Green synthesis, biomedical effects, and future trends of Ag/ZnO bimetallic nanoparticles: An update by Zhang Shengai, Chen Jia, Ma Yiwei, Zhao Qinghua, Jing Bo, Yu Mingli, Yang Na, Yang Aili, Shen Qingqing, Wang Yuyan, Yang Haiyan, Zhao Chunhai

“…This approach ensured systematic and comprehensive coverage of the research topic. This review examines the green synthesis and therapeutic potential of bimetallic nanoparticles, focusing on their production using plant extracts and other biological methods. …”
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Effect of outside floaters on soccer players’ tactical behaviour in small-sided conditioned games (Efecto de los comodines externos en el comportamiento táctico de los jugadores d... by Felipe Moniz Carvalho, Filipe Manuel Clemente, Gibson Moreira Praça, Israel Teoldo da Costa

“…Wilcoxon’s and Paired t tests were used to compare tactical behaviour in SSCGs with and without outside floaters. …”
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High chromosomal instability is associated with higher 10‐year risks of recurrence for hormone receptor‐positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2‐negative breast cancer pa... by Yu‐Yang Liao, Jianfei Fu, Xiang Lu, Ziliang Qian, Yang Yu, Liang Zhu, Jia‐Ni Pan, Pu‐Chun Li, Qiao‐Yan Zhu, Xiaolin Li, Wenyong Sun, Xiao‐Jia Wang, Wen‐Ming Cao

“…Formalin‐fixed paraffin‐embedded tissue samples were collected, followed by low‐pass whole‐genome sequencing with a median genome coverage of 1.86X using minimal 1 ng DNA input. CIN was then assessed using a customized bioinformatics workflow. …”
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Weekly Text Messages to Support Adherence to Oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Cisgender Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) and Transgender Women: Pi... by Luana Monteiro Spindola Marins, Thiago Silva Torres, Ronaldo Ismerio Moreira, Iuri Costa Leite, Marcelo Cunha, Brenda Hoagland, Lucilene Araujo Freitas, Debora Castanheira, Carolina Coutinho, Emilia Moreira Jalil, Mayara Secco Torres Silva, Jose Valdez Madruga, Beatriz Grinsztejn, Valdilea Gonçalves Veloso

“…Conversely, young MSM who received SMS text messages had 2.50 increased odds of having adequate PrEP adherence measured by medication possession ratio (P ConclusionsSMS text messaging intervention improved adequate PrEP adherence among young MSM and can be a useful tool for PrEP coverage and persistence. Future interventions using other mHealth tools such as WhatsApp messages and apps tailored to support PrEP adherence should be evaluated among MSM and transgender women in Brazil.…”
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Aerosol single-scattering albedo derived by merging OMI/POLDER satellite products and AERONET ground observations by Y. Dong, J. Li, J. Li, Z. Zhang, C. Zhang, Q. Li

“…Cross-validation using independent AERONET observations shows an average increase of 64 <span class="inline-formula">%</span> in correlation, an 11 <span class="inline-formula">%</span> reduction in RMSE, and a 10 <span class="inline-formula">%</span> reduction in MAB for the Merged-OMI dataset, as well as similar – although weaker – improvement for Merged-POLDER mainly due to the smaller sample size. …”
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EMPOWERMENT OF KARANG TARUNA THROUGH DIGITALMARKETING TO INCREASE BRANDING OF FISHING POND TOURISM IN PLUMBON VILLAGE, SIDOARJO by Amillia Kartika Sari, Amrina Rosyada AJ, Makhrus Minas Suhudi, Brayen Najoan, Navila Azka Salsabilla, Intan Mordova, Dinda Nuraini Fadilah, Inas Al Azizu, dita ruspitasari, nataniela safainsaurel, Muhammad Syiva Abdillah, aldila deselma mubarrokah

“…Methode: This activity uses counseling and training methods regarding digital marketing. …”
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A Benchmark of methods for SARS-CoV-2 whole genome sequencing and development of a more sensitive method by Anthony Bayega, Anthony Bayega, Sarah J. Reiling, Sarah J. Reiling, Ju Ling Liu, Ju Ling Liu, Isabelle Dubuc, Annie Gravel, Louis Flamand, Louis Flamand, Jiannis Ragoussis, Jiannis Ragoussis, Jiannis Ragoussis

