Pepper as a phytogenic additive in finishing lambs diets by Suellem Fernanda Pedrosa Zanin, Luiz Juliano Valério Geron, Alexandre Lima de Souza, Fagton de Mattos Negrão, André Gustavo Leão, Anderson de Moura Zanine, Daniele de Jesus Ferreira, Jocilaine Garcia, Nelcino Francisco de Paula, Luciano da Silva Cabral

“…However, there was an effect (P < 0.05) of time on the pH and N-NH3 value of the rumen. The inclusion of pepper in the diet of confined lambs negatively alters dry matter and NDF intake without impairing nutrient digestibility, nitrogen utilization, and other ruminal parameters.…”
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Modelling climate change and aridity for climate impact studies in semi-arid regions: The case of Giba basin, northern Ethiopia by Atsbha Brhane Gebru, Tesfamichael Gebreyohannes, Gebrerufael Hailu Kahsay

“…Historical data (1961–2019) from seven meteorological stations and global grided data were used for future climate projections (2020–2100) under the three emission scenarios (RCPs 2.6, 4.5, and 8.5) for the three-time horizons (2040s, 2060s, and 2080s). Analysis of results showed that rainfall and temperature projection on a monthly and/or seasonal basis has more significance than on an annual basis for impact studies particularly, in areas where irrigation practices are common like in the Giba basin. …”
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Biochemical analysis of miR-217 and miR-532 in patients with fibromyalgia by Shymaa E. Ayoub, Azza M. Ahmed, Mostafa Y. Abdelwahed, Abeer A. Khalefa, Aeshah A. Awaji, Samer S. Zekry, Enas G. Ibrahim, Hana M. Eid, Shimaa M. Elasmer, Reham Fares

“…The miR-217 and miR-532 serum expressions were detected using quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). According to our data, the fold changes of miR-217 and miR-532 in fibromyalgia patients were significantly lower than in controls, for miR-217 (median = 0.1359, IQR: 0.038–0.287, P < 0.001) and miR-532 [median = 0.2199, IQR: (0.114–0.421), P < 0.001]. …”
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In silico tools for mechanical analysis of extra‐ and intra‐luminal artificial urinary sphincters by Gianluca Mazzucco, Paola Pirini, Chiara Giulia Fontanella, Alice Berardo, Maria Vittoria Mascolini, Ilaria Toniolo, Leonardo Marziale, Tommaso Mazzocchi, Gioia Lucarini, Nicolò Spiezia, Emanuele Luigi Carniel

“…Conclusions The activities define and demonstrate the effectiveness of a novel in silico approach to the design and reliability assessment of AUS devices, increasing the investigative possibilities and reducing the time, ethical and economic costs.…”
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Risk factors for long-term severe tricuspid regurgitation following mitral valve replacement: a retrospective study by Shan-Shan Li, Ling-Zhi Dou, Bing Han, Bing-Rong Miao, Sen Wang, He Jiang, Yu-Li Zheng, Jian-Ming Li, Hong-Yun Ruan

“…Results Logistic regression analysis indicated that serum creatinine levels (OR = 1.023, P = 0.026), atrial fibrillation (OR = 2.780, P = 0.040), and a history of permanent pacemaker implantation (OR = 3.029, P = 0.039) were significantly associated with the development of severe TR over time. In contrast, concurrent intraoperative tricuspid valvuloplasty was associated with a reduced risk of TR (OR = 0.315, P = 0.002). …”
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Using Machine Learning to Predict Progression in the Gastric Precancerous Process in a Population from a Developing Country Who Underwent a Gastroscopy for Dyspeptic Symptoms by Susan Thapa, Lori A. Fischbach, Robert Delongchamp, Mohammed F. Faramawi, Mohammed S. Orloff

