Differential impact of TIM-3 ligands on NK cell function by Xin Zhang, Lazar Vujanovic, Riyue Bao, Robert L Ferris, Tullia C Bruno, Aditi Kulkarni, Hridesh Banerjee, Housaiyin Li, Juncheng Wang, Lawrence P Kane, Pragati Upadhyay, Jennifer L Anderson, Onyedikachi Victor Onyekachi, Lidia M R B Arantes

“…An effective TIM-3-targeting therapy should account for multiple biological factors, including the disease setting, the specific cell types involved and their varying sensitivities to the four putative TIM-3 ligands (galectin-9, phosphatidylserine, high mobility group protein B1 and carcinoembryonic antigen cell adhesion molecule 1), each of which engages a unique binding site on the receptor’s variable immunoglobulin domain. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of decentralising acute malnutrition treatment with a standard or simplified treatment protocol: an economic evaluation in the region of Gao, Mali by Bernardette Cichon, Noemí López-Ejeda, Salimata Samake, Cornelia Aton, Abdias Ogobara Dougnon, Mahamadou N’tji Samake, Aliou Bagayoko, Magloire Bunkembo, Alexandra Rutishauser-Perera, Pilar Charle-Cuellar

“…Cost data were collected from accountancy records and through key informant interviews using a societal perspective. …”
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Polypharmacy or potentially inappropriate medications among older adults with COVID-19 in a secondary hospital in China and their association with mortality by Mian Mao, Shan Du, Yue Xu, Qiu Li, Ruoxi Luo, Qiaoqiao Zhou, Xiaoli Hu

“…Abstract Elderly patients with multiple concomitant chronic diseases are the particularly vulnerable during the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic, which accounts for a large number of COVID-19-related deaths. …”
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Effects of the Early Start Denver Model on emotional dysregulation and behavior problems in children with Autism spectrum disorder by Wan-Xia Liu, Ling Shan, Chun-Li Li, Yu-Mo Liu, Yang Xue, Yu-Ling OuYang, Fei-Yong Jia

“…The children demonstrated significant differences in scores of CBCL-AAA (P < 0.05), taking into account the combined total of attention, aggression and anxious/depressed CBCL T scores. …”
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Implementing a General Practice-Based Link Worker Intervention for People with Multimorbidity During the Covid-19 Pandemic- a Mixed Methods Process Evaluation of the LinkMM RCT by Bridget Kiely, Ivana Keenan, Sonali Loomba, Natalie Mack, Vivienne Byers, Emer Galvin, Muireann O’Shea, Patrick O’Donnell, Fiona Boland, Barbara Clyne, Eamon O’Shea, Susan M. Smith, Deirdre Connolly

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Provide a Framework for the Application of Open Policy Making in Parliament of Iran by Mohsen Eynali, Seyed Abbas Ebrahimi, Mohsen Farhadinejad, Hasan Danaeefard

“…This adoption not only aids in decision-making processes but also ensures greater accountability and public engagement.…”
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Systemic risk factors for developing of primary open-angle glaucoma by E.A. Egorov, V.P. Erichev, S.Yu. Petrov, A.V. Kuroyedov, A.A. Antonov, A.A. Vitkov

“…The aim of this review is to summarize current data on systemic risk factors for POAG, which can contribute to a better understanding of the principles of glaucoma and to plan diagnostics taking into account the assessment of all risks. Such an approach will help to timely diagnose glaucoma and prevent irreversible irreversible vision loss.…”
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Genotype by environment interactions and phenotypic traits stability of the EUCLEG faba bean collection by Dejan Sokolović, Snežana Babić, Mirjana Petrović, Ignacio Solís, Mathias Cougnon, Natalia Gutierrez, Pertti Pärssinen, Dirk Reheul, Jasmina Radović, Ana M. Torres

“…These findings indicate that botanical type is one of the most significant factors affecting development in any environment, and it must be taken into account in faba bean breeding activities. The information derived from this study provides a chance for breeding new resilient faba bean cultivars adapted to different agroecological European regions, a critical point for addressing Europe’s reliance on protein imports and enhancing sustainable agriculture practices.…”
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Blockchain-Based Value-Added Tax System: A Systematic Review by Vahideh Ghanooni Shishavan, Shaban Elahi, Sadegh Dorri Nogoorani, Ali Yazdian Varjani

