Spatial heterogeneity determines the gastrointestinal microbiome signatures and ecological processes that govern bacterial community assembly in sheep by Yukun Zhang, Jiangbo Cheng, Changchun Lin, Fadi Li, Xiaoxue Zhang, Chong Li, Deyin Zhang, Xiaobin Yang, Dan Xu, Yuan Zhao, Liming Zhao, Xiaolong Li, Huibin Tian, Xiuxiu Weng, Weimin Wang

“…In this study, we collected 338 samples from 10 different regions of the sheep GIT and systematically investigated their microbiome signatures, including community structure, enterotypes, interactions among taxa, and microbial community assembly. …”
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Liver damage in patients living with HIV on antiretroviral treatment with normal baseline liver function and without HBV/HCV infection: an 11-year retrospective cohort study in Gua... by Jun Yu, Hao Liang, Fengxiang Qin, Junjun Jiang, Chunwei Qin, Yunxuan Huang, Bingyu Liang, Yuexiang Xu, Jiegang Huang, Zhiliang Xu, Chuanyi Ning, Yanyan Liao, Ning Zang, Jingzhen Lai, Wudi Wei, Li Ye, Xionglin Qin

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Sub-THz channel measurement and hybrid channel modeling for indoor scenarios by WANG Yang, ZHOU Xue, ZHENG Xiangquan, LIAO Xi, ZHOU Xianrong, CHEN Qianbin

“…Generally, the accuracy of the hybrid model was verified by Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, and its validity was confirmed by comparing the root-mean-square error and structural similarity indices of the small scale parameters of the extended SV model. …”
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Physical and Mechanical Properties of Green Cementless Mortar Incorporating Waste Paper Sludge Ash by Aida Nabila Jamaluddin, Siti Asmahani Saad, Siti Aliyyah Masjuki, Wan Nur Firdaus Wan Hassan, Siti Noratikah Che Deraman, Nadiah Md Husain

“…Furthermore, Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was conducted to ascertain the structural elucidation and scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis was done to provide microstructural observations of the geopolymer. …”
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Growth, physical, and cognitive function in children who are born HIV-free: School-age follow-up of a cluster-randomised trial in rural Zimbabwe. by Joe D Piper, Clever Mazhanga, Marian Mwapaura, Gloria Mapako, Idah Mapurisa, Tsitsi Mashedze, Eunice Munyama, Maria Kuona, Thombizodwa Mashiri, Kundai Sibanda, Dzidzai Matemavi, Monica Tichagwa, Soneni Nyoni, Asinje Saidi, Manasa Mangwende, Dzivaidzo Chidhanguro, Eddington Mpofu, Joice Tome, Gabriel Mbewe, Batsirai Mutasa, Bernard Chasekwa, Handrea Njovo, Chandiwana Nyachowe, Mary Muchekeza, Kuda Mutasa, Virginia Sauramba, Ceri Evans, Melissa J Gladstone, Jonathan C Wells, Elizabeth Allen, Melanie Smuk, Jean H Humphrey, Lisa F Langhaug, Naume V Tavengwa, Robert Ntozini, Andrew J Prendergast

“…We prespecified the primary comparisons and used generalised estimating equations with an exchangeable working correlation structure to account for clustering. Adjusted models used covariates from the trial (study arm, study nurse, exact child age, sex, calendar month measured, and ambient temperature). …”
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Comparative analysis of clinical efficacy of unilateral biportal endoscopic and open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in the treatment of lumbar degenerative by Tao Ma, Xiaoshuang Tu, Junyang Li, Yongcun Geng, Yongcun Geng, Jingwei Wu, Senlin Chen, Dengming Yan, Dengming Yan, Ming Jiang, Ming Jiang, Gongming Gao, Luming Nong

“…Although ULIF causes less damage to the bony structure, it has not shown a significant advantage in improving adjacent segment degeneration.…”
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DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF AN ANTERIORLY MOUNTED MICROPROCESSOR-CONTROLLED POWERED HIP JOINT PROSTHESIS by Kelly Brannen, Natalie Baddour, Lucas Cho, David Langlois, Patrick Dumond, Edward Lemaire

“…OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate the mechanism, structural integrity, and design of an anteriorly mounted powered hip joint prosthesis. …”
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Sykepleieres erfaringer med deltakelse i beslutningsprosesser under previsitt på intensivavdeling by Karin Elisabeth Olsen, Linn Veronika Breivik, Ådel Bergland, Marie Hamilton Larsen

“…Methods: A qualitative exploratory and descriptive design employing semi-structured individual interviews was utilized. A strategic sample of eight nurses / intensive care nurses from three different hospitals in Norway was selected. …”
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Integrating 16S rDNA and metabolomics to uncover the therapeutic mechanism of electroacupuncture in type 2 diabetic rats by Zhang Yue, Wang Xiang, Deng Duping, Gong Yuanyuan, Chen Xuanyi, Li Juan, Li Juan, Hong Xiaojuan

“…Antibiotics disrupted the intestinal microbiota structure and weakened the therapeutic effects of EA.ConclusionEA effectively improved glucose metabolism in T2DM rats. …”
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Analysis of Brain Tissue Poroelastic Properties Using Multiscale Modelling by Abbas Shabudin, Mohd Jamil Mohamed Mokhtarudin, Nik Abdullah Nik Mohamed, Mohd Akramin Mohd Romlay

