The Role of Photodynamic Therapy Mediated by Natural Photosensitisers in the Management of Peri-Implantitis: A Systematic Review by Aleksandra Warakomska, Jakub Fiegler-Rudol, Magdalena Kubizna, Dariusz Skaba, Rafał Wiench

“…<b>Objectives</b>: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy, clinical outcomes, and safety of PDT mediated by natural photosensitizers in the treatment of peri-implantitis and to identify optimal protocols regarding photosensitizer concentrations, light source parameters, and application techniques. …”
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Comparative efficacy of dietary interventions for glycemic control and pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Jiaoyang Di, Jingjing Fan, Fangxu Ma

“…This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of various dietary interventions on glycemic control and adverse pregnancy outcomes in GDM patients through a network meta-analysis.MethodsA systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. …”
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The impact of water hyacinth biochar on maize growth and soil properties: The influence of pyrolysis temperature by Ashenafei Gezahegn, Yihenew G. Selassie, Getachew Agegnehu, Solomon Addisu, Fekremariam Asargew Mihretie, Yudai Kohira, Mekuanint Lewoyehu, Shinjiro Sato

“…However, less has been known about the impact of WH‐based biochar developed in varying pyrolysis temperatures on plant growth and soil qualities. Materials and Methods A pot experiment was undertaken in a factorial combination of WH biochars (WHBs) developed at three temperatures (350°C, 550°C and 750°C) and two application rates (5 and 20 t ha−1), plus a control without biochar. …”
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Effectiveness Test of Granulated Bioinsecticide Formulation from Avocado Seed Extract Against Aedes aegypti Larvae by Rahmi Amir, Amrin, Bastiana, Tatiana, Fitriana, Nirwana, Faisal Syarief

“…Specifically, the focus is on the implementation of granulated bioinsecticide formulations derived from avocado seed extract as a sustainable solution for controlling Aedes aegypti larvae. Methods:An experimental laboratory study was conducted at the Phytochemical Pharmacy Laboratory, ITKES Muhammadiyah Sidrap, in September 2024. …”
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A Deep Learning Framework for Using Search Engine Data to Predict Influenza-Like Illness and Distinguish Epidemic and Nonepidemic Seasons: Multifeature Time Series Analysis by Ji Li, Xiangyu Yan, Xingjie Chu, Ying Zhang, Guoliang Liu, Lin Li, Yue Li, Xiaochun Dong, Zihan Mei, Zhengkun Liu, Jinyue Yuan, Xiaohan Sun, Chunxia Cao

“…Web-based search data are recognized as a valuable source for forecasting influenza or other respiratory tract infection epidemics. …”
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Study on the inversion and spatiotemporal variation mechanism of soil salinization at multiple depths in typical oases in arid areas: A case study of Wei-Ku Oasis by Jinming Zhang, Jianli Ding, Zihan Zhang, Jinjie Wang, Xu Zeng, Xiangyu Ge

“…Understanding the spatiotemporal characteristics of soil salinity and its driving factors is essential for formulating more scientific and rational irrigation strategies and remediation methods. Taking the Wei-Ku Oasis, a typical arid region oasis, as an example, this study uses Landsat remote sensing imagery as the data source, incorporating soil salinity field measurements over a decade, employing the Bootstrap Soft Shrinkage(BOSS) algorithm to select feature variables, and building soil salinity inversion models at various depths through a Convolutional Neural Networks and Long Short-Term Memory networks (CNN-LSTM) framework. …”
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Definition of metafounders based on population structure analysis by Christine Anglhuber, Christian Edel, Eduardo C. G. Pimentel, Reiner Emmerling, Kay-Uwe Götz, Georg Thaller

“…Methods Using software to detect population stratification (ADMIXTURE), we developed an iterative approach. …”
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The association of COVID- 19 parental immunization and transmission of disease to offspring: a retrospective study by Milad Maghsoudi, Majid Keivanfar, Seyede Shahrbanoo Daniali, Roya Kelishadi

“…Abstract Background The Omicron variant has heightened COVID- 19 infections among children under six, emphasizing the need to understand the role of parental immunization and demographic factors in disease transmission within households. Methods This retrospective observational study included 2321 children under six-year-old from February to May 2022 in Isfahan, Iran. …”
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Uncovering the bequeathing potential of apoptotic mesenchymal stem cells via small extracellular vesicles for its enhanced immunomodulatory and regenerative ability by Meenakshi Mendiratta, Mohini Mendiratta, Yashvi Sharma, Ranjit Kumar Sahoo, Neena Malhotra, Sujata Mohanty

“…This study explores a novel approach to enhance the immunomodulatory potential of MSC-sEVs through apoptosis induction and optimal tissue source to ensure consistent and improved clinical outcomes. …”
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Multi-Component Remote Sensing for Mapping Buried Water Pipelines by John Lioumbas, Thomas Spahos, Aikaterini Christodoulou, Ioannis Mitzias, Panagiota Stournara, Ioannis Kavouras, Alexandros Mentes, Nopi Theodoridou, Agis Papadopoulos

