Effects of plant functional group removal on caterpillars (Gynaephora alpherakii) performance and plant production in an alpine meadow by Rui Cao, Han Chen, Jingran Cai, Chen Hang, Ziyu Zhang, Yingchun Miao, Peng Xie

“…To elucidate these, we conducted a series of experiments consisting of (1) a two-factor field experiment, where we manipulated the forb abundance and caterpillar presence to assess their interactive effects on plant productivity and caterpillar performance, (2) a field complementary shelter addition experiment, designed to isolate and evaluate the effects of microclimatic changes resulting from forb removal, and (3) a confirmatory microcosm experiment to validate the field findings under controlled by monitoring the herbivory patterns. Our results show that forb removal significantly decreased the aboveground plant biomass (APB) by 41.3%, but did not affect the APB of sedges. …”
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Machine learning identification of a novel vasculogenic mimicry-related signature and FOXM1’s role in promoting vasculogenic mimicry in clear cell renal cell carcinoma by Chao Xu, Sujing Zhang, Jingwei Lv, Yilong Cao, Yao Chen, Hao Sun, Shengtao Dai, Bowei Zhang, Meng Zhu, Yuepeng Liu, Junfei Gu

“…Results: We examined VRG mutation and expression patterns in ccRCC at the gene level, identifying two distinct molecular clusters. …”
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DepRescribing inapprOpriate Proton Pump InhibiTors (DROPIT): study protocol of a cluster-randomised controlled trial in Swiss primary care by Stefan Neuner-Jehle, Katharina Tabea Jungo, Sven Streit, Sven Trelle, Nicolas Rodondi, Carole Elodie Aubert, Kristie Rebecca Weir, Enriqueta Vallejo-Yagüe, Samantha Chan, Marie Roumet, Pascal Juillerat, Sofia Carolina Zambrano Ramos, Jennifer Inauen, Angela Edith Schulthess-Lisibach, Renata Vidonscky Lüthold, Clémentine Tombez, Martina Zangger, Flurina Jenal, Yvonne Mattmann, Christof Bieri, Michaela Barbier

“…There are several secondary endpoints, such as the total number of prescribed medications, occurrences of changes in prescription patterns, PPI discontinuation and cost-effectiveness.Conclusions The findings from this study will provide evidence on the effectiveness and safety of a PPI deprescribing intervention for patients and GPs. …”
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Black Carbon Exposure Characteristics in Diesel Engine Vehicle-related Jobs by Sangjun Choi, Ju-Hyun Park, Won Kim, Seung Won Kim, Kyong-Hui Lee, Taejin Chung, Jihoon Park, Seung-Hun Ryu, Jungah Shin, Dong-Hee Koh, Dong-Uk Park

“…The workers chosen for this study (N = 106) measured their exposure every minute using an AE51 microAethalometer affixed to a microcyclone and also recorded their time-activity patterns and whereabouts in detail during working hours. …”
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Characteristics of meteorology and freeze-thaw in high-latitude cold regions: a case study in Da Xing’anling, Northeast China (2022–2023) by Yunhu Shang, Yunhu Shang, Yapeng Cao, Yapeng Cao, Guoyu Li, Guoyu Li, Kai Gao, Kai Gao, Hang Zhang, Jie Sheng, Dun Chen, Dun Chen, Juncen Lin, Juncen Lin

“…The Da Xing’anling Mountains, serving as a transitional zone between continuous permafrost and seasonal frozen ground in northeastern China’s high latitudes, understanding the meteorological parameters and freeze-thaw development patterns in this region can significantly enhance the accuracy of permafrost zoning maps and validate climate simulation models. …”
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Dietary index for gut microbiota and its protective role against kidney stones: evidence of diabetes as a mediator from NHANES cross-sectional data by Lei Wang, Junjun Wu, Ziwen Jiang, Chao Wang, Fuxiang Lin, Yuxiang Zhong, Pengpeng Zhao, Wei Wei, Jianhua Huang, Zhanping Xu

