Brucella suis ΔmapB outer membrane vesicles as an acellular vaccine against systemic and mucosal B. suis infection by Florencia Muñoz González, Florencia Muñoz González, Magali G. Bialer, Maria L. Cerutti, Silvia M. Estein, Lila Y. Ramis, Pablo C. Baldi, Pablo C. Baldi, Ángeles Zorreguieta, Ángeles Zorreguieta, Mariana C. Ferrero, Mariana C. Ferrero

“…To determine the level of protection conferred by immunization, mice were challenged with virulent B. suis via intraperitoneal or intratracheal routes, and the bacterial load was quantified post-challenge.ResultsDynamic Light Scattering of the OMVs from both strains revealed the presence of spherical structures of 90-130 nm. Proteomic analysis identified 94 and 95 proteins in the wt and ΔmapB OMVs, respectively, including several known Brucella immunogens. …”
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A Phenologically Simplified Two-Stage Clumping Index Product Derived from the 8-Day Global MODIS-CI Product Suite by Ge Gao, Ziti Jiao, Zhilong Li, Chenxia Wang, Jing Guo, Xiaoning Zhang, Anxin Ding, Zheyou Tan, Sizhe Chen, Fangwen Yang, Xin Dong

“…The clumping index (CI) is a key structural parameter that quantifies the nonrandomness of the spatial distribution of vegetation canopy leaves. …”
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Application of a new type of mesh density basket in cleaning and disinfection of small dental equipment (新型密纹篮筐在牙科小器械清洗消毒中的应用) by DENG Yanli (邓艳莉), TU Chengyun (徒成云), LI Yanyan (李严严)

“…Results The rate of qualified cleaning was 98. 33%(59/60) in the observation group, which was higher than 85. 00%(51/60) in the control group(P<0. 01). In terms of structural performance of small dental equipment after cleaning, a good performance rate of 100 percent was achieved in the observation group, higher than 80. 00%(48/60) in the control group. …”
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CBCT Analysis of Mandibular Ramus as a Donor Site for Cortical Bone Graft: A Retrospective Analytical Study by Pallabi Das, Samiran Ghosh, Kaushik Dutta, Richi Burman, Amit Ray, Debolina Pramanick, Siddhartha Chatterjee, Somak Saha

“…Aim: To evaluate the maximum extent and different dimensions of cortical bone graft that can be harvested from the ascending ramus of the mandible while maintaining a safe zone from anatomical vital structures by using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). …”
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Characterization of Shigella flexneri serotype 6 strains from geographically diverse low- and middle-income countries by Caitlin E. Gabor, Charlotte E. Chong, Jose M. Lemme-Dumit, Tracy H. Hazen, Kate S. Baker, Karen L. Kotloff, Irene N. Kasumba, Sharon M. Tennant, Henry Badji, M. Jahangir Hossain, Richard Omore, Benjamin Ochieng, Alex O. Awuor, Billy Ogwel, Jane Juma, Eileen M. Barry, David A. Rasko

“…Given the genomic diversity of Sf6 compared with other S. flexneri serotypes and Sf6 unique O-antigen core structure, serotype-specific characterization of Sf6 is a critical step to inform Shigella-directed vaccine and alternative therapeutic designs. …”
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Maternal Satisfaction towards Childhood Immunization Service and Its Associated Factors in Wadla District, North Wollo, Ethiopia, 2019 by Fisha Alebel GebreEyesus, Nega Tezera Assimamaw, Netsanet Tsegaye GebereEgziabher, Bisrat Zeleke Shiferaw

“…A pretested interviewer-administered structured questionnaire was used. During the period of data collection, every questionnaire was cross-checked and the collected data were checked for completeness and consistency on a daily basis. …”
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The role of nutrient availability and resorption efficiency and their impact on nutrient conservation in mangroves by M.E.B. Gerona-Daga, R.A. MacKenzie, L.G. Sumabat-Dacones, C.F.P. Naputo, S.G. Salmo III

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Nutrient availability influences mangrove forest structure and productivity. The conversion of mangroves into aquaculture ponds can lead to significant disturbances, resulting in long-term consequences associated with the clearing of vegetation and changes in the physico-chemical properties of the soil. …”
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Identifying Drug Prescription in Newly Diagnosed Hypertension Patients in India by Thomas Alexander, Jagdish S. Hiremath, Jitendra P. S. Swahney, Subhash Chandra, Peeyush Jain, Praveen Chandra, Nakul Sinha, T. Sashikanth, Yugandhar Bachhu, Anil Balachandran, Pathiyil Balagopalan Jayagopal, T. Govindan Unni, Tiny Nair, Kumaresan Kannan, Dorairaj Prabhakar, M. Chenniappan, Ajay U. Mahajan, Rajiv D. Karnik, Chandrashekhar K. Ponde, Prashant Advani, Idris Ahmed Khan, Brij Mohan Goyal, P. R. Vaidyanathan, Hiren Prajapati, Willem J. Verberk

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Evaluation of the efficiency of Russian universities: Do we need to change the paradigm? by E. V. Romanov

“…Based on the analysis of the income structure of federal and part of national research universities, the author proves that it is not correct to compare universities in terms of the volume and rate of income from income-generating activities.It is required to change the methodology for the evaluation of universities, i.e. to highlight performance indicators and their corresponding performance indicators (as the ratio of results achieved and costs). …”
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Development of the DO₃SE-Crop model to assess ozone effects on crop phenology, biomass, and yield by P. Pande, S. Bland, N. Booth, J. Cook, Z. Feng, L. Emberson

