Transcriptome Analysis Reveals the Requirement of the TGFβ Pathway in Ascidian Tail Regression by Wenjie Shi, Penghui Liu, Dongyu Yang, Yuan Zhuang, Boyan Lin, Bo Dong

“…Together with qRT-PCR verification, we identified four critical gene functional categories, including ion transporters/water channel, extracellular matrix structural constituent, extracellular matrix organization, and cell polarity establishment. …”
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Unveiling the role of frugal and digital capabilities in the financing of deep tech startups by Keully Cristynne Aquino Diógenes, Ana Carolina Calçado Lopes Martins, Claudia Pavani, Felipe Mendes Borini, Guilherme Ary Plonski

“…The hypotheses were tested using structural equation modeling through the Partial Least Squares (PLS-SEM) method. …”
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Numerical Evaluation of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Utilizing Finite Element Method by Konstantinos Kyparissis, Nikolaos Kladovasilakis, Maria-Styliani Daraki, Anastasios Raptis, Polyzois Tsantrizos, Konstantinos Moulakakis, John Kakisis, Christos Manopoulos, Georgios E. Stavroulakis

“…Towards this direction, Finite Element Models (FEMs) have emerged as a pivotal tool in medical research, particularly in simulating and understanding the complex fluid and structural behaviors of the circulatory system. Furthermore, this tool can be used for the calculation of certain risks regarding the function of the blood vessels. …”
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Diffraction studies of WS2 crystallographic ordering during laser MBE growth on Al2O3(0001) by E. Lobanova, M. Dorogov, V. Fedorov, T. Grasser, Y. Illarionov, I. Eliseyev, V. Davydov, A. Korovin, S. Suturin, N. Sokolov

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Lipids modulate the dynamics of GPCR:β-arrestin interaction by Antoniel A. S. Gomes, Michela Di Michele, Rita Ann Roessner, Marjorie Damian, Paulo M. Bisch, Nathalie Sibille, Maxime Louet, Jean-Louis Banères, Nicolas Floquet

“…Abstract β-arrestins are key molecular partners of G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs), triggering not only their desensitization but also intracellular signaling. Existing structural data point to high conformational plasticity of GPCR:β-arrestin interaction, with two completely different orientations between receptor and β-arrestin. …”
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Uncovering the state of knowledge about healthcare gentrification: a scoping review protocol by Isabelle Dufour, Christine Loignon, Martine Shareck, Nataly R Espinoza Suarez, Sophie Dupere, Philippe Apparicio, Julie Ouellet, Justine Pineault, Simone Amagnamoua, Marie-Claude Laferrière, Isabelle Wilson

“…To understand the complexity of healthcare access and to consider the socio-structural dimensions affecting equity in access to care, we aim to explore how healthcare gentrification has been described in the scientific literature and to document the reported relations between gentrification and healthcare access.Methods and analysis We will conduct a scoping review from data published from inception to September 2024 based on the methodology developed by Arksey and O'Malley (2005) and improved by Levac et al (2010). …”
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The Effect of AI Gamification on Students’ Engagement and Academic Achievement in Malaysia: SEM Analysis Perspectives by Nisar Ahmed Dahri, Noraffandy Yahaya, Waleed Mugahed Al-Rahmi, Latifah Almuqren, Abeer S. Almgren, Abdulrahman Alshimai, Ahmad Samed Al-Adwan

“…A quantitative approach was employed, combining online surveys and structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis with 290 students from Malaysia. …”
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Black gold, dark realities: Unpacking the socio-economic and environmental fallout of unauthorized oil extraction (Investigation in East Aceh, Indonesia) by Said Musnadi, Ridwan Ibrahim, Zuraida Zuraida, Maulidar Agustina, Mahdani Ibrahim

“…Using proportional random sampling techniques, 245 respondents were selected, representing owners and investors (9), tenant investors (18), workers/laborers (68), melters (6), public figures/community leaders (3), the community (138), and village government officials (3). Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) with AMOS software. …”
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A Comparison of the Brain Parameters of Thais with Normal Cognition, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Dementia by Pariwat Wisetwongsa, Sitha Piyaselakul, Yudthaphon Vichianin, Pipat Chiewvit, Chatchawan Rattanabannakit, Saowalak Hunnangkul, Natthamon Wongkom, Pathitta Dujada, Vorapun Senanarong

“…Method: A total of 116 participants were categorized into dementia, MCI, and NC groups, and their brain scans using structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were processed and automatedly analyzed with FreeSurfer to obtain the absolute brain volume, volume normalized by intracranial volume (ICV), and cortical thickness. …”
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Effect of Mannoprotein-Producing Yeast on Viscosity and Mouthfeel of Red Wine by Emerson Núñez, Josefina Vidal, Matías Chávez, Edmundo Bordeu, Fernando Osorio, Sebastián Vargas, Elba Hormazábal, Natalia Brossard

“…Prospects involve further exploration of correlations between mouthfeel sensations, sensory descriptors, and the structural characteristics of mannoproteins, aiming for a more comprehensive understanding of the intricate interplay in wine composition.…”
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Screening HFC/HFO and ionic liquid for absorption refrigeration at the atomic scale by the prediction model of machine learning by Jianchun Chu, Maogang He, Georgios M. Kontogeorgis, Xiangyang Liu, Xiaodong Liang

