Antiretroviral Treatment Adherence: Knowledge and Experiences among Adolescents and Young Adults in Soweto, South Africa by Stefanie Hornschuh, Janan Janine Dietrich, Celokuhle Tshabalala, Fatima Laher

“…Three main themes emerged during FGDs and IDIs: (i) correct knowledge about how to be adherent, benefits, and nonadherence consequences, (ii) social, personal, and medication-related barriers to adherence, and (iii) reminder, concealment, and motivational strategies to optimize adherence. Interventions to improve AYA adherence could focus on practical strategies, including status disclosure and medication concealment.…”
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Changes in Antioxidant and Photosynthetic Capacity in Rice Under Different Substrates by Hang Zhou, Liming Zhao, Yiwen Song, Xiaole Du, Jingxin Huo, Wanqi Mei, Xi Wang, Naijie Feng, Dianfeng Zheng, Zhaohui Wu

“…In addition, compared with S and T, the photosynthetic activity of rice in the optimized substrate (TT) was the highest; the net photosynthetic rate (Pn) of TT seedlings was significantly higher than that of T. …”
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The Effects of Cold-Plasma Technology on the Quality Properties of Fresh-Cut Produce: A Review by Yuanpeng Li, Xinmeng Huang, Yuting Yang, Ailikemu Mulati, Jingyang Hong, Jiayi Wang

“…This study proposes advancing plasma technology in fresh-cut produce processing by (1) optimizing cold-plasma parameters for diverse fruit and vegetable varieties and (2) scaling up to facilitate industrial application.…”
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Development of an Amperometric Glucose Biosensor Based on the Immobilization of Glucose Oxidase on the Se-MCM-41 Mesoporous Composite by Sabriye Yusan, Mokhlesur M. Rahman, Nasir Mohamad, Tengku M. Arrif, Ahmad Zubaidi A. Latif, Mohd Aznan M. A., Wan Sani B. Wan Nik

“…A linear calibration plot is obtained over a wide concentration range of glucose from 1 × 10−5 to 2 × 10−3 M. Under optimal conditions, the biosensor exhibits high sensitivity (0.34 µA·mM−1), low detection limit (1 × 10−4 M), high affinity to glucose (Km = 0.02 mM), and also good reproducibility (R.S.D. 2.8%, n=10) and a stability of about ten days when stored dry at +4°C. …”
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Hot deformation behavior of micro-alloyed steel using processing maps developed with different constitutive equations by Thakur S.K., Das A.K., Jha B.K.

“…The developed processing maps were used to predict the optimal hot deformation conditions and were validated with metallurgical examinations. …”
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Modelling and Neuro-Adaptive Robust Control Algorithms for Solid Fuel Rockets by Christian Danner Ramos de Carvalho, João Viana da Fonseca Neto

“…The final objective is to select the most suitable controller for the suborbital rocket, taking into account the system constraints, robust performance requirements, robust stability, and optimal adaptability. This research promotes the development of adaptive controllers for suborbital rockets, with possible applications in scientific research and commercial launches. …”
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Machine learning approach for noninvasive intracranial pressure estimation using pulsatile cranial expansion waveforms by Gustavo Frigieri, Sérgio Brasil, Danilo Cardim, Marek Czosnyka, Matheus Ferreira, Wellingson S. Paiva, Xiao Hu

“…The model explored multiple waveform parameters to optimize mean ICP estimation. Data from 112 neurocritical patients with acute brain injuries were used, with 92 patients randomly assigned to training and testing, and 20 reserved for independent validation. …”
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Ti(C, N)-Based Cermets with Two Kinds of Core-Rim Structures Constructed by β-Co Microspheres by Hui Yan, Ying Deng, Yong Yao Su, Shan Jiang, Qiao Wang Chen, Shi Xiu Cao, Bing Liu

“…At the same time, to optimize the microstructure, (Ti, W, Mo, Ta) (C, N) powders are added to form two kinds of core-rim morphologies. …”
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The influence of using fermentated rumen content at quail feed to the protein of yolk and albumen of quail eggs by Gesa Cantya Primatara, Mohammad Anam Al Arif, Tita Damayanti Lestari, Widya Paramita Lokapirnasari, Sri Hidanah, Suharsono Suharsono

“…Ruminal content is one of slaughterhouse waste that has not been utilized optimally, in fact there are cases where ruminal content are thrown away haphazardly, causing environmental pollution. …”
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Rescue RM/CS-AKI by blocking strategy with one-dose anti-myoglobin RabMAb by Xinyue Wang, Ning Li, Lu Han, Ou Qiao, Xin Chen, Pengtao Wang, Lancao Zhang, Yingjie Hou, Fengjiao Bao, Herui Hao, Sania Saeed, Li Zhang, Zizheng Li, Xiaohong Duan, Shuquan Rao, Zichuan Liu, Yanhua Gong

