Binding Orientations and Lipid Interactions of Human Amylin at Zwitterionic and Anionic Lipid Bilayers by Zhenyu Qian, Yan Jia, Guanghong Wei

“…We find that the adsorption of hIAPP to POPC bilayer is mainly initiated from the C-terminal region and the peptide adopts a helical structure with multiple binding orientations, while the adsorption to POPG bilayer is mostly initiated from the N-terminal region and hIAPP displays one preferential binding orientation, with its hydrophobic residues exposed to water. hIAPP monomer inserts into POPC lipid bilayers more readily than into POPG bilayers. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Stress Coping Scale Brief-COPE 28 in a Peruvian population by Neicer Joel Delgado-Requejo, Julio Cesar Castillo Ramos, Lourdes Carolina Cerda Sánchez

“…In terms of internal structure, the four-factor model obtained a good fit SB-χ²/gl=1.836; CFI=0.92; TLI=0.90, SRMS=0.09 and RMSEA=0.10. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Persian version of Triarchic Psychopathy Measure (TriPM) in Iranian university students and clinical samples by Mojtaba Elhami Athar, Olivier F. Colins, Sadeghi Dehcheshmeh Edris, Morteza Azizi, Ali Ebrahimi

“…This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Persian TriPM in university students (n = 941, aged 18–67, Mage = 28.36, SD = 9.09; 39.1 % male) and a male clinical sample (n = 188, aged 18–65, Mage = 35.05, SD = 10.75) in Iran. Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling (ESEM) supported the original three-factor model only in the clinical sample, though with notable instances of poor item functioning (e.g., low loadings and high cross-loadings). …”
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Cardiac cycle: an observational/interventional study protocol to characterise cardiopulmonary function and evaluate a home-based cycling program in children and adolescents born ex... by Jeanie L Y Cheong, Michael M H Cheung, Melanie M Clarke, Jonathan P Mynard, Claire E Willis

“…Cardiopulmonary function assessed via measures of blood pressure, arterial stiffness, capillary density, peak oxygen consumption, lung clearance indexes and ventricular structure/function, will be compared with 58 age-matched and sex-matched term-born controls at baseline and post intervention. …”
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Intra- and Extracranial MR Venography: Technical Notes, Clinical Application, and Imaging Development by M. Paoletti, G. Germani, R. De Icco, C. Asteggiano, P. Zamboni, S. Bastianello

“…In the last few decades, the MRI venography (MRV) field has developed a number of valuable sequences to better investigate structural anatomy, vessel patency, and flow characteristics of venous drainage in the intra- and extracranial systems. …”
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High-resolution tumor marker detection based on microwave photonics demodulated dual wavelength fiber laser sensor by Jie Hu, Weihao Lin, Liyang Shao, Chenlong Xue, Fang Zhao, Dongrui Xiao, Yang Ran, Yue Meng, Panpan He, Zhiguang Yu, Jinna Chen, Perry Ping Shum

“…Compared with traditional wavelength domain analysis, the demodulation resolution is improved by three orders of magnitude, based on the same sensing structure. To validate its biosensing performance, carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 (CEACAM5) is selected as the detection target. …”
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Radiological Patterns of Lung Involvement in Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Diletta Cozzi, Chiara Moroni, Gloria Addeo, Ginevra Danti, Monica Marina Lanzetta, Edoardo Cavigli, Massimo Falchini, Fabio Marra, Claudia Lucia Piccolo, Luca Brunese, Vittorio Miele

“…Chest involvement in IBD can present concomitant with or years after the onset of the bowel disease even postcolectomy and can affect more than one thoracic structure. The purpose of the present paper is to present the different radiological spectrum of IBD-related chest manifestations, including lung parenchyma, airways, serosal surfaces, and pulmonary vasculature. …”
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Biodegradable Packaging Made from Proteins by Samar Sahraee, Jafar Milani

“…Advancements in processing technologies, such as film casting, extrusion, and electrospinning, enable precise control over the thickness, morphology, and structural properties of protein films. These films not only offer enhanced barrier properties but also possess biodegradability and renewable characteristics, aligning with the increasing demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions. …”
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Comparative transcriptomics and metabolomics provide insight into degeneration‐related physiological mechanisms of Morchella importuna after long‐term preservation by Ying Chen, Xuelian Cao, Liyuan Xie, Jie Tang, Lixu Liu, Di Wang, Xiang Wu, Tianhai Liu, Yang Yu, Yong Wang, Francis Martin, Weihong Peng, Hao Tan

“…Altogether, metabolic alterations related to sulfur‐containing amino‐acid biosynthesis, DNA repair, and cellular structural maintenance contributed to improved preservation outcomes in terms of morel fruiting capability. …”
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3D Nonequilibrium Ionization and Spectroscopic Modeling of Coronal Mass Ejections. I. Comparison with Hinode/EIS Observations by E. M. Wraback, E. Landi, W. B. Manchester, J. Szente

“…In this work, we performed simulations of the Cartwheel CME using the Alfvén Wave Solar atmosphere Model (AWSoM) to provide insight into the plasma structure and dynamics during the early evolution of this CME. …”
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Sustainable Economic Growth and Land Management: A Case Study on the Role of Tax Legislation in Emerging Markets by Edith Pilar Quispe-Espinoza, Sonia Luz Barzola-Inga, Carlos Antonio Adauto-Justo, Carlos Samuel Borja-Mucha, Fabricio Miguel Moreno-Menéndez, Fredi Paul Gutiérrez-Meza, Jefrin Marlon Silva-Murillo, Vicente González-Prida

