Selection signatures in goats reveal copy number variants underlying breed-defining coat color phenotypes. by Jan Henkel, Rashid Saif, Vidhya Jagannathan, Corinne Schmocker, Flurina Zeindler, Erika Bangerter, Ursula Herren, Dimitris Posantzis, Zafer Bulut, Philippe Ammann, Cord Drögemüller, Christine Flury, Tosso Leeb

“…Our study yields novel insights into the genetic control of pigmentation by identifying six functionally relevant CNVs. It illustrates how structural changes of the genome have contributed to phenotypic evolution in domestic goats.…”
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The “Archeology of the Light”:  A multiproxy, interdisciplinary and experimental approach to Paleolithic subterranean activities. [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved wi... by Mª Ángeles Medina-Alcaide

“…Background This article presents the A-LIGHT project and its main results. …”
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Photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet dye using honey mediated synthesis of NiFe2O4 nanoparticles by S. G. Divakara, B. Mahesh, B. K. Jayanna, H. G. Anil Kumar

“…FTIR demonstrated the characteristic ferrite functional groups, while DRS-UV revealed an optical band gap of 2.02 eV. …”
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State of the art modelling for the Black Sea ecosystem to support European policies. by Natalia Serpetti, Chiara Piroddi, Ekin Akoglu, Elisa Garcia-Gorriz, Svetla Miladinova, Diego Macias

“…This framework has been designed to provide information on specific ecological indicators set out in EU legislation. Here, we present the Blue2 framework for the Black Sea ecosystem. …”
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Hope as a predictor of physical activity behavior in middle-aged and older adults with musculoskeletal pain by Renee Kessler, Monica M. Teegardin, Anthony S. Kaleth, Kelly M. Naugle

“…BackgroundMusculoskeletal pain is a barrier to physical activity, enhancing functional decline in older adults. Thus, identifying psychological factors that promote physical activity in older adults with musculoskeletal pain is warranted. …”
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The concept of law in the social sciences and the construction of reality: philosophy, economics, law by P. A. Orekhovsky, V. I. Razumov, A. A. Sapunkov

“…However, the complexity and variability of economic phenomena leads to the destruction of the previous clear functional dependencies. In turn, the ontology of modern economics is beginning to include an increasing use of various narratives. …”
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Managing Constraints in a Machinery Company Using Theory of Constraints’ Thinking Process Tools. Case Study by Knop Krzysztof

“…The study indicated that strategic commitment of top management, cross-functional teamwork, and targeted training are key to the successful implementation of TOC tools. …”
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Plasmidome of Salmonella enterica serovar Infantis recovered from surface waters in a major agricultural region for leafy greens in California. by Beatriz Quiñones, Bertram G Lee, Ashley Avilés Noriega, Lisa Gorski

“…Assignment of the putative genes to functional categories revealed that the large plasmids contained genes implicated in cell cycle control and division, replication and recombination and defense mechanisms. …”
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Effect of residual carbon on crystallization and solidification behavior of coal gasification coarse slag by Ze Meng, Rongsheng Xu, Qian Feng, Xiongchao Lin, Mei Li

“…XRD analysis reveals the presence of diffraction peaks corresponding to Fe and Fe3Si when residue carbon is present in the slag. In contrast, no such peaks are observed in the decarburized coarse slag subjected to the same temperature and cooling mode. …”
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A comparative typology of verbal affixes in Riau-Malay and Sundanese by Azhary Tambusai, Khairina Nasution

“…This study presents a comprehensive comparative analysis of verbal affixes in two Austronesian languages, Riau-Malay and Sundanese, with a focus on their morphological, syntactic, and semantic properties. …”
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FAVIS: Fast and versatile protocol for non-destructive metabarcoding of bulk insect samples. by Elzbieta Iwaszkiewicz-Eggebrecht, Piotr Łukasik, Mateusz Buczek, Junchen Deng, Emily A Hartop, Harald Havnås, Monika Prus-Frankowska, Carina R Ugarph, Paulina Viteri, Anders F Andersson, Tomas Roslin, Ayco J M Tack, Fredrik Ronquist, Andreia Miraldo

“…Insects are diverse and sustain essential ecosystem functions, yet remain understudied. Recent reports about declines in insect abundance and diversity have highlighted a pressing need for comprehensive large-scale monitoring. …”
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Factors contributing to bladder fibrosis by Karl Swärd, Karl-Erik Andersson, Bengt Uvelius

“…A frequent pathological endpoint is bladder fibrosis, characterized by structural and functional deterioration of the bladder wall Objective:: This article examines the pathophysiological mechanisms linking bladder outlet obstruction to fibrosis, with particular attention to bladder wall overstretch, compromised perfusion, and neural impairment Methods:: We conducted a targeted literature review, employing search terms including urinary bladder, obstruction, hypoxia, and fibrosis. …”
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State of precision medicine for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction in a new therapeutic age by Roy Rasalam, Andrew Sindone, Gary Deed, Ralph G. Audehm, John J. Atherton

“…HFpEF has a complex and heterogeneous pathophysiology with multiple co‐morbidities contributing to its presentation. Establishing the diagnosis of HFpEF can be challenging. …”
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The Needs and Experiences of People With Early-Stage Dementia Using an Application for Cognitive and Physical Activation in Germany: Qualitative Study by Melina Klein, Alexa von Bosse, Christophe Kunze

“…The acceptance of the application was found to be less influenced by the types and presentation of tasks and more by content relevance and social interaction. …”
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Unified blended learning environment: the Kazakhstani context by S. M. Bakhisheva, E. V. Tikhonyuk, Z. G. Mukhtar, R. S. Kinzhekova, A. M. Kemeshova

“…Introduction. The present work investigates the issues related to technological and administrative support for the blended learning process in higher education in Kazakhstan.Aim. …”
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Assessment of the economic risk for the ski resorts of changes in snow cover duration by S. A. Sokratov, Yu. G. Seliverstov, A. L. Shnyparkov

“…Climate changes exert significant influence on the functioning of mountain ski resorts, especially if they are located in areas with relatively high air temperatures in winter season. …”
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HUMAN AMNIOTIC EPITHELIAL CELLS FOR RETINAL REGENERATION: INVESTIGATING THEIR DIFFERENTIATIVE POTENTIAL IN VITRO

“…Several RPE markers were present in freshly isolated hAM and remained more stably expressed in native cultures. …”
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Efficacy of therapeutic fasting and plant-based diet in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (NutriFast): study protocol for a randomised controlled clinical trial by Anika M Hartmann

“…Results of this trial will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations.Trial registration number NCT03856190.…”
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Memory versus logic: two models of organizing information and their influences on web retrieval strategies by Teresa Numerico

“…During the 1930s, in fact, he invented and built the Differential Analyzer, a powerful analogue machine, used to calculate various relevant mathematical functions. The model of the Memex is not the digital one, because it relies on another form of data representation that emulates more the procedures of memory than the attitude of the logic used by the intellect. …”
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Inhibition of PHB1/PHB2 suppresses atherosclerotic plaque formation by interrupting PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling. by Mei Li, Xiaoyan Hu, Xinxin Hu, Fuhua Gao, Ying Cui, Xiaoqing Wei, Yuanhua Qin, Xiaohua An, Ying Zhao, Ying Gao

“…However, the expression and biological functions of PHB1/PHB2 in atherosclerosis (AS) remain unclear. …”
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