The influences of ventilation on biological concentration of air in a tuberculosis patient room by MJ Jafari, MR Hajgholami, S Salehpour, Z Amiri, P Tabarsi

“…During each of these experiments, 3 occupational samples were taken from the bio-aerosols in the room. …”
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Greenhouse gas emissions from digestate in soil by Maria Dietrich, Monica Fongen, Bente Foereid

“…In this study different processes and post-treatments of digestates were analyzed with respect to triggered GHG emissions in soil.<br /> <strong>Methods</strong> In an incubation experiment, GHG emissions from two contrasting soils (chernozem and sandy soil) were compared after the application of digestate products sampled from the process chain of a food waste biogas plant: raw substrate, digestate (with and without bentonite addition), digestates after separation of liquid and solid phase and composted solid digestate. …”
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To reveal biomarkers related to macrophage and lactic acid metabolism in renal fibrosis and explore their mechanisms by Chen Yong, Chen Yong, Yongfei Yu, Yongfei Yu, Yuan Wei, Yuan Wei, Guoshun Huang, Guoshun Huang, Lianghui Shu, Lianghui Shu, Kun Gao, Kun Gao, Kun Gao, Enchao Zhou, Enchao Zhou, Enchao Zhou, Enchao Zhou

“…Finally, we validated these key biomarkers in animal experiments.ResultsThe ssGSEA results showed significantly higher macrophage score and lower lactate metabolism score in the RF samples compared to control samples. …”
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Recruiting patients into a healthcare services trial: lessons learned from a feasibility study to investigate a patient-oriented navigation intervention for age-associated diseases by Kathrin Gödde, Hella Fügemann, Ulrike Grittner, Raphael Kohl, Andreas Meisel, Thomas Reinhold, Nina Rieckmann, Susanne Schnitzer, P. Markus Deckert, Nikolaj Frost, Christian H. Nolte, Stephan J. Schreiber, Ute Goerling, Christine Holmberg

“…A key challenge of these studies, as for trials in general, is finding an effective recruitment strategy to reach the intended sample size in the targeted population. Methods Detailed documentation of the recruitment process was conducted as part of the process evaluation for a mixed-methods feasibility study including randomized trials and parallel cohort studies to evaluate a patient-oriented navigation program. …”
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Counting nuclei released from microcarrier-based cultures using pro-fluorescent nucleic acid stains and volumetric flow cytometry by Michael Y.C. He, Steven A. Stacker, Ralph Rossi, Michael M. Halford

“…However, commonly used methods for counting nuclei, such as crystal violet staining and quantification with a hemocytometer/ automated imaging system or a Coulter counter, are imprecise, laborious and, limited in throughput. …”
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The association between school climate, teacher emotions, and adaptive instruction by Masoumeh Kouhsari, Xianhan Huang, Chan Wang, John Chi-Kin Lee

“…This study examined the potential associations between school climate and teacher emotions on adaptive instruction.MethodsThis study used cross-sectional approach with a sample included 2,880 primary school teachers from Chongqing, China.ResultsThe results indicated that of the five dimensions of school climate examined, teacher collaboration, student relations, and instructional innovation had positive and significant associations with adaptive instruction. …”
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ClimKern v1.2: a new Python package and kernel repository for calculating radiative feedbacks by T. P. Janoski, T. P. Janoski, T. P. Janoski, T. P. Janoski, T. P. Janoski, I. Mitevski, R. J. Kramer, M. Previdi, L. M. Polvani, L. M. Polvani, L. M. Polvani

“…</p> <p>After documenting the kernels and ClimKern package, we test it with sample climate model output from an abrupt <span class="inline-formula">2×CO₂</span> experiment to explore the sensitivity of feedback calculations to kernel choice. …”
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Study of Oxidative–Reductive Potential Changes in the Enrichment of Oxidized Polymetallic Ores by Alima Mambetaliyeva, Tansholpan Tussupbekova, Leyla Sabirova, Guldana Makasheva, Kanay Rysbekov, Madina Barmenshinova

“…As a result, more complex and difficult-to-enrich oxidized and mixed ores are being involved in production, and the extraction of non-ferrous metals from these ores presents a significant technological challenge. The most effective method for enriching oxidized polymetallic ores is flotation with preliminary sulfidization. …”
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Brain functional imaging contributions in osteoarthritis-related pain: A viewpoint by Camille Fauchon, Marie Binvignat, Francis Berenbaum, Philip G. Conaghan, Roland Peyron, Jérémie Sellam, Françoise Alliot-Launois, Nadine Attal, Francis Berenbaum, Marie Binvignat, Philip Conaghan, Alice Courties, Niels Eijkelkamp, Camille Fauchon, Rinie Geenen, Ida K. Haugen, Yves Henrotin, Kalle Kisand, Margreet Kloppenburg, Eva Kosek, Liisa Kuhi, Sylvain Mathieu, Céline Mathy, Ali Mobasheri, Stanislas Moumbe Talla, Patrick Omoumi, Serge Perrot, Roland Peyron, Simo Saarakkala, Alain Saraux, Hans-Georg Schaible, Jérémie Sellam

