The IBD-DCA score in the pathological assessment of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease: observations from a single-center experience by José de Ribamar Barroso Jucá Neto, Raul Sancho de Carvalho Rocha, Pedro Iughetii Morais, Fábio Távora, André Costa Teixeira

“…UC samples more frequently showed D2 grading (83.0% vs. 56.4%), while CD samples had higher D0 and D1 grades (both 21.8%) (p < 0.001). …”
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Production and characterisation of a SARS-CoV-2 S-protein RBD homodimer with increased avidity for specific antibodies by A. A. Derkaev, E. I. Ryabova, V. V. Prokofiev, I. A. Favorskaya, D. M. Grousova, I. B. Esmagambetov, I. V. Dolzhikova, D. V. Shcheblyakov

“…Monomeric and homodimeric RBD forms were separated using gel-filtration chromatography and characterised by their ability to interact with specific monoclonal antibodies, as well as with serum samples from vaccinated volunteers. The homodimeric recombinant RBD showed increased avidity for both monoclonal and immune sera antibodies.Conclusions: the homodimeric recombinant RBD may be more preferable for the analysis of levels of antibodies to the receptor-binding domain of the SARS-CoV-2 S protein.…”
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Exact Moments of Residuals of Independence by Xianggui Qu

“…Most residual diagnostics depend on large-sample methods, and diagnostic results become dubious when sample sizes are small or data are sparse. …”
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An artificial intelligence approach to palaeogeographic studies: a case study of the Late Ordovician brachiopods of Laurentia by Akbar Sohrabi

“…The model can be updated by adding more fossil samples from other geographical regions around the world, such as Iran and other regions of Gondwana, and accordingly, the neural network model can be retrained to include a wider range of localities. …”
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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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Improving type 2 diabetes detection among at-risk individuals – comparing the effectiveness of active opportunistic screening using spot capillary-HbA1c testing and venous HbA1c te... by Linda Chan, Esther Yee Tak Yu, Eric Yuk Fai Wan, Samuel Yeung Shan Wong, David Vai Kiong Chao, Welchie Wai Kit Ko, Catherine Xiao Rui Chen, Paul Po Ling Chan, Emma Victoria Marianne Bilney, Eng Sing Lee, Wei Leik Ng, Cindy Lo Kuen Lam

“…In step 1, risk factor count, 852 at-risk patients were identified through consecutive sampling during their primary care consultation by specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. …”
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Understanding the future of dengue in Malaysia: Assessing knowledge, attitude, and homeowner practices in mitigating climate-driven risks [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Sapna Shridhar Patil, Izzah Athirah Rosli, Fatin Norhasny Leman, Nur Hasnah Ma’amor, Nor Asiah Muhamad, Kulankara Balan Venugopalan, Prabal Bhargava, Mahalingam Dinesh, Weng Keong Yau, Chai Hong Yeong, Eng Hwa Wong, Arasarethinam Mugilarasi, Ameya Ashok Hasamnis, Imam Shaik, Chung Yeng Looi, Pei Pei Chong, Priya Madhavan, Lei Hum Wee, Anitha Ponnupillai, Jo Ann Andoy-Galvan, Yin How Wong

“…A representative sample of 1,636 residents was calculated using the Krejcie and Morgan formula, and stratified random sampling was used to ensure proportional representation across the various floors of each PPR community apartment block. …”
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Occurrence and associated factors of self-reported medical errors among Chinese physicians and nurses: a cross-sectional survey by Zejun Li, Liyan Liu, Xiaoyu Zhang, Kewen Yan, Xin Wang, Min Wu, Huixue Xu, Yueheng Liu, Qianjin Wang, Manyun Li, Yuzhu Hao, Li He, Yunfei Wang, Qijian Deng, Tieqiao Liu, Pu Peng, Qiuxia Wu

