A Phenomenological Study of the Role of Store Mannequins on the Experienced Responses of Generation-Y Female Customers by Kobra Najafi, Kambiz Heidarzadeh Hanzaee, Mohsen Khounsiavash

“…The study seeks to identify the customers’ lived experiences about mannequins with a phenomenological approach. The participants (N = 16) were selected using purposive sampling, using a protocol, and conducting interviews. …”
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Correlation between METTL3 overexpression and 18F-FDG uptake in patients with soft tissue sarcoma by Tong Wu, Jinghui Xie, Hongbo Feng, Hua Zhang, Juan Tao, Bo Chen

“…Abstract Background N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation plays a key role in tumor progression. …”
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Pheromones in Crane Flies: Behaviorally Active Cuticular Compounds in <i>Tipula autumnalis</i> Loew (Diptera: Tipulidae) by Vincas Būda, Violeta Apšegaitė, Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė, Sigitas Podėnas, João Pedro de A. Souza, Paulo H. G. Zarbin, Linas Labanauskas, Tomas Paškevičius, Vilma Baužienė, Sandra Radžiutė

“…The strongest antennal responses in male <i>T. autumnalis</i> were evoked by <i>n</i>-pentacosane, (<i>Z</i>)-9-pentacosene, and (<i>Z</i>, <i>E</i>)-6,9-pentacosadiene, which were the predominant components in females. …”
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TRAIL and Ceruloplasmin Inverse Correlation as a Representative Crosstalk between Inflammation and Oxidative Stress by Veronica Tisato, Stefania Gallo, Elisabetta Melloni, Claudio Celeghini, Angelina Passaro, Giorgio Zauli, Paola Secchiero, Carlo Bergamini, Alessandro Trentini, Gloria Bonaccorsi, Giuseppe Valacchi, Giovanni Zuliani, Carlo Cervellati

“…We measured circulating TRAIL levels relative to praoxonas-1, lipoprotein phospholipase-A2, and ceruloplasmin levels in a cohort of healthy subjects (n=209). Results. Multivariate analysis revealed that ceruloplasmin levels were significantly inversely associated with TRAIL levels (r=−0.431, p<0.001). …”
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Cryopreserved human alternatively activated macrophages promote resolution of acetaminophen-induced liver injury in mouse by Maria Elena Candela, Melisande Addison, Rhona Aird, Tak-Yung Man, Jennifer A. Cartwright, Candice Ashmore-Harris, Alastair M. Kilpatrick, Philip J. Starkey Lewis, Anna Drape, Mark Barnett, Donna Mitchell, Colin McLean, Neil McGowan, Marc Turner, James W. Dear, Stuart J. Forbes

“…Abstract Acute liver failure is a rapidly progressing, life-threatening condition most commonly caused by an overdose of acetaminophen (paracetamol). The antidote, N-acetylcysteine (NAC), has limited efficacy when liver injury is established. …”
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Risk perceptions and changes in tobacco use in relation to Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic: A qualitative study on adolescent tobacco users in Hong Kong by Tianqi Chen, Lijun Wang, Yee Tak Derek Cheung, Man Ping Wang, Tai Hing Lam, Sai Yin Ho

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Superior biomechanical stability of pedicle screws compared to lateral mass screws: recommendations for bicortical positioning and enhancing bone contact in geriatric C1 vertebrae by Leon-Gordian Leonhardt, Leonie Rörup, Anna Lena Kammal, Michael Hahn, Marc Dreimann, Benjamin Ondruschka, Felix Nikolai von Brackel, Tim Rolvien, Lennart Viezens, Simon von Kroge

“…Methods Human C1 from geriatric body donors (n = 28; 50% female, age 80.8 ± 13.9 years) were collected and characterized based on their bone microstructure. …”
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Beyond BRAFV600E: Investigating the Clinical and Genetic Spectrum of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in Children by Xue Tang, Ju Gao, Xia Guo, Zhi Wan, Jing‐jing Sun

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Context effects on repair of 5′‐overhang DNA double‐strand breaks induced by Cas12a in Arabidopsis by Sébastien Lageix, Miguel Hernandez, Maria E. Gallego, Jérémy Verbeke, Yannick Bidet, Sandrine Viala, Charles I. White

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Effects of High‐Fructose Corn Syrup Addition to Broiler Diets on Performance, Carcass Yield, Visceral Weights, Gut pH and Some Blood Parameters by Gökhan Şen, Mehmet Demirci, Şevket Evci, Ali Şenol, Mehmet Akif Karsli

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Building on and tailoring to: Adapting a cancer caregiver psychoeducational intervention for rural settings by Erin E. Kent, Kelly R. Tan, Zev M. Nakamura, Jesse Kovacs, Mindy Gellin, Allison Deal, Eliza M. Park, Maija Reblin

