BMP9 enhances osteogenic differentiation in rheumatoid arthritis: a potential therapeutic approach by Han Zhang, Zixian Dang, Xiangyu Wang, Changyao Wang, Haining Zhang, Yongtao Zhang

“…Furthermore, BMP9 significantly alleviated bone loss, as evidenced by increased bone mineral density and trabecular structure. However, BMP9 treatment did not significantly impact osteoclastogenesis or bone resorption. …”
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A Novel Prediction Model for the Sales Cycle of Second-Hand Houses Based on the Hybrid Kernel Extreme Learning Machine Optimized Using the Improved Crested Porcupine Optimizer by Bo Yu, Deng Yan, Han Wu, Junwu Wang, Siyu Chen

“…The model has the advantages of a simple structure, easy implementation, and fast calculation speed. …”
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Coronary heart disease-associated variation in TCF21 disrupts a miR-224 binding site and miRNA-mediated regulation. by Clint L Miller, Ulrike Haas, Roxanne Diaz, Nicholas J Leeper, Ramendra K Kundu, Bhagat Patlolla, Themistocles L Assimes, Frank J Kaiser, Ljubica Perisic, Ulf Hedin, Lars Maegdefessel, Heribert Schunkert, Jeanette Erdmann, Thomas Quertermous, Georg Sczakiel

“…In addition, in vitro probing with Pb2+ and RNase T1 revealed structural differences between the TCF21 variants in proximity of the rs12190287 variant, which are predicted to provide greater access to the C allele for miR-224 binding. miR-224 and TCF21 expression levels were anti-correlated in HCASMC, and miR-224 modulates the transcriptional response of TCF21 to transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) and platelet derived growth factor (PDGF) signaling in an allele-specific manner. …”
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Adoption of environmentally friendly urban freight logistics practices: the role of communication and governance by Sheila Namagembe, Shamim Nantumbwe

“…AMOS SPSS version 26 was used to obtain the results for the structural model and measurement model, respectively. …”
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Inequalities in local government expenditure on environmental and regulatory services in England from 2009 to 2020: a longitudinal ecological study by Ben Barr, Mark Alan Green, Helen E Clough, Xingna Zhang, Katie Fahy, Iain Edward Buchan, Lauren Murrell, Roger Gibb, Marie Anne Chattaway

“…Models analysed trends by local authority structure, population density and deprivation level.Results ER services saw the largest cuts in unitary authorities, declining by 1.9%. …”
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How do strategic attributes of electronic commerce impel the perceived value and electronic loyalty of online food delivery applications (OFDAs) by Muhammad Asif Zaheer, Tanveer Muhammad Anwar, Zoia Khan, Muhammad Ali Raza, Hira Hafeez

“…Confirmatory factor analysis was applied to evaluate the validity of the constructs, and structural equation modeling was employed to test the model through Smart-PLS. …”
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Sleep duration, sleep disturbances and skeletal muscle mass change over time: A population-based longitudinal analysis in Peru [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with... by Enrique S. Nuñez-del-Arco, Renzo A. Agurto-García, Rodrigo M. Carrillo-Larco, J. Jaime Miranda, Antonio Bernabe-Ortiz

“…Background The skeletal muscle has mainly a structural function and plays a role in human’s metabolism. …”
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Altered functional connectivity density in the brains of hemodialysis end-stage renal disease patients: An in vivo resting-state functional MRI study. by Yan Shi, Chaoyang Tong, Minghao Zhang, Xiaoling Gao

“…<h4>Methods</h4>re-fMRI data were collected from 30 ESRD patients undergoing hemodialysis (14 men, 38.33±7.44 years old) and 30 matched healthy controls (13 men, 39.17±5.7 years old). …”
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Uncovering soil compaction: performance of electrical and electromagnetic geophysical methods by A. Carrera, A. Carrera, L. Peruzzo, M. Longo, G. Cassiani, F. Morari

“…<p>Monitoring soil structure is of paramount importance due to its key role in the critical zone as the foundation of terrestrial life. …”
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Etiological and epidemiological features of concomitant acute intestinal infections in children by N. V. Gonchar, I. V. Razd`yakonova, N. V. Skripchenko, S. G. Grigor’ev

