Forensic Discrimination of Lipstick Stains Using Attenuated Total Reflectance-Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Pattern Recognition Techniques by Mohd Afiq Mohd Azis, Naji Arafat Mahat, Hasmerya Maarof, Sarah Aina Azman

“…The fact that the cross-validation correct classification rates for all the LDA models exceeded 90.0%, their suitability for forensic provenance application of lip stains appears statistically supported. …”
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The impact of new population policies on women's reproductive health pattern in Ardabil, Iran: a comparative cross-sectional study by Nazila Nejhaddadgar, Afrouz Mardi, Maryam Zare

“…Prior to the policy change, 67.25% of women used modern contraception methods, compared to 31% after. Rates of unwanted pregnancies increased from 28.5% to 49.25%, and the incidence of one abortion rose from 14.25% to 21.75%. …”
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Comparative analysis of mortality patterns in Parkinson’s disease and COVID-19: insights from a retrospective study in the United States by Zain Ali Nadeem, Hamza Ashraf, Haider Ashfaq, Arsalan Nadeem

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EFFECTS OF BACTERIAL LIGANDS OF PATTERN-RECOGNIZING RECEPTORS (PRR) ON MONOCYTE-LIKE THP-1 CELLS UPON THEIR TRANSENDOTHELIAL MIGRATION by E. P. Starikova, D. I. Sokolov, L. A. Burova, S. A. Sel’kov, I. S. Freidlin

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Reframing Sustainable Informal Learning Environments: Integrating Multi-Domain Environmental Elements, Spatial Usage Patterns, and Student Experience by Jiachen Yin, Wenyi Fan, Lei Peng

“…These patterns may reflect mismatches between spatial supply and use intensity, institutional investment priorities, and differing levels of student autonomy and environmental control. …”
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Optimization of production well patterns for natural gas hydrate reservoir: Referring to the results from production tests and numerical simulations by Lang-feng Mu, Hao-tian Liu, Chi Zhang, Yi Zhang, Hai-long Lu

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Allergen sensitization patterns in children with allergic rhinitis: insights from a four-year retrospective study in Shenzhen, China by Zhimin Zhao, Liwen Chen, Congfu Huang, Zhuyan Huang, Xiuju Liu, Bo Hu, Zhenwen Zhou

“…Boys exhibited higher rates of sensitization to certain allergens, and pronounced seasonal trends were observed, particularly for pollen and shellfish in summer. …”
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2D versus 3D tumor-on-chip models to study the impact of tumor organization on metabolic patterns in vitro by Paula Guerrero-López, Ana Martín-Pardillos, Javier Bonet-Aleta, Andrea Mosseri, Jose L. Hueso, Jesus Santamaria, Jose Manuel Garcia-Aznar

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Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of Clostridium perfringens from healthy broiler chickens: A potential public health threat by Tsepo Ramatla, Silence Ncube, Prudent Mokgokong, Jane Nkhebenyane, Lesego Molale-Tom, Rendani Ndou, Ntelekwane Khasapane, Carlos Bezuidenhout, Oriel Thekisoe, Kgaugelo Lekota

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Spatial pattern of the Chinese economy and spatial heterogeneity of its influential factors: An empirical study based on nighttime lighting data by Yifeng Hai, Yuanjie Deng, Hang Chen, Dingdi Jize, Ji Luo

“…However, the different rates of development in various places due to location and policies have led to significant economic differences. …”
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A Case Control Study Examining the Patterns and Predictors of Referral to Cancer Rehabilitation at Canada's Largest Comprehensive Cancer Centre by Jennifer M. Jones, Rogih Andrawes, Michelle A. Weller, Adrienne Lam, Gilla K. Shapiro, Madeline Li, Danielle Rodin, Lisa Avery

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Dietary pattern index and sleep disturbances: findings from the 2011–2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) by Yao Xiao, Yuehong Wu, Can Wang, Jianmin Dong, Ximing Zhang, Zhiyou Peng, Yunfei Cao

“…Abstract Background Sleep disturbances have become an increasingly prevalent public health concern, with higher incidence rates observed among individuals with chronic conditions such as obesity and diabetes. …”
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Nutrient Solution Selection Modulates Growth Patterns and Leaf Elemental Accumulation in Alfalfa (<i>Medicago sativa</i>) Grown by Jiaqing Li, Yingjian Zhu, Zhenwu Wei, Haowen Chen, Chuanjie Wang, Kai Cao, Xian Zhang

