Differences in HIV infection trends in two regions of Cameroon with a longstanding HIV epidemic: insights from 2012 and 2022 by Yannick F. Ngoume, Urmes C. Teagho, Brice Eselacha, Oumarou H. Goni, Dell-Dylan Kenfack, Mérimé Tchakoute, Georges Nguefack-Tsague, Marcel Tongo, Marcel Tongo

“…In this regard, we determined the HIV prevalence in remote communities of the East and South administrative regions of Cameroon where the four cross-species SIV transmissions that gave rise to the four HIV-1 groups likely happened.MethodsWe did this in two different periods: 2012/2013 (Period 1; 4,435 participants enrolled in the East and 2,347 in the South) and 2021/2022 (Period 2; 2,203 participant enrolled in the East and 2,347 in the South) using HIV1/2 rapid assays and standard ELISAs and according to the WHO testing strategy.ResultsDuring Period 1, the HIV seroprevalence in the East was 6.9%. …”
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An engineered Yarrowia lipolytica with rapid growth and efficient lipid utilization by Tianyu Dong, Yujie Shu, Ying Wang, Mingdong Yao, Wenhai Xiao

“…Herein, an integrated strategy was implemented to enhance lipid uptake, accumulation and metabolism and systematically promote the growth and lipid utilization of the commonly used Y. lipolytica Po1f strain. …”
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Systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence and risk factors of oral frailty among older adults by Pingping Huang, Linjing Wu, Rongxiang Zhang, Rongxiang Zhang, Shiqi Chen, Shiqi Chen, Yu Zhang, Yuan Chen, Yuan Chen

“…ObjectivesThe present study aim to systematically review the prevalence and influencing factors of oral frailty in older people.MethodsA search strategy was developed and implemented to systematically review literature across PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, MEDLINE (via EBSCOhost), CINAHL, the Cochrane Library, Scopus, China Knowledge Resource Integrated Database (CNKI), Wanfang Data, Chinese Biomedical Database (CBM), and Weipu Database (VIP), in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. …”
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What Affects Agricultural Green Total Factor Productivity in China? A Configurational Perspective Based on Dynamic Fuzzy-Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis by Danni Lu, Xinhuan Zhang, Degang Yang, Shubao Zhang

“…Major economic events, such as the 2008 financial crisis and policy shifts, including the 2012 “Ecological Civilization” strategy, significantly altered the effectiveness of existing configurations. …”
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ŽINOJIMO SOCIALUMO PROBLEMA ŠIUOLAIKINĖJE SOCIALINĖJE EPISTEMOLOGIJOJE: DU POŽIŪRIAI by Audronė Rimkutė

“…The article examines the inner consistency of these two approaches and the perspectives for the epistemology that they set up. The first strategy is represented by the veritistic theory of Alvin I. …”
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The proneural transcription factor Atoh1 promotes odontogenic differentiation in human dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) by Camila Sabatini, Huey-Jiun Lin, Galib Ovik, Richard Hall, Techung Lee

“…The finding may offer an innovative strategy for gene-based regeneration of the pulp-dentin complex.…”
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Slope Aspect Differentiation of Pisha Sandstone Slide Erosion and Its Response to Meteorological Factors by REN Yanan, LI Long, ZHANG Shangxuan, ZHANG Yu, ZHOU Xingchen

“…Clarifying the erosion mechanisms in this region is of great importance for the ecological protection and high-quality development strategy of the Yellow River Basin. [Methods] Using the gully slope system in Inner Mongolia as the study area, field monitoring and three-dimensional laser scanning technology were employed to analyze the spatial and temporal changes in micro-topography and erosion characteristics of the erosion interface under different slope aspects. …”
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Foliar spraying melatonin reduces the threat of chromium-contaminated water to wheat production by improving photosynthesis, limiting Cr translocation and reducing oxidative stress by Chuanjiao Sun, Libing Xu, Qiang Gao, Shuzhen Sun, Xiaoxue Liu, Zigang Zhang, Zhongwei Tian, Tingbo Dai, Jianyun Sun

“…These findings suggest that MT application could serve as a viable strategy for reducing Cr contamination in cereals and supporting phytoremediation efforts.…”
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Akkermansia muciniphila-directed polyphenol chlorogenic acid intervention for obesity in mice by Xiaoxiang Gao, Chenbo Yue, Ruocen Tian, Leilei Yu, Fengwei Tian, Jianxin Zhao, Wei Chen, Qixiao Zhai

“…To date, microbiota-directed foods selectively promote the targeted human gut microbes, providing a strategy for A. muciniphila enhancement. Multiple studies have indicated the potential regulation of the polyphenol on A. muciniphila. …”
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Cross-Stressful Adaptation to Drought and High Salinity Is Related to Variable Antioxidant Defense, Proline Metabolism, and <i>Dehydrin b</i> Expression in White Clover by Yao Ling, Duo Wang, Yan Peng, Dandan Peng, Zhou Li

“…A previous exposure to drought priming (DP) or salt priming (SP) could significantly improve future tolerance to both the same and different abiotic stresses, which is an effective mitigation strategy for plants to adapt to changing environmental conditions. …”
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GluN2D-containing NMDA receptors in parvalbumin neurons in the nucleus accumbens regulate nocifensive responses in neuropathic pain by Sukanya G. Gakare, Gajanan P. Shelkar, Dinesh Y. Gawande, Ratnamala Pavuluri, Pauravi J. Gandhi, Shashank M. Dravid