“…Here we extend the DO<span class="inline-formula">₃</span>SE model (designed to estimate total and stomatal O<span class="inline-formula">₃</span> deposition for risk assessment) to incorporate a coupled <span class="inline-formula"><i>A</i>_net</span>–<span class="inline-formula"><i>g</i>_sto</span> model to estimate O<span class="inline-formula">₃</span> uptake; an O<span class="inline-formula">₃</span> damage module (that impacts instantaneous <span class="inline-formula"><i>A</i>_net</span> and the timing and rate of senescence); and a crop phenology, carbon allocation, and growth model based on the JULES-crop model. The model structure allows scaling from the leaf to the canopy to allow for multiple leaf populations and canopy layers. …”
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A study of the psychological experience of patients with thromboembolism during pregnancy and after childbirth (孕产期血栓栓塞症患者真实心理体验的研究) by HU Jiali (胡嘉丽), HUANG Xuefang (黄学芳), XU Xiaoyun (徐晓耘), MENG Ya (孟雅)

“…Ten patients were randomly selected for a semi-structured qualitative interview to understand their psychological experience of and reaction to thromboembolism. …”
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Impacto de la gamificación en el aprendizaje y satisfacción de estudiantes de odontología de una universidad peruana by Sheila Trigo-Cano, Peggy Griselda Coa-Serrano, Sonia Caroll Macedo-Valdivia, Fernando Amilcar Chávez-Fernandez

“…The intervention was structured in phases: planning, development and execution, with activities integrated into the theoretical content previously taught in class. …”
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Establishment and Evaluation of a Rat Model of Non-Puerperal Mastitis by YIN Yulian, MA Lina, TU Siyuan, CHEN Ling, YE Meina, CHEN Hongfeng

“…HE staining showed that on the 3rd day after the final immunization, normal ductal and lobular structures in the mammary glands disappeared, with significant infiltration of plasma cells. …”
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Ethnic and racial discrimination in maternal health care in Mexico: a neglected challenge in the search for universal health coverage by Edson Serván-Mori, Sergio Meneses-Navarro, Rocío García-Díaz, Diego Cerecero-García, David Contreras-Loya, Octavio Gómez-Dantés, Arachu Castro

“…Conclusions Despite modest health policy successes, the ethnic gap in ECMH remains unchanged, indicating insufficient action against inequity-producing structures. Ethnic and racial discrimination persists, exacerbated during the pandemic and coinciding with the government’s cancellation of targeted social programs and public health insurance focused on the poorest populations, including Indigenous peoples. …”
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An integrated microbiome- and metabolome-genome-wide association study reveals the role of heritable ruminal microbial carbohydrate metabolism in lactation performance in Holstein... by Chenguang Zhang, Huifeng Liu, Xingwei Jiang, Zhihong Zhang, Xinfeng Hou, Yue Wang, Dangdang Wang, Zongjun Li, Yangchun Cao, Shengru Wu, Sharon A. Huws, Junhu Yao

“…Moreover, the highly heritable microbes can increase energy-corrected milk (ECM) production by reducing the rumen acetate/propionate ratio, according to the structural equation model (SEM) analysis (CFI = 0.898). …”
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Studying the Digital Intervention Engagement–Mediated Relationship Between Intrapersonal Measures and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Adherence in Sexual and Gender Minority Youth: Second... by Michael P Williams, Justin Manjourides, Louisa H Smith, Crissi B Rainer, Lisa B Hightow-Weidman, Danielle F Haley

“…Conversely, the direct effects observed in this study may reflect existing structural disparity (eg, race and ethnicity) or behavioral dispositions toward technology (eg, tracking health via phone apps). …”
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KiKli Fit: Investigating the Implementation of a Physical Activity Program in Pediatric Cancer by Lars Rehbein, Ann Christin Schneider, Christina Hillebrech, Christina Schindera, Amika Singh, Katharina Eva, Valentin Benzing

“…Children and their families expressed enthusiasm for engaging in structured PA, reporting perceived benefits such as reduced treatment-related side effects, increased PA levels, and improved self-esteem. …”
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Factors associated with uptake and acceptability of cervical cancer screening among female sex workers in Northeastern Uganda: A cross-sectional study. by Ronald Opito, Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua, Hellen Akurut, Susan Alwedo, Saadick Mugerwa Ssentongo, Walter Drake Erabu, Lazarus Oucul, Musa Kirya, Lameck Lumu Bukenya, Elly Ekwamu, Abraham Ignatius Oluka, Samuel Kabwigu, Emmanuel Othieno, Amos Deogratius Mwaka

“…Data was collected using structured investigator administered questionnaire and analyzed using Stata statistical software version 15.0 (Stata Corp, Texas, USA). …”
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Experimental study on freeze-thaw damage characteristics and mechanical properties of fractured rock mass of surface mine slope in cold region by Sen TIAN, Ying ZHAO, Hu SI, Chun ZHU, Quangui LI

“…Especially in northwest China, the landslides in surface mines occur frequently due to the complicated topographical and geological structures, harsh climate and environment, as well as long-term engineering disturbance, which seriously threaten miner’s life and property safety. …”
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