Hikaya as a literary genre (based on A. Eniki's literary works of the 1940s–1960s) by V.R. Amineva

“…The paper discusses the peculiarities of functioning of hikaya as an art form in A. Eniki's prose during the 1940s–1960s. The relevance of the research is determined by the uncertainty of the concepts used for designation of works of average and small forms of epics in the Tatar literature of the 20th century. …”
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Associations of Retinal Microvascular Density and Fractal Dimension with Glaucoma: A Prospective Study from UK Biobank by Qi Chen, MD, Suyu Miao, MD, Yuzhe Jiang, MD, Danli Shi, MD, PhD, Weiyun You, MD, Lin Liu, MD, PhD, Mayinuer Yusufu, MTI, Yufan Chen, MD, Ruobing Wang, MD, PhD

“…Results: In a study of 41 632 participants without prior glaucoma, 482 cases of glaucoma were recorded during a median follow-up of 11.0 years. In the Cox proportional hazards regression model post-PSM, we found that incident glaucoma has significant negative associations with arteriolar VSD (hazard ratio [HR] = 0.24, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.11–0.52, P < 0.001), venular VSD (HR = 0.34, 95% CI 0.15–0.74, P = 0.007), arteriolar FD (HR = 0.24, 95% CI 0.10–0.60, P = 0.002), and venular FD (HR = 0.31, 95% CI 0.12–0.85, P = 0.022). …”
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Total Phenolic, Flavonoid Contents, and Antioxidant Activities of Fruit, Seed, and Bark Extracts of Zanthoxylum armatum DC by Nirmala Phuyal, Pramod Kumar Jha, Pankaj Prasad Raturi, Sangeeta Rajbhandary

“…Similarly, the highest TFC value was 135.17 ± 2.02 mg QE/g in cultivated fruits, and the lowest was 76.58 ± 4.18 mg QE/g in cultivated seeds. …”
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Using a co-design approach to develop a Preventative Online Mental Health Program for Youth (POMHPY): a quality improvement project by Elnaz Moghimi, Kimberly Belfry, Sarah Farr, Shavon Stafford, Arina Bogdan, Megan Brush, Christopher Canning, Soyeon Kim

“…Abstract Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, youth in Ontario, Canada experienced a steep rise in mental health concerns. …”
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Comparing different montages of transcranial direct current stimulation on dual-task walking and cortical activity in chronic stroke: double-blinded randomized controlled trial by Pei-Ling Wong, Yea-Ru Yang, Shun-Chang Tang, Shih-Fong Huang, Ray-Yau Wang

“…Gait performance was measured by GaitRite system during cognitive dual task (CDT) walking, motor dual task (MDT) walking, and single walking (SW). …”
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Coal‐wall spalling prevention mechanism using advance‐grooving pressure relief in the large‐mining‐height working face of a shallow coal seam by Wang Hongwei, Feng Li, Zhao Zhouyan, Li Yanjun, Cao Peipei, Jiao Jianqiang, Jiang Baolin, Liu Yong

“…The results show that: During the mining process of large mining height working face in shallow buried coal seam, the step change of static response of coal wall is induced by the transient instability of roof structure, and the high abutment pressure is formed on the coal wall. …”
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Gut microbiota and kidney function in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease participants in Cameroon: a cross-sectional study by Inès Obolo Nwaga, Victorine Bandolo Nzana, Rhoda Nsen Bughe, Isaac Dah, Cheboh Cho-Fon, Maimouna Mahamat, Emmanuelle Ndjong, Aristide Nono, Jean Claude Mballa, Fon Abongwa Acho, Vicky Ama Moor, Wilfred Fon Mbacham, François Folefack Kaze

“…Abstract Background and hypothesis Gut dysbiosis characterized by an imbalance in pathobionts (Enterobacter, Escherichia and Salmonella) and symbionts (Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus and Prevotella) can occur during chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression. We evaluated the associations between representative symbionts (Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus) and pathobionts (Enterobacteriaceae) with kidney function in persons with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). …”
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Early weight gain after stopping smoking: a predictor of overall large weight gain? A single-site retrospective cohort study by Alexandra Pankova, Eva Kralikova, Kamila Zvolska, Lenka Stepankova, Milan Blaha, Petra Ovesna, Paul Aveyard

“…In addition, lower body mass index and an increase in appetite at 3 months after quitting were associated with greater weight gain, while using nicotine replacement therapy was associated with less weight gain at 1-year follow-up.Conclusions People who stop smoking and gain a larger amount of weight early after quitting are not more likely to gain excessively at 1 year.…”
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Sleep patterns and long-term mortality among older Israeli adults: a population-based study by Lital Keinan-Boker, Yariv Gerber, Saar Ashri, Gali Cohen, Tal Hasin

“…Introduction The joint association of night-time sleep duration and daytime napping (siesta) with mortality remains elusive. We explored sleep patterns and long-term mortality in older adults and tested whether the relationship is modified by cognitive function.Methods We analysed data from 1519 participants in the National Health and Nutrition Survey of older adults aged 65+ years (‘Mabat Zahav’), conducted by the Israel Center for Disease Control during 2005–2006. …”
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Development of a latency model for HIV-1 subtype C and the impact of long terminal repeat element genetic variation on latency reversal by Shreyal Maikoo, Robert-Jan Palstra, Krista L. Dong, Tokameh Mahmoudi, Thumbi Ndung'u, Paradise Madlala

