Biopurification of functional soybean oligosaccharides from defatted soybean yellow pulp water fermented by yeast species: A process study by Zhenjiang Li, Jiaxin Liang, Shilin Liu, Xin Hu, Lidong wang, Changyuan Wang

“…This study presents a biotechnological method for isolating highly functional soybean oligosaccharides (SBOS) from soybean yellow pulp water (YPW) using microbial fermentation and resin-based purification methods. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Functional Outcomes Following Surgical and Conservative Management of Distal Tibia Shaft Fractures: A Prospective Observational Study by Amit Saxena, Surendra Kumar Mahore, Anshul Gupta, Ashish Kumar Sriwastava, Mansi Gupta

“…Introduction: Distal tibia shaft fractures pose significant treatment challenges due to limited soft tissue coverage and suboptimal vascularity in the region. Selecting the most appropriate management strategy – whether surgical or conservative – remains a subject of ongoing debate, particularly in resource-limited settings. …”
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Watercress (<i>Nasturtium officinale</i>) as a Functional Food for Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention and Management: A Narrative Review by Chikondi Maluwa, Blecious Zinan’dala, Hataichanok Chuljerm, Wason Parklak, Kanokwan Kulprachakarn

“…It also appears to enhance insulin function and reduce blood glucose levels. In cancer models, watercress extracts exhibit antiproliferative, pro-apoptotic, and chemoprotective properties, with selective toxicity towards cancer cells and protective effects on normal cells. …”
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Age-specific effects of synthetic cannabinoids on cognitive function and hippocampal gene expression in mice: insights from behavioral and molecular correlates by Kaixi Li, Kaixi Li, Yuanyuan Chen, Yuanyuan Chen, Yawen Xu, Yawen Xu, Yuan Pang, Yongli Bao, Simeng Zhang, Simeng Zhang, Xuesong Shi, Xuesong Shi, Jingzhi Ran, Jingzhi Ran, Yanling Qiao, Yanling Qiao, Yanling Qiao, Yizhao Xu, Yizhao Xu, Yiming Wang, Bin Di, Bin Di, Peng Xu, Peng Xu

“…This study provides an innovative resource on the behavioral and molecular landscape of age-specific changes in cognitive function by synthetic cannabinoids and offers new opportunities for follow-up studies to target age-specific functional significance and related molecular mechanisms to be mined.…”
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Sodium-dependent phosphate transporter NaPi2b as a candidate for targeted therapy: features of structure, function, and expression by R. G. Kiyamova, R. A. Vlasenkova, L. F. Bulatova

“…According to various sources, the transporter has from 6 to 12 transmembrane domains, 2 co-transport domains, a large extracellular localization domain, as well as N- and C-terminal domains that face the inside of the cell. …”
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The effects of acupoint catgut embedding therapy on anthropometric parameters and endocrine function in obese women: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shuangqiu Li, Hongfei Zhou, Muhan Zhou, Liangliang Lou, Li Luo, Shan Ji

“…Risk of bias assessment revealed generally low bias in randomization and measurement domains, though selective reporting and missing data handling raised concerns in some studies. …”
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Upcycling <i>Luffa cylindrica</i> (Luffa Sponge) Seed Press Cake as a Functional Ingredient for Meat Substitute Formulations by Génica Lawrence, Thaïna Josy, Ewa Pejcz, Agata Wojciechowicz-Budzisz, Remigiusz Olędzki, Katarzyna Górska, Adam Zając, Guylène Aurore, Joanna Harasym

“…The blends demonstrated complementary functional characteristics, with the LP30/TF70 formulation selected for meat substitute development based on optimal textural properties. …”
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Feasibility and case studies on converting small hydropower stations to pumped storage by Yangqing Dan, Qingyue Chen, Daren Li, Wenhuan Bai, Weiming Zhou, Anyu Yang, Jia Yang

