Reproductive modes in populations of late-acting self-incompatible and self-compatible polyploid Ludwigia grandiflora subsp. hexapetala in western Europe by Stoeckel, Solenn, Becheler, Ronan, Portillo-Lemus, Luis, Harang, Marilyne, Besnard, Anne-Laure, Lassalle, Gilles, Causse-Védrines, Romain, Michon-Coudouel, Sophie, Park, Daniel J., Pope, Bernard J., Petit, Eric J., Barloy, Dominique

“…., the proportion of individuals produced by clonality, selfing and outcrossing in populations, determines how hereditary material is transmitted through generations. It shapes genetic diversity and its structure over time and space, which can be used to infer reproductive modes. …”
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Hamstring vs Peroneus Longus Tendon Autograft in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Comparative Study by Khadri M Khalid, Adarsh Vajrangi, Eswara Reddy, Nagesh Sherikar, Rakshith Chakravarthy Harish Yellappa, Ranganatha B Kurupati

“…In this article, we will explore whether the peroneus longus (PL) graft can be a comparable alternative to the HT graft. Materials and methods: We conducted a prospective randomized study involving 80 patients who underwent ACLR. …”
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Features of the Parameters of 24-Hours pH-Impedance and High-Resolution Esophageal Manometry in Patients with Barrett's Esophagus on Proton Pump Inhibitors by I. V. Maev, D. S. Bordin, E. V. Barkalova, M. A. Ovsepyan, E. R. Valitova, N. G. Kalashnikova, D. N. Andreev

“…Аim: to identify predictors of insufficient effectiveness of proton pump inhibitors based on the evaluation of the results of 24-hour pH-impedance and high-resolution esophageal manometry in patients with Barrett's esophagus.Materials and methods. 52 patients with histologically confirmed Barrett's esophagus who are on therapy with proton pump inhibitors were examined. …”
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A Phase I/II Study of Ultra-Hypofractionated Carbon-ion Radiation therapy for Low- and Intermediate-Risk Localized Prostate Cancer by Noriyuki Okonogi, MD, PhD, Hiroshi Tsuji, MD, PhD, Kana Kobayashi, MD, PhD, Mio Nakajima, MD, PhD, Shuri Aoki, MD, PhD, Takanobu Utsumi, MD, PhD, Hiroyoshi Suzuki, MD, PhD, Koichiro Akakura, MD, PhD, Tomohiko Ichikawa, MD, PhD, Hitoshi Ishikawa, MD, PhD

“…Purpose: We report herein the 3-year results of a phase I/II prospective study of 4-fraction course of carbon-ion radiation therapy (CIRT) in patients with localized prostate cancer. Methods and Materials: The present was a single-institution, phase I/II prospective study including patients with low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer, as defined by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network criteria. …”
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Detection and subtyping of Blastocystis sp. in human and animal stool samples using high-resolution melting analysis by Ghodratollah Salehi Sangani, Ahmad Hosseini-Safa, Bibi Razieh Hosseini Farash, Pooria Salehi Sangani, Mehdi Zarean, Elham Moghaddas, Saeid Zoghdar Moghadam, Lida Jarahi, Ali Gholizadeh, Fariba Berenji

“…However, molecular diagnostics have become essential for the accurate detection and differentiation of Blastocystis subtypes Materials and methods We collected 730 stool samples from humans and domestic animals. …”
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A stratified two-stage tumor molecular profiling algorithm to identify clinically actionable molecular alterations in pancreatic cancer☆ by S. Hussung, D. Akhoundova, C. Pistoni, D. Lenggenhager, A. Töpfer, C. Pauli, B. Pestalozzi, C. Britschgi, M. Zoche, M. Rechsteiner, H. Moch, A. Weber, R. Fritsch

“…Moreover, the magnitude of benefit and the cost-effectiveness of comprehensive next-generation sequencing panels for PC are under debate. Materials and methods: We implemented a stratified two-stage TMP algorithm for advanced PC. …”
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City information models for optimal EV charging and energy-resilient renaissance by Zhaohui Dan, Aoye Song, Yuyu Zheng, Xinyue Zhang, Yuekuan Zhou

