Evidence of the Uyunbulak Salt Lake Water Recharge in the Kumish Basin, Xinjiang, China, from Boron Isotopes by Xuehai Ma, Yunqi Ma, Huaide Cheng, Changzhong Li, Huanen Gu, Haiyun Zhang, Qingyu Hai

“…In this study, the three-step ion exchange method published by Ma et al. (2020) was used to eliminate the influence of NO3- ions in water on boron isotope determination, so as to reveal the water supply of Uyunbulak Salt Lake in Kumish basin by using boron isotopes which are more sensitive to water types. …”
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Glucosafe 2-A new tool for nutritional management and insulin-therapy in the intensive care unit: Randomized controlled study (the Glucosafe 2 protocol). by Aude de Watteville, Ulrike Pielmeier, Mariagrazia Di Marco, Angèle Gayet-Ageron, Nils Siegenthaler, Nicolas Parel, Hannah Wozniak, Steve Primmaz, Jérôme Pugin, Steen Andreassen, Claudia Paula Heidegger

“…We also collected data of a third historical control group using retrospective data from a sample of ICU patients exposed to the standard of care 2 years before the start of the prospective trial; it aims first to validate the predictive accuracy of the GS2 model before the start of the prospective parts and to interpret the existence of possible bias by assessing the potential cross-contamination effects between intervention and control group, due to the fact that caregivers can take more care of patients in the control group, which will dilute the effect of GS2. …”
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Re-composing Physical Form with Energy-Based Resilience Approach to Improve Thermal Comfort (Case Study: Sadra New Town) by Sahar Akbari, Mahsa Sholeh, Sahand Lotfi

“…The proposed criteria will encourage the process of becoming more energy resilient by planning a holistic approach to various and complex aspects of cities and looking at cities as dynamic complex systems in each urban functional area. …”
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Dynamic monocyte changes as prognostic indicators in operable gastric cancer: a retrospective cohort analysis by Yiwei Jiang, Xianwei Sun, Chen Yang, Dandan Song, Chongjun Zhou, Xinxin Chen, Chongquan Huang, Zhonglin Wang, Jiante Li

“…We introduce a standardized monocyte ratio (MMR) to predict postoperative survival rates in gastric cancer patients effectively.MethodsA test cohort was created to develop and evaluate the pre- and postoperative MMR as a mortality predictor in gastric cancer patients. …”
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New steatotic liver disease criteria diagnostic performance in an agricultural population in Chile by Maria Spencer-Sandino, Franco Godoy, Laura Huidobro, Danilo Alvares, Francisco Cruz, Claudia Marco, Macarena Garrido, Daniel Cabrera, Juan Pablo Arab, Marco Arrese, Francisco Barrera, Catterina Ferreccio

“…Introduction and Objectives: This study aims to assess the performance of Steatotic Liver Disease (SLD) criteria in identifying liver steatosis compared to the NAFLD and MAFLD definitions in an agricultural population in Chile. Patients and Methods: We performed a cross-sectional analysis on the MAUCO cohort, composed of 9,013 individuals aged 38 to 74. …”
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Alterations in the intestinal fungal microbiome of patients with severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome by Meng-Yu Liu, Sheng-Fu He, Yu-Yao Li, Jiao-Jiao Shen, Jia-Jia Li, Ya-Sheng Li, Yan-Yan Liu, Ting Wu, Jia-Bin Li, Li-Fen Hu

“…This study aimed to reveal the role of the intestinal mycobiome in SFTS severity and the risk of Aspergillus coinfection, with the goal of identifying potential therapeutic targets. Methods: Fecal samples were collected from 80 patients both during their hospitalization and post-discharge. …”
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Single-cell and machine learning approaches uncover intrinsic immune-evasion genes in the prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma by Jiani Wang, Xiaopeng Chen, Donghao Wu, Changchang Jia, Qinghai Lian, Yuhang Pan, Jiumei Yang

