A Comprehensive Resource for Exploring Antiphage Defense: DefenseFinder Webservice,Wiki and Databases by Tesson, Florian, Planel, Rémi, Egorov, Artyom A, Georjon, Héloïse, Vaysset, Hugo, Brancotte, Bryan, Néron, Bertrand, Mordret, Ernest, Atkinson, Gemma Catherine, Bernheim, Aude, Cury, Jean

“…DefenseFinder is a bioinformatic program designed for the systematic identification of known antiphage defense mechanisms. …”
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Vitamin D deficiency and intracranial aneurysms: Systematic Review by Lívio Pereira de Macêdo, Glaudir Donato, Maria Eduarda d’Almeida Lins Regis, Isabela Fernandes de Melo Pereira, Gustavo Rodrigues Paulo, Kamilla Azevedo Bringel, Gabriel Carvalho Andrade Gadelha, Fábio Antônio Serra de Lima Júnior, Yally Dayanne Oliveira Ferreira, Renata de Castro Tavares, Arlindo Ugulino Netto, Kauê Franke, Pierre Vansant Oliveira Eugênio, Auricélio Batista Cezar-Junior, Igor Vilela Faquini, Eduardo Vieira de Carvalho Júnior, Nivaldo Sena de Almeida, Francisco Alfredo Bandeira e Farias, Marcelo Moraes Valença, Hildo Rocha Cirne Azevedo-Filho

“…Discussion: Among the limitations of the papers, the following are noteworthy: sample size and selection, recording flaws inherent to retrospective designs, failure to consider confounding variables, and heterogeneity of data produced among the researches, making a quantitative analysis of the evidence unfeasible. …”
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An Ultra-Wide Range D-Shaped Fiber SPR Sensor with a Nanostructure of Gold–MoS₂ and Sodium for the Simultaneous Measurement of Refractive Index and Temperature by Xinglian Lu, Xiantong Yu, Jun Zhou, Min Chang, Dunke Lu

“…At a temperature of 20–80 °C, its temperature sensitivity reaches −1.2 nm/°C. This design allows for a broad operational spectrum and an extensive measurement range, which makes it particularly suitable for applications requiring low-RI detection. …”
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Experimental Study on Damage and Failure of Coal-Pillar Dams in Coal Mine Underground Reservoir under Dynamic Load by Qiangling Yao, Liqiang Yu, Ning Chen, Weinan Wang, Qiang Xu

“…The results provide guidance for designing waterproof coal pillars and underground reservoir dams.…”
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Probiotic biofilm modified scaffolds for facilitating osteomyelitis treatment through sustained release of bacteriophage and regulated macrophage polarization by Junwei Su, Yifan Wu, Zheng Wang, Dong Zhang, Xianquan Yang, Yong Zhao, Aixi Yu

“…We have strategically designed bioceramic scaffolds modified with Lactobacillus reuteri (LR) and bacteriophages (phages) to achieve both antibacterial and osteogenic effects. …”
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Investigation of Rotating Stall Phenomenon and Optimization in Mixed-Flow Waterjet Propulsion Device by Can Luo, Di Zhang, Congcong Zhang, Shuaihao Lei, Chenzhi Xia, Chuan Wang, Li Cheng

“…The orthogonal experiment is designed to seek the appropriate values of the parameters such as the length, width, depth, and number of the groove. …”
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Enhancing accuracy and efficiency in upper extremity disability assessments: development and testing of a desktop application by Emre Ozmen, Gamze Gül Güleç, Hazal İzol Özmen, Melih Civan, Esra Circi, Serdar Yuksel, Alican Baris

“…TAK-funded project to aid in the disability assessment process. This tool, designed for Windows operating systems and developed in Visual Basic (VB.NET), was tested using archive data from 50 patients, focusing on upper extremity physical evaluations. …”
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Experimental investigation of CF8 stainless steel impeller quality using PLA-based fused deposition modeling-assisted investment casting by Margi Shah, Dhiren Patel, Sarang Pande, Mustufa Haider Abidi, Fahad Alasim

“…However, its drawbacks include long cycle times and costly tooling, making it ideal for mass production but inefficient for frequent design changes, small batch production, or customized products. …”
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Comparative analysis of sports workers and kinesiologists: a paradox of similar jobs but distinct professional profiles by Giovanni Esposito, Rosario Ceruso, Giuseppe Giardullo, Sara Aliberti, Gaetano Raiola

“…Additionally, the professional sphere influences the perception of capabilities in designing post-rehabilitation recovery programs, indicating the need for additional training resources ( p = 0.003, V = 0.5). …”
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Genetic analysis of Pinna rudis L 1758 (Mollusca, Bivalvia, Pinnidae) in the Northwest Cabo Verde Islands (Central-East Atlantic) by Evandro P. Lopes, Sarah Santos, Raquel Xavier, Joana L. Santos, M. Pilar Cabezas, Fernando Sequeira, António M. Santos

“…Habitat degradation is considered the primary cause of population decline, leading to the designation ‘Vulnerable’ in certain regions. In this study, we conducted a genetic analysis of populations of P. rudis from Cabo Verde and compared them with populations from the Mediterranean and Macaronesia. …”
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Migration strategy and constraint in migration behavior vary among shorebird species with different life histories by Sarah J. Clements, Jason P. Loghry, Jennifer A. Linscott, Jorge Ruiz, Joe C. Gunn, Juan G. Navedo, Nathan R. Senner, Bart M. Ballard, Mitch D. Weegman

“…Understanding variation in migration strategy within and among species and individuals can be useful for understanding how birds navigate energetic trade‐offs and designing or modifying conservation plans meant to benefit multiple species and life histories. …”
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Towards Privacy-Aware and Trustworthy Data Sharing Using Blockchain for Edge Intelligence by Youyang Qu, Lichuan Ma, Wenjie Ye, Xuemeng Zhai, Shui Yu, Yunfeng Li, David Smith

