Association Between Diurnal Temperature Range and Risk of Cardiomyopathy-Induced Hospitalisation in Henan, China: A Time-Series Study by Zhang Z, Wang Y, Zhou Y, Pei J, Zhao G, Dong P, Yang K, Liu H, Xie N, Li X, Zang X, Lin F, Chen Z

“…Attributable fractions (AF) and attributable numbers (AN) were employed to illustrate the disease burden and investigate the association between temperature and DTR.Results: Overall, 5,757 CM cases were identified. …”
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Biogenic Waste from Two Varieties of Plantain in Ghana Contain Pectin with Potential Binding Properties in Conventional Tablets by Desmond Asamoah Bruce Otu, Frederick William Akuffo Owusu, Mariam El Boakye-Gyasi, Raphael Johnson, Prince George Jnr Acquah, Yayra Edzor-Agbo, Marcel Tunkumgnen Bayor, Mary-Ann Archer

“…Acid (D) and alkaline (L) mediums of extraction were employed for each ripening stage for both varieties. …”
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Re-examining the Division of Candi Borobudur into Kāmadhātu, Rūpadhātu, and Arūpadhātu by So Tju Shinta LEE, Agus Aris Munandar, Lilawati Kurnia

“…Comparative analysis was employed by comparing the key themes depicted on each group of narrative reliefs with the characteristics of each realm of existence. …”
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Proteomic analysis of spinal dorsal horn in prior exercise protection against neuropathic pain by Binglin Chen, Jiabao Guo, Chan Gong, Chenchen Zhu, Yang Wu, Shengbo Wang, Yili Zheng, Haixia Lu

“…Gene Ontology (GO) annotations, the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways, and protein–protein interaction networks were employed to explore the biological importance of DEPs. …”
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Bergapten alleviates senescence of chondrocytes in osteoarthritis by YE Yuanlan, LIU Kaiwen, PAN Yiming

“…Senescence β-galactosidase (SA-β-Gal) staining kit was employed to detect the change of SA-β-Gal level in the cells. …”
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Linear Programming as a Tool for Managing the Training Process of Esports Teams by Oksana Shynkaruk, Nataliia Byshevets, Alla Aloshyna, Olena Iakovenko, Kostiantyn Serhiienko, Valerii Pinchuk, Oleksandr Petryk, Ivan Lut

“…Reliable statistical methods were employed: the dichotomous scale (results were processed using Cochran’s Q concordance coefficient, which determined the consistency of expert opinions regarding each type of training); and the ratio scale (ranking) – the consistency of opinions was analyzed using Kendall’s W concordance coefficient. …”
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Socio-demographic and clinical determinants of self-care in adults with type 2 diabetes: a multicenter cross-sectional study in Zhejiang province, China by Xuefen Lan, Xiaozhen Ji, Xiaojia Zheng, Xiaoyu Ding, Hongyi Mou, Shunfei Lu, Bin Ye

“…Multiple quantile regression models were employed to identify the determinants of each self-care component and self-care self-efficacy. …”
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Bi-level data-driven enterprise-wide optimization with mixed-integer nonlinear scheduling problems by Hasan Nikkhah, Zahir Aghayev, Amir Shahbazi, Vassilis M. Charitopoulos, Styliani Avraamidou, Burcu Beykal

“…Nonetheless, the bi-level optimization of such interdependent and holistic formulations is still difficult, particularly when dealing with mixed-integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) problems, due to a lack of effective algorithms. In this study, we employ the Data-driven Optimization of bi-level Mixed-Integer NOnlinear problems (DOMINO) framework, a data-driven algorithm developed to handle single-leader single-follower bi-level mixed-integer problems, to solve single-leader multi-follower planning and scheduling problems subject to MINLP scheduling formulations. …”
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CX3CR1+ age-associated CD4+ T cells contribute to synovial inflammation in late-onset rheumatoid arthritis by Mitsuhiro Akiyama, Sohma Wakasugi, Keiko Yoshimoto, Koichi Saito, Sho Ishigaki, Risa Inukai, Yoshiyuki Matsuno, Waleed Alshehri, Yasushi Kondo, Yuko Kaneko

“…Methods Fresh peripheral blood samples were collected from 78 treatment-naïve active RA patients, 12 with difficult-to-treat RA, and 16 healthy controls. Flow cytometry was employed to measure the proportions of CX3CR1+cytotoxic CD4+ and CD8+ T cells in these samples. …”
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The revival of spiritual practices: factors influencing the “seeking deities and offering prayers” behavior of China’s Generation Z on social media in an atheistic context by Jing Wang, Balamuralithara Balakrishnan, Xiaohui Wan, Qirui Yu, Qiqi Ye

“…This study fills this gap by extending the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to predict additional influencing factors of digital religious intentions and behavior.MethodsThis study employed a quantitative design, disseminating surveys via Sina Weibo and the Douyin platform. …”
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Microplastics contamination in two peripheral fish species harvested from a downstream river by M.R. Maulana, S. Saiful, Z.A. Muchlisin

“…A total of 50 mullets and 46 bagok catfish were employed for analysis. Microplastics were analyzed in the digestive tract using a microscope, while waste in the carcass was detected using the fourier transform infrared analysis.FINDINGS:  In mullet, the highest number of microplastic particles were found in fish samples caught in river estuary (16 particles/fish on average), followed by the sample from residential areas (10 particles/fish on average). …”
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Leadership Competencies in Turbulent Environments (A Meta-synthesis Study) by Javad Pourkarimi, Mahsa Azizi

