GPR55 in the tumor microenvironment of pancreatic cancer controls tumorigenesis by Dušica Ristić, Thomas Bärnthaler, Eva Gruden, Melanie Kienzl, Laura Danner, Karolina Herceg, Arailym Sarsembayeva, Julia Kargl, Rudolf Schicho

“…The role of GPR55 in cancer cells has been widely described, but its role in the immune TME is not well understood. MethodsWe intended to uncover the role of GPR55 in tumor immunity in a model of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). …”
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Association between atmospheric particulate matter pollution during pregnancy and premature birth in China: a meta-analysis by Bingbing Guo, Xinye Jiang

“…ObjectiveThe impact of maternal exposure to outdoor particulate matter during pregnancy on preterm birth is still inconsistent, particularly under the unique atmospheric particulate matter pollution conditions in China, where the effects on preterm birth remain poorly understood. The study intends to evaluate the correlation between atmospheric particulate matter pollution (PM2.5 and PM10) during pregnancy and premature birth in China through a Meta-analysis.MethodsThe Chinese databases (CNKI and Wanfangdata), and the English databases (PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase) were searched to collect literature related to exposure to atmospheric particulate matter during pregnancy in China and premature birth. …”
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Evaluation of Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Related to Toxoplasmosis Among Females in Algeria by Mohamed Lounis, Samah Aissaoui, Fatima Ghouissem, Karim Souttou

“…Results showed also a high rate of appropriate practices and positive attitudes, where 90.3% of the participants said they were in favor of any action that intended to control toxoplasmosis. These results suggest the need to increase the level of awareness of Algerian women regarding this disease.…”
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Comportamiento a cortante en vigas de concreto reforzado con deterioro por corrosión en los estribos Shear strength behaviour on corrosión damaged stirrups of reinforced concrete b... by Bianca Guevara, César Juárez, Gerardo Fajardo, Pedro Castro-Borges

“…<br>The present research intends to develop studies on reinforced concrete beams by applying controlled damage corrosión to cross-sectional reinforcements, thus finding relationships between different stirrups corrosión levéis and shear strength due to diagonal tensile stress. …”
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Exosome-Associated Gene Signature for Predicting the Prognosis of Ovarian Cancer Patients by Zihan Zhu, Rui Geng, Yixin Zhang, Jinhui Liu, Jianling Bai

“…Because of the lack of effective biomarkers in ovarian cancer (OV), we intend to investigate the connection between exosomes and tumor immune microenvironment to verify that exosome-related genes (ERGs) can precisely forecast the prognosis of OV patients. …”
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Visualization of Observational Learning and Peer Influence on Plastic Waste Diversity in the Campus Environment Using ArcGIS by Nüket Sivri, Atilla Aydoğdu, Vildan Zülal Sönmez, Ceyhun Akarsu

“…The findings, supported by visual data, are intended to raise awareness of sustainability goals and highlight the need for environmental education programs. …”
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Evaluation of Zirconia Surfaces after Strong-Acid Etching and Its Effects on the Shear Bond Strength of Dental Resin Cement by Yongsang Lee, Kyung Chul Oh, Na-Hong Kim, Hong-Seok Moon

“…The present study was intended to investigate changes in the microstructure and phase transformation of zirconia surfaces using etching and airborne-particle abrasion (AB) and the effects of these processes on the shear bond strength of dental resin cements to zirconia. …”
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Thermal and Morphological Assessment of the Penta-Layered, Hybrid U-Polyester Composite Reinforced with Glass Fibers and Polypropylene by Md. Shahin Akanda, Md. Shariful Islam, Md. Ali Akbar, A. M. Sarwaruddin Chowdhury, M. A. Gafur, Md. Sahab Uddin

“…Therefore, the insights of this study can be used to improve the performance of glass fibers and polypropylene hybrid-laminated composites intended for high-temperature applications.…”
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What makes health systems resilient? An analytical framework drawing on European learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic based on a multitiered approach by Thomas Czypionka, Markus Kraus, Miriam Reiss, Monika Riedel

“…In addition to serving as a tool to analyse the preparedness and resilience of health systems, the framework is intended to provide guidance to decision-makers in health policy.Methods The analytical framework was developed based on a multitiered approach. …”
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An Enhanced Rate-Based Emission Trading Program for NOx: The Dutch Model by Anne M. Sholtz, Bill VanAmburg, Verne K. Wochnick

