Radiomics and radiogenomics in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma by A. D. Smirnova, G. G. Karmazanovsky, E. V. Kondratyev, N.  A. Karelskaya, V. N. Galkin, A.  Yu. Popov, B. N. Gurmikov, D. V. Kalinin

“…Texture scores were the predominant independent predictor of microvascular invasion, which was a major independent risk factor for postoperative recurrence.Conclusion. …”
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The Role of Immunoglobulin Superfamily Cell Adhesion Molecules in Cancer Metastasis by Chee Wai Wong, Danielle E. Dye, Deirdre R. Coombe

“…Metastasis is a major clinical problem and results in a poor prognosis for most cancers. …”
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Local inflammation, lethality and cytokine release in mice injected with Bothrops atrox venom by S. F. Barros, I. Friedlanskaia, V. L. Petricevich, T. L. Kipnis

“…These results suggest that susceptibility to Bothrops a trox venom is genetically dependent but MHC independent; that IL-6, IL10, TNF-α, IFN-γ and NO can be involved in the mediation of tissue damage; and that the major venom component inducers of the lesions are haemorrhagins.…”
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Monocyte Subsets in Schistosomiasis Patients with Periportal Fibrosis by Jamille Souza Fernandes, Maria Ilma Araujo, Diego Mota Lopes, Robson da Paixão de Souza, Edgar M. Carvalho, Luciana Santos Cardoso

“…A major issue with Schistosoma mansoni infection is the development of periportal fibrosis, which is predominantly caused by the host immune response to egg antigens. …”
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Integrating farmers’ perception of sustainable agricultural technologies towards the development of sustainable tea production in China by Ishmael Arhin, Elizabeth Yeboah, Xinqiu Liu, Aijun Liu, Xuan Chen, Xinghui Li

“…The PSM was used to eliminate a major proportion of bias when estimating a more precise treatment effect or impact of SAT adoption on productivity. …”
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Self-care interventions for legal and safe abortions: lessons learned from a woman-centered approach to sexual and reproductive healthcare in Uruguay by Cecilia Stapff, Lucía Gómez Garbero, Rodolfo Gómez Ponce de León, Leonel Briozzo, Antonella Lavelanet, Manjulaa Narasimhan

“…Local setting: Since 2005, an accelerated decrease in maternal mortality has been recorded in Uruguay, coinciding with the implementation of two major actions: a harm reduction approach with active promotion of self-care through self-management of medical abortions; and in 2012, a change in legislation, which made abortion legal within sexual and reproductive health facilities when requested by women up to 12 weeks of pregnancy or later for specific indications. …”
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Mechanisms and Consequences of Dopamine Depletion-Induced Attenuation of the Spinophilin/Neurofilament Medium Interaction by Andrew C. Hiday, Michael C. Edler, Asma B. Salek, Cameron W. Morris, Morrent Thang, Tyler J. Rentz, Kristie L. Rose, Lisa M. Jones, Anthony J. Baucum

“…Phosphatases, such as protein phosphatase 1 (PP1), are highly promiscuous and obtain substrate selectivity via targeting proteins. Spinophilin is the major PP1-targeting protein enriched in the postsynaptic density of striatal dendritic spines. …”
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Review of Assimilating Spaceborne Global Navigation Satellite System Remote Sensing Data for Tropical Cyclone Forecasting by Weihua Bai, Guanyi Wang, Feixiong Huang, Yueqiang Sun, Qifei Du, Junming Xia, Xianyi Wang, Xiangguang Meng, Peng Hu, Cong Yin, Guangyuan Tan, Ruhan Wu

“…Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Radio Occultation (RO) and GNSS Reflectometry (GNSS-R) are the two major spaceborne GNSS remote sensing (GNSS-RS) techniques, providing observations of atmospheric profiles and the Earth’s surface. …”
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Improving energy efficiency for fishing vessels using two-pitch propellers by Co Tan Anh Vu, Phan Van Hung, Dang Dinh Chien, Vu Dang Thai, Pham Ky Quang

“…Enhancing the power and fuel efficiency of waterway vehicles, particularly those with powerful propulsion systems, is becoming a major worldwide concern in the fight against emissions. …”
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Faidherbia albida (Delile) Tree Dieback Effects on Crop Production in the Parkland Agroforests of Southwestern Niger by Abasse Tougiani, Moussa Massaoudou, Adamou Haougui, Amadou Laouali, John C. Weber

“…The populations noted a 33–55% reduction in the yields of major crops. This dieback of F. albida trees poses a serious threat to the survival of rural communities. …”
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Intermittent Fasting Protects Against the Progression from Acute Kidney Injury to Chronic Kidney Disease by Yoonjoo Jang, Young Suk Kim, Seo Rin Kim, Dong Won Lee, Soo Bong Lee, Il Young Kim

