Genome-wide identification of the AcBAM family in kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis cv. Hongyang) and the expression profiling analysis of AcBAMs reveal their role in starch metabolis... by Xuchen Gong, Mengfei Lin, Jie Song, Jipeng Mao, Dongliang Yao, Zhu Gao, Xiaoling Wang

“…., Glu186 and Glu380) and exhibited similar structural properties. Phylogenetic and collinearity analyses grouped the genes into three main clusters, with segmental and tandem duplications contributing to their expansion. …”
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The Relationship between Personality Disorders and Parent\'s Social Capital with the Social Health of Children and Adolescents in Yazd by Nastaran Ahmadi, Parvane Rashidpour, Mohammadreza Mohammadi, Mohammadhadi Farahzadi, Javad Ardeshirpay, Hosein Abouzari, Malihe Mobini, Masoud Mirzaei, Amirhoushang Mehrparvar, Fatemeh Rismanian Yazdi

“…Millon's test of fathers demonstrates a significant correlation with the average scores of structural social capital, cognitive social capital, communicative social capital, and total social capital (P-value < 0.001). …”
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Promoting active behaviours in schoolchildren using the socio-ecological model in the physical education class: study protocol of the ACTIBESE project by Fernando Rodríguez-Rodríguez, Carlos Cristi-Montero, Natalia Zurita-Corvalán, Caroline Brand, Jorge Mota, Palma Chillón, Anelise Reis Gaya, Javier Brazo-Sayavera, Nicolás Aguilar-Farias

“…The research will use mixed models, ANCOVA, and logistic regressions for data analysis, network analysis, exploratory factors analysis, and structural equation modelling. …”
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The role of neotectonics and climate variability in the Pleistocene-to-Holocene hydrological evolution of the Fuente de Piedra playa lake (southern Iberian Peninsula) by A. Jiménez-Bonilla, L. Martegani, L. Martegani, M. Rodríguez-Rodríguez, F. Gázquez, F. Gázquez, M. Díaz-Azpíroz, S. Martos, K. Reicherter, I. Expósito

“…We conducted an interdisciplinary study combining structural, geomorphic, sedimentological, mineralogical and hydrological analyses to better understand the evolution of the Fuente de Piedra (FdP) playa lake in southern Spain. …”
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Assessing the foreign economic security of Ukraine by Yuliia Yehorova, Svitlana Chorna, Yuriy Petrushenko, Fedir Zhuravka, Khrystyna Potapenko, Iryna D’yakonova, Oksana Zamora

“…At the same time, the growth of foreign economic security is recorded in the period of stabilization during the implementation of structural reforms: 2005–2008 – the period after the Orange Revolution, 2014–2016 – the period of growth after the Revolution of Dignity, 2021 – post-pandemic recovery. …”
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Bioactive Chalcones from <i>Aizoon africanum</i>: Isolation and Cytotoxicity Against Liver and Neural Cancer Cells by Ali O. E. Eltahir, Naeem Sheik Abdul, Taskeen F. Docrat, Paolo Bristow, Elias Chipofya, Robert C. Luckay, Monde A. Nyila, Jeanine L. Marnewick, Kadidiatou O. Ndjoubi, Ahmed A. Hussein

“…The methanolic extract of <i>A. africanum</i> was re-investigated and subjected to various chromatographic techniques, including preparative HPLC, resulting in the isolation of eight compounds (<b>1</b>–<b>8</b>). Structural elucidation was primarily based on NMR data. …”
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Generating synthetic brain PET images of synaptic density based on MR T1 images using deep learning by Xinyuan Zheng, Patrick Worhunsky, Qiong Liu, Xueqi Guo, Xiongchao Chen, Heng Sun, Jiazhen Zhang, Takuya Toyonaga, Adam P. Mecca, Ryan S. O’Dell, Christopher H. van Dyck, Gustavo A. Angarita, Kelly Cosgrove, Deepak D’Souza, David Matuskey, Irina Esterlis, Richard E. Carson, Rajiv Radhakrishnan, Chi Liu

