Work stress and caring intention among health care workers in Taiwan during the COVID-19 pandemic by Ken-Hui Fu, Hsiang-Fen Lai, Chia-Sui Weng, Wen-Hao Huang, Cheng-Chih Lin, Ying-Hui Wu

“…Abstract Background: Healthcare workers may feel stress when caring for patients suspected as having a highly infectious and novel disease, such as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). …”
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Characteristics of Plasmodium vivax apicomplexan amino acid transporter 8 (PvApiAT8) in the cationic amino acid transport by Wang-Jong Lee, Ernest Mazigo, Jin-Hee Han, Seok Ho Cha

“…A promising new treatment aimed at targeting P. vivax involves blocking cationic amino acid uptake, which is a biological source of nutrients for the parasite. Novel Putative Transporter 1 (NPT1), identified as a cationic amino acid transporter in Apicomplexan, has a homologue in Plasmodium species known as apicomplexan amino acid transporter 8 (ApiAT8). …”
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Chloroplast Genome Sequencing and Comparative Analysis of Six Medicinal Plants of Polygonatum by Jinchen Yao, Zhaohuan Zheng, Tao Xu, Duomei Wang, Jingzhe Pu, Yazhong Zhang, Liangping Zha

“…This study provides a novel basis for intragenus taxonomy and DNA barcoding molecular identification within the genus Polygonatum medicinal plants.…”
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A Self-Emulsifying Nanococktail of Pomegranate and Cannabidiol Reduces Cognitive Decline in Mice by Shoseyov O, Palatnik A, Dadon-Freiberg M, Dagan O, Shaltiel Karyo R

“…Mice pretreated with Nano-PSO:CBD prior to MK-801 had a significantly higher percentage of entries into the novel arm of the Y-maze compared to untreated controls.Discussion: PSO nano-formulated with CBD had a salutary effect on memory, learning and spatial recognition and should be further studied in a clinical context.Keywords: cognition, nanoformulation, CBD, pomegranate seed oil, nano-omega 5, brain protect, punicic acid…”
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Evolving prognostic paradigms in lung adenocarcinoma with brain metastases: a web-based predictive model enhanced by machine learning by Min Liang, Zhiwen Zhang, Langming Wu, Mafeng Chen, Shifan Tan, Jian Huang

“…Conclusions This study has developed an XGBoost-based machine learning model with an accompanying web-based application, providing a novel resource for clinicians to support personalized decision-making and enhance treatment outcomes for LUAD patients with BM.…”
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Preparation and mechanical-electrical characterization of new complex-phase conductive concrete by Shicheng Feng, Xiaohui Zhang, Zhilei Xu, Keliang Dong, Jinfeng Zheng, Runlong Zhang, Zhaolin Zhou, Xuan Wang

“…This paper proposes a new method for the preparation of novel multiphase electrically conductive concrete fiber composites and elucidates the mechanism of its electrical resistivity and compressive and flexural properties. …”
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Single-step fabrication of Ag2S/poly-2-mercaptoaniline nanoribbon photocathodes for green hydrogen generation from artificial and natural red-sea water by Aldosari Eman, Rabia Mohamed, Sanna Aimaro, Farid Osama

“…A novel and highly promising Ag2S-P2MA nanoribbon photocathodes are synthesized using a single-step technique based on 2-mercaptoaniline oxidation with (NH4)2S2O8 and AgNO3. …”
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Market-based or policy strategies to increase the cultivation of legumes for livestock? Effects on the cropping pattern and economic performance by Efstratios Michalis, Athanasios Ragkos, Chrysovalantis Malesios

“…Farms that relied more on chemical pesticides could play a more decisive role in expanding LL. The novel aspect is related to the investigation of the economic performance of different farm types cultivating LL with a specific focus on potentially higher profitability related to SWMP. …”
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Transformative social innovation and rural collaborative workspaces: assembling community economies in Austria and Greece [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved with reser... by Colm Stockdale, Vasilis Avdikos

“…This paper attempts to provide a novel framework towards understanding the transformative potential of rural collaborative workspaces, as they engage in processes of social innovation, by drawing from diverse and community economies literature and assemblage thinking. …”
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Hydrolase-Treated Royal Jelly Attenuates H2O2- and Glutamate-Induced SH-SY5Y Cell Damage and Promotes Cognitive Enhancement in a Rat Model of Vascular Dementia by Nualpun Sirinupong, Worrapanitch Chansuwan, Pratchaya Kaewkaen

