Using insecticidal compounds to elucidate the potential role of neurotransmitters in Lepidoptera pupal ecdysis by Niranjana Krishnan, Cassandra Gorman, Jillian Stewart, Steven Bradbury, Russell Jurenka

“…Based on findings to date, we hypothesize that acetylcholine regulates lepidopteran pupal ecdysis directly through CCAP neurons or by activating their upstream efferent inhibitory (likely GABA-releasing) neurons. Further studies are needed to elucidate the interplay between neuroendocrine hormones and neurotransmitters in lepidopteran pupal ecdysis.…”
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Maternal HIV and syphilis are not syndemic in Brazil: Hot spot analysis of the two epidemics. by Mary Catherine Cambou, Eduardo Saad, Kaitlyn McBride, Trevon Fuller, Emma Swayze, Karin Nielsen-Saines

“…New strategies, including ongoing hot spot analysis, are urgently needed to monitor, identify and treat maternal syphilis.…”
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C-reactive protein to serum calcium ratio as a novel biomarker for predicting severity in acute pancreatitis: a retrospective cross-sectional study by Xinqi Chen, Yisen Huang, Qiaoli Xu, Bifeng Zhang, Yubin Wang, Meixue Huang

“…However, further multicenter prospective cohort studies are needed to confirm its clinical utility and investigate its role in improving treatment strategies and patient management.…”
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La maison aux esprits : configurations spatiales, pluralité religieuse et syncrétismes dans l’espace domestique afro-cubain by Katerina Kerestetzi

“…How are the different religious objects displayed in order to respect the needs and conceptions of each of the various, and often contradictory, religious philosophies? …”
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The Neuromuscular Effects of the Copenhagen Adductor Exercise: A Systematic Review by Morgan Schaber, Zachary Guiser, Logan Brauer, Rebecca Jackson, John Banyasz, Ryan Miletti, Amy Hassen-Miller

“…The increase in strength may reduce adductor muscle injuries, although more research needs to be done in this area to identify a clear relationship between the CAE and groin injury prevention…”
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Gendered associations of situational and dispositional factors with exclusion from social relations and loneliness in older age by Georgios Pavlidis, Georgios Pavlidis

“…Within ESR states, older men living alone and older women who are less extraverted were more at-risk of loneliness.ConclusionSituational factors are more predictive of ESR states than personality traits, yet a gendered perspective is needed when assessing the risk factors of ESR and loneliness in later life.…”
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‘Soglitude’- introducing a method of thinking thresholds by Tatjana Barazon

“…This issue presents a kaleidoscope of possible threshold thinking and hopes to initiate new ways of looking at things.For every change that occurs in reality there is a subjective counterpart in our perception and this needs to be acknowledged as such. What we name objective is reflected in our own personal perception in its own personal manner, in such a way that the objectivity of an event might altogether be questioned. …”
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Adaptive backstepping control for electro-hydraulic servo system in extension sleeve press-fitting process of bearing pressing machine by Chen Hongsheng

“…Existing researches on this issue remains to be enriched and the performance of related algorithms still needs further improvement. An adaptive backstepping control algorithm (ABCA) is proposed in this paper. …”
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Examination of the Clinical Utility of Eating Disorder and Disordered Eating Screening Tools in Young Athletes: A Scoping Review by Barbara J. Hoogenboom, Zachary Capulong, Megan Teeter

“…Continued research is needed to assess the clinical utility of screening tools that identify ED/DE risk specifically in athletes. …”
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A feasibility study on bamboo – PLA composite lamina using the mechanics of composite materials by B. Vishwash, K.B. Sachidananda, N.D. Shivakumar

“…Considering the outcomes of the macromechanical and micromechanical analysis of lamina, we conclude that the BF-PLA composite has the potential to act as biodegradable facesheets for environmentally friendly sandwich structures. This needs to be further explored by experimental and finite element studies.…”
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Evaluation of Awareness and Perception of Clear Aligner Orthodontic Treatment Among Students of Hawler Medical University. by Maryam Fouad Bilal, Ahmed Qesim Ali, Layard Khalil Ibrahim

