Metallurgical Waste for Sustainable Agriculture: Converter Slag and Blast-Furnace Sludge Increase Oat Yield in Acidic Soils by Olga V. Zakharova, Peter A. Baranchikov, Svetlana P. Chebotaryova, Gregory V. Grigoriev, Nataliya S. Strekalova, Tatiana A. Grodetskaya, Igor N. Burmistrov, Sergey V. Volokhov, Denis V. Kuznetsov, Alexander A. Gusev

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Rapid and sensitive determination of bongkrekic acid with molecularly imprinted polymer-coated wooden-tip electrospray ionization mass spectrometry by Chunfei Zhong, Xinyan Li, Fan Zhang, Ning Liu, Jiewei Deng, Yunyun Yang, Tiangang Luan

“…The practical application of the method was confirmed through the successful analysis of real-world samples, including tap water, wastewater from a food processing factory, and the aqueous extracts of food samples, with BA detected at 0.296 µg/L in Tremella. …”
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Analysis of the Stability of the Banking Sector of Azerbaijan in Conditions of Economic Crisis Based on the Econometric Model by S. M. Huseynova, T. Ja. Hajizada

“…Information was taken from a number of sources: 1) Official website of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan; 2) Official website of Ministry of Finance; 3) Official website of Azerbaijan State Statistics Committee; 4) Reports on the development of the banking sector and banking supervision. …”
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Validation of a comprehensive long-read sequencing platform for broad clinical genetic diagnosis by Siddhartha Sen, Hillary P. Handler, Alec Victorsen, Zach Flaten, Aidan Ellison, Todd P. Knutson, Sarah A. Munro, Ryan J. Martinez, Charles John Billington, Jennifer J. Laffin, Sarah Bray, Pawel Mroz, Sophia Yohe, Andrew C. Nelson, Matthew Bower, Bharat Thyagarajan

“…Our findings suggest that long-read sequencing is successful in identifying diverse genomic alterations and that our pipeline functions well as the basis for a single diagnostic test for patients with suspected genetic disease.…”
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Transcription Factor LjWRKY50 Affects Jasmonate-Regulated Floral Bud Duration in <i>Lonicera japonica</i> by Yanfei Li, Yutong Gan, Guihong Qi, Wenjie Xu, Tianyi Xin, Yuanhao Huang, Lianguo Fu, Lijun Hao, Qian Lou, Xiao Fu, Xiangyun Wei, Lijun Liu, Chengming Liu, Jingyuan Song

“…<i>Lonicera japonica</i> Thunb. is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb whose floral buds are the primary source of pharmacological compounds that require manual harvesting. …”
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Identification and characterization of the powdery mildew resistance in cultivated emmer wheat accession Lxd-682 via bulked segregant RNA sequencing by Jiatong Li, Ningning Yu, Nina Sun, Lige Geng, Yanmin Qie, Dongfeng Zhai, Yuxiang Wang, Linzhi Li, Xueqing Liu, Xusheng Sun, Jiangchun Wang, Ruishan Liu, Guantong Pan, Shengmao Zou, Guohao Han, Yuli Jin, Pengtao Ma

“…Molecular markers JS717/JS718 and WGRC1096 were confirmed to be available for marker-assisted selection (MAS) of PmLxd-682 in breeding practices. …”
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Data‐Driven Theoretical Modeling of Centrifugal Step Emulsification and Its Application in Comprehensive Multiscale Analysis by Xin Wang, Xiaolu Cai, Chao Wan, Huijuan Yuan, Shunji Li, Yiwei Zhang, Ran Zhao, Yuxi Qin, Yiwei Li, Bi‐Feng Liu, Peng Chen

