SSR-based molecular characterization of Verticillium wilt resistance in Iranian cotton cultivars by Sanaz Shahbazi, Sara Ghaffarian, Mohammad Razinataj, Mohammad Reza Zangi, Rasmieh Hamid, Bahman Panahi

“…Despite the promising results, key limitations include the relatively low overall marker polymorphism and the limited number of SSRs used, which may constrain broader genomic coverage and resolution. …”
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COVID‐19 Vaccine Uptake and Associated Factors Among Persons With Disabilities in Ghana's Ashanti Region by Abdul‐Aziz Seidu, Irene G. Ampomah, Theophilus I. Emeto

“…Methods A cross‐sectional survey was conducted among 402 PWDs in two districts of the Ashanti Region of Ghana from December 2021 to March 2022. Data were collected using a pretested structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive (frequencies and percentages) and inferential statistics (binary logistic regression). …”
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Genome-Wide Association Analysis of Flavor Precursor Traits in Chengkou Mountain Chicken by Haiwei Wang, Yu Huang, Lingbin Liu, Xin Zhang, Donghang Deng, Zhen Wang, Guangliang Gao, Qigui Wang

“…We performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) using low-coverage whole-genome sequencing (lcWGS) and genotype imputation to explore genetic markers linked to flavor precursors (nucleotides, amino acids, etc.) in Chengkou mountain chicken breast muscle. …”
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Determining optimal clinical target volume margins based on microscopic extracapsular extension of metastatic nodes in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer after chemotherapy o... by Yujiao Zhang, Jiaran Li, Xiao Song, Fen Zhao, Li Li, Shuanghu Yuan

“…We believe that different CTV margins should be used for LN in patients with NSCLC receiving different treatments. …”
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The Economic and Humanistic Burden of Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis by Nupur Greene, Lita Araujo, Cynthia Campos, Hannah Dalglish, Sarah Gibbs, Irina Yermilov

“…Twelve studies used the PedsQL™ Multidimensional Fatigue Scale. …”
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Molecular characterization of human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 full and partial genomes by Illumina massively parallel sequencing technology. by Rodrigo Pessôa, Jaqueline Tomoko Watanabe, Youko Nukui, Juliana Pereira, Jorge Casseb, Augusto César Penalva de Oliveira, Aluisio Cotrim Segurado, Sabri Saeed Sanabani

“…<h4>Results</h4>A high-throughput sequencing-by-synthesis instrument was used to obtain an average of 3210- and 5200-fold coverage of the partial (n = 14) and FLG (n = 76) data from the HTLV-1 strains, respectively. …”
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Advanced AI and big data techniques in E-finance: a comprehensive survey by Rihab Najem, Ayoub Bahnasse, Meryem Fakhouri Amr, Mohamed Talea

“…And how they fit with each other; it further proposed a new methodology that detailed using multi-source datasets. However, these findings form valuable insights into the growing importance of emerging technologies upon the finance industry and current key trends in this area.…”
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Dynamic interactions of COVID-19 incidences, mobility, and social distancing policies in seoul: A VAR model approach by Zeyu Hu, Won Chang, Youngook Jang, Youngji Jo, Jaehun Jung

“…The model incorporated vaccination coverage as an external variable to account for population-level immunity. …”
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Full cycle rice growth monitoring with dual-pol SAR data and interpretable deep learning by Ji Ge, Hong Zhang, Lu Xu, Wenjiang Huang, Jingling Jiang, Mingyang Song, Zihuan Guo, Chao Wang

“…Addressing challenges in crop growth monitoring, such as limited assessment dimensions, incomplete coverage of growth cycles, and limited deep learning (DL) interpretability, a novel dual-pol SAR rice growth monitoring method using a new crop growth index (CGI) and an interpretable DL architecture is proposed. …”
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Hospitals early challenges and interventions combatting COVID-19 in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. by Hamid Ravaghi, Vanessa Naidoo, Awad Mataria, Merette Khalil

“…Purposeful sampling supported by snowballing was used and continued until reaching data saturation, measures were taken to increase the trustworthiness of the results. …”
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Factors associated with Anganwadi Workers' service delivery of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) in rural India: A cross-sectional analysis of household and community he... by Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, Sumeet Patil, Lia Fernald, Dilys Walker, Nadia Diamond-Smith

