Smart phone-assisted colorimetric detection of iron using Terminalia chebula coated amine functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles by Arighna Saha, Snehasis Bhakta, Goutam Biswas

“…Iron (Fe) is an important element for most of the living organisms. Excessive iron consumption can lead to several health issues. …”
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How Much Should Consumers with Mild to Moderate Hearing Loss Spend on Hearing Devices? by Vinaya Manchaiah, Steve Taddei, Abram Bailey, De Wet Swanepoel, Hansapani Rodrigo, Andrew Sabin

“…The “Initial Fit” is designed to approximate the most likely fitting for an individual with a mild-to-moderate sloping sensorineural hearing loss. …”
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Schrödinger Potentials with Polynomial Solutions of Heun-Type Equations by Géza Lévai, Tibor Soltész

“…Although there are more general approaches to solve these differential equations in terms of the expansions of certain special functions, the importance of polynomial solutions is unquestionable, as most of the known potentials are solvable in terms of the hypergeometric and confluent hypergeometric functions; i.e., Natanzon-class potentials possess bound-state solutions in terms of classical orthogonal polynomials, to which the (confluent) hypergeometric functions can be reduced. …”
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Assessment of health care workers preparedness to epidemics: A case of Ebola virus disease preparedness in private hospitals in Kampala, Uganda by Collins Ankunda, Stuart Martin Kanyesigye, Susan Nakubulwa, Brendah Kyomuhangi, Jakob Cramer, Enrique Chacon-Cruz, Sue Ann Costa Clemens, Ralf Clemens

“…Results: 222 HCWs agreed to participate aged from 19 to 64 years and with 6 months to 38 years of practice where most were nurses (44%). 3/5 hospitals did not have written protocols on EVD case management, and only one (ETU) had an exclusive emergency team. 59% were not sure whether contact tracing was taking place. …”
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Detecting small seamounts in multibeam data using convolutional neural networks by Tobias Ziolkowski, Colin W. Devey, Agnes Koschmider

“…Seamounts play a crucial role in marine ecosystems, ocean circulation, and plate tectonics, yet most remain unmapped due to limitations in detection methods. …”
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Biomechanical effects of clear aligners with different distal coverage designs combined with Class II elastic traction for maxillary first molar distalization: a finite element stu... by Yiyan Zhang, Peiyan Wang, Chunmiao Jiang, Yi Liu, Xiangyu Ma, Yang Liu, Cunhui Fan

“…The anchorage loss reduction of the canines caused by Class II traction was the most pronounced, whereas the impact on the second molar was minimal. …”
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Potential systemic availability classification of chemicals for safety assessment by René Geci, Alicia Paini, Andrew P Worth, Lars Kuepfer, Stephan Schaller

“…However, we find that most compounds cannot be assessed on their PSA alone and need to be considered medium PSA concern so that classification into any overall systemic toxicity concern class remains possible. …”
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Transcontinental evolutionary dynamics and phylogeography of Alectoris (Aves: Galliformes): Identifying refugia, dispersal corridors, and cryptic diversity in the Palearctic region by Bekir Kabasakal, Huriye Doğru, Ali Erdoğan, Sarp Kaya

“…On the other hand, wild populations of the genus are among the bird species most affected by human activities. For this purpose, sequences from the mitochondrial D-loop and Cyt-b regions of individuals from the genus Alectoris were studied to identify the evolutionary history of the genus, determine potential cryptic species, and reveal possible hidden diversification areas in the Palearctic region. …”
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Fintech as a Precondition of Transformations in Global Financial Markets by Sergey Belozyorov, Olena Sokolovska, Young Sik Kim

“…The results of analysis allowed to suggest that among main scenarios of FinTech development the most probable is the splitting of existing market, that in perspective can generate into the market of digital transnational financial corporations, which will squeeze out both small companies and traditional financial giants. …”
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BCDCNN: breast cancer deep convolutional neural network for breast cancer detection using MRI images by D. E. Martina Jaincy, V. Pattabiraman

