Evidence of vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, multidrug-resistant S. aureus, and Enterococcus faecium-causing mastitis in Thailand and Cambodia by Sambo Na, Montira Intanon, Anyaphat Srithanasuwan, Wasana Chaisri, Witaya Suriyasathaporn

“…Background and Aim: Bovine mastitis, an inflammatory condition of the mammary gland, is a critical economic issue in the dairy industry. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to mastitis-causing pathogens poses a significant threat to dairy operations in Thailand and Cambodia. …”
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Drivers in the conservation of urban green space depletion: A case study of Wa Municipality, Ghana by Sabastian Batasuma, Wei Cao, Nathan Awelama Atigah, Emefa Acorlor Garnet, Joshua Kojo Bonzo, Justice Gyimah

“…Using statistical analysis and qualitative insights combined, the study revealed that while regulatory policies play a positive role in the preservation of green spaces (with a regression coefficient of Rp = 1.07, p < 0.01), both urbanization (Ur = -0.14, p < 0.05) and human behavior (Hb = -0.34, p < 0.05) significantly contribute to their decline.These findings highlight the critical need for robust legal frameworks and active community engagement to mitigate the negative effects of environmental degradation. …”
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Benthic algal community dynamics on Palmyra Atoll throughout a decade with two thermal anomalies by Adi Khen, Maggie D. Johnson, Michael D. Fox, Jennifer E. Smith

“…Long-term monitoring of coral reef algal communities is critical for understanding their differential responses to thermal stress and can improve projections of ecosystem functioning in the context of global change.…”
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Diversity and Conservation of Carnivores in Saudi Arabia by Ali Al Ahmari, Farah Neyaz, Faisal Shuraim, Abdul Rahman Al Ghamdi, Ahmad Al Boug, Mesfer Alhlafi, Sharif Al Jbour, Francesco M. Angelici, Saleh Alaamri, Khalid Al Masabi, Zuhair Sami Amr

“…Major threats affecting carnivores include killing and animal trade. The status of the critically endangered species, <i>Panthera pardus nimr</i>, was discussed. …”
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Chordoma Spontaneous Regression After COVID-19 by Luis Fernando Moura da Silva Junior, Gyl Eanes Barros Silva, Marcos Adriano Garcia Campos, Antonio Augusto Lima Teixeira Júnior, Ramon Moura Santos, Orlando José dos Santos, Natalino Salgado Filho

“…It was concluded that T-cells, which are involved in the COVID-19 immune response and were found infiltrating the tumor, acted as a critical pathway to this event. Further studies are encouraged in order to gain a better understanding of the SARS-CoV-2–chordoma interaction.…”
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Impetus of US hospital leaders to invest in patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs): a qualitative study by Andrea L Pusic, Marilyn Heng, Danny Mou, Rachel C Sisodia, Meredith B Rosenthal, Barbara Bokhour, Christer Mjåset, Claire M Sokas, Azan Virji

“…Understanding why leaders of major healthcare institutions invest in PROMs is critical to understanding the role that PROMs play in the US healthcare system.…”
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Fatigue State Evaluation of Urban Railway Transit Drivers Using Psychological, Biological, and Physical Response Signals by Hao Wu, Yubo Jiao, Chaozhe Jiang, Tong Wang, Jiangbo Yu

“…., fatigue state) is critical in improving the safety of urban rail transit operations. …”
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Entropy analysis of Darcy–Forchheimer flow of couple-stress TiO2-CoFe2O4/engine oil based hybrid nanofluid between two rotating disks considering hall effect by Sk Enamul, Seetalsmita Samal, Surender Ontela

“…The semi-analytical methodology known as the homotopy analysis method (HAM) is then applied to the solution. Critical parameters such as the inertial coefficient, heat source parameter, nanoparticle concentration, and magnetic field parameter are analyzed graphically. …”
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A Comparative Study on Drought Stress Response In Vitro and In Vivo Propagated <i>Fragaria vesca</i> Plants by Marta Rokosa, Małgorzata Mikiciuk, Danuta Kulpa, Piotr Ptak

“…The evaluation of plant responses to water deficit in the substrate, particularly in the context of intensifying climate change, represents a critical factor for ensuring stable agricultural production, economic resilience, and food security. …”
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Fungi in the Gut Microbiota: Interactions, Homeostasis, and Host Physiology by Hao-Yu Liu, Shicheng Li, Kennedy Jerry Ogamune, Abdelkareem A. Ahmed, In Ho Kim, Yunzeng Zhang, Demin Cai

“…Despite being a modest fraction, the fungal community, also referred to as mycobiota, represents a critical component of the gut microbiota. Emerging evidence suggests that fungi act as early colonizers of the intestine, exerting a lasting influence on gut development. …”
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Thymus Hyperplasia and Thymoma Type B in Patients with Myasthenia Gravis: Two case reports and Literature Review by Selman Dumani, Altin Kuqo, Ermal Likaj, Saimir Kuci, Majlinda Ikonomi, Laureta Dibra, Alessia Mehmeti, Ejona Celiku, Altin Veshti

