Effect of intermittent theta burst stimulation combined with acoustic startle priming motor training on upper limb motor function and neural plasticity in stroke individuals: study... by Jing Zhang, Yu Chen, Mingzhu Wang, Nan Xia, Jinghong Li, Weiqiang Liang, Yangyang Yin, Linhan Zhai, Qiuxia Wang

“…Among these, the cortico-reticulospinal tract (CRST) has gained attention in rehabilitation due to its unique ascending and descending structural features as well as its cellular properties which position it as an excellent candidate to compensate for inadequate motor control post-stroke. …”
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Discovery of anti-Ebola virus multi-target inhibitors from traditional Chinese medicine database using molecular screening, biophysical investigation, and binding free energy calcu... by Abbas Khan, Abrar Mohammad Sayaf, Anwar Mohammad, Fahad M. Alshabrmi, Tarek Benameur, Dong-Qing Wei, Kar Kheng Yeoh, Abdelali Agouni

“…Moreover, the molecular simulation analysis confirmed the binding stability, structural compactness, and residue flexibility properties of these compounds. …”
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Adaptive coping mechanisms use and associated factors among adult glaucoma patients attending the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Tertiary Eye Care and Tra... by Bisrat Misganaw Geremew, Biruk Fanta Alemayehu, Getenet Shumet Birhan, Biruk Lelisa Eticha, Mahtot Leykun Sisay, Woretaw Endalew Melese, Abebe Tilahun Mekonenne

“…Optometrists conducted interviews, reviewed medical records and administered a pretested, structured questionnaire based on the Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced inventory. …”
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A preliminary study of linear accelerator-based spatially fractionated radiotherapy by Young Kyu Lee, Yunji Seol, Byeong Jin Kim, Kyu Hye Choi, Ji Hyun Hong, Chan-beom Park, Sun Hwa Kim, Hyeong Wook Park, Wonjoong Cheon, Young Nam Kang, Byung‑Ock Choi

“…The plans were optimized employing a 3 × 3 × 3 lattice structure with vertex diameters ranging from 0.5 to 2.0 cm and separations from 1.0 to 5.0 cm. …”
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Studies on the treatment of anaerobically digested sludge by white-rot fungi: evaluation of the effect of Phanerochaete chrysosporium and Trametes versicolor by Xuefeng Zhu, Shicai Cheng, Zexian Fang, Guangyin Zhen, Xueqin Lu, Hongbo Liu, Jing Qi, Zhen Zhou, Xuedong Zhang, Zhichao Wu

“…Abstract Background The composition of anaerobically digested sludge is inherently complex, enriched with structurally complex organic compounds and nitrogenous constituents, which are refractory to biodegradation. …”
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A rare haplotype of the GJD3 gene segregating in familial Meniere’s disease interferes with connexin assembly by Alba Escalera-Balsera, Paula Robles-Bolivar, Alberto M. Parra-Perez, Silvia Murillo-Cuesta, Han Chow Chua, Lourdes Rodríguez-de la Rosa, Julio Contreras, Ewa Domarecka, Juan Carlos Amor-Dorado, Andrés Soto-Varela, Isabel Varela-Nieto, Agnieszka J. Szczepek, Alvaro Gallego-Martinez, Jose A. Lopez-Escamez

“…The connexin monomer and the homomeric connexon structural models were predicted using AlphaFold2 and HDOCK. …”
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A flood resilience assessment method of green-grey-blue coupled urban drainage system considering backwater effects by Yue Liu, Xiang Zhang, Jie Liu, Yao Wang, Haifeng Jia, Shiyong Tao

“…The introduced backwater effect index incorporates the flooded area into the failure mode, filling the gap of traditional GRA method that only considers the flood volume and time, to help quantify the structural impact of green-grey-blue system on flood resilience.…”
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Exploring Disparities in Gill Physiological Responses to NaHCO₃-Induced Habitat Stress in Triploid and Diploid Crucian Carp (<i>Carassius auratus</i>): A Comprehensive I... by Shicheng Han, Lin Han, Fangying Yuan, Wenzhi Liu, Jing Wang, Xiaofeng Jin, Yanchun Sun