“…Student’s criterion was used to estimate the difference of the studied data. Differences were considered significant at p&lt;0.05. …”
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Critical review of healthcare financing and a survey of system quality perception among healthcare users in Nigeria (2010-2023). by Blessing Osagumwendia Josiah, Emmanuel Chukwunwike Enebeli, Brontie Albertha Duncan, Prisca Olabisi Adejumo, Chinelo Cleopatra Josiah, Lordsfavour Anukam, Muhammad Baqir Shittu, France Ncube, Kelechi Eric Alimele, Mercy Emmanuel, Oyinye Prosper Martins-Ifeanyi, Fawole Israel Opeyemi, Oluwadamilare Akingbade, Abosede Peace Adebayo, Busiroh Mobolape Ibraheem, Ubiebo Ataisi Ekenekot, Mudiaga Sidney Edafiejire, Solomon Oluwaseun Olukoya, Ufuomaoghene Jemima Mukoro, Siyouneh Baghdasarian, Joy Chioma Obialor, Gloria Oluwakorede Alao, Blessing Onyinye Obialor, Ndidi Louis Otoboyor, Oghosa Gabriel Josiah, Joshua Okonkwo, Precious Ebinehita Imoyera, Ajao Adewale Gbolabo, Blessing Chiamaka Nganwuchu, Olukayode Joseph Oladimeji, Timothy Wale Olaosebikan, Marios Kantaris

“…Healthcare system quality was rated mainly poor or very poor; structure (74.09%), services (61.66%), and cost (60.89%). …”
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Application of Imaging Algorithms for Gas–Water Two-Phase Array Fiber Holdup Meters in Horizontal Wells by Ao Li, Haimin Guo, Yue Niu, Xin Lu, Yiran Zhang, Haoxun Liang, Yongtuo Sun, Yuqing Guo, Dudu Wang

“…The flow dynamics of low-yield horizontal wells demonstrate considerable complexity and unpredictability, chiefly attributable to the structural attributes of the wellbore and the interplay of gas–water two-phase flow. …”
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Global bibliometric analysis of Tourette syndrome research (1960–2024): trends, collaborations and emerging themes by Zhu Siying, Tian Dong, Tai Xiantao, Xiong Guangyi

“…Concurrently, bridging regional research disparities through global alliances and standardized data platforms is imperative to ensure that scientific discoveries are translated into clinical and societal benefits. …”
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Breeding habitat characteristics of Canada Warblers in central Alberta by Richard G. Krikun, Jenny L. McCune, Erin M. Bayne, D. T. Tyler Flockhart

“…Managers must know whether forest songbirds choose habitat based on selection of specific plant species or on structural features shared by different plant species. …”
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Disability status due to occupational diseases: Ukraine, 2015-2918 by I.S. Borуsova

“…Persons with 10-19 years of work experience in 2015-2018 accounted for 89.2%. According to our data, 50.1% of workers aged 40 to 49 years are recognized as persons with disabilities, 40% – from 50 to 59 years of age. …”
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A Simple Extension of Bayer Demosaicing for Lightweight Non-Bayer Demosaicing by Ki-Wook Hong, Minhyeok Jo, Haechang Lee, Se Young Chun, Albert No

“…In this work, we identify pixel discontinuity, a structural mismatch introduced by modern non-Bayer CFAs, as the key factor behind this performance gap. …”
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Synthesis and properties of vinyl benzyl alcohol copolymers with styrene by M. V. Gusarov, A. V. Krylov, E. A. Deshevaya, V. A. Tverskoy

“…According to the IR spectroscopy data, only an insignificant (~3%) amount of ester groups remains in the saponified copolymers. …”
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Quantitative micro-CT-derived biomarkers elucidate age-related lung fibrosis in elder mice by Davide Buseghin, Andrea Grandi, Erica Ferrini, Gino Villetti, Roberta Ciccimarra, Nicola Sverzellati, Andrea Aliverti, Francesca Pennati, Franco Fabio Stellari

“…After fibrosis induction, animals received Nintedanib once-daily for two weeks and longitudinally monitored by micro-CT, which provided structural and functional biomarkers, followed by post-mortem histological analysis as terminal endpoint. …”
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Drought Amplifies the Suppressive Effect of Afforestation on Net Primary Productivity in Semi-Arid Ecosystems: A Case Study of the Yellow River Basin by Futao Wang, Ziqi Zhang, Mingxuan Du, Jianzhong Lu, Xiaoling Chen

“…However, mixed forest structural optimization in the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program core area achieved local carbon-sink gains, demonstrating that vegetation configuration alleviates water competition pressure. …”
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Mitochondrial Genome Instability in <i>W303-SK1</i> Yeast Cytoplasmic Hybrids by Khoren K. Epremyan, Arteom A. Burlaka, Olga V. Markova, Kseniia V. Galkina, Dmitry A. Knorre

“…Additionally, mtDNA replacement reduced respiration rate and growth rate on non-fermentable substrates while increasing the likelihood of functional mtDNA loss. Our data demonstrate that a mutant mtDNA variant’s ability to displace another mitochondrial DNA variant in a heteroplasmic cell depends more on mtDNA sequences than on the biochemical and structural context created by the nuclear genome background.…”
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