Spatio‐Temporal Changes in Effective Population Size in an Expanding Metapopulation of Eurasian Otters by Nia Evelyn Thomas, Elizabeth A. Chadwick, Michael W. Bruford, Frank Hailer

“…ABSTRACT Conservation efforts are leading to demographic growth and spatial expansion of some previously endangered species. …”
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Effect of Various Foaming Agents on Ceramic Foam from Solid Waste by Chenglin Zhao, Chunmin Wang, Zichen Xia, Congcong Jiang, Yiran Dong, Zihao Lan

“…For MnO₂, firstly, the reduction of MnO₂ to Mn₂O₃ occurred, and then the Mn₂O₃ dissolved in the glass melt and, subsequently, Mn³⁺ was reduced to Mn²⁺, leading to gas formation and foaming. Under the same dosage of foaming agent and preparation conditions, the sample prepared with SiC as the blowing agent has higher compressive strength, lower water absorption, and a more uniform pore structure.…”
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Assessment of long-term changes in subvalvular aortic stenosis in patients following transcatheter aortic valve implantation by Vladlen V. Bazylev, Andrey B. Voevodin, Alexey S. Masyutin

“…There is evidence that TAVI without prior treatment of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction leads to higher mortality due to exacerbation of subvalvular obstruction. …”
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Intratumor microbiome-derived butyrate promotes chemo-resistance in colorectal cancer by Linsheng Xu, Linsheng Xu, Bingde Hu, Jingli He, Xin Fu, Na Liu

“…IntroductionColorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally. …”
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Safety and efficacy of omaveloxolone v/s placebo for the treatment of Friedreich's ataxia in patients aged more than 16 years: a systematic review by Ankita Umrao, Monika Pahuja, Nabendu Sekhar Chatterjee

“…Abstract Background Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) is a rare genetic disorder caused by silencing of the frataxin gene (FXN), which leads to multiorgan damage. Nrf2 is a regulator of FXN, which is a modulator of oxidative stress in animals and humans. …”
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Indicators for the evaluation of musculoskeletal trauma systems: A scoping review and Delphi study. by M Dworkin, K J Agarwal-Harding, M Joseph, G Cahill, D Konadu-Yeboah, E Makasa, C Mock, MSK Indicator Group

“…<h4>Background</h4>Trauma is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries. …”
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Advances in the carbon-ceramic composites oxidation and ablation resistance: A review by Anna Didenko, Alexey Astapov

“…The formation of oxide films leads to an increase in the fraction of viscous-fluid substances, and, consequently, to a decrease in porosity and an increase in the gas density of protective layers. …”
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Preparation and Protective Performance of High-Reflection and High-Thermal Insulation Laser Protection Coatings by LI Shuwen, WU Lingfeng, YANG Guanjun, CHEN Lin

“…Laser weapons have entered the actual combat application stage， and the research on anti-laser protection for air and space weapons is becoming increasingly urgent.Prolonged high-energy laser irradiation leads to problems such as reduced metal reflectance，mass loss of ablated layer of the ablative layer and insufficient heat insulation toughness.Based on this，a composite laser protection strategy based on the principles of reflection and heat insulation was proposed.In this study， by adjusting spraying power， spraying distance and other parameters， supersonic flame spraying technology and plasma spraying technology were used to prepare NiCoCrAlTaY bond coating and yttria-stabilized zirconia(YSZ) top coating double-layer coatings， to explore the influence of surface roughness and porosity on reflectivity， and to investigate the laser protection performance of the coatings.Results showed that the larger the spraying power or spraying distance， the more obvious the layer effect， and the more cross-sectional pores were observed in the coating.The surface roughness of the coating decreased first and then increased with the increase in spraying distance.When the secondary reflection structure was removed， the coating surface had&#x00A0;Ra＝1.8 μm.When&#x00A0;Ra＝0.5 μm， the wedge-shaped structure of the coating increased the reflectivity by about 2.4%compared to that of the coating when&#x00A0;Ra＝1.8 μm.It was pointed out that the layered pores were key to the high-reflection wedge structure， the spherical voids were the laser absorption points，and the process parameter of 14.7%porosity (39 kW，100 mm) was the best.In the laser ablation experiment，with the increase in laser power density， the cracks in the coating gradually increased until holes were ablated.The line ablation rate increased approximately in a parabolic manner.With low laser power density (&lt;3 800 W/cm2)， the surface structure changed slightly； as the power increased， the surface cracks increased and deepened， and the petal-like structure in the recondensing zone increased.With high laser power density (&gt;8 050 W/cm2)， partial peeling and ablation of the coating surface caused the coating to fail.…”
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Evidence for Decreased Nucleolar PARP-1 as an Early Marker of Cognitive Impairment by Matthew Regier, Jiancong Liang, Alexander Choi, Kavita Verma, Jenny Libien, A. Iván Hernández

