International society of sports nutrition position stand: β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) by John A. Rathmacher, Lisa M. Pitchford, Jeffrey R. Stout, Jeremy R. Townsend, Ralf Jäger, Richard B. Kreider, Bill I. Campbell, Chad M. Kerksick, Patrick S. Harty, Darren G. Candow, Brandon M. Roberts, Shawn M. Arent, Douglas S. Kalman, Jose Antonio

“…Position Statement: The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) bases the following position stand on an analysis of the literature regarding the effects of β-Hydroxy-β-Methylbutyrate (HMB). …”
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Una aportación al estudio del cuento fang de Guinea Ecuatorial en lengua española / A CONTRIBUTION TO THE STUDY ABOUT THE FANG TALES FROM EQUATORIAL GUINEA IN SPANISH LANGUA... by María Teresa Abaga Envó

“…Such aspects are the aim of our analysis about this compendium of fairy tales from Equatorial Guinea transmited in Spanish language. …”
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PolyA polymorphisms in 3' flanking region of pig neuronal protein 3.1 gene and their relationships with meat traits by Yang Yun, Zeng Yongqing, Zhang Zhe, Xu Zhenggang, Chen Wei, Fang Guofeng, Wang Shoudong

“…The P311 is extensively distributed in the nervous and muscular systems and had the functions in myofibroblast differentiation and alveolar generation processes. …”
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Ovidius moralizatus by Pierre Bersuire: target audience, exegetical and ideological context by Ludmilla Evdokimova

“…In my opinion, this term is appropriate in the analysis of various medieval texts including those that have evident pragmatic and communicative functions. …”
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A Study on the Consistency and Efficiency of Student Performance Evaluation Methods: A Mathematical Framework and Comparative Simulation Results by Cecilia Leal-Ramírez, Héctor Alonso Echavarría-Heras, Enrique Villa-Diharce, Horacio Haro-Avalos

“…Methods: We propose a scheme aimed at identifying inconsistencies in student evaluation related to the mathematical framework of the used grading method. To explain the functioning of our construct, we provide mathematical representation of conventional grading methods, including summative assessments, rubrics, and the Systematic Task-Based Assessment Method (STBAM) that we have recently developed, which incorporates both traditional and fuzzy logic-based grading modules. …”
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L'ús del coneixement compartit per a ensenyar i aprendre by Rosa Colomina Álvarez, Inés de Gispert, M. Cinta Portillo i Vidiella

“…The mechanisms have different functions related to the initial establishment of a shared meaning corpus, its widening and the solving of misunderstandings. …”
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Análisis y modelado de una estructura sensorial ultrasónica MIMO basado en M-CSS y técnicas de correlación by Alberto Ochoa, Jesús Ureña, Álvaro Hernández, Apolinar González, Walter Mata, Ramón A. Félix

“…This processing algorithm employs a pseudorandom macro-sequence obtained from a complementary set of M sequences (M- CSS) which, by auto-correlation and cross-correlation functions, the impulse responses from environment are obtained. …”
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Valuasi Ekosistem Mangrove di Pesisir Kayong Utara, Kalimantan Barat by Ajeng Apriani, Aji Ali Akbar, Jumiati Jumiati

“…The mangrove ecosystem itself has various functions and benefits, some of which are benefits in the fisheries sector, tourism and as disaster mitigation such as coastal abrasion. …”
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Anchoring of 2D layered materials of Ge5Si5O20 for (Li/Na/K)-(Rb/Cs) batteries towards Eco-friendly energy storage by Fatemeh Mollaamin

“…In this research, hydrogen energy sources on functionalized 2D materials by metals have been shown as promising alternatives for clean energy systems. …”
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The Trend of Residential-Livelihood Changes in Nomadic Ecosystems with Environmental Sustainability Approach (Case Study: Farsimadan Tribe Ecosystem, Fars Province) by Siamak Tahmasbi, Seyed Ali Badri, Mohammad Reza Rezvani

“…In this change, a lot of structures and functions of nomadism have changed. In the past, livestock was impartible components of nomadic life having the value and dignity among nomads and well- known people who had more livestock in the tribe. …”
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Multicentre pragmatic embedded stepped wedge cluster randomised trial comparing glucose 5% with sodium chloride 0.9% as the default drug diluent in the ICU: the sweet-water trial p... by Alexander Zarbock, Kai-Uwe Eckardt, Claudia Spies, Felix Balzer, Martin Witzenrath, Philipp Enghard, Björn Tampe, Oliver Hunsicker, Steffen Weber-Carstens, Bjoern Weiss, Jens Nee, Christian Strauss, Heiko Schenk, Jan-Hendrik Bernhard Hardenberg, Ricarda Merle Hinz, Mareen Pigorsch, Alexander Uhrig, Holger Müller-Redetzky, Tim Schroeder, Ulrike Trost, Daniel Zickler, Rainer Borgstedt, Mariam Abu-Tair, Uta Hildebrand, Dario von Wedel

