Biotechnology towards energy crops by Gudeta Dida

“…These advancements have the potential to significantly improve the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental benefits of biofuels. This comprehensive review aims to evaluate the potential of biotechnological applications in the development of advantageous bioenergy crops, spanning from feedstock enhancement to sustainable biofuel production. …”
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A Narrative Approach to Exploring Life Changes Among Middle-Aged Women: A Qualitative Study by Nasrin Rezaee, Mahnaz Ghaljeh

“…Then, the related subcategories were reviewed and placed into the same category. Results: At the beginning of the narratives, the identified subcategories included perception of middle age, gaining experience, and behavior change. …”
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Exploring the effects of gut microbiota on cholangiocarcinoma progression by patient-derived organoids by Ann-Kathrin Lederer, Nele Görrissen, Tinh Thi Nguyen, Clemens Kreutz, Hannah Rasel, Fabian Bartsch, Hauke Lang, Kristina Endres

“…An impact of the gut microbiota on cholangiocarcinoma development and progression is plausible due to the enterohepatic circulation and is therefore the subject of scientific debate, however evidence is still lacking. This review aimed to discuss the suitability of complex cell culture models to investigate the role of gut microbiota in cholangiocarcinoma progression. …”
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M1 and M2 Functional Imprinting of Primary Microglia: Role of P2X7 Activation and miR-125b by Chiara Parisi, Giulia Napoli, Pablo Pelegrin, Cinzia Volonté

“…In order to shed further light on the complexity of these processes, in this short review we will describe the M1/M2 functional imprinting of primary microglia and a role played by P2X7 and miR-125b in ALS microglia activation.…”
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Interpreting Intervention Induced Neuroplasticity with fMRI: The Case for Multimodal Imaging Strategies by Lee B. Reid, Roslyn N. Boyd, Ross Cunnington, Stephen E. Rose

“…In the field of neurorehabilitation, however, assessing neuroplasticity using t-fMRI presents a significant challenge. This commentary reviews t-fMRI changes commonly reported in patients with cerebral palsy or acquired brain injuries, with a focus on studies of motor rehabilitation, and discusses complexities surrounding their interpretations. …”
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Plant stem cells: unity and diversity by I. E. Dodueva, V. E. Tvorogova, M. Azarakhsh, M. A. Lebedeva, L. A. Lutova

“…WOX-CLAVATA systems are a regulatory component conservative for different meristems and providing consistency of the composition of the meristem, as well as the balance of stem cell proliferation and differentiation. In this review, we will consider the similarities and differences between the principles of organization of stem cell niches in plants and animals, as well as in a variety of meristems of higher plants; special attention will be paid to the role of WOX-CLAVATA systems in maintaining meristems and their interaction with other meristem regulators.…”
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Trust in AI: progress, challenges, and future directions by Saleh Afroogh, Ali Akbari, Emmie Malone, Mohammadali Kargar, Hananeh Alambeigi

“…In this systematic literature review, after conceptualizing trust in the current AI literature, we will investigate trust in different types of human–machine interaction and its impact on technology acceptance in different domains. …”
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A new method to predict refracture risk after locking compression plate removal of clavicle shaft by Shuai Han, Qinghe Wang, Fang Tan, Kun Li, Shuang Li

“…Methods A retrospectively review of 244 patients who had undergone ORIF with LCP for mid-shaft clavicle fractures, and had hardware removal surgery after bony union from January 2013 to September 2022 at our hospital was performed. …”
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Growth of Infants with Intestinal Failure or Feeding Intolerance Does Not Follow Standard Growth Curves by Danielle L. Morton, Keli M. Hawthorne, Carolyn E. Moore

“…The aim of the study was to evaluate growth velocities of infants with intestinal failure and feeding intolerance for the first three months of age and to determine growth percentiles at birth and at 40-week postmenstrual age (PMA). Methods. A chart review of infants followed by the Texas Children’s Hospital Intestinal Rehabilitation Team was conducted from April 2012 to October 2014. …”
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Application of deconvolutional networks for feature interpretability in epilepsy detection by Sihao Shao, Yu Zhou, Ruiheng Wu, Aiping Yang, Qiang Li

