Estimating progression of Alzheimer’s disease with extracellular vesicle-related multi-omics risk models by Xiao Zhang, Xiao Zhang, Sanoji Wijenayake, Shakhawat Hossain, Qian Liu, Qian Liu

“…Filtering these risk factors with brain-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) could yield key pathologic pathways and vesicular vehicles for treatment delivery.MethodsA list of 460 EV-related genes was curated from brain tissue samples in the ExoCarta database. …”
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Inkjet printing of metal oxide coatings for enhanced photovoltaic soiling environmental applications by E. Fares, B. Aissa, R.J. Isaifan

“…Accordingly, this study aimed to synthesize aluminum, zinc, titanium, and tin oxides using mixed-based and nanoparticle-based precursors through inkjet printing techniques and investigate their potential in anti-soiling applications for PV panels.Methods: Four metal oxides, namely, aluminum, zinc, titanium, and tin oxides, were synthesized and deposited using the inkjet printing technique for anti-soiling application. …”
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Characterization and environmental performance evaluation of locally manufactured P-32 and commercial activated carbons on the Ghanaian market by Isaac K. Tetteh, Solomon Nandomah, Janet A. Boadu, Amos Nortey, Esther B. Dwemoh, Antonia Y. Tetteh

“…Physicochemical properties ─ bulk density, porosity, moisture, ash content, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), and adsorptive properties ─ methylene blue number (MBN) and iodine number (IN), were investigated using standard methods based on particle size (powdered: ≤ 53 µm; granular: 1.0 – 2.8 mm). …”
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Expression of senescence-related CD161 promotes extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma by affecting T cell phenotype and cell cycle by Chengxun Jin, Xin Li, Chaohe Zhang

“…Abstract Purpose The intention of this work is to probe the role of senescence-related gene CD161 in extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma (ENKTL). Methods This study used H2O2 to establish three distinct in vitro oxidative stress aging models (NKL, SNT-8, and YT). …”
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Experimental paradigm to test the effects of providing social support: study protocol of the PROSPECT trial (Study 2) by Vivien Hajak, Simone Grimm, Ewa Gruszczyńska, Aleksandra Kroemeke, Natalia Józefacka, Lisa Marie Warner

“…The paradigm allows for the manipulation of the provider's levels of competence (feedback on the effectiveness of their support to the other person) and relatedness (feedback on the alleged level of relatedness perceived by the partner person following the provision of support). Methods A priori power analyses resulted in a planned sample size of 250 participants randomized to four conditions: 1) no support provision, 2) support provision without feedback, 3) support provision with feedback on competence, 4) support provision with feedback on relatedness. …”
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A pilot study protocol of a relational coordination training intervention among healthcare professionals in an Army medical center by Sherita House, Susan M. Perkins, Melissa Miller, Tanekkia Taylor-Clark, Robin Newhouse

“…We will also explore changes in RC, quality of care, job satisfaction, and intent to stay among participants following the RC training intervention. Methods A single-group feasibility study will be conducted among nurses and physicians from three units (intensive care unit, medical-surgical, and labor and delivery unit). …”
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Design of a Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial: Strengthening Positive Treatment Expectations Using a Communication Model for Maximized Antiemetic Effects of Acupuncture and Antiemet... by Widgren Ylva MSP, Fransson Per PhD, Englund Erling PhD, Efverman Anna PhD

“…It will also investigate whether a variety of patient, therapist and treatment components modify the treatment outcomes. Methods: This is a trial protocol for a randomized, sham-controlled, patient- and evaluator-blinded clinical trial. …”
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Role of arachidonic acid metabolism in osteosarcoma prognosis by integrating WGCNA and bioinformatics analysis by Yaling Wang, Peichun HSU, Haiyan Hu, Feng Lin, Xiaokang Wei

“…However, the role of arachidonic acid metabolism-related genes (AAMRGs) in osteosarcoma prognosis remains unknown. Methods Osteosarcoma samples from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) databases were classified into high-score and low-score groups based on AAMRGs scores obtained through ssGSEA analysis. …”
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Functional circuits of LYL1 controlled by supraphysiological androgen in prostate cancer cells to regulate cell senescence by Mehdi Heidari Horestani, Katrin Schindler, Aria Baniahmad

“…It was shown that SAL induces cellular senescence, in PCa cell lines, human tumor samples and in xenografted mouse tumor model. Methods Transcriptome and ChIP-seq analysis, PCa spheroids, knockdown (KD), co-immunoprecipitation, qRT-PCR, immune detection, in situ histochemistry. …”
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Defining Authenticity of the Y Balance Test Implemented by an Intellectual Programmed Tool in Inclusive Physical Education by Oksana Blavt, Fedir Zahura, Tetiana Helzhynska, Khrystyna Khimenes, Mykhailo Huska, Tetyana Gurtova, Lіubov Levandowska, Rostyslav Tymkovych

“…The study aimed to investigate the authenticity of the Y Balance Test for the lower quarter (LQYBT), implemented by a developed intelligent programmable tool for students after blast TBI with acoustic trauma. Materials and methods. At the theoretical level, analysis, synthesis, systematization, and generalization were used, while at the empirical level, technical modeling, applied programming, a pedagogical experiment using the LQYBT, and mathematical statistics were employed. …”
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Soil Carbon Remote Sensing: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Published Results from 1969–2022 by Savannah L. McGuirk, Iver H. Cairns

