Physiological impact of Trichoderma viride agents on the quality and production of melon that is grown on soils continuously cropped to melon by Jingyi Liu, Hua Lian, Jingwei Dou, Jingjing Li, Guangliang Zhu, Jiatong Wang, Guangshu Ma, Mei Li

“…In conclusion, by promoting the morphology of melon grown on soils continuously cropped to melon seedlings, T. viride agents can improve the physiological characteristics of melon grown on soils continuously cropped to melon and improve the production and quality qualities of melon. When using T. viride kf57 agents, 6.4 × 105 CFU/g is the highest effective dosage. …”
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Fibrinogen-albumin ratio predicts treatment response in phospholipase A2 receptor-associated membranous nephropathy with nephrotic syndrome by Suyan Duan, Si Chen, Chen Chen, Fang Lu, Ying Pan, Yifei Lu, Qing Li, Simeng Liu, Bo Zhang, Huijuan Mao, Changying Xing, Yanggang Yuan

“…Moreover, ROC analysis revealed the predictive value of FAR for CR or PR with a 0.738 area under curve (AUC), and the AUC of anti-PLA2R Ab was 0.675. When combining FAR and anti-PLA2R Ab, the AUC was boosted to 0.766.Conclusions FAR was significantly correlated with proteinuria and anti-PLA2R Ab in PMN. …”
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Global assessment of leukemia care quality: insights from the quality of care index (QCI) from 1990 to 2021Research in context by Yuzhe Pan, Qian Liu, Nan Zhang, Shuang Peng, Xinqi Li, Fuling Zhou

“…Our modified QCI method outperformed the original approach, particularly when the variance explained by the first principal component was below 80%, demonstrating higher correlation with the healthcare access and quality index (HAQI) (Pearson r = 0.91 vs. 0.89) and improved explanatory power (R2 = 0.82 vs. 0.79). …”
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Mechanism of abnormal specification of spermatogonial stem cells after Rb1 knockout in mitotic-arrested prospermatogonia by CHEN Xinling, CHEN Xinling, LONG Yixuan, DU Guihua, DU Guihua

“…Results‍　‍① The results of scRNA-seq showed that in the two set clusters of prospermatogonia， the prospermatogonia that further specifies to generate SSCs had enriched genes that are associated with cell proliferation. ② Germ cell proliferation assay indicated that the average ratio of Ki67+ germ cells in the testicular cross-section of the cKO mice was significantly higher than that of the control mice at P2.5 ［（46.10±6.21）% vs （11.22±3.27）%， P<0.01］. ③ Flow cytometry revealed that， among the brightest community of ID4-GFP cells， the percentage of the cells at S phase was obviously higher in the testicular cells derived from the cKO mice when compared to the control mice at P2.5 ［（12.05±1.22）% vs （5.05±1.46）%， P<0.05］.④ TUNEL staining displayed that cell apoptosis was detected in the testicular cross-section of cKO mice rather than that of the control mice. ⑤ The results of SSCs specification exploration showed that statistical difference was observed in the percentage of cytoplasmic FOXO1 in the testicular cross-section between the control and cKO mice ［（20.57±2.15）% vs （45.08±2.45）%，P<0.01］. …”
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Association of baseline and trajectory of triglyceride-glucose index with the incidence of cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus by Qiong Huang, Wenbin Nan, Baimei He, Zhenhua Xing, Zhenyu Peng

“…Additionally, in the intensive glycemia group, class 2 had a reduced risk of CAN, while class 3 had an increased risk when compared to standard glycemia group. Conclusion Increased baseline levels and long-term trajectory of TyG index are associated with an increased incidence of CAN. …”
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Inter-session Reliability of Magnetic Nerve Stimulation and Within-Session comparison to Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Evaluating Neuromuscular Function of Knee Extensor Muscles by Romina Ledergerber, Martin Keller

