Influence of Grassland Habitats on Acridoidea (Orthoptera) Species Diversity in Different Divisions of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps by Yuxian Liu, Shaoshan Wang, Yuheng He, Guanzheng Yuan, Xingyu Pu, Chao Zhou

“…In this study, we investigated Acridoidea species and their populations in the grasslands managed by 13 divisions of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (hereafter referred to as the Corps) during 2022–2024. …”
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Pityriasis versicolor: insight into current knowledge and treatment possibilities by Jakub Parys, Agnieszka Mikosińska, Martyna Kaźmierczak, Patrycja Kałuziak, Maciej Mossakowski, Marta Jajczak, Aleksandra Witek, Stanisław Jesionek, Mateusz Litwin

“…Randomized controlled trials with larger and more diverse populations are particularly needed to establish standardized protocols and explore innovative therapies, including prophylactic measures and targeted treatments. …”
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The Association of Health Literacy with High-Quality Home Blood Pressure Monitoring for Hypertensive Patients in Outpatient Settings by Sau Nga Fu, Man Chi Dao, Carlos King Ho Wong, Bernard Man Yung Cheung

“…Nineteen interventional studies and 29 cross-sectional studies were included. Different populations used different cutoffs to report patients’ educational level, whereas health literacy was rarely measured. …”
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Differential Regulation of Gene Expression of Alveolar Epithelial Cell Markers in Human Lung Adenocarcinoma-Derived A549 Clones by Hiroshi Kondo, Keiko Miyoshi, Shoji Sakiyama, Akira Tangoku, Takafumi Noma

“…However, establishing a simple and reproducible protocol for preparing lung progenitor populations is difficult because the molecular basis for alveolar epithelial cell differentiation is not fully understood. …”
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The effect of the work-family conflict, subjective socio-economic status, and physical activity on the perceived quality of life of working women in Iran: the mediating role of qua... by Nader Rajabi-Gilan, Shirin Zardoshtian, Neda Sarabi, Mehdi Khezeli

“…Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted with 392 working women in Kermanshah, the most populous city in western Iran. The data gathering tool was a six-part questionnaire, including demographic checklist, PA scale, a question on SSS, WFC scale, QWL questionnaire, and QOL questionnaire. …”
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The Impact of Zinc Supplementation on the Course of Infections by Justyna Woźniak, Ewelina Kopczyńska, Piotr Kulej, Wiktor Biesiada, Justyna Weronika Kmieć, Anna-Mariia Chernysh, Aleksandra Dusińska, Jakub Waszczyński, Kamila Fuczyło, Karolina Stankevič

“…Purpose of Research: This study aimed to assess the impact of zinc on immune function, its role in preventing and treating infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as the elderly, and its interactions with vitamins D and C. …”
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Improvement of In Vitro Osteogenic Potential through Differentiation of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells from Human Exfoliated Dental Tissue towards Mesenchymal-Like Stem Cells by Felipe Augusto Andre Ishiy, Roberto Dalto Fanganiello, Karina Griesi-Oliveira, Angela May Suzuki, Gerson Shigeru Kobayashi, Andressa Gois Morales, Luciane Portas Capelo, Maria Rita Passos-Bueno

“…Constraints for the application of MSCs for bone reconstruction include restricted self-renewal and limited cell amounts. iPSC technology presents advantages over MSCs, providing homogeneous cellular populations with prolonged self-renewal and higher plasticity. …”
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Designing and evaluating alternative livelihoods for shark conservation: a case study on thresher sharks in Alor Island, Indonesia by Rafid A. Shidqi, Dewi R. Sari, Jeheskiel Alopen, Yodhikson M. Bang, Igo Arianto, Primiaty N. S. Kopong, Vivekananda Gitandjali TD, Etoile Smulders, Hollie Booth

“…With thresher shark populations continuously declining, there is a need for conservation measures to reduce shark mortality from fishing, while also securing the well-being of coastal communities. …”
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Digital twin-enhanced three-organ microphysiological system for studying drug pharmacokinetics in pregnant women by Katja Graf, José Martin Murrieta-Coxca, Tobias Vogt, Sophie Besser, Daria Geilen, Tim Kaden, Tim Kaden, Anne-Katrin Bothe, Diana Maria Morales-Prieto, Behnam Amiri, Behnam Amiri, Stephan Schaller, Ligaya Kaufmann, Martin Raasch, Ramy M. Ammar, Ramy M. Ammar, Christian Maass, Christian Maass

“…Long-term exposure simulations confirmed the value of this integrated system for predicting the non-toxic metabolization of prednisone.ConclusionThis approach may provide a potential non-animal alternative that could contribute to our understanding of drug behavior during pregnancy and may support early-stage drug safety assessment for vulnerable populations.…”
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Stability and computational analysis of Influenza-A epidemic model through double time delay by Ateq Alsaadi, Ali Raza, Muhammed Bilal Riaz, Umar Shafique

