The optimal combination of cooling and equilibration durations, along with the addition of melatonin, gamma-oryzanol, and canthaxanthin, for improving swamp buffalo semen cryoprese... by Wilasinee Inyawilert, Yu-Jing Liao, Oswald Nfor Ndi, Koranit Pradithera, Atchawut Saengtun, Sureeporn Saengwong, Payungsuk Intawicha, Kunlayaphat Wuthijaree, Vorawatt Hanthongkul, Kaikaew Kamdee, Anurak Khieokhajonkhet, Chalothon Amporn, Attapol Tiantong, Chompunut Lumsangkul

“…Background and Aim: The success of semen cryopreservation relies on several aspects, including breed, age, season, collection method, extender composition, cooling rate, equilibration period, freezing rate, and thawing rate. …”
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Investigation of the potential anxiolytic effects of essential oils derived from two sacred plants of tantric buddhism: Rhododendron anthopogon d.don and Juniperus indica Bertol by Laura Cornara, Marco Valussi, Khilendra Gurung, Lapka Sherpa Lama, Flavio Polito, Vincenzo De Feo

“…Abstract Background In the Southern Tibet region, the Nepalese and Indian Himalayas many plants rich in aromatic resins are burned by populations who follow Tantric Buddhism, for both daily sacred activities and religious ceremonies. …”
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Chemical Characteristics and Allergenicity Alterations Induced by Heating in Mackerel Tuna (Euthynnus affinis) Powder Production by Z. Khaerani, N. Sri Palupi, N. Wulandari, F. Kusnandar

“…Background: Parvalbumin, the main allergen in mackerel tuna (Euthynnus affinis), is present in higher concentrations in white meat relative to red. …”
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Bacteriome of the soil affected by hostilities as a source of isolation of plant growth-promoting metal-resistant bacteria by Olha Maslovska, Solomiia Komplikevych, Diana Zinchuk, Andriy Hnatush, Yeva Zaritska, Oleksiy Telehuz, Svitlana Hnatush

“…Abstract Background The work is aimed at a comprehensive analysis of soil changes after a mortar shell explosion, including the study of changes in the bacteriome composition, the physical and chemical properties of the soil, and the search for plant growth-promoting (PGP) metal-resistant bacteria. …”
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Vitamin D levels and risk of type 1 diabetes: A Mendelian randomization study. by Despoina Manousaki, Adil Harroud, Ruth E Mitchell, Stephanie Ross, Vince Forgetta, Nicholas J Timpson, George Davey Smith, Constantin Polychronakos, J Brent Richards

“…We obtained similar results using the 3 pleiotropy robust MR methods and in sensitivity analyses excluding SNPs associated with serum lipid levels, body composition, blood traits, and type 2 diabetes. …”
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FEATURES OF INTESTINAL MICROBIOTAS IN PATIENTS WITH RECURRENT COURSE OF DEEP ENDOMETRIOSIS by Оксана Александровна Мелкозерова, Елена Павловна Браславская, Юрий Алексеевич Семенов, Гузель Нуховна Чистякова, Александр Владимирович Устюжанин, Анна Алексеевна Михельсон, Мария Андреевна Авсеенко

“…An analysis of the somatic and gynecological anamnesis and a questionnaire on the visual analogue scale (VAS) for pelvic pain syndrome were carried out. The composition of the microbiota of the genital tract from the uterine cavity and vagina was assessed using quantitative real-time PCR using standard methods. …”
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A Scoping Review on the Serum Biomarkers of Osteosarcopenic Obesity by Vesna Vucic, Danijela Ristic-Medic, Aleksandra Arsic, Snjezana Petrovic, Marija Paunovic, Jasminka Z. Ilich

“…Background and objectives: Osteosarcopenic obesity/adiposity (OSO/OSA) syndrome describes the concurrent deterioration of bone, muscle, and adipose tissue. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Bioactive Compounds and Flavor Characteristics in Red Fermentation of Waxy and Non-Waxy Millet Varieties by Zehui Yang, Jie Liu, Xiaopeng Li, Changyu Zhang, Pengliang Li, Yawei Zhu, Jingke Liu, Bin Liu

“…The samples were solid-state-fermented with “<i>Red Ferment</i>” and evaluated for bioactive components. (2) Methods: Multiple analytical methods—including principal component analysis (PCA), partial least squares-discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) and orthogonal PLS-DA (OPLS-DA), cluster analysis, and correlation analysis—were employed to systematically compare bioactive components and VCs. (3) Results: Significant varietal differences were observed: (1) Miao Xiang glutinous millet showed higher monacolin K (MK) and fatty acid contents; (2) Jigu-42 contained significantly more polyphenols; (3) linoleic acid dominated the fatty acid profiles of two varieties; and (4) a total of twenty-seven VCs were identified, including six alcohols, four aldehydes, seven ketones (corrected from duplicated count), two aromatic hydrocarbons, three heterocycles, one acid, three furans, and one ether. (4) Conclusions: The two varieties exhibited significant differences in MK, pigment profiles, fatty acid composition, polyphenol content, and volatile-compound profiles. …”
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Effect of tirzepatide-induced weight loss on adipose tissue in obesity: rationale and design of the randomized placebo-controlled Tirzepatide Brown and Beige Adipose Tissue Activat... by Rok Herman, Mojca Jensterle, Simon Horvat, Luka Lezaic, Ziga Snoj, Igor Pusnik, Katja Goricar, Andrej Cör, Luka Pusnik, Vid Mlacnik, Lara Hanzelic, Andrej Janez

