Retrospective analysis of CD4 count trends in South Africa by Naseem Cassim, Lindi-Marie Coetzee, Manuel P. Da Silva, Deborah K. Glencross, Wendy S. Stevens

“…Background: South Africa has the largest HIV epidemic globally. Despite the scale-up of antiretroviral therapy, people living with HIV are still presenting with low CD4 counts. …”
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Development and Evaluation of a Hydrometeorological Forecasting System Using the Coupled Ocean-Atmosphere-Wave-Sediment Transport (COAWST) Model by Jing Zou, Chesheng Zhan, Haiqing Song, Tong Hu, Zhijin Qiu, Bo Wang, Zhiqian Li

“…The system downloads global real-time ocean, atmosphere, and wave forcing data, producing regional forecasts every day. …”
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Effects of Active Video Games Combined with Conventional Physical Therapy on Perceived Functionality in Older Adults with Knee or Hip Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Francisco Guede-Rojas, Cristhian Mendoza, Jorge Fuentes-Contreras, Cristian Alvarez, Bárbara Agurto Tarbes, Javiera Karina Muñoz-Gutiérrez, Adolfo Soto-Martínez, Claudio Carvajal-Parodi

“…Secondary outcomes included the Global Rating of Change (GRoC), the Minimal Clinically Important Difference, and patient trajectories through functional disability strata. …”
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The sustainability of agricultural trade: The case of South Africa by Thomas van Huyssteen, Djiby Thiam, Sanderine Nonhebel

“…Trade in agricultural products will be a crucial component of adaptive responses to global food insecurity and ensuring its sustainability is thus crucial. …”
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A Regional Model of Topside Ionospheric Effective Scale Heights Derived From Ionosonde and GNSS TEC by Chunhua Jiang, Zhichao Liu, Cong Zhao, Tongxin Liu, Guobin Yang, Hua Shen, Wengeng Huang

“…In this study, a new method was proposed to estimate topside ionospheric effective scale heights from ionosonde and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) vertical total electron content (TEC). …”
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New drugs for acute kidney injury by Geoffroy Hariri, Matthieu Legrand

“…Over time, even after the resolution of AKI, it can evolve into chronic kidney disease, a leading global cause of mortality, and cardiovascular complications. …”
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Learning and working on an interprofessional training ward in neonatology improves interprofessional competencies by Hannah L. Schwarz, Christine Straub, Sebastian F. N. Bode, Nicole Ferschl, Christian Brickmann, Christian Brickmann, Pascal O. Berberat, Marcus Krüger

“…Evaluation of the participants (pre/post) with the Interprofessional Socialisation and Valuing Scale (ISVS), the Interprofessional Collaboration Scale (ICS) with questions on IP communication, accommodation and isolation as well as with an IPANEO-specific evaluation (IPQ), an external evaluation with the “Observational Questionnaire for Learning Facilitators” (OQLF) and a “Questionnaire on Parent Satisfaction” (PSQ) (n = 33).ResultsIPANEO participants showed significant increases in competencies in IP communication, accomodation and isolation (ICS), a better IP-collaboration and a higher role definition (IPANEO specific questionnaire). The ISVS 9A/B global scores increased. According to the self-assessment there were significant improvements in the external evaluation in all IP-categories (OQLF). …”
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Sentinel-1-Aided Mutual Calibration of TanDEM-X DEMs for the Estimation of Height and Volume Changes by Carolina Gonzalez, Luca Dell'Amore, Jose-Luis Bueso-Bello, Pietro Milillo, Gabriele Schwaizer, Thomas Nagler, Paola Rizzoli

“…Thanks to the continuous global coverage of Sentinel-1, this approach can be applied when no <italic>a priori</italic> knowledge on reference tie-points is available, allowing for the precise estimation of height and volume changes.…”
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High prevalence and co-occurrence of modifiable risk factors for non-communicable diseases among university students: a cross-sectional study by Ipek Cicekli, Ipek Cicekli, Serap Gokce Eskin, Serap Gokce Eskin

“…BackgroundNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major global concern. This study aimed to examine the prevalence and co-occurrence of lifestyle risk factors among university students.MethodsThis analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted between January and April 2022. …”
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Towards equitable carbon responsibility: Integrating trade-related emissions and carbon sinks in urban decarbonization by Junliang Wu, Yafei Wang, Shuya Zhang, Yu Zhu, Bingyue Fu, Zhihui Zhang, Hanxi Chen, Shaoqing Chen

“…Cities play a pivotal role in global decarbonization, acting as a critical driver of carbon emissions. …”
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Factors affecting patient satisfaction during endoscopic procedures by Maryam Ghazala, E-Hinna Rashk, Sardar Saman, Khan Jahangir, Isram Javaria, Hassan Fayyaz

