Recycling waste biosolids to forest propagation of Pinus leiophylla Schltdl. & Cham by Pedro Sinai Rivera-Torres, Jorge Flores-Velázquez, Miguel Ángel López-López, Abdul Khalil-Gardezi, Carlos Ramírez-Ayala, Erickson Basave-Villalobos

“…Conclusion: Derived from the results obtained in this research, it is likely that with an adequate dose of biosolids and a balanced mixture, quality plants can be produced for reforestation, enhancing the development of forest species. The data observed, both for nursery propagation and for the field planting stage, indicate that the use of biosolids provides minerals that assign characteristics that improve the adaptability of the species in the natural environment.  …”
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Key attributes of nitrocellulose-based energetic materials and recent developments by Khoirul Solehah Abdul Rahim, Alinda Samsuri, Siti Hasnawati Jamal, Siti Aminah Mohd Nor, Siti Nor Ain Rusly, Hafizah Ariff, Nur Shazwani Abdul Latif

“…Nitrocellulose (NC)-based propellants have played a pivotal role in the development of energetic materials for both military and civilian applications. This review offers a comprehensive exploration of NC-based propellants, tracing their evolution from their historical origins as smokeless gunpowder to modern advancements. …”
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The burden of generational harm due to alcohol use in Tanzania: A mixed method study of pregnant women. by Kirstin West, Alena Pauley, Mia Buono, Miriana Mikindo, Yvonne Sawe, Joseph Kilasara, Francis Sakita, Sharla Rent, Bariki Mchome, Blandina T Mmbaga, Catherine A Staton

“…Nineteen survey participants-both men and women-were purposively selected for qualitative semi-structured in-depth interviews (IDIs) exploring knowledge, attitudes, and cultural beliefs surrounding alcohol use during pregnancy. …”
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Assessment of a youth climate empowerment program: Climate READY by R. L. Wellman, A. Henderson, R. Coleman, C. Hill, B. T. Davey

“…After-school students showed a better understanding of climate change and were able to identify ways to help reduce the effects of climate change. Both groups of students benefitted from the Climate READY Ambassador mentorship, demonstrating learning by doing and learning by storytelling.…”
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Enhanced fetal hemoglobin production via dual-beneficial mutation editing of the HBG promoter in hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells for β-hemoglobinopathies by Prathibha Babu Chandraprabha, Manoj Kumar K. Azhagiri, Vigneshwaran Venkatesan, Wendy Magis, Kirti Prasad, Sevanthy Suresh, Aswin Anand Pai, Srujan Marepally, Alok Srivastava, Kumarasamypet Murugesan Mohankumar, David I. K. Martin, Saravanabhavan Thangavel

“…However, achieving this goal requires precise nucleotide conversions in hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) at therapeutic efficiency, which remains a challenge. …”
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Immune responses in rodent whole eye transplantation: elucidation and preliminary investigations into rejection diagnosis and monitoring by Bing Li, Yong Wang, Charles R. Owens, Touka Banaee, Charleen T. Chu, Kayvon Jabbari, Anna D. Lee, Neil J. Khatter, Alan G. Palestine, An-Jey A. Su, Christene A. Huang, Kia M. Washington

“…Histopathological examinations of both ocular and surrounding skin tissues provided insights into cellular changes, complemented by ocular RT-qPCR for molecular analysis. …”
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Comparison of carbon dioxide control during pressure controlled versus pressure-regulated volume controlled ventilation in children (CoCO2): protocol for a pilot digital randomised... by Luregn J Schlapbach, Barbara Brotschi, Kristen S Gibbons, Florian Zapf, Rebeca Mozun, Daphné Chopard, Philipp Baumann, Anika Adam, Vera Jaeggi, Beat Bangerter, Juerg Burren

