Skin-Resident γδ T Cells Exhibit Site-Specific Morphology and Activation States by Abigail S. Marshall, Jaqueline Raymondi Silva, Courtney A. Bannerman, Ian Gilron, Nader Ghasemlou

“…We developed a novel method to visualize these cells in the skin (whole-mount and cryosections) that when combined with flow cytometry allowed us to assess differences in skin-resident γδ T cell numbers, morphology, and activation state in the ear, back, and footpad (chosen for their importance in immunological and pain research). …”
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Embodied immersive virtual reality to enhance the conceptual understanding of charged particles: A qualitative study by Pedro Acevedo, Alejandra J. Magana, Yoselyn Walsh, Hector Will, Bedrich Benes, Christos Mousas

“…Computer-based learning has emerged as an alternative method to help improve students' comprehension of these complex topics, even though technological tools must be supported with pedagogical strategies, technology affordances, sound design, and structured activities to teach scientific concepts properly. …”
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Burden of drug-resistant tuberculosis among contacts of index cases: a protocol for a systematic review by Kefyalew Addis Alene, Temesgen Yihunie Akalu, Haileab Fekadu Wolde, Archie C A Clements, Eyob Alemayehu Gebreyohannes, Fasil Wagnaw Shiferaw

“…Therefore, the current systematic review will quantify the prevalence and incidence of DR-TB among contacts of DR-TB patients.Method and analysis Systematic searches will be conducted in Medline, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled trials (CENTRAL) and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINHAL) databases. …”
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The Technique of Phacoemulsification and Intraocular Lens Implantation in Subluxated Cataract Surgery by Huaiyan Jiang, Wenzhong Fu, Hongxia Xu

“…Double-needle-guided scleral interlamellar fixation is an effective and practical method for IOL. Overall, the incision technique explored in this study and the surgical technique to support capsular stabilization provide a safe approach and satisfactory results in cataract surgery for subluxation.…”
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Microfluidics study on immiscible displacement mechanisms of oil by hybrid low salinity water and polymer in fractured porous media by Masoumeh Amiri, Mobeen Fatemi

“…Abstract Application of hybrid low salinity water and polymer flooding (LSPF) as an enhanced oil recovery (EOR) method takes advantage from the wettability alteration by low salinity water and enhancement of mobility ratio by addition of polymer. …”
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Side-Illuminating Optical Fiber for High-Power-Density-Mediated Intraluminal Photoacoustic Imaging by Nidhi Singh, Carlos-Felipe Roa, Emmanuel Chérin, Lothar Lilge, Christine E. M. Demore

“…In this work, we describe the design, method of fabrication and characterization of a new compact, side-fire optical fiber that can deliver high-energy laser pulses for PA imaging. …”
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Structural and functional brain abnormal alteration in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A coordinate-based meta-analysis by Di He, Zeqi Hao, Mengqi Zhao, Mengting Li, Na Hou, Yang Yu, Lulu Cheng, Xize Jia

“…Therefore, we aim to examine common functional and structural alterations in patients with T2DM. Method We searched PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase (published before July 2023) and included a total of 52 valid studies (58 datasets), which have 2160 patients with T2DM and 2124 healthy controls (HCs). …”
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Treated wastewater reuse for recharge in agricultural fields: Retention dynamics and geochemical modeling of macronutrients in soils by Ajit Kumar, Basant Yadav

“…These findings support the reuse of TWW as a sustainable method for supplementing agricultural nutrients and ensuring safe groundwater recharge, while also offering a safe disposal solution for wastewater treatment plants…”
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Impact of the atmosphere state on interaction of aircraft vortex and condensation trails by A. I. Zhelannikov, A. N. Zamyatin, Yu. M. Chinyuchin

“…This paper uses a special computational software application, based on the discrete vortex method, to study the interaction of condensation and vortex trails. …”
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Hierarchical Online Air Combat Maneuver Decision Making and Control Based on Surrogate-Assisted Differential Evolution Algorithm by Mulai Tan, Haocheng Sun, Dali Ding, Huan Zhou, Tong Han, Yuequn Luo

“…In the control execution layer, the planning trajectory is tracked through the nonlinear dynamic inverse tracking control method to realize the high-precision control of the 6DOF model. …”
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Art goes to the city: Local public art in Ekaterinburg’s media by Anastasia A. Baimurzina, Dariya K. Gileva, Vera S. Kharchenko

