Greenness assessment approach for spectrofluorimetric detection of daptomycin using metal oxide nanosensors synthesized via Commiphora myrrha extract in the presence of organizing... by Maha F. El-Tohamy, Amal M. Al-Mohaimeed, Haitham AlRabiah, Gamal A.E. Mostafa

“…The morphology, size, and structural properties of the ZnO-NPs were carefully investigated utilizing a variety of spectroscopic and microscopic methods. …”
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Small-Scale Farmers’ Uptake of Eco-Friendly Vegetable Production Practices in Enugu State, Nigeria. by Ikenna Charles Ukwuaba, Chiziterem Benita Nze, Ridwan Mukaila, Sunday Ifeanyi Ukwuaba, Chukwuma Otum Ume, Emmanuel Ejiofor Omeje, Ogochukwu Gabriella Onah, Chris Nnamdi Onyekwe, Onyebuchi Jonathan Umeh

“… The rising demand for sustainable agriculture is driving a global shift toward eco-friendly vegetable production methods that prioritise human health and environmental protection Vegetables. however, the level of uptake of eco-friendly practices and their drivers are poorly understood, which prompts the current study. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 300 randomly selected vegetable farmers in Enugu State. …”
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Metabolomic and morphological trait diversity display contrasting patterns in temperate forest tree communities by Jonathan J. Henn, Brian E. Sedio, Christopher P. Catano, Emily Dewald‐Wang, Dilys Vela Díaz, James A. Lutz, Sean M. McMahon, Geoffrey Parker, Jonathan A. Myers, Marko J. Spasojevic

“…Taken together, these results show that different suites of traits can result in contrasting patterns of functional diversity along environmental gradients and suggest that multiple community assembly mechanisms operate simultaneously to structure functional diversity in temperate forest ecosystems.…”
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Metagenomic exploration and computational prediction of novel enzymes for polyethylene terephthalate degradation by Donya Afshar Jahanshahi, Mohammad Reza Rezaei Barzani, Mohammad Bahram, Shohreh Ariaeenejad, Kaveh Kavousi

“…These enzymes were further validated through active site analysis, amino acid composition analysis, and 3D structure comparison. Additionally, we isolated bacterial strains from contaminated soils and extracted plastizymes to demonstrate their potential for environmental remediation. …”
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Heterologous expression of SpsTAC2 in Arabidopsis affected branch angle and secondary vascular system development by Fangshu Niu, Mengru Yuan, Hongxia Zhao, Zhi Pang, Jie Yan, RuiXie Ning, Lin Shi, Fengqiang Yu, Dongshan Wei, Rong Yang, Runming Zhang, Haifeng Yang

“…Phenotypic characterization of SpsTAC2 overexpressing Arabidopsis strains revealed that the branching angle of the transgenic strains was significantly greater than that of the wild type, and the anatomical structures of the stems and hypocotyls of the transgenic strains indicated that the vascular system of the transgenic strains developed more slowly than did that of the wild type. …”
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Isolation and Characterization of Exopolysaccharide-Producing Lactobacillus plantarum SKT109 from Tibet Kefir by Wang Ji, Zhao Xiao, Tian Zheng, He Congcong, Yang Yawei, Yang Zhennai

“…Microstructural studies of the EPS demonstrated a highly compact structure with a smooth surface, facilitating formation of film by the polymer; the EPS was composed of many different sizes of spherical lumps with tendency to form molecular aggregates. …”
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Sodium cation exchanged zeolites for direct air capture of CO2 by Do Yeong Kim, Wo Bin Bae, Haehyun Min, Kyeong-Hun Ryu, Sungjoon Kweon, Linh Mai Tran, Young Jin Kim, Min Bum Park, Sung Bong Kang

“…Compared to the corresponding H-zeolites, the enhancement of CO2 adsorption capacity by Na+ ions was observed for all the structure-type zeolite adsorbents. The Na-ZSM-5 showed excellent performance in the direct air capture of CO2 (DAC) due to its relatively smaller pore size and stronger acid-basic properties. …”
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The biogenesis, regulation and functions of transitive siRNA in plants by Tan Huijun, Liu Yuelin, Guo Hongwei

“…Transitive siRNAs are produced in diverse subcellular locations and structures under the control of various mechanisms, highlighting the intricacies of their biogenesis and functions. …”
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TB prevention activities in the WHO European Region by A. Matteelli, Z. Mkrtchyan, T. Masini, A. Hovhannesyan, G. Kuchukhidze, S. Ahmedov, P. Kerndt, L. Rossi, A. Yedilbayev, D. Falzon, A. Dadu

“…METHODS: This was a semi-structured survey including 52 questions that was developed, implemented in the WHO-hosted LimeSurvey data form and sent to focal points in the 55 countries and territories in the European Region between September and October 2023. …”
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Anal Sphincter Function After Hemorrhoidectomy by A. M. Kuzminov, O. Yu. Fomenko, I. A. Mukhin, S. A. Frolov, D. V. Vyshegorodtsev, V. Yu. Korolik, S. T. Minbaev, S. V. Belousova

“…In Russia, the prevalence of haemorrhoids amounts to 130–145 people per 1,000 adult population, with its proportion in the structure of colon diseases varying from 34 to 41 %. …”
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Effect of Fusion to the LTB Carrier Protein on Coronavirus Spike Protein Vaccine Candidates Produced in Maize by Erin Egelkrout, Magdalena Maj, Rodrigo Manjarin, Gina Fake, Muneaki Watanabe, Jenna Williams, Nate Blanchard, John Walker, Celine Hayden, John Howard

