Classification of overweight/obesity among Saudi adolescents relative to lifestyle behaviors using the IOTF or WHO reference standards by Hazzaa M. Al-Hazzaa, Hazzaa M. Al-Hazzaa, Amal Alhakami, Ahlam M. Alotaibi, Ahlam M. Alotaibi

“…PurposeTo compare two BMI classifications (the IOTF and WHO references) in assessing overweight/obesity prevalence among Saudi adolescents and to evaluate the ability of the two standards to detect risks of unhealthy lifestyle behaviors.MethodsHealthy Saudi adolescents (15–19 years) were drawn from two data sets (n = 2,263) collected previously in 2009 and 2019, using a random multistage stratified cluster sampling technique. …”
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Enhancing stroke-associated pneumonia prediction in ischemic stroke: An interpretable Bayesian network approach by Xingyu Liu, Jiali Mo, Zuting Liu, Yanqiu Ge, Tian Luo, Jie Kuang

“…The BN model achieved an area under the curve of 0.85(95% CI: 0.78–0.92) on the test set, outperforming other models and demonstrating a greater net benefit in clinical decision-making. …”
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Laparoscopic and endoscopic cooperative surgery for gastric cancer mimicking a submucosal tumor by Hiroki Ozawa, Hirofumi Kawakubo, Satoru Matsuda, Shuhei Mayanagi, Tomoyuki Irino, Kazumasa Fukuda, Rieko Nakamura, Norihito Wada, Yuko Kitagawa

“…Abstract Background Gastric cancer that mimics a submucosal tumor (SMT) is infrequently encountered in routine clinical settings, and histopathological analysis is often negative for malignant cells. …”
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Multidrug resistance of Salmonella enterica serovars Typhi and Typhimurium isolated from clinical samples at two rural hospitals in Western Kenya by David Onyango, F. Machioni, R. Kakai, E. N. Waindi

“…This is a cross-sectional study within two hospital settings to determine in vitro antibiotic susceptibilities of Salmonella species isolated in blood, cerebral spinal fluid, pus and stool collected from in- and out-patients. …”
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Comparison of different neurite density metrics with brain asymmetry evaluation by Ivan I. Maximov, Lars T. Westlye

“…The standard diffusion MRI model with intra- and extra-axonal water pools offers a set of microstructural parameters describing brain white matter architecture. …”
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Sensitivity analysis and optimization of heat transfer in the time-reliant magnetohydrodynamic bioconvective flow of radiative couple-stress hybrid nanofluid through a squeezing ch... by Seetalsmita Samal, Surender Ontela

“…The complex system of interrelated non-linear partial differential equations is converted into a set of ordinary differential equations using suitable transformations. …”
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Robust mesh generation for electromagnetic models with geometric defects through node alignment and mesh boolean operations by Z. H. Gao, Fei Yu, Jie Cao, Xin Yang, J. H. Xie, Z. Q. Guan

“…Initially, the algorithm employs an enhanced bidirectional alignment technique to conduct global alignment operations on surface meshes. …”
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Long-Range Wide Area Network Intrusion Detection at the Edge by Gonçalo Esteves, Filipe Fidalgo, Nuno Cruz, José Simão

“…The results show the efficacy of the proposed technique in evaluating received packets, logging relevant parameters in the database, and accurately identifying intrusions or expected device behaviours. …”
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Automatic Detection and Unsupervised Clustering-Based Classification of Cetacean Vocal Signals by Yinian Liang, Yan Wang, Fangjiong Chen, Hua Yu, Fei Ji, Yankun Chen

“…In the ocean environment, passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) is an important technique for the surveillance of cetacean species. …”
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Early outcomes of aortic valve neocuspidization (the Ozaki procedure): Initial experience of a single centre by Ranajit Naik, Abhishek Prabhu, Mohan Gan, Richard Saldanha

“…Introduction: Aortic valve neocuspidization (AVNeo) using fixed autologous pericardium, also known as the Ozaki technique, is an effective therapy for treating aortic valvulopathies. …”
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MiSMoS (MicroScale Morphology System): an inexpensive new method to survey 3D surface micromorphology by Yajaira Cristina Alquinga Salazar, Sibila A. Genchi, Lucas Nuciari, Vanesa L. Perillo, M. Cintia Piccolo, Gerardo M. E. Perillo

