Development and Evaluation of Passive Exoskeleton (SolatExo) for Assisting Muslims with Physical Disability in Salah by Isa Halim, Muhammad Nadzirul Izzat Mahadzir, Zulkeflee Abdullah, Muhammad Haikal Sidek, Mariam MD Ghazaly, Adi Saptari

“…Usability assessments yielded a moderate to good System Usability Scale (SUS) score of 68, although user feedback highlighted operational difficulties, particularly during transitions between Salah postures. …”
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Rational composition engineering for high‐quality Pb–Sn photodetector toward sensitive near‐infrared digital imaging arrays by Huan Li, Yu Gao, Xin Hong, Kanghui Ke, Zilong Ye, Siwei Zhang, Kefei Shi, Zhuo Peng, Hao Yan, Man‐Chung Tang, Youwei Yao, Ben Zhong Tang, Guodan Wei, Feiyu Kang

“…This indicates a well‐controlled tunability of the Pb–Sn binary perovskite system. Specifically, the self‐powered photodetector with a device structure of ITO/NiOx/PTAA/Cs0.15FA0.85Pb0.5Sn0.5I3/PCBM/BCP/Ag has shown remarkable optoelectrical properties. …”
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The novel manualized RELIEVE-group treatment for burdened relatives of cancer patients: a feasibility study by Jessica Neumann, Jessica Neumann, Jil Beckord, Jil Beckord, Helen Samira Hesse, Helen Samira Hesse, Carl Martin, Carl Martin, Carlotta Mons, Carlotta Mons, Diana Chur, Diana Chur, Jörg Hense, Jörg Hense, Mitra Tewes, Martin Teufel, Martin Teufel, Eva-Maria Skoda, Eva-Maria Skoda

“…No significant improvements were observed in self-efficacy, work and social security needs, and quality of life in the social relationships domain.DiscussionThe RELIEVE intervention demonstrated high feasibility and acceptance among emotionally affected relatives of cancer patients, addressing a gap in previous interventions that were often limited in scope and lacked standardised manuals.ConclusionThis feasibility study on treatment acceptance underlines the importance of measures that are tailored to the specific needs of cancer patients’ relatives, and of integrating them into the general healthcare system.…”
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AI-Driven Innovations for Early Sepsis Detection by Combining Predictive Accuracy With Blood Count Analysis in an Emergency Setting: Retrospective Study by Tai-Han Lin, Hsing-Yi Chung, Ming-Jr Jian, Chih-Kai Chang, Hung-Hsin Lin, Chiung-Tzu Yen, Sheng-Hui Tang, Pin-Ching Pan, Cherng-Lih Perng, Feng-Yee Chang, Chien-Wen Chen, Hung-Sheng Shang

“…The primary objective was to implement this model within an artificial intelligence–clinical decision support system (AI-CDSS) to enhance early sepsis detection and management in critical care settings. …”
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High-resolution analyses of concentrations and sizes of refractory black carbon particles deposited in northwestern Greenland over the past 350 years – Part 2: Seasonal and tempora... by K. Goto-Azuma, K. Goto-Azuma, Y. Ogawa-Tsukagawa, K. Fukuda, K. Fujita, M. Hirabayashi, R. Dallmayr, R. Dallmayr, J. Ogata, N. Moteki, T. Mori, S. Ohata, Y. Kondo, M. Koike, S. Matoba, M. Kadota, A. Tsushima, A. Tsushima, N. Nagatsuka, N. Nagatsuka, T. Aoki

“…Using an improved technique for rBC measurement and a continuous flow analysis (CFA) system, we obtained accurate and high-temporal-resolution records of rBC particle size and mass/number concentrations for the past 350 years. …”
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Security decision method for the edge of multi-layer satellite network based on reinforcement learning by Peiliang ZUO, Shaolong HOU, Chao GUO, Hua JIANG, Wenbo WANG

“…Specifically, the edge center node obtains the environmental state of the satellite network through the perception system, and on this basis, uses the ability of deep reinforcement learning algorithm to learn independently, and obtains the optimal data offloading strategy in the scene by fitting, and obtains the optimal link planning., so that the onboard resources can be fully utilized, so as to achieve the goal of minimizing the average return delay of many observation tasks.First,the edge center node observes the environment and obtains state elements such as the data volume, channel conditions, and edge node processing capability of the observation satellite mission in the environment. …”
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Anticholinergic burden and behavioral and psychological symptoms in older patients with cognitive impairment by Sabrina Pistorio, Gianluca Scotto di Tella, Vittoria Canzanella, Raffaella Merenda, Gianluigi Cuomo, Paola Iacotucci, Vincenzo Carnovale, Leonardo Bencivenga, Maria Vargas, Annalaura Manes, Mauro Cataldi, Giuseppe Rengo, Giuseppe Rengo, Michela Zanetti, Grazia Daniela Femminella, Grazia Daniela Femminella

