Coverage of HPV Vaccination and Influencing Factors Among Female College Students in Northern China by Li Yang, Chen Xing, Xue Yu, Yanrui Xu, Weibing Wang, Caiyun Chang, Qingbin Lu

“…Notably, increased knowledge was associated with vaccine hesitancy in the WTG group (<i>OR</i> = 0.45, <i>p</i> < 0.001), indicating that information overload may adversely affect decision-making processes. Structural barriers, such as cost (42.63%), safety concerns (46.59%), and misconceptions (e.g., 57.76% cited “no sexual activity” as a reason for refusal), significantly impeded vaccine uptake. …”
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Geographic variations and determinants of ever-tested for HIV among women aged 15–49 in Sierra Leone: a spatial and multi-level analysis by Lovel Fornah, Mulugeta Shegaze Shimbre, Augustus Osborne, Alieu Tommy, Agumas Fentahun Ayalew, Wei Ma

“…Method The study utilized data from the 2008, 2013, and 2019 Sierra Leone Demographic Health Surveys, comprising 39,606 women aged 15–49. …”
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Application of Statistical Methods for the Characterization of Radon Distribution in Indoor Environments: A Case Study in Lima, Peru by Rafael Liza, Félix Díaz, Patrizia Pereyra, Daniel Palacios, Nhell Cerna, Luis Curo, Max Riva

“…Additionally, analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to evaluate the influence of environmental and structural factors on radon variability. Non-normally distributed data were normalized using a Box–Cox transformation to improve statistical assumptions, enabling subsequent geostatistical analyses. …”
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Spontaneous and activation-induced apoptosis of peripheral blood mononuclear cells in the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes mellitus by A. V. Lugovaya, N. M. Kalinina, V. Ph. Mitreikin, Yu. V. Emanuel, Yu. P. Kovalchuk, A. V. Artyomova

“…The key point in the T1DM initiation is apoptosis resistance of activated autoreactive T lymphocytes, that migrate from bloodstream to the pancreas and take an active part in destruction of the pancreatic insular structures. Despite long studies of T1DM pathogenesis, the exact causes of resistance of effector T cell clones to apoptosis remain unclear. …”
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Translating community-wide spectral library into actionable chemical knowledge: a proof of concept with monoterpene indole alkaloids by Sarah Szwarc, Adriano Rutz, Kyungha Lee, Yassine Mejri, Olivier Bonnet, Hazrina Hazni, Adrien Jagora, Rany B. Mbeng Obame, Jin Kyoung Noh, Elvis Otogo N’Nang, Stephenie C. Alaribe, Khalijah Awang, Guillaume Bernadat, Young Hae Choi, Vincent Courdavault, Michel Frederich, Thomas Gaslonde, Florian Huber, Toh-Seok Kam, Yun Yee Low, Erwan Poupon, Justin J. J. van der Hooft, Kyo Bin Kang, Pierre Le Pogam, Mehdi A. Beniddir

“…Additionally, our work enabled the digitization of structural data for diverse MIA skeletons by converting them into machine-readable formats and thereby enhancing their dissemination for the scientific community. …”
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Two new species of Ascomycota on bamboo leaves in Fujian, China by Xiayu Guan, Zhiying Zhao, Nemat O. Keyhani, Taichang Mu, Minhai Zheng, Lixia Yang, Yuchen Mao, Junya Shang, Jiao Yang, Huili Pu, Yongsheng Lin, Mengjia Zhu, Huajun Lv, Zhiang Heng, Huiling Liang, Longfei Fan, Xiaoli Ma, Haixia Ma, Zhenxing Qiu, Junzhi Qiu

“…In addition, the morphological characteristics of fungal structures as well as growth parameters were characterized.ResultsWe report two new fungal species, one each within the Didymosphaeriaceae and Magnaporthaceae, both diverse genera that include saprophytes, endophytes, and pathogens. …”
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Unraveling the Mysteries of KS 1947+300: Multiwavelength Observations in a Low-eccentricity Be/X-Ray Binary by Wei Liu, Pablo Reig, Jingzhi Yan, Peng Zhang, Xiukun Li, Bo Gao, Guangcheng Xiao, Zhongmu Li, Qingzhong Liu

