Distinctive dust weather intensities in North China resulted from two types of atmospheric circulation anomalies by Q. Huo, Q. Huo, Z. Yin, Z. Yin, Z. Yin, X. Ma, X. Ma, H. Wang, H. Wang, H. Wang

“…The three-dimensional structure of atmospheric circulation anomalies and related dynamic mechanisms of the two types were concluded. …”
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Molecular-genetic pathways of hepatitis C virus regulation of the expression of cellular factors PREB and PLA2G4C, which play an important role in virus replication by E. L. Mishchenko, A. A. Makarova, E. A. Antropova, A. S. Venzel, T. V. Ivanisenko, P. S. Demenkov, V. A. Ivanisenko

“…Therapeutic approaches based on activity inhibition of viral non-structural proteins NS3, NS5A, and NS5B are undergoing clinical trials. …”
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Epidemiological Dynamics of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase- or AmpC β-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli Screened in Apparently Healthy Chickens in Uganda by Steven Kakooza, Damien Munyiirwa, Paul Ssajjakambwe, Edrine Kayaga, Dickson Stuart Tayebwa, Dickson Ndoboli, Loreen Basemera, Esther Nabatta, Maria Agnes Tumwebaze, John Baligwamunsi Kaneene

“…Epidemiological data were collected using a structured questionnaire and plausible risk factor analyses prepared by R software using X2 test and logistic regression modeling. …”
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Effects of biochar on soil respiration mediated by rainfall events: evidence from one-year field experiment in an urban forest by Haoran Zu, Zijun Deng, Xin Liu, Junyi Luo, Ying Chen, Meiling Yi, Xiao Wang, Xiaocui Liang, Xiang Zhang, Wende Yan

“…Abstract Background Biochar is widely recognized for its capacity to capture and store carbon in soil attributed to its stable structure. However, in most field studies examining the effects of biochar application on soil respiration, the impact of rainfall events on the experimental outcomes has not been taken into account. …”
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Pt@ZnCo₂O₄ Microspheres as Peroxidase Mimics: Enhanced Catalytic Activity and Application for L-Cysteine Detection by Shuqi Liao, Weisen Deng, Feng Yang, Jutao Zhou, Ling Wu, Donghong Yu, Zhong Cao

“…Herein, we employed ZnCo₂O₄ microspheres as carriers to synthesize Pt-doped composites with different amounts using a one-pot method. The morphology and structure of the synthesized materials were characterized using XRD, SEM, BET, FT-IR, XPS, and Zeta potential techniques. …”
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Growth Performance, Serum Biochemical Profile, Oxidative Status, and Fertility Traits in Male Japanese Quail Fed on Ginger (Zingiber officinale, Roscoe) Essential Oil by Tchoffo Herve, Kana Jean Raphaël, Ngoula Ferdinand, Folack Tiwa Laurine Vitrice, Adoum Gaye, Moussa Mahamat Outman, Ngouozeu Moyo Willy Marvel

“…This study was designed to evaluate the effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale, Rosc.) essential oil on growth performance, serum biochemical profile, oxidative stress, and histological structure of testes and fertility traits in Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica). 96 three-week-old male Japanese quail weighing between 120 and 130 g were randomly assigned to 4 dietary treatment groups in a completely randomized design. …”
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Mapping neutron biological effectiveness for DNA damage induction as a function of incident energy and depth in a human sized phantom by Alice Mentana, Virgilio Quaresima, Pavel Kundrát, Isabella Guardamagna, Leonardo Lonati, Ombretta Iaria, Andrea Previtali, Giorgia Santi Amantini, Luca Lunati, Virginia Boretti, Livio Narici, Luca Di Fino, Luca Bocchini, Claudio Cipriani, Giorgio Baiocco

“…To this aim, we combined the simulation of radiation transport through biological matter, performed with the Monte Carlo code PHITS, and the prediction of DNA damage using analytical formulas, which ground on a large database of biophysical radiation track structure simulations performed with the code PARTRAC. …”
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Feline sacroiliac luxation: comparison of fluoroscopy-controlled freehand vs. computer-navigated drilling in the sacrum—a cadaveric study by Lukas Kleiner, Nicole Wolf, Christina Precht, Kati Haenssgen, Franck Forterre, Pia Düver

