Diabetes Distress in Young Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Survey in China by Yanfen Hu, Lingxia Li, Jun Zhang

“…They were investigated using a basic demographic questionnaire, Diabetes Distress Scale, Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities Measure, and Audit of Disease Knowledge. …”
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Scientific breeding of winter bread wheat in the Non-Сhernozem zone of Russia: the history, methods and results by B. I. Sandukhadze, R. Z. Mamedov, M. S. Krakhmalyova, V. V. Bugrova

“…Roem. & Schult.) was actively used. The resulting wheat-wheatgrass hybrids had an average winter hardiness, increased grain quality and productivity. …”
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Why we need a representative organization of academic PRM in Europe, and why we need it now by Gerold Stucki, Henk J. Stam, Francesca Gimigliano, Stefano Negrini

“…Critical considerations for creating this organization include defining core activities, establishing governance principles focused on representativity and inclusion, and fostering relationships with existing national, European, and international organizations of PRM and academic medicine. …”
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Influencing Factors’ Analysis of Disturbance Degree of Key Stratum Based on the Response Surface Method by Yang Li, Nan Wang, Yuqi Ren, Xiangji Ou, Yikun Liu, Junbo Luo, Canqi Mei

“…The key stratum controls the activities of the overlying strata or the whole strata up to the surface, which is one of the important research objects in the coal seam mining. …”
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Sustainable synthesis and advanced optimization of Prosopis juliflora biomass catalyst for efficient biodiesel production and environmental impact assessment by Thota S S Bhaskara Rao, Manikandaraja Gnanaprakasam, Rajayokkiam Manimaran, Dhinesh Balasubramanian, Utku Kale, Artūras Kilikevičius

“…The pyrolyzed PJBC is characterized using SEM, FTIR, XRD, EDX, BET, XPS analyses, and physico-chemical measurements to confirm its catalytic activity. Now, the newly synthesized PJBC serves as an efficient catalyst for waste Trichosanthes cucumerina seed biodiesel (WTSB) production from waste Trichosanthes cucumerina seed bio-oil through trans-esterification, achieving a maximum yield of 97.42%. …”
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Archival and Newly Isolated Historical <i>Bacillus anthracis</i> Strains Populate the Deeper Phylogeny of the A.Br.075(Sterne) Clade by Markus Antwerpen, Peter Braun, Wolfgang Beyer, Dirk Aldenkortt, Michael Seidel, Gregor Grass

“…This applies to both natural foci and to sites of anthropogenic activity such as tanneries, abattoirs, or wool factories. …”
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Delayed Postoperative Ambulation Results in a Significant Increase in 90-Day Mortality in Surgically Treated Hip Fractures by Robert S. Wood DO, Maddie Vergun BS, Elizabeth Herrera MPH, Jacqueline Krumrey MD

“…These fractures lead to increased morbidity, loss of autonomy in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), prolonged hospitalization, and heightened mortality rates. …”
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Cost-Effective Treatment of Hemihydrate Phosphogypsum and Phosphorous Slag as Cemented Paste Backfill Material for Underground Mine by Xilong Xue, Yuxian Ke, Qian Kang, Qinli Zhang, Chongchun Xiao, Fengjian He, Qing Yu

“…The results show that (1) the UCS of CPB increases with the increase of the HPG content and mass fraction, and the addition of 3% quicklime can eliminate CO2, H2S, and SO2 generated from the slurry of CPB-based HPG-PS; (2) the addition of 3% quicklime and 5% cement to the HPG-PS mixtures can offset the strength loss of CPB in the late curing stage; (3) the UCS of the recommended specimen reaches 1.15–3.32 MPa after curing from 7 to 28 days, with their slump values varying from 15 mm to 26 mm, and the bleeding rates between 0.87% and 1.15%, which can meet the technical requirements of mining methods; (4) the UCS of CPB is the result of the cohydration reaction of hemihydrate gypsum (HG) in HPG and active Al2O3 and SiO2 in PS; and (5) the leaching indexes meet Category IV of the Chinese Groundwater Quality Standard (DZ/T 0290-2015). …”
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Pain in pancreatitis: issue and ways out by A. V. Okhlobystin

“…It can be related to intraductal hypertension caused both by pancreatic juice outflow obstruction, and by increased volume as a result of activated stimulation. Intrapancreatic parenchymal pressure is increased exceeding perfusion pressure of pancreatic capillaries that causes ischemia. …”
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CXCL12 impact on glioblastoma cells behaviors under dynamic culture conditions: Insights for developing new therapeutic approaches. by Wiam El Kheir, Sahar Naasri, Bernard Marcos, Nick Virgilio, Benoit Paquette, Nathalie Faucheux, Marc-Antoine Lauzon

“…CXCL12 significantly increased intracellular calcium levels via CXCR4 activation, with a 2.3-fold rise in F98 cells compared to U87, consistent with observed cell behavior during perfusion. …”
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Navigating ALICE: Advancements in Deployable Docking and Precision Detection for AUV Operations by Yevgeni Gutnik, Nir Zagdanski, Sharon Farber, Tali Treibitz, Morel Groper

