Nudge strategies for behavior-based prevention and control of neglected tropical diseases: A scoping review and ethical assessment. by Fiona Vande Velde, Hans J Overgaard, Sheri Bastien

“…The present scoping review aims to provide a timely overview of how nudge interventions have been applied within this field. …”
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Biodiversity futures: digital approaches to knowledge and conservation of biological diversity by H. Freitas, H. Freitas, A. C. Gouveia, A. C. Gouveia

“…Global commitments, such as the Aichi Biodiversity Targets and the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals, are not delivering consistent results, and progress on conservation has been frustratingly slow. With a short time frame to meet the 2030 targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, urgent action is needed to address the crisis. …”
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Multiobjective Optimization of Surface Roughness and Tool Wear in High-Speed Milling of AA6061 by Machine Learning and NSGA-II by Anh-Tu Nguyen, Van-Hai Nguyen, Tien-Thinh Le, Nhu-Tung Nguyen

“…The input variables were the significant factors that affect the surface quality and tool wear: the feed rate, depth of cut, cutting speed, and cutting time. Several quality metrics were employed to quantify the performance of the models, such as the root mean squared error (RMSE), mean absolute error (MAE), and coefficient of determination (R2). …”
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GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE VS HUMANS IN THE PROCESS OF CREATING CORPORATE IDENTITY ELEMENTS by Kateryna P. Osadcha, Maryna V. Osadcha

“…Designers can spend a lot of time on this, choosing different style options. Therefore, delegating this routine work to generative artificial intelligence may be appropriate. …”
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A ternary hybrid model for analysis of enhanced heat transport in non-Newtonian nanofluid over cylindrical geometry with effect of infinite shear rate viscosity by Hakim AL Garalleh

“…Mobility of ternary hybrid nanofluids has increased over time for greater values of curvature parameter, which escalates the temperature profile. …”
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Epidemiological monitoring of avian influenza in the Republic of Crimea in 2019–2020 by D. V. Gadzevich, S. I. Danylchenko, N. V. Vorotilova, M. A. Pasunkina, V. A. Uppe, V. N. Irza, M. S. Volkov, N. G. Zinyakov

“…The collected samples were tested using real-time RT-PCR. In 2019, the AIV type A (H9) genome was detected in one fecal sample taken from wild birds near Kuchuk-Adzhigol Lake in Feodosia Urban Okrug. …”
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Pesticidal Activity of Sundarban Mangrove Plant Extracts against Sitophilus Pests and Identification of Active Constituents Using LC-MS by Md. Abdur Rahman, Rinku Rani Paul, Chaina Biswas, Hakima Akter, Razina Rouf, Sushmita Nath, Jamil A. Shilpi, Lutfun Nahar, Stayajit D. Sarker, Shaikh Jamal Uddin

“…Insecticidal activities of these plants are reported in this study for the first time and would be useful in promoting research aiming for the development of new biopesticides from mangrove plants.…”
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Clinical features and risk factors of HIV-infected patients with intracerebral hemorrhage: a retrospective study with propensity score matching analysis by Qiuhui Huang, Shengri Chen, Hua Huang, Xuhui Deng, Gengyu Cen, Miao Wang, Zhijian Liang

“…Multivariate binary logistic regression analysis revealed that drug abuse-related HIV-infected, prolonged prothrombin time (PT), and elevated triglyceride (TG) levels were independent risk factors of ICH in HIV-infected patients. …”
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Infection biology as the basis of integrated control of apple canker (Neonectria ditissima) in Northern Europe by Roland W. S. Weber, Jorunn Børve

“…Conclusions Restricted fertilisation and other measures to curb excessive vegetative growth during the first few years of an orchard, repeated canker pruning and well-timed treatments with effective fungicides in autumn are essential for IPM of apple canker. …”
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Multiphysics analysis of the dual role of magnetoelectric nanoparticles in a microvascular environment: from magnetic targeting to electrical activation by Martina Lenzuni, Paolo Giannoni, Emma Chiaramello, Serena Fiocchi, Giulia Suarato, Paolo Ravazzani, Alessandra Marrella

“…Minimally invasive medical treatments for peripheral nerve stimulation are critically needed to minimize surgical risks, enhance the precision of therapeutic interventions, and reduce patient recovery time. Magnetoelectric nanoparticles (MENPs), known for their unique ability to respond to both magnetic and electric fields, offer promising potential for precision medicine due to their dual tunable functionality. …”
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Scenario construction and evolutionary analysis of nonconventional public health emergencies based on Bayesian networks by Yutao Zhu, Qing Yang, Lingmei Fu, Chun Cai, Jinmei Wang, Ling He

