The Roles of MicroRNAs in the Regulation of Rice–Pathogen Interactions by Yanfeng Jia, Kai Wei, Jiawang Qin, Wenxue Zhai, Quanlin Li, Yalan Li

“…Among these strategies, plant microRNAs (miRNAs), endogenous single-stranded short non-coding RNA molecules, have emerged as promising candidates in coordinating plant–pathogen interactions. …”
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Smart phone-based transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation as adjunctive therapy for hypertension (STAT-H trial): protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial by Yu Wang, Xiao Wang, Ying Lin, Chao-Qun Yan, Guang-Xia Shi, Cun-Zhi Liu, Jing-Wen Yang, Jian-Feng Tu, Shi-Yan Yan, Xin-Tong Su, Li-Qiong Wang, Si-Bo Kang, Bao-Hong Mi, He-Wen Li, Xue-Zhou Wang

“…Secondary outcomes will include the change of mean diastolic blood pressure, proportion of patients with controlled blood pressure (blood pressure <140/90 mm Hg), proportion of patients taking antihypertensive drugs, change in number of antihypertensive drugs and changes in 12-item Short-Form. Tertiary outcomes will include change in body mass index, change in waist circumference, physical activity and medication adherence. …”
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Analysis of the elasticity of demand for bread by Marina Lolić Čipčić, Doris Cvitković

“…The range of the calculated coefficients of price elasticity of demand is significantly higher when the campaign is introduced, in other words, the introduction of the pricing campaign reduced the sensitivity of customers to price changes in the short term, i.e. after the end of the pricing campaign sales increase despite the return of prices to the levels that preceded the campaign. …”
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The availability of drugs for stable COPD treatment in China: a cross-sectional survey by Dongru Du, Xueru Hu, Qiunan Zuo, Dan Xu, Tao Zhu, Tao Fan, Jiao Yang, Weiguo Xu, Hailong Wei, Kangzhuo Baima, Ying Zhang, Yanhui Gu, Lei Chen, Fengming Luo, Yongchun Shen, Fuqiang Wen

“…Insufficient supply of COPD-related drugs was observed, with only short-acting β2 agonists (80.6%), expectorants (88.2%) and antibiotics (84.3%) reaching 80%. …”
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ED‐AttConvLSTM: An Ionospheric TEC Map Prediction Model Using Adaptive Weighted Spatiotemporal Features by Liangchao Li, Haijun Liu, Huijun Le, Jing Yuan, Haoran Wang, Yi Chen, Weifeng Shan, Li Ma, Chunjie Cui

“…Abstract In this paper, we propose a novel Total Electron Content (TEC) map prediction model, named ED‐AttConvLSTM, using a Convolutional Long Short‐Term Memory (ConvLSTM) network and attention mechanism based on encoder‐decoder structure. …”
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Genome editing using CRISPR/ Cas9 system: a practical guide by A. G. Menzorov, V. A. Lukyanchikova, A. N. Korablev, I. A. Serova, V. S. Fishman

“…In this article, we describe protocols of CRISPR/Cas9 system generation. We start with a short description of theoretical aspects underlying Cas9-mediated genome editing. …”
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ARRT Development for the Upcoming Human Exploration Missions by S. Hu, S. Monadjemi, J. E. Barzilla, E. Semones

“…This work demonstrates that ARRT meets the requirement to project radiation exposure and to provide clinical guidelines in very short time steps as the ESPE unfolds, even for the longest event in data sets, making this tool eligible to be tested during the upcoming unmanned Artemis mission and utilized in future space exploration.…”
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Background-induced forces from dark relics by Sergio Barbosa, Sylvain Fichet

“…We compute and classify such background-induced forces for particles of spin 0, 1 2 $$ \frac{1}{2} $$ , 1 in the framework of effective field theory. We show that, at short distance, the background-induced forces exhibit a universal behavior that depends solely on the moments of the phase space distribution function of the light particles. …”
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Comparison of Different Adhesive Systems on Bond Strength of Resin Composite Posts Placed in Primary Teeth by Zahra Bahrololoomi, Fateme Mehravar

“…Regarding the advantages of these bonding agents, such as fewer clinical steps, lower technical sensitivity, and easy application, they can be a good option for restoring primary teeth with short resin composite posts.…”
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Robust Forest Sound Classification Using Pareto-Mordukhovich Optimized MFCC in Environmental Monitoring by Ahmad Qurthobi, Robertas Damasevicius, Vytautas Barzdaitis, Rytis Maskeliunas

“…To improve classification capabilities, the study introduces a hybrid model that combines neural network (CNN) with a Bidirectional Long-Short-Term Memory (BiLSTM) layer, designed to capture both spatial and temporal features of the sound data. …”
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Comprehensive study of the state and relationship of choroidal and regional hemodynamics in retinal vein occlusion in young women by A.A. Fil, O.V. Kolenko

