Effects of biochar on soil respiration mediated by rainfall events: evidence from one-year field experiment in an urban forest by Haoran Zu, Zijun Deng, Xin Liu, Junyi Luo, Ying Chen, Meiling Yi, Xiao Wang, Xiaocui Liang, Xiang Zhang, Wende Yan

“…Abstract Background Biochar is widely recognized for its capacity to capture and store carbon in soil attributed to its stable structure. However, in most field studies examining the effects of biochar application on soil respiration, the impact of rainfall events on the experimental outcomes has not been taken into account. …”
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Combustion products of burn pit constituents induce more changes in asthmatic than non-asthmatic murine lungs by Lanazha Belfield-Simpson, Jessica R. Martin, Matthew K. McPeek, Alessandra Livraghi-Butrico, Hong Dang, Yong Ho Kim, M. Ian Gilmour, Claire M. Doerschuk

“…Lung RNA sequencing revealed that CPs increased genes and gene pathways describing inflammatory processes and impaired structure and function of cilia to a greater degree in HDM mice. …”
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In-silico modeling of inhibitory activity and toxicity of some indole derivatives towards designing highly potent dengue virus serotype 2 NS4B inhibitors. by Samuel Adawara, Gideon Shallangwa, Paul Mamza, Ibrahim Abdulkadir

“…In this research, various classes of molecular descriptors were generated. Quantitative structure-activity relationship studies (QSARs) have been conducted to correlate the molecular properties of some indole derivatives with their anti-dengue activity and toxicity. …”
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THE EFFECT OF SPLEEN LYMPHOCYTES TREATED WITH AN ORIGINAL ANTICONVULSANT ON HEMATOPOIESIS DURING LONG-TERM ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION by Irina Orlovskaya, Evgeniya Markova, Ivan Savkin, L. Toporkova, M. Knyazheva, E. Serenko, A. Smyk, E. Goiman

“…AbstractExcessive alcohol consumption has a negative effect on hematopoiesis, which is expressed in a significant suppression of both the production of blood cells and structural changes in precursors, namely in the suppression of their maturation, up to pancytopenia. …”
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An investigation into male infertility caused by hormonal imbalance and hypertension brought on by SARS-CoV-2 by Parameswari R, Kasthuri K, Babujanarthanam R, Ganesamoorthy R, Gomathi R, Yogesh T

“…Ethical approval was obtained from the relevant institutional review board prior to data collection. Semen samples were collected and analysed according to the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines (2021) for conventional semen parameters. …”
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Predicting digital contact tracing tool adoption during COVID-19 from the perspective of TAM: The role of trust, fear, privacy, anxiety, and social media by Adi Alsyouf, Ala’a M Al-Momani, Nizar Alsubahi, Abdalwali Lutfi, Khalid Anwer Al-Mugheed, Mohammed Amin Almaiah, Rami J Anshasi, Main Naser Alolayyan, Abdallah Alsaad, Mahmaod Alrawad

“…Methods Using a quantitative, cross-sectional design, data were collected from Saudi participants through an online survey and analysed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS4. …”
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Forecasting Urban Sprawl Dynamics in Islamabad: A Neural Network Approach by Saddam Sarwar, Hafiz Usman Ahmed Khan, Falin Wu, Sarah Hasan, Muhammad Zohaib, Mahzabin Abbasi, Tianyang Hu

“…Selected landscape morphological measures were used to quantify and analyze changes in spatial structure patterns. According to the data, the urban area grew at a pace of 4.84% between 2015 and 2020 and will grow at a rate of 1.47% between 2020 and 2035. …”
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Transdiagnostic mechanisms of mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: associations of childhood trauma, maladaptive personality traits, emotion regulation, mentalizing, and pan... by Julia Holl, Julia Holl, Anna Berning, Laura Kling, Svenja Taubner, Anna K. Georg, Jana Volkert

“…The aim of this study is to examine the associations with these transdiagnostic factors in relation to PR distress and psychopathological symptoms.Materials and methodsUsing a cross-sectional study design, we investigated a convenience sample of 6,451 adults (mean age = 44.1; SD = 11.8; 69.1% female, 30.3% male, 0.01% diverse) recruited via social media platforms in German-speaking countries (August 2020 – February 2021) by utilizing self-report instruments (PID5BF+, MentS, DERS-SF, PHQ-9, GAD-7, a composite PR distress score). Structural equation modeling was performed for data analysis.ResultsThe results revealed significant associations between different types of childhood trauma and MPTs (−0.14 < β < 0.48) as well as a parallel mediation of the relationship between MPTs and psychopathological symptoms via mentalizing (βanxiety = −0.03; βdepression = 0.01) and emotion dysregulation (βanxiety = 0.24; βdepression = 0.23).DiscussionMentalizing and emotion dysregulation seem to play a significant role in relation between childhood trauma and MPTs and psychopathological symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Gender differences in L1 vertebral strength in adults 50+ using automated CT-based finite element analysis by Hsiang-Ho Chen, Chieh-Wei Wu, Yen Cheng, Mao-Chieh Su, Yu-Jhen Chen, Po-Liang Lai

“…The focus is on establishing a prediction model for the structural strength of the L1 vertebral body using patient-specific CT data, thereby aiding in the prediction of vertebral fracture risk. …”
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Outcomes and complications of pre-assisted reproductive technology hysteroscopic evaluation and treatment: a cross-sectional study at a Nigerian teaching hospital by Abimbola Tawaqualit Ottun, Ayokunle Moses Olumodeji, Olufemi Ayanbode, Ayokunle Adebayo Ogunyemi, Faosat Olayiwola Jinadu, Adeniyi Abiodun Adewunmi

