Stronger binding affinities of gp120/CD4 in Catarrhini provide insights into HIV/host interactions by Vladimir Li, Chul Lee, TaeHyun Park, Erich D. Jarvis, Heebal Kim

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The role of social-psychological factors in the adoption of push-pull technology by small-scale farmers in East Africa: Application of the theory of planned behavior by Denis Waiswa, Beatrice Wambui Muriithi, Alice W. Murage, Dave Mwangi Ireri, Fredah Maina, Frank Chidawanyika, Fahri Yavuz

“…Nine hundred and seventy-one (971) cereal growers comprising PPT users and non-users were interviewed in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda using a structured questionnaire. Utilizing the Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN), this study revealed a significant positive influence of TPB conceptual elements attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control on farmers’ intentions to adopt or expand the land area under PPT. …”
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Social investigation report of cVDPV2 outbreak in Dagahaley Refugee Camp, Dadaab Sub-County, Garissa County, Kenya, November 2021 by Freshia Waithaka, Fredrick Ngeno, Hillary Limo, Wickliffe Mattini, Fredrick Odhiambo, Maurice Owiny

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Development of a Magnetic LED-based Sterilisator for Inactivation of Contaminant Bacteria by Yonatan ., Suryani Dyah Astuti, Khusnul Ain, Deny Arifianto, Ahmad Khalil Yaqubi, Perwira Annissa Dyah Permatasari

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SOLVING THE PROBLEMS OF THE SUBMERGENCE IN URBAN CONSTRUCTION SPHERE by V. I. Sologaev

“…It is also associated with the movement of groundwater under buildings and structures. Such processes are non-stationary and their calculation is complex. …”
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Increasing the "Productivity" of the Academic Sector and Ensuring Cooperation with the Large Corporate Sector in Japan by K. S. Kostyukova

“…The Japanese government actively supports and tries to develop the practice of "open innovation" business model, but due to the obsolescence of existing institutional structures, as well as their unpreparedness to the development and perception of radically new business models, has not yet been able to achieve concrete sustainable results.…”
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Enhancing privacy and traceability of public health insurance claim system using blockchain technology by Andry Alamsyah, I. Putu Sadhu Setiawan

“…Indonesia’s National Health Insurance (NHI)—one of the largest national insurance programs worldwide—covers over 200 million citizens, aiming to provide universal healthcare. …”
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Subcutaneous mycoses: Endemic but neglected among the Neglected Tropical Diseases in Ethiopia. by Wendemagegn Enbiale, Alemayehu Bekele, Nigus Manaye, Fikre Seife, Zeyede Kebede, Filmon Gebremeskel, Johan van Griensven

“…<h4>Background</h4>Subcutaneous (deep) mycoses are a chronic infectious disease of the skin and underlying structures endemic in tropical countries. The disease has serious medical and socioeconomic consequences for patients, communities and health services in endemic areas. …”
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CRIMINALIZATION OF YOUTH AS A SOCIO-POLITICAL PROBLEM by Y. A. Govenko, A. P. Mazurenko, E. S. Tabolova, A. R. Sherudilo

“…It is noted that the crime among the youth that is growing from year to year causes serious concern, both in society and in government structures. Many young offenders are themselves victims of social instability, which requires government efforts to balance public and personal interests. …”
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Healthcare providers’ and community stakeholders’ perception of using drones for tuberculosis diagnosis in Nepal: an exploratory qualitative study by Kritika Dixit, Bhola Rai, Govind Majhi, Rajan Paudel, Raghu Dhital, Shraddha Acharya, Ganga Ram Budhathoki, Puskar Poudel, Suman Chandra Gurung, Bishal Subedi, Pravin Lamsal, Uttam Pudasaini, Peter Small, Patrick Meier, Kristi Sidney Annerstedt, Maxine Caws

“…Focus group discussions employed semi-structured questions, which were audio-recorded, transcribed, and translated into English. …”
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Investigation of an extensive outbreak of HIV infection among children in Sindh, Pakistan: protocol for a matched case–control study by Victoria Simms, Rashida Ferrand, Baseer Achakzai, Iqbal Azam, Amna R Siddiqui, Apsara Ali Nathwani, Syed H Abidi, Syed Faisal Mahmood, Sobiya Sawani, Abdul M Kazi, Aneeta Hotwani, Sikander Ali Memon, Jamila Soomro, Saqib Ali Shaikh, Quaid Saeed, Palwasha Khan, Fatima Mir

