Cochlear Implantation in Single-Sided Deafness and Asymmetric Hearing Loss: 12 Months Follow-up Results of a European Multicenter Evaluation by Thomas Wesarg, Antje Aschendorff, Regina Baumgaertel, Julia Böttcher, Liesbeth De Coninck, Ingeborg Dhooge, Ann Dierckx, Thomas Klenzner, Philipp Schörg, Georg Sprinzl, Freya Swinnen, Nicolas Verhaert, Annelies Vermeiren, Simone Volpert, Andrzej Zarowski, Arne Ernst

“…Conclusion: The benefits shown in this study confirm and expand the existing body of evidence for the effectiveness of CI in SSD and AHL. …”
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Degenerated vision, altered lipid metabolism, and expanded chemoreceptor repertoires enable Lindaspio polybranchiata to thrive in deep-sea cold seeps by Yujie Yan, Inge Seim, Yang Guo, Xupeng Chi, Zhaoshan Zhong, Dantong Wang, Mengna Li, Haining Wang, Huan Zhang, Minxiao Wang, Chaolun Li

“…Compared to its shallow-sea relatives, L. polybranchiata has a significantly higher proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and expanded gene families involved in the biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids and chromatin stabilization, possibly in response to high hydrostatic pressure. Additionally, L. polybranchiata has broad digestive scope, allowing it to fully utilize the limited food resources in the deep sea to sustain a large population. …”
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Sample Tracking Tool: A Comprehensive Approach Based on OpenArray Technology and R Scripting for Genomic Sample Monitoring by Giulia Trastulli, Giulia Calvino, Bruno Papasergi, Domenica Megalizzi, Cristina Peconi, Stefania Zampatti, Claudia Strafella, Carlo Caltagirone, Emiliano Giardina, Raffaella Cascella

“…Furthermore, its ability to accurately detect identical and different samples was evaluated through a simulation test conducted on an additional 100 samples. <b>Results</b>: In total, 55 probes achieved a call rate ≥90% and were subjected to the sample matching process performed by an R tool specifically developed. …”
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Experience of Kenyan researchers and policy-makers with knowledge translation during COVID-19: a qualitative interview study by Edwine Barasa, Benjamin Tsofa, Mike English, Sassy Molyneux, Dorcas Mwikali Kamuya, Fatuma Hassan Guleid, Alex Njeru, Joy Kiptim, Emelda Okiro, David Kariuki

“…We assessed the usefulness of these activities to identify the facilitators and barriers to KT and suggest actions that facilitate KT in similar settings.Design The study adopted a qualitative interview study design.Setting and participants Researchers at KWTRP in Kenya who were involved in KT activities during the COVID-19 pandemic (n=6) were selected to participate in key informant interviews to describe their experience. In addition, the policy-makers with whom these researchers engaged were invited to participate (n=11). …”
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Optimization of CuO_x/Ga₂O₃ Heterojunction Diodes for High-Voltage Power Electronics by Xiaohui Wang, Mujun Li, Minghao He, Honghao Lu, Chun-Zhang Chen, Yang Jiang, Kangyao Wen, Fangzhou Du, Yi Zhang, Chenkai Deng, Zilong Xiong, Haozhe Yu, Qing Wang, Hongyu Yu

“…The results indicate that increasing the diameter dimension of the CuO_x layer or tuning the hole concentration to optimal values significantly enhances the breakdown voltage (V_B) of single-layer HJDs by mitigating the electric field crowing effects. Additionally, a double-layer CuO_x structure (p⁺ CuO_x/p⁻ CuO_x) was designed and optimized to achieve an ideal balance between the V_B and specific on-resistance (R_on,sp). …”
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piR-26441 inhibits mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation and tumorigenesis in ovarian cancer through m6A modification by interacting with YTHDC1 by Jing Yuan, Bu-Min Xie, Yu-Meng Ji, Hai-Juan Bao, Jie-Lin Wang, Jia-Chen Cheng, Xiang-Chun Huang, Yang Zhao, Shuo Chen

“…The resultant TSFM loss reduced mitochondrial complex I activity and mitochondrial OXPHOS, leading to mitochondrial dysfunction in OC cells, increased reactive oxygen species levels, and thus, DNA damage and apoptosis in OC cells, thereby inhibiting OC progression. Additionally, ago-piR-26441 suppressed tumor growth and mitochondrial metabolism in the patient-derived organoid model. …”
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Predictors of irritability in pediatric autistic populations: a scoping review by Sara Alatrash, Sara Alatrash, Tithi Paul, Julia Carbone, Melanie Penner, Melanie Penner, Atena Roshan Fekr, Atena Roshan Fekr, Azadeh Kushki, Azadeh Kushki

