Parejas heterosexuales serodiscordantes en Chiapas, México. La influencia del género en la expresión de la agencia/Heterosexual HIV-Discordant Couples in Chiapas, Mexico. The Influ... by Francisco Chong-Villareal, Teresa Margarita Torres-López

“…Based on the assumption that people do not lack the power to confront and occasionally transform social structures, this study was carried out in order to explore and compare the strategies followed by two men and two women with HIV, in forming couples, with people who did not have it (HIV-discordant couple). …”
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Revealing the role of natural killer cells in ankylosing spondylitis: identifying diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets by Yuling Chen, Yan Li, Yuan Xu, Qing Lv, Yuanchun Ye, Jieruo Gu

“…This study integrated bioinformatics methods with experimental validation to explore the role of natural killer (NK) cells in AS.Methods Two microarray datasets, GSE25101 and GSE73754, were selected, and the scRNA-seq data were obtained from GSE194315 and Liu’s research. …”
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The gut–kidney axis is regulated by astragaloside IV to inhibit cyclosporine A-induced nephrotoxicity by Cong Han, Ran-ran Gao, Le Zhou, Wei Li

“…This study aimed to verify the ameliorative effects of AS-IV on CICN and further explore the mechanisms underlying the modulation of the “gut–transcriptome–metabolome coexpression network” by AS-IV within the context of the “gut–kidney axis” to improve CICN.MethodsFive groups of 40 mice were studied: a normal group (N, olive oil), a model group (M, CsA, 30 mg kg-−1 d−1), a low-dose AS-IV group (CsA + AS-IV, 30 mg kg−1 d−1 + 10 mg kg−1 d−1), a high-dose AS-IV group (CsA + AS-IV, 30 mg kg−1 d−1 + 20 mg kg−1 d−1), and a valsartan group (CsA + Val, 30 mg kg−1 d−1 + 10 mg kg−1 d−1). …”
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Enterobacter-inoculation altered the C, N contents and regulated biomass allocation in Reaumuria soongorica to promote plant growth and improve salt stress tolerance by Xin-Guang Bao, Xin-Guang Bao, Pei-Fang Chong, Pei-Fang Chong, Cai He, Xue-Mei Lu, Xue-Ying Wang, Feng Zhang, Bing-Bing Tan, Jia-Li Yang, Li-Li Gao

“…However, the mechanisms through which PGPR regulate the contents of carbon (C) and nitrogen (N), and biomass allocation of desert plant in response to salt stress is still unclear. This study explores the impact of PGPR on biomass allocation, C, and N contents of R. soongorica seedlings through a pot experiment. …”
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Employment status and information needs of patients with breast cancer: a multicentre cross-sectional study of first oncology consultations by Lidia Del Piccolo, Maria Angela Mazzi, Cinzia Perlini, Giuseppe Deledda, Alberto Ghilardi, Chiara Buizza, Alessandro Bottacini, Claudia Goss

“…Future studies could explore potential differences in information needs according to the different kinds of work.…”
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Role of visual function and performance of activities of daily living in cognitive function in patients with mild cognitive impairment: a cross-sectional study by Chunhui Zhou, Ganfeng Yang, Marc Theeboom, Hua Yang, Ruiting Zhu, Zijian Zhou, Dong Zhu

“…Multivariable linear regression models were employed to further explore these relationships and to assess the moderating role of ADLs.ResultsSignificant positive correlations were found between visual function and cognitive performance, particularly with Visual Function Index (VFI) showing a strong initial correlation with the total MoCA score (r = 0.61, p < 0.001), which was attenuated after adjusting for ADL (β = 0.06, p = 0.23). …”
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Factors influencing evidence-based cardiovascular disease prevention programming in rural African American communities: a community-engaged concept mapping study by Amelia DeFosset, Breanna Deutsch-Williams, Mysha Wynn, Katrina Blunt, Scott Rosas, Mary Wolfe McKinley, Brian Ellerby, Shirley McFarlin, Veena Reddy, Giselle Corbie, Gaurav Dave

“…To understand how to implement and sustain evidence-based CVD programs at scale, we must explore the perspectives of organizations serving rural African American communities and situate findings within foundational Implementation Science frameworks. …”
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Overcoming barriers to the development of clean and digital energy start-ups: access to credit and protection of minority investors' rights by Artyukhov Artem, Oleksii Havrylenko, Olena Churikanova, Kseniia Mohylna

“…Future research should explore regional disparities and evolving market dynamics to refine policy interventions further and ensure a just and inclusive energy transition.…”
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United by Sports? Key Factors affecting Sports Participation in a Sports-based Initiative to Promote Social Integration in Segregated Communities by Anna Boemmel, Matthias Buser, Thomas Persson

“…Future research should explore long-term outcomes and strategies to improve participant retention. …”
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The hydraulic performance and clogging characteristics of a subsurface drip irrigation system operating for five years in the North China plain by Li Zaiyu, Mo Yan, Gao Hao, Gong Shihong, Zhang Yanqun, Li Guangyong, Wu Feng

