The association between household’s asset ownership and food security: panel data evidence from Bangladesh by Zannatul Ferdous Shifat, Mohammad Jahangir Alam, Ismat Ara Begum, Md Asif Iqbal, Paresh Kumar Sarma, Andrew M. McKenzie

“…Enhancing asset ownership among vulnerable households could significantly bolster food security. Moreover, policies aimed at diversifying household assets and improving access to markets can provide a buffer against food insecurity. …”
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Neurosonograms in very preterm neonates: Findings, risk factors, and association with neurodevelopmental outcome: A retrospective study by Shyam Kumar Sasidhara Kurup, Femitha Pournami, Ajai Kumar Prithvi, Arif Abdulsalam Kolisambeevi, Anila V. Panackal, Jyothi Prabhakar, Naveen Jain

“…Yet, actual data on the proportions of abnormal findings, specific conclusions, and its ability to predict outcomes are sparse. We aimed to study these aspects in very preterm infants who are a high-risk group. …”
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Retrospective Analysis of Ventriculitis in External Ventricular Drains by Stephen Albano, Blake Berman, Glenn Fischberg, Javed Siddiqi, Bolin Liu, Yasir Khan, Atif Zafar, Syed A. Quadri, Mudassir Farooqui

“…There were 2 cases with a CSF having a positive gram stain but failed to yield any bacterial growth on culture and did not meet predefined criteria. …”
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Developing a sustainable development model in Banyumas Regency: Challenges, Opportunities and Global Cooperation Network by Fitrah Elpeni, Kartika Bintarsari Nuriyeni, Sabhita Kusuma Ayusia, Adi Setyorini Fitri, Darmawan Arif, Asma Nailah Afifah, Mokhamad Luthfi Raden

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Investigating male factors and their relationships with reproductive health outcomes: a case-control study protocol for Towards Optimal Fertility, Fathering, and Fatherhood studY (... by Fabian Yap, See Ling Loy, Yin Bun Cheung, Jerry Kok Yen Chan, Keith Godfrey, Chee Wai Ku, Jun Wei Pek, Melissa D/O Tharmalingam Durgahshree, Melinda Chan, Yie Hou Lee

“…Introduction Despite the global prevalence of low fertility rates, male contributions to fertility and reproductive health outcomes have been understudied. This study aims to investigate the male contribution to fertility and explore the underlying biological mechanisms. …”
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Challenges in advanced heart failure care in Japan: Bridging the gap in durable mechanical circulatory support utilization and heart transplantation by Satoshi Miyashita, MD, Francisco B. Alexandrino, MD, Amanda R. Vest, MBBS, MPH, Tomohiro Fujisaki, MD, Wai Hong Wilson Tang, MD, Yasumasa Tsukamoto, MD, PhD, Koichiro Kinugawa, MD, PhD

“…This has resulted in a notable donor shortage and the absence of a robust framework for heart transplantation. This review aims to highlight the specific challenges faced in advancing heart failure care in Japan and proposes strategic solutions to overcome these barriers.…”
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Perceptions and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine among pregnant and lactating women in Singapore: a pre-vaccine rollout cross-sectional study by Pooja Agarwal Jayagobi, Chengsi Ong, Kee Thai Yeo, Caleb Chun Wei Lim, Meei Jiun Seet, Lee Koon Kwek, Chee Wai Ku, Jerry Kok Yen Chan, Manisha Mathur, Mei Chien Chua

“…However, vaccine perception and acceptance among pregnant and lactating women is unknown in Singapore. We aimed to determine the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination among these two groups of women in Singapore and the factors associated with vaccine acceptance. …”
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Effects of Dietary Pectin and Lactobacillus salivarius ATCC 11741 on Growth Performance, Immunocompetence, Gut Microbiota, Antioxidant Capacity, and Disease Resistance in Narrow-Cl... by Samyah Darwish Saddig Jastaniah, Hafsan Hafsan, Cheng-jui Tseng, Yasir Salam Karim, Mohammed Ubaid Hamza, Noora M. Hameed, Sura Hasan Al-Zubaidi, Saif Sabbar Kemil Almotlaq, Ghulam Yasin, A. Heri Iswanto, Mahnaz Dadras, Mohammad Mansouri Chorehi

“…After 18 weeks, growth parameters (final weight, weight gain, and specific growth rate) and feed conversion rate were significantly improved in all treatments (P<0.05). …”
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Effectiveness of a Dyadic Technology–Enhanced Home-Based Horticultural Therapy on Psychosocial Well-Being Among People With Dementia and Their Family Caregivers: Multimethods Pilot... by Patrick Pui Kin Kor, Justina Yat Wa Liu, Arkers Kwan Ching Wong, Alex Pak Lik Tsang, Han Zhi Tan, Daphne Sze Ki Cheung, Humphrey Kwong Wai Leung, Frances Kam Yuet Wong

