Effect of Subsurface Drip Irrigation on Soil Desalination and Soil Fungal Communities in Saline–Alkaline Sunflower Fields by Jiapeng Zhang, Dongmei Qiao, Dongliang Zhang, Zhaonan Chi, Xueqin Fan, Lixia Cao, Weiping Li

“…Based on macro-genome sequencing technology, the diversity, composition, and structure of soil fungal communities in the main root zone were revealed in response to the depth of drip irrigation. …”
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Enhancements of soil priming effect and carbon sequestration in degraded alpine meadows via supplementation: a comparative study of Tibetan sheep (Ovis aries) and plateau pika (Och... by Qinyao Li, Wenquan Yang, Yanru Wu, Xilai Li, Jiancun Kou, Yanghua Yu, Yangcan Zhang, Xinting He, Yunlong Zhao

“…Structural equation modelling shows that total nitrogen (TN), soil organic carbon (SOC), β-1,4-N-acetylaminoglucosidase (NAG), β-1,4-glucosidase (βG), pH, and microbial biomass carbon (MBC) are the main factors affecting PE. …”
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A Novel Magnetic Integration High-Efficiency Converter with Low Ripple and High Dynamic Response for the Hybrid Power Supply Systems of All-Electric Aircraft by Li Chen, Haifeng Gao, Fengjie Shen, Yiyi Zhang, Liangjie Qiu, Lei Wang

“…Secondly, in response to the challenges of high efficiency and high power density, we propose a magnetic integration design method and comprehensive experimental scheme based on the EIE-type magnetic core structure. This successfully integrates multiple discrete inductors into a single magnetic core. …”
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Interspecific Association and Environmental Interpretation of Dominant Species in Shrub Layer of Pinus massoniana Community on Chinese Islands by Jihong Xiao, Qingyan Wen, Zhifei Zhong, Xiting Lin, Yingxue Wang, Yanqiu Xie, Feifan Weng, Qingya Deng, Guochang Ding, Chuanyuan Deng

“…The ultimate goal of this project was to offer a reference basis for optimizing the shrub layer structure in P. massoniana (plantation) forests. We found that (1) Heptapleurum heptaphyllum was the most dominant species in the shrub layer, while Smilax china demonstrated the broadest range of environmental adaptability and correspondingly broader niche than other species. (2) Our analysis revealed a predominance of positive associations among the dominant species in the shrub layer. …”
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Cloning and expression of aerenchyma formation-related gene SmPAD4 in Saussurea medusa by WEI Rongyi1,2,3, DUAN Peng4, LI Peilan1,2,3, LUO Dan1,2,3, SHI Guomin2,3, DAI Wubin2,3, LI Fengzhen1,2,3, HE Tao1,2,3*

“…The aerenchyma is an adaptive structure of Saussurea medusa in response to extreme environments, and its formation is usually accompanied by programmed cell death(PCD). …”
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Translation, cultural adaptation, and content validation of the Hong Kong Chinese version of Self-completion Adult Social Care Outcomes Toolkit (ASCOT-SCT4) for care service users by Siyue Yu, Judy Chu Dik Sze, Annie Wai Ling Cheung, Kailu Wang, Elizabeth Welch, Nick Smith, Richard Huan Xu, Eliza Lai Yi Wong

“…Abstract Background In light of the global challenges posed by an ageing population, the evaluation of long-term care (LTC) is of particular importance. …”
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Boswellia dalzielii-Mediated Silver Nanoparticles Inhibited Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Kasumi-1 Cells by Inducing Cell Cycle Arrest by Ismail Abiola Adebayo, Adamu Ibrahim Usman, Fatimah Bukola Shittu, Noor Zafirah Ismail, Hasni Arsad, Taoheed Kolawole Muftaudeen, Mohammed Razip Samian

“…The zeta potential of the nanoparticles was −16 nm, and the XRD pattern of the nanoparticles has distinct peaks at 38.02°, 42.94°, 64.45°, 77.20°, and 81.47°, which is typical of face-centered cubic (fcc) structure of silver. The Trolox Equivalence Antioxidant Capacity (TEAC) of the nanoparticles was estimated to be 300.91 μM Trolox/mg silver nanoparticles. …”
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SYSTEMIC LESIONS OF LUNG TISSUE ELEMENTS IN PNEUMOCONIOSIS IN KUZBASS MINERS by Олег Иванович Бондарев, Сергей Николаевич Филимонов

“…The simultaneous development of macrophage inflammation, granulomas, fibrosis in the respiratory structure of the lungs, as well as pleural lesions in combination with deposits of coal-rock dust are evidence of PC in miners who were considered practically healthy according to the results of PMT. …”
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Prevalence of unintended pregnancy and associated factors among pregnant women with disabilities in Ethiopia: from the social model of disability perspective by Abebe Alemu Anshebo, Abebe Alemu Anshebo, Yilma Markos Larebo, Yilma Markos Larebo, Sujit Behera, Natarajan Gopalan

