Perception of illusory vowels by Persian speakers in several consonant clusters of French loanwords by Saghar Javidpour, Aliyeh Kord Zafaranlu kambuziya, Mandana Nourbakhsh

“…In this paper, we aim to show that this illusory vowel perception occurs in Persian as well.   Materials and methods Sixty-one monolingual or quasi-monolingual Persian speakers (age: 18-40), who had zero or low proficiency in a foreign language with legal consonant clusters, were recruited to participate online in the first and second perception experiment (31 participants for the identification task, and 30 participants for the discrimination task). …”
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Synthesis of Magnetic Iron Oxide Heat-Activated Termite Mound Composite for Adsorption of Basic Blue 41 Dye from Textile Wastewater: Characterization and Box–Behnken Optimization by Amare Melaku, Esayas Alemayehu, Abebe Worku, Bernd Lennartz

“…This study aimed to develop a <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi mathvariant="normal">m</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">a</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">g</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">n</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">e</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">t</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">i</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">c</mi><mo> </mo><mi mathvariant="normal">i</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">r</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">o</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">n</mi><mo> </mo><mi mathvariant="normal">o</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">x</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">i</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">d</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">e</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>–HTM (magnetite–heat-activated termite mound) composite via the coprecipitation method for the adsorption of Basic Blue 41 (BB41) dye from textile wastewater under batch conditions. …”
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Reduction of Ascites Susceptibility in Broiler Chickens under Cold Stress by Guanidinoacetic Acid Supplementation by Mousa Ezatikia, parviz Farhoomand, Sina Payvastegan, Bahram Pirooz, Negin Delfani

“…The blood samples were placed in tubes containing the anticoagulant heparin. …”
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p53 inhibits OTUD5 transcription to promote GPX4 degradation and induce ferroptosis in gastric cancer by Junjing Zhang, Tongguan Tian, Xinxing Li, Kai Xu, Yao Lu, Xia Li, Xinyu Zhao, Ziyi Cui, Zhenxiang Wang, Yuefan Zhou, Yixin Xu, Hongchen Li, Yan Zhang, Yu Du, Lei Lv, Yanping Xu

“…Targeting the regulation of GPX4 has emerged as a promising approach to induce ferroptosis and develop effective therapy for gastric cancer. Methods To confirm that OTUD5 is a deubiquitinase of GPX4 and regulates ferroptosis, we performed Western blotting, Co‐IP, immunofluorescence, quantitative real‐time PCR, Ub assay and flow cytometry experiments. …”
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Effects of nitrosigine on Malus hupehensis seedling growth and apple fruit quality by ZENG Yanxin, ZHANG Shuai, JING Xiuli, YOU Chunxiang, ZHANG Chunling, QIN Xu, WANG Xiaofei

“…[Methods] The experiment was conducted in 2023 at the National Key Laboratory of Wheat Improvement, Shandong Agricultural University (Cultivation environment temperature of Malus hupehensis Rehd. seedlings was 25 ℃; the photoperiod for plant growth was 14 hours light and 10 hours darkness) and the Modern Agricultural Science and Technology Demonstration Park of Nanma Town, Yiyuan county, Zibo City, Shandong province (117°54′-118°31′, 35°55′-36°23′, the region belongs to a warm temperate continental monsoon climate) respectively. …”
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How to Implement Digital Clinical Consultations in UK Maternity Care: the ARM@DA Realist Review by Catrin Evans, Georgia Clancy, Kerry Evans, Andrew Booth, Benash Nazmeen, Candice Sunney, Mark Clowes, Nia Wyn Jones, Stephen Timmons, Helen Spiby

“…Data sources There were three main sources: (1) published primary and secondary research; (2) grey literature (such as policy documents and maternity safety reports); and (3) stakeholder insights. Methods A realist synthesis adopts a theory-driven approach which seeks to understand how a complex programme works, for whom and under what circumstances. …”
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Regulation of peel development and control of fruit cracking by gibberellin acid in Zaomi Ponkan by LIU Xin, PENG Miao, JIA Yushi, ZHAO Yushuang, CHEN Tong, WU Hailing, CHEN Yuewen, JIN Yan, LU Xiaopeng, YANG Junfeng

“…Moreover, the study also sought to delve into the physiological mechanisms through which GA3 regulates peel thickness and cell wall components, and reduces fruit cracking. [Methods] Zaomi Ponkan trees exhibiting good growth and consistency were selected. …”
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Effect of inoculation with strains of Rhizobium and nitrogen levels on qualitative and quantitative characteristics and nitrogen of white bean varieties under climatic conditions o... by Masoud Dadivar, Mohammad Ali Khodshenas, Javad Ghadbeyklou

