Innovative strategies for valorization of byproducts from soybean industry: A review on status, challenges, and sustainable approaches towards zero-waste processing systems by Ahasanul Karim, Emmanuel Freddy Osse, Seddik Khalloufi

“…This review explores emerging biotechnological advancements and eco-friendly processes aimed at maximizing resource recovery through the valorization of these soy byproducts. …”
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Exoscope-assisted spine surgery: Current applications and future directions–A short review by Tomas Ferreira, Sakshi Roy, Joecelyn Kirani Tan, Wireko Andrew Awuah, Vallabh Shet, Favour Tope Adebusoye, Adrenito Nicolas, Toufik Abdul-Rahman

“…Recently, exoscope-assisted spine surgery has emerged as a promising technological advancement that may revolutionise the field due to its ability to facilitate precise and advanced visualisation techniques that ensure successful outcomes in spine surgeries. …”
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Research on a Novel Unsupervised-Learning-Based Pipeline Leak Detection Method Based on Temporal Kolmogorov–Arnold Network with Autoencoder Integration by Hengyu Wu, Zhu Jiang, Xiang Zhang, Jian Cheng

“…Overall, this study presents a transparent and robust solution for automated pipeline leak detection, facilitating the large-scale, cost-effective development of digital twin systems for urban pipeline leak emergency management.…”
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The Roles of MicroRNAs in the Regulation of Rice–Pathogen Interactions by Yanfeng Jia, Kai Wei, Jiawang Qin, Wenxue Zhai, Quanlin Li, Yalan Li

“…Among these strategies, plant microRNAs (miRNAs), endogenous single-stranded short non-coding RNA molecules, have emerged as promising candidates in coordinating plant–pathogen interactions. …”
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Novel silver nanoparticle-based biomaterials for combating Klebsiella pneumoniae biofilms by Eslam Elashkar, Rihaf Alfaraj, Ola M. El-Borady, Mahmoud M. Amer, Abdelazeem M. Algammal, Azza S. El-Demerdash

“…The nanoformulation, AgNPs@chitosan-NaF, emerges as a promising therapeutic strategy to address the challenge of multidrug-resistant bacterial infections.…”
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An “initial-engineering-end use” quasi-market pricing mechanism under cascading risk for cross-regional water rights trading by Xuxia Li, Huimin Wang, Gang Liu, Liu Yang, Zhou Fang, Yi Xiao, Xiaoying Lai, Li Gao, Ying Teng

“…Water rights trading within a market economy has emerged as an effective solution for enhancing water use efficiency and addressing water scarcity. …”
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Transcriptome analysis unveils the mechanisms of oxidative stress, immunotoxicity and neurotoxicity induced by benzotriazole UV stabilizer-328 in zebrafish embryos by Xinlu Yang, Yijing Gan, Menghuan Zhang, Shaolin Xie, Mingfu Lin, Lixiang Zhong, Mengke Song, Jun Wang, Yumei Huang

“…As an emerging pollutant, ultraviolet stabilizer-328 (UV-328) has been frequently detected in aquatic environments and attracted great attention. …”
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Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 Deficiency Attenuates Experimental Colitis-Induced Adipose Tissue Lipolysis by Liming Liu, Cuiqing Zhao, Ying Yang, Xiaoxia Kong, Tuo Shao, Li Ren, Xinyu Zhuang, Baishuang Yin, Gerald Dryden, Craig McClain, Weimin Luan, Wenke Feng

“…Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) is an important endocrine metabolic regulator with emerging beneficial roles in lipid homeostasis. We investigated the impact of FGF21 in experimental colitis-induced epididymal white adipose tissue (eWAT) lipolysis. …”
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Health care provider's perceived factors for the increased practice of caesarean delivery in North West Amhara referral hospitals, Ethiopia, 2022: a qualitative study by Mulat Ayele, Marta Berta, Amare Zewudie, Eyob Shitie Lake, Gizachew Yilak, Befkad Derese Tilahun, Mastewal Belayneh Aklil

“…BackgroundCaesarean delivery is an essential obstetric intervention to reduce maternal and newborn mortality in emergencies. However, in Ethiopia, there is a high prevalence of caesarean deliveries. …”
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Prediction of Final Phosphorus Content of Steel in a Scrap-Based Electric Arc Furnace Using Artificial Neural Networks by Riadh Azzaz, Mohammad Jahazi, Samira Ebrahimi Kahou, Elmira Moosavi-Khoonsari

“…After preprocessing the data, several machine learning models were evaluated, with the artificial neural network (ANN) emerging as the most effective. The Adam optimizer and non-linear sigmoid activation function were employed. …”
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Advanced KNN-based cost-efficient algorithm for precision localization and energy optimization in dynamic underwater sensor networks by Nadia Shamshad, Lei Wang, Kiran Saleem, Danish Sarwr, Salil Bharany, Ahmad Almogren, Jaeyoung Choi, Ateeq Ur Rehman, Ayman Altameem