“…Conclusion: The cases underscore the critical role of surgical intervention in managing thymic pathologies in MG patients. …”
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Proteostasis Decline and Redox Imbalance in Age-Related Diseases: The Therapeutic Potential of NRF2 by Brigitta Buttari, Antonella Tramutola, Ana I. Rojo, Niki Chondrogianni, Sarmistha Saha, Alessandra Berry, Letizia Giona, Joana P. Miranda, Elisabetta Profumo, Sergio Davinelli, Andreas Daiber, Antonio Cuadrado, Fabio Di Domenico

“…The accumulation of misfolded proteins triggers the release, stabilization, and nuclear translocation of NRF2, which in turn enhances the expression of critical components of both the proteasomal and lysosomal degradation pathways. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Sign language recognition using the fusion of image and hand landmarks through multi-headed convolutional neural network by Refat Khan Pathan, Munmun Biswas, Suraiya Yasmin, Mayeen Uddin Khandaker, Mohammad Salman, Ahmed A. F. Youssef

“…Abstract Sign Language Recognition is a breakthrough for communication among deaf-mute society and has been a critical research topic for years. Although some of the previous studies have successfully recognized sign language, it requires many costly instruments including sensors, devices, and high-end processing power. …”
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A Korean Patient With Leber Congenital Amaurosis and a Homozygous RPE65 Variant Originating From a Paternal Uniparental Isodisomy by Hane Lee, Dongseok Moon, Rin Khang, Go Hun Seo, Chang Ki Yoon, Un Chul Park, Kyu Hyung Park, Eun Kyoung Lee

“…RPE65, one of the causative genes for LCA, encodes retinoid isomerohydrolase, an enzyme that plays a critical role in regenerating visual pigment in photoreceptor cells. …”
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Investigating The Competence Of Spiritual Care Among Nurses Working In Teaching Hospitals Affiliated With Shahid Sadoughi University Of Medical Sciences In Yazd, 2023 by Roohollah Askari, Hassan Jafari, Arefeh Dehghani Tafti, Neda Futuhi Tafti

“…Strengthening their competence in spiritual care is critical in ensuring holistic healthcare delivery. …”
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Relationship of Knowledge with the Implementation of OHS Management System in Regional General Hospital North Konawe District by Laode Muhammad Yasmin, Erwin Azizi Jayadipraja, Nunung Nunung, La Ode Saafi, Adnin Alista

“…Conclusion:Knowledge is a critical factor in shaping occupational health and safety behaviors within hospitals. …”
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Transcriptome-wide identification and characterization of WUSCHEL-related homeobox (WOX) gene family in Pinus yunnanensis by Junfei Xu, Zhaoliu Hu, Sili Chen, Junrong Tang, Lin Chen, Peizhen Chen, Nianhui Cai, Yulan Xu

“…Abstract WUSCHEL-related homeobox (WOX), a specific gene family in plants, plays a critical role during stem cell regulation, plant regeneration and upgrowth. …”
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Dietetics students' opinion on food and their future profession by Priscila Koritar, Maria Clara de Moraes Prata Gaspar, Cristina Larrea-Killinger, Marle dos Santos Alvarenga

“…The possible impact of these opinions on professional practice should be discussed and addressed so that undergraduation can expand critical training and better professional practice.…”
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Serum laminin γ2 monomer as a novel diagnostic and prognostic marker for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma by Takeshi Terashima, Kouki Nio, Naohiko Koshikawa, Makoto Ueno, Tadashi Toyama, Masaki Miyazawa, Tomoyuki Hayashi, Akihiro Seki, Hidetoshi Nakagawa, Noriho Iida, Shinya Yamada, Hajime Takatori, Tetsuro Shimakami, Toru Yoshimura, Eisaku Yoshida, Masatoshi Nakagawa, Motoharu Seiki, Taro Yamashita

“…Abstract Background The identification of effective diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers is critical to improving the outcomes of patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). …”
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Assessment of the sedimentation and trapping efficiency in dam reservoirs by applying the settling basin framework by Bérenger Koffi, Koffi Eugène Kouakou, Alexis Loukou Brou, Martin Sanchez, Ouédé Gla Blaise, Brice Wawogninlin Coulibaly, Franck Hervé Akaffou, Michal Habel, Amani Michel Kouassi, Dibi Brou, Kouakou Lazare Kouassi

“…New hydrological insights for the region: The analysis shows that the reservoir's trapping capacity is influenced by settling velocity, critical velocity, shape parameter 1/r, and the Peclet number (Pe). …”
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