Aetiopathogenesis, clinico-epidemiological and diagnostic aspects of human ocular trematode infections: a scoping review protocol by Harshi Weerakoon, Kosala Weerakoon, Piyumi Kodithuwakku, Anjana Silva, Susiji Wickramasinghe

“…This protocol outlines a scoping review methodology, which aims to explore the knowledge on the aetiopathogenesis, clinico-epidemiological and diagnostic aspects, and patient perspectives related to ocular trematode infections in humans.Methods and analysis The review, including the development of the review protocol, will be conducted over 2 years from January 2024. …”
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Moments of axial-vector GPD from lattice QCD: quark helicity, orbital angular momentum, and spin-orbit correlation by Shohini Bhattacharya, Krzysztof Cichy, Martha Constantinou, Xiang Gao, Andreas Metz, Joshua Miller, Swagato Mukherjee, Peter Petreczky, Fernanda Steffens, Yong Zhao

“…Additionally, we perform a Fourier transform over the momentum transfer, which allows us to explore the spin structure in the impact-parameter space.…”
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The impact of green HRM practices on green innovative work behaviour: empirical evidence from the hospitality sector of China and Pakistan by Karamat Khan, Eimad Hafeez Gogia, Zhen Shao, Mohd Ziaur Rehman, Assad Ullah

“…Abstract Amid a global shift towards eco-friendly practices, this study investigates the impact of green human resource management (GHRM) practices on green innovative work behavior (GIWB) in the hospitality sector, focusing on emerging and developing countries, specifically China and Pakistan. The research also explores the mediating roles of green perceived organizational support (GPOS) and organizational citizenship behavior towards the environment (OCBE), as well as the moderating role of green transformational leadership (GTL). …”
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Hybridization potential and genetic influence of parental varieties on fruit size and set rate in Gleditsia sinensis by Qingying Zeng, Yang Zhao, Xiurong Wang, Fuhua Liu, Meixuan Xie, Xingfu Zhang

“…In this study, we compared the pollen viability of Gleditsia sinensis, Gleditsia japonica var. delavayi (G. delavayi), Gleditsia japonica and Gleditsia fera under long-term storage, and explored the feasibility of intraspecific and interspecific hybridization of Gleditsia sinensis. …”
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Understanding the Contributing Factors of School Violence and Intervention Strategies Used in the SADC Region: A Scoping Review Protocol by Gift Khumalo, Nosipho Faith Makhakhe, Bokang Nephtali Lipholo

“…Guided by Arksey and O’Malley’s five-step framework, this proposed scoping review sought to explore the contextual factors that contribute to school violence and examine intervention strategies that have been used to mitigate school violence. …”
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Customer value co-creation practices for community well-being in E-commerce platform: An information-based perspective by Nguyen M. Tuan, Dang T. Doan

“…In addition, this is also one of the first studies, with e-commerce institutional mechanisms found as a significant moderator of both social expertise-controllability and organizational socialization-controllability relationships, to empirically affirm institution as resource context and to explore the way for resource in context to enhance its ‘resourceness’. …”
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A comprehensive insight of innovations and recent advancements in nanocarriers for nose-to-brain drug targeting by Naeem Mubarak, Muhammad Ahsan Waqar, Asad Majeed Khan, Zainab Asif, Aima Subia Alvi, Aqsa Arshad Virk, Sakeena Amir

“…This study focuses on exploring the nose-to-brain drug delivery system, emphasizing the use of various nanocarriers designed for this purpose. …”
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Conceiving an unfenced urban ecosanctuary at Mātai Moana through environmental stewardship: opportunities from Predator Free 2050 in Aotearoa New Zealand by Carles Martinez-Almoyna, Shanika Tuinder

“…Considering the challenges associated with biodiversity loss, governments need to explore new approaches to biodiversity restoration by facilitating collaboration and self-management practices within overarching national plans. …”
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Unlocking the potential of Rosmarinic acid: A review on extraction, isolation, quantification, pharmacokinetics and pharmacology by Haritha Harindranath, Aishwarya Susil, Rajeshwari S, Mahendran Sekar, B.R. Prashantha Kumar

“…From anti-bacterial to anti-cancer remedies RA has proven its healing properties and still provides a scope to explore further.…”
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Addressing fabrication challenges in perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells with advanced simulation techniques by Raman Kumar, Prakash Kanjariya, A. Abu-Jrai, Nagaraj Patil, Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid, Jatinder Kaur, Rahul Singh, P. Vijaya Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar Shah, Mohammad Iqbal Khairandish

“…To surpass the efficiency limits of traditional single-junction cells, researchers are exploring the potential of these tandem solar cells by integrating the merits of perovskite and silicon. …”
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A Real-Time Safe Navigation Proposal for Mobile Robots in Unknown Environments Using Meta-Heuristics by Micael Balza, Mateus A. Goldbarg, Sergio N. Silva, Lucileide M. D. Silva, Marcelo A. C. Fernandes

