Evaluation of the feasibility, acceptability, and impact of Group Antenatal Care at the health post level on continuation in antenatal care and facility based delivery in Ethiopia... by Reena Sethi, Rediet Fasil, Walelegn W. Yallew, Della Berhanu, Yenealem Woldemariam, Gayane Yenokyan, Alemayehu Worku, Dedefo Teshite, Konjit Wolde, Anne Hyre, Stephanie Suhowatsky, Lisa Noguchi

“…Qualitative research will be conducted using in-depth interviews with pregnant women, health workers, facility managers, and regional health managers. The study will enroll 770 women across all phases. …”
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Exploring the Role of Radiosurgery for Atypical Meningiomas: Addressing Suboptimal Local Control in High-Risk Patients by Sanjeev Sreenivasan, MD, MCh, Salem Najjar, BA, Daniel Ma, MD, Sabrina L. Begley, BS, Yen-Ruh Wuu, MD, Zaker Rana, MD, Emile Gogineni, DO, Michael Schulder, MD, Anuj Goenka, MD

“…We defined local failure as tumor recurrence wthin the prescription isodose line, marginal failure as recurrence within 5 mm but outside the prescription isodose line, and distant/regional failure as recurrence beyond 5 mm of the prescription isodose line but within 2 cm of the surgical cavity. …”
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Characteristics of the smallest brucellaphage with strong lytic ability by Hongbaiyu Liu, Hongbaiyu Liu, Youhong Zhong, Zhihong Zhang, Kehong Xu, Kehong Xu, Chunpeng Mao, Chunpeng Mao, Qiuju Yang, Lihua Yang, Binbin Yu, Ying Long, Ying Long, Xinyu Qin, Xinyu Qin, Liyuan Shi, Sheng Chang, Yuanying Shen, Peng Wang

“…This study significantly enriches the brucellaphage database and highlights the potential of Y17 as a biocontrol agent for managing brucellosis in endemic regions.…”
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Oncological outcomes following extreme oncoplastic breast conserving surgery (eOPBCS) for locally advanced breast cancer (LABC): A systematic review and meta-analysis by Megan Chua Wern Ee, Ashley Lee Shi Hui, Wong Hung Chew, Emmeline Elaine Cua-Delos Santos, Sean Li Siwei, Sng Ming Xian, Qin Xiang Ng, Serene Goh Si Ning

“…Introduction: Locally advanced breast cancer (LABC) accounts for 5 % of new breast cancer diagnoses in developed countries and 30–60 % in developing regions. Historically, treatment relied on mastectomy guided by the Halstedian theory. …”
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Investigating neuropathological correlates of hyperactive and psychotic symptoms in dementia: a systematic review by Giulia Negro, Giulia Negro, Michele Rossi, Camillo Imbimbo, Alberto Gatti, Andrea Magi, Andrea Magi, Ildebrando Marco Appollonio, Ildebrando Marco Appollonio, Alfredo Costa, Alfredo Costa, Tino Emanuele Poloni, Tino Emanuele Poloni

“…Evidence suggests that TAUopathy and multiple proteinopathies in key brain regions, such as amygdala, are central to the development of these symptoms. …”
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Investigating processes influencing simulation of local Arctic wintertime anthropogenic pollution in Fairbanks, Alaska, during ALPACA-2022 by N. Brett, N. Brett, K. S. Law, S. R. Arnold, J. G. Fochesatto, J.-C. Raut, T. Onishi, R. Gilliam, K. Fahey, D. Huff, G. Pouliot, B. Barret, E. Dieudonné, R. Pohorsky, J. Schmale, A. Baccarini, A. Baccarini, S. Bekki, G. Pappaccogli, F. Scoto, S. Decesari, A. Donateo, M. Cesler-Maloney, W. Simpson, P. Medina, B. D'Anna, B. Temime-Roussel, J. Savarino, S. Albertin, S. Albertin, J. Mao, B. Alexander, A. Moon, P. F. DeCarlo, V. Selimovic, R. Yokelson, E. S. Robinson

“…Both surface and elevated sources contribute to Fairbanks' regional pollution that is transported downwind, primarily to the south-west, and may contribute to wintertime Arctic haze. …”
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Investigating the contribution of understory to radiative transfer simulations through reconstructing 3-D realistic temperate broadleaf forest scenes based on multi-platform laser... by Xiaohan Lin, Ainong Li, Jinhu Bian, Zhengjian Zhang, Xi Nan, Limin Chen, Yi Bai, Yi Deng, Siyuan Li

