Globular-shaped Aβ oligomers have diverse mechanisms for promoting Aβ aggregations with the facilitation of fibril elongation by Hiroto Nakano, Sadao Hikishima, Makoto Mori, Jota Minamikawa, Daiki Muramatsu, Yasuhiro Sakashita, Tokuhei Ikeda, Moeko Noguchi-Shinohara, David B. Teplow, Kenjiro Ono

“…This research aimed to uncover the structural and functional characteristics of globular-shaped Aβ oligomers (gAβO) under in vitro conditions. …”
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Effect of pretreatment type on the physico-chemical properties of activated carbons derived from an invasive weed Prosopis juliflora: potential applications by Subramaniyasharma Sivaraman, Saravanan Ramiah Shanmugam, Ponnusami Venkatachalam, Ratheeshkumar Shanmugam, Arul Chan Basha, Noori M Cata Saady

“…Results from this study revealed that the choice of activation agent significantly influences the material’s structure and chemistry. The activation process of activated carbon (AC) is significantly influenced by temperature and the agent used. …”
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The Association Between Occupational Smoke Exposures and the Prevalence of Eye and Respiratory Health Conditions Among Commercial Fish Smokers in Abuesi, Ghana: A Cross-Sectional S... by Charity Owusu, Albert Ofori, Frank Adusei-Mensah, Carl Halladay Abraham, Samuel Kyei, Reginald Quansah, David Kofi Essumang

“…Through a comprehensive cross-sectional analysis involving 302 participants, we utilized structured questionnaires and expert eye assessments to gather vital data. …”
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“A one-stop shop”: Real-world use and app-users' experiences of a psychoeducational smartphone app for adults with ADHD by Christina Seery, Rachel Hannah Cochrane, Martha Mulcahy, Ken Kilbride, Margo Wrigley, Jessica Bramham

“…Fourteen app-users, nine of whom identified as women and five as men, with an age range of 26–65 (M = 40.29, SD = 11.14), participated in semi-structured interviews. Reflexive thematic analysis was employed to develop themes on app-users' experiences. …”
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Methylprednisolone substituted lipid nanoparticles deliver C3 transferase mRNA for combined treatment of spinal cord injury by Haoru Dong, Zongxing He, Shiyi Cai, Haiqiang Ma, Lili Su, Jianfeng Li, Huiying Yang, Rong Xie

“…Our findings reveal several significant advantages of this approach: Firstly, the incorporation of C3 transferase mRNA into MP-LNPs does not compromise the structural integrity of the nanoparticles, ensuring efficient mRNA expression within the spinal cord. …”
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Comparison of dark-field chest radiography and CT for the assessment of COVID-19 pneumonia by Florian T. Gassert, Henriette Bast, Henriette Bast, Henriette Bast, Theresa Urban, Theresa Urban, Theresa Urban, Manuela Frank, Manuela Frank, Felix G. Gassert, Konstantin Willer, Konstantin Willer, Rafael C. Schick, Rafael C. Schick, Bernhard Renger, Thomas Koehler, Thomas Koehler, Alexandra Karrer, Andreas P. Sauter, Alexander A. Fingerle, Marcus R. Makowski, Franz Pfeiffer, Franz Pfeiffer, Franz Pfeiffer, Franz Pfeiffer, Daniela Pfeiffer, Daniela Pfeiffer

“…BackgroundDark-field chest radiography allows the assessment of the structural integrity of the alveoli by exploiting the wave properties of x-rays.PurposeTo compare the qualitative and quantitative features of dark-field chest radiography in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia with conventional CT imaging.Materials and methodsIn this prospective study conducted from May 2020 to December 2020, patients aged at least 18 years who underwent chest CT for clinically suspected COVID-19 infection were screened for participation. …”
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Numerical Study of the Effect of Out-of-Plane Distance in the Lateral Direction at the Mid-Span of a Steel Beam on the Sectional Moment Capacity by Ahmed Mohamed Sayed, Nageh M. Ali, Mishal H. Aljarbou, Abdullah Alzlfawi, Salman Aldhobaib, Hani Alanazi, Abdulmalik H. Altuwayjiri

