<i>Bacillus subtilis</i> Contributes to Amylase Production in the Honey Sac of <i>Apis mellifera</i> by Miao Wang, Wenzheng Zhao, Danyin Zhou, Jian Huang

“…However, recent studies suggest that <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> may also contribute to amylase production in the honey sac of <i>Apis mellifera</i>. Methods: In this study, amylase levels were measured in samples of nectar, honey sac fluid, and honey. …”
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Development of hemp fiber-reinforced epoxy composite with cobalt oxide nanoparticles for fuel cell and energy storage applications by Thandavamoorthy Raja, Yuvarajan Devarajan

“…As industries push towards more sustainable and efficient production methods, polymer composites offer significant benefits. …”
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Near-infrared hyperspectral imaging and robust statistics for in vivo non-melanoma skin cancer and actinic keratosis characterisation. by Lloyd A Courtenay, Innes Barbero-García, Saray Martínez-Lastras, Susana Del Pozo, Miriam Corral de la Calle, Alonso Garrido, Diego Guerrero-Sevilla, David Hernandez-Lopez, Diego González-Aguilera

“…This study employed robust statistical methods for the identification of an optimal spectral window where the different samples could be differentiated. …”
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The Refractive Index of Human Milk Serum: Natural Variations and Dependency on Macronutrient Concentrations by Johanna R. de Wolf, Kawthar Ali, Chris G. Legtenberg, Wietske Verveld, Nienke Bosschaart

“…From the serum simulating samples, we observe that the RI depends more on variations in whey protein, than carbohydrate concentrations, while minerals have negligible influence. …”
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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

“…The results also show that heat-treated samples with chromium coating have more abrasive resistance with respect to other samples.…”
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Comparison of the established definition criteria for diagnosing metabolic syndrome between overweight and obese children in Vojvodina by Vorgučin Ivana, Vlaški Jovan, Naumović Nada, Katanić Dragan

“…Methods. The research was performed as a cross study analysis of 206 examinees. …”
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Enhanced separation of X and Y bearing sperm cells by a combined density gradient centrifugation evaluated by fluorescence in situ hybridization of the Y‐chromosome by Claus Yding Andersen, Anne Grete Byskov

“…Fluorescent in situ hybridization of decondensed sperm cells was used to evaluate the effectiveness of separating X‐ and Y chromosome bearing sperm cells using a combination of Percoll and NycoPrep media. Material and methods. Semen samples from seven healthy men were divided into three equal aliquots. …”
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A Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Study of Pain among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Thailand by Supa Pengpid, Karl Peltzer

“…The proportion of pain in the cross-sectional/baseline sample was 36.0%, and in the incident/follow-up sample 39.9%. …”
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Finishing and polishing effects of multiblade burs on the surface texture of 5 resin composites: microhardness and roughness testing by Elodie Ehrmann, Etienne Medioni, Nathalie Brulat-Bouchard

“…The surface of each resin composite was finished with QB (5 samples), QWB (5 samples), or MS (2 samples), and then evaluated (60 samples). …”
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Design and fabrication of a rapid detection biosensor for Candida albicans diagnosis in a microfluidic platform by Shekoufeh Moradkhah, Mohaddeseh Larypoor, Abdollah Allahverdi

“…The diagnosis and treatment of Candida infections present significant challenges due to the diversity and resistance of these species, as well as the lack of rapid and sensitive detection methods. Microfluidics presents an opportunity to develop quick and highly sensitive diagnostic devices, enabling disease detection with minimal sample volumes. …”
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The Macronutrients in Human Milk Change after Storage in Various Containers by Yu-Chuan Chang, Chao-Huei Chen, Ming-Chih Lin

“…We evaluated the impact of various containers on the nutrient concentrations in human milk. Methods: A total of 42 breast milk samples from 18 healthy lactating mothers were collected. …”
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Molecular characterisation of polyomavirus in parrots in Iran by P. K. Saber, N. Sheikhi, G. Nikbakht Brujeni, H. Pourtaghi