“…Optimized and pessimistic NCPHE scenario pathways were generated by combining the seven major spreading scenarios to help decision makers predict the development of NCPHEs and take timely and effective emergency response measures for key scenario nodes.ConclusionThis study provides a new approach for understanding and managing NCPHEs, emphasizing the need to consider the specificity and complexity of such emergencies when developing decision-making strategies. …”
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Assessment of Space Weather Impacts on New Zealand Power Transformers Using Dissolved Gas Analysis by S. P. Subritzky, A. C. Lapthorn, S. Hardie, D. H. Mac Manus, C. J. Rodger, M. Dalzell

“…The production of combustible gasses is not correlated to geomagnetic storms for the time period and transformers analyzed.…”
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Comparative evaluation of oral hygiene status by using oral hygiene index, simplified oral hygiene index, and modified oral hygiene index: Revalidation of modified oral hygiene ind... by Subhash Garg, Sumbul Nasir

“…Various methods have developed over time to assess oral hygiene status. In 1960, Greene and Vermillion introduced the Oral Hygiene Index (OHI), which assessed debris and calculus on 12 tooth surfaces. …”
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Multi-step pre-treatment of rice husk for fractionation of components including silica by Shinnosuke Ishida, Shinji Kudo, Shinji Kudo, Shusaku Asano, Shusaku Asano, Jun-ichiro Hayashi, Jun-ichiro Hayashi

“…To ensure high-purity cellulose recovery, the final step employs alkaline hydrothermal processing under oxygen, achieving effective lignin depolymerization and removal.Results and discussionEach step was carefully optimized, considering parameters such as temperature, solvent composition, and reaction time, to enhance selectivity and yield. Notably, this method reduces environmental negative impact by avoiding the use of acids while utilizing renewable solvents. …”
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Volatile Organic Compounds of Anchote Tuber and Leaf Extracted Using Simultaneous Steam Distillation and Solvent Extraction by Yenenesh Ayalew, Dargie Tsegay Berhe, Nigusse Retta, Gulelat Desse, Ali Mohammed, Kyong Su Kim

“…Leaf and tuber powders were extracted for the first time to identify volatile organic compounds by simultaneous steam distillation and solvent extraction (SDE) and characterized using gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS). …”
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Activity impairment, work productivity, health-related quality-of-life, and costs associated with uncomplicated urinary tract infection among females in Germany. by Megan O'Brien, Alen Marijam, Fanny S Mitrani-Gold, Laura Terry, Gavin Taylor-Stokes, Ashish V Joshi

“…Activities frequently affected by uUTI were sexual activity (56%) and exercise (48%), resulting in an overall AIA score of 8.2 indicating that activities among patients were impaired 'most of the time' during their recent uUTI. Absenteeism was 29% (of a 40-hour work week); presenteeism, 34%; and overall work impairment, 41%. …”
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Drought Analysis Using Standardized Evapotranspiration and Aridity Index at Bilate Watershed: Sub-Basins of Ethiopian Rift Valley by Bereket Tesfaye Haile, Kassahun Ture Bekitie, Tadesse Terefe Zeleke, Desalegn Yayeh Ayal, Gudina Legese Feyisa, Fikiru Abiko Anose

“…The SPEI method considers the role of temperature than other indices to compare drought in time and space. The Mann–Kendall test was used for trend analysis. …”
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Correlation between invasive and noninvasive oxygen indices in critically ill COVID patients with ARDS: A retrospective analysis by Arin Choudhury, Meena Singh, Amandeep Jaswal, Saurav Mitra Mustafi, Santvana Kohli

“…Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted in patients admitted to COVID-ICU during a 1-year period. Time coinciding values of SpO2 and PaO2 were noted from patients’ medical records. …”
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Safety of Colonoscopies in Patients on Advanced Heart Failure Therapies Who Received a Heart Transplant by Zaid Ansari, Akram Ahmad, Osama Sharjeel Khan, Vuha Reddi, Fernando Castro

“…To be included in the study, patients were required to be on advanced heart failure therapies at the time of colonoscopy. Advanced heart failure therapies were defined as requiring inotropes (milrinone or dobutamine), vasopressors (norepinephrine or vasopressin), or MCS such as an impella, left ventricular assist device (LVAD), intra‐aortic balloon pump (IABP), or extra‐corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). …”
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Does Mycobacterium tuberculosis var. bovis Survival in the Environment Confound Bovine Tuberculosis Control and Eradication? A Literature Review by Adrian R. Allen, Tom Ford, Robin A. Skuce

“…Given the potential infection risk, it is timely to review the available evidence, experimental approaches, and methodologies that could be deployed to address this potential blind spot and control point. …”
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