Laboratory Comparison of Rapid Antigen Diagnostic Tests for Lymphatic Filariasis: STANDARD Q Filariasis Antigen Test (QFAT) Versus Bioline Filariasis Test Strip (FTS) by Patricia M. Graves, Jessica L. Scott, Alvaro Berg Soto, Antin Y. N. Widi, Maxine Whittaker, Colleen L. Lau, Kimberly Y. Won

“…Accurate rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are needed to diagnose lymphatic filariasis (LF) in global elimination programmes. We evaluated the performance of the new STANDARD Q Filariasis Antigen Test (QFAT) against the Bioline Filariasis Test Strip (FTS) for detecting <i>W. bancrofti</i> antigen (Ag) in laboratory conditions, using serum (n = 195) and plasma (n = 189) from LF-endemic areas (Samoa, American Samoa and Myanmar) and Australian negative controls (n = 46). …”
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Current status and development trends in CKD with frailty research from 2000 to 2021: a bibliometric analysis by Guowei Yuan, Yaqin Yang, Yujie Lin, Jiarong Lin, Yuchi Wu

“…The United States is the global leader in the field and contributes the most to research. …”
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Beyond the Trends: Evolution and Future Directions in Music Recommender Systems Research by Babak Amiri, Nikan Shahverdi, Amirali Haddadi, Yalda Ghahremani

“…Ultimately, it improves the music discovery experience for people globally.…”
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Analysis of chronic kidney disease epidemiology in Kazakhstan using nationwide data for 2014–2020 and forecasting future trends of prevalence and mortality for 2030 by Gulnur Zhakhina, Kamilla Mussina, Sauran Yerdessov, Arnur Gusmanov, Yesbolat Sakko, Valdemir Kim, Dmitriy Syssoyev, Meruyert Madikenova, Ainur Assan, Zhanat Kuanshaliyeva, Duman Turebekov, Kuanysh Yergaliyev, Bolat Bekishev, Abduzhappar Gaipov

“…According to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study, chronic kidney disease (CKD) was prevalent in 697.5 million individuals worldwide in 2017. …”
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Diagnosis of COVID-19 from Chest X-Ray Images Using Wavelets-Based Depthwise Convolution Network by Krishna Kant Singh, Akansha Singh

“…The severity of the disease can be understood by the massive number of deaths and affected patients globally. If the diagnosis is fast-paced, the disease can be controlled in a better manner. …”
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The SGLT-2 Inhibitors and their Role in the Treatment of Heart Failure - A Review of Literature by Silvia Ciraolo, Agnieszka Kulczycka-Rowicka, Joanna Wojda, Katarzyna Lesiczka-Fedoryj, Anna Walczak, Zuzanna Kościuszko, Adam Sobiński, Matylda Czerwonka, Katarzyna Kurza, Julianna Podolec

“… • The purpose of research: Heart failure (HF) is an important global health concern. Despite advancements in treatment, HF remains the leading cause of hospitalization among the elderly. …”
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Early Diagnosis and Severity Assessment of Weligama Coconut Leaf Wilt Disease and Coconut Caterpillar Infestation Using Deep Learning-Based Image Processing Techniques by Samitha Vidhanaarachchi, Janaka L. Wijekoon, W. A. Shanaka P. Abeysiriwardhana, Malitha Wijesundara

“…Global Coconut (Cocos nucifera (L.)) cultivation faces significant challenges, including yield loss, due to pest and disease outbreaks. …”
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Prevalence and Predictors of Maternal Anemia during Pregnancy in Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia: An Institutional Based Cross-Sectional Study by Mulugeta Melku, Zelalem Addis, Meseret Alem, Bamlaku Enawgaw

“…Background. Anaemia is a global public health problem which has an eminence impact on pregnant mother. …”
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Molecular response to multiple trace element contamination of the European sardine by Beauvieux, Anaïs, Fromentin, Jean-Marc, Saraux, Claire, Romero, Diego, Couffin, Nathan, Brown, Adrien, Metral, Luisa, Bertile, Fabrice, Schull, Quentin

“…While macro-physiological parameters (i.e. body condition) were not affected by contamination, pathways involved in cellular organization and response to stress were clearly upregulated, particularly in the liver, but also in muscle. In addition, a global upregulation in processes linked to the immune system, lipid homeostasis and oxidative stress was recorded in the liver. …”
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Recent advancement and design in supercapacitor hybrid electrode materials: Bridging the gap between energy and power density by Soumen Mandal, Arpit B. Mendhe, Hitesh M. Rakhade, Neha S. Barse, Mayna Roy, P. Rosaiah, Taejoon Park, Han-Seung Lee, Avinash C. Mendhe, Daewon Kim

