Residual HCV-RNA and Elevated Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Predict Poor Long-Term Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C After Treatment by Anna Wróblewska, Mateusz Gliwiński, Magda Rybicka, Małgorzata Cheba, Beata Lorenc, Piotr Trzonkowski, Krzysztof P. Bielawski, Katarzyna Sikorska

“…Abstract Introduction Despite achieving sustained viral response (SVR) after treatment with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs), the risk of liver disease progression and extrahepatic complications in chronic hepatitis C (CHC) remains. …”
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Diagnosis of the current Moroccan cumin seeds, related production issues and recommended actions for its development by Abdelmonaim Homrani Bakali, El Mustapha Sekkour, Ahmed Sabri, Eimad dine Tariq Bouhlali, Brahim Ouahzizi, Mohamed Hemmi, Kaoutar El Amraoui, Lalla laaziza Ichir, Adil Essarioui

“…Thus, the cultivation of cumin in Morocco warrants increased attention to enhance productivity and sustain its development.…”
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Spatial-temporal analysis of carbon benefit and land use for low-carbon development strategies in Shandong Province, China by Hui Wen, Ziyu Zhong, Xujie Kong, Jichun Wang, Renqiang Li, Zhaosheng Wang, Shulin Yu, Zhen Xu, Hexin Chen, Qi Zhu, Pan Wang, Jiaquan Duan, Yan Ren

“…This research not only contributes to existing literature by incorporating below-ground carbon storage but also provides valuable insights for policy and land management, with practical implications for promoting sustainable development and advancing efforts toward carbon neutrality.…”
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Novel green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from empty fruit bunch waste: Biomedical applications and mechanistic insights by Bashirat Olamide Yusuf-Salihu, Shakirat Afodun Abdulmumini, Toheeb Taiye Bajepade, Halimah Adekunbi Durosinmi, Muinat Olanike Kazeem, Victoria Atinuke Ajayi, Agbaje Lateef

“…This unique approach of transforming EFB trash into high-value AgNPs could help sustain waste management and the circular bioeconomy by enabling medicinal applications.…”
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Improving serum redox balance, inflammatory status, physical function, and cognitive ability through dual-task resistance training and detraining in nursing home residents by Erivaldo Machado Araújo, Hélio José Coelho-Júnior, Caio Victor Sousa, Thiago dos Santos Rosa, Ivo Vieira Sousa Neto, Emanuele Marzetti, Octávio Luiz Franco, Samuel da Silva Aguiar

“…Furthermore, these benefits were sustained even after a period of detraining.…”
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Topographical mapping of metabolic abnormalities in multiple sclerosis using rapid echo-less 3D-MR spectroscopic imaging at 7T by Eva Niess, Assunta Dal-Bianco, Bernhard Strasser, Fabian Niess, Lukas Hingerl, Beata Bachrata, Stanislav Motyka, Paulus Rommer, Siegfried Trattnig, Wolfgang Bogner

“…Results: Statistical mapping (FWE-corrected; P<.05) revealed elevated myo-inositol to total creatine (mI/tCr) ratios in the bilateral periventricular white matter and reduced N-acetylaspartate to total creatine (NAA/tCr) within and beyond lesions, notably near the lateral ventricles, cingulate gyrus, and superior frontal gyrus. Patients with sustained disability (EDSS≥2) showed additional reductions in the posterior parietal lobe. …”
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Photoreduction of CO2 to Formic Acid in Aquatic Phase Using Layer Double Hydroxide (LDH) Catalyst by Jenny Rizkiana, Dzaky Auliardi, Aghietyas Choirun Az Zahra, Francesco Thadeo, Wibawa Hendra Saputera, Tatang Hernas Soerawidjaja, Hary Devianto

“…This study provides valuable insight into the material design and demonstrates the potential of Cu-modified Zn-Cr LDH for sustainable CO2 reduction applications. Copyright © 2024 by Authors, Published by BCREC Publishing Group. …”
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Synesis as a framework to enable safety interventions in complex healthcare environments by Jamie Cargill, Aarti Bavare, Tiffany Wrenn, Anne Lam, Lauren Salinas, Itode Idowu, Asma Razavi, Venessa Lynn Pinto, Eric Williams

