A matter of climbing: The first suitability index for artificial water sites to assess architectural barriers for amphibians – A practical tool for ecologists, managers, and conser... by Antonio Romano

“…In the framework of the global decline of amphibians and wetland ecosystems, this study explores the suitability of AWSs for amphibians, specifically focusing on their structural design, as certain components may serve as architectural barriers. …”
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The forecasting power of the mucin-microbiome interplay in livestock respiratory diseases by Núria Mach

“…Emerging evidence also shows that noncoding regulatory RNAs might modulate the structure and function of the microbiome-mucin relationship. …”
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Deconstructing Video Clips in Class by Lisa Molin

“…Through interaction analysis of the classroom observations, it became evident that, by means of a step by step lesson structure, opportunities arise for increasing students’ awareness of how modes function concurrently and carry both separate and interconnected meanings. …”
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Mucus Hypersecretion in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Its Treatment by Binay Kumar Shah, Bivek Singh, Yukun Wang, Shuanshuan Xie, Changhui Wang

“…This review article discusses the structure and significance of mucus in the lungs focusing on gel-forming mucins and the impacts of CMH in the lungs. …”
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Borneol‐Based Polymeric Micelles Intracerebral Drug Delivery System for Precisely Pathogenesis‐Adaptive Treatment of Ischemic Stroke by Yanan Wang, Xutao Ma, Xinyuan Wang, Liru Liu, Xue Zhang, Qiuyue Wang, Yingfei Zhu, Huanhua Xu, Liangmin Yu, Zhiyu He

“…Herein, ROS‐responsive borneol‐based amphiphilic polymeric NPs are constructed by using traditional Chinese medicine borneol as functional blocks that served as surface brain‐targeting ligand, inner hydrophobic core for efficient drug loading of membrane‐permeable calcium chelator BAPTA‐AM, and neuroprotective structural component. …”
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Migration, Urbanism and Health: Moving Toward Systems-Informed Policy and Practice [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Karen Lau, Furio Honsell, Sally Hargreaves, Rita Sà Machado, Palmira Immordino, Cathy Zimmerman, Anna Ziersch, Yang Xiao, Irene Torres, Stefania Pascut

“…The paper calls for integrated, equity-oriented strategies that consider the structural and social determinants shaping migrant health. …”
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Comparative efficacy of Pirfenidone and Meloxicam on early radiotherapy-induced anal sphincter dysfunction in rats by Dragoș Viorel Scripcariu, Cezar Cătălin Caratașu, Mitică Ciorpac, Teodora Alexa-Stratulat, Andrei Szilagyi, Cristian Răzvan Buga, Bogdan Ionuţ Dobrovăț, Bogdan Ionuţ Dobrovăț, Lucian Eva, Andrei Daniel Timofte, Ludmila Lozneanu, Irina-Draga Căruntu, Radu Iliescu, Bogdan Ionel Tamba

“…For 28 days, anal sphincter functionality was assessed using anorectal manometry, involving electrostimulation of the perianal area. …”
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Data-Driven Approaches in Antimicrobial Resistance: Machine Learning Solutions by Aikaterini Sakagianni, Christina Koufopoulou, Petros Koufopoulos, Sofia Kalantzi, Nikolaos Theodorakis, Maria Nikolaou, Evgenia Paxinou, Dimitris Kalles, Vassilios S. Verykios, Pavlos Myrianthefs, Georgios Feretzakis

“…These techniques were applied to identify clusters based on gene length and distribution according to resistance class, offering insights into the resistance genes’ structural and functional properties. Data preprocessing, such as filtering and normalization, was conducted prior to applying machine learning methods to ensure consistency and accuracy. …”
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Long-term retinal microvascular alterations after endoscopic endonasal surgery in patients with sellar region tumors by Sebnem Kaya Ergen, Anil Ergen, Busra Gunduz, Ecem Cemre Ceylan, Sevgi Subasi, Melih Caklili, Burak Cabuk, Ihsan Anik, Savas Ceylan

“…OCT-A may serve as a valuable prognostic tool for assessing structural and functional recovery in these patients.…”
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Northern Shanghai Study II: systematic assessment and management of early organ damage and its role in preventing and reducing cardiovascular risk—protocol of a prospective study by Yi Zhang, Shikai Yu, Jun Han, Jingjing Hou, Moran Li, Xinming Jia, Fenyong Sun

“…This study intends to establish the first database based on the phenotypes of all early structural and functional damage of cardiovascular organs in Chinese population. …”
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Investigating amygdala nuclei volumes in military personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder, and adjustment disorder: A retrospective cross-sectional... by Thiemo Knaust, Dagmar Tarnogorski, Matthias B D Siebler, Philipp Skiberowski, Christian Moritz, Helge Höllmer, Holger Schulz

