Allograft Reconstruction of the Extensor Mechanism after Resection of Soft Tissue Sarcoma by Daniel A. Müller, Giovanni Beltrami, Guido Scoccianti, Pierluigi Cuomo, Francesca Totti, Rodolfo Capanna

“…The mean active flexion of the knee joint was 82.5° (range: 25–120°) and a mean extension lag of 10° (range: 0–30°) was observed. Conclusions. The replacement of the extensor mechanism by an allograft is a reasonable option, allowing wide margins and restoration of active extension in most patients. …”
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Toll-Like Receptors 2, 4, and 7, Interferon-Gamma, Interleukin 10, and Programmed Death Ligand 1 Transcripts in Leishmanin Skin Test-Positive Reactions of Ibizan Hound Dogs by Laura Ordeix, Sara Montserrat-Sangrà, Pamela Martínez-Orellana, Laia Solano-Gallego

“…The expression profile of immune genes in LST-positive reactions was similar to that previously observed in clinically lesioned skin of mildly diseased dogs with papular dermatitis due to Leishmania infantum infection. …”
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Identified VCAM1 as prognostic gene in gastric cancer by co-expression network analysis by Wenjuan Li, Hong Gao, Jianjun Liu

“…Furthermore, it was confirmed that VCAM1 expression serves as a prognostic indicator for patients with DGC (p = 0.002), a correlation not observed in IGC (p = 0.760). In conclusion, this study identifies VCAM1 as a promising diagnostic and prognostic factor, suggesting novel avenues for diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in gastric cancer.…”
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The Effectiveness of Seaweeds as Biofilter for Reducing Wastewater Nutrient and Preventing Water Pollution from Hybrid Grouper Culture by Ratih Ida Adharini, Murwantoko Murwantoko, Namastra Probosunu, Riza Yuliratno Setiawan, Tony Budi Satriyo

“…. • Seaweed that is used for biofilter must be observed for its suitability, performance and effectivity. • Ulva sp. has the best effectiveness to reduce nutrient in wastewater of hybrid grouper aquaculture by absorbing then stored into thallus. • Ulva sp. is proven has the best SGR and adaptability in wastewater of hybrid grouper culture. …”
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Assessment of the Contribution of Local and Regional Biomass Burning on PM2.5 in New York/New Jersey Metropolitan Area by Subraham Singh, Glen Johnson, David W. DuBois, Ilias G. Kavouras

“…Biomass burning contributions increased in the Queens and Chester sites but declined in the Division Str and Elizabeth Lab sites, although significant interannual variability was observed. Wintertime biomass burning aerosols were most likely due to combustion of contemporary biomass for industrial and domestic heating, and it was linked to the intensity (average minimum temperature) and duration (number of freezing days) of cold weather. …”
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Bullying in the healthcare workplace: a cross-sectional study among Nigerian physiotherapists by Ifeoma Uchenna Onwuakagba, Ebubechukwu Ogochukwu Uchendu, Sochima Johnmark Obiekwe, Favour Chidera Kanu, Ifeoma Adaigwe Amaechi, Anita Chinwendu Okafor, Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye

“…However, significant associations were identified between WPB and years of practice (p = 0.041), and organization of employment (p < 0.001). Conclusion The observed prevalence of WPB among Nigerian clinical physiotherapists is of great concern. …”
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The Influence of Phototherapy on Recovery From Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage by Anthony D'Amico, Kevin Silva, Alejandro Rubero, Steven Dion, Jason Gillis, Joseph Gallo

“… # Results Calf soreness was lower in PhT compared to CON (*p* = 0.02), but no other significant differences were observed between groups for vertical jump, agility, quadriceps, hamstring, and overall soreness (*p* \> 0.05)…”
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Fatty Acid Analysis to Classify Iberian Hams Quality Categories from Different Brands as Affected by the Sampling by Soledad Sánchez, Teresa Antequera, Abraham Pajuelo, Trinidad Perez-Palacios

“…Significant differences in the fatty acid composition and results from the principal component analysis were observed in all four types of analysed samples, indicating similarities among brands from the White and Green quality categories on the one hand and among brands from the Red and Black quality categories on the other hand. …”
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Genetic diversity analysis of apricots from Dagestan using SSR markers by D. M. Anatov, I. I. Suprun, I. V. Stepanov, S. V. Tokmakov

“…The tendency towards setting apart the genotypes of hybrid origin (obtained from free pollination of introduced cultivars) from the locally selected cultivars was observed by comparing the results of Bayesian analysis and the K-means approach using the Structure and Statistica software. …”
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Simulating a travel-related origin of Candida auris in New York–New Jersey by Rita R. Verma, Edward Kiegle, Alexander C. Keyel, Sudha Chaturvedi, Vishnu Chaturvedi