“…It is especially valuable for women seeking assisted reproductive technology (ART), as structural uterine abnormalities—such as adhesions, polyps, and fibroids—can reduce implantation success or increase the risk of miscarriage. …”
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A Remote-Sensing-Based Method Using Rockfall Inventories for Hazard Mapping at the Community Scale in the Arequipa Region of Peru by Cassidy L. Grady, Paul M. Santi, Gabriel Walton, Carlos Luza, Guido Salas, Pablo Meza, Segundo Percy Colque Riega

“…However, the only rockfall inventory available for Arequipa contains limited data of large, discrete events, which is insufficient for characterizing rockfall hazards at the community scale. …”
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A comprehensive review on novel opportunities for Alzheimer therapy by targeting BIN1 by Trina Saha, Dipanjan Karati

“…Conclusion The most frequent BIN1 variants are found in non-coding regions immediately upstream of the gene, and it is thus likely that their impact is regulatory and not structural. The variants can influence the levels of BIN1 or splicing between isoforms, especially the distribution of isoforms. …”
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Leaf Morpho-Anatomy of Twelve <i>Cymbidium</i> (Orchidaceae) Species from China and Their Taxonomic Significance by Xiangke Hu, Lei Tao, Jialin Huang, Kaifeng Tao, Dong Ma, Lu Li

“…<i>Cymbidium</i> are endangered and ornamental orchids, and the taxonomy and species identification of this genus have been debated due to some overlapping morphological features between taxa and limited data being available. The leaf morpho-anatomy of 12 <i>Cymbidium</i> species from China was investigated using light microscopy and paraffin sectioning. …”
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Molecular Determinants for the Binding of the Highly Infectious SARS-CoV-2 Omicron (BA.1) Variant to the Human ACE2 Receptor by Majed S. Aljohani, Pawan Bhatta, Xiche Hu

“…Additionally, allosteric effects improve the contributions of non-mutated residues (notably A475, Y453, and F486) via structural realignment and novel hydrogen bonding with ACE2 residues such as S19, leading to an overall increase in the electrostatic and π-system interaction energy. …”
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Scientific and pedagogical staff as a social community in the changing conditions of academic development by G. E. Zborovsky, P. A. Ambarova

“…The main results of the study presented in the article were quantitative, structure and substantive characteristics of the social community of the SPS. …”
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Diversity and equity in medical education over the past decade: applications, matriculations, and the growing gaps by Gang Lv, Xiangxiang Jiang, Jordan Franklin, Minghui Li, Jing Yuan, Z. Kevin Lu

“…Methods This study used data from the Association of American Medical Colleges from 2015 to 2024. …”
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Association of workplace support for health with occupational health literacy and illness avoidance: moderated mediation by functioning through a salutogenic lens by Nestor Asiamah, Isaac Aidoo, Etornam Doamekpor, Emelia Sarpong, Emelia Danquah, Cosmos Yarfi, Eric Eku, Usman Yaw Baidoo, Christiana Afriyie Manu, Rita Sarkodie Baffoe

“…., WSH, OHL, functioning, and illness avoidance) were measured with Likert-type scales adopted in whole from the literature. Data were analysed with Hayes’ Process Model through structural equation modelling. …”
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PSYCHOLOGICAL READINESS OF SECONDARY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TEACHERS FOR MASTERING NEW ACTIVITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF PROFESSIONAL REORIENTATION by I. I. Khasanova, S. S. Kotova

“…The functionality of this technology, its tasks, structural components, possible methods and estimated effects of its implementation in practice of the SPE (Secondary Professional Education) system are noted.Practical significance. …”
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Update of the safety assessment of N,N‐bis(2‐hydroxyethyl)alkyl(C8‐C18)amines (FCM No 19) and N,N‐bis(2‐hydroxyethyl)alkyl(C8‐C18)amine hydrochlorides (FCM No 20) for their use in... by EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials (FCM), Claude Lambré, Riccardo Crebelli, Maria daSilva, Konrad Grob, Evgenia Lampi, Maria Rosaria Milana, Marja Pronk, Mario Ščetar, Georgios Theodoridis, Els Van Hoeck, Nadia Waegeneers, Claudia Bolognesi, Ronan Cariou, Laurence Castle, Emma Di Consiglio, Roland Franz, Detlef Wölfle, Zainab Al Harraq, Eric Barthélémy, Daniele Comandella, Julia Fontán Vela, Blanka Halamoda, Gilles Rivière

“…This exception for infant foods and the restriction for maximum thickness do not apply to caps of bottles; (ii) the migration does not exceed 5 mg/kg food; (iii) the source of the alkyl group is either from hydrogenated vegetable oil or synthetic from ethylene oligomers with a high degree of linear structure and (iv) the impurities do not exceed 5% w/w. …”
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Enhancing Accessibility in Philippine Public Bus Systems: Addressing the Needs of Persons with Disabilities by Ma. Janice J. Gumasing, Timothy Ray P. Del Castillo, Antoine Gabriel L. Palermo, Janred Thien G. Tabino, Josiah T. Gatchalian

“…Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the hypothesized relationships between these variables, passenger satisfaction, and intention to reuse public transport. …”
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