Craniology of Nyctereutes procyonoides (Carnivora) based on materials from Ukraine by Denys Lazariev

“…The article presents the results of a comprehensive craniological analysis of the common raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides Gray 1834) based on adult skulls from four samples, three of which comprise materials from Ukraine: 1) central and northern oblasts of Ukraine (Kyiv, Chernihiv, and Cherkasy oblasts); 2) eastern oblasts of Ukraine (Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Poltava oblasts); 3) southern oblasts of Ukraine (Kherson Oblast). Additionally, a sample that includes materials from the native range of the species (Khabarovsk Krai, Primorsky Krai, and Chita Oblast of Russia) was also analysed. …”
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A comprehensive analysis and comparative study of the trends in thyroid cancer burden in China and globally from 1990 to 2021, with projections for the next 15 Years by Yulai Yin, Xiaoyu Zhang

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to analyze the trends in incidence, prevalence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of thyroid cancer across gender and age groups in China and globally from 1990 to 2021, using data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) database. Additionally, it projects the trends in thyroid cancer burden for the next 15 years for both China and the global population.Materials and methodsThyroid cancer-related data were extracted from the 2021 GBD dataset. …”
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Analysing Methods of Measuring the Level of Development Based on the Experimental Data by Farzad Karimi, Mostafa Ahmadvand, Ali Heidari

“…Also, approximately half of villages (46.1 percent) with 21.46 percent of the population of the rural region were undeveloped villages. In addition, 69.35 percent of population in villages of the study was in developing stage.…”
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High sensitivity tapered fiber refractive index biosensor using hollow gold nanoparticles by Parisa Borjikhani, Nosrat Granpayeh, Mohammad Ismail Zibaii

“…For the structure with HAuNPs thickness (2.5 nm), diameter (50 nm), and the fiber waist diameter of 10 μm, the wavelength sensitivity of 489.8 nm/RIU and full width at half maximum (FWHM) of 50 nm are obtained, which are better than those specifications in some other LSPR fiber sensors. In addition, the sensitivity of the sensor increases about 2–3 times compared to those of sensors with the same structure. …”
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Association of Estimated Insulin Resistance with N-Terminal B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Concentration in Men with Metabolic Syndrome by Paweł Krzesiński, Wiesław Piechota, Katarzyna Piotrowicz, Grzegorz Gielerak, Agnieszka Woźniak-Kosek

“…The diagnostic and prognostic role of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in heart failure is well established. However, additional factors may influence its concentration. …”
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Exploring canyons beneath Devon Ice Cap for sub-glacial drainage using radar and thermodynamic modeling by Chris Pierce, Mark Skidmore, Lucas Beem, Don Blankenship, Ed Adams, Christopher Gerekos

“…Future studies should evaluate additional correction methods near complex terrain, such as RES simulation as we demonstrate here.…”
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Preventive Effect of Liupao Tea Polyphenols on HCl/Ethanol-Induced Gastric Injury in Mice by Kai Zhu, Peng Peng, Ning Wu, Xianrong Zhou, Jianfei Mu, Xin Zhao

“…LTPs could inhibit the changes caused by gastric injury and make the SOD activity, GSH, and MDA levels close to the normal levels. In addition, LTPs could upregulate the mRNA expression of Cu/Zn-SOD, Mn-SOD, CAT, nNOS, and eNOS and downregulate the expression of iNOS in the gastric tissue of mice with gastric injury. …”
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Prevalence of Fracture Risk Factors in Postmenopausal Women Enrolled in the POSSIBLE US Treatment Cohort by Nicole Yurgin, Sally Wade, Sacha Satram-Hoang, David Macarios, Marc Hochberg

“…In postmenopausal women receiving osteoporosis treatment, multiple RFs increased fracture risk. RFs, in addition to bone mineral density, can help identify candidates for osteoporosis treatment.…”
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Knowledge and willingness towards malaria vaccines among caregivers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Felista Mwingira, Deokary Matiya, Frank Chacky

“…However, the growing resistance to these interventions threatens their effectiveness, highlighting the need for additional strategies to accelerate malaria eradication efforts. …”
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Detecting, Monitoring, and Analyzing the Surface Subsidence in the Yellow River Delta (China) Combined with CenterNet Network and SBAS-InSAR by Zhenjin Li, Zhiyong Wang, Wei Liu, Xing Li, Maotong Zhou, Baojing Zhang

“…The maximum subsidence rate of Zhanhua District, Xianhe Town, and Hongguang Village were −135.21 mm/a, −330.91 mm/a, and −209.68 mm/a, respectively. In addition, the analysis showed that precipitation in the Zhanhua District could effectively slow down the subsidence rate of the area. …”
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CBRN-p Hazards and Risks Triggered by Natural Events; Turkey Example by Ayşe Handan Dökmeci, Öznur Akduman

“…In our study, the concept of sequential disaster and CBRN-p hazards and risks that may arise from sequential disasters are discussed. In addition, maps containing industries and energy facilities in provinces where CBRN-p events are likely to occur, T.C. …”
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Identification and mechanistic insights of cell senescence-related genes in psoriasis by Guiyan Deng, Cheng Xu, Dunchang Mo

