Deep sphingolipidomic and metabolomic analyses of ceramide synthase 2 null mice reveal complex pathway-specific effects by Jeongah Oh, Sneha Muralidharan, Qing Zhao, Johannes Scholz, Iris D. Zelnik, Shani Blumenreich, Tammar Joseph, Tamir Dingjan, Pradeep Narayanaswamy, Hyungwon Choi, Heiko Hayen, Federico Torta, Anthony H. Futerman

“…The sphingolipidome contains thousands of structurally distinct sphingolipid (SL) species. This enormous diversity is generated by the combination of different long-chain bases (LCBs), N-acyl chains and head groups. …”
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Sociodemographic factors associated with trajectories of depression among urban refugee youth in Kampala, Uganda: A longitudinal cohort study by Zerihun Admassu, Sikky Shiqi Chen, Carmen H. Logie, Moses Okumu, Frannie MacKenzie, Robert Hakiza, Daniel Kibuuka Musoke, Brenda Katisi, Aidah Nakitende, Peter Kyambadde, Lawrence Mbuagbaw

“…Sociodemographic (older age, gender [cisgender women vs. cisgender men], longer time in Uganda), and socioecological (structural: unemployment, food insecurity; interpersonal: parenthood, recent intimate partner violence) factors were significantly associated with the sustained high trajectory of depression. …”
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A review of research progress on continuous cropping obstacles by Kunguang WANG, Qiaofang LU, Zhechao DOU, Zhiguang CHI, Dongming CUI, Jing MA, Guowei WANG, Jialing KUANG, Nanqi WANG, Yuanmei ZUO

“…This review provides reference data and guidance for addressing this fundamental problem.…”
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Defining the bacterial microbiome of ticks in Chongwe and Chisamba Districts of Zambia by Malala Mulavu, Cynthia Sipho Khumalo, Lavel Moonga, Kyoko Hayashida, Benjamin Mubemba, Katendi Changula, Edgar Simulundu, Walter Muleya, Simbarashe Chitanga

“…Conclusion: Ultimately, this study provides valuable insights into the structure of the tick microbiome in parts of Zambia and how it is affected by the presence of Rickettsia.…”
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Empowering knowledge graphs with hybrid retrieval-augmented generation for the intelligent mix scheme of mass concrete by Yuqing Shang, Zhijiang Ke, Peng Lin, Qianhui Ren, Wenshan Zhang, Xiongwu Wang, Xiaotao Li, Fuyuan Gong, Shiqi Wang, Baofa Wang, Zhengkui Xu, Minglun Sun, Shunli Tan

“…Firstly, a total of 1723 mix proportioning records collected from 15 hydropower stations were structurally extracted using a customized data transformation tool. …”
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Identification of Causal Genes and Potential Drug Targets for Restless Legs Syndrome: A Comprehensive Mendelian Randomization Study by Ruiyi Qian, Xue Zhao, Dongbin Lyu, Qingqing Xu, Kai Yuan, Xin Luo, Wanying Wang, Yang Wang, Yutong Liu, Yu Cheng, Yingting Tan, Fan Mou, Chengmei Yuan, Shunying Yu

“…Molecular docking was used to visualize the binding structure and fine affinity for <i>MAN1A2</i> and the drugs predicted by DSigDB. …”
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Uncovering the breeding contribution of transposable elements from landraces to improved varieties through pan-genome-wide analysis in rice by Xiaoxia Li, Xiaoxia Li, Xiaofan Dai, Xiaofan Dai, Huiying He, Wu Chen, Qian Qian, Qian Qian, Lianguang Shang, Lianguang Shang, Longbiao Guo, Wenchuang He

“…Advances in pan-genomes and enhanced capacity for analyzing structural variations have increasingly highlighted their role in rice genetic improvement. …”
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Genome-Wide Identification Analysis of the 4-Coumarate: Coa Ligase (4CL) Gene Family in <i>Brassica</i> U’s Triangle Species and Its Potential Role in the Accumulation of Flavonoid... by Mengzhen Zhang, Mengjiao Tian, Ziwuyun Weng, Yaping Yang, Nian Pan, Shulin Shen, Huiyan Zhao, Hai Du, Cunmin Qu, Nengwen Yin

“…Based on phylogenetics, gene structure, conserved motifs, chromosome localization and collinearity analysis, <i>4CLs</i> were relatively conserved in the evolution of <i>Brassica</i> U’s triangle species. …”
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Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Deficiency: Outlines from Newborn Screening, In Silico Predictions, and Molecular Studies by Serena Catarzi, Anna Caciotti, Janita Thusberg, Rodolfo Tonin, Sabrina Malvagia, Giancarlo la Marca, Elisabetta Pasquini, Catia Cavicchi, Lorenzo Ferri, Maria A. Donati, Federico Baronio, Renzo Guerrini, Sean D. Mooney, Amelia Morrone

“…Bioinformatics predictions based on both phylogenetic conservation and functional/structural software were used to characterize the new identified variants. …”
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Forest birds maintain body condition in Alder-leaf Birch (Betula alnoides) plantations in subtropical Asia by Wenyi Zhou, Alexandra A. Grossi, Daniel R. Gustafsson, Zhengzhen Wang, Zhuyang Zhang, Yuqing Han, Xinyi Wang, Anru Zuo, Miguel A. Acevedo, Yang Liu, Scott K. Robinson