“…BackgroundThe dietary index for gut microbiota (DI-GM) reflects dietary patterns that support gut microbial health and may influence kidney stone (KS) risk. …”
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Genome-wide characterization and expression analysis of the ADF gene family in response to salt and drought stress in alfalfa (Medicago sativa) by Mengmeng Shi, Yike Wang, Peng Lv, Yujie Gong, Qi Sha, Xinyan Zhao, Wen Zhou, Lingtao Meng, Zegang Han, Lingxiao Zhang, Lingxiao Zhang, Yongwang Sun, Yongwang Sun

“…Gene expression profiles analyzed by RT-qPCR experiments demonstrated that MsADF genes exhibited distinct expression patterns among different organs. Furthermore, the majority of MsADF genes were induced by salt and drought stress by more than two-fold, with MsADF1, 2/3, 6, and 9 being highly induced, suggesting their critical role in resistance to abiotic stress. …”
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Resident action in smart waste management during landfill disclosure transition: Insights from Yogyakarta's smart city initiatives by Sapta Suhardono, Chun-Hung Lee, Thi Thanh Thuy Phan, I Wayan Koko Suryawan

“…Advanced predictive models analyze patterns in waste generation, optimizing system responsiveness and efficiency, while qualitative data reveal the critical role of education and tailored communication strategies in fostering resident participation. …”
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Childhood BMI trajectories and sociodemographic factors in an Italian pediatric population by Erich Batzella, Joaquin Gutierrez de Rubalcava Doblas, Gloria Porcu, Silvia Bressan, Elisa Barbieri, Carlo Giaquinto, Anna Cantarutti, Cristina Canova

“…This study highlighted a considerable heterogeneity in BMI trajectories in pediatric age, emphasizing the effect of sociodemographic inequalities on growth patterns with models capable of capturing the dynamic nature of the phenomenon.…”
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EV‐Elute: A universal platform for the enrichment of functional surface marker‐defined extracellular vesicle subpopulations by Willemijn S. deVoogt, Rowan Frunt, Raul M. Leandro, Casper S. Triesscheijn, Bella Monica, Ioanna Paspali, Mark Tielemans, Jerney J. J. M. François, Cor W. Seinen, Olivier G. deJong, Sander A. A. Kooijmans

“…EV subpopulations showed intact integrity by electron microscopy and Proteinase K protection assays and showed uptake patterns similar to whole EV isolates in co‐cultures of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and endothelial cells. …”
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Topographical mapping of metabolic abnormalities in multiple sclerosis using rapid echo-less 3D-MR spectroscopic imaging at 7T by Eva Niess, Assunta Dal-Bianco, Bernhard Strasser, Fabian Niess, Lukas Hingerl, Beata Bachrata, Stanislav Motyka, Paulus Rommer, Siegfried Trattnig, Wolfgang Bogner

“…Objectives: To assess topographical patterns of metabolic abnormalities in the cerebrum of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and their relationship to clinical disability using rapid echo-less 3D-MR spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) at 7T. …”
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Long-term impact of molecular epidemiology shifts of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus on severity and mortality of bloodstream infection by Norihito Kaku, Masaki Ishige, Go Yasutake, Daisuke Sasaki, Kenji Ota, Fujiko Mitsumoto-Kaseida, Kosuke Kosai, Hiroo Hasegawa, Koichi Izumikawa, Hiroshi Mukae, Katsunori Yanagihara

“…These major combinations showed similar drug resistance patterns, molecular characteristics, and phylogenetic features to those identified in nationwide surveillance. …”
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Nasopharyngeal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus in a rural population, Sierra Leone by Lisa Maria Kleine, Emmanuel Marx Kanu, Tobias Grebe, Desmond Mohamed Sesay, Henning Loismann, Maxwell Sesay, Tom Theiler, Viktoria Rudolf, Alexander Mellmann, Laura C. Kalkman, Martin P. Grobusch, Frieder Schaumburg

“…The aim of this study was to assess colonization rates, resistance patterns and selected virulence factors of S. aureus from rural Sierra Leone. …”
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Winter wheat yield responses to growing degree days: Long-term trends and adaptability in major producing areas of China by Ziyang Liu, Davide Cammarano, Xiaojun Liu, Yongchao Tian, Yan Zhu, Weixing Cao, Qiang Cao

