Recent trends in nanocomposite packaging films utilising waste generated biopolymers: Industrial symbiosis and its implication in sustainability by Zeba Tabassum, Anand Mohan, Narsimha Mamidi, Ajit Khosla, Anil Kumar, Pratima R. Solanki, Tabarak Malik, Madhuri Girdhar

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Aged polylactic acid microplastics with ultraviolet irradiation stunted pakchoi (Brassica chinensis L.) germination and growth with cadmium in hydroponics by Lei Sun, Ya Liu, Yakun Feng, Zequn Fan, Lei Jiang, Can Lu, Cuiling Jiang

“…The presence of biodegradable microplastics (BMPs) alongside toxic metals in soil significantly threatens plant health. Current research mainly focuses on the effects of original BMPs. …”
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Transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses reveal the spatial role of carnitine metabolism in the progression of hepatitis B virus cirrhosis to hepatocellular carcinoma by Pengxiang Gao, Qiuping Liu, Ziye Luo, Wenjun Pu, Wenjun Pu

“…IntroductionLiver cirrhosis (LC) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) resulting from chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection are major health concerns. Identifying critical biomarkers and molecular targets is needed for early diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy of these diseases.MethodsIn this study, we explored the gene expression and metabolism in the liver tissues of LC, HCC, and healthy controls, to analyse and identify potential biomarkers of disease progression. …”
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Malay Version of Nijmegen Cochlear Implant Questionnaire and Quality of Life of Patients with Post-lingual Deafness by Mark PAUL, Asma ABDULLAH, Noor Dina HASHIM, Nur Fadhilah Megat ISMAIL, Shamsul Azhar SHAH

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Hyperthermia and targeting heat shock proteins: innovative approaches for neurodegenerative disorders and Long COVID by David M. Smadja, David M. Smadja, M. Marc Abreu, M. Marc Abreu

“…Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) and Long COVID represent critical and growing global health challenges, characterized by complex pathophysiological mechanisms including neuronal deterioration, protein misfolding, and persistent neuroinflammation. …”
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Comparison of Measurement of Central Corneal Thickness with Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography and Standard Ultrasonic Pachymeter in Premature Infants by Emre Hekimoglu, Muhammet Kazım Erol, Devrim Toslak, Deniz Turgut Coban, Berna Doğan, Ozgur Yucel

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Magnetic nano-sized solid acid catalyst bearing sulfonic acid groups for biodiesel synthesis and oxidation of sulfides by Durgesh Singh, Kamini Singh, Yashwantsinh Jadeja, Soumya V. Menon, Priyanka Singh, Safaa Mohammed Ibrahim, Manmeet Singh, Munther Kadhim Abosaoda, Salwa Bader Al Reshaidan, Mohammed A. El-Meligy

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A menu of standards for green infrastructure in England: effective and equitable or a race to the bottom? by Mike Grace, Alison Smith, Ian Mell, Jane Houghton, Peter Neal

“…Multi-functional urban green infrastructure (GI) can deliver nature-based solutions that help address climate change, while providing wider benefits for human health and biodiversity. However, this will only be achieved effectively, sustainably and equitably if GI is carefully planned, implemented and maintained to a high standard, in partnership with stakeholders. …”
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COVID-19 Hastalarının Klinik ve Tanımlayıcı Özellikleri by Ayşegül Coşkun, Nurten Gülsüm Bayrak, Asuman Çobanoğlu

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Hemşirelikte Kanıta Dayalı Bakım ve Araştırma Süreci by Ferda Akyüz Özdemir, Gülbeyaz Can

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Matching Into Integrated Plastic Surgery: The Impact of USMLE Step 1 Transition to Pass/Fail: Did the 2019 Predictions Come True in 2024? by Lyndsay R. Boyd, MD, Lawrence O. Lin, MD, Jeffrey E. Janis, MD, FACS