“…Abstract Underwater environmental exploration using sensor nodes has emerged as a critical endeavor fraught with challenges such as localization errors, energy, and costs attributed to the dynamic nature of underwater environments. …”
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Evaluation of ampicillin plus ceftobiprole combination therapy in treating Enterococcus faecalis infective endocarditis and bloodstream infection by Simone Giuliano, Jacopo Angelini, Floriana Campanile, Paola Conti, Sarah Flammini, Alberto Pagotto, Francesco Sbrana, Luca Martini, Denise D’Elia, Mohd H. Abdul-Aziz, Menino O. Cotta, Jason A. Roberts, Robert A. Bonomo, Carlo Tascini

“…The prolonged infusion of ceftobiprole, either alone or with ampicillin, emerges as a valuable option for the treatment of severe invasive E. faecalis infections.…”
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Exploring medicine classification and accessibility: a qualitative study by Awangku Khairi Wazien Pengiran Umar, Hui Poh Goh, Zaidah Rizidah Murang, Andi Hermansyah, Inayat Ur Rehman, Khang Wen Goh, Kwan Foong Chee, Long Chiau Ming

“…The collected narratives were analysed through a rigorous thematic analysis, following the framework established by Braun & Clarke.Results Five themes emerged from the data: nuances of Brunei Darussalam’s medicine dispensing landscape across both public and private sectors; accessibility and regulatory framework of medicines both in Brunei Darussalam and abroad; prospective implementations to enhance the current system; and the evolving role and expectations of pharmacists in the current healthcare environment. …”
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Effectiveness of three biomimetic remineralization procedures in artificial caries-affected dentin – an in-vitro pilot study by Rosário Costa, Sofia Arantes-Oliveira, Lisete Fernandes, Fábio G. Figueiras, João Cardoso Ferreira, Paulo Ribeiro de Melo

“…Among the BRPs evaluated, CPP-ACP emerged as the most promising agent for promoting remineralization and restoring dentin structure. …”
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Direct Medical Expenditures Associated with Eye Complications among Adults with Diabetes in the United States by Abdulkarim M. Meraya, Monira Alwhaibi, Moteb A. Khobrani, Hafiz A. Makeen, Saad S. Alqahtani, David Banji

“…Therefore, the first objective of this study is to estimate total healthcare expenditures and expenditures by types of services (inpatient, outpatient, prescription, and emergency) for adults with ECs. The second objective is to estimate the out-of-pocket spending burden among adults with ECs. …”
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The Investigation of Mixed Ferrofluids Containing Iron Oxide nanoparticles and Microspheres by Sharanabasava V. Ganachari, Veerabhadragouda B. Patil, Nagaraj R. Banapurmath, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, Kiran Shahapurkar, Ashraf Elfasakhany, Mishal Alsehli, Akshata Yavagal, Pradyumna Mogre, Vijayakumar M Hiremath, Shankar A. Hallad

“…However, the ferrofluid with PVB coated nanoparticles and microspheres emerged as a stable rheological ferrofluid, sustaining high shear stress and low viscosity with increasing shear rate. …”
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Assessment of the efficacy of on-demand tegoprazan therapy in gastroesophageal reflux disease through a randomized controlled trial by Sun Hyung Kang, Hee Seok Moon, Jae Kyu Sung, Sun Moon Kim, Ki Bae Kim, Seung Woo Lee, Young Sin Cho, Ki Bae Bang, Kyung Ho Song

“…No serious treatment-emergent adverse events were reported. Tegoprazan is effective as on-demand therapy for GERD and offers the expectation of faster symptom improvement than with PPIs. …”
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Vascular Neurology Nurse Practitioner Provision of Telemedicine Consultations by Bart M. Demaerschalk, Terri-Ellen J. Kiernan, STARR Investigators

“…This study illustrated that a stroke center VN-NP, in partnership with a vascular neurologist, could deliver timely telemedicine consultations, accurate diagnoses, and correct treatments in acute stroke patients who presented to remotely located rural emergency departments within a hub and spoke network. …”
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The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on HIV and AIDS care provision in South Africa: an integrative literature review by James R. Seretlo, Thifhelimbilu I. Ramavhoya, Fhumulani M. Mulaudzi, Rodwell Gundo, Tintswalo V. Nesengani, Mamoeng N. Kgatla, Mmapheko D. Peu

“…From the literature reviewed, 4 themes and related sub-themes emerged. The findings revealed reduced HIV testing and monitoring, missing and cancellation of appointments, a decline in antiretroviral treatment initiation services and other services, such as antiretroviral treatment collections and adherence, were all affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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How do we measure the costs, benefits, and harms of sharing data from biomedical studies? A protocol for a scoping review [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Lauren Maxwell, Ankur Krishnan, Priya Shreedhar

“…We selected a scoping rather than a systematic review approach to address multiple related questions and provide guidance related to an emerging field. Two reviewers will conduct the title-abstract and full-text screening and data charting independently. …”
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