Decoding Vitellogenin Subtype Responses: A Molecular Approach to Biomarkers of Endocrine Disruption in <i>Scatophagus argus</i> by Meiqin Wu, Jun Zhang, Di Wu, Amina S. Moss, Weilong Wang

“…Vitellogenins (Vtgs) are key yolk precursor proteins in fish, serving as critical indicators of gonadal maturation in females and reliable biomarkers for detecting xeno-oestrogenic pollution, particularly through their expression in juveniles or males. …”
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β-Catenin Regulation in Sporadic Colorectal Carcinogenesis: Not as Simple as APC by Ernst Fredericks, Gill Dealtry, Saartjie Roux

“…The wnt/APC/β-catenin pathway is a critical initiator in colorectal carcinogenesis in both hereditary and sporadic colorectal cancer (CRC). …”
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PMDNet: An Improved Object Detection Model for Wheat Field Weed by Zhengyuan Qi, Jun Wang

“…Efficient and accurate weed detection in wheat fields is critical for precision agriculture to optimize crop yield and minimize herbicide usage. …”
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Firth's penalized logistic regression: A superior approach for analysis of data from India's National Mental Health Survey, 2016 by Satish Suhas, Narayana Manjunatha, Channaveerachari Naveen Kumar, Vivek Benegal, Girish N. Rao, Mathew Varghese, Gopalkrishna Gururaj

“…In response to these data-driven hurdles, NMHS recognized the critical necessity for an alternative to conventional logistic regression, one that could adeptly navigate these complexities, ensuring robust and dependable insights from the collected data. …”
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Genomic signatures of selection in Brangus cattle revealing the genetic foundations of adaptability and production traits using a breed of origin approach by Gabriel A. Zayas, Raluca G. Mateescu

“…Novel genes under selection, such as CCNB2 (critical for fertility), MTCH2 (associated with meat quality and fertility) and PRLR (associated with coat length and heat tolerance), were also identified. …”
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An Inconvenient Past of World War II in the Historical Policy of the Republic of Croatia by A. M. Ponamareva

“…In recent years, this trend has received a powerful impetus, prompting scholars to critically reassess the role of historical memory in the formation of collective identities and political myths. …”
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Digitalization of the Workflow for Drone-Assisted Inspection and Automated Assessment of Industrial Buildings for Effective Maintenance Management by Jorge Torres-Barriuso, Natalia Lasarte, Ignacio Piñero, Eduardo Roji, Peru Elguezabal

“…Continuous maintenance based on an accurate diagnosis makes it possible to meet the challenges of aging infrastructures, which demands a reliable data-based assessment for maintenance management implementing corrective and preventive actions, according to the damage criticality. This paper researches an innovative digitalized process for the inspection and diagnosis of industrial buildings, which leads to categorizing and prioritizing maintenance actions in an objective and cost-effective way from the inspection data. …”
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Magnetohydrodynamic nanofluids flow and heat transfer with radiative heat flux and exothermic chemical reactions by Md. Mehedi Hasan, M.J. Uddin, Salah A. Faroughi

“…The distribution of velocity magnitude, isotherms, vorticity function, and Nusselt number are examined across a wide range of critical parameters for the copper oxide-water nanofluid. …”
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Syphilis Infection During Pregnancy: The Possible Effect on the Course of Pregnancy and Fetal Outcomes—A Case Report and Literature Review by Dovile Kielaite, Saule Januskiene, Virginija Paliulyte

“…A preterm newborn was delivered in critical condition, and congenital syphilis was diagnosed. …”
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Peripheral Artery Disease Intervention: Drug-Coated Balloon vs Drug-Eluting Stent, A Long-Term Comparison by Nathan Marzlin, M. Fuad Jan, Louie Kostopoulos, Ana Cristina Perez Moreno, Tanvir Bajwa, Suhail Q. Allaqaband

“…Endovascular treatment of critical PAD has advanced in recent years. DES and DCB have demonstrated superiority compared to balloon angioplasty or bare metal stenting. …”
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Efficiency comparison of natural coagulants (Cactus pads and Moringa seeds) for treating textile wastewater (in the case of Kombolcha textile industry) by Getahun Demeke Worku, Shimeles Nigussie Abate

