Muscarinic receptor agonists and positive allosteric modulators in animal models of psychosis: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis [version 2; peer review: 1 approve... by Spyridon Siafis, Johannes Schneider-Thoma, Alexandra Bannach-Brown, Oliver D. Howes, Virginia Chiocchia, Ulf Tölch, Natascha I. Drude, Sabine M. Hölter, Andrea de Bartolomeis, Anthony C. Vernon, Georgia Salanti, Sridhar Natesan, Stefan Leucht, Irene Bighelli, Sameer Jauhar, Ioannis Mantas, Josef Priller, Francesca Tinsdeall, Wulf-Peter Hansen, Fiona J. Ramage, Nobuyuki Nomura, Malcolm R. Macleod

“…At least two independent reviewers will conduct the study selection and data extraction using prespecified forms and assess the risk of bias with the SYRCLE’s tool. …”
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Balancing Performance and Portability: A Study on CsI(Tl) Crystal Sizes for Real-Time Gamma-Ray Spectrum and Dose Monitoring by Nikolaos Voulgaris, Hikari Nishimura, Shingo Tamaki, Sachie Kusaka, Isao Murata

“…This was accomplished by calculating the detection efficiency and energy resolution through experimental measurements using standard gamma-ray sources and simulations using MCNP5. …”
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Generation of Spatial Structure of Urban Parks Based on Spatial Analysis of Agent-Based Models by Huizi KONG, Tianming LIU, Jiajie LIAO, Liu CUI

“…By adjusting model parameters, the foraging paths of slime molds in the designed site are simulated, and their spatial function distribution is analyzed. The simulation environment is based on multi-source data analysis and involves setting particle growth points, food locations, and environmental obstacles. …”
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The Trend of Residential-Livelihood Changes in Nomadic Ecosystems with Environmental Sustainability Approach (Case Study: Farsimadan Tribe Ecosystem, Fars Province) by Siamak Tahmasbi, Seyed Ali Badri, Mohammad Reza Rezvani

“…In this change, a lot of structures and functions of nomadism have changed. In the past, livestock was impartible components of nomadic life having the value and dignity among nomads and well- known people who had more livestock in the tribe. …”
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Net2Brain: a toolbox to compare artificial vision models with human brain responses by Domenic Bersch, Domenic Bersch, Martina G. Vilas, Martina G. Vilas, Sari Saba-Sadiya, Timothy Schaumlöffel, Timothy Schaumlöffel, Kshitij Dwivedi, Christina Sartzetaki, Radoslaw M. Cichy, Radoslaw M. Cichy, Radoslaw M. Cichy, Gemma Roig, Gemma Roig

“…Finally, the toolbox integrates seamlessly with other established open source libraries, enhancing interoperability and promoting collaborative research. …”
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Ashbya gossypii as a versatile platform to produce sabinene from agro-industrial wastes by Gloria Muñoz-Fernández, Javier-Fernando Montero-Bullón, José Luis Martínez, Rubén M. Buey, Alberto Jiménez

“…Conclusions Engineered A. gossypii strains serve as a suitable platform for assessing plant terpene synthase functionality and substrate selectivity in vivo, which are crucial to understand monoterpene bioproduction. …”
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„Looduse universaal-biblioteek“: raamatusarja juhtumiuuring / Universal Library by Loodus (1927–1931): a case study of the book series by Piret Pärgma

“…The series significantly expanded the selection of translated authors, making it a tool for introducing translated literature and new writers and fostering opportunities for emerging translators. …”
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Are Supernovae Responsible for the Gamma Ray Spectrum from the Galactic Center? by Todor Stanev

“…We discuss the supernova remnants distribution as a function of the galactic longitude and compare their positions to that of the detected TeV gamma ray sources. …”
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Gold Punning: studying multistable meaning structures using a systematically collected set of lexical blends by Daniel Kjellander

“…It is a well-known fact that conventional dictionaries are poor sources [Cannon 1986], and alternative methodologies are therefore required. …”
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The Effect of Different Levels of CLA and Omega-3 Supplements Along with Essential Oils of Fennel, Peppermint, and Eucalyptus Medicinal Plants on Production Performance, Blood Para... by Yadollah Chashnidel, Matin Movagharnezhad, Mehdi Jafary charati