“…Accurate localization of buried water pipelines in rural areas is crucial for maintenance and leak management but is often hindered by outdated maps and the limitations of traditional geophysical methods. This study aimed to develop and validate a multi-source remote-sensing workflow, integrating UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle)-borne near-infrared (NIR) surveys, multi-temporal Sentinel-2 imagery, and historical Google Earth orthophotos to precisely map pipeline locations and establish a surface baseline for future monitoring. …”
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Effects of dietary faba bean (Vicia faba L.) inclusion on carcass characteristics, meat quality, and blood biochemistry in Awassi lambs by Belal S. Obeidat, Nawras L. Al Shabuol, Linda Alyahya

“…The observed improvements in meat tenderness, protein content, and color, along with unchanged blood profiles, support the use of FBs as a viable and sustainable protein source in lamb production. Future studies should investigate the long-term effects, consumer acceptance, and optimal inclusion rates across various breeds and production systems.…”
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Experiences and Expectations of Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Older Adults Regarding eHealth Services: Qualitative Interview Study by Maedeh Ghorbanian Zolbin, Sari Kujala, Isto Huvila

“…Iranians are one important immigrant group, as their number is limited and their specific needs are less well understood compared to those of the bigger immigrant groups. MethodsThis study used a qualitative explorative research design. …”
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GIS-Based 'Banua Siaga' Platform for Enhancing Disaster Preparedness Through Health Post Mapping in Palu by Budiman Budiman, Ahmad Yani, Fatmawati Fatmawati

“…This study aims to develop an interactive platform utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to map health service posts and evacuation points in Palu City, ensuring real-time access to crucial disaster response information. Methods: This study employs a quantitative descriptive approach with a developmental research design to create an interactive platform for mapping health service posts. …”
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Cutaneous leishmaniasis in British troops following jungle training in Belize: Cumulative incidence and potential risk practices by Ngwa Niba Rawlings, Mark Bailey, Peter Craig, Orin Courtenay

“…Data were sourced from Defence Public Health Unit, Military Environmental Health Department and British Army Training Support Unit Belize. …”
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Spatiotemporal Variations in Human Activity Intensity Along the Qinghai–Tibet Railway and Analysis of Its Decoupling Process from Ecological Environment Quality Changes by Fengli Zou, Qingwu Hu, Lei Liao, Yuqi Liu, Haidong Li, Xujie Zhang

“…Drawing on analytical methods from production theory, a coupling theoretical framework based on remote sensing ecological models is proposed to quantitatively reveal the coupling relationships between the ecological environment and human activities across varying spatiotemporal scales along the Qinghai–Tibet Railway. …”
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QTL-based dissection of three key quality attributes in maize using double haploid populations by Zitian He, Jianping Wang, Jianping Wang, Jialei Li, Jianwei Li, Lei Chen, Xiaolei Zhang, Xiaolei Zhang

“…Understanding the genetic basis of these quality traits significantly contributes to improving maize yield and optimizing end-use quality. While previous studies have explored the genetic basis of these traits, further investigation into the quantitative trait loci (QTL) responsible for variations in starch content, oil content, and lysine content still requires additional attention.MethodsDouble haploid (DH) populations were developed via a nested association mapping (NAM) design. …”
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Secular trend in disease burden of atrial fibrillation/flutter in China from 1992 to 2021 and its projection in 25 years by Chuanmeng Zhang, Xiaohong Zhang, Ruifang Zhou, Kun Ji, Xiangwei Ding, Ming Chu, Fan Wang

“…Methods The incidence and death data of AF/AFL in China from 1992 to 2021 were sourced from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 database. …”
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The influence of intergenerational relationships on depressive symptoms in elderly patients with multiple chronic conditions: the mediating roles of self-rated health and well-bein... by Wenjia Feng, Pengxin Geng, Huaiju Ge, Qianqian Gao, Weiqin Cai, Qi Jing, Runguo Gao, Anning Ma

“…Methods Data from the 2020 China Family Panel Study (CFPS) were used, and 739 elderly patients with multiple chronic conditions were selected as the study subjects. …”
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Purification and characterization of detergent stable alkaline lipase from Bacillus safensis TKW3 isolated from Tso Kar brackish water lake by Tishu Devi, Srinivas Sistla, Rabiya T. Khan, Swadha Kailoo, Mansavi Bhardwaj, Shafaq Rasool

“…This interest has been fueled by the recognition that extreme environments serve as rich reservoirs of diverse cold-active alkaliphilic enzymes. Methods Bacillus safensis TKW3, isolated from brackish Lake Tso Kar of the Ladakh region, India, produced cold-adapted haloalkaliphilic lipase halozyme. …”
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Examining the Impact of Topography and Vegetation on Existing Forest Canopy Height Products from ICESat-2 ATLAS/GEDI Data by Yisa Li, Dengsheng Lu, Yagang Lu, Guiying Li

“…This research improves our understanding of the existing FCH products and provides valuable insights into methods for more effectively extracting accurate FCH from spaceborne LiDAR data. …”
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