Genetic diversity assessment of clonal plant Rosa persica in China by Na Li, Xuesen Liu, Xiaolong Zhang, Chenjie Zhang, Xinyu Lu, Chenyang Sun, Chao Yu, Le Luo

“…Based on this, we collated sequencing data from a total of 70 different genets of plants from 117 test samples. …”
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Monitoring spatiotemporal changes in global change drivers and their effects on semiarid woodlands and forests - fieldwork protocol [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Alice Nunes, Helena C. Serrano, Pedro Pinho, Adriana Principe, Juliana Monteiro, Silvana Munzi, Mana Gharun, Rocío Alonso, Rossella Guerrieri, Cristina Branquinho, Sami Ullah, Bernardo Rocha, Elena Vanguelova, Maria Alexandra Oliveira

“…Participants applied these methodologies in real-world scenarios, conducting measurements (forest structure assessment, lichen diversity sampling, shrub and herbaceous diversity estimation, deadwood measurement and soil physico-chemical analysis) in different grazing management settings to assess their effects on tree growth, biodiversity, and soil properties. …”
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Changes in Lung Ultrasound in Systemic Sclerosis Before and After Rehabilitation: A Comparative Study Between People with and Without Interstitial Lung Disease by Samantha Gomes de Alegria, Matheus Mello da Silva, Jéssica Gabriela Messias Oliveira, Beatriz Luiza Pinheiro Alves de Azevedo, Nathália Alves de Oliveira Saraiva, Isabelle da Nóbrega Ferreira, Joana Acar Silva, Thiago Thomaz Mafort, Cláudia Henrique da Costa, Agnaldo José Lopes

“…There is limited research on the impact of a physiotherapy-guided rehabilitation program (PGRP) on lung structure in systemic sclerosis (SSc). Lung ultrasound (LUS) has been used for over a decade to identify interstitial lung disease associated with SSc (SSc-ILD). …”
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Cynaroside ameliorates TNBS-induced colitis by inhibiting intestinal epithelial cell apoptosis via the PI3K/AKT signalling pathway by Ju Huang, Ju Huang, Jing Li, Jing Li, Zhijun Geng, Zhijun Geng, Lixia Yin, Lixia Yin, Minzhu Niu, Qingqing Li, Qingqing Li, Xinyue Liu, Xinke Cheng, Xiaofeng Zhang, Xue Song, Xue Song, Yueyue Wang, Yueyue Wang, Lian Wang, Lugen Zuo, Jianguo Hu, Jianguo Hu

“…Background and aimsPatients with Crohn’s disease (CD) exhibit excessive apoptosis of intestinal epithelial cells (IECs), which contributes to damage to the intestinal barrier structure and function, thereby playing a role in the progression of colitis. …”
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Clinical analysis of vitrectomy combined with dexamethasone intraveal implant in the treatment of epiretinal membrane by WU Kunfang, GUO Meimei, LI Xiang, WANG Dingding

“…Both surgical methods can improve the structure, function, and microcirculation disorders in the macular area. …”
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User-Driven Development of a Digital Behavioral Intervention for Chronic Pain: Multimethod Multiphase Study by Afra Selma Taygar, Sara Laureen Bartels, Rocío de la Vega, Ida Flink, Linnéa Engman, Suzanne Petersson, Sophie I Johnsson, Katja Boersma, Lance M McCracken, Rikard K Wicksell

“…The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research was used to structure analyses of end-user feedback. …”
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Nanoscale Organic Contaminant Detection at the Surface Using Nonlinear Bond Model by Hendradi Hardhienata, Muhammad Ahyad, Fasya Nabilah, Husin Alatas, Faridah Handayasari, Agus Kartono, Tony Sumaryada, Muhammad D. Birowosuto

“…Our simulations show good agreement with rotational anisotropy (RA) SHG intensity experimental data across all polarization angles, with a total error estimate of 3%. …”
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Vaccine Hesitancy and Immunization Patterns in Central and Eastern Europe: Sociocultural, Economic, Political, and Digital Influences Across Seven Countries by Kurpas D, Stefanicka–Wojtas D, Soll–Morka A, Lomper K, Uchmanowicz B, Blahova B, Bredelytė A, Dumitra GG, Hudáčková V, Javorska K, Juhász Z, Manulik S, Mohos A, Skarbalius E, Tkachenko VI, Uchmanowicz I

“…Differences were influenced by healthcare system structure, public trust, exposure to misinformation, and digital communication strategies.Conclusion: Addressing vaccine hesitancy requires targeted, context-sensitive communication and digital literacy programs. …”
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Research progress of fuel ethanol refining and life cycle carbon footprint by Pan LI, Lulu ZHANG, Hai CHEN, Xingguo WU, Wei CHEN, Jing BAI, Chun CHANG, Junhao HU

“…Power consumption is a major contributor to acidification potential and global warming potential, indicating a need for new technologies or alternative power structures can be developed to reduce environmental impact. …”
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Comparative analysis of efficacy and safety of transurethral and vesicoscopic surgery of primary vesicoureteral reflux in children by A. V. Pirogov, V. V. Sizonov, M. I. Kogan

“…When comparing the gender structure of the groups, differences were not detected (p >0.05). …”
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Depressive disorders in women of climacteric age (review of foreign literature for 2012–2016) by N. A. Bokhan, E. V. Lukiyanova, G. G. Simutkin

