Integrating susceptibility maps of multiple hazards and building exposure distribution: a case study of wildfires and floods for the province of Quang Nam, Vietnam by C. Luu, G. Forino, L. Yorke, H. Ha, Q. D. Bui, H. H. Tran, D. Q. Nguyen, H. C. Duong, M. Kervyn

“…This approach can be used to inform communities and regulatory authorities on where to develop and implement long-term adaptation solutions.…”
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Prevalence and characteristics of HPV vaccine hesitancy among parents of adolescent females across Saudi Arabia by Sahar Othman, Ranya Ghamri, Wala Alhamadah, Anwaar Alsatty, Dhuha Khesfaty, Ohoud Alghamdi, Ragad Arbaein, Alaa M. Baglagel, Jumana Khayyat, Bushra Almalki

“…The participants completed a self-administered online questionnaire containing the validated Vaccine Hesitancy Scale (VHS), which was originally developed in 2015 by the WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on immunization. …”
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Thermal dose feedback control systems applied to magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia by Yash Sharad Lad, Shreeniket Pawar, Nageshwar Arepally, Hayden Carlton, Constantinos Hadjipanayis, Robert Ivkov, Ma’Moun Abu-Ayyad, Anilchandra Attaluri

“…The controller was designed by performing an integrated system dynamic – finite element analysis. Finite element-bioheat transfer (FE-BHT) simulations were performed on a computational phantom developed from the imaging data of a de-identified human head divided into voxels representing the skull, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), brain, tumor, and ventricles. …”
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Detection of Small-Scale Subsurface Echoes Using Lunar Radar Sounder and Surface Scattering Simulations with a DEM Generated Using a Generative Adversarial Network by Hitoshi Nozawa, Junichi Haruyama, Atsushi Kumamoto, Takahiro Iwata, Kosei Toyokawa, James W. Head, Roberto Orosei

“…However, recent discoveries of vertical holes suggesting the existence of lava tubes and theoretically predicted subsurface gas voids formed by volatiles in magma have highlighted the importance of small-scale subsurface structures. We developed a method using SELENE Lunar Radar Sounder (LRS) data to detect small-scale subsurface echoes (hundreds of meters). …”
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Use of tabletop exercises for healthcare education: a scoping review protocol by Richard Fleet, Sylvie Cossette, Marc-André Maheu-Cadotte, Amélie Frégeau, Alexis Cournoyer, Massimiliano Iseppon, Nathalie Soucy, Julie St-Cyr Bourque, Véronique Castonguay

“…Introduction There is a growing interest in developing interprofessional education (IPE) in the community of healthcare educators. …”
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Effectiveness of River Training Projects in Controlling Shoal Erosion: A Case Study of the Middle Yangtze River by Yao Yue, Weiya Huang, Yaxin Guo, Junhong Zhang, Yunping Yang, Dongdong Zhang, Linshuang Liu, Xinxin Chen

“…By reviewing completed river training works and collecting and analyzing hydrological data of the middle Yangtze River, we developed and applied a hydro-morphological model to simulate the river evolution processes. …”
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The role of bile acid metabolism-related genes in prognosis assessment of hepatocellular carcinoma and identification of NPC1 as a biomarker by Maosen Xu, Maosen Xu, Yu Zhang, Yan Tie, Yiqiao Luo, Yang Wang, Ziqi Zhang

“…Using a comprehensive bioinformatics approach, we analyzed transcriptomic data from public databases, identifying 111 differentially expressed BAM-related genes associated with patient survival. …”
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Dynamic Modeling and Simulation of Wind Turbine Unit Primary Frequency Regulation Considering Multi-domain Coupling Characteristics by Zhanyang JI, Yang HU, Lingxing KONG, Ziqiu SONG, Dan DENG, Jizhen LIU

“…Firstly, a wind farm-turbine coordinated primary frequency regulation control strategy is set up, and a rapid frequency regulation controller at the unit level is developed for both below and above the rated wind speed based on a refined 5MW wind turbine model. …”
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Antitumor effects of natural killer cells derived from gene-engineered human-induced pluripotent stem cells on hepatocellular carcinoma by Mayuna Nakamura, Yuka Tanaka, Keishi Hakoda, Masahiro Ohira, Tsuyoshi Kobayashi, Kenji Kurachi, Kouichi Tamura, Hideki Ohdan

“…The eNK cells (HLCN061, developed by HEALIOS K.K.) are human iPSC-derived NK cells differentiated from clinical-grade iPSCs in which IL-15, CCR2B, CCL19, CD16a, and NKG2D have been introduced. …”
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Coupling of numerical groundwater–ocean models to improve understanding of the coastal zone by J. Jin, J. Jin, J. Jin, M. Espino, M. Espino, D. Fernàndez-Garcia, D. Fernàndez-Garcia, A. Folch, A. Folch