“…To address this, we conducted a scoping review of the literature examining factors contributing to irritability in pediatric autistic populations.MethodsA literature search of Embase, MEDLINE, PubMed, PsycINFO, and Web of Science was conducted in addition to manually retrieved papers from Google Scholar. …”
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Mountain sentinels in a changing world: Review and conservation implications of weather and climate effects on mountain goats (Oreamnos americanus) by Kevin S. White, Becky Cadsand, Steeve D. Côté, Tabitha Graves, Sandra Hamel, Richard B. Harris, Forest P. Hayes, Eran Hood, Kevin Hurley, Tyler Jessen, Bill Jex, Erich Peitzsch, Wesley Sarmento, Helen Schwantje, Joel Berger

“…In many instances, climate change effects are likely to be negative and additive to existing threats (such as human disturbance, hunting, disease, predation) though benefits are expected in some cases. …”
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Newcastle Disease Virus Displaying an Ectodomain of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Spike Protein Elicited Robust Humoral and Cellular Immunity in Mice by Jaturawitt Prasopsiri, Kanjana Srisutthisamphan, Benjamas Liwnaree, Juggragarn Jengarn, Jarin Kramyu, Payuda Hansoongnern, Papon Muangsanit, Nathiphat Tanwattana, Challika Kaewborisuth, Suttipun Sungsuwan, Anan Jongkaewwattana, Nanchaya Wanasen

“…The study demonstrated that modifications to the MERS-CoV spike protein were essential for its effective presentation on NDV particles. Additionally, the spike gene insert remained stable through five egg passages, confirming the vector’s stability. …”
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Clinical Practice Guidelines of the Scientific Society for the Clinical Study of Human Microbiome, of the Russian Gastroenterological Association and the Russian Society for the Pr... by V. T. Ivashkin, O. S. Lyashenko, O. M. Drapkina, O. P. Alexeeva, S. A. Alekseenko, D. N. Andreev, A. Yu. Baranovsky, O. V. Goloshchapov, N. V. Zheleznova, O. Yu. Zolnikova, I. L. Kliaritskaia, N. V. Korochanskaya, T. L. Lapina, I. V. Maev, R. V. Maslennikov, R. G. Myazin, P. V. Pavlov, M. V. Perekalina, N. A. Pisarenko, A. V. Povtoreyko, E. A. Poluektova, L. A. Sekretareva, A. V. Tkachev, Yu. M. Troshkina, A. S. Trukhmanov, A. I. Ulyanin, S. G. Filatova, V. V. Tsukanov, O. S. Shifrin

“…The disease severity is determined by clinical symptoms and laboratory findings. Additional diagnostic methods that are used according to indications and contribute to the assessment of severity include endoscopy of the colon and abdominal cavity imaging methods. …”
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Understanding HIV care providers’ support for tobacco cessation among people living with HIV in Western Kenya: a formative qualitative study by Peter Magati, Maya Vijayaraghavan, Elizabeth A Bukusi, Craig R Cohen, Starley B Shade, Zachary Arochi Kwena, Linet Ongeri, Francesca A Odhiambo, Cirilus O Ogala, Yvonne A Olando, Greshon Rota, Purba Chatterjee, Christine A Osula, Jerry J Nutor, Stella S Bialous

“…Providers should be trained and equipped with additional skills and resources to integrate tobacco cessation support into routine HIV care.…”
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A Survey of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of a Sample of Albanian Medical Students in Relation to Occupational Exposure to Biological Agents by Lorenzo Ippoliti, Luca Coppeta, Ersilia Buonomo, Giuseppina Somma, Giuseppe Bizzarro, Cristiana Ferrari, Andrea Mazza, Agostino Paolino, Claudia Salvi, Vittorio Caputi, Antonio Pietroiusti, Andrea Magrini

“…It assessed HBV vaccination status, adherence to infection control practices, knowledge of pathogen transmission, exposure incidents and attitudes towards infected patients. Three additional questions addressed air-borne transmission of tuberculosis and vaccination recommendations for healthcare workers. (3) Results: Most students (64%) reported being aware of occupational exposure risks. …”
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Quantifying Baryonic Feedback on the Warm–Hot Circumgalactic Medium in CAMELS Simulations by Isabel Medlock, Chloe Neufeld, Daisuke Nagai, Daniel Anglés-Alcázar, Shy Genel, Benjamin D. Oppenheimer, Xavier Sims, Priyanka Singh, Francisco Villaescusa-Navarro

“…The parameters controlling the stellar feedback efficiency significantly impact AGN feedback, as seen in the suppression of black hole mass growth and delayed activation of AGN feedback to higher-mass halos with increasing stellar feedback efficiency in both simulations. Additionally, the AGN feedback efficiency parameters affect the CGM gas fraction at low halo masses in SIMBA, hinting at complex, nonlinear interactions between the AGN and supernova feedback modes. …”
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Allometric models for estimating aboveground biomass and carbon stocks of the semi-arid savanna woody species, Detarium microcarpum Guill. et Perr. by Adama Taonda, Issouf Zerbo, Innocent Charles Emmanuel Traore, Fousseni Folega, Anny Estelle N'Guessan, Justin N'Dja Kassi, Adjima Thiombiano

