Machine learning to improve HIV screening using routine data in Kenya by Jonathan D. Friedman, Jonathan M. Mwangi, Kennedy J. Muthoka, Benedette A. Otieno, Jacob O. Odhiambo, Frederick O. Miruka, Lilly M. Nyagah, Pascal M. Mwele, Edmon O. Obat, Gonza O. Omoro, Margaret M. Ndisha, Davies O. Kimanga

“…Abstract Introduction Optimal use of HIV testing resources accelerates progress towards ending HIV as a global threat. …”
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Empirical Analysis of Executive Capital, Innovation, and Risk-Taking in A-Share Tech Firms by Jun Zhang, Jing Wang, Chuleerat Kongruang

“…Using 13,733 data points from 2,796 A-share technology listed companies from 2014 to 2022 sourced from the CSMAR Database, the OLS regression method was employed for analysis. …”
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Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in onychomycosis management: A systematic review of clinical trials by Renata de Oliveira Alves, Lara Oliveira Ribeiro Urzedo, Priscila Toninatto Alves de Toledo, Carla Ferreira-Baptista, Matheus Henrique Faccioli Ragghianti, Thais Cristina Pereira, Larissa Pereira Nunes, Rui Damazio Alvites, Gabriel Pereira Nunes

“…The most common light source was diode laser (450–700 nm), and photosensitizers included methylene blue, aminolevulinic acid, and methyl-5-aminolevulinate. aPDT significantly reduced onychomycosis severity (30–90 % OSI reduction) and achieved mycological cure rates up to 100 % when combined with fractional CO2 laser. …”
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The Heisenberg-RIXS instrument at the European XFEL by Justine Schlappa, Giacomo Ghiringhelli, Benjamin E. Van Kuiken, Martin Teichmann, Piter S. Miedema, Jan Torben Delitz, Natalia Gerasimova, Serguei Molodtsov, Luigi Adriano, Bernard Baranasic, Carsten Broers, Robert Carley, Patrick Gessler, Nahid Ghodrati, David Hickin, Le Phuong Hoang, Manuel Izquierdo, Laurent Mercadier, Giuseppe Mercurio, Sergii Parchenko, Marijan Stupar, Zhong Yin, Leonardo Martinelli, Giacomo Merzoni, Ying Ying Peng, Torben Reuss, Sreeju Sreekantan Nair Lalithambika, Simone Techert, Tim Laarmann, Simo Huotari, Christian Schroeter, Burkhard Langer, Tatjana Giessel, Jana Buchheim, Grzegorz Gwalt, Andrey Sokolov, Frank Siewert, Robby Buechner, Vinicius Vaz da Cruz, Sebastian Eckert, Chun-Yu Liu, Christian Sohrt, Christian Weniger, Annette Pietzsch, Stefan Neppl, Friedmar Senf, Andreas Scherz, Alexander Föhlisch

“…Resonant inelastic X-ray scattering (RIXS) is an ideal X-ray spectroscopy method to push the combination of energy and time resolutions to the Fourier transform ultimate limit, because it is unaffected by the core-hole lifetime energy broadening. …”
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Designing a Model for Implementing Digital Banking Policy Based on Using Big Data in Iranian Banking Industry by Rahmatollah Gholipour Souteh, Hamed Esmaeili Rad

“…The research emphasizes the pivotal role of big data technology, which has received limited attention but has a significant impact on achieving the goals and ensuring the optimal implementation of digital banking. Methods This research falls within the realm of qualitative and postmodern studies, adopting an inductive approach. …”
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Numerical simulation and experimental study of the temperature field of AlCoCrFeNi2.1 by selective laser melting by Congcong YUE, Ruixiang ZHANG, Wanting SUN, Dongzhou JIA, Ying FU, Xiangqing KONG

“…Numerical simulation methods offer a more effective, economical, and accurate alternative by reducing the need for experiments. …”
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Exploring aneuploidies in two-center isolated bovine embryonic stem cell lines: Implications for cultured meat production by Chloë Deelkens, Elly De Vlieghere, Mario Van Poucke, Masaki Kinoshita, Jeffrey Aalders, Lieven Thorrez, Bert Devriendt, Ann Van Soom, Luc Peelman, Björn Menten, Catharina De Schauwer, Jolanda van Hengel