“…However, individual twitch measurements varied between methods and sessions, warranting caution when interpreting absolute values. Given its minimal discomfort, MNS is especially suited for studying neuromuscular adaptations in vulnerable populations and should be widely adopted. …”
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Association between ABCB4 variants and intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy by Dekun Zhang, Yuhong Li, Shufeng He, Jing Shu, Tiechen Li, Qing Sun

“…ABCB4 missense variant c.1954 A > G(p.Arg652Gly) requires the combination of other variants(c.175 C > T, c.504 C > T,c.711 A > T) to cause ICP symptoms, and when combined with other variants, it has a superimposed effect.…”
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Phylogenomic analysis reveals exceptions to the co-evolution of ZAR1 and ZRK immune gene families in plants by Li Yang, Shengyi Liu, M. Eric Schranz, Klaas Bouwmeester

“…Conclusion This study provides novel findings on the evolution of ZAR1 and ZRK immune gene families across a wide range of plant species, suggesting that more potential exceptions can be expected when expanding the list of sequenced genomes from distinct orders. …”
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Advancing cancer therapy with custom-built alternating electric field devices by Isobel Jobson, Nguyen T. N. Vo, Edward Kujawinski, Chris Denning, Snow Stolnik, Veeren M. Chauhan, Frankie Rawson

“…Abstract Background In glioblastoma (GBM) therapy research, tumour treating fields by the company Novocure™, have shown promise for increasing patient overall survival. When used with the chemotherapeutic agent temozolomide, they extend median survival by five months. …”
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Analysis of the impact of climate change on the woody plants vegetation in the Botanical Garden of the Ukrainian National Forestry University by Nelia Lukianchuk, Levko Bliusyuk, Nadia Bliusyuk, Nataliіa Kendzora, Liliіa Koliada

“…Climatic changes have a significant impact on the growth and development of ornamental plants in the urban environment, the climatic conditions of the territory have a great impact on the ecological state of plants and determine their ability to adapt and develop in a certain region. When assessing the adaptive capacity of plants, the introduction of phenological observations has found wide application, providing a more in-depth study of the biological characteristics and ecological properties of plant organisms. …”
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Summer Research Internship Curriculum to Promote Self-Efficacy, Researcher Identity, and Peer-to-Peer Learning: Retrospective Cohort Study by Yulia A Levites Strekalova, Rachel Liu-Galvin, Samuel Border, Sara Midence, Mishal Khan, Maya VanZanten, John Tomaszewski, Sanjay Jain, Pinaki Sarder

“…The results of the retrospective pre-then-post survey indicated that there was a significant increase in students’ self-rated research abilities, evidenced by a significant improvement in the mean scores of the respondents when comparing reported skills self-assessment before and after the internship (improvement: median 1.09, IQR 0.88-1.65; W=52.5, P ConclusionsSummer internship programs can incorporate an academic enrichment curriculum with small-group peer learning in addition to a laboratory-based experience to facilitate increased student engagement, self-efficacy, and a sense of belonging in the research community. …”
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Positive effects of optimal dietary protein content on the growth, reproductive performance and health of Procambarus clarkii broodstock farming in rice field by Hui Luo, Feng Qin, Yu Li, Chuanbo Xiao, Wenbo Sun, Fan Liu, Guangjun Lv, Hua Ye, Yuanfa He, Wenping He, Feng Xu, Yong Lin, Dapeng Wang, Honghao Jin

“…Significant improvements in reproductive index, fecundity, egg diameter and egg production were found by increasing the dietary protein level from 28 % to 37 % (P < 0.05), while no significant increase was observed when the protein level was further increased to 43 % (P > 0.05). …”
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Association of IL-8 and CXCR2 with AST/ALT Ratio in Liver Abnormalities Screening during Oxidative Stress Injury Caused by VCM by Yiwen Dong, Xingang Wang, Weijiang Hu, Xin Wang, Hongying Bian, Wencui Zhang, null Feng Han, Ning Kang, Lin Zhang, Meng Ye