“…Furthermore, city-scale models struggle with achieving high accuracy for material-energy-information nexus across thousands of buildings, vehicles, and infrastructures. …”
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Oral delivery of bovine tuberculosis vaccine to free-ranging white-tailed deer by Kurt VerCauteren, Abigail Feuka, Michael Lavelle, Michael Glow, Keely Kohen, Patrick Ryan, Tony Aderman, Anthony Duffiney, Mitchell Palmer, Paola M. Boggiatto, Carly Kanipe, Hayden Hamby, Emily Ruell, Melinda Cosgrove, Michael Vanderklok, Nathan Snow, Kim M. Pepin, Henry Campa

“…It is the primary vaccine candidate, and oral delivery is the logical means for delivering it to free-ranging deer, although this has never previously been attempted.Materials and methodsBuilding off methods and strategies developed for vaccinating deer, we incorporated BCG vaccine into vaccine delivery units (DUs), consisting of a food-based matrix. …”
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Selective suppression of influenza A/H5N1 virus replication <i>in vitro</i> using nanocomplexes consisting of siRNA and aminopropylsilanol nanoparticles by Marina N. Repkova, Asya S. Levina, Oleg Yu. Mazurkov, Elena V. Makarevich, Ekaterina I. Filippova, Natalya A. Mazurkova, Valentina F. Zarytova

“…The aim of the study is to create nanocomplexes consisting of aminopropylsilanol nanoparticles and short interfering RNA (siRNA) to study their effect on target nucleic acids by the example of inhibition of influenza A virus replication in vitro. Materials and methods. MDCK cells, influenza virus A/chicken/Kurgan/05/2005 (A/H5N1), aminopropylsilanol nanoparticles, and native and modified siRNA molecules. …”
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Large-scale high purity and brightness structural color generation in layered thin film structures via coupled cavity resonance by Wang Danyan, Ji Chengang, Li Moxin, Xing Zhenyu, Gao Hao, Li Xiaochan, Zhou Huixian, Hu Yuhui, Lin Zhelin, Zhang Cheng

“…Structural colors, resulting from the interaction of light with nanostructured materials rather than pigments, present a promising avenue for diverse applications ranging from ink-free printing to optical anti-counterfeiting. …”
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Connotation, research status, and development directions of clean coal geology in China by Yuegang TANG, Shaoqing WANG, Xiaoshuai WANG, Xin GUO, Yafeng WANG, Liping XUE, Harold H. Schobert

“…In the next decade, important research and development directions will include the spatiotemporal distribution of clean coals; the green, intelligent, quality-based combined production of paragenetic and associated minerals like coal gas; clean coal gasification; coal-based novel materials; underground coal-to-chemicals, and ecological restoration. …”
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Comparison of intensity normalization methods in prostate, brain, and breast cancer multi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging by Savannah R. Duenweg, Samuel A. Bobholz, Allison K. Lowman, Aleksandra Winiarz, Biprojit Nath, Michael J. Barrett, Fitzgerald Kyereme, Stephanie Vincent-Sheldon, Peter LaViolette

“…This study used MP-MRI collected from patients with confirmed prostate, brain, or breast cancer to examine common intensity normalization methods to identify which best harmonizes intensity values across cofounds.Materials and methodsMultiple normalization methods were deployed for intensity comparison between three unique sites, MR vendors, and magnetic field strength. …”
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On the measurement of microclimate by Ilya M. D. Maclean, James P. Duffy, Stef Haesen, Sanne Govaert, Pieter De Frenne, Thomas Vanneste, Jonathan Lenoir, Jonas J. Lembrechts, Marcus W. Rhodes, Koenraad Van Meerbeek

“…We first discuss the theory of measuring surface, ground and air temperatures with reference to energy fluxes and how these are modified by material, reflective properties and size of the device. …”
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Modelo CFD con validación de campo para el estudio de los alcances de efectividad de técnicas de mitigación de radón por despresurización = CFD model with field validation for the... by Isabel Sicilia, Borja Frutos, Carmen Alonso, Fernando Martín-Consuegra, Fernando de-Frutos, Ignacio Oteiza, Carlos Sainz, Luis S. Quindós

