Biomechanical Changes to the Ankle After Zadek Osteotomy by Nicholas Bellas MD, Raghunandan Nayak BS, Mehreen Pasha BS, Megan R. Wolf MD, Elifho Obopilwe MS, Thomas McDonald MD, Lauren E. Geaney MD

“…Category: Hindfoot; Sports Introduction/Purpose: Insertional Achilles tendinopathy is a common source of heel pain in active adults and athletes. …”
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The amino acid composition of Polygonum hydropiper L. and Polygonum persicaria L. herbs of Ukrainian flora by I. A. Lukina, O. V. Mazulin, H. P. Smoilovska, H. V. Mazulin, I. N. Shevchenko

“…The received results testify the promising use of the plant material and will be considered in the future work for the more in-depth study of the selected objects as a source of natural bioactive substances.…”
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Acoustic Features for Identifying Suicide Risk in Crisis Hotline Callers: Machine Learning Approach by Zhengyuan Su, Huadong Jiang, Ying Yang, Xiangqing Hou, Yanli Su, Li Yang

“…Basic acoustic features (eg, Mel Frequency Cepstral Coefficients, formant frequencies, jitter, shimmer) and high-level statistical function (HSF) features (using OpenSMILE [Open-Source Speech and Music Interpretation by Large-Space Extraction] with the ComParE 2016 configuration) were extracted. …”
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Estimating the mass of tephra accumulated on roads to best manage the impact of volcanic eruptions: the example of Mt Etna, Italy by L. Mereu, L. Mereu, M. Stocchi, M. Stocchi, A. Garcia, M. Prestifilippo, L. Sandri, C. Bonadonna, S. Scollo

“…First, we analysed a sequence of 39 short-lasting and intense lava fountains detected by the X-band weather radar, applying a volcanic ash radar retrieval approach that permits us to compute the main eruption source parameters (ESPs), such MER, <span class="inline-formula"><i>H</i>_TP</span>, and GSD. …”
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Optimisation of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Conditions Using Response Surface Methodology and Identification of Thymoquinone from Black Cumin (Nigella sativa L.) Seed Extract§ by Nita Kaushik, Aradhita Barmanray

“…The presence of thymoquinone was further confirmed by the functional groups detected in FTIR analysis. Under the specified extraction conditions, total phenolic content (TPC, expressed as gallic acid equivalents), yield (in %) and DPPH radical scavenging activity increased by approx. 271.03 mg/g, and 4.5 and 83.06 %, respectively. …”
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The Dysregulation of Tuning Receptors and Transcription Factors in the Antennae of <i>Orco</i> and <i>Ir8a</i> Mutants in <i>Aedes aegypti</i> Suggests a Chemoreceptor Regulatory M... by Matthew M. Cooke, Michael S. Chembars, Ronald Jason Pitts

“…Individual tuning receptors in both families require co-receptors for functionality: <i>Orco</i> for all <i>Ors</i>, and <i>Ir8a</i> for many <i>Irs</i>, especially ones that are involved in carboxylic acid detection. …”
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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

“…Our study is an important effort to understand the genetic basis and functional genes for lunasin production in soybean seeds.…”
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The Soviet Military Microbiologists’ Contribution to the Victory in the Great Patriotic War by A. S. Tumanov, I. V. Darmov, M. K. Bakulin, A. A. Leshchenko, D. A. Sharov, S. V. Bagin, I. V. Kosenkov

“…The purpose of the study is to inform about the contribution of the Soviet military microbiologists to the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Study base sources. The authors have analyzed the documents of the Central State Archive of the Kirov region, disclosed archive records of the 48 Central Research Institute (Kirov) of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, as well as publications, available in Russian e-library database. …”
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Whole blood RNA-seq analysis reveals the immunomodulatory effects of a supplemental multi-strain direct-fed microbial in the diet of newly weaned beef steers1 by Adekunle Ajiboye, Samanthia Johnson, Modoluwamu Idowu, Yarahy Leal, Taylor Sidney, Godstime Taiwo, Ibukun M. Ogunade, Christopher Ashwell

“…Forty newly weaned Angus crossbred steers (12-h postweaning; 217 ± 4.6 kg of body weight [BW]; 202 ± 4 d of age) from three different sources were stratified by BW and randomly assigned to one of the two treatments: 1) basal diet with no additive (CON; n = 20), and 2) the basal diet supplemented with 9 g/steer/d of a multi-strain microbial additive (PRO; n = 20). …”
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THE USE OF CRYOCONSERVATED PLACENTA FOR PREVENTION OF PATHOLOGIC SCAR FORMATION OF THE HEAD AND NECK AT THE INTRA- AND POSTOPERATIVE STAGE IN PLANNED SURGERY by O.A. Toropov, D.S. Avetikov, K.P. Lokes, D.V. Steblovskyi, V.M. Skrypnyk, R.A. Prykhidko

“…With the development of technology, it became possible to detect the phenotypic and functional heterogeneity of cell types. …”
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Growth and Form Trait Variation Analysis Among Different Clones of Michelia chapensis by Zhixi DENG, Baishuan LYU, Rong HUANG, Limin ZHOU, Runhui WANG, Li CHEN, Zhijun LAI, Jiaqi CHEN, Jie ZHU, Ruping WEI, Huiquan ZHENG

