Microsimulation models on child and adolescent health: a scoping review protocol by Filipa Sampaio, Claire de Oliveira

“…The aim of this scoping review will be to retrieve, synthesise and critically appraise the literature on existing microsimulation models focused on child and adolescent health.Methods and analysis We will conduct a scoping review using established methods. …”
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Social Support Theory for Predicting Stress, Anxiety, and Job Burnout of Healthcare Workers in the Post-pandemic COVID-19 by Masoumeh Mohammadi Khanqah, Fataneh Bakhshi, Asieh Ashouri, Abolhasan Afkar

“…Social support is a critical factor in alleviating these psychological impacts, helping individuals to manage stress effectively. …”
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A method for siRNA-mediated knockdown of target genes in RA-induced neurogenesis using P19 cells by Hossein Khodadadi, Hiroaki Taniguchi

“…These findings underscore the potential of siRNA technology in elucidating gene function during neuronal differentiation and highlight the critical role of targeted gene silencing in advancing neurogenesis research. …”
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Type-Specific Persistence/Clearance Results in Human Papillomavirus Infections in Turkish Women by Haci Ozturk Sahin, Beril Gurlek, Bulent Demir, Fatma Silan

“… OBJECTIVE: The persistence of high-risk human papillomavirus infections, most of which are known to be transient is of critical importance for the development of precursor lesions and cancer in the cervix. …”
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UNCHARTED WATERS: ANALYZING PRESIDENT BUHARI'S DIPLOMATIC ADAPTATIONS TO INTERNATIONAL SECURITY THREATS, 2015-2023 by ENUEME PAUL OVIE, GBIGBIDJE DAVID LAWSON

“…The study utilizes a literature-based approach, integrating academic and non-academic sources, to provide a comprehensive analysis of President Buhari's diplomatic adaptations during this critical period. Three overarching themes emerge from the thematic analysis: strategic responses to the US-China Trade War and resultant global economic disruptions, concerted efforts in stabilizing regions affected by coups and political instability in Africa, and a balanced approach towards the Covid-19 pandemic encompassing global health security and national well-being.The findings reveal Nigeria's adeptness in managing the economic impact of the US-China Trade War by diversifying economic partnerships, thereby bolstering economic stability. …”
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Proposals by the Ministry of Internal Affairs Commission Headed by F. K. Girs to Subordinate the Kirghiz Inner Horde under Astrakhan Governorate: Administrative Structure and Judic... by Evgeniy A. Gunaev

“…The mentioned proposals constituted a total of five journals and were an earliest reform-related resolution that basically dealt with and somewhat criticized the preceding initiatives of Orenburg-based authorities to restructure the Horde. …”
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Assessment of Malaysia-wide PM2.5 Forecasts from a Global Model by Zhixian Tan, Mohd Talib Latif, Matthew J. Ashfold

“…We found that cycle 46r1 CAMS-GACF performance in Malaysia was generally weaker (critical success index (CSI) = 31%, R2 = 0.36) than reported in other studies (CSI = 20–54%, R2 = 0.32–0.79) focused on other countries, across multiple metrics in both analyses. …”
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Development and validation of a deep learning system for detection of small bowel pathologies in capsule endoscopy: a pilot study in a Singapore institution by Bochao Jiang, Michael Dorosan, Justin Wen Hao Leong, Marcus Eng Hock Ong, Sean Shao Wei Lam, Tiing Leong Ang

“…The models could process approximately 200–250 images per second and showed good discrimination on time-critical abnormalities such as bleeding. Conclusion: Our pilot models showed the potential to improve time to diagnosis in CE workflows. …”
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Influence of sleep duration and quality on depression symptoms among nurses during the Omicron outbreak: a cross-sectional survey by Yingying Gu, Pinglang Hu, Caijun Dai, Shuhong Ni, Qiqi Huang

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Cloning, expression analysis, and the photoperiodic response of CHH gene in Panulirus homarus by Zhimin Ju, Jiajun Luo, Charles Brighton Ndandala, Chongqing Wen, Zhao Yanfei, Huafang Liang

“…In conclusion, these results indicate that PhCHH-A and PhCHH-B might play a critical role in the ovarian developmental cycle of P. homarus. …”
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Cerebrospinal fluid metabolites as potential biomarkers for epilepsy: Insights from genome‐wide association studies by Zhenxiang Zhao, Na Xing, Lin Hou

“…Significance This study highlights CSF metabolites that could serve as valuable biomarkers and may be critical in developing targeted treatments and preventing epilepsy. …”
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Effects of neutrophil granule proteins on sepsis-associated lymphopenia and their relationship with CD4+ T-cell pyroptosis by Jia-yu Mao, Ya-wen Xie, Xian-li Lei, Jia-hui Zhang, Wei Cheng, Na Cui

“…We hypothesized that an elevated neutrophil granule protein level is associated with sepsis-associated lymphopenia (SAL).MethodsWe enrolled 61 patients with sepsis admitted to the Department of Critical Care Medicine of Peking Union Medical College Hospital between May 2022 and October 2023 in this study. …”
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Effects of age and circadian rhythm on vital parameters and erythrocyte osmotic fragility of donkeys during seasonal changes. by Moses Ayo-Opemipo Olorunfemi, Abdulhakeem Binhambali, Victor Olusegun Sinkalu, Mohammed Babashani, Felix Uchenna Samuel, Joseph Olusegun Ayo

“…Overall, this study elucidates the physiological adaptations of donkeys to seasonal thermal stress, providing critical insights into their health management and welfare in varying climatic conditions. …”
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Comparison of three- and six-component scoring models for predicting the futility in cancer resuscitation: a retrospective study by A. Pramono, N. Maryani

“… INTRODUCTION: Palliative care is an approach to managing patients with critical illnesses who require the support of organ function from failure, in addition to those with chronic and terminal diseases including cancer that cannot be cured until rehabilitation. …”
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Do oversimplified durability metrics undervalue biochar carbon dioxide removal? by A J Ringsby, K Maher

“…Quantifying CDR for biochar projects hinges critically on the durability of biochar materials once amended in soil. …”
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Leveraging generative adversarial networks for data augmentation to improve fault detection in wind turbines with imbalanced data by Subhajit Chatterjee, Yung-Cheol Byun

“…The consequential impact of such imbalances on fault detection accuracy underscores the critical nature of the concern in wind turbine fault diagnostics. …”
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Electroforming-based micro-texturing: Advancements for surface engineering in EDM by Mariana Hernández-Pérez, Pedro M. Hernández-Castellano, Juan M. Vázquez-Martínez, María D. Marrero-Alemán

“…These findings provide a solid foundation for the development of future research aimed at optimizing the accuracy of electrode texturing for EDM applications, addressing a critical need in the field of functional surface microfabrication.…”
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Enhancing cancer care through a knowledge-sharing model: a systematic review of Project ECHO® programmes in India by Sangeeta Bhuyan, Shikha Yadav, Amit Verma, Shama Bhati, Ankit Anand, Sandeep Bhalla, Apoorva Karan Rai

“…The quality of the selected articles was assessed using a standardized critical appraisal tool developed by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). …”
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Mapping Supply Chain Risks and Resilience Strategies For Startups Using The SCOR and FMEA Model: An Innovation Hub Perspective by Armah Kemi Daisy, Alim Setiwan Slamet, Eko Ruddy Cahyadi

“…Innovation hubs are critical in supporting entrepreneurial growth by providing resources and facilitating networking. …”
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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

“…Background: Good oral hygiene is a critical component of overall oral health. Various methods have developed over time to assess oral hygiene status. …”
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