“…In this study, we (1) test orally delivered PEDV vaccine candidates in pigs to optimize the mucosal immune response; (2) generate the SARS-CoV-2 S1 protein in maize; and (3) perform structural characterization of the S1 protein for PEDV and SARS-CoV-2. …”
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Oxidation Degradation of Rhodamine B in Aqueous by UV/S2O8 2− Treatment System by Xiaoyang Chen, Zhiyong Xue, Yanlai Yao, Weiping Wang, Fengxiang Zhu, Chunlai Hong

“…Based on the RhB solution changes of the UV-vis absorption intensity during the UV/S2O8 2− treatment, decolorization of RhB accompanied the destruction of aromatic ring structures of RhB molecules.…”
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Three-Dimensional Morphology and Connectivity of Organic Pores in Shale from the Wufeng and Longmaxi Formations at the Southeast Sichuan Basin in China by Tao Jiang, Zhijun Jin, Zongquan Hu, Wei Du, Zhongbao Liu, Jianhua Zhao

“…Organic pore types and their structural characteristics were studied using a total organic carbon (TOC), thin section, focused ion beam scanning electron microscope (FIB-SEM), and nano-CT. …”
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A Tensor-Based Go Decomposition Method for Hyperspectral Anomaly Detection by Meiping Song, Xiao Zhang, Lan Li, Hongju Cao, Haimo Bao

“…It means that the proposed TGODEC model can effectively characterize the spatial structural features of HSI. As a result, the pure decomposed components can be obtained, contributing to detecting the anomaly target and suppressing the background better in HAD tasks.…”
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A novel 4-(1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-ylthio)pyrimidine derivative inhibits cell proliferation by suppressing the MEK/ERK signaling pathway in colorectal cancer by Li Weiwei, Yang Zhifu, Ding Likun, Wang Ying, Zhao Xian, Chu Jian Jie, Ji Qing, Yao Minna, Wang Jingwen

“…Therefore, in the present study, we synthesized a novel 4-(1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-ylthio)pyrimidine derivative (compound 4) using fragment- and structure-based techniques and then investigated the anticancer effect and underlying mechanism of anti-CRC. …”
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Elevating photovoltaic efficiency: Cobalt doping approaches with sustainable transition metal cations in lead halide perovskite solar cells by M.I. Khan, Saddam Hussain, M. Atif, J.E. Leal-Perez, B.A. García-Grajeda, J.M. Mendivil-Escalante

“…X-ray diffraction analysis has attested to the successful integration of Co2+ ions into the cubic structure of MAPbI2Br. It is worthy of note that 3 % Co2+ doping films exhibited an enlarged grain size that is considered a factor that would raise device performance. …”
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A rapid method for the preparation of an in vitro osteoporosis model of calf vertebrae: histological and biomechanical study by Anli Shi, Anli Shi, Yijie Liu, Qiang Ma, Jiaxin Li, Jiawang Fan, Zhaohui Ge, Zhaohui Ge

“…Additionally, the trabecular bone pattern factor (TBPf) and Structure Model Index (SMI) increased. The modulus of elasticity, yield stress, and ultimate stress of the vertebral bodies were all reduced in correlation with the decrease in bone mineral density, demonstrating a strong correlation between these parameters.InterpretationThe data from this study indicate that the decalcification method is effective and capable of rapidly establishing an osteoporotic model suitable for biomechanical testing of clinical devices. …”
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Association of valproate use and hippocampal atrophy in idiopathic generalized epilepsy by Xiang Huang, Yingying Zhang, Qiuxing Lin, Kailing Huang, Yuming Li, Peiwen Liu, Danyang Cao, Wenhao Li, Wei Li, Xiuli Li, Qiyong Gong, Dong Zhou, Dongmei An

“…Objective: Recent studies revealed the effect of valproate (VPA) on brain structural changes in idiopathic generalized epilepsy (IGE). …”
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Impact of Obesity-Associated SARS-CoV-2 Mutations on COVID-19 Severity and Clinical Outcomes by Ana B. Martínez-Martinez, Alexander Tristancho-Baró, Beatriz Garcia-Rodriguez, Marina Clavel-Millan, Maria Pilar Palacian, Ana Milagro, Antonio Rezusta, Jose M. Arbones-Mainar

“…Interestingly, all three mutations were synonymous, suggesting adaptive roles in obesity-driven environments despite not altering viral protein structures. These results emphasize the importance of studying mutations within the broader context of comorbidities, other mutations, and regional factors to enhance our understanding of SARS-CoV-2 adaptation in high-risk groups. …”
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Habits Related to Strength Training of Brazilian Recreational Runners by Wagner K. A. Santos, Lucas D. M. Forte, Alexandre S. Silva, Hallisson V. de O. Rufino, Lucas de F. Vieira, João M. F. Lima Silva, Mabliny Thuany, Reginaldo Gonçalves, Ytalo M. Soares

“…To this end, 801 recreational runners (493 male and 308 female) completed a structured questionnaire regarding their training habits, the inclusion of ST, and its characteristics, concerning the type of ST, training volume, and the reasons for including ST in their training programs. …”
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