Comparative Evaluation of T-Cell Immune Response to BTV Infection in Sheep Vaccinated with Pentavalent BTV Vaccine When Compared to Un-Vaccinated Animals by Molalegne Bitew, Chintu Ravishankar, Soumendu Chakravarti, Gaurav Kumar Sharma, Sukdeb Nandi

“…Significant (P<0.05) up-regulation of mRNA transcripts of IFN-α, IL-2, IL-6, IL-12, IFN-γ and TNF-α in PBMCs of vaccinated animals as compared to control (un-vaccinated) animals at certain time points was observed. On the other hand, there was a significant increase in mean ± SD percentage of CD8+ T cells after 7 days post challenge (DPC) but, the mean ± SD percentage of CD4+ T-cell population slightly declined at 7 DPC and enhanced after 14 DPC. …”
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PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TERMS OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE by Nerija Kovalenkovienė, Rasa Šemiotienė

“…Conclusions have been made regarding the impending consequences that may be caused by the length of the criminal procedure over a rather long period of time.…”
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Conspiracy theories and COVID-19: Coping mechanism or cognitive dissonance? A longitudinal study by Livio TARCHI, Francesco CHIRICO, Eleonora ROSSI, Emanuele CASSIOLI, Kavita BATRA, Pietro CRESCENZO, Amelia RIZZO, Giovanni CASTELLINI, Valdo RICCA

“…The variables of interest included age, gender, education, occupation, relationship status, life-time infection status, belief in conspiracy theories, adherence to lockdown measures, and vaccine hesitancy. …”
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Identifying mechanisms that shape the food environment in long-term healthcare facilities in the Netherlands: a participatory system dynamics approach by Joline J. Wierda, S. Coosje Dijkstra, Tamika M. Wopereis, Sanne K. Djojosoeparto, Maartje P. Poelman

“…., agenda setting, raising internal awareness, formulating plans), with several barriers hindering implementation being noted (e.g., lack of time, budget, priority). Conclusions This study gained a comprehensive, collectively acknowledged understanding of the system dynamics underlying the food environment in Dutch long-term healthcare institutions. …”
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激活核因子Ｅ２相关因子２信号通路减轻高糖诱导足细胞的凋亡

“…流式细胞仪检测细胞内活性氧和凋亡；Ｗｅｓｔｅｒｎ ｂｌｏｔ 及ｒｅａｌ ｔｉｍｅ－ ＰＣＲ检测Ｎｒｆ２、醌氧化还原酶１（ＮＱＯ１），血红素加氧酶（ＨＯ－１）的表达；检测足细胞丙二醛（ＭＤＡ）、超氧化物歧化酶（ＳＯＤ）、谷胱甘肽（ＧＳＨ）及过氧化氢酶（ＣＡＴ）。…”
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Comparative analysis of land-based vs. water-based balance training on quality of life and physical and psychological deficits in athletes with chronic ankle instability: a randomi... by Aynollah Naderi, Khadije Ahi

“…Results The statistical analysis of the study revealed no significant time × group interaction effects for CAIT scores, kinesiophobia scores, the Psychological Quality of Life (QoL) Component, or SEBT scores (p > 0.05). …”
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Quetiapine-related weight loss: Report of a rare adverse effect by Nicodemus Okwudili K Obayi, David HN Nweke, Edidiong Idio, Darlington Okey, Cletus Ozibo

“…Weight changes should be monitored on patients taking antipsychotics. Most of the time clinicians are concerned about weight gain but not weight loss. …”
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New approach to identifying elite winter sport athletes’ risk of relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs) by Leigh Gabel, Steven K Boyd, Emily M Smith, Kelly Drager, Erik M Groves, Lauren A Burt

“…Future directions should use HR-pQCT to explore REDs risk longitudinally, using bone change over time, as this may provide greater insight. Using advanced imaging to explore REDs risk in a population of winter high-performance athletes is novel.…”
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Consequences of early life exposure to the 1983–1985 Ethiopian Great Famine on cognitive function in adults: a historical cohort study by Mubarek Abera, Getachew Arage, Tefera Belachew, Fedilu Abdulhay, Misra Abdulahi, Kalkidan Hassen Abate

“…Based on subanalysis for timing of famine exposure, postnatal exposure to famine resulted in 2.26 (β=−2.26; 95% CI −3.12 to -1.36) points lower cognitive function score compared with non-exposed groups. …”
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The Challenges of AI in Administrative Law and the Need for Specific Legal Remedies: Analysis of Polish Regulations and Practice by Jowanka Jakubek-Lalik

