Value of teff (Eragrostis tef) genetic resources to support breeding for conventional and smallholder farming: a review by Aemiro Bezabih Woldeyohannes, Ermias Abate Desta, Carlo Fadda, Mario Enrico Pè, Matteo Dell’Acqua

“…In the past five decades, the national genebank of Ethiopia actively collected and conserved thousands of teff (Eragrostis tef) accessions, a staple crop throughout the Horn of Africa at the basis of countless cultural uses and with high market relevance. This review article emphasizes the breeding significance of teff genetic resources, highlighting current challenges in teff farming and improvement that could be addressed further valorising germplasm collections. …”
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Machine learning for medical image classification by Gazi Husain, Jonathan Mayer, Molly Bekbolatova, Prince Vathappallil, Mihir Matalia, Milan Toma

“… This review article focuses on the application of machine learning (ML) algorithms in medical image classification. …”
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Canine lung carcinoma—A descriptive review by Aleksandra Marcinowska, Aleksandra Marcinowska, Rodrigo Dos Santos Horta, Felisbina Queiroga, Felisbina Queiroga, Antonio Giuliano, Antonio Giuliano, Antonio Giuliano

“…However, the prognosis for dogs with advanced metastatic tumors is generally very poor. This review article discusses the etiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, staging, treatment options, and prognosis of primary lung carcinoma in dogs.…”
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A review of leishmaniasis: current knowledge and future directions of heterocyclic molecules by Tejaswini Masne, Dileep Kumar, Deepali Bansode

“…Medicinal drugs have been at the forefront of combating these diseases, offering hope for afflicted populations. This review article provides: (1) a comprehensive analysis of current knowledge and the evolving landscape of heterocyclic drug therapies for leishmanial diseases; (2) focusing on the mechanism of drug action; (3) therapeutic effects; (4) side effects; (5) potential future directions. …”
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Disaster Preparedness and First Aid Response: The Role of Emergency Nurses by Olaolorunpo Olorunfemi, Olufunke Beatrice Adesunloye

“…According to the World Health Organization, countries and governments must always have catastrophe preparations and emergency health experts on hand. This review article aimed to examine the current level of disaster preparedness among nurses, to analyze some of the factors influencing nurses’ emergency preparedness and to define the roles of emergency nurses in both rapid first aid deployment and long-term disaster impact reduction. …”
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Tetrahydrobiopterin in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Friend or Foe? by A. F. M. Towheedur Rahman, Anna Benko, Sarojini Bulbule, Carl Gunnar Gottschalk, Leggy A. Arnold, Avik Roy

“…Based on our recent findings, we observed that tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) metabolism was highly dysregulated in ME+OI patients. In the current review article, we attempted to summarize our recent findings on BH4 metabolism to shed light on the molecular mechanisms of OI.…”
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Narcolepsy treatment: from exorcism and bloodletting to modern therapy with histamine receptor inverse agonists by E. Sakalauskaitė-Juodeikienė, R. Masaitienė

“… In this review article, we present the treatment of narcolepsy since ancient times when patients experiencing the phenomenon of incubus (today understood as sleep paralysis with hypnagogic or hypnopompic hallucinations) were “cured” during the sessions of exorcism. …”
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Metal‐coordinated amino acid/peptide/protein‐based supramolecular self‐assembled nanomaterials for anticancer applications by Maryam Shabbir, Atia Atiq, Jiahua Wang, Maria Atiq, Nyla Saeed, Ibrahim Yildiz, Xuehai Yan, Ruirui Xing, Manzar Abbas

“…These biomaterials have been considered versatile and innovative nanoagents due to their structure‒function control, biological nature, and simple preparation methods. This review article summarized the recent developments in multicomponent nanomaterials formed from metal coordination interactions with amino acids, peptides, and proteins, together with anticancer drugs, for cancer theranostics. …”
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The role of 5G in enhancing IOT connectivity: a systematic review on applications, challenges, and future prospects by Shankha Goswami, Surajit Mondal

“…URLLC provides near-instantaneous data transfer essential for mission-critical applications, eMBB supports high-speed data for bandwidth-intensive applications, and mMTC enables connectivity for a vast number of IoT devices. This review article examines the transformative role of 5G in enhancing IoT connectivity, discussing its applications across multiple sectors, the challenges faced in implementation—such as infrastructure demands and regulatory issues—and its promising future prospects. …”
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Harnessing the immunomodulatory potential of natural products in precision medicine—a comprehensive review by Maya G. Pillai, Helen Antony

