Instruments for assessing patient-reported experience measures among patients with diabetes mellitus: a scoping review by Soe Sandi Tint, Myo Zin Oo, Nida Buawangpong, Wichuda Jiraporncharoen, Nutchar Wiwatkunupakarn, Kittipan Rerkasem, Kanokwan Kulprachakarn, Hataichanok Chuljerm, Timothy E. O’Brien, Rohini Mathur, Chaisiri Angkurawaranon

“…Five core domains are proposed across different settings, with an emphasis on culturally adapted measures to enhance the accuracy of patient experience capture in diverse populations.…”
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T7 DNA polymerase treatment improves quantitative sequencing of both double-stranded and single-stranded DNA viruses by Billaud, Maud, Theodorou, Ilias, Lamy-Besnier, Quentin, Shah, Shiraz A., Lecointe, François, De Sordi, Luisa, De Paepe, Marianne, Petit, Marie-Agnès

“…A more recent alternative permits to bypass the amplification step, as library adapters are ligated to sheared and denatured DNA, after an end-modification step (xGen kit). …”
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Identification of plasma proteins binding oxidized phospholipids using pull-down proteomics and OxLDL masking assay‡ by Philipp Jokesch, Lisa Holzer, Lydia Jantscher, Sebastian Guttzeit, Rudolf Übelhart, Olga Oskolkova, Valery Bochkov, Bernd Gesslbauer

“…We hypothesize that in addition to circulating antibodies, multiple non-immunoglobulin plasma proteins can also bind OxPLs and modulate their recognition by innate and adaptive immunity.…”
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Drought stress tolerance based on selection indices of resistant crops variety by R. Daneshvar rad, H. Heidari Sharifabad, M. Torabi, R. Azizinejad, H.R. Salemi, M. Heidari Soltanabadi

“…Considering the tolerance index and the harmonic mean index, Pegah showed the highest sensitivity to drought stress.CONCLUSION: This study indicated that sorghum had several adaptive mechanisms for dealing with drought stress, so that it could be applied as a suitable alternative for other crops with higher water needs such as Zea.…”
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A Metapopulation Model to Assess Water Management Impacts on the Threatened Australian Lungfish, <i>Neoceratodus forsteri</i> by Charles R. Todd, Andrew J. McDougall, Scott M. C. Raymond, Robin Hale, Timothy R. Brown, John D. Koehn, Henry F. Wootton, Steven G. Brooks, Adrian M. Kitchingman, Tom Espinoza, Benjamin G. Fanson, Peter K. Kind, Sharon M. Marshall, David T. Roberts

“…Our modeling approach substantially advances conservation management of this species, as it can be adapted to suit other populations in other river systems and used to test sensitivity to recovery actions.…”
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Unravelling spatiotemporal propagation processes among meteorological, soil, and evaporative flash droughts from a three-dimensional perspective by Chen Hu, Dunxian She, Gangsheng Wang, Liping Zhang, Zhaoxia Jing, Zhihong Song, Jun Xia

“…Our findings can provide valuable insights into flash drought propagation processes and mechanisms, aiding in the establishment of flash drought early warning system and supporting policymakers in formulating adaptive agricultural water supply polices.…”
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Effects of Different River Crab <i>Eriocheir sinensis</i> Polyculture Practices on Bacterial, Fungal and Protist Communities in Pond Water by Yun Bao, Bing Li, Rui Jia, Linjun Zhou, Yiran Hou, Jian Zhu

“…The bacterial community held the narrowest habitat niche and exhibited the weakest environmental adaption compared to fungal and protist communities. …”
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Development of robust machine learning models for predicting flexural strengths of fiber-reinforced polymeric composites by Abdulhammed K. Hamzat, Umar T. Salman, Md Shafinur Murad, Ozkan Altay, Ersin Bahceci, Eylem Asmatulu, Mete Bakir, Ramazan Asmatulu

“…Five ML algorithms—Light gradient boosting regressor (LGBR), Extra tree regressor (ETR), Decision tree regressor (DTR), Histogram-based gradient boosting regressor (HGBR), and Adaptive boosting regressor (ABR)—were employed to predict the flexural strengths using both experimental data generated in-house and data collected from open literature. …”
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Laboratory capacity-building during COVID-19 in Somalia: improving access to essential diagnostics for national health security in a fragile setting by Salvador Figuereo, Sahra Isse Mohamed, Desalegn Takele, Abdulrahman M. Sheikh, Solomon Chane Abera, Ayni Muhiadin Mohamed, Mutaawe Lubogo, Hassan Mukhtar Abukar, Mary Joan Karanja, Sulaiman Bangura, Antoine Abou Fayad, Ali Haji Adam, Abdinasir Yusuf Osman, Sk Md Mamunur Rahman Malik

