Decoding the anomalies: a genome-based analysis of Bacillus cereus group strains closely related to Bacillus anthracis by Thuto Gomolemo Magome, Marius Surleac, Marius Surleac, Ayesha Hassim, Cornelius Carlos Bezuidenhout, Henriette van Heerden, Kgaugelo Edward Lekota

“…The findings underscore a recurrent acquisition of mobile genetic elements within B. cereus and B. thuringiensis, a process infrequent in B. anthracis.ConclusionThis study highlights the pressing need for standardized taxonomic criteria in B. cereus group classification, especially as anomalous isolates emerge. This study supports the existing nomenclature framework which offers an effective solution for classifying species into genomospecies groups. …”
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Guttiferone K Exerts the Anti-inflammatory Effect on Mycobacterium Tuberculosis- (H37Ra-) Infected Macrophages by Targeting the TLR/IRAK-1 Mediated Akt and NF-κB Pathway by Qingwen Zhang, Jinxia Sun, Yan Fu, Weigang He, Yinhong Li, Hongsheng Tan, Hongxi Xu, Xin Jiang

“…Under this circumstance, alternative host-directed therapy (HDT) emerges timely which can be exploited to improve the efficacy of TB treatment and disease prognosis by targeting the host. …”
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Protocol on establishing a prospective enhanced surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases in residential aged care facilities in Central Queensland, Australia: an observational... by Mohammad Rashidul Hashan, Robert Booy, Michael Kirk, Gulam Khandaker, Gwenda Chapman, Jacina Walker, Sonya Jayne Davidson, Jill Auriac, Nicolas Smoll, Delwar Akbar

“…The increasing burden of emerging and existing VPDs (eg, COVID-19, influenza, pneumococcal, pertussis and varicella-zoster) necessitates the establishment of an active enhanced surveillance system to provide real-time evidence to devise strategies to reduce the burden of VPDs in RACFs.Method and analysis This study proposes a prospective active enhanced surveillance that will be implemented in RACFs across the Central Queensland (CQ) region. …”
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Performance evaluation of the smartphone-based AI cough monitoring app - Hyfe Cough Tracker against solicited respiratory sounds [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved wit... by Isabel Blavia, Juliane Chaccour, Eric M. Keen, Virginia Orrillo, Mindaugas Galvosas, Matthew Rudd, Juan C. Gabaldón-Figueira, Simon Grandjean Lapierre, Carlos Chaccour, Peter M. Small, Gerard Giménez

“…Background: Emerging technologies to remotely monitor patients’ cough show promise for various clinical applications. …”
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Unlocking barriers and strategies of halal certification for micro and small enterprises in Indonesia: Analytic network process approach by Muhammad Anwar Fathoni, Prima Dwi Priyatno, Faizi, Fadhli Suko Wiryanto, Widarto Rachbini, Suryani

“…Financial support, regulatory reforms, and educational programs emerged as the most critical strategies for overcoming these barriers. …”
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Threats of zoonotic pathogens in food chain: Current status and gaps in IndiaKey public health Message: by Madhuchhanda Das, Anup Kumar Ojha, Venencia Albert, Saradi Borah, Thandavarayan Ramamurthy, Samaresh Das, Tapan Kumar Dutta, Hosterson Kylla, Rajkumari Mandakini, Sarangthem Indira Devi

“…Increased human-animal interface, cross-species transmission of a few emerging pathogens, and dissemination of antimicrobial-resistant genes are major concerns. …”
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GANCE: Generative Adversarial Network Assisted Channel Estimation for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Empowered 5G and Beyond Wireless Networks by Chirag Gupta, Ramani Kumar Das, Rabindra K. Barik, Shahazad Niwazi Qurashi, Diptendu Sinha Roy, Satyendra Singh Yadav