“…The image translation accuracy was evaluated based on the mean squared error, structural similarity index, percentage bias and Pearson’s correlation coefficient between the ground truth and the predicted images. …”
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A detailed investigation of induced residual stresses in the laser powder bed fusion process using the modified inherent strain approach and experimental measurements by Marjan Molavi-Zarandi, Ali Bonakdar, Hossein Mohammadtaheri, Mehran Bagheri, Ramin Sedaghati

“…By offering a comprehensive depth-resolved analysis, this work provides new insights into subsurface stress evolution, critical for ensuring the structural integrity of LPBF parts. The study provides a critical assessment of the MIS method's capabilities and offers essential guidance for future research opportunities to improve residual stress predictions in LPBF-produced parts.…”
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Deep learning radiomics of left atrial appendage features for predicting atrial fibrillation recurrence by Yanping Yin, Sixiang Jia, Jing Zheng, Wei Wang, Ziwen Wang, Jiangbo Lin, Wenting Lin, Chao Feng, Shudong Xia, Weili Ge

“…Abstract Background Structural remodeling of the left atrial appendage (LAA) is characteristic of atrial fibrillation (AF), and LAA morphology impacts radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) outcomes. …”
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Multi-element Accurate Analysis of Sulfide Minerals by Low-temperature Ablation LA-ICP-MS by Huilai LI, Fan LI, Dingwen ZHANG, Wei GUO, Lanlan JIN, Shenghong HU

“…The ablation craters on the chalcopyrite showed a two-layer cyclic structure, in which the inner layer was a light-colored melting zone, and the outer layer was a white aerosol vapor sediment. …”
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KIC 10855535: An Elegant δ Scuti Pulsator with Amplitude and Phase Modulation by Li-xian Shen, Ali Esamdin, Cheng-long Lv, Hao-zhi Wang, Tao-zhi Yang, Rivkat Karimov, Shuhrat A. Ehgamberdiev, Hu-biao Niu, Jin-zhong Liu

“…We investigated the pulsating behavior of KIC 10855535 using Kepler 4 yr long-cadence data. Two independent frequencies were detected: a pulsation frequency F0 = 17.733260(5) day ^−1 and a low frequency f _8 = 0.412643(8) day ^−1 . …”
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Faster efficacy and reduced nodule occurrence with PLLA (poly-l-lactic acid) porous microspheres by Qihua Cao, Qihua Cao, Qihua Cao, Jiayu Chen, Jiayu Chen, Jiayu Chen, Jiayu Chen, Zijun Zhang, Yufei Xiong, Jinxia Ma, Wei Sun, Xin Chen, Qilei Lou, Kaijia Tang, Kaijia Tang, Kaijia Tang, Kaijia Tang, Feng Lin, Feng Lin, Feng Lin, Yueliang Zhu, Yueliang Zhu, Yueliang Zhu, Xiaohua Yu, Xiaohua Yu, Xiaohua Yu, Xiaohua Yu

“…Post-euthanasia, tissue sections underwent histological examination through hematoxylin and eosin (H&amp;E) staining and Masson’s trichrome technique, with subsequent statistical analysis of the observational data.ResultsThe PLLA porous microsphere group demonstrated significantly faster onset of action compared to the control, with observable collagen deposition as early as week 2, enhanced inflammatory cell infiltration, more homogeneous tissue distribution, and substantially fewer microaggregates upon histological examination.DiscussionStructural modification of PLLA microspheres has successfully accelerated their onset of action while reducing nodule formation, thereby providing novel insights for clinical applications.…”
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An open-source simulation platform to support and foster research collaboration in natural hazards engineering by Adam Zsarnóczay, Gregory G. Deierlein, Frank McKenna, Matthew Schoettler, Sang-Ri Yi, Barbaros Cetiner, Aakash Bangalore Satish, Jinyan Zhao, Justin Bonus, Abiy F. Melaku, Sina Naeimi, Pedro Arduino, Rachel Davidson, Rachel Davidson, Catherine Gorle, Sanjay Govindjee, Ahsan Kareem, Tracy L. Kijewski-Correa, Tracy L. Kijewski-Correa, Laura N. Lowes, Michael Motley, Seymour M. J. Spence, Ertugrul Taciroglu, Alexandros A. Taflanidis, Matthew DeJong

