Protective effects of small RNAs encapsulated in Artemisia Capillaris-derived exosomes against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by Min Xu, Longjun Ma, Hongwei Liang, Wei Tang, Shouyong Gu

“…High throughput sequencing further identified a distinct small RNA profile in ACDEs, indicating the potential involvement in interspecies physiological regulation.DiscussionIn conclusion, this study provides evidence for the therapeutic potential of ACDEs in NAFLD and offers a novel perspective for the development of Artemisia capillaris-based therapies for NAFLD, related metabolic disorders, and hepatitis.…”
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Application of character based DNA barcode: a novel approach towards identification of fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) species from cucurbit crops by Ankush Mitra, Pubali Mitra, Pradosh Mahadani, Subrata Trivedi, Dhriti Banerjee, Madhusudan Das

“…Methods and results The current study was aimed to propose a promising solution to the menace posed by fruit flies by offering rapid, accurate and reliable species identification by using character-based DNA barcode methodology. …”
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Advancing Pandemic Preparedness in Healthcare 5.0: A Survey of Federated Learning Applications by Saeed Hamood Alsamhi, Ammar Hawbani, Alexey V. Shvetsov, Santosh Kumar

“…This paper provides an in-depth exploration of FL’s role within the framework of Healthcare 5.0 and its implications for the pandemic response. Specifically, FL offers the potential to revolutionize pandemic preparedness within Healthcare 5.0 in several vital ways: it enables collaborative learning from distributed data sources without compromising individual data privacy, facilitates decentralized decision-making by empowering local healthcare institutions to contribute to a collective knowledge pool, and enhances real-time surveillance, enabling early detection of outbreaks and informed responses. …”
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One-year epidemiological patterns of respiratory pathogens across age, gender, and seasons in Chengdu during the post-COVID era by Xiang Li, Jian Ma, Yi Li, Zhongliang Hu

“…These findings provide crucial insights into the prevalence and seasonal distribution of respiratory pathogens in Chengdu, offering valuable data to inform public health strategies in the post-COVID era.…”
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Validating the self-competence in death work scale for end-of-life care volunteers by Zhuyun Lin, Vivian Weiqun Lou, Wallace Chi Ho Chan

“…Construct validity was tested using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), which suggested that two-factors (subscales) offered the best combination of variables (Emotional and Existential Subscales). …”
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Transformer-Based Ionospheric Prediction and Explainability Analysis for Enhanced GNSS Positioning by He-Sheng Wang, Dah-Jing Jwo, Yu-Hsuan Lee

“…This study demonstrates the efficacy of a Transformer-based model in predicting Vertical Total Electron Content (VTEC), achieving comparable accuracy to traditional methods while offering enhanced adaptability to spatial and temporal variations in ionospheric behavior. …”
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Microscopic Properties of Capacitor Insulating Oil under External Electric Field Based on Density Functional Theory by Meijuan Shi, Zhiyi Pang, Yi Li, Rui Qin

“…The research findings can establish a theoretical framework for the micromorphology analysis of electric aging insulation oil in power capacitors, thereby offering a reference point for determining the breakdown voltage value in macroscopic electrical breakdown experiments. …”
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Genetic insights and therapeutic avenues: unraveling the role of polyunsaturated fatty acids as mediators between hypothyroidism and Von Willebrand disease through Mendelian random... by Wenting Zhou, Rui He, Ruwei Ou

“…By elucidating the intricate interplay between hypothyroidism, PUFA, and VWD, our research pioneers a paradigm shift in therapeutic approaches, offering fresh perspectives for the management of this complex disorder.…”
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Assessing Quality of Sensitization Programs of State-Wide Youth Mental Health Promotion Program – An Indian Example by Upashana Medhi, Pradeep S. Banandur, B A Arvind, Gautham M. Sukumar, Rajeshwari, Sathya Velu, Vani Naik, Sonia Therat, Azad Devyani

“…Challenges faced during program execution and the distribution of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials also contribute to program quality. This research offers valuable insights for improving the conduct of SPs, enhancing youth access to services, and guiding future community-based health promotion initiatives.…”
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Study of the Physiochemical and Nutraceutical Properties of Sour and Sweet Pomegranate Juice in Northern Jordan by Taha Rababah, Muhammad Al-U’datt, Sana Gammoh, Tayma’a Khatatbeh, Ghazi Magableh, Ali Almajwal, Sevil Yücel, Numan AL-Rayyan

