SHOX and sex difference in height: a hypothesis by Tsutomu Ogata, Atsushi Hattori, Maki Fukami

“…In this regard, previous studies have revealed that (1) distribution of the mean adult heights in subjects with disorders accompanied by discordance between sex chromosome complement and bioactive sex steroids and in control subjects (the British height standards) indicates that, of the ~12.5 cm of sex difference in the mean adult height, ~9 cm is accounted for by the difference in the sex chromosome complement and the remaining ~3.5 cm is explained by the dimorphism in sex steroids (primarily due to the growth-promoting effect of gonadal androgens); (2) according to the infancy-childhood-puberty growth model, the sex difference in the childhood growth function produces height differences of ~1 cm in childhood and 8–10 cm at 18–20 years of age, whereas the sex difference in the pubertal growth function yields height difference of ~4.5 cm at 18–20 years of age; and (3) SHOX expression and methylation analyses using knee cartilage tissues and cultured chondrocytes have shown lower SHOX expression levels in female samples than in male samples and methylation patterns consistent with partial spreading of X-inactivation affecting SHOX in female samples. …”
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Design and evaluation of a problem-based learning VR module for apparel fit correction training. by Aditi Galada, Fatma Baytar

“…The current study explored the effects of PBL-based virtual reality (VR) training on learning how to correct two-dimensional (2D) apparel patterns to improve consequent 3D garment fit. Results indicated that the training module significantly improved spatial visualization and fit correction skills. …”
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Epithelial and immune transcriptomic characteristics and possible regulatory mechanisms in asthma exacerbation: insights from integrated studies by Ye Liu, Yue Li, Ruhao Wu, Yu Wang, Pengfei Li, Tianci Jiang, Ke Wang, Yize Liu, Zhe Cheng

“…Further analysis demonstrated that these cells manifested high heterogeneity at the levels of functional variations, dynamics, communication patterns and metabolic changes. Notably, TMPRSS11A, TUBA1A, SCEL, ICAM4, TMPRSS11B, IGFBP2, CLC, NFAM1 and F13A1 were identified as key regulatory genes of asthma. …”
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A Storm Frame Optimization Method for Predicting and Warning the Safety Status of a Shearer by Pei Zhang, Yanpeng He, Li Ma, Changkui Cong

“…Second, a virtual machine is constructed to host the Storm framework, parallel optimized real‐time processing of data is performed on the Storm framework, and real‐time data flow patterns are constructed to speed up data processing and retrieval, ensuring each tuple is fully processed through the topology structure. …”
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A New Method of Evaluating the Symmetry of Movement Used to Assess the Gait of Patients after Unilateral Total Hip Replacement by Slawomir Winiarski, Alicja Rutkowska-Kucharska, Andrzej Pozowski, Krzysztof Aleksandrowicz

“…The method is used to assess the dynamical symmetry of gait of patients after unilateral total hip replacement (asymmetric group) and healthy people (symmetric group) and also to reveal discrepancies between normal and abnormal movement patterns. Methods. The gait of twelve male patients (49.7±2.8 y), six weeks after unilateral total hip replacement (uTHR), was analysed against the gait of thirteen healthy men (36.1±3.1 y). …”
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The History of the Bargut Confrontation in Northeastern China (early 20th century): Ethno-Political and Religious Aspects (based on archival materials) by Bair Ts. Gomboev, Eduard V. Batunaev

“…The research methodology is based on comparative historical, historical-genetic, historical-dynamic, retrospective methods, and interviewing methods, which made it possible to most fully analyze the main stages and patterns of the history of the Bargut confrontation in Manchuria in the context of historical events in China, taking into account ethno political and religious aspects. …”
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Optical Fresnel zone plate flat lenses made entirely of colored photoresist through an i-line stepper by Ryohei Yamada, Hiroyuki Kishida, Tomohiro Takami, Itti Rittaporn, Mizuho Matoba, Haruyuki Sakurai, Kuniaki Konishi

“…We fabricated visible FZP lens patterns using conventional photolithography equipment on 8-inch silica glass wafers, and demonstrated focusing of 550 nm light to a diameter of 1.1 μm with a focusing efficiency of 7.2%. …”
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Energy Management in Microgrids Using Model-Free Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach by Odia A. Talab, Isa Avci

“…These challenges stem from the uncertainties in both energy generation and fluctuating demand patterns, making efficient energy management in MG a complex task. …”
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TNF-α Autocrine Feedback Loops in Human Monocytes: The Pro- and Anti-Inflammatory Roles of the TNF-α Receptors Support the Concept of Selective TNFR1 Blockade In Vivo by Jennie M. Gane, Robert A. Stockley, Elizabeth Sapey