“…Morbidity and mortality from gastric cancer may be decreased by identification of those that are at high risk for progression in the gastric precancerous process so that they can be monitored over time for early detection and implementation of preventive strategies. …”
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Single-cell RNA-seq reveals immune cell heterogeneity and increased Th17 cells in human fibrotic skin diseases by Cheng-Cheng Deng, Xue-Yan Xu, Yan Zhang, Long-Can Liu, Xuan Wang, Jun-Yi Chen, Liu-Yi Yao, Ding-Heng Zhu, Bin Yang

“…Ki-67 staining, a scratch experiment, real-time PCR, and Western blotting were used to explore the effect of the Th17 cell supernatant on keloid fibroblasts.ResultsOur findings revealed the intricate cellular landscape of immune cells in fibrotic skin diseases. …”
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Different Current Intensities of Anodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Do Not Differentially Modulate Motor Cortex Plasticity by Dawson J. Kidgell, Robin M. Daly, Kayleigh Young, Jarrod Lum, Gregory Tooley, Shapour Jaberzadeh, Maryam Zoghi, Alan J. Pearce

“…Cortical excitability increased, whilst SICI was reduced at all time points following anodal tDCS. Interestingly, there were no differences between the three intensities of anodal tDCS on modulating cortical excitability or SICI. …”
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Green Analytical Method for Simultaneous Determination of Glucosamine and Calcium in Dietary Supplements by Capillary Electrophoresis with Capacitively Coupled Contactless Conducti... by Yen Nhi Do, Thi Lan Phuong Kieu, Thi Huyen My Dang, Quang Huy Nguyen, Thu Hien Dang, Cao Son Tran, Anh Phuong Vu, Thi Trang Do, Thi Ngan Nguyen, Son Luong Dinh, Thi Minh Thu Nguyen, Thi Ngoc Mai Pham, Anh Quoc Hoang, Bach Pham, Thi Anh Huong Nguyen

“…The CE analysis was performed in fused silica capillaries (50 μm inner diameter, 40 cm total length, 30 cm effective length), and the analytical time was around 5 min. After optimization, the CE conditions for selective determination of glucosamine and Ca2+ were obtained, including a 10 mM tris (hydroxymethyl) aminomethane/acetic acid (Tris/Ace) buffer of pH 5.0 as the background electrolyte; separation voltage of 20 kV; and hydrodynamic injection (siphoning) at 25 cm height for 30 s. …”
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Ameliorative Effect of Hovenia dulcis Fruit Pedicel Polysaccharides on Alcohol-Induced Intestinal Injury in Mice Investigated Using 16S rRNA Sequencing and Metabolomics by ZHANG Yuchao, ZHU Sijie, LIU Liangyu, WANG Jianyun, ZHANG Jiaxin, SU Zexiong, CHEN Jiangyan, LIU Xudong

“…Additionally, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), immunohistochemistry, real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), and Western blot were employed to detect the changes in the expression of intestinal inflammatory factors, tight junction proteins, bile acid metabolism-related genes and proteins. …”
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The Impact on Emergency Department Utilization and Patient Flows after Integrating with a General Practitioner Cooperative: An Observational Study by W. A. M. H. Thijssen, M. Wijnen-van Houts, J. Koetsenruijter, P. Giesen, M. Wensing

“…Segmented regression analysis was used to analyze after-hours changes over time. Results. 59.182 patients attended the ED before the start of the ECAP and 51.513 patients after, a decrease of 13%. …”
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Information manipulation on TikTok and its relation to American users' beliefs about China by Danit Finkelstein, Sonia Yanovsky, Jacob Zucker, Anisha Jagdeep, Collin Vasko, Ankita Jagdeep, Lee Jussim, Joel Finkelstein

“…Study III involved a survey administered to 1,214 Americans that assessed their time spent on social media platforms and their perceptions of China. …”
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Customer Loyalty Based on Service Quality, Banking Image, and Fairness Mediating Role of Customer Satisfaction by Abdul Fatah Rusydi, Muhtadi Ridwan, Vivin Maharani Ekowati, Achmad Sani Supriyanto, Fuadah Binti Johari