“…To understand the variations in optical and X-ray, we have analyzed data covering more than 20 yr of observations. In the optical band, we analyzed spectra and light curves, measuring the strength of the H α and He i λ 6678 lines. …”
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Changes in auditory cortex subregions and their prediction for sound therapy outcomes in patients with tinnitus by Ling Wang, Yu Zhang, Rui Zhao, Yan Huang, Xinghao Wang, Yuyou Huang, Jiancheng Zhang, Han Lv, Pengfei Zhao, Zhenghan Yang, Qian Chen, Zhenchang Wang

“…Objective: To examine structural and functional changes in auditory cortex(AC) subregions of patients with tinnitus and identify potential predictive indicators for sound therapy. …”
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Influencing Factors and Paths of the Coupling Relationship Between Ecosystem Services Supply–Demand and Human Well-Being in the Hexi Regions, Northwest China by Yongge Li, Wei Liu, Meng Zhu, Qi Feng, Linshan Yang, Jutao Zhang, Zhenliang Yin, Xinwei Yin

“…Here, we assessed dynamic changes in ecosystem services supply–demand, human well-being, their coupling relationships and influencing factors in the Hexi Regions by integrating remote sensing data, ecological model, ecosystem services supply–demand ratio (ESDR), coupling coordination degree (CCD) model, and the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). …”
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The effect of radiation dose to the brain on early self-reported cognitive function in brain and head-and-neck cancer patients by Femke Vaassen, David Hofstede, Catharina M.L. Zegers, Jeanette B. Dijkstra, Ann Hoeben, Monique H.M.E. Anten, Ruud M.A. Houben, Frank Hoebers, Inge Compter, Wouter van Elmpt, Daniëlle B.P. Eekers

“…Purpose: Assess cognitive changes after radiotherapy (RT) in brain and head-and-neck (HN) cancer patients using patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and evaluate a dose–effect relationship for brain structures. Materials and methods: Primary brain and HN cancer patients treated with RT between 2012–2021 were included. …”
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Papain-like cysteine proteases in Nicotiana benthamiana: gene family members and their potential implications in recombinant protein expression by Yalun Yang, Yalun Yang, Yalun Yang, Zhichao Deng, Zhichao Deng, Zhongqi Zhang, Yong Yang, Xiaolu Pan, Xiaolu Pan, Rongrong Wu, Rongrong Wu, Tao Liu, Tao Liu, Xiaoming Gao, Xiaoming Gao, Lingyan Li, Yongfeng Guo, Yongfeng Guo

“…This study aims to identify NbPLCP genes in N. benthamiana and elucidate their roles in facilitating heterologous protein expression.MethodsA comprehensive bioinformatics approach was employed to identify NbPLCP genes using N. benthamiana genomic data and homology with Arabidopsis thaliana. The analysis included examination of physicochemical properties, phylogenetic relationships, gene structures, conserved motifs, expression profiles, gene duplication events, and chromosomal distribution. …”
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Ecotype-specific responses of Typha domingensis to microplastics: Antioxidant defense and biochemical adaptations in wetland ecosystems by Muhammad Aqeel, Ali Noman, Saher Nawaz, Noreen Khalid, Muhammad Kashif Irshad, Muhammad Faisal Iqbal, Modhi O. Alotaibi, Motirh Al-Mutairi, Mohamed O. Alshahrani, Nahaa M. Alotaibi, Fahad Mohammed Alzuaibr

“…Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and PCA (n = 6), with significance at P ≤ 0.05. …”
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Synthesis of Mg-, Al- and Mg/Al-date palm fronds modified biochars: characterization and investigations on phosphorus adsorption characteristics by Jellali, Salah, Hadroug, Samar, Al-Wardy, Malik, Hamdi, Helmi,  Al-Sabahi, Jamal, Bekri, Imene, Al-Raeesi, Ahmed, Hamdi, Wissem,  Jeguirim, Mejdi

“…In this study, three biochars were synthesized at 500 °C from pre-impregnated date palm fronds (DPFs) with 1 M solutions containing either MgCl2 (DPF-Mg-B), AlCl3 (DPF-Al-B) or a combination of MgCl2/AlCl3 (DPF-Mg/Al-B). Subsequently, the structural, textural, and surface chemistry properties of these biochars were assessed. …”
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snRNA-seq reveals subcutaneous white adipose tissue remodeling upon return to thermoneutrality after cold stimulation by Yusha Yang, Yusha Yang, Guanyu Zhang, Ting Yi, Ting Yi, Shuran Yang, Shuran Yang, Shuai Wu, Yongqiang Zhang, Li Zhang, Xi Li, Xiuxuan Wu, Xiuxuan Wu, Jun Li, Danfeng Yang