“…The overall direction of the associated variables’ effect was positive.ConclusionThis study sheds light on the need for disability-inclusive and sensitive healthcare services. …”
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Morphometric and morphological characteristics of the trigeminal ganglion of rats in an experimental model of aseptic inflammation and introduced cryopreserved placenta by O.D. Danyliv, V.I. Shepitko, Ye.V. Stetsuk, N.V. Boruta

“…Histological sections were studied in a light Biorex 3 microscope with a digi­tal camera using software adapted for research. …”
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New Tools in Heavy Metal Detection: Synthesis, Spectroscopic, and Quantum Chemical Characterization of Selected Water-Soluble Styryl Derivatives of Quinoline and 1,10-Phenanthrolin... by Jacek E. Nycz, Jolanta Kolińska, Nataliya Karaush-Karmazin, Tieqiao Chen, Maria Książek, Joachim Kusz

“…The two groups of ligands differ in the presence of one or two arms. The structure of the molecule ((1<i>E</i>,1′<i>E</i>)-(1,10-phenanthroline-2,9-diyl)bis(ethene-2,1-diyl))bis(benzene-4,1,3-triyl) tetraacetate was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction measurements. …”
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Biological effects of cinnamaldehyde in animal cancer models: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Dan Luo, Xu Luo, Jinghui Xie, Keying Ye, Xiangjin Wang, Xiyue Hu, Chenhao Liu, Yi Liu

“…However, its α,β-unsaturated aldehyde structure designates it as a pan-assay interference compound (PAINS), which can produce non-specific effects through chemical reactivity—particularly in vitro—raising concerns about the validity and interpretation of its reported anti-tumor activity.ObjectiveTo systematically review and synthesize existing animal studies that examine the biological effects of CA on tumor growth, while critically evaluating the strength, limitations, and plausibility of the evidence, especially in light of CA’s PAINS-related characteristics.MethodsA systematic literature search was conducted across eight electronic databases to identify relevant animal studies assessing the effects of CA on tumor progression. …”
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Effect of alkali metal ion doping on the optical and morphological properties of translucent SiO₂ pellets by Madara Leimane, Katrīna Laganovska, Virgīnija Vītola, Miļena Dile, Katrīna Križmane, Gatis Tunēns, Aleksejs Zolotarjovs

“…These results indicate the formation of nano-pores in the structure, particularly for K and Na-doped SiO2 nanoparticles, contributing to their opacity. …”
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On the External Inverse Compton Scattering off the Prompt Emission in GRB 221009A by Cui-Yuan Dai, Jian-He Zheng, Xiao-Hong Zhao, Ruo-Yu Liu, Xiang-Yu Wang

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Curcumin Combined with Aerobic Exercise Improved Liver Function in Rats with Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by HU Ge, QIN Fei, CAO Jianmin, JI Zhe, ZHOU Qiyun, ZHOU Haitao

“…Conclusion: Curcumin and/or aerobic exercise intervention could improve liver structure and function in NAFLD rats by moderately enhancing cellular autophagy through the regulation of the AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway. …”
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Improvement of photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes by vanadium doped titanium oxide nanoparticles using solar simulator by Moustafa. E. Elsisi, A. F. Mansour

“…In this case, V-TiO2 NPs behave as a photostabilizer for Rh 6G dye under solar simulator and this structure (Rh 6G/V-TiO2) can be apply as a photoanode in a dye sensitized solar cell application. …”
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Eco-friendly synthesis of copper nanoparticles by using Ralstonia sp. and their antibacterial, anti-biofilm, and antivirulence activities by Narges Vakili, Morahem Ashengroph, Aram Sharifi, Musa Moetasam Zorab

“…XRD analysis confirmed a face-centered cubic (FCC) crystalline structure with an average crystallite size of 45 nm. …”
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Development of novel multi-protein chimeric immunogens that protect against infection with the Lyme disease agent, Borreliella burgdorferi by Nathaniel S. O’Bier, Andrew C. Camire, Dhara T. Patel, John S. Billingsley, Kelly R. Hodges, Richard T. Marconi

“…OspB serves as the backbone structure for the BAF chimeric. Two OspA221-240 epitope-containing domain (ECD) variants (#A1 and #A15) were inserted into a loop in OspB. …”
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Polygenic risk-tailored screening for prostate cancer: A benefit-harm and cost-effectiveness modelling study. by Tom Callender, Mark Emberton, Steve Morris, Ros Eeles, Ros Eeles, Zsofia Kote-Jarai, Paul D P Pharoah, Nora Pashayan

“…Our analysis should be considered cautiously in light of limitations related to our model's cohort-based structure and the uncertainty of input parameters in mathematical models. …”
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Genome-wide identification of the adaptor protein complexes and its expression patterns analysis in foxtail millet (Setaria italica L.) by Dan Wang, Min Su, Jian-Hong Hao, Zi-Dong Li, Shuqi Dong, Xiangyang Yuan, Xiaorui Li, Lulu Gao, Xiaoqian Chu, Guanghui Yang, Jia-Gang Wang, Huiling Du

“…Out of the 33 SiAP complex genes, 24 exhibited collinear relationships with Setaria viridis, while only one showed relationship with Arabidopsis thaliana. Gene structure and motif composition were investigated to understand the function and evolution of these SiAP complex genes. …”
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