Vertical distribution and variability of soil organic carbon and CaCO3 in deep Colluvisols modeled by hyperspectral imaging by Jessica Reyes-Rojas, Julien Guigue, Daniel Žížala, Vít Penížek, Tomáš Hrdlička, Petra Vokurková, Aleš Vaněk, Tereza Zádorová

“…Colluvisols, sedimentary soils formed on concave slope positions, are considered to be important indicators of soil-landscape processes and soil organic carbon pools. In this study, we investigated the effectiveness of hyperspectral imaging in visible and near-infrared range to assess the detailed variability (both vertical and within each colluvial layer and in-situ soil horizon) of soil organic carbon (SOC) and CaCO3 concentrations in three deep Colluvisols developed on loess and located at different slope positions in southeast Czechia, and evaluate whether this in-detail mapped microvariability can be used as a proxy to assess the dynamics and history of colluvial sedimentation. …”
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Muscle contractile properties and perceived fatigue in the general and diseased population by Isa H. Mast, Neeltje A. E. Allard, Dominique tenHaaf, Anouk A. F. Stoffels, Lando Janssen, Hieronymus W. H. vanHees, Silvie Timmers, Bregina T. P. Hijmans‐Kersten, Maria T. E. Hopman, Laurien M. Buffart

“…We aimed to identify differences in contractile properties and physical fitness between populations, and examine associations with perceived fatigue. We pooled data on perceived fatigue, physical fitness, and contractile properties from six studies, including a control group (n = 90), cancer survivors (n = 27), patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; n = 16), chronic myeloid leukemia (CML; n = 20), and statin users (n = 64). …”
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Association of iron status indicators with thyroid hormone concentrations during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mohammadamin Parsaei, Mohadese Dashtkoohi, Elahe Amirkhalili, Mohammadreza Chashmyazdan, Tim I. M. Korevaar, Tim I. M. Korevaar, Pantea Nazeri

“…Meta-analyses determined pooled thyroid hormone levels in patients with and without iron deficiency, using serum ferritin (cut-off = 30 µg/L) and hemoglobin (cut-off = 11 g/dL). …”
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Blinding assessment in randomised sham-controlled trials of acupuncture:protocol for a systematic survey by Ling Li, Xin Sun, Jiali Liu, Minghong Yao, Yong Fu, Jiahui Yang, Xiaochao Luo

“…We will assess the effectiveness of blinding success using the James blinding index (BI) and Bang BI, and pool data from included trials using random-effects models. …”
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Association between Anemia and Risk of Parkinson Disease by Yao-Chin Wang, Abel Po-Hao Huang, Sheng-Po Yuan, Chu-Ya Huang, Chieh-Chen Wu, Tahmina Nasrin Poly, Suleman Atique, Woon-Man Kung

“…However, heterogeneity among the studies was significant (I2=92.60, p=<0.0001). The pooled relative risk of PD in female patients with anemia was higher (N=3, RRadjusted=1.14 (95% CI: 0.83-1.57, p=0.40) as compared to male patients with anemia (N=3, RRadjusted=1.09 (95% CI: 0.83-1.42, p=0.51). …”
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HP1 Promotes the Centromeric Localization of ATRX and Protects Cohesion by Interfering Wapl Activity in Mitosis by Erchen Zhang, Lei Peng, Kejia Yuan, Zexian Ding, Qi Yi

“…During mitosis, most ATRX proteins are removed from chromosomal arms, leaving a pool near the centromere region in mammalian cells, which is critical for accurate chromosome congression and sister chromatid cohesion protection. …”
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Abdominal visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue and associations with cardiometabolic risk in Inuit, Africans and Europeans: a cross-sectional study by Gregers Stig Andersen, Mette Aadahl, Niels Grarup, Torsten Lauritzen, Bendix Carstensen, Pernille Falberg Rønn, Marit Eika Jørgensen, Dirk Lund Christensen