“…As the global population continues to grow, the demand for sustainable food production methods becomes increasingly critical. This study investigates the presence of chromosomal abnormalities in bovine embryonic stem cells (bESCs), which hold potential for innovative food sources such as cultured meat. …”
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Spatial patterns and key driving factors of wheat harvest index under irrigation and rainfed conditions in arid regions by Yongyu Chen, Yongyu Chen, Hengbati Wutanbieke, Dongdong Zhong, Dongdong Zhong, Jian Chen, Jian Chen, Zhen Huo, Zhen Huo, Hegan Dong, Hegan Dong

“…IntroductionThe harvest index (HI), a crucial agronomic trait that measures the ratio of grain yield to aboveground biomass, serves not only as a vital indicator for assessing wheat yield but also as a core parameter for predicting straw resource. It reflects the "source-sink" relationship and biomass allocation strategies in crops. …”
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Contribution of arbuscular mycorrhiza and exoenzymes to nitrogen acquisition of sorghum under drought by Rosepiah Munene, Rosepiah Munene, Osman Mustafa, Osman Mustafa, Osman Mustafa, Sara Loftus, Callum C. Banfield, Reimund P. Rötter, Reimund P. Rötter, Ezekiel K. Bore, Benard Mweu, Kevin Z. Mganga, Dennis O. Otieno, Dennis O. Otieno, Mutez A. Ahmed, Michaela A. Dippold, Michaela A. Dippold

“…The often-suggested exploitation of advantageous rhizosphere traits such as enzyme secretion and/or the symbiosis with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) remains to be validated as a potential strategy to overcome N limitation, especially when N deficiency co-occurs with further abiotic stresses such as water scarcity.MethodsThree sorghum genotypes were cultivated in soil mesocosms with a root-exclusion compartment, where only AMF could scavenge for nutrients under drought and optimal conditions. …”
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Assessing HIV-1 subtype C infection dynamics, therapeutic responses and reservoir distribution using a humanized mouse model by Snehal Kaginkar, Leila Remling-Mulder, Ashashree Sahoo, Tejaswini Pandey, Pranay Gurav, Jyoti Sutar, Amit Kumar Singh, Ella Barnett, Sivasankar Panickan, Ramesh Akkina, Vainav Patel

“…Thus, treatment approaches developed for HIV-1B need to be suitably optimized for HIV-1C. A suitable animal model will help delineate comparative aspects of HIV-1C and HIV-1B infections.MethodsHere, we used a humanized mouse model to evaluate HIV-1C infection, disease progression, response to anti-retroviral therapy (ART) and viral rebound following therapy interruption. …”
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The Design and Deployment of a Self-Powered, LoRaWAN-Based IoT Environment Sensor Ensemble for Integrated Air Quality Sensing and Simulation by Lakitha O. H. Wijeratne, Daniel Kiv, John Waczak, Prabuddha Dewage, Gokul Balagopal, Mazhar Iqbal, Adam Aker, Bharana Fernando, Matthew Lary, Vinu Sooriyaarachchi, Rittik Patra, Nora Desmond, Hannah Zabiepour, Darren Xi, Vardhan Agnihotri, Seth Lee, Chris Simmons, David J. Lary

“…In addition, this study emphasizes open source design principles, promoting transparency, data quality, and reproducibility by exploring cost-effective sensor calibration techniques and adhering to open data standards. …”
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Scientific land greening under climate change: Theory, modeling, and challenges by Jia-Na Chen, Zai-Chun Zhu, Sen Cao, Peng-Jun Zhao, Pei Liu, Da-Jing Li, Wei-Min Wang, Yue Chen

“…Multi-source and multi-scale experimental and observational surveys are important techniques for detecting and evaluating long-term land greening in the context of climate change, especially by forming experimental and observational networks. …”
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medAL-suite: A software solution for creating and deploying complex clinical decision support algorithms by Ludovico Gennaro Cobuccio, Vincent Faivre, Rainer Tan, Alan Vonlanthen, Fenella Beynon, Emmanuel Barchichat, Alain Fresco, Quentin Girard, Sinan Ucak, Sylvain Schaufelberger, Ibrahim Evans Mtebene, Peter Agrea, Emmanuel Kalisa, Gillian A. Levine, Martin Norris, Sabine Renggli, Alix Miauton, Lisa Cleveley, Kristina Keitel, Julien Thabard, Valérie D’Acremont, Alexandra V. Kulinkina

