Wolbachia infections in Anopheles gambiae cells: transcriptomic characterization of a novel host-symbiont interaction. by Grant L Hughes, Xiaoxia Ren, Jose L Ramirez, Joyce M Sakamoto, Jason A Bailey, Anne E Jedlicka, Jason L Rasgon

“…Somatically-infected mosquitoes had similar responses to cultured cells. The data show that Wolbachia has a profound and unique effect on Anopheles gene expression in cultured cells, and has important implications for mechanistic understanding of Wolbachia-induced phenotypes and potential novel strategies to control malaria.…”
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Small players, big impact? Unveiling practices and challenges of sustainability reporting by German SMEs by Clara Steidle, Suzana Ostojic, Sarina Achterfeldt, Marzia Traverso

“…Reports lacking alignment with recognized standards exhibited notable deficiencies in both data quality and comparability. Implications The study highlights the pressing need for standardized sustainability reporting frameworks tailored to SMEs, which could enhance the consistency, credibility, and comparability of their disclosures. …”
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Ethical Dimensions in Digital Marketing: A Systematic Literature Review by Ahmed Abdulkareem Alanisi, Bahareh Abedin, Morteza Movaghar, Abolhasan Hosseini, Erne Suzila Kassim

“…As digital marketing becomes increasingly integral to business strategies, understanding its ethical implications is crucial for maintaining consumer trust and compliance with legal standards. …”
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Exploring high-performance green innovation in China’s logistics companies: a TOE framework based on fsQCA by Shuhua Li, Jiaqi Zhu, Peixian Chen, Zhao Li, Caisheng Liao, Wei Feng

“…Moreover, the discoveries offer practical implications for firms and the government to improve green innovation performance within the logistics industry.…”
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Leucine rich repeat containing 15 promotes triple-negative breast cancer proliferation and invasion via the ITGB1/FAK/PI3K signalling pathway by Xiao Wu, Yameng Liu, Yinxi Hu, Fang Su, Zishu Wang, Yongxia Chen, Zhixiang Zhuang

“…This study aimed to delineate the clinical relevance and biological implications of LRRC15 in TNBC, and to assess its potential as a novel therapeutic target for this disease. …”
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Harnessing thermally treated drinking water sludge: a sustainable approach for the removal of crystal violet and congo red from wastewater by Doaa A. El-Emam, Amany H. Elezaby, Mohammed A. Zeyadah, Mervat A. El-Sonbati

“…The dye adsorption equilibrium data fitted well to the Langmuir isotherm model with monolayer maximum adsorption capacity of 21.368 and 10.1419 mg/g for CR and CV dye, respectively. …”
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Performance Evaluation of Calypso® 4D Localization and Kilovoltage Image Guidance Systems for Interfraction Motion Management of Prostate Patients by Tomi Ogunleye, Peter J. Rossi, Ashesh B. Jani, Tim Fox, Eric Elder

“…Initially using a quality assurance (QA) phantom and subsequently using data of seven patients, the vector distances between Calypso- and OBI-recorded shifts were compared using the t-test. …”
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Perspectives on Perinatal Support and Maternal Mental Health: A Qualitative Cross-Cultural Study in Spain and Brazil by Livia Gomes Viana Meireles, Cecilia Peñacoba, Carmen Écija, Lorena Gutiérrez, Celia Arribas, Patricia Catalá

“…Interviews were conducted using a semi-structured guide, and the data were analyzed through thematic analysis. Results: Common themes across both cultural contexts included the importance of preparation for childbirth, the need for emotional and psychological support, challenges related to breastfeeding, and adjustments to physical and psychological changes. …”
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English Learning Experiences of Generation Z High School Students in Indonesia: A Narrative Inquiry by Nazar Hasby, Natalina Asi, Indra Perdana, Lailatul Kodriyah, Neneng Islamiah, Fitra Ramadani, Alna Triskaya Angrum, Lailatun Najmiah

“…A qualitative research design was applied by collecting personal narratives from five purposively selected students. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and reflective writing tasks, then thematically analyzed to identify patterns and individual perspectives. …”
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How many children have parents with gambling disorder – a Germany-based estimate by Nina Stefan, Larissa Schwarzkopf, Sven Buth, Gerhard Meyer, Andreas M. Bickl

