Going, going, gone: Landscape drying reduces wetland function across the American West by J. Patrick Donnelly, Johnnie N. Moore, John S. Kimball, Kelsey Jencso, Mark Petrie, David E. Naugle

“…Trends suggest that semi-permanent loss acts as an early indicator of large-scale functional decline, signaling wetland ecosystems’ transition along a continuum of persistent to more ephemeral states. …”
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FUNCTIONS OF THE STATE AND LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT BODIES IN THE REGULATION OF FUNERAL SERVICES: ECONOMIC ASPECTS AND ENSURING SOCIAL STANDARDS by Denys Komarnytskyi, Liudmyla Sylenko, Roman Tуtykalo

“…The article examines the role of the state and local authorities in regulating the funeral industry, focusing on their functions and tasks. The state acts as a guarantor of legislative regulation and supervision of compliance with standards in the field of funeral services, ensuring social standards, developing a legal framework and monitoring its implementation. …”
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Clinicodemographic profile and predictors of poor outcome in hospitalised COVID-19 patients: a single-centre, retrospective cohort study from India by Prashant K Singh, Lokesh Tiwari, Alok Ranjan, Prakriti Gupta, Prabhat Kumar Singh, Yogesh Kumar, Yankappa N, Amrita Banerjee, C M Singh

“…Progression in disease severity on days 3–5 of admission or days 6–13 of illness onset acts as ‘turning point’ for timely referral or treatment intensification for optimum use of resources.…”
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Therapeutic effect of proprioceptive dolphin assisted activities on health-related quality of life and muscle tension, biomechanical and viscoelastic properties in major depressive... by Brigita Kreivinienė, Laura Šaltytė-Vaisiauskė, Sonata Mačiulskytė

“…The quick reactivity of trapezius muscle revealed that dolphin assisted activities acts as stress relief, and deltoids muscle as relief of negative emotions, such as fear and anger.…”
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The miR-146a SNP Rs2910164 and miR-155 SNP rs767649 Are Risk Factors for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in the Iranian Population by Neda K. Dezfuli, Ian M. Adcock, Shamila D. Alipoor, Sharareh Seyfi, Babak Salimi, Maryam Mafi Golchin, Neda Dalil Roofchayee, Mohammad Varhram, Esmaeil Mortaz

“…MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small noncoding RNAs that regulate gene expression and may act as both tumor suppressors and as oncogenes. …”
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Metformin Increases Protein Phosphatase 2A Activity in Primary Human Skeletal Muscle Cells Derived from Lean Healthy Participants by Aktham Mestareehi, Xiangmin Zhang, Berhane Seyoum, Zaher Msallaty, Abdullah Mallisho, Kyle Jon Burghardt, Anjaneyulu Kowluru, Zhengping Yi

“…Protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A), a major serine/threonine protein phosphatase, plays a pivotal role in cellular processes, such as signal transduction, cell proliferation, and apoptosis, and acts through dephosphorylating key signaling molecules such as AKT and AMPK. …”
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Comparison of analgesic efficacy of diclofenac suppository with intramuscular diclofenac sodium in post-operative pain relief after cesarean delivery in the first 24 hours by Sidra Khan, Noreen Majeed, Ruqya, Mehreen Mehdi, Faiza Safdar, Saana Bibj

“…Diclofenac sodium is an NSAID & acts via blocking prostaglandin production. The WHO recommends diclofenac as a first line drug in pain relief. …”
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Influence law and control mechanism of coal seam permeability on coal and gas outburst by Chaolin ZHANG, Mingliang LIU, Enyuan WANG, Peizhong WANG, Qiaozhen JIANG, Wei ZENG

“…According to the theoretical analysis, the gas pressure gradient acts on the coal in the form of seepage force, and the permeability of coal seam mainly affects the dynamic change of seepage force, and then affects the outburst strength of coal and gas outburst and the migration state of outburst two-phase flow. …”
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Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase and carbapenemase-producing Gram-negative bacteria in urinary tract infections in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mitkie Tigabie, Getnet Ayalew, Lidetu Demoze, Kebebe Tadesse, Yalewayker Gashaw, Muluneh Assefa

