The GWAS-MAP platform for aggregation of results of genome-wide association studies and the GWAS-MAP|homo database of 70 billion genetic associations of human traits by T. I. Shashkova, D. D. Gorev, E. D. Pakhomov, A. S. Shadrina, S. Zh. Sharapov, Y. A. Tsepilov, L. C. Karssen, Y. S. Aulchenko

“…In particular, the researchers who would like to use GWAS summary statistics in their studies have to become aware that the data are scattered across multiple websites, are presented in a variety of formats, and, often, were not quality controlled. …”
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Adapted Swin Transformer-based real-time plasma shape detection and control in HL-3 by Qianyun Dong, Zhengwei Chen, Rongpeng Li, Zongyu Yang, Feng Gao, Yihang Chen, Fan Xia, Wulyu Zhong, Zhifeng Zhao

“…However, under harsh conditions like high-energy neutron radiation and elevated temperatures, the installation of magnetic probes within the device becomes challenging. Relying solely on external magnetic probes can compromise the precision of EFIT in determining the plasma shape. …”
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Zooarchaeological investigation of the Hoabinhian exploitation of reptiles and amphibians in Thailand and Cambodia with a focus on the Yellow-headed Tortoise (Indotestudo elongata... by Bochaton, Corentin, Chantasri, Sirikanya, Maneechote, Melada, Claude, Julien, Griggo, Christophe, Naksri, Wilailuck, Forestier, Hubert, Sophady, Heng, Auertrakulvit, Prasit, Bowonsachoti, Jutinach, Zeitoun, Valéry

“…This gap in research hinders a complete comprehension of past human subsistence strategies and economies, as only a limited number of comprehensive studies encompassing all the taxa found in archaeological sites have been conducted thus far. This constraint becomes particularly significant in relation to prehistoric hunter-gatherer populations, who might have extensively utilized inland chelonian taxa. …”
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Global research trends and emerging hotspots in nano-drug delivery systems for lung cancer: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis (1998–2024) by Cao Yu, Chong-Qi Fan, Yao-Xuan Chen, Feng Guo, Hao-Han Rao, Peng-Yu Che, Chun-Jian Zuo, Huan-Wen Chen

“…Abstract Purpose Nano-drug delivery systems (NDDS) have become a promising alternative and adjunctive strategy for lung cancer (LC) treatment. …”
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UAV Hyperspectral Remote Sensing Image Classification: A Systematic Review by Zhen Zhang, Lehao Huang, Qingwang Wang, Linhuan Jiang, Yemao Qi, Shunyuan Wang, Tao Shen, Bo-Hui Tang, Yanfeng Gu

“…Although traditional methods demonstrate effectiveness in certain scenarios, their limitations become increasingly apparent when dealing with high-dimensional, nonlinear spectral data. …”
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Twelve barriers to COPD diagnosis in France: a comparative qualitative study by Maxime Patout, Laurie Fraticelli, Maéva Zysman, Olivier Le Rouzic, Elisabetta Scanferla, Clémence Martin, Mathieu Delorme, Cécilia Nocent-Ejnaini, Guillaume Roucoux, Lize Kiakouama Maleka, Annaig Ozier, Yassine Benarbia, Lize Kiakouama, Olivier Le Rouzic, Jean-Paul Vasseur, Marie-Agnès Wiss-Laurent, Carla Zonca, Nissrine Erraji, Matthieu Chanard, Fabienne Peretz, Catherine Beseme, Antonio Correira Dos Santos, Héla Saïdi, Lynda Saïl

“…The article respects the consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research guidelines.Results Three phases in the patients’ clinical pathway to diagnosis and 12 barriers were found: Phase 1 (symptoms before consultation; n=4), lack of COPD knowledge, symptom denial, fear of lung cancer, and delayed general practice consultations; Phase 2 (primary care; n=3), letting bronchitis become chronic, priority to diseases with similar symptoms and/or more serious diseases, lack of COPD screening devices, time and curative treatments; Phase 3 (specialised medicine; n=5), treatment before diagnosis, late referral to pulmonologists, difficulty in accessing specialists and examination results, patient’s reluctance to undergo further examinations, and need for additional tests to confirm a diagnosis.Conclusion People unaware of their COPD condition can encounter up to 12 barriers, which may combine before obtaining a formal diagnosis. …”
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Natural Killer Cells from Malignant Pleural Effusion Are Endowed with a Decidual-Like Proangiogenic Polarization by Annalisa Bosi, Silvia Zanellato, Barbara Bassani, Adriana Albini, Alessandra Musco, Maria Cattoni, Matteo Desio, Elisa Nardecchia, Davide Giuseppe D’Urso, Andrea Imperatori, Lorenzo Dominioni, Douglas M. Noonan, Lorenzo Mortara, Antonino Bruno