“…This work introduces a comprehensive docking solution featuring the following two key innovations: (1) a novel deployable docking station (DDS) designed for rapid deployment from vessels of opportunity, operating without active acoustic transmitters; and (2) an innovative sensor fusion approach that combines the AUV’s onboard forward-looking sonar and camera data. …”
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Molecular Mechanism During Mycelium Subculture Degeneration of <i>Volvariella volvacea</i> by Lidan Feng, Lujuan Wang, Yuanxi Lei, Jie Li, Fengyun Zhao

“…GO enrichment analysis showed that the differentially expressed genes were mainly enriched in metabolic processes, organelle components, and catalytic activities. KEGG enrichment analysis showed that the differentially expressed genes were mainly enriched in metabolic pathways. …”
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Potential Medicinal Fungi from Freshwater Environments as Resources of Bioactive Compounds by Ilenia Cicero, Giulia Mirabile, Giuseppe Venturella

“…Among them, macrofungi, such as <i>Amanita vaginata</i>, <i>Armillaria mellea</i>, <i>Armillaria tabescens</i>, <i>Astraeus hygrometricus</i>, <i>Auricularia auricula-judae</i>, <i>Bjerkandera adusta</i>, <i>Bovista nigrescens</i>, <i>Calocybe gambosa</i>, <i>Candolleomyces candolleanus</i>, <i>Collybia dryophila</i>, <i>Coprinus comatus</i>, <i>Cyclocybe cylindracea</i>, <i>Hypsizygus ulmarius</i>, <i>Inonotus hispidus</i>, <i>Lactarius controversus</i>, <i>Lentinus tigrinus</i>, and <i>Schizophyllum commune</i>, observed in riparian habitat, and microfungi, such as <i>Penicillium aculeatum</i>, <i>P. chrysogenum</i>, and <i>Fusarium incarnatum</i>, isolated from aquatic plants, have been reported to have antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic, immunomoludatory, hypoglycaemic, and other pharmaceutical activities. Such fungal species are noteworthy since they represent an important quote of biodiversity to preserve their fundamental ecological role and a possible solution for different health problems for humans and animal farms.…”
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Realist review protocol for understanding the real-world barriers and enablers to practitioners implementing self-management support to people living with and beyond cancer by Debi Bhattacharya, Eleni Karapanagiotou, Kumud Kantilal, Wendy Hardeman, Hattie Whiteside, Matthew Small

“…Introduction Self-management support can enable and empower people living with and beyond cancer to take an active role in managing long-term consequences of cancer treatment. …”
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Stem Cell–Based Therapies via Different Administration Route for Stroke: A Meta-analysis of Comparative Studies by Gabriella Jeanne Mulia, Novelia Anna, John Chung-Che Wu, Hon-Ping Ma, Yung-Hsiao Chiang, Ju-Chi Ou, Kai-Yun Chen

“…Conventional therapies like tissue plasminogen activator are limited by narrow therapeutic windows and potential adverse effects, highlighting the urgency for novel treatments. …”
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Transcatheter edge to edge compared with surgery in older patients with degenerative mitral valve regurgitation by Gaspard Suc, Rebecca Hadjedj, Jules Mesnier, Skerdi Haviari, Marylou Para, Gregory Ducrocq, Dominique Himbert, Eric Brochet, My Lien Nguyen, Sophie Provenchere, Marina Urena, Bernard Iung

“…Exclusion criteria were secondary MR, and active endocarditis. Primary outcome was a composite of all-cause death, hospitalization for heart failure or mitral valve intervention within one year. …”
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Is it possible to talk about violence climate in grassroots sport? A study on the psychosocial adaptations of young athletes by Juan González-Hernández, Manuel Gómez-López, Gustavo Carlo, David Manzano-Sánchez

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African agri-entrepreneurship in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic by Mariam A. T. J. Kadzamira, Adewale Ogunmodede, Solomon Duah, Dannie Romney, Victor Attuquaye Clottey, Frances Williams

“…Abstract Background The African continent is known for high entrepreneurial activity, especially in the agricultural sector. Despite this, the continent's economic development is below expectations, due to numerous factors constraining the growth and sustainability of agricultural SMEs. …”
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Selected issues on theory and methodology of the underground press by Wanda Krystyna Roman

“…They helped the public to survive with dignity by offering information, advice, warnings, and information on underground activities. As such, it should be critically verified. …”
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Microwave-induced degradation of Congo red dye in the presence of 2D Ti3C2Tx MXene as a catalyst by Salma M. El-Mas, Mohamed A. Hassaan, Gehan M. El-Subruiti, Abdelazeem S. Eltaweil, Ahmed El Nemr

“…The catalyst was stable and could be reused for up to five catalytic cycles without losing its degradation efficiency. The active species participating in the degradation process were determined using scavengers such as benzoquinone, Na-EDTA, and isopropyl alcohol. …”
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