THE DANUBE DELTA BIOSPHERE RESERVE. GEOGRAPHY, BIODIVERSITY, PROTECTION, MANAGEMENT by PETRE GÂŞTESCU

“…Dans les limites sont compris: le delta proprement-dit, le complexe lacustre Razim-Sinoie, les eaux marines côtières, la plaine inondable du Danube entre Isaccea et Tulcea, le lit du Danube entre Cotul Pisicii (le Tournant du Chat) et Isaccea jusqu´à la frontière avec l’Ukraine.…”
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Role of the Notch signaling pathway in porcine oocyte maturation by Pil-Soo Jeong, Hyo-Gu Kang, Dabin Cha, Se-Been Jeon, Min Ju Kim, Bong-Seok Song, Bo-Woong Sim, Sanghoon Lee

“…Methods Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and immunocytochemical assays were used to determine the existence of Notch signaling pathway-related transcripts and proteins in porcine cumulus–oocyte complexes (COCs). In vitro maturation (IVM) and parthenogenetic activation of oocytes were employed to examine the effects of Notch signaling inhibition on meiotic progression and embryogenesis of COCs using RO4929097 (RO), an inhibitor of γ secretase. …”
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Larviciding for malaria control and elimination in Africa by Gretchen Newby, Prosper Chaki, Mark Latham, Dulcisária Marrenjo, Eric Ochomo, Derric Nimmo, Edward Thomsen, Allison Tatarsky, Elijah O. Juma, Michael Macdonald

“…However, malaria programmes hoping to implement larviciding face significant barriers, including (1) poor global technical, policy, and funding support; (2) fragmented implementation and experience; (3) high complexity of delivery and impact evaluation; and (4) limited access to the full range of WHO prequalified larvicide products. …”
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Le tourisme et l’imaginaire érotique à Paris durant la guerre : Français et Allemands pendant l’Occupation, 1940-1944 by Bertram M. Gordon

“…En abordant les intersections complexes du tourisme, de la guerre et de l’érotisme, il cherche à encourager de futures recherches sur les relations qu’ils entretiennent.…”
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Smart Pharmaceutical Monitoring System With Personalized Medication Schedules and Self-Management Programs for Patients With Diabetes: Development and Evaluation Study by Jian Xiao, Mengyao Li, Ruwen Cai, Hangxing Huang, Huimin Yu, Ling Huang, Jingyang Li, Ting Yu, Jiani Zhang, Shuqiao Cheng

“…However, its effectiveness is often hindered by factors such as treatment complexity, polypharmacy, and poor patient adherence. …”
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Les installations portuaires romaines d’Incarville (Eure) by Laurent Paez-Rezende

“…Three architectural complexes on stone foundations in particular testify to buildings that probably functioned mainly as warehouses. …”
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Prevalence and health consequences of nonmedical use of tramadol in Africa: A systematic scoping review. by Saidou Sabi Boun, Olumuyiwa Omonaiye, Sanni Yaya, Sanni Yaya

“…The prevalence of misuse varies within sub-populations, indicating the complexity of the issue. Professional and academic groups have different rates of misuse across regions. …”
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Comparative analysis of Sentinel-2 and PlanetScope imagery for chlorophyll-a prediction using machine learning models by Eden T. Wasehun, Leila Hashemi Beni, Courtney A. Di Vittorio, Christopher M. Zarzar, Kyana R.L. Young

“…The findings contribute to advancing our understanding of the complexities associated with remote sensing technologies and their applications in water quality assessments, ultimately facilitating improved monitoring and management strategies for small inland water bodies.…”
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Bioinformatics insights into mitochondrial and immune gene regulation in Alzheimer's disease by Tian Meng, Yazhou Zhang, Yuan Ye, Hui Li, Yongsheng He

“…After platform removal, there was a notable increase in the path complexity and time required to reach the target quadrant, suggesting a reduction in spatial memory capacity in AD mice. …”
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Verification of the Functional Antioxidant Activity and Antimelanogenic Properties of Extracts of Poria cocos Mycelium Fermented with Freeze-Dried Plum Powder by Kyung-Yun Kang, Yun-Ho Hwang, Sung-Ju Lee, Ho-Yeol Jang, Seong-Gyeol Hong, Seul-Ki Mun, Su-Jin Kim, Jong-Jin Kim, Kuyng-Wuk Park, Kyoung-Sun Seo, Seung-Eon Ban, Seong-Woo Jin, Hyuck-Joo Kim, Sung-Tae Yee

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Development and Evaluation of a Mental Health Chatbot Using ChatGPT 4.0: Mixed Methods User Experience Study With Korean Users by Boyoung Kang, Munpyo Hong