“…This study aimed to explore multidimensional factors associated with self-reported MEs among Chinese physicians and nurses.Methods A cross-sectional online survey using snowball sampling collected 7197 valid responses from Chinese physicians and nurses between October 2020 and April 2022. …”
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Factors associated with awareness of and willingness to use PrEP among stable, heterosexual HIV‐serodifferent couples in seven African countries, 2019–2022 by J. Danielle Sharpe, Rebecca L. Laws, Christine A. West, Gaston Djomand, Jared Omolo, Dinah Ramaabya, Michelle Li, Sindisiwe Dlamini, Maletsatsi Motebang, Nthuseng Marake, Victor Singano, Washington Ozituosauka, Carter McCabe, Isabel Sathane, Nzali Kancheya, Tina Chisenga, Rickie Malaba, Getrude Ncube, Neena M. Philip, Samuel Biraro, Man E. Charurat, Italia Rolle, Andrew C. Voetsch

“…We assessed factors associated with PrEP awareness and willingness among HIV‐serodifferent couples in SSA to guide PrEP interventions for this population. Methods We conducted a cross‐sectional analysis using pooled data from nationally representative, two‐stage cluster sampling, HIV‐focused household surveys completed during 2019–2022 in seven African countries. …”
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Improving Growth Performance, Biochemical Parameters and Reducing Mortality due to Ascites in Broilers by Propranolol Inclusion by Shahriar Saidian, Somaya Farahmand, Mokhtar Fathi, Salar Saifi

“…The antioxidant properties of propranolol were later corroborated using membrane and cellular models. More recently, propranolol’s antioxidant-related cardioprotective effects were studied in rats, showing that the chronic treatment with this b-blocker was found able to protect against ischemia-reperfusion injury. …”
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Effects of effort-reward imbalance on emergency nurses’ health: a mediating and moderating role of emotional exhaustion and work-family conflict by Yuanyuan Tan, Jing Zhou, Jing Zhou, Jing Zhou, Hao Zhang, Hao Zhang, Hao Zhang, Lin Lan, Lin Lan, Lin Lan, Xiaoli Chen, Xiaoli Chen, Xiaoli Chen, Xiaomin Yu, Xiaomin Yu, Xiaomin Yu, Luying Zhong, Luying Zhong, Luying Zhong, Ling Zhu, Ling Zhu, Ling Zhu, Yongli Gao, Yongli Gao, Yongli Gao

“…Therefore, it is essential to explore the mechanisms through which ERI influences the health of emergency department nurses.ObjectiveThe aim of this investigation is to analyze if work–family conflict moderates the mediating influence emotional exhaustion has on the association between ERI and somatic symptoms and sleep disorders.DesignA cross-sectional study.SettingsThe emergency nurses (N = 1,540) were included from 30 tertiary hospitals in 20 provinces or autonomous regions (Northeast, North, East, Central, South, Southwest, and Northwest China) of mainland China between December 26, 2023, and January 18, 2024.MethodsParticipants were recruited using stratified cluster sampling, obtaining data through web-based questionnaires. …”
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A complex intervention to reduce antibiotic prescribing in rural China: a cluster randomised controlled trialResearch in context by Xingrong Shen, Beth Stuart, Enci Cui, Rong Liu, Tingting Zhang, Jing Chai, Wenjuan Cong, Xiaowen Hu, Isabel Oliver, Guiqing Yao, Paul Little, Helen Lambert, Lucy Yardley, Christie Cabral, Debin Wang