“…This research focused on a five-year-old corn SDI system operating in the North China Plain, where the flow rates and internal clogging material content of 3384 non-pressure compensation emitters (accounting for 51.2 % of the total number of emitters) were measured through excavation. This research explored the response patterns of the emitter relative discharge (Dra), Christiansen uniformity coefficient (Cu), flow index (x), and clogging substance content in various parts of the emitters to different levels of irrigation, nitrogen application, and aeration. …”
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The mediating role of social support in self-management and quality of life in patients with liver cirrhosis by Ying Zhang, LeYao Xiao, Qian Liu, XinYi Zhang, MingDan Li, YaLi Xu, Mei Dai, Fei Zhao, YouShu Shen, Jordan Tovera Salvador, Ping Yang

“…Therefore, this study explores the mediating role of social support in the relationship between self-management and quality of life, analyzing the impact of exercise frequency and malnutrition risk assessment on social support, self-management, and quality of life. …”
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Jaringan Komunitas Berbasis Similaritas Topik Bahasan dan Emosi untuk Mengidentifikasi Perilaku Pengguna Twitter by Apriantoni Apriantoni, Diana Purwitasari, Agus Budi Raharjo

“…However, negative behavior changes could have problems if it occur massively, such as increased user anxiety. Therefore, exploring the relationship between behavior and user community in the social networks is very important to find the implication of the COVID-19 pandemic on behavior changes of Twitter users. …”
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Survey of nutritional intake status in college baseball players by Yoko Iio, Hana Kozai, Mamoru Tanaka, Yukihiro Mori, Manato Seguchi, Yuka Aoyama, Morihiro Ito

“…Thus, it is necessary that athletes understand their nutritional intake status to improve performance and maintain health. This study aimed to explore the nutritional intake status of college baseball players using the Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). …”
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Risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection before and after the Omicron wave in a cohort of healthcare workers in Ontario, Canada by Jorge L. Martinez-Cajas, Ann Jolly, Yanping Gong, Gerald Evans, Santiago Perez-Patrigeon, Bradley Stoner, T. Hugh Guan, Beatriz Alvarado

“…We compared the contribution of these factors to infection risk and explored the implications for future epidemic preparedness and the protection of HCWs. …”
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hUC-MSC preserves erectile function by restoring mitochondrial mass of penile smooth muscle cells in a rat model of cavernous nerve injury via SIRT1/PGC-1a/TFAM signaling by Mengbo Yang, Xinda Chen, Ming Zhang, Xiaolin Zhang, Dongdong Xiao, Huiming Xu, Mujun Lu

“…The mitochondrial mass and function, as well as signaling pathways, were investigated. To explore the role of the SIRT1/PGC-1α/TFAM pathway in regulating mitochondrial biogenesis of CCSMCs, we knocked down SIRT1 by siRNA. …”
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Investigation of the Performance of a Sb2S3-Based Solar Cell with a Hybrid Electron Transport Layer (h-ETL): A Simulation Approach Using SCAPS-1D Software by Pierre Gérard Darel Kond Ngue, Ariel Teyou Ngoupo, Aimé Magloire Ntouga Abena, François Xavier Abomo Abega, Jean-Marie Bienvenu Ndjaka

“…In this research contribution, computational analysis using SCAPS-1D software is performed to explore the output photovoltaic parameters of a Sb2S3-based solar cell with h-ETL. …”
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Spatial-Temporal Variation and Driving Forces of Carbon Storage at the County Scale in China Based on a Gray Multi-Objective Optimization-Patch-Level Land Use Simulation-Integrated... by Gui Chen, Qingxia Peng, Qiaohong Fan, Wenxiong Lin, Kai Su

“…Exploring and predicting the spatiotemporal evolution characteristics and driving forces of carbon storage in typical mountain forest ecosystems under land-use changes is crucial for curbing the effects of climate change and fostering sustainable, eco-friendly growth. …”
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Harmony in Diversity in Border Areas: Dayak Iban Tribe and Migrants in Badau by I Nyoman Yoga Segara, Kustini Kustini, Mustolehudin Mustolehudin, Siti Muawanah, R. Adang Nofandi

“…The study recommends conducting anthropological and historical research to trace the origins of the Dayak Iban tribe and explore religious encounters in the region. It also suggests that local governments in border areas emulate Badau’s community resilience, where the Cross-Border Post (PLBN) serves as a living symbol of unity, promoting nationalism and harmony among diverse ethnic, cultural, and religious groups. …”
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Retos en la gestión del talento humano: el papel del marketing interno en tiempos desfavorables - Challenges in talent management: The role of internal marketing in adverse times by Francia Contreras García, Tania Elena González Alvarado, Pablo Cabanelas Lorenzo

“…ABSTRACT: Introduction/Objective: this study explored the relationship between employee empowerment, internal communication, and organizational culture, analyzing their impact on talent attraction and retention. …”
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Mechanical properties and damage mechanism of steel fiber reinforced cemented tailings backfill by Yanbi XIONG, Xiaohui LIU, Haiyong CHENG, Shunchuan WU, Jing ZHANG, Weihua LIU, Rujun TUO, Zemin LIU

“…To explore the influence of steel fibers (SFs) on the mechanical properties and damage/failure mechanisms of backfill, fiber-reinforced cemented tailings backfill (FR–CTB) is taken as the research subject to investigate the impact of SF content on the backfill mechanical properties. …”
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