Anal Sphincter Function After Hemorrhoidectomy by A. M. Kuzminov, O. Yu. Fomenko, I. A. Mukhin, S. A. Frolov, D. V. Vyshegorodtsev, V. Yu. Korolik, S. T. Minbaev, S. V. Belousova

“…In Russia, the prevalence of haemorrhoids amounts to 130–145 people per 1,000 adult population, with its proportion in the structure of colon diseases varying from 34 to 41 %. …”
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Effect of Fusion to the LTB Carrier Protein on Coronavirus Spike Protein Vaccine Candidates Produced in Maize by Erin Egelkrout, Magdalena Maj, Rodrigo Manjarin, Gina Fake, Muneaki Watanabe, Jenna Williams, Nate Blanchard, John Walker, Celine Hayden, John Howard

“…In this study, we (1) test orally delivered PEDV vaccine candidates in pigs to optimize the mucosal immune response; (2) generate the SARS-CoV-2 S1 protein in maize; and (3) perform structural characterization of the S1 protein for PEDV and SARS-CoV-2. …”
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pH‐Dependent Assembly and Stability of Toll‐Like Receptor 3/dsRNA Signaling Complex: Insights from Constant pH Molecular Dynamics and Metadynamics Simulations by Penghui Li, Mingsong Shi, Yibo Wang, Qiong Liu, Xiubo Du, Xiaohui Wang

“…While crystallography has revealed the intricate structure of these assembly complexes, the mechanisms underlying their pH dependency remain unclear. …”
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Prenatal Detection of Congenital Heart Diseases: One-Year Survey Performing a Screening Protocol in a Single Reference Center in Brazil by Luciane Alves Rocha, Edward Araujo Júnior, Liliam Cristine Rolo, Fernanda Silveira Bello Barros, Karina Peres da Silva, Ana Teresa Figueiredo Stochero Leslie, Luciano Marcondes Machado Nardozza, Antonio Fernandes Moron

“…The incidence of abnormal screenings was 9.96% (27 fetuses). The structural CHD when categorized due to severity showed 48.1% (n=13) of “complex” cases, 18.5% (n=5) “significant” cases, and 7.4% (n=2) “minor” cases. …”
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Oxidation Degradation of Rhodamine B in Aqueous by UV/S2O8 2− Treatment System by Xiaoyang Chen, Zhiyong Xue, Yanlai Yao, Weiping Wang, Fengxiang Zhu, Chunlai Hong

“…Based on the RhB solution changes of the UV-vis absorption intensity during the UV/S2O8 2− treatment, decolorization of RhB accompanied the destruction of aromatic ring structures of RhB molecules.…”
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Three-Dimensional Morphology and Connectivity of Organic Pores in Shale from the Wufeng and Longmaxi Formations at the Southeast Sichuan Basin in China by Tao Jiang, Zhijun Jin, Zongquan Hu, Wei Du, Zhongbao Liu, Jianhua Zhao

“…Organic pore types and their structural characteristics were studied using a total organic carbon (TOC), thin section, focused ion beam scanning electron microscope (FIB-SEM), and nano-CT. …”
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Bionanocomposite MIL-100(Fe)/Cellulose as a high-performance adsorbent for the adsorption of methylene blue by Shahla Abbasi, Zahra Nezafat, Shahrzad Javanshir, Behzad Aghabarari

“…According to the BET analysis, the specific surface area of the synthesized MOF is 294 m2/g which is related to the presence of the cellulose as efficient and green support. The structure of this composite is approximately hexagonal. …”
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Geomechanical Model Experiment Study on Deformation and Failure Mechanism of the Mountain Tunnel in Layered Jointed Rock Mass by Zhibiao Guo, Jinyan Fan, Fengnian Wang, Hongbo Zhou, Wei Li

“…The modelling results show that concentrated stresses in the surrounding rocks were very uneven due to developed stratified and jointed rock mass structure. The maximum and minimum concentrated stresses appeared at the vault of the tunnel and left of inverted arc area, and concentration factors were 3.11 and 1.98, respectively. …”
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PHILOSOPHY OF WAR AND PEACE: IN SEARCH OF NEW EUROPEAN SECURITY STRATEGY by O. O. Bazaluk, D. B. Svyrydenko

“…The first objective should include the complex measures for the identification, registration and organization of the system of preventive work with mentalities, in which the pathologies in the structure and function of the neural ensembles of subconsciousness and consciousness are clearly expressed that refract the active principle (as natural force) in aggressive manifestations. …”
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A Tensor-Based Go Decomposition Method for Hyperspectral Anomaly Detection by Meiping Song, Xiao Zhang, Lan Li, Hongju Cao, Haimo Bao

“…It means that the proposed TGODEC model can effectively characterize the spatial structural features of HSI. As a result, the pure decomposed components can be obtained, contributing to detecting the anomaly target and suppressing the background better in HAD tasks.…”
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Uncertainties in Earthquake Risk Assessment for Disaster Planning by Yasin Fahjan, Ferhat Pakdamar, Yaşasın Eryılmaz, Fatma Kara