“…The results indicate the high accuracy of the simulation of this beam in terms of ultimate capacity, structural behavior, and deformation patterns. After verifying the results, 116 broad-flange I-beam (BFIB) steel beams with different out-of-plane distances were modeled. …”
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Cost-efficient assignment panel for ducks. Setup of a cost-efficient assignment panel for duck populations.  by Chapuis, Hervé, Brard-Fudulea, Sophie, Hazard, Azélie, Vignal, Alain, Demars, Julie, Rouger, Romuald, Teissier, Marc, Gilbert, Hélène

“…This new design impacted the population structure, creating more sire x dam combinations, offering possibilities for a better estimation of non-additive genetic effects, which could prove relevant in the foie gras sector. …”
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EXPERIENCE IN PRESERVING THE GENETIC DIVERSITY OF STONE FRUITS USING THE BORDER HEDGING TECHNOLOGY by G. V. Eremin, T. A. Gasanova, V. G. Eremin, I. S. Chepinoga

“…If it is necessary to study the accessions in the garden where they are preserved in order to make their initial evaluation (approbation, morphological description, study of crop structure, biochemical or biotechnological assessment, analysis of resistance to biotic and abiotic stressors), the plants should not be pruned for 1–2 years. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Arabic emotional and behavioral reaction to intrusions questionnaire among sample of Arabic speaking adults by Emmanuelle Awad, Diana Malaeb, Amthal Alhuwailah, Mai Helmy, Muna Barakat, Rabih Hallit, Sami El Khatib, Mohamad Rahal, Syed Arman Rabbani, Reem Alzayer, Nada H. Farrag, Rita El Hajjar, Jinan Mallouh, Souheil Hallit, Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Sahar Obeid, Rita ElHagar

“…A Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was conducted to examine the factor structure of the EBRIQ. Results A total of 755 participants completed the survey, with a mean age of 21.89 ± 4.18 years and 77.5% females. …”
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A Refined Terrace Extraction Method Based on a Local Optimization Model Using GF-2 Images by Guobin Kan, Jie Gong, Bao Wang, Xia Li, Jing Shi, Yutao Ma, Wei Wei, Jun Zhang

“…We then integrated morphological, textural, and spectral features to optimize the extraction process by addressing issues related to low adhesion and edge segmentation performance. The model structure and loss function were adjusted accordingly to achieve high-quality terrace mapping results. …”
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Salinity Tolerance of Artificially Restored Vegetation Under Different Irrigation Strategies in Arid, Abandoned Mining Areas by Aishajiang Aili, Yuguang Zhang, Tao Lin, Hailiang Xu, Abdul Waheed, Wanyu Zhao, Jia Wang, Chuhan Wang

“…<i>C. mongolicum</i>, however, displayed optimal vertical growth under border irrigation, although drip irrigation promoted a denser, more compact crown structure. Salinity tolerance varied by species, with 8 g/L salinity being optimal for all, while higher salinity levels (12 g/L and 16 g/L) reduced growth across species, underscoring the importance of salinity management in restoration efforts. …”
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Evaluation of the dynamics of fattening of lactating cows of the newly created Ukrainian red dairy breed by Liliya Roman, Olena Bezaltychna, Serhiy Vyrvykyshka, Artem Iovenko, Tetyana Pushkar

“…The study employed structural-comparative, analytical, and statistical methods. …”
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Model Testing and Numerical Simulation of the Bearing Characteristics of Screw-Core Cement Mixing Pile by Luoan Wu, Yue Gao, Yaohui Du, Junjie Xuan, Jiu Nao, Shibo Li, Jinhao Li, Yanqi Wang, Hao Zhang, Lei Cao, Cheng Meng, Zewei Yang