“…This study aimed to develop a prognostic risk score model for HCC by identifying intrinsic immune-evasion genes (IIEGs) through single-cell technology and machine learning, providing insights into immune infiltration, enhancing predictive accuracy, and facilitating the development of more effective treatment strategies. Materials and methods: The study utilized data from The Cancer Genome Atlas database to analyze gene expression profiles and clinical data related to intrinsic immune evasion in patients with HCC. …”
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Protective coatings for complex organic flexible materials I: characterization and tribological performance of TiO2 and ZnO films deposited by magnetron sputtering on cork by B. Tiss, D. Martínez-Martínez, C. Mansilla, J.R. Gomes, C.S. Abreu, N. Pereira, L. Cunha

“…The wear rate of the samples was evaluated using a novel method based on the analysis of energy dispersive spectra. …”
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Culture-independent evaluation of the appendix and rectum microbiomes in children with and without appendicitis. by Hope T Jackson, Emmanuel F Mongodin, Katherine P Davenport, Claire M Fraser, Anthony D Sandler, Steven L Zeichner

“…We conducted a pilot, culture-independent 16S rRNA-based microbiota study of paired appendix and rectal samples.<h4>Methods</h4>We collected appendix and rectal swabs from 21 children undergoing appendectomy, six with normal appendices and fifteen with appendicitis (nine perforated). …”
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Givetian megaspore assemblages of the Mikhailovksy mine (Kursk oblast) by D. I. Marinina, O. A. Orlova

“…To study of disperse megaspores from the Givetian deposits of the Mikhailovsky mine (Kursk Oblast) and to establish megaspore assemblages for this section.Materials and methods. Samples of the clay deposits of the Givetian stage of the Middle Devonian from the Mikhailovsky mine (Kursk Oblast, Zheleznogorsk) were collected by employees of the Paleontological Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (PIN RAS) in the summer of 2017. …”
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A new estimation equation to assess body composition in an athletic population by Meghan K. Magee, Jennifer B. Fields, Angela Miller, Andrew R. Jagim, Debra Stroiney, Brittanie Lockard, Margaret T. Jones

“…The purpose of this study is to develop a novel estimation equation using body density obtained from ADP in an athletic population to assess body fat percent (BF%) more accurately.Methods One hundred and thirty (males, n = 69; females, n = 61) National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I athletes participated in this study. …”
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Microsatellite instability as a reliable marker of coexisting endometrial cancer in atypical endometrial hyperplasia by А. E. Protasova, G. A. Raskin, M. S. Sobivchak

“…To assess the diagnostic value of (microsatellite instability, MSI) in patients with AEH to rule out coexisting endometrial cancer.Materials and methods. The study includes 72 histological samples: 36 cases of EIN and 36 cases of EC, 14 of which were combined with EIN. …”
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Pathological investigation, molecular characterization and first-time isolation of the predominant serotypes of fowl adenovirus (FAdV-D and E) from commercial poultry in Bangladesh by Mohammad Sadekuzzaman, Md. Sojon Miah, Rokshana Parvin, Md. Enamul Haque, Tanbin Rubaiya Islam, Sanzila Hossain Sigma, Md. Golbar Hossain, Sajedul Hayat, Muhammad Tofazzal Hossain, Md. Alimul Islam

“…The study aimed at pathological investigation, molecular characterization, isolation, and pathogenicity determination of FAdV from commercial poultry.MethodsA total of 86 liver samples were collected from 80 commercial chicken farms. …”
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Prevalence of Virulence Genes and Antibiotic Resistance in Clinical Isolates of Proteus mirabilis by Marwa Shaker Mahmood, Mustafa S. AL-Salmani, Shahad Basil Ismael, Ahmed Sami AL-Salmany, Aws Akram Jumaah, Hasan A. Aal Owaif

“…This study aimed to determine the antibiotic resistance profile and the number of virulence genes in local P. mirabilis isolates from various clinical samples. Methods and Results: Between May 2024 and August 2024, a total of 250 samples were collected from various clinical sources, including wound swabs, sputum, urine, and pus, at different hospitals in Baghdad. …”
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Development and validation of Spanish version of FINCODA: an instrument for self-assessment of innovation competence of workers or candidates for Jobs by Juan A. Marin-Garcia