“…Supercapacitors (SCs) are becoming more crucial for alternative energy storage because of their high-power density, quick charge and discharge rates, and lasting cycle life. As global energy demand upsurges and environmental concerns over fossil fuel consumption intensify, the need for efficient, sustainable energy storage systems is greater than ever. …”
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Investigating the Views of Urban Streets in terms of Citizens\' Perception (Case Study: Pedestrian May 15, Tehran) by anahita zarif, fariba alborzi, jamal sohili

“…Based on the method of analysis, the study of global and internal studies of the conceptual model is developed, which provides factors affecting the perception of citizens from the view. …”
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Uso terapéutico de plasma de convalecientes en pacientes con COVID-19 by Leobaldo Prieto Jiménez, Dariel Díaz Díaz, Annalia González Betancourt, Julio D. Fernández Águila

“…La COVID-19, enfermedad considerada por la Organización Mundial de la Salud como pandemia global, carece hasta el momento de una terapia efectiva y específica. …”
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Therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles in ischemic stroke: A meta-analysis of preclinical studies by Xiaoming Zhang, Yibing Guo, Kun Fang, Xiangqian Huang, Duo Lan, Mengqi Wang, Lina Jia, Xunming Ji, Ran Meng, Da Zhou

“…Background: Ischemic stroke (IS) remains a significant global health burden, necessitating the development of novel therapeutic strategies. …”
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Development and Application of <i>Lactobacillus plantarum</i> PSCPL13 Probiotics in Olive Flounder (<i>Paralichthys olivaceus</i>) Farming by Muhammad Aleem Abbas, Hae-Jung Kim, Ga-Yeong Lee, Hae-Yeon Cho, Syed Al Jawad Sayem, Eon-Bee Lee, Seung-Jin Lee, Seung-Chun Park

“…Aquaculture has grown significantly, contributing to global food security and sustainability; however, intensified fish farming has increased disease susceptibility and antibiotic resistance. …”
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Two-photon NAD(P)H-FLIM reveals unperturbed energy metabolism of Ascaris suum larvae, in contrast to host macrophages upon artemisinin derivatives exposure by Zaneta D. Musimbi, Arkadi Kundik, Jürgen Krücken, Anja E. Hauser, Sebastian Rausch, Peter H. Seeberger, Raluca Niesner, Ruth Leben, Susanne Hartmann

“…Abstract Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) are widespread, with Ascaris lumbricoides infecting millions globally. Malaria and STH co-infections are common in co-endemic regions. …”
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Internet of things enabled smart agriculture: Current status, latest advancements, challenges and countermeasures by Navod Neranjan Thilakarathne, Muhammad Saifullah Abu Bakar, Pg Emeroylariffion Abas, Hayati Yassin

“…Nonetheless, the COVID-19 global pandemic served as a catalyst for change in the agriculture industry, driving a shift toward greater reliance on technology over traditional labor for agricultural tasks. …”
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The Effects of a Web-Based Need-Supportive Intervention for Physical Education Teachers on Students’ Physical Activity and Related Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Hasso Paap, Andre Koka, Pille-Riin Meerits, Henri Tilga

“…Background/Objectives: Globally, adolescents are insufficiently active, highlighting the need for effective strategies to enhance their activity levels. …”
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Avian adenovirus infections: diversity of pathogens, hazard to poultry industry and problems of immunoprophylaxis (review) by Yu. R. Zelenskiy, M. S. Volkov, I. A. Komarov, N. V. Moroz, N. S. Mudrak, T. V. Zhbanova

“…There is no single and effective approach in the global strategy of immunoprophylaxis of avian adenoviruses, therefore, improving the means of avian adenovirus disease control is an urgent and important task. …”
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Extreme Environment Streptomyces: Potential Sources for New Antibacterial and Anticancer Drug Leads? by Periyasamy Sivalingam, Kui Hong, John Pote, Kandasamy Prabakar

“…Antimicrobial resistance (AR) is recognized as one of the greatest threats to public health and in global concern. Consequently, the increased morbidity and mortality, which are associated with multidrug resistance bacteria, urgently require the discovery of novel and more efficient drugs. …”
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AdS3 solutions in massive IIA with small N $$ \mathcal{N} $$ = (4, 0) supersymmetry by Yolanda Lozano, Niall T. Macpherson, Carlos Nunez, Anayeli Ramirez

“…We comment on how these local solutions may be used as the building blocks of infinite classes of global solutions glued together with defect branes. …”
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