Variability of plankton communities in relation to the lunar cycle in oceanic waters by Santiago Hernández-León, M. Loreto Torreblanca, M. Loreto Torreblanca, Inma Herrera, Inma Herrera, Laia Armengol, Gara Franchy, Alejandro Ariza, Juan Carlos Garijo, María Couret

“…Chlorophyll, nanoplankton, diatoms, and mesozooplankton proxies for grazing (GF), respiration (ETS), and growth (AARS) varied monthly denoting a lunar pattern. Chlorophyll a, nanoplankton, diatoms, and mesozooplankton proxies for grazing and respiration peaked between 4 and 6 days after the new moon, followed by an enhancement of the mesozooplankton index of growth between 8 to 9 days after the new moon. …”
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Effect of Chromium Picolinate and Chromium Nanoparticles Added to Low- or High-Fat Diets on Chromium Biodistribution and the Blood Level of Selected Minerals in Rats by Anna Stępniowska, Jerzy Juśkiewicz, Krzysztof Tutaj, Joanna Fotschki, Bartosz Fotschki, Katarzyna Ognik

“…The obtained results point to the paramount importance of the dietary Cr form on the excretion pattern of this microelement. It has been found that CrNPs were to a greater extent excreted from the rat’s body via urine and feces in comparison to CrPic, as indicated by the values of the Cr retention index (44.4 vs . 65.9%, respectively). …”
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Efficacy and safety of massage for postoperative stress in colorectal cancer patients: a randomized, controlled, three-arm trial by Paul G. Werthmann, Paul G. Werthmann, Paul G. Werthmann, Dirk Cysarz, Melanie Jungbluth, Ann-Kathrin Lederer, Ann-Kathrin Lederer, Gergana Nenova, Roman Huber, Monique van Dijk, Gunver S. Kienle

“…Due to high inter- and intraindividual variability a clear pattern of response of the secondary outcomes to RE in comparison to empathic conversations could not be found. …”
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Chimeric antigen receptor with novel intracellular modules improves antitumor performance of T cells by Pengju Wang, Yiyi Wang, Xiaojuan Zhao, Rui Zheng, Yiting Zhang, Ruotong Meng, Hao Dong, Sixin Liang, Xinyi He, Yang Song, Haichuan Su, Bo Yan, An-Gang Yang, Lintao Jia

“…The present study demonstrated the applicability of CAR reconstitution using signaling modules from different CD3 subunits, and depicted a novel pattern of CAR expression that reduces cytokine release, thus paving a way for preparation of CAR-T cells displaying improved safety and persistence against diverse tumor antigens.…”
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Population Dynamics of Bullet Tuna (Auxis rochei Risso 1881) from the Indian Ocean, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia by Evron Asrial, Ruly Isfatul Khasanah, Fathurriadi Fathrurriadi, Yasir Arapat, Usma Kurniawan Hadi, Lalu Achmad Tan Tilar Wangsajati Sukmaring Kalih, Lalu Samsul Rizal, Mita Ayu Liliyanti, Erwin Rosadi, Daduk Setyohadi, Muhammad Junaidi, Ishani Nelunika Rathnayake

“…The data was derived from the measurement and weighing results of 1,217 BLT collected from the respective collector traders at each sampling location. The growth pattern of BLT was isometric () which meant the ideal body shape (mesomorph) and length at first maturity (FLm) was 31.11 cm. …”
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Factors influencing evidence-based cardiovascular disease prevention programming in rural African American communities: a community-engaged concept mapping study by Amelia DeFosset, Breanna Deutsch-Williams, Mysha Wynn, Katrina Blunt, Scott Rosas, Mary Wolfe McKinley, Brian Ellerby, Shirley McFarlin, Veena Reddy, Giselle Corbie, Gaurav Dave

“…Multivariate statistical analysis was used to generate a concept map. Absolute pattern matches comparing ratings of the relative importance and feasibility of each factor were generated and depicted via ladder graphs. …”
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Applying Focal Therapy to Lesions Detected via Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Delivering Cancer Ablation Beyond the Visibility Phenomenon by Clement Orczyk, Teresa Marsden, Francesco Giganti, Joseph M. Norris, Santosh Waigankar, Louise Dickinson, Shonit Punwani, Alex Kirkham, Alex Freeman, Aiman Haider, Caroline M. Moore, Arnauld Villers, Clare Allen, Mark Emberton

“…We propose a 10-step framework that incorporates the contribution of all MRI sequences, the cancer growth pattern within the zonal anatomy to establish a margin around the MRI-visible lesion, safeguards for critical anatomic structures, and guidance for energy selection on the basis of specific properties. …”
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The value of MRI in differentiating ovarian clear cell carcinoma from other adnexal masses with O-RADS MRI scores of 4–5 by Lingling Lin, Le Fu, Huawei Wu, Saiming Cheng, Guangquan Chen, Lei Chen, Jun Zhu, Yu Wang, Jiejun Cheng

“…CA125, HE4, CEA, ROMA, endometriosis, shape, parity, unilocular, component, the growth pattern of mural nodules, high signal on T1WI, number of nodules, the ratio of signal intensity, and the ADC value were significantly different between CCCs and non-CCCs. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Automated and Handheld Breast Ultrasound Findings for Small (≤1 cm) Breast Cancers Based on BI-RADS Category by Han Song Mun, Eun Young Ko, Boo-Kyung Han, Eun Sook Ko, Ji Soo Choi, Haejung Kim, Myoung Kyoung Kim, Jieun Kim

