Genetic modification of the shikimate pathway to reduce lignin content in switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) significantly impacts plant microbiomes by Shuang Liu, Ming-Yi Chou, Gian Maria Niccolò Benucci, Aymerick Eudes, Gregory Bonito

“…However, the impacts of this QsuB trait on switchgrass microbiome structure and function remain unclear. To address this, wild-type and QsuB-engineered switchgrass were grown in switchgrass field soils, and samples were collected from inflorescences, leaves, roots, rhizospheres, and bulk soils for microbiome analysis. …”
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are associated with sleep-related disorders in adults: the potential mediating role of inflammation by Bin Yang, Mengqing Yan, Zhiguang Gu, Zeming Niu, Jing Sun, Jingwen Guo, Qi Wang, Yongli Yang, Wei Wang

“…Methods This study utilized data from adult participants (≥ 20 years of age) in the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005–2008. …”
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The rise of online banks in Italy “WIDIBA Bank” Case Study by Alessio Faccia, Narcisa Roxana Moşteanu, Luigi Pio Leonardo Cavaliere, Gabriele De Santis

“….); analysis of the income statement of the bank (the ratio of net profit and loss, interest margin and brokerage margin); work with financial report or balance sheet data on the structure of assets, liabilities and investments, retained earnings; study of trend dynamics of cash flows (operational, financial, investment and free cash flows). …”
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Phylogeography of Pleurospermum foetens (Apiaceae) From the Sky Islands of Southwest China by Shuliang Yu, Jieyu Zhang, Zhimin Li, Wensheng Li, Xiangguang Ma, Wenguang Sun

“…The results indicate the following: (1) P. foetens exhibits a significant phylogeographic structure and can be classified into three nrDNA clades and two cpDNA clades, respectively, (2) a nuclear‐plastid discordance observed in P. foetens and its relatives based on phylogenetic analysis. …”
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Lifestyle counselling by Dutch occupational health professionals and its determinants: a cross-sectional study by Petra A.W.V. Beurskens-Comuth, Giny Norder, Willem van Rhenen, Angelique E. de Rijk, Inge Houkes

“…Conclusion While a significant number of Dutch OHPs practise lifestyle counselling, there is room for improvement by addressing barriers and enhancing self-efficacy. Training and structural support are recommended to increase the prevalence and quality of lifestyle counselling and referrals to CLI. …”
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Seed dispersal by bats (Chiroptera: Phyllostomidae) and mutualistic networks in a landscape dominated by cocoa in the Brazilian amazon by Zeneide Damião da Silva, Ely Simone Cajueiro Gurgel, Letícia Lima Correia, Thiago Bernardi Vieira

“…However, the conversion of natural forests into agricultural production areas, as well as urbanization, has affected the structure of mutualistic networks between bats and plants. …”
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LPA₃: Pharmacodynamic Differences Between Lysophosphatidic Acid and Oleoyl-Methoxy Glycerophosphothionate: Biased Agonism, Two Sites by K. Helivier Solís, M. Teresa Romero-Ávila, Ruth Rincón-Heredia, Juan Carlos Martínez-Morales, J. Adolfo García-Sáinz

“…These findings suggest that two binding sites for these agonists might exist in the LPA₃ receptor, one showing a very high affinity for OMPT and another likely shared by LPA and OMPT (structural analogs) with lower affinity.…”
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Allelopathic Effects of Lantana camara L. Leaf Aqueous Extracts on Germination and Seedling Growth of Capsicum annuum L. and Daucus carota L. by Yiftusira Alemayehu, Meseret Chimdesa, Zekeria Yusuf

“…Allelopathy is the chemical interactions between plants that might lead to either stimulation or inhibition of growth, community structure, and plant invasions. Lantana camara L. is a noxious invasive weed that negatively affects seed germination, seedling growth, and increases the mortality of the crop plant. …”
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Using the socioecological model to explore factors associated with obesity among reproductive age women by Amanda Gilbert, Alicia Persaud, Sarah Farabi, Sarah Farabi, Cindy Schwarz, Debra Haire-Joshu, Rachel G. Tabak

“…Future studies should investigate structural determinants (e.g., economic, neighborhood and physical environment), which may drive physical activity and food insecurity.…”
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Rationalisation of laboratory tests ordering and consumption at Armed Forces Hospital, Jazan by Manal Ahmed Aldiba, Essa Mohammad Jamali, Ahmed Dighriri, Ahmed Mohammad Abdulhaq, Ali Mohammad Otaif, Bader Yahya Safhi, Ali Al-Fageeh, Ahmed Al-Sharif, Yara Rabia Ali

“…In order to determine the possible causes of the problem, fishbone diagram was used to structure a brainstorming session. Pareto analysis was used to prioritise the causes so that the emphasis can be laid on most significant one. …”
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EVALUATION OF MONOCYTE TO HIGH-DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN CHOLESTEROL RATIO AS A PREDICTIVE MARKER OF DIABETES MELLITUS SEVERITY IN OLDER PATIENTS by Gülru Ulugerger Avcı, Derya Argun, Günay Can, Mehmet Fatih Kılıçlı

