Prognostic values of intracellular cell-related genes in esophageal cancer and their regulatory mechanisms by Wei Cao, Dacheng Jin, Weirun Min, Haochi Li, Rong Wang, Jinlong Zhang, Yunjiu Gou

“…Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in ESCA samples were identified, with those related to intercellular structures designated cell-in-cell-related differential expression genes (CIC-related DEGs). …”
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Spatial identification of regions exposed to multi-hazards at the pan-European level by T.-E. Antofie, T.-E. Antofie, S. Luoni, A. Tilloy, A. Sibilia, S. Salari, G. Eklund, D. Rodomonti, C. Bountzouklis, C. Corbane

“…<p>The European Commission Disaster Risk Management Knowledge Centre (DRMKC) has developed and hosts a web platform, the Risk Data Hub (RDH), designed to facilitate access to and sharing of curated, EU-wide risk data, tools, and methodologies, ultimately supporting disaster risk management (DRM) initiatives. …”
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Advanced Neuromuscular Training Differentially Changes Performance on Visuomotor Reaction Tests and Single-leg Hop Tests in Patients with ACL Reconstruction by Terese Chmielewski, Michael Obermeier, Adam Meierbachtol, Asher Jenkins, Michael Stuart, Robby Sikka, Marc Tompkins

“…The hypothesis was that performance would improve less on reaction tests than on single-leg hop tests. # Study Design Quasi experimental, Pretest-Posttest # Methods Twenty-five patients with ACLR (11 males) completed 10 sessions of advanced neuromuscular training and pre-and post-training testing. …”
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Addressing palliative care and end-of-life issues in patients with advanced cancer: a systematic review of communication interventions for physicians not specialised in palliative... by Corinna Bergelt, Karin Oechsle, Nele Harnischfeger, Hilke M Rath

“…Such interventions are needed with regard to the aim of an earlier communication of those issues in oncology daily practice, which is associated with a range of benefits for patients and caregivers but is often impeded by physicians’ communication insecurities.Design Systematic review based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.Data sources Relevant publications were systematically searched in MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Web of Science databases in September 2020 with an update in July 2021.Eligibility criteria We included publications reporting a quantitative evaluation of a communication intervention on one or more PC/EoL issues with a communication-related main outcome. …”
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Pengaruh Pemberian Kopi terhadap Kadar Kolesterol dan Trigliserida pada Tikus Wistar (Rattus novergiccus) by Millah Fithriyah Zindany, Husnil Kadri, Almurdi Almurdi

“…Jenis penelitian ini adalah eksperimental dengan rancangan post test only control group design. Sampel penelitian ini adalah 24 ekor tikus putih jantan (Rattus novergiccus) yang dibagi menjadi 4 kelompok yaitu kelompok kontrol (K), perlakuan 1 (DR), perlakuan 2 (DS), dan perlakuan 3 (DT). …”
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Eficacia de inhibidores de nitrito de calcio (CNI) en concreto agrietado by Pedro Montes-Garcia, H. Z. López-Calv, T. W Bremner

“…<br>The effectiveness of calcium nitrite based corrosión inhibitor as a prevention method of steel reinforcing bars embedded in cracked concrete slabs was investigated. A factorial design was deveioped to evalúate the effect of cracking in concrete considering crack width and water-to-cement ratio as factors. …”
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Negotiating a physically active life in tune with ageing: a grounded theory study of older persons’ experiences of participating in high-intensity interval training by Helena Fridberg, Maria Wiklund, Fredrik Snellman, Erik Rosendahl, Mattias Hedlund, Carl-Johan Boraxbekk, Nina Lindelöf

“…By considering the older person and societal norms and values, we can gather knowledge to design physical exercise interventions that are not only effective but also enjoyable and capable of transforming how individuals perceive themselves as exercising persons.…”
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Comparative profitability of agroecological practices in Ethiopian wheat farming by Stanley Karanja Ng’ang’a, Sylvester Ochieng Ogutu, Degefie Tibebe, Devinia Akinyi, Jonathan Mockshell

“…These findings provide evidence for stakeholders to design targeted interventions that maximize returns while addressing barriers to adoption.…”
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Comparing physiological and psychological effects of virtual reality vs. traditional high-intensity interval training in healthy individuals: results from a preliminary pilot rando... by Jonathan Robinson, Mohammad Haziq Bin Abdul Razak

“…Methods Using a parallel-design pilot randomised controlled trial, 10 participants completed the study and were randomly allocated to either the VR group (n = 5) or non-VR group (n = 5). …”
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Channel Coding Toward 6G: Technical Overview and Outlook by Mohammad Rowshan, Min Qiu, Yixuan Xie, Xinyi Gu, Jinhong Yuan

“…Lastly, we will briefly explore considerations such as higher-order modulations and waveform design, examining their contributions to enhancing key performance indicators in conjunction with channel coding schemes.…”
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Hybrid Carbohydrate–Lipid Nanocarriers: In Vitro Efficacy Gene-Rated by Association of UV-Absorbers and Raspberry Polyphenols Rich-Fraction by Nicoleta Badea, Diego Samayoa, Alina Moroşan, Cristina Ott, Ioana Lacatusu

