Performance of a hybrid capture-based target enrichment next-generation sequencing for the identification of respiratory pathogens and resistance-associated genes in patients with... by Wei-Yu Hsu, Ting-Wei Kao, Hsin-Ching Cho, Sheng-Yuan Ruan, Tai-Fen Lee, Yu-Tsung Huang, Jung-Yien Chien

“…The study facilitated the implementation of molecular diagnosis by presenting real-world data, whereas future studies are mandated to generalize such an approach toward different clinical settings.…”
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Feasibility trial of STRONG: A digital intervention to improve nutritional management for individuals with esophageal and gastroesophageal junction cancer by Yu Chen Lin, Jose M. Pimiento, Jeanine Milano, Diane Riccardi, Nakesha Mckinnie, Emma Hume, Olivia Sprow, Sophia Diaz-Carraway, Mara Budnetz, Ryan Hagen, Mohammed Al-Jumayli, Allan Lima Pereira, Andrew J. Sinnamon, Ashwin Somasundaram, Jennifer B. Permuth, Amir Alishahi Tabriz, Kea Turner

“…Findings from this study can guide a future efficacy study to assess the impact of STRONG on patient outcomes. …”
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Artificial intelligence conversational agents in mental health: Patients see potential, but prefer humans in the loop by Hyein S. Lee, Hyein S. Lee, Colton Wright, Julia Ferranto, Jessica Buttimer, Clare E. Palmer, Andrew Welchman, Kathleen M. Mazor, Kimberly A. Fisher, David Smelson, Laurel O’Connor, Laurel O’Connor, Nisha Fahey, Nisha Fahey, Apurv Soni, Apurv Soni, Apurv Soni

“…A subgroup preferred AI conversational agents for administrative tasks rather than care provision.ConclusionsAI conversational agents were perceived as useful and beneficial for increasing access to care, but concerns about AI’s empathy, capabilities, safety, and human involvement in mental healthcare were prevalent. Future implementation and integration of AI conversational agents should consider patient perspectives to enhance their acceptability and effectiveness.…”
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Heterogeneous structure design for stable Li/Na metal batteries: Progress and prospects by Hongyang Chen, Junxiong Wu, Manxian Li, Jingyue Zhao, Zulin Li, Manxi Wang, Xuan Li, Chuanping Li, Xiaochuan Chen, Xiaoyan Li, Yiu-Wing Mai, Yuming Chen

“…Finally, we highlight existing challenges and future directions for the use of heterogeneous structures in regulating metal deposition.…”
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Group Psychological Therapy Program in Adult Patients with Congenital Heart Disease and Anxious–Depressive Symptoms by Efrén Martínez-Quintana, Karen Codana-Alcántara, Hector M. Montesdeoca-Naranjo, Marta Isabel García-Suárez, María Pino Fleitas-Álvarez, María Alcántara-Castellano, Alejandro Ruiz-Castellano, Ana González-Isasi, Fayna Rodríguez-González, Esperanza Bosch-Casañas

“…Finally, participants scored high in the satisfaction questionnaire at the end of the sessions, on a scale from 0 to 3, especially in the questions related to feeling comfortable with others (2.5 ± 0.6), recommending the program (2.3 ± 0.6), or being willing to attend future sessions (2.6 ± 0.8). <i>Conclusions</i>: Group psychological therapy proved to be a useful tool to reduce depressive symptomatology after a 6-week program, providing a comfortable environment to patients with CHD.…”
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Three different methods for ZnO-RGO nanocomposite synthesis and its adsorption capacity for methylene blue dye removal in a comparative study by Safaa A. Hussein, Gharib M. Taha, F. A. Adam, Marwa A. Moghazy

“…However, due to rapid industrialization, urbanization and lack of awareness, the world population now facing the threat of water shortage. To ensure that future living conditions are preserved, it is crucial to reduce water pollution and protect the ecosystem. …”
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Personality and help-seeking for psychological distress: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Anna Szücs, Anna Szücs, Anna Szücs, Rachel Hui Xin Lam, Wymann Shao Wen Tang, Lifan Zhou, Monica Lazarus, Andrea B. Maier, Andrea B. Maier, Andrea B. Maier, Jose M. Valderas, Jose M. Valderas, Jose M. Valderas

“…Other personality traits mostly corroborated the above relationships, while also contributing new perspectives, such as help-seeking behavior’s negative associations with reality weakness and cynicism, and positive associations with abasement and rigidity.DiscussionFuture research should investigate help-seeking behavior using external observations and longitudinal designs. …”
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Ultrasound and histopathological assessment of benign, borderline, and malignant thyroid tumors in pediatric patients: an illustrative review and literature overview by Dominika Januś, Dominika Januś, Monika Kujdowicz, Monika Kujdowicz, Aleksandra Kiszka-Wiłkojć, Aleksandra Kiszka-Wiłkojć, Konrad Kaleta, Anna Taczanowska-Niemczuk, Anna Taczanowska-Niemczuk, Jan Radliński, Kamil Możdżeń, Zuzanna Nowak, Wojciech Górecki, Wojciech Górecki, Jerzy B. Starzyk, Jerzy B. Starzyk