“…A total number of the publications under the analyses is 34. The main method of research was semantic analysis of texts, which makes it possible to highlight their semantic content. …”
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Early therapy contributes to the normalization of platelet in patients with severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome during the convalescent phase. by Xiaoyu Xue, Xiaolei Wang, Ling Lin, Wenjing Niu, Zhouling Jiang, Kehang Liu, Yanli Xu, Youde Liu, Zhihai Chen

“…This study focused on risk factors affecting platelet recovery in surviving SFTS patients, which can assist clinicians in the early screening of patients associated with a greater risk of mortality.<h4>Method</h4>We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of SFTS patients admitted to Yantai Qishan Hospital throughout 2023. …”
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Personalized Solutions for Foot Health: Machine Learning-Based Foot Condition Detection, Classification, and Recommendation of Customized Footwear by Sonaa Rajagopal, Muralikrishnan Mani, Shyam Venkatraman, R. Suganya

“…This study proposes a method to design customized shoes for foot conditions by leveraging AI-generated designs, biomechanical analyses, and material optimization.…”
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Construction and validation of a fall risk prediction model in elderly maintenance hemodialysis patients: a multicenter prospective cohort study by Lin Li, Wenbin Xu, Yiqian Fang, Qian Jiang, Yanfei Zhou, Yan Chen, Qian Yang

“…Purpose To analyze the risk factors for falls in elderly maintenance hemodialysis patients, construct a nomogram prediction model and validate the application.Background Elderly maintenance hemodialysis patients face a high risk of falls, and there are fewer and less effective fall-specific assessment tools.Method A total of 871 elderly hemodialysis patients from 9 hospitals in Chengdu City from October 2023 to December 2024 were selected as the study objects. …”
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Effect of Cocoa (<i>Theobroma cacao</i>) Plantation Types on the Distribution of Anuran Communities in Ore, Ondo State, Nigeria by AB Onadeko

“…The surrounding primary/secondary forest (PSFV) was sampled applying the transect method. A mean total of 690±2.6 anurans belonging to 28 species, 14 genera and 9 families were recorded during the study. …”
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Serial Dilution and EDTA Extraction Indicate Probable Phosphorus Minerals in Dairy, Goat, Swine, and Poultry Manure by Paulo H. Pagliari, Fernando S. Galindo

“…The probable solid phases controlling phosphorus (P) salts solubility in goat, swine, chicken, and dairy manures were investigated using chemical modeling software, Visual Minteq, coupled with serial dilution and EDTA extraction. …”
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Determinants of Adoption of Technology-based Payment Systems among University Students by Faiz Amrullah Ibnu Purwanto, Budi Rustandi Kartawinata, Mahir Pradana

“… Background: The rapid development of digital payment systems in Indonesia has transformed the way transactions are conducted, with Quick Response (QR) payment emerging as a popular method. QR payment systems leverage the convenience of smartphones to enable cashless transactions, allowing users to make payments by scanning QR codes through mobile applications. …”
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Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy Promotes Contralesional Red Nucleus Plasticity and Increases Bilateral Motor Cortex-to-Red Nucleus Projections After a Large-Area Stroke by Peile Liu, Jian Hu, Beiyao Gao, Yan Hua, Ying Xing, Yulong Bai, Nan Liu

“…A large-area middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) model was established in rats using the Longa method. CIMT was initiated 7 days after MCAO and continued for 1, 2, or 3 weeks. …”
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Cryptococcal Meningitis: Challenges Faced in the Management of a Patient with Cryptococcoma by Priyaadarshini Urjan Mohan, Anupma Jyoti Kindo, SMH Waseem

“…Additionally, altered mental status, seizures, visual changes and focal neurological deficits may arise. …”
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A new approach to cultural scripts of trauma sequelae assessment: The sample case of Switzerland. by Rahel Bachem, Amelie Mazza, David J Eberle, Andreas Maercker

“…<h4>Objective</h4>This study aimed to develop the cultural scripts of trauma inventory (CSTI) for German-speaking Switzerland and to explore temporal associations of script elements.<h4>Method</h4>Five semi-structured focus groups were conducted with psychotraumatologists (n = 8) and Swiss trauma survivors (n = 7). …”
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