Prediction model and scoring system for in-hospital mortality risk in infants with heart failure aged 1–36 months: A retrospective case-control study by Meng Wei, Shuai Shang, Huasheng Lv, Xiaoyan Liang, Yanmei Lu, Baopeng Tang

“…Fit test calibration evaluations show P values of 0.9958 and 0.9998, both greater than 0.05, indicating good calibration. …”
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Socio-economic inequalities in minimum dietary diversity among Ethiopian children aged 6–23 months: a decomposition analysis by Nigusu Worku, Amare Mesfin Workie, Lamrot Yohannes, Mihret Getnet, Mihret Getnet, Wubshet Debebe Negash, Wubshet Debebe Negash, Adina Yeshambel Belay, Lakew Asmare, Hiwot Tadesse Alemu, Demiss Mulatu Geberu, Melak Jejaw, Kaleb Assegid Demissie, Misganaw Guadie Tiruneh, Asebe Hagos

“…For a long time, Ethiopia has suffered from the double burden of malnutrition: overnutrition and undernutrition both pose significant challenges, particularly for children. …”
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Resolution of oncogene-induced senescence markers in HPV-infected cervical cancer tissue by Ashraf I. Khasawneh, Sofian Al Shboul, Nisreen Himsawi, Amani Al Rousan, Nisreen Abu Shahin, Mohammed El-Sadoni, Ahmad Alhesa, Ala’ Abu Ghalioun, Suzan Khawaldeh, Bayan Shawish, Salem Abu Mahfouz, Mais Al-Shayeb, Shatha Abo Dawoud, Raghad Tlilan, Mohammad Nuseir, Moureq R. Alotaibi, Ola Abu Al Karsaneh, Fida Asali, Marcos Yébenes Mayordomo, Raghda Barham, Rame Khasawneh, Tareq Saleh

“…IHC analysis revealed a significant increase in the expression levels of both Ki67 and Lamin B1 proteins in CC tissue compared to CIN. …”
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Effects of Digital Storytelling Package on Students’ Motivation and Attitude to Christian Religious Studies (CRS) in Junior Secondary Schools by Adetunmbi L. Akinyemi, Jonathan Iyanuoluwa Makinde

“…Additionally, there was a significant effect observed from the digital storytelling package on both the motivation and attitude of students (F (2; 61) = 29.67; p = 0.49 for motivation, and F (2; 61) = 32.49; p = 0.52 for attitude). …”
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Investigating Elevated E-Selectin and P-Selectin Levels in Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION) Patients: The Stepping Stone to a Future Clinical Approach by Syntia Nusanti, Andhika Rachman, Brigitta Marcia Budihardja, Lourisa Ruth Eldinia, Nadia Delima Andini, Arief Kartasasmita, M Sidik, Seskoati Prayitnaningsih, Alida Roswita Harahap, Aria Kekalih, Tjahjono Darminto Gondhowiardjo

“…Prothrombin time and international normalized ratio (INR) were inversely correlated with both E-selectin and P-selectin in the hypercoagulation group (p = 0.032, p = 0.030 for E-selectin and p = 0.044, p = 0.036 for P-selectin). …”
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Spectrum and Location of Ongoing Extreme Particle Acceleration in Cassiopeia A by Jooyun Woo, Kaya Mori, Charles J. Hailey, Elizabeth Spira-Savett, Aya Bamba, Brian W. Grefenstette, Thomas B. Humensky, Reshmi Mukherjee, Samar Safi-Harb, Tea Temim, Naomi Tsuji

“…A temporal model for the radio and X-ray data accounting for electron cooling and continuous injection finds that the freshly injected electron spectrum is significantly harder (exponential cutoff power-law index q = 2.15), and its cutoff energy is much higher ( E _cut  = 36 TeV), than the relic electron spectrum ( q  = 2.44 ± 0.03, E _cut  = 4 ± 1 TeV). Both electron spectra are naturally explained by the recently developed modified nonlinear diffusive shock acceleration (mNLDSA) mechanism. …”
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Studies on the High-Power Piezoelectric Property Measurement Methods and Decoupling the Power and Temperature Effects on PZT-5H by Wenchao Xue, Xiaobo Wang, Yuliang Zhu, Chengtao Luo