“…Background/Aim: Gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures (GEPs) are widely regarded as the premier method for assessing and treating various digestive diseases. With the rising global prevalence of endoscopic procedures, patients are becoming more discerning in selecting their endoscopists. …”
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The role of morphological adaptability in Vibrio cholerae’s motility by Jun Xu, Keigo Abe, Toshio Kodama, Marzia Sultana, Denise Chac, Susan M. Markiewicz, Hideyuki Matsunami, Erika Kuba, Shiyu Tsunoda, Munirul Alam, Ana A. Weil, Shuichi Nakamura, Tetsu Yamashiro

“…ABSTRACT Vibrio cholerae, the causative agent of cholera, displays remarkable adaptability to diverse environmental conditions through morphological changes that enhance its pathogenicity and influence the global epidemiology of the disease. This study examines the motility differences between filamentous and comma-shaped forms of the V. cholerae O1 strain under various viscosity conditions. …”
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Critical factors influencing live birth rates in fresh embryo transfer for IVF: insights from cluster ensemble algorithms by Zheng Yu, Xiaoyan Zheng, Jiaqi Sun, Pengfei Zhang, Ying Zhong, Xingyu Lv, Hongwen Yuan, Fanrong Liang, Dexian Wang, Jie Yang

“…Abstract Infertility has emerged as a significant global health concern. Assisted reproductive technology (ART) assists numerous infertile couples in conceiving, yet some experience repeated, unsuccessful cycles. …”
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Habitat fragmentation increases the risk of local extinction of small reptiles: A case study on Phrynocephalus przewalskii by Cui Yang, Yue Qi, Jiayuan Guo, Liangfei Peng, Neng Xiong, Wenya Zhang, Wei Zhao

“…Habitat fragmentation represents a multifaceted global conservation threat, exerting both direct and indirect effects on individual animals and communities. …”
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Assessment of Refuse Dumpsite Impact on Groundwater Quality: A Case Study from Awotan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria by Ibrahim Adetayo Lawal, Chibueze Godwin Achi, Akinwale Oladotun Coker

“…Additionally, this study provides a framework for assessing dumpsite impacts on groundwater, which can be applied to similar urban contexts worldwide, contributing to global efforts to ensure safe water quality. Samples of residential Well water near the dumpsite were collected to determine their physical, chemical, and bacteriological characteristics. …”
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Personal and professional experiences related to Sars-Cov-2 infection and attitudes to vaccination against COVID-19: the case of medical workers in the Republic of Moldova Experie... by RUSNAC Svetlana

“…The global COVID-19 pandemic has presented huge challenges for health systems worldwide, but also for the entire population, leading to about 545 millions of infections and over 6.3 million of deaths so far. …”
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The importance of compatibility of Customer Relationship Management, e-marketing, and e-commerce information systems to improve business efficiency by Dimitrijević Dragan, Dimitrijević Natalija, Adamović Živoslav

“…In the conditions of dynamic global market competition, some elements of business activities, such as sales, marketing, creation of leads and loyal customers, represent some of the most important elements of a successful, efficient and sustainable business, perhaps even more important than the production of a modern and quality product. …”
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Limited transmission of avian influenza viruses, avulaviruses, coronaviruses and Chlamydia sp. at the interface between wild birds and a free-range duck farm by Chloé Le Gall-Ladevèze, Benjamin Vollot, Julien Hirschinger, Laëtitia Lèbre, Rachid Aaziz, Karine Laroucau, Jean-Luc Guérin, Mathilde Paul, Julien Cappelle, Guillaume Le Loc’h

“…These results suggest a low transmissibility of the avian pathogens tested in our study at the wild‒domestic interface and highlight the limited contribution of commensal wild birds in comparison with free-range poultry to the global microbiological pressure on the environment.…”
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Multifractal characteristics of pore structure in the terrestrial shale reservoirs of the Lianggaoshan formation in northeast sichuan basin and its geological significance by Jiping Wang, Jiping Wang, Hongmei Shao, Hongmei Shao, Yuanhao Zhang, Yuanhao Zhang, Zhenxue Jiang, Zhenxue Jiang, Bo Gao, Bo Gao, Lingling Li, Lingling Li, Huifang Pan, Huifang Pan, Haonan Wang, Haonan Wang, Xi Lu, Xi Lu, Hengyuan Qiu, Hengyuan Qiu, Xiaobiao He, Xiaobiao He, Chengju Zhang, Chengju Zhang

“…Furthermore, the methodologies and insights presented here are broadly applicable to unconventional resource exploration and development in similar geological settings globally, providing new ideas for researchers studying shale reservoir pore systems.…”
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Survival feature and trend of female breast cancer: A comprehensive review of survival analysis from cancer registration data by Dan-Dan Tang, Zhuo-Jun Ye, Wan-Wan Liu, Jing Wu, Jing-Yu Tan, Yan Zhang, Qun Xu, Yong-Bing Xiang

“…To better understand global patterns, chronological changes, and international comparisons of female breast cancer survival, we reviewed published data from population-based cancer registries worldwide. …”
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