Chemical effects on ecological interactions within a model-experiment loop by Lamonica, Dominique, Charles, Sandrine, Clément, Bernard, Lopes, Christelle

“…We propose in this paper a method to assess the effects of a contaminant on a micro-ecosystem, integrating the population dynamics and the interactions between species. …”
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Exploring the underlying mechanisms behind poor faecal integrity in yellowtail kingfish (Seriola lalandi): The role of dietary starch level and amylase supplementation by Peter Horstmann Zuther, Roel M. Maas, Tijmen Blok, Jeroen Kals, Marit A.J. Nederlof, Satya Prakash, Henk A. Schols, Thomas W.O. Staessen, Yaqing Zhang, Fotini Kokou, Johan W. Schrama

“…The exact mechanism by which high dietary starch harms yellowtail kingfish feces is unknown. The apparent negative effects on faeces may be due to variations in starch content. …”
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Investigation in blood-brain barrier integrity and susceptibility to immune cell penetration in a mouse model of Dravet syndrome by Cristina Alonso, Alicia García-Culebras, Valentina Satta, Inés Hernández-Fisac, Álvaro Sierra, José A. Guimaré, Ignacio Lizasoain, Javier Fernández-Ruiz, Onintza Sagredo

“…The elevated number of blood neutrophils did not apparently originate their infiltration into the hippocampus of DS mice as an immunofluorescence analysis indicated, and the same happened in B- and T-cells. …”
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Genomic patterns of strain-specific genetic structure, linkage, and selection across fall armyworm populations by Ashley E. Tessnow, Rodney N. Nagoshi, Robert L. Meagher, Todd M. Gilligan, Ben M. Sadd, Yves Carrière, Holly N. Davis, Shelby J. Fleischer, Kelly Richers, John C. Palumbo, Patrick Porter, Jose Carlos Verle Rodrigues, Gregory A. Sword

“…Although these strains have diverged genetically, we find that differentiation is not uniform across the genome. The Z-chromosome appears to drive divergence between strains with high levels of linkage observed across this chromosome. …”
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Prevalence of Cholelithiasis and Associated Factors of Gallstone Formation after Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Teaching Hospital-Baghdad by Abdulrahman M. Mohammed, Abdulnaser M. Mohammed, Tuka Y. Hassan

“…Gallstone formation happened in 49 cases (38.3%). Of all males, four (36.4%) developed gallstones after (LSG), compared to 45 (38.5%) females. …”
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The Effect of Child Abuse on University Student’s Psychological Status: A Retrospective study by Pary M. Azize, Farida A. Kadir, Lavin Luqman Othman

“…Most of the abuse was happening around age 1-5  years and less likely on age 1-5 and above. …”
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Portable devices for periodic monitoring of bioelectrical impedance along meridian pathways in healthy individuals by Yu-Chen Xu, Xiu-Yan Cao, Shuai Liu, Bo Liu, Hao Chen, Min Cheng, Wei-Hua Ye

“…The spleen meridian, in particular, appears to play a crucial role in influencing these bioelectrical fluctuations, as posited in TCM theory. …”
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The application of restorative justice as a settlement of domestic syiqaq in QS. An-Nisa verses 34 and 34 according to the view of wahbah az-zuhaili in the book of tafsir al-munir by Khairatun Hisan, Ahmad Zuhri, Nur Aisah Simamora, Mardian Idris Harahap

“…If the wife disobeys her husband then the husband can advise, scold, separate the bed and even the husband can hit his wife on condition that it does not leave scars, wounds and bruises on her body, and if that happens then the wife can ask for protection from the family or even the court but as far as possible to maintain the marriage because Allah does not recommend divorce. …”
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Role of microvascular pericyte dysfunction in antibody-mediated rejection following kidney transplantation by Jie Xu, Junyan Pu, Hao Chen, Li Sun, Shuang Fei, Zhijian Han, Jun Tao, Xiaobing Ju, Zijie Wang, Ruoyun Tan, Min Gu

“…KEGG analysis highlighted decreased autophagy in pericyte dysfunction, supported by electron microscopy and Western blot findings indicating reduced autophagy and pericyte damage, which could be reversed by chloroquine.Conclusion ABMR episodes worsened the long-term prognosis of transplanted kidneys. pericyte dysfunction appears to be one of the crucial causes of poor prognosis in ABMR patients. …”
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Lessons Learnt from the Monetary System of Guernsey by Gábor Sárdi, József Varga

