Genetic Variation Analysis of Hsp101 Gene in Common Wild Rice and Asian Cultivated Rice Germplasm Resources by Yue LIU, Liqun JIANG, Shuwei LYU, Bingrui SUN, Chen LI, Qing LIU, Hang YU

“…【Objective】The Hsp101 gene is a key gene that regulating rice heat tolerance, however, limited knowledge is available about its genetic variation and evolutionary patterns in rice germplasm resources. …”
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School-to-work and school-to-university transition and health inequalities among young adults: a scoping review by Matthias Richter, Nico Dragano, Benjamin Wachtler, Stephanie Hoffmann, Max Herke, Katharina Diehl, Marvin Reuter, Paula Mayara Matos Fialho, Maria-Inti Metzendorf, Wiebke Schüttig, Christian Deindl, Sarah Schleberger, Claudia R Pischke

“…Meso-level characteristics of the institutional contexts identified were not systematically assessed, only individual-level factors resulting from an exposure to these contexts, rendering an analysis of effects of contextual and compositional characteristics on health and health behaviours impossible.Conclusions This scoping review demonstrated a wide range of health inequalities during STWT for various health outcomes. However, knowledge on the role of the core institutional contexts regarding the development of health inequalities is limited.…”
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Profiling of Somatic Mutations in Phaeochromocytoma and Paraganglioma by Targeted Next Generation Sequencing Analysis by Andrea Luchetti, Diana Walsh, Fay Rodger, Graeme Clark, Tom Martin, Richard Irving, Mario Sanna, Masahiro Yao, Mercedes Robledo, Hartmut P. H. Neumann, Emma R. Woodward, Farida Latif, Stephen Abbs, Howard Martin, Eamonn R. Maher

“…At least 12 genes (FH, HIF2A, MAX, NF1, RET, SDHA, SDHB, SDHC, SDHD, SDHAF2, TMEM127, and VHL) have been implicated in inherited predisposition to phaeochromocytoma (PCC), paraganglioma (PGL), or head and neck paraganglioma (HNPGL) and a germline mutation may be detected in more than 30% of cases. Knowledge of somatic mutations contributing to PCC/PGL/HNPGL pathogenesis has received less attention though mutations in HRAS, HIF2A, NF1, RET, and VHL have been reported. …”
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Arthroplasty registries at a glance: an initiative of the International Society of Arthroplasty Registries (ISAR) to facilitate access, understanding, and reporting of registry dat... by Anne Lübbeke, Lotje A Hoogervorst, Perla J Marang-van de Mheen, Heather A Prentice, Ola Rolfson, Rob G H H Nelissen, Arnd Steinbrück, Gearoid McGauran, Christophe Barea, Kajsa Erikson, Alma B Pedersen, Martyn Porter

“…This project aims to improve the knowledge concerning existing registries to facilitate access, transparency, harmonization, and reporting. …”
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Prospective study of factors associated with asthma attack recurrence (ATTACK) in children from three Ecuadorian cities during COVID-19: a study protocol by Cristina Ardura-Garcia, Max Bachmann, Alejandro Rodriguez, Philip Cooper, Michael Richard Perkin, Irina Chis Ster, Natalia Cristina Romero, Martha E Chico, Alvaro Cruz, Diana Morillo, Santiago Mena-Bucheli, Angélica Ochoa, Claudia Rodas, Augusto Maldonado, Karen Arteaga, Jessica Alchundia, Karla Solorzano, Camila Figueiredo

“…Data are being collected at baseline and during follow-up by questionnaire: sociodemographic data, asthma history and management (baseline only); recurrence of asthma symptoms and attacks (monthly); economic costs of asthma to family; Asthma Control Test; Pediatric Asthma Quality of life Questionnaire; and Newcastle Asthma Knowledge Questionnaire (baseline only). In addition, the following are being measured at baseline and during follow-up: lung function and reversibility by spirometry before and after salbutamol; fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO); and presence of IgG antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in blood. …”
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Immunomodulatory Effects Mediated by Dopamine by Rodrigo Arreola, Samantha Alvarez-Herrera, Gilberto Pérez-Sánchez, Enrique Becerril-Villanueva, Carlos Cruz-Fuentes, Enrique Octavio Flores-Gutierrez, María Eugenia Garcés-Alvarez, Dora Luz de la Cruz-Aguilera, Emilio Medina-Rivero, Gabriela Hurtado-Alvarado, Saray Quintero-Fabián, Lenin Pavón