“…The results indicate the following: (1) Due to differences in the pile core structure, the bearing capacity of the screw-core mixing pile is 1.44 times greater than that of the circular-core mixing pile. (2) When the vertical load is small, both the pile core and the mixing pile shell share the load; however, as the vertical load increases, the axial force gradually concentrates in the pile core, with the screw core showing a higher load-bearing capacity than the circular-core. (3) Under vertical load, the settlement of the screw-core mixing pile decreases stepwise from the top of the pile down to the surrounding area, demonstrating that the screw-core is more effective than the circular core. (4) The increase in thread height ratio significantly enhances the bearing capacity of the screw-core mixing pile. …”
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Exploring the dynamics of human resources apology in organizational communication by A. Rajabipoor Meybodi, M. Sabokro, A. Solhjoo, E. Hosseini, F. Forghani Elahabadi

“…For data collection, semi-structured in-depth interviews with the 5W1H technique were conducted with 13 managers, who respond to citizens’ requests in the central building of municipalities in Iranian provinces. …”
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Effectiveness of Voytik-Harbin Protocol in Fabrication of Ram’s Testicular-Derived Hydrogel and Its Impact on Mouse In Vitro Spermatogenesis by Leila Rashki Ghaleno, Tohid Rezaei Topraggaleh, Leila Montazeri, Abdolhossein Shahverdi, Mojtaba Rezazadeh Valojerdi

“…Furthermore, the prepared hydrogel byVH with 25 mg of dECM had a significantly higher priority in terms of rheology and structure (P<0.05). Followingmouse testicular cell culture, TDH and collagen hydrogel did not differ significantly in terms of cell survival ratesand the mRNA expression of early spermatogenesis genes.Conclusion: Using the VH protocol for producing ram TDH resulted in a firm hydrogel with a high frequency ofrepeat, which may be suited for testicular cell growth.…”
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Imaging flow cytometry-based cellular screening elucidates pathophysiology in individuals with Variants of Uncertain Significance by Irena Josephina Johanna Muffels, Hans R. Waterham, Giuseppina D’Alessandro, Guido Zagnoli-Vieira, Michael Sacher, Dirk J. Lefeber, Celine Van der Vinne, Chaim M. Roifman, Koen L. I. Gassen, Holger Rehmann, Desiree Y. Van Haaften-Visser, Edward S. S. Nieuwenhuis, Stephen P. Jackson, Sabine A. Fuchs, Femke Wijk, Peter van Hasselt

“…Conclusions Our high-throughput IFC-based platform simplifies the process of identifying VUS pathogenicity through six assays and allows for the recognition of useful pathophysiological markers that structure follow-up experiments, thereby representing a novel valuable tool for precise functional diagnostics in genomics.…”
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Endothelial Glycocalyx Shedding Occurs during Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion: A Pilot Study by Timothy M. Sladden, Stephanie Yerkovich, Douglas Wall, Maxine Tan, William Hunt, Jonathan Hill, Ian Smith, Peter Hopkins, Daniel C. Chambers

“…Damage to the lung endothelial glycocalyx, a structure that lines the endothelium and is integral to vascular barrier function, has been associated with lung dysfunction. …”
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Video Review Can Measure Surgical Robotic Skill Development in a Resident Robotic Hernia Curriculum: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Sarah B. Hays, MD, Amr I. Al Abbas, MD, Kristine Kuchta, MS, Aram Rojas, MD, Melissa Ramirez Barriga, BS, Syed Abbas Mehdi, MBBS, MPH, Stephen Haggerty, MD, H. Mason Hedberg, MD, John Linn, MD, Mark Talamonti, MD, Melissa E. Hogg, MD, MS

“…The drills were recorded and graded according to the modified objective structured assessment of technical skills (OSATS) and time to completion. …”
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Research on the Performance of a Liquid–Solid Triboelectric Nanogenerator Prototype Based on Multiphase Liquid by Wei Wang, Jin Yan, Xianzhang Wang, Hongchen Pang, Chengqi Sun, Yin Sun, Lijun Wang, Dapeng Zhang

“…This is due to a number of advantages inherent in the technology, including the low cost of fabricated materials, structural diversity, high charge-energy conversion efficiency, environmental friendliness, and a wide range of applications. …”
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