“…To lessen unwanted biopsies, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is utilized for diagnosing BC nowadays. MRI is the most recommended examination to detect and monitor BC and explain lesion areas as it has a better ability for soft tissue imaging. …”
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Habitat characteristics and nest of the ladybird spider, Eresus kollari (Araneae: Eresidae) in South Korea by Jin Hyeok Choi, Daegeun Oh, Na Hyeon Kim, Kil Won Kim

“…In particular, the product of cephalothorax width and length was the most informative parameter for predicting nest diameter. …”
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Digital inequities and emotional resilience: understanding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on preclinical medical students by William A. H. Schwartz, Tazim S. Merchant, Isi Sturla, Leah C. Neubauer

“…Data from 57 respondents (36% response rate) were analyzed thematically using the constant comparative method, and findings were validated through member-checking.ResultsFive key themes emerged: isolation, difficulty engaging with virtual curricula, lack of community, mental health challenges, and perceived convenience of virtual learning. Isolation was the most prominent theme, with students reporting emotional distress and limited peer connections. …”
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Controlled Synthesis of Cs₂NaYF₆: Tb Nanoparticles for High-Resolution X-Ray Imaging and Molecular Detection by Jian Zhao, Kunyang Wang, Wenhui Chen, Deyang Li, Lei Lei

“…Rare-earth-doped fluoride nanoparticles (NPs), known for their tunable luminescence and high chemical stability, hold significant potential for applications in X-ray imaging and radiation dose monitoring. However, most research has primarily focused on lanthanide-doped NaLuF₄ or NaYF₄ nanosystems. …”
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Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes of MOGAD: A Detailed Analysis from a Single-Center Four-Year Retrospective Cohort by Abdulkadir Tunç, Alihan Abdullah Akbaş, Ömer Elçi, Beyzanur Bozkurt, Vasfiye Sezer

“…Diagnostic findings highlighted the absence of oligoclonal bands in CSF analysis and diverse MRI lesions. Most patients responded well to immunosuppressive treatments, though relapses occurred in two cases. …”
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Saudi Healthcare Providers’ Perspectives and Clinical Practice of Anti-Obesity Medications: A National Survey by Haifa F. AlOtaibi, Sahar Alnasrallah, Assim A. Alfadda, Samar A. Alquassayer, Amr A. Arafat, Shadan AlMuhaidib, Rawabi M. Alsayer, Saleh A. Alqahtani, Waleed Alhazzani

“…Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists were the most commonly prescribed first-line agents. Key predictors of prescribing AOMs included medical specialty, guidelines preference, and prior obesity training. …”
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The Mediating Role of Perceived Stress in the Relationship Between the Meaning of Life and Death Anxiety in Iranian Nurses by Safiye Hajian, Mohammadreza Tamannaeifar

“…Results Out of 240 participants, 230 answered the questionnaires completely. Most of them were female (71%) and married (70%). …”
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Distribution of total suspended solids and dynamics of the estuarine turbidity maximum in the Ipojuca River estuary by Sayonara Lins, Carmen Medeiros, Issac Freitas

“…Since the ETM is also associated with the area of highest sediment deposition in the estuary, it is likely that most materials transported to the estuary that are associated with sediment transport remain trapped in this zone, making it an important area for further studies. …”
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Effects of MRgFUS Treatment on Musculoskeletal Pain: Comparison between Bone Metastasis and Chronic Knee/Lumbar Osteoarthritis by Hirofumi Namba, Motohiro Kawasaki, Masashi Izumi, Takahiro Ushida, Ryuichi Takemasa, Masahiko Ikeuchi

“…This study indicated that MRgFUS is effective in reducing pressure pain at the site of most severe tenderness in patients with painful bone and joint diseases. …”
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Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals key long noncoding RNAs for cadmium tolerance in Tibetan hull-less barley by Md Rafat Al Foysal, Md Rafat Al Foysal, Cheng-Wei Qiu, Feibo Wu

“…Cadmium (Cd) is one of the most hazardous and persistent heavy metal pollutants globally. …”
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Comparison of Early Treatment Outcomes for Large Macular Hole Using Various Surgical Techniques by D. V. Petrachkov, L. Alkharki, A. G. Matyushchenko, V. M. Filippov, F. K. Dudieva

“…Macular hole (MH) is one of the most common pathologies of the macular area of the retina which leads to a significant decrease in visual acuity. …”
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