Investigation of risk factors associated with Ancylostoma spp. infection and the benzimidazole F167Y resistance marker polymorphism in dogs from the United States by Pablo D. Jimenez Castro, Jennifer L. Willcox, Haresh Rochani, Holly L. Richmond, Heather E. Martinez, Cecilia E. Lozoya, Christian Savard, Christian M. Leutenegger

“…Greyhounds, bluetick coonhounds, and boerboels had the highest relative risks for hookworm infection, while Cavalier King Charles spaniels, Havanese, and shiba inus had the lowest. …”
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Microbial Decontamination of Onion by Corona Discharge Air Plasma during Cold Storage by Eun Ha Chang, Yeoung Seuk Bae, Il Sheob Shin, Hyun Jin Choi, Ji Hyun Lee, Ji Weon Choi

“…Corona discharge air plasma (CDAP) is a nonthermal decontamination technology which is generating antimicrobial agents such as photons, electrons, positively and negatively charged ions, atoms, and free radicals. We investigated the effect of a corona discharge under atmospheric pressure on the sterilization of postharvest fungal pathogens on onion. …”
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The BBC, Daily Telegraph and Wikinews timelines of the terrorist attacks of 7th July 2006 in London: a comparison with contemporary discussions by Mike Thelwall

“…</b> We found that the timelines tended to ignore the role of communication during the event itself, to use less emotionally charged language, and to gloss over to some extent the wider context of the event. …”
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Association between atherogenic index of plasma and future risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome stages 0–3: a nationwide pros... by Gaoshu Zheng, Jijie Jin, Fei Wang, Qianrong Zheng, Jiaxin Shao, Jiangnan Yao, Pan Huang, Hao Zhou, Jianghua Zhou

“…Method The CKM stages 0–3 population was obtained from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). The outcome CVD was defined as self-reported heart disease and/or stroke. …”
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A bibliometric analysis of publications in 3D printing in surgery from the web of science database by Bitesh Kumar, Anjan Kumar Dhua, Mohit Garg, Vishesh Jain, Devendra Kumar Yadav, Prabudh Goel, Sachit Anand, Divya Jain

“…Background: Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology, introduced by Charles Hull in 1986, has revolutionized prototyping and is increasingly applied in medical fields such as orthopedics, neurosurgery, and cardiac surgery. …”
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La géologie en feuilleton by Jiwoon Jung

“…Perçu jusqu’à présent comme un simple résumé de la théorie du géologue anglais Charles Lyell, De l’enseignement de la géologie se révèle cependant comme un texte d’une densité épistémologique extraordinaire à travers l’étude de sa genèse. …”
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Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B using polyaniline-coated XTiO3(X = Co, Ni) nanocomposites by Mariyem Abouri, Abdellah Benzaouak, Mohamed Elouardi, Lahcen El Hamdaoui, Fatima Zaaboul, Khalil Azzaoui, Belkheir Hammouti, Rachid Sabbahi, Shehdeh Jodeh, Mohammed Alaoui El Belghiti, Adnane El Hamidi

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) analysis demonstrated the uniform distribution of PANI, ensuring consistent surface activity and efficient charge transfer. The photocatalytic test confirmed a pseudo-first-order degradation mechanism. …”
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The role of C-reactive protein in predicting all-cause mortality among Chinese arthritis patients: implications for public health education and promotion by Shuchao Ye, Damei Ye, Changyi Lin, Dongming Lu, Xuelan You, Chaoyan Xu, Yongyang Wu

“…This study aims to investigate the association between CRP levels and all-cause mortality in Chinese arthritis patients, highlighting its implications for public health education and intervention programs.MethodsA prospective cohort study was conducted using data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) from 2011 to 2020. Individuals diagnosed with arthritis in 2011 were included, with CRP levels as the primary exposure variable and mortality as the outcome of interest. …”
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Profil clinique de la goutte de 2018 à 2023 au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire National Hubert Koutoukou MAGA (CNHU-HKM) de Cotonou by SD Salam, J Djossou, H Dossou Yovo, F Badirou, Z Zomalheto

“…Le profil clinique et la prise en charge thérapeutique restent classiques. Cependant l’atteinte de la première métatarso phalangienne n’est pas la plus fréquente dans notre contexte. …”
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A strategy to improve the adsorption capacity of OPs-dye pollutants from the aqueous environment using adsorbents based on 2D transition metal carbides (V2CTx) by Ali Bina, Heidar Raissi