“…Hypernatraemia adversely affects various physiological functions and is associated with delirium, prolonged length of stay and increased ICU and post-discharge mortality. …”
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Early secretory antigen target of 6-kDa of Mycobacterium tuberculosis inhibits macrophage apoptosis and host defense via TLR2 by Lin Zhang, Fang Fang, Danrui Liu, Geman Xia, Tong Feng, Jingzhu Lv, Jinying Qi, Tengteng Li, Hui Liu, Tao Xu, Fengjiao Wu, Chuanwang Song, Wei Li, Xiaojing Wang, Xianyou Chang, Hongtao Wang, Ting Wang, Zhongqing Qian

“…In parallel, our in silico analysis of differentially expressed genes in dendritic cells (DCs) infected with Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) strains, with or without the region of difference-1 (RD1) gene, strongly suggests that ESAT-6, located within the RD1 region, modulates host defense functions and apoptosis in DCs during BCG infection. …”
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Exogenous prostaglandin D2 as a modulator in bovine endometritis: implications for reducing antibiotic use in dairy cattle by Xiaolin Yang, Xiaolin Yang, Shuangyi Zhang, Shuangyi Zhang, Bo Liu, Bo Liu, Lili Guo, Lili Guo, Pengfei Gong, Pengfei Gong, Pengfei Gong, Jingze Wu, Jingze Wu, Yi Zhao, Yi Zhao, Wei Mao, Wei Mao, Jinshan Cao, Jinshan Cao

“…E. coli activates various molecular functions in bovine BMDMs, with the most closely related being the inflammatory response, in which Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthase 2 (PTGS2) plays a crucial role. …”
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Panel containing three serum microRNAs: a promising biomarker for early detection of bladder cancer by Zhenjian Ge, Zhenjian Ge, Zhenjian Ge, Zhenjian Ge, Shengjie Lin, Shengjie Lin, Shengjie Lin, Shengjie Lin, Chong Lu, Chong Lu, Chong Lu, Chong Lu, Yong Xia, Rongkang Li, Rongkang Li, Rongkang Li, Rongkang Li, Xinji Li, Xinji Li, Xinji Li, Xinji Li, Chen Sun, Chen Sun, Chen Sun, Chen Sun, Zhenyu Wen, Zhenyu Wen, Zhenyu Wen, Zhenyu Wen, Wenkang Chen, Wenkang Chen, Wenkang Chen, Wenkang Chen, Yingqi Li, Yingqi Li, Yingqi Li, Yingqi Li, Mingyang Li, Yu Lin, Jing Dong, Lingzhi Tao, Lingzhi Tao, Lingzhi Tao, Ling Ji, Yongqing Lai, Yongqing Lai, Yongqing Lai

“…Additionally, we used bioinformatic analysis to explore the potential biological functions of the crucial miRNAs.ResultsThe diagnostic panel consisted of miR-212-3p, miR-30c-5p, and miR-206, with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.838, sensitivity of 83.33%, and specificity of 73.81%. …”
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A biodegradable, microstructured, electroconductive and nano-integrated drug eluting patch (MENDEP) for myocardial tissue engineering by Caterina Cristallini, Daniela Rossin, Roberto Vanni, Niccoletta Barbani, Chiara Bulgheresi, Massimiliano Labardi, Sadia Perveen, Silvia Burchielli, Domiziana Terlizzi, Claudia Kusmic, Silvia Del Ry, Manuela Cabiati, Cheherazade Trouki, Dawid Rossino, Francesca Sergi, Anthea Villano, Giovanni D. Aquaro, Giorgia Scarpellino, Federico A. Ruffinatti, Sara Amorim, Ricardo A. Pires, Rui L. Reis, Raffaella Rastaldo, Claudia Giachino

“…We produced a microstructured, electroconductive and nano-functionalized drug eluting cardiac patch (MENDEP) designed to attract endogenous precursor cells, favor their differentiation and counteract adverse ventricular remodeling in situ. …”
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PLOD1 promotes the malignancy of hepatocellular carcinoma by facilitating the NF-κB/IL-6/STAT3-dependent TCA cycle by Chengfei Zhang, Yangchun Zhou, Minghua Hu, Yue Pan, Xin Chen, Qi Sun, Zhijie Ma, Cheng Wang, Yong Zha, Feng Zhu, Hongping Xia