“…Two breast radiologists retrospectively evaluated multiple imaging features, including shape, orientation, margin, echo pattern, and posterior characteristics and assigned BI-RADS categories. …”
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Does the transfer of knowledge from the pioneer generation to the second‐generation speed‐up the learning curve of robot‐assisted partial nephrectomies? TRANSFER trial (UroCCR n°83... by Louis Vignot, Zine‐Eddine Khene, Adil Mellouki, Arnoult Morrone, Jean‐Christophe Bernhard, Karim Bensalah, Daniel Chevallier, Nicolas Doumerc, Morgan Roupret, Francois‐Xavier Nouhaud, Cédric Lebacle, Jean‐Alexandre Long, Pierre Pillot, Xavier Tillou, Brannwel Tibi, Matthieu Durand, Younes Ahallal, Imad Bentellis

“…CUSUM chart analysis showed a ‘staircase’ pattern of the learning process, with three major steps at 150, 200 and 300 procedures. …”
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Spatial-Temporal Variation and Driving Forces of Carbon Storage at the County Scale in China Based on a Gray Multi-Objective Optimization-Patch-Level Land Use Simulation-Integrated... by Gui Chen, Qingxia Peng, Qiaohong Fan, Wenxiong Lin, Kai Su

“…Then, the integrated model was used to analyze the spatial–temporal variation in land-use pattern and carbon storage at the county scale in China’s Daiyun Mountain’s Rim under four scenarios in 2032, and analyze the driving force of spatial differentiation of carbon storage. …”
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Estrogen-related receptor gamma is a regulator of mitochondrial, autophagy, and immediate-early gene programs in spiny projection neurons: Relevance for transcriptional changes in... by Stephanie N. Fox, Cody H. Savage, Narcy R. Amireddy, Laura J. McMeekin, David K. Crossman, Peter J. Detloff, Michelle Gray, Rita M. Cowell

“…Here, we demonstrate that developmental deletion of Esrrg selectively in SPNs causes a transcriptional pattern consistent with a reduction of Drd1 and Drd2–positive neurons in the mouse dorsolateral striatum. …”
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Impact of healthcare-associated infections on in-hospital outcomes during the COVID-19 era: a multicenter comparative study of 20,942 isolated microorganisms from ICU patients by Armin Khavandegar, Zeinab Siami, Aziz Rasouli, Pershang Nazemi, Anoosha Gull

“…The odds of death were increased in the SSI group more than the rest (OR:2.65, CI 95%: 2.13–3.29).ConclusionCOVID-19 changed the pattern of HAIs and also increased their mortality. …”
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The adaptation of rainbow trout to warmer water: Oxidative damage in the germinal line by Vianel Sevastei, Sonia A. Crichigno, M. Victoria Santos, Andrea Trochine, Julio C. Painefilú, Noemí Zaritzky, Víctor E. Cussac

“…Our results suggest that the acquired thermal tolerance traits may be part of a wide spectrum of novel characteristics produced as a consequence of an enhanced mutation rate and/or a different DNA methylation pattern, induced by higher temperatures and mediated by ROS.…”
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Seasonal distribution and cercarial shedding of Bulinus spp. snails: Implications for urogenital schistosomiasis control in the Simiyu Region, northwestern Tanzania by Nyanda C. Justine, Humphrey D. Mazigo, Antje Fuss, Bonnie L. Webster, Eveline T. Konje, Klaus Brehm, Andreas Mueller

“…Schistosoma spp. cercarial emergence followed a seasonal pattern and was significantly higher during the rainy season (P = 0.005). …”
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Designing and Modeling Digital Transformation in the Automotive Industry: Leveraging the Fourth Industrial Revolution by Mohammad Saeed Mozafari Mehr, Mohammad Taghi Taghavifard

“…In this regard, the main question focuses on identifying the factors that impact the design and modeling of digital transformation, rooted in the fourth-generation industrial revolution, and exploring the pattern of causal relationships among these factors in Iran Khodro.   …”
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Differential responses of soil C, N, and P ecological stoichiometric characteristics to different configurations of edge-locked forests in the Kubuqi Desert by Xue Chen, Hejun Zuo, Hejun Zuo, Min Yan, Min Yan, Haibing Wang, Haibing Wang, Cheng Xi, Yinchao Chai

“…The vertical distribution patterns of particle size and parameter characteristics had variations. (4) Soil C, N, P, and stoichiometric characteristics are affected by vegetation type, soil depth, and soil texture. …”
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Case report: Novel ACTN4 variant of uncertain significance in a pediatric case of steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome requesting kidney transplantation by Ignacio Alarcón, Carolina Peralta, Francisco Cammarata-Scalisi, Maykol Araya Castillo, Francisco Cano, Francisco Cano, Angélica Rojo, María Luisa Ceballos, María Luisa Ceballos, Paola Krall, Paola Krall

“…ACTN4 variants, although rare, typically manifest in early adulthood as SRNS-FSGS with autosomal dominant inheritance pattern and are associated with variable progression toward ESKD.Case–diagnosis/treatmentA 10-year-old Chilean male patient, born to a complicated pregnancy without any history of prenatal care, was incidentally found to have mild proteinuria during pre-surgery analysis. …”
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Comparison of IMO vifa24plus(1-2) and Humphrey Field Analyzer 24-2 by Takagi Y, Asano R, Yamashita K, Sakai Y, Yokoyama S, Ichikawa K, Ichikawa K

“…Only eyes with reliable test results were selected, and the visual field index (VFI), mean deviation (MD), and pattern standard deviation (PSD) were examined using Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test.Results: The test times for the HFA 24– 2 and IMO vifa 24plus(1– 2) were 716.83± 118.80 and 628.75± 142.70 s, respectively, with the IMO vifa being significantly shorter (P< 0.001). …”
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