“…This predictive model empowers the CASE to achieve all‐in‐one functionality, including droplet pre‐design, generation, manipulation, and on‐site detection. …”
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BDNF Val66Met polymorphism moderates associations between physical activity and neurocognitive outcomes in older adults by Claire J. Cadwallader, Anna M. VandeBunte, D. Luke Fischer, Coty Chen, Valentina E. Diaz, Shannon Y. Lee, Brandon Chan, Argentina Lario‐Lago, Julio C. Rojas, Eliana Marisa Ramos, Jessica E. Rexach, Jennifer S. Yokoyama, Joel H. Kramer, Emily W. Paolillo, Rowan Saloner, Kaitlin B. Casaletto

“…In moderated mediation analyses examining cognitive outcomes, plasma p‐tau181 selectively mediated the relationship between PA and executive function in Val/Val participants. …”
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Key technologies of efficient extraction of coalbed methane (gas) in Guizhou coal mine area by Wang YI, Longjun LIANG, Lichong YAN, Zhihua YAN, Jie CHEN, Wei GAO, Yi LOU, Fuqin YANG, Haiyang HU, Jiawei ZHU

“…It innovated and explored the following high efficiency extraction technology of “four zones” linked Wells in coal mining areas with Guizhou characteristics: ① By laying multi-functional pumping vertical Wells or small inclination oriented Wells in the goaf, it was the first time in Guizhou to realize efficient extraction and development of pressure relief gas in the overlying coal-covered strata and coal-bed methane in the sweet coal seam below the goaf; ② Taking advantage of the characteristics of spatial and temporal dislocation in the production area, the multi-mode extraction mode of “coalbed methane well + relief well + underground drilling” is adopted for the first coal seam mined in the upper protective layer, which realizes the purpose of the upper and lower vertical combined extraction of coalbed methane (gas) Wells and effectively solves the problem of multi-source gas flooding into coal mining roadway and gas accumulation in the upper corner during coal mining under the condition of coal seam group development in Guizhou; ③ In the preparation area and planning area, combined with the terrain and geological characteristics of the two areas, the horizontal well “well factory” + “two pairs of right and wrong” overlapping well layout mode is adopted to realize the efficient extraction of coal bed methane in the plane in advance and pre-pumping of the sweet coal seam and the pressure relief gas in the overlying coal-laden rock in the subsequent mining process, and at the same time to achieve the goal of “replacing the roadway with Wells”; ④ In view of the development of multi-thin coal seam groups in the study area and the development characteristics of “three zones” in the overlying strata after mining, due to the continuous change of the role of “four zones”, the surface coalbed methane Wells are initially deployed in the production area or preparation area, and the “bridge plug bottom sealing + layer selection perforation” technology is adopted to innovate the “transformation” technology of well structure to achieve the purpose of “multi-purpose in one well”; It also provides new technical ideas and accumulated valuable engineering experience for gas management in coal mine area under the condition of multi-thin coal seam group development in Guizhou.…”
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Long-read sequencing of 945 Han individuals identifies structural variants associated with phenotypic diversity and disease susceptibility by Jiao Gong, Huiru Sun, Kaiyuan Wang, Yanhui Zhao, Yechao Huang, Qinsheng Chen, Hui Qiao, Yang Gao, Jialin Zhao, Yunchao Ling, Ruifang Cao, Jingze Tan, Qi Wang, Yanyun Ma, Jing Li, Jingchun Luo, Sijia Wang, Jiucun Wang, Guoqing Zhang, Shuhua Xu, Feng Qian, Fang Zhou, Huiru Tang, Dali Li, Chinese Pangenome Consortium (CPC), Fritz J. Sedlazeck, Li Jin, Yuting Guan, Shaohua Fan