“…Herein, we aimed to investigate the underlying biological functions and mechanisms of PLOD1 in HCC. Methods: The expression levels of PLOD1 in HCC were measured by qPCR, Western blot, and immunohistochemistry. …”
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16S rDNA sequencing combined with metabolomic probes to investigate the effects of Salmonella Pullorum on gut microbes and metabolites in broilers by Jiongwen Wu, Jiongwen Wu, Jiongwen Wu, Ruixiang Xue, Ruixiang Xue, Ruixiang Xue, Zhexia Fan, Zhexia Fan, Zhexia Fan, Ruina Li, Ruina Li, Ruina Li, Xiaomeng Wang, Xiaomeng Wang, Xiaomeng Wang, Chutian Ye, Chutian Ye, Chutian Ye, Shuya Chen, Shuya Chen, Shuya Chen, Cheng Fang, Cheng Fang, Cheng Fang, Xiquan Zhang, Xiquan Zhang, Xiquan Zhang, Qingbin Luo, Qingbin Luo, Qingbin Luo

“…These findings highlight the significant alterations in gut microbial composition and metabolic functions due to SP infection. The differential metabolites and bacterial taxa identified in this study may provide insights into the underlying mechanisms of PD pathogenesis and potential biomarkers for disease management.…”
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Smartphone language features may help identify adverse post-traumatic neuropsychiatric sequelae and their trajectories by Lisa Vizer, Jennifer Pierce, Yinyao Ji, Meredith A. Bucher, Mochuan Liu, Lyle Ungar, Salvatore Giorgi, Zhaopeng Xing, Stacey L. House, Francesca L. Beaudoin, Jennifer S. Stevens, Thomas C. Neylan, Gari D. Clifford, Tanja Jovanovic, Sarah D. Linnstaedt, Donglin Zeng, Laura T. Germine, Kenneth A. Bollen, Scott L. Rauch, John P. Haran, Alan B. Storrow, Christopher Lewandowski, Paul I. Musey, Phyllis L. Hendry, Sophia Sheikh, Christopher W. Jones, Brittany E. Punches, Lauren A. Hudak, Jose L. Pascual, Mark J. Seamon, Erica Harris, Claire Pearson, David A. Peak, Roland C. Merchant, Robert M. Domeier, Brian J. O’Neil, Paulina Sergot, Leon D. Sanchez, Steven E. Bruce, Steven E. Harte, Ronald C. Kessler, Karestan C. Koenen, Samuel A. McLean, Xinming An

“…Language features derived from usual smartphone use can convey important information about health, functioning, and recovery following a traumatic event. …”
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IFNγ-inducible Gbp4 and Irgb6 contribute to experimental cerebral malaria pathology in the olfactory bulb by Julia Matsuo-Dapaah, Jalal Alshaweesh, Michelle Sue Jann Lee, Tomoya Hayashi, Rashmi Dash, Masafumi Kuroda, Kazuki Tainaka, Manabu Ozawa, Ayumi Kuratani, Masahiro Yamamoto, Kaiwen Liu, Ryutaro Fukui, Kensuke Miyake, Kouji Kobiyama, Laurent Rénia, Ken J. Ishii, Cevayir Coban

“…Mechanistically, we found that double-knockout mice exhibited increased infiltration of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells into the brain but with reduced T cell functionality and impaired antigen presentation by endothelial cells, leading to enhanced parasite accumulation in the OB. …”
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Histopathologic Progression and Metastatic Relapse Outcomes in Small Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinomas of the Urinary Tract by Mohammad Jad Moussa, Georges C. Tabet, Arlene O. Siefker‐Radtke, Lianchun Xiao, Nathaniel R. Wilson, Jianjun Gao, Christopher J. Logothetis, Petros Grivas, Byron Lee, Amishi Y. Shah, Pavlos Msaouel, Roger Li, Leticia Campos Clemente, Jianping Zhao, Nizar M. Tannir, Ashish M. Kamat, Donna E. Hansel, Charles C. Guo, Matthew T. Campbell, Omar Alhalabi

“…Relapse event was the time‐to‐event outcome, and relapse probabilities were estimated using a competing risk method with cumulative incidence functions (CIFs). Fine‐Gray distribution models assessed covariate associations. …”
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