“…In this study, we developed and verified a combined impedance method that integrated the advantages of the constant voltage and current methods, along with an improved transient method, for high-power testing of PZT-5H piezoelectric ceramics. The results from both methods indicated that with increasing power, the electromechanical coupling coefficient <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msub><mrow><mi>k</mi></mrow><mrow><mn>31</mn></mrow></msub></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> , the piezoelectric constant <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msub><mrow><mi>d</mi></mrow><mrow><mn>31</mn></mrow></msub></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>, and the elastic compliance <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msubsup><mrow><mi>s</mi></mrow><mrow><mn>11</mn></mrow><mrow><mi mathvariant="normal">E</mi></mrow></msubsup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> of the PZT-5H showed increasing trends, while the mechanical quality factor <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msub><mrow><mi>Q</mi></mrow><mrow><mi mathvariant="normal">m</mi></mrow></msub></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> first decayed rapidly and then stabilized at a fixed level. …”
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Genomic selection strategies to overcome genotype by environment interactions in biosecurity-based aquaculture breeding programs by Ziyi Kang, Jie Kong, Qi Li, Juan Sui, Ping Dai, Kun Luo, Xianhong Meng, Baolong Chen, Jiawang Cao, Jian Tan, Qiang Fu, Qun Xing, Sheng Luan

“…Abstract Background Family-based selective breeding programs typically employ both between-family and within-family selection in aquaculture. …”
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Differential expression of circulating microRNAs in lactating Holstein and Jersey cows exposed to heat stress by Jihwan Lee, Doosan Kim, Byeonghwi Lim, Gyeonglim Ryu, Hyeonguk Baek, Joohwan Kim, Seungmin Ha, Sangbum Kim, Seunghwan Lee, Taejeong Choi, Inchul Choi

“…Results: Four microRNAs (bta-miR-20b, bta-miR-1246, bta-miR-2284x, and bta-miR- 2284y) were significantly differentially expressed in both breeds under heat stress (|FC| ≥ 2, p < 0.05). …”
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Construction of “Biomigration – Regional Cooling” Multi-functional Ecological Network in Wuhan Urban Agglomeration by Jiajie LI, Yuanyuan GU, Zhong XING

“…Based on land cover data, satellite remote sensing data and other sources of data, and by integrating the methods of MSPA, landscape connectivity analysis and surface temperature inversion, 22 biodiversity and 27 regional cooling sources are identified, both of which are distributed in the northeastern and southern parts of the research area. …”
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Oral probiotic extracellular vesicle therapy mitigates Influenza A Virus infection via blunting IL-17 signaling by Hongxia Zhou, Wenbo Huang, Jieting Li, Peier Chen, Lihan Shen, Wenjing Huang, Kailin Mai, Heyan Zou, Xueqin Shi, Yunceng Weng, Yuhua Liu, Zifeng Yang, Caiwen Ou

“…Furthermore, FISH analysis detected miR-4239, one of the most abundant miRNAs in LrEVs, in both lung and intestinal tissues. We confirmed that miR-4239 directly targets IL-17a. …”
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Similarity or complementarity? Understanding marital relationships in terms of sexual dimorphism in brain morphometry and gender roles by Lei Li, Xinyue Huang, Qingyu Zheng, Jinming Xiao, Xiaolong Shan, Huafu Chen, Xujun Duan

“…., feminine gender roles and IDI in the female-typical brain region were positively correlated with marital satisfaction in both males and females, and couple-wise morphological similarity in the female-typical brain region was positively correlated with marital satisfaction. …”
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Potential impacts of marine fuel regulations on an Arctic stratocumulus case and its radiative response by L. F. Escusa dos Santos, L. F. Escusa dos Santos, H. C. Frostenberg, A. Baró Pérez, A. M. L. Ekman, A. M. L. Ekman, L. Ickes, E. S. Thomson

“…Compliance measures affect the physicochemical properties of exhaust particles and their cloud condensation nucleus (CCN) activity in different ways, with the potential to have both direct and indirect impacts on atmospheric processes such as the formation and lifetime of clouds. …”
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The effect of gut microbiome-targeted therapies in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Yijia Song, Yijia Song, Yijia Song, Sutong Liu, Lihui Zhang, Lihui Zhang, Wenxia Zhao, Yuanmei Qin, Yuanmei Qin, Minghao Liu

“…Preclinical evidences indicate that modulation of the gut microbiome could be a promising target in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.MethodA systematic review and network meta-analysis was conducted to compare the effect of probiotics, synbiotics, prebiotics, fecal microbiota transplant, and antibiotics on the liver-enzyme, metabolic effects and liver-specific in patients with NAFLD. …”
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Intensification of Natural Disasters in the State of Pará and the Triggering Mechanisms Across the Eastern Amazon by Everaldo B. de Souza, Douglas B. S. Ferreira, Luciano J. S. Anjos, Alan C. Cunha, João Athaydes Silva, Eliane C. Coutinho, Adriano M. L. Sousa, Paulo J. O. P. Souza, Waleria P. Monteiro Correa, Thaiane S. Silva Dias, Alexandre M. C. do Carmo, Carlos B. B. Gutierrez, Giordani R. C. Sodré, Aline M. M. Lima, Edson J. P. Rocha, Bergson C. Moraes, Luciano P. Pezzi, Tercio Ambrizzi