“…This paper presents the conceptual foundation and current capabilities of the SimCenter platform, covering hazard characterization, structural response analysis, damage and loss estimation, and recovery modeling. …”
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Signatures of omicron-like adaptation in early SARS-CoV-2 variants and chronic infection by Mark Tsz Kin Cheng, Mazharul Altaf, Jesu Castin, Ann-Kathrin Reuschl, Benjamin L. Sievers, Kimia Kamelian, Dejan Mesner, Rebecca B. Morse, Adam Abdullahi, Bo Meng, Kata Csiba, Steven A. Kemp, Darren P. Martin, Clare Jolly, Christopher Ruis, Lipi Thukral, Ravindra K. Gupta

“…P812S conferred evasion of a FP-targeting monoclonal antibody, consistent with FP-region structural rearrangements. Finally, P812S-bearing viruses showed evasion of polyclonal neutralizing antibodies in sera from vaccinated individuals at 32C. …”
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Increased vulnerability to psychological distress and suicidal ideation among transgender women with self-reported disabilities in San Francisco, California by Abtin Shafie, Alexis Salvatore, Riley Shea, Eileen Yu, Oyku Ozyucel, Ansharan Akbar, Bow Suprasert, Erin C. Wilson, Willi McFarland, Kelly D. Taylor, Sean Arayasirikul

“…OBJECTIVE: Research among transgender women has found health, but especially mental health, to be shaped by social inequities and multiple, intersectional, structural vulnerabilities. While some studies have shown that transgender adults are also more likely to have a disability than cisgender adults, few studies have explored this intersection. …”
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Clinical profiles and health-related quality of life changes after treatment in advanced colorectal cancer patients: a nationwide study in China by Hongwei Liu, Ziyao Jia, Huifang Xu, Xiaoyang Wang, Hong Wang, Ruihua Kang, Qiong Chen, Xiaoli Guo, Ranran Qie, Mengfei Zhao, Cheng Cheng, Liyang Zheng, Shuzheng Liu, Yin Liu, Shaokai Zhang, China Working Group on Colorectal Cancer Survey

“…The multivariable regressions and structural equation model (SEM) were used to assess the association between characteristics and HRQOL. …”
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Repositioning FDA-Approved Sulfonamide-Based Drugs as Potential Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors in <i>Trypanosoma cruzi</i>: Virtual Screening and In Vitro Studies by Eyra Ortiz-Pérez, Adriana Moreno-Rodríguez, Timoteo Delgado-Maldonado, Jessica L. Ortega-Balleza, Alonzo González-González, Alma D. Paz-González, Karina Vázquez, Guadalupe Avalos-Navarro, Simone Giovannuzzi, Claudiu T. Supuran, Gildardo Rivera

“…Future studies should focus on structural modifications to improve selectivity. Integrating docking, parasitological, and enzymatic data is crucial for optimizing drug candidates for Chagas disease.…”
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Predicting leakage of the VERCORS mock-up and concrete containment buildings - a digital twin approach by Laurent Charpin, Jessica Haelewyn, Anass Cherki El Idrissi, Julien Niepceron, Benoît Masson, Charles Toulemonde, Guillaume Boulant, Jean-Philippe Mathieu, François Hamon, Sylvie Michel-Ponnelle, Jean-Marie Hénault, Frédéric Taillade, Jean-Luc Adia, Florian Escoffier

“…An important numerical effort has also been made to implement structural computations of the mock-up and to capitalize these computations as well as their post-processing (so as to compare automatically with the monitoring data) in what can be called a digital twin of the mock-up. …”
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Research on the charging periods of the ultra-shallow play in front of the Hashan area, northwestern margin of the Junggar Basin by WANG Qianjun, ZHOU Jian, ZHANG Faqiang, YU Hongzhou, WU Qianqian, LU Hongli, LIU Qingxin, ZHOU Yu, CHENG Ming, YAN Jianzhao, LYU Yanfang

“…The second phase took place during the Late Cretaceous (73 Ma), marked by structural adjustment and hydrocarbon redistribution. …”
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Open Innovation the Impact of Social Capital on Tourism Growth Through the Mediating Role of Open Innovation (Case study: The municipality of Khomam County) by Seyed Hamed Hashemi, Hossein Poorghasem

“…The method of this research is descriptive and inferential analysis, evaluated using structural equation modeling (and through SPSS and PLS software). …”
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