Enhanced dominance of nitrate-reducing bacteria using a combination of nitrate and erythritol in in vitro cultured oral biofilm by Akihiko Fujii, Tomoki Akatsu, Hatsumi Souno, Sawako Kawano, Yoshihiko Minegishi, Noriyasu Ota

“…Background Oral nitrate-reducing bacteria are associated with good oral health, with inorganic nitrate specifically promoting the growth of these beneficial bacteria. …”
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Inclusive MOOCs as an antidote to stereotype threat in education: state of the art and future directions by Katharina-Maria Illgen, Lorena Göritz, Daniel Stattkus, Jan Heinrich Beinke, Oliver Thomas

“…Moreover, it is of significant societal and organizational relevance, particularly in promoting diversity within STEM fields and beyond and creating a more equitable future where learners can flourish, regardless of background or prevailing stereotypes.…”
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Updated list and new records of macroalgae from the Gulf of Morrosquillo, Colombian Caribbean by Humberto Luis Quintana Manotas, Diego Alexander Hernández-Contreras, Brigitte Gavio

“… Background and Aims: Macroalgae are primary producers of marine ecosystems, so the information regarding their species composition and distribution is necessary to develop conservation strategies and sustainable use of the coastal coastlines they inhabit. …”
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Using Metabolic Testing to Personalize Behavioral Obesity Treatment by Leonard H. Epstein, John W. Apolzan, Molly Moore, Nicholas V. Neuwald, Myles S. Faith

“…ABSTRACT Background There are large individual differences in weight loss and maintenance. …”
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Relationships between overweight, obesity and physical fitness of nine- 12-year-old South African children by Leani Truter, Anita Pienaar, D. du Toit

“…This study aims to determine relationships between overweight, obesity and physical fitness of 10-12 year old South African children. Methods: Anthropometric (BMI, fat percentage) and physical fitness (cardiovascular endurance, body composition, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility) measurements were obtained from 280 children, aged 10-12 (128 boys, 152 girls) using the FITNESGRAMM and Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency-II. …”
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Creating a culture, not just a space-A qualitative investigation into reflective practice groups in inpatient mental health settings from the perspectives of facilitators and atten... by Pui Lok Joshua Yiu, Abbie McDonogh, Harpreet Gill, Jo Billings

“…<h4>Background</h4>Working in inpatient mental health settings is often characterised by highly emotive work and staff shortages. …”
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Salivary microbiome is associated with the response to chemoradiotherapy in initially inoperable patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by Yuan He, Xiao-Yang Li, An-Qi Hu, Dong Qian

“…Background The salivary microbiome may interact with chemoradiotherapy through dynamic changes in microbial composition and systemic immunity. …”
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Music-stylized hierarchical dance synthesis with user control by Yanbo Cheng, Yichen Jiang, Yingying Wang

“…Background: Synthesizing dance motions to match musical inputs is a significant challenge in animation research. …”
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Central obesity is more strongly associated with vertebral fractures than general obesity: a cross-sectional study by Yen-Huai Lin, Michael Mu Huo Teng

“…This study aimed to investigate the associations between measures of general and central obesity and vertebral fractures. Methods This cross-sectional study of 1,011 postmenopausal women used dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry to measure bone density and body composition. …”
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Effects of moderate magnesium application on rice milling quality, nutritional value and eating quality by Yongbing Wang, Zhaohui Ma, Haitao Cheng, Wenyan Lyu, Dong Wang

“…BackgroundMagnesium (Mg), an essential secondary macronutrient for plant growth and development, and its dose–response relationships with crop yield and quality remain to be systematically characterized.MethodsThe experiment was conducted at Shenyang Agricultural University using the locally predominant rice cultivar “Liaojing 294.” …”
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Volatile compounds variation and phytochemicals of leaf and stem of Dorema ammoniacum D. Don. Wild populations by Mohamad Norani, Mohammad-Taghi Ebadi, Mahdi Ayyari

“…Background: Dorema ammoniacum D. Don. is an important perennial medicinal plant which is belonging to the Apiaceae family. …”
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Biological fungal treatment of olive cake for better utilization in ruminants nutrition in Egypt by Mohamed Fadel, Dina Helmy El-Ghonemy

“…Background Crop residues and agro-industrial by-products, available in appreciable quantities, can play a significant role in the nutrition of ruminants. …”
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Integrated Approaches to Managing Cystic Fibrosis: From Nutritional Optimization to Therapeutic Advancements by Salehe Akhondian, Saeedeh Talebi

“…Background: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is associated with numerous nutritional and health challenges that significantly impact the patient's quality of life and clinical outcomes. …”
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The distinct features of microbial 'dysbiosis' of Crohn's disease do not occur to the same extent in their unaffected, genetically-linked kindred. by Umer Zeeshan Ijaz, Christopher Quince, Laura Hanske, Nick Loman, Szymon T Calus, Martin Bertz, Christine A Edwards, Daniel R Gaya, Richard Hansen, Paraic McGrogan, Richard K Russell, Konstantinos Gerasimidis

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Faecal microbiota composition (16S rRNA gene sequencing), genetic functional capacity (shotgun metagenomics) and faecal short chain fatty acids (SCFA) were compared in unaffected adult relatives of CD children (CDR, n = 17) and adult healthy controls, unrelated to CD patients (HUC, n = 14). …”
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The Effect of Gut Microbiome, Neurotransmitters, and Digital Insights in Autism by Victoria Bamicha, Pantelis Pergantis, Athanasios Drigas

“…Background: Autism spectrum disorder is a multifactorial phenomenon whose genetic, biological, environmental, and nutritional factors outline the heterogeneous phenotype of the disease. …”
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Structural comparison of human and Plasmodium proteasome β5 subunits: informing selective inhibitor design for anti-malaria agents by Muhammad Yasir, Jinyoung Park, Eun-Taek Han, Won Sun Park, Jin-Hee Han, Wanjoo Chun

“…Abstract Background The Plasmodium proteasome emerges as a promising target for anti-malarial drug development due to its potential activity against multiple life cycle stages. …”
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Chemical Thermodynamics and Calculation of Parameters of Ionic Equilibria of Indium(III) in Perchlorate, Chloride and Sulphate Aqueous Solutions by S. A. Ukhov

“…The checking of data for formation constants of complexes on comparability and consistency, including for different background electrolytes can be done using this model. …”
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Determinants of vector-borne avian pathogen occurrence in a mosaic of habitat fragmentation in California by Wilmer Amaya-Mejia, Lucas Pavan, Marie Lilly, Andrea Swei, Rodolfo Dirzo, Ravinder N. M. Sehgal

“…Abstract Background As habitat fragmentation increases, ecological processes, including patterns of vector-borne pathogen prevalence, will likely be disrupted, but ongoing investigations are necessary to examine this relationship. …”
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High Caveolin-1 mRNA expression in triple-negative breast cancer is associated with an aggressive tumor microenvironment, chemoresistance, and poor clinical outcome. by Christopher Godina, Somayeh Khazaei, Mattias Belting, Johan Vallon-Christersson, Björn Nodin, Karin Jirström, Karolin Isaksson, Ana Bosch, Helena Jernström

“…<h4>Background</h4>Currently, there are few treatment-predictive and prognostic biomarkers in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). …”
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A Scoping Review of School‐Based Nutrition Interventions Conducted in Spain by Basil H. Aboul‐Enein, Nada Benajiba, Stephen Gambescia, Silvana Blanco, Teresa Keller

“…ABSTRACT Background The prevalence of childhood obesity is increasing in Europe, including Spain, leading to early onset chronic diseases. …”
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