Plateau Environment, Gut Microbiota, and Depression: A Possible Concealed Connection? by Yajun Qiao, Ruiying Cheng, Xiaohui Li, Huimin Zheng, Juan Guo, Lixin Wei, Tingting Gao, Hongtao Bi

“…These factors induce structural and functional alterations in the gut microbiota, disrupting gut-brain axis homeostasis and contributing to the higher prevalence of depression in plateau regions relative to flatland areas. …”
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Validity and reliability of the Malay language Perception Towards Smoking Questionnaire (BM-PTSQ) among secondary school adolescents: Further validation using Confirmatory Factor A... by Kuang Hock Lim, Yoon Ling Cheong, Hui Li Lim, Kee Chee Cheong, Mohd Hazilas Mat Hashim, Ali Aman Marine, Yong Kang Cheah, Jia Hui Lim, Sumarni Mohd Ghazali

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The impact of methylphenidate on choice impulsivity is inversely associated with corpus callosum fiber integrity across sexes by Maryana Daood, Leehe Peled-Avron, Rachel Ben-Hayun, Michael Nevat, Judith Aharon-Peretz, Rachel Tomer, Roee Admon

“…Conclusions: Taken together, results uncover sex-specific effects of MPH on choice impulsivity, accounted for by inverse associations between choice impulsivity under MPH and the structural integrity of distinct segments of the corpus callosum. …”
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A study on the evolution of landscape pattern and driving factors from 1990 to 2020 in the source region of the Yellow River in China by Si Jianhua, Zhang Xiaoyan, Lu Sujin, Zhou Shipeng, Gong Yanhong, Jin Cheng, Qi Yue, Qi Lijuan, Qin Biyu, Huang Hui

“…Based on the remote sensing image data of the source region in the past 30 years, the evolution law of landscape pattern was analyzed by land transfer matrix and landscape pattern index, and the driving factors were explored by principal component analysis. …”
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Amebicidal Activity of <i>Escherichia coli</i> Nissle 1917 Against <i>Entamoeba histolytica</i> by Vivian Moura-Oliveira, Fabrício M. S. Oliveira, Olga L. M. Moreno, Julia R. Ferreira, Raphael E. Szawka, Ana C. Campideli-Santana, Jullia Teles, Luciano S. A. Capettini, Flaviano S. Martins, Maria A. Gomes

“…These findings suggest EcN induces structural and morphological changes in <i>E. histolytica</i>, inhibiting its growth in vitro. …”
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Measuring the quality of self-care of elderly patients with dementia in a developing country by Dennis Rogers Buwembo, Joy Louise Gumikiriza-Onoria, Lwere Kamada, Mark Kaddu-Mukasa, Joseph Kagaayi, Juliet Kiguli, Martha Sajatovic, Noeline Nakasujja, Fredrick Makumbi

“…We used confirmatory factor analysis to assess for structural validity and computed correlation coefficients and Cronbach’s alpha to assess for discriminant validity and internal reliability, respectively. …”
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Response of Vegetation Photosynthesis to the 2022 Drought in Yangtze River Basin by Diurnal Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2/3 Satellite Observations by Zhuoying Deng, Jinghua Chen, Shaoqiang Wang, Tingyu Li, Kun Huang, Peng Gu, Haoyu Peng, Zhihui Chen

“…In summary, we present a new method for obtaining high-resolution temporal SIF data, providing new insights into the vegetation’s diurnal response to drought.…”
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Petrofacies types and evolution characteristics of tight sandstone gas reservoirs of Jurassic Shaximiao Formation, Tianfu gas area, central Sichuan Basin by Xu GUAN, Xiaoting PANG, Qi RAN, Changcheng YANG, Xiaojuan WANG, Deyu ZHU, Ke PAN, Fei LI, Boyi XIAO, Binfeng CAO

“…In combination with well logging data, this approach can effectively guide reservoir property modeling.…”
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Unusual Presentations of Thyrotoxic Tricuspid and Mitral Regurgitations in 62 Adults: A Systematic Review of Case Reports with In-depth Pathophysiological Review by Andro Pramana Witarto, Bendix Samarta Witarto, Shidi Laras Pramudito, Lintang Cahyaning Ratri, Della Anastasia Candra, Stephanie Wirakasa, Hermina Novida, Hendri Susilo, Citrawati Dyah Kencono Wungu, Maya Kusumawati

“…Patients with thyrotoxic TR and/or MR, including those with HF and PH, can experience clinical and structural improvements following hyperthyroidism treatment in the first 6 months.…”
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Multivariate and Spatial Study and Monitoring Strategies of Groundwater Quality for Human Consumption in Corsica by Hajar Lazar, Meryem Ayach, Abderrahim Bousouis, Frederic Huneau, Christophe Mori, Emilie Garel, Ilias Kacimi, Vincent Valles, Laurent Barbiero

“…In addition, the spatial structure of the parameters was studied. The analysis notably distinguishes a seasonal determinism for bacterial contamination (rain, runoff, bacterial transport, and contamination of catchments) and a more strictly spatial determinism (geographic, lithological, and land use factors). …”
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Reference ranges of CT quantitative indexes based on paired inspiratory and expiratory chest CT in healthy Chinese adults: A community-based cohort study by Ziwei Zhang, Xiuxiu Zhou, Yi Xia, Qianxi Jin, Yu Guan, Taohu Zhou, Yueze Li, Shiyuan Liu, Li Fan

