Endogenous and fluorescent sterols reveal the molecular basis for ligand selectivity of human sterol transporters by Laura Depta, Hogan P. Bryce-Rogers, Nienke J. Dekker, Anna Wiehl Bønke, Nicolò Camporese, Mingxing Qian, Yuanjian Xu, Douglas F. Covey, Luca Laraia

“…Despite recent advances in dissecting functions of STPs in the human cell, there is still a significant knowledge gap regarding their specific biological functions and a lack of suitable selective probes for their study. …”
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Unveiling the hidden burden: Exploring the psychosocial impact of cutaneous leishmaniasis lesions and scars in southern Ethiopia. by Behailu Merdekios, Misgun Shewangizaw, Abebayehu Sappo, Eshetu Ewunetu, Johan van Griensven, Jean-Pierre van Geertruyden, Melissa Ceuterick, Hilde Bastiaens

“…This study aims to assess the psychosocial impacts of CL, shedding light on the experiences and perceptions of affected individuals, thus contributing to the knowledge on Cutaneous leishmaniasis in Ethiopia and informing public health interventions to address its psychosocial effects.…”
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A scoping review of substance use brief interventions in Africa. by Florence Jaguga, Sarah Kanana Kiburi, Eunice Temet, Matthew C Aalsma, Mary A Ott, Rachel W Maina, Juddy Wachira, Cyprian Mostert, Gilliane Kosgei, Angeline Tenge, Lukoye Atwoli

“…Results of the review have been summarized descriptively and organized by three broad outcomes: BI effect and feasibility; feasibility and effectiveness of training providers to deliver BIs; Other outcomes i.e. cost-effectiveness, BI adaptation and development, and knowledge attitude and practice of BIs by providers.…”
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Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Intestinal Parasitic Infection among Primary School Children in Dera District, Northwest Ethiopia by Dires Tegen, Destaw Damtie

“…Family size greater than five (AOR = 1.8; 95% CI: 1.004, 3.13), open field school waste disposal (AOR = 15.88; 95% CI: 1.91, 132.1), and lack of knowledge about intestinal parasitic infection (AOR = 1.8; 95% CI: 1.1, 3.2) were the independent risk factors associated with the overall prevalence of IPIs. …”
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Practical insights for enhancing primary care rehabilitation services in low-resource contexts by Maria Y. Charumbira, Karina Berner, Quinette A. Louw

“…Results: Five key recommendations emerged: (1) provide rehabilitation services closer to home through facility-based services, outreach, home visits and telerehabilitation; (2) improve patient awareness of rehabilitation through patient education, community engagement and patients actively seeking information; (3) enhance PCPs’ knowledge and basic skills in rehabilitation through training and guideline development; (4) improve communication among PHC stakeholders; and (5) advocate for rehabilitation inclusion in leadership, resource allocation and multi-disciplinary teams. …”
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Stenting of the upper urinary tract: from bottom, from top, from side... by A. B. Novikov, V. P. Sergeev, D. V. Ergakov, E. A. Galliamov, A. G. Martov

“…An adequate choice of installation method and correct positioning of the stent, knowledge of simple details and "secrets" allow not only to restore urodynamics, but also to effectively prevent the development of stent-dependent symptoms, thereby preserving patients quality of life.…”
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Natural science education in the university core curriculum by D. N. Kyrov, N. V. Nesterova, O. A. Prituzhalova, L. D. Cheremnykh

“…The aim of the study was to analyse the changes in the forms of natural science knowledge transfer in the context of implementing individual educational trajectories in higher education.Methodology and research methods. …”
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Genetic Variability and Selection Criteria in Rice Mutant Lines as Revealed by Quantitative Traits by Yusuff Oladosu, M. Y. Rafii, Norhani Abdullah, Mohammad Abdul Malek, H. A. Rahim, Ghazali Hussin, Mohammad Abdul Latif, Isiaka Kareem

“…Genetic based knowledge of different vegetative and yield traits play a major role in varietal improvement of rice. …”
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Instruments for evaluating the parental emotional status and ecological support systems among parents who considered cochlear implantation for their children with hearing loss: A s... by Tang Zhi Lim, Cila Umat, Pei-Hua Chen, Chun Hong Gan, Bee See Goh

