Application of 2D polymerase chain reaction for single-tube detection of high-risk human papillomaviruses by Weifeng Wang, Min Jiang, Ying Liu, Xuan Wu, Yan Chen, Xiaoyun Zhang, Weiwei Liu

“…This research endeavored to develop a high-throughput 2D PCR method for closed-tube genotyping of 11 HR-HPVs.MethodsBase-quenched probes were specifically designed for FAM, VIC, and CY5 channels. The 2D PCR system underwent optimization, with its detection performance assessed in terms of specificity and sensitivity. …”
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Detection and characterization of bovine hepacivirus in cattle and sheep from Hulunbuir, northeastern China by Jingge Ma, Jingge Ma, Zhiwei Wei, Liang Li, Wei Wang, Ziyan Liu, Ziyan Liu, Ning Liu, Feng Wei, Xiangyu Zheng, Zedong Wang

“…BovHepV-positive samples were confirmed using semi-nested PCR with primers designed based on the obtained viral sequences. Comprehensive bioinformatics analyses were employed to assess sequence similarity, phylogenetic evolution, and recombination of the obtained viral strains.ResultsA total of 988 serum samples from sheep (520) and cattle (468) were collected from 12 administrative districts in Hulunbuir from June to August, 2022. …”
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Internet-based cognitive–behavioural therapy for insomnia (ICBT-i): a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials by Jia Chen, Juan Liu, Yuan-yuan Ye, Ni-ka Chen, Ling Lin, Ya-zhen Liu, Ying Lang, Xun-jun Li, Xin-ju Yang, Xiao-jiang Jiang

“…Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of internet-based cognitive–behavioural therapy for insomnia (ICBT-i) in adults.Design A meta-analysis of ICBT-i.Data sources Systematic searches of randomised controlled trials of ICBT-i were performed in the PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO and Cochrane Library databases up to 19 June 2016.Review method 2 reviewers independently performed study selection, quality assessment and data extraction. …”
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Ultrasonic-assisted MoS2/GO/TiO2 ceramic coatings: Enhancing anti-friction performance through dual-interface optimization by Ziwei Guo, Yongnan Chen, Nan Wang, Yiku Xu, Qinyang Zhao, Zhimin Hou, Guangrui Gao, Yan Kang, Haifei Zhan

“…However, dislocation pinning due to the incoherent interfaces in MoS2/TiO2 coatings tends to cause localized stress concentrations and brittle fracture, requiring effectively improve nanomechanical properties by optimizing interface design. To address these issues, this study used ultrasonic-assisted PEO to disperse graphene oxide (GO), which provided more possibility for in-situ synthesis MoS2, ultimately resulting in MoS2 with modified interlayer spacing. …”
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Task-shifted approaches to postdiagnostic dementia support: a qualitative study exploring professional views and experiences by Louise Robinson, Greta Rait, Claire Bamford, Jill Manthorpe, Rachael Frost, Jane Wilcock, Karen Harrison Dening, Martin Knapp, Sube Banerjee, Joy Adamson, Alistair Burns, Raphael Wittenberg, Kate Walters, Alison Wheatley, Greta Brunskill, Louise Allan, Lynne Corner, Donna Buxton, Katherine Jacques, Doug Lewins, Sue Tucker

“…Objectives To explore the views of commissioners, service development leads, service managers and senior staff in selected dementia services on increasing the role of primary care in postdiagnostic support for people with dementia.Design Qualitative semi-structured telephone interviews and a focus group.Setting Participants were drawn from National Health Service (NHS) Clinical Commissioning Groups, social care commissioning and a range of dementia services across primary care, secondary mental healthcare, social care and the third sector. …”
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Optimization of photocatalytic degradation of Eriochrome Black T from aqueous solution using TiO2-biochar composite by Mohammednur Abdu, Solomon Tibebu, Saeideh Babaee, Abebe Worku, Titus A.M. Msagati, Jemal Fito Nure

“…The photocatalytic performance was optimized under UV light using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) with a Central Composite Design (CCD). Key variables, including initial pH (3–11), dye concentration (10–50 mg/L), photocatalyst dosage (0.5–2.5 g/L), and irradiation time (30–150 min), were assessed. …”
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Genetics of Stay-Green Trait and Its Association with Leaf Spot Tolerance and Pod Yield in Groundnut by Rukiya Danful, Yussif Baba Kassim, Doris Kanvenaa Puozaa, Richard Oteng-Frimpong, Masawudu Abdul Rasheed, Alexander Wireko-Kena, Richard Akromah