“…Thus, the proposed approach offers an efficient and safe solution for autonomous navigation in mobile robots, contributing to the advancement of this field in real-world applications. Future work may explore the application of the strategy in physical robotic systems and more complex environments.…”
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DeepCERES: A deep learning method for cerebellar lobule segmentation using ultra-high resolution multimodal MRI by Sergio Morell-Ortega, Marina Ruiz-Perez, Marien Gadea, Roberto Vivo-Hernando, Gregorio Rubio, Fernando Aparici, Maria de la Iglesia-Vaya, Gwenaelle Catheline, Boris Mansencal, Pierrick Coupé, José V. Manjón

“…Notably, our approach deviates from the traditional U-Net model by exploring alternative architectures. We have also integrated deep learning with classical machine learning methods incorporating a priori knowledge from multi-atlas segmentation which improved precision and robustness. …”
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Abnormal power and spindle wave activity during sleep in young smokers by Youwei Dong, Yongxin Cheng, Juan Wang, Zhiwei Ren, Yiming Lu, Kai Yuan, Kai Yuan, Fang Dong, Dahua Yu

“…Previous studies have revealed changes in the subjective sleep of young smokers, but research on objective sleep assessment using polysomnography (PSG) is limited. This study aims to explore electroencephalography (EEG) power and sleep spindle activity during the sleep of young smokers, as well as to assess the relationship between sleep and smoking variables.MethodsWe collected overnight PSG data from 19 young smokers and 16 non-smokers and assessed nicotine dependence and cumulative effects using the Fagerstrom Nicotine Dependence Test (FTND) and pack-year. …”
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Meta-analysis and systematic review for the genetic basis of cleft lip and palate by Wafaa Yahia Alghonemy, Mohamed Gaber Ashmawy

“…Further research is needed to explore the genetic mechanisms underlying NSCL/P in different populations and to elucidate its implications for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies.…”
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Research progress of light-curing 3D printing polymer materials by HU Feiyang, LI Haoding, LUAN Shuyang, MAO Caiwang, CHEN Jiamiao, FAN Hao, SHI Jianjun, SONG Jiangxuan

“…Additionally，the applications of photocurable 3D printing polymers in various fields such as biomedical，flexible electronic devices，soft robotics，energy storage，and aerospace are discussed in detail. This review also explores the application of photocuring technology in 4D printing，highlighting the potential of 4D printing in dynamic materials and smart manufacturing. …”
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Kinetics of oil palm empty fruit bunch fiber pyrolysis by Bashar Abdullahi Hadi, Abdullahi Muhammad Sokoto, Aminu Bayawa Muhammad, Yahaya Alhassan, Chika Muhammad

“… This work explores the kinetics of producing sustainable hydrocarbons from oil palm empty fruit bunch (EFB) fiber. …”
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The unseen perils of oral-care products generated micro/nanoplastics on human health by Utsa Saha, Snehasmita Jena, Faizan Zarreen Simnani, Dibyangshee Singh, Anmol Choudhury, Shaikh Sheeran Naser, Sudakshya S. Lenka, Apoorv Kirti, Aditya Nandi, Adrija Sinha, Swadheena Patro, Małgorzata Kujawska, Mrutyunjay Suar, Nagendra Kumar Kaushik, Aishee Ghosh, Suresh K. Verma

“…Although analytical techniques have advanced in detecting MPs/NPs in oral care products, more robust methods are needed to understand their release mechanisms. This review explores the prevalence of MPs/NPs in dentistry, the mechanisms by which MPs/NPs are released into the oral environment, and their implications for human and ecological health. …”
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Inverse power XLindley distribution with statistical inference and applications to engineering data by Amal S. Hassan, Najwan Alsadat, Christophe Chesneau, Mohammed Elgarhy, Mohamed Kayid, Suleman Nasiru, Ahmed M. Gemeay

“…The inferences from the distribution are explored. In particular, the parameters are determined using twelve efficient estimation methods. …”
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Andrographolide suppresses cervical cancer progression by targeting angiogenesis and inducing apoptosis in a CAM-PDX model by Wanwan Zou, Jun Lou, Yun Yi, Yiming Cui, Xiaoyan Chu

“… Cervical cancer poses significant clinical challenges, particularly in advanced stages. This study explores the therapeutic potential of andrographolide (AND), a bioactive compound derived from Andrographis paniculata, in mitigating cervical cancer progression using the chick embryo chorioallantoic membrane patient-derived xenograft (CAM-PDX) model. …”
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Enhanced effect of radiofrequency ablation on HCC by siRNA-PD-L1-endostatin Co-expression plasmid delivered by Pengfei Chen, Kun Li, Jinwei Chen, He Hei, Jiaxin Geng, Nannan Huang, Mengyu Lei, Huijie Jia, Jianzhuang Ren, Chenwang Jin

“…Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is commonly used but can be limited by tumor recurrence. This study explores the potential of combining RFA with an attenuated Salmonella strain carrying siRNA-PD-L1 and endostatin to enhance HCC treatment. …”
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