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Perspectives on hospice and palliative care in an academic setting: An exploratory interview study with patients and relatives to inform the development of an academic inpatient hospice
Background: Although palliative and hospice care are essential for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, academic inpatient hospices, which combine care with research and education, remain rare. This study explores the experiences, perceptions, and expectations of patients and their relatives…
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Analysis and source identification of dust event in Khuzestan province using MODIS and SENTINEL satellite data and HYSPLIT model (2018–2022)
Dust events present significant environmental and public health challenges in Khuzestan Province, Iran, severely affecting air quality, human health, and ecosystems. This study analyzed dust dynamics from 2018 to 2022 using satellite-derived Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD), Aerosol Absorption Index…
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Richness and biogeography of Pteridoflora in montane forests of eastern Mexico
This study compiles and updates the checklist of ferns and lycophytes from the Sierra Madre Oriental (SMOR), Mexico. We analyzed the distribution and richness of these groups of seedless vascular plants to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data. We reviewed information on these taxa from…
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Menstrual stigma and mental health for adolescent girls in South Sudan: A cross-sectional analysis
Menstrual stigma, characterized by negative beliefs, attitudes, and practices surrounding menstruation, often leads to the social exclusion and discrimination of menstruators. The intersection of menstrual stigma and period poverty, which is marked by limited access to menstrual hygiene products…
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Temporal responses in sensorimotor cortex during hand movements
The role of primary somatosensory cortex (S1) in sensorimotor integration, classically limited to sensory processing, has recently been challenged. In particular, it is unclear whether neural signals in S1 activate prior to or after the primary motor cortex (M1) in the presence and absence of…
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Spatiotemporal variability of dairy manure temperature during storage in earthen pits: Associations with meteorological factors
Manure storage is a critical component of nutrient management in dairy systems, but it is also a major source of greenhouse gas emissions and nutrient losses. Temperature regulates microbial activity and associated emissions; however, its spatial and temporal dynamics within stored manure are not…
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A novel application tunnel in combination with medical training reduces stress induced by frequent intraperitoneal injections and blood draws in mice
Handling-induced stress represents a major burden on laboratory mice and is heavily influenced by the handling technique. As such, tail-handling induces much higher stress than cup- or tunnel-handling, which is further aggravated by interventions, e.g., injections, which require even harsher…
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Nationwide trends and regional variation in intravitreal injections and anti-VEGF agent use in Japan from 2017 to 2022: An analysis of the NDB Open Data
Intravitreal injections are an essential treatment modality for retinal vascular and macular diseases, yet nationwide evidence describing long-term trends, regional variation, drug composition, seasonality, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan remains limited. We conducted a nationwide…
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Gated subspace alignment with drift compensation for parameter-efficient Class-Incremental Learning
Class-Incremental Learning (CIL) aims to enable models to continuously learn new categories while preserving existing knowledge and avoiding catastrophic forgetting. Although parameter-expansion architectures can alleviate task interference to some extent, the representations of previously learned…
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Data-driven fuzzy information granulation for predicting freight volume trends
Rail freight volume trend prediction faces challenges due to data fuzziness, complexity and nonlinearity, and traditional deterministic prediction methods frequently fall short of practical application needs, particularly in addressing uncertainty. To overcome these limitations, we proposed a…
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Intensive longitudinal follow-up of cisgender and transgender women engaged in sex work during the three months following initiation of daily oral PrEP: A series of case-studies with mixed-method assessments
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) usage among cisgender and transgender women sex workers in Europe is low. This mixed-methods study examined the daily experiences of woman sex workers using PrEP, with emphasis on understanding the dynamic process of initiating and sustaining PrEP adherence. We…
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Coupled numerical simulation and strategy optimization of land subsidence caused by groundwater extraction in Langfang City
Numerical simulation is an effective method for studying land subsidence caused by groundwater extraction. In this paper, the land subsidence in Langfang City was analyzed by using a coupled fluid-solid three-dimensional numerical simulation. Firstly, four aquifer groups were divided into several…
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Living through Cyclone Freddy: “Gendered Health Impacts and Coping Responses in Malawi”
Malawi has increasingly faced severe climate-related disasters, with Cyclone Freddy in 2023 among the most devastating in the country’s history. While disasters are often considered gender-neutral events, their impacts are shaped by gendered social roles and structural inequalities, resulting in…
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Comparison of unbiased metagenomic next generation sequencing to targeted multiplex diagnostic assays for the detection of respiratory viruses
Objectives: Accurate diagnosis of existing and emerging respiratory pathogens is important. We evaluated the capability of unbiased metagenomic next generation sequencing (mNGS) to identify pathogenic RNA viruses from two cohorts of nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs previously tested by commercial…
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Complete genome and functional insights into Microbacterium sp. strain FBCC-B4120, a novel freshwater isolate with diverse biotechnological traits
The genus Microbacterium encompasses a diverse group of Actinobacteria with broad ecological distribution and functional versatility. Here, we report the complete genome sequence of Microbacterium sp. FBCC-B4120, a novel strain isolated from a freshwater ecosystem in Korea. The genome was assembled…
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“I think there is a certain worm that disturbs the head”: Community perspectives and care pathways for psychosis in Malawi
Psychosis remains a significant global health challenge, with people in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) like Malawi disproportionately impacted. Yet, little is known about community perspectives, treatment-seeking practices, and acceptable pathways for psychosis management. This study…
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Tracking fungal pathogens on cancer: Oncomicrobes or opportunistic bystanders?
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Understanding adolescents’ perspectives on suicide risk screening in primary care: Implications and insights for implementation and practice
Suicide is a pervasive public health concern with risk increasing during adolescence. Universal suicide screening for youth ages 12 years and older has been deemed an important component of suicide prevention. However, little is known about how adolescents feel about screening. This study aimed to…
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Determinants and disparities in skilled birth attendants during childbirth in Bangladesh: A study of machine learning and decomposition analysis
This study delves into the determinants and socioeconomic disparities influencing the utilization of Skilled Birth Attendants (SBAs) for childbirth in Bangladesh, deploying advanced statistical and machine learning (ML) methods. A Multilevel Binary Logistic Regression (MBLR) accounting for…
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Integrative taxonomy of Haemaphysalis (Acari: Ixodidae) from the Western Ghats, India: Morphological and molecular characterization and implications
Haemaphysalis ticks (Ixodidae) are important vectors of pathogens affecting humans and animals, yet their genetic diversity and subgeneric relationships remain insufficiently resolved. We combined detailed morphological examination with cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) -based molecular analyses…
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