Viral activity in lake analogs of anoxic early Earth oceans by Natascha S. Varona, Bailey A. Wallace, Alice Bosco-Santos, Julianna Mullinax, Alexandra K. Stiffler, Molly D. O’Beirne, Josh Ford, James M. Fulton, Josef P. Werne, William P. Gilhooly, Cynthia B. Silveira

“…This suggests that viral lysis may contribute less to bacterial community structuring in these high-density microbial plates. …”
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Therapeutic potential of miR-204-5p in intervertebral disc degeneration: targeting the SSRP1/NF-κB pathway to inhibit apoptosis by Chenhao Zhao, Qiuwei Li, Cailiang Shen

“…This study investigated the protective role of miR-204-5p in IVDD by targeting the Structure-specific recognition protein-1(SSRP1)/nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) signaling pathway. …”
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Plant-derived antiviral drugs as novel hepatitis B virus inhibitors: Cell culture and molecular docking study by Mohammad K. Parvez, Md. Tabish Rehman, Perwez Alam, Mohammed S. Al-Dosari, Saleh I. Alqasoumi, Mohammed F. Alajmi

“…Being the most important drug target, a 3-D structure of HBV polymerase (Pol/RT) was modeled and docked with the active compounds, including lamivudine as standard. …”
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A descriptive analysis of significant factors influencing the behavioral intention to adopt robot kiosks/service robots in service stores: Integrating the UTAUT and higher-order SE... by Dioseph Andre F. Anduyo, Ardvin Kester S. Ong, Maela Madel L. Cahigas, Ma. Janice J. Gumasing, Dhonn Q. Tomas

“…Utilizing the integrated Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model and SERVQUAL 5 dimensions higher-ordered structural equation modeling approach, the study found that tangibles (β: 0.807), empathy (β: 0.782), responsiveness (β: 0.765), assurance (β: 0.711), reliability (β: 0.646), and behavioral intention (β: 0.104) significantly affected customer satisfaction. …”
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Development of a Method for Obtaining Nanoscale Magnesium Carbonate Stabilized with Chitosan as the Basis of Scaffold Matrices for Regenerative Medicine by A. V. Blinov, Z. A. Rekhman, A. A. Gvozdenko, M. A. Yasnaya, M. A. Kolodkin, M. A. Taravanov

“…The creation of three-dimensional matrices based on scaffolds for the formation of systems that are as close as possible to bone tissue in structure has been studied. It is known that the active substances of the scaffold matrix can be hydroxyapatite, tricalcium phosphate, as well as silicates, carbonates of magnesium, calcium, copper, zinc, and manganese. …”
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Emergence and evolution of rare ST592 blaNDM-1-positive carbapenem-resistant hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae in China by Huan Zhang, Su Dong, Caiping Mao, Yuejuan Fang, Junjie Ying

“…The antimicrobial susceptibility testing data revealed that KPZM16 possesses an extensively drug-resistant (XDR) profile, whereas KPZM6 is a susceptible K. pneumoniae. …”
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Evaluation of tissue computed tomography number changes and dosimetric shifts after conventional whole-breast irradiation in patients undergoing breast-conserving surgery by Joo Hwan Lee, Dong Soo Lee, So Hyun Park, Young Kyu Lee, Jeong Soo Kim, Yong Seok Kim

“…Dosimetric parameters (V 105% , V 103% , V 100% , V 98% , V 95% , V 90% : V x% indicates volumes which receive X% of prescribed doses) between initial and re-sim CT scans were compared. The CT number data (CT mean , CT max , CT min ) of the original and irradiated CT (re-sim CT) scans from each representative structure (lung, rib bone, soft tissue, muscle, etc.) were examined and recruited. …”
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The Chain Mediating Effect of Health Literacy and Self-Care Ability on the Relationship Between Dysmenorrhea Symptoms and Negative Emotions Among Chinese Female College Students by Luo Y, Liu D, Sun G, Lu Y, Fang M, Zhang Y, Xu C, Bai G, Chen C

“…Multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to analyze the effects of variables with statistically significant differences (P < 0.05) identified through one-way ANOVA, independent sample t-tests, and correlation analysis on psychological levels. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to explore mediating effects.Results: This study shows that dysmenorrhea symptoms, health literacy, self-care ability, and negative emotions are significantly correlated. …”
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Airway epithelial cell-specific deletion of EGFR modulates mucoinflammatory features of cystic fibrosis-like lung disease in mice by Ishita Choudhary, Kshitiz Paudel, Rahul Kumar, Amit Sharma, Sonika Patial, Yogesh Saini

“…The airway epithelial cell-specific EGFR-deficient wild-type (WT) mice did not exhibit any obvious structural and functional defects in the lungs. The deletion of EGFR in airway epithelial cells in Tg+ mice, however, resulted in increased recruitment of neutrophils and macrophages into the lung airspaces, which was accompanied by significantly increased bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) levels of inflammatory mediators, including KC, G-CSF, MIP-2, MIP-1α, TNF-α, and MIP-1β. …”
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SELECTION CRITERIA OF COMPOUNDS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH-POTENT ANALGESICS AND OTHER CNS DRUGS by A. V. Sosnov, F. M. Semchenko, V. N. Tohmahchi, A. A. Sosnova, M. I. Vlasov, A. S. Radilov, D. V. Krivorotov