“…Results: Findings of neuroimaging studies are highly heterogenous and based on small sample size, but some key brain alterations associated with OA pain can be identified across experiments. …”
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Copper ion diffusion by solid solution treatment advancing GeTe-based thermoelectrics by Yongqi Chen, Meng Li, Xiaodong Wang, Wenyi Chen, Siqi Liu, Min Zhang, Wanyu Lyu, Nanhai Li, Han Gao, Weidi Liu, Xiao-Lei Shi, Zhi-Gang Chen

“…This work not only explains the kinetics behind dynamic doping behaviours, but also provide an original method to achieve high-quality functional materials with less lattice defects and a high carrier mobility.…”
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Decomposition of Litter and Root Residues From Perennial Intermediate Wheatgrass Governed by the Soil Microbiome and Different Earthworm Species by Alena Förster, Kristina Michl, Gabriele Berg, Tomislav Cernava, Christoph Emmerling

“…However, the effect of its components on the soil ecosystem, for example, on the macrofauna and microbiota, is not yet understood. Materials and Methods Litter and root samples of IWG and annual wheat were sampled and used in an experimental design consisting of two pot experiments under controlled conditions to investigate the effect of earthworms and microorganisms on litter and root decomposition differing in starch and element composition. …”
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Predictors of online child sexual exploitation through image-sharing by Michael C. Seto, Kailey Roche, Mariesa Nicholas, Jennifer Newton

“…Methods: Questions about demographic characteristics, parental internet mediation, youth social supports, online bullying victimization, online sexual experiences, and internet knowledge were asked. …”
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4D Imaging of Two‐Phase Flow in Porous Media Using Laboratory‐Based Micro‐Computed Tomography by K. R. Tekseth, D. W. Breiby

“…Here, we discuss our experiences with instrumentation and software methods to conduct time‐resolved micro‐computed tomography (4D‐CT) experiments of flow in porous media, based on a conventional CT instrument operated with a highly undersampled number of projections. …”
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Application of continuum damage mechanics for prediction of wear in tillage tools by Sahar Ghatrehsamani, Mohammad Silani, Saleh Akbarzadeh, Shirin Ghatrehsamani

“…Many studies have primarily focused on experimental methods to better understand the impact of various parameters on tool wear during tilling operations. …”
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PRCFX-DT: a new graph-based approach for feature selection and classification of genomic sequences by Amin Khodaei, Sania Eskandari, Hadi Sharifi, Behzad Mozaffari-Tazehkand

“…The use of a decision tree classifier model on the extracted distinguishing features enabled the differentiation of coronavirus samples from other samples. The high discriminative capability of the graph node centrality feature played a significant role in these experiments, establishing a meaningful connection with genetic concepts as well. …”
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A guide for nanomechanical characterization of soft matter via AFM: From mode selection to data reporting by Eunyoung Kim, Alexandra L. Ramos Figueroa, Max Schrock, Elizabeth Zhang, Christina J. Newcomb, Zhenan Bao, Lukas Michalek

“…It offers unique advantages over conventional mechanical testing methods by providing spatially resolved properties, requiring minimal sample preparation, and allowing measurements under controlled environmental conditions. …”
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Yoga programme for type-2 diabetes prevention (YOGA-DP) among high risk people in India: a multicentre feasibility randomised controlled trial protocol by Mark Hamer, Dorairaj Prabhakaran, Kavita Singh, Nikhil Tandon, Sanjay Kinra, Kaushik Chattopadhyay, Tess Harris, Pallavi Mishra, Sheila Margaret Greenfield, Sarah Anne Lewis, Nandi Krishnamurthy Manjunath, Rukamani Nair, Somnath Mukherjee, David Ross Harper

“…Semistructured qualitative interviews will be conducted with up to 20–30 participants, a sample of those declining to participate, four YOGA-DP instructors and around eight study staff to explore their perceptions and experiences of taking part in the study and of the intervention, reasons behind non-participation, experiences of delivering the intervention and running the study, respectively.Ethics and dissemination Ethics approval has been obtained from the following Research Ethics Committees: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Nottingham (UK); Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC, India); Bapu Nature Cure Hospital and Yogashram (BNCHY, India) and Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA, India). …”
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Identification of differentially expressed genes associated with ferroptosis in ulcerative colitis. by Fang Zhang, Xin Jiang, Xuyu Chen, Zheng Wang, Jianlei Xia, Bingcheng Wang, Mei Wang, Yanbing Ding

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To identify ferroptosis-related genes associated with the development of Ulcerative colitis (UC), through bioinformatics and basic experiments.<h4>Methods</h4>Ferroptosis-related genes were identified from UC microarray data extracted from the GEO database and FerrDb. …”
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Isolation and PCR-based detection of parvovirus in dogs by Dhuha Ismaeel Abdul Allmjeed, Rawaa Saladdin Jumaa, Osamah Mohammed Ibrahim

“…The novelty of this study was isolated this virus in two types of cell cultures (diploid and fibroblast cell cultures) and confirmed the isolated virus via PCR technique. Methods: Sixty fecal samples were taken from suspected infected dogs in the Baghdad Governorates were clinically sick and thought to have canine parvovirus. …”
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Identifying the important involvement of cuproptosis in the pathophysiology of age-related macular degeneration by Shizhen Lei, Yani Liu

“…Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate and identify key types of PCD and PCD-related genes involved in the pathogenesis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Methods This study employs transcriptomic analyses and animal experiments. …”
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