“…Using conditional KO strategy, we addressed the region- and cell-type involved in GluN2D-mediated changes in CINP. …”
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Fiber in Diet Is Associated with Improvement of Glycated Hemoglobin and Lipid Profile in Mexican Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by Lubia Velázquez-López, Abril Violeta Muñoz-Torres, Carmen García-Peña, Mardia López-Alarcón, Sergio Islas-Andrade, Jorge Escobedo-de la Peña

“…Increasing fiber consumption while lowering calorie consumption seems to be an appropriate strategy to reduce body weight and promote blood glucose control.…”
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Understanding the use of the National Early Warning Score 2 in acute care settings: a realist review protocol by Nia Roberts, Geoff Wong, Michelle Treacy, Mandy Odell

“…The findings will inform clinicians of what helps and/or hinders appropriate use of the NEWS2 in clinical practice, thus helping to facilitate successful implementation.Methods and analysis Our realist review will follow Pawson’s iterative six step process: (1) Development of initial programme theory. (2) Searching the literature; an information scientist will develop, pilot and refine the search strategy. A systematic search will be completed, based on subject relevancy on the following databases: Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Medline, Embase (OvidSP), Web of Science (Science Citation Index and Social Science Citation), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Joanna Briggs Institute, Ethos, Proquest Dissertations and Theses Global, and Google Scholar for documents dating from 1997 (date of the first published EWS) to present. …”
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Understanding the local-level variations in seasonality of human respiratory syncytial virus infection: a systematic analysis by Sheng Ye, Shuyu Deng, Yumeng Miao, David Torres-Fernandez, Quique Bassat, Xin Wang, You Li

“…The reported variations in this study could have important implications for local-level healthcare resources planning and immunisation strategy. Trial registration PROSPERO CRD42023482432.…”
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Boosting disassembly of π–π stacked supramolecular nanodrugs under tumor microenvironment by introducing stimuli‐responsive drug‐mates by Wenzhe Xu, Ruixu Yang, Yingke Xue, Yang Chen, Shuwei Liu, Songling Zhang, Yonggang Wang, Yi Liu, Hao Zhang

“…Holding the advantages of π‐conjugated drug library, the concept of stimuli‐responsive drug‐mates gives an extensive design of π–π stacked SNDs toward heterogeneous nidus microenvironment responsiveness, which highlights the superiority of widely used drug co‐assembly strategy in constructing multifunctional SNDs.…”
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Economic TEHES-Tube Material Evaluation by Absorbability Index under O-S-Dimensions for Minimizing Global Warming and Air Pollution by Exploring Dominance Theory: Green Management... by M. Prabhu, Sri Yogi Kottala, A. Anbazhagan, Anoop Kumar Sahu

“…Such GWAP can be controlled by applying the methods-techniques for optimizing the energy processes, evaluating the high energy absorption material among available materials and technological advancement in energy flow devices, optimizing design of energy systems and low heat emission strategy, etc. It is observed that nowadays, Thermal Energy Heat Exchanger Systems (TEHESs) are utilized in many industries for transferring the energy between two mineral or contaminated liquids, separated by walls. …”
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The effect of caregiver opinion leaders to increase demand for evidence-based practices for youth anxiety: A cluster randomized controlled trial by Margaret E. Crane, Marc S. Atkins, Sara J. Becker, Jonathan Purtle, Gillian C. Dysart, Sydney Keller, Olivia Brauer, Sirina E. Tiwari, Thomas M. Olino, Lara Baez, John Lestino, Philip C. Kendall

“…This study uses the Theory of Planned Behavior to test the dissemination strategy of involving an OL in an educational presentation to increase caregiver demand for CBT for youth anxiety. …”
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THE USE OF ZIRCONIUM CEMENTS IN MEDICINE: PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND CLINICAL BENEFITS by Giuroiu Cristian Levente, Clara Haddad, Cristina Albert, Doina Spaiuc, Rusnac Roman, Cezarina Dragomirescu, Alexandru Patrascu, Alina Stefanache

“…Different combinations of keywords like “zirconium-based dental cements,” “physico-chemical properties,” “clinical applications,” “biocompatibility,” “aesthetic outcomes,” “fracture resistance,” “durability,” and “dental restorations” were used in the search strategy. Results: The results highlight the outstanding mechanical durability of zirconium cements, which exceed the strength of numerous traditional dental substances, giving improved protection against breakage and abrasion. …”
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First Clinical Evidence About the Use of a New Silver-Coated Titanium Alloy Instrumentation to Counteract Surgical Site Infection at the Spine Level by Lucrezia Leggi, Silvia Terzi, Maria Sartori, Francesca Salamanna, Luca Boriani, Emanuela Asunis, Cristiana Griffoni, Gianluca Giavaresi, Alessandro Gasbarrini

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> The surgical strategy with the SFS demonstrated promising outcomes in preventing infection recurrence or insurgence, with a low incidence of mechanical complications. …”
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Goitre Prevalence and Urinary Iodine Concentration in School-Aged Children in the Ashanti Region of Ghana by Daniel Gyamfi, Yaw Amo Wiafe, Enoch Ofori Awuah, Evans Asamoah Adu, Emmanuel Kodie Boadi

“…The universal salt iodization (USI) program is the main, simple, and cost-effective intervention strategy to control iodine deficiency. The study examined the iodine status in school-aged children in Ashanti region, Ghana, using thyroid volumes along with urinary iodine concentrations, the methods recommended by the WHO/ICCIDD for monitoring the sustained impact of USI programs. …”
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