“…However, areas for improvement were noted in professionalism (mean 7.0, SD 2.0), complexity of content (mean 7.4, SD 2.0), and personalization (mean 7.4, SD 2.4). …”
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Analysis of the structure and function of the tomato <i>Solanum lycopersicum</i> L. MADS-box gene <i>SlMADS5</i> by A. V. Nezhdanova, M. A. Slugina, E. A. Dyachenko, A. M. Kamionskaya, E. Z. Kochieva, A. V. Shchennikova

“…The E-proteins SEPALLATA are the central hub of the MADS-complexes, which determine the identity of the floral organs. …”
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Optimizing composite ecological networks through Synergistic risk Management, ecological Conservation, and recreational Integration: A case study of Beijing’s shallow mountain regi... by Lei Cao, Kaiping Wang, Xinyao Zhao, Yunlu Zhang

“…Key findings include: (1) The study identified 49 ecological source sites and 43 recreational source sites, along with 105 ecological corridors and 80 recreational corridors; (2) This research selected 54 ecological pinch points, 137 intersections between ecological and recreational corridors, and 283 alternative composite source points combining ecological and recreational resources; (3) This paper selected 140 composite source points and the construction of 128 composite corridors, 161 potential corridors, 371.82 km2 of risk prevention area, and 468.74 km2 of ecological protection area; (4) Network analysis revealed that the composite ecological network demonstrated superior closure, complexity, and connectivity compared to traditional methods; (5) This study proposed an optimization strategy for ecological spatial networks, based on the “patch-corridor-substrate” theory of landscape ecology, emphasizing 3 levels: ecological restoration, ecological protection, and the development of recreational systems. …”
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Evolutionary and functional divergence of Sfx, a plasmid-encoded H-NS homolog, underlies the regulation of IncX plasmid conjugation by Avril Wang, Martha Cordova, William Wiley Navarre

“…Surprisingly, the loss of Sfx does not negatively affect the stability or dissemination of R6K in laboratory conditions, reflecting the complexity of selective pressures favoring conjugation repression. …”
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Bacterial interactions underpin worsening lung function in cystic fibrosis-associated infections by Damian W. Rivett, Lauren R. Hatfield, Helen Gavillet, Michelle Hardman, Christopher van der Gast

“…This work highlights the need to understand the interactive landscapes of the microbiomes to fully appreciate the complexity and treat chronic lung infections. Furthermore, this presents testable hypotheses for manipulative experiments in model systems to elucidate key mechanisms to driving disease progression.…”
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Combating COVID-19 and its co-infection by Aspergillus tamarii SP73-EGY using in vitro and in silico Studies by Eman Abdelsalam, Amal Mosad Ibrahim, Ahmed A. El-Rashedy, Mohamed S. Abdel-Aziz, Omnia Kutkat, Faten K. Abd EL-Hady

“…Molecular dynamics simulations were employed to examine the structural stability and flexibility of these complexes. This confirmed the high binding affinities of Kojic acid and 4(4-Methylbenzylidene)cyclohexane-1,3-dione, thereby proving their potential as novel anti-SARS-CoV-2.…”
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Endovascular Preparation With Innovative Custom-Made Stent-Graft Before Kidney Transplantation: The Solution for Patients With Hostile Iliac Calcification by Matthieu Arsicot, Matthieu Arsicot, Raffaele Pio Ammollo, Marine Bordet, Marine Bordet, Leila Dehina-Khenniche, Olivier Thaunat, Nellie Della Schiava, Nellie Della Schiava, Antoine Millon, Emilien Seizilles De Mazancourt, Lionel Badet, Xavier Matillon

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Application of GUHA data mining method in cohort data to explore paths associated with premature death: a 29-year follow-up study by Lily Nosraty, Esko Turunen, Saila Kyrönlahti, Clas-Håkan Nygård, Prakash KC, Subas Neupane

“…This highlights the complexity of premature mortality and the need for comprehensive models considering multiple interacting factors.…”
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Development of a Web-Based Intervention for Middle Managers to Enhance Resilience at the Individual, Team, and Organizational Levels in Health Care Systems: Multiphase Study by Eva Gil-Hernández, Irene Carrillo, Jimmy Martin-Delgado, Daniel García-Torres, José Joaquín Mira

“… BackgroundHealth care institutions face high systemic risk due to the inherent uncertainty and complexity of their operations. This often leads to stressful incidents impacting the well-being of health care professionals, which can compromise the effectiveness of health care systems. …”
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Assessing institutional sanitation and its impact at a citywide level: an exploration of school sanitation in the Accra Metropolitan Area, Ghana by William Nkonde, William Nkonde, Claire Furlong, Brian Reed, Damir Brdanovic

“…However, current SFDGs assume that individuals use only home toilets, overlooking the complexity of toilet usage, including public and workplace facilities. …”
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