Analysis of factors influencing HPV vaccination intention among Chinese college students: structural equation modeling based on health belief theory by Shi-Yuan Song, Ying Guo, Yi-Hua Li, Zheng Wang, Wei Gao

“…BackgroundIncreasing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates is vital for achieving society-wide public health goals, yet current research on HPV vaccine-related knowledge, vaccination intentions, and behaviors among college students in ethnic minority regions is inadequate. …”
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Potential and Comparative Tablet Disintegrant Properties of Pectin Obtained from Five Okra Genotypes in Ghana by Frederick William Akuffo Owusu, Mariam El Boakye-Gyasi, Jacob Kwaku Agbenorhevi, Marcel Tunkumgnen Bayor, Kwabena Ofori-Kwakye

“…Okra pectin has been studied as a potential excipient in tablet formulations for pharmaceutical industries. Okra is widely grown and available in Ghana and other parts of the world. …”
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Pregabalin vs. gabapentin in the treatment of neuropathic pain: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of effectiveness and safety by Víctor Mayoral, Rafael Galvez, Marta Ferrándiz, Xoán Miguéns Vázquez, Carlos Cordero-García, Antonio Alcántara Montero, Concepción Pérez, María Pérez-Páramo

“…IntroductionNeuropathic pain is a prevalent and burdensome condition, and both pregabalin and gabapentin are widely used for its treatment. However, there is a lack of clarity regarding their comparative efficacy and safety. …”
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Impact of geographical variation on nutritional and antioxidant properties of Basella alba L. from Sri Lanka by Lakshanee Weerasinghe Dahanayaka, Mapa Mudiyanselage Sumudu Tharangani Mapa, Chamila Chathuranga Kadigamuwa, Dhanushka Udayanga

“…(Malabar spinach) is a widely consumed leafy vegetable, well known for its nutritional and therapeutic properties. …”
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0.5 V Digitally-Tunable Filters for Biomedical Applications Exploiting Segmented Duty-Cycled Resistors by Alessandro Fava, Francesco Centurelli, Giuseppe Scotti

“…In this paper, we present the design and the experimental validation of a biquad filter for biomedical applications that takes advantage of segmented duty-cycled resistors to allow for digital tuning over a wide range of the cutoff frequency (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$f_{0}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>), quality factor (Q), and gain (K). …”
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Solving geocryology problems based on generalized Fourier theory for temperature waves in half-space by Anatoliy M. Afanasyev, Yulia S. Bakhracheva

“…Currently, in geocryology, to predict seasonal changes in the state of frozen rocks and soils, Fourier formulas obtained earlier are widely used, modeling temperature fluctuations in the surface layer of the earth’s crust caused by annual fluctuations in its surface temperature. …”
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Association between glyphosate exposure and cardiovascular health using “Life’s Essential 8” metrics in US adults by Yuankang Zhu, Zhenlin Yang, Yuhao Chen, Lingzi Qian, Changning Hao, Liangshi Hao, Boshen Yang, Junli Duan

“…Background: Glyphosate, as one of the most widely used herbicides worldwide, has been reclassified as a potential carcinogen and linked to multiple health problems. …”
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Causal association of sex hormone-related traits with Alzheimer’s disease: a multivariable and network Mendelian randomization analysis by Yan Zhang, Zhen-dong Sun, Yu-shen Yang, Wei-dong Fu

“…The study aimed to investigate the possible causal link between sex hormone-related traits and AD.MethodsThe authors collected data from extensive genome-wide association studies (GWASs) of European ancestry on sex hormone-related traits and AD. …”
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The effect of acute branched-chain amino acids ingestion on rate of force development in different time intervals: a controlled crossover study by Xi-Nuan Zhang, Long-Ji Li, Yan-Hao Tu, Li-Feng Zhang, Hua-Yu Shang, Meng Liu, Ming-Da Li

“…BackgroundBranched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are widely used as sports nutrition supplements. However, their impact on the rate of force development (RFD), an indicator of explosive muscle strength, has not yet been validated. …”
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Implementation of a genotyped African population cohort, with virtual follow-up: A feasibility study in the Western Cape Province, South Africa [version 2; peer review: 2 approved,... by Robert J Wilkinson, Francisco Lakay, Nicki Tiffin, Joel A Dave, Catherine Riou, Peter Raubenheimer, Anna K Coussens, Tsaone Tamuhla, Melissa J Blumenthal, Maleeka Abrahams

“…We demonstrated feasibility of nested case control genome wide association studies using these data for phenotypes type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and severe COVID-19. …”
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Qualitative analysis of patients’ feedback from a PROMs survey of cancer patients in England by Richard Wagland, Jessica Corner, Adam Glaser, Sir Mike Richards

