Multiplex-PCR technique to predict polymorphic antigens – M, N, S and s – and associations between their alleles and Mia-associated hybrid glycophorins by Thanaporn Kerdthip, Oytip Nathalang, Sarisa Chidtrakoon, Tanaporn Choychimplee, Dollapak Apipongrat, Kamphon Intharanut

“…In addition, this work strongly demonstrates, for the first time, a moderate correlation between the GYPA*M/M and GYPB*s/s genotypes and Mia-associated hybrid GPs among Thai donors. Individuals with the GYPA*M/M and GYPB*s/s genotypes, predicted M + N − S− s + phenotypes, will thus most likely to express the Mi(a+) antigen. …”
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Mapping evidence on the distribution of uterine fibroids in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review protocol. by Vuyisile Ginindza, Makandwe Nyirenda, Mbuzeleni Hlongwa, Themba G Ginindza

“…Uterine fibroids place a heavy burden on women and society resulting in poor quality of life, impaired self-image, and impaired social, sexual, emotional, and physical well-being of affected individuals.<h4>Aim</h4>This study aims to map the evidence on the burden of uterine fibroids in Sub-Saharan Africa; uterine fibroids' burden by age, uterine fibroids' geographic burden, uterine fibroids' cost estimation and reported experiences among women diagnosed with uterine fibroids.…”
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Some problems of investigating street fraud and the ways to solve them by K. D. Zaiats

“…The subjects of the study are the problems that arise at the initial stage of the investigation of street fraud, the study is the individual problems of pre-trial investigation of street fraud and the ways of their solution. …”
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COVID-19 MEDIA DISCOURSE AND STIGMA: INSIGHTS INTO FOOD AVOIDANCE AND TRAVEL INTENTIONS by Mahmoud Ramadan AL-AZAB, Zakaria ELKHWESKY, Sawsan Haider Abdullah KHREIS

“…While previous studies examined stigma from the perspective of stigmatised individuals, the current study investigated stigma from the perspective of other societies and their willingness to visit stigmatised countries or dine at stigmatised restaurants. …”
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NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS SYSTEM IN RUSSIA – AN EPISTEMOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE by A. A. Muravyeva, O. N. Oleynikova, N. M. Aksenova, E. M. Dorozhkin

“…The methods applied comprise a mixed-method approach that included: review and analysis of official documents, semi-structured background and individual interviews with key stakeholders (line ministries, experts from industry and qualifications awarding bodies etc.) and desk research.Results and scientific novelty. …”
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Exploring Teen Pregnancy as a Public Health Problem: A Critical Scoping Review of Public Health Research on Teen Pregnancy in Canada by Sherri Dutton, Mir Sanim Al Mamun, Colleen M. Davison

“…Results showed although a portion of research fell within the acknowledge and illuminate categories, most of the research utilized public health language rooted in biomedical and individualistic discourses and focused on influencing individual action, rather than greater societal change. …”
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Wolbachia, Spiroplasma, and Rickettsia symbiotic bacteria in aphids (Aphidoidea) by D. A. Romanov, I. A. Zakharov, E. V. Shaikevich

“…A double infection with Rickettsia and Spiroplasma was detected in a half of pea aphid (Acyrthosiphon pisum) individuals. For the first time was found that six species of aphids are infected with Rickettsia that are genetically different from previously known. …”
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The efficacy of parasacral transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for the treatment of overactive bladder in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zhuoqi Cheng, Yumeng Chai, Zhongbao Zhou, Yong Zhang

“…Clinicians should consider individual circumstances when treating children with OAB. …”
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Educational approaches to teach students to address colonialism in global health: a scoping review by Anna Kalbarczyk, Holly Nishimura, Sylvie Perkins, Praise F Olatunde

“…The articles centred North American students; their training, their evaluations of educational experiences, their individual awareness and their experiential learning. …”
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Morphometric parameters of black currant berries and racemes under the conditions of Northwest Russia by O. A. Tikhonova

“…Correlations between individual morphostructural yield components were identified.…”
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Exploring the application of AI in the education of children with autism: a public health perspective by Liu Lan, Ke Li, Diao Li

