Circulating respiratory viruses including SARS-CoV-2 during 2021–2022 season in Tunisia: Epidemiological and dynamic changes by Awatef Taktak, Saba Gargouri, Amel Chtourou, Fahmi Smaoui, Rim Karray, Noureddine Rekik, Lamia Feki-Berrajah, Héla Karray-Hakim

“…Background: Changing patterns in community respiratory virus activity were reported in different geographical locations during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Functional Ultrasound Imaging of Cocaine Induced Brain-Wide Neurovascular Response by Shaoyuan Yan, Nan Huang, Yusheng Tong, Yousheng Shu, Qiumin Le, Dean Ta, Kailiang Xu

“…In the cortex, the observed CBV changes responded more rapidly to cocaine than local field potential (LFP) activities, indicating that prior to acting on the central nervous system, cocaine may first affect the peripheral nervous system, accelerating heart rate and increasing cardiac output. Both hemodynamic and neural responses showed opposing patterns between cortical and VTA brain regions. …”
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Wetland key habitat functional areas in China informed by flagship waterbirds: Past changes, present status and future trend with modeling scenarios by Hengxing Xiang, Dehua Mao, Ming Wang, Yeqiao Wang, Chi-Yeung Choi, Wenjuan Wang, Haitao Wu, Kaidong Feng, Zongming Wang

“…This study identifies the past changes, present status, and future patterns of wetland KHFAs in China by using the Zonation model with comprehensive data inputs, including wetland distribution, key bird distribution areas (such as Ramsar sites and Important Bird Areas), and flagship waterbird species. …”
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A new ICT system coupling electromyography and coma recovery scale-revised to support the diagnostic process in disorders of consciousness by Francesca Giulia Magnani, Simone Toffoli, Martina Cacciatore, Camilla Ippoliti, Filippo Barbadoro, Milad Malavolti, Francesca Lunardini, Jorge Navarro, Guya Devalle, Maurizio Lanfranchi, Valeria Pingue, Sara Marelli, Luigi Ferini Strambi, Matilde Leonardi, Davide Sebastiano Rossi, Davide Sattin, Simona Ferrante

“…However, the misdiagnosis rate is around 40%. For this reason, recent guidelines suggested enhancing the assessment with neurophysiological measures: among these, surface electromyography (sEMG) represents a convenient bedside solution. …”
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Acute alcohol intoxication among adolescents in Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium: a cross-national hospital chart comparison study by Stijn Verhulst, Nico van der Lely, Andrea Orsi, Giancarlo Icardi, Guido Van Hal, Hanna van Roozendaal, Louise Pigeaud, Allegra Ferrari, Loes de Veld, Inge Glazemakers, Jozef De Dooy

“…Comprehensive data on adolescent drinking patterns is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies. …”
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Evaluation of the Effects of Anesthetics and Surgery on Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Posterior Spinal Instrumentation Surgery: A Prospective Randomised Clinical Trial by Selcan Akesen, Gökay Eken, Yücel Bilgin, Saltuk Buğra Güler, Elifgül Ulutaş

“…Introduction: The aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of the anesthesia methods and surgical procedure on the sleep patterns and sleep quality of patients undergoing posterior spinal instrumentation, using the Pittsburgh Insomnia Rating Scale-20 (PIRS-20). …”
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Aligning the principles and practice of research integrity and research fairness in global health: a mixed-methods study by Sandra Alba, Rutuja Patil, Martijn Wienia, Masja Straetemans, Francis Kombe, Gowri Gopalakrishna, Harry Coleman, Nima Yaghmaei, Joseph Bukulu Sempa, Jake D Mathewson, Hannah Kabelka, Preeti Sohoni

“…The dual objectives were to quantify the frequency of practices related to research integrity and fairness and explore the determinants influencing these practices in global health.Results Out of 145 participants in the quantitative survey (8.4% response rate), findings indicate that global health researchers generally adhere to principles of research integrity and fairness, with variations in reported behaviours. …”
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Uncovering genetic contributors to developmental delay and intellectual disability: a focus on CNVs in pediatric patients by Yilun Tao, Yilun Tao, Hongzhi Guo, Dong Han, Miao Yang, Ting Lun, Lihong Wang, Wenxia Song, Haiwei Wang, Xiaoze Li

“…CNV pathogenicity was assessed using established databases and ACMG guidelines, with inheritance patterns determined where possible.ResultsAcross the 99 patients, 43 CNVs were identified in 40 individuals, with 32 classified as clinically significant, resulting in a diagnostic rate of 30.3%. …”
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Temperature drives the variations in cropland exposure to compound drought and heatwave events under future climate in Northeast China by Chuanwei Zhang, Jiangbo Gao, Lulu Liu, Yanjun Shen, Shaohong Wu

“…Notably, adherence to the SSP126 pathway can reduce both the increase rate of CDHW magnitude and cropland exposure compared to other SSPs. …”
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Defining the sensitivity of cosmic ray muons to groundwater storage changes by Tramontini, Matías, Rosas-Carbajal, Marina, Zyserman, Fabio Iván,  Longuevergne, Laurent, Nussbaum, Christophe, Marteau, Jacques