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Phenotypic Characterization and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase- and AmpC β-Lactamase-Producing Gram-Negative Bacteria in a Referral Hospital, Saudi... by Mutasim E. Ibrahim, Mohammed Abbas, Abdullah M. Al-Shahrai, Bahaeldin K. Elamin

“…A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted during a period from September 2017 to August 2018 at King Abdullah Hospital, Bisha Province, Saudi Arabia. GNB (n = 311) were recovered from patients’ clinical specimens including sputum, urine, wound pus, blood, tracheal aspirates and high vaginal swabs, umbilical discharge, eye discharge, and cerebrospinal fluids. …”
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Predictors of Neurological and Functional Recovery in Patients with Moderate to Severe Ischemic Stroke: The EPICA Study by Manuel Murie-Fernández, Mercedes Molleda Marzo

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Behavior and outcomes of 141 acquired lacrimal sac mucoceles treated via endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy by Ying-Jie Ma, Guang-Ming Zhou, Zhi-Rong Liu, Jin-Fei Wei, Xin-Yu Li, Bin Dong, Lin-Juan Wu, Wen-Can Wu, Bo Yu

“…Majority of the patients were female (n=91; 64.54%) and all had unilateral disease. All patients had a previous history of epiphora and purulent secretion, and the duration from lacrimal duct obstruction to mucocele formation ranged from 6 to 120mo. …”
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Assessment of Reproductive Performance and Husbandry Practices of Horro and Crossbred Cattle Under Smallholder in Sibu Sire District of East Wollega Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia by Abriham Kebede Deresa, Jiregna Dugassa Kitessa, Yobsan Tamiru Terefa

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Patients’ and plastic surgeons’ experiences with an online patient decision aid for breast reconstruction: considerations for nationwide implementation by Jacqueline A. ter Stege, Ellen G. Engelhardt, Leonie A.E. Woerdeman, Hester S.A. Oldenburg, Jacobien M. Kieffer, Daniela E.E. Hahn, Frederieke H. van Duijnhoven, Martine A. van Huizum, Regina The, Klemens Karssen, Marianne Kuenen, Miranda A. Gerritsma, Quinten (PQ) Ruhe, Irene S. Krabbe-Timmerman, Martijne van’t Riet, Nikola (AN) Kimmings, Eveline M.L. Corten, Kerry A. Sherman, Arjen J. Witkamp, Eveline M.A. Bleiker

“…Patients’ preferences regarding how much, what kind and how to present information varied. Plastic surgeons (N = 22; 71% response) were satisfied with the pDA. …”
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Exploring healthcare workers’ immunisation behaviour towards COVID-19 vaccines through psychological patterns by Nour El Houda Benkaddour, Sara Ramdani, Hind Khalil, Asmae Lekfif, Naima Abda, Bouchra Oneib, Yassamine Bentata

“…The analysis of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) revealed that 51.6% (n = 114) of healthcare professionals experienced stress towards vaccination. …”
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Effectiveness of nicotine salt vapes, cytisine, and a combination of these products, for smoking cessation in New Zealand: protocol for a three-arm, pragmatic, community-based rand... by Natalie Walker, Amanda Calder, Joanne Barnes, George Laking, Varsha Parag, Chris Bullen

“…Eligible participants will be people who smoke daily (N = 800, 90% power) from throughout New Zealand, who are: aged ≥ 18 years, motivated to quit in the next two weeks, able to provide online consent, willing to use e-cigarettes and/or cytisine, and have daily access to a mobile phone. …”
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Exploring the utility of different bulking agents for speeding up the composting process of household kitchen waste by Sania Mussa, Muhammad Farhan, Shoaib Ahmad, Khadija Zahra, Amina Kanwal, Qaiser Farid Khan, Muhammad Afzaal, Abdul Wahid, Pallab K. Sarker, Mohamed A. El-Sheikh, Shafaqat Ali

“…The pH range in all compost treatments was 7-8.5, Electrical conductivity range was 1.8–3.55 mS/cm, C/N ratio range was 15.4–18.1, water holding capacity range was 3.25–4.3 g water/g dry sample, total potassium range was 1.52–1.61%, total phosphorous range was 0.83–1.14%. …”
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High Catalytic Selectivity of Electron/Proton Dual‐Conductive Sulfonated Polyaniline Micropore Encased IrO2 Electrocatalyst by Screening Effect for Oxygen Evolution of Seawater Ele... by Yuhan Shen, Shengqiu Zhao, Fanglin Wu, Hao Zhang, Liyan Zhu, Mingjuan Wu, Tian Tian, Haolin Tang

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