“…We demonstrated that monocytes vary in the expression patterns of TNFR1 and TNFR2. Autocrine binding of TNF-α led to sustained upregulation of proinflammatory cytokines via TNFR1. …”
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Migration typology of the world’s coastal exclaves by Anna V. Lialina, Angelina P. Plotnikova

“…This article examines how the exclave position, including spatial remoteness from the parent state, affects migration patterns. To this end, migration is examined in thirteen coastal exclaves worldwide, excluding military bases and uninhabited territories. …”
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Leadership and Nigeria's Regional Hegemonic Quest in Africa: A Critical Discus by GAMBO Nanven Audu, PULDU Samdi Gloria, KUMS Simon Nankap

“… The aftermath of the Cold War and the fall of the Berlin wall re-mirrored and reconfigured the nature and patterns of game and/or relations in the international ambiance. …”
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Transformer-Based Multi-Player Tracking and Skill Recognition Framework for Volleyball Analytics by Lei Jiang, Zhihong Yang, Lei Gang

“…The proposed methodology effectively overcomes challenges such as occlusions, similar appearances among players, and complex motion patterns, which are prevalent in high-intensity sports like volleyball. …”
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GABA promotes peroxisome proliferation in Triticum monococcum leaves by Yunus Şahin, Taras Nazarov, Ercan Selçuk Ünlü, Andrei Smertenko, Nusret Zencrici

“…Here, we used published RNA‐seq data to analyze the expression patterns of genes encoding 21 peroxisome metabolic pathways at successive developmental stages of Zea mays and Oryza sativa. …”
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Examination of Doping Usage Opinions of Bodybuilding Athletes in the Context of Sports Ethics by Hakan Salim Çağlayan, Ozer Yıldız, Mehmet Kanlı

“…Interview method, one of the qualitative research patterns, was used in the research. The research group consisted of 14 elite bodybuilding athletes who participated in international competitions in the bodybuilding branch. …”
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A Hybrid Neuro-Fuzzy and Feature Reduction Model for Classification by Himansu Das, Bighnaraj Naik, H. S. Behera

“…This proposed NF-FR model uses a feature-based class belongingness fuzzification process for all the patterns. During the fuzzification process, all the features are expanded based on the number of classes available in the dataset. …”
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Kinematic Rupture Process of Manyas (Mw=4.7) and Gemlik (Mw=4.8) Earthquakes Occurred in The Southern Marmara Region by Feyza Nur Bekler, Nurcan Meral Özel, Gülüm Tanırcan

“…Results showed simple patterns in slip distributions. Max. slips are 0.18 m and 0.12 m and seismic moments are 3.43E+15 Nm and 1.73E+15 Nm for the Gemlik and Manyas Earthquakes, respectively. …”
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The Role of Policies Governing Urban Land Development in Sari by masoumeh amiribesheli, Hossein Mojtaba zadeh Khanghahi

“…The present study attempts to investigate the decision-making patterns of urban land policies in the physical development of Sari. …”
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An Improved Deep Learning Model for Traffic Crash Prediction by Chunjiao Dong, Chunfu Shao, Juan Li, Zhihua Xiong

“…The proposed model that includes the MVNB regression layer in the supervised fine tuning module can better account for differential distribution patterns in traffic crashes across injury severities and provides superior traffic crash predictions. …”
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Pathogenicity and transmissibility of North American triple reassortant swine influenza A viruses in ferrets. by Subrata Barman, Petr S Krylov, Thomas P Fabrizio, John Franks, Jasmine C Turner, Patrick Seiler, David Wang, Jerold E Rehg, Gene A Erickson, Marie Gramer, Robert G Webster, Richard J Webby

“…The study was designed only to detect informative and significant patterns in the transmissibility and pathogenicity of these three groups of viruses. …”
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The Long-Term Clinical and Economic Impact of Universal Varicella Vaccination in Slovenia by Colleen Burgess, Stephanie Kujawski, Ajda Lapornik, Goran Bencina, Manjiri Pawaskar

“…**Methods:** A previously published dynamic transmission model was adapted to the demographics, varicella seroprevalence, herpes zoster incidence, and contact patterns in Slovenia. Six 2-dose UVV strategies, vs no vaccination, were considered over a 50-year period, including monovalent vaccination (Varivax^®^ [V-MSD] or Varilrix^®^ [V-GSK]) at ages 12 and 24 months, or monovalent vaccination at 15 months followed by monovalent or quadrivalent vaccination (ProQuad^®^ [MMRV-MSD] or Priorix- Tetra^®^ [MMRV-GSK]) at 5.5 years. …”
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