Non-communicable diseases and their associations with outpatient services utilisation: insight from a population-based survey in Malaysia by Jabrullah Ab Hamid, Awatef Amer Nordin, Suhana Jawahir, Adilius Manual, Iqbal Ab Rahim, Sarah Nurain Mohd Noh, Nur Elina Ab Mutalib, Nurul Salwana Abu Bakar

“…In the final model, multimorbidity showed an adjusted OR of 3.28 (95% CI=2.48–4.32) for outpatient services utilisation.Conclusion Understanding factors associated with multimorbidity and the magnitude of the impact of having multimorbidity towards outpatient services utilisation could help in future planning for healthcare system transformation. The recently launched Health White Paper for Malaysia has emphasised primary healthcare as a critical component to achieve aspirations of the health system, which includes equity and responsiveness. …”
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The influence of post-processing methods and frequency bands on rs-fMRI: An example of electroacupuncture at Zusanli (ST36) by YingJie Kang, YiLei Chen, ZhiGang Gong, YanWen Huang, Hui Wang, Jiling Huang, SongHua Zhan, YiJing Li, WenLi Tan

“…Three post-processing methods were used to evaluate the amplitude of LFOs: fractional ALFF (fALFF), percent amplitude of fluctuation (PerAF) and wavelet-transform ALFF (Wavelet-ALFF). Besides the conventional low-frequency band (0.01–0.1Hz), three additional sub-bands were observed, including slow-6 (0–0.01Hz), slow-5 (0.01–0.027Hz) and slow-4 (0.027–0.073Hz). …”
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Oxaliplatin-Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles Decorated with Cetuximab Single-Chain Variable Fragment for Human Colorectal Cancer Treatment by Khadijeh Falahzadeh, Fariba Esmaeili, Leila Nematollahi, Elham Bayat, Mehdi Khoobi, Mohammadali Mazloomi, Masumeh Jalalvand, Reza Faridi Majidi, Babak Negahdari

“…Western blot and cell-based ELISA confirmed scFvproduction and its binding ability to EGFR, respectively. The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) determinedthe conjugation of scFv to OXPT-CS NPs. …”
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Towards implementing new payment models for the reimbursement of high-cost, curative therapies in Europe: insights from semi-structured interviews by Thomas Desmet, Thomas Desmet, Sissel Michelsen, Sissel Michelsen, Elena Van den Brande, Walter Van Dyck, Steven Simoens, Isabelle Huys

“…By stating the necessary conditions that, when fulfilled together, are deemed sufficient for successful OBSP implementation, this study provides a framework towards overcoming implementation barriers and realizing the potential of OBSP in transforming healthcare reimbursement practices.…”
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Evaluating ChatGPT’s diagnostic potential for pathology images by Liya Ding, Lei Fan, Lei Fan, Miao Shen, Miao Shen, Yawen Wang, Kaiqin Sheng, Zijuan Zou, Huimin An, Zhinong Jiang

“…BackgroundChat Generative Pretrained Transformer (ChatGPT) is a type of large language model (LLM) developed by OpenAI, known for its extensive knowledge base and interactive capabilities. …”
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Altered AKT1 and MAPK1 Gene Expression on Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells and Correlation with T-Helper-Transcription Factors in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients by Sonia Garcia-Rodriguez, Jose-Luis Callejas-Rubio, Norberto Ortego-Centeno, Esther Zumaquero, Raquel Ríos-Fernandez, Salvador Arias-Santiago, Pilar Navarro, Jaime Sancho, Mercedes Zubiaur

“…AKT1 and MAPK1 expressions were upregulated in SLE patients and correlated with Th17-(Retinoic acid-related orphan receptor (ROR)-C), T-regulatory-(Treg)-(Transforming Growth Factor Beta (TGFB)-2), and Th2-(interleukin (IL)-5)-related genes. …”
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Preparation of slow-release fertilizer derived from rice husk silica, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyvinyl alcohol and paper composite coated urea by Idayatu Dere, Daniel T. Gungula, Semiu A. Kareem, Fartisincha Peingurta Andrew, Abdullahi M. Saddiq, Vadlya T. Tame, Haruna M. Kefas, David O. Patrick, Japari I. Joseph

“…Characterization techniques such as Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD) Scanning Electron microscopy (SEM) and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis were used to examine the materials. …”
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Kinetics, modelling and optimization of Shea butter transesterification via clay doped ionic liquid catalyst by Nwosu-Obieogu Kenechi, Ude Callistus Nonso, Onukwuli Dominic Okechukwu, Ezeugo Joseph

“…Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Braut Emmet Teller (BET), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) were used to evaluate the catalyst's processability. …”
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Optimal power flow using recent red-tailed hawk optimization algorithm by Ahmed M Nassef, Mohammad Ali Abdelkareem, Mohamed Louzazni

“…The control variables consist of the active powers produced, the voltage of generating buses, and the transformer tap settings. Various classical and contemporary optimization strategies have addressed the OPF issue. …”
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Influence of drought stress on phosphorus dynamics and maize growth in tropical ecosystems by Mohsin Mahmood, Jujie Wang, Sajid Mehmood, Waqas Ahmed, Anam Ayyoub, Mahmoud F. Seleiman, Ahmed Salah Elrys, Ahmed S. M. Elnahal, Adnan Mustafa, Xiuwen Wei, Weidong Li

