Performance improvements and increased ruminal microbial interactions in Angus heifers via supplementation with native rumen bacteria during high-grain challenge by Fan Yang, Madison T. Henniger, Andrew S. Izzo, Emily A. Melchior, Brooke A. Clemmons, Mary A. Oliver, James R. Gaffney, Cameron Martino, Taylor B. Ault-Seay, Miranda L. Striluk, Jordan J. Embree, Juan F. Cordero-Llarena, Pierre-Yves Mulon, David E. Anderson, Mallory M. Embree, Phillip R. Myer

“…Abstract Feedlot cattle may be subjected to digestive disorders, including ruminal acidosis, due to high concentration of grain in their diet. …”
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Polymorphism in LEP and LEPR May Modify Leptin Levels and Represent Risk Factors for Thyroid Cancer by Marjory Alana Marcello, Antonio Ramos Calixto, Jacqueline Fatima Martins de Almeida, Mariana Bonjiorno Martins, Lucas Leite Cunha, Camila Ayume Amano Cavalari, Elba C. S. Etchebehere, Ligia Vera Montalli da Assumpção, Bruno Geloneze, Andre Lopes Carvalho, Laura Sterian Ward

“…Individuals with AG genotype of rs2167270 also produced higher serum leptin levels (10.05±0.59 ng/mL) than the subjects with GG genotype (9.52±0.79 ng/mL; P<0.05). …”
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Bayesian inverse analysis with field observation for slope failure mechanism and reliability assessment under rainfall accounting for nonstationary characteristics of soil properti... by Xian Liu, Shui-Hua Jiang, Jiawei Xie, Xueyou Li

“…Following this, an infinite slope model is taken as an example to perform slope seepage, stability and reliability analyses subjected to a rainfall event based on the posterior statistics of soil shear strength parameters. …”
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Optic Disc Vascularization in Glaucoma: Value of Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography by Pierre-Maxime Lévêque, Pierre Zéboulon, Emmanuelle Brasnu, Christophe Baudouin, Antoine Labbé

“…Fifty glaucoma patients and 30 normal subjects were evaluated with OCT-A (AngioVue®, Optovue). …”
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Addressing vaccine hesitancy in the training of healthcare professionals: Insights from the VAX-TRUST project by Fábio Rafael Augusto, Cátia Sá Guerreiro, Rita Morais, Joana Mendonça, André Beja, Tiago Correia, Ana Patrícia Hilário

“…This robust and diverse dataset provides a well-rounded perspective on the subject matter, ensuring that the insights gained are both extensive and representative of various healthcare professionals across Europe. …”
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Hepatocyte-derived liver progenitor-like cells attenuate liver cirrhosis via induction of apoptosis in hepatic stellate cells by Xu Zhou, Wen-Ming Liu, Han-Yong Sun, Yuan Peng, Ren-Jie Huang, Cai-Yang Chen, Hong-Dan Zhang, Shen-Ao Zhou, Hong-Ping Wu, Dan Tang, Wei-Jian Huang, Han Wu, Qi-Gen Li, Bo Zhai, Qiang Xia, Wei-Feng Yu, He-Xin Yan

“…Liver tissues were collected and subjected to immunostaining to assess changes in histology. …”
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Multimodal neurophenomenology of advanced concentration absorption meditation: An intensively sampled case study of Jhana by Avijit Chowdhury, Marta Bianciardi, Eric Chapdelaine, Omar S. Riaz, Christopher Timmermann, Remko van Lutterveld, Terje Sparby, Matthew D. Sacchet

“…Overall, our results suggest that ACAM-J is associated with the modulation of large-scale brain networks in both fMRI and EEG, with potential implications for understanding the mechanisms of deep concentration practices and their effects on subjective experience.…”
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Application of low-cost hydrokinetic technology for accelerating electricity access to rural areas in developing economies: field experiment in Kenya by Willis Awandu, Jens-Uwe Wiesemann, Boris Lehmann

“…The aim of this study is to investigate the performance of the turbine when subjected to field conditions in low flow velocity rivers. …”
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Maternal dietary patterns associated with bone density in Chinese lactating women and infants at 6 months postpartum: a prospective study using data from 2018-2019 by Yalin Zhou, Xiaoyu Zhu, Ying Lü, Runlong Zhao, Hanxu Shi, Wanyun Ye, Zhang Wen, Rui Li, Hanming Huang, Yajun Xu

“…The estimated bone mineral density (eBMD) of subjects’ calcanei and the information on dietary intake were collected. …”
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Development of a model for detection and analysis of inclusions in tomographic images of iron castings using decision trees by Dorota Wilk-Kołodziejczyk, Aleksandra Nowotny, Izabela Krzak, Adam Tchórz, Krzysztof Jaśkowiec, Marcin Małysza, Adam Bitka, Mirosław Głowacki, Marzanna Książek, Łukasz Marcjan

“…Such action allowed to obtain information that there are particles in the casting that can be both graphite separation and imperfections (in particular voids, porosities, discontinuities). These results are subjected to further analysis (pictures) to help decide whether the object is a separation or a discontinuity. …”
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Accelerated Storage Testing of Vacuum-Dried <i>Lactobacillus acidophilus TISTR 1338</i> for Feed by Apichet Muenaram, Bhundit Innawong, Imrana Niaz Sultan, Muhammad Waseem Khan, Hamza Ghilzai, Afrasiab Khan Tareen, Pramuk Parakulsuksatid

