Optimal Positioning and Sizing of Distributed Energy Sources in Distribution System Using Hunter-Prey Optimizer Algorithm by P. Rajakumar, M. Senthil Kumar, K. Karunanithi, S. Vinoth John Prakash, P. Baburao, S. P. Raja

“…HPO is a bio-inspired and population-based optimization algorithm that mimics the hunting action of an animal. …”
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Estimating the Burden of Illness Related to Genital Warts in Russia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Vera N. Prilepskaya, Mikhail Gomberg, Smita Kothari, Karen Yee, Amit Kulkarni, Suzanne M. Garland, Anna R. Giuliano

“…Study limitations include estimates and results representative of the urban population of Russia. Despite its limitations, this study provides a GW prevalence estimate in Russia not previously available. …”
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Association between Serum Neopterin and Inflammatory Activation in Chronic Kidney Disease by Ashok Kumar Yadav, Vinod Sharma, Vivekanand Jha

“…Results. Of the CKD population, 82 were in stage 5 (60 stage 5 D), 24 in stage 4, and 12 in stage 3. …”
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Effects of a 12-week aerobic dance programme on diastolic blood pressure in stage one hypertensive adults by Lucy-joy Wachira, Mshilla Maghanga, Constance Adron Nakayiza Nsibambi, Edwin Kiptolo Boit, Loyce Nahwera

“…Future studies on this population should investigate additional influencing factors and varying training intensity to assess any other effects.…”
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A Physics-Informed Cold-Start Capability for xEV Charging Recommender System by Raik Orbay, Aditya Pratap Singh, Johannes Emilsson, Michele Becciani, Evelina Wikner, Victor Gustafson, Torbjorn Thiringer

“…It is shown that using 7 fundamental charging power transients would capture about 70% of a set of representative charging power transient population. Matching a unsupervised learning based clustering pipeline for 7 possible customer driving styles, an RS agent can prescribe 7 charging power transients automatically and cold-start the RS until more data is available.…”
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The Expression Level of mRNA, Protein, and DNA Methylation Status of FOSL2 of Uyghur in XinJiang in Type 2 Diabetes by Jun Li, Siyuan Li, Ying Hu, Guolei Cao, Siyao Wang, Partab Rai, Xiaoli Wang, Kan Sun

“…FOSL2 protein and mRNA were downregulated and the DNA became hypermethylated, all of which may be involved in T2DM pathogenesis in this population.…”
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Stigma reduction in a disability and mental health programme in Ghana: Lessons in participation by Maria Zuurmond, Augustina Naami, Lyla Adwan-Kamara, Cathy Stephen, Sapana Basnet, Caroline Vanderick, Mohammed Chantimah, Abigail Nana Asamoah, Daisy Macdonald, Crick Lund

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Oral health status, behavior and impact profile among naval personnel in the Malaysian naval armed forces by Nik Madihah Nik Azis, Raja Noreihan Raja Abdullah, Mohamad Nur Adzmi Mohamad Ayub, Badiah Baharin

“…Conclusions Oral diseases were highly prevalent among the selected population, with notable deficiencies in oral health behaviours such as toothbrushing frequency, the use of interdental cleaning aids, and tongue cleaning. …”
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Targeting chondrocytes for arresting bony fusion in ankylosing spondylitis by Fenli Shao, Qianqian Liu, Yuyu Zhu, Zhidan Fan, Wenjun Chen, Shijia Liu, Xiaohui Li, Wenjie Guo, Gen-Sheng Feng, Haiguo Yu, Qiang Xu, Yang Sun

“…Here we discovered spontaneous kyphosis, arthritis and bony fusion in mature CD4-Cre;Ptpn11 f/f mice, which present the pathophysiological features of AS. A population of CD4-Cre-expressing proliferating chondrocytes was SHP2 deficient, which could differentiate into pre-hypertrophic and hypertrophic chondrocytes. …”
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Intra-uterine Growth Restriction Downregulates the Hepatic Toll Like Receptor-4 Expression and Function by Ozlem Equils, Sapna Singh, Semra Karaburun, Daning Lu, Manikkavasagar Thamotharan, Sherin U. Devaskar

