INTERNATIONAL NORMALIZED RATIO AND ACTIVATED PARTIAL THROMBOPLASTIN TIME DO NOT PREDICT PLASMA TRANSFUSION IN LIVER TRANSPLANTATION by David Silveira MARINHO, Joel Avancini ROCHA FILHO, Estela Regina Ramos FIGUEIRA, Claudia Regina FERNANDES, Rui Carlos DETSCH JUNIOR, José Huygens Parente GARCIA, Wellington ANDRAUS, Luiz Augusto Carneiro D’ALBUQUERQUE

“…The high complexity of the procedure associated with the multifaceted origin of the bleeding urges early identification of high-risk patients and proper monitoring of hemostasis disorders in order to improve results. …”
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Dynamic retinal vessel analysis: flickering a light into the brain by Anna Peterfi, Anna Peterfi, Anna Peterfi, Ana Clara da C. Pinaffi-Langley, Ana Clara da C. Pinaffi-Langley, Zsofia Szarvas, Zsofia Szarvas, Zsofia Szarvas, Mihaly Muranyi, Mihaly Muranyi, Mihaly Muranyi, Zalan Kaposzta, Zalan Kaposzta, Zalan Kaposzta, Cheryl Adams, Camila Bonin Pinto, Camila Bonin Pinto, Peter Mukli, Peter Mukli, Peter Mukli, Konstantin Kotliar, Andriy Yabluchanskiy, Andriy Yabluchanskiy, Andriy Yabluchanskiy, Andriy Yabluchanskiy

“…Dynamic retinal vessel analysis (DVA) provides an opportunity to measure retinal vasoreactivity in a way that may be comparable to cerebral vasoreactivity, thus providing a window to the brain.MethodsWe conducted a literature search on PubMed and Scopus to identify studies utilizing DVA to describe retinal vasoreactivity in central nervous system diseases and compare it with brain function and structure. We included original papers with full text in English.ResultsWe identified 11 studies, of which most employed a cross-sectional design (91%). …”
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Flow Cytometry of the Side Population: Tips & Tricks by Irene Sales-Pardo, Ariadna Avendaño, Vanessa Martinez-Muñoz, Marta García-Escarp, Raquel Celis, Phil Whittle, Jordi Barquinero, Joan Carles Domingo, Pedro Marin, Jordi Petriz

“…Although the method works as originally described, we believe that this method is difficult for most investigators. …”
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Genetic composition of Kazakh horses of Zhabe type evaluated by SNP genotyping by Alexandr Pozharskiy, Indira Beishova, Askar Nametov, Alzhan Shamshidin, Tatyana Ulyanova, Alexandr Kovalchuk, Vadim Ulyanov, Malika Shamekova, Gulmira Bekova, Dilyara Gritsenko

“…The results provide new data on the traditional Kazakh horses of type Zhabe and will assist further studies of this original landrace.…”
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Comparison of PM2.5 Chemical Compositions during Haze and Non-haze Days in a Heavy Industrial City in North China by Menghui Li, Liping Wu, Xiangyan Zhang, Xinwu Wang, Wenyu Bai, Jing Ming, Chunmei Geng, Wen Yang

“…The NO3/SO42- and OC/EC ratios indicated that coal combustion and motor vehicle emission were the primary sources of pollution, and back-trajectory analysis revealed that the air masses over Zibo on haze days mainly originated in adjacent areas in Shandong Province and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region (BTH). …”
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A simple, highly sensitive and specific serological test for the detection of antibodies to Varicella-zoster virus (<i>Varicellovirus humanalpha3</i>) by Firaya G. Nagieva, Elena P. Barkova, Olga S. Kharchenko, Alexander V. Sidorov, Galina I. Alatortseva, Bogdan S. Cherepovich, Yulia N. Tarakanova, Olga A. Trubacheva, Evgeny A. Pashkov, Artem A. Rtishchev, Oksana A. Svitich, Vitaly V. Zverev

“…Cell cultures with the maximum cytopathic effect at VZV infection were selected. A simple original method for obtaining virus-specific VZV GPs using lectins has been developed. …”
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Time-resolved measurement of neutron energy isotropy in a sheared-flow-stabilized Z pinch by R.A. Ryan, P.E. Tsai, A.R. Johansen, A.E. Youmans, D.P. Higginson, J.M. Mitrani, C.S. Adams, D.A. Sutherland, B. Levitt, U. Shumlak

