En plaque meningioma of the temporal bone: A systematic review on the imaging and management of a rare tumor by Arianna Burato, Giuseppe Maruccio, Livio Presutti, Ignacio Javier Fernandez, Gabriele Molteni, Giulia Molinari

“…Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) revealed dural enhancement (28 %), temporal hyperostosis (20 %), a clearly enhancing extra-axial mass (28 %), compression of the surrounding vasculo-nervous structures (8 %) and the possible involvement of the temporal lobe (8 %). …”
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Documentation of ethnoveterinary knowledge and alternative practices for cattle tick control in Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Province, South Africa by Confidence Semakane Phaahla, Jeremiah Leshweni Shai, Vincent Maduna, Resoketswe Charlotte Moropeng, Solomon Ramagoai Magano

“…In addition, a semi-structured questionnaire and a guided field survey were employed to collect data.ResultsA total of 250 participants, with an age range from 18 to over 60 years, were recruited. …”
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Association of contraception use and pregnancy intention with perinatal depression risk among Omani mothers—a longitudinal cohort study by Atika Khalaf, Atika Khalaf, Nawal Al Amri, Pernilla Ny, Rebecca Mathew

“…A significantly higher proportion (87.8%) of women with planned pregnancies were primiparous (p < 0.001). Besides family structure (core family, p = 0.025) and monthly income (1,000 OMR or below, p = 0.021), mothers who were pregnant for the first time (p < 0.001), and those who were primiparous (p < 0.001) did not use contraception. …”
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Monitoring changes of forest height in California by Samuel Favrichon, Jake Lee, Yan Yang, Yan Yang, Ricardo Dalagnol, Ricardo Dalagnol, Fabien Wagner, Le Bienfaiteur Sagang, Le Bienfaiteur Sagang, Sassan Saatchi, Sassan Saatchi, Sassan Saatchi

“…Mapping and monitoring the structure of these forests at high spatial resolution provides the necessary data to better manage forest health, mitigate wildfire risks, and improve carbon sequestration. …”
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One-Pot Synthesis and Enhanced Vis-NIR Photocatalytic Activity of NiTiO₃/TiO₂ Templated by Waste Tobacco Stem-Silks by Weidong Yuan, Xiaohong Chen, Yi Zhao, Ying Fang, Han Zhang, Daomei Chen, Jiaqiang Wang

“…The boosting photocatalytic activity has been shown to be attributed to efficient charge separation and transfer across a direct Z-scheme heterojunction between NiTiO₃ and TiO₂ and enhanced light-harvesting ability of special flaky structure reduplicated from tobacco stem-silks. This reported strategy provides a new idea for the multifunctional utilization of waste tobacco stem-silks and the synthesis of novel photocatalysts for the potential application in wastewater treatment.…”
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Biomimetic ECM nerve guidance conduit with dynamic 3D interconnected porous network and sustained IGF-1 delivery for enhanced peripheral nerve regeneration and immune modulation by Teng Wan, Qi-Cheng Li, Feng-Shi Zhang, Xiao-Meng Zhang, Na Han, Pei-Xun Zhang

“…However, utilising tailored biomimetic three-dimensional (3D) topological porous structures combined with multiple bio-effect neurotrophic factors to create environments similar to neural tissues, regulate local immune responses, and develop a supportive microenvironment to promote peripheral nerve regeneration and repair poses significant challenges. …”
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A new phase of China-ASEAN health cooperation: the China-ASEAN Beijing Declaration on Cooperation in Innovation of Health Products and Technologies by Jie Qiao, Siyan Zhan, Minghui Ren, Haijun Wang, Yangmu Huang, Zhenyu Zhang, Yanan Luo, Hui Yin, Zhongwei Jia, Wei Huang, Hong Zhou, Jue Liu, Xiaoyun Liu, Qiudan Sun, Xiaojia Li, Jing Bai, Fangjing Liu, Yihong Liu, Yinzi Jin, Ming Xu, on behalf of China-ASEAN Science and Technology Cooperation Center for Public Health