“…Natural killer (NK) cells are crucial in tumor recognition and eradication, but their activity is impaired in cancer patients, becoming poorly cytotoxic. A particular type of NK cells, from the decidua, has low cytotoxicity and shows proangiogenic functions. …”
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A systematic investigation on microstructure evolution, phase transformation and dynamic recrystallization mechanisms of hot isostatic pressed Ti–45Al–2Mn–2Nb–1B alloy during hot d... by Meiyi Ba, Hongkui Tang, Lianxi Hu, Yu Sun, Fei Gao

“…In the α + γ phase region, the DRX becomes more abundant at an increase in temperature to 1250 °C and a decrease in strain rate to 0.001 s−1. …”
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Impact of sintering temperature on the structural, morphological, and dielectric properties of (1-x)LaFeO3–xBaTiO3 (x = 0.49) by Amina Maou, Najwa Gouitaa, Fatima Zahra Ahjyaje, Taj Dine Lamcharfi, Farid Abdi, Noureddine Idrissi Kandri

“…The samples demonstrated a diffuse ferroelectric behavior, with this effect becoming less prominent at higher sintering temperatures. …”
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Amplified impact of contact uniformity on the performance of low-catalyst-loading fuel cells by Yuanzhe Ma, Xuanyu Wang, Ziliang Deng, Yongzhen Wang, Nanfeng Zheng, Kai Han, Zipeng Zhao

“…When the contact pressure distribution becomes less uniform and the average contact pressure between the flow-field ridge and MEA decreases from 1.05 to 0.15 MPa, the MEAs with the PGM loading of 0.100 mg/cm2 and 0.060 mg/cm2 exhibit 7.8 % and 37.8 % power drop at 2.0 A/cm2, respectively. …”
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A real-world Pharmacovigilance study of brodalumab based on the FDA adverse event reporting system by Ke He, Kaidi Zhao, Tingyi Yin, Meng Liu, Jiashu Liu, Wenqian Du, Xinyi Liu, Baochen Cheng, Dewu Zhang, Yan Zheng

“…Although it has demonstrated favorable efficacy and safety in clinical trials, the strict inclusion and exclusion criteria may not fully reflect its safety profile in real-world settings. As its use becomes more widespread in clinical practice, understanding its safety in real-world applications is crucial. …”
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Assessment of ecological environment quality and their drivers in urban agglomeration based on a novel remote sensing ecological index by Fangyuan Lu, Chen Zhang, Haoyu Cao, Xibin Wang, Tong Zheng, Zhenfang Huang

“…In response to rapid urbanization, urban agglomerations have become pivotal spatial entities for fostering high-quality social and economic development, yet they face increasing ecological pressure. …”
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Atacama Large Aperture Submillimeter Telescope (AtLAST) science: Our Galaxy [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Pamela Klaassen, Maria Beltrán, Alessio Traficante, Mark Booth, Kate Pattle, Jonathan Marshall, Joshua Lovell, Brandt Gaches, Alvaro Hacar, Nicolas Peretto, Caroline Bot, Doris Arzoumanian, Thomas Stanke, Gaspard Duchêne, Ana Duarte Cabral, Antonio Hales, David Eden, Patricia Luppe, Jens Kauffmann, Elena Redaelli, Sebastian Marino, Álvaro Sánchez-Monge, Andrew Rigby, Dmitry Semenov, Eugenio Schisano, Mark Thompson, Silvia Spezzano, Claudia Cicone, Friedrich Wyrowski, Martin Cordiner, Tony Mroczkowski, Doug Johnstone, Luca Di Mascolo, Minju Lee, Eelco van Kampen, Thomas Maccarone, Daizhong Liu, Matthew Smith, Amélie Saintonge, Sven Wedemeyer, Alexander Thelen