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>Parents of children diagnosed with severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss may experience a range of emotions owing to a lack of knowledge and experience in dealing with such children. …”
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A comprehensive review on 4D printing and applications of thermo-induced shape memory polymers by Jian Li, Zhihong Liang, Tengjie Li, Qiang Wan, Xicheng Huang, Qianhua Kan

“…The applications of 4D printed TSMPs are then outlined, with a focus on metamaterials and various industry cases that provide a clear understanding of what 4D printing can achieve. This knowledge will open new doors for innovative applications. …”
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Improved Antibacterial Properties of Fermented and Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Bee Pollen and Its Combined Effect with Antibiotics by Vaida Damulienė, Vilma Kaškonienė, Paulius Kaškonas, Rūta Mickienė, Audrius Maruška

“…This research focused on evaluating the effects of lactic acid fermentation and enzymatic hydrolysis on the antibacterial activity of bee pollen and its interaction with antibiotics. There is limited knowledge regarding the interactions between treated bee pollen extracts and antibiotics, and this study contributes to the field by providing new insights into the antibacterial activity of pollen subjected to eight distinct treatment methods. …”
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Raman Spectroscopic Analyses of Jaw Periosteal Cell Mineralization by Eva Brauchle, Daniel Carvajal Berrio, Melanie Rieger, Katja Schenke-Layland, Siegmar Reinert, Dorothea Alexander

“…Further studies should extend this knowledge and improve JPC mineralization by optimizing culture conditions.…”
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Features of interethnic trust of various ethnic groups representatives of a multicultural region by Alena V. Alborova, Svetlana V. Dreeva

“…As factors influencing interethnic trust, respondents identified: personal qualities of ethnophores, behavioral characteristics, the history of relations between peoples, social environment, knowledge about other peoples, the state, as well as the media.…”
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Effect of cytoplasmic male sterility type on chlorophyll content in leaves of grain sorghum hybrids by O. P. Kibalnik, L. A. Elkonin

“…New types of CMS-inducing cytoplasms cannot be applied to hybrid sorghum breeding without knowledge of their effects on major biological and commercial plant traits. …”
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Flexible and cost-effective deep learning for accelerated multi-parametric relaxometry using phase-cycled bSSFP by Florian Birk, Lucas Mahler, Julius Steiglechner, Qi Wang, Klaus Scheffler, Rahel Heule

“…The PINN framework, which incorporates physical knowledge into the training process, ensured more consistent inference and increased robustness to training data distribution compared to the SVNN. …”
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Phase-Amplitude Coupling of Neural Oscillations Can Be Effectively Probed with Concurrent TMS-EEG by Sarah Glim, Yuka O. Okazaki, Yumi Nakagawa, Yuji Mizuno, Takashi Hanakawa, Keiichi Kitajo

“…Despite the widespread use of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), knowledge of its neurophysiological mode of action is still incomplete. …”
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The syntactic features and emotional impact of Xitsonga interjections by Respect Mlambo, Madala C. Hlungwani

“…These insights deepen our understanding of Xitsonga’s interjections, closing a research gap and contributing valuable knowledge to the fields of syntax and semantics.…”
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Legal regulation in the tourism industry in Ukraine by Melnykovych M.

“…The following methods of scientific knowledge were used in the course of the study: terminological, systemic-structural, comparative-legal and analysis method. …”
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Presenting a comprehensive multi-scale evaluation framework for participatory modelling programs: A scoping review. by Grace Yeeun Lee, Ian Bernard Hickie, Jo-An Occhipinti, Yun Ju Christine Song, Adam Skinner, Salvador Camacho, Kenny Lawson, Adriane Martin Hilber, Louise Freebairn

“…<h4>Discussion & conclusion</h4>The presented novel framework brings together a significant knowledge base into a flexible, cross-sectoral evaluation effort that considers the whole participatory modelling process. …”
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An open platform for agent-based modeling of spatial economics: conceptual framework and practical application by Bobylev Georgiy

“…Additionally, the study is aimed at systematizing the experience and knowledge of the author team in the field of ABM platforms. …”
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