Knowledge and self-care practice among patients with hypertension in tertiary public hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A multicenter cross-sectional study by Freweini Gebremeskel Gebresilase, Yohannes Ayalew Bekele, Ketema Bizuwork Gebremedhin, Boka Dugassa Tolera

“…This study aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge and self-care practice among hypertensive patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 413 hypertensive patients using simple random sampling methods. …”
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Commitment, partnerships and operational research: three priorities for 11 EMR countries to achieve TB elimination by M. van den Boom, K. Bennani, G. B. Migliori, L. D’Ambrosio, R. Centis, A. Parvez Sayed, H. Y. Atta, Y. Hutin

“…We assessed preparedness for elimination and provided recommendations to pursue the process. METHODS: We surveyed 11 EMR national TB programme managers and collected information on eight TB elimination framework domains using a close-ended data collection tool. …”
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Hydroxyapatite from Mollusk Shells: Characteristics, Production, and Potential Applications in Dentistry by Florin Lucian Muntean, Iustin Olariu, Diana Marian, Teodora Olariu, Emanuela Lidia Petrescu, Tudor Olariu, George Andrei Drăghici

“…Modern dentistry is turning towards natural sources to overcome the immunological, toxicological, aesthetic, and durability drawbacks of synthetic materials. …”
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Characterization and Gelling Potential of Macroalgae Extracts Obtained Through Eco-Friendly Technologies for Food-Grade Gelled Matrices by Filipe Vinagre, Maria João Alegria, Andreia Sousa Ferreira, Cláudia Nunes, Maria Cristiana Nunes, Anabela Raymundo

“…This study provides a comparative evaluation of WB, US, and USWB extraction methods, offering insights into optimizing hydrocolloid extraction for enhanced functionality and sustainability.…”
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The homodimerization domain of the Stl repressor is crucial for efficient inhibition of mycobacterial dUTPase by Zoé S. Tóth, Ibolya Leveles, Kinga Nyíri, Gergely N. Nagy, Veronika Harmat, Thapakorn Jaroentomeechai, Oliver Ozohanics, Rebecca L. Miller, Marina Ballesteros Álvarez, Beáta G. Vértessy, András Benedek

“…Stl repressor from Staphylococcus aureus was shown to bind to and inhibit dUTPases from various sources, and its expression in mycobacterial cells interfered with cell growth. …”
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Effect of Omega-3 in Patients Undergoing Bone Marrow Transplantation: A Narrative Review by Stefano Mancin, Marco Sguanci, Gaetano Ferrara, Riccardo Caccialanza, Emanuele Cereda, Alessio Lo Cascio, Mauro Parozzi, Fabio Petrelli, Giovanni Cangelosi, Sara Morales Palomares

“…Additionally, its impact on nutritional status and immune function was considered. Methods: A narrative review was conducted. The PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL databases were searched, along with sources of gray literature. …”
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Biotechnology of Lactulose Production: Progress, Challenges, and Prospects by Svetlana A. Ryabtseva, Andrey G. Khramtsov, Maria A. Shpak, Alexey D. Lodygin, Georgy S. Anisimov, Serafima N. Sazanova, Yulia A. Tabakova

“…The Kluyveromyces lactis yeast and the Aspergillus oryzae mold are the main sources of β-galactosidases in lactulose production. …”
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Modern problems of diagnosis and prevention of obesity in children by Yu.V. Marushko, S.P. Kryvopustov, O.V. Khomych, O.A. Dmytryshyn, А.О. Pysariev

“…An increase in the number of cases of obesity in the child population is a global trend that requires effective methods of diagnosis, prevention and treatment. The purpose of this article was to summarize current scientific data presented in publications from PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases, as well as in international and national clinical guidelines in order to optimize approaches to the diagnosis and prevention of obesity in children. …”
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Investigating the hatchability and nauplii biometry of Artemia franciscana in unconventional waters of Sistan region, Southeast Iran by Hashem Khandan Barani, Abdolali Rahdari, Narjes Sanchooli, Ali Khosravanizadeh

“…Introduction: Nowadays, using unconventional water, especially in arid and semi-arid areas, has increased as a result of global population increase, urbanization and climate change. Using these water sources for aquaculture is suggested for optimal utilization and reduction of their adverse effects on the environment. …”
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Assessing developability early in the discovery process for novel biologics by Monica L. Fernández-Quintero, Anne Ljungars, Franz Waibl, Victor Greiff, Jan Terje Andersen, Torleif T. Gjølberg, Timothy P. Jenkins, Bjørn Gunnar Voldborg, Lise Marie Grav, Sandeep Kumar, Guy Georges, Hubert Kettenberger, Klaus R. Liedl, Peter M. Tessier, John McCafferty, Andreas H. Laustsen

