classification of Gastrointestinal Diseases by Mosleh Hmoud Al-Adhaileh, Ebrahim Mohammed Senan, Waselallah Alsaade, Theyazn H. H Aldhyani, Nizar Alsharif, Ahmed Abdullah Alqarni, M. Irfan Uddin, Mohammed Y. Alzahrani, Elham D. Alzain, Mukti E. Jadhav

“…This creates a challenge for manual diagnosis and has encouraged investigations into computer-aided techniques to diagnose all the generated images in a short period and with high accuracy. …”
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Novel transfer learning approach for hand drawn mathematical geometric shapes classification by Aneeza Alam, Ali Raza, Nisrean Thalji, Laith Abualigah, Helena Garay, Josep Alemany Iturriaga, Imran Ashraf

“…These shapes are fundamental in mathematics education and geometric problem-solving, serving as intuitive visual aids for understanding complex concepts and theories. …”
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STEM in chemistry by Mokhzani Ibrahim, Nurul Atikah Mohd Badli

“…This study underscores the potential of the BPBL_S Module as an effective STEM-based teaching aid to better prepare students for the problem-solving demands of the future workforce.   …”
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Effect of digital elevation model’s resolution in producing flood hazard maps by J.L. Ogania, G.R. Puno, M.B.T. Alivio, J.M.G. Taylaran

“…In the present study, the performance of 3 digital elevation models having different resolution was evaluated with the aid of flood modeling software such as hydrologic engineering centre-hydrologic modeling system and hydrologic engineering centre-river analysis system. …”
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Managing Liver Cirrhosis: a Multidisciplinary Approach by V. M. Durleshter, S. A. Gabriel, N. V. Korochanskaya, O. V. Kovalevskaya, S. N. Serikova, P. V. Markov, O. A. Usova, D. S. Murashko, V. Yu. Dyn'ko, A. Yu. Bukhtoyarov, M. A. Basenko

“…Successful adoption of health telecom technologies in Krasnodar Krai renders high-quality specialised medical aid publically accessible, also in remote regions.Conclusion. …”
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Autophagy: A New Avenue and Biochemical Mechanisms to Mitigate the Climate Change by Muhammad Abubakkar Azmat, Malaika Zaheer, Muhammad Shaban, Saman Arshad, Muhammad Hasan, Alyan Ashraf, Muhammad Naeem, Aftab Ahmad, Nayla Munawar

“…Moreover, autophagy is essential during stress responses in plants and aids in survival of plants. Several biotic and abiotic stresses, i.e., pathogen infection, nutrient deficiency, plant senescence, heat stress, drought, osmotic stress, and hypoxia induce autophagy in plants. …”
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CORPORATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SERVICE FIRMS’ PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA by Moruff Sanjo Oladimeji, Adebiyi Julius Abosede, Benneth Uchenna Eze

“…The data was analyzed with the aid of Stata12 and the findings reveal that CE elements account for 56% variation in service firm’s performance (Adj R-squared =0.5604). …”
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Acute pain pathways: protocol for a prospective cohort study by Christine Lee, Joseph S Ross, Molly Moore Jeffery, Nilay D Shah, David B Page, Nancy Chang, Fernanda Bellolio, Sam Torbati, Jessica D Ritchie, Gregg H Gilbert, Lindsay Emanuel, Mitra Ahadpour, Summer Allen, Richardae Araojo, Laura Ciaccio, Jonathan Fillmore, Patricia Koussis, Heather Lipkind, Celeste Mallama, Tamra Meyer, Megan Moncur, Teryl Nuckols, Michael A Pacanowski, Elektra Papadopoulos, Mat Soukup, Christopher O St. Clair, Stephen Tamang, Douglas W Wallace, Yueqin Zhao, Rebekah Heckmann

“…Participants will be followed for 6 months with the aid of a patient-centred health data aggregating platform that consolidates data from study questionnaires, electronic health record data on healthcare services received, prescription fill data from pharmacies, and activity and sleep data from a Fitbit activity tracker. …”
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Estimation of soil erosion and risk assessment in Somalia by Abdiaziz Hassan Nur, Abdullahi Ali Ibrahim, Abas Abdi Warsame, Abdikarim Hurre Farah

“…By forecasting potential erosion scenarios, this research equips decision-makers with the tools needed to prioritize interventions that enhance agricultural output, preserve ecosystems, and ensure long-term sustainability. This research aids policymakers, land managers, and stakeholders in formulating focused, evidence-based plans for soil conservation and sustainable land use, ultimately facilitating the preservation and enhancement of Somalia's natural resources and agricultural resilience.…”
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Steering conservation biocontrol at the frontlines: A fuzzy logic approach unleashing potentials of climate-smart intercropping as a component within the integrated management of f... by Komi Mensah Agboka, Henri E.Z. Tonnang, Emily Kimathi, Elfatih M. Abdel-Rahman, John Odindi, Onisimo Mutanga, Saliou Niassy