“…Meanwhile, dehydrated starter culture was subjected to accelerated storage testing at 50, 60, and 70 °C. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of NTM in presumed/confirmed drug-resistant TB by E.T. Abbew, R. Laryea, F. Sorvor, Y.A. Poku, N. Lorent, D. Obiri-Yeboah, L. Lynen, L. Rigouts

“…METHODS: Sputum samples collected for DR-TB diagnosis and follow-up from 2012 to 2021 in Ghana were retrospectively analysed. Samples were subjected to sputum smear microscopy (SSM) and mycobacterial culture. …”
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Novel Haplotype Indicator for End-Stage Renal Disease Progression among Saudi Patients by Cyril Cyrus, Shahanas Chathoth, Chittibabu Vatte, Nafie Alrubaish, Othman Almuhanna, J. Francis Borgio, Samir Al-Mueilo, Fahd Al Muhanna, Amein K. Al Ali

“…A total of 160 CKD patients and 189 control subjects of Saudi origin participated in the study. …”
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Xiao-Xu-Ming Decoction Reduced Mitophagy Activation and Improved Mitochondrial Function in Cerebral Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury by Rui Lan, Yong Zhang, Tao Wu, Yun-Zhi Ma, Bao-Qi Wang, Hai-Zhong Zheng, Ya-Na Li, Yan Wang, Chun-Qing Gu, Ji-Tao Wu

“…The expression of LC3B, Beclin1, and Lamp1 was analyzed by Western blot. The rats subjected to MCAO showed worsened neurological score and cell ischemic damage. …”
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Impact of metformin on disease control and survival in patients with head and neck cancer: a retrospective cohort study by Daniel J. Lee, Caitlin P. McMullen, Andrew Foreman, Shao Hui Huang, Lin Lu, Wei Xu, John R. de Almeida, Geoffrey Liu, Scott V. Bratman, David P. Goldstein

“…Setting Tertiary Cancer Centre. Subjects and methods A retrospective review of individuals with head and neck squamous carcinoma (HNSCC) and T2DM between January 2005 and December 2011 at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre was conducted. …”
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Prevalence, characteristics, and treatment outcome of congenital malaria in Nigeria: a systematic review by Emmanuel Kokori, Gbolahan Olatunji, Bonaventure Michael Ukoaka, Israel Charles Abraham, Rosemary Komolafe, Victor Oluwatomiwa Ajekiigbe, Ntishor Gabriel Udam, Stanley Eneh, Chidiogo Ezenwoba, Adetola Emmanuel Babalola, Oluwatobi Omoworare, Nicholas Aderinto

“…Studies were retrieved from multiple electronic databases such as PubMed, EMBASE, Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science, African Journals Online (AJOL), and Cochrane Library and subjected to a multistage screening per established eligibility criteria. …”
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Sample Tracking Tool: A Comprehensive Approach Based on OpenArray Technology and R Scripting for Genomic Sample Monitoring by Giulia Trastulli, Giulia Calvino, Bruno Papasergi, Domenica Megalizzi, Cristina Peconi, Stefania Zampatti, Claudia Strafella, Carlo Caltagirone, Emiliano Giardina, Raffaella Cascella

“…<b>Results</b>: In total, 55 probes achieved a call rate ≥90% and were subjected to the sample matching process performed by an R tool specifically developed. …”
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Fatigue Experiment and Failure Mechanism Analysis of Aircraft Titanium Alloy Wing–Body Connection Joint by Xianmin Chen, Shanshan Li, Yuanbo Liang, Shuo Wang, Liang Yan, Shichang Du

“…Then, the test piece was subjected to 400,000 random load tests of flight takeoffs and landings, 100,000 Class A load tests, and ground–air–ground load tests, and the test piece fractured under the ground–air–ground load tests. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Swedish version of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9: an investigation using Rasch analysis and confirmatory factor analysis by David Forsström, Farzaneh Badinlou, Magnus Johansson, Olivia Ojala, Samir El Alaoui, Kristoffer N. T. Månsson, Alexander Rozental, Johan Lundin, Simon Jangard, Shervin Shahnavaz, Karolina Sörman, Nitya Jayaram-Lindström, Tobias Lundgren, Markus Jansson-Fröjmark, Maria Hedman-Lagerlöf

“…However, the Swedish translation has yet not been subject to psychometric evaluation, and no previous psychometric evaluation of the instrument have used both Rasch analysis and classic test theory. …”
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Patient preferences for drug therapy in inflammatory arthritis: protocol for a living systematic review and evidence map to inform clinical practice guidelines by Rachelle Buchbinder, Peter Tugwell, Pablo Alonso-Coello, Mickael Hiligsmann, Nick Bansback, Laurie Proulx, Dawn P Richards, Wojtek Wiercioch, Glen Hazlewood, Samuel Whittle, Jordi Pardo Pardo, Marie Falahee, Holger Schünemann, Robby Nieuwlaat, Pakeezah Saadat, Simon Kuper

“…Articles will identified through Medline and EMBASE database searches from inception using search terms that combine keywords and subject headings for inflammatory arthritis and preference-based methods, and a search in the Health Preference Study and Technology Registry using keywords for the populations of interest. …”
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