“…So, we will consider that versions F62 and F34 are pending to be analyzed with new independent samples, as is the proposal of the new F34 version obtained by more robust methods. …”
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Improvement of Sperm Quality in Hyperviscous Semen following DNase I Treatment by Effrosyni Nosi, Angelos D. Gritzapis, Konstantinos Makarounis, Georgios Georgoulias, Vasilios Kapetanios, Marighoula Varla-Leftherioti, Panagiotis Venieratos, Christodoulos Papanikopoulos, Anastasia Konstantinidou, Vassilis Tsilivakos

“…These semen samples were divided into three groups of receiving treatment (a) with DNase I at 37°C for 15 min, (b) by density gradient centrifugation, and (c) with a combination of the above two methods. …”
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Investigation of confocal microscopy for differentiation of renal cell carcinoma versus benign tissue. Can an optical biopsy be performed? by Michael C. Phung, Andrew R. Rouse, Jayce Pangilinan, Robert C. Bell, Erika R. Bracamonte, Sharfuddeen Mashi, Arthur F. Gmitro, Benjamin R. Lee

“…The goal of this study is to validate the ability of confocal microscopy to quickly and accurately differentiate between normal renal tissue and cancer. Methods: Specimens were obtained from patients who underwent robotic partial nephrectomy for renal mass. …”
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Evaluation of the microbial burden of grilled food and hummus from restaurants in Al-Ahsa region of Saudi Arabia by Ibrahim H. Alshubaith, Salah Abohelaika, Salah M. Alhajri, Ahlam S. Alhajri, Raed A. Alsultan, Mohammed Alshubayth, Hussain R. Alturaifi, Arif M. Al-Hamad

“…The present study aimed to evaluate the microbiological quality of grilled food and hummus. Materials and methods The study was conducted in Al-Ahsa Governorate, Saudi Arabia. …”
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The Combined Effect of Garlic (Allium sativum) and Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Extracts to Reduce the Adverse Effects of Aflatoxin B1 in Rats by Hadi Sarir, Saeedeh Zakerian, masood didarkhah

“…The removal of aflatoxins from contaminated food is a major problem in livestock and poultry nutrition and the pollution removal methods are based on the decomposition, destruction, inactivation, or removal of aflatoxins through biological, chemical, or physical methods. …”
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Bringing it all together: science priorities for improved understanding of Earth system change and to support international climate policy by C. G. Jones, F. Adloff, B. B. B. Booth, P. M. Cox, V. Eyring, V. Eyring, P. Friedlingstein, P. Friedlingstein, K. Frieler, H. T. Hewitt, H. A. Jeffery, S. Joussaume, T. Koenigk, T. Koenigk, B. N. Lawrence, E. O'Rourke, M. J. Roberts, B. M. Sanderson, R. Séférian, S. Somot, P. L. Vidale, D. van Vuuren, D. van Vuuren, M. Acosta, M. Bentsen, M. Bentsen, R. Bernardello, R. Betts, R. Betts, E. Blockley, J. Boé, T. Bracegirdle, P. Braconnot, V. Brovkin, C. Buontempo, F. Doblas-Reyes, F. Doblas-Reyes, M. Donat, I. Epicoco, I. Epicoco, P. Falloon, P. Falloon, S. Fiore, T. Frölicher, T. Frölicher, N. S. Fučkar, N. S. Fučkar, M. J. Gidden, H. F. Goessling, R. G. Graversen, S. Gualdi, J. M. Gutiérrez, T. Ilyina, T. Ilyina, T. Ilyina, D. Jacob, C. D. Jones, C. D. Jones, M. Juckes, M. Juckes, E. Kendon, E. Kendon, E. Kjellström, R. Knutti, J. Lowe, J. Lowe, M. Mizielinski, P. Nassisi, M. Obersteiner, P. Regnier, R. Roehrig, D. Salas y Mélia, C.-F. Schleussner, M. Schulz, E. Scoccimarro, L. Terray, H. Thiemann, R. A. Wood, S. Yang, S. Zaehle

“…Conversely, there is a need to develop methods that enable potential societal responses to projected Earth system change to be incorporated into scenario development.…”
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