“…Following written informed consent from the guardian, a structured questionnaire will be administered to collect data on sociodemographic indices and exposure to risk factors for parenteral, vertical and sexual (only among those aged above 10 years) HIV transmission. …”
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Changes in soft tissue profile following the treatment using a Herbst appliance: A photographic analysis by Nedeljković Nenad, Čubrilo Danka, Hadži-Mihailović Miloš

“…Using the computer program, the surfaces of the soft tissue structures and free space defined by the reference lines and profile contours were measured. …”
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In silico characterization of the interaction of AKR1B1 with the deacetylase activation domain (DAD) by Francisco J. Gómez-Zaldívar, Francisco J. Gómez-Zaldívar, Luis Córdova-Bahena, Luis Córdova-Bahena, Angel J. Ruiz-Moreno, Paolo Ceppi, Paolo Ceppi, Marco A. Velasco-Velázquez

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Instruction multi-constraint molecular generation using a teacher-student large language model by Peng Zhou, Jianmin Wang, Chunyan Li, Zixu Wang, Yiping Liu, Siqi Sun, Jianxin Lin, Leyi Wei, Xibao Cai, Houtim Lai, Wei Liu, Longyue Wang, Yuansheng Liu, Xiangxiang Zeng

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Factors associated with client satisfaction and implementation challenges for community-based health insurance in Ethiopia: beneficiaries' perspectives by Habtamu Negesse, Tarekegn Negese, Shewayirga Assalf, Abdu Oumer, Kedir Nuredin, Tewkel Reshid, Kedir Teji Roba, Kedir Teji Roba

“…The quantitative part employed structured questionnaires, and interviews were conducted among a random sample of 782 CBHI beneficiaries using the pretested and validated Ethiopian Health Insurance Agency (EHIA) tool holding multiple dimensions, to measure client satisfaction level and quality. …”
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Assessment of Nurses’ Knowledge and Competence in Managing Preeclampsia at Maternity Teaching Hospital in Sulaimani city by Amani Fadhil Abbas, Peshwaz Abdulrahman Ahmed, Nazera Salam Mena Qadir, Khanda Gharib Aziz

“…Around 56% of nurses reported participating in workshops or programs related to preeclampsia in the obstetrics field. …”
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Digital vs. conventional instructor-led midwifery training in Benue State, Nigeria: a randomized non-inferiority trial by Fanan Ujoh, Anja Dzunic-Wachilonga, Rafat Noor, Victoria Gusa, Roseline Ape-aii, Isaac Ohene, Rajan Bola, Jan Christilaw, Stephen Hodgins, Ronald Lett

“…Students’ knowledge, thinking, and technical skills were assessed using a pre-test, post-test, Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE), and daily modular quizzes. …”
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Exploring medical educators’ perspectives on teaching effectiveness and student learning by Adnan Sukkurwalla, Syed Jaffar Abbas Zaidi, Muhammad Taqi, Zubia Waqar, Ambrina Qureshi

“…First, the Approaches to Teaching Inventory (ATI) was administered to 130 medical and dental educators in Karachi, Pakistan (71% response rate, n = 93), assessing teacher-centered (Information Transmission/Teacher-Focused, ITTF) versus student-centered (Conceptual Change/Student-Focused, CCSF) approaches. Second, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 educators purposively selected from the initial sample. …”
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Impact of Fiber Type on Chloride Ingress in Concrete: A MacroXRF Imaging Analysis by Suânia Fabiele Moitinho da Silva, Wanderson Santos de Jesus, Thalles Murilo Santos de Almeida, Renato Quinto de Oliveira Novais, Laio Andrade Sacramento, Joaquim Teixeira de Assis, Marcelino José dos Anjos, José Renato de Castro Pessôa

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Geogrid-type geotextile made from Typha domingensis fibers with high tensile strength for erosion control by Luiz Diego Vidal Santos, Francisco Sandro Rodrigues Holanda, Alceu Pedrotti, Janisson Bispo Lino, Cátia dos Santos Fontes, Jeangela Carla Rodrigues de Melo, Regina Helena Marino, Gizelio Menzes Boge

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