“…We furthermore present in silico, in vitro, and in vivo methods and techniques that can be exploited at different stages of the discovery process to identify molecules with liabilities and thereby facilitate the selection of the most optimal drug leads. …”
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A Review of Oscillators in Hydrokinetic Energy Harnessing Through Vortex-Induced Vibrations by Deping Cao, Jie He, Hanqi Zeng, Yijia Zhu, Sean Zixuan Chan, Mark Ravinpal Williams, Ivan Zhi Liang Khor, Omkar Venkata Yalla, Mohammed R. Sunny, Ritwik Ghoshal, Anirban Bhattacharyya, Swapnadip De Chowdhury, Zaibin Lin, Cheng Siong Chin, Hao Chen

“…VIVs serve as a novel energy source, converting the kinetic energy of fluid flows into mechanical or electrical power. …”
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Transition of Adolescents with Chronic Kidney Disease to Adult Health Service: Scoping Review by Elena N. Kulakova, Tatjana L. Nastausheva, Inna V. Kondratjeva, Tatjana G. Zvyagina, Maria P. Koltakova

“…Results. 185 (8.5%) out of 2,184 identified literature sources were included in the study. The results of 25 works were included in the analysis of transition programs efficacy. …”
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A robust pressure drop prediction model in vertical multiphase flow: a machine learning approach by Fahd Saeed Alakbari, Mohammed Abdalla Ayoub, M. A. Awad, Tarek Ganat, Mysara Eissa Mohyaldinn, Syed Mohammad Mahmood

“…A comprehensive dataset of 335 experimental records was compiled from diverse sources to encompass a wide range of parameters, ensuring the robustness of the proposed model. …”
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Enhancing wheat productivity utilizing nano- and bio-fertilizers in water-scarce Sinai, Egypt, under different irrigation systems by Emad Fawy Mostafa, Eman Ibrahim Refaie Emara, Radwa Hassan Bakr, Khaled Gaber Abdel Azim, Lamy Mamdoh Mohamed Hamed

“…These findings provide valuable insights for optimizing wheat production in water-scarce regions, considering irrigation methods, crop water requirements, and nitrogen fertilization sources.…”
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Antiparasitic and Antifungal Activities of Cetyl-Maritima, a New <i>N</i>-Cetyl-Modified Maritima Derivative by Ibrahim S. Al Nasr, Jingyi Ma, Tariq A. Khan, Waleed S. Koko, Imen Ben Abdelmalek, Rainer Schobert, Wendy van de Sande, Bernhard Biersack

“…Fragrances, both natural and synthetic, were shown to be a rich source for the development of new anti-infectives and warrant deeper investigations. …”
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Interbrain synchronization in classroom during high-entropy music listening and meditation: a hyperscanning EEG study by Junling Gao, Hang Kin Leung, Kin Cheung (George) Lee, Chun Chi Poon, Gan Huang, Junhao Liao, Bonnie Wai Yan Wu, Thuan Quoc Thach, Rainbow Tin Hung Ho, Hin Hung Sik

“…IntroductionSocial interaction is a vital source of human development, yet neuroscientific research delineating its neural correlates in large groups is scarce. …”
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SmartExplorer1.0: A Novel Intelligent Framework for Path Planning in Robotics by Chiara Furio, Angelo Ugenti, Giulio Reina, Mario Massimo Foglia, Luciano Lamberti

“…Starting from specified initial and target points, it iteratively evaluates potential movements by optimizing an objective function to determine the optimal path. …”
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Expert-Analytical Platform as the Development of a Modern Standard of Work in Science and Business by M. Yu. Karpushin, A. A. Suslova, A. V. Stoupakova, A. A. Korshunov, A. Yu. Bezzubov, N. V. Beletskaya, R. S. Sautkin, A. P. Antonov, V. V. Chernyavsky, N. R. Galin, E. V. Svirilina, A. P. Zavyalova, R. M. Gilaev

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Unlocking the Potentials of Exosomes in Achilles Tendinitis by Naveen Jeyaraman, Madhan Jeyaraman, Swaminathan Ramasubramanian, Sangeetha Balaji, Sathish Muthu

“…Future research should focus on optimizing exosome sources, dosages, delivery methods, and exploring combination therapies to enhance therapeutic outcomes. …”
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Design and Evaluation of a Portable Pinhole SPECT System for ¹⁷⁷Lu Imaging: Monte Carlo Simulations and Experimental Study by Georgios Savvidis, Vasileios Eleftheriadis, Valentina Paneta, Eleftherios Fysikopoulos, Maria Georgiou, Efthimis Lamprou, Sofia Lagoumtzi, George Loudos, Paraskevi Katsakiori, George C. Kagadis, Panagiotis Papadimitroulas

“…A minification of 1:5, spatial resolution of 1.0 cm, and sensitivity of 5.2 Cps/MBq at 10 cm distance source-to-collimator distance were assessed and confirmed. …”
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