“…This suggests the possible growth of m = 0 instabilities at the end of the main radiation event but confirms that the majority of the neutron production exhibits isotropy consistent with thermonuclear origin.…”
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Comparative analysis of solvent-based and solvent-free (melting) methods for fabricating 3D-printed polycaprolactone-hydroxyapatite composite bone scaffolds: physicochemical/mechan... by Brigita De Vega, Brigita De Vega, Abir Dutta, Abir Dutta, Aisha Mumtaz, Bob C. Schroeder, Craig Gerrand, Ashleigh S. Boyd, Ashleigh S. Boyd, Deepak M. Kalaskar, Deepak M. Kalaskar

“…Rheology, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), accelerated degradation, mechanical/compression test, wettability/contact angle, live/dead assay, and DNA quantification (Picogreen) assays were evaluated.FindingsThe study finds that scaffolds made via the solid solvent method have higher mechanical strength and degradation rate as compared to those from the melting method, while both methods ensure adequate cytocompatibility and homogenous hydroxyapatite distribution, supporting their use in bone tissue engineering.OriginalityThis research investigates the utility of chloroform as a solvent for PCL composite in a direct comparison with the melting method. …”
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Parental Attitudes, Motivators and Barriers Toward Children’s Vaccination in Poland: A Scoping Review by Krystyna Szalast, Grzegorz Józef Nowicki, Mariola Pietrzak, Agnieszka Mastalerz-Migas, Aleksander Biesiada, Elżbieta Grochans, Barbara Ślusarska

“…Results: A total of 1531 potentially relevant records were reviewed, and 30 original publications from research samples collected in Poland were selected. …”
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Evolutionary patterns and research frontiers in autophagy in podocytopathies: a bibliometric analysis by Feng Liu, Ziyu Xu, Gaijie Chen, Xiaojing Xu, Huixia Cao, Jiefang Chen

“…This study aims to utilize bibliometric analysis to clarify the role of autophagy in the pathogenesis of podocytopathies, analyze the research focus in this area, as well as explore the future research trends.MethodsWe retrieved original articles and review papers with respect to autophagy in podocytopathies research published between the year 2008 and 2022 from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC). …”
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Freedom of expression, aspiration and gender: A cultuling in the student demonstration by Siti Nurbayani, Elly Malihah, Millary Agung Widiawaty, Moh. Dede, Bayu Iqbal Anshari, Asep Mahpudz, Erry Sukriah, Sri Wahyuni

“…This study examines Indonesian student demonstration slogans using the conceptual model of cultuling analysis. The research data originated from demonstration posters from higher students posted on Twitter and X. …”
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Once a Triple, Not Always a Triple: The Evolution of Hierarchical Triples That Yield Merged Inner Binaries by Cheyanne Shariat, Smadar Naoz, Kareem El-Badry, Antonio C. Rodriguez, Bradley M. S. Hansen, Isabel Angelo, Alexander P. Stephan

“…Overall, we estimate that 44% ± 14% of observed wide DWDs originated in triple star systems and thereby have rich dynamical histories. …”
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Physiochemical and functional evaluation of the first-in-class anti-cancer IgE antibody drug, MOv18, through process development and good manufacturing practice production by Heather J Bax, Jitesh Chauhan, Alexandra J McCraw, Melanie Grandits, Chara Stavraka, Heike Lentfer, Tim Hillyer, Simon Carroll, Kim Vigor, Chris Selkirk, Mariangela Figini, Jack Cheeseman, Paulina A Urbanowicz, Richard A Gardner, Daniel I R Spencer, Nigel Westwood, Sarah Mellor, James Spicer, Debra H Josephs, Sophia N Karagiannis

“…We confirm the suitability of the pipeline described for generating intact, functionally active, clinical-grade material for this novel therapeutic class as an Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP), with comparable characteristics to the original research-grade antibody. Furthermore, we screened patient blood ex vivo for potential type I hypersensitivity reaction to MOv18 IgE, using the basophil activation test, to identify patients not predicted to be hypersensitive to MOv18 IgE administration. …”
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Spectrum and Location of Ongoing Extreme Particle Acceleration in Cassiopeia A by Jooyun Woo, Kaya Mori, Charles J. Hailey, Elizabeth Spira-Savett, Aya Bamba, Brian W. Grefenstette, Thomas B. Humensky, Reshmi Mukherjee, Samar Safi-Harb, Tea Temim, Naomi Tsuji