“…We propose that IUGR dysregulates TLR4 expression and function in the offspring, which may help explain the increased risk of Gram-negative sepsis and inflammatory diseases in this population.…”
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Prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Associated Factors Among Internally Displaced Persons (IDPS) In Mogadishu Cross-Sectional Study by Sh Abukar IM, Asir Rage AA, Warsame MO

“…Limited access to psychosocial support and primary health care exacerbates mental health issues.Aim: This study was to examine the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder and factors associated with IDPs in Mogadishu.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from Sep 25 to Oct 20, 2023, employing analytical design. The study population included individuals aged 18 and older directly exposed to forced displacement due to conflicts and disasters. …”
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Attitudes towards the Unified State Exam as a Tool for Combating Corruption in Admissions to National Universities by A. A. Maksimenko, L. N. Dukhanina, G. A. Porosenkov, D. V. Krylova, A. M. Bushueva

“…Numerous All-Russian surveys of the last 5-7 years, revealing the attitude of various au diences to the Unified State Exam (USE), present a generally more positive attitude of young people to the USE against the background of a generally skeptical Russian population towards this tool of transition from secondary school to higher education. …”
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Risk of myocardial infarction (MI) and death following MI in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jennifer K Quint, Liam Smeeth, Kieran J Rothnie, Ruoling Yan

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Investigation into the determinants of decision speed in product elimination decision (decision-reaching and implementation) processes in cosmetic industries by Homa Doroudi, Yasser Heidari

“…The questionnaire validity using validity and factorAnalysis and reliability was approved by reported of total Cronbach's alpha coefficient (0/834). The study population included the managers and administrators of Zarrin Cellulose Saveh Company in 2016. …”
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Spectral specific standardized low-resolution brain electromagnetic tomography default mode connectivity network and plasticity alterations in left vertebral artery stent patients by Yan Lv, Xiangying He, Eryi Zhao, Yidong Deng, Yingliu Huang, AC Chen, Shixiong Huang, Qi Qin, Tao Liu, Guoqiang Wen

“…However, the outcome and prognostic factors in the Asian population of vertebral stent are not clear. This study was performed to investigate the quick effect and plasticity alterations of left vertebral artery stenting treatment and to explore the underlying electroencephalogram biomarkers for the prognosis. …”
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Prevalence, Risk Factors and Outcomes Associated with Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19: A Comparative Study between Diabetic and Nondiabetic Patients by Shayesteh Khalili, Tahereh Sabaghian, Meghdad Sedaghat, Zahra Soroureddin, Elham Askari, Neda Khalili

“…In this study, we aimed to estimate the rate of AKI among the hospitalized population with COVID-19 and to identify the risk factors associated with AKI among patients with diabetes. …”
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Paediatric Contacts of Adult COVID-19 Patients: Clinical Parameters, Risk Factors, and Outcome by Ammara Farooq, Taimur Khalil Sheikh, Fibhaa Syed, Tehmina Mustafa

“…The main aim of this study was to assess the paediatric population exposed to SARS-CoV-2 infection, their clinical parameters, risk factors, and outcome. …”
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Evaluation of the effect of dental caries, oral hygiene, and treatment need on oral health-related quality of life among Turkish orphan children and adolescents by Ecem Akbeyaz Şivet, Berkant Sezer, Neslihan Atmaca, Narmin Hüseynova, Betül Kargül

“…Abstract Background The oral and dental health and related quality of life of orphan children and adolescents—who are considered a vulnerable population—are critical for both individual and public health. …”
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Assessment of genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships in Black Pied cattle in the Novosibirsk Region using microsatellite markers by R. B. Aitnazarov, T. M. Mishakova, N. S. Yudin

“…No significant differences in genetic variability parameters were found between individual populations. Private alleles have been identified in five out of six populations. …”
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Glucose Supplementation Enhances the Bactericidal Effect of Penicillin and Gentamicin on <i>Streptococcus sanguinis</i> Persisters by Kazuya Takada, Yoshie Yoshioka, Kazumasa Morikawa, Wataru Ariyoshi, Ryota Yamasaki

“…Recurrence after treatment is a crucial problem in IE, possibly caused by the presence of “persister” cells, a small bacterial population that can survive antimicrobials. In this study, the residual risk for penicillin G (PCG) and gentamicin (GM), used for treating IE, to induce <i>Streptococcus sanguinis</i> persisters, was investigated. …”
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