Non-small cell lung cancer in ever-smokers vs never-smokers by Jeremy R. Burt, Naim Qaqish, Greg Stoddard, Amani Jridi, Parker Sage Anderson, Lacey Woods, Anna Newman, Malorie R. Carter, Reham Ellessy, Jordan Chamberlin, Ismail Kabakus

“…Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) comprises 85% of cases with rising incidence among never-smokers (NS). This study seeks to compare clinical, imaging, pathology, and outcomes between NS and ever-smokers (S) NSCLC patients to identify significant differences if any. …”
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Characterizing Telehealth Barriers and Preferences to Promote Acceptable Implementation Strategies in Central Uganda: Multilevel Formative Evaluation by Michael Kizito, Erina Nabunjo Mugabi, Sabrina Ford, Bree Holtz, Kelly Hirko

“…MethodsWe collected surveys characterizing telehealth perceptions, barriers, and preferences from health care providers and patients seeking primary care in the Central Region of Uganda from January 2022 to July 2022. …”
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The Śāriputra and Raudrākṣa – On the Identity of the Bronze Drum in the Dunhuang Murals by Minqian Liao

“… The story of Śāriputra and Raudrākṣa (Laoducha shengdou bian 勞度叉聖鬥變) involves Minister Sudatta’s encounter with the Buddha while seeking a bride for his son. Sudatta’s conversion leads to the construction of a monastery, sparking a contest between Buddhist monks and six sectarian teachers, with Śāriputra’s victory over Raudrākṣa showcasing Buddhist supremacy. …”
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New bitongling regulates gut microbiota to predict angiogenesis in rheumatoid arthritis via the gut-joint axis: a deep neural network approach by Yin Guan, Xiaoqian Zhao, Yun Lu, Yue Zhang, Yan Lu, Yue Wang

“…Recent research indicates that gut microbiota might be pivotal in RA development through the “gut-joint axis,” presenting novel therapeutic possibilities.PurposeThis study seeks to explore the therapeutic potential of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) compound new bitongling (NBTL) for RA, with an emphasis on its capacity to regulate gut microbiota and suppress angiogenesis via the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling pathway.MethodsWe utilized a collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) rat model to assess the impact of NBTL. …”
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Power-sharing and Identity-Politics Transformation in Zanzibar, Tanzania by Moh'd Haji

“…So, in solving such an identity politics problem, the identity tragedy must be transformed and accommodated the rational politics. This paper seeks to examine the extent to which power-sharing transforms identity-based politics and is accommodated in Zanzibar. …”
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Use of Garden Design to Enhance Mental Health Among the Selected Health Facilities in Kabale Town: A Case Study of Makanga Health Facility. by Nayebare, Maria

“…Although therapeutic garden designs follow the same principles as general garden design, this research seeks to illustrate those factors that are unique to a number of special needs groups. …”
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Interest Rates and Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprise in Uganda: A Case Study of Muhanga Town Council. by Nabaasa, Innocent

“…The researcher then obtained an introductory letter from Kabale University to be presented to the Town Clerk, and this was used to seek permission to collect data from small and medium enterprises. …”
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Decolonization Projects by Cornelius Ewuoso

“…Examples of these efforts include the ME2 movement that seeks to centre the concerns and experiences of sexually abused or harassed victims in the public discourse. …”
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OVERCOMING THE ANTINOMIES OF HUMAN EXISTENCE: ONTOLOGY OF TRICKSTER by T. V. Danylova

“…A myth deals with oppositions and seeks to neutralize them. Thus, a myth serves as the logical tool to overcome the fundamental contradictions. …”
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Human health risk assessment of drinking water using heavy metal pollution index: a GIS-based investigation in mega city by Maria Latif, Iqra Nasim, Mubeen Ahmad, Rab Nawaz, Arifa Tahir, Muhammad Atif Irshad, Aamal A. Al-Mutairi, Ali Irfan, Sami A. Al-Hussain, Magdi E. A. Zaki

“…However, there is a lack of comprehensive studies that evaluate the specific health risks associated with harmful metal contaminants in drinking water. This study seeks to address this gap by assessing water quality and metal contamination using pollution indices and human health risk assessments. …”
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Unpacking Performance Factors of Innovation Systems and Studying Germany’s Attempt to Foster the Role of the Patient Through a Market Access Pathway for Digital Health Applications... by Sara Gehder, Moritz Goeldner

“…By examining how this pathway supports the entry of innovative digital health technologies, we seek to uncover the systemic dynamics that influence its effectiveness in fostering patient-centered digital health solutions. …”
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Exploration of urease-aided calcium carbonate mineralization by enzyme analyses of Neobacillus mesonae strain NS-6 by Zhiwei Ma, Mengyao Chen, Juncheng Lu, Shichuang Liu, Yanling Ma