“…However, understanding the specific spatiotemporal patterns of GDD and its influence on wheat yields remains limited. …”
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Real-world clinical outcome of unresectable locally advanced & de-novo metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: a multicentre retrospective study by Mohamed Aseafan, Ali H. Alfakeeh, Emad Tashkandi, Mervat Mahrous, Mohammed Alghamdi, Bader Alshamsan, Marwan Al-Hajeili, Safwan Bakhsh, Kanan Alshammari, Fahad A. Almugbel, Abdulhameed H. Alfagih, Ahmed Allehebi, Mohamed Montaser, Mohamed Hamdy Elsafty, Khaled Abd Elaziz Elnaghi, Ibrahim Issa, Eesa Bakshi, Sadeem AlSubaie, Bandar AlMutairi, Hoda Mokhtar, Mohamed Aboelatta, Nedal Bukhari, Ali M. Alzahrani, Tusneem Elhassan, Ali Alqahtani, Shouki Bazarbashi

“…This study aimed to evaluate the real-world clinical characteristics, treatment patterns, and outcomes of patients with locally advanced unresectable and de-novo metastatic PDAC in Saudi Arabia, providing regional data to compare with international benchmarks. …”
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Antioxidant Properties of Tonsil-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Human Vocal Fold Fibroblast Exposed to Oxidative Stress by Sung-Chan Shin, Hyung-Sik Kim, Yoojin Seo, Cho Hee Kim, Ji Min Kim, Hyun-Keun Kwon, Jin-Choon Lee, Eui-Suk Sung, Byung-Joo Lee

“…In addition, expression patterns of ECM-associated factors including various collagens were examined by real-time PCR and immunocytochemical analysis. …”
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High prevalence of overweight/obesity and central obesity among women in a rural district of Nepal in 2012–2013: a population-based study by Chandra Yogal, Chandra Yogal, Astrid Kamilla Stunes, Astrid Kamilla Stunes, Sunila Shakya, Biraj Karmarcharya, Rajendra Koju, Mats P. Mosti, Mats P. Mosti, Miriam K. Gustafsson, Miriam K. Gustafsson, Bjørn Olav Åsvold, Bjørn Olav Åsvold, Berit Schei, Unni Syversen, Unni Syversen

“…Our findings underscore the need for public health programs addressing nutritional patterns and physical activity to prevent obesity.…”
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Ionizing radiation-induced disruption of Rela-Bclaf1-spliceosome regulatory axis in primary spermatocytes causing spermatogenesis dysfunction by Hongjian Zhou, Zhipeng Xu, Chun Jiang, Qiuyue Wu, Chuanyue Zhang, Zhenyu Liu, Xiaoxue Zhang, Weiwei Li, Yujia Pang, Jing Zhang, Wenju Pan, Min Chen, Xinyi Xia

“…Notably, NF-κB agonists were found to ameliorate this damage via upregulating Bclaf1 and spliceosome-related genes expression, thereby normalizing splicing patterns and rescuing IR-induced spermatogenesis disorders. …”
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Deep-Learning-Based Land Cover Mapping in Franciacorta Wine Growing Area by Girma Tariku, Isabella Ghiglieno, Andres Sanchez Morchio, Luca Facciano, Celine Birolleau, Anna Simonetto, Ivan Serina, Gianni Gilioli

“…Land cover mapping is essential to understanding global land-use patterns and studying biodiversity composition and the functioning of eco-systems. …”
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A preliminary investigation into self-compassion and compassion-based intervention for mental health in the performing arts by Courtney C. Walton, James N. Kirby, Sabrina McKenzie, Sabrina McKenzie, Caroline X. Gao, Caroline X. Gao, Rosemary Purcell, Rosemary Purcell, Simon M. Rice, Simon M. Rice, Margaret S. Osborne, Margaret S. Osborne

“…In Study 1, a cross-sectional online survey of performing artists explored patterns of association between self-compassion and mental health. …”
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