plaTform fOr Urinary tract infection diagnostiC evAluatioN (TOUCAN): a protocol for a prospective diagnostic accuracy study of point-of-care testing in patients suspected of acute... by Thomas R Fanshawe, Philip J Turner, Gail N Hayward, Margaret Glogowska, Alastair D Hay, Michael Moore, Mark Lown, Christopher C Butler, Mandy Wootton, Mark H Wilcox, Jane Freeman, Nicola Kenealy, Valerie Tate, Owain Llion, Rebecca Lowe

“…Several such tests have reached advanced stages of technology readiness, but their diagnostic performance has not been evaluated in primary care with clinical users. …”
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Tool Refactoring Otomatis untuk Menangani Lazy Class Code Smell dengan Pendekatan Software Metrics by Umi Sa'adah, Desy Intan Permatasari, Fadilah Fahrul Hardiansyah, Andhik Ampuh Yunanto, Jauari Akhmad Nur Hasim, Irma Wulandari, Muhammad Reza Pahlevi, Dufan Quraish Shihab

“…Then the lazy class detection process is carried out by measuring the characteristics of the software or software metrics. The final stage is the automatic refactoring process, which is done by creating, replacing, or deleting files, to produce a refactored project. …”
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The Identification of Molecular Ploidy Status of Abnormal Pronuclear Zygotes Reveals a Significant Number of Euploid Blastocysts Available for Conception by Blair R. McCallie, Mary E. Haywood, Lauren N. Henry, Rachel M. Lee, William B. Schoolcraft, Mandy G. Katz-Jaffe

“…<b>Methods:</b> Upon successful fertilization, pronuclear numeration was noted, and zygotes were cultured to the blastocyst stage. Biopsied trophectoderm cells were then lysed, and the isolated DNA was whole-genome amplified followed by library preparation. …”
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Fatty Acids of Erythrocyte Membranes and Blood Serum in Differential Diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases by M. V. Kruchinina, I. O. Svetlova, M. F. Osipenko, N. V. Abaltusova, A. A. Gromov, M. V. Shashkov, A. S. Sokolova, I. N. Yakovina, A. V. Borisova

“…The study of FA levels in groups with different nosological forms of IBDs using complex statistical analysis, including machine learning methods, made it possible to create diagnostic models that differentiate CD, UC and UCC in the acute stage with high accuracy. The proposed approach is promising for the purposes of differential diagnosis of nosological forms of IBDs.…”
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Recent Advances of Surfactant-Polymer (SP) Flooding Enhanced Oil Recovery Field Tests in China by Chen Sun, Hu Guo, Yiqiang Li, Kaoping Song

“…Among these 10 field tests, only one is conducted in Daqing Oilfield, although ASP flooding has entered the commercial application stage since 2014. 2 SP tests are conducted in Shengli Oilfield. …”
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Assessing the quality of life among African medical and health science students using the WHOQOL-BREF tool by Fatima Alzahra Galgam, Adil Abdalla, Mahmoud Shahin, Magda Yousif, Nahla Abdulrahman, Fatmah Alamoudi, Mehrunnisha Ahmad, Amira Yahia, Mohammad Sidiq, Aksh Chahal, Fuzail Ahmad, Mohammad Abu Shaphe, Gopal Nambi, Moattar Raza Rizvi, Faizan Kashoo

“…These results align with existing literature and underscore the need for targeted interventions to support students, particularly those in high-stress disciplines or at earlier stages of their education.…”
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Estudio experimental del empuje sobre estructuras de contención en suelos reforzados con geomallas Experimental study of the lateral earth pressure on retaining structures in soils... by Lissette Ruiz-Tagle, Felipe Villalobos

“…The experimental apparatus and the measurement instruments as well as the soil and the sample preparation and the geogrids used, are described. In a first stage of research, samples without reinforcing are tested and the results are compared with those from classic earth pressure theories. …”
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Inflammation and Immune Escape in Ovarian Cancer: Pathways and Therapeutic Opportunities by Liu C, Yin Q, Wu Z, Li W, Huang J, Chen B, Yang Y, Zheng X, Zeng L, Wang J