“…Three equations were tested with a diameter at the breast (dbh) alone, height (ht) as additional (dbh*ht), and diameter in combination with height (dbh2*ht) as predictors using log-transformed data with a power function. …”
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Association of AFF3 Gene Polymorphism rs10865035 with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Population-Based Case-Control Study on a Pakistani Cohort by Yasir Ali, Suleman Khan, Yangchao Chen, Nadia Farooqi, Zia-Ul Islam, Mehran Akhtar, Aamir, Aisha Aman, Aftab Ali Shah, Muhsin Jamal, Fazal Jalil

“…A/A + GG) (OR = 0.491 (0.667–1.215); P = 0.49), and additive model (OR = 0.826 (0.665–1.027); P = 0.08) showed insignificant distribution of the genotypes among the cases and controls. …”
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Out-of-Wedlock Pregnancy Among Single Mothers in Khartoum, Sudan: Sociodemographic Characteristics, Causes, and Consequences by Amal Abdelgadir Ali Mohamed, Elshafee Ahmed Apaker Babiker, Sohair Mohmoud Godat, Salma Mohammed Gomaa Doalbet, Aida AF Ahmed, Maha Hamed Mohamed Ali, Abdalkhaliq Ahmed Obadi, Amna Mohammed Ali Mustafa, Amani Awad Elkarim Taha, Amira Elnour Eltayeb Elbashir, Ragaa Gasim Ahmed, Fahad A Alghamdi, Waled AM Ahmed

“…Additionally, many mothers reported experiencing social stigma and rejection from their families due to their out-of-wedlock pregnancy. …”
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Enhancing voice spoofing detection in noisy environments using frequency feature masking augmentation by Soyul Han, Jaejin Seo, Sunmook Choi, Taein Kang, Sanghyeok Chung, Seungeun Lee, Seoyoung Park, Seungsang Oh, Il-Youp Kwak

“…To address voice spoofing challenges, various competitions like ASVspoof 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, and ADD 2022 have emerged. ADD 2022’s Track 1 aimed to classify genuine and fake speech signals in the presence of noise. …”
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APOKASC-3: The Third Joint Spectroscopic and Asteroseismic Catalog for Evolved Stars in the Kepler Fields by Marc H. Pinsonneault, Joel C. Zinn, Jamie Tayar, Aldo Serenelli, Rafael A. García, Savita Mathur, Mathieu Vrard, Yvonne P. Elsworth, Benoit Mosser, Dennis Stello, Keaton J. Bell, Lisa Bugnet, Enrico Corsaro, Patrick Gaulme, Saskia Hekker, Marc Hon, Daniel Huber, Thomas Kallinger, Kaili Cao, Jennifer A. Johnson, Bastien Liagre, Rachel A. Patton, Ângela R. G. Santos, Sarbani Basu, Paul G. Beck, Timothy C. Beers, William J. Chaplin, Katia Cunha, Peter M. Frinchaboy, Léo Girardi, Diego Godoy-Rivera, Jon A. Holtzman, Henrik Jönsson, Szabolcs Mészáros, Claudia Reyes, Hans-Walter Rix, Matthew Shetrone, Verne V. Smith, Taylor Spoo, Keivan G. Stassun, Ji Wang

“…We provide more limited data for 1624 additional stars that either have lower-quality data or are outside of our primary calibration domain. …”
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CD8+T cells and monocytes were associated with brain alterations in human immunodeficiency virus-infected individuals with cognitive impairment by Xin Zhang, Zhen Li, Jiahao Ji, Yundong Ma, Guangqiang Sun, Xue Chen, Ling Zhang, Tong Zhang, Yulin Zhang, Yang Zhang

“…Here, we found that the gray matter volume in left supramarginal gyrus was reduced, and the ReHo in the right middle frontal gyrus and the functional connectivity between right middle frontal gyrus and left postcentral gyrus were enhanced in CI group compared to CN group. Additionally, the frequencies of naïve CD8+T cells (Tn) and CD31lowCD8+ Tn were significantly correlated with gray matter volume in the left supramarginal gyrus. …”
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Unlocking the Potential of RNA Sequencing in COVID-19: Toward Accurate Diagnosis and Personalized Medicine by Heba M. Saad Eldien, Abdulrahman H. Almaeen, Ahmed Abo El Fath, Ahmed E. Taha, Rehab Ahmed, Hassabelrasoul Elfadil, Helal F. Hetta

“…In critically ill patients, RNAseq has been crucial for identifying key genes that may predict patient outcomes, guiding therapeutic decisions, and assessing the long-term effects of the virus. Additionally, RNAseq has helped in understanding the persistence of viral RNA after recovery, offering new insights into the management of post-acute sequelae, including long COVID. …”
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