Mitochondrial genome characterization, evolution and intron dynamics of the entomopathogenic genus Cordyceps by Jinlong Jia, Jinlong Jia, Jinlong Jia, Chengpeng Li, Mei Tang, Mei Tang, Mei Tang, Hefa Liao, Hefa Liao, Hefa Liao, Zhuliang Yang, Zhuliang Yang, Yanan Wang, Ming Li, Wenbo Zeng, Yuanbing Wang, Yuanbing Wang

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Manufacturing Consent for the 2018 Elections in Venezuela and Colombia by Alan MacLeod

“…Furthermore, by conducting a series of 27 interviews with journalists covering the two countries, it finds evidence to support Herman and Chomsky’s theories about the pre-selection of journalists and how ownership and management, sources and flak influence the output of media. …”
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Methodological approaches for research of local market of IT services in the information space of region by I. V. Antokhonova, O. A. Polukhina, L. N. Saibonova

“…Information analysis base is the system of statistics which sources can be an official statistics, analytics of Internet resources and data of selective inspections of demand in the local market.The technique of a research represents an analysis algorithm of all components of information space and the market of IT services. …”
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Short light/dark cycles favour photosynthetic efficiency and growth in grapevines by Mariana Gómez Tournier, Laurent Torregrosa, Jana Kändler, Angélique Christophe, Romain Boulord, Anna Medici, Anne Pellegrino

“…Lastly, the efficiency in the use of resources (light and water) over the cycle was similar, regardless of the treatments and genotypes. …”
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Characterization of two novel chia (Salvia hispanica L.) white and black genotypes via DNA barcoding, physiological, and agronomic traits by Clara R. Azzam, Mokhtar Said Rizk, Soha Sayed Mohammad Mostafa, Ramadan A. Arafa, Mohamed Samy Al-Nabawi, Nahid Abdelaty Ali Morsi, Marwa Mahmoud Nasr El-Din, Enass Hassan Taher, Khaled Adly Khaled

“…Aim: This study utilized DNA barcoding to identify and differentiate two novel chia genotypes, CACH-W and CACH-B, providing insights for breeding programs and genetic resource conservation (CA refers to the developer and CH refer to Chia). …”
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Lisdexamfetamine in the treatment of moderate-to-severe binge eating disorder in adults: systematic review and exploratory meta-analysis of publicly available placebo-controlled, r... by Fornaro M, Solmi M, Perna G, De Berardis D, Veronese N, Orsolini L, Ganança L, Stubbs B

“…In contrast, discontinuation rates due to treatment-emergent adverse events were significantly higher among patients in receipt of lisdexamfetamine (relative risk 2.19, P=0.04) versus placebo.Limitations: Publication, selection, performance, attrition, reporting, sponsorship, and “diagnostic shift” biases. …”
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GRAPHIC NOVEL TRANSLATION: SEMIOTIC AND MULTIMODAL PERSPECTIVE by Anna V. Khodorenko.

“…On the one hand, extralinguistic objects engraved in pictures of the graphic novel may present the reason for the translation technique of addition, and on the other hand the absence of some details in the pictures may justify the translation technique of omission. Evaluating functional types of multimodal phenomena also may lead one to adequate selection of synonyms or a phrase to choose in a process of translation having as a “guide” visual image supporting language level of a graphic novel. …”
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THE USING OF DIGITAL TOOLS IN THE PROJECT ACTIVITIES OF STUDENTS OF PEDAGOGICAL SPECIALTIES OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS by Liudmyla Nezhyva, Svitlana Palamar, Nataliia Semenii

“…The main criteria for selecting digital tools were: simple interface (so students can master its functionality faster); compliance to the State Standard for Primary Education; didactic value; accessibility (the age of pupils and the ability to comprehend tasks developed with the help of the proposed digital tools were taken into account); technical and methodological support (present on all proposed digital resources, which facilitates understanding of their interface); very important criterion is the wide functionality on a free basis; the ability to adapt in various modern conditions during offline and online learning.  …”
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Error Analysis and Compensation of 3‒PTT Parallel Robot by CHEN Mingfang, LIANG Hongjian, WEI Songpo, HE Chaoyin

“…Then, the improved particle swarm optimization algorithm is utilized to optimize the error correction objective function, where the slider compensation is obtained, and the servo driver is utilized to complete the error compensation. …”
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Microbial biomass – not diversity – drives soil carbon and nitrogen mineralization in Spanish holm oak ecosystems by Elisa Bruni, Jorge Curiel Yuste, Lorenzo Menichetti, Omar Flores, Daniela Guasconi, Bertrand Guenet, Ana-Maria Hereș, Aleksi Lehtonen, Raisa Mäkipää, Marleen Pallandt, Leticia Pérez-Izquierdo, Etienne Richy, Mathieu Santonja, Boris Tupek, Stefano Manzoni

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Efficacy of angiotensin receptor blockers for erectile dysfunction in hypertensive men: A systematic review by Swati Sucharita Dash, Harshita K Kothari, Shashwati Pankaj, Lakshmi Venkatachalam, Jignesh Bhate, Guruprasad K S Rao

“…A literature search was carried out in Medline, Embase, the Cochrane Library databases, and other relevant sources to select clinical studies that compared the efficacy of ARBs with other antihypertensive drugs in men with concomitant hypertension and ED. …”
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Adaptive Sliding Mode Control of a Boost Converter With Unknown Constant Power Load by David A. Zambrano-Prada, Abdelali El Aroudi, Oswaldo Lopez-Santos, Luis Vazquez-Seisdedos, Luis Marti-Nez-Salamero