“…Significant (P < 0.05) to highly significant (P < 0.01) phenotypic and genetic correlations were detected among the traits (except between tree height and crown-to-diameter ratio). …”
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Much More Than the Malady: The Promise of a Web-Based Digital Platform Incorporating Self-Report for Research and Clinical Care in Mild Cognitive Impairment by Andrew McGarry, MD, Oliver Roesler, PhD, Jackson Liscombe, PhD, Michael Neumann, PhD, Hardik Kothare, PhD, Abhishek Hosamath, MBM, Lakshmi Arbatti, MS, Anusha Badathala, MD, Stephen Ruhmel, BS, MPH, Bryan J. Hansen, PhD, Madeline Quall, BA, Sandrine Istas, MBio, Arthur Wallace, MD, PhD, David Suendermann-Oeft, PhD, Vikram Ramanarayanan, PhD, Ira Shoulson, MD

“…A complementary approach using digital biomarkers to surpass exam-based limitations for detecting physical change coupled with a direct report from participants on what their sources of suffering are could be a useful advance in reporting beneficial effects of interventions, particularly if changes track together. …”
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Storage damage of cold-stored whole blood in CPDA maintenance fluid during the whole effective storage period by Yingyu He, Yiquan Zhang, Wanbing Liu, Lidong Zhang, Yingkai Xu, Zihan Yuan, Junying Li, Lei Liu, Fangxiong Cheng

“…On each testing day, storage lesion related indicators of red blood cells (RBCs), plasma components, and platelets were respectively detected.ResultsOn the 14th day of CS-WB storage, no significant changes were found in the morphology, quantity, and function of RBCs. …”
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In vitro fermentation of whole matrix, digested products and β-glucan enriched extract of Pleurotus eryngii mushrooms distinctively impact the fecal microbiota of healthy older adu... by Evangelia N. Kerezoudi, Marigoula Vlassopoulou, Evdokia K. Mitsou, Georgia Saxami, Georgios Koutrotsios, Ioanna Taflampa, Konstantinos C. Mountzouris, Ignacio Rangel, Robert J. Brummer, Georgios I. Zervakis, Vasiliki Pletsa, Panagiotis Georgiadis, Adamantini Kyriacou

“…The changes in bacterial communities upon fermentation at family, genera and species level were detected via 16S rRNA Next Generation Sequencing and Quantitative real-time PCR. …”
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Differential involvement of neurotransmitter pathways in AD, bvFTD and MCI: Whole-brain MRI analysis by Ricardo Félix Morais, José Maria Sousa, Cemal Koba, Leon Andres, Tiago Jesus, Inês Baldeiras, Tiago Gil Oliveira, Isabel Santana

“…Neurotransmitter maps were sourced from JuSpace. We performed volumetric and whole-brain correlation analyses to evaluate relationships between brain regional volumes (BRVs) and neurotransmitter pathways. …”
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Investigation into the monitoring and control of mechanical dynamics in inclined mining equipment utilizing digital twin technology by Panshi XIE, Hang YANG, Yongping WU, Baofa HUANG, Weidian LIN, Leilei YI

“…Intelligent mining represents a critical path for the safe and efficient extraction of challenging coal resources, particularly those with steep and extreme inclinations, in China. …”
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Application of Deep Dictionary Learning and Predefined Filters for Classification of Retinal Optical Coherence Tomography Images by Fariba Shaker, Zahra Baharlouei, Gerlind Plonka, Hossein Rabbani

“…In recent years, deep learning methods have excelled in Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) image classification but demand high computational resources and extensive training data. We propose two effective methods for OCT image classification, combining the strength of deep learning with sparse representation of significant image features for improved detection of retinal abnormalities. …”
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Overexpression of ST8Sia1 inhibits tumor progression by TGF-β1 signaling in rectal adenocarcinoma and promotes the tumoricidal effects of CD8+ T cells by granzyme B and perforin by Chang Zhang, Yeli Wang, Yao Yu, Yanchao Pang, Xiao Xiao, Leilei Hao

“…Perforin and Granzyme B secretion by CD8+ T cells, as well as tumor cell apoptosis, were detected after co-culturing CD8+ T cells with READ tumor cells and ST8Sia1-overexpression (ST8Sia1-OE) tumor cells. …”
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Clinical profile and molecular genetic analysis of alport syndrome in children: a single center experience by Aqsa Ahmad, Aqsa Ahmad, Liang Lijun, Zhang Yan, Zhang Yan, Ma Yan, Zhao Shuai, Zhao Shuai, Du Wangnan, Du Wangnan

“…Genetic testing emerged as a critical resource for diagnosing AS. Furthermore, early diagnosis is crucial for implementing an appropriate management plan and assessing the prognosis.…”
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Leaf carbon nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations in dominant trees across China’s forests from 2005 to 2020 by Chenxi Li, Honglin He, Xiaoli Ren, Qian Xu, Shiyu Dong, Zining Lin, Luxiang Lin, Zexin Fan, Yongbiao Lin, Juxiu Liu, Qingkui Wang, Anzhi Wang, Ruiying Chang, Zongqiang Xie, Lingli Liu, Fusun Shi

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