“…The main goal of blocking the passage of free Mb through the glomerular filtration barrier has been achieved by using the anti-Mb RabMAb, which has a long-term stable therapeutic effect within 14 days and promotes phagocytosis of Mb. The optimal administration strategy, pharmacokinetic analysis, toxicity evaluation for anti-Mb RabMAb, and the distribution of its immune complexes in RM/CS-AKI mice are investigated. …”
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Shock wave attenuation in a high-entropy alloy with pre-existing dislocation network by Hongcai Xie, Guoxiang Shen, Zhichao Ma, Wei Zhang, Hongwei Zhao, Luquan Ren

“…These findings provide pivotal insights for designing and developing HEAs with optimized properties under extreme environment.…”
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The Role of Motility Impairment in the Pathogenesis of Functional Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Modern Possibilities for Their Treatment (Resolution of an Expert Coun... by I. V. Maev, A. S. Trukhmanov, A. A. Sheptulin, V. I. Simanenkov, S. R. Abdulhakov, N. A. Agafonova, V. A. Akhmedov, T. A. Ilchishina, M. G. Ipatova, O. V. Krapivnaya, Yu. A. Kucheryavyi, M. F. Osipenko, O. A. Storonova, G. N. Tarasova, G. Ya. Khismatullina, S. V. Cheryomushkin

“…The use of modern medical preparations, which are characterized by a high level of safety and the targeted action towards a specific motility disorder, allows optimal therapy results to be achieved with minimal risks for the patient.…”
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Hybridization in Metal Wire Additive Manufacturing: A Case Study of an Impeller by Shahu R. Karade, Siddhartha Siddhartha, Neel Kamal Gupta, Ganesan G, K. P. Karunakaran, Henning Zeidler

“…This demonstrates a more efficient, precise, and cost-effective method to optimize metal wire AM for producing complex metal components, advancing capabilities and applications.…”
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Application of Ultrasound to Selectively Localize Nanodroplets for Targeted Imaging and Therapy by Paul A. Dayton, Shukui Zhao, Susannah H. Bloch, Pat Schumann, Kim Penrose, Terry O. Matsunaga, Reena Zutshi, Alexander Doinikov, Katherine W. Ferrara

“…Ultrasonic molecular imaging is unique in that the optimal application of these agents depends not only on the surface chemistry, but also on the applied US field, which can increase receptor-ligand binding and membrane fusion. …”
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RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH COMPARING THE EFFICIENCY OF MARINE SAMPLERS IN RESEARCHING THE CONTENT OF MICROPLASTIC IN BOTTOM SEDIMENTS by V.O. Iemelianov, Ye.І. Nasiedkіn, T.S. Kukovska, N.O. Fedoronchuk, S.M. Dovbysh

“…Sampling was carried out within the western part of the Black Sea by specialists of the State Scientific Institution "MarGeoEcoCenter of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine" during research under the international project "Developing Optimal and Open Research Support for the Black Sea" in 2022. …”
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Convective Drying of Osmo-Treated Abalone (Haliotis rufescens) Slices: Diffusion, Modeling, and Quality Features by Roberto Lemus-Mondaca, Sebastian Pizarro-Oteíza, Mario Perez-Won, Gipsy Tabilo-Munizaga

“…In addition, the mass transfer kinetics of salt and water was also studied. The optimal time of the osmotic treatment was established until reaching a pseudo equilibrium state of the water and salt content (290 min). …”
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Unraveling the pathogenesis of bone marrow hematopoietic injury and the therapeutic potential of natural products by Jing Long, Hengzhou Lai, Yuqing Huang, Fengming You, Yifang Jiang, Qixuan Kuang

“…A deeper understanding of the underlying mechanisms of bone marrow hematopoietic injury could illuminate how natural products exert their effects, thereby optimizing treatment strategies and offering safer, more effective options for patients. …”
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Human Brain Microvascular Endothelial Cells and Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells Differentially Facilitate Leukocyte Recruitment and Utilize Chemokines for T Cell Migration by Shumei Man, Eroboghene E. Ubogu, Katherine A. Williams, Barbara Tucky, Melissa K. Callahan, Richard M. Ransohoff

“…With each grow under optimal conditions, confluent THBMEC cultures showed continuous occludin and ZO-1 immunoreactivity, while HUVEC cultures exhibited punctate ZO-1 expression at sites of cell-cell contact only. …”
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Reversibility of β-Cell-Specific Transcript Factors Expression by Long-Term Caloric Restriction in db/db Mouse by Chunjun Sheng, Feng Li, Ziwei Lin, Manna Zhang, Peng Yang, Le Bu, Hui Sheng, Hong Li, Shen Qu

“…Targeting these factors could optimize T2D therapies.…”
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Case Report: Intradural gout tophi without systemic gout symptoms by Peidong Qing, Shiming Xie, Chaoqun Feng, Hongda Xu, Shengxin Zhao, Lei Zhang, Haitao Deng, Yehui Wang, Youpeng Hu

“…As it is challenging to diagnose intradural gout, awareness among physicians must be increased to optimize the treatment of, and outcomes for, these patients.…”
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