Comparison of clinical metagenomics with 16S rDNA Sanger sequencing for the bacteriological diagnosis of culture-negative samples by Camille d’Humières, Skerdi Haviari, Marie Petitjean, Laurène Deconinck, Signara Gueye, Nathan Peiffer-Smadja, Lynda Chalal, Naima Beldjoudi, Geoffrey Rossi, Yann Nguyen, Charles Burdet, Ségolène Perrineau, Diane Le Pluart, Roza Rahli, Michael Thy, Piotr Szychowiak, Xavier Lescure, Véronique Leflon-Guibout, Victoire de Lastours, Etienne Ruppé

“…Conclusions: CMg was not 100 % sensitive when compared to 16S, supporting that it may not be a suitable replacement. However, CMg did find additional bacteria in samples negative for 16S rDNA Sanger. …”
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The <i>Pelvicachromis pulcher</i>: A Local Aquarium Species by A.T. Ibim, G.C. Eziefule

“…They are omnivorous, and so easily manageable. However, its availability in the market is limited. …”
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Patient satisfaction with Indonesian sharia hospital services: Halal healthcare tool and implications for loyalty-WoM by Muhammad Alfarizi, Rafialdo Arifian

“…Findings − Sharia facilities, doctor-nurse services, medical expertise and administrative conduct as indicators of halal health services affect patient satisfaction in sharia hospitals. However, there is resistance to the influence of the medical facility atmosphere on satisfaction caused by the concentration of patients in medical services and solving health problems. …”
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COVID-19 mezi prevantif: mas an twal pou anplwaye ki nan sektè alimantè by Natalie Seymour, Mary Yavelak, Candice Christian, Ben Chapman, Emmanuel Duvalsaint, Michelle Danyluk

“…This new 2-page publication of the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department is the Haitian Creole translation of FSHN20-33/FS375: COVID-19 Preventative Measures: Cloth Face Coverings for Food Employees. Written by Natalie Seymour, Mary Yavelak, Candice Christian, and Ben Chapman (all of NCSU) and translated by Emmanuel Duvalsaint. …”
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Research on Wood Defects Feature Imbalance Optimization and Recognition by Xiao Wang

“…Deep learning is a promising method to achieve automatic wood defects detection which is indispensable for wood production; however, such a technique faces challenges caused by poor generalization ability and low recognition accuracy on light defects. …”
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Measurement of remaining storage, rate of siltation, and rate of erosion of the Ahmadu Bello University Farm Lake drainage Basin in Zaria by A Baba, M Akaegbobi, K Schoeneich

“…The authors propose to use this reservoir as the main source of water for Shika Hospital. However, it is not known whether after 43 years of siltation, the reservoir still contains enough water to meet water demand from the hospital. …”
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A low functional redundancy-based network slimming method for accelerating deep neural networks by Zheng Fang, Bo Yin

“…Deep neural networks (DNNs) have been widely criticized for their large parameters and computation demands, hindering deployment to edge and embedded devices. In order to reduce the floating point operations (FLOPs) running DNNs and accelerate the inference speed, we start from the model pruning, and realize this goal by removing useless network parameters. …”
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Study on intestinal microbial communities of three different cattle populations on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. by Quji Suolang, Zhuzha Basang, Wangmu Silang, Cangjue Nima, Qiwen Yang, Wa Da

“…As such, the hybridization of these cattle has been recognized as a pivotal strategy to enhance the local cattle industry. However, research on the gut microbiota of Tibetan hybrid cattle remains scarce. …”
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Single inhaler with beclometasone, formoterol, and glycopyrronium versus triple therapies in adults with uncontrolled asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Fulvio Braido, Ioanna Vlachaki, Georgios F. Nikolaidis, Dimitrios Tzelis, Ifigeneia Barouma, Alessio Piraino, Alessandra Madoni, Nicola Scichilone

“…Abstract Recent literature has shown that triple therapy is more effective than dual therapy for individuals with uncontrolled asthma. However, the comparative efficacy between different triple therapies remains unclear. …”
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Aerosol Opto-physical Properties: Temporal Variation, Aerosol Type Discrimination and Source Identification by Amol R. Kolhe, Gajanan Raghunath Aher, Pawan S. Soyam, Sachin D. Ralegankar, Sumita Kedia, Laxman M. Chaudhari, Vivek V. Antad, Sachin D. Ghude, Pramod D. Safai, Sanjay D. Chakane, Panuganti C. S. Devara