“…Abstract Utilizing innovative methods to advance the research and development (R&D) of health products and enhance their accessibility has become crucial to achieving universal health coverage, addressing public health emergencies, and promoting population health and wellbeing. However, structural contradictions do exist in the supply and demand of health products in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). …”
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The dynamics of sea otter prey selection under population growth and expansion by Clinton B. Leach, Benjamin P. Weitzman, James L. Bodkin, Daniel Esler, George G. Esslinger, Kimberly A. Kloecker, Daniel H. Monson, Jamie N. Womble, Mevin B. Hooten

“…The absence of a spatial gradient in the size of prey captured late in the study suggests that feedbacks between the top‐down effects of sea otter foraging, sea otter dispersal processes, and local variation in habitat productivity may have homogenized the size structure of available prey across Glacier Bay.…”
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Application of an integrated behaviour-change model on grandparental adherence towards childhood domestic injury prevention in Hong Kong: a longitudinal study by Martin S Hagger, Patrick Ip, Derwin King Chung Chan, Roni Man Ying Chiu, Catherine M Capio, Patrick S H Yung, Agnes Y K Lai

“…In this study, we investigated the motivational and belief processes underlying childhood domestic injury prevention in grandparent caregivers based on the integrated model of self-determination theory and theory of planned behaviour.Method Grandparents (n=299, mean age=62.61 years, SD=5.91, men=20.07%) of 0–2-year-old infants and toddlers self-reported their perceived psychological need support, autonomous motivation, perceived behavioural control (PBC), subjective norms, attitude, intention and adherence with regard to domestic injury prevention for their children at two time points (T1: baseline, T2: 4-month follow-up).Results/outcomes Data were analysed with structural equation modelling, and the proposed model yielded an acceptable fit with the data: χ2=905.09 (df=531), Comparative Fit Index=0.94, Tucker-Lewis Index=0.93, root mean square error of approximation=0.05 and standardised root mean square residual=0.078. …”
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New Solitary Wave Solutions of the Lakshamanan–Porsezian–Daniel Model with the Application of the Φ⁶ Method in Fractional Sense by Hicham Saber, Hussien Albala, Khaled Aldwoah, Amer Alsulami, Khidir Shaib Mohamed, Mohammed Hassan, Abdelkader Moumen

“…According to this methodology, effective and accurate solutions for wave structures within various types can be produced in the <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mi mathvariant="script">FLPD</mi></semantics></math></inline-formula> model framework. …”
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Dutch Validation of the Self-Evaluation of Negative Symptoms Scale (SNS) by Tim van Brouwershaven, Anika Poppe, Gerdina Hendrika Maria Pijnenborg, André Aleman, Nynke Boonstra, Shiral Gangadin, Sonia Dollfus, Wim Veling, Stynke Castelein, Jan Alexander de Vos, Edith Liemburg, PHAMOUS-researchers, Lisette van der Meer

“…CFA confirmed the five-factor structure of the SNS. The SNS was significantly correlated (all <i>p</i> < 0.001) with the PANSS positive (r = 0.31), PANSS negative (r = 0.33), HoNOS (r = 0.37), FR (r = 0.27) and the ManSA (r = −0.40). …”
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Preclinical optimization of a GPC2-targeting CAR T-cell therapy for neuroblastoma by Nan Li, Haiying Qin, Rosa Nguyen, Mitchell Ho, Ming Sun, Eytan Ruppin, Michael C Kelly, Yingying Cao, Reona Okada, Jeyshka M Reyes-González, Hannah G Stack, Charlie Seibert, Carol J Thiele

“…We developed a new chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) targeting glypican-2 (GPC2) and conducted iterative preclinical engineering of the CAR structure to maximize its anti-tumor efficacy before clinical translation.Methods We evaluated different GPC2-CAR constructs by measuring the CAR activity in vitro. …”
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Advancements in lamb wave high-frequency devices using diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings by Jatinder Pal Singh, Ajay Kumar Sao, Babita Sharma, Satyam Garg, Anjali Sharma, Reema Gupta, Lokesh Rana, Mallika Verma, Akhilesh Pandey, Archibald Theodore Nimal, Upendra Mittal, Amit Kumar Vishwakarma, Monika Tomar, Arijit Chowdhuri