“…Pomegranate juice (PJ) is the major pomegranate product that offers a simple way to consume pomegranate’s biologically active compounds, obtained from arils. …”
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Comparison of a ready-to-use intranasal dexmedetomidine spray with traditional intranasal dexmedetomidine drops for sedation in preschool children: a prospective, randomized, contr... by Qi-Qi Jin, Wei-Cha Cai, Ying-Feng Zhou, Yan-Tong Zhang, Gang Chen, Meng-Ting Xu, Jun Li, Kai-Ming Yuan

“…Compliance with induction was comparable, with 53.5% in the DS group and 40.0% in the DD group demonstrating “optimal” compliance.ConclusionBoth intranasal spray and syringe drop methods were highly effective in providing sedation and anxiolysis, but the ready-to-use intranasal dexmedetomidine spray was more acceptable to children, offering a viable alternative to the syringe method.Clinical Trial RegistrationChiCTR.org.cn, identifier ChiCTR2400089374.…”
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Decomposition of the pangenome matrix reveals a structure in gene distribution in the Escherichia coli species by Siddharth M. Chauhan, Omid Ardalani, Jason C. Hyun, Jonathan M. Monk, Patrick V. Phaneuf, Bernhard O. Palsson

“…This approach reveals the genetic basis for differential traits across phylogroups, offering insights into pathogenicity, antibiotic resistance, and evolutionary adaptations. …”
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Modeling the modulation of beta oscillations in the basal ganglia by dual-target optogenetic stimulation by Xiaomin Wang, Ying Yu, Qingyun Wang

“…Optogenetic techniques provide precise control over the activity of specific neurons within the nucleus, offering more accurate regulatory effects compared to deep brain stimulation. …”
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Women’s preferences for testing to predict breast cancer risk – a discrete choice experiment by Yi Wang, Peh Joo Ho, Langming Mou, Jingmei Li

“…Abstract Background Risk-based breast cancer screening offers a more targeted and potentially cost-effective approach in cancer detection compared to age-based screening. …”
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College major decision making behavior of urban and rural students under cultural capital impact in China by Congbin Guo, Mengchao Guo, Chenchen Fang, Xiaowei Hao

“…These findings have implications for behavioral economics, social cognition theory, and educational policy, offering insights into the mechanisms of social mobility and the perpetuation of educational inequalities.…”
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Therapeutic development to accelerate malaria control through intentional intervention layering by Lydia Braunack-Mayer, Narimane Nekkab, Josephine Malinga, Sherrie L. Kelly, Evelyn Ansah, Joerg J. Moehrle, Melissa A. Penny

“…These innovations could support regions in accelerating malaria control, transforming existing intervention packages by supplementing interventions with imperfect effectiveness or offering an entirely new tool. However, to layer new medical tools as part of an existing programme, malaria researchers must come to an agreement on the gaps that currently limit the effectiveness of medical interventions for moderate to low transmission settings. …”
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Aerodynamic performance enhancement of centrifugal compressor using numerical techniques [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Srinivas G, Shivani S, Amar Murthy A

“…Conclusion The outcomes of this research hold significant utility for engineers, manufacturers, and regulatory bodies, offering invaluable insights and guidance to enhance compressor performance and efficiency.…”
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Design and Synthesis of Crystalline Al-Doped TiO₂ Buffer Layers for Enhancing Energy Conversion Efficiency of New Photovoltaic Devices by Dongin Kim, Jiwon Lee, Rakhyun Jeong, Ki-Hwan Hwang, Jin-Hyo Boo

“…Also, the mesoscopic architecture of PSCs presents considerable opportunities for the solar cell industry, offering potential for recycling of spent photocatalytic materials such as TiO₂, and exploration of new energy resources. …”
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Street Quality Measurement and Accessibility Analysis Based on Streetscape Data: The Case of Mingcheng District in Xi’an City by Wenting Zhang, Jiajing Chen, Yixin Tian

“…The methodology employed systematically evaluates the spatial quality of streets in Mingcheng District, offering foundational data and technical support for urban planning and renewal initiatives while contributing valuable insights to urban renewal scholarship.…”
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In Silico Analysis of the Gene Expression Patterns between Aldosterone-Producing Adenoma and Nonfunctional Adrenocortical Adenoma by Yongfa Dai, Jing Li, Hong Wen, Jie Liu, Jianling Li

“…Our study provides a new perspective regarding the pathophysiological mechanism of APA and offers some small molecules that may possibly be effective drugs against APA.…”
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