“…Machine learning algorithms, including Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) regression and Support vector machine-recursive feature elimination (SVE-RFE), were used to select feature genes that were validated by qRT-PCR. Additionally, an immune cell infiltration analysis was performed to understand the roles of these genes in the immune response to psoriasis. …”
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Integrated transcriptome and metabolome analysis of liver reveals unsynchronized growth mechanisms in blunt-snout bream (Megalobrama amblycephala) by Qi Liu, Xue Zou, Ming Zhao, Qianqian Guan, Zhaoyang Xuan, Lusha Liu, Zexia Gao

“…These more abundant DEMs were prominently enriched in pathways associated with cell proliferation and energy metabolism (Oxidative phosphorylation, mTOR signaling pathway and FoxO signaling pathway). In addition, DEGs and DEMs in adenosine diphosphate (ATP) hydrolysis activity and associate with fatty acid metabolism, glucose metabolism, and amino acid metabolism pathways were both found in the transcriptomic and metabolomic integrated data. …”
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Molecular Xenomonitoring (MX) allows real-time surveillance of West Nile and Usutu virus in mosquito populations. by Clément Bigeard, Laura Pezzi, Raphaelle Klitting, Nazli Ayhan, Grégory L'Ambert, Nicolas Gomez, Géraldine Piorkowski, Rayane Amaral, Guillaume André Durand, Agathe M G Colmant, Cynthia Giraud, Katia Ramiara, Camille Migné, Gilda Grard, Thierry Touzet, Stéphan Zientara, Rémi Charrel, Gaëlle Gonzalez, Alexandre Duvignaud, Denis Malvy, Xavier de Lamballerie, Albin Fontaine

“…MX offers significant advantages over traditional entomological surveillance: it is cost-effective and efficient, enabling viral RNA screening from a community of trapped mosquitoes via their excreta, which can be transported at room temperature. Additionally, MX extends the longevity of trapped mosquitoes, enhancing virus detection and simplifying logistics, and is easy to implement without requiring specialized skills. …”
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Examining the effectiveness of psychological interventions for marginalised and disadvantaged women and individuals who have experienced gender-based violence: protocol for a scopi... by Dillon Thomas Browne, Busra Yalcinoz-Ucan, Laura Zilney, Agnes Zientarska-Kayko, Timothy Ireland

“…The database search will be completed in June 2022. An additional search will be conducted before the completion of the study in December 2022. …”
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Histopathological and Immunohistochemical Evaluation of Methotrexate-Induced Gonadal Damage in Rats: Role of SCF, mTOR, and SIRT-1 by Kübra Tuğçe KALKAN, Betül YALÇIN, Özge CENGİZ MAT, Arzu Hanım YAY

“…The testes and ovaries of rats sacrificed under general anesthesia were extracted and histopathologically analyzed. In addition, the immunoreactivity intensities of stem cell factor (SCF), mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR), and SIRT-1 in both tissues were measured by immunohistochemistry. …”
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Green Bonds as Catalysts for Low-Carbon Financing Mobilization: Examining their Impact on Sustainable Development by Ragif Huseynov, Ramida Khalilova, Sanjay Taneja, Pawan Kumar, Ercan Özen

“…The study's results highlight the positive impact of green bonds on sustainable development, emphasizing the importance of adherence to sustainability regulations, investor-focused management strategies, and financial inclusion, thereby encouraging key stakeholders across sectors to adopt more environmentally and ethically conscious practices. In addition, investment of green bonds in eco-friendly projects can improve a company's status and plead to awareness among society. …”
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Increased Circulatory Interleukin-17A Levels in Patients with Progressive and Leukotrichial Vitiligo by Thai Van Thanh Le, Huy Ngoc Phan, Tran Ngoc Dang, Le Duy Pham

“…In addition, serum IL-17A levels were higher in vitiligo patients with leukotrichia than in patients without it (P = 0.04). …”
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Developing and Activated T Cell Survival Depends on Differential Signaling Pathways to Regulate Anti-Apoptotic Bcl-xL by Ruiqing Wang, Huimin Xie, Zhaofeng Huang, Weirong Shang, Zuoming Sun

“…The anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-xL is the ultimate effector regulating the survival of CD4+CD8+ thymocytes subject to the selection process, and the deletion of Bcl-xL leads to premature apoptosis of thymocytes prior to the completion of the developmental process. In addition to its critical function in the thymus, Bcl-xL also regulates the survival of peripheral T cells. …”
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Influence of Light-Curing Time and Increment Thickness on the Properties of Bulk Fill Composite Resins With Distinct Application Systems by Carlos Rocha Gomes Torres, Taiana Paola Prado, Daniele Mara da Silva Ávila, Cesar Rogério Pucci, Alessandra Bühler Borges

“…The TP was assessed in additional specimens with 1 mm thick (n = 5). The data were statistically analyzed with analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey’s tests (5%). …”
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