Usability of the evidence-based Japanese integrative medicine (eJIM) information site: analysis with focus group discussion and internet survey on the general population by Yoshiharu Motoo, Keiko Yukawa, Kazuho Hisamura, Ichiro Arai

“…Methods: We held a focus group discussion with 12 persons in November 2016, conducted an Internet survey of 1107 people (general population) in February 2017, and assessed their understanding of basic concepts of complementary and alternative medicine and usefulness of the contents after browsing the eJIM website. Levels of functional, communicative, and critical health literacy were also assessed. …”
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Case report: Successful PGT-M based on the identification of a spliceogenic variant in the RPGRIP1L gene through Minigene assay by Huiling Xu, Jiajie Pu, Zhengzhong Wu, Shuhan Guo, Xuemei Li

“…However, this has also led to the categorization of many variants as variants of uncertain significance (VUSs), presenting a major challenge in genetic counseling. …”
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Impact of anthropogenic landscape transformation on soil fertility and diversity of carabid beetles and butterflies in Poland by Katarzyna Szyszko-Podgórska, Joanna Ukalska, Krzysztof Ukalski, Marek Kondras

“…Anthropogenic landscape transformation, including urbanization and intensive agriculture, significantly affects the structure and functioning of ecosystems. The result of these changes is the disruption of species population dynamics and a decline in biodiversity. …”
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A compact dual-band reconfigurable antenna with metamaterial for IoT applications by Abdullah Hasan Ali, Jamal Mohammed Rasool, Ali Kadhum Abd, Md. Shabiul Islam, Mohamed Ouda, Mohamad A. Alawad, Mohammad Tariqul Islam

“…In Mode 2 (D1 ON), it functions at 6.04 GHz with a bandwidth of 300 MHz (5.9–6.2 GHz). …”
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Unraveling the Complexities of Severe Dengue: Exploring Transfusion Avoidance Strategies with Management of Hematological, Radiological Parameters, Clinical Features by Ranbeer Singh, Chhaviraj Singh, Swati Singh, Puja Singh

“…Thrombocytopenia is the most prevalent anomaly, present in all the patients. Of these, 3.0 (1.0%) had platelet counts < 10,000/cmm, while 198 (66%) had platelet levels < 10,000–20,000/cmm. …”
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Analysis of Hydrological and Meteorological Conditions in the Southern Baltic Sea for the Purpose of Using LNG as Bunkering Fuel by Ewelina Orysiak, Jakub Figas, Maciej Prygiel, Maksymilian Ziółek, Bartosz Ryłko

“…It identifies operational constraints, such as wind speed, wave height, visibility, and ice cover, and assesses their impact on LNG logistics and terminal functionality. Thresholds for safe operations are evaluated in accordance with IMO and ISO safety standards. …”
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On the thermodynamic properties and nanostructuration of the 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethanesulfonate series by Rodrigo M.A. Silva, Ana I.M.C. Lobo Ferreira, Luís M.N.B.F. Santos

“…The high resolution and accurate measurement of thermodynamic properties can be used as a robust strategy for the analysis and interpretation of nanostructuration in the liquid phase, which is essential for the tuning of properties/functionalities, as well as for the deep molecular understanding of the ionic fluid behavior.…”
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Integrating neuroscience and oncology: neuroimmune crosstalk in the initiation and progression of digestive system tumors by Haonan Sun, Tao Wang, Xiangyan Jiang, Mingdou Li, Xiaoe He, Yong Ma, Xiangkai Li, Weilin Jin, Zuoyi Jiao

“…On this anatomical foundation, our review delves into the functional significance of these interactions, emphasizing the bidirectional regulatory pathways between the nervous system and tumor cells during disease progression and highlighting their intricate crosstalk with the immune microenvironment. …”
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AMPGen: an evolutionary information-reserved and diffusion-driven generative model for de novo design of antimicrobial peptides by Shuwen Jin, Zihan Zeng, Xiyan Xiong, Baicheng Huang, Li Tang, Hongsheng Wang, Xiao Ma, Xiaochun Tang, Guoqing Shao, Xingxu Huang, Feng Lin

“…Abstract The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has enabled de novo design of functional proteins, circumventing the reliance on natural templates or sequencing databases. …”
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Mycorrhizal extraradical mycelium can reduce cadmium uptake by maize and cadmium leaching from contaminated soil: based on an in-growth core experiment by Yijie Yang, Yang Li, Xiaoyi Li, Jie Yan, Longhua Wu, Zhenwu Tang, Yongmei He, Fangdong Zhan