“…It also is among the most prevalent nosocomial infections, largely due to the widespread use of urinary catheters in hospitalized patients. These catheters often act as reservoirs for multidrug-resistant bacteria, including extended-spectrum beta-lactamase- and carbapenemase-producing pathogens, which significantly limit treatment options and delay appropriate care. …”
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中华草龟源维氏气单胞菌的分离及生物学特性鉴定 by 赵允清 邵明珠 郭家媚 葛 成 周云宵吴同垒 张志强 任 海 张召兴 张艳英

“…结果显示:CRQ1株对斑马鱼的半数致死量( LD₅₀)为3.57×10⁷cfu/mL,携带<i>aerA、act、aha、Ser、Exu、Lip、Hly、ompA</i>和<i>LuxS</i> 9种毒力基因; 分离菌对替米考星、环丙沙星和恩诺沙星等9种药物敏感,对阿米卡星、链霉素和磺胺间甲氧嘧啶等8种药物中度敏感,对新斯的明耐药; 该分离菌携带四环素类耐药基因<i>tet(A)、tet(E),</i>氟喹诺酮类耐药基因<i>oqxA、gyrA、gyrB、parC、parE,</i>氨基糖苷类耐药基因<i>aac</i>2<i>、aac(</i>6<i>)-Ib、aadB、aac</i>4<i>,</i>磺胺类耐药基因<i>sul-</i>1<i>,</i>大环内酯类耐药基因<i>ermB</i>,分离菌含有多类抗菌药物的耐药基因,但未表达出相应的耐药表型,这与用药时间长短和用药频率有关。…”
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Realising health justice in Palestine: beyond humanitarian voices by James Smith, Sara el-Solh, Layth Hanbali, Sawsan Abdulrahim, Sali Hafez, Samer Abuzerr, Bram Wispelwey, Mads Gilbert, Mohammed Seyam, Bassam Abu Hamad, Dorotea Gucciardo, Fahd Haddad, Rasha Khoury, Amira Nimerawi, David Mills, Ghassan Abu-Sittah

“…We also argue that the authors have failed to afford due recognition to several key health actors in Palestine, in particular the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza and UNRWA, and that this subtle but critical act of erasure further undermines the relevance and applicability of their recovery proposal as presented. …”
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Capital structure, profitability, and short-term solvency of nascent SMEs in Ghana: An empirical study by Karikari Amoa-Gyarteng, Shepherd Dhliwayo

“…FINDINGS: This study demonstrates that financing decisions and financial performance act as crucial mitigating factors for the potential risks of default and failure faced by nascent SMEs. …”
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Comparison of the Journey II bicruciate stabilised (JII-BCS) and GENESIS II total knee arthroplasty for functional ability and motor impairment: the CAPAbility, blinded, randomised... by Allan B Clark, Toby O Smith, J Wells, Iain McNamara, Juliet High, Ann Marie Swart, Valerie Pomeroy, Graham Creelman, Celia Whitehouse, B Harry, Celia Clarke

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Chemopreventative potential of Salsola tuberculatiformis Botch and Compound A in the differential regulation of IL-1Ra:IL-1α in UVB exposed skin keratinocytes by T. Magcwebeba, L. McEvoy, S. Hayward, T. Tait, J.L Quanson, L. Kelbe, WCA Gelderblom, M. Lilly, A.C Swart, P. Swart

“…Conclusion: The data suggest that S. tuberculatiformis acts as an anti-inflammatory agent at low concentrations by inhibiting intracellular IL-1α production, while at higher concentrations, it regulates pro-inflammatory signaling through IL-1Ra. …”
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SETTING PERILAKU ADAPTASI PADA SEKOLAH PASCA PANDEMI DI KOTA PONTIANAK by Muhammad Nurhamsyah Nurhamsyah, Lestari, Syaiful Muazir, Rudiyono, M. Ridha Alhamdani

“…This shows that humans are more receptive to changes/adaptations to physical things, while non-physical changes still allow humans to refuse and act by what they usually do. Keywords:Post Pandemic Adaptation; Pandemic Covid-19; Behaviour Setting; Post Pandemic School …”
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Pengukuran Performa Apache Spark dengan Library H2O Menggunakan Benchmark Hibench Berbasis Cloud Computing by Aminudin Aminudin, Eko Budi Cahyono

