Analysis of genomic ancestry and characterization of a new variant in MPS type VII by Andreza Juliana Moreira da Costa, Isabel Cristina Neves de Souza, Raimunda Helena Feio, Laurent Ketlen Leão Viana, Mislene Cisz, Célio Luiz Rafaelli, Franciele Barbosa Trapp, Maira Graeff Burin, Kristiane Michelin-Tirelli, Ana Carolina Brusius-Facchin, Alice Brinckmann Oliveira Netto, André Salim Khayat, Ney Pereira Carneiro dos Santos, Roberto Giugliani, Luiz Carlos Santana-da-Silva

“…Results The analysis revealed varying proportions of ancestry markers in the sample of patients with MPS VII. The European contribution was more prominent and significantly different (p = 0.0031) from the African contribution. …”
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Improved epigenetic age prediction models by combining sex chromosome and autosomal markers by Zhong Wan, Peter Henneman, Huub C. J. Hoefsloot, Ate D. Kloosterman, Pernette J. Verschure

“…Cross-validation of the constructed RFR models using more than 10,000 X and 30 Y chromosomal DNAm markers from all collected blood samples, provided a root-mean squared error (RMSE) ranging from 7.70 to 14.29 years, and a mean absolute deviation (MAD) from 6.10 to 11.13 years. …”
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Improved estimation of two-phase capillary pressure with nuclear magnetic resonance measurements via machine learning by Oriyomi Raheem, Misael M. Morales, Wen Pan, Carlos Torres-Verdín

“…For each rock class, we applied regression techniques—such as random forest (RF), k-nearest neighbors (k-NN), extreme gradient boosting (XGB), and artificial neural networks (ANN)—to estimate the logarithm of capillary pressure. The methods were tested on blind core samples, and performance comparisons among different estimation methods were based on the relative standard error of predictions.Results indicate that NMR data are sensitive to the pore structure of rocks and significantly improve the prediction of capillary pressure and pore throat size distribution. …”
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Development of a droplet digital PCR assay for the detection of BK polyomavirus by Lu Ai, Yating Zhao, Chianru Tan, Lu Bai, Gang Huang, Ruizhi Wang, Hao Huang, Xuegao Yu, Yong Guo, Peisong Chen

“…ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to establish a more sensitive and specific diagnostic method for detecting plasma BK polyomavirus (BKPyV) DNA load in patients after renal transplantation using droplet digital polymerase chain reaction (ddPCR) and to validate the methodology. …”
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Virulence genes and antibiotic resistance profiling of staphylococcus species isolated from mastitic dairy cows in and around Bahir dar, Ethiopia by Dessie Debeb Getahun, Habtamu Tassew Tarekegn, Bizuneh Tsehayneh Azene, Laikemariam Teshome Abebe, Mequanint Addisu Belete, Tesfaye Sisay Tessema

“…The samples were screened via the California mastitis test and physical examination. …”
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Co-occurrence and importance of AmpC and extended-spectrum beta-lactamases-producing gram-negative bacilli in clinical specimens at a Tertiary Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Japhet Anania Peter, Salim Masoud, Doreen Kamori, Agricola Joachim, Upendo Kibwana, Joel Manyahi, Mtebe Majigo, Mecky Matee

“…The proportion of ESBL producers was more in pus samples (28.0%) and blood samples (27.0%). …”
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Perception of extreme musical dissonance in cochlear implant users using a novel listening task by Melanie L. Gilbert, Charles J. Limb, Eric K. Kim, Mickael L. D. Deroche, Rebecca M. Lewis

“…This study aimed to refine previous methods by emphasizing the variability and typically lower scores among CI users, aligning these findings more closely with their reported experiences and existing literature.MethodsA total of 34 participants (21 NH and 13 CI) completed the 30-min music task, which involved listening to music samples with various levels of harmonic consonance-dissonance ranging from complete consonance to extreme dissonance, and then rating the samples on a 5-point “pleasantness” scale. …”
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Detection of Antibacterial Susceptible Salmonella spp. in Cured Beef with Different Shelf-Life Expectancy by Mutia Asri Khairunisa, Endah Retnaningrum

“…In the case of meat products, salmonella is considered one of the more commonly occurring bacteria found in raw meat products. …”
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Association between dermoscopic features and tumor thickness, diameter, age, and sex in acral melanoma: A cross-sectional studyCapsule Summary by Yaei Togawa, MD, PhD, Yosuke Yamamoto, MD, PhD, Keisuke Suehiro, MD, Yuki Shiko, PhD, Kohei Takahashi, MS, Yohei Kawasaki, PhD, Hiroyuki Matsue, MD, PhD, Takashi Inozume, MD, PhD

“…With an increase in age, regression structures and milky red globules became more frequent. Blood vessels were more commonly found in women. …”
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Using GC-IMS and FTIR to investigate the effect of ionizing radiation on volatile compounds and hydrogen bonding of strong-flavor baijiu by Qi Zheng, Wenhui Tian, Shanshan Wang, Xiaoli Liu, Qiulian Kong, Ling Yue, Weiqiang Yan, Yi Zhang, Lang Nong, Xiaoyan Xu, Zhijun Chen

“…The aroma and taste of SFB irradiated at 4 kGy of GI were significantly superior to those of other SFB samples. This work provides a scientific basis for the selection of irradiation methods for baijiu.…”
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Sputum colour charts to guide antibiotic self-treatment of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the Colour-COPD RCT by Eleni Gkini, Rachel L Adams, Daniella Spittle, Paul Ellis, Katherine Allsopp, Sanya Saleem, Matthew McKenna, Nick le Mesurier, Nicola Gale, Sarah Tearne, Peymane Adab, Rachel E Jordan, Nawar Diar Bakerly, Alice M Turner

