NK Cells, Tumor Cell Transition, and Tumor Progression in Solid Malignancies: New Hints for NK-Based Immunotherapy? by Claudia Cantoni, Leticia Huergo-Zapico, Monica Parodi, Marco Pedrazzi, Maria Cristina Mingari, Alessandro Moretta, Bianca Sparatore, Segundo Gonzalez, Daniel Olive, Cristina Bottino, Roberta Castriconi, Massimo Vitale

“…Several evidences suggest that NK cells can patrol the body and eliminate tumors in their initial phases but may hardly control established solid tumors. Multiple factors, including the transition of tumor cells towards a proinvasive/prometastatic phenotype, the immunosuppressive effect of the tumor microenvironment, and the tumor structure complexity, may account for limited NK cell efficacy. …”
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Beyond the Stethoscope: Burnout Syndrome Among Interns and Postgraduates in a South Indian Tertiary Care Setting by Vijayakarthikeyan M, Megan Sarah Mathew, Raju Kannan S, Sangeetha S

“…The objectives of the study are to estimate the prevalence of burnout syndrome among interns and residents, and to identify the factors associated with it. Materials and Methods: It is a facility based analytical cross-sectional study conducted among 300 interns and postgraduates of a tertiary care hospital. …”
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A Simulation and Training Platform for Remote-Sighted Assistance by Xuantuo Huang, Rong Zhang, Yancheng Li, Bingao Zhang, Jianhua Zhang, Jingjing Xu, Shengyong Xu

“…However, the latency in real-time video and the deviation in the execution of instructions by VIPs are two important factors that affect the performance of agents to guide them. …”
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Screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip in Greece: current practice and future perspectives by Konstantinos Chlapoutakis, Stylianos Kolovos, Eleni Pippidi, Rozalia Dimitriou, Nikolaos Skoulikaris, Maria Raissaki

“…Screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in Greece is being performed according to the guidelines issued by the Institute of Child Health in 2015. Screening strategies include universal clinical screening and selective (based on clinical findings or risk factors) sonographic screening. …”
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Recurrence rate of cholecystitis after initial gallbladder stenting versus secondary gallbladder stenting: A propensity score matching study by Ryota Nakabayashi, Hideki Kamada, Masahiro Ono, Toshiaki Kono, Naoki Fujita, Hiroki Yamana, Kiyoyuki Kobayashi, Joji Tani, Yasuhisa Ando, Hironobu Suto, Minoru Oshima, Keiichi Okano, Hideki Kobara

“…However, the long‐term stent patency remains an issue. This study was performed to compare the efficacy of primary and secondary EGBS. …”
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Colorectal Cancer: A Study of Clinicopathological Characteristics and Surgical Interventions by Mohammed Fahad Alhazmi, Rakan Abu Alqam, Abdullah Alassiri, Faris Shawli, Hussain AlTalaq, Abdulrahman Bahkali, Mahmood Numan, Suhail Abdullah Alturkistani

“…Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a prominent worldwide health issue, being recognized as the fourth most prevalent malignancy globally. …”
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Investigation into Bayesian inversion techniques for estimating mineral particle size distribution and abundance utilizing hyperspectral data by Dongxu Han, Chengbao Liu, Peng Zhang, Wanyue Liu, Ziwei Tian, Shijing He, Ziyi Zhang, Mingze Ma

“…The physically based Hapke model takes into account the influences of factors such as observation geometry and grain size. …”
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Impact of microplastics on the human gut microbiome: a systematic review of microbial composition, diversity, and metabolic disruptions by Zar Soe Thin, Jactty Chew, Timothy Yu Yee Ong, Raja Affendi Raja Ali, Lai Ti Gew

“…Abstract Global plastic waste production remains a critical environmental issue. Microplastics (MPs), plastic particles less than 5 mm, are now pervasive across ecosystems. …”
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Field Testing of a Smart Geomat Based on Fiber Optic Sensors and Sensor Fusion for Levee Monitoring by Manuel Bertulessi, Francesca Ceccato, Francesco Ioli, Federico Barbieri, Livio Pinto, Paolo Simonini, Giovanni Menduni

“…These measurements, once integrated with other environmental variables, can then be associated with the variability of the most common environmental and operational factors, such as the rise in river levels during high flow events, or used to detect anomalies in the original geometry of the embankment surface. …”
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Smart injectable hydrogels for periodontal regeneration: Recent advancements in biomaterials and biofabrication strategies by Bohan Yin, Jagan Mohan Dodda, Siu Hong Dexter Wong, G. Roshan Deen, Jeffrey S. Bate, Abhishek Pachauri, Behzad Shiroud Heidari, Tomáš Kovářík, Chi-An Luo, Shiao-Wen Tsai

“…Furthermore, we highlight cutting-edge representative examples of polysaccharide-, protein- and nanocomposite-based hydrogels that mediate regenerative factors and anti-inflammatory drugs for periodontal regeneration. …”
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Genetic predictors of attempted suicide among South Indian adolescents and young adults: A case-control study by Anju Mathew, Ann Mary Alex, Chathathayil Mohammedali Shafeeque, Saboora Beegum Muthubeevi, Vijayakumar Krishnapillai, Moinak Banerjee