“…Postintervention survey showed improvement in leaders’ perceptions about SER reviews.Summary We successfully implemented a sustainable process to comprehensively review, prioritise and act on SERs in our large institution and facilitated safety interventions using a synesis framework.…”
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Deep-Learning-Based Land Cover Mapping in Franciacorta Wine Growing Area by Girma Tariku, Isabella Ghiglieno, Andres Sanchez Morchio, Luca Facciano, Celine Birolleau, Anna Simonetto, Ivan Serina, Gianni Gilioli

“…Additionally, addressing challenges such as data availability, computational resources, and model interpretability is essential for advancing the field of remote sensing, in support of biodiversity conservation and the provision of ecosystem services and sustainable agriculture.…”
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Effects of dietary supplements Sargassum ilicifolium and Spirulina platensis on growth parameters, immunity and gene expression in juvenile Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer) by Majid Khanzadeh, Seyed Hossein Hoseinifar, Ashkan Zargari, Hien Van Doan

“…Background: Microalgae and macroalgae play significant roles in aquaculture, offering various benefits that contribute to sustainable practices in the industry. Methods: The aim of this research was to investigate the impact of feeding Lates calcarifer a combination of Sargassum ilicifolium and Spirulina platensis on growth, immune responses, and the expression of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IGF-1 genes. …”
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Biofilmed-PGPR: Next-Generation Bioinoculant for Plant Growth Promotion in Rice under Changing Climate by Jeberlin Prabina Bright, Hemant S. Maheshwari, Sugitha Thangappan, Kahkashan Perveen, Najat A. Bukhari, Debasis Mitra, Riyaz Sayyed, Andrea Mastinu

“…We concluded that CBB could be used as a novel biofilm-based bio-inoculant to increase rice productivity and crop fitness as a component in integrated nutrient management and sustainable organic farming strategies with reduced chemical fertilizers.…”
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Rubber intercropping with arboreal and herbaceous species alleviated the global warming potential through the reduction of soil greenhouse gas emissions by Tahir Ashar, Yingying Zhang, Chuan Yang, Wenxian Xu, Muhammad Zeeshan Ul Haq, Hassam Tahir, Hafiz Muhammad Mazhar Abbas, Zhixiang Wu

“…Intercropping rubber trees with arboreal and herbaceous species is recommended over shrub species, considering their beneficial effects in reducing soil GHG emissions and GWP for the sustainable development of rubber plantations on Hainan Island.…”
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Assessing water dependencies and risks in Dutch industries: Distribution, consumption and future challenges by C.J. Teo, J. Poinapen, J.A.M.H. Hofman, T. Wintgens

“…These insights laid a solid groundwork for further research and the implementation of targeted water conservation and sustainable production measures within the Dutch manufacturing sector and beyond as water management issues have global relevance. …”
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Exploring segmented assimilation theory in health education utilization and its influencing factors among internal migrants in China: insights from the 2017 China migrants dynamic... by Ting Xu, Ting Xu, Zeyu Wang, Tingting Wang, Jiahua Shi, Aiyong Zhu, Enhong Dong, Enhong Dong

“…Specifically, first-generation migrants require accessible and culturally adapted health education programs to overcome systemic barriers, while second-generation underclass migrants need sustained support to leverage their engagement in health initiatives.…”
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Stability of Ternary Drug–Drug–Drug Coamorphous Systems Obtained Through Mechanochemistry by Ilenia D’Abbrunzo, Elisabetta Venier, Francesca Selmin, Irena Škorić, Enrico Bernardo, Giuseppe Procida, Beatrice Perissutti

“…<b>Methods:</b> Ten different mixtures (binary and ternary) were designed through a mixture design approach and prepared using a sustainable, one-step neat grinding process in a lab-scale vibrational mill. …”
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Analysis of the spatial pattern and causes of ecological environmental quality in Myanmar based on the RSEI model and the Geodetector-GCCM method by Shuangfu Shi, Shuangfu Shi, Shuangyun Peng, Shuangyun Peng, Zhiqiang Lin, Zhiqiang Lin, Bangmei Huang, Dongling Ma, Dongling Ma, Ziyi Zhu, Ziyi Zhu, Yilin Zhu, Yilin Zhu, Rui Zhang, Ting Li