“…<b>Results</b>: Findings reveal structural damage to gill lamellas in the examined tissue. …”
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Mass Fragmentation Characteristics of t-Boc Substituted Drug Precursors by Cui-mei LIU, Xue-yan LIU, Zhen-dong HUA, Hao TANG, Yu DU, Wei JIA

“…The study of the fragmentation pathways of t-Boc substituted drug precursors in mass spectrometry benefits the structure elucidation of unknown compounds, and provides reference for forensic science laboratories to identify such substances.…”
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Experiences and opinions of adults with type 1 diabetes on the android-based open-source closed-loop system in China: a qualitative study by Chaofan Wang, Daizhi Yang, Jinhua Yan, Ping Ling, Mengyun Lei, Ying Ni, Xiaodi Guo, Qingying Huang

“…This study aimed to explore the experiences and opinions of adult patients with T1D on the AAPS.Design Semi-structured interviews and the Insulin Dosing Systems: Perceptions, Ideas, Reflections and Expectations questionnaires were conducted among patients. …”
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Low-Dose Decitabine Assists Human Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Protecting β Cells via the Modulation of the Macrophage Phenotype in Type 2 Diabetic Mice by Jing Xue, Yu Cheng, Haojie Hao, Jieqing Gao, Yaqi Yin, Songyan Yu, Junyan Zou, Jiejie Liu, Qi Zhang, Yiming Mu

“…Immunofluorescence staining demonstrated more sustainable morphological and structural amelioration in islets of the MD group than in the MSC group. …”
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Assessment of the general population knowledge about the emergence of Nipah virus outbreak in Bangladesh: A nationwide cross-sectional study by Mobin Ibne Mokbul, Shuvajit Saha, Samiha Nahar Tuli, Fatema Binte Nur, A.M. Khairul Islam, Tariful Islam, Shirsho Shreyan, Alok Bijoy Bhadra, Golam Dastageer Prince, Irfath Sharmin Eva, Mustari Nailah Tabassum, Ferdous Wahid, Md Irfan Bin Kayes, Nazim Hassan Ziad, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader

“…A conveniently selected sample of individuals participated in the assessment of their knowledge about NiV. A semi-structured questionnaire was used as the data collection tool. …”
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Longitudinal associations between air pollution and incident dementia as mediated by MRI-measured brain volumes in the UK Biobank by Rhiannon Thompson, Xinning Tong, Xueyi Shen, Jinjun Ran, Shengzhi Sun, Xiaoxin Iris Yao, Chen Shen

“…Estimates of residential air pollution, traffic noise, and greenspace exposure have been modelled. Structural brain MRI was conducted from 2014 to 2022, with brain volumes relevant to dementia identified a priori. …”
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Subchronic cyanuric acid treatment impairs spatial flexible behavior in female adolescent rats through depressing GluN2B-dependent neuronal and synaptic function by Wei Sun, Haiyang Yu, Xiaoliang Li, Yiwen Wan, Yazi Mei, Yang Yang, Lei An

“…Subchronic exposure to cyanuric acid (CA) and its structural analogue melamine induces long-term effects on brain and behavior in male rodents. …”
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The Eczema Bathing Study: Weekly versus daily bathing for people with eczema? Protocol of an online, randomised controlled trial [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved wit... by Paul Leighton, Wei Chern Gavin Fong, Ingrid Muller, Laura Howells, Arabella Baker, Eleanor J Mitchell, Eleanor Harrison, Leila Thuma, Yimin Jiang, Lucy Bradshaw, Alan Montgomery, Fiona Cowdel, Matthew J Ridd, Jane Ravenscroft, Reiko J Tanaka, Miriam Santer, Richard Swinden, Nicholas Hilken, Carron Layfield, Richard Dooley, Sophia Collins, Clare Upton, Tracy Owen, Firoza Davies, Devin Patel, Mars Eddis-Finbow, Hywel C Williams, Goldie Putrym, Kim S Thomas, Amanda Roberts