“…Patients are eligible if aged <18 years, weighing >2 kg, have an arterial line and require >60 min of mechanical ventilation during PICU hospitalisation at the University Children’s Hospital Zurich. …”
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Natural Food Colorant Obtained from Wild <i>Berberis vulgaris</i> L. by Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction: Optimization and Characterization by Erika N. Vega, Lorena González-Zamorano, Elena Cebadera, Lillian Barros, Tânia C. S. P. Pires, Adriana K. Molina, Tayse F. F. da Silveira, Guillermo Vidal-Diez de Ulzurrun, Javier Tardío, Montaña Cámara, Virginia Fernández-Ruiz, Patricia Morales

“…BVE exhibited a total phenolic content of 290.72 mg/g. Additionally, both BVFF and BVE presented significant antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal activity, especially in the case of BVE, which inhibited the growth of several foodborne bacteria and fungi and even showed bactericidal capacity against most of the tested bacteria, particularly against <i>E. cloacae</i>, <i>E. coli</i>, <i>P. aeruginosa</i>, and <i>B. cereus</i>. …”
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Single-cell RNA sequencing of circulating immune cells supports inhibition of TNFAIP3 and NFKBIA translation as psoriatic arthritis biomarkers by Ameth N. Garrido, Rohan Machhar, Omar F. Cruz-Correa, Darshini Ganatra, Sarah Q. Crome, Sarah Q. Crome, Joan Wither, Joan Wither, Joan Wither, Igor Jurisica, Igor Jurisica, Igor Jurisica, Dafna D. Gladman, Dafna D. Gladman, Dafna D. Gladman

“…Conversely, lower levels were observed in PsA CD8+ T cell lysates compared to HC for both proteins.ConclusionThese results suggest that translation of TNFAIP3 and NFKBIA may be inhibited in PsA CD8+ T cells. …”
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Importance of infarct topography in determination of stroke mechanism and recurrence risk: a post-hoc analysis of the dabigatran acute treatment of stroke trial by Michael D Hill, Ken Butcher, Kelvin Ng, Mukul Sharma, Shelagh B Coutts, Brian H Buck, Thalia Field, Erol Cimen, Laura C Gioia, Jodi Miller, Oscar R Benavente

“…The variable relationship between baseline infarct patterns, clinical presentation and recurrent infarct distribution is a challenge to both the lacunar and embolic stroke of uncertain source (ESUS) concepts. …”
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Helicobacter pylori SlyD stabilizes TPT1 via hnRNPK and enhances OCT1-mediated CDX2 transcriptional activation to drive gastric intestinal metaplasia by Shuwen Zheng, Yingying Wang, Chuxuan Ni, Rui Guo, Xunan Qiu, Jijun Chen, Lu Wang, Xiaohu Sun, Moye Chen, Yunen Liu, Yuan Yuan, Yuehua Gong

“…Immunohistochemistry staining was conducted to validate hnRNPK, TPT1, OCT1, and CDX2 expression in gastric tissue samples from both human and Mongolian gerbils. Results H. pylori SlyD upregulates TPT1 and induces the expression of GIM markers through hnRNPK. …”
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Effectiveness of a home-based computerized cognitive training in Parkinson's disease: a pilot randomized cross-over study by Serena Tagliente, Brigida Minafra, Simona Aresta, Simona Aresta, Paola Santacesaria, Andrea Buccoliero, Cinzia Palmirotta, Gianvito Lagravinese, Davide Mongelli, Christian Gelao, Luigi Macchitella, Stefania Pazzi, Domenico Scrutinio, Paola Baiardi, Petronilla Battista

“…All participants completed both the Neurotablet intervention and Standard Care blocks in a randomized order. …”
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Corporate Social Responsibility's Influence on Product Innovation: Spotlight on the Mediating Role of Employer Branding (A Case Study of Medium and Large Manufacturing Firms in Bus... by zahra hajizadeh, Ebrahim Rajabpour, Heidar Ahmadi, Majid Esmaeilpour