“…A steep learning curve was observed with neuronavigation.DiscussionThe neuronavigation-guided technique achieved accuracy is comparable to the fluoroscopy-controlled method, is offering real-time feedback and has potential for highly precise surgeries near critical anatomical structures. However, significant attention must be given to the placement of the reference frame, as it is placed blindly and presents a potential risk for errors and complications. …”
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Bioinorganic Synthesis of Polyrhodanine Stabilized Fe3O4/Graphene Oxide in Microbial Supernatant Media for Anticancer and Antibacterial Applications by Seyyed Mojtaba Mousavi, Seyyed Alireza Hashemi, Ahmad Gholami, Navid Omidifar, Maryam Zarei, Sonia Bahrani, Khadije Yousefi, Wei-Hung Chiang, Aziz Babapoor

“…In this study, we focused on the synthesis of polyrhodanine/Fe3O4 modified by graphene oxide and the effect of kombucha (Ko) supernatant on results. The general structure of synthetic compounds was determined in detail through Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). …”
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Soil organic carbon contents and their major influencing factors in mangrove tidal flats: a comparison between estuarine and non-estuarine areas by Ting Wu, Jia Guo, Gang Li, Yu Jin, Wei Zhao, Guangxuan Lin, Fang-Li Luo, Yaojun Zhu, Yifei Jia, Li Wen

“…The direct and indirect effects of the main influencing factors on SOC were studied using partial least squares structural equation modeling. Results SOC, total nitrogen (TN), total phosphorus (TP), available potassium (AK), clay, silt, aluminum (Al), lithium (Li), boron (B), molybdenum (Mo), and cadmium (Cd) contents in the estuarine areas were significantly higher than those in the non-estuarine areas of the mangrove tidal flats. …”
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Quality of care delivery in patients with acute heart failure: insights from the international REPORT-HF registryResearch in context by Wan Ting Tay, Tiew-Hwa Katherine Teng, Wouter Ouwerkerk, Christiane E. Angermann, Kenneth Dickstein, John G.F. Cleland, Ulf Dahlstrom, Georg Ertl, Mahmoud Hassanein, Sergio V. Perrone, Mathieu Ghadanfar, Anja Schweizer, Achim Obergfell, Sean P. Collins, Gerasimos Filippatos, Carolyn S.P. Lam, Jasper Tromp

“…Improving QoC by addressing structural barriers and quality improvement programs may improve the outcomes of patients with HF. …”
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TUBA1B as a novel prognostic biomarker correlated with immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment and immunotherapy response by Juntao Qi, Juntao Qi, Mingming Zhou, Na Yang, Huiyun Ma, Min He, Gujie Wu, Chang Ge, Liuyin Jin, Lin Cheng, Wei Liao, Hefei Ren, Caiyun Lei

“…Background: Tubulin alpha 1b (TUBA1B) is a key microtubule protein essential for maintaining cellular structure and function. This protein contributes significantly to cytoskeletal formation and is implicated in various diseases. …”
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Accelerated TLPD bonding of reliable IMCs micro joints using Cu–8Ni substrate under thermal gradient: Experiments and theoretical calculations by Yanqing Lai, Mingjie Wang, Donghui Zheng, Meiping Liu, Bao Chen, Jinmei Lv, Ning Zhao

“…The proposed Cu/solder/Cu–8Ni interconnection structure using TG-TLPD bonding was demonstrated to be a prospective approach, which drastically shorten bonding duration and obtained the IMCs micro joints with a good thermostability for advanced power device packaging.…”
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Examining internet use for health information seeking and influencing factors among undergraduate health science students in Southwest Ethiopia by Alex Ayenew Chereka, Fikadu Wake Butta, Addisalem Workie Demsash, Sisay Yitayh Kassie, Adamu Ambachew Shibabaw, Abiy Tasew Dubale, Geleta Nenko Dube, Mekonnen Kenate Hunde, Wubalem Dilie Limeneh, Amare Dagnew Fentahun, Milkias Dugassa Emanu, Mekashaw Tareke Abebe, Gemeda Wakgari Kitil