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Osteoclast-independent osteocyte dendrite defects in mice bearing the osteogenesis imperfecta-causing Sp7 R342C mutation by Jialiang S. Wang, Katelyn Strauss, Caroline Houghton, Numa Islam, Sung-Hee Yoon, Tatsuya Kobayashi, Daniel J. Brooks, Mary L. Bouxsein, Yingshe Zhao, Cristal S. Yee, Tamara N. Alliston, Marc N. Wein

“…Remarkably, these defects in osteocyte function contrast to only mild changes in mature osteoblast function, suggesting that this Sp7 mutation selectively interferes with the function of Sp7 in osteocytes and mature osteoblasts, but not during early stages of osteoblast differentiation. …”
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Advances in plant essential oils and drug delivery systems for skincare by Wang Yihan, Dou Jinjin, Dou Jinjin, Wang Yingqi, Mu Guanai, Zhang Xiwu

“…At the same time, the integration of essential oil into skin care products can make use of the dual functions of smell and the epidermal system to nourish and repair the skin and maximize the pharmacological effects of essential oil.ConclusionThis review delves into the application of essential oils and delivery systems, advocating for a broader integration of natural plant resources with modern technology. …”
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Creative Design as Research The Application of Practice Base Research in Designing the Logo of Didar Gallery of Isfahan by Rasool Kamali Dolat Abadi

“…In this research design, the author has used four cognitive fields: "Graphics and Sign Design", "Process Design and Triz's Theory of Creativity" (The four basic pillars of Triz: “Contrast”, “Ideality”, “Function” and “Resources”; The eight principles of Triz: “Consolidation”, “Nesting”, “Prior Action”, “Periodic Action”, “Mediator”, “Replacement of Mechanical Systems”, “Homogeneity” & “Phase Transition”), "Contemporary Art and Galleries" (Applying seven features of Contemporary Art: “innovation and experimentation” in the unconventional design process, “using Multimedia as a new tool” in logo design, “conceptual-critical and questioning approach” which has deconstructive features, “process oriented design”, “Multiplicity of meaning”, “Multidisciplinary approach in sound engineering and image engineering” and “Social action and interactivity” through collaboration with different people for sign design) and "Structuralist & Post-Structuralist Philosophy" (Concepts such as “the metaphysics of presence”, “the priority of speech (parole) over writing (language)”, “endless chain of significations” ,“the trace of meaning”, “the Play of presence and absence”, “deferral of meaning”, “difference”).In designing the final logo of Didar Gallery, the designer paid attention to the histogram of the recorded sound of saying the word Didar, instead of a purely written or visual approach, taking into account selected theoretical principles in the four cognitive fields and while visualizing the sound, he redesigned the letters with deformation in its geometry.As a result, in the final design, the designer has increased the creative and thoughtful aspect of the logo by making changes in the design tools and design approach, and by deepening the design -by finding ideas from philosophical propositions (especially Derrida's deconstruction)- to the extent that the gallery logo, in addition to the status of its functionality can be considered as an artwork.…”
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Nonlinear Dynamics of a Nutrient-Phytoplankton Model with Time Delay by DeBing Mei, Min Zhao, Hengguo Yu, Chuanjun Dai, Yi Wang

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Landscape and habitat effects on pest control and seed predation by carabid beetles by Giacomo Ortis, Costanza Geppert, Andree Cappellari, Lorenzo Marini

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Machine learning-based model for acute asthma exacerbation detection using routine blood parameters by Youpeng Chen, Junquan Sun, Yabang Chen, Enzhong Li, Jiancai Lu, Huanhua Tang, Yifei Xie, Jiana Zhang, Lesi Peng, Haojie Wu, Zhangkai J. Cheng, Baoqing Sun

“…Background: Acute asthma exacerbations (AAEs) are a leading cause of asthma-related morbidity and mortality, especially in resource-limited settings where pulmonary function tests are unavailable or when patients are unable to cooperate with testing. …”
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Efficacy and safety of musculoskeletal manipulations in elderly population with musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review by Alessandro Mauro, Donatella Bagagiolo, Michela Persiani, Luca Cicchitti, Luca Vismara, Irene Bruini, Francesca Buffone

“…Introduction Non-pharmacological interventions, including musculoskeletal manipulations (MMs), have been proven effective for musculoskeletal disorders.Objectives To evaluate if MMs, including osteopathic manipulation and chiropractic care, are effective to improve quality of life, pain intensity and function in older adults with musculoskeletal disorders.Design Systematic review.Data sources A systematic search was conducted on MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, from database inception up to 2 January 2025.Eligibility criteria Randomised controlled trials, controlled non-randomised trials and open label trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of MM such as osteopathic manipulation, chiropractic manipulation, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, as monotherapy or adjunctive therapies in older people (age ≥65 years) with musculoskeletal disorders. …”
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High-resolution spatiotemporal measurement of air and environmental noise pollution in Sub-Saharan African cities: Pathways to Equitable Health Cities Study protocol for Accra, Gha... by Michael Brauer, Majid Ezzati, Sierra N Clark, Abosede S Alli, Jill Baumgartner, Mireille B Toledano, Allison F Hughes, James Nimo, Josephine Bedford Moses, Solomon Terkpertey, Jose Vallarino, Samuel Agyei-Mensah, Ernest Agyemang, Ricky Nathvani, Emily Muller, James Bennett, Jiayuan Wang, Andrew Beddows, Frank Kelly, Benjamin Barratt, Sean Beevers, Raphael E Arku

“…Our design uses a combination of fixed (year-long, n=10) and rotating (week-long, n =~130) sites, selected to represent a range of land uses and source influences (eg, background, road traffic, commercial, industrial and residential areas, and various neighbourhood socioeconomic classes). …”
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