“…The understory increases BRF by 80% in shaded regions beneath the overstory in the red and NIR bands, and can increase BRF by 40% in the NIR band for voxel-based and ellipsoid-based forest scenes. …”
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Clinical validation of an artificial intelligence algorithm for classifying tuberculosis and pulmonary findings in chest radiographs by Thiago Fellipe Ortiz de Camargo, Thiago Fellipe Ortiz de Camargo, Guilherme Alberto Sousa Ribeiro, Guilherme Alberto Sousa Ribeiro, Maria Carolina Bueno da Silva, Luan Oliveira da Silva, Pedro Paulo Teixeira e Silva Torres, Denise do Socorro Rodrigues da Silva, Mayler Olombrada Nunes de Santos, William Salibe Filho, Marcela Emer Egypto Rosa, Magdala de Araujo Novaes, Thiago Augusto Massarutto, Osvaldo Landi Junior, Elaine Yanata, Marcio Rodrigues da Cunha Reis, Gilberto Szarf, Pedro Vieira Santana Netto, Joselisa Peres Queiroz de Paiva

“…Furthermore, Group A physicians demonstrated higher agreement with the algorithm in identifying markings in specific lung regions than Group B (37.56% Group A vs. 21.75% Group B). …”
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Ecological security driving mechanisms and optimization of zoning in Chinese urban agglomerations: A case study of the central plains urban agglomeration by Jinyuan Zhang, Xuning Qiao, Yongju Yang, Liang Liu, Yalong Li, Shengnan Zhao

“…The global ecological security framework is facing unprecedented challenges and transformations, with ecological security issues transcending national and regional boundaries and evolving into a global concern. …”
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Late-season source limitation practices to cope with climate change: delaying ripening and improving colour of Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes and wine in a hot and arid climate by Luca Pallotti, Guadalupe Partida, Eve Laroche-Pinel, Vania Lanari, Miguel Pedroza, Luca Brillante

“…However, these methods have not directly been compared in regions with high irradiance and temperature, where berry composition is negatively affected by late fruit exposure. …”
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Evaluation of naturally occurring IgG anti-Vi antibody titers as predictors and correlates of typhoid fever in Dhaka, Bangladesh by Farhana Khanam, Natasha Y. Rickett, Faisal Ahmmed, Md Taufiqul Islam, Cecilia Kathure Mbae, Justin Im, Asma Binte Aziz, Beatrice Ongadi, Fahima Chowdhury, Ashraful Islam Khan, Afroza Akter, Md Golam Firoj, Sadia Isfat Ara Rahman, Kassa Haile, Se Eun Park, Martin Bundi Mwebia, Moses Mwangi, Benjamin Ngugi, Meseret Gebre Behute, Kelvin Kering, Suneth Agampodi, Suman Kanungo, Xinxue Liu, Andrew J. Pollard, K. Zaman, Deok Ryun Kim, Samuel Kariuki, Firdausi Qadri, John D. Clemens

“…We aimed to determine whether the presence of antibodies following natural infection is associated with a lower incidence of typhoid fever in endemic regions. Methods We analyzed data from a cohort study of typhoid fever conducted in Dhaka, Bangladesh. …”
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Novel Prognostic Factors Associated with Cell Cycle Control in Sporadic Medullary Thyroid Cancer Patients by Raffaele Pezzani, Loris Bertazza, Elisabetta Cavedon, Simona Censi, Jacopo Manso, Sara Watutantrige-Fernando, Gianmaria Pennelli, Francesca Galuppini, Susi Barollo, Caterina Mian

“…PTTG1 expression was statistically different among the groups with or without regional lymph node metastasis (p<0.0001) and advanced stage disease (p<0.01). …”
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Evaluation of musculoskeletal complaints, treatment approaches, and patient perceptions in family medicine clinics in a tertiary center in Jordan: a cross-sectional study by Moh’d S. Dawod, Mohammad N. Alswerki, Ahmad F. Alelaumi, Jehad Feras AlSamhori, Rana J. Rahhal, Lina Khraisat, Eman Mohammad Arabas, Hussein M. Bdair, Reem M. Alhyari, Mohammad Shahin, Mohammad Abu Hilal, Alaa Y. Akel, Aws Khanfar

“…Family medicine clinics serve as the first point of care, requiring providers to manage diverse MSK issues and address gender-specific differences, especially in regions with limited resources, like the Middle East. …”
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Clinical Characteristics of Virologically Confirmed Respiratory Syncytial Virus in English Primary Care: Protocol for an Observational Study of Acute Respiratory Infection by Uy Hoang, Utkarsh Agrawal, José Manuel Ordóñez-Mena, Zachary Marcum, Jennifer Radin, Andre Araujo, Catherine A Panozzo, Orsolya Balogh, Mihir Desai, Ahreej Eltayeb, Tianyi Lu, Catia Nicodemo, Xinchun Gu, Rosalind Goudie, Xuejuan Fan, Elizabeth Button, Jessica Smylie, Mark Joy, Gavin Jamie, William Elson, Rachel Byford, Joan Madia, Sneha Anand, Filipa Ferreira, Stavros Petrou, David Martin, Simon de Lusignan