“…Plantation forestry alters avian community assembly by creating homogeneous habitats with simplified vegetation structure. However, its effects on avian body condition remain poorly understood, despite the influence body condition has on survival and reproduction. …”
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Polar lights optimizer: A novel algorithm for accurate parameter estimation in proton exchange membrane fuel cells by Mohammad Aljaidi, Pradeep Jangir, Arpita, Sunilkumar P. Agrawal, Sundaram B. Pandya, Anil Parmar, G. Gulothungan, Ali Fayez Alkoradees, Mohammad Khishe, Reena Jangid

“…The complex multivariate structure together with nonlinear behavior of these systems makes it parameter estimation a challenging task, which negatively affects operational reliability and system lifespan. …”
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Theoretical open-loop model of respiratory mechanics in the extremely preterm infant. by Laura Ellwein Fix, Joseph Khoury, Russell R Moores, Lauren Linkous, Matthew Brandes, Henry J Rozycki

“…However, this mode is often not successful in the extremely preterm infant in part due to their markedly increased chest wall compliance that does not provide enough structure against which the forces of inhalation can generate sufficient pressure. …”
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Quantifying hygroscopic deformation in lignocellulosic tissues: a digital volume correlation tool comparison by Kim Ulrich, Kim Ulrich, Fabian Scheckenbach, Tak Ming Wong, Tak Ming Wong, Tom Masselter, Silja Flenner, Anaclara Visconti, Anaclara Visconti, Anaclara Visconti, Martin Nopens, Andreas Krause, Sergej Kaschuro, Jakob Benedikt Mietner, Thomas Speck, Thomas Speck, Imke Greving, Berit Zeller-Plumhoff, Berit Zeller-Plumhoff, Linnea Hesse, Linnea Hesse

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Mechanisms of nurses’ AI use intention formation in Sichuan, Yunnan, and Beijing, China: mediating effects of AI literacy via self-efficacy-to-attitude pathways by Qin Zeng, Qin Zeng, Xi Huang, Xi Huang, Jun Zhu, Jun Zhu, Shaoyu Su, Shaoyu Su, Yanling Hu, Yanling Hu, Xiujuan Zhang, Xiujuan Zhang

“…Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis were conducted using SPSS 26.0 and AMOS 26.0, with case weighting adjustments based on the total number of nurses in each region.ResultsOf the respondents, females accounted for 94.08%, those aged 40 and below accounted for 84.03%, and only 14.24% of nurses had received AI training. …”
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Characteristics, controlling factors of development and exploration areas of deep coal-rock reservoirs in rift basins: a case study of the second member of Cretaceous Nantun Format... by Geng GAO, Yingyi XIE, Beibei HOU, Wenjuan MA, Hui XU, Yujie WANG, Yingdong HUO, Jingyuan ZHANG, Shichao LIU, Wei ZHAO, Yuan LIANG

“…The coal-rocks formed in these areas are mainly bright to semi-bright primary structural coal, forming cleats, organic pores, and micro-fractures. …”
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Genome-wide identification and gene expression analysis of the malate dehydrogenase (MDH) gene family in Eucalyptus grandis by Yifan Xing, Yifan Xing, Huiming Xu, Deming Yang, Lichuan Deng, Guolong Li, Guolong Li, Zhixin Zhao, Zhixin Zhao, Zhaohua Lu, Liuyin Ma, Guangyou Li

“…We identified 14 EgMDH genes and conducted phylogenetic, structural, and syntenic analyses to trace their evolutionary origins. …”
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HYPERTENSIVE HEART DISEASE IN COVERT ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION OF A LARGE FACTORY EMPLOYEE by A. N. Britov, E. M. Platonova, M. I. Smirnova, V. M. Gorbunov, V. P. Shapovalova, V. M. Ryzhov, S. V. Olishevko, N. A. Eliseeva, T. V. Ryzhova, Ya. N. Koshelyavskaya, A. D. Deev

“…Aim. To study structural and functional changes of myocardium, that are explained as the signs of hypertensive heart disease (HHD), in covert arterial hypertension (CAH) at the workplace of a large factory employee using echocardiography (EchoCG). …”
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Evaluation of Screening Tool of Older People’s Prescriptions (STOPP) Criteria in an Urban Cohort of Older People with HIV by Lauren F. O’Connor, Jenna B. Resnik, Sam Simmens, Vinay Bhandaru, Debra Benator, La’Marcus Wingate, Amanda D. Castel, Anne K. Monroe

“…Negative binomial models were used to evaluate factors associated with PIP and structural equation modeling was used to evaluate whether symptom burden mediates the relationship between PIP and quality of life. …”
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Spectral characteristics of seismic ambient vibrations reveal changes in the subglacial environment of Glacier de la Plaine Morte, Switzerland by J. van Ginkel, J. van Ginkel, F. Walter, F. Walter, F. Lindner, M. Hallo, M. Hallo, M. Huss, M. Huss, D. Fäh

“…To address this, we apply a range of passive seismic analysis techniques to continuous data from a temporary seismic array deployed on Glacier de la Plaine Morte, Switzerland. …”
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Effects of plant growth regulator (2,4-D) treatments on fruit development and chemical content in the kiwifruit plant (Actinidia chinensis) by Linhui Wu, Jiaqi Dong, Hao Zheng, Yule Wang, Dongliang Qiu, Arif Atak, Qiong Zhang, Caihong Zhong

“…The fruit set rate of parthenocarpic fruits reached 16.95% with 2,4-D treatment at 140 days after flowering; female flowers treated with 2,4-D showed differences in pollen structure compared to those treated with water. Also, no viability was detected in female flower pollen treated with 2,4-D. …”
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