Uncovering mercury accumulation and the potential for bacterial bioremediation in response to contamination in the Singalila National Park by Sukanya Acharyya, Soumya Majumder, Sudeshna Nandi, Arindam Ghosh, Sumedha Saha, Malay Bhattacharya

“…Four high tolerance bacterial strains, MTS2C, MTS3A, MTS4B and MTS6A, were further characterized for potential use in bioremediation strategies. Their mercury removal capacities were determined to be 82.35%, 75.21%, 61.95%, and 37.47%, respectively. …”
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Impact of social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of university students and recommendations for the post-pandemic period: A systematic review by Tamiris Beppler Martins, Joaquim Henrique Lorenzetti Branco, Taís Beppler Martins, Gilmar Moraes Santos, Alexandro Andrade

“…Introduction: Investigating the psychological impact caused by the interruption of social interactions on university students during the pandemic is essential, with a view to developing strategies to preserve mental health and academic performance. …”
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Challenges and motivating factors for integrating geostatistical models in targeted schistosomiasis control: A qualitative case study in Northwestern Tanzania. by Jake D Mathewson, Linda van der Spek, Dunstan J Matungwa, Anna Samson, Harry L S Coleman, Ente J J Rood

“…Key challenges to integration were seen in limitation of existing modeling expertise, sensitization, and most importantly in the lack of WHO recommendations surrounding model use, as national disease control strategies and policies are built around WHO guidelines.…”
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Assessing the Health and Economic Outcomes of a 9-Valent HPV Vaccination Program in the United Kingdom by Kwame Owusu-Edusei, Cody Palmer, Olga Ovcinnikova, Giampiero Favato, Vincent Daniels

“…**Objective:** To estimate and compare the health and economic outcomes of 2 HPV vaccination programs in the UK targeting girls and boys aged 12-13 years from the perspective of the UK National Health Service. The 2 vaccination strategies were (1) universal vaccination 4-valent (UV4V), using the 4-valent HPV vaccine (4vHPV), and (2) universal vaccination 9-valent (UV9V), using the 9-valent HPV vaccine (9vHPV). …”
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PropAngio study protocol: a neoadjuvant trial on the efficacy of propranolol monotherapy in cutaneous angiosarcoma—a proof of principle study by Neeltje Steeghs, Jos H Beijnen, Kimberley M Heinhuis, Nikki S IJzerman, Anne Miek Koenen, Winette T A van der Graaf, Rick L Haas, Alwin D R Huitema, Winan J van Houdt

“…Despite optimal treatment with surgery, with or without radiation, the prognosis remains poor and, therefore, new treatment strategies are warranted. Recently, propranolol has effectively been repurposed for the treatment of infantile haemangioma. …”
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A Comprehensive Review on Current Knowledge and Future Potential of Topical Therapies in Breast Cancer Treatment by N. Bharathi Sai Thilagam, V.P. Karthik, R. Gnanasambandan, C. Sowmya

“…Given that many breast cancers are specific to the breast, developing safe and targeted therapeutic strategies will be of benefit. This review examined the current literature on the effectiveness of topical therapies for breast cancer. …”
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Herbicide and irrigation management options in conventionally-tilled wheat: deciphering water and energy budgeting, and grain and monetary output in north-Indian plains by S. K. Verma, Chandra Bhushan, Sudhir Kumar Rajpoot, Richa Chaudhary, Ramawatar Meena, Sanjeev K. Kashyap, Vijay Pratap, P K. Jaysawal, S. B. Singh, Ram K. Singh, Deepak K. Yadav

“…The study recommends exploring additional weed control strategies and irrigation management options in future improve wheat yields in conventionally-tilled systems.…”
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Exploring the dynamics of human resources apology in organizational communication by A. Rajabipoor Meybodi, M. Sabokro, A. Solhjoo, E. Hosseini, F. Forghani Elahabadi

“…Then, in the axial coding stage, the link between these categories was determined under the following headings causal conditions, core category, contextual conditions, intervening conditions, strategies, and consequences of human resources apology in the form of an axial coding paradigm. …”
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Exploring gender-based disparities in emotional distress among university level athletes by Sohom Saha, Farjana Akter Boby, Arnav Sharma, Sourav Ganguly, Kautilya Upadhyay, Awesh Khati, Dev Karan Singh, Kamal Dhoni, Debajit Karmakar

“…Discussion: The findings suggest gender-specific emotional responses to competitive sports, possibly influenced by societal expectations, coping strategies, and sport-specific stressors. Volleyball's individual performance components may increase stress for male athletes, while basketball's physical demands might elevate depression levels among females. …”
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Mapping Canada’s Green Economic Pathways for Battery Minerals: Balancing Prospectivity Modelling With Conservation and Biodiversity Values by Christopher J. M. Lawley, Matthew G. E. Mitchell, Diana Stralberg, Richard Schuster, Eliot McIntire, Joseph R. Bennett

