How lived experiences of illness trajectories, burdens of treatment, and social inequalities shape service user and caregiver participation in health and social care: a theory-info... by Carl R May, Katja C Gravenhorst, Alyson Hillis, Mick Arber, Carolyn A Chew-Graham, Katie I Gallacher, Frances S Mair, Ellen Nolte, Alison Richardson

“…Background The workload service users and caregivers take on, and their capacity to do this work, when they engage with and participate in different kinds of care is important. …”
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Whole mount multiplexed visualization of DNA, mRNA, and protein in plant-parasitic nematodes by Alexis L. Sperling, Sebastian Eves-van den Akker

“…Abstract Background Plant-parasitic nematodes compromise the agriculture of a wide variety of the most common crops worldwide. …”
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Lightweight deep neural network for contour detection and extraction of wheat spikes in complex field environments by Xin Xu, Haiyang Zhang, Jiangchuan Lu, Ziyi Guo, Juanjuan Zhang, Jibo Yue, Hongbo Qiao, Xinming Ma

“…Abstract Background Spikelet number, a core phenotypic parameter for wheat yield composition, requires precise estimation through accurate spike contour extraction and differentiation between grain surfaces and spikelet surfaces. …”
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Assessing and avoiding C isotopic contamination artefacts in mesocosm-scale 13CO2/12CO2 labelling systems: from biomass components to purified carbohydrates and dark respiration by Jianjun Zhu, Regina T. Hirl, Juan C. Baca Cabrera, Rudi Schäufele, Hans Schnyder

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A new underwater camera trap for freshwater wildlife monitoring by Lionel L'Hoste, Xavier Mestdagh, Aurélien Besnard, Yoanne Didry, Mathilde Foucteau, Adriano Gama, Rémy Haas, Frank Minette, Pauline Priol, Rémy Schwartz, Nicolas Titeux

“…The UCT produces standardised images where the background is uniform, the animals are evenly illuminated, their distance to the camera is fixed and the shooting angle is controlled, thereby facilitating the automation of image processing and analysis. …”
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Investigation of agrillaceous rock properties by thermal analysis by T. A. Budykina, L. V. Gandurina

“…To study the properties of argillaceous rock materials collected in different sites by the method of simultaneous thermal analysis to reveal their characteristic patterns and to identify their composition.Materials and methods. …”
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Visible/Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Devices and Wet-Chem Analyses for Grapes (Vitis vinifera L.) Quality Assessment: An Environmental Performance Comparison by M. Zambelli, A. Casson, V. Giovenzana, A. Pampuri, A. Tugnolo, C. Pozzoli, L. Brancadoro, R. Beghi, R. Guidetti

“…Background and Aims. The composition of grapes (Vitis vinifera L.) at harvest is a key factor that determines the future quality of wine. …”
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The Effect of Moderate Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Breast Milk IgA Concentrations by Bakhtyar Tartibian, Alain Massart

“…Milk samples were taken from both groups and measured by the ELISA method. Body composition was also measured in different stages of the study. …”
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Features of Microelements Express-determination in Medicinal and Nonoficinal Plants by X-Ray-Fluorescence Analysis by M. P. Makarova, A. V. Syroeshkin, T. V. Maksimova, I. S. Matveeva, T. V. Pleteneva

“…Before using any plant for medicinal purposes, it is also necessary to collect as much information as possible about the elemental composition of the feedstock.Aim. Consequently, it became possible to create a method for the rapid determination of trace elements in plants using the X-Ray fluorescent method.Materials and methods. …”
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Results of the microbiota assessment in experimental ulcerative colitis by A. D. Kim, S. A. Lepekhova, E. Y. Chashkova, E. V. Koval, Yu. I. Pivovarov, T. V. Fadeeva, O. A. Goldberg

“…When modeling ulcerative lesions of the colon using the original method, changes in the qualitative and quantitative composition of the parietal microflora of the colon were revealed. …”
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The Effect of 12-Week Endurance Training on Lipid Profiles and Fat Percentage of Overweight Girls by Bakhtyar Tartibian, Mehdi Kushkestani, Shiva Ebrahimpour Nosrani