“…Abstract Atmospheric aerosol characterization experiments were conducted, for the first time, over AC-Ahmednagar, a semi-urban location in south-west India, using a multi-spectral solar radiometer from January 2016 to May 2018. …”
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Impact of adjuvant trastuzumab therapy and its discontinuation on cardiac function and mortality in patients with early-stage breast cancer: An analysis based on the Japanese Recei... by Keiko Miyazato, Hiroshi Ohtsu, Akihiko Shimomura, Naohiro Yonemoto, Chikako Shimizu, Kazuhiro Sase, Shinichiro Ueda

“…Standard trastuzumab therapy can reduce the risk of early recurrence of HER2-positive breast cancer. However, trastuzumab-induced cardiac dysfunction may force the discontinuation of adjuvant trastuzumab therapy. …”
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Modeling of drying kinetics and chemical analysis for optimal preservation of pitahaya, aguaymanto and pineapple fruits using a parabolic solar dehydrator in the Amazon region - Pe... by Merbelita Yalta Chappa, Wildor Gosgot Angeles, Luz Quispe-Sanchez, Diana Carina Mori Servan, Homar Santillan Gomez, Manuel Oliva-Cruz, Miguel Ángel Barrena Gurbillón

“…The results revealed that the Midilli model fitted best for pitahaya (R2 = 0.9995, EF = 0.999) and aguaymanto (R2 = 0.9965, EF = 0.993); however, for pineapple slices, the most relevant model was Weibull (R2 = 0.9998, EF = 0.999). …”
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Higher Consumption of Carbonated Drinks and Fast Food Related to Depression and Quality of Life in Adolescent Girls by Abbas Ali Sangouni, Zahra Darabi, Majid Ghayour-Mobarhan, Sayyed Saeid Khayyatzadeh

“…Intake of fast food was inversely associated with QoL score (β=-0.081). However, there was no significant relationship between intake of refined grains and carbonated drinks and depression, and between whole grain and refined grain intake and QoL. …”
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Bioaccumulation, sources and health risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in Lilium davidii var. unicolor. by Haixu Sun, Tianxiang Xia, Hongguang Cheng, Zhenzhen Wu, Qianding Cheng, Lu Lu, Chunbao Fu

“…Dietary uptake is the main pathway of exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). However, there is no data regarding the pollution and health risks posed by PAHs in Lilium davidii var. unicolor. …”
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Valbenazine for the Treatment of Adults with Tardive Dyskinesia by Harshit Gupta, Alycee R. Moity, Allison Jumonville, Sarah Kaufman, Amber N. Edinoff, Alan D. Kaye

“…Valbenazine is a relatively newer option for the treatment of tardive dyskinesia in adults. …”
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Geopolymers in nuclear waste storage and immobilization: mechanisms, applications, and challenges by M. Houhou, N. Leklou, H. Ranaivomanana, JD. Penot, S. de Barros

“…Cementitious materials such as ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and other materials are commonly employed as engineered barriers for the long-term containment of nuclear waste in both surface and underground geological repositories. However, recent studies show that geopolymer (GP), a novel class of cementitious materials, exhibit superior performance in immobilizing radioactive contaminants with reported compressive strength exceeding 50 MPa and leach rates for cesium and strontium ions reduced by over 95% compared to OPC based barriers. …”
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Comparing the diagnosis accuracy and efficacy of presepsin (sCD14) and nCD64 in neonatal sepsis: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Amit Kumar Mittal, Mamta Patel, Dolat Singh Shekhawat, Pratibha Singh, Kuldeep Singh

“…High diagnostic accuracy makes them valuable tools for improving clinical decision-making. However, further studies are needed to validate their practical implementation in routine neonatal care, feasibility, and cost-effectiveness.…”
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Evaluative Literature Review Writing by Novice Academic Writers: Enhancing Knowledge and Awareness by Aksakallı Canan, Yağız Oktay, Bakırtaş Şennur, Ötügen Rabia

“…An evaluative and critical literature review in scholarly writing, which plays an important part in a scientific report, illustrates how the existing studies contributed to the relevant field and enables researchers to identify the gaps or niches that their research can fill. However, writing evaluative and critical literature reviews is challenging for non-native speakers of English (NNES). …”
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Enzymatic functionalization of bacterial nanocellulose: current approaches and future prospects by Monika Kaczmarek, Aneta Monika Białkowska

“…Commonly, biocellulose modification involves the utilization of simple and cost-effective chemical and/or physical approaches. However, these methods may have an adverse effect on both the biological properties of the biomaterial and the natural environment. …”
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Selective mid-facial neurectomy using intraoperative nerve monitoring system for post-facial paralysis synkinesis by M. Takemaru, H. Sakuma

“…Each branch of the facial nerve is stimulated during surgery, and nerve resection selection is determined based on the macroscopic findings. However, accurate assessment of the extent to which each nerve branch innervates a mimetic muscle is difficult. …”
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