“…Because we are deeply embedded in the plane of our Galaxy, it takes up a significant fraction of the sky, with complex dust lanes scattered throughout the optically recognizable bands of the Milky Way. These bands become bright at (sub-)millimetre wavelengths, where we can study dust thermal emission and the chemical and kinematic signatures of the gas. …”
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SECONDARY PROPHYLAXIS OF VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM (VTE) WITH LOW DOSE APIXABAN OR RIVAROXABAN: RESULTS FROM A PATIENT POPULATION WITH MORE THAN 2 YEARS OF MEDIAN FOLLOW-UP by Alessandro Laganà, Giovanni Manfredi Assanto, Chiara Masucci, Mauro Passucci, Livia Donzelli, Alessandra Serrao, Erminia Baldacci, Cristina Santoro, Antonio Chistolini

“…Nowadays, DOACs represent the gold standard for long-term anticoagulation, with low-intensity DOACs administration becoming increasingly used worldwide in such scenario. …”
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Distressed Communities Index in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in an Affluent County in New York by Thomas Bilfinger, Allison Nemesure, Robert Pyo, Jonathan Weinstein, Giridhar Korlipara, Daniel Montellese, Shamim Khan, Neal Patel, Henry Tannous, Ting-Yu Wang, Ely Gracia, Susan Callahan, Puja B. Parikh

“…The clinical impact of the distressed communities index (DCI), a composite measure of economic well-being based on the U.S. zip code, is becoming increasingly recognized. Ranging from 0 (prosperous) to 100 (distressed), DCI’s association with cardiovascular outcomes remains unknown. …”
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Representación discursiva del ciberacoso sexual a menores: del chat a la sentencia judicial by Carmen Pérez-Sabater, Andrea García-Montes, Nuria Lorenzo-Dus

“…Sin embargo, otras tácticas discursivas presentes en la conversación y que influyen en el bienestar del menor, como el aislamiento mental, no tienen la misma representación en el texto de las sentencias. Este es el primer trabajo que analiza discursivamente conversaciones reales en español entre ciberacosadores y víctimas, de ahí la relevancia de esta investigación.…”
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El sector agrario del Ecuador: incertidumbres (riesgos) ante la globalización by Francisco García Pascual

“…En este sentido, entre 1980 y 2005, el sector agrario ecuatoriano ha dibujado una trayectoria marcada por cuatro hechos: a) la consolidación de unas estructuras que siguen siendo muy desequilibradas social y territorialmente, b) una ralentización del crecimiento de la frontera agrícola, un aumento delas tierras dedicadas a pastos, una reorientación de las tierras cultivadas en beneficio especialmente de ítems exportadores o de demanda masiva urbana, y un incremento considerable de la actividad ganadera, c) una notable alza de la producción física junto a un significativo decrecimiento de los precios percibidos por los agricultores en términos reales, y d) una notable expansión de las exportaciones agrícolas, lo que ha posible merced a una sensible disminución de los precios unitarios de los bienes agroalimentarios vendidos al exterior. …”
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Una nueva forma de Creer: una perspectiva sociológica sobre el papel de la religión en un grupo de adolescentes argentinos by Maximiliano Korstanje

“…¿Existe una transformación de lo sagrado o es simplemente el fin de la religión? ¿Qué hechos demuestran esta transformación? Por último, ¿por qué se está dando este fenómeno?…”
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Sexually transmitted diseases and immunology articles pushed by WeChat official accounts are of most interest to the Chinese public: A national cross-sectional study in China by Yi Li, Yinan Zhao, Ning Yao, Shuang Zhou, Beibei Jiang, Ying Xiong, Chunbei Zhou

“…Background: Social media has become a new channel for information exchange in recent years. …”
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Effects of community family doctors-led intervention for self-management and medication adherence in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: study protocol of a cluster randomised contr... by Yue Chen, Biqi Ren, Ningsheng Wang, Shuang Lei, Shuzhi Lin, Lianye Liu, Yufang Xiang, Bianling Feng

“…Introduction The management of diabetes has become a critical public health issue in China. The development of community-based type 2 diabetes management in China has not yet reached an ideal state, and the most suitable management methods for diabetic patients are still being explored. …”
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