“…Because the Markazi province is one of the most important areas for bean cultivation in the country, therefore understanding the appropriate rhizobium strains with white bean varieties recommended for cultivation in the region is important.   Materials & Methods A field experiment was carried out based on a factorial randomized complete block design with three replications at Khomein Bean Research National Station (Longitude 49° 57' E, Latitude 33° 39' N and the height at the sea level 1930 m) in Markazi Province during 2010-2011. …”
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Physiological mechanisms of 2,4-epibrassinolide treatment in enhancing salt-alkali stress tolerance in Corylus heterophylla × C. avellana hybrid seedlings by MA Chao, CHEN Weiqing, LIU Zaiguo, HAO Jing, ZHAO Mengjiong, LU Juan

“…[Objective] The present study was conducted to assess the impact of exogenous 2,4-epibrassionolide (EBR) on the growth and physiological responses of Corylus heterophylla × C. avellana hybrid seedlings under saline-alkali stress, with the objective of enhancing their tolerance to such adverse conditions. [Methods] The experiment was initiated with two-year-old seedlings from root suckers propagated by green branch layering with the hazelnut variety Dawei, widely cultivated in Xinjiang. …”
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Symbiosis effects of Mycorrhizal and Pseudomonas on morphophysiological traits of mung bean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) under moisture stressed condition by Mohammad Salehi, Ali Faramarzi, Manochehr Farboodi, Nasser Mohebalipour, Jalil Ajalli

“…The aim of this study was to improve some morphophysiological traits, nitrogen, protein, root colonization, mycorrhizal dependency and mycorrhizal growth response percentage of mung bean by Glomus mosseae and Pseudomonas fluorescence strain 169 symbiosis under different imposed moisture stress conditions. Materials and MethodsA split plot Randomized Complete Block Design experiment with three replications was conducted in the research farm of Islamic Azad University of Miyaneh branch, Iran, during 2016. …”
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Effects of exogenous sugars on root sugar metabolism and antioxidant system under sub-low root-zone temperature in Malus baccata Borkh. by LIU Hanyu, WANG Peng, ZHOU Wenjie, SU Hong, LÜ Deguo, LI Lijie

“…., with a view to providing theoretical references for the study on low temperature acclimatization of the apple roots. [Methods] This experiment was carried out at the research base of Shenyang Agricultural University, and seedlings of M. baccata Borkh. were used as the test material. …”
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Risk of developing drug abuse in administration of a new hexaazaisowurtzitane derivative-based analgesic (experimental study) by S. G. Krylova, T. N. Pove’teva, K. A. Lopatina, Yu. V. Nesterova, E. P. Zueva, O. G. Afanas’eva, P. V. Kulpin, E. A. Kiseleva, N. I. Suslov, D. A. Kulagina, S. V. Sysolyatin, V. V. Zhdanov

“…The aim of the study was to assess the probability of developing withdrawal syndrome caused by discontinuation of 5-day administration of thiowurtzine with naloxone challenge test in the experiment.Materials and methods. The test sample of the analgesic “Thiowurtzine, capsule 120 mg” served as the study object. …”
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Effects of different low temperatures on postharvest physiology and storage quality in Youhou sweet persimmon by JIAO Xuan, ZHANG Huihui, REN Huihui, FENG Zhihong, GAO Zhenfeng, SHI Junfeng, WANG Rufu, ZHANG Lixin

“…The objective of this study was to investigate the storage characteristics of Youhou sweet persimmon and confirm the appropriate cold storage temperature. [Methods] Fruits of Youhou sweet persimmon (Diospyros kaki L. cv. …”
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Community and hospital-based healthcare professionals perceptions of digital advance care planning for palliative and end-of-life care: a latent class analysis by Jacqueline Birtwistle, Gabriella Williamson, Samuel D Relton, Andy Bradshaw, Katherine E Sleeman, Maureen Twiddy, Pablo Millares-Martin, Suzanne Richards, Matthew J Allsop

“…Objective This study addresses this gap aiming to examine community and hospital-based healthcare professionals’ perceptions of Electronic Palliative Care Coordination Systems on advance care planning and the delivery of palliative care. Design and methods A cross-sectional online survey. Setting and participants The target sample comprised health professionals from the main professional groups supporting patients with chronic progressive illnesses in West Yorkshire and London. …”
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SEM observation of pollen in 17 cherry germplasm resources by ZHOU Junman, DUAN Xuwei, ZHANG Kaichun, ZHANG Xiaoming, YAN Guohua, ZHOU Yu, WANG Jing, FENG Chen, WANG Wei, WANG Naiyu, YUAN Hui, WU Chuanbao