“…The intervention group also had lower, significant or non-significant, differences for other markers of antibiotic use: DDD (1.57 vs 2.75); prescriptions of two or more types of antibiotics (9.78% vs 11.58%); obtaining antibiotics from retail pharmacies (3.68% vs 5.78) or from other clinics (2.70% vs 4.05%). …”
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Cohort profile: The Swiss Transplant Cohort Study (STCS): A nationwide longitudinal cohort study of all solid organ recipients in Switzerland by Thomas Fehr, Pierre-Yves Bochud, Oriol Manuel, Roger Lehmann, Christoph Berger, Klara Posfay-Barbe, Frank Ruschitzka, Manuel Pascual, Michael Koller, Heiner Bucher, Thomas Schachtner, Annalisa Berzigotti, Christoph Hess, Sylvie Ferrari-Lacraz, Dominik Heim, Sabina de Geest, Jürg Steiger, Simona Rossi, Christian Garzoni, Thierry Carrel, Sabina De Geest, Christian van Delden, Beat Mullhaupt, Nicolas Goossens, Guido Beldi, Uyen Huynh-Do, Karine Hadaya, Sophie De Seigneux, Susanne Stampf, Nicolas J Mueller, Vanessa Banz, Isabelle Binet, Alexander Leichtle, Stefan Schaub, Patrizia Amico, Andres Axel, John-David Aubert, Beckmann Sonja, Ekaterine Berishvili, Sanda Branca, Emmanuelle Catana, Olivier De Rougemont, Michael Dickenmann, Joëlle Lynn Dreifuss, Michel Duchosal, Nicola Franscini, Paola Gasche Soccal, Christophe Gaudet, Déla Golshayan, Jörg Halter, Sven Hillinger, Hans Hirsch, Patricia Hirt, Günther Hofbauer, Franz Immer, Mirjam Laager, Bettina Laesser, Christian Lovis, Hans-Peter Marti, Pierre Yves Martin, Michele Martinelli, Valérie McLin, Katell Mellac, Aurélia Merçay, Karin Mettler, Nicolas Mueller, Antonia Müller, Ulrike Müller-Arndt, Mirjam Nägeli, Graziano Oldani, Juliane Rick, Anne Rosselet, Silvia Rothlin, Urs Schanz, Aurelia Schnyder, Macé Schuurmans, Thierry Sengstag, Federico Simonetta, Guido Stirniman, Ueli Stürzinger, Christian Van Delden, Jean-Pierre Venetz, Jean Villard, Julien Vionnet, Madeleine Wick, Markus Wilhlem, Patrick Yerly

“…Interdisciplinary contributions in diverse fields of transplantation medicine such as infectious diseases, genomics, oncology, immunology and psychosocial science have resulted in approximately 70 scientific papers getting published in peer-review journals so far.Future plans The STCS will deepen its efforts in personalised medicine and digital epidemiology, and will also focus on allocation research and the use of causal inference methods to make complex matters in transplant medicine more understandable and transparent.…”
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Studying Spatiotemporal Changeability of Oak Forests in Zagros in Response to Rainfall Variation by Zahra Alirezai, Amir Gandomkar, Morteza khodagholi, Alireza Abbasi

“…Secondly, the threshold of oak greenery in Lorestan province, which has been calculated using experimental sampling, has been 320 mm of rainfall, which indicates that the experimental greenery obtained is generally observed in areas where annual rainfall is more than 320 mm per year. …”
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Prevalence and factors influencing disability and cognitive impairment among empty nesters and non-empty nesters in Guangdong, China: a cross-sectional study by Jinhua Guo, Yi Yang, Lixia Lin, Yi Zhang, Tiemei Shen

“…As a threat to their health, the growing trend of empty nesting among older adult individuals is attracting widespread attention.ObjectiveTo investigate the status of disability and cognitive impairment among empty nesters and non-empty nesters in Guangdong Province and to analyze the differences in their influencing factors to provide a scientific basis for the prevention and control of disability among empty nesters and non-empty nesters.MethodsUsing the stratified random cluster sampling method, we recruited 5,603 individuals older adults 60 years and older from 21 cities in Guangdong Province in southern China, comprising 1,512 empty nesters and 4,091 non-empty nesters. …”
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Geographic and temporal trends in the molecular epidemiology and genetic mechanisms of transmitted HIV-1 drug resistance: an individual-patient- and sequence-level meta-analysis. by Soo-Yon Rhee, Jose Luis Blanco, Michael R Jordan, Jonathan Taylor, Philippe Lemey, Vici Varghese, Raph L Hamers, Silvia Bertagnolio, Tobias F Rinke de Wit, Avelin F Aghokeng, Jan Albert, Radko Avi, Santiago Avila-Rios, Pascal O Bessong, James I Brooks, Charles A B Boucher, Zabrina L Brumme, Michael P Busch, Hermann Bussmann, Marie-Laure Chaix, Bum Sik Chin, Toni T D'Aquin, Cillian F De Gascun, Anne Derache, Diane Descamps, Alaka K Deshpande, Cyrille F Djoko, Susan H Eshleman, Herve Fleury, Pierre Frange, Seiichiro Fujisaki, P Richard Harrigan, Junko Hattori, Africa Holguin, Gillian M Hunt, Hiroshi Ichimura, Pontiano Kaleebu, David Katzenstein, Sasisopin Kiertiburanakul, Jerome H Kim, Sung Soon Kim, Yanpeng Li, Irja Lutsar, Lynn Morris, Nicaise Ndembi, Kee Peng Ng, Ramesh S Paranjape, Martine Peeters, Mario Poljak, Matt A Price, Manon L Ragonnet-Cronin, Gustavo Reyes-Terán, Morgane Rolland, Sunee Sirivichayakul, Davey M Smith, Marcelo A Soares, Vincent V Soriano, Deogratius Ssemwanga, Maja Stanojevic, Mariane A Stefani, Wataru Sugiura, Somnuek Sungkanuparph, Amilcar Tanuri, Kok Keng Tee, Hong-Ha M Truong, David A M C van de Vijver, Nicole Vidal, Chunfu Yang, Rongge Yang, Gonzalo Yebra, John P A Ioannidis, Anne-Mieke Vandamme, Robert W Shafer