“…Homology modeling and molecular docking were employed to construct the three-dimensional structure of urease and seek the key residues involved in nickel binding process, and virtual mutation technology was adopted to inform three key residues coordinated with nickel ions and urea, His249, His275, and Asp363. …”
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Efficacy of a Blended Low-Intensity Internet-Delivered Psychological Program in Patients With Multimorbidity in Primary Care: Randomized Controlled Trial by Alicia Monreal-Bartolomé, Adoración Castro, M Ángeles Pérez-Ara, Margalida Gili, Fermín Mayoral, María Magdalena Hurtado, Esperanza Varela Moreno, Cristina Botella, Azucena García-Palacios, Rosa M Baños, Yolanda López-Del-Hoyo, Javier García-Campayo, Jesus Montero-Marin

“… BackgroundMultimorbidity is a highly prevalent phenomenon whose presence causes a profound physical, psychological, and economic impact. It hinders help seeking, diagnosis, quality of care, and adherence to treatment, and it poses a significant dilemma for present-day health care systems. …”
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Status of Digital Health Technology Adoption in 5 Vietnamese Hospitals: Cross-Sectional Assessment by Duc Minh Tran, Nguyen Thanh Dung, Chau Minh Duc, Huynh Ngoc Hon, Le Minh Khoi, Nguyen Phuc Hau, Duong Thi Thu Huyen, Huynh Thi Le Thu, Tran Van Duc, Lam Minh Yen, C Louise Thwaites, Chris Paton

“…As projects such as the Vietnam ICU Translational Applications Laboratory are seeking to integrate new digital technologies in the Vietnamese critical care settings, it is important to understand the current status of DHT adoption in Vietnamese hospitals. …”
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Use of erectile dysfunction treatments after prostate cancer treatment and their perceived impact on men’s sex life: an analysis of patient reported outcome survey data by Megan Charlick, Tenaw Tiruye, Kerry Ettridge, Michael O’Callaghan, Alex Jay, Kerri Beckmann

“…Abstract Background Although sexual dysfunction is a common treatment side-effect affecting men’s quality of life, many prostate cancer patients do not receive or seek out treatments for erectile dysfunction (ED). …”
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Suicidal ideation and suicide attempt among pregnant adolescent girls in Ghana: a cross-sectional study by Kwaku Oppong Asante, Emmanuel Nii-Boye Quarshie, Erica Danfrekua Dickson, Sandra Naa-Shasha Quarshie, Sophia Ewuenye Adwoa Kpebu

“…Participants who reported attempted suicide endorsed more interpersonal reasons (eg, to communicate distress, to seek help or to influence others) than intrapersonal reasons for their attempted suicide. …”
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Role of visual function and performance of activities of daily living in cognitive function in patients with mild cognitive impairment: a cross-sectional study by Chunhui Zhou, Ganfeng Yang, Marc Theeboom, Hua Yang, Ruiting Zhu, Zijian Zhou, Dong Zhu

“…This gap is crucial because early interventions targeting visual impairments could potentially delay progression to dementia, offering new avenues for supporting MCI patients.ObjectiveThis study investigates the relationship between visual function and cognitive abilities in patients with MCI. Specifically, it seeks to determine how different aspects of visual function, such as visual field indices and visual acuity, correlate with various cognitive domains measured by standardized assessments. …”
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Investigating the Role of the basic Components of Smart Governance in Realizing a Smart City with the ISM Method (Case Study: Tehran) by ALi Asghar Pourezzat, Tayebeh Abbasi, Shahryar Maghsoodi Kenari, Mohammad Mehdi Namdar Joybari

“…Objective This study seeks to identify and analyze the critical elements of smart governance that contribute to the successful development and implementation of a smart city. …”
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Le sensorium synthétique : réflexion sur l’utilisation de l’expographie immersive numérique et muséale by Dominique Gélinas

“…This theory has resurfaced in the early years of the millennium following the rediscovery of the importance of senses through the emergence of new ethno-anthropological paradigms. I seek to apply this theory to immersive exhibits by highlighting the complexity of such an approach. …”
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Von der Matrix zur Geste. Analytische Betrachtungen zu Karlheinz Stockhausens Klavierstück V by Majid Motavasseli

“…As a consequence, this article aims to throw light on Klavierstück V at different levels of analysis. It seeks to reconcile the gap between score and sound as described by Ulrich Mosch in 2004 and provides a structural analysis of the piece focused on the aspect of auditory perception, emerging from a quantitative analysis of the first version based on sketch material and an examination of the published version, which takes into account its sonoric qualities and the realisation of the conceptual framework.…”
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