“…While it is a considerable part, the current paper emphasize that it was not the only factor. …”
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Intense Pulsed Light Therapy with Optimal Pulse Technology as an Adjunct Therapy for Moderate to Severe Blepharitis-Associated Keratoconjunctivitis by Fang Ruan, Yunxiao Zang, Ruti Sella, Hongshuang Lu, Shang Li, Ke Yang, Tao Jin, Natalie A. Afshari, Zhiqiang Pan, Ying Jie

“…While these improved in both groups in comparison to baseline, the NIKBUT and upper and lower eyelid MGDRs significantly improved only in the treatment group (p<0.05). …”
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Scolar, Mufti and Politician – Three “Lives” of Jakub Szynkiewicz by Diliara Usmanova

“…Being endowed by nature with great abilities, he left a significant mark in all areas and affairs in which he happened to be engaged. Both in the area of science and in the religious and administrative field, he achieved great success, leaving behind a significant legacy and a good memory. …”
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We Now Have the Tools and Infrastructure to Hold Donors and NGOs in International Development to their Own Legal and Professional Standards by David H. Lempert

“…After introducing these indicators, the piece then compiles and summarizes the results for several types of organizations to reveal an overall picture of which donors and NGOs are failing, which are succeeding, and what this now objectively verifies is happening in the world of international development.   …”
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Mechanical Properties of Bump-Prone Coal with Different Porosities and Its Acoustic Emission-Charge Induction Characteristics under Uniaxial Compression by Xin Ding, Xiaochun Xiao, Xiangfeng Lv, Di Wu, Jun Xu

“…In this paper, the mechanical properties of bump-prone coal samples with different porosities were studied by uniaxial compression test and the initial damage caused by gangue and organic fracture in coal observed by CT. …”
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Depth variations as effective indicators for strength variation of Najran granites, Najran region, Saudi Arabia by Ahmed Abd El Aal, Yahya Al Zamana, Turki Dunquwah, Omar Alsalmi, Jabir Hussain, Javed Iqbal, Moustafa Abdulrahim Mohamedsalih, Ahmed E. Radwan, Hezam Al-Awah

“…Igneous rocks of various types are used for various purposes; however, their use as building stones for construction is ubiquitous due to their durability, hardness, appearance, and availability. This study thoroughly examines the impact of the petrographic and physico-mechanical characteristics of Najran granite on the rocks strength with depth variation. …”
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The Feasibility and Acceptability of an HIV Web- Based Screening Program in Iran by Roya Sahebi, Hossein Dehghanian, Alireza Mirahmadizadeh, Leyla Sahebi, Reza Yousefi Farkhad, Simin Khayatzadeh-Safaie, Nazila Sattari, Leila Jahangiry, Hamid Sharifi

“…Notably, this group’s five individuals (2.8%) reported visiting VCT centers after completing the questionnaire.Conclusion: Developing an educational website combined with targeted promotion appears to be a feasible and potentially effective strategy for increasing awareness of HIV and motivating individuals to seek testing. …”
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Information sharing and organizational knowledge production in two Finnish firms: an exploration using activity theory by Gunilla Widén-Wulff, Elisabeth Davenport

“…<br><b>Introduction.</b> In this paper, we discuss the link between information sharing and organizational knowledge production in two very different organizations - a company that handles insurance claims and a small entrepreneurial hi-tech company. …”
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Reinforcement of Nanocellulose as Green Agent in the Electronic Applications Associated with the Composites of Polymer Matrix by Manjunathan Alagarsamy, S. R. Barkunan, N. Jayapal, A. Murugan, P. Muralikrishnan, Perumalla Janaki Ramulu

“…The continuous network of the cellulose nanoparticle connected through hydrogen bonding is happened mainly due to the reinforcing effect allocated to the mechanical reoccurrence phenomenon of the NC. …”
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School of History by V. I. Ukolova

“…The current international processes and events, world politics at the beginning of the 21 century have once again clearly demonstrated that their meaning often emerges through the historical context without which the understanding of what is happening is hardly possible. Rector of MGIMO A.V. …”
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Development and performance evaluation of a modified Africa Bush Mango (<i>Irvingia gabomensis</i>) cracker by R.A. Busari, T.D. Akpenpuun, M.O. Iyanda

“…The cracker consists of a frame, cracking table, slider–crank mechanism, hopper, feed chute, slot, cracking unit electric motor and reduction gear. …”
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