“…Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a major but often underestimated risk factor for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD). …”
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Influence of Growth Location and Extraction Method on the Properties of Cameroonian Musa acuminata Leaf Vein Fibers by Maurane Gaëlle Fokam Fokam, Christian Bopda Fokam, Anatole Mbouyap Chengoué, Valentin Rougier, Nour Halawani, Bienvenu Kenmeugne, Véronique Michaud

“…A Weibull statistical analysis of the fiber failure revealed a slight influence of the growth location, and a major influence of the fiber extraction method, with the water boiling method showing a good balance between properties and ease of extraction.…”
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Genome resequencing and genome-wide polymorphisms in mosquito vectors Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus from south India by Preeti Acharya, Upasana Shyamsunder Singh, Veeramanoharan Rajamannar, Mayilsamy Muniaraj, Binata Nayak, Aparup Das

“…Abstract Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes spread major vector-borne viral diseases in tropical and sub-tropical regions of the globe. …”
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Functional and genomic analyses of plant growth promoting traits in Priestia aryabhattai and Paenibacillus sp. isolates from tomato rhizosphere by Carolina Almirón, Tomás Denis Petitti, María Agustina Ponso, Ana María Romero, Vanessa Andrea Areco, María Isabel Bianco, Martín Espariz, Pablo Marcelo Yaryura

“…Such insight may contribute to improving the selection of strains used as biofertilizers in tomato, a major crop worldwide.…”
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Effect of platelet-rich plasma on angiogenic and regenerative properties in patients with critical limb ischemia by Hamid Tanzadehpanah, Sima Nobari, Ava Jalalian Hoseini, Farzaneh Ghotbani, Mohsen Mehrabzadeh, Jamal Jalili shahri, Amirreza Alipour, Mohsen Sheykhhasan, Hamed Manoochehri, Susan Darroudi, Hanie Mahaki

“…It utilizes various angiogenic growth factors in platelets, including platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and epidermal growth factor (EGF), which are integral to the tissue repair.Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is a major symptom of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and PRP therapy aims to improve blood circulation to the distal limb through the development of blood vessels. …”
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Pyrolysis of sawdust in a horizontal tube furnace: Effects of temperature and heating rate on product composition by Selva Kumar Vitiyaa, Lee Zhi Hua, Tan Kok Tat, Sim Jia Huey

“…According to Gas chromatography (GC) analysis, phenol group appears to be the major compound in the bio-oil. The chemical components of bio-oil were found to be richer at lower reaction temperatures (400-450 °C), where it showcased the presence of phenols, ketones, carboxylic acids, furans, aldehydes, alkenes, alcohols, ether and amine. …”
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A Quantitative Analysis of Photovoltaic Modules Using Halved Cells by S. Guo, J. P. Singh, I. M. Peters, A. G. Aberle, T. M. Walsh

“…Using halved cells in PV modules is an effective method to reduce the resistive power loss which has already been applied by some major PV manufacturers (Mitsubishi, BP Solar) in their commercial available PV modules. …”
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Development, opportunities, and challenges of siRNA nucleic acid drugs by Bowen Xiao, Shaopeng Wang, Yu Pan, Wenjun Zhi, Chensheng Gu, Tao Guo, Jiaqi Zhai, Chenxu Li, Yong Q. Chen, Rong Wang

“…However, drug delivery, especially the extrahepatic one, remains a major challenge. Currently, all approved drugs target the liver. …”
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On the Heating of the Slow Solar Wind by Imbalanced Alfvén-wave Turbulence from 0.06 to 1 au: Parker Solar Probe and Solar Orbiter Observations by Sofiane Bourouaine, Jean C. Perez, Benjamin D. G. Chandran, Vamsee K. Jagarlamudi, Nour E. Raouafi, Jasper S. Halekas

“…Our results suggest that, as in the fast solar wind, AW turbulence plays a major role in the ion heating that occurs in incompressible slow-wind streams.…”
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The peculiar characteristics and advancement in diagnostic methodologies of influenza A virus by Muhammad Asif Raza, Muhammad Asif Raza, Muhammad Awais Ashraf, Muhammad Awais Ashraf, Muhammad Nabeel Amjad, Muhammad Nabeel Amjad, Ghayyas Ud Din, Ghayyas Ud Din, Bei Shen, Yihong Hu, Yihong Hu

“…Despite the development of vaccines and antiviral drugs, IAV is still a major cause of respiratory illnesses and deaths. …”
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