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Cognitive Distortions and Decision-Making in Women Victims of Intimate Partner Violence: A Scoping Review by Marta Badenes-Sastre, Patricia Medinilla-Tena, Chelsea M. Spencer, Francisca Expósito

“…Objective: Exposing women to intimate partner violence (IPV) poses a risk to their physical and mental health, necessitating that they leave the relationship. …”
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The magnitude of exercise‐induced progenitor cell mobilisation and extravasation is positively associated with cardiorespiratory fitness by Mark Ross, Sarah Aldred, Mark T. Drayson, Jos A. Bosch, James E. Turner

“…These data may provide a link between high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness and vascular health.…”
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A structured approach to developing an introductory statistics course for graduate students: Using data to teach about data by Lisa Eunyoung Lee, Sobiga Vyravanathan, Tony Panzarella, Caitlin Gillan, Nicole Harnett

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Prediction of heavy metal spatial distribution in soils of typical industrial zones utilizing 3D convolutional neural networks by Chao Liu, Lan Chen, Guoqing Ni, Xiuhe Yuan, Shuai He, Sheng Miao

“…Accurate knowledge of soil pollutant content and spatial distribution is crucial to avoid health risks and achieve sustainable soil use. However, due to the limitation of human, material and financial resources, it is difficult to carry out intensive detection of soil heavy metals in polluted areas. …”
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The impact of patient- and family-centered care interventions on intensive care unit outcomes: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Yangjin LV, Peng Li, Ronghui Li, Ting Zhang, Kaifang Cai

“…Background: Patient and Family-Centered Care (PFCC) interventions are increasingly recognized as a viable approach to address various mental health issues among patients in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). …”
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In Vitro Evaluation of Probiotic Properties of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Some Traditionally Fermented Ethiopian Food Products by Guesh Mulaw, Tesfaye Sisay Tessema, Diriba Muleta, Anteneh Tesfaye

“…Probiotics are live microorganisms which when consumed in large number together with a food promote the health of the consumer. The aim of this study was to evaluate in vitro probiotic properties of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from traditional Ethiopian fermented Teff injera dough, Ergo, and Kocho products. …”
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Analytical approaches to evaluate risk factors of multimorbidity: a systematic scoping review protocol by Alex Lewin, Poppy Alice Carson Mallinson, Sanjay Kinra, Judith Lieber, Chaisiri Angkurawaranon, Hirotomo Yamanashi, Chanchanok Aramrat, Nutchar Wiwatkunupakarn, Nick Birk, Wenbo Song, Mika Matsuzaki, Elliott Rogers

“…This proposed scoping review aims to summarise and appraise the analytical approaches used in the published literature that evaluated risk factors of multimorbidity and to provide guidance for researchers conducting analyses in this field.Methods and analysis We will systematically search three electronic databases—Embase, Global Health and MEDLINE, as well as the reference lists of identified relevant review articles, from inception to September 2024. …”
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Antifilarial Activity of the Methanolic Extract of Indigofera tinctoria (Fabaceae) on Bovine Parasites (Onchocerca ochengi) by Enock Enock Rakwa, Benoît Bargui Koubala, Bertrand Ndou Mando, Mathieu Djongra, Francis Nveikoueing, Dieudonné Ndjonka

“…Onchocerciasis is a major public health problem caused by Onchocerca volvulus parasite and transmitted to humans via black flies (simulium) bites. …”
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Clinical profile, treatment, and outcomes of testicular cancer in a resource-limited setting: a study from Sudan by Eltahir Ahmed Eltahir, Sami Mahjoub Taha Awad, Yassin Mohammed Osman, Mohammed El Imam Mohammed Ahmed, Moawia Mohammed Ali Elhassan

“…Conclusions This study highlights the high mortality rate associated with testicular cancer in this resource-limited setting, which is likely due to delayed diagnosis and the advanced stage at presentation. Enhancing health education is crucial to promote early detection and ensure timely access to care, ultimately improving patient outcomes.…”
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