“…The existing poroelastic model of the brain assumed the brain as a homogenized structure with uniform capillary distribution. This paper describes the use of a multiscale modeling technique known as asymptotic expansion homogenization (AEH) to derive a new poroelastic model of brain tissue. …”
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Topological Analysis of Brain Glucose Metabolic Connectivity Networks of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Combined with Mild Cognitive Impairment by LIANG Shengxiang, YANG Junchao, ZHANG Yusi, YIN Xiaolong, HUANG Li, LI Zuanfang

“…The nodal local efficiencies of left hippocampal (<italic>r</italic>=-0.363, <italic>P</italic>=0.002) and left parahippocampal gyrus (<italic>r</italic>=-0.362, <italic>P</italic>=0.002) were negatively correlated with EcogSPMem score.ConclusionThe abnormal topological structure of brain glucose metabolic connectivity network in patients with T2DM&amp;MCI might be one of the reasons for the decline in memory, which could provide a reference for the exploring of the neural mechanism of patients with T2DM&amp;MCI.…”
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Construction of Multi-level Ecological Corridor System for National Parks: A Case Study of the Proposed Nanling National Park by Yi DENG, Zeyu HUANG, Ziyi MAO, Jinling HUANG

“…However, the current construction of ecological corridors faces challenges, such as not being able to adapt to future environmental changes, not being able to correspond to the multi-layered structure of ecosystems, and not being able to clarify the specific content of construction control. …”
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Research on formant estimation algorithm for high order optimal LPC root value screening by Hua LONG, Shumeng SU

“…Results: As can be seen from the algorithm structure, the speech signal is preprocessed, in which the low frequency information is reweighted to reduce the interference of fundamental frequency to formant detection.And the high frequency information is enhanced to increase the amplitude distinction of the third formant in the high spectrum line. …”
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Global esophageal cancer epidemiology in 2022 and predictions for 2050: A comprehensive analysis and projections based on GLOBOCAN data by Ling Qi, Mengfei Sun, Weixin Liu, Xuefeng Zhang, Yongjun Yu, Ziqiang Tian, Zhiyu Ni, Rongshou Zheng, Yong Li, Xiangxiang Pan

“…Considering changes in population size and age structure, we assumed that the risks of incidence and mortality remain constant at the levels of 2022 to forecast the number of new cases and deaths from esophageal cancer globally by 2050. …”
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Precision Target Spraying System Integrated with Remote Deep Learning Recognition Model for Cabbage Plant Centers by ZHANG Hui, HU Jun, SHI Hang, LIU Changxi, WU Miao

“…A Ghost-Backbone lightweight network structure was introduced, integrating remote sensing technologies along with the sprayer's forward speed and the frequency of spray responses. …”
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Evaluation of Ecological Resilience of Agricultural Ecosystems in Razavi Khorasan Province: Comparison of Integrated and Non-Integrated Ecosystems by Pegah Naghipour, Alireza Koocheki, Mahdi Nasiri mahalati, Soroor Khorramdel

“…On the other hand, numerous research evidences have shown that integrated systems (combination of crop cultivation and animal husbandry) in order to increase structural and functional diversity, increase ecological resilience against severe environmental stresses and climate changes. …”
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Vegetable Crop Growth Modeling in Digital Twin Platform Based on Large Language Model Inference by ZHAO Chunjiang, LI Jingchen, WU Huarui, YANG Yusen

“…[Methods]The methodology was structured in several distinct phases. Initially, a comprehensive dataset was curated to include extensive information on vegetable crop growth cycles, environmental conditions, and management practices. …”
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Design and validation of a questionnaire on habits, health and exercise in the use of baby carriers by Yaiza Taboada-Iglesias, María del Carmen Iglesias-Pérez, Águeda Gutiérrez-Sánchez

“…We used exploratory factor analysis to assess the validity of the internal structure of the questionnaire. The Cronbach α coefficient was used to assess reliability. …”
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Étude archéozoologique du quartier portuaire romain de Saint-Lupien à Rezé/Ratiatum (Loire-Atlantique) : les vestiges fauniques en pied de berge by Aurélia Borvon

“…The differences between the sectors, in particular as regards the skeletal representation, may be explained by differential formations of the deposits, linked to natural conditions of the context, in an open space (“natural beach” in sector 16) from which resulted a distinct scattering of the remains, or in a closed space (closed structure of sector 18) which was sealed quite rapidly. …”
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Investigating the Effect of Solanum lycopersicum L. (Tomato) Pomace on Growth Performance and some Blood Indices of Broiler Chickens by Meta-Analysis Method by Zahra Sahragard, seyyed javad Hosseini-vashan, Hossein Naeemipour Younesi, Seyyed Homayon Farhangfar

“…The antioxidant capacity of tomato pomace is related to the substances in it, especially lycopene, which reduces the effect of reactive oxygen species and the destructive effects of these compounds on the cell membrane and mitochondrial structure. Tomato pomace has a high fiber content, which may have undesirable effects on broiler performance. …”
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