Deciphering the heterogeneity and plasticity of the tumor microenvironment in liver cancer provides insights for prognosis by Yihao Sun, Yihao Sun, Guojuan Shi, Jian Yang, Chun-Zhong Zhou, Chuhan Peng, Yu-Hong Luo, Ying Pan, Rui-Qi Wang

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The water quality of the Upper Citarum: Applying the overall index of pollution, Said-WQI, and pollution index methods by Mariana Marselina, Nurul Aulia Rahmi, Siti Ai Nurhayati

“…However, water quality remains a critical issue issue due to prevailing contamination. …”
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Induction of Somatic Embryogenesis and Organogenesis in Zimbabwean Sweet Potato (cv Brondal) by Rose T. Masekesa, Edmore Gasura, Gaudencia T. Kujeke, Elizabeth Ngadze, Farisai Chidzwondo

“…The maturation stage would have assisted embryos to reach physiological maturity and a desired level of desiccation, both being critical elements in embryo to plantlet conversion. …”
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Impact of Key DMD Parameters on Modal Analysis of High-Reynolds-Number Flow Around an Idealized Ground Vehicle by Hamed Ahani, Mesbah Uddin

“…These results offer critical insights into the effective application of DMD in analyzing complex vehicle flow fields.…”
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Quality of routine malaria data captured at primary health facilities in the Hohoe Municipality, Ghana by Christopher Ayisah, Thywill Worlase Kpenu, Edem Kojo Dzantor, Clement Tetteh Narh

“…Most facilities faced significant issues like unavailability of data, uncompleted data and underreporting of data, making it not-advisable to rely on DHIMS II for critical health decisions. Although, half of the facilities showed evidence of good data quality, there is still a need for improvement in the capturing of routine malaria data.…”
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Pilates exercise in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yuxuan Li, Heran Lu, Liuwei Zhang, Yijia Ren, Xiaotong Dai, Lin Lin

“…Thus, the objective of this systematic review was to evaluate and critically analyze the existing scientific evidence regarding the effects of Pilates on pregnant women. …”
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Effects of movement behaviors on preschoolers’ cognition: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials by Catalina Pacheco, Victoria Culkin, Amelia Putkaradze, Nan Zeng

“…The cognitive outcomes evaluated included executive function, attention, memory, and other key domains critical to early childhood development, such as language, processing speed, and social cognition. …”
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Multi-Classification Using YOLOv11 and Hybrid YOLO11n-MobileNet Models: A Fire Classes Case Study by Eman H. Alkhammash

“…Recognizing fire classes is critical, since each kind demands a unique suppression approach. …”
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Assessing validity and reliability of the Transition Shock Scale for Undergraduate Nursing Students (TSS, Chinese version) in associate degree nursing students by Huiting Weng, Ziwei Ding, Li Yang, Bo Zhang, Yuanyuan Luo, Qin Wang

“…Method This methodological validity study investigated internal consistency and reliability. The critical ratio (CR) method and correlation analysis are used for item screening of the scale. …”
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Exploring and Verifying the Mechanism and Targets of Shenqi Pill in the Treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis via Network Pharmacology and Experiments by Beihui He, Zheng Chen, Yunmeng Nie, Minmin Luo, Sumei Xu, Junbin Yan, Zhiyun Chen

“…These results suggested that SQP could ameliorate NASH in rats, and that quercetin may be the critical active compound that exerts the therapeutic effect.…”
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Mortality trends of traumatic brain injuries in the adult population of the United States: a CDC WONDER analysis from 1999 to 2020 by Muhammad Hamza Dawood, Yusra Fazli, Sejal Lund, Shurjeel Uddin Qazi, Rija Tahir, Areehah Zafar Masood, Aiman Azam Qureshi, Saleha Safdar, Heraa Zaheer, Muhammad TayyabMuzaffar Chaychi

“…Abstract Background Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a critical public health issue in the United States, contributing significantly to morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. …”
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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease: potential role of KL-6 and systemic inflammation by Mohamed F. AbdelGhany, Waleed GamalEldin Khaleel, Asmaa Omar Ahmed, Ahmad BaheyElden Ahmed, Lamees M. Bakkar

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iPSC-derived exosomes as amphotericin B carriers: a promising approach to combat cryptococcal meningitis by Jingyu Zhao, Jingyu Zhao, Wei Fang, Yangjie Gao, Jiquan Chen, Guizhen Wang, Julin Gu

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Surrogate-based model parameter optimization in simulations of the West African monsoon by M. Fischer, P. Knippertz, C. Proppe

“…<p>The West African monsoon (WAM) system is a critical climatic phenomenon with significant socio-economic impacts on millions of people. …”
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Environmental microbial communications in gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria by P. Srikanth, D. Sivakumar, J. Nouri

“…The concentration of these signalling substances rises above a critical level when the population density does, causing particular gene expression patterns in the microorganisms. …”
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“…The cultural aspect of Korean linguistics is explored through Eva VUČKOVIČ’s “Workplace Discourse and Expression of Hierarchy in Yoon Tae-ho’s Webtoon Misaeng,” which uses critical discourse analysis to examine hierarchical dynamics in corporate settings, as depicted in this iconic Korean webtoon. …”
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The role of gut microbiota in disease management: Ayurvedic perspectives on metabolic diseases and health by Bhawana Jangra, Shreyanshi Kulshreshtha, Alok Goyal, Sanjay M. Jachak

“…Background: In the past few years, the critical role of gut microbiome in the maintenance of overall health and various diseases has captured significant attention. …”
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Vitamin D Deficiency as a Risk Factor for Diabetic Retinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Claudia Elena Petrea, Laura Andreea Ghenciu, Roxana Iacob, Emil Robert Stoicescu, Dorel Săndesc

“…The findings also call attention to a critical gap in the literature regarding the therapeutic role of vitamin D supplementation in preventing and managing DR. …”
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Systematic review on the compliance of WHO guidelines in the management of patients with advanced HIV disease in Africa: The case of cryptococcal antigen screening. by Zuhura Mbwana Ally, Jackline Vicent Mbishi, Mariam Salim Mbwana, Hafidha Mhando Bakari, Swalehe Mustafa Salim, Zarin Nudar Rodoshi, Muhidin Ibrahim Hundisa, Rebecca Mesfin Sileshi, Biruk Demisse Ayalew, Rahma Musoke, Lynn Moshi, Yousef Elias Fakhoury, Haji Mbwana Ally, Habib Omari Ramadhani

“…Emphasis on improving CrAg screening is critical given its proven cost-effective benefits.…”
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Bibliometric analysis of glycolysis and prostate cancer research from 2004 to 2024 by Congxu Zhu, Jingjing Yang, Lumei Liu, Bonan Li, Tiansong Sun, Wen Sheng, Qinghu He

“…Enhanced glycolysis and excessive lactate secretion are recognized as critical factors driving the progression of various cancers. …”
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