Symbiotic fungal inoculation promotes the growth of Pinus tabuliformis seedlings in relation to the applied nitrogen form by Lingjie Xu, Yanhui Li, Xiaoyu Dai, Xueyu Jin, Qiannai Zhao, Boyu Tian, Yong Zhou

“…Abstract Background Nitrogen (N) deposition has become a major driving factor affecting the balance of terrestrial ecosystems, changing the soil environment, element balance and species coexistence relationships, driving changes in biodiversity and ecosystem structure and function. …”
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Pilot-scale phosphorus recovery from mobile toilet wastewater in Bangkok, Thailand by Thanakrit Neamhom, Pakasinee Yakam, Chalermkiet Bathbumrung, Wirunya Tachavarong, Varakorn Kosaisavee, Yada Pinatha

“…Results from nine experiments (3 × 3) indicate that (1) the percentage of phosphorus recovery ranged from 1.9 to 65.2, with a peak observed at high pH values, (2) optimal phosphorus recovery is attained at Mg:P ratio of 1.25 and pH of 9 during precipitation, and (3) the EDS analysis confirms the presence of major elements with phosphorus constituting the predominant component at 13.1%weight. …”
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Sex-specific prevalence, inequality and associated predictors of hypertension, diabetes, and comorbidity among Bangladeshi adults: results from a nationwide cross-sectional demogra... by Abdur Razzaque Sarker, Raisul Akram, Nausad Ali, Marufa Sultana, Nurnabi Sheikh

“…Several socioeconomic and demographic factors such as age, sex, education, geographic location, administrative division, employment status, education and wealth index were considered as major explanatory variables. Inequality in prevalence and healthcare utilisation was measured using the ‘Lorenz curve’. …”
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Predictors of depression among Chinese college students: a machine learning approach by Lin Luo, Junfeng Yuan, Chenghan Wu, Yanling Wang, Rui Zhu, Huilin Xu, Luqin Zhang, Zhongge Zhang

“…Other significant predictors included academic stress, BMI, vital capacity, psychological resilience, physical fitness test scores, major satisfaction, and social network use. The model achieved an accuracy of 87.5% and an AUC of 0.927. …”
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Integrative bioinformatics and machine learning approach unveils potential biomarkers linking coronary atherosclerosis and fatty acid metabolism-associated gene by Hong Li, Yongyun Xu, Aiting Wang, Chuanxin Zhao, Man Zheng, Chunyan Xiang

“…Abstract Background Atherosclerosis (AS) is increasingly recognized as a chronic inflammatory disease that significantly compromises vascular health and acts as a major contributor to cardiovascular diseases. Advancements in lipidomics and metabolomics have unveiled the complex role of fatty acid metabolism (FAM) in both healthy and pathological states. …”
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Prevalence and associated risk factors of bovine Schistosoma and Fasciola infections among cattle in South Achefer District, North West Ethiopia by Solomon Tesfaye, Mastewal Yeshambel, Amir Alelign, Tilahun Yohannes

“…This study indicated that bovine Schistosoma and Fasciola infections remain among the major cattle health problems in the study area. Therefore, appropriate intervention methods should be implemented for effective zoonotic disease control in the study area.…”
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Early results of laparoscopic single‑anastomosis duodeno‑ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy: a case series from a single Polish bariatric center by Mateusz Wityk, Maciej Bobowicz, Mateusz Pryt, Natalia Dowgiałło-Gornowicz

“…Full remission of T2D and hypertension was achieved in all patients within 6 months of surgery. There were no major complications, except for 1 case of intraoperative conversion to one-anastomosis gastric bypass. …”
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Identification and prioritization of novel therapeutic candidates against glutamate racemase from Klebsiella pneumoniae. by Ankit Kumar, Farah Anjum, Md Imtaiyaz Hassan, Anas Shamsi, Rashmi Prabha Singh

“…<h4>Background</h4>Klebsiella pneumoniae, a gram-negative bacterium in the Enterobacteriaceae family, is non-motile, encapsulated, and a major cause of nosocomial infections, particularly in intensive care units. …”
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Efficacy of Hymecromone in Post-Cholecystectomy Patients by A V. Okhlobystin, A. К. Ufimtseva, M. A. Tatarkina, O. Z. Okhlobystina, V. T. Ivashkin

“…The cholecystectomy is the major cause of sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (SOD), that may be classified as post-cholecystectomy syndrome (PCES). …”
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Risk factors of functional dyspepsia, gastrointestinal reflux disease and non-erosive reflux disease by Malik Ayesha, Din Rafi Ud, Asif Mahrosh, Naeem Iqra, Habib Aamir, Khan Asma Arshad

“…Background/Aim: Functional dyspepsia, erosive and non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) present a major health burden, adversely effecting quality of life. …”
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Overwintering of Thrips (Thysanoptera) Under the Bark of the Plane Tree (<i>Platanus</i> x <i>hispanica</i> Mill. ex Münchh.) in Southeastern Poland by Halina Kucharczyk, Marek Kucharczyk, Tomasz Olbrycht