“…Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are commonly found in heavy metal-contaminated environments and form extraradical mycelium (ERM), but knowledge of their ecological functions is limited. In the present study, a soil column was filled with sterilized cadmium (Cd)-contaminated soil and contained an in-growth core for AMF-inoculated maize seedling growth. …”
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“Exploring the efficacy and mechanistic action of traditional Chinese medicine-derived phytochemicals in rheumatoid arthritis” by Uma Palanikumar, Rajagopal Balasubramanian, Prasanna Seenivasan, Vellaikumar Sampathrajan, Thangavelu AU

“…Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis [RA] is an autoimmune chronic inflammatory condition that leads to joint degeneration and functional disability. The most advanced pharmacological therapies that have been available for a long time remain limited, as they are associated with adverse effects and incomplete disease remission. …”
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Analysis of Spinopelvic Sagittal Balance and Persistent Low Back Pain (PLBP) for Degenerative Spondylolisthesis (DS) following Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF) by Shuangjun He, Yijian Zhang, Wei Ji, Hao Liu, Fan He, Angela Chen, Huilin Yang, Bin Pi

“…Pearson correlation was used to analyze the change of sagittal balance parameters and clinical functions. Logistic regression analysis was performed to examine the risk factors of PLBP. …”
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RNA from LPS-stirnulated macrophages induces the release of tumour necrosis factor-α and interleukin-1 by resident macrophages by R. A. Ribeiro, F. L. De Lucca, C. A. Flores, F. Q. Cunha, S. H. Ferreira

“…The effect of exogenous RNA on many cellular functions has been studied in a variety of eukaryotic cells but there are few reports on macrophages. …”
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Practical considerations for DNA sensing using Faradaic electrochemical impedance spectroscopy on ENIG PCB electrodes by Shruti Ahuja, Avani Kulkarni, Richa Pandey, Kiran Kondabagil, Siddharth Tallur

“…Our approach employs ENIG PCB electrodes functionalized with thiolated single-stranded DNA probes targeting the uidA gene of E. coli. …”
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Patent Overview of Innovative Hyaluronic Acid-Based Hydrogel Biosensors by Ahmed Fatimi, Fouad Damiri, Mohammed Berrada, Adina Magdalena Musuc

“…These hydrogels, functionalized with specific groups, exhibit sensitivity modulated by factors such as temperature, pH, and analyte concentration, allowing for a broad spectrum of applications. …”
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Integrating Multilayer Perceptron and Support Vector Regression for Enhanced State of Health Estimation in Lithium-Ion Batteries by Sadiqa Jafari, Jisoo Kim, Wonil Choi, Yung-Cheol Byun

“…Accurately evaluating the State of Health (SOH) of batteries is crucial for guaranteeing the secure and dependable functioning of Electric Vehicles (EVs). This paper presents a novel strategy for tackling the difficulties associated with intricate preprocessing and the demand for extensive data in conventional approaches to SOH measurement. …”
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Eco-friendly synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles from an endemic plant and their antibacterial potency - A sustainable approach by R. Rajalakshmi, N. Mukesh Babu, A. Doss, R.P. Praveen Pole, T.P. Kumari Pushpa Rani, V. Mary Kensa

“…Now-a-days, the scientific world utilizing the abundantly available plant biomass to synthesize nanoparticles. The present study attempted the biofabrication of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) from the silver salt (silver nitrate) using the leaf extract from the plant, Jatropha maheshwarii. …”
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Collagen-based porous aerogel with high adsorption, excellent antibacterial properties, and structural stability for specific uranium capture in seawater by Taotao Qiang, Tian Wang, Xiaonan Ruan, Xiancheng Zhang, Ruilong Li, Longfang Ren

“…However, the marine environment with ultra-low uranium concentrations, high salinity, and microbial activity poses significant extraction challenges, compounded by selectivity and cost limitations in current methods. In the present investigation, an anti-biofouling amino oxime-functionalized collagen/sodium alginate aerogel (CF-AO/SA) was fabricated using leather waste-derived collagen. …”
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Type II ZnO-MoS₂ Heterostructure-Based Self-Powered UV-MIR Ultra-Broadband p-n Photodetectors by Badi Zhou, Xiaoyan Peng, Jin Chu, Carlos Malca, Liz Diaz, Andrew F. Zhou, Peter X. Feng

“…This study presents the fabrication and characterization of ZnO-MoS₂ heterostructure-based ultra-broadband photodetectors capable of operating across the ultraviolet (UV) to mid-infrared (MIR) spectral range (365 nm–10 μm). …”
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Adsorptive removal of Cr(VI) from wastewater using termite mound blended with chicken eggshell as an adsorbent: Equilibrium and kinetic approaches by Mebratu Ergete Mengistu, Yasin Ahmed Waday, Wondwosen Sime Geleta, Yigezu Mekonnen Bayisa, Dereje Tadesse Mekonnen

“…In the present study, environmental friendly adsorbent was produced from termite mound blended with chicken eggshell through calcination process to remove Cr(VI) from contaminated water. …”
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