“…Before and after intervention, body composition of subjects was measured under fasting conditions by BODY LOGIC BODY FAT ANALYZER and biochemical indices were measured and recorded by enzyme-calorimetric method. …”
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Biopharmaceutical Trials of a Dosage Form, which Contain Methionine and Turmeric Extract (<i>Curcuma longa</i> L.) by O. A. Gizinger, A. A. Khisamova

“…Biopharmaceutical and in-process tests of the pharmaceutical composition of granules with methionine and liquid turmeric extract.Materials and methods. …”
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Simulation of the mitigation of tungsten divertor target erosion by real-time lithium powder injection on EAST by Yudie He, Chaofeng Sang, Yihan Wu, Yilin Wang, Wei Xu, Chen Zhang, Guizhong Zuo, Yanjie Zhang, Dezhen Wang

“…Real-time lithium (Li) powder injection, a key wall conditioning method on EAST (Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak), can mitigate tungsten (W) erosion and impurity generation through multiple mechanisms, including changes in the surface composition of plasma-facing materials. …”
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Using the Bayesian Model Averaging Approach for Genomic Selection by Considering Skewed Error Distributions by Azadeh Ghazanfari, Afshin Fayyaz Movaghar

“…Background and Purpose: Genomic selection is used to select candidates for breeding programs for organisms. …”
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Mineral-geochemical characteristics Cu-U-Au-manifestations in the Kon Ra region of the Kon Tum province, Vietnam by Minh Phuong Do, P. A. Ignatov, Thi Hong Phan, Duy Hung Nguyen, Duan Tran

“…To determine the mineral and elemental composition of complex occurrences of Cu, U and Au in Proterozoic rocks of the Kon Tum province of central Vietnam.Materials and methods. …”
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Analysis of fatty acid profiles of micronutrients and pharmaceuticals based on omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid extracts from natural sources by I. Yu. Torshin, O. A. Gromova, A. A. Garanin

“…The effectiveness of ω3-PUFA preparations is determined by their fatty acid composition: the amounts of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and other types of unsaturated and saturated fatty acids.Objective: To analyze the fatty acid composition of micronutrient and pharmaceutical preparations of ω3-PUFA.Material and methods. …”
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IN VITRO RESPONSE OF COTINUS COGGYGRIA SCOP. TO THE SPETRAL RADIATION AND LEDS INTENSITY by Olga O. Zholobova, Irina V. Mogilevskaya

“…Background. Modern wide-spectrum LED installations' application under strictly controlled conditions with the correct choice of the quantitative and qualitative light composition helps the microclonal propagation of species Cotinus coggygria Scop., used in agroforestry, landscaping, and pharmaceuticals. …”
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pH-FISH: coupled microscale analysis of microbial identity and acid–base metabolism in complex biofilm samples by Yumi Chokyu Del Rey, Katharina Kitzinger, Marie Braad Lund, Andreas Schramm, Rikke Louise Meyer, Michael Wagner, Sebastian Schlafer

“…Here, we developed pH-FISH, a method that combines pH ratiometry with fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) in structurally intact biofilms for the coupled investigation of microbial acid metabolism and biofilm composition. …”
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Exercise Prescription in Lung-Transplanted Cystic Fibrosis Adults by Melissa Orlandi, Maria Stella Pinnarò, Marco Corsi, Beatrice Borchi, Annalisa Cavallo, Sandra Guarducci, Alessandro Bartoloni, Martina Donati, Cecilia Defraia, Leonardo Nesi, Stefano Sparacio, Claudia Mannini, Federico Lavorini, Vittorio Bini, Silvia Bresci, Laura Stefani

“…<b>Background</b>: Physical exercise intervention in cystic fibrosis (CF) is of recent interest; however, no specific method to detect improvements in body composition and cardiovascular performance after transplantation has been investigated. …”
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Design and Analysis of Closed Power Flow Bevel Gear Test Bench and Transmission Gearbox by Wei Bingyang, Wang Junheng, Deng Xiaozhong, Liu Zhongming, Meng Lingxian

“…The background and significance of gear test detection platform and basic database construction are introduced,and a structural scheme of bevel gear closed power flow durability test bench including the composition and system function is proposed. …”
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