“…In order for Apache Spark to be able to do machine learning processes, in this paper an experiment will be conducted that integrates Apache Spark which acts as a large data processing environment and the concept of parallel computing will be combined with H2O libraries specifically for handling data processing using machine learning algorithms . …”
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circRNA18_46222157_46248185 inhibits melanogenesis by targeting miR-211/ pathway in goat melanocytes by Kai Yuan Ji, Xue Qing Zhang, Yi Wei Zhao, Chun E Liang, Xin Yuan, Yun Hai Zhang

“…Conclusion circRNA18_46222157_46248185 acted as a negative regulator of melanogenesis in goat melanocytes by targeting the miR-211/EP300 pathway, and guiding animal hair color breeding strategies.…”
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Biologics as well as inhaled anti-asthmatic therapy achieve clinical remission: Evidence from the Severe Asthma Network in Italy (SANI) by Giorgio Walter Canonica, MD, Francesco Blasi, PhD, Pierluigi Paggiaro, MD, Enrico Heffler, PhD, Fulvio Braido, MD, Luisa Brussino, PhD, Giulia Scioscia, PhD, Cristina Cardini, MsC, Chiara Oriecuia, MsC, Isabella Sala, MsC, Vincenzo Bagnardi, PhD, Cecilia Calabrese, PhD, Gianna Camiciottoli, MD, Giovanna Elisiana Carpagnano, PhD, Stefano Centanni, PhD, Angelo Guido Corsico, PhD, Maria Teresa Costantino, MD, Claudia Crimi, PhD, Alice D'Adda, MD, Simona D’Alò, MD, Maria D'Amato, PhD, Corrado D'Andria, MD, Stefano Del Giacco, MD, Fabiano Di Marco, PhD, Nicola Cosimo Facciolongo, MD, Alessandro Farsi, MD, Manuela Latorre, PhD, Manlio Milanese, PhD, Eustachio Nettis, MD, Eleonora Nucera, MD, Giovanni Passalacqua, MD, Girolamo Pelaia, MD, Laura Pini, MD, Luisa Ricciardi, PhD, Fabio Luigi Massimo Ricciardolo, PhD, Luca Richeldi, PhD, Erminia Ridolo, PhD, Pierachille Santus, PhD, Nicola Scichilone, PhD, Gianenrico Senna, MD, Giuseppe Spadaro, MD, Antonio Spanevello, MD, Paolo Tarsia, MD

“…Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) comorbidity was associated, though not significantly, with CR achievement in patients treated with biologics. Asthma Control Test (ACT) and Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ) scores significantly impacted CR (p = 0.003 and p = 0.027, respectively), while biomarkers, namely IgE, blood eosinophils, or fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO), were not associated with CR achievement. …”
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Modulatory effect of Echium plantagineum oil on the n-3 LC-PUFA biosynthetic capacity of chicken (Gallus gallus) by Jesús Villora, José Antonio Pérez, Nieves Guadalupe Acosta, Deiene Rodríguez-Barreto, Pedro Juan Alonso, Mónica B. Betancor, Alexandr Torres, Sergio Álvarez, Covadonga Rodríguez

“…However, this process is currently limited by the high n-6/n-3 ratio in poultry diets affecting the competition between n-6 and n-3 fatty acids (FA) for the same biosynthetic enzymes, and the rate-limiting Δ6 desaturase which act at both, the first and final steps of DHA synthesis pathway. …”
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Intratumoral BO-112 in combination with radiotherapy synergizes to achieve CD8 T-cell-mediated local tumor control by Helena Escuin-Ordinas, Ignacio Melero, Marisol Quintero, Jose Luis Perez-Gracia, Maite Alvarez, Maria E Rodriguez-Ruiz, Miguel F Sanmamed, Paloma Sanchez-Mateos, Inmaculada Rodríguez López, Irantzu Serrano-Mendioroz, Celia Barrio-Alonso, Eneko Garate-Soraluze, Victor Diaz Pascual, Leire Arbea Moreno

“…Hence, this beneficial effect of local irradiation plus BO-112 on a tumor lesion enhanced the therapeutic response to radiotherapy on distant non-injected lesions.Conclusion This study demonstrates that local BO-112 immunotherapy and focal irradiation may act in synergy to achieve local tumor control. Irradiation plus BO-112 in one of the tumor lesions enhanced the therapeutic effects on distant irradiated lesions that were not injected with BO-112, suggesting strategies to treat oligometastatic patients with lesions susceptible to radiotherapy and with at least one tumor accessible for repeated BO-112 intratumoral injections.…”
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