“…The local mobility network within hospitals and extended stay healthcare facilities were also relevant in the spread of C. auris. Our observations and simulations link travel patterns to C. auris origin and spread and warrant further investigations for understanding the continued spread of the pathogen.IMPORTANCECandida auris is an emerging fungal pathogen, with resistance to several antifungal drugs. …”
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Physical activity, Vitamin D, and all-cause/cardiovascular mortality: a prospective study in older Chinese adults by Mingrui Chen, Ling Cheng, Sisi Yang, Yan Zhang

“…Results The median age of this population was 87 years, and 70.27% were the oldest-old (age ≥ 80 years). We observed a tendency for a higher vitamin D concentration in participants with higher physical activity score levels. …”
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Experimental study on the simultaneous effect of smart water and clay particles on the stability of asphaltene molecule and emulsion phase by Mina Sadat Mahdavi, Amir Hossein Saeedi Dehaghani

“…The separated oil phases were analyzed using Interfacial Tension (IFT), oil viscosity measurements, and asphaltene onset point precipitation (AOP) experiments. We observed significant decreases in viscosity and AOP when crude oil was exposed to the aqueous phases containing brine and clay, which was also reflected in the IP-143 results. …”
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Characterizing Traffic-Related Ultrafine Particles in Roadside Microenvironments: Spatiotemporal Insights from Industrial Parks by Sultan F.I. Abdillah, Sheng-Jie You, Ya-Fen Wang

“…Spatiotemporal variability as well as correlations between pollutants and confounding factors (traffic profiles and meteorological conditions) were analyzed. The observed average roadside UFPs particle number concentration (UFPs PNC) and BC concentrations were in the order of IN (38,000 ± 9,000 # cm−3 and 2,500 ± 600 ng m−3) > RS (25,000 ± 8,000 # cm−3 and 1,900 ± 300 ng m−3) > UB (23,000 ± 9,000 # cm−3 and 1,400 ± 300 ng m−3). …”
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Effects of Self-Made Prescription Compound Rhodiola on the Ultrastructure of Podocytes in Rats with Type 2 Diabetic Nephropathy by Shaojing Yuan, Jie Liu, Zhenhua Sun, Lihua Meng, Jiying Zhu, Min Wang, Jie Su

“…The podocyte count, podocyte width, podocyte fusion rate, and average thickness of glomerular basement membrane were compared in each group, and the ultrastructural changes in podocytes were observed by transmission electron microscope. Results. …”
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Family mediation: problems of negotiability and domestic violence in the focus of professional discourse (on the materials of sociological research) by O. E. Gracheva, I. V. Mkrtumova

“…The main methods of empirical research are questionnaire surveys of family mediation specialists, specialists of family centres, psychologists, teachers, psychiatrists, bailiffs, lawyers on this topic as well as methods of observation and analysis of the divorcing spouses’ behaviour who came to the first information meeting before mediation conducted by the authors of the article. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Evaluation of Shear Strength of Directly and Indirectly Loaded Flanged Recycled Self-Compacted Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams by Thamer Hussein Amer Alhussein, Jamal Abdul Samad Khudhair

“…Experimental results show that the use of RCA reduces the cracking and ultimate capacities, and this finding complies with the conclusions of several research studies in the literature as will be detailed later. It was observed that beams with higher RCA exhibited higher deflection, strain, and crack width. …”
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A Mixed Reality–Based Telesupervised Ultrasound Education Platform on 5G Network Compared to Direct Supervision: Prospective Randomized Pilot Trial by Minha Kim, Meong Hi Son, Suhyeon Moon, Won Chul Cha, Ik Joon Jo, Hee Yoon

“…ResultsImage quality scores and procedure times showed no significant differences between the groups (TG: 66.8 [SD 10.3] vs DG: 66.8 [SD 10.4], PPPPPPPPP ConclusionsAlthough no significant differences in image quality scores were observed between groups, considerable differences in positive educational interactions, workload, and usability were evident. …”
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LIMD1-AS1 promotes the progression of prostate cancer and affects the function of prostate cancer cells by down-regulating miR-29c-3p by Yongsheng Yu, Nan He, Zhaolu Song, Chang Wang, Jinhuang Xu

“…Results Increased expression of LIMD1-AS1 and decreased expression of miR-29c-3p were observed in both tumor tissues and serum from PCa patients. …”
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Extreme high temperatures and heatwave events across Europe in 2023 by Yuqing Sun, Gensuo Jia, Xiyan Xu

“…Then, heatwaves were observed in the British Isles and Scandinavia in mid-June successively, with duration above 10 days and the highest intensity in some areas since 1991. …”
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The Impact of Advanced Footwear Technology on the Performance and Running Biomechanics of Mountain Runners by Pedro Corbí-Santamaría, Marina Gil-Calvo, Alba Herrero-Molleda, Juan García-López, Daniel Boullosa, José Vicente García-Tormo

“…While overall comfort remained unchanged, specific differences were observed with AFT. Coaches and practitioners should consider these findings when using AFT in mountain running training or competition.…”
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