Soil-transmitted helminth infections and nutritional indices among children (5–9 years) and adolescents (10–12 years) in Calabar, Nigeria by Anok Ukam Usang, Edema Enogiomwan Imalele, Emmanuel Offiong Effanga, Ukoha Kalu Ukoha, Ituna Emini Eleng

“…The use of pit latrines was associated with a greater likelihood of STH infection (OR: 2.1; 95% CI: 1.3–3.4; P = 0.002). Additionally, respondents with poor attitude scores were significantly less likely to contract an STH infection (Adjusted Odds Ratio: 0.6; 95% CI: 0.4–0.8; P = 0.003), and those over 10 years old (OR: 0.1; 95% CI: 0.04–0.82; P = 0.027) were significantly less likely to be underweight than those aged 5–7 years. …”
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Cloning and Functional Analysis of <i>BraTSD2</i> Associated with Root Swelling in Turnip (<i>Brassica rapa</i> L.) by Wenyue Huang, Shifan Zhang, Fei Li, Hui Zhang, Rifei Sun, Guoliang Li, Shujiang Zhang

“…The bioinformatics analysis of <i>BraTSD2</i> indicated that the protein is likely to possess a transmembrane feature. Additionally, predictions of its secondary and tertiary structures suggested that BraTSD2 shares similarities with the structure of a pectin methyltransferase. …”
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Characterization of the Beekeeping Value Chain: Challenges, Perceptions, Limitations, and Opportunities for Beekeepers in Kayonza District, Rwanda by Borden Mushonga, Landouard Hategekimana, Gervais Habarugira, Erick Kandiwa, Alaster Samkange, Basiamisi Victor Ernest Segwagwe

“…Forty-one percent of the respondents lacked adequate information on beekeeping, 25% had inadequate time to work on apiaries, 24% had inadequate technical knowledge and implements, and 10% needed additional labour for managing apiaries. Based on the results of this study, beekeeping in Kayonza is still largely traditional, characterized by the use of antiquated production methods and underutilization of available marketing channels. …”
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The saprotrophic Pleurotus ostreatus species complex: late Eocene origin in East Asia, multiple dispersal, and complex speciation by Jing Li, Li-Hong Han, Xiao-Bin Liu, Zhi-Wei Zhao, Zhu L. Yang

“…However, species delimitation has long been problematic because of phenotypic plasticity and morphological stasis. In addition, the evolutionary history is poorly understood due to limited sampling and insufficient gene fragments employed for phylogenetic analyses. …”
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Multi-Feature Driver Variable Fusion Downscaling TROPOMI Solar-Induced Chlorophyll Fluorescence Approach by Jinrui Fan, Xiaoping Lu, Guosheng Cai, Zhengfang Lou, Jing Wen

“…To address this, we leveraged MODIS data at a 1 km resolution, including bands b1, b2, b3, and b4, alongside indices such as the NDVI, EVI, NIRv, OSAVI, SAVI, LAI, FPAR, and LST, covering October 2018 to May 2020 for Shandong Province, China. …”
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Analysis of PM10 trends in open-pit mining: Assessing emission controls and WHO guideline compliance by Roberto Rojano, Heli A. Arregocés, Gloria Restrepo

“…This study evaluated the concentrations, trends, and variability of PM10 particulate matter in two Air Quality Monitoring Systems (CorpoGuajira's_AQMS and Cerrejón's_AQMS) in an open-pit coal mine in northeastern Colombia from 2010 to 2020. Additionally, different levels of emission controls were evaluated to achieve compliance with Colombian standards and international WHO guidelines. …”
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Natural Concurrent Infections with Black Spot Disease and Multiple Bacteriosis in Farmed Nile Tilapia in Central Kenya by Daniel W. Wanja, Paul G. Mbuthia, Robert M. Waruiru, Lilly C. Bebora, Helena A. Ngowi

“…A high intensity of black spot infestation was observed in the fins (43.9%), skin and underlying muscles (18.3%), and gills (18%). In addition, histopathological data confirmed presence of a metacercaria of Neascus spp. as the aetiological agent of black spot disease. …”
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials for physical activity among colorectal cancer survivors: directions for future research by Jiayu Mao, Xiaoke Qiu, Yi Zhang, Can Wang, Xueli Yang, Qiuping Li

“…Results of subgroup analysis revealed that supervised PA interventions (Z = 2.82, p = 0.005) and PA interventions with multiple intervention components (Z = 3.06, p = 0.002) effectively increased total PA levels for CRC survivors. In addition, research evidence suggests that daily as the frequency (Z = 4.28, p < 0.001), Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) as the intensity (Z = 2.29, p = 0.022), aerobic combined with resistance exercise as the type of PA (Z = 4.19, p < 0.001) is appropriate for increasing total PA levels in CRC survivors. …”
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IL-33 Deficiency Attenuates Lung Inflammation by Inducing Th17 Response and Impacting the Th17/Treg Balance in LPS-Induced ARDS Mice via Dendritic Cells by Li Cheng, Yang Jiao, Wei Jiang, Xin Zhang, Liping Zhang, Gongwei Jia

“…T helper 17 (Th17) cells in the lung are inflammatory cells that contribute to pulmonary inflammatory cascades. In addition, Th17/regulatory T cells (Treg cells) also play an important role in the inflammatory process. …”
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Digital Age Transformation in Patient-Physician Communication: 25-Year Narrative Review (1999-2023) by Mingming Song, Joel Elson, Dhundy Bastola