“…A sample of participants will also be invited to a semi-structured interview to discuss their experience. The primary comparative analysis will be according to randomised allocation regardless of actual frequency of bathing. …”
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Annotation and characterization of immunoglobulin loci and CDR3 polymorphism in water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) by Yunlan Deng, Fengli Wu, Fengli Wu, Qianqian Li, Lidie Yao, Chengzhi Yang, Long Ma, Xinsheng Yao, Jun Li

“…Annotation criteria included functional motifs, RSS sequences, and structural features of V, D, J, and C genes. The CDR3 repertoires were constructed using genomic DNA extracted from spleen samples of five healthy buffaloes. …”
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Humanizing processes after harm part 1: patient safety incident investigations, litigation and the experiences of those affected by Lauren Ramsey, Laura Sheard, Justin Waring, Siobhan McHugh, Ruth Simms-Ellis, Ruth Simms-Ellis, Gemma Louch, Katherine Ludwin, Jane K. O’Hara

“…Nonetheless, there remains little UK-based evidence exploring how this relates to the experiences of those affected over time, including the factors influencing decisions to litigate.AimsWe aimed to explore the experiences of patients, families, staff and legal representatives affected by safety incidents over time, and the factors influencing decisions to litigate.MethodsParticipants were purposively recruited via (i) communication from four NHS hospital Trusts or an independent national investigator in England, (ii) relevant charitable organizations, (iii) social media, and (iv) word of mouth to take part in a qualitative semi-structured interview study. Data were analyzed using an inductive reflexive thematic approach.Findings42 people with personal or professional experience of safety incident investigations participated, comprising patients and families (n = 18), healthcare staff (n = 7), legal staff (n = 1), and investigators (n = 16). …”
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Impact of dietary mulberry (Morus alba) fruit extract on the growth performance, skin color, and immune response of fancy carp (Cyprinus carpio) by Wassana Prisingkorn, Prasoborn Rinthong, Narong Kamolrat, Pattama Wiriyapattanasub, Sutee Wongmaneeprateep, Jariyavadee Suriyaphan, Apichet Pholoeng, Eakapol Wangkahart

“…Liver histology revealed a normal structure across all groups, indicating no adverse effects from the diets, including those with mulberry supplementation. …”
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Analysis of the Effect of Human Type I Collagen-Derived Peptide on Bone Regenerative Capacity and Comparison with Various Collagen Materials In Vivo by Tatsunori Asakura, Tran Thi Thuy Diep, Yuta Ueda, Aoi Yamada, Takahiro Tsuzuno, Naoki Takahashi, Masayuki Miyata, Koichi Tabeta, Masaki Nagata, Ken Matsuda

“…Biomimetic materials that replicate the body’s microscopic structure, such as Cellnest^®, are gaining attention. …”
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Automated method of bronchus and artery dimension measurement in an adult bronchiectasis population by Angelina L.P. Pieters, Qianting Lv, Jennifer J. Meerburg, Tjeerd van der Veer, Eleni-Rosalina Andrinopoulou, Pierluigi Ciet, James D. Chalmers, Michael R. Loebinger, Charles S. Haworth, J. Stuart Elborn, Harm A.W.M. Tiddens

“…The aim of this study was three-fold: 1) to assess bronchus–artery (BA) dimensions using fully automated software in a cohort of BE disease patients; 2) to compare BA dimensions with semi-quantitative BEST-CT (Bronchiectasis Scoring Technique for CT) scores for BE and bronchial wall thickening; and 3) to explore the structure–function relationship between BA-method lumen dimensions and spirometry outcomes. …”
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