“…However, the process of translating paper-based guidelines into electronic algorithmic formats is often complex, inefficient, expensive, and error-prone due to reliance on advanced software development skills and clinical knowledge. Methods In response to these challenges, we developed open-source software called the Medical Algorithm Suite (medAL-suite), consisting of four components, with a primary goal of increasing efficiency, accuracy, and transparency of CDSS creation by giving experienced clinicians, rather than software developers, greater control over the process. …”
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Differential effects of plant protein ratio on renal function and mortality across CKD stages by Guoyi Wang, Qiong Yi, Xueqin Zhang, Min Zhou, Jinwen Zhao, Haiyuan Lu, Ju Li, Ju Li, Deqian Meng, Deqian Meng, Yong Xu, Kai Wang, Kai Wang

“…BackgroundWhile plant protein has been suggested to offer renoprotective benefits, the optimal proportion of dietary plant protein and its relationship with outcomes across different stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains unclear.MethodsUsing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), we examined the association between plant protein ratio and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) across CKD stages. …”
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Microwave-dried black soldier fly larvae enhance growth, intestinal health, and humoral imm by Osfar Sjofjan, Ari Ardiantoro, Inaayah Novitri Cahyawati, Amalia Iffah Jihana, Muhammad Halim Natsir, Yuli Frita Nuningtyas, Danung Nur Adli

“…Background and Aim: The global demand for sustainable animal protein sources has led to the exploration of insects as alternative feed ingredients. …”
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Identification and Characterization of Endophytic Fungus DJE2023 Isolated from Banana (<i>Musa</i> sp. cv. Dajiao) with Potential for Biocontrol of Banana Fusarium Wilt by Longqi Jin, Rong Huang, Jia Zhang, Zifeng Li, Ruicheng Li, Yunfeng Li, Guanghui Kong, Pinggen Xi, Zide Jiang, Minhui Li

“…Research on the biological characteristics of DJE2023 indicated lactose as the optimal carbon source for its growth, while maltose favored sporulation. …”
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Efficacy and safety of stem cells in the treatment of glaucoma: systematic review and meta-analysis based on animal experiments by Danning Wu, Yanjing Liu, Xia Zhang, Ruixuan Zhang, Shaopeng Wang, Hui Lu, Tao Yue

“…Given the severity of glaucoma-induced ocular structural damage, it underscores the significance of stem cell transplantation as a secure and promising therapeutic option with notable neuroprotective potential, despite existing translational challenges regarding optimal cell sources, delivery routes, and long-term safety profiles.Systematic Review Registrationwww.inplasy.com, identifier 202520023…”
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Isolation and Identification of Aglicones of Flavonoids of Some Species of the Genus <i>Astragalus</i> L. of the Volga Region Flora by U. A. Matvienko, N. A. Durnova, A. M. Poluyanov, N. V. Bobkova, V. N. Turenko, V. V. Smirnov, G. V. Ramenskaya

“…Introduction. Promising sources of biologically active compounds (BAS) are extracts obtained from various morphological parts of plants of the numerous genus Astragalus L. …”
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Is the Existing Measles Vaccination Schedule in the Russian Federation Effective? by O. V. Tsvirkun, A. G. Gerasimova, N. V. Turaeva, N. T. Tikhonova, A. A. Melnikova, A. A. Vatolina

“…The aim of this study is to assess the importance of measles in the epidemic process of children under the age of 1 year during the elimination of infection, the effectiveness of the current measles vaccination regimen.Materials and methods. The measles incidence in children under 1 year of age was analyzed in absolute and relative terms for the period from 2010 to 2024. …”
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Advanced technological integration for swine wastewater: Enhancing treatment with photo-Fenton and electrocoagulation by Tatiana Luque, María Jimenez, Anyie Aguilar, Brayan A. Parra-Orobio, Jesús Alvarez, Angelica Hernandez, Cristian Mejia-Parada, Viviana Mora-Ruiz, Claudia Tavera -Ruiz, Jonathan Soto-Paz

“…The increase in pork consumption and its reputation as one of the best sources of protein has led to growth in this industry, however, its production generates a significant amount of swine wastewater (SWW). …”
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