Prevalence and sociodemographic characteristics of functional impairment in community-dwelling older adults in China: a cross-sectional study by Yun Li, Li Zhang, Zhe Tang, Lina Ma, Pan Liu, Xiaxia Li, Wenhua Yu, Yaxin Zhang

“…This study aimed to explore the prevalence and socio-demographic characteristics of functional impairment in Chinese community-dwelling older adults using the Function Impairment Screening Tool (FIST), which was previously developed based on the Delphi method.Design Cross-sectional study.Setting Community-based.Participants The study included 6444 community-dwelling older adults from the China Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Study.Results The FIST identified functional impairment in 31.3% of Chinese community-dwelling older adults. …”
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Degradation kinetics, pathways, transformation products, and toxicity assessment of fluorochloridone in agricultural soils by Dong Zhao, Hongyu Chen, Shuo Shen, Enyu Lu, Junlong Feng, Hui Zhi, Lei Wang, Wei Li

“…Nine TPs were identified in soil using Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography Quadrupole-Orbitrap Mass Spectrometry (UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS) and Compound Discoverer software, employing suspect and nontarget screening strategies. The initial report of two TPs, TP204, and TP191 was confirmed through the acquisition or synthesis of their standards. …”
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Development of a prognostic model based on four genes related to exhausted CD8+ T cell in triple-negative breast cancer patients: a comprehensive analysis integrating scRNA-seq and... by Yulin Shi, Yang Yu, Jiahan Zhao, Linan Huang, Qingyang Wang, Qi Sun, Lijuan Liu, Changgang Sun

“…Initially, 398 CD8+ Tex-related genes were screened utilizing single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) data from TNBC patients. …”
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A self-activated and protective module enhances the preclinical performance of allogeneic anti-CD70 CAR-T cells by Zhao Zhang, Lianfeng Zhao, Tinghui Huang, Zhengliang Chen, Zhengliang Chen, Yaoyao Zhao, Yaoyao Zhao, Junqing Liang, Xudong Ao, Xiaoqiong Jia, Lei Kang, Linghui Kong, Qi Jing, Jianhua Hu, Lili Gu, Feiyan Pan, Zhigang Hu, Lingfeng He, Muya Zhou, Jiannan Chen, Zhigang Guo

“…However, clinical application remains limited by challenges such as immune rejection, and issues with potency and durability.MethodsWe first screened a safe and effective anti-CD70 scFv to construct anti-CD70 CAR-T cells. …”
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Flow cytometry sorting of cells infected with African swine fever virus by A. S. Pershin, I. V. Shevchenko, T. N. Komova, A. Mazloum, N. N. Vlasova, E. O. Morozova, A. S. Igolkin, K. N. Gruzdev

“…The paper  presents  the results of sorting  of African green  monkey kidney cells (CV-1) and porcine bone marrow cells infected with African swine fever virus; the cells were sorted into the 96-well culture plates using a MoFlo  Astrios   EQ cell sorter in order to isolate a population of the virus originating from one infected cell. …”
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Blood Trihalomethanes and Human Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Miaomiao Fu, Pengyu Xue, Zhuorong Du, Jingsi Chen, Xiaojun Liang, Jiafu Li

“…Statistical analysis was performed using Review Manager 5.4 software. After screening, seven studies meeting the evaluation criteria were included. …”
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Diversity and Plant Growth-Promoting Properties of <i>Rhodiola rosea</i> Root Endophytic Bacteria by Inga Tamošiūnė, Muhammad Fahad Hakim, Odeta Buzaitė, Vidmantas Stanys, Jurgita Vinskienė, Elena Andriūnaitė, Danas Baniulis

“…Seventy-three endophytic bacteria isolates were obtained from the rhizome of <i>R. rosea</i> plants and were assigned into 14 distinct bacterial genera of Firmicutes (26%) or Proteobacteria (74%) phyla. Screening for functional genes related to the nitrogen cycle, phosphorus mineralisation or dissolution, and traits associated with nitrogen fixation (56% of isolates), siderophore production (40%), inorganic phosphorus solubilisation (30%), and production of indole-related compounds (51%) led to the classification of the isolates into 16 distinct clusters. …”
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Determining the cultural safety of chronic disease interventions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians: a scoping review by Hannah Woodall, Hannah Woodall, Hannah Woodall, Sarah Larkins, Janani Pinidiyapathirage, Janani Pinidiyapathirage, Raelene Ward, Rebecca Evans

“…Searches included Scopus, Informit, OVID Medline, Emcare and CINAHL including all articles published until September 2023.ResultsSearches identified 2,225 articles. 1,854 articles underwent title and abstract screening, with 97 progressing to full text review. …”
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Anxiety as a mediator between symptom distress and quality of life in peritoneal dialysis patients: insights from mediation analysis and nonlinear models by Sixia Chen, Yun Wang, Sheng Feng, Mingli Shen, Fan Zhang, Kai Song, Wenwen Li, Yun- Wang