“…ICP-MS quantified macro elements (Na⁺, K⁺, and Mg²⁺) and microelements (Cu²⁺, Fe²⁺, Mn²⁺, and Zn²⁺). The growth rates followed the order: MS > Hoagland > RO water > B5. …”
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Real-world patterns of immunoglobulin replacement therapy for infection prevention in common variable immunodeficiency: a multicenter nationwide study by Pedro Moral Moral, Pedro Moral Moral, Victor Garcia-Bustos, Victor Garcia-Bustos, Héctor Balastegui-Martin, Héctor Balastegui-Martin, Sandra Martínez Mercader, Sandra Martínez Mercader, Carmen Bracke, Carmen Bracke, Lourdes Mateu, Lourdes Mateu, Xavier Solanich, Xavier Solanich, Xavier Solanich, Arnau Antolí, Arnau Antolí, Arnau Antolí, Juan Luis Carrillo-Linares, Ángel Robles-Marhuenda, Francesc Puchades, Ana Pelaez Ballesta, Nuria López-Osle, Miguel Ángel Torralba-Cabeza, Ana María Bielsa Masdeu, Jorge Gil Niño, Nuria Tornador Gaya, Guillem Pascual Castellanos, Rosario Sánchez-Martínez, José Manuel Barragán-Casas, Andrés González-García, José Luís Patier de la Peña, Daniel López-Wolf, Antonia Mora Rufete, Alba Canovas Mora, Marta Dafne Cabañero-Navalon, Marta Dafne Cabañero-Navalon

“…SCIg use was significantly higher in tertiary hospitals compared to secondary ones (44.4% vs. 17.4%, p = 0.0136). Infection rates, autoimmune comorbidities, weekly doses (7.2 g for IVIg vs. 7.7 g for SCIg, p = 0.142), and IgG trough levels were comparable across groups.ConclusionThis study provides real-world evidence on IgRT patterns in Spanish patients with CVID, revealing a marked increase in SCIg use over the past decade, although IVIg remains predominant, especially in secondary hospitals. …”
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Spatial patterns and determinants of knowledge on prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Ethiopia: a geographically weighted regression analysis by Angwach Abrham Asnake, Alemayehu Kasu Gebrehana, Yohannes Mekuria Negussie, Beminate Lemma Seifu, Hiwot Altaye Asebe, Bezawit Melak Fente, Meklit Melaku Bezie, Mamaru Melkam, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Sintayehu Simie Tsega

“…These challenges contribute to the suboptimal uptake of PMTCT services, leading to higher rates of vertical HIV transmission and exacerbating health inequities. …”
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Antibiotic susceptibility patterns of Salmonella isolates from clinical, food, and environmental sources in Addis Ababa and surrounding towns, Ethiopia by Abebe M. Aga, Demise Mulugeta, Dassalegn Muleta, Adugna Abdi Woldesemayat, Abera Motuma, Musin Kelel, Bilise Wakitole, Shambel Tadesse, Zinash Teferi, Fanos Tadesse Woldemariyam, Serkadis Oljira, Henok Ferede, Natnael Berihun, Samson Girma, Dereje Nigussie, Mesfin Tafesse Gemeda

“…Notably, clinical isolates exhibited significantly higher resistance levels compared to food and environmental sources, with 40% of clinical isolates demonstrating MDR patterns. Gentamicin (3.3%), ceftriaxone (6.6%), and amoxicillin-clavulanic acid (9.8%) remained largely effective, showing low resistance rates. …”
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Assessment of Treatment Outcome in Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Patients on Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors: Insight From a Resource Limited Setting by Wude Yewondwosen Awlachew, Abel Tenaw Tasamma, Firehiwot Abebe Mengistie, Zekarias Tadele Alemineh, Samuel Tesfaye Tefera

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A study on morbidity patterns among geriatric age group population in urban field practice area of Department of Community Medicine, Guntur Medical College, Guntur by Ummadi Venkata Nitish Reddy, Meenakshi Lella, Supritha Sakhamuri, Radha Kumari Paladugu

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Evaluation of Treatment Patterns and Maintenance Dose Titration Among Patients With Crohn’s Disease Initiating Biologics With 3 Years of Follow-Up by Ruizhi Zhao, Zhijie Ding, Parul Gupta, Laurence Gozalo, Robert Bruette, Victor M. Johnson, Keshia Maughn, Yihang Liu, Sumesh Kachroo

“…In particular, UST had the lowest dose escalation rate (35.5%) and highest dose-reduction rate (16.5%)…”
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Spatiotemporal Patterns and Driving Factors of Cropland Abandonment in Metropolitan Suburbs: A Case Study of Chengdu Directly Administered Zone, Tianfu New Area, Sichuan Province,... by Mingyong Zuo, Guoxiang Liu, Chuangli Jing, Rui Zhang, Xiaowen Wang, Wenfei Mao, Li Shen, Keren Dai, Xiaodan Wu

“…The results demonstrate an average annual abandonment rate of approximately 8%, exhibiting minor fluctuations but significant spatial clustering characteristics, with abandonment hotspots concentrated in peri-urban areas that gradually expanded toward urban cores over time, while exurban regions showed lower abandonment rates. …”
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