“…The aim of this article is to describe the application of the newly developed MiSMoS (MicroScale Morphology System) methodology for mapping surface and small-scale morphologic features such as ripples, rills, and small courses, as well as to demonstrate its advantages and limitations. A set of measurements on a perched beach that offers varied microforms was carried out as a case study example. …”
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Challenges in achieving the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets: evaluation of the antiretroviral therapy program among adult HIV/AIDS patients at Woldia General Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia by Seada Seid, Mezgebu Yitayal, Lake Yazachew, Abdurahman Arega, Tilahun Dessie, Hassen Ahmed Yesuf, Jemila Seid Hassen, Abdulaziz Kebede Kassaw, Ali Yimer

“…BackgroundIn Ethiopia and other resource-limited settings, antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been instrumental in reducing the harmful impact of the HIV pandemic. …”
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Multicomponent intervention for controlling hypertension in the adult rural population of Pakistan: a protocol for a hybrid type III implementation-effectiveness cluster randomised... by Catherine Hewitt, Aziz Sheikh, Simon Walker, Sajid Soofi, Kamran Siddiqi, Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta, Zainab Samad, Aysha Almas, Saima Afaq, Hajra Khwaja, Shiraz Hashmi, Imran Naeem, Salim S Virani, Saira Bukhari, Sawera Hanif

“…Using Expert Recommendations for Implementing Change and the modified Delphi technique, a set of implementation strategies addressing barriers will be identified. …”
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Role of Non-invasive Preimplantation Genetic Testing-Aneuploidy Using Spent Culture Media and its Concordance with Trophectoderm Biopsy: A Proof of Concept and Validation Study by Neeta Singh, Ankita Sethi, Lata Rani, Monika Saini, Ritu Gupta, Neena Malhotra, Reeta Mahey

“…Conclusion: Aneuploidy testing using cf DNA in SCM is a promising technique but needs more research on larger cohort size to improve the sensitivity, specificity and concordance rate.…”
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The Prevalence of Occult Hepatitis B Virus Infection among Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Sero-negative Blood Donors by Babandina Muhammad Musa 1, Ocheme Julius Okojokwu 2, Musa Saleh Makeri 3, Khadijat Toyi Musa 4, Amos Dangana 5, Maryam Aladodo 6, Saheed Adekola 7, Nura Muhammad Bunza 8, Zainab Usman-kanfani9, Clara Obiegue 10, Abbas M Babandina11 Musa Abidemi Muhibi 12

“…This phenomenon is a measure set back to haemotherapuetics with increased risk of transfusion with the hidden virus. …”
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Synthesis and Sintering of Novel High-Entropy Barium Cerates Designed Through the Cluster-Plus-Glue Atom Model by Luca Spiridigliozzi, Antonello Marocco, Viviana Monfreda, Gianfranco Dell’Agli

“…To rationalize the observed differences in phase evolution, a novel set of empirical descriptors, including configurational entropy, Goldschmidt tolerance factor, and B-site size mismatch, was proposed and discussed. …”
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High activity and specificity of bacteriophage cocktails against carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae belonging to the high-risk clones CG258 and ST307 by Sara Tellez-Carrasquilla, Lorena Salazar-Ospina, J. Natalia Jiménez

“…All bacteriophages belonged to the Caudoviricetes class, and no genes associated with virulence factors or antibiotic resistance were detected.ConclusionThese findings showed bacteriophages and phage cocktails with high specificity against CRKP belonging to the successful clones CG258 and ST307 with promising characteristics, making them an alternative for controlling these clones in different environmental or health settings, biocontrol agents, or disinfectants in industry and in the field of diagnosis.…”
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EFFECT OF AUDIT QUALITY ATTRIBUTES AND IFRS ADOPTION ON FINANCIAL REPORTING QUALITY OF LISTED MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NIGERIA by Aisha Chado Muhammad

“…Similarly, the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) promulgated new set of auditing standards in an attempt to regain public confidence. …”
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Interpretation of myocardial perfusion SPECT with attenuation correction. Part 2 by A. A. Ansheles, V. В. Sergienko

“…The use of AC and current iterative algorithms at myocardial perfusion SPECT should be part of a mandatory study protocol, since this affects to a large extent the diagnostic value of the technique. The borderline values of disturbed perfusion parameters at AC should be reconsidered.…”
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Multidrug-Resistant Shigellosis among Children Aged below Five Years with Diarrhea at Banadir Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia by Bilan Sheikh Ali Nor, Nelson Chengo Menza, Abednego Moki Musyoki

“…Globally, shigellosis remains the second leading cause of diarrhea-associated deaths among children under five years of age, and the infections are disproportionately higher in resource-limited settings due to overcrowding, poor sanitation, and inadequate safe drinking water. …”
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