“…ObjectiveThis pilot study aimed to examine the feasibility and preliminary effects of a technology-enhanced home-based HT for people with dementia and their caregivers using a hydroponic indoor growing system. …”
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Morphokinetic Analyses of Fishing Cat–Domestic Cat Interspecies Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Embryos Through A Time-Lapse System by Hai-Jun Liu, Serena Jocelyn Wai Yin Oh, Nicole Liling Tay, Christina Yingyan Lim, Chia-Da Hsu, Delia Hwee Hoon Chua, Winnie Koon Lay Teo, Yuin-Han Loh, Soon Chye Ng

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Towards non-blinking and photostable perovskite quantum dots by Chenjia Mi, Gavin C. Gee, Chance W. Lander, Donghoon Shin, Matthew L. Atteberry, Novruz G. Akhmedov, Lamia Hidayatova, Jesse D. DiCenso, Wai Tak Yip, Bin Chen, Yihan Shao, Yitong Dong

“…We posit that attractive intermolecular interactions between low-steric ligand tails, such as π-π stacking, can promote the formation of a nearly epitaxial ligand layer that significantly reduces the quantum dot surface energy. …”
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Proteomic analysis of murine norovirus-infected Raw 264.7 cells reveals the induction of Ras GTPases by Sung Ho Yun, Md Arif-Ur Rahman, Soo-Bin Nam, Soo Hyeon Kim, Gyuri Kim, Kun Cho, Jong-Soon Choi

“…Despite being recognized as a water-borne pathogenic virus for a long time, the cellular tropism of norovirus has not yet been clearly explained. The main reason is the lack of appropriate cell culture and animal model systems for HuNV infection. …”
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Comparative evaluation of Acheta domesticus and Hermetia illucens as alternative protein sources for the growth, health, and meat quality of the broiler by Farwa Mustafa, Asif Sajjad, Muhammad Sajjad, Mudssar Ali, Hafiza Sehrish Bashir, Muhammad Ghazanfar Abbas, Muhammad Binyameen, Raimondas Mozūratis, Raimondas Mozūratis

“…IntroductionInsects are receiving increasing attention due to their potential to enhance farming efficiency and sustainability, mitigate vast quantities of bio-waste, and improve animal performance. It is hypothesized that replacing soybean meal with Acheta domesticus will improve broiler productive performance, health, and meat quality. …”
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Transcriptionally Active Human Papillomavirus in Male Genital Lichen Sclerosus, Penile Intraepithelial Neoplasia, and Penile Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Georgios Kravvas, Boyu Xie, Aiman Haider, Michael Millar, Hussain M Alnajjar, Alex Freeman, Asif Muneer, Christopher B Bunker, Aamir Ahmed

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The Relationship between Fast Food, Sleep Patterns, and Facial Hygiene with the Severity of Acne Vulgaris by Winawati Eka Putri, Naila Farah Hilda, Fiona Restu Kusumah, Ardhien Alif Yulian, Maria Ulfa, Meidyta Sinantryana Widyaswari, Niken Adiba Nadya

“…Introduction: Acne vulgaris (AV) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects several parts of the body, such as hair follicles, the face, and the neck. AV often occurs in adolescents due to increased sebum production, hyperkeratinization of pilosebaceous follicles, and inflammation. …”
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THE RATIO OF UROLOGISTS FOR EACH REGENCY AND CITY IN EAST JAVA INDONESIA AND THE INDICATORS AFFECTING THEIR DISTRIBUTION by Soetojo Wirjopranoto, Prima Ardiansah Surya, Moh. Arif Hakim Jamhari, Yufi Aulia Azmi, Muh. Abdurrahman Rasyid Ash-Siddiq, Farizal Risky Muharram

“…The number of urologists and hospitals with urology services is then correlated with the human development index, the education index, purchasing power index, health index, and regional minimum wage. Results: The ratio of urologists in each district and city in East Java is not evenly distributed, and likewise with the hospitals that provide urology services in each district and city in East Java. …”
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An integrated fuzzy optimal location selection model for setting up floating solar photovoltaic plant: Implications for energy sustainability in Bangladesh by Md. Zahidul Anam, A. B. M. Mainul Bari, Dipayan Basak, Md. Atik Foysal, Asif Raihan, Abu Reza Md. Towfiqul Islam

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Electrocatalytic detection of Acetaminophen by sodium ferrite by Saima Perveen, Jameel Ahmed Baig, Mohammad Nur-e-Alam, Mohsin Kazi, Shahabuddin Memon, Tasneem Gul Kazi, Khalil Akhtar, Sajjad Hussain

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Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Vinyl Ester Hybrid Composites with Carbon Black and Glass Reinforcement by Geetanjali S. Guggari, S. Shivakumar, G. A. Manjunath, R. Nikhil, Alagar Karthick, Abhilash Edacherian, C. Ahamed Saleel, Asif Afzal, S. Prasath, B. Saleh

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Estrus response in dairy cows surviving foot and mouth disease given Superbooster and Immunobooster by Rizky Asrin Zulfanisa, Rahmi Sugihartuti, Jola Rahmahani, Mohammad Anam Al Arif, Tita Damayanti Lestari, Ali Agus, Mohammad Sofi’ul Anam

“…This study aims to determine the effect of adding Superbooster and Immunobooster on the estrus response of dairy cows after foot and mouth disease (FMD) infection. …”
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