“…Despite yielding the lowest PCR amplicons, the SNAP protocol showed the highest genome completeness using a synthetic genome at high viral titre followed by ARTIC protocols. …”
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Intermittent preventive treatment of malaria provides substantial protection against malaria in children already protected by an insecticide-treated bednet in Mali: a randomised, d... by Alassane Dicko, Abdoulbaki I Diallo, Intimbeye Tembine, Yahia Dicko, Niawanlou Dara, Youssoufa Sidibe, Gaoussou Santara, Halimatou Diawara, Toumani Conaré, Abdoulaye Djimde, Daniel Chandramohan, Simon Cousens, Paul J Milligan, Diadier A Diallo, Ogobara K Doumbo, Brian Greenwood

“…However, these studies were conducted in communities with low coverage with insecticide-treated nets (ITNs). Whether IPTc provides additional protection to children sleeping under an ITN has not been established.…”
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Qualitative and quantitative characteristics of black patch trait in Oujiang color common carp by Ke Jing, Huifan Chen, Nusrat Hasan Kanika, Penghui Zhang, Roland Nathan Mandal, Chunxiao Zeng, Zhiyi Zhang, Jun Wang, Chenghui Wang

“…The coverage ratio of the black patches (CRB) in the hybrid was found continuous and nearly normal distribution. …”
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A high-resolution 20K SNP array for comprehensive genotyping and genetic mapping in Nicotiana tabacum L. by Shizhou Yu, Zhixiao Yang, Jie Zhang, Linggai Cao, Jie Liu, Peng Lu, Jiemeng Tao, Jufen Wan, Qingdong Zeng, Tenghang Xu, Peijian Cao, Jingjing Jin, Xueliang Ren

“…The array underwent extensive validation using 866 tobacco accessions (NP panel) and 288 F2 individuals from a cross between K326 and Oxford 26 (GP panel). …”
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SARS-CoV-2 ORF7a activates the endothelium to release von Willebrand factor that promotes thrombosis by Quan Zhang, Xiaohu Huang, Hangnoh Lee, Jin-Gu Lee, Szumam Liu, Shiwani Limbu, Malay K. Basu, Joyce van de Leemput, Felice D’Agnillo, Zhe Han, X. Long Zheng

“…Further studies using cultured murine splenic vascular endothelial cells and human umbilical cord endothelial cells demonstrated that overexpression of ORF7a in these cells significantly activated and stimulated the release of VWF, leading to an increased rate and final coverage of Adamts-13-/- murine platelets on activated endothelial surfaces under arterial shear. …”
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Knowledge About HPV and the HPV Vaccine: Observational Study on a Convenience Sample of Adolescents from Select Schools in Three Regions in Italy by Laura Brunelli, Francesca Valent, Manola Comar, Barbara Suligoi, Maria Cristina Salfa, Daniele Gianfrilli, Franz Sesti, Giuseppina Capra, Alessandra Casuccio, Erik De Luca, Emily Bertola, Silvia Gazzetta, Lorenza Driul, Andrea Isidori, Patrizia Ferro, Nicolò Piazza, Palmira Immordino, Teresa Fasciana, Vincenzo Restivo

“…Count and zero-inflation models were used to determine correlations between sexes, urban/suburban, province of residence, and school type with knowledge. …”
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A noninferiority cluster randomised evaluation of a broflanilide indoor residual spraying insecticide, VECTRON T500, for malaria vector control in Tanzania by Njelembo J. Mbewe, Patrick K. Tungu, Louisa A. Messenger, John Bradley, Peter E. Mangesho, Boniface Shirima, Oliver Moshi, Magreth F. Shayo, Mohammed Seif, Natalie M. Portwood, Janneke Snetselaar, Salum Azizi, Frank Magogo, Peter Mabenga, Wema Sudi, George Mlay, Matthew J. Kirby, Franklin W. Mosha, William Kisinza, Johnson Matowo, Graham Small, Mark W. Rowland

