An Active-Learning Framework for Educating Medical Students on SARS-CoV-2 Variants and COVID-19 Epidemiology [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Samiksha Prasad, Amanda J Chase

“…Background The emergence of multiple Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants presented an escalated risk to public health globally and prompted epidemiologic monitoring and classification. …”
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Detection and interpretation of the time-varying seasonal signals in China with multi-geodetic measurements by Liansheng Deng, Yugang Xiao, Qusen Chen, Wei Peng, Zhao Li, Hua Chen, Zhiwen Wu

“…The time-varying periodic variations in Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) stations affect the reliable time series analysis and appropriate geophysical interpretation. …”
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Out-of-Wedlock Pregnancy Among Single Mothers in Khartoum, Sudan: Sociodemographic Characteristics, Causes, and Consequences by Amal Abdelgadir Ali Mohamed, Elshafee Ahmed Apaker Babiker, Sohair Mohmoud Godat, Salma Mohammed Gomaa Doalbet, Aida AF Ahmed, Maha Hamed Mohamed Ali, Abdalkhaliq Ahmed Obadi, Amna Mohammed Ali Mustafa, Amani Awad Elkarim Taha, Amira Elnour Eltayeb Elbashir, Ragaa Gasim Ahmed, Fahad A Alghamdi, Waled AM Ahmed

“… Background: Out-of-wedlock childbearing is a global phenomenon that has lifelong consequences on the lives of both mothers and their children. …”
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Temporal–Spatial Dynamics and Collaborative Effects of Cropland Resilience in China by Liang Luo, Yetong Li, Wenjie Ma, Jianbo Rong, Jie Wei, Yong Cui, Tingting Qu

“…Cropland resilience is vital for ensuring national food security, promoting sustainable agricultural development, and adapting to global climate change. This study measures cropland resilience in China using the entropy method within the PSR framework. …”
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Towards fiscal sustainable practices in Mexico: The quality of municipal tax regulation and tiered tariffs improve income from solid waste management services by Sergio López-Olvera, Juan Carlos Olivo-Escudero, Mauricio Hernández-Marroquín, Fausto Rafael López-Olvera, Yessica Lourdes Vallejo-Rivera, Marco Antonio Rodríguez-Gómez, Pedro Hipólito Rodríguez-Herrero

“…Solid waste management (SWM) is a fundamental responsibility of local governments, essential for public health and environmental sustainability. Globally, fiscal practices, such as tax regulation and tariff structures, are critical for ensuring effective SWM services and achieving sustainable development goals. …”
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Towards recognition of peer violence in youth sports – the case of Vojvodina by Ivana Milovanović, Radenko Matić, Jovan Vuković, Milica Blagojević, Mladen Mikić, Dragan Marinković

“…The research results Introduction DOI: 10.31382/eqol.200603  The aggression and violence are global social phenomena, which have been researched in the past three decades. …”
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A growing degree day model determines the effect of temperature stress on diverse chickpea genotypes by Cara Jeffrey, Cara Jeffrey, Cara Jeffrey, Laura Ziems, Laura Ziems, Brent Kaiser, Brent Kaiser, Richard Trethowan, Richard Trethowan

“…Chickpeas are a globally crucial agricultural product, currently at risk due to human-induced climate change. …”
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Diversity of avenanthramide content in wild and cultivated oats by S. Leonova, A. Gnutikov, I. Loskutov, E. Blinova, K.-E. Gustafsson, O. Olsson

“…The AVA content was measured in 32 wild and 120 cultivated oat accessions obtained from the global collection of the N.I. Vavilov Institute of Plant Genetic Resources (VIR), St. …”
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Toxoplasma gondii in dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Egypt: a comparative seroepidemiological study in Upper and Lower Egypt by Ehab Kotb Elmahallawy, Ehab Kotb Elmahallawy, Nady Khairy Elbarbary, David Cano-Terriza, David Cano-Terriza, Tomás Fajardo, Nada Oudah Albalawi, Débora Jiménez-Martín, Marwa M. I. Ghallab, Ahmed Gareh, Refaat Ras, Refaat Ras, Isabelle Villena, Sabry A. S. Sadek, Hajar AlQadeeb, Hind Alzaylaee, Sonia Almería, Ignacio García-Bocanegra, Ignacio García-Bocanegra

“…Toxoplasmosis remains a prevalent parasitic zoonosis worldwide, raising public health concerns. The global information available regarding the role of camels in the epidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii is still limited. …”
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High-Fiber Extruded Purple Sweet Potato ( Ipomoea batatas ) and Kidney Bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris ) Extends the Feeling of Fullness by Eny Palupi, Naufal Muharam Nurdin, Ghina Mufida, Fadhilah Nur Valentine, Ricter Pangestika, Rimbawan Rimbawan, Ahmad Sulaeman, Dodik Briawan, Fitry Filianty

“…Low intake of dietary fiber is closely related to an increased risk of various non-communicable diseases globally. This study aimed to develop a formulation for high-fiber extrudate based on purple sweet potato and kidney bean and evaluate the nutritional value of the products and their satiety index after consumption. …”
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Targeting transforming growth factor-β1 by methylseleninic acid/seleno-L-methionine in clear cell renal cell carcinoma: Mechanisms and therapeutic potential by Aseel O. Rataan, Yan Xu, Sean M. Geary, Yousef Zakharia, Eman S. Kamel, Youcef M. Rustum, Aliasger K. Salem