“…Lamb wave devices, vital in sensing, communication, and structural health monitoring, require efficient surface acoustic wave (SAW) propagation for their diverse applications. …”
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Nutritional Profiling of Wild Edible Plants: Quantification of Macronutrients and Minerals via Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) Fluorescence Spectroscopy by Muhammad Ibrahim, Naveed Akhtar, Asghar Khan, Sara, Yasir Anwar, Ling Shing Wong, Vetriselvan Subramaniyan, Vinoth Kumarasamy, Abdur Rauf, Yogesh Kumar Ahlawat, Nisha Sharma, Luciano de Almeida Lopes

“…Ethno-medicinal profiles were obtained through semi-structured interviews with local informants. Mineral elements were analyzed using Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDX) Spectroscopy. …”
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Retinal thickness and vascular density changes in Keratoconus: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Hadi Vahedi, Mirsaeed Abdollahi, Reza Moshfeghinia, Shima Emami, Navid Sobhi, Rana Sorkhabi, Ali Jafarizadeh

“…Conclusion: In KC patients, significant alterations in retinal structure and vascular density have been observed. …”
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Helicobacter pylori Infection among Children Aged 1 to 15 Years at Holy Innocents Children’s Hospital, Mbarara, South Western Uganda by Phoebe Aitila, Michael Mutyaba, Simon Okeny, Maurice Ndawula Kasule, Rashid Kasule, Frank Ssedyabane, Benson Okongo, Richard Onyuthi Apecu, Enoch Muwanguzi, Caesar Oyet

“…After obtaining informed consent from parents/legal guardians, illegible children who presented with gastrointestinal complaints at Holy Innocents Children’s Hospital were recruited; structured questionnaires were administered to the parents/guardians to collect information on sociodemographic data and risk factors of H. pylori infection. …”
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Organizational readiness for change towards implementing a sepsis survivor hospital to home transition-in-care protocol by Elaine Sang, Elaine Sang, Ryan Quinn, Michael A. Stawnychy, Michael A. Stawnychy, Michael A. Stawnychy, Michael A. Stawnychy, Jiyoun Song, Jiyoun Song, Jiyoun Song, Karen B. Hirschman, Karen B. Hirschman, Karen B. Hirschman, Sang Bin You, Sang Bin You, Katherine S. Pitcher, Katherine S. Pitcher, Nancy A. Hodgson, Nancy A. Hodgson, Nancy A. Hodgson, Patrik Garren, Melissa O'Connor, Sungho Oh, Sungho Oh, Kathryn H. Bowles, Kathryn H. Bowles, Kathryn H. Bowles, Kathryn H. Bowles

“…Post-acute care informants had a mean 4.39-unit higher ORIC score compared to hospital informants (p = 0.03).ConclusionsPost-acute care informants had higher organizational readiness of change than hospital informants, potentially attributed to differences in health policies, expertise, organizational structure, and priorities. These findings and potential inferences may inform sepsis survivor transition-in-care protocol implementation. …”
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Identifying Factors Influencing Urban Bus Drivers’ Distraction: A Qualitative Study in Tehran, Iran by Fatemeh Sadat Mirnajafi Zadeh, Mojtaba Khosravi Danesh, Ali Nahvi, Abbas Rahimi Foroushani, Mohammad Javad SheikhMozafari, Adel Mazloumi

“…Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with the drivers as well as on-site observations. …”
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Dietary supplementation of Lycium barbarum polysaccharides alleviates soybean meal-induced enteritis in spotted sea bass Lateolabrax maculatus by Longhui Liu, Yanbo Zhao, Zhangfan Huang, Zhongying Long, Huihui Qin, Hao Lin, Sishun Zhou, Lumin Kong, Jianrong Ma, Yi Lin, Zhongbao Li

“…In addition, in all LBP supplementation groups, the intestinal tissue morphology was significantly improved (P < 0.05); the intestinal microbial structure gradually recovered to a level close to that without adding SM; and the microbial species richness and diversity were significantly increased (P < 0.05). …”
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Psychosocial distress, perceived need and utilization of psycho- social support services in patients in the early phase after the first cancer diagnosis by Hannah Zingler, Diana Steinmann, Jochen Ernst, Ute Goerling, Myriel Hermann, Beate Hornemann, Anja Mehnert-Theuerkauf, Tanja Zimmermann

“…It can therefore be assumed that barriers, e.g. structural or personal ones, prevent access. These should be investigated in more detail in future studies.…”
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