“…Validation of the coupled model against empirical data confirmed its high fidelity, with errors within acceptable ranges.…”
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The relationship between serum uric acid and accelerated aging in middle-aged and older adults: a prospective cohort study based on CHARLS by Weiyi Shi, Zihong Cai, Xiaoxu Ren, Juehan Wang, Hang Zhou, Zuobing Chen

“…Further longitudinal analysis suggested that maintaining low level of SUA associated with a significant reduction in the risk of accelerated aging. …”
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Natural Hydrogen in Uruguay: Catalog of H₂-Generating Rocks, Prospective Exploration Areas, and Potential Systems by Marcos Sequeira, Ethel Morales, Isabelle Moretti, Gerardo Veroslavsky, Facundo Plenc, Roberto d’Avila, Hector de Santa Ana

“…The analysis includes a review of geological and geophysical data from basement rocks and onshore sedimentary basins. …”
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The acceptability of compassion-focused therapy in clinical populations: a metasynthesis of the qualitative literature by Charlotte Garrett, Charlotte Garrett, Debbie M. Smith, Debbie M. Smith, Anja Wittkowski, Anja Wittkowski, Anja Wittkowski

“…Five main themes were developed from the extracted data: 1) participants’ experiences prior to the intervention, 2) initial response to the idea of participation, 3) participants’ experiences of the intervention: aspects valued or considered beneficial, 4) valued outcomes of the intervention, and 5) the end of the intervention and moving forward.ConclusionsFindings indicated a high level of acceptability of group CFT and commonality of experiences across participants despite different clinical presentations. …”
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Exploration of machine learning approaches for automated crop disease detection by Annu Singla, Ashima Nehra, Kamaldeep Joshi, Ajit Kumar, Narendra Tuteja, Rajeev K. Varshney, Sarvajeet Singh Gill, Ritu Gill

“…By systematically analyzing the extracted data, this review aspires to provide a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners aiming to develop and implement ML-based systems for crop disease detection, thereby contributing to sustainable agriculture and enhancing food security.…”
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TRIM59 suppresses mitochondrial-associated apoptosis to facilitate progression in papillary renal cell carcinoma via the ACAT1-cardiolipin pathway by Haiyan Weng, Jiaxin Zhong, Ruiyi Yang, Beinan Han, Qiuchen Kong, Yimin Zhang, Wei Zhuang, Jingyi Wang, Hai Hu, Xiaorong Lin

“…Here, by using RNA sequencing data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and LASSO Cox regression analysis, we developed a prognostic model based on TRIM family genes for pRCC, with RiskScore demonstrating potential as a prognostic biomarker. …”
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Risk Factors for Sarcopenia in the Elderly with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and the Effect of Metformin by Fenqin Chen, Shuai Xu, Yingfang Wang, Feng Chen, Lu Cao, Tingting Liu, Ting Huang, Qian Wei, Guojing Ma, Yuhong Zhao, Difei Wang

“…In the multivariate analysis, sex, age, educational level, and BMI were risk factors for sarcopenia, with women more likely to develop sarcopenia relative to men (OR=2.539, 95% CI=1.475–4.371; P<0.05). …”
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Addressing Chagas disease from a One Health perspective: risk factors, lessons learned and prevention of oral transmission outbreaks in Colombia by Mario J. Olivera, Claudia Yaneth Rincón Acevedo, Antonio José Olivera, Sergio Mendez-Cardona, Mauricio Javier Vera Soto

“…The study consisted of two phases: an ecological epidemiological analysis at the municipal level using secondary data spanning from 1992 to 2023, and semistructured interviews with health providers and policymakers at the national level in Colombia. …”
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Pain Pressure Threshold as a Non-Linear Marker of Neural Adaptation in Amputees: Evidence from the DEFINE Cohort by Marta Imamura, Anna Carolyna Gianlorenço, Guilherme J. M. Lacerda, Linamara Rizzo Battistella, Felipe Fregni

“…Understanding PPT modulation in amputees is crucial for uncovering the mechanisms underlying pain and developing targeted interventions for pain management. …”
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Isavuconazole and Calcium Channel Blocker for Invasive Fungal Disease Accompanied With Hypertension: Evidence From the FAERS and PBPK/PD Model by Jianxing Zhou, Bo Xiao, Zipeng Wei, Mengting Jia, Xin Luo, Huimin Wei, Xiaohan Zhang, Maobai Liu, Yifan Zhang, Xuemei Wu

“…DDI models were developed and validated using the Simcyp simulator and in vitro experiments. …”
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Delayed orthodontic care and its association with depression among Chinese adolescents: a cross-sectional study by Yang Li, Mengshan Yang, Botang Guo, Lusi Yang, Cui Xiaotian, Jiaxing Zhou, Kun Wang, Shouli Wang, Ping Tang, Shitao Dong

“…This study explores the prevalence of depressive symptoms among Chinese adolescents receiving orthodontic care and examines the potential link between treatment delays and depressive symptoms.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among adolescent orthodontic patients in Chengde, Hebei Province. Data on demographic factors, treatment delays, and depressive symptoms were collected through structured questionnaires. …”
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