“…Sputum was more likely to be purulent in subjects with bronchiectasis, independent of disease state (stable vs. exacerbation) or whether the sample was positive for a potentially pathogenic bacterium, suggesting that colour alone cannot be used to guide antibiotic use. …”
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The Consequence of External Part of Transparency for Performance and Disclosure of Social Responsibility by Asil Majeed Abdulnabi, Gholamreza Mansourfar, Hamzeh Didar

“…Market expectations and oversight compel firms to present information more clearly (Leuz, 2000). Such monitoring pressures encourage firms to make more informed CSR decisions and better assess risks (Bushman et al., 2004). …”
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Design of an improved model using federated learning and LSTM autoencoders for secure and transparent blockchain network transactions by R. Vijay Anand, G. Magesh, I. Alagiri, Madala Guru Brahmam, Balamurugan Balusamy, Chithirai Pon Selvan, Haya Mesfer Alshahrani, Masresha Getahun, Ben Othman Soufiene

“…We begin with a design framework based on Federated Learning for Blockchain Integration where distributed datasets across blockchain nodes contribute to a global machine learning model but do not share raw data samples. Different nodes learn their own models. After that, these local models are aggregated towards a common, global model using secure aggregation methods, which makes sure that there is nozza of data privacy and hence, in the process making sure that more accurate models can be obtained due to diversified data sets. …”
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Sex differences in problematic pornography use among adolescents: a network analysis by Alejandro Villena-Moya, Marc N. Potenza, Roser Granero, Úrsula Paiva, Gonzalo Arrondo, Carlos Chiclana-Actis, Fernando Fernández-Aranda, Susana Jiménez-Murcia, Enrique Normand, Lluís Ballester, Gemma Mestre-Bach

“…The interplay between these factors remains underexplored. Methods Using network analysis (a novel model of growing interest), this study examined the interrelationships between variables linked to PPU (such as victimization, sexual double standards, loneliness, family relationships, and risky sexual behaviors) in a Spanish sample of N = 650 adolescents. …”
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ASSOCIATION BETWEEN CORONARY HEART DISEASE PREVALENCE AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS HEALTH AND PREVENTION IN THE MALE POPULATION OF TUMEN CITY by E. V. Akimova, M. M. Kayumova, E. I. Gakova, V. Yu. Smaznov, V. V. Gafarov, V. A. Kuznetsov

“…To assess the associations between the prevalence of coronary heart disease (CHD) and the attitudes towards one’s own health and prevention among 25–64-year-old male residents of Tumen City.Material and methods. The representative study sample was selected from the electoral lists of 25–64-year-old men — residents of one Tumen City district. …”
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Anticipatory solastalgia in the Antipodes: Evidence of future-oriented distress about environmental change in Australia and New Zealand by Samantha K. Stanley, Omid Ghasemi, Robert M. Ross, John R. Kerr, Mathew D. Marques, Niels G. Mede, Sebastian Berger, Mark Alfano, Neil Levy, Marinus Ferreira, Viktoria Cologna

“…Our research examines the measurement of anticipatory solastalgia: the experience of present distress about expected environmental change. Methods: Our preregistered research uses survey samples from Australia (n = 1450) and New Zealand (n = 1022) to validate a recently developed five-item Anticipatory Solastalgia Scale (the ANSOS). …”
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Facteurs associés à l’hésitation vaccinale dans la Région Maritime au Togo en 2023: étude transversale by Kokou Ayamekpe, Mandjaréou Assih, Takpaya Gnaro, Yao Kata, Yamdi Kanou, Ali Napo, Titaféi Pouwe Tare, Assiongbonvi Kangny-Zovoin, Atèhèzi Adom, Koffi Akolly, Rébecca Méyè Kinde, Didier Koumavi Ekouevi

“…Notre objectif était d’étudier les facteurs associés à l’hésitation vaccinale dans la Région Maritime au Togo en 2023. Méthodes: Nous avons mené une étude transversale analytique du 13 février au 19 Mai 2023. …”
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An integrated experimental and analytical approach for the analysis of the mechanical interaction between metal porous scaffolds and bone: implications for stress shielding in orth... by Roberto Ramaglia Amadasi, Giulia Rogati, Erica Liverani, Alberto Leardini, Paolo Caravaggi

“…While the mechanical interaction between porous implants and bone has been extensively investigated via complex numerical and finite element models, scarce is the in vitro and in vivo data on the effect of porosity and materials on stress and strain distribution in the implant-bone compound.Materials and methodsAn integrated numerical and experimental approach was used to investigate the effect of material and porosity on the mechanical interaction in compression between porous metal scaffolds and bovine cortical bone. 18 × 18 × 6 mm cuboid samples were cut from fresh-frozen bovine cortical bones. …”
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Content shared on social media for national cancer survivors day 2018. by Roy Cherian, Gem Le, James Whall, Scarlett Gomez, Urmimala Sarkar

“…<h4>Results</h4>Overall, there is substantial difference in the tone and thematic content between Instagram and Twitter posts, Instagram takes on a more narrative form that represents journeys through cancer treatment and subsequent survivorship, whereas Twitter is more factual, leaning towards advocacy, awareness and fundraising. …”
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Inducible clindamycin resistance and erm genes in Staphylococcus aureus in school children in Kathmandu, Nepal by Roshan Timsina, Upasana Shrestha, Anjana Singh, Bivek Timalsina

“…D-test identified 15 (23.4%) as inducible clindamycin-resistant, which were more prevalent in MRSA (76.4%) than methicillin-sensitive S. aureus (MSSA; 4.2%). 18.7% of isolates harbored the ermC gene followed by ermA (15.6%) and ermB (3.1%), and were more in MRSA than MSSA. …”
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