“…However, this relationship has not been explored in groundnut. This study was designed to determine the genetic control of the stay-green trait and its relationship with leaf spot disease severity in groundnut. …”
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Electroacupuncture and Tongbian decoction ameliorate CUMS-induced depression and constipation in mice via TPH2/5-HT pathway of the gut-brain axis by Yi Chen, Peihua Shen, Qi Li, Shun Seng Ong, Yunzhi Qian, Hai Lu, Ming Li, Tianshu Xu

“…Current treatments, such as antidepressants and prokinetics, are often associated with side effects and high recurrence rates, highlighting the need for effective treatments targeting both depression and constipation. This study was designed to assess the therapeutic efficacy of electroacupuncture (EA) in conjunction with Tongbian decoction (TB) for the management of both depression and constipation, while also investigating the underlying mechanisms through the lens of the gut-brain axis. …”
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Comprehensive dialectical behavior therapy for adolescents in a juvenile correctional treatment center: a pilot evaluation by Johanna B. Folk, Phillip Yang, Anne Thomas, Jayme Lyon, Jaisal Patel, Clara Yoon, Barbara Robles-Ramamurthy, Barbara Robles-Ramamurthy, Barbara Robles-Ramamurthy

“…As part of a facility-designed program evaluation, youth completed a battery of empirically validated assessments of mental health and emotion regulation prior to and following completion of the program.ResultsResults show that comprehensive DBT-A is feasible to implement in a juvenile correctional treatment center and overall, youth improved from pre- to post-treatment in mental health symptoms and emotion regulation, with small to medium effect sizes.ConclusionThese findings build upon a growing literature showing dialectical behavior therapy is a promising intervention for treating emotion dysregulation and mental health conditions and can be successfully implemented in juvenile forensic settings.…”
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A Lightweight Network for Ship Detection in SAR Images Based on Edge Feature Aware and Fusion by Yuming Li, Jin Liu, Xingye Li, Xiliang Zhang, Zhongdai Wu, Bing Han

“…Furthermore, a lightweight feature fusion network, Filter-Pruned Bi-directional Feature Pyramid Network (FP-BiFPN), is carefully designed, which can not only suppresses background information, but also accentuates ship targets. …”
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Resistance training beyond momentary failure: the effects of past-failure partials on muscle hypertrophy in the gastrocnemius by Stian Larsen, Paul Alan Swinton, Nordis Østerås Sandberg, Benjamin Sandvik Kristiansen, Andrea Bao Fredriksen, Hallvard Nygaard Falch, Roland van den Tillaar, Milo Wolf

“…Data were analysed within a Bayesian framework using a mixed-effect model with random effects to account for the within-participant design. The average treatment effect (ATE) was measured to assess any difference in condition and inferences made based on the ATE posterior distribution and associated Bayes Factor (BF). …”
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ONLINE vs. FACE-TO-FACE group coaching to promote teachers mental health: an exploratory field study in German teachers by Sarah S. Lütke Lanfer, Ruth Pfeifer, Yannik Rieder, Alexander Wünsch, Alexander Wünsch, Matthias Braeunig, Claas Lahmann

“…The current study aimed at comparing the satisfaction with and effectiveness of TGP between both settings.MethodThe sample consisted of 104 teachers who voluntarily chose between face-to-face (n = 51) and online (n = 53) setting. In a pre-posttest design, participants completed questionnaires before and after the intervention. …”
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Development of a duplex real-time recombinase aided amplification assay for the simultaneous and rapid detection of PCV3 and PCV4 by Renjie Sun, Hanze Liu, Siqi Sun, Yating Wang, Ying Shan, Xiaoliang Li, Weihuan Fang, Yongle Yang, Ronghui Xie, Lingyan Zhao

“…The assay was completed within 20 min at 39℃ with the designed optimal primers and probes. Results The established assay was more convenient and simpler operation compared with conventional molecular biological assays. …”
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Integrating Sports Massage into Pre-training Routines Can Enhance Athletic Preparedness and Performance Capacity in Kabaddi Players by Muhammad Isnandar, Farid M. Alhumary, Krzykarist Krzykarist, Restin Zega, Reymond Benedith Hutajulu, Rachel Junika Abelia Putri, Martin Hofmeister