“…Abstract Hydropower, as a controllable energy source, plays a crucial role in supporting essential functions such as peak shaving, frequency regulation, and load reserve within modern power systems, thereby enhancing the overall economic efficiency and safety of these systems. …”
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Evaluation of salt tolerance in hybrid progeny of apple rootstock Malus prunifolia × R3 by JIAO Caidi, WEI Jiangtong, JIA Xumei, LI Cuiying, LI Chao, MA Fengwang

“…The average membership function value of M26 was the lowest, indicating that its salt tolerance was the weakest. …”
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Advancing precision oncology with AI-powered genomic analysis by Ruby Srivastava

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An Expected Value-Based Symmetric–Asymmetric Polygonal Fuzzy Z-MCDM Framework for Sustainable–Smart Supplier Evaluation by Mohammad Hashemi-Tabatabaei, Maghsoud Amiri, Mehdi Keshavarz-Ghorabaee

“…The rapid adoption of these technologies has led to the emergence of smart SCM, which integrates modern technologies in sourcing, production, distribution, and sales. Supplier evaluation and selection (SES) in smart SCM is a strategic decision impacting the entire supply chain. …”
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Treatment decisions and surgery variables are predictors of better physical function after total hip and knee arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study by Janis Nikkhah, Lukas Schöner, Carlos J. Marques, Christoph M. Pros, Reinhard Busse

“…Stepwise selection and multivariate linear regression models were applied to identify variables associated with physical function at discharge and 12 M. …”
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Application of Cyberlindnera fabianii isolate as a potential starter culture in type IV sourdough to improve techno-functional capabilities of barley bread by Alireza Sadeghi, Fahimeh Hajinia, Hossein Purabdolah, Maryam Ebrahimi, Sara Shahryari, Maryam Pahlavani

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Identification, Cloning, and Functional Characterization of Carotenoid Cleavage Dioxygenase (CCD) from <i>Olea europaea</i> and <i>Ipomoea nil</i> by Kaixuan Ke, Yufeng Zhang, Xinyi Wang, Zhaoyan Luo, Yangyang Chen, Xianying Fang, Linguo Zhao

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Optimizing Fall Risk Diagnosis in Older Adults Using a Bayesian Classifier and Simulated Annealing by Enrique Hernandez-Laredo, Ángel Gabriel Estévez-Pedraza, Laura Mercedes Santiago-Fuentes, Lorena Parra-Rodríguez

“…The wrapper method of feature selection using the SA algorithm was applied to optimize the cost function based on the difference of the mean minus the standard deviation of the Area Under the Curve (AUC) of the fall risk classifiers across multiple dimensions. …”
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Identification of candidate genes associated with growth and development of sheep from a crossbred population using genome-wide association studies by T. E. Deniskova, O. A. Koshkina, S. N. Petrov, A. A. Sermyagin, N. A. Zinovieva

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Delineating flood susceptibility zones using novel ensemble models – An application of evidential belief function, relative frequency ratio, and Shannon entropy by Samuel Yaw Danso, Yi Ma, Isaac Yeboah Addo

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Exploring factors influencing the selection of primary health care delivery models in conflict-affected settings of North West and South West regions of Cameroon and North-East Nig... by Lundi-Anne Omam, Kelli O'Laughlin, Nicholas Tendongfor, Zara Wudiri, Mohammed Ngubdo Hassan, Alain Metuge, Ooju Oluwafemi, Esther Omam, Rosalind Parkes-Ratanshi

“…To ensure efficient use of resources and quality of services, model of care selection should be evidence based and informed by the specific humanitarian context. …”
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Dynamic participation in local energy communities with peer-to-peer trading [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Theresia Perger, Hans Auer

“…Conclusions The added value of this work is that the proposed method can be seen as a basis for a selection process between a large number of potential new community members. …”
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Genome-wide identification and functional characterization of GPCR family genes reveal their key roles in the vitellarium development and egg production in Schistosoma japonicum by Xiaoxu Wang, Chuantao Fang, Guofeng Cheng

“…Selected GPCRs were functionally characterized using whole-mount in situ hybridization, double fluorescence in situ hybridization, and RNA interference. …”
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