“…Firstly, the parameters that affect gas movements, such as the characteristics of materials, soil, construction systems and extraction power, are studied. …”
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Changes in cancer incidence and stage during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020–2021 in the Nordic countries by Anna Johansson, Anna Skog, Tom Børge Johannesen, Tor Åge Myklebust, Simon M. Kønig, Charlotte Wessel Skovlund, Lina Steinrud Mørch, Søren Friis, Marnar Fríðheim Kristiansen, David Pettersson, Eva María Gudmundsdóttir, Nanna Margrét Kristinsdóttir, Helgi Birgisson, Sandra Irenaeus, Johan Ahlgren, Mats Lambe, Elli Hirvonen, Janne Pitkäniemi, Giske Ursin

“…We compared cancer incidence rates and stage during 2020–2021 to pre-pandemic rates in the Nordic countries. Material and methods: Using data from the national cancer registries in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, we estimated age-, sex-, and period-adjusted incidence rate ratios, expressed as relative percentage change (%) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs), comparing rates in 2020–2021 to those in 2017–2019 (pre-pandemic). …”
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Impact of surgical site infection (SSI) following gynaecological cancer surgery in the UK: a trainee-led multicentre audit and service evaluation by Rachel L O’Donnell, Georgios Angelopoulos, James P Beirne, Ioannis Biliatis, Helen Bolton, Melissa Bradbury, Elaine Craig, Ketan Gajjar, Michelle L Mackintosh, Wendy MacNab, Thumuluru Kavitha Madhuri, Mark McComiskey, Eva Myriokefalitaki, Claire L Newton, Nithya Ratnavelu, Sian E Taylor, Amudha Thangavelu, Sarah A Rhodes, Emma J Crosbie, Richard J Edmondson, Yee-Loi Louise Wan

“…Modifiable factors, such as choice of wound closure material, offer opportunities for reducing SSI and reducing morbidity in these women. …”
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Effect of Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation and Task-Oriented Training on Electroencephalography-Based Motor Recovery Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Maryam Zolghadr, Shohreh Noorizadeh Dehkordi, Javad Sarrafzadeh, Saeed Talebian, Hassan Haddadzade Niri, Marzieh Yassin

“…This study aims to determine the effect of motor cortical transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) as a top-down approach combined with task-oriented training (TOT) as a bottom-up intervention on changes in electroencephalography (EEG) spectral power in chronic stroke patients. Materials and Methods: Thirty chronic hemiparetic stroke survivors were randomly assigned to receive real or sham stimulation targeting the primary motor cortex (C3/C4) at 2 mA for 20 minutes and TOT daily over 15 sessions. …”
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Fingerprints of surface flows on solid substrates ablated by phase change: from laboratory experiments to planetary landscapes by Carpy, Sabrina, Berhanu, Michael, Chaigne, Martin, Courrech du Pont, Sylvain

“…By experimentally investigating different modes of flow transport on solid substrates undergoing physical or chemical phase change, this review aims to highlight the role of the flow transport mode in the diversity of patterns observed on analogous materials. Understanding the diversity of these patterns is key to assessing the environmental conditions under which they form on planets such as Mars or Pluto, where phase changes play a very important geomorphological role.…”
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Heat shock transcription factor 1 facilitates liver cancer progression by driving super‐enhancer‐mediated transcription of MYCN by Yizhe Liu, Qili Shi, Yue Su, Zhiao Chen, Xianghuo He

“…However, the specific roles of HSFs in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) have yet to be fully elucidated.Aims:To explore the involvement of the HSF family, particularly HSF1, in the progression and prognosis of HCC. Materials & Methods We conducted a thorough analysis of HSF expression and copy number variations across various cancer datasets. …”
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Protective potential of structural proteins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in protecting against COVID-19 by Inna V. Dolzhikova, Daria M. Grousova, Ilya D. Zorkov, Anna A. Ilyukhina, Anna V. Kovyrshina, Olga V. Zubkova, Olga D. Popova, Tatiana A. Ozharovskaya, Denis I. Zrelkin, Daria M. Savina, Ekaterina G. Samokhvalova, Amir I. Tukhvatulin, Dmitry V. Shcheblyakov, Denis Yu. Logunov, Alexander L. Gintsburg

“…The aim of the study was to compare the protective potential of the SARS-CoV-2 structural proteins in protecting animals from COVID-19. Materials and methods. The SARS-CoV-2 virus was used in the study. …”
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