“…Uncertainties of the seismic risk assessment parameters can be generated from ground motion computations, structural inventories and risk methodologies. In this study, uncertainties in the ground motion estimations are investigated. …”
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A novel 4-(1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-ylthio)pyrimidine derivative inhibits cell proliferation by suppressing the MEK/ERK signaling pathway in colorectal cancer by Li Weiwei, Yang Zhifu, Ding Likun, Wang Ying, Zhao Xian, Chu Jian Jie, Ji Qing, Yao Minna, Wang Jingwen

“…Therefore, in the present study, we synthesized a novel 4-(1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-ylthio)pyrimidine derivative (compound 4) using fragment- and structure-based techniques and then investigated the anticancer effect and underlying mechanism of anti-CRC. …”
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Elevating photovoltaic efficiency: Cobalt doping approaches with sustainable transition metal cations in lead halide perovskite solar cells by M.I. Khan, Saddam Hussain, M. Atif, J.E. Leal-Perez, B.A. García-Grajeda, J.M. Mendivil-Escalante

“…X-ray diffraction analysis has attested to the successful integration of Co2+ ions into the cubic structure of MAPbI2Br. It is worthy of note that 3 % Co2+ doping films exhibited an enlarged grain size that is considered a factor that would raise device performance. …”
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Design for Manufacturing and Assembly Optimization of Home-Scale Biodigester-Composter Using VDI 2222 and Finite Element Analysis Methods by Dewa Kusuma Wijaya, Herwin Suprijono, Heru Agus Santoso, Kusmiyati Kusmiyati, Muhammad Agusdika Ridho Muchti

“…The results of the VDI 2222 method show an optimal design concept through the structure of the working mechanism. All its constituent components match with the ten target specifications and the machine manufacturing cost of IDR 2,393,000, as well as the assembly chart design for each constituent component. …”
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A rapid method for the preparation of an in vitro osteoporosis model of calf vertebrae: histological and biomechanical study by Anli Shi, Anli Shi, Yijie Liu, Qiang Ma, Jiaxin Li, Jiawang Fan, Zhaohui Ge, Zhaohui Ge

“…Additionally, the trabecular bone pattern factor (TBPf) and Structure Model Index (SMI) increased. The modulus of elasticity, yield stress, and ultimate stress of the vertebral bodies were all reduced in correlation with the decrease in bone mineral density, demonstrating a strong correlation between these parameters.InterpretationThe data from this study indicate that the decalcification method is effective and capable of rapidly establishing an osteoporotic model suitable for biomechanical testing of clinical devices. …”
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ESTUDIO GEOMORFOLÓGICO DE CHAMICAL (PROVINCIA DE LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA) COMO BASE PARA EL ANÁLISIS DE RIESGOS NATURALES by Carina Seitz, Facundo Scordo, Paula A. Zapperi

“…Currently, fluvial-wind processes shape a mountain landscape with fluvial valleys structurally controlled. To identify these processes, the use of images of Google Earth was very useful due to their high spatial resolution (SPOT multispectral images up to 2.5 meters) .Although the use of images has allowed to develop this work, the importance of validating the information through field work is recognized.…”
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Association of valproate use and hippocampal atrophy in idiopathic generalized epilepsy by Xiang Huang, Yingying Zhang, Qiuxing Lin, Kailing Huang, Yuming Li, Peiwen Liu, Danyang Cao, Wenhao Li, Wei Li, Xiuli Li, Qiyong Gong, Dong Zhou, Dongmei An

“…Objective: Recent studies revealed the effect of valproate (VPA) on brain structural changes in idiopathic generalized epilepsy (IGE). …”
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Impact of Obesity-Associated SARS-CoV-2 Mutations on COVID-19 Severity and Clinical Outcomes by Ana B. Martínez-Martinez, Alexander Tristancho-Baró, Beatriz Garcia-Rodriguez, Marina Clavel-Millan, Maria Pilar Palacian, Ana Milagro, Antonio Rezusta, Jose M. Arbones-Mainar

“…Interestingly, all three mutations were synonymous, suggesting adaptive roles in obesity-driven environments despite not altering viral protein structures. These results emphasize the importance of studying mutations within the broader context of comorbidities, other mutations, and regional factors to enhance our understanding of SARS-CoV-2 adaptation in high-risk groups. …”
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Habits Related to Strength Training of Brazilian Recreational Runners by Wagner K. A. Santos, Lucas D. M. Forte, Alexandre S. Silva, Hallisson V. de O. Rufino, Lucas de F. Vieira, João M. F. Lima Silva, Mabliny Thuany, Reginaldo Gonçalves, Ytalo M. Soares

“…To this end, 801 recreational runners (493 male and 308 female) completed a structured questionnaire regarding their training habits, the inclusion of ST, and its characteristics, concerning the type of ST, training volume, and the reasons for including ST in their training programs. …”
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Removal of Humic Substances from Aqueous Solutions Using Carbon Quantum Dots and Activated Carbon Derived by Watermelon Rind by Mohammad Pirbavepour, Bahareh Lorestani, Maryam Kiani Sadr, Mehrdad Cheraghi, Atefeh Chamani, Fatemeh Houshmand

“…FTIR, XRD, BET analysis SEM, and also TEM were used to evaluate the structural characteristics of the adsorbent. The characteristics showed that increasing the temperature of thermal oxidation and loading of NH4Cl on the adsorbent surface increases the porosity and surface area, leading to an increase in adsorption performance. …”
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