Association of Trace Elements with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women—A Case-Control Study by Tinkara Srnovršnik, Bojana Pinter, Milena Horvat, Janja Snoj Tratnik, Ingrid Falnoga, Darja Mazej, Ivan Verdenik, Irma Virant-Klun

“…<b>Results:</b> In women with PCOS, lower Mo levels in whole blood (<i>p</i> = 0.024) and serum (<i>p</i> = 0.011) and higher serum Cu levels (<i>p</i> = 0.026) were detected when compared to healthy controls. Results of this study show that amendments in Cu and Mo levels might be related to altered kidney and liver function and disrupted hormonal balance in PCOS women. …”
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Morphological Variation of the Fiddler Crab Tubuca paradussumieri (Decapoda: Ocypodidae) Among Provinces in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta and a Classification Key for Genus Tubuca by Anh Ngoc Tran, Vuong Van Ly, Phuc Le Hoang Nguyen, Thuan Thanh Tran, Vinh Quoc Nguyen, Quang Minh Dinh

“…The claw sizes of females were consistent across sites (p>0.05), indicating selective pressures specific to sex. This study highlights T. paradussumieri’s function as a bioindicator for habitat-specific adaptations by offering the first quantitative proof of phenotypic plasticity in the Mekong Delta. …”
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Distributed Frequency Regulation Method for Power Grids Considering the Delayed Response of Virtual Power Plants by Jun Qi, Anning Ying, Bohang Zhang, Dan Zhou, Guoqing Weng

“…To tackle the challenges of distributed flexible resource coordination and inherent control delays in virtual power plant (VPP)-participated frequency regulation (FR) for interconnected power systems, this paper proposes a novel distributed model predictive control (DMPC)-based FR strategy with time-delay compensation. …”
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Multi-Locus GWAS Mapping and Candidate Gene Analysis of Anticancer Peptide Lunasin in Soybean (<i>Glycine max</i> L. Merr.) by Rikki Locklear, Jennifer Kusumah, Layla Rashad, Felecia Lugaro, Sonia Viera, Nathan Kipyego, Faith Kipkosgei, Daisy Jerop, Shirley Jacquet, My Abdelmajid Kassem, Jiazheng Yuan, Elvira de Mejia, Rouf Mian

“…The mapping panel of 144 accessions was gathered from the USDA Soybean Germplasm Collection, encompassing diverse geographical origins and genetic backgrounds, and was genotyped using SoySNP50K iSelect Beadchips. The lunasin content in soybean seeds was measured using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method, with lipid-adjusted soybean flour prepared from seeds obtained from the Germplasm Resource Information Network (GRIN) of USDA-ARS in 2003 and from North Carolina in 2021, respectively. …”
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From 6G to <i>SeaX-G</i>: Integrated 6G TN/NTN for AI-Assisted Maritime Communications—Architecture, Enablers, and Optimization Problems by Anastasios Giannopoulos, Panagiotis Gkonis, Alexandros Kalafatelis, Nikolaos Nomikos, Sotirios Spantideas, Panagiotis Trakadas, Theodoros Syriopoulos

“…Furthermore, the critical Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) concepts and algorithms are described to highlight their potential in optimizing maritime functionalities. Finally, we propose a set of resource optimization scenarios, including dynamic spectrum allocation, energy-efficient communications and edge offloading in MCNs, and discuss how AI/ML and learning-based methods can offer scalable, adaptive solutions. …”
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Immunogenetic diversity of MHC class II B-Lβ genes in Brazilian Caipiras (free-range) chickens laying blue eggs by Carlos André da Veiga Lima Rosa Costamilan, Ediane Paludo, Marcos Edgar Herkenhoff, Fábio Pértille, André Luigi Soares de Souza, Carolina Rosai Mendes, Guilherme Dilarri, Guilherme Dilarri

“…Conservation and utilization of this genetic resource can contribute to the development of healthier and more disease-resistant commercial chicken lines.…”
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The whole set of constitutive promoters recognized by RNA polymerase RpoD holoenzyme of Escherichia coli. by Tomohiro Shimada, Yukiko Yamazaki, Kan Tanaka, Akira Ishihama

“…The promoter selectivity of Escherichia coli RNA polymerase is determined by the sigma subunit with promoter recognition activity. …”
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Biologically rapid synthesis of silver nanoparticles by Sphingobium sp. MAH-11T and their antibacterial activity and mechanisms investigation against drug-resistant pathogenic micr... by Shahina Akter, Md. Amdadul Huq

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Evidence of factors influencing delays in the diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder in adolescents and young adults. Protocol for a systematic scoping review. by Kamyar Keramatian, Emma Morton, Alexander Levit, John-Jose Nunez