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> The study aims to investigate an improved version of lipid nanocarriers (NLCs) (formulated with functional coconut butter and marula oil) by designing hyaluronic acid (HA) decorated NLC co-loaded with dual UVA (butyl methoxy dibenzoyl methane, BMDBM), UVB absorbers (ethyl-hexyl-salicylate, EHS) and a Raspberry rich polyphenols fraction (RPRF) for development of more natural NLC-based to-pical formulations. …”
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EFFECT OF IRRIGATION INTERVAL ON GROWTH AND ARTEMISININ CONTENT OF WORMWOOD (Artemisia annua L.) CHEN YOUNG VARIETY IN SOKOTO by Lawal Gandi ABDULKADIR, Adamu Aliyu ALIERO, Hassan Muhammad MAISHANU, Abdullahi Yahaya ABBAS

“…The experiment was laid out in completely randomized design with 4 replications. The two factors examined were: (1) irrigation interval at different growth stage and (2) artemisinin content of A. annua. …”
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Characterization of physical, structural and antioxidant properties of hemp seed and seed meal protein-gallic acid conjugates by Wannawarang Tanbamrung, Suphat Phongthai, Pornchai rachtanapun, Kongsak Boonyapranai, Prem Thongchai, Liang Zhang, Kanyasiri Rakariyatham

“…These results provide useful information on plant protein-phenolic conjugates for the design of functional protein-based ingredients.…”
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Effect of potassium‐waterglass composition on strength development and leaching behavior of geopolymers in different curing conditions by Umberto C. C. S. Siciliano, Ana C. C. Trindade, Flávio de Andrade Silva

“…These fundamental findings are crucial for the later design of GP materials that require rapid strength development, especially crucial for applications necessitating cementing under extreme conditions, such as deep‐sea drilling, geothermal energy production, and high‐temperature industrial processes.…”
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Filtration and Breathability of Nonwoven Fabrics Used in Washable Masks by Thomas W. Bement, David J. Downey, Ania Mitros, Rebecca Lau, Timothy A. Sipkens, Jocelyn Songer, Heidi Alexander, Devon Ostrom, Hamed Nikookar, Steven N. Rogak

“…Sets incorporating meltblown nonwoven polypropylene designed for filtration degraded significantly post-wash in the submicron range where they excelled prior to washing (Q > 50 kPa−1 at 1 µm, respectively, degraded to Q < 10 post-wash). …”
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The Tolerance of Ambiguity in the Virtual Identity Statuses among Student Users of Online Platforms by M.V. Klementyeva

“…Previous studies have clearly established what non-adaptive processes of identity development in real environments compensating for by problematic use of online platforms and assessing with low levels of tolerance for uncertainty, but little is known about the impact of virtual identity on tolerance of ambiguity. <br><strong>Study design. </strong>We how ambiguity tolerance relates to virtual identity using a survey method among students who are users of online platforms. …”
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Application of geographical information system and remote sensing for investigating malaria’s footprint: a case study of Iwo Metropolis, Nigeria by Joseph Olajuwon Dada, Sodiq Babatunde Rajee, Wasiu Adelani Rasak, Ayodeji Olatunbosu Ajani, Ismail Abdulraheem, Olayemi Balikis Shodeinde, Ibrahim Ademola Fetuga

“…This research work was designed to examine and analyze the incidence of malaria and clearer understanding of geographic distribution of malaria-infected people and locations of such inhabitants to the health facility being essential for monitoring the prevalence and for providing treatment, care and support services to the affected area. …”
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Insulin resistance and β-cell dysfunction in individuals with normal glucose tolerance but elevated 1-h post-load plasma glucose by Qianwen Nie, Xue Jin, Yahui Mu, Youyuan Huang, Aimei Dong

“…Evaluate and compare insulin resistance (IR) and β-cell dysfunction in individuals with normal glucose tolerance (NGT) and 1-hour post-load plasma glucose (1-h PG) ≥ 8.6 mmol/L versus &lt; 8.6 mmol/L, as well as prediabetes based on IFG and/or IGT.Research design and methodsThis retrospective study included individuals at risk for diabetes who underwent an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT), classified as having NGT or prediabetes according to ADA criteria. …”
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Masculinization of betta fish Betta splendens by embryo immersion in extract of purwoceng Pimpinella alpina by Harton Arfah, Dinar Tri Soelistyowati, Asep Bulkini

“…This research used completely randomized design with three treatments that were distinguished by doses of purwoceng extract, which were 10, 20, and 30 µL/L, and 0 µL/L as control. …”
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Effects of dietary xylanase-treated rice husk on performance characteristics of West African Dwarf goats Capra hircus by Isiaka Oyeniyi Kolade, Mahmud Baba Yousuf, Abiola Yemi Salako, Kamoldeen Abiodun Ajijolakewu, Tajjudeen Zakari Abdulkareem, Lawal Wasiu Sesan

“…Twenty (20) West African Dwarf (WAD) goats of four to six (4-6) months old with a live weight of 6.5 - 6.6 kg were randomly allotted to four dietary treatments and a control with two replicates comprising two animals in each treatment group in a completely randomized design (CRD). Crude xylanase produced was used for enzymatic degradation of rice husk which enhanced fibre digestion, increases nutritional values and improves performance of WAD goats. …”
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