“…BackgroundDrugs with anticholinergic properties are frequently prescribed to patients with cognitive impairment. The cholinergic system plays an important role in learning processes, memory, and emotions regulation. …”
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A topographically controlled tipping point for complete Greenland ice sheet melt by M. Petrini, M. Petrini, M. D. W. Scherrenberg, L. Muntjewerf, L. Muntjewerf, M. Vizcaino, R. Sellevold, G. R. Leguy, W. H. Lipscomb, H. Goelzer

“…To this end, we force the Community Ice Sheet Model v.2 (CISM2) by cycling different SMB climatologies previously calculated at multiple elevation classes with the Community Earth System Model v.2 (CESM2) in a two-way coupled CESM2–CISM2 transient simulation of the global climate and GrIS under high <span class="inline-formula">CO₂</span> forcing. …”
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A comparative analysis of five land surface temperature downscaling methods in plateau mountainous areas by Ju Wang, Ju Wang, Ju Wang, Bo-Hui Tang, Bo-Hui Tang, Bo-Hui Tang, Bo-Hui Tang, Xinming Zhu, Xinming Zhu, Xinming Zhu, Dong Fan, Dong Fan, Dong Fan, Menghua Li, Menghua Li, Menghua Li, Junyi Chen, Junyi Chen, Junyi Chen

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Cohort profile: the Viral load Cohort North-East Lesotho (VICONEL) from 2016 to 2023 – cohort description, test volumes, predictors of viraemia and the road ahead by Tracy Glass, Frédérique Chammartin, Jochen Ehmer, Thomas Klimkait, Alain Amstutz, Josephine Muhairwe, Irene Ayakaka, Blaise Lukau, Jennifer Anne Brown, Lipontso Motaboli, Malebanye Lerotholi, Maurus Kohler, Kathrin Haenggi, Moliehi Mokete, Makobefo Gladys Chakela, Mpho Kao, Mathebe Kopo, Moleboheng Mokebe, Lorena Urda, Bienvenu Lengo Nsakala, Anna Klicpera, Nadine Tschumi, Niklaus Daniel Labhardt

“…Specifically, VICONEL allows for the monitoring of HIV treatment outcomes and health system performance, encompasses a biobank for further research with routinely collected blood plasma samples of consenting participants and provides a valuable framework for nested observational and interventional studies.Participants VICONEL captures routine viral load test results alongside associated demographic and treatment information among people in care for HIV in Lesotho, southern Africa. …”
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A socio-ecological model of the management of leprosy reactions in Indonesia and India using the experiences of affected individuals, family members and healthcare providers by Annisa Ika Putri, Ruth M. H. Peters, Kevin De Sabbata, Brittney S. Mengistu, Regitta I. Agusni, Medhi Denisa Alinda, Joydeepa Darlong, M. Yulianto Listiawan, Cita R. S. Prakoeswa, Stephen L. Walker, Marjolein B. M. Zweekhorst

“…Conclusion The study findings demonstrate that the factors identified at the four systemic levels are interrelated and have an impact on the access, acceptability, and management of LR services. …”
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JAK/STAT3 signaling promotes pain and depression-like behaviors in rats with bone cancer pain by regulating Th17 cell differentiation by Shuyan Wu, Jundan Jiang, Danfeng Wang, Daoyi Lin, Mingxue Lin, Pinzhong Chen, Jianghu Chen, Honghong Zhang, Ying Wang, Xiaohui Chen, Xiaochun Zheng

“…Dysregulation of the JAK/STAT3 pathway in the central nervous system is associated with pain and brain inflammatory disorders, but its role in bone cancer pain (BCP) remains unclear. …”
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Optogenetic control of mitochondrial aggregation and function by Luhao Zhang, Luhao Zhang, Luhao Zhang, Xuechun Liu, Min Zhu, Min Zhu, Yuanfa Yao, Zhichao Liu, Xianming Zhang, Xin Deng, Yi Wang, Liting Duan, Xiaogang Guo, Junfen Fu, Yingke Xu, Yingke Xu, Yingke Xu