“…Most works are performed with involvement of questionnaires (sociodemographic data, anamnesis) and international clinical scales. …”
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Analizar los rasgos definitorios de un currículo de formación de profesionales de la salud basados en interculturalidad de una facultad de medicina: analizado desde la fenomenograf... by Claudia Pérez Acuña, José Luis Medina

“…The implementation of experiential and practical teaching methodologies, as well as the adaptation of institutional structures, are essential to overcome the challenges presented by teaching of this. …”
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Fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) of three distinct human communities to germ-free mice exacerbated inflammation and decreased lung function in their offspring by Ivon A. Moya Uribe, Hinako Terauchi, Julia A. Bell, Alexander Zanetti, Sanket Jantre, Marianne Huebner, S. Hasan Arshad, Susan L. Ewart, Linda S. Mansfield

“…Structure of HUmicrobiotas played a key role in determining varied allergic responses and resulting lung impairment, yet, strikingly, all mice with HUmicrobiotas had impaired lung function even in the absence of allergens. …”
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Advancing Heart Valve Replacement: Risk Mitigation of Decellularized Pulmonary Valve Preparation for Its Implementation in Public Tissue Banks by Rodríguez Martínez JI, Castells-Sala C, Piteira AR, Montagner G, Trojan D, Martinez-Legazpi P, Acosta Ocampo A, Fernández-Santos ME, Bermejo J, Jashari R, Pérez ML, Agustí E, Tabera J, Vilarrodona A

“…The present study aims to document the work performed for the safe implementation in public tissue banks of a new decellularization method for human pulmonary heart valves, based on previous risk evaluation.Methods: After assessing new preparation method associated risks, using EuroGTP-II methodologies, an extensive array of in vitro studies were defined to validate the new technique, mitigate the risks and provide quality and safety data.Results: Initial evaluation of risks using EuroGTP II tool, showed Final Risk Score of 23 (high risk), and four studies were devised to mitigate identified risks: (i) tissue structure integrity; (ii) cell content; (iii) microbiological safety; and (iv) cytotoxicity evaluation in final tissue preparation. …”
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Trends in the epidemiology of diabetic retinopathy in Russian Federation according to the Federal Diabetes Register (2013–2016) by Dmitry V. Lipatov, Olga K. Vikulova, Anna V. Zheleznyakova, Mikhail А. Isakov, Elena G. Bessmertnaya, Anna A. Tolkacheva, Timofey A. Chistyakov, Marina V. Shestakova, Ivan I. Dedov

“…Trend of new DR cases/per year increased: T1 153,2→187,8; T2 99,7→114,9. The structure of new cases of DR in 2016: non-proliferative stage (T1 71,4%, T2 80,3%), pre-proliferative stage 16,4%, 13,8%, proliferative 12,1%, 5,8%, terminal 0,2%, 0,1%, respectively, these data indicated the earlier detection of DR. …”
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PROPERTIES OF NEW SALTS OF 2-(5-(ADAMANTANE-1-YL)-4-R-1,2,4-TRIAZOLE-3-YLTIO)ACETIC ACIDS IN THE GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST by V. M. Odyntsova, Ye. S. Pruhlo, O. I. Panasenko, Ye. H. Knysh

“…The dependence of pharmacological activity on chemical structure has been determined. Conclusion In conditions of glucose tolerance test all studied salts increased blood glucose level. …”
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Construction of a preoperative emotional state and postoperative intra-abdominal pressure based prediction model for early enteral feeding intolerance in postoperative patients wit... by Yingying Xu, Qiongyuan Hu, Dandan Pei, Yin Zhang, Huanhuan Zhu, Yan Hui, Wenxian Guan, Meiling Xu, Li Chen

“…BackgroundThe incidence of enteral feeding intolerance (ENFI) in the early postoperative period is high in patients after gastric cancer resection due to the characteristics of surgical traumatic stress and changes in the physiological structure of the digestive tract, and the current evaluation of ENFI after gastric cancer resection mostly depends on the symptoms and complaints of patients after gastric cancer resection, which is lagging and subjective. …”
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Clinicopathological characterization of Switch/Sucrose-non-fermentable (Swi/Snf) complex (ARID1A, SMARCA2, SMARCA4)-deficient endocervical adenocarcinoma by Chao Cao, Zi-Yun Wu, Wei Liao, Li-Jun Wei, Hao-Yu Liang, Xia Yang, Rong-Zhen Luo, Li-Li Liu

“…Methods We evaluated 604 ECA using representative tissue microarrays, collected clinicopathologic data, reviewed histological features, and performed immunohistochemical staining for several Swi/Snf complex subunits, mismatch repair (MMR), immune cell markers, and immune checkpoint ligands proteins. …”
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Gut microbiota and metabolome signatures in obese and normal-weight patients with colorectal tumors by Marta La Vecchia, Michela Giulia Clavenna, Marika Sculco, Gloria Sala, Denise Marradi, Elettra Barberis, Soni Joseph, Marta Mellai, Nico Pagano, Renzo Boldorini, Barbara Azzimonti, Elisa Bona, Edoardo Pasolli, Flavia Prodam, Carlotta Sacerdote, Daniela Ferrante, Emilia Ghelardi, Marcello Manfredi, Anna Aspesi, Irma Dianzani

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Do rating agencies consider the social capital of the firm in their ratings? by C.S. Agnes Cheng, Peng Guo, Cathy Zishang Liu, Jing Zhao, Sha Zhao

“…Though we cautiously followed prior studies and were confident in our data construction process, it is possible that we are measuring social capital with error. …”
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