“…Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have discovered a plethora of societal applications such as remote sensing, disaster management, medical emergency, security and surveillance, etc. UAVs require fast and reliable communication lines, and selecting the appropriate channel estimation (CE) technique is pivotal in reliable communication. …”
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PMAIP1 regulates the progression of follicular thyroid carcinoma through the Wnt3/FOSL1 pathway by Haobo Wang, Fangjian Shang, Yifang Wang, Bo Pang, Bo Pang, Longfei Kang, Longfei Kang, Chuanmin Zhou, Chuanmin Zhou, Dongyun Li, Dongyun Li, Zhongxin Li, Zhongxin Li, Xia Jiang, Xia Jiang, Bo Liu, Zengren Zhao

“…DiscussionIn conclusion, our research demonstrated that PMAIP1 emerges as a novel pro-cancer factor in FTC, and its knockdown significantly inhibited the proliferation and metastasis of FTC both in vivo and in vitro. …”
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Particle emission and thermal efficiency analysis of a diesel vehicle using biodiesel and a platinum metallic partial-flow particulate filter by Huy Quang Dang, Mi Zwe Mon Phyo, Poonnut Thaeviriyakul, Plan Teekatasn Cosh, Mek Srilomsak, Therdsak Petblengsri, Ittipol Pawarmart, Sompong Srimanosaowapak, Hidenori Kosaka, Preechar Karin

“…A combination of a P-CDPF and commercial biodiesel fuels emerges as an effective solution for reducing regulated emissions from unmodified diesel vehicles.…”
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Combined oven/freeze drying as a cost and energy-efficient drying method for preserving quality attributes and volatile compounds of carrot slices by Zobabalo Progress Mina, Tafadzwa Kaseke, Tafadzwa Kaseke, Tobi Fadiji, Yardjouma Silue, Olaniyi Amos Fawole, Olaniyi Amos Fawole

“…OD-FD slices exhibited the highest levels of volatile compounds, including aldehydes, terpenes, esters, alcohols, ketones, and acids, indicating superior flavor preservation.ConclusionThe OD2-FD18 combination emerged as the optimal method, significantly reducing energy consumption and costs while maintaining better β-carotene, total phenolic content, DPPH radical scavenging activity, and volatile compound profiles. …”
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Cardiovascular function shows early impairment in asymptomatic adolescents diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus: an ultrasound-derived myocardial work study by Martina Ghirardo, Martina Ghirardo, Irene Cattapan, Irene Cattapan, Jolanda Sabatino, Jolanda Sabatino, Alice Pozza, Alice Pozza, Jennifer Fumanelli, Jennifer Fumanelli, Martina Avesani, Joaquin Gutierrez De Rubalcava Doblas, Carlo Moretti, Biagio Castaldi, Giovanni Di Salvo

“…Myocardial work (MW) has emerged as an afterload-independent tool that allows early identification of subclinical damage. …”
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Relationships between muscle strength, lung function, and cognitive function in Chinese middle-aged and older adults: A study based on the China health and retirement longitudinal... by Yixuan Ma, Xinze Wu, Yinjiao Zhao, Weihao Hong, Yisheng Luan, Peiyu Song, Bing Zhang

“…Muscle strength and lung function demonstrated significant associations with cognitive function, with lung function emerging as a notable mediating factor. This relationship persisted even after adjusting for potential confounding variables. …”
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Oral health improvement for nursing home residents through delegated remotivation and reinstruction (MundZaRR Study): study protocol of a cluster-randomised controlled trial by Falk Schwendicke, Peter Schlattmann, Gabriele Meyer, Katrin Hertrampf, Georg Gassmann, Jens Abraham, Volker Hammen

“…Secondary outcomes include pain condition, general health-related quality of life, caries increment, oral/prosthetic hygiene and gingival status, incidence of dental emergencies and hospitalisations, and cost-utility/effectiveness. …”
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A Spike-Based mRNA Vaccine Encapsulated in Phospholipid 1,2-Dioleoyl-sn-Glycero-3-PhosphoEthanolamine Containing Lipid Nanoparticles Induced Potent B- and T-Cell Responses Associat... by Afshana Quadiri, Swayam Prakash, Latifa Zayou, Nisha Rajeswari Dhanushkodi, Amruth Chilukuri, Gemma Ryan, Kelly Wang, Hawa Vahed, Aziz A. Chentoufi, Lbachir BenMohamed