“…Factors impacting negatively upon patient-reported outcomes included the emotional impact of cancer; poor experiences of treatment and care; comorbidities, treatment side effects, social difficulties and inadequate preparation for a wide range of sometimes long-lasting on-going physical and psychological problems. …”
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Breast cancer risk assessment based on a predictive model: evaluation of risk factors among Japanese women by Michiyo Yamada, Takashi Chishima, Takashi Ishikawa, Kazutaka Narui, Sadatoshi Sugae, Peter J. Tonellato, Itaru Endo

“…Our models were well-calibrated after bias correction. Conclusion Our widely available, simple, and cost-effective models with optimal variables could indicate the characteristics of certain genetic and environmental risk factors for BC in Japanese women.…”
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Bandage Contact Lens Application Reduces Fibrotic Wound Healing of Flap Margins after FS-LASIK: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial by Li-Quan Zhao, Liang-Mao Li, Jun Liu, Peng Li

“…Regarding the fibrotic healing response of the flap margin, control eyes showed a wide, bright peripheral circumferential band with a spiculated edge and high reflectivity; conversely, BCL eyes showed a markedly narrower and smoother peripheral circumferential band, with a less spiculated edge and lower reflectivity (P<0.001). …”
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Quarantine nematode species and pathotypes potentially dangerous for domestic potato production: populations diversity and the genetics of potato resistance by N. V. Mironenko, T. A. Gavrilenko, A. V. Khiutti, O. S. Afanasenko

“…The main components of successful protection preventing a wide distribution of parasitic nematodes are quarantine measures, agricultural techniques, biological methods of protection and cultivation of resistant cultivars. …”
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Solanum virginianum mediated green nanoparticles to control dental pathogens by Samrin Barkath Akbar Basha, Ranjani Soundhararajan, Hemalatha Srinivasan

“…Abstract In recent years, nanotechnology has set a prominent advancement in the research fields particularly in the synthesis of nanomaterials, nanoparticles, nanoformulation, nanoemulsion etc. Nanotechnology has a wide range of applications in dentistry as an antibacterial agent, dental materials, periodontal pockets, photodynamic therapy and many more. …”
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Lightweight Deep Learning Model, ConvNeXt-U: An Improved U-Net Network for Extracting Cropland in Complex Landscapes from Gaofen-2 Images by Shukuan Liu, Shi Cao, Xia Lu, Jiqing Peng, Lina Ping, Xiang Fan, Feiyu Teng, Xiangnan Liu

“…Deep learning methods are widely used for land cover classification. This paper proposes ConvNeXt-U, a lightweight deep learning network that efficiently extracts fragmented cropland while reducing computational requirements and saving costs. …”
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Seasonal Variations in the Biological Value of Kyrgyz Donkey’s Milk Proteins by Nadira K. Turganbaeva, Mukarama M. Musulmanova, Nurudin A. Kydyraliev

“…Due to its protein component, donkey’s milk is a multifunctional product with a wide range of beneficial physiological properties. …”
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Cardiorespiratory fitness, cardiac morphology and function, and cardiovascular risk factors in long-term breast cancer survivors compared with non-cancer controls by Mali Sæter, Sara Hassing Johansen, Kristin Valborg Reinertsen, Lene Thorsen, Kristina Hermann Haugaa, Tormod Skogstad Nilsen, Sebastian Imre Sarvari

“…Abstract Background Although anthracycline-related cardiotoxicity is widely studied, only a limited number of echocardiographic studies have assessed cardiac function in breast cancer survivors (BCSs) beyond ten years from anthracycline treatment, and the knowledge of long-term cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in this population is scarce. …”
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Inorganic polyphosphate and the stringent response coordinately control cell division and cell morphology in Escherichia coli by Christopher W. Hamm, Michael J. Gray

“…Similarly, both the (p)ppGpp-dependent stringent response and inorganic polyphosphate (polyP) synthesis are well-studied, evolutionarily ancient, and widely conserved pathways in diverse bacteria. Our results indicate that these systems, normally studied as stress-response mechanisms, play a coordinated and novel role in regulating cell division, morphology, and metabolism even under non-stress conditions.…”
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NEIL3 Mediates Lung Cancer Progression and Modulates PI3K/AKT/mTOR Signaling: A Potential Therapeutic Target by Hongbo Huang, Qingwang Hua

“…Nei endonuclease VIII-like 3 (NEIL3) is widely involved in pathophysiological processes of the body; however, its role in lung cancer has not been conclusively determined. …”
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