“…We suggest that prospectivity models and other machine learning methods can be used as part of natural resources management strategies to balance critical mineral development with conservation and biodiversity values.…”
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Comparison of Brain Activation Between Different Modes of Motor Acquisition: A Functional Near‐Infrared Study by Meng‐Hsuan Tsou, Pei‐Yun Chen, Yi‐Ting Hung, Yong‐Wei Lim, Shiuan‐Ling Huang, Yan‐Ci Liu

“…These findings support the application of different motor acquisition strategies according to individual needs. When ME cannot be executed, such as for individuals with hemiparesis or severe impairments of both upper extremities, MI and MVF may be applied, respectively, to drive neuroplastic changes.…”
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Simulation of Fire Emergency Evacuation in a Primary School Based on Pathfinder Software by Mahdi Safari, Reza Afkhami, Mohammad Amerzadeh, Vida Zaroushani

“…Children are particularly vulnerable in emergencies due to their limited understanding of danger and tendency to panic, making the development of effective evacuation strategies essential for their safety. (2) Methods: We analyzed the emergency evacuation of 522 occupants at a selected elementary school in Qazvin City, Iran. …”
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Empowering access: unveiling an overall composite spatial accessibility index to healthcare services in Southeastern Iran by Ahmad Raeesi, Soheil Hashtarkhani, Mahmood Tara, Narjes Sargolzaei, Behzad Kiani

“…Furthermore, this study provides evidence of major shortfalls in healthcare access across Sistan and Baluchestan Province. Targeted strategies are required to increase the availability and capacity of services in underserved communities. …”
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Circular economy: A sustainable model for waste reduction and wealth creation in the textile supply chain by Anik Kumar Das, Md. Farhad Hossain, Borhan Uddin Khan, Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, M. A. Z. Asad, Mahmuda Akter

“…The discussion includes waste management strategies, with a special focus on recycling techniques not only in the end products but also across various process sections of the textile industry, promoting a sustainable development and application of recycled fiber. …”
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Efficient Path Planning and Formation Control in Multi-Robot Systems: A Neural Fields and Auto-Switching Mechanism Approach by Raouf Fareh, Mohammed Baziyad, Tamer Farouk Rabie, Sofiane Khadraoui, Mohammad Habibur Rahman

“…These systems rely on complex control strategies that struggle to adapt to dynamic and challenging environments, resulting in sub-optimal performance and potential collisions. …”
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Single-cell RNA sequencing revealed PPARG promoted osteosarcoma progression: based on osteoclast proliferation by Lei Sun, Jinhao Zhang, Zhikai Xiahou, Zhenzhen Zhao, Yanchen Liang

“…Given the pivotal role of osteoclasts in OS progression, we speculated that these signaling pathways and transcription factors could emerge as novel therapeutic targets, offering innovative strategies for OS treatment.ConclusionThis study enhanced our understanding of OS and osteoclasts through scRNA-seq. …”
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Impact of Psychosocial and Palliative Care Training on Nurses’ Competences and Care of Patients With Cancer in Cameroon: Protocol for Quasi-Experimental Study by Nahyeni Bassah, Nicholas Tendongfor, Bachi-Ayukokang Ebob-Anya, Vivian A E Eta, Malika Esembeson, Ndzi Eric Ngah, Salisu Ango Abdul-Rahim

“…This study will inform strategies for future psychosocial oncology and palliative care training initiatives in Cameroon and other low- and middle-income countries. …”
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Multi-level clustering and Prediction based energy efficient routing protocol to eliminate Hotspot problem in Wireless Sensor Networks. by Bhaskar Prince, Prabhat Kumar, Sunil Kumar Singh

“…Abstract Conserving energy of sensor nodes and ensuring balanced workloads among them are fundamental concerns in Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) design. Clustering strategies offer a promising avenue to minimize node energy consumption, thereby prolonging network lifespan. …”
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Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Trichoderma Isolates from Vegetable Crop Rhizospheres in Nepal [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Arvind Kumar Keshari, Suraj Baidya, Aashaq Hussain Bhat, Ram B. Khadka, Puja Jaiswal

“…., which could have significant implications for sustainable agriculture and biological control strategies.…”
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Interpretable machine learning models for predicting skip metastasis in cN0 papillary thyroid cancer based on clinicopathological and elastography radiomics features by Xiaohua Yao, Mingming Tang, Min Lu, Jie Zhou, Debin Yang

“…Our study aims to develop and validate a machine learning (ML) model that combines elastography radiomics with clinicopathological data to predict pre-surgical SLNM risk in cN0 PTC patients with increased risk of lymph node metastasis (LNM), improving their treatment strategies.MethodsOur study conducted a retrospective analysis of 485 newly diagnosed primary PTC patients, divided into training and external validation cohorts. …”
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