“…Chunyan Liu,1,&ast; Qinan Yin,2,3,&ast; Zhaoying Wu,1 Wenhui Li,1 Jun Huang,1 Bo Chen,1 Yanjun Yang,1 Xuewei Zheng,3 Li Zeng,3 Jingjing Wang3 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Radiation Oncology, First Affiliated Hospital, College of Clinical Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, People’s Republic of China; 3Precision Medicine Laboratory, School of Medical Technology and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Chunyan Liu, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, No. 2 Yinghua Dongjie, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, People’s Republic of China, Email juneliu2022@126.comAbstract: Ovarian cancer (OC) remains one of the most lethal gynecological malignancies, largely due to its late-stage diagnosis and high recurrence rates. Chronic inflammation is a critical driver of OC progression, contributing to immune evasion, tumor growth, and metastasis. …”
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Low ITN utilization among households in SWEPR Ethiopia: challenge for malaria elimination, a mixed design approach by Wondwossen Niguse, Bezuayehu Alemayehu, Tadesse Gebremedhin, Mathewos Alemu, Girma Mamo, Ephrem Negeri, Ibrahim Temam, Haile Zewdie, Tamirat Bogale, Erkyihun pawulos, Endale Sahlie

“…Firstly, the malaria area was selected purposively and the study participants were reached by using multi-stage stratified sampling techniques. Data was collected by using structured and pre-tested tools through an electronic data collection software, Kobo tool kit was analyzed by using STATA version 14. …”
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SUBGLOTTIC STENOSIS (SGS) PASCA TRAUMA INHALASI by Jilvientasia Godive Lilihata, Iswinarno Doso Saputro, Lynda Hariani

“…Stadifikasi SGS sering menggunakan sistem Cotton Meyer staging, di mana Stadium 1 SGS biasanya tidak memerlukan tindakan pembedahan. …”
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Evaluation of Bone Mineral Metabolism in Pre-Dialysis Chronic Kidney Disease: Quantitative Computed Tomography vs. Dual-Energy Absorptiometry and Correlation with Bone Turnover Mar... by Aydan Mutis Alan, Zehra Sezer, Ahmet Oz, Cebrail Karaca, Mevlüt Tamer Dinçer, Ahmet Murt, Fatma Beyza Sag, Selma Alagoz, Serdar Sahin, Mustafa Sait Gonen, Elif Güzel, Sinan Trabulus, Nurhan Seyahi

“…The patient cohort consisted of individuals with stage 4–5 chronic kidney disease, whereas the control cohort consisted of healthy participants. …”
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Flow cytometry study of DNA transformation dynamics in ВНК-21/SUSP/ARRIAH cell culture during rabies virus reproduction by M. N. Guseva, M. I. Doronin, M. A. Shevchenko, D. V. Mikhalishin, A. V. Borisov, Yu. S. El’kina, T. V. Okovytaya, V. М. Zakharov, V. V. Mikhalishin

“…Findings from the examination of cell cycle phases during rabies virus reproduction in the host cell allowed for the estimation of duration and predominance of G1, S, G2 + M phases at different stages of cultivation. The dynamics of changes in the apoptotic cell population in the control and test samples was similar within 36 hours of cultivation. …”
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Evaluasi Usability Aplikasi Elektronik-Kesehatan Ibu dan Anak (e-KIA) by Fitra Abdurrachman Bachtiar, Retno Indah Rokhmawati, Fajar Pradana, Intan Yusuf Habibie

“…Usability testing could be used to identify problems that may occur in the early stage and could be used as early warning to application aspects need to be fixed. e-KIA Usability Testing is conducted to overcome the specified problems. …”
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Body mass index changes and predictors among adults living with HIV/AIDS who are on anti-retroviral therapy at Chiro General Hospital, Eastern Ethiopia: a facility-based retrospect... by Sintayehu Amsalu, Tara Wilfong, Sewmehon Amsalu, Abdu Oumer, Berhe Gebremichael