“…Coagulation is considered one of the most effective methods for treating textile wastewaters, which technically need to have a natural or artificial coagulant added to eliminate dangerous pollutants. Nonetheless, criticism has been leveled against the use of chemical coagulants due to their serious disadvantages. …”
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DYNAMICS OF HAEMATOLOGICAL AND FUNCTIONAL PARAMETERS OF PEKIN DUCK BLOOD DURING ADMINISTRATION OF ORGANIC SELENIUM PREPARATION by Ye. O. Anisimova, V. V. Pronin, L. V. Kletikova, N. N. Yakimenko

“…It was determined that DAFS-25k has not affected hematological and functional parameters of Pekin duck blood and it contributed to mineral metabolism correction, reduction of stress factor effect within critical periods of development and improvement of the excretory system function.…”
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CRISIS OF TRUST IN GOVERNMENT: THE ROLE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS IN ITS RESTORATION by Larysa Samoilenko, Viacheslav Sharyi, Alina Zahrebelna

“…The article highlights the critical role of local authorities and the process of decentralization in fostering trust through active collaboration with civil society. …”
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The Impact of Maternal Age and Educational Level on Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Diagnosis and Screening: A Descriptive Comparative Study by Moh’d S. Dawod, Mohammad N. Alswerki, Amr Z. Abuqudiri, Ashraf A. Albadaineh, Leena M. Mahmoud, Dania J. Altarawneh, Nour H. Rbeihat, Rogayah M. Alkhanazreh

“…Early and proper screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is very critical to prevent catastrophic complication on the developing hip joint. …”
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Patients’ preferences on atopic dermatitis skincare and social media use: a qualitative study by Roxana Mazilu, Stefanie Ziehfreund, Stephan Traidl, Alexander Zink

“…Conclusions Patients exhibit diverse patterns of SM use when selecting daily products and critically evaluate the online content, demonstrating a greater trust in healthcare professionals or familial connections. …”
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Effects of short inter-pregnancy/birth interval on adverse perinatal outcomes in Asia-Pacific region: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Tahir Ahmed Hassen, Melissa L Harris, Desalegn Markos Shifti, Tesfalidet Beyene, Md Nuruzzaman Khan, Tesfaye Regassa Feyissa, Catherine Chojenta

“…Studies that reported on short inter-pregnancy or birth interval and examined adverse perinatal outcomes, such as low birthweight (LBW) preterm birth (PTB), small for gestational age (SGA), and neonatal mortality were included and appraised for methodological quality using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools. Three reviewers independently screened the studies and performed data extraction. …”
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Penetration of Silver Diamine Fluoride in Deep Carious Lesions of Human Permanent Teeth: An In Vitro Study by Jutharat Manuschai, Supitcha Talungchit, Supawadee Naorungroj

“…When silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is used in conjunction with conservative caries removal in deep carious lesions, the distribution depth of silver is critical for safety and effectiveness. Objective. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of selected caries removal on silver penetration when 38% SDF is applied to deep carious lesions in permanent teeth. …”
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Exploring the potential impacts of anthropogenic heating on urban climate during heatwaves by Ansar Khan, Konstantina Vasilakopoulou, Mattheos Santamouris

“…By investigating how varying levels of AH influence local urban climate conditions, this study addresses a critical gap in current urban climate study, particularly in the context of Sydney, an area that has not yet been extensively explored. …”
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Comparison of life expectancy determinants among gulf cooperation council members by Anak Agung Bagus Wirayuda, Abdulaziz Al-Mahrezi, Mohammed Al-Azri, Moon Fai Chan

“…Conclusions Generally, the findings highlight the critical need for GCC countries to strengthen the integrated framework of SD, ME, and HR factors rather than relying solely on HR improvements. …”
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The role of pharmacists in mitigating medication errors in the perioperative setting: a systematic review by Lina Naseralallah, Somaya Koraysh, May Alasmar, Bodoor Aboujabal

“…The included studies were assessed for quality using the Crowe Critical Appraisal Tool. Data were extracted and synthesized using the DEPICT-2 (Descriptive Elements of Pharmacist Intervention Characterization Tool). …”
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