“…This model employs the Attention E(n)-equivariant Graph Neural Network (AEGNN) applied to disconnected graphs, enabling comprehensive learning from both topological and Euclidean structural information. Our atomic-scale model demonstrates significantly higher accuracy than traditional group contribution methods, with an average absolute deviation of 0.003 mol/mol from experimental data. …”
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Risk Assessment of Sudden Coal and Gas Outbursts Based on 3D Modeling of Coal Seams and Integration of Gas-Dynamic and Tectonic Parameters by Vassiliy Portnov, Adil Mindubayev, Andrey Golik, Nurlan Suleimenov, Alexandr Zakharov, Rima Madisheva, Konstantin Kolikov, Sveta Imanbaeva

“…Based on exploratory drilling and geophysical studies, these models map coal seam geometry, fault positioning, and high-risk structural zones. In weakened coal areas, stress distribution changes can lead to avalanche-like gas releases, even under normal gas-dynamic conditions. …”
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Unveiling the Landscape of Brazilian Clinical Oncologists: Challenges, Diversity, and Quality Care by Sarah Mendes Bezerra, Marisa Riscalla Madi, Aline Lauda Freitas Chaves, Maria Ignez Freitas Melro-Braghiroli, Paulo Marcelo Gehm Hoff, Carlos Gil Ferreira, Lucas Pondaco Bonanno, Gustavo Andrade Pimenta Leite

“…The present study aims to characterize Brazilian clinical oncologists and analyze their epidemiological and structural contexts using data from the Brazilian Society of Clinical Oncology's 2023 census and secondary sources, including the National Cancer Institute (Instituto Nacional de Câncer [INCA], in Portuguese) and Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica [IBGE], in Portuguese). …”
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The operation optimization of multipurpose reservoir between ARIMA, continuous, and Markov Chain models on Jatigede reservoir, Indonesia by Merri Jayanti, Dyah Marganingrum, Nicco Plamonia, Heru Santoso, Mariana Marselina, Herto Dwi Ariesyady, Arwin Sabar

“…Achieving this balance is essential not only to meet downstream water demands but also to preserve the reservoir's ecological function and structural integrity. Accurate inflow estimation plays an important role in this process, as it directly impacts the calculation of outflow discharges and the stability of reservoir volume. …”
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Elucidation of the Nano-Mechanical Property Evolution of 3D-Printed Zirconia by Joshua Z. R. Dantzler, Diana Hazel Leyva, Amanda L. Borgaro, Md Shahjahan Mahmud, Alexis Lopez, Saqlain Zaman, Sabina Arroyo, Yirong Lin, Alba Jazmin Leyva

“…Vat photopolymerization-based additive manufacturing (AM) was employed to fabricate zirconia samples. The structural and mechanical properties of the printed zirconia samples were explored, focusing on hardness and elastic modulus variations influenced by printing orientation and post-processing conditions. …”
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Enhancing postharvest food safety: the essential role of non-thermal technologies in combating fungal contamination and mycotoxins by Junior Bernardo Molina-Hernandez, Junior Bernardo Molina-Hernandez, Carlos David Grande-Tovar, Lilia Neri, Johannes Delgado-Ospina, Massimiliano Rinaldi, Gustavo Adolfo Cordero-Bueso, Clemencia Chaves-López

“…However, the effectiveness of these technologies is highly dependent on the fungal species and the structural characteristics of the mycotoxins. New findings related to the inactivation of fungi and mycotoxins underline that for a successful application it is essential to carefully determine and optimize certain key parameters in order to achieve satisfactory results. …”
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Utilizing cardiac magnetic resonance to assess the sequelae of prior rejection episodes on myocardium and correlation with clinical outcomes by Akila Bersali, MD, Farhan Ishaq, MD, MPH, MBA, Mianli Xiao, PhD, Edward A Graviss, PhD, MPH, George Naufal, Ashrith Guha, MD, MPH, Dipan J. Shah, MD, Rayan Yousefzai, MD

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Preclinical assessment of the selective androgen receptor modulator RAD140 to increase muscle mass and bone mineral density by Jake Puskas, Teja Guda, Sarah Niccoli, Christopher R. Rathbone, Benjamin Tan‐Johnson, David Puskas, Ryan Middleton, Jeffrey S. Otis, Simon J. Lees

“…RAD140 did not impact cortical or trabecular bone structural morphometric properties following 14 days of treatment. …”
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Unraveling aromaticity: the dual worlds of pyrazole, pyrazoline, and 3D carborane by Zahra Noori, Miquel Solà, Clara Viñas, Francesc Teixidor, Jordi Poater

“…Therefore, relying solely on NICS can be misleading, and other computational indicators, along with experimental or structural data, should be used to accurately assess aromaticity.…”
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Fourth-degree frostbite complicated by necrotizing fasciitis in an indigenous Mexican patient: bilateral below-knee amputation and ethical challenges in tissue salvage a case repor... by Norman Alejandro Rendon Mejia, Luisa Fernanda Cuervo Ollervides, Laura Elizabeth Piñon Gaytan, Jose Francisco De la Torre Ramos, Alejandra Aguirre Aguilar, Carlos Alan Benitez Membrila

“…Frostbite, a debilitating injury caused by freezing temperatures, disproportionately affects marginalized populations, yet data from non-circumpolar regions remain critically underrepresented. …”
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