“…Organic P fractions (NaHCO₃-Po, NaOH-Po) increased by 6 and 2.4 times, respectively, under lower FC treatments, while HClc-Po was also elevated under drier conditions. These transformations were attributed to changes in soil pH and calcium content, favoring the stabilization of P as HClD-Pi. …”
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Conservation in action: Cost-effective UAVs and real-time detection of the globally threatened swamp deer (Rucervus duvaucelii) by Ravindra Nath Tripathi, Karan Agarwal, Vikas Tripathi, Ruchi Badola, Syed Ainul Hussain

“…To improve the accuracy of animal recognition with UAVs, we used single-stage detectors YOLO (You Only Look Once) V3, V5, V7, V8, Object detection V3 and DETR (DEtection TRansformer). We trained our model using 48,957 augmented images derived from a dataset of 8210 original true dataset. …”
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Phosphorus transitions driven by cyclone biparjoy linked middle east North Africa (MENA) and Indian Thar Desert dust storm pathways in Asia’s largest grassland by Rupak Dey, Seema B. Sharma, Mahesh G. Thakkar, Ranjit Kumar Sarangi, Abhiroop Chowdhury, Aliya Naz

“…The highest TP values were in phase 3 (20 DAC phase) (61.89 ± SE = 1.40). Similarly, the transformation of locked forms of P to bioavailable forms was coincidental with higher PSM (Phosphate Solubilising Microorganisms) in soil samples. …”
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Factors Affecting Nonadherence to WHO’s Recommended Antenatal Care Visits among Women in Pastoral Community, Northeastern Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Kusse Urmale Mare, Abel Gebre Wuneh, Mubarek Shemsu Awol, Mohammed Ahmed Ibrahim, Molla Kahsay Hiluf, Setognal Birara Aychiluhm, Osman Ahmed Mohammed, Kebede Gemeda Sabo

“…A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 04 February to 22 March 2020 among randomly selected 703 women who gave birth within 24 months preceding the survey in the Transform HDR districts of the Afar region. Data were collected using a pretested structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. …”
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Model of property relations in the Soviet Lithuania village (Case of Stungiai village) by Žilvinas Kačiuška

“…This resulted in increasing volume of private farms and the process of transformation of collective or state farms into cooperative associations during and after the collapse of the Soviet Union.   …”
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Identifying Organizational Factors and Components Influencing Customer Experience Management Maturity: A Meta-synthesis Approach by Payam Mardazad Navi, Kambiz Heidarzadeh Hanzaee, Seyyed Buik Mohammadi, Mohsen Khoon Siavash

“…It signifies that the transformation begins with the organization's goals, visions, and strategies, influencing not only the infrastructure, technology, processes, and data, but also the human resources, culture, and leadership style. …”
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Educating the digital generation: the role of virtual communities by E. M. Kharlanova, N. V. Sivrikova, S. V. Roslyakova, E. G. Chernikova

“…Moreover, the article established that the strategy of digital educational transformation should set a course to the transition from ensuring accessibility and security in a virtual environment to managing virtual communities for the purpose of the self-development and self-realization.                …”
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Setup of a densely distributed and quality-controlled meteorological sensor network in Pune, India, for urban microclimate research and citizen participation in the context of clim... by N. Eingrüber, W. Korres, U. Löhnert, K. Schneider

“…Despite differences in the form and intensity of active participation, citizens in both cities show great interest in getting involved in climate research and pathways for climate change adaptation, indicating the high potential of activating citizens in the transformative process towards climate-sensitive urban development.…”
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Le port antique de l’agglomération des Mureaux (Yvelines) by Jean-Michel Morin

“…The northern face is rectilinear and punctuated by at least four quays and terraces and by two basins that open onto the river. The dead arm was transformed into a big basin of shallow water with mooring places. …”
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Capital formation and production of carbon emissions in low-carbon development by E.S. Siregar, S.U. Sentosa, A. Satrianto

“…The   government must strive for promoting eco-friendly agricultural practices with mitigated through outreach programs involving experts who educate farmers on minimizing emissions, reducing carbon emissions from pesticide with using biochar sourced from empty palm fruit bunches and also rice straw which is very easy to obtain at a low cost and is environmentally friendly, and emphasizing environmental preservation policies in the industrial sector like industrial transformation efforts with an effective approach to reducing carbon emissions such as restructuring various aspects of industrial activities, including investment, final demand, intensity and production methods. …”
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Patient characteristics and predictors of mortality among children hospitalised with tuberculosis: A six-year case series study in Uganda. by Pauline Mary Amuge, Greta Lassance Becker, Rogers Nelson Ssebunya, Esther Nalumansi, Alex Adaku, Michael Juma, Jay Brooks Jackson, Adeodata Rukyarekere Kekitiinwa, Peter James Elyanu, Eric Wobudeya, Robert Blount

“…Hospitalisation in the urban hospital predicted a 0.48-day increase in natural log-transformed length of hospital stay (ln-length of stay) (95% CI 0.15-0.82, p = 0.005), but not age, sex, HIV, malnutrition, or TB meningitis.…”
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