“…This makes the searching for novel neuroprotective agents important. Therefore, we hypothesized that royal jelly, a well-known traditional medicine, could attenuate memory impairment and brain damage in vascular dementia. …”
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Sol–gel synthesis of TiO2 doped with chromium: photocatalytic degradation of tartrazine by Ana E. Cardozo, Elsa M. Farfán Torres, Graciela V. Morales, Edgardo L. Sham

“…This study analyzes the synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles, using a new sol–gel route in a nonpolar dissolvent and its modification by doping with different chromium VI ion concentrations: 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5% w/w. A novel modification of this synthesis technique is reported, in which a nonpolar solvent, C6H12, is used to control the hydrolysis reactions of the titania precursor. …”
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Effects of Chemical and Biological Inhibitors of Ethylene on Heat Tolerance in Annual Bluegrass by Sean McBride, William Errickson, Bingru Huang

“…This study tested two ethylene inhibitors, AVG and a novel strain of the ACCd rhizobacteria Paraburkholderia aspalathi, ‘WSF23’, on annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.) to see whether they are effective in promoting its heat tolerance. …”
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A New Artificial Neural Network Model for the Prediction of the Effect of Molar Ratios on Compressive Strength of Fly Ash-Slag Geopolymer Mortar by Shaise K. John, Alessio Cascardi, Yashida Nadir, Maria Antonietta Aiello, K. Girija

“…Based on the mentioned findings, the proposed novel model seems reliable enough and could be used for the prediction of compressive strength of fly ash-slag geopolymer. …”
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Exploring genetic structures and shared sites between alcohol, cheese intake, and inflammatory bowel disease by Zhifang Huang, Weichao Yuan

“…Furthermore, both conjFDR and MTAG analyses identified multiple shared genetic loci, with nine genes (Y_RNA, DENND1B, GCKR, KPNA7, CLN3, SLC39A8, FUT2, ERAP2, and SMAD3) being.ConclusionThe present study provides genetic evidence supporting the comorbidity of alcohol and cheese intake with IBD, offering novel insights into potential strategies for the prevention and treatment of IBD through the modulation of alcohol and cheese consumption.…”
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INCREASING VALUE-BASED COMPANY POTENTIAL: THE GROUNDS OF A FULL-SCALE ASSESSMENT by Romans Dyakons, Vsevolods Karajevs, Rostislavs Kopitovs

“…This combination permits the unlocking of the organisation's growth potential in a novel environment through the synchronisation of performance standards and efficiency metrics. …”
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YOLO-TC: An Optimized Detection Model for Monitoring Safety-Critical Small Objects in Tower Crane Operations by Dong Ding, Zhengrong Deng, Rui Yang

“…Built upon the robust YOLOv7 architecture, our model integrates a novel channel–spatial attention mechanism, ECA-CBAM, into the backbone network, enhancing feature extraction without an increase in parameter count. …”
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Prediction of mechanical characteristics of shearer intelligent cables under bending conditions. by Lijuan Zhao, Dongyang Wang, Guocong Lin, Shuo Tian, Hongqiang Zhang, Yadong Wang

“…The research shows that the TCN-BiLSTM-SEAttention model demonstrates outstanding predictive capability under complex operating conditions, providing a novel approach for improving cable management and equipment safety through optical fiber monitoring technology in the intelligent development of coal mines, highlighting the potential of deep learning in complex mechanical predictions.…”
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Robotic-assisted costectomy using a Gigli saw for fibrous dysplasia by Chen Yang, Lei Chen, Hui Wang, Qianyun Wang

“…In this study, we present a novel technique for three-port robotic-assisted costectomy utilizing a Gigli saw, detailing our initial findings and outcomes. …”
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In vitro evaluation of anthelmintic activity of biocompatibile carbon quantum dot nanocomposite against egg and larval stages of equine strongyles by Armin Fakheri, Bijan Esmaeilnejad, Hamid Akbari, Rahim Molaei

“…Cu@CQDs exhibit effects similar to Ivermectin, indicating their potential as novel antiparasitic agents against strongyles. These findings emphasize the importance of exploring alternative treatments to address resistance and enhance nematode control efficacy. …”
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Chemical Profiling of the White and Brown Teff (Eragrostis tef (Zuccagni) Trotter) Injera and Their Nutritional Properties by Hagos Yisak, Estifanos Ele Yaya, Mesfin Redi-Abshiro, Bhagwan Singh Chandravanshi

“…Moreover, the lipid quality of teff Injera was found to be superior to that of other cereal grains, showing that this food product actually contains novel food components with substantial nutritional and health advantages. …”
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