“…Conclusion Somalia’s strategic approach to COVID-19 is an inspiring example of resilience and adaptability. Utilizing resources, technology and lessons from COVID-19 enabled the country to increase and improve laboratory services, expand testing capacity, and strengthen workforce capability. …”
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Extreme drought-heatwave exacerbates water quality deterioration in China by Jie Jiang, Zhaoli Wang, Zhenxing Zhang, Xushu Wu, Chengguang Lai, Zhaoyang Zeng, Xiaohong Chen

“…This study revealed that extreme drought-heatwave event critically deteriorate river water quality in China, highlighting the urgent need for adaptive strategies to protect and restore water quality during extreme drought-heatwave events.…”
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Territorios rurales en transformación: desafíos y oportunidades frente al reto de la despoblación by Néstor Vercher

“…Small orchards along the riverbanks maintain some activity, but the future of the sector depends on their capacity to adapt and revalue. In some territories, the transformation of traditional productions has made it possible to improve the profitability of agricultural activity, but it is not always sufficient to generate a dynamic economic fabric. …”
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Territorios rurales en transformación: desafíos y oportunidades frente al reto de la despoblación by Néstor Vercher

“…Small orchards along the riverbanks maintain some activity, but the future of the sector depends on their capacity to adapt and revalue. In some territories, the transformation of traditional productions has made it possible to improve the profitability of agricultural activity, but it is not always sufficient to generate a dynamic economic fabric. …”
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Internal validation of self-reported case numbers in hospital quality reports: preparing secondary data for health services research by Limei Ji, Max Geraedts, Werner de Cruppé

“…For future practice, we recommend a validation process when using GHQR as a data source for MCR-related research. Additionally, an adapted plausibility control could help to improve the quality of MCR documentation.…”
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The Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine-Derived Formulations in Cancer Immunotherapy: A Review by Li Y, Li C, Fan J, Liu Y, Xu Y, Pang G

“…It explores the mechanisms by which TCM augments immune responses, particularly focusing on how these formulations influence both innate and adaptive immunity. Various TCM herbs and compounds, their active ingredients, and their application in cancer prevention and treatment were analyzed through an integrated review of preclinical studies, clinical trials, and molecular mechanistic investigations.Results: TCM formulations contribute to cancer therapy by modulating the body’s internal environment to improve immune defense. …”
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Aridity-induced phenological shifts and greening trends in Mediterranean forest species: Insights from 28 years of Landsat data in southern Spain by Aurelio D. Herraiz, Pablo Salazar-Zarzosa, Cristina Acosta-Muñoz, Rocío Hernández-Clemente, Rafael Villar

“…It is particularly important to recognize the varied phenological responses of forest species to aridity, which reflect their different adaptations to climate change. Traditional field measurements may not effectively capture these phenological changes across extensive regions. …”
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A temporary cholesterol-rich diet and bacterial extracellular matrix factors favor Salmonella spp. biofilm formation in the cecum by Alonso Cruz-Cruz, Megan E. Schreeg, John S. Gunn

“…Our findings suggest that the cecum, particularly under cholesterol-rich conditions, serves as an adaptative niche for Salmonella spp. aggregates/biofilms and is a putative site for long-term infection.IMPORTANCETyphoid fever is a systemic infectious disease triggered by the gastrointestinal dissemination of Salmonella Typhi and Paratyphi in humans. …”
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Detection of the Effect of Climate Change on the Mechanism of Heat Islands in Tehran Province by Niloofar Mohammadi, Zahra Hejazizadeh, Parviz Zeaiean Firouzabadi, Alireza Karbalaee

“…Considering Tehran's new climate, it is necessary to develop a national climate change action plan to reduce emissions, pay attention to the future urban temperature, and adapt to global warming.…”
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Factors influencing childbirth fear among Asian women: a scoping review by Aida Kalok, Aida Kalok, Ixora Kamisan Atan, Shalisah Sharip, Nazarudin Safian, Shamsul Azhar Shah

“…These research findings hopefully will lead to the development of culturally adapted screening tools and interventions that reduce the burden of FOC among expectant mothers.…”
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Performance Understanding and Learning System (PULSE-KEY): development of a framework for implementation and performance evaluation of healthcare delivery models of care by Katrina L Campbell, Rumbidzai N Mutsekwa, Russell Canavan, Rebecca L Angus, Joshua Byrnes, Liza-Jane McBride

“…This article aims to advance the field of performance measurement within alternative healthcare delivery models of care through the development and validation of a comprehensive evaluation framework.Design and participants A seven-stage methodological approach was adapted from the Health Care Quality Indicators Project and a conceptual analysis method. …”
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Razvoj poslovnointeligenčnih sistemov v slovenski javni upravi – študija primera [Development of Business Intelligence Systems in Slovenian Public Administration – A Case Study]... by Jurij Terglav

“…Therefore, considering their specific features, they should be properly completed and adapted.   …”
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