“…This topic is both highly relevant and timely, as the use of AI will undoubtedly shape the future of public administration proceedings and other activities. …”
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The Identification and Validation of a Robust Immune-Associated Gene Signature in Cutaneous Melanoma by Le-Bin Song, Jiao-Chen Luan, Qi-Jie Zhang, Lin Chen, Hao-Yang Wang, Xue-Chen Cao, Ning-Hong Song, Yan Lu

“…The Kaplan-Meier (KM) survival analysis was performed, and the time-dependent receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) analysis was further applied to assess the predictive value. …”
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Cardiovascular mortality risk among small bowel adenocarcinoma patients: a population-based study by Yao Zhang, Shicong Zeng, Zongwen Wang, Qiankun Zhu, Jingtao Li, Xiaohang Ren, Shuoheng Ma, Gang Tan, Bo Zhai

“…During the follow-up period, the CM rate for CVM continued to rise steadily. Timely identification of high-risk groups and effective interventions to safeguard cardiovascular health significantly improve patient prognosis.…”
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Efficient Beach Litter Monitoring: Accelerated Surveys of Pollution Hotspots—A North African Case Study by Emna Ben Slimane, Mirco Haseler, Lilia Ben Abdallah, Fadhel Mhiri, Abdallah Nassour, Gerald Schernewski

“…This method significantly reduces survey time compared to the standard 100 m approach while maintaining comparable pollution metrics, offering a practical and efficient solution for areas with high litter density. …”
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An Evaluation of the Antibacterial Properties of Tormentic Acid Congener and Extracts From Callistemon viminalis on Selected ESKAPE Pathogens and Effects on Biofilm Formation by Tafadzwa Chipenzi, Genuine Baloyi, Tatenda Mudondo, Simbarashe Sithole, Godloves Fru Chi, Stanley Mukanganyama

“…Tormentic acid congener showed time-dependent antibacterial activity against P. aeruginosa with a MIC of 100 µg/ml and caused significant protein leakage. …”
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Solution-Based Ultraviolet Photodiode with ZnO Nanoparticle/Poly(3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene) Polystyrene Sulfonate Heterojunction and Negative Capacitance by Jin Li, Xin Chang, Shunpu Li, Yi Zhang, Daping Chu

“…The resistor–capacitor time constant was also calculated to be 946.46 ms at zero bias, and its dependence on reverse bias voltage was determined. …”
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Моделі самоорганізації колективу однорідних безпілотних літальних апаратів при рішенні слабоформалізованих завдань... by А.В. Тристан, Д.І. Жуков

“…Thus, the results and time required to complete missions will improve significantly, and the number of control operators will decrease. …”
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Liras into Lyres: Talking Across Difference in the Works of Edith Nesbit by Melissa Jenkins

“…As Oswald presents this conversation to the reader, he watches himself as a participant in the conversation, and takes time to annotate it for the reader, revealing small details about the children’s reactions and relations to each other. …”
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Recognition of Petroleum Origin in the Northern Piedmont Belt of Turpan-Hami Basin and Its Significance by Bin Hao, Zhanlong Yang, Jing Zhang, Shuangwen Li, Lihua Wei, Jianglong Shi, Zaiguang Li, Jun Yao, Xiaopeng Huang, Qingpeng Wu

“…The Turpan-Hami Basin has been considered as the most typical coal-derived-oil basin in China for a long time. However, with the deepening exploration, this theory has caused increasing controversy and some scholars doubt that Permian or Jurassic dark mudstone may be the main source rocks. …”
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Mortality in the families of children during the COVID-19 pandemic: evidence from a repeated cross-sectional study of children in the United States by Kao-Ping Chua, Rena M. Conti, Nora V. Becker

“…Conclusions During the pandemic, the proportion of privately insured children experiencing the loss of an adult family members varied over time, with the highest rates occurring at the end of 2020 and the second half of 2021. …”
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Local self-government powers: on content and correlation with related concepts by M. A. Sambor

“…Competency is the ability of a person to exercise the rights and duties of a local self-government official, taking into account the availability of relevant knowledge, skills and abilities, the ability of the official to independently form the specified necessary set of rights and duties for the exercise of the powers of the local self-government body, taking into account the available administrative discretion. At the same time, it is substantiated that the powers of local self-government bodies are a system of rights and obligations of local self-government officials enshrined in legal documents which ensures the realisation of the interests of the territorial community by providing relevant services within the framework of certain functions for these bodies and is based on the competence and competence of officials, employees of local self-government bodies and institutions and organisations established by them aimed at achieving the tasks set by these bodies.…”
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