“…Abstract Genomic structural variants (SVs) are a major source of genetic diversity in humans. Here, through long-read sequencing of 945 Han Chinese genomes, we identify 111,288 SVs, including 24.56% unreported variants, many with predicted functional importance. …”
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Impact of non-invasive oxygen reserve index versus standard SpO2 monitoring on peripheral oxygen saturation during endotracheal intubation in the intensive care unit: Protocol for... by Hugo Hille, Aurélie Le Thuaut, Pierre Asfar, Quentin Quelven, Emmanuelle Mercier, Anthony Le Meur, Jean-Pierre Quenot, Virginie Lemiale, Grégoire Muller, Martin Cour, Alexis Ferré, Asael Berge, Anaïs Curtiaud, Maxime Touron, Gaetan Plantefeve, Jean-Charles Chakarian, Jean-Damien Ricard, Gwenhael Colin, Arthur Orieux, Patrick Girardie, Mathieu Jozwiak, Manon Rouaud, Camille Juhel, Jean Reignier, Jean-Baptiste Lascarrou, CRICS-TRIGGERSEP Network

“…The primary outcome is the lowest SpO2 value from laryngoscopy to 2 minutes after successful ETI. Secondary outcomes include cognitive function on day 28. …”
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GelMA@LNP/AST Promotes eNOS-Dependent Angiogenesis Through Autophagy Activation for the Treatment of Hind Limb Ischemia by Lai L, Wu H, Peng L, Zhang Z, Wu X, Zheng S, Su Z, Chu H

“…A potential underlying mechanism could be that the autophagy induced by AST increases eNOS activity.Conclusion: GelMA@LNP/AST enables complete revascularization in female mice after hind limb ischemia, thereby achieving limb preservation and restoring motor function. Given the good therapeutic potential of the GelMA@LNP/AST in revascularization, it may become an effective strategy for successfully salvaging limbs in cases of limb ischemia.Keywords: astilbin, endothelial cells, autophagy, eNOS, angiogenesis…”
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Cloning and Analysis of the Expansin Gene BdEXP1 from Migration Plant parasitic Nematode (Bursaphelenchus doui) by Kaiyang GUO, Shifeng LIN, Rengang WANG, Li LI, Jie ZHANG, Shizhou YU, Zili WANG, Guoqin LIU

“…【Objective】An expansin gene BdEXP1 was cloned from Bursaphelenchus doui, and its expression characteristics were investigated in order to provide reference for the in-depth study of the function of BdEXP1 gene in the interactions between B. doui and hosts.…”
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Morning versus Nocturnal Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability Responses to Intensified Training in Recreational Runners by Olli-Pekka Nuuttila, Heikki Kyröläinen, Veli-Pekka Kokkonen, Arja Uusitalo

“…Abstract Background Resting heart rate (HR) and HR variability (HRV) are widely used parameters to assess cardiac autonomic nervous system function noninvasively. While resting assessments can be performed during sleep or after awakening, it would be relevant to know how interchangeable the results of these measurements are. …”
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Trends and advances in Leptospira, a bibliometric analysis by Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Yamin Gao, Yamin Gao, Yamin Gao, Jianyu Ji, Jianyu Ji, Jianyu Ji, Zhai Huang, Zhai Huang, Bin Xiong, Bin Xiong, Shulin Xiang, Shulin Xiang

“…Prominent research areas included restriction endonucleases, monoclonal antibodies, outer membrane proteins, water environments, detection methods, and antimicrobial agents. Research focus has shifted from early genomic and antigenic studies to investigations into outer membrane protein functions and environmental persistence, culminating in recent advances in molecular mechanisms and diagnostic technology development.ConclusionThis bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive snapshot of leptospirosis research, emphasizing collaborations and impact among authors, countries, institutions, and journals. …”
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Evaluating Factors Affecting Interior Architectural Space Quality to Enhance Spatial Resilience and Human Productivity: An Application of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs by Moharam Ghahremani Drvish, Farhang Mozafar, Ceyed bagher Hoseini, Fateme Mahdizadeye seraj

“…</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Methodology.3</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;">In the present study, the data and information was collected through document analysis, in-depth semi-structured interviews and formation of a focus group. The sample selection was done using snowball sampling method. …”
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Effects of sinomenine on PI3K/mTOR signaling pathway and mesangial hyperplasia in rats with adriamycin-induced nephropathy by Liu Yue, Li Peng-yuan, Zhang Qing-hua, Yan Dan