“…To address this scientific gap, we constructed a minimal genome retroviral vector expressing HIV-1C consensus transactivator of transcription protein (Tat) and green fluorescent protein (GFP) under the control of either HIV-1C consensus LTR (C731CC) or the transmitted/founder (T/F) LTRs derived from PLWH (CT/F731CC), produced corresponding LTR pseudotyped viruses using a vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV-G) pseudotyped Envelope vector and the pCMVΔR8.91 packaging vector containing HIV-1 accessory and rev genes. …”
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Gastric Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (G-POEM) as a Treatment for Refractory Gastroparesis: Long-Term Outcomes by Jiaxin Xu, Tianyin Chen, Shaimaa Elkholy, Meidong Xu, Yunshi Zhong, Yiqun Zhang, Weifeng Chen, Wenzheng Qin, Mingyan Cai, Pinghong Zhou

“…The long-term clinical response was assessed in all patients during a median follow-up of 14.5 months. Clinical success was achieved in 13 (81.25%) patients. …”
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Assessing gut barrier integrity and reproductive performance following pre-mating oral administration of solid-lipid-nanoparticles designed for drug delivery by Valentina Lacconi, Valentina Lacconi, Micol Massimiani, Micol Massimiani, Giulia Antonello, Paolo Gasco, Roberta Bernardini, Cristiana Ferrari, Lorenzo Ippoliti, Gina La Sala, Antonio Pietroiusti, Ivana Fenoglio, Chiara Riganti, Luisa Campagnolo

“…Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) have gained interest as drug delivery carriers due to their efficient cellular internalization and increased therapeutic effect of the loaded drug, with minimal side effects. …”
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Stover yield, morphological fractions and nutrient composition of five stay-green sorghum (Sorghum biochar L.) varieties at the physiological maturity stage by Abuye Tulu, Mekonnen Diribsa, Birmeduma Gadisa, Worku Temesgen

“…Stay-green sorghum varieties are known for their drought resistance and ability to retain green biomass during grain filling, making them crucial for sustainable agriculture in arid regions. …”
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Consumption of vitamin A-rich foods among lactating mothers in Girawa district, Eastern Ethiopia by Nejib Ahmedteyib Adem, Haymanot Mezmur, Mohammed Jemal, Dawit Firdisa, Berhe Gebremichael

“…Abstract Background Inadequate consumption of vitamin A during lactation significantly increases the risk of vitamin A deficiency disorders. …”
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Transcatheter Closure of Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defect with Aneurysm: Radiologic Characteristic and Interventional Strategy by Weibing Guo, Yifan Li, Jinjin Yu, Junjie Li, Ling Sun, Jijun Shi, Shushui Wang, Hong Chen, Zhiwei Zhang

“…No new severe complications were reported during follow-up, except in one patient who underwent surgery (removal of the device, VSD repair, and tricuspid valvuloplasty) due to severe postprocedural tricuspid regurgitation. …”
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Control of hypercapnia and mortality in home mechanical ventilation: the population-based DISCOVERY study by Andreas Palm, Magnus Ekström, Össur Emilsson, Karin Ersson, Mirjam Ljunggren, Josefin Sundh, Ludger Grote

“…Results We included 10 190 patients (50.1% women, age 62.9±14.5 years). …”
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The accuracy of ultrasensitive PSA in predicting disease progression after radical prostatectomy by Heikki Seikkula, Jaakko Hyysalo, Mikael Högerman, Peter J. Boström, Otto Ettala

“…The optimal usPSA cut‐off value was determined for patients at 3–5 years post‐surgery (N = 806) and beyond 5 years (N = 493) of follow‐up. We used the area under the curve (AUC) calculation and the Kaplan–Meier method. …”
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The performance of a machine learning model in predicting accelerometer-derived walking speed by Aleksej Logacjov, Tonje Pedersen Ludvigsen, Kerstin Bach, Atle Kongsvold, Mats Flaaten, Tom Ivar Lund Nilsen, Paul Jarle Mork

“…Two tri-axial accelerometers positioned on the thigh and low back were used to record body movements. A measuring wheel with a speedometer along with video recording were used to define and record consecutive 5-min periods with the three walking speeds and jogging during conditions resembling free-living. …”
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Characterization of <i>PHT</i> Genes in ‘duli’ (<i>Pyrus betulifolia Bunge</i>) and Expression Analysis of <i>PbPHTs</i> in Response to Plant Growth Regulators, P, and Salt Stress... by Shuai Yuan, Weilong Zhang, Yuxing Zhang

“…This study therefore provides a list of <i>PbPHT</i> genes with substantial roles in abiotic stress response, as well as important information to understand the functional characteristics of <i>PbPHT</i> during ‘duli’ abiotic stress tolerance, and explores the function of PbPHTs in exogenous hormones, phosphorus, and salt stress in the future.…”
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Electroacupuncture Pretreatment Elicits Tolerance to Cerebral Ischemia/Reperfusion through Inhibition of the GluN2B/m-Calpain/p38 MAPK Proapoptotic Pathway by Bao-yu Zhang, Guan-ran Wang, Wen-hua Ning, Jian Liu, Sha Yang, Yan Shen, Yang Wang, Meng-xiong Zhao, Li Li

“…All rats were evenly randomized into three groups: sham MCAO/R, MCAO/R, and EA+MCAO/R. During pretreatment procedure, only rats in the EA+MCAO/R group received EA intervention on GV20, SP6, and PC6 once a day for 5 days. …”
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