“…Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) poses a significant global health challenge as its incidence continues to rise, resulting in a substantial annual mortality rate. …”
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Association between CAPN-10 gene variant and diabetes mellitus in Nigeria: a review by David Olufemi Adebo, Mathew Folaranmi Olaniyan, Christian Onosetale Ugege, Odekunle Bola Odegbemi

“…Abstract Background Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a significant global health concern characterised by insulin resistance and chronic hyperglycemia. …”
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Post-traumatic pituitary stalk transection syndrome (PSTS) expeditiously manifested after a fall from a height combined with acute traumatic spinal cord injury: a rare case report... by Yohei Ishiki, Atsuko Tamaki, Ken-ichiro Honma, Ken Yonaha, Takamitsu Yabiku, Taiki Teruya, Moriyuki Uehara, Yoshiro Nakayama, Rei Chinen, Tsugumi Uema, Sawako Nakachi, Shiki Okamoto, Hiroaki Masuzaki

“…In typical PSIS, anterior pituitary hormone deficiencies are restricted to growth hormone (GH) and gonadotropin during the pediatric age, gradually and generally progressing to panhypopituitarism in most cases. In contrast, global deficiencies of the anterior pituitary hormones in PSTS are temporally associated with trauma. …”
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A review of the effects of pharmaceutical pollutants on humans and aquatic ecosystem by Jaya Vinny Eapen, Sweety Thomas, Shelmi Antony, Paul George, Jayesh Antony

“…Concurrently, the indiscriminate and excessive application of antibiotics worldwide has engendered escalating apprehensions pertaining to antimicrobial resistance—a formidable global health exigency. This review also delves into the impact of pharmaceutical pollutants on aquatic environments, particularly as endocrine-disrupting compounds. …”
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The role of the C5a-C5aR pathway in iron metabolism and gastric cancer progression by Qinxue Ni, Hong Yang, Hang Rao, Liyong Zhang, Mengyuan Xiong, Xiao Han, Boshao Deng, Lulu Wang, Jian Chen, Yan Shi

“…Gastric cancer continues to be a leading global health concern, with current therapeutic approaches requiring significant improvement. …”
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Developing a Shariah-compliant medical services framework in Malaysia: an expert system approach using fuzzy Delphi method and interpretive structural modelling by Farrah Ilyani Che Jamaludin, Muhammad Ridhuan Tony Lim Abdullah, Mohd Nuri Al Amin Endut, Shaikh Mohd Saifuddeen, Kamarul Afendey Hamimi, Shariff Harun

“…By incorporating the input and consensus of experts from various relevant fields, the resulting framework provides healthcare professionals with a solid foundation to deliver healthcare services that align with Islamic values, ultimately promoting the well-being of Muslim patients in Malaysia and tourists globally.…”
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Acute beneficial effects of a functional energy shot on cognitive performance and mood states during cognitively demanding task performance: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-con... by Olivia K. O’Shea, Olivia K. O’Shea, Nathan Lawley, Anna Azzopardi, Allison Gutkowski, Michelle Murphy Niedziela, Rachel Horn, David O. Kennedy, Jason Adamson

“…The functional energy shot contained caffeine, ginseng, vitamins and taurine, while the placebo shot was matched for flavor but did not contain these additional ingredients.ResultsUse of the functional energy shot was associated with significant improvements over placebo in cognitive performance, as measured by the Cognitive Demand Battery, with enhanced global performance, task-specific accuracy and speed across repeated assessments. …”
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Development of cinnamon essential oil-loaded Pickering emulsions stabilized by chitosan/gelatin nanoparticles with enhanced antibacterial and antibiofilm actives by Zhilang Xu, Xinxin Wang, Huaqian Liang, Xinying Li, Derong Li, Changdao Mu, Liming Ge, Defu Li

“…Abstract Bacterial biofilm infection is a complicated and important global problem. Non-toxic biomass-based Pickering emulsions as an essential oil delivery system are a potentially effective means in biofilm treatment. …”
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Protective role of 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase (MPST) in the development of metabolic syndrome and vascular inflammation by Paraskevas Zampas, Zhen Li, Antonia Katsouda, Aimilia Varela, Stelios Psarras, Constantinos H. Davos, David J. Lefer, Andreas Papapetropoulos

“…Also, downregulation of MPST and thiosulfate sulfuretransferase (TST) were observed in the aorta. Global deletion of Mpst (Mpst-/-) resulted in increased body weight and greater glucose intolerance in mice with MetS, without affecting their blood pressure, and caused an upregulation of genes involved in immune responses in the vasculature suggestive of T-cell infiltration and activation. …”
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TRIM26 exacerbates pathological cardiac hypertrophy by activating TAK1 by Xiaochuang Xia, Huajing Shan, Zhaoxia Jin, Tengfei Ma, Yemao Liu, Jianqing Zhang, Han Tian, Bizhen Dong, Chengsheng Xu, Shaoze Chen

“…To evaluate the role of TRIM26 in pathological cardiac hypertrophy, we generated Trim26 global knockout mice and Trim26 overexpression adenoviruses. …”
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