“…In the past century, experimental evidence has accumulated on the proteins knowledge that is involved in the synthesis, reuptake, and transportation of DA in leukocytes and the differential expression of the D1-like (D1R and D5R) and D2-like receptors (D2R, D3R, and D4R). …”
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Short-term variability of Alzheimer’s disease plasma biomarkers in a mixed memory clinic cohort by Frederikke Kragh Clemmensen, Mathias Holsey Gramkow, Anja Hviid Simonsen, Nicholas J. Ashton, Hanna Huber, Kaj Blennow, Henrik Zetterberg, Gunhild Waldemar, Steen Gregers Hasselbalch, Kristian Steen Frederiksen

“…Abstract Background For clinical implementation of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) blood-based biomarkers (BBMs), knowledge of short-term variability, is crucial to ensure safe and correct biomarker interpretation, i.e., to capture changes or treatment effects that lie beyond that of expected short-term variability and considered clinically relevant. …”
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A meta-analysis of the effects of acupuncture on limb function, depression and quality of life in stroke patients (针灸对卒中患者肢体功能、抑郁症状和生活质量影响的Meta分析)... by LEI Hong (雷宏), SUN Xinyu (孙新雨), LANG Yanru (郎艳茹), YIN Anchun (尹安春)

“…Methods A systematic search of the publicly available databases such as the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, China Knowledge Network (CNKI), Wan Fang Data, VIP Database (VIP) and China Biomedical Literature Database (CBM) was conducted, and randomized controlled trials on the use of acupuncture in stroke patients from its inception to April 10, 2023 were included for the Meta analysis. …”
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The Combination Therapy of Dissolution Using Carbonated Liquid and Endoscopic Procedure for Bezoars: Pragmatical and Clinical Review by Kohei Ogawa, Kenya Kamimura, Ken-ichi Mizuno, Yoko Shinagawa, Yuji Kobayashi, Hiroyuki Abe, Yukari Watanabe, Shunsaku Takahashi, Kazunao Hayashi, Junji Yokoyama, Manabu Takeuchi, Masaaki Kobayashi, Satoshi Yamagiwa, Yuichi Sato, Shuji Terai

“…In summary, the data showed the efficiency in the combination therapy, treating the larger size of bezoar and reducing the length of hospital stay. To the best of our knowledge, this is the largest pragmatical and clinical review for the combination therapy of dissolution and endoscopic treatment for bezoars. …”
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Investigating the Occurrence of Soil-Transmitted Parasites Contaminating Soil, Vegetables, and Green Fodder in the East of Nile Delta, Egypt by Samah H. Yahia, Samia E. Etewa, Abd Allah A. Al Hoot, Salwa Z. Arafa, Nesreen S. Saleh, Mohamed H. Sarhan, Suzan I. Rashad, Shimaa S. Hassan

“…Therefore, to the best of our knowledge, this will be the first study that investigated the combination of parasitic contamination of the agricultural soil and its products of raw eaten vegetables and green fodder in East Nile Delta, Egypt. …”
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Lack of Hypoxia Inducible Factor-1α Influences on Macrophages Ability to Deal with Leishmania braziliensis In Vitro and Affects Pathology In Vivo by Rodrigo C.O. Sanches, Leonardo G. Vaz, Fabio V. Marinho, Erika S. Guimarães, Edgar M. Carvalho, Lucas P. Carvalho, Sergio C. Oliveira

“…Cutaneous leishmaniasis, caused by Leishmania braziliensis, still represents a serious health problem in Brazil, especially in the northeast region. Currently, to our knowledge, no report describes the role of hypoxia inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) during L braziliensis infection. …”
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Analisis Kesiapan Penerapan Process Mining pada Sistem Manajemen Pembelajaran Universitas Telkom by Angelina Prima Kurniati, Gede Agung Ary Wisudiawan

