Screening 215 Lentil Genotypes under Salinity Stress During the Seedling Stage in Greenhouse Conditions by Ahmad Nezami, jafar Nabati, Mohammad Kafi, Elahe Boroumand Rezazadeh

“…The results of discriminant function analysis showed that 92.6% of genotypes were correctly classified, and the success rate of the discriminant function was 100% in groups six, seven, and eight. …”
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Bioinformatics analysis combined with experimental validation reveals the biological role of the ILK gene in prostate cancer by Xiao-xiang Yu, Yi Liu, Rong-jiang Luo, Zi-xuan Song, Wen-kai Chen, Zeng-mi Mo, Feng-jing Wang

“…Moreover, we conducted Mfuzz expression pattern clustering analysis, gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA), immune function analysis, transcription factor (TF) analysis, and drug prediction. …”
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Modeling the thermal performance of hybrid paraffin-air nanostructure in a heat sink: Effect of atomic ratio of Al2O3 nanoparticles by Wed khalid Ghanim, Rassol Hamed Rasheed, Ahmed Shawqi Sadeq, Mohammad N. Fares, Soheil Salahshour, Rozbeh Sabetvand

“…The radial distribution function analysis shows a decrease in the maximum peak to 3.49 at the 3 % concentration, suggesting that a higher concentration of oxygen atoms in the material could enhance thermal performance. …”
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Critical Discourse Analysis of the Manifestations of English Linguistic Challenges: The Case Of The New Draft Language Policy In The South African Police Services by Tebogo Johannes Kekana, Malesela Edward Montle

“…Data were elicited through an analysis of the specifically selected clauses contained in the SAPS draft Language Policy with specific reference to a selected SAPS training Academy in Gauteng province. Discriminant Function Analysis indicated ten interrelated flaws within the SAPS Language policy which has the potential to affect training as far as English competency is concerned. …”
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Pollution Characterization, Meteorological Effects, and Sources of Carbon Aerosols in PM2.5 in Urban Xiangtan during Winter by Lizhi He, Zhenghui Xiao, Cheng Xie, Yangfei Ou, Sisi Wang

“…According to potential source contribution function analysis, the EC and OC potential source regions were widely dispersed and the high value source areas of OC and EC were from major traffic cities that were prone to motor vehicle pollution, such as Chang-Zhu-Tan.…”
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Relationship between Body Roundness Index and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Japanese Men and Women: A Reanalysis of a Cohort Study by Wei Zhao, Jingjing Tong, Jinghua Li, Yongtong Cao

“…Dose-response relationships were evaluated using a smoothing function analysis and the threshold effect. Receiver operating characteristic curves were used to evaluate and compare the predictive values of BRI, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference (WC) for T2DM. …”
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Effect of potato glycoside alkaloids on mitochondria energy metabolism of Fusarium solani, the root rot pathogen of Lycium barbarum by Ruiyun Li, Bin Wang, Wei Chen, Chongqing Zhang, Nan Li, Yupeng Wang, Yuke Yan, Yuyan Sun, Jing He, Jing He

“…Gene Ontology (GO) function analysis revealed that the DEPs were primarily involved in the integral component of the membrane, intrinsic component of the membrane, pyridine-containing compound metabolic processes, carbon-oxygen lyase activity, and the endoplasmic reticulum, with a notable enrichment in membrane components. …”
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Positive impacts of typical desert photovoltaic scenarios in China on the growth and physiology of sand-adapted plants by Ruibing Meng, Ruibing Meng, Ruibing Meng, Zhongju Meng, Zhongju Meng, Zhongju Meng, Xiaomeng Ren, Jiale Cai, Jiale Cai, Jiale Cai, Xufang Tong, Xufang Tong, Xufang Tong

“…Through membership function analysis, the plant’s tolerance levels at various positions around the PV panels ranked under panels > before panels > behind panels > CK. …”
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Seasonal Variations and Health Risk Evaluation of Trace Elements in Atmospheric PM_2.5 in Liaocheng, the North China Plain by Yanhui Wang, Zhanfang Hou, Jiangkai Ma, Xiaoting Zhang, Xuan Liu, Qizong Wang, Chen Chen, Kaiyue Yang, Jingjing Meng