“…Future research should prioritize evaluating these key themes and addressing the challenges associated with health IT in health communication models. Additionally, exploring how emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, can support these goals may provide valuable insights for enhancing health communication.…”
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Incidence and risk factors of postoperative delirium in elderly surgical patients 2023 by Efrem Fenta, Diriba Teshome, Simegnew Kibret, Metages Hunie, Abebe Tiruneh, Amsalu Belete, Amsalu Molla, Belayneh Dessie, Kumlachew Geta

“…The strength of the association was indicated by the odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval (CI). Any p-values below 0.05 were considered statistically significant. …”
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Rehabilitation Effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine Hot Pressing on Female Patients with Stress Urinary Incontinence by HUANG Huirong, LIU Qinyu, YU Zhenling, WU Cuijuan, XUE Jialu, QIU Zhiqin, YU Mengxia

“…The control group was treated with conventional rehabilitation and nursing, and the experimental group was given traditional Chinese medicine hot pressing additionally. Both groups were treated for 4 weeks. The leakage of urine (1-hour pad test) and Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6) score before and after treatment and the Incontinence Quality of Life Questionnaire (I-QOL) scores before and after treatment and 1 month follow-up were evaluated.Results1) The urine leakage of 1-hour pad test in both groups after treatment was less than before treatment, and the difference was statistically significant (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05). …”
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Effects of tropicamide and compound tropicamide eye drops on ocular biological parameters and choroid thickness in children by Mengyue Xu, Na Li, Yan Liu, Yaru Chen, Shuping Xie, Jianfeng Wang

“…Increase in the mean values of CT and SFCT in the remaining quadrants was also observed, but the difference was not statistically significant (p > 0.05). Additionally, AL and SFCT were negatively correlated. …”
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Desain Penilaian Risiko Privasi pada Aplikasi Seluler Melalui Model Machine Learning Berbasis Ensemble Learning dan Multiple Application Attributes by R. Ahmad Imanullah Zakariya, Kalamullah Ramli

“… Aplikasi berbasis Android banyak dikembangkan dan tersedia secara bebas di berbagai sumber aplikasi karena sistem operasi Android yang bersifat open-source.  …”
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Interpretable machine learning model for predicting clinically significant prostate cancer: integrating intratumoral and peritumoral radiomics with clinical and metabolic features by Wenjun Zhao, Mengyan Hou, Juan Wang, Dan Song, Yongchao Niu

“…The predictive performance of the models was evaluated in both the training and testing sets using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) analysis was applied to the combined model to visualize and interpret the prediction process. …”
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Exploring the Mechanism of <i>Clostridium autoethanogenum</i> Protein for Broiler Growth Based on Gut Microbiota and Serum Metabolomics by Chunqiao Shan, Yan Liu, Sisi Liu, Chuang Li, Chaoxin Ma, Hongmin Yu, Juan Li, Guotuo Jiang, Jing Tian

“…Microbial results revealed that CAP did not alter the dominant microorganisms in the cecum at the phylum, family, and genus levels. …”
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Thyroid Dysfunction After Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy and PD&#x2043;1 Inhibitor Treatment for Locally Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma by Shang K, He Q, Xu X, Luo X, Zhao C, Liu L, Li Z, Li Y, Jin F

“…Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that pretreatment lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) (p = 0.079) is an independent predictor of thyroid dysfunction after radiotherapy in combination with immunotherapy for LA-NPC.Conclusion: The study found that the addition of immunotherapy increases the risk and shortens the onset time of thyroid dysfunction in LA-NPC patients treated with chemoradiotherapy. …”
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Development and demographic parameters of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith) when feeding on rice (Oryza sativa) by Md Panna Ali, Sheikh Shamiul Haque, Md Mosaddeke Hossain, Md Nazmul Bari, Mir Md Moniruzzaman Kabir, Tapon Kumar Roy, Juel Datta, Mohammad Tofazzal Hossain Howlader, Syed Nurul Alam, Timothy J. Krupnik

“…The developmental period from egg to adult among rice varieties did not differ significantly; however, it did differ significantly between rice and maize, as feeding on rice rather than maize extends development duration of FAW larvae by 15.15%. …”
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Early urea-to-creatinine ratio to predict rapid muscle loss in critically ill patients with sepsis: a single-center retrospective observational study by Jie Jiang, Hui Chen, Shan-shan Meng, Chun Pan, Jian-Feng Xie, Feng-Mei Guo

“…Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that ΔUCR was significantly associated with an increased risk of rapid muscle loss, with an odds ratio (OR) of 1.02 [95% CI: 1.01, 1.02]. The AUC for ΔUCR in predicting rapid muscle loss was 0.76 [95% CI: 0.68–0.83], with a threshold value of 19.4 µmol urea/µmol creatinine for ΔUCR. …”
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Genetic context modulates aging and degeneration in the murine retina by Olivia J. Marola, Michael MacLean, Travis L. Cossette, Cory A. Diemler, Amanda A. Hewes, Alaina M. Reagan, Jonathan Nyandu Kanyinda, Daniel A. Skelly, Gareth R. Howell

“…Molecular analyses indicated changes in photoreceptor-specific proteins prior to loss, suggesting photoreceptor-intrinsic dysfunction in WSB. In addition, age-associated RGC dysfunction, loss, and concomitant microvascular dysfunction were observed in NZO mice. …”
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