“…This overlap necessitates referrals for fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) in children more frequently than in adults. Future studies utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to predict clinical outcomes in thyroid nodule diagnostics may offer new advancements, particularly given the increasing number of pediatric patients with solid thyroid lesions.…”
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Development and characterization of orthotopic patient-derived xenograft models of peritoneal metastatic mucinous appendiceal adenocarcinoma by I. Ito, V.K. Pattalachinti, A.M.G. Yousef, S. Chowdhury, M.M. Fanaeian, E. Haque, B.B. Gunes, M. Yousef, E.R. Salle, M.A. Zeineddine, S. Ji, R. Li, W. Wang, B.A. Helmink, M.W. Taggart, M.G. White, K.F. Fournier, N.W. Fowlkes, J.P. Shen

“…Conclusions: These molecularly profiled, orthotopic PDX models of metastatic AAs represent a unique resource for future exploration to identify novel therapies for this orphan disease.…”
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The measurement of microplastics in surface water and their impact on histopathological structures in wading birds of district Lahore by Shaza Mehboob, Khalid Mahmood Anjum, Hamda Azmat, Muhammad Imran

“…The frequency and prevalence percentages followed the order: 0.5 mm &gt; 0.5–1 mm &gt; 1–2 mm &gt; 2–3 mm &gt; 3–4 mm &gt; 4–5 mm &gt; 0 mm (0 mm as control).This investigation contributes to the growing documentation of MPs abundance in freshwater ecosystems and provides a baseline for future studies on MPs pollution in the Ravi River.…”
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Automatic deep learning-based colorectal adenoma detection system and its similarities with pathologists by Xin Chen, Wei Xu, Yong Huang, Wei Jin, Gang Xu, Jing Yuan, Zhigang Song, Chunkai Yu, Shuangmei Zou, Wenmiao Wang, Xiaohui Ding, Jinhong Liu, Liwei Shao, Xiangnan Gou, Zhanbo Wang, Huang Chen, Cancheng Liu, Zhuo Sun, Calvin Ku, Yongqiang Zhang, Xianghui Dong, Shuhao Wang, Ning Lv, Huaiyin Shi

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Triceps insertion violation from commonly applied olecranon plating system: a comparison by Ahmed A. Habis, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Kevin Nguyen, MASc, Julie Chan, MD, MHSc, FRCSC, Emad Anam, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Ryan T. Bicknell, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Heidi-Lynn Ploeg, PhD, PEng, FASME, FORS, Parham Daneshvar, MD, FRCSC

“…A better understanding of the triceps insertion footprint, olecranon anatomy, and clinical implications of triceps footprint disruption may lead to improvements in olecranon plate design and postoperative outcomes. Future studies should assess the possibility of any clinical implications of triceps insertion disruption.…”
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A Program for Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources (MENR) by Kabale University

“…It states, “We are determined to end poverty and hunger, in all their forms and dimensions, and to ensure that all human beings can fulfil their potential in dignity and equality and in a healthy environment and determined to protect the planet from degradation, including through sustainable consumption and production, sustainably managing its natural resources and taking urgent action on climate change, so that it can support the need of the present and future generations” Goal 15 is to protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss. …”
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Le camp légionnaire romain de Mayence/Mogontiacum (Allemagne) : nouveaux résultats sur l’enceinte et la chronologie by Daniel Burger-Völlmecke

“…This digital cadastral plan should provide a foundation for future investigations. The plan was constructed using QGIS (a geographic information system) and by geo-referencing all existing excavation plans, as well as digitally redrawing all structures, and combining these with a database. …”
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The application of blockchain with a comparative approach and its impact on risk, flexibility and internal control evaluation by mohammadsadegh aminipoor, HamidReza GholamniaRoshan, azadeh kiapour, Iman Dadashi

“…Due to its security and speed, this technology can become the main choice of accounting companies and accounting units in the near future (Selimoglu et al, 2023). Considering such a high potential, conducting field research in the field of blockchain technology applications can be of great practical importance because it provides a clear map to audit managers to better plan for the use of this technology in the accounting and auditing field by knowing the features and advantages of blockchain. …”
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Development and Evaluation of an AI-based Exergame Training System for Ice-Hockey Players: a Randomized Controlled Trial by Nicole Sieber, Simon Walser, Thomas Weber, Raphael Gubler, Hannes Badertscher, Patrick Eggenberger

“…., 2023) and higher EF may predict future elite potential in young team sports athletes (Lundgren et al., 2016; Vestberg et al., 2012). …”
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The value-added model of the supply chain of petrochemical industries with a sustainable development approach by ali amiri, seyed abbas heydari, vahidreza Mirabi

“…Sustainability is an effort to achieve the best results in human and natural environment programs carried out for the present and indefinitely for the future. Sustainability is a local, conscious, collaborative and balanced process implemented in a balanced ecological environment without exporting its problems to the surrounding areas or leave it on the shoulders of future generations (Asadiyan, 2023). …”
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Designing a Forecasting Model and Evaluating the Strategic Cooperation between the Banking System and Fintech Startups using the Adaptive Neural Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) by Arash Onsori, Abbas Khamseh, Taghi Torabi, Hamid Reza Yazdani

“…Acknowledging biases associated with self-reported data, suggests future research adopt mixed-method approaches. Encouraging longitudinal studies and exploration of additional dimensions, such as technological advancements and cultural factors, is advised. …”
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Against Futility Judgments for Patients with Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness by William Choi

“…Therefore, resource allocation is morally justified by its potential to benefit future populations of patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness, even if many individual cases will not result in a successful recovery.[14] Some physicians may respond that their role requires them to make clinical decisions that account for other patients since they must work within the practical reality of limited resources. …”
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