“…Background: Nucleoside-modified mRNA encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) have emerged as a promising vaccine strategy, especially for COVID-19. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Functional Outcomes in High Condylar Fractures Treated with Closed Methods with and without Temporomandibular Joint Arthrocentesis: A Research Protocol fo... by Sachindra Dubey, Nitin Bhola, Anchal Agarwal

“…Need of the study: Arthrocentesis offers several advantages over traditional techniques, including reduced trauma, quicker recovery times, and a decreased risk of complications. It has emerged as a valuable tool in the multidisciplinary approach to managing TMDs, offering patients a minimally invasive option to relieve their symptoms and restore jaw function. …”
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Phenotypic Trajectories From Acute to Stable Phase in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: Insights From the PURSUIT‐HFpEF Study by Yuki Matsuoka, Yohei Sotomi, Daisaku Nakatani, Katsuki Okada, Akihiro Sunaga, Hirota Kida, Taiki Sato, Daisuke Sakamoto, Tetsuhisa Kitamura, Sho Komukai, Masahiro Seo, Masamichi Yano, Takaharu Hayashi, Akito Nakagawa, Yusuke Nakagawa, Shunsuke Tamaki, Yoshio Yasumura, Takahisa Yamada, Shungo Hikoso, Yasushi Sakata

“…Background Using machine learning for the phenotyping of patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) has emerged as a novel approach to understanding the pathophysiology and stratifying the patients. …”
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Modeling Climate‐Driven Vegetation Changes Under Contrasting Temperate and Arid Conditions in the Mediterranean Basin by Marco Bianchini, Mohamed Tarhouni, Matteo Francioni, Marco Fiorentini, Chiara Rivosecchi, Jamila Msadek, Abderrazak Tlili, Farah Chouikhi, Marina Allegrezza, Giulio Tesei, Paola Antonia Deligios, Roberto Orsini, Luigi Ledda, Maria Karatassiou, Athanasios Ragkos, Paride D'Ottavio

“…The models indicated significant shifts in areal distribution and environmental conditions, affecting habitat suitability and ecosystem dynamics. MaxEnt emerged as the most reliable algorithm for small presence‐only datasets, effectively predicting habitat suitability. …”
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Interpretation of indoor air surveillance for respiratory infections: a prospective longitudinal observational study in a childcare settingResearch in context by Caspar Geenen, Steven Traets, Sarah Gorissen, Michiel Happaerts, Kurt Beuselinck, Lies Laenen, Jens Swinnen, Sien Ombelet, Joren Raymenants, Els Keyaerts, Emmanuel André

“…Using air CO2 concentrations to normalise such signals emerges as a promising approach. Funding: KU Leuven; DURABLE project, under the EU4Health Programme of the European Commission; Thermo Fisher Scientific.…”
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Perspectives of nurses and patient representatives on the morally competent nurse: An international focus group study by Chris Gastmans, Evelyne Mertens, Alvisa Palese, Brian Keogh, Francesca Apolloni, Johanna Wiisak, Catherine Mc Cabe, Maria Dimitriadou, Alessandro Galazzi, Michael Igoumenidis, Nikos Stefanopoulos, Paraskevi Charitou, Evridiki Papastavrou, Riitta Suhonen, Stefania Chiappinotto

“…Results: The overarching characteristic of a morally competent nurse that emerged from our thematic analyses of group discussions is that they are person-centred. …”
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Cost-savings and health impact of strategies for prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus with nirsevimab in Chile based on the integrated analysis of 2019–2023 national databases... by Denis Sauré, Miguel O’Ryan, Juan Pablo Torres, Natalia Trigo, Gonzalo Diaz, Marcel Goic, Charles Thraves, Jorge Pacheco, Patricio Aguilera, Andrea Caro, Leonardo J. Basso

“…This strategy would have significantly decreased the strain on the healthcare system during the seasonal surge, reducing 13,533 ICU (77·81/1000 live newborns) and 27,465 hospital bed requirements (157·91/1000 live newborns), alongside 46,886 emergency room visits (269·58/1000 live newborns). …”
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