“…Two independent reviewers will screen the references retrieved by the literature search and select relevant studies based on our inclusion criteria. …”
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The impact of extensive reading on academic writing proficiency in EFL undergraduate students by Tamirat Taye, Gemechis Teshome

“…This study underlines ER’s dual function as a linguistic resource and cognitive scaffold. …”
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Heat stress transcripts, differential expression, and profiling of heat stress tolerant gene TaHsp90 in Indian wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cv C306. by Harinder Vishwakarma, Alim Junaid, Jayanand Manjhi, Gyanendra Pratap Singh, Kishor Gaikwad, Jasdeep Chatrath Padaria

“…To generate a genetic resource of heat stress responsive genes/ESTs, suppression subtractive hybridization (SSH) library was constructed in a heat and drought stress tolerant Indian bread wheat cultivar C306. …”
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Comparative nutrient and sensory analysis of eight different commercial Chlorella powders by Felix Melcher, Tillmann Peest, Tillmann Peest, Diego Garay, Diego Garay, Florian Utz, Florian Utz, Michael Paper, Andrea Spaccasassi, Andrea Spaccasassi, Lisa Obermaier, Jennifer Schneiderbanger, Max Koch, Daniel Garbe, Tom Nilges, Thomas Becker, Michael Rychlik, Corinna Dawid, Corinna Dawid, Wolfram M. Brück, Nikolaus I. Stellner, Nikolaus I. Stellner, Thomas B. Brück

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Canada goose fecal microbiota correlate with geography more than host‐associated factors by Joshua C. Gil, Heather R. Skeen, Celeste Cuellar, Sarah M. Hird

“…This work also suggests that there is a minimum geographic distance, likely associated with sufficient variation in habitat, climate, and local food sources, that must be reached before significant differences in the microbiota between two populations can be detected.…”
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Synthesis of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Selective Extraction Followed by Solid Phase Determination of Metformin in Pharmaceutical Preparation and in Human Serum by Rana A. Kamal Aldeen, Yehya K. Al-Bayati

“…Subsequently, a few drops hydrochloric acid 1M were applied to gate transparence solution and detect Metformin at UV region 236 nm by applying the standard addition method. …”
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Strain Monitoring of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Tower Using Fiber Bragg Gratings by Bastien Van Esbeen, Valentin Manto, Damien Kinet, Corentin Guyot, Christophe Caucheteur

“…First, FBG strain sensors were glued vertically along the tower to investigate the sensors behavior as a function of their height. The maximum signal-to-noise ratio is obtained when FBGs are placed at the tower base. …”
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Clinical and economic effectiveness of Schroth therapy in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: insights from a machine learning- and active learning-based real-world study by Erdal Ayvaz, Merve Uca, Ednan Ayvaz, Zafer Yıldız

“…These findings may inform evidence-based strategies for integrating personalized, data-driven approaches into conservative scoliosis treatment protocols and optimizing musculoskeletal healthcare resource allocation.…”
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Comprehensive Phenotypic Characterization and Genomic Analysis Unveil the Probiotic Potential of <i>Bacillus velezensis</i> K12 by Yingying Tang, Tian Li, Yihong Huang, Liangliang Wu, Xiaobo Liu, Ruichao Yue, Jianmin Yuan

“…The complete genome sequencing of <i>B. velezensis</i> K12 revealed a genomic length of 3,973,105 base pairs containing 4123 coding genes, among which 3973 genes were functionally annotated. The genomic analysis identified genes associated with acid and bile tolerance, adhesion, antioxidants, and secondary metabolite production, whereas no functional genes related to enterotoxins or transferable antibiotic resistance were detected, thereby confirming the probiotic properties of <i>B. velezensis</i> K12. …”
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Subclinical Aortic Root Pathology in Close Relatives of Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Valve by Ivaniv Y., Lozynska N., Ivaniv I.

“…According to various sources, among the relatives of the first degree (FDR) of affinity the prevalence of BAV is 9.0-21.0%. …”
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Effects of climate change on goat production and mitigatory measures in semiarid savanna ecosystems by Alban Mugoti, Casper Nyamukanza, Anderson Munengwa, Sizo Moyo, Nation Chikumba

“…Emerging practices such as developing heat-tolerant goat breeds and utilizing drought-resistant forage species through selective breeding programmes and ecological restoration initiatives can be enhanced and adopted. …”
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Fish Diversity Patterns in Rivers Receiving Ecological Water Supplement Driven by Riparian Land Use by LIU Han, LI Lu-dan, GUO Wei-jie, QIAO Qiang-long, GONG Dan-dan, DU Qi, LI Hang, ZHAO Wei-hua

“…Functional dispersion (FDis) and taxonomic diversity (Delta) correlating significantly with all diversity dimensions (r=0.36-0.90; p&lt;0.05) and outperforming species richness in detecting environmental responses. …”
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