“…These insights enhanced our understanding of the intricate relationships between EEQ and its influencing factors, providing valuable references for ecological protection and sustainable development in Myanmar.…”
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A new phase of China-ASEAN health cooperation: the China-ASEAN Beijing Declaration on Cooperation in Innovation of Health Products and Technologies by Jie Qiao, Siyan Zhan, Minghui Ren, Haijun Wang, Yangmu Huang, Zhenyu Zhang, Yanan Luo, Hui Yin, Zhongwei Jia, Wei Huang, Hong Zhou, Jue Liu, Xiaoyun Liu, Qiudan Sun, Xiaojia Li, Jing Bai, Fangjing Liu, Yihong Liu, Yinzi Jin, Ming Xu, on behalf of China-ASEAN Science and Technology Cooperation Center for Public Health

“…The Center held the Second Annual Forum on China-ASEAN Cooperation in Public Health on June 26–28, 2024, and the participants reached consensus on launching the China-ASEAN Beijing Declaration on Cooperation in Innovation of Health Products and Technologies, which calls on China and ASEAN countries to carry out the following actions: (1) Establish a more effective, open, and inclusive cooperation mechanism for health product innovation towards a China-ASEAN innovation ecosystem; (2) Enhance R&D capabilities by targeting new technologies, methods and appropriate and affordable health products for key populations and addressing diseases prevalent in China and ASEAN; (3) Establish a China-ASEAN Collaboration Center for Health Product Innovation, coordinate regional development plans, and enhance equitable access to pharmaceutical products at the regional level; (4) Accelerate regulatory harmonization in the region by optimizing and improving regulatory modalities of China and ASEAN Countries; and (5) Strengthen cross-sectoral cooperation to build resilient health system and achieve sustainable development of innovation cooperation. The Declaration will play an active role in regional public health governance and development cooperation, in order to promote the R&D and accessibility of health products in the region and to help achieve faster and more equitable access to health products for a broader population.…”
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Incorporating insulin into alginate-chitosan 3D-printed scaffolds: A comprehensive study on structure, mechanics, and biocompatibility for cartilage tissue engineering by Afsaneh Jahani, Mohammad Sadegh Nourbakhsh, Ali Moradi, Marzieh Mohammadi, Lobat Tayebi

“…While Alg-Cs scaffolds have garnered attention, challenges persist in achieving sustained differentiation biomolecules delivery and attaining suboptimal structural and biological properties for cartilage regeneration. …”
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Codeveloping a community-based, peer-led psychosocial support intervention to reduce stigma and depression among people with tuberculosis and their households in Indonesia: a mixed... by Ahmad Fuady, Mariska Anindhita, Matsna Hanifah, Arieska Malia Novia Putri, Artasya Karnasih, Feranindhya Agiananda, Finny Fitry Yani, Marinda Asiah Nuril Haya, Trevino Aristaskus Pakasi, Tom Wingfield

“…This study aimed to engage with multisectoral stakeholders in Indonesia to co-develop a peer-led, community-based psychosocial intervention that is replicable, acceptable, and sustainable. We used a participatory action design and engaged key national, multisectoral stakeholders to ensure that the intervention co-design was relevant and appropriate to the TB health system and the sociocultural context of Indonesia. …”
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A TRAILR2/CDH3 bispecific antibody demonstrates selective apoptosis and tumor regression in CDH3-positive pancreatic cancer by Peter Jung, Stefan P. Glaser, Jing Han, Alexandra Popa, Laura Pisarsky, Ningping Feng, Antonia Geyer, Franziska Haderk, Donat Alpar, Christopher Bristow, Susanne Schmittner, Paula-Elena Traexler, Mikhila Mahendra, Birgit Poehn, Poojabahen Gandhi, Roberto Fiorelli, Sanket Awate, Nicole Budano, Florian Martin, Christoph Albrecht, Barbara Drobits-Handl, Sathanandam S. Anand, Srinath Kasturirangan, Francesca Trapani, Norbert Schweifer, Joseph R. Marszalek, Ulrike Tontsch-Grunt, Mark Pearson, Timothy P. Heffernan, Norbert Kraut, Christopher P. Vellano, Juan Manuel García-Martínez

“…By combining TR2/CDH3 BAB with chemotherapeutic agents, deeper and more sustained anti-tumor responses were observed when compared to monotherapy. …”
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