“…This paper explores the feasibility of Telkom University LMS usage data to be analysed using process mining. To the best of our knowledge, there was no previous research doing process-based data analytics on this LMS. …”
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Results of replacing fish meal with insect protein in carp feeds by O. Deren, O. Bernakevych, L. Bobeliak, N. Hrytsyshyna, M. Koryliak

“…The application of the knowledge gained in fish farming practice will provide an opportunity to replace traditional feed components with an alternative cheap, affordable and environmentally friendly source of animal protein.…”
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Evaluating user experience in cultural heritage through virtual reality simulations by Shinnu Jangra, Gurjinder Singh, Archana Mantri

“…While previous research has explored the use of digital technologies in museums, there needs to be a greater understanding of VR's effects on user engagement, emotional connection, and knowledge retention within heritage contexts. This study developed a VR-Simulator for the Le-Corbusier Museum, Chandigarh, India, also called VRSLM, and accessed the impact and emotions of participants using the Achievement Emotion Questionnaire (AEQ). …”
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The impact of attitude towards an e-tax system on tax compliance of Vietnamese enterprises: Adoption of an e-tax system as a mediator by Ha Thi Hai Do, Yen Thi Hai Mac, Hoa Thi Van Tran, Thuy Thi Le Nguyen

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Pentavalent Antimonials Combined with Other Therapeutic Alternatives for the Treatment of Cutaneous and Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Systematic Review by Taisa Rocha Navasconi Berbert, Tatiane França Perles de Mello, Priscila Wolf Nassif, Camila Alves Mota, Aline Verzignassi Silveira, Giovana Chiqueto Duarte, Izabel Galhardo Demarchi, Sandra Mara Alessi Aristides, Maria Valdrinez Campana Lonardoni, Jorge Juarez Vieira Teixeira, Thaís Gomes Verziganassi Silveira

“…A literature review was performed in the databases Web of Knowledge and PubMed in the period from 01st of December 2004 to 01st of June 2017, according to Prisma statement. …”
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Spatial deconvolution from bulk DNA methylation profiles determines intratumoral epigenetic heterogeneity by Binbin Liu, Yumo Xie, Yu Zhang, Guannan Tang, Jinxin Lin, Ze Yuan, Xiaoxia Liu, Xiaolin Wang, Meijin Huang, Yanxin Luo, Huichuan Yu

“…The MeHEG algorithm offers novel insights into tumor heterogeneity from an epigenetic perspective, potentially enriching current knowledge of tumor complexity and providing a new tool for clinical and research applications in cancer biology.…”
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Prevalence of dengue and leptospirosis coinfection and associated mortality rates: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Suraj Tiwari, Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib, Rekha MM, Mandeep Kaur, Girish Chandra Sharma, Puneet Sudan, K. Satyam Naidu, Rajesh Singh, Teena Vishwakarma, Sonam Puri, Muhammed Shabil, Anuradha Yadav, Takveer Singh, Sahil Khurana, Rachana Mehta, Prakasini Satapathy, Renu Sah, Abhay M Gaidhane, Ganesh Bushi

“…Methods Adhering the PRISMA 2020 guidelines and registered in the PROSPERO database, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis using the PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases up to October 2024. Nested Knowledge was used for screening and data extraction. …”
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Evaluating the Cellophane Production Supply Chain Using Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approaches by َAhmad Jafarnejad, Amir Mohammad Khani

“…This study contributes to the knowledge of SCM since it has elicited how much one needs to understand the market, manage risks, and ensure compliance. …”
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Medical student experiences of Case-Based Learning (CBL) at a multicultural medical school by Catherine Bruen, Jan Illing, Ronan Daly, Frances Meagher, Caroline Delany, Gozie Offiah, Sally Doherty, Ellen Stuart, Martina Crehan, Helen Kelly

“…Abstract Background Educational research highlights active approaches to learning are more effective in knowledge retention and problem-solving. It has long been acknowledged that adapting to more active ways of learning form part of the challenge for new university students as the pedagogical distance between the didactical approach largely followed by secondary school systems the world over differs quite significantly from the often more student-led, critical approach taken by universities. …”
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