“…The status of protective measure and appropriate mask types also play a role; (2) the AST/ALT ratio could be a specific indicator for detecting abnormalities when combined with liver B ultrasonography results before impairment altered from bad to worse; and (3) factors such as definite medication history, fully broken protective facilities, alcohol consumption, less sleeping duration, inappropriate mask types, and longer working years could also influence AST/ALT ratio alterations through complex interactions.…”
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Three-way relationships between gut microbiota, helminth assemblages and bacterial infections in wild rodent populations by Bouilloud, Marie, Galan, Maxime, Dubois, Adelaide, Diagne, Christophe, Marianneau, Philippe, Roche, Benjamin, Charbonnel, Nathalie

“…We found positive correlations between the specific richness of the gut bacteriota and of the helminth community, as well as between the composition of these two communities, even when accounting for the influence of geographical distance. …”
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Making Maoshan Great Again: Religious Rhetoric and Popular Mobilisation from Late Qing to Republican China (1864–1937) by Qijun Zheng

“…Ultimately, despite the challenges identified in applying speech act theory to textual practices, the findings conclude that the survival and revival of Daoist traditions at Maoshan was not only a result of textual retention and innovation but also a testament to how religious rhetoric, when coupled with strategic social engagement, can fuel popular mobilisation, reignite collective devotion, and reshape cultural landscapes in transformative ways.…”
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The revival of spiritual practices: factors influencing the “seeking deities and offering prayers” behavior of China’s Generation Z on social media in an atheistic context by Jing Wang, Balamuralithara Balakrishnan, Xiaohui Wan, Qirui Yu, Qiqi Ye

“…Among contemporary Chinese youth, participation in digital religious practices is a temporary, secular activity undertaken only as a comforting behavior when anxiety becomes unmanageable or surpasses their threshold of tolerance. …”
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Interaction of Straw Mulching and Nitrogen Fertilization on Ammonia Volatilization from Oilseed Rape–Maize Rotation System in Sloping Farmland in Southwestern China by Li Yao, Hong Wang, Haitao Liu, Xie Wang, Yueying Wu, Lin Wang, Honglin Chen, Chaowen Lin

“…With the combination of urea with NBPT, CRU, and organic fertilizer, contrastingly, a reduction in NH₃ volatilization was achieved under the SM + U + NBPT, SM + U + CRU, and SM + U + OF treatments. When compared with NM + U, the difference in the NUE between the NM + U + NBPT, NM + U + CRU, and NM + U + OF treatments was not significant in the oilseed rape season. …”
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Effect of narrative writing based on Gibbs’ reflective model on the empathy and communication skills of nursing students by Najmeh Ahmadpour, Atefeh Shariati, Mahdieh Poodineh Moghadam

“…In the control group, communication skills changed minimally from 186.27 ± 16.07 to 187.60 ± 15.44, which was not statistically significant (P = 0.215). Furthermore, when comparing the changes in empathy and communication skill scores according to demographic and educational variables, no significant differences were found (P > 0.05). …”
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Some haematological parameters in partridges (allectoris gracea) bred in konya by Ercan Keskin, Ramazan Çöl, Tufan Keçeci, Hüdai İpek, Feyyaz Önder

“…Ihe red blood cell count of the chicks was higher amount when compared to the same values of young partridges. …”
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Inheritance patterns of pomological traits in walnut hybridization breeding: influence of parental varieties on nut traits by Akide Özcan, Huri Taşcı, Şakir Burak Bükücü, İlker Büşah Ayaz, Mehmet Sütyemez

“…The study found that maternal parents played a more partially dominant role in determining nut traits in most hybrid combinations. However, when Sütyemez 1 and Maraş 18 were used as maternal parents, their influence on the inheritance of some nut traits was relatively greater than the other parent variety (Pedro). …”
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