“…Exploring the synergy between NPs and precision therapeutics at a molecular level, this article delineates the exciting prospect of customized treatments, signifying a transformative impact on modern medical care. The review article further highlights their potential in tailoring treatments based on individual genetic makeup and disease characteristics. …”
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A Review on the Effect of Various Chemical Treatments on the Mechanical Properties of Renewable Fiber-Reinforced Composites by M. Aravindh, S. Sathish, R. Ranga Raj, Alagar Karthick, V. Mohanavel, Pravin P. Patil, M. Muhibbullah, Sameh M. Osman

“…Therefore, numerous techniques have been tried till date to modify both fiber surfaces to enhance their adhesion and reduce their water absorption. This review article provides comprehensive information about effect of various surface modification techniques that include alkaline, silane, acetylation, permanganate, peroxide, benzoylation, acrylonitrile grafting, maleic anhydride grafted, acrylation, and isocyanate. …”
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Mainstreaming precast and block hempcrete—a carbon sequestering solution for the built environment by Pandwe Gibson

“…Hempcrete, a blend of hemp hurd, lime, and water, has emerged as a sustainable and carbon-negative building material with promising applications in the construction industry. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of hempcrete, starting with its historical roots and the basic science behind its composition. …”
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Identifiability of mathematical models in medical biology by S. I. Kabanikhin, D. A. Voronov, A. A. Grodz, O. I. Krivorotko

“…Methods for analysis of identifiability of dynamic models are reviewed. In this review article, the following approaches are considered: the transfer function method applied to linear models (useful for analysis of pharmacokinetic data, since a large class of drugs is characterized by linear kinetics); the Taylor series expansion method applied to nonlinear models; a method based on differential algebra theory (the structure of this algorithm allows this to be run on a computer); a method based on graph theory (this method allows for analysis of the identifiability of the model as well as finding a proper reparametrization reducing the initial model to an identifiable one). …”
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Vascular endothelial growth factor A: friend or foe in the pathogenesis of HIV and SARS-CoV-2 infections? by Mieke A. van der Mescht, Helen C. Steel, Ronald Anderson, Theresa M. Rossouw

“…This review article discusses the role of vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) in the pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 and HIV infection, both conditions being renowned for their impact on the vascular endothelium. …”
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Predictors of Neonatal Mortality in Ethiopia: A Comprehensive Review of Follow-Up Studies by Derara Girma, Hiwot Dejene, Leta Adugna

“…A systematic search and review of peer-reviewed articles were conducted on the predictors of neonatal mortality in Ethiopia. …”
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Doping of rare earth element: The effects in elevated physical and optical properties of ZnO by Uji Pratomo, Natasha Fransisca, Muchammad Dhuhri Adzani, Irkham Irkham, Allyn Pramudya Sulaeman, Diana Rakhmawaty Eddy, Jacob Yan Mulyana, Indah Primadona

“…This article examines the impact of rare earth metal doping on ZnO's structural and optical attributes, as well as the resulting improvements in various applications. We hope this review article offers comprehensive insights to guide the reasoned design and advancement of rare earth-doped ZnO (ZnO/RE) metals for various applications.…”
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Combining GIS and machine learning for enhanced tsunami risk management: A review of current approaches and unexplored future potential by Tahri Ayoub, Beroho Mohamed, Tichli Soufiane, El Talibi Hajar, El Moussaoui Said, Aboumaria Khadija

“…This review article aims to discuss the current status and future potential of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in map-based technology of tsunami risk management, especially in seismically active, well-known tsunami regions of the world. …”
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Chemical Characteristics and Trends of Indian Summer Monsoon Rainfall: A Review by Aditi Majumdar, Dhrubajyoti Samanta, Reshmi Das

“…As a result, the chemical makeup of rainwater varies greatly across places. The current review article highlights the variations and trends of the principal chemical constituents of rainwater (Na+, K+, Ca2+, Mg2+, NH4+, NO3–, SO42–, and Cl–) across six homogeneous Indian monsoon regions: Central Northeast, Hilly, Northwest, Northeast, Peninsular and West Central region. …”
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Adipose Stem Cell-Based Clinical Strategy for Neural Regeneration: A Review of Current Opinion by Yu-hao Wang, Yu-chen Guo, Dian-ri Wang, Ji-yuan Liu, Jian Pan

“…In the various diseases of the nervous system, ASCs are gradually applied to treat the related diseases. This review article focuses on the mechanism and clinical application of ASCs in nerve regeneration as well as the related research on ASCs over the past decades.…”
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Managing Chronic Neuropathic Pain: Recent Advances and New Challenges by Namrata Hange, Sujan Poudel, Saleha Ozair, Trissa Paul, Meghna Nambakkam, Rakchhya Shrestha, Farrah Greye, Sangam Shah, Yagya Raj Adhikari, Sangharsha Thapa, Pooja Patel

“…However, human studies and studies published in English were included. Result. This review article discusses novel treatment modalities while acknowledging the challenges medical workers face while encountering neuropathic pain. …”
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