Dynamic changes in the gastrointestinal microbial communities of Gangba sheep and analysis of their functions in plant biomass degradation at high altitude by Xiaozhen Liu, He Ding, Xiaoxue Zhang, Na Ta, Jinmei Zhao, Qian Zhang, Huiyun Liu, Mengjiao Sun, Xiaoqing Zhang

“…., suggesting that gastrointestinal microbial communities in ruminants play major roles in the digestion of plant biomass to provide nutrition and energy for the host. …”
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Ten Years of the Global Reform of Financial Regulation: What is ahead? by L. S. Khudyakova

“…In the initial period – the first years after the crisis works were progressing in two directions simultaneously: a) co-ordination of activities of national financial regulatory bodies in coping with the crisis processes and neutralization of its consequences; b) development and reconciliation of major global standards of financial regulation. We can consider that period as successful because crisis processes were overcame in relatively short time, trade and currency wars were also avoided and at the same time international regulatory standards were widely agreed.The second period according to the author’s classification (approx. 2012–2015) – transmission to the implementation of agreed international standards at the national and supranational (EC) levels. …”
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The extent of intestinal involvement is closely related to the severity of IgAV: a risk stratification study based on CT by Yuanqiu Li, Ziman Xiong, Yufan Wang, Yuchen Jiang, Yaqi Shen, Xuemei Hu, Daoyu Hu, Zhen Li

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Traumatic dental injuries in the first year of life and related risk factors in three regions of Brazil: a multicenter birth cohort study by Carlos Alberto Feldens, Bruno Antonio Sehn Konzen, Elisa Maria Rosa de Barros Coelho, Alessandra Castro Alves, Eliane Gerson Feldens, Márcia Regina Vítolo, Paulo Floriani Kramer

“…The aim of the present study was to estimate the incidence of TDI in the first year of life and explore risk factors in a birth cohort followed up in three major cities in different regions of Brazil. Methods A birth cohort study was conducted with children in the cities of Porto Alegre, Salvador, and Manaus. …”
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Assessment of phytochemical screening, antibacterial, analgesic, and antipyretic potentials of Litsea glutinosa (L.) leaves extracts in a mice model. by Zubair Khalid Labu, Samira Karim, Md Tarekur Rahman, Md Imran Hossain, Sarder Arifuzzaman, Md Shakil

“…<h4>Methods</h4>In this study, we conducted an initial investigation of the major phytochemical groups present in L. glutinosa leaves using both modern chromatographic techniques, specifically High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), and conventional phytochemical screening methods applied to cold methanol extracts. …”
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Les installations portuaires romaines d’Incarville (Eure) by Laurent Paez-Rezende

“…Located halfway between Rouen/Rotomagus, capital of the territory inhabited by the Veliocasses, and Évreux/Mediolanum Aulercorum, capital of the territory of the Aulerci Eburovices, the ancient port facilities were established on the left bank of the major bed of the Eure river, near the Seine-Eure-Andelle confluence. …”
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Formulation and characterization of CMPI nanoparticles for enhanced targeting of brain nicotinic receptors by positive allosteric modulator by Rahma Aly, Shoukath Sulthana, Robert Beaudoin, Ayman K. Hamouda, Santosh Aryal

“…CMPI that preferentially potentiates the (α4)3(β2)2 nAChR, the major nAChR subtype in the cortex and as such carries potential experimental and therapeutic applications. …”
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Revealing the limitations of 10-year MACE observations: 20-year observed total cardiovascular burden in the EPIC-Norfolk study by Frank LJ Visseren, Harald T Jorstad, Marjolein Snaterse, S Matthijs Boekholdt, Tinka J van Trier, Jannick AN Dorresteijn, Manon van den Bogaart, Wilma JM Scholte op Reimer, Ron JG Peters

“…Background Primary prevention strategies for cardiovascular disease (CVD) conventionally rely on 10-year risk estimates of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). However, communicating longer-term total CVD risk may better facilitate informed preventive decisions. …”
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Biphasic lipid extraction from microalgae after PEF-treatment reduces the energy demand of the downstream process by Ioannis Papachristou, Natalja Nazarova, Rüdiger Wüstner, Robin Lina, Wolfgang Frey, Aude Silve

“…Incubation thus could majorly improve the commercialization prospects of the process. …”
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Ideology and Values in Turkey's Foreign Policy by V. A. Avatkov

“…Given the Islamization and conservatism of Turkish society as a whole, traditional values also begin to play a major role in the general political discourse of the state.…”
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Differentiation Potential of Early- and Late-Passage Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Cultured under Hypoxia and Normoxia by Ashley G. Zhao, Kiran Shah, Julien Freitag, Brett Cromer, Huseyin Sumer