“…Moreover, the following variables were identified as independent predictors of BMI change: age (β = 0.58, 95% CI; 0.043, 0.072), marital status (β = -0.275, 95% CI: -0.457,-0.093 ), advanced WHO stage (β = -0.496, 95% CI: -0.548, -0.443 ), CD4 count (β = 0.001, 95% CI: 0.001, 0.001), duration of antiretroviral therapy (β = 0.005, 95% CI: 0.001,0.009), time of follow up (β = 0.205, 95% CI: 0.198,0.212), no ART shift (β = -0.844, 95% CI: -1.135, -0.552), no CPT (β = 0.591, 95% CI: 0.365,0.817), urban residence (β = 0.767, 95% CI:0.401,1.132) and good adherence to ART (β = 0.975, CI:0.302, 1.649). …”
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Acaricidal and insecticidal activities of entomopathogenic nematodes combined with rosemary essential oil and bacterium-synthesized silver nanoparticles against camel tick, Hyalomm... by Bander Albogami, Hadeer Darwish, Akram Alghamdi, Ahmed BahaaEldin Darwish, Wafa Mohammed Al-Otaibi, Mohamed A. Osman, Zamzam M. Al Dhafar, Abeer Mousa Alkhaibari, Abadi M. Mashlawi, Fadi Baakdah, Ahmed Noureldeen

“…This is due to its acaricidal activity on different stages of H. dromedarii, including larvae and engorged females, and its larvicidal effect on G. mellonella.…”
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Spatiotemporal analysis of Plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte binding antigen-175 gene dimorphism in Ghana by Abraham Y. Kpirikai, Belinda A. Ofosu, Josie N. A. Okai, Victor Kornu, Abdul Rashid Kassim, Esther Donkor, Frederica Malm, Osumanu Ahmed, Mona-Liza E. Sakyi, Samirah Saiid, Albert Yao Kudakpo, Charles Mensah, Francis Dzabeng, Collins Morang’a, Gordon A. Awandare, Yaw Aniweh, Lucas N. Amenga-Etego

“…Over 90% of these deaths, mostly among children under 5 years, occur in sub-Saharan Africa and are caused by Plasmodium falciparum. The merozoites stage of the parasite, crucial for asexual development invade erythrocytes through ligand-receptor interactions. …”
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UPAYA MENINGKATKAN AKTIVITAS BELAJAR DAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA DENGAN MENERAPKAN MODEL DISCOVERY LEARNING DI KELAS XI IPA 3 SMA N 9 KOTA BENGKULU by Putri Melatiya, Nyoman Rohadi, Dedy Hamdani

“…This research was a classroom action research that conducted in four stages, namely planning, implementing actions, observing, and reflecting. …”
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Dissecting Cowpea Genetic Variability under Moisture Stress Conditions and Implications for Drought Tolerance Breeding by Mary Singini, Michael M. Chipeta, Keston Njira, Lameck Fiwa

“…Water stress was imposed at the flowering stage, and irrigation was done after depletion of 80% of available water. …”
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Integrated removal of chromium, lead, and cadmium using nano-zero-valent iron-supported biochar: Mechanistic insights and eco-toxicity assessment by Yuzhen Wei, Jialu Yu, Fasih Ullah Haider, Qinhu Zhang, Run Chu, Cai Liqun

“…Nevertheless, an observed shift in toxicity occurred when the composites dosage for Cr6+, Pb2+, and Cd2+ exceeded 2, 4, and 4 g L−1, respectively, thereby instigating adverse effects on the early stages of plant growth. This work elucidates the removal mechanism and intricate reactions between co-existing HMs, highlighting the potential of nZVI-BC as a remediation strategy for HMs contamination.…”
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Survei Larva Nyamuk Aedes Vektor Demam Berdarah Dengue di Kelurahan Kuranji Kecamatan Kuranji Kotamadya Padang Provinsi Sumatera Barat by Muhammad Arifudin, Adrial ., Selfi Renita Rusjdi Renita Rusjdi

“…The number of sampel was 50 that was taken by multi stage sampling method. The result showed that aedes aegypti found more than aedes albopictus, about 97.74%. house index 52.50%, container index 34.72%,  breteau index 66.50% and density figure 7. …”
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