“…We investigated the associations of visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) with cardiometabolic risk factors in three ethnic diverse populations of Inuit, Africans and Europeans.Design Cross-sectional pooled study.Setting Greenland, Kenya and Denmark.Methods A total of 5113 participants (2933 Inuit, 1397 Africans and 783 Europeans) from three studies in Greenland, Kenya and Denmark were included. …”
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Usefulness of computed tomography-guided puncture biopsy coupled with rapid on-site evaluation for diagnosis of pulmonary lesions: a systematic review and meta‑analysis by Zhongbao Zhang, Rui Liu, JunLin Li, Kai Zhang, Yuan Li, Xiaoqin Zhang, Sanjay Rastogi

“…Results: A total of 6 studies (n = 951) with mild heterogeneity were included in this meta-analysis, yielding a pooled sensitivity, specificity, and DOR of 0.94 (95% CI, 0.91–0.96), 0.95 (95% CI, 0.9–0.98), and 159.05 (95% CI, 69.59–363.49), respectively. …”
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Combined prognostic value of the cancer stem cell markers CD47 and CD133 in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by Jian‐Hua Wang, Shu‐Ting Huang, Lan Zhang, Zi‐Gang Liu, Rong‐Xin Liang, Sen‐Wei Jiang, Yi‐Nan Jiang, Xing‐Juan Yu, Yu‐Chuan Jiang, Xi‐Zhao Li, Pei‐Fen Zhang, Zhe‐Sheng Wen, Min Zheng

“…Notably, CD47+ CD133+ ESCC cells were observed to possess the characteristics of CSCs, and anti‐CD47 treatment veritably eliminated the CSCs pool. Conclusions The stemness index determined by the expression of CD47 and CD133 is a promising prognostic predictor, and CD47 is a potential therapeutic target for CSCs in ESCC patients.…”
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Association of HIV infection and hospitalization among mpox cases: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Muhammed Shabil, Shilpa Gaidhane, R. Roopashree, Mandeep Kaur, Manish Srivastava, Amit Barwal, G. V. Siva Prasad, Pranchal Rajput, Rukshar Syed, Anoop Dev, Danish Kundra, Ambanna Yappalparvi, Prakasini Satapathy, Quazi Syed Zahiruddin, Harish Kumar, Renu Sah, Ganesh Bushi

“…Results The search yielded 686 records, with 14 studies meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria after screenings and full-text assessments. The pooled analysis revealed a 56.6% increased risk of hospitalization among HIV-positive mpox cases compared to HIV-negative individuals (95% CI: 18.0–107.7%). …”
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Transient Elastography for Significant Liver Fibrosis and Cirrhosis in Chronic Hepatitis B: A Meta-Analysis by Xiaolong Qi, Min An, Tongwei Wu, Deke Jiang, Mengyun Peng, Weidong Wang, Jing Wang, Chunqing Zhang, on behalf of the CHESS Study Group

“…Hierarchical summary receiver-operating curves model and the bivariate mixed-effects binary regression model were applied to generate summary receiver-operating characteristic curves and pooled estimates of sensitivity and specificity. Results. …”
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Association between body composition indices and vascular health: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mohammad Nikoohemmat, Amirhossein Ramezani Ahmadi, Ali Valizadeh, Seyed Mohammadmisagh Moteshakereh, Reza Yari-Boroujeni, Zahra Seifi, Majid Valizadeh, Behnaz Abiri

“…Results Fifteen observational studies (n = 21,215) met the inclusion criteria. Pooled analyses revealed a positive association between fat-free mass (FFM) and carotid intima–media thickness (IMT) (effect size [ES]: 1.79, 95% CI 1.68–1.91), highlighting a relationship with arterial structure. …”
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A qualitative study of community perceptions and practices relating to blood donation in Cameroon by Solange Dabou, Wilfred Ngwa, Ngo Valery Ngo, Constantine T Asahngwa, Ghyslaine Bruna Djeunang Dongho, Regina Sinsai, Evrard Kepgang, Odette D Kibu, Ronald Mbua Gobina, Denis Alemka Foretia