“…Background: Suicide among adolescents and young adults is an alarming public health issue globally. Though studies suggest the link between genetic factors and suicidal behavior, there is a paucity of studies of specific genetic variants in adolescents and young adults. …”
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Contemporary Views on Development of Excess Body Weight and Obesity in Children. Part I by M. V. Khodzhiyeva, V. A. Skvortsova, T. E. Borovik, L. S. Namazova-Baranova, T. V. Margieva, O. K. Netrebenko, T. V. Bushuyeva, N. G. Zvonkova, S. V. Nekrasova

“…Despite the statement that the main cause of obesity is energy expenditure/consumption imbalance, numerous data obtained in recent years indicate early factors of obesity forming, probably, during the period of intrauterine development and/or infancy and early childhood. …”
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A Platform for Early Class Dropout Prediction of University Students by Guilherme Antonio Borges, Carolina Filipa Dos Santos Pedro, Julio Cesar Santos Dos Anjos, Andre Rodrigues, Fernando Boavida, Jorge Sa Silva

“…Key demographic, academic, and behavioral factors were analyzed to identify students at risk of dropping subjects, enabling timely intervention and the implementation of preventive strategies. …”
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Wind and grid energy-based onshore beach charging station for electric vehicles: An integration infrastructure with techno economics, sustainable mobility, and environmental protec... by Anis ur Rehman, Muhammad Fahad Zia, Harism. Khalid, Zafar Said, S.M. Muyeen

“…A combined wind and grid-powered (CWGP) onshore beach charging station (OSBCS) has been proposed to address this issue. It introduces an innovative approach to EV charging that blends sustainable transportation with leisure activities. …”
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“Watch and wait” approach in the treatment of advanced radioiodine refractory differentiated thyroid cancer: a study of barriers and drivers of use by E. V. Borodavina, A. Yu. Shurinov, S. I. Kutukova, E. N. Nedozorova, A. V. Malanchuk, Yu. V. Semenchenko, S. M. Povarkov, K. V. Narovenkova, A. V. Khodkevich, Yu. V. Komoza, K. A. Kofanova, S. P. Dmitriev, E. B. Vasilyeva, S. A. Shikhamirova, M. N. Gorshenina, L. N. Volodina, O. A. Snezhko, O. A. Stativko, D. V. Xenodokhov, Yu. G. Dzhemageldieva, A. I. Khryapa, D. M. Ulimaeva, E. M. Dagba, M. V. Volkonsky, V. M. Filippova, M. O. Skorina, O. V. Romanchuk, I. I. Andrienko, M. V. Shorin, A. A. Ishchenko, R. A. Dumbrava, M. B. Bolieva, F. V. Tsarakhova, Z. A. Gojieva, S. S. Dzhamirzaeva, P. Z. Aidaeva, M. O. Maximov, I. S. Usoltseva, A. O. Milyukova, O. V. Toporkova, V. D. Sychev, S. A. Rudakov, S. T. Sagdieva, M. A. Klochikhin, V. V. Molokova, R. A. Skotnikov, E. N. Yeremina, Yu. A. Panaseikin, Ya. A. Tyugina, Yu. I. Murzina, S. O. Podvyaznikov

“…One of the main tasks was to determine the influence of external factors on the treatment of this category of patients.   …”
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Breeding Resilience: Exploring Lodging Resistance Mechanisms in Rice by Durga Prasad Mullangie, Kalaimagal Thiyagarajan, Manonmani Swaminathan, Jagadeesan Ramalingam, Sritharan Natarajan, Senthilkumar Govindan

“…Identifying the traits that contribute to lodging resistance is crucial. Key factors include biochemical, anatomical, and morphological traits, such as the levels of lignin, cellulose, hemicellulose, silicon, and potassium, along with the number and area of vascular bundles and the thickness, diameter, and length of the culm. …”
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Foreign Direct Investment and Violent Crimes: Evidence from the Iranian Provinces by gholamreza zamanian, Frnaz Dehghan, foruzan falahati, ali davari

“…Therefore, it is crucilaly important to identify the factors affecting the flow of foreign direct investment. …”
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Spectrofluorimetric determination of gemifloxacin mesylate and linezolid in pharmaceutical formulations: Application of quinone-based fluorophores and enhanced native fluorescence by Moussa Bahia Abbas, Mahrouse Marianne Alphonse, Hassan Mahmoud Ali, Fawzy Michael Gamal

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Genomic and proteomic characterization of four novel Schitoviridae family phages targeting uropathogenic Escherichia coli strain by Hira Niaz, Mikael Skurnik, Fazal Adnan

“…In addition, no genes encoding virulence factors, antibiotic resistance or lysogeny factors were identified. …”
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Exploring the Contribution of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in FSHR, LHR, PPAR-γ, and INSR Genes to the Pathogenesis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Case-control Study by Mohd Noorjahan Begum, A Lalithamma, Vandali Jyothi, Madhan Krishnan

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