“…The four distinct sub-populations are considered susceptible, exposed, infected, and recovered. …”
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Comparative efficacy of conventional pap smear and liquid based cytology for screening of cervical cancer in women of reproductive age group in a tertiary care centre in rural Madh... by Shambhavi, Suresh Kumar Sutrakar, Lokesh Tripathi, Parul Singh Rajpoot, Priyanka Agrawal, Uday Raj Singh, Jagannath Jatav, Deepti Tiwari, Pushpkunjika Sharma

“…Conclusion: LBC demonstrated superior sensitivity, sample adequacy, and diagnostic accuracy, making it the recommended screening tool for high-risk populations.…”
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ADIPOQ rs2241766 Gene Polymorphism and Predisposition to Diabetic Kidney Disease by Qiuxia Han, Wenjia Geng, Dong Zhang, Guangyan Cai, Hanyu Zhu

“…The ADIPOQ rs2241766 polymorphism may be associated with an increased risk of DKD, especially in Caucasian and African populations as well as in T2DM patients.…”
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Precision foraging: Bats in organic desert palm plantations hunt where it is most needed by Danilo Russo, Fabiana Soprano, Luca Cistrone, Adi Einav, Jessica Schäckermann, Ioannis Ekklisiarchos, Carmi Korine

“…These results highlight the importance of maintaining older productive areas within the interiors of date palm plantations to support bat populations and enhance their pest-suppressing roles. …”
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Maternal History and Uterine Artery Doppler in the Assessment of Risk for Development of Early- and Late-Onset Preeclampsia and Intrauterine Growth Restriction by Elisa Llurba, Elena Carreras, Eduard Gratacós, Miquel Juan, Judith Astor, Angels Vives, Eduard Hermosilla, Ines Calero, Pilar Millán, Bárbara García-Valdecasas, Lluís Cabero

“…Uterine artery Doppler and maternal risk factors seem to select two different populations - early and late-onset PE which might suggest a different pathogenesis.…”
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Can the African weaver ant be used as a vector of entomopathogenic fungi to bolster the biological control of tephritid fruit fly pests? by Thibault Nève de Mévergnies, Samba Diop, Massamba Diakhaté, Claire Detrain, Frédéric Bouvery, Thierry Brévault, Anaïs Chailleux

“…Entomovectoring is an environmentally friendly pest control strategy where insects act as precision vectors of a biocide to target pest populations through phoretic dispersal. While bumblebees are the only insects used commercially for this purpose, other insect species, including ants, offer untapped potential. …”
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High‐Resolution Downscaling of Disposable Income in Europe Using Open‐Source Data by Mehdi Mikou, Améline Vallet, Céline Guivarch, David Makowski

“…Abstract Income maps have been extensively used for identifying populations vulnerable to global changes. The frequency and intensity of extreme events are likely to increase in coming years as a result of climate change. …”
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The use of low-density EEG for the classification of PPA and MCI by Panteleimon Chriskos, Panteleimon Chriskos, Kyriaki Neophytou, Christos A. Frantzidis, Christos A. Frantzidis, Jessica Gallegos, Alexandros Afthinos, Chiadi U. Onyike, Argye Hillis, Panagiotis D. Bamidis, Kyrana Tsapkini, Kyrana Tsapkini

“…To the best of our knowledge, this is the first attempt to classify individuals from these three populations at the same time.MethodsWe collected three-minute EEG recordings with an 8-channel system from eight MCI, fourteen PPA and eight HC individuals. …”
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Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs): Revisiting Their Role in Sport and Health by Aleksandra Kajtel, Anna Skowronek, Martyna Piekarska, Katarzyna Dąbek, Michał Ochwat, Maria Sudoł, Gabriela Mierzwa

“…Despite promising findings, the efficacy of BCAA supplementation is context-dependent, highlighting the need for longer trials and research targeting specific populations, including the elderly and those with chronic illnesses. …”
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Persistent cross-species transmission systems dominate Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 epidemiology in a high incidence region: A genomic epidemiology study by Gillian AM Tarr, Linda Chui, Kim Stanford, Emmanuel W Bumunang, Rahat Zaheer, Vincent Li, Stephen B Freedman, Chad R Laing, Tim A McAllister

“…To assess the impact of persistent cross-species transmission systems on the epidemiology of E. coli O157:H7 in Alberta, Canada, we sequenced and assembled E. coli O157:H7 isolates originating from collocated cattle and human populations, 2007–2015. We constructed a timed phylogeny using BEAST2 using a structured coalescent model. …”
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Global bibliometric analysis of traditional Chinese medicine regulating gut microbiota in the treatment of diabetes from 2004 to 2024 by Jieling Liang, Xiaojuan Lin, Xin Liao, Xi Chen, Ying Zhou, Lin Zhang, Yunyun Qin, Haoru Meng, Zhongwen Feng

“…Key identified keywords included obesity, insulin resistance, inflammation, and oxidative stress.ConclusionThree key research focuses in this domain include: the therapeutic effects of active constituents in TCM on diabetes via gut microbiota modulation, the underlying mechanisms through which TCM influences gut microbiota in diabetes management, and the targeted regulation of specific gut bacterial populations by TCM in the treatment of diabetes.…”
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