“…Susceptibility to IRS active ingredients was assessed in one of the local vectors, Anopheles gambiae sensu lato (s.l.), using WHO/CDC bottle bioassays. The residual efficacy of both IRS products was monitored for 12 months using susceptible and pyrethroid resistant An. gambiae sensu stricto (s.s.) mosquitoes. …”
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A multi-country comparison between mobile phone surveys and face-to-face household surveys to estimate the prevalence of non-communicable diseases behavioural risk factors in low-... by Gulam Muhammed Al Kibria, Saifuddin Ahmed, Dustin G Gibson, Kennedy Lishimpi, Jones K Masiye, Daksha Shah, Melanie Cowan, Wilbroad Mutale, Namasiku Siyumbwa, Julián A Fernández-Niño, Champika Wickramasinghe, Leanne Riley, Stacy Davlin, Rachael Phadnis, Romina Costa Beltrán, Juan Carlos Zevallos Lopez, Juan Vásconez, Hicham El Berri, Samir Mounach, Mangla Gomare, Gulnar Khan, Niraj Dave, Udara Perera

“…Background Although mobile phone surveys (MPS) are routinely used to collect health information in high-income countries, concerns remain about the impact of bias on population-level estimates in low-income settings and validation studies are lacking. …”
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Financial Toxicity and Kidney Disease in Children and Adults: A Scoping Review by Siligato R, Gembillo G, De Giorgi A, Di Maria A, Scichilone LM, Capone M, Vinci FM, Nicoletti S, Bondanelli M, Malaventura C, Storari A, Santoro D, Dionisi S, Fabbian F

“…Three studies reported the impact of FT on nephrolithiasis, and 3 studies analyzed the link between FT and renal tumors. The methods used for detecting FT differed and were based on consultations, questionnaires, expenditures and database records analysis. …”
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COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among community members and health workers in Ebonyi state, Nigeria: study protocol for a concurrent-independent mixed method analyses of intention... by Ugwu I Omale, Osarhiemen Iyare, Richard L Ewah, Chidinma I Amuzie, Onyinyechukwu U Oka, Victor U Uduma, Azuka S Adeke, Cordis O Ikegwuonu, Olaedo O Nnachi, Okechukwu O Ukpabi, Ifeyinwa M Okeke, Glory E Nkwo, Ugochi IA Nwali

“…Quantitative data will be collected from all consenting/assenting community members aged 15 years and above, in 28 randomly selected geographical clusters, through structured interviewer-administered questionnaire household survey using KoBoCollect installed in android devices. Quantitative data will be collected from all consenting health workers, selected via convenience and snowball techniques, through structured self-administered questionnaire survey distributed via WhatsApp and interviewer-administered survey using KoBoCollect installed in android devices. …”
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Construction and Overall Protection of Ecological and Marine Cultural Composite Landscape Network in Quanzhou, Fujian by Dongfang LU, Yaru ZHENG, Tianteng HAN, Shunhe CHEN

“…An evaluation indicator system for the coupling degree of ecological and cultural functions is constructed, and the entropy weight method is used to calculate index weights and the coupling coordination degree. …”
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Erodabilidad y erosión hídrica potencial en un sector de la cuenca del rio Otún - Colombia by Madero Morales Edgar Enrique, Bergsma Eelco

“…Bean and grass crops were the less erosion hazard uses because they let a few loss of soil at the more inestable terrains. …”
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Histological validation of three-dimensional variable flip angle turbo spin echo multi-contrast magnetic resonance vessel wall imaging in characterizing carotid vulnerable atherosc... by Jiachen Liu, Zihan Ning, Chenlin Du, Shuo Chen, Tao Wang, Jingli Cao, Ran Huo, Dongye Li, Dandan Yang, Rui Shen, Shuwan Yu, Chunjiang Hu, Shuhao Wang, Huiyu Qiao, Xihai Zhao

“…All patients underwent carotid multi-contrast MR VWI, including 3D T1- and T2-weighted VFA-TSE sequences, as well as 3D time of flight (TOF) MR angiography (MRA), using a 3.0T MR system before surgery. Histological processing was performed for carotid plaque specimens. …”
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Assessment of Water Resources Carrying Capacity Based on Principal Component Analysis and System Dynamics: A Case Study of Qingyang City by WANG Qian, YUAN Bo, WU Jian, LIU Wen-shi, WU Yan

“…[Methods] A dynamic-static analytical framework combining principal component analysis (PCA) and system dynamics (SD) modeling was applied, with Qingyang City in Gansu Province—an area relatively short on water resources—as the study area. First, using data from 21 indicators from 2012 to 2022, PCA was used to extract principal components (cumulative variance contribution rate &gt;85%) to establish a comprehensive evaluation system for water resources carrying capacity and identify key influencing factors. …”
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