“…Data were collected from electronic medical records. …”
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Chromosome-scale scaffolds of the fungus gnat genome reveal multi-Mb-scale chromosome-folding interactions, centromeric enrichments of retrotransposons, and candidate telomere sequ... by John M. Urban, Susan A. Gerbi, Allan C. Spradling

“…Extensive analysis supports the chromosome identity and structural accuracy of the scaffolds, demonstrating they are co-linear with historical polytene maps, consistent with evolutionary expectations, and have accurate centromere positions, chromosome lengths, and copy numbers. …”
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Evolution of the system of environmental taxes and charges in the Russian Federation by E. B. Shuvalova, M. S. Gordienko, N. V. Sibatulina

“…The aim of the study is to summarize information on the structural elements of the system of environmental taxes, fees and payments in the Russian Federation. …”
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Phenomenological characterization and effect of reaction rate of coaxial reaction flow by LI Yu, FAN Yihui, BIAN Pingyan, ZHANG Haiguang, QU Haijun, WANG Jianping

“…The above trends of the phenomenological average reaction rate affected by the fluid velocity field and the concentration of chemical reactants， which was consistent with the classical reaction rate indicating the validity of the phenomenological definition.ConclusionsThe online monitoring method of coaxial reaction flow， the phenomenological characterization method of reaction rate， and the influence law of material process parameters provided in this study， could help to realize the accurate control of hollow fiber’s structure size， cross-linked layer thickness and retained sol layer thickness， which could be helpful to promote and apply the coaxial reaction flow process.…”
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Elucidating associations between technetium pyrophosphate scintigraphy, echocardiography and cardiac biomarkers in transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis by Bennett Di Giovanni, Dakota Gustafson, Priya Arivalagan, Mitchell B Adamson, Julie Vishram-Nielsen, Diego Delgado

“…Conversely, the heart-to-contralateral lung ratio, a quantitative index derived from 99mTc-PYP scintigraphy, did not show significant correlations with cardiac biomarkers (logBNP and logTroponin), but demonstrated significant associations with LV mass (β=134.52, p=0.001) and IVSd (β=0.46, p=0.002) in patients with ATTRm.Conclusions These data suggest strong associations exist between cardiac biomarkers, structural echocardiographic changes and 99mTc-PYP scintigraphy, emphasising the importance of a multipronged diagnostic approach stratified by genotype.…”
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Metabolomic and Transcriptomic Insights into Quality Formation of Orange-Red Carrot (<i>Daucus carota</i> L.) During Maturation by Chongzhen Gao, Hongtao Zhang, Jiayu Wang, Ziqing Guo, Ruixue Shen, Weilong Zhu, Tianyue Song, Hongxia Song

“…Using Liquid Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS) metabolomics, we systematically profiled metabolic dynamics during orange-red carrot maturation, with large-scale compound detection, structural identification, and absolute quantification. …”
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CONSUMPTION DETAILS OF SYSTEMICALLY ACTING ANTIVIRAL AND ANTIMICROBIAL PREPARATIONS IN PERIOD OF NOVEL CORONAVIRUS INFECTION SPREAD IN RETAIL SECTOR OF SAMARA REGION PHARMACEUTICAL... by I. K. Petrukhina, P. A. Lebedev, I. I. Sirotko, T. K. Ryazanova, E. P. Gladunova, A. A. Garanin

“…An analysis of the medicinal preparation consumption structure in the period of the COVID-19 pandemic in the pharmacy network reflects the existing outpatient practice and makes it possible to draw generalized conclusions about its compliance with the pharmacotherapy standards.The aim. …”
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Features of the gas chromatographic method for monitoring the content of phenols in an aqueous medium by A. V. Taneeva, A. V. Dmitrieva, V. F. Novikov

“…It is shown that the most complete separation of the individual components of phenol derivatives is carried out on a sorbent prepared on the basis of polyoxyethylene bis arsenate, which is explained by the presence in the structure of its molecule of non-white electron pairs of oxygen atoms capable of intermolecular interactions with the hydroxyl group of phenols. …”
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Critical care, critical gaps: assessment of burnout and behavioral profiles of ICU healthcare workers in China—a multicenter cross-sectional study by Chao Qing Zhang, Xing Li, Lei He, BinBin Xu, Yan Wu, Junjie He, Wei Wang, Zhong Qian Lu

“…This study shows the KAP model’s role in crafting scalable, data-driven prevention strategies for critical care.…”
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The Effect of Applying the Lean Manufacturing System on The Cost of Products in the Food Industry Sector by Applying it to the Sarayo Alwadiya Factories Group for Food Industries by Mohammed Al Raee

“…The study used the descriptive analytical method, and it depended on the questionnaire tool to collect primary data, who are (75) employees, and the method of structural analysis has been applied Multilevel to devise the lean manufacturing system variale based on the idea of the interaction of the dimensions of the independent variable and measure its effect on the cost of products in the group. …”
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