The Clinical Relevance and Prognostic Significance of Calcitonin Receptor-Like (CALCRL) Gene Expression in AML Patients
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Mervat M. Khorshied, Amira Darwish, Fatma Abdel Maksoud
The outcome of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is heterogeneous, with both patient-related and disease-related factors contributing to an individual patient's likelihood of achieving a therapeutic …
Streamlining alien species listing processes to enable prioritisation and reporting in protected areas: The case of alien plants in South African National Parks
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Nicola J. van Wilgen, Emma J. Wright, Johan A. Baard
Management of alien species is a critical conservation priority in protected areas. Reliable alien species checklists are central to prioritisation, early detection, long-term monitoring and …
Using domain adaptation and transfer learning techniques to enhance performance across multiple datasets in COVID-19 detection
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Vengai Musanga, Colin Chibaya, Serestina Viriri
This study presents a hybrid neuro-symbolic framework for COVID-19 detection in chest CT that combines multiple deep learning architectures with rule-based reasoning and domain-adversarial adaptation. …
Exploring the role of creeds in shaping religious identity and unity in a pluralistic society
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Peter Masvotore
This article examines the historical development and significance of creeds across various religious traditions, highlighting theological debates and socio-political contexts that shaped their creation. It …
Geophysical and multi-criteria decision methods for delineating groundwater potential in coastal terrains: a study from Port Sudan
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Musaab A. A. Mohammed, Abazar M. A. Daoud, Mahmoud M. Kazem
Groundwater resources in arid, semi-arid, and coastal regions are of vital importance due to the scarcity or complete absence of reliable surface water sources. Port …
Prevalence and patterns of substance use in conflict-affected settings: findings of a cross-sectional study from south-central Somalia
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Mohamed Ibrahim, Abdulwahab M Salad, James Mwangi Ndithia
Introduction: The south-central region of Somalia has faced recurrent armed conflicts, unrest and climatic shocks resulting in forced displacement, marginalization and social exclusion of the …
Optimization of terahertz broadband polarization insensitive metamaterial absorber using bisecting rectangles technique based on quadratic surrogates
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Ahmed S. Etman, Mohamed Farhat O. Hameed, S. S. A. Obayya
In this paper, an optimization algorithm based on bisecting hyperrectangles and constructing quadratic models is exploited to attain the optimal design of a broadband metamaterial …
Development of a rapid, simple multiplex PCR-dipstick assay for the detection of Neisseria meningitidis serogroups in clinical isolates
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Miho Matsuba, Samiratu Mahazu, Ken Shimuta
The rapid identification and serogrouping of Neisseria meningitidis are crucial for effectively managing invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) patients and their close contacts, particularly in developing …
Barriers and facilitators of adoption and implementation of a financial navigation program: cost-fin trial
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Adewale Isaiah Oyewole, Funmilola Wuraola, Amir H Sohail
High healthcare costs are a major obstacle to treatment and recovery, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Financial navigation programs (FNPs) are designed to help …
Comparative Blood-Based Transcriptomic Profiles of Prostate Cancer Patients from South Africa and the USA: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study
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Srinivas V. Koduru, Mark S. Kidd, Ané Pieters
Prostate cancer (PCa) is a major health problem worldwide with variable incidence, progression and outcomes depending on genetic, environmental and socio-economic factors.This study compares gene …
Maternal lineage diversity and genetic relationships of Sukuma chicken ecotype with other Tanzanian indigenous chickens based on mitochondrial DNA D-loop region
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Zidihery Maquis Mhando, S. H. Mbaga, Athumani Nguluma
Understanding the genetic diversity, phylogenetic relationships, and demographic history of chickens is crucial for elucidating domestication processes, conserving indigenous genetic resources, and improving productivity and …
Comparative success of platelet-rich fibrin and mineral trioxide aggregate in direct pulp capping and pulpotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Malik Alkabazi, Ebtesam Aldieb
Purpose: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the clinical success rates of Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) and Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) when used in …
Genetic progress in rice yield: preliminary insights from historically released varieties in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Shailesh Yadav, Vimal Kumar Semwal, Gbenakpon Aubin G. Y. Amagnide
Rice is a vital staple crop in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where improving grain yield is critical for food security and economic growth. Assessing genetic gain …
Small transboundary tributaries of Ferghana Valley, Central Asia: searching for constructive pathways toward cooperation
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Bunyod Holmatov, Jonathan Lautze, Kakhramon Djumaboev
Introduction Cooperation on small transboundary tributaries (STTs) in Ferghana Valley of Central Asia is key to ensuring realization of benefits such as water supply for …
Impact of health literacy and medication adherence on achieving blood pressure goals among hypertensive patients at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia
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Alemante Tafese Beyna, Assefa Kebad Mengesha, Habtamu Semagne Ayele
BACKGROUND: This study assessed hypertensive health literacy and its association with achieving blood pressure goals at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia. METHOD: …
Compatibility of the evolution equation for heat flux in dual-phase-lag and three-phase-lag with the principles of thermodynamics
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Asmaa Fawzy, W. Mahmoud, Enaam K. Rawy
In this work, we investigate the compatibility with the second law of thermodynamics of certain evolution equations for heat flux which frequently appear in the …
Asymmetrical cross–linguistic semantic activation in Portuguese–English–Chinese trilinguals: evidence from masked translation priming
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Lishen Yu, Qingqing Kong
Research on multilingual semantic representation has largely focused on Indo-European languages, with limited evidence from typologically distant systems. The present study examines Portuguese-English-Chinese trilinguals using …
Left atrioventricular coupling in isolated pediatric mitral valve prolapse with preserved ejection fraction and moderate regurgitation
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Farah Ahmed Shokeir, Aya Mohammed Abdel Aziz, Rasha Karam
This study aimed to study the coupling between the left ventricle and left atrium in pediatric patients with mitral valve prolapse (MVP) by utilizing strain …
Beyond neurons: astrocytic ensembles stabilize memories after recall
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May Bakr, Mohamed Salama
In a recent study published in Nature , Dewa et al. showed that emotionally salient experiences “biologically tag” small ensembles of astrocytes, creating multiday traces …
Investigating the critical role of Hormuud’s EVC-Plus mobile money in augmenting the delivery of lifesaving humanitarian aid in Somalia
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Mohamed Ibrahim Nor
This study investigates the pivotal role of Hormuud Telecom’s EVC-Plus mobile money platform in enhancing the delivery of lifesaving humanitarian aid in Somalia, one of …