“…Efforts to reduce apathy toward blood donation and expand the pool of regular, repeat donors must carefully address the diverse perceptions and practices identified in this study.…”
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Quantitative Trait Loci Analysis of Folate Content in Dry Beans, Phaseolus vulgaris L. by S. Khanal, J. Xue, R. Khanal, W. Xie, J. Shi, K. P. Pauls, A. Navabi

“…The objectives of this paper were to compare selected genotypes of dry beans for the folate content of the dry seeds and to identify quantitative trait loci (QTL) associated with the folate content in a population derived from an inter-gene-pool cross of dry beans. The folate content was examined in three large-seeded (AC Elk, Redhawk, and Taylor) and one medium-seeded (Othello) dry bean genotypes, their six F1 (i.e., one-way diallel crosses), and the F2 of Othello/Redhawk that were evaluated in the field in 2009. …”
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Effect of eHealth-delivered exercise programmes on balance in people aged 65 years and over living in the community: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled... by Corneel Vandelanotte, Anne Tiedemann, Kim Delbaere, Stephanie Alley, Meghan Ambrens, Juliana S Oliveira, Quyen To

“…Methodological quality ranged from 3 to 8 (mean, 5). The pooled effect indicated that eHealth-delivered exercise programmes have a medium significant effect on static balance (11 studies; SMD=0.62, 95% CI 0.27 to 0.72) with very low-quality evidence. …”
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Investigating the feasibility of developing a collective action for biological control of fall armyworm among smallholder farmers in rural communities of Zambia by Léna Durocher-Granger, Sara Fiorito, Sibajene Kambanja Mudenda, Milimo Mildred Chiboola, Monica K. Kansiime, David Ludwig, Cees Leeuwis

“…Our model to assess the results applies both Ostrom’s 8 Design Principles for a community-based management of common-pool resources and criteria of an agricultural innovation that meet the community’s requirements, and also pays attention to the exchange and brokering processes needed to match the two. …”
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Polymorphism of genes associated with infectious lung diseases in Northern Asian populations and in patients with community-acquired pneumonia by S. V. Mikhailova, L. V. Shcherbakova, N. I. Logvinenko, I. I. Logvinenko, M. I. Voevoda

“…The aim of this work was to assess the effect of selection for the genotypes of the above-mentioned SNPs on the gene pools of populations living in harsh climatic conditions that contribute to the development of infectious lung diseases. …”
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The impact of the objective state and self-esteem of health on academic performance in senior students of medical and humanitarian specialties, taking into account various environm... by V. V. Kuznetsov, K. V. Kosilov

“…An analysis of the linear regression model describing the association of academic performance with variables in the pooled sample revealed that this indicator strongly correlates with the comorbidity index (r = 8.27), HRQoL (r = 7.28), quality of education, and family income (5.55 / 5.06). …”
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Identification of most motivating resource for estimation of social hierarchy in water buffaloes by Sunil Dutt, M.L. Kamboj

“…A socio-metric matrix of all agonistic interactions was prepared, and pooled data was analyzed using one-way ANOVA in SPSS version 22. …”
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Meta-analysis of the accuracy for RASSF1A methylation in bronchial aspirates for the diagnosis of lung cancer. by Xu-Ping Chen, Shi-Xu He, Meng-You Chen, Fu-Bin Chen, Peng Wu, Ping Shi, Shi-Cai Zhao, Ling-Yan Zhao, Xiao-Min Xiong, Jia Zeng

“…<h4>Results</h4>Among the 12 trials that met the inclusion criteria, a total of 2388 participants were involved. The pooled results for the diagnosis of lung cancer were as follows, when compared to the pathological diagnosis: sensitivity of 0.47 (95% CI: 0.45-0.50), specificity of 0.96 (95% CI: 0.95-0.97), positive LR of 12.18 (95% CI: 8.96-16.55), negative LR of 0.56 (95% CI: 0.52-0.61), DOR of 24.05 (95% CI: 17.29-33.47), and AUC of 0.78 (Q index = 0.72), respectively. …”
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