“…Abstract Background Obesity is a complex disease marked by excessive, dysfunctional adipose tissue accumulation. …”
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Gender balance and geographical diversity in editorial boards of Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta and Chemical Geology by Olivier Pourret, Pallavi Anand, Pieter Bots, Elizabeth Cottrell, Anthony Dosseto, Ashley Gunter, David W. Hedding, Daniel Enrique Ibarra, Dasapta Erwin Irawan, Karen Johannesson, Jabrane Labidi, Susan Little, Haiyan Liu, Tebogo Vincent Makhubela, Johanna Marin Carbonne, Alida Perez-Fodich, Amy Riches, Romain Tartèse, Aradhna Tripati

“…Editorial boards should be sufficiently diverse in the background of their members to facilitate publishing manuscripts representing a wide range of research paradigms, methods, and cultural perspectives.Objectives: To critically evaluate changes in the representation of binary gender and geographic diversity over time on the editorial boards of Chemical Geology and Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, flagship geochemistry journals, respectively, from the European Association of Geochemistry and the Geochemical Society &amp;ndash; Meteoritical Society partnership.Methods: The composition of editorial boards was ascertained as given in the first issue of each year, over 1965&amp;ndash;2021 for Chemical Geology and 1950&amp;ndash;2021 for Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, and members of the editorial boards were coded for their country of affiliation (the country of origin may have been different) and for their binary gender.Results: Gender parity, limited to men and women, and the number of countries of affiliation increased steadily between the late 1980s and 2021. …”
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Antibiotics versus Non-Antibiotic in the treatment of Aspiration Pneumonia: analysis of the MIMIC-IV database by Di Zhang, Guan Yang, Xingang Hu, Xiaoming Liu, Jie Zhang, Dongqing Jia, Aojun Zhang

“…Abstract Background Aspiration pneumonia (AP) is a common complication in the intensive care unit (ICU), which is associated with significantly increased morbidity and mortality and has a significant impact on patient prognosis. …”
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Characterizing the gut microbiome of birds-of-paradise in the northwest lowland of Papua Island by Safika Safika, Agustin Indrawati, Rahmat Hidayat, Alif Rahman Rohim Puarada

“…Background: Birds-of-paradise, renowned for their stunning plumage and intricate mating rituals, have been extensively studied for their external characteristics. …”
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Hydrochemical analysis and pollution assessment of the Anjiang underground river system in central Guizhou by Cui ZHAO, Hongliang QIN, Yuhua ZHU, Lin LUO, Miaoling HE, Zhonghua LI

“…This investigation methodically examines the hydrogeological context, hydrochemical profiles, sources of major ions, background concentrations, and current pollution levels, and identifies the factors driving pollution in the Anjiang underground river system. …”
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Analysis of spatial and temporal aggregation of influenza cases in Quzhou before and after COVID-19 pandemic by Qing Gao, Hui Yang, Zhao Yu, Qi Wang, Shuangqing Wang, Bingdong Zhan

“…Background The global seasonal influenza activity has decreased during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. …”
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The Potential of Silver Diamine Fluoride in Non-Operative Management of Dental Caries in Primary Teeth: A Systematic Review by Kornelija Rogalnikovaitė, Julija Narbutaitė, Vilija Andruškevičienė, Eglė Aida Bendoraitienė, Jaunė Razmienė

“…<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Dental caries has seen an increase in untreated cases, leading to significant health and quality-of-life impacts, necessitating innovative approaches like the promising non-operative management with silver diamine fluoride. …”
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Effect of physical activity on changes in weight and aerobic capacity during an 18-month behavioral weight loss intervention by Seth A. Creasy, Danielle M. Ostendorf, Laura Kaizer, Rebecca Rosenberg, Matthew J. Breit, Daniel H. Bessesen, Edward L. Melanson, Victoria A. Catenacci

“…Abstract Background The objective of this secondary analysis was to examine the effect of MVPA and the time of day that MVPA (i.e., morning vs. evening) is performed on long-term changes in body weight and aerobic capacity. …”
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A systematic review of the microbiome of Hyalomma Koch, 1844 ticks using next-generation sequencing of the 16S ribosomal RNA gene by Mohamad Taha Al Masri, Mohammad Ali Al-Deeb

“…Background and Aim: Ticks are critical vectors of pathogens affecting humans and livestock globally. …”
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Dietary and plasma atherogenic and thrombogenic indices and cardiometabolic risk factors among overweight and individuals with obesity by Reyhaneh Mokhtari, Mahdieh Abbasalizad Farhangi

“…Abstract Background Obesity and hyperlipidemia are the two central metabolic disorders linked to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). …”
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Development and Evaluation of the Antibacterial Properties of an Experimental Herbal Gel Against Cariogenic Bacteria by Marco Sánchez‐Tito, Lidia Yileng Tay, Francisco Zea‐Gamboa, Raúl Cartagena‐Cutipa, Alysson Flores‐Gómez, Bruno Spigno‐Paco, Brando Raul Mendoza Salinas, Jose Elias Zuñiga Calcina, Ingrit Elida Collantes Díaz

“…Thus, this study aimed to formulate and evaluate the antibacterial activity of an experimental gel based on Grindelia tarapacana essential oil in a bacterial consortium. Material and Methods The composition of the essential oil (EO) was determined using gas chromatography‐mass spectrometry (GC‐MS). …”
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Quality by Design (QbD)-Driven Development and Optimization of Tacrolimus-Loaded Microemulsion for the Treatment of Skin Inflammation by Sanjida Ahmed Srishti, Paromita Paul Pinky, Ryan Taylor, Jacob Guess, Natasha Karlik, Jelena M. Janjic

“…<b>Background:</b> Skin inflammation represents a hallmark of many skin conditions, from psoriasis to eczema. …”
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