“…The linear velocity of blood flow (LVBF) in the posterior short ciliary arteries (PSCA) was evaluated using a multifunctional ultrasound diagnostic device Logiq e (General Electric, USA). …”
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Solar Energetic Particle Events Detected in the Housekeeping Data of the European Space Agency's Spacecraft Flotilla in the Solar System by Beatriz Sánchez‐Cano, Olivier Witasse, Elise W. Knutsen, Dikshita Meggi, Shayla Viet, Mark Lester, Robert F. Wimmer‐Schweingruber, Marco Pinto, Richard Moissl, Johannes Benkhoff, Hermann Opgenoorth, Uli Auster, Jos deBrujine, Peter Collins, Guido DeMarchi, David Fischer, Yoshifumi Futaana, James Godfrey, Daniel Heyner, Mats Holmstrom, Andrew Johnstone, Simon Joyce, Daniel Lakey, Santa Martinez, David Milligan, Elsa Montagnon, Daniel Müller, Stefano A. Livi, Timo Prusti, Jim Raines, Ingo Richter, Daniel Schmid, Peter Schmitz, Håkan Svedhem, Matt G. G. T. Taylor, Elena Tremolizzo, Dimitri Titov, Colin Wilson, Simon Wood, Joe Zender

“…These counters typically have a sudden large increase in a short time in their error counts that generally match the arrival of energetic particles to the spacecraft. …”
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ATClean: A Novel Method for Detecting Low-luminosity Transients and Application to Pre-explosion Counterparts from SN 2023ixf by S. Rest, A. Rest, C. D. Kilpatrick, J. E. Jencson, S. von Coelln, L. Strolger, S. Smartt, J. P. Anderson, A. Clocchiatti, D. A. Coulter, L. Denneau, S. Gomez, A. Heinze, R. Ridden-Harper, K. W. Smith, B. Stalder, J. L. Tonry, Q. Wang, Y. Zenati

“…We also compare our limits to short-timescale outbursts, similar to those expected for Type IIn SN progenitor stars or the Type II SN 2020tlf, and rule out outburst ejecta masses of >0.021 M _⊙ , much lower than the inferred mass of circumstellar matter around SN 2023ixf in the literature. …”
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Recovering Pulsar Periodicity from Time-of-arrival Data by Finding the Shortest Vector in a Lattice by Dotan Gazith, Aaron B. Pearlman, Barak Zackay

“…In this paper, we frame the timing recovery problem as the problem of finding a short vector in a lattice and obtain the solution using off-the-shelf lattice reduction and sieving techniques. …”
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The Role of Virtual Reality in Postural Rehabilitation for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Scoping Review by Francesco Agostini, Marco Conti, Giovanni Morone, Giovanni Iudicelli, Andrea Fisicaro, Alessio Savina, Massimiliano Mangone, Marco Paoloni

“…However, limitations such as small sample sizes and short intervention durations in existing studies highlight the need for larger multicenter trials with longer follow-up periods to confirm these findings.…”
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Larval Cytotoxic and Subacute Toxicity of Gardenia ternifolia, Rourea coccinea, and Cassytha filiformis Used in Traditional Medicine of Benin (West Africa) by E. Agbodjento, J. R. Klotoé, T. I. Sacramento, T. V. Dougnon, E. Déguenon, J. Agbankpé, K. Fabiyi, P. Assogba, M.-P. Hounkanrin, R. Akotegnon, T. J. Dougnon, J.-M. Atègbo

“…However, this unregulated or irrational use may pose a risk of toxicity to humans in the short and/or long term. Recent studies reported interesting ethnopharmacological, antioxidant, and phytochemical data on some medicinal plants used in the traditional treatment of male infertility in Benin. …”
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A Solar Photovoltaic Performance and Financial Modeling Solution for Grid-Connected Homes in Zambia by Katundu Imasiku

“…A 1 kW solar PV system was modeled at an installation cost of US$1.27 per watt on a short-term basis of 5 years and found that the project is feasible with a 28.52% IRR achieved in 3 years and a 69% performance ratio and a debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) of 5.12 by the end of the project life, thereby indicating capability to turn around Zambia’s energy poverty to meet the UN SDG 7.…”
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Predicting competitive alpine skiing performance by multivariable statistics—the need for individual profiling by Robert Nilsson, Apostolos Theos, Ann-Sofie Lindberg, Christer Malm

“…Furthermore, the reliance on Fédération Internationale de Ski (FIS) points as a performance outcome variable presents additional limitations due to its potential unreliability in reflecting short-term, sport-specific performance. These factors complicate the selection of appropriate tests and the accurate prediction of competitive outcomes.MethodThis study aimed to evaluate the predictive power of a generalized physiological test battery for alpine skiing performance, as measured by FIS points, utilizing multivariable data analysis (MVDA). …”
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Operationalizing goal setting as an outcome measure in trials involving patients with frailty, multimorbidity or complexity by Emma Tenison, Katherine Lloyd, Yoav Ben-Shlomo, Emily J. Henderson

“…Disease-specific outcomes have limitations in older people, those with cognitive impairment, multimorbidity, disability or short life expectancy. We aimed to select, and adapt as needed, a primary outcome to evaluate a multicomponent intervention for people with parkinsonism. …”
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Primary bronchial leiomyosarcoma: a diagnostic challenge by Dan Chen, Shuai Luo

“…Case demonstration A 61-year-old male with a smoking history of 40 + years was admitted to the hospital due to cough, expectoration, and shortness of breath that extended for half a year, which aggravated for two months and was succeeded by intermittent bloody sputum for one month. …”
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