“…The design is geared toward meeting environmental targets without jeopardizing the trading market the program intends to create. The paper discusses the genesis of the two-tier credit system ACE helped to design, explains the differences between primary (fixed) and secondary (variable) credits, and outlines how the Dutch system is expected to function once implemented in 2004. …”
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Simulating the Tone River eastward diversion project in Japan carried out 4 centuries ago by J. Trošelj, J. Trošelj, N. Hanasaki

“…The gradual process of eastward diversion has been extensively studied from the historical viewpoint, revealing that the initial project in the 17th century was principally intended to establish a stable navigation route. However, no scholars have yet proven this hypothesis via hydrological modeling.…”
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Design, analysis, and model fabrication of an industrial manipulator for quality control purposes using computer vision as a sorting mechanism by Muthair Saeed, Haris Imran, Liaquat Ali Khan, Kamran Nazir

“…In this project, a manipulator is designed to sort objects as they come off the conveyor and pick and place them at the design location. A conveyor is intended for item movement, both manipulator and conveyor are controlled by a microcontroller and a PC via Computer vision. …”
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How pragmatic are randomised controlled trials evaluating minimally invasive surgery for oesophageal cancer? A methodological review of trial design using the Pragmatic-Explanatory... by Natalie S Blencowe, Jane Blazeby, Sian Cousins, Katy Chalmers

“…It is recommended that the intended purpose of the trial, whether explanatory or pragmatic, receives more attention during surgical trial study design and conduct.…”
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Proportion of Chromosomal Disorders and Their Patterns among Births with Congenital Anomalies in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses by Teshome Gebremeskel Aragie, Girma Seyoum Gedion

“…Therefore, the current systematic review and meta-analysis intend to show the pooled proportion of chromosomal disorders among births with congenital anomalies in Africa. …”
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A generalised catalytic model to assess changes in risk for multiple reinfections with SARS-CoV-2. by Belinda Lombard, Cheryl Cohen, Anne von Gottberg, Jonathan Dushoff, Juliet R C Pulliam, Cari van Schalkwyk

“…<h4>Limitations</h4>Even though the generalised model is intended to detect the risk of nth infections, it is validated specifically for third infections, with its applicability for four or more infections being unconfirmed. …”
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Research on optimization of emergency supplies customs clearance strategy from the perspective of public health security based on Chinese trade data by Xia Zheng, Quan Cao, Xin Zhou

“…Recognizing the inherent limitations associated with the model’s index design and data sample selection, we intend to refine these elements in future research, aiming to improve and validate the model to further optimize related countermeasures.…”
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Qualitative evaluation of survey questions to assess treatment preference for daily oral or long‑acting injectable antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV. by Cindy Garris, Irina Kolobova, Vasiliki Chounta, Alberto Díaz De Santiago, Robin Dretler, Tulika Singh, Gary Sinclair

“…During cognitive debriefing, participants interpreted the instructions, question, response options, and recall periods as intended for the treatment preference question. Additionally, participants confirmed that the preference question's response options were appropriate and relevant to the experiences of people living with HIV. …”
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A systematic review of the clinical practice guidelines for the assessment, management and treatment of eating disorders during the perinatal period by Chantelle Ecob, Debbie M. Smith, Zoe Tsivos, Noora Hossain, Sarah Peters

“…Clinical practice guidelines include statements of expected practice intending to improve effectiveness and quality of care within health care services. …”
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Thermodynamic Analysis and Optimization of Secondary Overheating Parameters in Turbo-Expander Plants on Low Boiling Working Fluids by A. V. Ovsyannik, V. P. Kliuchinski

“…The research was carried out for two typical turbo-expander cycles: with a heat exchanger at the outlet of the turbo-expander, intended for cooling an overheated low-boiling working fluid, and without a heat exchanger. …”
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BOKO HARAM OPERATIONS IN NIGERIA:THE NEXUS BETWEEN FREEDOM FIGHTERS AND TERRORISTS by Musa Abdulkarim Itodo, BINTA YAKUBU SULE

“…It is on this premise that this research paper intended to bridge the scholarly gap. That, it is important to understand the context in which they occur and the nexus between them. …”
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