“…Young supernova remnants (SNRs) are believed to be the origin of energetic cosmic rays (CRs) below the “knee” of their spectrum at ∼3 PeV (10 ^15 eV). …”
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Research Note: Establishment of vector system harboring duck RNA polymerase I promoter for avian influenza virus by Yunyueng Jang, Yoon-Gi Baek, Yu-Na Lee, Ra Mi Cha, Yun-Chan Choi, Min-Ji Park, Youn-Jeong Lee, Eun-Kyoung Lee

“…However, the efficiency of RG systems for avian-origin influenza viruses may be compromised due to potential species-specific interactions of RNA pol I. …”
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Gas Displacement Engineering Test by Combination of Low and Medium Pressure Injection with Liquid CO2 in High Gas and Low Permeability Coal Seam by Hu Wen, Mingyang Liu, Gaoming Wei, Xiaowei Zhai, Shixing Fan, Xiaojiao Cheng, Hu Wang, Jianchi Hao

“…Taking the liquid CO2 low-medium-pressure displacement gas test area as the calculation unit, from the comprehensive benefit analysis, compared with the original drainage mode, the liquid CO2-combined pressure injection process can save 34.7% of the engineering cost and shorten the gas drainage standard time by 45.9%. …”
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Serum α1-AT Levels and <i>SERPINA1</i> Molecular Analysis in Breast Cancer: An Experimental and Computational Study by Guadalupe Ávalos-Navarro, Luis A. Bautista-Herrera, Asbiel Felipe Garibaldi-Ríos, Ramiro Ramírez-Patiño, Marisol Gutiérrez-García, Perla Briseño-Álvarez, Luis Felipe Jave-Suárez, Emmanuel Reyes-Uribe, Martha Patricia Gallegos-Arreola

“…Background/Objectives: Breast cancer (BC) is a heterogeneous disease with multifactorial origins, including environmental, genetic, and immunological factors. …”
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Robustness and limitations of maximum entropy in plant community assembly by Jelyn Gerkema, Daniel E. Bunker, Andrew M. Cunliffe, Erika Bazzato, Michela Marignani, Tommaso Sitzia, Isabelle Aubin, Stefano Chelli, Julieta A. Rosell, Peter Poschlod, Josep Penuelas, Arildo S. Dias, Christian Rossi, Tanvir A. Shovon, Juan A. Campos, Mark C. Vanderwel, Sharif A. Mukul, Bruno E.L. Cerabolini, Thomas Sibret, Bruno Hérault, Sylvain Schmitt, Pedro Higuchi, James L. Tsakalos, Decky I. Junaedi, Yun-Peng Zhao, Vanessa Minden, Ana Carolina da Silva, Tereza Mašková, Roberto Canullo, Ning Dong, Edwin T. Pos

“…Results indicate trait value origin does indeed influence model outcomes, warranting caution in selecting the method for obtaining trait data. …”
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Vibroacoustic Study of a Miniature Jet Engine Under Blade-Casing Rubbing Condition by Bartłomiej Cywka, Wojciech Prokopowicz, Bartosz Ciupek, Grzegorz M. Szymański, Daniel Mokrzan, Andrzej Frąckowiak

“…The obtained research results and the resulting observations and conclusions make it necessary to perform technical analyses and pre-implementation tests each time before allowing the use of a conventional engine if it undergoes the process of reconstruction in terms of using a new fuel (especially if its technical parameters are different from the originally used one). The presented method of conducting tests allows for a detailed determination of the causes of damage to the cooperating elements of the engine structure under the influence of changes in operating parameters.…”
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Dark Galactic Subhalos and the Gaia Snail by Daniel Gilman, Jo Bovy, Neige Frankel, Andrew Benson

“…Subhalos also produce correlations between vertical frequency and orbital angle that could be mistaken as originating from a single past disturbance. Our results motivate investigation of the Milky Way's dark satellites by characterizing their kinematic signatures in phase-space spirals across the Galaxy.…”
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