“…In order to analyze best practices, develop a strategy for highly effective controlled medicinal and veterinary drugs (analgesics, anesthetics, antidotes and other vital therapies) and coordinate theirdevelopment and production it is necessary to create competent management structure combining the tasks of provision of civilian population and personnel of national defense agencies of effective and safe drugs.…”
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Formation of Adaptive and Integrative Potential of Children with Mental Retardation in Artistic and Creative Activities by O. A. Denisova, T. V. Gudina, I. A. Bukina, O. L. Lekhanova, A. V. Selina

“…Zuckermann), etc. The obtained data were processed through a mathematical method of assessing the significance of differences using the Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient.Results and scientific novelty. …”
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The Neurogenic Effects of Pasak bumi (Eurycoma longifolia Jack) and Seluang Fish (Rasbora spp.) in Malnutrition-Induced Rat by Didik Dwi Sanyoto, Triawanti Triawanti, Meitria Syahadatina Noor, Dimas Ikhsan Airlangga

“…Abstract Early developmental malnutrition exerts adverse effects on the structural, neurochemical, and neurophysiological maturation of cerebral cells by disrupting the process of neurogenesis. …”
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Genome-Wide Association Study for Belly Traits in Canadian Commercial Crossbred Pigs by Zohre Mozduri, Graham Plastow, Jack Dekkers, Kerry Houlahan, Robert Kemp, Manuel Juárez

“…To identify quantitative trait loci (QTLs) and genes linked to key carcass traits, we conducted a genome-wide association study (GWAS) using whole-genome sequencing data from 1118 commercial pigs (Duroc sires and Yorkshire/Landrace F1 dams). …”
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The Effect of Maternal Attitudes and Depression on Bonding During the Postpartum Period by Şenyaşar Meterelliyoz K, Çağlar Mengi K, Yazar MS, Akbay Kısa AS

“…The findings indicated that an individual with a psychiatric diagnosis was 2.653 times more likely to exhibit impaired bonding (OR: 2.653, 95% CI: [1.08– 6.517]; p = 0.033), and those with a higher AToM score were 1.044 times more likely to display impaired bonding (OR: 1.044, 95% CI: [1.013– 1.075]; p = 0.004).Conclusion: The cognitive structure of the mother is associated with impaired mother-baby bonding. …”
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Cluster advantages in the state management of the financial resources of the agricultural sector in the Sakha (Yakutia) Republic by T. S. Rotar

“…Table methods of qualitative data visualization and statistical methods of social and economic phenomena and processes were used as a range of statistical tools in the research. …”
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Novel Magnetically Recoverable Amino-Functionalized MIL-101(Fe) Composite with Enhanced Adsorption Capacity for Pb(II) and Cd(II) Ions by Claudia Maria Simonescu, Daniela C. Culita, Gabriela Marinescu, Irina Atkinson, Virgil Marinescu, Ovidiu Oprea, Nicolae Stanica

“…Functionalization of the silica surface with chloride groups enables strong electrostatic interactions between the magnetic component and metal organic framework (MOF), ensuring a homogeneous and stable hybrid structure. The new composite’s capacity to remove Pb(II) and Cd(II) ions from aqueous solutions was systematically investigated. …”
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Quantifying synthetic bacterial community composition with flow cytometry: efficacy in mock communities and challenges in co-cultures by Fabian Mermans, Ioanna Chatzigiannidou, Wim Teughels, Nico Boon

“…This research illustrates the feasibility and challenges of flow cytometry for the determination of community structure in synthetic mock communities and co-cultures.…”
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Comparative Evaluation of the Effect of Hepatoprotectors on Oxidative Homeostasis in the Blood of Patients with Alcoholic Hepatitis: A Randomized Experimental Study by I. M. Bykov, G. A. Ermakova, K. A. Popov, I. Yu. Tsymbalyuk, M. I. Bykov, Ya. E. Denisova, S. M. Tutarisheva

“…An analysis of published results on the chemical structure, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of hepatoprotective agents, as well as their practical application, shows that a holistic view on the pharmacology of hepatoprotective agents is yet to be developed. …”
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Lower extremity functional performance tests and their measurement properties in athletes: a systematic review and narrative synthesis by Alison Rushton, Nicola R Heneghan, Lee Herrington, James Martin, Rosalyn Cooke, Andy Soundy

“…Reliability (n=14), measurement error (n=11), structural validity/internal consistency (n=2), criterion validity (n=11), construct validity (n=5) and responsiveness (n=1) were assessed. …”
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Carotid intima thickness and elasticity combined with MHR predicting the severity of coronary artery stenosis in patients with premature coronary artery disease by Chenjing Xu, Ming Wu, Xijun Zhang, Kaikai Shen, Yanyan Guo, Jianjun Yuan, Haohui Zhu

“…Abstract Background Carotid intima thickness (CIT) and hardness coefficient (HC) are sensitive indicators of structural and functional changes in the carotid arteries in the subclinical stage of atherosclerosis. …”
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