“…Despite this, quantitative evidence regarding the factors that influence the service delivery of AWW in India is limited.<h4>Methods</h4>We used data from 6653 mothers of children below 12 months, 2398 pregnant women, and 1344 AWW from 841 villages in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh collected in 2018-19. …”
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Comparative analysis of RAD-seq methods for SNP discovery and genetic diversity assessment in oil seed crop safflower by Pooja Pathania, Gaddam Prasanna Kumar, Nishu Gupta, R. Parimalan, J. Radhamani, Rajesh Kumar, Sunil Shriram Gomashe, Palchamy Kadirvel, S. Rajkumar

“…The in vitro results showed that ddRAD-seq outperformed sdRAD-seq in terms of raw read count, alignment rate, depth and breadth of coverage, and SNP detection. An alignment-free analysis using k-mer counting and sketching based on genetic distance further confirmed the superiority of ddRAD-seq. …”
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Molecular epidemiological and spatiotemporal analysis of lumpy skin disease outbreaks in cattle from Karnataka, India by Manjunatha Reddy Gundallahali Bayyappa, Chandana Ramesh Uma, Shraddha Bijalwan, Sunil Tadakod, Sudeep Nagaraj, Megha Naragund, Sai Mounica Pabbineedi, Chethan Kumar Harlipura Basavarajappa, Baldev Raj Gulati

“…This study investigates its molecular epidemiology, spatial patterns, and risk factors in Karnataka from 2021–2024.MethodologyIn this study, total of 1,353 different types of samples from 451 suspected LSD cases were analyzed using PCR. Spatial clustering was assessed using QGIS and GeoDa. …”
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Patient-derived breast model repository, a tool for hyperthermia treatment planning and applicator design by Ioannis Androulakis, Kemal Sumser, Melanie N. D. Machielse, Linetta Koppert, Agnes Jager, Remi Nout, Martine Franckena, Gerard C. van Rhoon, Sergio Curto

“…Hyperthermia treatment plans were generated for the 22 models using a generic theoretical phased array hyperthermia applicator.Results Good temperature coverage was achieved in the vast majority of the models, with median values for T10 = 43.5°C (41.9–43.8°C), T50 = 42.5°C (41.3–43.3°C), and T90 = 41.3°C (39.8–42.6°C) under the condition that the maximum temperature increase in the patient is limited to 44°C.Conclusions For future development of hyperthermia devices and treatment methods, a repository with a sufficiently large number of representative patient models, such as the one provided in this study, should be used to ensure applicability to a wide variety of patients. …”
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Factors enhancing operation and maintenance of sanitation facilities for improved service levels in Kampala Schools by Jude Zziwa Byansi, Swaib Semiyaga, Frank Kansiime, Robinah Nakawunde Kulabako

“…A cross-sectional study approach and systematic random sampling techniques were used to collect data from 274 schools (selected from 852) using checklists and questionnaires. …”
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Supporting evidence-based decisions about the geographic and demographic extensions of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Benin: A modelling study. by Jeanne Lemant, Clara Champagne, William Houndjo, Julien Aïssan, Rock Aïkpon, Camille Houetohossou, Sakariahou Kpanou, Roland Goers, Cyriaque Affoukou, Emilie Pothin

“…As SMC had neither been implemented in the areas nor in the age groups suggested for expansion, modelling was used to compare the likely impact of both extensions. …”
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Aligning Evapotranspiration from MOD16A2.061 Product to Ground Estimates in Piemonte (NW Italy): an analysis of temporal and spatial biases by E. Ronco, E. C. Borgogno Mondino

“…While ground-based ET₀ is typically estimated using the FAO Penman-Monteith method, satellite-derived products such as MOD16 offer broader spatial coverage, although with conceptual and methodological differences. …”
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Detection and tracking of carbon biomes via integrated machine learning by S. Mohanty, S. Mohanty, L. Patara, D. Kazempour, P. Kröger

“…<p>In the framework of a changing climate, it is useful to devise methods capable of effectively assessing and monitoring the changing landscape of air–sea CO<span class="inline-formula">₂</span> fluxes. …”
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Can Pre-operative MRI Predict the Need for Salter’s Osteotomy in DDH Children Undergoing Open Reduction? by Vatsyan KC, Rangasamy K, Sudesh P, Shinha A, Salaria AK

“…Functional assessment using Modified McKay's criteria was done at six months follow-up. …”
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A genome-based survey of invasive pneumococci in Norway over four decades reveals lineage-specific responses to vaccination by Vegard Eldholm, Magnus N. Osnes, Martha L. Bjørnstad, Daniel Straume, Rebecca A. Gladstone

“…Isolates were assigned to global pneumococcal sequence clusters (GPSCs) using PathogenWatch and assigned to serotypes using in silico (SeroBA) and in vitro methods (Quellung reaction). …”
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