“…Subsequently, we employed single-nucleus RNA sequencing (snRNA-seq) to comprehensively characterize iWAT cellular dynamics during cold stimulation and the subsequent two-week period after the return to thermoneutrality.ResultsOur findings revealed that while iWAT phenotypically reverts to a white state after 2 weeks of rewarming, as evidenced by structural, functional, and bulk transcriptomic characteristics, significant cold-induced molecular and cellular signatures persist. …”
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Monoterpene Hydroxy Lactones Isolated from <i>Thalassiosira</i> sp. Microalga and Their Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities by Alcina M. M. B. Morais, Decha Kumla, Valter F. R. Martins, Ana Alves, Luis Gales, Artur M. S. Silva, Paulo M. Costa, Sharad Mistry, Anake Kijjoa, Rui M. S. C. Morais

“…Two monoterpenoid lactones, loliolide (<b>1</b>) and <i>epi</i>-loliolide (<b>2</b>), were isolated from the crude dichloromethane extract of a microalga, <i>Thalassiosira</i> sp.). The structures of loliolide (<b>1</b>) and <i>epi</i>-loliolide (<b>2</b>) were elucidated by 1D and 2D NMR analysis, as well as a comparison of their ¹H or/and ¹³C NMR data with those reported in the literature. …”
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Mediation of nutritional status between the number of teeth and depressive symptoms in multi-ethnic older adults from Western China by Xin Tian, Xin Xia, Huixian Li, Yuexia Hu, Yuqing Xie, Xiuying Hu, Jirong Yue, Birong Dong, Bei Wu, Yanyan Wang

“…This study aimed to investigate the role of nutritional status in mediating the number of teeth and depressive symptoms.MethodA prospective multi-ethnic baseline data of 6,632 adults aged 50 years and older was derived from the 2018 West China Health and Aging Trend study. …”
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The PA-X host shutoff site 100 V exerts a contrary effect on viral fitness of the highly pathogenic H7N9 influenza A virus in mice and chickens by Xia Chen, Ming Kong, Chunxi Ma, Manyu Zhang, Zenglei Hu, Min Gu, Xiaoquan Wang, Ruyi Gao, Shunlin Hu, Yu Chen, Xiaowen Liu, Daxin Peng, Xiufan Liu, Jiao Hu

“…By analysing the polymorphism of this residue in various subtype viruses, we found that PA-X 100 was highly variable in H7N9 viruses. Structural analysis revealed that 100 V was generally close to the PA-X endonuclease active site, which may account for its host shutoff activity. …”
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Outdoor Air Pollution Is Related to Amygdala Subregion Volume and Apportionment in Early Adolescence by Jessica Morrel, L. Nate Overholtzer, Kirthana Sukumaran, Devyn L. Cotter, Carlos Cardenas-Iniguez, J. Michael Tyszka, Joel Schwartz, Daniel A. Hackman, Jiu-Chiuan Chen, Megan M. Herting

“…Background: Outdoor air pollution exposure is associated with structural and functional brain differences and an increased risk for psychopathology. …”
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Anacyphrethines A and B as potent analgesics: Multiple ion channel inhibitors with an unprecedented chemical architecture by Hui Chen, Hanqi Zhang, Chao Niu, Bianlin Wang, Biao Gao, Zhijun Liu, Guangmin Yao, Haji Akber Aisa

“…Using a molecular networking approach, five pairs of potent analgesic alkaloid enantiomers were isolated from the roots of Anacyclus pyrethrum (A. pyrethrum). Their structures were elucidated by comprehensive spectroscopic data analysis, including LR-HSQMBC and 1H–15N HMBC, quantum 13C NMR DP4+ and ECD calculations, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. …”
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Affordable multicolor 3D printing solution for biomedical education in low- and middle-income countries by Dat Minh Lu, Phong Van Dong, Hien Bui Thu Hoang, Dang Ngoc Tran, Khiem Tran Dang, Linh Thanh Duy Tran, An Le Pham

“…Support structures were removed by immersing the prints in warm water for 24 h, ensuring precise structural integrity for complex models. …”
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