“…Comparisons with river stream flow, and volumetric soil water content data, show similar variation patterns to the groundwater estimates from our muon measurements. …”
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Organ-specific safety profile of bioinspired short antimicrobial peptides in zebrafish embryos by Sahar Isa Da’as, Sahar Isa Da’as, Hajira Afreen, Aseela Fathima, Ahmad M. Hani, Nura A. Mohamed, Md Mizanur Rahman, Patrick G. Burgon, Sergio Crovella, Haissam Abou-Saleh

“…Peptide E exhibited developmental toxicity at concentrations above 100 μg/mL, along with cardiotoxic effects such as reduced heart rate, variable locomotion patterns, and clear hepatotoxic responses.ConclusionThis study highlights distinct organ-specific toxicity profiles for Peptides C and E and underscores the importance of careful preclinical evaluation of BSAMPs. …”
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CFD, energy, and exergy analysis and sustainability indicators of tilapia fish strips drying using an evacuated tubes indirect solar dryer by Amena Ali Alsakran, Omar Shahat Younis, András Székács, Omar Saeed, Mohamed Hamdy Eid, Ali Majrashi, Atef Fathy Ahmed, Aml Abubakr Tantawy, Abdallah Elshawadfy Elwakeel

“…The optimal air flow rate of 0.03 m3/s provided a uniform drying temperature of 74.82 °C, at solar noon. …”
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Landscape analysis of m6A modification regulators reveals LRPPRC as a key modulator in tubule cells for DKD: a multi-omics study by Li Jiang, Hongda Yu, Jie Jian, Xulin Sai, Yudian Wang, Yufei Zhang, Xiai Wu

“…In clinical patients, the expression levels of LRPPRC mRNA in DKD showed the tendency to be downregulated and exhibited the potential correlations with Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) and proteinuria according to the Nephroseq database. …”
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AI-DBS study: protocol for a longitudinal prospective observational cohort study of patients with Parkinson’s disease for the development of neuronal fingerprints using artificial... by Martijn Beudel, Rick Schuurman, Rob M A de Bie, Deborah Hubers, Mariëlle J Stam, Martijn G J de Neeling, Bart J Keulen, Arthur W G Buijink, Bernadette C M van Wijk

“…The objective of the AI-DBS study is to identify patient-specific patterns of neuronal activity that are associated with the severity of motor symptoms of PD. …”
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Efficacy of unified protocol for transdiagnostic treatment of emotional disorders in adolescents (UP-A) in China: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Xue Gao, Lu Liu, Mei-Rong Pan, Hai-Mei Li, Yu-Feng Wang, Xue-Ying Liu, Zhong-Fang Fu, Qiujin Qian

“…Introduction Emotional disorders are highly prevalent among adolescents, with a high rate of comorbidity. Convenient and effective treatment options are needed to reduce costs and improve effectiveness. …”
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Ecological drivers of nesting behavior in a subtropical city: An observational study on spotted doves by Yao Sheng, Mengjie Lu, Junpeng Bai, Xiaobin Xie, Long Ma, Wanyou Li, Zhen Zhang, Fang Ming, Xueli Zhang, Ziwei Zhang, Zhifeng Xu, Yuqing Han, Bicai Guan, Luzhang Ruan

“…The results revealed that the nest reuse rate was 38.08% (n = 115). Nests closer to trunk, with lower nest position and higher large‐scale urbanization score tended to have higher reuse rate. …”
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Spatial variability characteristics of soil heavy metals in the cropland and its pollution source identification around the contaminated sites by LI Haiguang, SHI Jiachun, WU Jianjun

“…Cd and Pb concentrations in the surface soil samples from F1 had similar spatial distribution patterns and the concentrations reduced with farther distance away from F1, and they were significantly higher than those in the corresponding subsurface soils. …”
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Investigating the Relationship between Types of Deprivation and Social Tolerance among Citizens of Tehran by Negar Firouzeh, Khadijeh Safiri

“…This resistance to new behavioral patterns could lead to increased conflicts, tensions, and intolerant behaviors.In terms of deprivation, while economic deprivation was rated as approximately average, other forms—particularly political, ethical, and social deprivation—were reported to be above average among the citizens.A significant correlation existed between cultural, social, economic, political, and ethical deprivation, as well as feelings of relative deprivation (in comparison to others), and social tolerance. …”
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Comparative Economic Analysis Between Bioenergy and Forage Types of Switchgrass for Sustainable Biofuel Feedstock Production: A Data Envelopment Analysis and Cost–Benefit Analysis... by Muhammad Umer Arshad, David Archer, Daniel Wasonga, Nictor Namoi, Arvid Boe, Rob Mitchell, Emily Heaton, Madhu Khanna, DoKyoung Lee

“…Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) was used to evaluate the efficiency of 23 Decision‐Making Units (DMUs)—cultivar types and N fertilization rate combinations—while a cost–benefit analysis calculated their profitability over 5 years. …”
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Exploring the Current Applications and Future Implications of Artificial Intelligence in Public Health Dentistry: A Narrative Review by Tanushri Mahendra Dalvi, Rajeshri Kotwadekar, Shrivardhan R Kalghatgi, Priyanka Paul Madhu, Priyanka Methildeotare

“…Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare at a rapid rate by enhancing disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment planning and management of health systems. …”
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