“…The obtained results also indicate that in addition to the cationic nature, other factors, such as the linearity of the molecular structures, the charge of the dye molecules, and the molecular mass of the tested pollutants, are effective in the adsorption process. …”
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Activities of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Ukrainian SSR Pavlo Yakovlevych Meshyk (1953) by V. A. Grechenko

“…In June 1953, he was arrested and later convicted on charges of treason and conspiracy to seize power, and in December of the same year, Meshyk was shot dead. …”
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Quantum size effects and tailoring the electron energy levels in semiconductors: comparison study on Al x Ga 1-x As and Ga x In 1-x As quantum wires by M. K. Abu-Assy, Fatin Fadhel Mahmood, Z. A. El-Wahab

“…The modulation of the morphology and structure of the quantum wires may give rise to the modulation of the energy levels and band offset positions to enhance the charge carriers transfer through any electronic device and improve the overall performance for the future application in the field of spintronics and photonics. …”
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Metal complexes in cells: from design of catalytic antioxidants to imaging metal ions and designing metal-based probes in X-ray fluorescence and IR-imaging, a multidisciplinary col... by Policar, Clotilde, Delsuc, Nicolas, Bertrand, Hélène Charlotte

“…Starting from the description of the main features of an antioxidant cell-protecting metalloenzyme, the superoxide dismutase (SOD), we will delineate the main parameters to be controlled to design low-molecular weight (LMW) metal complexes meant to mimic its activity: choice of the metal cation, tuning of the redox potential, and modulation of the charge. The effect of the hydration level and inertness with regard to metal ion release have also been explored. …”
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Exploring advanced nanostructures and functional materials for efficient hydrogen storage: a theoretical investigation on mechanisms, adsorption process, and future directions by Gourhari Jana, Pratim Kumar Chattaraj

“…Metal acetylide and cyanide complexes stabilize hydrogen adsorption via charge transfer and conjugated frameworks, while Ni-decorated clusters combine polarization-induced physisorption. …”
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NIH funding for the pediatric surgeon-scientist: An analysis of current trends by Colton D. Wayne, MD, Zachary Dumbauld, BS, Ethan Mills, BS, Diana L. Farmer, MD, Gail E. Besner, MD

“…There were 371 previous/current grants totaling $387,148,625. 31.7 % of funded surgeons held Chair/Chief positions, 77.9 % were male, and 84.1 % had M.D. degree only. 282 (76.0 %) grants were independent, and 42 (11.3 %) were mentored. 100 (69.0 %) funded surgeons obtained independent investigator awards, 33 (22.8 %) with and 67 (46.2 %) without prior training/mentored grants. …”
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Grid-Scale Battery Systems for VAR Support in Con Edison Distribution Substations via Bi-Directional Smart Inverters by Mohamed K. Kamaludeen, Yusef Esa, Kirn Zafar, Elihu Nyemah, Ahmed Ali A. Mohamed, Tamer Ibrahim, Simon Odie

“…The analysis revealed the significance of filter design on the DC side in mitigating battery current flow, thereby influencing the State of Charge (SoC) and extending the battery&#x2019;s life. …”
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Sex-specific associations between estimated glucose disposal rate and cognitive decline in middle-aged and older adults in China: a longitudinal cohort study by Chun Luo, Shuang Han, Xiaoying Shen, Hao Wu, Jianqing Zhou, Bingyang Liu

“…Given the high prevalence of dementia and its substantial economic burden in China, large-scale longitudinal studies are essential to elucidate the complex relationship between IR and cognitive function.MethodsThis longitudinal cohort study included 8,734 middle-aged and older adults (median age: 58 years; 53.6% females) from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), followed from 2011 to 2018. Estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR) was used to assess IR and was calculated using waist circumference, hypertension status, and HbA1c levels. …”
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Development and Characterization of Chitosan Nanoparticles Loaded with Amoxicillin as Advanced Drug Delivery Systems against Streptococcus Mutans by Abdullah J Jasem, Maha A Mahmood

“…These formulations could enhance drug delivery for treating cariogenic bacteria causing dental caries. …”
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MANIPULATIVE TACTICS IMPLEMENTATION IN POLITICAL DISCOURSE by Tatyana P. Paliy, Inna N. Poteryakhina

“…These include: the use of epithets and metaphors, lexical repetitions, quotations from famous and outstanding personalities, phraseological units and emotionally charged lexemes.…”
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Roadmap for Designing Donor-<inline-formula><math display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi mathvariant="bold-sans-serif">π</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>-Acceptor Flu... by Guliz Ersoy, Maged Henary

“…Upon excitation of the D-<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi mathvariant="sans-serif">π</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>-A fluorophore, intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) occurs, and it polarizes the molecule resulting in the ‘push–pull’ system. …”
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