“…Therefore, this technology is chosen to observe the morphological characteristics of pollen grains in the experiment. [Methods] Pollen grains of 17 cherry germplasm resources from the Tongzhou Cherry Breeding Base, Forestry Fruit Research Institute of Beijing, Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences were selected for the experiment, which were as follows: Summit, Sunburst, Caihong, Rainier, Brooks, Mashad Black, Santina, Russian 8, Minie Royal, Royal Lee, Chelan, Katalin, Tieton, 7-2-9, 7-5-30, Duiying and Landing 1. …”
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Expression characteristics and transcriptional regulation analysis of VlCKX5 gene in grape by LIU Yiting, WANG Ruxin, ZHANG Haimeng, JING Pengwei, SHI Qiaofang, ZHAO Xiaochun, YU Yihe

“…In the present investigation, the cytokinin oxidase/dehydrogenase 5 (VlCKX5) gene and its promoter were cloned, and bioinformatic analysis, expression specificity and transcriptional regulation were performed to illustrate its role in grape berry setting. [Methods] In this study, we conducted experiments using Kyoho grapes (V. vinifera L. × V. labrusca L.) as the experimental material. …”
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Effects of Supplementation of Synbiotic (DiPro Plus) on Growth Performance, Health Status, Skeletal parameters and Blood Parameters in Holstein Suckling Calves by Vahid Vahedi, Mehrab Hamdam, Taher Yalchi, Sayyad Seifzadeh

“…Therefore, the present study was carried out to investigate the effect of synbiotic DiPro Plus on growth performance, health status and some blood parameters of Holstein suckling calves.Materials and Methods: This study was conducted in Animal Husbandry dairy herd of Moghan Agro-Industrial (Parsabad, Ardabil province, Iran). …”
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Exploring the therapeutic potential of Quercus ilex acorn extract in papillomavirus-induced lesions by Ana I. Faustino-Rocha, Maria João Pires, Maria João Neuparth, Helena Vala, Cármen Vasconcelos-Nóbrega, Irene Gouvinhas, Ana Novo Barros, Maria Inês Dias, Lillian Barros, Margarida M. S. M. Bastos, Lio Gonçalves, Luís Félix, Carlos Venâncio, Rui Medeiros, Rui Miguel Gil da Costa, Paula A. Oliveira

“…This study aimed to evaluate the in vivo safety and cancer chemopreventive activity of an infusion extract of Q. ilex in a transgenic mouse model of human PV (HPV)-16, which developed squamous cell carcinomas through a multistep process driven by HPV16 oncogenes. Materials and Methods: Q. ilex extract was prepared by heating in water at 90°C and then characterized by mass spectrometry. …”
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Interplay between tumor mutation burden and the tumor microenvironment predicts the prognosis of pan-cancer anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy by Wuyuan Liao, Wuyuan Liao, Wuyuan Liao, Xinwei Zhou, Xinwei Zhou, Hansen Lin, Hansen Lin, Zihao Feng, Zihao Feng, Xinyan Chen, Yuhang Chen, Yuhang Chen, Minyu Chen, Minyu Chen, Mingjie Lin, Mingjie Lin, Gaosheng Yao, Gaosheng Yao, Jinwei Chen, Jinwei Chen, Haoqian Feng, Haoqian Feng, Yinghan Wang, Yinghan Wang, Zhiping Tan, Zhiping Tan, Youyan Tan, Jun Lu, Jun Lu, Pengju Li, Pengju Li, Jinhuan Wei, Jinhuan Wei, Li Luo, Li Luo, Liangmin Fu, Liangmin Fu, Liangmin Fu

“…This study aimed to explore the complex interplay between TMB and the tumor microenvironment (TME) and to identify novel predictive biomarkers that can enhance the precision of ICI therapy across multiple cancer types.MethodsWe systematically collected and analyzed genomic and clinical data from patients receiving anti-PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy across multiple cohorts. …”
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Development of a clinical decision support tool for Primary care Management of lower Urinary tract Symptoms in men: the PriMUS study by Adrian Edwards, Ridhi Agarwal, Janine Bates, Alison Bray, Sarah Milosevic, Emma Thomas-Jones, Michael Drinnan, Marcus Drake, Peter Michell, Bethan Pell, Haroon Ahmed, Natalie Joseph-Williams, Kerenza Hood, Yemisi Takwoingi, Chris Harding

“…Objective 5: feasibility of introducing the clinical decision support tool into primary care To explore GPs’ experiences of managing LUTS, together with patients’ experiences of and preferences for treatment in primary care, 25 patients and 11 GPs were purposively sampled from 20 GP practices in 3 UK regions. …”
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