“…By integrating public health principles with state-of-the-art Al methodologies, the PHDT model creates interventions that are adaptable, accessible, and sensitive to individual needs. Leveraging multi-modal data inputs-such as text, audio, and facialcues-PHDT provides real-time social context interpretation and adaptive feedback, enabling a more naturalistic and engaging learning experience.Results and discussionExperimental results reveal that PHDT significantly outperforms traditional methods in fostering engagement, retention, and social skill acquisition. …”
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Mutational Profile and Retinal Phenotypes of PCARE-Related Cone-Rod Dystrophies in a Mexican Cohort by Víctor R. López-Rodríguez, Rocío Arce-González, Alan Martínez-Aguilar, Carlos E. Rodríguez-López, Sergio Groman-Lupa, M. Isabel Neria-González, Genaro Rodríguez-Uribe, Juan C. Zenteno

“…While phenotypic variations occurred among patients, a cone-rod dystrophy pattern was observed in all affected individuals.…”
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Optimization of Urban Fire Emergency Resource Allocation Based on Pre-Allocated Swarm Algorithm by Xiaolei Zhang, Kaigong Zhao, Shang Gao, Changming Li

“…Based on several key factors such as the number of trapped individuals and hazardous chemical leaks during the early stages of an incident, an emergency weight system for resource allocation is proposed to effectively address complex situations. …”
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ChatGPT as a data analyst: an exploratory study on AI-supported quantitative data analysis in empirical research by Dimitri Prandner, Daniela Wetzelhütter, Sönke Hese

“…This often requires the use of analytical procedures and specific software packages that are beyond an individual’s established skillsets and technical knowledge. …”
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Antiarrhythmic Effects of Carvedilol and Flecainide in Cardiomyocytes Derived from Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia Patients by R. P. Pölönen, K. Penttinen, H. Swan, K. Aalto-Setälä

“…In this study, we evaluated antiarrhythmic efficacy of carvedilol and flecainide in CPVT patient-specific induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (iPSC-CMs) carrying different mutations in RYR2. iPSC-CMs were generated from skin biopsies of CPVT patients carrying exon 3 deletion and L4115 or V4653F mutation in RYR2 and of a healthy individual. Ca2+ kinetics and drug effects were studied with Fluo-4 AM indicator. …”
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Features of extra-spinal musculoskeletal tuberculosis: A retrospective study from an North Indian Tertiary Care Institute by Shiva Prasad, Anupam Wakhlu, Ramnath Misra, Amita Aggarwal, Able Lawrence, Rakesh K Gupta, Narendra Krishnani, Vinita Agrawal, Vikas Agarwal

“…Background: The aim is to study the clinical features and diagnosis of primary extra-spinal musculoskeletal manifestations of tuberculosis (TB) in otherwise healthy individuals. Methods: In this retrospective study of 10 years duration electronic database and case records of patients with musculoskeletal TB were analyzed. …”
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High‐Precision Drop‐on‐Demand Printing of Charged Droplets on Nonplanar Surfaces with Machine Learning by Shaheer Mohiuddin Khalil, Shahzaib Ali, Vu Dat Nguyen, Dae‐Hyun Cho, Doyoung Byun

“…The technique involves using a grounded 3D substrate as the target, where in‐flight droplets are subjected to an external electric field generated by gate electrode installed on a piezo activated droplet dispenser. Individual droplets are generated and controlled using a complex trigger system that relays variable‐voltage signals to the gate electrode. …”
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A regional program evaluation of the Stanford Chronic Pain Self-Management Program in Eastern Ontario, Canada by E. Hum, S. Karunananthan, A. Adil, I. Moroz, R. Davidson, C. Liddy

“…We conducted a longitudinal analysis of the change in PAM score between participants’ first (baseline) and last (follow-up) day in the program.Results Overall, 1023 individuals enrolled in the CPSMP during the study period, with enrollments peaking in 2018 and remaining stable thereafter. …”
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Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of a Threatened African Tree Species, Milicia excelsa, Using Nuclear Microsatellites DNA Markers by Christine Ouinsavi, Nestor Sokpon, Damase P. Khasa

“…To accurately estimate the genetic diversity and population structure for improved conservation planning of Milicia excelsa tree, 212 individuals from twelve population samples covering the species' range in Benin were surveyed at seven specific microsatellite DNA loci. …”
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Antidiabetic Potential of Senna siamea: α-Glucosidase Inhibition, Postprandial Blood Glucose Reduction, Toxicity Evaluation, and Molecular Docking by Suthinee Sangkanu, Armad Heemman, Sathianpong Phoopha, Thanet Pitakbut, Wandee Udomuksorn, Sukanya Dej-adisai

“…This study offers encouraging information on the potential of natural compounds from S. siamea to act as α-glucosidase inhibitors for diabetes treatment through drug development or dietary supplement for hyperglycemia individuals.…”
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