“…Objective To explore the effect of sinomenine on the signal pathway of phosphatidyl-3 kinase（PI3 K）/mammalian target of rapamycin（mTOR）and mesangial hyperplasia in renal tissue of rats with adriamycin-induced nephropathy and elucidate its protective mechanism.Methods A total of 50 SD rats were selected, 10 rats were randomly injected with normal saline via caudal vein as control group, the other 40 rats were injected with adriamycin 5 mg/kg via caudal vein for 7 days to prepare nephrotic syndrome（NS）model.After successful modeling, the rats were randomly divided into the groups of model（NS）,sinomenine low-dose（25 mg/kg）,medium-dose（50 mg/kg）and high-dose（100 mg/kg）（n=10 each）.Control and NS groups received normal saline through abdominal cavity and sinomenine groups were given corresponding doses of drugs once daily for 28 days.At 24 hours after the last administration, blood and urine samples of rats in each group were collected and rats sacrificed, renal tissue samples harvested, serum creatinine（Scr）and urea nitrogen（BUN）were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay（ELISA）;24-hour urine protein was detected by Coomassie brilliant blue staining; hematoxylin-eosin staining（HE）was utilized for analyzing the pathological changes of kidney and mesangial matrix index（M/G）;transmission electron microscopy for observing the thickening of glomerular basement membrane of kidney; Western blot for detecting the expressions of p-PI3 K/PI3 K,p-mTOR/mTOR,fibronectin（FN）and type IV collagen（COL4）in renal tissue.Results As compared with control group, there were pathological damages such as the increase of glomerular mesangial matrix, the expansion of renal tubule lumen and severe thickening of glomerular basement membrane.M/G and renal function indicators Scr, BUN,24-hour urine protein and renal tissue were elevated.The protein expressions of p-PI3 K,p-mTOR,FN and COL4 rose markedly in NS group（P<0.05）.As compared with NS group, sinomenine high/medium/low dose groups alleviated pathological damage such as glomerular basement membrane thickening, M/G,Scr, BUN,24-hour urine protein, renal tissue p-PI3 K,expressions of mTOR,FN and COL4 proteins declined markedly in sinomenine low/medium/high-dose groups（P<0.05）.As compared with low-dose sinomenine group, glomerular basement membrane thickening was the least pathologically damaged and M/G,Scr, BUN,24-hour urine protein, renal tissue p-PI3 K,p-mTOR,FN and COL4 declined markedly in sinomenine medium/high-dose group（P<0.05）.Conclusions Sinomenine may inhibit the activation of PI3 K/mTOR signaling pathway, reduce the proliferation of glomerular mesangial cells and delay the process of nephrotic syndrome.…”
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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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Insight into Antiviral Activity of Ag/TiO2 Nanocomposites Against Influenza H1N1 Virus and Its Antiviral Mechanism by Ma Y, Xiao X, Wang Y, Sun J, Tang P, Li J, Sun X, Xu D, Yang Z, Chen S, Liu X

“…The antiviral activities and the antiviral mechanism of ATA were investigated in detail by light microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and biological techniques such as cell cytotoxicity, 50% tissue culture infectious dose detection, western blot and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction.Results: These results showed the successful synthesis of ATA nanocomposite with uniform particle size and distribution. …”
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Rossby Number Regime, Convection Suppression, and Dynamo-generated Magnetism in Inflated Hot Jupiters by Albert Elias-López, Matteo Cantiello, Daniele Viganò, Fabio Del Sordo, Simranpreet Kaur, Clàudia Soriano-Guerrero

“…Specifically, we obtain the Rossby number Ro as a function of planetary depth and orbital period, after showing that tidal synchronization is likely valid for all HJs. …”
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