“…These findings underline the importance of integrating psychological interventions and routine symptom screening into patient care to enhance quality of life. …”
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Utilization of ICT Skills on Library Information Resources By Students At Kabale Brainstorm High School. by Twongyeirwe, Esther

“…The study findings indicated that Computers, Scanners, Bar code readers, CD-ROM, Machines for Photocopying, Digital cameras and CCTV cameras, Networked Servers, and LDC Projector were identified by all respondents as ICT facilities available at Kabale Brainstorm High School. …”
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Utilization of ICT Skills on Library Information Resources by Students at Kabale Brainstorm High School. by Twongyeirwe, Esther

“…The study findings indicated that Computers, Scanners, Bar code readers, CD-ROM, Machines for Photocopying, Digital cameras and CCTV cameras, Networked Servers, and LDC projectors were identified by all respondents as ICT facilities available at Kabale Brainstorm High School. …”
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Addition of Vitamin C on Diet to Improve Immunity on Tiger Grouper, Epinephelus fuscoguttatus to Infection Viral Nervous Necrosis by F. Johnny, K. Mahardika, I.N.A. Giri, D. Roza

“…Experimental diets were prepared as dry pellet using freeze dryer Fish fed experimental diets twice everyday during 60 day. …”
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The intellectual paradigm and scientific mapping of brand image in International Researches by Maryam Najafi Yazdi, Seyed Hassan Hataminasab, Shahnaz Nayebzadeh

“…The findings After searching, screening and qualitative evaluation of studies, the final analysis has been done on 521 articles in the period from 1977 to 2023. …”
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An Ultrasound-Assisted Technique to Fix the Avulsion Fracture of the Posterior Tibial Spine by Gautam Kumar, Biju Jacob, Jefin Jose Edakalathur, Lazar J. Chandy, Rajesh Simon

“…Results: We present 11 cases of the posterior tibial avulsion fracture, which have been fixed with percutaneous screw fixation. The procedure was done under image intensifier guidance and ultrasound assistance. …”
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Soilscapes from Byers Peninsula, Maritime Antarctic: landform-lithology controls in soil formation by JÔNATAS PEDRO DA SILVA, MÁRCIO R. FRANCELINO, ANDRÉ LUIZ L. DE FARIA, HEITOR P. PALMA, ISABELLE DE A. OLIVEIRA, JOSÉ JOÃO L.L. DE SOUZA, CARLOS ERNESTO G.R. SCHAEFER

“…In contrast, dynamic periglacial landforms like scree stony slopes and talus exhibit minimal soil development and instability. …”
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FERMENTATIVE-MODIFICATION OF SORGHUM AND MILLET BIOPOLYMERS: IMPACT ON FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES, PROXIMATE COMPOSITION, AMINO ACIDS AND PROTEIN QUALITY OF MODIFIED FLOURS by SULEIMAN YUSUF BAGIREI, IROH NKAMA, MAMUDU HALIDU BADAU, YAHAYA SAYYADI MOHAMMAD

“…The grains were decanted and dried in a solar dryer at 41 oC, ground and sieved through a 300 μm sieve, while laboratory analyses carried out by standard methods. …”
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Open Surgery for Patellar Tendon Rupture and Tibial Tuberosity Avulsion Fracture in Pre-Existing Osgood Schlatter Lesion: A Case Report by Shianita Limena, Anak Agung Ngurah Ronny Kesuma, I Komang Mahendra Laksana

“…This patient is treated with an open surgery fixating the tibial tuberosity using a single lag screw and eight tension wires, followed by primary repair of the patellar tendon, including its retinaculum. …”
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Climate of origin influences how a herbivorous mite responds to drought-stressed host plants by Migeon, Alain, Auger, Philippe, Fossati-Gaschignard, Odile, Hufbauer, Ruth A, Miranda, Maëva, Zriki, Ghais, Navajas, Maria

“…The mites from wet temperate climates exhibited greater plasticity between the two water regimes than mites originating from dryer and hot climates, suggesting that the climate in the area of origin influences mite response to drought. …”
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L’animation en Algérie à l’horizon 2030-2035 by Aïcha Boukrissa

“…En effet, depuis l’adoption en 2023 d’un projet de loi visant à mettre en place les mécanismes d’un mouvement associatif actif et efficace au sein de la société, on assiste à l’harmonisation du droit relatif aux associations avec l’article 53 de la nouvelle constitution algérienne en vertu duquel le droit de créer des associations est garanti, s’exerçant par simple déclaration, les associations ne pouvant être dissoutes qu’en vertu d’une décision de justice. …”
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Real-time detection of loosening torque in bolted joints using piezoresistive pressure-sensitive layer based on multi-walled carbon nanotubes reinforced epoxy nanocomposites by Abdulkadir Sanli, Bilgehan Demirkale, Olfa Kanoun

“…Abstract Bolted connections are extensively used in construction and machine design, playing critical roles in various industrial applications. Bolts and screws are, however, prone to loosening or separating due to factors such as shock, vibration, and temperature fluctuations. …”
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