“…Abstract Background Parental gambling disorder has detrimental financial, psychological, physiological, familial, and behavioral implications for the offspring, making these children highly vulnerable. …”
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Migrant healthcare access in Morocco: A narrative review by Hicham El Bouri, Adil Najdi

“…Conclusion: The study identified significant gaps in the existing research, particularly the lack of data stratification by socio-cultural and administrative criteria. …”
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Addressing Spatial Variability in Estimating Cover Management Factor of Soil Erosion Models using Geoinformatics: A Case Study of Netravati Catchment, Karnataka, India by Waleed Makhdumi, Shwetha H. R., G. S. Dwarakish, Jagadeesha B. Pai

“…Apart from highlighting the need for local parameterisation, the results have important implications for soil conservation planning, erosion risk management, and sustainable land use practices in the region.…”
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Laser Emission at 675 nm: Molecular Counteraction of the Aging Process by Lorenzo Notari, Laura Pieri, Francesca Cialdai, Irene Fusco, Chiara Risaliti, Francesca Madeddu, Stefano Bacci, Tiziano Zingoni, Monica Monici

“…Conclusions: These changes suggest that laser treatment can potentially improve the structure and function of skin tissue, with interesting implications for treating skin aging.…”
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The impact of smoking on meniscus surgery: a systematic review by Jan Zabrzyński, Jakub Pękala, Maria Zabrzyńska, Przemysław Pękala, Łukasz Łapaj, Robert F LaPrade

“…The negative effect of smoking on meniscus surgery was shown in ten papers, with four papers focused on isolated meniscus tears and six papers presenting data with concurrent ACL reconstructions. Conclusions: This systematic review found that the results regarding the impact of smoking on meniscus repair outcomes were conflicting. …”
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Boko Haram and Niger Delta Avengers: unraveling the greed-need-creed spectrum in Nigeria’s security-development nexus by James Ojochenemi David

“…It seeks to understand how socio-economic, ideological, and governance-related factors contribute to the existence of both groups in similar and/or different ways, and the overall implications for sustainable peace and development in Nigeria.Methodological and theoretical frameworksThe research employs a qualitative methodology, utilizing both primary and secondary data sources, including academic literature, policy reports, media analysis, and semi-structured interviews with experts. …”
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Reading and Memory Skills of Children with and without Dyslexia in Greek (L1) and English (L2) as a Second Language: Preliminary Results from a Cross-Linguistic Approach by Maria-Ioanna Gkountakou, Ioanna Talli

“…This is a work-in-progress study, and preliminary results reveal that DYS students exhibit important reading and memory deficits in both languages. The data analysis indicated that DYS children have particular difficulties and statistically significant differences in L1 and L2 compared to TD in all tasks. …”
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The motivational factor of working to involve outdoor sport as mediated by health awareness and social influence: a case study for China and Malaysia by Yan Shao, Lei Wang, Hao Tian Jin, Hao Xuan Ye

“…Methods Data were collected from 500 individuals using self-administered questionnaires assessing motivation, social influence, health awareness, and participation frequency. …”
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Comprehensive Phenotyping of Extracellular Vesicles in Plasma of Healthy Humans – Insights Into Cellular Origin and Biological Variation by Marija Holcar, Ivica Marić, Tobias Tertel, Katja Goričar, Urška Čegovnik Primožič, Darko Černe, Bernd Giebel, Metka Lenassi

“…Our findings provide the first comprehensive, quantitative data towards the cell‐origin atlas of plasma EVs, with important implications in the clinical use of EVs as biomarkers.…”
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Disjunctions between contractual and civil service recruitment: public sector doctors’ perspectives from two Indian states by Bhaskar Purohit, Peter S. Hill

“…Thematic analysis, using the framework approach, was used to arrange and synthesize qualitative data. In addition, job histories were constructed from the doctors’ interviews to examine their experiences with recruitment and analyzed using simple numbers. …”
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Neurosurgical Spine Implants in Geriatric Patients Treated Surgically for Lumbar Stenosis by Zygmunt Siedlecki, Emilia Główczewska-Siedlecka, Małgorzata Szafrańska, Maciej Śniegocki

“…The study consisted of a retrospective evaluation of medical data: analysis of the patient’s age, description of the surgical procedure and a list of spine implants. …”
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