“…To avoid linkage attacks in personalized differential privacy, we design a noise correlation decoupling mechanism using a Markov stochastic process. …”
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What are the respiratory health research priorities in Alberta, Canada? A stakeholder consultation by Michael K Stickland, Sachin R Pendharkar, Jananee Rasiah, Joanna E MacLean, Heather Sharpe, Lisa Cerato, Darlene Derech, Lisa Guirguis, Kathleen Hayward, Tara Lohmann, Elizabeth Manafo, Janice Paskey, Mark Rimkus, Syeda Kinza Rizvi, Gerry Robinson, Brent Seefried, Zeeyaan Somani, Mindy Tindall, Harissios Vliagoftis, Kathy Hayward

“…In collaboration with project partners, the RHSCN aimed to determine the respiratory research priorities for Alberta.Design The four phases of this research prioritisation project were (1) identifying research questions from stakeholders, (2) determining which research questions had been answered in existing literature, (3) prioritising unanswered questions and (4) finalising the priorities through an inperson workshop.Setting The study occurred in Alberta, Canada over a 2-year period beginning in March 2017.Participants A total of 448 patients, clinicians and other stakeholders consented to participate in the survey.Results A total of 595 possible questions were submitted, with 343 unique questions identified. …”
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Effectiveness of a 2-dose varicella vaccination program in Changzhou, China, during the transitional period (2017–2022): a registry-based case-cohort study by Suting Xiong, Changlei Han, Dan Wu, Xiaomeng Mi, Peipei Zhang, Han Gao, Gan Cao, Fang Yao, Cong Chen, Xufeng Lv

“…The subcohort was sampled using inverse probability weighting for the survival analysis design to evaluate the VEs under different dosages and cost types, eliminating confounding by age and location area. …”
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Dietary fat quality indices and risk of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study by Zahra Gaeini, Sevda Alvirdizadeh, Somayeh Hosseinpour-Niazi, Parvin Mirmiran, Fereidoun Azizi

“… Abstract Objective: To assess associations between dietary fat quality indices and risk of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among Iranian adults. Design: Daily intakes of fatty acids were estimated using a validated FFQ with 168 food items. …”
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Intestinal Schistosomiasis among Primary Schoolchildren in Two On-Shore Communities in Rorya District, Northwestern Tanzania: Prevalence, Intensity of Infection and Associated Risk... by David Z. Munisi, Joram Buza, Emmanuel A. Mpolya, Safari M. Kinung’hi

“…To control the disease among at-risk groups, these factors need to be considered in designing integrated schistosomiasis control interventions.…”
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Lived experiences of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) management: a qualitative phenomenological study in Southwest China by Li Ma, Ping Chen, Cheng Yi, Wanting Hou, Changlin Li, Qingyue Liang, Xiumei Zhao

“…Objectives To explore the lived experiences of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer enrolled in a patient-reported outcomes (PROs) management programme and to preliminarily understand how PROs management influences various aspects of patient care and overall quality of life.Design A qualitative phenomenological study.Setting A national cancer care centre in Southwest China specialised in cancer care, with a comprehensive PROs management programme.Participants 15 participants diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer.Results Five key themes emerged from our interviews, including enhanced communication with healthcare providers, attributed to the structured nature of PROs; increased perceived sense of care, with patients feeling more valued and heard; PROs management facilitated better treatment decision-making, with patients feeling more involved and empowered; improved communication with family members, aiding in better understanding and support; and varied perceptions of the impact on quality of life, with some noting improvements in specific aspects like symptom management, while others were uncertain about the overall benefit.Conclusions PROs management plays a significant role in improving communication between patients with advanced pancreatic cancer and their healthcare providers, enhancing patients’ involvement in treatment decisions, and potentially improving family dynamics. …”
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Microencapsulation of β-Carotene by Spray Drying: Effect of Wall Material Concentration and Drying Inlet Temperature by Luiz C. Corrêa-Filho, Maria M. Lourenço, Margarida Moldão-Martins, Vítor D. Alves

“…This was carried out using the response surface methodology coupled to a central composite rotatable design, evaluating simultaneously the effect of drying air inlet temperature (110-200°C) and the wall material concentration (5-35%) on the drying yield, encapsulation efficiency, loading capacity, and antioxidant activity. …”
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Optimization of Well Patterns in Offshore Low-Permeability Thin Interbedded Reservoirs: A Numerical Simulation Study in the Bozhong Oilfield, China by Guangai Wu, Yingwen Ma, Yanfeng Cao, Anshun Zhang, Wei Liu, Jinghe Wang, Xinyi Yang

“…The findings provide critical insights into optimizing well patterns and fracture network designs for offshore low-permeability thin interbedded reservoirs.…”
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Comparative evaluation of four exome enrichment solutions in 2024: Agilent, Roche, Vazyme and Nanodigmbio by Vera Belova, Iuliia Vasiliadis, Zhanna Repinskaia, Alina Samitova, Anna Shmitko, Natalya Ponikarovskaya, Oleg Suchalko, Valery Cheranev, Shatalov Peter, Shegai Peter, Kaprin Andrey, Denis Rebrikov, Dmitriy Korostin

“…This study compares available to date four exome enrichment kits: Agilent SureSelect Human All Exon v8, Roche KAPA HyperExome, Vazyme VAHTS Target Capture Core Exome Panel, and Nanodigmbio NEXome Plus Panel v1. We evaluated target design, coverage statistics, and variant calling accuracy across these four different exome capture products. …”
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