A study of macroinvertebrate communities in Bolshiye Koty Bay of Lake Baikal using DNA metabarcoding by L. S. Kravtsova, T. E. Peretolchina, T. I. Triboy, I. A. Nebesnykh, A. E. Tupikin, M. R. Kabilov

“…The diversity of macroinvertebrates, the structure of their communities in Bolshiye Koty Bay (Lake Baikal) was studied by a DNA metabarcoding approach using an Illumina MiSeq system. …”
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Effects of modified reverse sural neurocutaneous flap repair on wound healing in patients with soft tissue defects of the foot and ankle by Shun Hong Luo, Yong Ping Li, Man Hua Liu, Yu Xie, Jian Li, Hao Yu, Chun Hua He

“…Conclusion The modified reverse neurocutaneous flap repair is a reliable and structured approach to treating soft tissue defects of the ankle and foot. …”
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Glia control experience-dependent plasticity in an olfactory critical period by Hans C Leier, Alexander J Foden, Darren A Jindal, Abigail J Wilkov, Paola Van der Linden Costello, Pamela J Vanderzalm, Jaeda Coutinho-Budd, Masashi Tabuchi, Heather T Broihier

“…Here, we define a critical period for structural and functional plasticity of OSN-PN synapses in the ethyl butyrate (EB)-sensitive glomerulus VM7. …”
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Can Cryptogonimids of the Same Genus Influence Each Other’s Level of Genetic Variation? by Ekaterina S. Tokarskaya, Yulia V. Tatonova, Haneef Ahmed Amissah, Polina G. Shumenko, Mikhail Yu. Shchelkanov

“…But data on the dynamics of their shared host on their population structure and genetic variability is lacking. In this study, we investigate the intraspecific structure of the <i>Exorchis</i> species, <i>Exorchis oviformis</i>, and <i>E. convictus</i>, both of which coexist in the same definitive host. …”
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Scrutinizing the evidence of anthracene toxicity on adrenergic receptor beta-2 and its bioremediation by fungal manganese peroxidase via in silico approaches by Muhammad Naveed, Khadija Khatoon, Tariq Aziz, Rida Naveed, Muhammad Nouman Majeed, Maida Salah Ud Din, Tayyab Javed, Ayaz Ali Khan, Abdullah F. Alasmari

“…The tertiary structure of both proteins was predicted using the SWISSMODEL tool and molecular docking using Autodock vina revealed strong binding affinities of anthracene with adrenergic receptor beta 2, showing a binding energy of − 6.6 kcal/mol with anthracene confirming the negative impacts on human health. …”
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Biopsychosocial factors and falls among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal study by Renata Zacharias Grando, Letícia Pophal Cutisque, Alyssa Cristine de Oliveira Elias, André Luiz Felix Rodacki, Natália Boneti Moreira

“…The infected older adults showed worst scores in Body Functions and Structures (Cognition, d = 0.77), Activity (SB, d = 0.55), Participation (HRQoL domains, d = from 0.31 to 0.78), and Personal Factors (Fear of falling, d = 0.54). …”
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Identification and functional analysis of Wall-Associated Kinase genes in Nicotiana tabacum by Ling Li, Linggai Cao, Jintao Li, Zhiqiang Zhang, Zhiqiang Zhang, Jie Liu, Zhongying Ren, Jie Zhang, Rengang Wang, Yangfan Miao, Shizhou Yu, Wei Li, Wei Li

“…The WAK proteins within each group displayed similar gene structures and conserved motif distributions. Promoter region analysis indicated that cis-elements of NtWAK genes are primarily involved in regulating plant growth and development, phytohormone signaling, and stress responses. …”
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Effects of non-contact electric fields on the kidneys and livers of tumour-bearing rats [version 6; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] by Luthfi Nurhidayat, Ahmad Ghitha Fadhlurrahman, Firman Alamsyah, Warsito Purwo Taruno, Nisrina Firdausi, Subekti Evi Dwi Nugraheni, Rarastoeti Pratiwi

“…Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of non-contact electric field exposure on kidney and liver structures. Methods Female rats were randomly divided into one control group and three treatment groups with six replications each. …”
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Enhanced Visual Attentional Modulation in Patients with Inherited Peripheral Retinal Degeneration in the Absence of Cortical Degeneration by Sónia Ferreira, Andreia Carvalho Pereira, Bruno Quendera, Aldina Reis, Eduardo Duarte Silva, Miguel Castelo-Branco

“…These findings were observed in the presence of preserved visual cortical structure. We conclude that RP patients have enhanced visual attention recruitment despite their retinal degeneration, while cortical structure and overall response levels remain intact. …”
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The association between resilience and fatigue among mariners during ocean voyages: a chain mediating effect of coping style and psychological stress by Zhanying Sun, Nan Tang, Xueyang Gan, Jingru Chen, Qingqing Su, Jie Song, Yuan Gao

“…SPSS 26.0 was employed to perform correlation analysis, while Amos 21.0 was applied to establish structural equation model and demonstrate the mediator effects. …”
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Influence of the cordierite lining on the lost foam casting process by Trumbulović Ljiljana, Gulišija Zvonko, Aćimović-Pavlović Zagorka, Andrić Lj.

