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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Fluid flow characteristics estimation of a new integrated bifluid/airbased photovoltaic thermal system utilizing a hybrid optimization method by Ghassan A. Bilal, Abdullateef A. Jadallah, Omayma M. Abdulmajeed, Müslüm Arıcı

“…Renewable energy sources are a suitable alternative to fossil fuels that solve the global warming issue. The electrical and thermal energy consumption can be met by integrating a photovoltaic panel and a thermal collector in one structure, making the photovoltaic thermal (PVT) systems. …”
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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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The Quest for Restoration of the African Renaissance through Indigenous African Music and Globalisation: A Case Study of South Africa by Sakhiseni Joseph Yende, Nsizwazonke Ephraim Yende

“…It is evident that by embracing globalisation without compromising authenticity, South Africa exemplifies how a nation can reclaim its narrative and make meaningful contributions to the global cultural mosaic.…”
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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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Compact wearable microstrip antenna design using hybrid quasi-Newton and Taguchi optimization by Archana Tiwari, Aleefia A. Khurshid, Kanhaiya Sharma

“…Unlike conventional Taguchi methods, which risk trapping optimized results at local minima with increased repetitions, our modified technique mitigates this issue by adjusting level differences, aiming for global minima. Antenna design often involves competing objectives, such as size, impedance matching, cross-polarization, directivity, and frequency range. …”
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The burden of group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections: The challenge continues in the twenty-first century by Aswin Thacharodi, Saqib Hassan, Avadh Vithlani, Tawfeeq Ahmed, Sanjana Kavish, Nicole-Mae Geli Blacknell, Ali Alqahtani, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi

“…However, post-COVID-19, the situation has led to a steep increase in GAS infection rates in Europe, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, which triggers a global concern. GAS infections are normally moderate, with symptoms of fever, pharyngitis, and pyoderma; nevertheless, if left untreated or with continued exposure to GAS or with recurring infections it can result in fatal outcomes. …”
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Comparison of “Rose, Aeroleaf, and Tulip” vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) and their characteristics for alternative electricity generation in urban and rural areas by Ariyana Dwiputra Nugraha, Rendianto Aginta Garingging, Ardi Wiranata, Adriyan Cristhofer Sitanggang, Eko Supriyanto, Fefria Tanbar, Muhammad Akhsin Muflikhun

“…Global warming and reliance on fossil fuel resources have led to heightened interest in advancing renewable energy resources. …”
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DIGITALIZATION AND ESG SYNERGIES. TRANSFORMING REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH CORPORATE ACTIONS by SPULBAR LUCIAN FLORIN, MITRACHE DANIEL MARIUS, MITRACHE LAVINIA ADELINA

“…As global corporations increasingly prioritize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, the role of digitalization in achieving sustainable regional development has come into sharp focus. …”
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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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