“…Physiological parameters such as oxygen concentration, media constituents, and passage numbers influence the properties of MSCs and may have major impact on their therapeutic potential. Cells grown under hypoxic conditions have been widely documented in clinical use. …”
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What are the perceptions and experiences of adults using mobile applications for self-management in diabetes? A systematic review by Benedict Hayhoe, Azeem Majeed, Geva Greenfield, Ana Luísa Neves, Henock B Taddese, Kalthum Patail, Hui Hsuan Pai

“…Data were narratively synthesised, guided by the ‘unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT)’ framework.Results A total of 24 qualitative studies deploying interviews and surveys with open-ended questions were included in the review. We identified four major themes, which were mapped against the constructs of the ‘UTAUT’ framework: ‘performance expectancy’, ‘effort expectancy’, ‘social influence’ and ‘facilitating conditions’.More than 50% of the studies described favourable app features relating to monitoring blood glucose, diet and exercise while also emphasising the importance of customising these to patient needs. …”
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Outpatient treatment of worsening heart failure with intravenous and subcutaneous diuretics: a systematic review of the literature by Eric Wierda, Cathelijne Dickhoff, Martin Louis Handoko, Liane Oosterom, Wouter Emmanuel Kok, Y. deRover, B.A.J.M. deMol, Loek vanHeerebeek, Jutta Maria Schroeder‐Tanka

“…Abstract Aims In the coming decade, heart failure (HF) represents a major global healthcare challenge due to an ageing population and rising prevalence combined with scarcity of medical resources and increasing healthcare costs. …”
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Comprehensive approach to predictive analysis and anomaly detection for road crash fatalities by Chopparapu Gowthami, S. Kavitha

“…Since traffic accidents are a major global cause of injury and death, it is essential to comprehend and reduce their effects. …”
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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Syndrome as a Risk Factor for Ventricular Tachycardia in Chronic Heart Failure with Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction by M. V. Fadeeva, M. R. Skhirtladze, V. T. Ivashkin

“…The control group consisted of 20 patients comparable to the main group by sex, age and major diseases in the absence of CHF and SIBOS.Results. …”
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Effects of Different Intertillage Practices on Soil Biochemical Properties and Soybean Yield in Soybean Fields by Mingcong Zhang, Yanhong Zhou, Chenglin Li, Cheng Yuan, Mingfen Shan, Yuxin Fan, Zhongxia Yu, Linfeng Ren, Liu Cui, Chen Wang

“…Heilongjiang Province, China, is a major soybean-producing area where low temperatures in early spring and poor soil moisture retention are the main limiting factors leading to low soybean yields. …”
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Effects of upper extremity blood flow restriction training on muscle strength and hypertrophy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jiapeng Jing, Jiapeng Jing, Qinzhi Zheng, Qinzhi Zheng, Hongfei Dong, Yan Wang, Peiji Wang, Di Fan, Zhuo Xu

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis focused on the use of LL-BFRT in the upper extremity muscles.MethodsThe relevant literature was searched in four major databases including Pubmed, Web of science, the Cochrane Library and Embase from 10 June 2024. …”
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Assessment of Factories on Adherence to COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures: A Case Study of Wakiso, Mukono, Buikwe, and Jinja Districts, Uganda by Joseph M. Kungu, Edity Namyalo, Angella Musewa, Sarah Nitumusiima, Phiona Keije, Catherine Nakakooza, Osborn Oyirwoth

“…A total of 39 factories were included in the study and were categorized into four major groups; food and beverages (15), plastics (5), construction (8), and others (11). …”
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Comparison of prophylactic topical application of Cryptomphalus aspersa secretion versus betamethasone for telecobalt radiation-induced skin reactions in locally advanced head and... by Ramashish Kumar, Ashok Chauhan, Sovan Sarang Dhar, Nitish Kumar

“…Radiation-induced acute skin reaction is of major concern during and after definitive course of radiotherapy. …”
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Predicting 28-day all-cause mortality in patients admitted to intensive care units with pre-existing chronic heart failure using the stress hyperglycemia ratio: a machine learning-... by Xiao-han Li, Xing-long Yang, Bin-bin Dong, Qi Liu

“…The stress hyperglycemia ratio (SHR) is a novel metric for accurately assessing stress hyperglycemia, which has been correlated with adverse outcomes in various major diseases. However, it remains unclear whether SHR is associated with 28-day mortality in patients with pre-existing CHF who were admitted to intensive care units (ICUs). …”
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