“…Abnormalities in these amygdala nuclei are implicated in PTSD and may distinguish it from other disorders like MDD and AdjD, where these mechanisms are less central. Investigating structural differences in specific amygdala nuclei could enhance diagnostic precision and inform targeted interventions.…”
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Impact of aging on gene expression in human oocytes: a comparative analysis of young and older patients by Raoul Orvieto, Omri Nayshool, Louisa Cohen, Yuval Yung, Adva Aizer, Efrat Glick Saar, Dan Dominissini

“…These genes underscore the impact of aging on critical oocyte pathways, including chromosomal stability, epigenetic regulation, mitochondrial function, immune response, structural integrity, and calcium signaling. …”
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Phospholipase Cζ, the Molecular Spark of Fertilization and Male Infertility: Insights from Bench to Bedside by Aris Kaltsas, Maria-Anna Kyrgiafini, Zissis Mamuris, Fotios Dimitriadis, Athanasios Zachariou, Michael Chrisofos, Nikolaos Sofikitis

“…Therapeutic approaches range from assisted oocyte activation (AOA) with calcium ionophores to emerging interventions that introduce functional PLCζ protein or mRNA directly into the oocyte. …”
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Unveiling Guyon’s Canal: Insights into Clinical Anatomy, Pathology, and Imaging by Sonal Saran, Pellauru Saavi Reddy, Kapil Shirodkar, Ankit B. Shah, Aakanksha Agarwal, Ankur Shah, Karthikeyan P. Iyengar, Rajesh Botchu

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Dysfunctional large-scale brain networks in drug-naïve depersonalization-derealization disorder patients by Sisi Zheng, Mingkang Song, Nan Song, Hong Zhu, Xue Li, Dongqing Yin, Shanshan Liu, Yan Zhao, Meng Fang, Yanzhe Ning, Hongxiao Jia

“…Several neuroimaging studies have revealed altered brain function and structure in DPRD. However, the knowledge about large-scale dysfunctional brain networks in DPRD remains unknown. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Study of the Relationship Between BMI and Menstrual Cycle Regularity in Women of Reproductive Age in Pamekasan by Ratna Hermawati, Dewangga Wahyu Praja, Khoirul Umam

“…BMI data were obtained through anthropometric measurements, while menstrual cycle patterns were assessed using structured questionnaires. The study identified a notable trend: the likelihood of menstrual disturbances increased with higher BMI classifications. …”
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Impact of Exercise on the Course of Dermatomyositis: A Narrative Review of Recent Studies by Katarzyna Chawrylak, Maria Kubas, Katarzyna Krzemińska, Julia Kuszneruk, Magdalena Kłusek

“…However, the heterogeneity of the trials and small sample sizes highlight the need for larger, more diverse cohorts and long-term studies   Summary: The findings underscore the potential of structured exercise programs to enhance muscle strength, aerobic capacity, and overall physical function in DM patients. …”
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Proceedings of essential health care package development, in Botswana and Sierra Leone, November 2022 by Humphrey Cyprian Karamagi, Solyana Ngusbrhan Kidane, Pierre Claver Kariyo, Araia Berhane Mesfin, Isabella Maina, Gertrude Avortri, Hyppolite Kalambay Ntembwa

“…As a result, the countries' draft EHCPs were developed, encompassing interventions for 80 + conditions. The EHCP is expected to set precedence in defining ‘essential’ interventions for the population, structurally promoting integration of health services, and providing succinct guidance to partners, and stakeholders on the country's priorities, in terms of health interventions to be delivered at various levels. …”
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Implementing psychosocial guidelines into specialized spinal cord injury rehabilitation services to strengthen person-centred health care: protocol for a mixed methods study by Candice McBain, Candice McBain, Anne Marie Sarandrea, Anne Marie Sarandrea, Anne Marie Sarandrea, Ilaria Pozzato, Ilaria Pozzato, Mohit Arora, Mohit Arora, Daniel Myles, Daniel Myles, John Bourke, John Bourke, Yvonne Tran, Ian D. Cameron, Ian D. Cameron, James W. Middleton, James W. Middleton, James W. Middleton, Ashley Craig, Ashley Craig

“…Success of implementation will be determined by analyzing any shifts in perceived knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour of staff and cultural/structural processes observed through comparing baseline and post-intervention qualitative and quantitative data. …”
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Bifidobacterium bifidum CCFM1389 Regulates Intestinal Motility Disorder by Repairing the Enteric Nervous System and Intestinal Barrier by HUANG Yin, LI Jiazhen, LIU Wenxu, XUE Yifan, ZHU Shengnan, WANG Linlin, WANG Gang

“…The results showed that ABX treatment significantly affected the intestinal structure and function of mice, leading to altered intestinal morphology, slowed motility and increased fecal water content, accompanied by a severe imbalance in the gut microbiota and damage to the ENS and the intestinal barrier. …”
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