“…Objective The present research was conducted with the aim of identifying the competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and characteristics) required of leaders in a turbulent environment. Methods This study employed a qualitative approach and a meta-synthesis method. …”
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Transcriptome analysis reveals modulations in glycosylation profiles of the mucosal barrier and their potential interaction with gut microbiota in weaned piglets by Hao Cheng, Hao Li, Yujie Zhao, Kai Yang, Jing Wang, Bie Tan, Xiaokang Ma

“…The current study aims to investigate the potential interaction between glycosylation profiles of the Ningxiang breed (NX) and Western Duroc × Landrace × Yorkshire breed (DLY) weaned piglets, and their characteristic microbes, employing integrated analyses of transcriptomics and metagenomics. …”
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Psychometric evaluation of the study interest questionnaire-short form among Chinese nursing students based on classical test theory and item response theory by Yue Yi Li, Lai Kun Tong, Mio Leng Au, Wai I. Ng, Si Chen Wang, Yongbing Liu, Liqiang Zhong, Yi Shen, Xichenhui Qiu

“…A cross-sectional survey was conducted using the Chinese version of the SIQ-SF and convenience sampling was employed to select nursing students. The Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the SIQ-SF was conducted based on Classical Test Theory and Item Response Theory. …”
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In vitro study of size-dependent inhibition of human cytochrome P450 (P450) P450-1A2, P450-2A6, P450-2B6, P450-2C8, P450-2E1, P450-2J2, and P450-3A5 by zinc oxide nanoparticles (Zn... by Lamia Chowdhury, Yuh Fen Pung, Swee Yong Pung, Chin Eng Ong, Cin Kong, Yan Pan

“…Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) are employed widely in various fields. However, these ZnONPs may potentially inhibit enzyme activities. …”
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Disruption of zinc homeostasis reverses tigecycline resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae by Jinyu Wang, Jinyu Wang, Cuiping Xia, Cuiping Xia, Zhaoxin Xia, Zhaoxin Xia, Jilu Shen, Jilu Shen

“…In this study, we aimed to investigate the potential of zinc ionophores to overcome bacterial resistance by elevating intracellular zinc ion levels.MethodsWe employed the zinc ionophore PBT2 to elevate intracellular zinc ion levels in Klebsiella pneumoniae, a bacterium known for its resistance to various antibiotics. …”
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Combination Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment and Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy Enhances the Treatment of Skin Photoaging in a Murine Model System by Li L, He Z, Yu C, Zhang C, Yu Y, Li Y, Xu X

“…Li Li,1– 3,* Zeyu He,3– 5,* Chengqian Yu,3– 5 Chao Zhang,3– 5 Yanqiu Yu,6 Yuanhong Li,3– 5 Xuegang Xu3– 5 1ShanXi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Dermatology, The First Hospital of ShanXi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Dermatology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 030001, People’s Republic of China; 4Key Laboratory of Immunodermatology (China Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shenyang, 110001, People’s Republic of China; 5NHC Key Laboratory of Immunodermatology (China Medical University), Shenyang, 110001, People’s Republic of China; 6Department of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medical Science, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xuegang Xu, Department of Dermatology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155 Nanjing Bei Street, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, 110001, People’s Republic of China, Email xuxuegang2749290@163.com Li Li, Department of Dermatology, The First Hospital of ShanXi Medical University, No. 85 South Jiefang Road, Yingze District, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, 030001, People’s Republic of China, Email lilizaimu0807@163.comBackground: Fractional carbon dioxide lasers and bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) are commonly employed in the treatment of skin photoaging.Objective: This study was developed to explore the effects of combination carbon dioxide laser treatment and BMSC injection on skin photoaging and the underlying molecular mechanisms.Methods & Materials: In total, 24 mice with experimentally photoaged skin were separated into control, carbon dioxide fractional laser treatment, combination therapy, and BMSC injection groups. …”
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Soil organic carbon and related properties under conservation agriculture and contrasting conventional fields in Northern Malawi by Muneta G. Manzeke-Kangara, Ivy S. Ligowe, Austin Tibu, Timothy N. Gondwe, Henry M. R. Greathead, Marcelo V. Galdos, Marcelo V. Galdos

“…Longer term studies and use of alternative mulching options could be employed to recognise noticeable changes in other SOC beneficial pools in fields under CA.…”
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Association Between Weight-Adjusted Waist Index and Cognitive Function in Older Adults Without Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study by Wang Q, Yin Y, Liu W, Li L, Wang Z, Tian Y, Fan J

“…WWI was calculated using waist circumference divided by the square root of body weight. We employed linear univariate and multivariate analyses, along with curve fitting, we conducted subgroup and interaction analyses to elucidate the relationships under investigation.Results: The study incorporated a cohort of 1649 participants aged 60 years and older, each with a complete set of data, enabling a thorough analysis. …”
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Microbial community succession characteristics in an anaerobic baffled reactor during phenol gradient acclimation by Yuan LI, Chunmei YU, Daqiang CANG

“…To increase phenol tolerance to AD microbial communities, stepwise acclimatization is commonly employed. This method also aids in selecting microorganisms well-suited for phenol degradation. …”
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