“…Direct sequencing of the samples showed that 0.98% of amplified nucleotides had mutation in one or more samples. …”

Food Safety Analysis of Milk and Beef in Southwestern Uganda by Phyllis Candy, Natabo, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Sarah, Namubiru, Dickson Stuart, Tayebwa, Andrew, Tamale, Pwaveno H., Bamaiyi

“…In this study, we established levels of lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), and iron (Fe) in milk and beef and obtained the estimated daily intake (EDI) and incremental lifetime cancer risk (ILCR) as measures of risk to the Ugandan population. Materials and Methods. +is was a cross-sectional study in which a total of 40 samples of milk and beef were collected from Bushenyi district in southwestern Uganda. …”
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Effects of antibiotic therapy on the early development of gut microbiota and butyrate-producers in early infants by Jun Qiu, Jun Qiu, Sha Wu, Sha Wu, Ruiwen Huang, Zhenyu Liao, Xiongfeng Pan, Kunyan Zhao, Kunyan Zhao, Yunlong Peng, Yunlong Peng, Shiting Xiang, Yunhui Cao, Yunhui Cao, Ye Ma, Zhenghui Xiao, Zhenghui Xiao

“…Furthermore, moxalactam had a more pronounced effect on the gut microbiota compared to amoxicillin-clavulanic acid.…”
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Racialized and Immigrant Status and the Pursuit of Living Donor Kidney Transplant - a Canadian Cohort Study by Eric Lui, Jasleen Gill, Marzan Hamid, Cindy Wen, Navneet Singh, Princess Okoh, Xihui Xu, Priscilla Boakye, Carl E. James, Amy D. Waterman, Beth Edwards, Istvan Mucsi

“…Introduction: Both immigrant and racialized status may be associated with the pursuit of living donor kidney transplant (LDKT). Methods: This study was a secondary analysis of a convenience cross-sectional sample of patients with kidney failure in Toronto, obtained from our “Comprehensive Psychosocial Research Data System” research database. …”
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Exposure to hate in online and traditional media: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of the impact of this exposure on individuals and communities by Pablo Madriaza, Ghayda Hassan, Sébastien Brouillette‐Alarie, Aoudou Njingouo Mounchingam, Loïc Durocher‐Corfa, Eugene Borokhovski, David Pickup, Sabrina Paillé

“…Most of the existing research has focused on analyzing the content and the extent of the problem. More research in this area is needed to develop better intervention programs that are adapted to the current reality of hate. …”
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A Generative Adversarial Network-Based Investor Sentiment Indicator: Superior Predictability for the Stock Market by Shiqing Qiu, Yang Wang, Zong Ke, Qinyan Shen, Zichao Li, Rong Zhang, Kaichen Ouyang

“…The empirical analyses show that <i>S^GAN</i> significantly outperforms existing methods in both in-sample and out-of-sample prediction capabilities. …”
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Comparison of Bacterial Contamination Before and After Sterilization with UV, Fogging, and Drymist in University Outpatient Dental Hospital by Arif Andriyanto, Solikhah Solikhah, Dyah Suryani, Heribertus Dedy Kusuma Yulianto

“…Methods: This study uses a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest procedure. …”
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Diet and the risk of inflammatory bowel disease: A retrospective cohort study in Taiwan by Ming Jung Meng, Jyun Huang, Yung Kuan Tsou, Yu Bin Pan, Cheng Tang Chiu, Yan Ting Lin, Puo Hsien Le

“…By contrast, the IBD group consumed more western-style foods but the difference didn’t reach statistical significance. …”
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The Social Construction of the Child’s Body and Its Relationship with Football Practice by Gil-Madrona Pedro, Losada-Puente Luisa, Ruiz-Izquierdo Javier, Martínez-López María, Morcillo-Martínez Antonio

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