“…This paper discuss the influence of the refractory cordierite lining on the structure and mechanical properties of Al-Si and Al-Cu casings obtained from the Lost foam casting process. …”
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Curcumin-Loaded Chitosan/Gelatin Composite Sponge for Wound Healing Application by Van Cuong Nguyen, Van Boi Nguyen, Ming-Fa Hsieh

“…Three composite sponges were made with 10% of curcumin and by using polymers, namely, chitosan and gelatin with various ratios. The chemical structure and morphology were evaluated by FTIR and SEM. …”
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Adoption of Mobile Payments in Brazil: Technology Readiness, Trust and Perceived Quality by Tharcisio Alexandrino Caldeira, Jorge Brantes Ferreira, Angilberto Freitas, Roberto Pessoa de Queiroz Falcão

“…The authors conducted a survey with 402 participants to test the proposed model, analyzing the data via structural equation modeling (SEM). The results showed that trust, usefulness, and perceived quality of mobile payment services directly influence mobile payment acceptance.…”
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Grouping based calculus for propositional linear temporal logic by Kostas Ragauskas, Adomas Birštunas

“…The task involves defining the standard rule application process for the derivation procedure (as used in [4] and [5]), determining and proving properties for the absence of a loop beneath some sequent, and creating a new calculus G*TL, which uses the proposed sequent grouping method, along with the method of marks (similar marking concepts were proposed in  [5] and [6]). A new type of structural rule (GROUP), along with a modification of the rule (∘) to (∘*) is introduced. …”
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Evaluation of Vapor Pressure Estimation Methods for Use in Simulating the Dynamic of Atmospheric Organic Aerosols by A. J. Komkoua Mbienda, C. Tchawoua, D. A. Vondou, F. Mkankam Kamga

“…required to determine gas-particle partitioning of such organic compounds is used as a parameter for simulating the dynamic of atmospheric aerosols. Here, we use the structure-property relationships of VOC to estimate . …”
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FIRMS’ FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CHARACTERISTICS ASSOCIATION WITH EARNING MANAGEMENT PRACTICES: A META-ANALYSIS APPROACH by Fatima Abdul Hamid, Chaabane Oussama Houssem Eddine, Abdullah Mohamed Ayedh, Abdelghani Echchabi

“… This paper aims to investigate the association between firm’s corporate governance and financial attributes (namely, board of directors’ size, board of directors’ independence, chief executive officer (CEO) duality, ownership structure, audit type, firm’s size, firm’s return and leverage) with earnings management practices. …”
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SHORT REVIEW OF SOME NOSQL DATABASES by Adrian RUNCEANU, Marian Ion POPESCU, Ilie BORCOSI, Dragos-Viorel IONICĂ

“…In this article we will attempt a very brief overview of some NoSQL (Not only Structured Query Language) databases.…”
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Carcinosarcoma of the Gallbladder with Chondrosarcomatous Differentiation and Intracytoplasmic Eosinophilic Hyaline Globules (Thanatosomes): A Report of a Case and Review of the Li... by Jumana A. Alratroot, Amani A. Joudeh, Samir S. Amr

“…Computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen revealed a huge exophytic gallbladder mass displacing or invading the surrounding structures. The patient underwent radical cholecystectomy, transverse colectomy, distal gastrectomy, and liver bed resection. …”
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A Computational Design Analysis of UAV’s Rotor Blade in Low-Temperature Conditions for the Defence Applications by Sreenadh Chevula, Sankeerth Chillamcharal, Satya Prasad Maddula

“…The reasons for the structural failures in drone’s rotor blades and the low-performance efficiency of the drones at low-temperature conditions are highlighted. …”
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Research on power allocation of integrated VLPC based on deep reinforcement learning by Shuai MA, Bing LI, Haihong SHENG, Rongyan GU, Hui ZHOU, Hongmei WANG, Yue WANG, Shiyin LI

“…A power allocation scheme for integrated visible light position and communication (VLPC) system based on deep reinforcement learning was proposed to achieve power allocation for communication positioning integration.First, the frame structure design of integrated VLPC was proposed.Then the channel state information could be estimated by using the positioning information, and the CRLB of the positioning error was derived.Furthermore, the internal coupling relationship between positioning accuracy and communication rate was clarified.On this basis, a dynamic power allocation scheme based on deep deterministic policy gradient was proposed.Simulation results show that the proposed scheme can simultaneously achieve high-precision positioning and high-speed communication.…”
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