“…Conclusion: This study shows that service quality and banking image have a substantial impact on customer loyalty. At the same time, the concept of fairness has a substantial impact on customer loyalty. …”
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Agro-Morphological Characterization of Kenyan Slender Leaf (Crotalaria brevidens and C. ochroleuca) Accessions by Fridah A. Mwakha, Bernard M. Gichimu, Johnstone O. Neondo, Peter K. Kamau, Eddy O. Odari, Joshua K. Muli, Nancy L. M. Budambula

“…Slender leaf (Crotalaria spp) is among the indigenous and underutilized vegetables in Kenya whose production is limited to the Western and Coastal regions of the country. For a long time, this crop has been neglected in terms of research and genetic improvement. …”
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Simultaneous Determination of B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, and B12 Vitamins in Premix and Fortified Flour Using HPLC/DAD: Effect of Detection Wavelength by Y. Albawarshi, A. Amr, K. Al-Ismail, M. Shahein, M. Majdalawi, M. Saleh, A. Khamaiseh, B. El-Eswed

“…Simultaneous determination of water-soluble B vitamins is a troublesome analytical procedure since they have greatly variable structures and acid-base properties which imposed difficulties on eluting them in short time and selecting wavelength of detection. The aim of the present study was to develop a simple method that overcomes these difficulties. …”
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MYH9 promotes malignant progression of glioma cells through regulating β-catenin stability via epithelial-mesenchymal transition signaling pathway by Zigui Chen, Chao Liu, Wei Zheng, Zhilong Li, Yuanhui Tang, Jun Peng, Changfeng Miao, Dandan Zheng, Ying Xia

“…Herein, we revealed for the first time that the migration, invasion, and metastatic abilities of glioma cells decreased significantly after MYH9 expression was downregulated. …”
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Plantago major leaf extract against bacteria and fungi of medical importance by Débora Silva Marques de Sousa, Luciana da Silva Ruiz, Ana Flávia Marques Pereira, Alessandra Aguirra Sani, Tatiane Baptista Zapata, Gabrielle Pires de Morais Monari, Cassiana Ferreira da Rosa, Ary Fernandes Junior, Vera Lucia Mores Rall, Diego Godina Prado, Alberto de Oliveira, Sandra de Moraes Gimenes Bosco

“…Additionally, synergism with antimicrobial drugs was assessed using a time-kill curve analysis. A synergistic bactericidal interaction between the extract and imipenem was observed against carbapenemase-producing K. pneumoniae. …”
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Teaching healthy lifestyle behaviors based on philosophical thinking to preschool children: a randomized controlled trial by Zakieh Khoramaki, Mahin Nazari, Leila Ghahremani, Mohammad Hossein Kaveh, Abdolrahim Asadollahi

“…While the effect sizes may be relatively small, the significance of the results underscores the potential for philosophical thinking interventions to foster positive behavior changes over time. Conclusions This research showed that teaching healthy lifestyle practices through philosophical thinking improved healthy behaviors in preschool-aged children. …”
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Relationship between Heightened Level of Aggression and Lower Digit Ratio in a Cohort of Children in Conflict with the Law by Isyaku Gwarzo Mukhtar, Hassan Sani Umar, Safiyyu Mujitapha Umar

“…Results: Of the 60 children in conflict with the law, 10% had a history of substance abuse; 50% were first-time offenders; 70% were involved in theft, 22% in fight, and 8% in physical assault. …”
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Co-occurrence of behavioural risk factors for non-communicable diseases and mortality risk in Spain: a population-based cohort study by Iñaki Galán, Cristina Ortiz, Carmen Rodriguez-Blazquez, Teresa López-Cuadrado, Ana Ayuso-Álvarez

“…Risk factors included tobacco use, high-risk alcohol consumption, low adherence to the Mediterranean diet, leisure time sedentary lifestyle and body mass index outside the 18.5–24.9 kg/m2 range. …”
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