“…Here, an optogenetic-based mitochondrial aggregation system (Opto-MitoA) developed, which is based on the CRY2clust/CIBN light-sensitive module. …”
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Harnessing Big Heterogeneous Data to Evaluate the Potential Impact of HIV Responses Among Key Populations in Sub-Saharan Africa: Protocol for the Boloka Data Repository Initiative by Refilwe Nancy Phaswana Mafuya, Edith Phalane, Amrita Rao, Kalai Willis, Katherine Rucinski, K Alida Voet, Amal Abdulrahman, Claris Siyamayambo, Betty Sebati, Mohlago Seloka, Musa Jaiteh, Lerato Lucia Olifant, Katharine Journeay, Haley Sisel, Xiaoming Li, Bankole Olatosi, Neset Hikmet, Prashant Duhoon, Francois Wolmarans, Yegnanew A Shiferaw, Lifutso Motsieloa, Mashudu Rampilo, Stefan Baral

“… BackgroundIn South Africa, there is no centralized HIV surveillance system where key populations (KPs) data, including gay men and other men who have sex with men, female sex workers, transgender persons, people who use drugs, and incarcerated persons, are stored in South Africa despite being on higher risk of HIV acquisition and transmission than the general population. …”
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Association of Fontan Pathophysiology With Plasma Bile Acids by Ashish H. Shah, MD, MD-Research, Arun Surendran, MSc, Pedram Hassan-Tash, BSc, MD, C. Nolan Turnbull, BSc, Nicole Johnston, MSc, David Goodlett, BSc, PhD, Jun Han, PhD, Robin A. Ducas, MD, James W. Tam, MD, Eberhard Renner, MD, Todd A. Duhamel, PhD, Michel Aliani, MSc, PhD, Amir Ravandi, MD, PhD, Richard A. Krasuski, MD

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Migrant Health Country Profile tool (MHCP-t) for transforming health data collection and surveillance in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region: tool development protocol... by Farah Seedat, Bouchra Assarag, Kolitha Wickramage, Sally Hargreaves, Ana Requena-Mendez, Dominik Zenner, Anna Deal, Stella Evangelidou, Oumnia Bouaddi, Moudrick Abdellatifi, Hassan Edries, Eman Elafef, Taha Maatoug, Anissa Ouahchi, Sara Arias, Adel Abdelkhalek, Ibrahim Ahmed Bani, Kenza Hassouni, Mahmoud Hilali, Mohamed Khalis, Wejdene Mansour, Ali Mtiraoui, Hassan Chrifi, Mohamed Douagi, Abdedayem Khelifi

“…The revised indicators will be entered into an electronic data capture system and the tool will be pilot-tested by applying a mixed-methods process evaluation to examine its relevance, comprehensiveness, comprehensibility and other practical issues, such as completion time and ease of responding. …”
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Ultrasound Diagnosis of Hamstring Muscle Complex Injuries Focus on Originate Tendon Structure—Male University Rugby Players by Makoto Wada, Tsukasa Kumai, Takumi Okunuki, Takeshi Sugimoto, Kotaro Ishizuka, Yasuhito Tanaka

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> We created a classification system focusing on the originating tendons and clarified their incidence rates. …”
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Emergency volunteering willingness and participation: a cross-sectional survey of residents in northern China by Hong Sun, Chaojie Liu, Wei Xu, Ye Li, Qunhong Wu, Lijun Gao, Zheng Kang, Yanhua Hao, Ning Ning, Mingli Jiao, Libo Liang, Yu Cui, Mengli Shi, Chao Liang, Xiaowen Zhao, Jie Fei, Qiuyu Wei, Ming Yi

“…Efforts should be made to translate willingness into effective contributions to the emergency response system. This can be done through improving policies, regulations, coordination mechanisms and volunteer training and support.…”
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In situ training of an in-sensor artificial neural network based on ferroelectric photosensors by Haipeng Lin, Jiali Ou, Zhen Fan, Xiaobing Yan, Wenjie Hu, Boyuan Cui, Jikang Xu, Wenjie Li, Zhiwei Chen, Biao Yang, Kun Liu, Linyuan Mo, Meixia Li, Xubing Lu, Guofu Zhou, Xingsen Gao, Jun-Ming Liu

“…However, in situ training of in-sensor computing systems remains challenging due to the demands for both high-performance devices and efficient programming schemes. …”
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Effectiveness of a Novel Liposomal Methylglyoxal–Tobramycin Formulation in Reducing Biofilm Formation and Bacterial Adhesion by Wed Alluhaim, Manal M. Alkhulaifi, Raghad R. Alzahrani, Bahauddeen M. Alrfaei, Alaa Eldeen B. Yassin, Majed F. Alghoribi, Ahlam M. Alsaadi, Ahmed I. Al-Asmari, Ahmed J. Al-Fahad, Rizwan Ali, Naif M. Alhawiti, Majed A. Halwani

“…Additionally, it provided a stable drug delivery system with controlled drug release. Liposomal TOB represents a promising advancement in combating antibiotic resistance by improving the efficacy and delivery of conventional antibiotics.…”
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