“…The catastrophic impacts on people and the economy were documented, showing a significant rise in the number of homeless individuals and those directly affected, alongside considerable material damage and economic losses for both the public and private sectors. Furthermore, we conducted a comprehensive composite analysis on the tropical ocean–atmosphere dynamic structure that elucidated the various triggering mechanisms of disasters arising from Inundations, Droughts, and Forest fires (on seasonal scale), and Flash floods and Heavy rainfall (on sub-monthly scale) in Pará. …”
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Longitudinal serological and virological survey of hepatitis E virus in wild boar (Sus scrofa majori, Maremman wild boar) and fallow deer (Dama dama) populations in a protected are... by Luca De Sabato, Mariagiovanna Domanico, Paola De Santis, Daniele Cecca, Giulia Bonella, Giovanni Mastrandrea, Roberta Onorati, Luigi Sorbara, Bianca Maria Varcasia, Barbara Franzetti, Andrea Caprioli, Antonio Battisti, Fabio Ostanello, Ilaria Di Bartolo

“…Moreover, our results corroborate that the consumption of undercooked or raw liver from both wild boar and fallow deer, or the direct contact with these animals, could represent a zoonotic risk.…”
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Prenatal exposure to a mixture of organophosphate ester and organophosphorus pesticides in relation to child neurodevelopment in the Shanghai Birth Cohort by Hui Wang, Dezheng Fu, Xiaoning Liu, Xiaochen Chang, Siyu Guo, Xiaomeng Cheng, Ying Tian, Jinjun Ran, Jun Zhang, Shengju Yin

“…In a study involving 530 mother-child dyads from the Shanghai Birth Cohort (SBC) with enrollment occurring between 2013 and 2016, 14 OPEs/OPPs metabolites were evaluated using high-performance liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC/MS-MS) in maternal urine collected during both the first and second trimester. Child neurodevelopment was evaluated using the parent-reported Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Preschool version (BRIEF-P) and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). …”
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Production of ACE inhibitory peptides via ultrasonic-assisted enzymatic hydrolysis of microalgal Chlorella protein: Process improvement, fractionation, identification, and in silic... by Jeeraporn Pekkoh, Apiwit Kamngoen, Antira Wichaphian, May Thu Zin, Supakit Chaipoot, Kamon Yakul, Wasu Pathom-aree, Wageeporn Maneechote, Benjamas Cheirsilp, Kuan Shiong Khoo, Sirasit Srinuanpan

“…Interestingly, the fractionated low molecular weight (LMW) peptides (<3 kDa) demonstrated notable levels of both ABTS radical scavenging (IC50 at 3.34 µg/mL) and ACE inhibition activities (IC50 at 2.95 µg/mL), alongside a significant abundance of essential amino acids, reaching up to 34.98 %. …”
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Development characteristics and river blocking outburst analysis of Shadong landslide in the upper reaches of Jinsha River by Shunxiang ZHENG, Jun WANG, Yong YAN, Wen LIU, Heng ZHAO, Junxiang YANG, Xiongan FAN, Yi ZHANG, Meng WANG, Tianbin YU

“…The maximum flood flow could reach 11315 m3/s, with a maximum flood peak height of approximately 31 m at the Lava Power Station. In the event of both storm and earthquake conditions, II-1 and II-2 zone are unstable at the same time, resulting in the height of the barrier dam of approximately 153 m, with a barrier lake capacity of approximately 5.66×108 m3. …”
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The PRC2.1 subcomplex opposes G1 progression through regulation of CCND1 and CCND2 by Adam D Longhurst, Kyle Wang, Harsha Garadi Suresh, Mythili Ketavarapu, Henry N Ward, Ian R Jones, Vivek Narayan, Frances V Hundley, Arshia Zernab Hassan, Charles Boone, Chad L Myers, Yin Shen, Vijay Ramani, Brenda J Andrews, David P Toczyski

“…This included the CpG islands in the promoter of the CDK4/6 cyclins CCND1 and CCND2, and loss of MTF2 lead to upregulation of both CCND1 and CCND2. Our results demonstrate a role for PRC2.1, but not PRC2.2, in antagonizing G1 progression in a diversity of cell linages, including chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), breast cancer, and immortalized cell lines.…”
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