“…Findings The achievements indicated that CSR notably and positively influences both product innovation and employer branding. Yet, the impact of employer branding on product innovation didn't show a significant statistical effect. …”
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Resveratrol contributes to NK cell-mediated breast cancer cytotoxicity by upregulating ULBP2 through miR-17-5p downmodulation and activation of MINK1/JNK/c-Jun signaling by Bisha Ding, Jie Li, Jia-Lin Yan, Chun-Yan Jiang, Ling-Bo Qian, Jie Pan

“…The JNK inhibitor sp600125 was utilized to elucidate the specific role of JNK in modulating ULBP2 expression.ResultsRES increased ULBP2 expression on BC cells, thereby augmenting their vulnerability to NK cell-mediated cytotoxicity both in vitro and in vivo. RES administration led to a reduction in cellular miR-17-5p level. …”
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Temporal changes in Plasmodium falciparum genetic diversity and multiplicity of infection across three areas of varying malaria transmission intensities in Uganda by Alex Mwesigwa, Steven M. Kiwuwa, Benson Musinguzi, Hakiim Kawalya, James Davis Katumba, Andrew Baguma, Irene M. Mutuku, Ismail Abiola Adebayo, Samuel L. Nsobya, Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, Joan N. Kalyango, Charles Karamagi, Joaniter I. Nankabirwa

“…Conclusions This study highlights the genetic diversity and MOI of P. falciparum in Uganda's malaria transmission settings, noting a slight decrease in both genetic diversity and MOI overtime. …”
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Why do patients with isolated PCL rupture experience no subjective knee joint instability during walking? An in vivo biomechanical study by Mingfeng Lu, Mingfeng Lu, Wei Chen, Jinpeng Lin, Jinpeng Lin, Wenhan Huang, Junqing Gao, Junqing Gao, Lilian Zhao, Shilin Li, Lilei He, Yu Zhang

“…Additionally, the study seeks to provide biomechanical insights into the observed differences between subjective and objective assessments.Methods35 healthy volunteers and 27 patients with isolated PCLD (both involved and uninvolved sides) were included in the study. …”
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Comparing multi-texture fibrosis analysis versus binary opacity-based abnormality detection for quantitative assessment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis by Sebastian Nowak, Dominik Creuzberg, Maike Theis, Carmen Pizarro, Alexander Isaak, Claus C. Pieper, Julian A. Luetkens, Dirk Skowasch, Alois M. Sprinkart, Daniel Kütting

“…OFL: 612 ± 61s, P < 0.001). Both analyses were significant predictors in the multivariable CPH analysis including TLC (hazard-ratios: MTFL 1.03 [1.01–1.06], P = 0.02; OFL 1.03 [1.00-1.06], P = 0.03). …”
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In situ polymerized polyetherimide/Al2O3 nanocomposites with significantly improved capacitive energy storage performance at high temperatures by Li Tan, Jiufeng Dong, Li Li, Chengyuan Wang, Yuqi Liu, Yujuan Niu, Zizhao Pan, Liang Sun, Hong Wang

“…This work provides a scalable strategy for the preparation of dielectrics with both good processability and excellent high-temperature energy storage performance.…”
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Effect of Buyang Huanwu Decoction Foot Bath on Pulmonary Rehabilitation of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease at Stable Phase by HUANG Huirong, HAN Xueqi, LIU Qinyu, XUE Jialu, YU Zhenling, CHEN Bin, MIAO Shaofang, CHEN Shuifeng

“…The clinical effect is good and can be promoted clinically.…”
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Integrating the GRACE Score with the Ceramide Risk Score Enhances the Predictive Accuracy of Major Adverse Cardiac Events in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome Undergoing Percut... by Xiaofei Wang, Chengzhe Liu, Fu Yu, Zizhuo Zhang, Jiale Wang, Xiaoyu Shi, Tianyou Xu, Qiang Deng, Liping Zhou, Wanyue Sang, Hong Jiang, Lilei Yu

“…The cumulative incidence of MACE was analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method. Both univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses identified MACE predictors. …”
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