“…This approach will ultimately safeguard cereal crops, boost agricultural productivity, and aid in ensuring food security in Africa.…”
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Residue-resolved insights into the stabilization of therapeutic proteins by excipients: A case study of two monoclonal antibodies with arginine and glutamate by Tobias M. Prass, Patrick Garidel, Lars V. Schäfer, Michaela Blech

“…Here, we describe a combined experimental and computational approach for investigating the effect of protein–excipient interactions on formulation stability, which allows the identification of preferential interaction sites and thus can aid in the selection of excipients to be experimentally screened. …”
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Role of Ultrasound-guided Tru-cut Needle Biopsy in the Diagnosis of Suspicious Breast Masses at South Valley University Hospitals by Ghada M. Abd ElRazik, Dalia Besharii Hamada, Mohammed M. Mubarak, Ahmed M. Khalaf-Awad

“…Mammography and ultrasound identify non-palpable lesions, and core needle biopsy aids in definitive surgery planning. Objectives: Evaluate ultrasound-guided Tru-cut needle biopsy in suspicious breast masses, analyzing procedure results, histopathological findings, and their correlation with imaging data. …”
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Target Threat Assessment in Air Combat Based on Improved Glowworm Swarm Optimization and ELM Neural Network by Yuan Cao, Ying-Xin Kou, An Xu, Zhi-Fei Xi

“…Target threat assessment technology is one of the key technologies of intelligent tactical aid decision-making system. Aiming at the problem that traditional beyond-visual-range air combat threat assessment algorithms are susceptible to complex factors, there are correlations between assessment indicators, and accurate and objective assessment results cannot be obtained. …”
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Association between CD4 Cell Count and Blood Pressure and Its Variation with Body Mass Index Categories in HIV-Infected Patients by Christian Akem Dimala, Benjamin Momo Kadia, Ben-Lawrence Kemah, Maxime Tindong, Simeon-Pierre Choukem

“…A secondary data analysis of a cross-sectional study on 200 HIV/AIDS patients at a referral hospital in Cameroon was conducted. …”
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Breast cancer classification based on hybrid CNN with LSTM model by Mourad Kaddes, Yasser M. Ayid, Ahmed M. Elshewey, Yasser Fouad

“…Medical image analysis methods and computer-aided diagnosis can enhance this process, providing training and assistance to less experienced clinicians. …”
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Molecular Epidemiology, Drug-Resistant Variants, and Therapeutic Implications of Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis D Virus Prevalence in Nigeria: A National Study by Oludare ‘Sunbo Adewuyi, Muhammad Shakir Balogun, Hirono Otomaru, Alash’le Abimiku, Anthony Agbakizu Ahumibe, Elsie Ilori, Que Anh Luong, Nwando Mba, James Christopher Avong, John Olaide, Oyeladun Okunromade, Adama Ahmad, Afolabi Akinpelu, Chinwe Lucia Ochu, Babatunde Olajumoke, Haruka Abe, Chikwe Ihekweazu, Adetifa Ifedayo, Michiko Toizumi, Hiroyuki Moriuchi, Katsunori Yanagihara, Jide Idris, Lay-Myint Yoshida

“…We utilised 777 HBV-positive samples and epidemiological data from the two-stage sampled population-based, nationally representative Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey conducted in 2018. …”
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Incidence and Predictors of Antiretroviral Treatment Modification in HIV-Infected Adults: A Brazilian Historical Cohort from 2001 to 2010 by Letícia Penna Braga, Cássia Cristina Pinto Mendicino, Edna Afonso Reis, Ricardo Andrade Carmo, Cristiane Menezes de Pádua

“…This longitudinal analysis comprised a sample of 236 patients from three HIV/AIDS referral centers in Belo Horizonte, Brazil—part of a major historical cohort. …”
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Impact of artificial intelligence in managing musculoskeletal pathologies in physiatry: a qualitative observational study evaluating the potential use of ChatGPT versus Copilot for... by Christophe Ah-Yan, Ève Boissonnault, Mathieu Boudier-Revéret, Christopher Mares

“…Conclusion LLMs, such as ChatGPT and Copilot, can provide reliable medical advice on LBP, irrespective of the detailed clinical context, supporting their potential to aid in patient self-management.…”
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