“…Potential source function analysis showed that elements in Liaocheng originated from local and neighboring regions. …”
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Association between airway microbiota and systemic inflammation markers in non-small cell lung cancer patients by DanHui Huang, QianNan Ren, LingYan Xie, YueHua Chen, Cui Li, XiaoFang Su, LiShan Lin, LaiYu Liu, Haijin Zhao, Tingyue Luo, JianHua Wu, Shaoxi Cai, Hangming Dong

“…For patients with different PLR level, genera Veillonella, Prevotella, Moryella, Selenomonas were increased in PLR_ low patients. Function analysis identified propionate metabolism pathway was significantly enriched in CRP_low and PLR_low groups. …”
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Genome-Wide Identification of the CIPK Gene Family in Jasmine and Expression Analysis Under Salt Stress by Shuang Zhang, Xin Huang, Lili Yin, Jiawei Li, Jiacan Xu, Ruigang Wu

“…In this study, genome-wide identification of the CIPK gene family in jasmine was conducted, which would provide valuable information for the function analysis of <i>JsCIPKs</i> regarding participation in growth and development and response to salt stress. …”
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Development of monoclonal antibodies against P. gingivalis Mfa1 and their protective capacity in an experimental periodontitis model by Mingya Cao, Siyu Wang, Shengke Zhou, Min Yan, Yu Zou, Yuan Cui, Xinyu Lou, Yichang Gao, Ying Chen, Zijing Han, Yi Qian, Jingying Chen, Xia Li

“…Here, we developed and characterized the monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) targeting the Mfa1 protein of P. gingivalis. Function analysis showed that anti-Mfa1 mAbs mediated bacterial agglutination and inhibited P. gingivalis adhesion to saliva-coated hydroxyapatite and host cells. …”
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Identification of EGR1 as a Key Diagnostic Biomarker in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) Through Machine Learning and Immune Analysis by Wu X, Pan T, Fang Z, Hui T, Yu X, Liu C, Guo Z, Liu C

“…Additionally, functional enrichment analysis, immune infiltration analysis, and immune function analysis were conducted. A TF-miRNA-mRNA network was constructed, and single-cell RNA sequencing was used to determine the distribution of key genes within key cell clusters. …”
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Humic acid improves water retention, maize growth, water use efficiency and economic benefits in coastal saline-alkali soils by Ge Li, Yuyang Shan, Weibo Nie, Yan Sun, Lijun Su, Weiyi Mu, Zhi Qu, Ting Yang

“…Furthermore, the function analysis of WUE and ∆NP identified the optimal HA application rates as 193.5 kg ha−1 and 182.3 kg ha−1, respectively. …”
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Yunvjian decoction attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury by inhibiting NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway and pyroptosis by Fanxuan Zhang, Fang Wang, Lisha Zhao, Leqian Wang, Wenjing Li, Feihua Huang, Feihua Huang, Nani Wang, Nani Wang

“…Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry was applied to identify the absorbed components of YNJ.ResultsYNJ attenuated pulmonary damage in LPS-treated mice, as evidenced by reduced protein content in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, decreased lung wet/dry weight ratio, and improved respiratory function. Analysis of pneumonia-related lung injury samples from patients in the Gene Expression Omnibus dataset GSE40012 indicated that NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3)-mediated pyroptosis was a primary mechanism in ALI. …”
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Multiparametric cardiovascular magnetic resonance is associated with outcomes in pediatric heart transplant recipients by Andrew A. Lawson, Kae Watanabe, Lindsay Griffin, Christina Laternser, Michael Markl, Cynthia K. Rigsby, Joshua D. Robinson, Nazia Husain

“…Standard CMR ventricular volume and function analysis, T1 mapping with ECV, T2 mapping, and LGE assessment were performed. …”
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Effects of Mixing Ratio and Lactic Acid Bacteria Preparation on the Quality of Whole-Plant Quinoa and Whole-Plant Corn or Stevia Powder Mixed Silage by Chao He, Qian Li, Huaidong Xiao, Xuchun Sun, Zepeng Gao, Yuan Cai, Shengguo Zhao

“…After 60 days of silage, the silage indexes, the number of harmful microorganisms, and the mycotoxin levels were measured, to explore the appropriate ratio of mixed silage. The membership function analysis showed that the quality of mixed silage of WPQ with SP was better, and the optimal addition amount of SP was 0.6%. …”
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