“…In the fifth step, a smart contract can periodically calculate VAT to be deducted from the payers' accounts by banks. Encryption alone cannot guarantee the privacy of electronic invoices, and while zero-knowledge proofs seem to be a suitable solution, they come with considerable complexities. …”
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Special aspects of the clinical course and replacement therapy peculiarities in a patient with autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 1: a clinical case by Maria G. Pavlova, Olga O. Golounina, Tatyana B. Morgunova, Natalya V. Likhodey, Marina F. Kalashnikova, Aleksandr G. Farmanov, Tamriko D. Khazaliya, Valentin V. Fadeev

“…The combination of several chronic comorbidities and the need to take a large number of replacement treatments require an individual therapeutic approach, as well as psychological and social adaptation of the patients, starting from their childhood and throughout the whole life, taking into account the frequent psychological problems could lead to low treatment adherence. …”
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Current trends of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA): choosing between robotic-assisted and conventional surgeries and timing of procedures by Kelvin S. C. Cheung, Kai Chun Augustine Chan, Amy Cheung, Ping Keung Chan, Michelle Hilda Luk, Kwong Yuen Chiu, Henry Fu

“…Regression analysis was performed to study if utilization of robotic-assisted systems could contribute to reduced hospital stays. Results UKA accounted for 15.2% of primary knee arthroplasties throughout 2021–2023. …”
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Optimization design of liquid crystal-based reconfigurable intelligent surface-assisted indoor visible light communication systems by Lisu YU, Xinxin LÜ, Run ZHONG, Mingli ZHANG, Zhenghai WANG, Yuhao WANG

“…The system performance is evaluated by solving a sum-rate maximization problem that accounts for practical scenarios such as the presence of nonuser-obscured LoS paths between the transmitter and the receiver. …”
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Combined characterization of pore structurein deep medium-rank coal using mercury intrusion and liquid nitrogen adsorption methods and its pore fractal characteristics by Qi LI, Yong WU, Lei QIAO

“…This indicated that macropores had better connectivity and mesopores were more closed. Micropores accounted for more than 70% of the total specific surface area, while the proportions of mesopores and macropores were minimal, indicating that micropores had the strongest adsorption capacity, which was negatively affected gas management in deep coal seams. …”
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Сlinical case of funicular myelosis in combination with a concomitant genetic predisposition to folate cycle disorder by O.D. Shulga, E.A. Popko, A.S. Chabanova, O.G. Kotsiuba, Q. Hussain

“…And when detecting hyperhomocysteinemia, it is advisable to take into account other factors that can cause an increase in the level of homocysteine, in addition to a deficiency of vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid.…”
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Les zones de production du fer en Bourgogne-Franche-Comté : une approche sur la longue durée par le radiocarbone by Marion Berranger, Marc Leroy, Hervé Laurent

“…Thus, and taking into account previously acquired samples, more than 159 new radiocarbon dates were obtained, making it possible to identify 210 exploitable dates from 159 sites. …”
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Association of Time in Target Range of Resting Heart Rate With Adverse Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention by Jianmei Zheng, Cen Chen, Zhongcai Fan, Qiang Ye, Yi Zhong, Jinsong Li, Hao Huang, Jianping Deng, Jinghong Zhao, Tinglin Xiong, Wenjie Tian, Xuemei Zhang

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Problems And Challenges Of Attendance In Medical Students by Muhammad Khurram

“…Incorporating and focusing professionalism education into the curriculum emphasizing importance of regular attendance, accountability, and ethical behavior in medical practice can improve students involvement in teaching and training. …”
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Analisis Keberterimaan Pengguna Taring Dukcapil Menggunakan Metode Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Delone & Mclean dan Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) by Ayu Nyoman Waisantini Winaya, Komang Setemen, Made WIndu Antara Kesiman

“…The number of samples is 395 respondents, resulting from the Slovin formula based on the population of 33,175 users accounts at Taring Dukcapil. The results of the IPA analysis, namely the conformity analysis of 98% and the analysis of the performance gap on the interests of the user have a gap of -0.06 and the quadrant analysis there are 2 indicators that are the priority of improving performance. …”
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Predictors of late complications after coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with stable coronary heart disease by O.J. Zharinov, К.O. Mikhaliev, O.A. Yepanchintseva, B.M. Todurov

“…An independent association of late complications occurrence with renal function decrease, loop diuretics treatment and absence of long-term statin therapy should be taken into account for prescription, control and correction of treatment during late postsurgery period.…”
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Impaired Mitochondrial Bioenergetics Function in Pediatric Chronic Overlapping Pain Conditions with Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders by Gisela Chelimsky, Pippa Simpson, Liyun Zhang, Doug Bierer, Steve Komas, Balaraman Kalyanaraman, Thomas Chelimsky

“…The known low-grade inflammation in COPC could, therefore, impact the respiratory chain and theoretically account for the disabling fatigue so often voiced by patients. …”
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