“…It is better to use sources containing antioxidant compounds along with sources containing fatty acids to reduce the occurrence of these risks. …”
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SEAHORS: Spatial Exploration of ArcHaeological Objects in R Shiny by Royer, Aurélien, Discamps, Emmanuel, Plutniak, Sébastien, Thomas, Marc

“…The application also allows the grouping of objects into new variables by selecting items on the interactive 2D plots. We present an overview of the application’s functions by using the case study of the Cassenade Paleolithic site (France). …”
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METHODICAL APPROACHES FOR ASSESSING THE FINANCIAL STABILITY OF INSURANCE COMPANIES by I. Abernikhina, O. Toporkova, І. Sokyrynska, L. Shylo

“…The main purpose of the conducted study is indexes arrangement by which it is possible to assess the financial stability of an insurance company in accordance with the criteria (factors, sources) of its ensuring. Systematization of literary sources and approaches for solving the problem in managing the financial stability of an insurance company to ensure its stable development has shown that this issue remains unresolved to the full extent and requires detailing and indexes arrangement that can be used to assess the financial stability and determine its level. …”
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Resource Recovery from Abandoned Mine Drainage Galleries via Ion Exchange: A Case Study from Freiberg Mining Area, Germany by Janith Abeywickrama, Katayoun Karimi, Marlies Grimmer, Nils Hoth, Carsten Drebenstedt

“…To improve zinc recovery, selective precipitation of aluminum at pH 6.0 was introduced as a pretreatment step. …”
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Integrative analysis of efferocytosis- and invasion-related genes as potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets in breast cancer by Jing Yang, Rong Zhang, Lamei Sun, Cong Wang, Ming Feng, Bin Su, Lixin Jiang

“…Abstract Breast cancer remains a primary source of cancer-related mortality among females worldwide. …”
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The Role of Landscape Metrics and Spatial Processes in Performance Evaluation of GEOMOD (Case Study: Neka River Basin) by Shrif Joorabian Shooshtari, Kamran Shayesteh, Mehdi Gholamalifard, Mahmood Azari, Juan Ignacio López-Moreno

“…Seven landscape metrics were selected for accuracy assessment of model using Fragstats software (McGarigal et al., 2002). …”
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Representation of a Scientific Supervisor in Internet-Memes by N. V. Stepanova, M. S. Sigaeva

“…The sources of the memes were the podcasts “The Struggling Scientists”,  “The Meming Phd”, “High impact PhD memes”. …”
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NURSING CARE FOR THE COMFORT OF HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS by Pepa Dzhedzheva

“…Material and methods: the present study is based on the search, selection and critical review of scientific articles and other source documents related to the definition of the concept of comfort in healthcare; factors influencing the comfort of hospitalized patients; importance of comfort in the healing process and nursing care for its improvement. …”
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BICYCLE TRAFFIC IN THE CITIES by Elżbieta MACIOSZEK, Irena JURDANA

“…This article presents the characteristics of the bicycle infrastructure and services offered in selected cities in the world and Poland, as well as the issues of bicycle counters as sources of data on bicycle traffic volume, along with an exemplary analysis of this type of data.…”
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Phonological and Sociolinguistic Challenges of Translating Yorùbá Play, and Game Songs to Singable English for Children by Bolanle O. Sogunro

“…Consequently, the translations are “unperformable” as oral texts, thus, failing their aesthetic and functional purpose for children. To investigate the translation problems involved and proffer solutions, this essay analyses five randomly selected Yoruba songs and seven of their available English translations from online sources and an unpublished manuscript, using sociolinguistic translation theory and the analytical framework of Franzon’s song translation choices. …”
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Comparative genomics reveals key adaptive mechanisms in pathogen host-niche specialization by Menglu Zhang, Longxi Han, Caizhi Liao, Weiheng Su, Weiheng Su, Chunlai Jiang, Chunlai Jiang

“…Bacteria from clinical settings had higher detection rates of antibiotic resistance genes, particularly those related to fluoroquinolone resistance. …”
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