“…Data were collected using a pretested and structured self-administered questionnaire. Data entry and analysis were performed using EpiData V4.6 and STATA V17, respectively. …”
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Xi Lei San Attenuates Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Colitis in Rats and TNF-α-Stimulated Colitis in CACO2 Cells: Involvement of the NLRP3 Inflammasome and Autophagy by Zhang Tao, Xiaoqing Zhou, Yan Zhang, Wenfeng Pu, Yi Yang, Fuxia Wei, Qian Zhou, Lin Zhang, Zhonghan Du, Ji Wu

“…We found that Xi Lei San could significantly increase the weights of rats and improve the structure of the intestinal tissues in DSS-induced colitis model rats. …”
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Normalization of tumor vasculature by imiquimod: proposal for a new anticancer therapeutic indication for a TLR7 agonist by Jarosz-Biej Magdalena, Czapla Justyna, Ciepła Joanna, Smolarczyk Ryszard, Drzyzga Alina, Sprus-Lipka Dorota, Pilny Ewelina, Matuszczak Sybilla, Cichoń Tomasz

“…Imiquimod normalized tumor vasculature both structurally (by reducing vessel tortuosity and increasing pericyte coverage) and functionally (by improving tumor perfusion) in a dose-dependent manner. …”
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PROTON RADIATION THERAPY: CLINICAL APPLICATION OPPORTUNITIES AND RESEARCH PROSPECTS by M. V. Zabelin, V. A. Klimanov, J. J. Galyautdinova, A. S. Samoilov, A. O. Lebedev, E. V. Shelyhina

“…Physical properties of a fascicle of protons allow to achieve the maximum dose conformality, having lowered, thereby, a radial load on the next crucial anatomical structures. The presented material on an oncopediatrics shows insuffi cient knowledge of scientists concerning advantage of a fascicle of protons over modern methods of photon radiation. …”
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Increasing the uptake of long-acting reversible contraception in general practice: the Australian Contraceptive ChOice pRoject (ACCORd) cluster randomised controlled trial protocol by Danielle Mazza, Angela Taft, Kevin McGeechan, Kirsten Black, Heather McKay, Marion Haas, Jayne Lucke, Jeffery F Peipert

“…This protocol paper describes the Australian Contraceptive ChOice pRojet (ACCORd), a cluster randomised control trial that aims to test whether an educational intervention targeting general practitioners (GPs) and establishing a rapid referral service are a cost-effective means of increasing LARC uptake.Methods and analysis The ACCORd intervention is adapted from the successful US Contraceptive CHOICE study and involves training GPs to provide ‘LARC First’ structured contraceptive counselling to women seeking contraception, and implementing rapid referral pathways for LARC insertion. …”
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Evaluation of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice of Veterinary Professionals and Senior Animal Health Students in Central Gondar Zone, Gondar, Ethiopia: Antimicrobial Use and Re... by Abibo Wondie Mekonen, Yesuneh Tefera Mekasha, Melaku Getahun Feleke, Atsede Getaneh, Meron Dereje, Misganew Bafe, Sete Nigussie, Achenef Melaku Beyene

“…A self‐administered, structured questionnaire was used to collect the necessary data, and descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data. …”
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Relating Sensory, Cognitive, and Neural Factors to Older Persons’ Perceptions about Happiness: An Exploratory Study by Alexandra J. Horne, Kimberly S. Chiew, Jie Zhuang, Linda K. George, R. Alison Adcock, Guy G. Potter, Eleonora M. Lad, Scott W. Cousins, Frank R. Lin, Sara K. Mamo, Nan-Kuei Chen, Abigail J. Maciejewski, Xuan Duong Fernandez, Heather E. Whitson

“…Community-dwelling seniors (n = 114) responded to a single-item prompt: “name things that make people happy.” 1731 responses were categorized into 13 domains of SWB via structured content analysis. Sensory health and cognition were assessed by Snellen visual acuity, pure-tone audiometry, and in-person administration of the Brief Test of Adult Cognition by Telephone (BTACT) battery. …”
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