“…ResultsA total of 25 practices across different English health administrative regions expressed interest and were recruited to participate. …”
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Assessing and predicting the value of ecosystem services in Sanya City, Hainan Island, China by Peihong Song, Qiu Yang, Wenyin Wu, Tianyan Su, Yamin Jiang, Jingli Lu, Zhongyi Sun, Jie Zhang, Rui Yu, Peng Wang, Lan Wu, Huai Yang, Wenjie Liu

“…Land use/cover change (LUCC) plays an important role in evaluating regional ESV. In this study, the ESV of Sanya City in 2000, 2010, and 2020 was evaluated using the equivalent coefficient method. …”
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Can Ethiopia eliminate malaria? Malaria burden: insights from the pre-elimination era, current challenges and perspectives by Dagmawi Woldesenbet, Yalewayker Tegegne, Abdulhakim Mussema, Elias Tamene, Kemal Mohamed, Wagaw Abebe, Melese Mekuria, Kasahun Bogale, Habtamu Geremew, Mufta Muzemil Shifa, Mulugeta Aemero Tegegne

“…BackgroundEthiopia has faced a significant burden of malaria, enduring endemic transmission in various regions. Despite concerted efforts spanning years, malaria remains a persistent public health issue, particularly affecting underserved rural communities. …”
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Double degree programs and education for sustainable development implementation: Experience of Ukrainian and UK universities cooperation in wartime by Iryna Skliar, Mykola Kostel’, Olena Melnyk, Kseniia Bliumska-Danko

“…This study highlights the potential of DDP to stimulate the implementation of ESD principles in higher education and suggests directions for future research, particularly in war-affected regions. Acknowledgment This contribution is prepared with the support and funding under Researchers at Risk Fellowships Programme led by the British Academy in partnership with the Academy of Medical Sciences, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Royal Society and Council for At-Risks Academics (CARA), and in the framework of the realization the Erasmus+ KA 2 CBHE project “Universities-Communities: Strengthening Cooperation” (Grant Agreement 101083077), and Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence “EU Studies of Social Innovations in Education” (ESSIE) – 101085552 – ERASMUS-JMO-2022-COE.The European Commission’s support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents that reflect the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.…”
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Effect of Acupuncture Stimulation of Hegu (LI4) and Taichong (LR3) on the Resting-State Networks in Alzheimer’s Disease: Beyond the Default Mode Network by Shaozhen Ji, Hao Zhang, Wen Qin, Ming Liu, Weimin Zheng, Ying Han, Haiqing Song, Kuncheng Li, Jie Lu, Zhiqun Wang

“…However, reduced connectivity in the right inferior frontal gyrus (IFG) (P=0.047) and left superior frontal gyrus (SFG) (P=0.041) of lFPN and some regions of the SMN (the left inferior parietal lobula (P=0.004), left postcentral gyrus (PoCG) (P=0.001), right PoCG (P=0.032), and right MFG (P=0.010)) and the right MOG of VN (P=0.003) was indicated in HCs. …”
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CitySEIRCast: an agent-based city digital twin for pandemic analysis and simulation by Shakir Bilal, Wajdi Zaatour, Yilian Alonso Otano, Arindam Saha, Ken Newcomb, Soo Kim, Jun Kim, Raveena Ginjala, Derek Groen, Edwin Michael

“…We discuss future work that can significantly improve the scalability and real-time application of this digital city-based epidemic modelling system, such that validated predictions and forecasts of the paths that may followed by a contagion both over time and space can be used to anticipate the spread dynamics, risky groups and regions, and options for responding effectively to a complex epidemic.…”
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Identification and management of a novel Danshen leaf anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum karstii in Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge in China by Haoyue Ma, Haoyue Ma, Liguo Huang, Lulu Guo, Lulu Guo, Shan Chen, Jiale Liu, Changyun Liu, Yanxia Dou, Xianchao Sun, Lin He, Guanhua Ma

“…To ensure precise identification, morphological characteristics were supplemented with tandem sequence analysis targeting the rDNA internal transcribed spacer (ITS), β-tubulin (TUB), and histone (His3) regions. Combining molecular biology techniques with morphological observation and Koch’s postulates, the pathogen was conclusively identified as Colletotrichum karstii. …”
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