“…Even automated detection algorithms are already available to assist clinicians in reviewing EEG data, many algorithms used for seizure detection in epilepsy fail to account for the contributions of different channels. …”
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Study protocol for a multi-center stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial to explore the usability and outcomes among young people living with HIV in Kiambu and Kirinyaga counties o... by Eric Nturibi, Jared Mecha, Elizabeth Kubo, Albert Orwa, Florence Kaara, Faith Musau, Christine Wamuyu, Justus Kilonzi, Randeep Gill, Sanne Roels

“…Results will be disseminated through stakeholder forums, scientific conferences, peer-reviewed publications, and the media.…”
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Role of minimally invasive glaucoma procedures increasing the outflow of aqueous humor through the conventional pathway in advanced treatment of glaucoma by Łukasz Kempys, Ewa Mrukwa-Kominek

“…The aim of this study was to review the literature on the topic of minimally invasive glaucoma procedures increasing the outflow of aqueous humor via the conventional pathway.…”
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Development of creativity-based learner worksheets in science subjects at elementary school by Alvi Dwi Kartika Sari, Nirwana Anas

“…The feasibility of learning media has been reviewed by subject matter experts, media experts, and trials on grade IV elementary school students. …”
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Professional competencies' profile for the Internal Medicine specialist based on integrative medicine by Luis Aníbal Alonso Betancourt, Edilio Silva Velasco, Juan Carlos Baster Moro, Mayelín Cruz Batista

“…The methods of observation, analysis, synthesis, document review, promotion exams and the Chi-square test were used to verify the transformations achieved with the application of the proposed competency profile.…”
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Immunological Impacts of Diabetes on the Susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis by Birhanu Ayelign, Markos Negash, Meaza Genetu, Tadelo Wondmagegn, Tewodros Shibabaw

“…Therefore, the aim of this review was focused on the association between diabetes and tuberculosis, focusing on epidemiology, pathogenesis, and immune dysfunction in diabetes mellitus, and its association with susceptibility, severity, and treatment outcome failure to tuberculosis.…”
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A Survey of Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration in Vehicles by Nils Lohmiller, Sabrina Kaniewski, Michael Menth, Tobias Heer

“…We address use cases involving asymmetric cryptography in the automotive context that face the challenge of adapting PQC, such as internal vehicle networks, manufacturer-specific communication, and vehicle-to-everything communication. In addition, we review the standards concerning vehicle security and their relevance to PQC. …”
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Traditional Chinese acupuncture versus minimal acupuncture for mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis: a protocol for a randomised, controlled pilot trial by Guang-Xia Shi, Cun-Zhi Liu, Ning Sun, Yi Du, Jian-Feng Tu, Yong-Ting Li, Li-Wen Zhang, Yan Cao, Jing-Jie Zhao, Da-Chang Xiong, Hai-Kun Hou

“…Outcomes of the trial will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications.Trial registration number ISRCTN14016893; Pre-results.…”
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Global research trends in music therapy for surgery: a bibliometric analysis (2009–2023) by Xiaoping Xu, Zhenglan Zhong, Yong Yi

“…Harvard University was identified as the top contributing institution, while the Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing was the primary publishing journal, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews was the highest co-cited journal. Cao Hua contributed the most publications, and Nilsson U was identified as the most co-cited author (n = 131). …”
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Reducing Cadmium in Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) Cultivars: Analysis of Advantages and Limitations of Different Strategies and Their Potential Application in Colombia by Claudia Lucumí Villegas, Nathali Jiménez Quiroga, Andrés Dávalos, Camila Pizano

“…Therefore, there is a clear need for developing techniques that reduce Cd in the beans and in soils. This review analyzes two strategies utilized for its mitigation: (i) the selection of varieties by genotype (pure and hybrid cocoa) according to differences in their absorption, accumulation, and Cd translocation and (ii) the use of organic amendments such as biochar in soils. …”
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The role of IoT and XAI convergence in the prediction, explanation, and decision of customer perceived value (CPV) in SMEs: a theoretical framework and research proposition perspec... by Kwabena Abrokwah-Larbi

“…The literature on customer-IoT interaction, IoT physical objects, IoT data analysis, deep learning model, XAI, and CPV was reviewed to develop a theoretical framework for investigating the relationships between IoT and XAI convergence, and CPV prediction, explanation, and decision-making towards personalised marketing. …”
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