“…We sought to understand the molecular epidemiology of TDR and to identify the HIV-1 drug-resistance mutations responsible for TDR in different regions and virus subtypes.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We reviewed all GenBank submissions of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase sequences with or without protease and identified 287 studies published between March 1, 2000, and December 31, 2013, with more than 25 recently or chronically infected ARV-naïve individuals. …”
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Feasibility of Developing Reed Stems as a Checkerboard Barrier to Stabilize Shifting Sands by Maryam Bagherpour, Salman Zare, Mohammadreza Ekhtesasi, Aliakbar Nazari Samani, Masoumeh Salehi morkani, Ghasem Ghoohestani, Majid Akhshi

“…One of these barriers is a straw checkerboard barrier. The use of this method began in the Soviet Union; then it was transferred to China. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of active and passive smoking in Saudi Arabia: A survey among attendees of primary healthcare centers in Riyadh by Seema Nasser, Mamdouh M. Shubair, Amani Alharthy, Faris Fattani, Badr F. Al-Khateeb, Aljohrah I. Aldubikhi, Awad Alshahrani, Lubna Alnaim, Saif Iqbal, Fatmah Othman, Ashraf A. El-Metwally

“…Multistage cluster sampling was used to select 48 healthcare centers from an initial list of 103 centers. …”
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COVID-19 vaccination coverage survey in population 18 years and older, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, January 2023 by Gizelo Araújo Mendonça, Mouhammed Ould Hamed, Elizabeth David dos Santos, Isaquel Bartolomeu da Silva, Mamadú Camará, Marta Helena Paiva Dantas, Jéssica da Cunha, Benvindo Joãozinho Sá, Carla Maria Costa e Sá Gomes Cá, Morto Mané, Sábado Fernandes Gomes, Sidónia Gomes Vieira, Tamagnene Vasco Gomes da Silva, Venâncio Sanca, Vitor Inhane, Domingos Bué Clode, Alberto Luís Papique, Deise Aparecida dos Santos, Augusto Na Lama, Nivreanes Tcherno Nulle Gomes

“…The objectives of this study were to estimate vaccination coverage for COVID-19 in the population aged 18 and older in Bissau, January 2023, and to assess factors associated with vaccination. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using the WHO 30 by 7 cluster sampling technique. …”
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Neospora caninum Infection in Cattle in the Province of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad, Southwest of Iran: Seroprevalence and Molecular Assessment by Atefeh Darijani, Nasir Arefkhah, Sepehr Shahriarirad, Sina Zoghi, Mehdi Namavari, Abdolali Moshfe, Marzieh Zaraei, Bahador Sarkari

“…Even though Neospora infection was more common in females and in five-year-old cattle by serology and molecular methods, yet there was no statistically significant difference between age, sex, and Neospora infection in both molecular and serological methods (p>0.05). …”
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