“…A quasi-experimental design was employed involving a cohort of 20 elite kabaddi athletes (15 males and 5 females) aged between 18 and 30 years, hailing from professional teams in Medan City. …”
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Multicentre case-control study on the association between COVID-19 vaccines and neurological disorders (COVIVAX) by Elisabetta Pupillo, Elisa Bianchi, Ettore Beghi, Francesco Andrea Pedrazzini, Angela Giglio, Edoardo Dalmato Schilke, Marco Percetti, Carlo Morotti Colleoni, Gabriele Mainini, Paolo Calabresi, Guido Primiano, Giovanni Frisullo, Alessandro Padovani, Viviana Cristillo, Andrea Pilotto, Davide Arici, Stefano Gipponi, Gioacchino Tedeschi, Alessandro d’Ambrosio, Rosario Domenico Melisi, Antonio Gallo, Alvino Bisecco, Andrea Salmaggi, Paola Basilico, Chiara Scaccabarozzi, Lorenzo Kiferle, Raffaella Valenti, Gianluca Avino, Annamaria Borghi, Sara Contardi, Andrea Zini, Carlo Ferrarese, Simone Beretta

“…Abstract The COVIVAX study assessed the association between COVID-19 vaccination and the risk of common neurological disorders in a multicenter case-control design. Vaccination exposure was compared between individuals with a first diagnosis of a neurological disorder (cases) and age- and sex-matched controls. …”
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Genome analysis of Bifidobacterium adolescentis and investigation of its effects on inflammation and intestinal barrier function by Bo Li, Bo Li, Haoyu Wang, Haoyu Wang, Haoyu Wang, Mengmeng Wang, Mengmeng Wang, Hewei Liang, Hewei Liang, Hewei Liang, Tongyuan Hu, Tongyuan Hu, Tongyuan Hu, Jinlong Yang, Jinlong Yang, Jinlong Yang, Shangyong Li, Xinbi You, Xinbi You, Xinbi You, Binbin Xia, Binbin Xia, Binbin Xia, Yue Yuan, Yue Yuan, Yuanqiang Zou, Yuanqiang Zou, Yinglei Miao, Yinglei Miao, Yang Sun, Yang Sun, Yang Sun

“…Based on the bacterial collection constructed in our previous studies, we founded that Bifidobacterium adolescentis AF91-08b2A has the potential beneficial function. We designed cohort studies, genomic studies and animal experiments to further explore the probiotic function of Bifidobacterium adolescentis AF91-08b2A and its therapeutic effect on IBD. …”
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Development of a patient reported outcome instrument for chronic sialadenitis by Fatemeh Ramazani, Amr Hamour, Caroline C. Jeffery, Vincent Biron, Yaser Alrajhi, Daniel O’Connell, David W. J. Côté

“…Objective The objective of this study was to create a PRO instrument for chronic sialadenitis, to assess the efficacy of sialendoscopy assisted treatments in improve patients’ QoL. Design This four-phase qualitative study employed grounded theory methodology and a modified Delphi technique. …”
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Demographic and Dietary Determinants of the Association between Dietary Fiber Intake and Obesity in Japanese Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study (JDDM 78) by Efrem d'Ávila Ferreira, Mariko Hatta, Laymon Khin, Izumi Ikeda, Mizuki Takeuchi, Yasunaga Takeda, Sakiko Yoshizawa Morikawa, Chika Horikawa, Noriko Kato, Hiroshi Maegawa, Kazuya Fujihara, Hirohito Sone

“… Abstract Objective: To evaluate the association between dietary fiber intake and obesity in Japanese outpatients with type 2 diabetes, as well as the demographic and dietary factors influencing this association. Design: Cross-sectional study with nationwide registry data on Japanese type 2 diabetes outpatients (2014-2019). …”
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Automatic etiological classification of stroke thrombus digital photographs using a deep learning model by Álvaro Lucero-Garófano, Álvaro Lucero-Garófano, Alicia Aliena-Valero, Isabel Vielba-Gómez, Isabel Vielba-Gómez, Irene Escudero-Martínez, Irene Escudero-Martínez, Lluís Morales-Caba, Lluís Morales-Caba, Fernando Aparici-Robles, Fernando Aparici-Robles, Diana L. Tarruella Hernández, Diana L. Tarruella Hernández, Gerardo Fortea, Gerardo Fortea, José I. Tembl, José I. Tembl, Juan B. Salom, Juan B. Salom, José V. Manjón

“…Statistical analysis was performed to compare clinical characteristics between atherothrombotic and cardioembolic strokes. A DL method was designed based on two deep neural networks for: (1) image segmentation and (2) image classification including clinical characteristics. …”
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The association between working hours and working type with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: results from the NHANES 1999-2014 by Ruli Wang, Ningxi Wu, Huan Qu, Xiaowei Zheng, Haoyang Zhang, Lihong Zhu, Xiaolei Wang, Xiaodie Yao, Le Zhang

“…However, this association which has been observed in more population is limited. Our research is designed to evaluate the association between working hours, working type, and NAFLD.MethodsThe study comprised adults with complete details on working hours, working type, and NAFLD from the NHANES 1999-2014. …”
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