“…Unfortunately, more than fifty years of existing research has not provided clarity or consensus on the best soil carbon remote sensing methods. A reliable, widely applicable, robust, and cost-effective means of soil carbon modelling remains elusive. …”
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Influence of phragmites density, algal concentration and water velocity on cyanobacterial bloom dynamics by Jiaming Lv, Guijun Yang, Yuqing Zhang, Keqiang Shao, Xiangming Tang

“…Despite this, wetland characteristics influencing bacterial diversity during cyanobacterial bloom degradation remain unclear. Methods To address this gap, we conducted a 30-day simulation experiment near Lake Taihu, China, to investigate the effects of Phragmites density, algae concentration and water velocity on bacterial diversity and water quality. …”
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Assessing mental health transition readiness in youth with medical conditions by Wendy N. Gray, Lauren Partain, Erin Benekos, Carlos Konishi, Adrianne Alpern, Michael Weiss

“…We explore bringing transition readiness assessment into the mental health care of youth with co-occurring disorders. Design and Methods: Mental health transition readiness was assessed in transition-aged youth seen in a hospital-based specialty mental health clinic for youth with co-occurring medical and mental health conditions. …”
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Feasibility of an exercise program in endocrine-treated metastatic breast cancer patients with overweight: protocol for the FEMA study by May Wissing, Pernille Skovlund, Susanne Drysdale, Ali Amidi, Robert Zachariae, Tinne Laurberg, Signe Borgquist

“…The aim of this study is to assess feasibility of a 12-week exercise intervention for metastatic breast cancer patients with overweight receiving endocrine therapy and to explore potential effects on metabolic health, body composition, physical performance, obesity-related biomarkers, and patient-reported outcomes. Methods The FEMA study is a randomized controlled feasibility trial in which 21 endocrine-treated patients with metastatic breast cancer and overweight will be randomly assigned in a 2:1 ratio to either a 12-week training program with three weekly training sessions (intervention), or usual care (control), which includes standard clinical follow-up and supportive care without structured exercise. …”
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Integrative RNA-seq and ATAC-seq analysis unveils antioxidant defense mechanisms in salt-tolerant rice variety Pokkali by Qiaoyu Yang, Yutong Zheng, Xitao Li

“…Understanding the molecular and physiological mechanisms that underpin this tolerance is essential for breeding and developing rice varieties with enhanced resilience to salt stress. Methods In this study, we selected the salt-tolerant rice variety Pokkali and the salt-sensitive variety IR29 for a controlled saline stress experiment. …”
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Assessment of fire blight resistance in apple clonal rootstocks using molecular markers by I. N. Shamshin, M. V. Maslova, N. V. Drenova, M. L. Dubrovsky, O. V. Parusova

“…The paper presents a study on marking quantitative trait loci (QTL) of resistance to fire blight Erwinia amylovora in clonal apple rootstock.Materials and methods. A collection of 20 rootstock forms was analyzed. …”
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SPICE1 promotes osteosarcoma growth by enhancing the deubiquitination of FASN mediated by USP10 by Weilai Tong, Xinsheng Xie, Zhiguo Shu, Jiangbo Nie, Xianhe Yang, Feng Yang, Zhili Liu, Jiaming Liu

“…We performed in vitro and in vivo experiments to evaluate the proliferation effects of SPICE1 on OS cells. …”
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The Friendship Questionnaire, autism, and gender differences: a study revisited by Felicity Sedgewick, Jenni Leppanen, Kate Tchanturia

“…This study sought to revisit the original paper where the measure was presented, using a larger sample of both autistic and non-autistic participants to examine gender differences in scoring. …”
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Maternal attachment state of mind and defensive functioning in pregnancy: predicting mother–infant relationship at 6 months through the PDM-2 Infancy and Early Childhood section... by Nicola Carone, Jacopo Tracchegiani, Vittorio Lingiardi

“…Although the Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual, second edition (PDM-2) was not designed as a parenting manual, it provides a valuable framework for assessing how maternal attachment and defensive functioning influence the mother–infant relationship, since it emphasizes defensive functioning as a core component of mental functioning.AimsThis longitudinal study examines the relationship between maternal attachment mental states during the third trimester and mother–infant relationship quality at 6 months postpartum, while also exploring the mediating role of maternal defensive functioning.MethodsA community sample of 68 cisgender heterosexual pregnant women (Mage = 35.83 years; SD = 4.32) was recruited during the third trimester (Time 1 [T1]; Mgestational age = 36.30 weeks, SD = 1.80). …”
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Factors influencing reselection of village doctors in rural-oriented tuition-waived medical education program in Shanghai, China: a cross-sectional study by Jing Gao, Juhua Zhang, Chenlei Shi, Aiqin Fan, Peng Zhang

“…This study aims to identify the factors that influence the reselection intention and perceptions of NGVDs of RTME program in Shanghai.MethodsIn 2023, a questionnaire survey was conducted among a sample of NGVDs enrolled in the RTME program in 8 districts of Shanghai. …”
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