“…In this study, the research design was non-experimental, and since the data were descriptive–correlational in nature, a structured questionnaire with a Likert scale was used to gauge participants’ opinions about economic progress and tax benefits. …”
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Institutional community engagement leader perspectives on supporting ethical community-engaged research by Stephanie Solomon Cargill, Nancy Shore, Rachel Olech, Phoebe Friesen, Jessica Rowe, Sana Khoury-Shakour, Emily E. Anderson

“…Results: We identified three categories in the interviews: barriers and strategies vis-à-vis IRBs to address 1) CE/IRB relationships; 2) Understanding issues; and 3) Structural and resource issues. Conclusions: CTSA CE program leaders have experience implementing solutions to common barriers to IRB review faced by CEnR researchers. …”
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Pulsed Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (LIFU) Activation of Ovarian Follicles by Yan Xiao, Lixia Yang, Yicong Wang, Yu Wang, Yuning Chen, Wenhan Lu, Zhenle Pei, Ruonan Zhang, Yao Ye, Xiaowei Ji, Suying Liu, Xi Dong, Yonghua Xu, Yi Feng

“…<italic>Objective:</italic> A biological system&#x0027;s internal morphological structure or function can be changed as a result of the mechanical effect of focused ultrasound. …”
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Electrochromism via reversible electrodeposition of solid iodine by Shanlin Li, Yingyu Chen, Zhen Wang, Mengmeng Wang, Xianglin Guo, Xueqing Tang, Xiaoyu Wang, Wende Lai, Meiyun Tong, Changhong Wang, Shan Cong, Fengxia Geng, Yong Chen, Zhigang Zhao

“…The unique electrolyte environment and solvation structure of the water-in-salt electrolyte suppress the dissolution and shuttle effect of iodine, thereby achieving a different reaction pathway compared to traditional electrolytes. …”
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Can social adversity and mental, physical and oral multimorbidity form a syndemic? A concept and protocol paper by Easter Joury, Easter Joury, Eliana Nakhleh, Ed Beveridge, Derek Tracy, Derek Tracy, Derek Tracy, Derek Tracy, Ellie Heidari, Ellie Heidari, David Shiers, David Shiers, David Shiers, Silke Vereeken, Emily Peckham, Simon Gilbody, Simon Gilbody, Jayati Das-Munshi, Farida Fortune, Farida Fortune, Vishal R. Aggarwal, Masuma Mishu, Masuma Mishu, Joseph Firth, Joseph Firth, Kamaldeep Bhui, Kamaldeep Bhui, Kamaldeep Bhui, Kamaldeep Bhui

“…Thus, the present project aimed to (i) test for syndemic interactions between social adversity (socioeconomic adversity and traumatic events) and mental, physical and oral multimorbidity using the syndemic theoretical framework; and (ii) determine whether the syndemic relationships vary by age, sex and ethnicity.MethodsData from three large-scale population-based databases: UK BioBank, US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and the Research with East London Adolescents Community Health Survey (RELACHS) will be analysed. Structural equation modelling (SEM) will be utilised to conceptualise syndemic factors and model complex relationships between directly observed and indirectly observed (latent) variables (syndemic constructs).Discussionthe syndemic conceptualisation provides a valuable framework to understand health and illness, and hence to better design and deliver effective and cost-effective preventative and curative integrated (syndemic) care to improve patient and population health. …”
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Household Food Insecurity and the Factors Influencing Growth and Nutrition Among Under-5 Children in Hubballi, India: A Case-Control Study by Anjana R Joshi, Rizwana B Shaikh, Kashavva B Andanigoudar, Rohit D Teli, Saiprasad Tilagul

“…Methodology: A community-based case-control study was conducted among PEM cases and normal controls in Hubballi using a pretested, semi-structured, validated questionnaire. Food insecurity was assessed using the standard USFAID household food insecurity scale. …”
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Assessing the Effects of Spatial Resolution on Regional Climate Model Simulated Summer Temperature and Precipitation in China: A Case Study by Xin-Min Zeng, Ming Wang, Yujian Zhang, Yang Wang, Yiqun Zheng

“…Because of the dry climate and low soil heat capacity in Northern China, resolution changes easily modify surface energy fluxes, hence the SAT; due to the rainy and humid climate in South China, resolution changes likely strongly influence grid-scale structure of clouds and therefore precipitation.…”
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Ion-Replacement Strategy in Preparing Bi-Based MOF and Its Derived Bi/C Composite for Efficient Sodium Storage by Zhenpeng Zhu, Shuya Zhang, Kuan Shen, Fu Cao, Qinghong Kong, Junhao Zhang

“…The characterizations reveal that the Bi/C composite derived from Cu-H₃BTC is a sheet structure with the size of 150 nm, and Bi nanoparticles are uniformly dispersed in carbon sheets. …”
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Optical and electronic properties of hybrid organic-inorganic perovskite type [NH3-(CH2)3-COOH]2HgCl4 by Ouaaka El Mustafa, Khechoubi El Mostafa

“…The electronic properties total and partial densities of states (TDOS, PDOS), and band structure are calculated using density functional theory (DFT). …”
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Therapeutic Angiogenesis Using Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor in Combination with a Collagen Matrix in Chronic Hindlimb Ischemia by Jianyin Zhou, Yilin Zhao, Jinling Wang, Sheng Zhang, Zhengjin Liu, Maochuan Zhen, Yun Liu, Pingguo Liu, Zhenyu Yin, Xiaomin Wang

“…The CM and bFGF-CM were of identical multiporous structure lacking cytotoxicity. The releasing profile lasted 10 days and the released bFGF remained bioactive. …”
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