“…Among the participants, 68.2% had visited a dentist as needed, 72.3% had family members with malocclusions, 41% had sought orthodontic consultation. …”
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Patient satisfaction with Indonesian sharia hospital services: Halal healthcare tool and implications for loyalty-WoM by Muhammad Alfarizi, Rafialdo Arifian

“…Implications − Islamic hospitals should prioritize patient assessment and satisfaction by reviewing their physical facilities, cleanliness, comfort, and spiritual needs. Medical personnel should enhance communication and sharia-compliant practices. …”
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Integration Children Behavioral Education According To Luqman And Ulwan Najati by Nur Azwani Mansor @ Noordin, Shahnun Musa, Khairulnazrin Nasir

“…The formation of commendable attitudes, behavior and morals needs to be cultivated from an early age by the people who are closest to the children. …”
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Evidence-based practice models and frameworks in the healthcare setting: a scoping review by Jarrod Dusin, Andrea Melanson, Lisa Mische-Lawson

“…However, the inclusion of patient values and preferences needs to be better integrated into EBP models and frameworks. …”
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Music and Rhymes as Mechanisms for ECCE Learners’ Socio-emotional Intelligence Development by Avosuahi Deborah Arasomwan, Glynnis Daries

“…These problems including absenteeism, depression, adolescent pregnancy, and suicide can be prevented by teaching children socio-emotional skills, which are the information, abilities, and attitudes needed to identify and control emotions, set and achieve constructive objectives, empathy for others, and maintaining wholesome social connections. …”
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Effect of intraoperative fluid volume on postoperative pulmonary complications in thoracic surgeries: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Shreya Das Adhikari, Nitin Gupta, Mukund Gupta, Savan K. Nagesh, Souvik Chaudhuri, Rakesh Garg

“…However, since most studies were observational with a high risk of bias and high heterogeneity, well-conducted randomised controlled trials are needed to derive recommendations.…”
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Cluster analysis of social determinants of health and HIV/AIDS knowledge among Peruvian youths using Kohonen’s self-organized maps: a data-exploration study based on a Demographic... by Alejandro Aybar-Flores, Alvaro Talavera, Elizabeth Espinoza-Portilla

“…Compared to other age groups, youth have increased risks of contracting the disease due to social and health structural factors; thus, additional efforts are needed to effectively tackle the challenges associated with this age group. …”
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Challenges And Strength: A Scoping Review On Online Assessment Practices In Healthcare Professions by Hareem Fatima, Mahwish Niaz, Aisha Rafi, Hassan Salim, Ayesha Yousaf, Muhammad Faraz Sipra

“… Objective: The objective of this scoping review is to carry out a systemic search of published articles to identify and explore the strengths and challenges encountered by students, teachers, and administrative staff in the realm of online assessment, particularly in the context of the ongoing challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic, taking into consideration the needs and requirements in online education. Method: This review adhered to the Arksey and O’Malley framework, incorporating data from four databases. …”
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Spatio-temporal patterns of the construction and development of urban open spaces in Macau from 1889–2020 by Jitai Li, Fan Lin, Yile Chen

“…The study also emphasizes the importance of community engagement in the planning and management of open spaces, ensuring they meet the needs of residents and reflect local cultural values. …”
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Serum alpha-1 acid glycoprotein and gallstone risk in US adult women: a cross-sectional analysis of the NHANES by Xiaocheng Li, Peiling He

“…Sensitivity analyses using multiple imputation further supported the conclusion that AGP was associated with increased gallstone risk.ConclusionAGP is significantly associated with an increased risk of gallstones in U.S. adult women, suggesting its potential as a biomarker for risk stratification. Further research is needed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and potential causal relationships.…”
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