“…Purpose: Computed tomography (CT) screening has established itself as the routine method to monitor lung conditions by providing pulmonary structural and functional information. However, the reference ranges of CT indices are still lacking. …”
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Exploring GAA-Nanosheet, Forksheet and GAA&#x2013;Forksheet Architectures: A TCAD-DTCO Study at 90 nm and 120-nm Cell Height by Gautam Gaddemane, Pieter Schuddinck, Krishna Bhuwalka, Gerhard Rzepa, Gioele Mirabelli, Anshul Gupta, Jurgen Bommels, Philippe Matagne, Dmitry Yakimets, Hao Wu, Lei Hou, Geert Hellings, Changze Liu

“…The research employs simulations of five-stage INVD1 ring oscillators (RO) at various metal pitches (Mx) to extract frequency and power data. Notably, a novel Gate-All-Around Forksheet (GAA-Fsh) structure is introduced, offering enhanced gate control while retaining the advantages of Fsh. …”
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Ancient genomes in Southwest China revealed genetic interactions among diverse populations in the historical period by Wen Wan, Huangzhen Huang, Changguo Hu, Xinglong Zhang, Qingting Zhou, Meiqing Yang, Jianxin Guo, Mingxia Xie, Kongyang Zhu, Xiaomin Yang, Hao Ma, Rui Wang, Jing Zhao, Le Tao, Haifeng He, Qun Zhang, Li Jin, Bisu Zhou, Jiang Huang, Chuan-Chao Wang

“…However, the genetic diversity and population structure of this area remain insufficiently explored, especially during the historical period. …”
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Evaluating the Construct Validity and Sensitivity to Change of the Klenico Depression Domain in Psychotherapeutic Inpatient Care: Instrument Validation Study by Stefan Reutimann, Jasmin Steiner, Noah Hübscher, Ulrich Voderholzer, Adrian Meule, Mareike Augsburger

“…Factor analysis revealed a 7-factor structure encompassing dimensions like “inadequacy,” “anhedonia,” and “self-hatred,” aligning with core depressive symptoms outlined in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision. …”
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Mitochondrial DNA control region polymorphisms in Dongxiang blue-eggshell chicken and their evolutionary relatedness with nine domestic Wugu breeds by Zhang Xuedong, Li Qinghai, Zhang Chengxian, Chen Xianhui, Lou Lifeng, Wang Huanhuan

“…Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis has become an effective method to explore genetic relation among populations because of its low molecular mass, simple structure, rapid evolutionary rate, maternal inheritance, and non-tissue specification, among other features. …”
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Comprehensive characterization of tobacco-induced changes in enamel surface topography by Tamanna Kaur, Ramya Ramadoss, Nitya Krishnasamy, Sandhya Sundar, Suganya Panneer Selvam, Hema Shree K

“…Over time, this exposure leads to permanent discoloration and structural degradation, rendering teeth dull and opaque. …”
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Ethyl acetate extract of Ruta graveolens: a specific and potent inhibitor against the drug-resistant EGFR_T790M mutant in NSCLC by Vikas Kumar, Leena Chauhan, Deepa Singh, Akash Kumar, Rajkumar Kulandaisamy, Tushar Kushwaha, Kamal Baswal, Rajan Singh, Saroj Kumar, Shivajirao L. Gholap, P. Hariprasad, S. Babu Dadinaboyina, Jagadeshwar R. Thota, Deepak Sehgal, Mohan B. Appaiahgari, Krishna K. Inampudi

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Embodying disadvantage: a theoretically-informed analysis of pathways linking socioeconomic position with all-cause and cancer mortality in a nationally representative cohort of ad... by Dana Lee Olstad, Sara Nejatinamini, Seyed Hosseini Pozveh, Jenny Godley, Gavin R. McCormack, Lin Yang, Tolulope T. Sajobi

“…Abstract Background Individuals adopt particular health-related practices according to what is structurally possible for them. Given that many health-related practices and obesity are patterned by socioeconomic position (SEP) and strongly linked with mortality, they may represent mechanisms through which SEP becomes biologically embedded and influences mortality risk. …”
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Feasibility of long-read sequencing to identify molecular alterations in an Indonesian cohort of locally advanced to advanced nasopharyngeal cancer by Handoko, Marlinda Adham, Lisnawati Rachmadi, Demak Lumban Tobing, Asmarinah, Fadilah, Wei Dai, Anne Wing Mui Lee, Soehartati A Gondhowiardjo

“…DNA was extracted and sequenced using Oxford Nanopore’s Promethion 2 Solo long-read sequencer. Structural and small variants were identified and annotated. …”
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Identification of GRAS Gene Family in Paper Mulberry and Analysis of Its Expression in Stem Development by Tanxing CHEN, Huannan LI, Pinsheng WANG, Yajun JIANG, Jinbin XIAO, Lingmin YAN, Yang WANG, Yi FAN

“…Phylogenetic and protein conserved structure analysis were carried out together with Arabidopsis GRAS protein. …”
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