“…We proposed that the displacement of PARP-1 from the nucleolus results in downregulation of new rRNA expression and ribosome biogenesis, leading to cognitive impairment. To further investigate the relationship between nucleolar PARP-1 and memory impairment, we examined PARP-1 expression in the hippocampi of individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) compared to control and AD cases. …”
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A Model of ESG-Transparency Index in Corporate Reporting by R. P. Bulyga, M. V. Melnik, I. V. Safonova, V. B. Gisin

“…Current "transparency indices" fall short in incorporating these factors, leading to methodological incomparability and gaps in assessing the "quality" and "reliability" of estimated values.To address this gap, the authors propose a novel mathematical model for the ESG transparency index in corporate reporting. …”
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Effects of Mental Workload Manipulation on Electroencephalography Spectrum Oscillation and Microstates in Multitasking Environments by Wenbin Li, Shan Cheng, Jing Dai, Yaoming Chang

“…ABSTRACT Introduction Multitasking during flights leads to a high mental workload, which is detrimental for maintaining task performance. …”
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Enhancing Agricultural Productivity: A Machine Learning Approach to Crop Recommendations by Farida Siddiqi Prity, MD. Mehadi Hasan, Shakhawat Hossain Saif, Md. Maruf Hossain, Sazzad Hossain Bhuiyan, Md. Ariful Islam, Md Tousif Hasan Lavlu

“…By leveraging advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence techniques, the system empowers farmers with timely and personalized recommendations, ultimately leading to improved agricultural productivity, food security, and economic prosperity.…”
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Ginkgetin delays the progression of osteoarthritis by inhibiting the NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways by Liang Zhu, Yanchi Bi, Ting Liang, Po Zhang, Xiao Xiao, Tengbo Yu

“…Abstract Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is considered an advancing chronic degenerative joint disease, leading to severe physical functional impairment of patients. …”
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Effect of nanocurcumin (Curcuma longa) on lung histopathology in rats exposed to carbon black by El Roy Achmad Rahmaniabdi, Imam Mustofa, Eka Pramyrtha Hestianah, Widjiati Widjiati, Rochmah Kurnijasanti, Hani Plumeriastuti

“… Background Exposure to carbon black can induce respiratory toxicity, leading to tissue remodeling, inflammation, and fibrosis. …”
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Stability and microbial community analysis during rotary drum composting of vegetable waste by V. Sudharsan Varma, Ajay S. Kalamdhad

“…Background Disposal of vegetable waste in landfills and illegal sites leads to emission of greenhouse gases and leachate production, thereby imposing major environmental issues. …”
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Complement Factor H Gene Variant in a Patient with Thrombotic Microangiopathy on a Mixed Clinical Background by Yoichi Iwafuchi, Tetsuo Morioka, Yuko Oyama, Shin Goto, Ichiei Narita

“…She suffered from gastric non-Hodgkin lymphoma about two years ago and received chemotherapy and radiation therapy, leading to complete remission. About 13 weeks prior to her transfer to our hospital, she was referred to another hospital due to acute kidney injury, hemolytic anemia, and thrombocytopenia. …”
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Eco-friendly alkali-activated nano concrete: Impact of nano-GGBFS on mechanical and microstructural properties by Samuvel Raj R, G. Prince Arulraj, N. Anand, Balamurali Kanagaraj, Eva Lubloy

“…The addition of nGS also reduced the setting time and increased compressive strength, leading to a denser, crack-free matrix. However, excessive nGS beyond the optimal content resulted in non-uniform distribution due to agglomeration. …”
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Gut colonization of Bacteroides plebeius suppresses colitis-associated colon cancer development by Hung-Lin Chen, Po-Yuan Hu, Chang-Shan Chen, Wei-Han Lin, Daniel K. Hsu, Fu-Tong Liu, Tzu-Ching Meng

“…We conclude that B. plebeius is able to restructure the gut microbial community and produce beneficial metabolites, leading to inhibition of colitis-associated colon cancer development.IMPORTANCEThis work delves into the pivotal role of gut microbiota in suppressing the progression of colitis-associated colon cancer. …”
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Acceptance for Social Health Insurance among Health Professionals in Government Hospitals, Mekelle City, North Ethiopia by Alemtsehay Tewele, Mezgebu Yitayal, Adane Kebede

“…Ethiopia is one of the countries with high out-of-pocket payments leading to catastrophic health expenditure. The government of Ethiopia introduced social health insurance (SHI) scheme with the overall objective of achieving universal health care access. …”
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Friction Torque in Miniature Ball Bearings by Denis Cojocaru, Gelu Ianuș, Vlad Cârlescu, Bogdan Chiriac, Dumitru Olaru

“…In normal rolling bearings, the lubricant has an important contribution to decrease the losses and increase the reliability in miniature ball bearing; the lubricant (oil or grease) leads to the increase in the losses compared to the dry or limit lubrication conditions. …”
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