“…The most abundant thrips species included <i>Dendrothrips degeeri</i> Uzel, <i>Phlaeothrips coriaceus</i> Haliday, <i>Thrips major</i> Uzel, and <i>Dendrothrips ornatus</i> (Jablonowski). …”
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Ischaemia-reperfusion time differences in ST-elevation myocardial infarction in very young patients: a cohort study by Pablo Juan-Salvadores, Luis Mariano De La Torre Fonseca, Beatriz Calderon-Cruz, Cesar Veiga, Samuel Pintos-Rodríguez, Saleta Fernandez Barbeira, Victor Alfonso Jimenez Diaz, Andres Iñiguez Romo

“…The present study was carried out to evaluate the ischaemia-reperfusion times in patients ≤40 years of age versus individuals &gt;40 years of age and their association with mortality and major adverse cardiac event (MACE) over the long term.Methods A retrospective, multicentre cohort study was carried out in 6799 patients diagnosed with STEMI. …”
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Is Intestinal Microbiota Fully Restored After Chickens Have Recovered from Coccidiosis? by Jiaqing Guo, Zijun Zhao, Chace Broadwater, Isabel Tobin, Jing Liu, Melanie Whitmore, Guolong Zhang

“…At 7 dpi, during the peak of infection, major lactic acid bacteria were enriched, while short-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria were mostly suppressed in both the ileum and cecum. …”
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Epigenetic Biomarkers and the Wnt/β-Catenin Pathway in Opisthorchis viverrini-associated Cholangiocarcinoma: A Scoping Review on Therapeutic Opportunities. by Alok Kafle, Sutas Suttiprapa, Mubarak Muhammad, Jan Clyden B Tenorio, Roshan Kumar Mahato, Norhidayu Sahimin, Shih Keng Loong

“…<h4>Principal findings</h4>Relevant published literature was identified by searching major electronic databases using targeted search queries. …”
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Gene Polymorphism of Antigen B Subunit 2 and Pathogenesis of Cystic Echinococcosis in Murine Model by Hadi M. Alsakee, Hussein M. Abdulla, Reshna K. Albarzanji

“… A complex genetic diversity among the causative agent, Echinococcus granulosus, is documented. Antigen B (AgB) is a major antigenic fraction of hydatid fluid and hydatid cyst tissues. …”
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EKOS™ Jena Experience: Safety, Feasibility, and Midterm Outcomes of Percutaneous Ultrasound-Assisted Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis in Patients with Intermediate-High-Risk or High-... by Friederike Klein, Sven Möbius-Winkler, Laura Bäz, Rüdiger Pfeifer, Michael Fritzenwanger, Stefan Heymel, Marcus Franz, Pawel Aftanski, P. Christian Schulze, Daniel Kretzschmar

“…Results. 24 h post-UACDT, median RV/LV ratio decreased from 1.13 to 0.96 (p<0.001) and the mean sPAP decreased from 47 ± 3 to 32 ± 2 mmHg + CVP (p<0.0002). There were 6 major bleeding events resulting in transfusion. No stroke, myocardial infarction, right heart decompensation, or recurrent PE occurred. 31 patients (63%) were discharged without any signs of right ventricular stress. …”
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Clinical Evaluation and Assessment of Laser Irradiation on the Stability of Orthodontic Implant: A Prospective Experimental Study by Namrata Shehare, Suchita Daokar, Dhananjay Ghunawat, Harsha Kaurani

“…However, its failure is a major complication that occurs during orthodontic treatment which is multifactorial. …”
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Mini-review: the utility of macroalgae in abalone diets and their role in heat resilience by Ida Ayu Amarilia Dewi Murni, Supono Supono

“…Nutrition and health aspect are becoming two major issues that can impede the development and economic sustainability of abalone aquaculture industries. …”
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Land Rights, Land Ownership, and Land Governance among Rural Communities in River Tana County, Kenya: A Gender Perspective by Wilson Ndenyele, Marie-Emmanuelle, Halimu Suleimani Shauri, Godffrey Nato

“… ontext and background  Gender issues in land governance remain a major concern in the developing countries owing the numerous human development challenges. …”
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Bioinformatics and System Biological Approaches for the Identification of Genetic Risk Factors in the Progression of Cardiovascular Disease by Joy Dip Barua, Shudeb Babu Sen Omit, Humayan Kabir Rana, Nitun Kumar Podder, Utpala Nanda Chowdhury, Md Habibur Rahman

“…We observed that the number of 32, 17, 53, 70, and 89 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) is overlapped between CVD and its risk factors of hypertension (HTN), type 2 diabetes (T2D), hypercholesterolemia (HCL), obesity, and aging, respectively. We identified 10 major hub proteins (FPR2, TNF, CXCL8, CXCL1, IL1B, VEGFA, CYBB, PTGS2, ITGAX, and CCR5), 12 significant functional pathways, and 11 gene ontological pathways that are associated with CVD. …”
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