Geochemical signs of magmatic commingling in the Dashkesan gabbro-granite intrusion (Dashkesan iron ore deposit, Azerbaijan) by Е. А. Sadikhov, А. S. Desyatkin, А. А. Veliev, Е. К. Khmarin

“…Background. Geochemical signs of magmatic commingling are considered on the example of the Dashkesan Fe–Co deposit using geochemical data and mathematical modeling.Aim. …”
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Sex-selective abortions over the past four decades in China by Li Mei, Quanbao Jiang

“…Abstract Background China now faces multiple challenging demographic and public policy problems that have emerged from four decades of sex-selective induced abortions. …”
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Metabolomic Characterisation of Low-Density Lipoproteins Isolated from Iodixanol and KBr-Based Density Gradient Ultracentrifugation by Richard J. Webb, John K. Lodge, Sophie S. Scott, Ian G. Davies

“…However, the addition of salts may disrupt their molecular composition. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to assess the impact of SBUC upon the molecular composition of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles, compared to a validated non-salt method involving iodixanol gradient ultracentrifugation (IGUC). …”
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Sensitivity and tolerance of Riparian arthropod communities to altered water resources along a drying river. by Kevin E McCluney, John L Sabo

“…<h4>Background</h4>Rivers around the world are drying with increasing frequency, but little is known about effects on terrestrial animal communities. …”
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Effect of Taro Starch, Beet Juice, Probiotic, and/or Psicose on Gut Microbiota in a Type 2 Diabetic Rat Model: A Pilot Study by Ingrid S. Surono, Ata Aditya Wardana, Priyo Waspodo, Budi Saksono, Koen Venema

“…Methods. In a pilot study to modulate the composition of the gut microbiota, (i) native taro starch, (ii) modified taro starch, (iii) beet juice, (iv) psicose, (v) the probiotic L. plantarum IS-10506, (vi) native starch combined with beet juice, (vii) native starch to which beet juice was adsorbed, (viii) modified starch combined with beet juice, and (ix) modified starch to which beet juice was adsorbed were fed to rats in which T2D was induced with streptozotocin (STZ). …”
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The Cooccurrence of Obesity, Osteoporosis, and Sarcopenia in the Ovariectomized Rat: A Study for Modeling Osteosarcopenic Obesity in Rodents by Zahra Ezzat-Zadeh, Jeong-Su Kim, P. Bryant Chase, Bahram H. Arjmandi

“…Background. Obesity, osteoporosis, and sarcopenia may individually occur due to age-related gradual alterations in body composition. …”
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Protective effect of aplysin on liver tissue and the gut microbiota in alcohol-fed rats. by Meilan Xue, Ying Liu, Rui Lyu, Na Ge, Man Liu, Yan Ma, Hui Liang

“…<h4>Background</h4>This study investigated the protective effect of aplysin on the liver and its influence on inflammation and the gut microbiota in rats with ethanol-induced liver injury.…”
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Salivary microbiome variations in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with different stages of periodontitis by Min Gu, Junyi Ge, Qianjia Pan, Nan Hu, Fei Hua

“…Abstract Background To investigate the difference of salivary microbiome composition in type 2 diabetes mellitus with different stages of periodontitis. …”
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Metabolic and structural changes in lower-limb skeletal muscle following neuromuscular electrical stimulation: a systematic review. by Maurice J H Sillen, Frits M E Franssen, Harry R Gosker, Emiel F M Wouters, Martijn A Spruit

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Trials were collected up to march 2012 and were identified by searching the Medline/PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, CINAHL and The Physical Therapy Evidence Database (PEDro) databases and reference lists. 18 trials were reviewed in detail: 8 trials studied changes in enzyme activities, 7 trials studied changes in muscle fiber type composition and 14 trials studied changes in muscle fiber size following NMES.…”
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Long-Term Engagement of Diverse Study Cohorts in Decentralized Research: Longitudinal Analysis of “All of Us” Research Program Data by Vijay Yadav, Elias Chaibub Neto, Megan Doerr, Abhishek Pratap, Larsson Omberg

“…Additionally, we examined how participant interactions with the program impacted engagement and survey responses. MethodsWe conducted a longitudinal analysis of the AoURP data, tracking changes in demographic composition, completion rates, and completion times for surveys and substudies. …”
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Analysis of drug release models from biodegradable nanomodified chitosan based materials by М. О. Кумеда, Л. Б. Суходуб, Л. Ф. Суходуб

“…The release of CFT from CaP/CS matrices depends on the method of its introduction into the composite - during synthesis or saturation after synthesis. …”
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Comparison of unmanned aerial vehicle imaging to ground truth walkthroughs for identifying and classifying trash sites serving as potential Aedes aegypti breeding grounds by Morgan S. Tarpenning, Juliet T. Bramante, Kavita D. Coombe, Katherine E. Woo, Andrew J. Chamberlin, Paul S. Mutuku, Giulio A. De Leo, Angelle Desiree LaBeaud, Bryson A. Ndenga, Francis M. Mutuku, Joelle I. Rosser

“…While UAV imaging did miss trash underneath vegetation or buildings and did not show the exact composition of trash piles, this method was efficient, enabled detailed quantitative trash data, and granted access to areas that were not easily accessible by walking. …”
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HIV, the gut microbiome and clinical outcomes, a systematic review. by Rachel Mac Cann, Ellen Newman, Declan Devane, Caroline Sabin, Aoife G Cotter, Alan Landay, Paul W O'Toole, Patrick W Mallon

“…<h4>Background</h4>Effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) has improved the life expectancy of people with HIV (PWH). …”
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The opportunity cost of household transport expenditure in South Africa by Mienke Knipe, Stephan Krygsman

“…Background: Transport affordability is a significant concern for South African households, who spend nearly a fifth of their budgets on transport. …”
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TaxaCal: enhancing species-level profiling accuracy of 16S amplicon data by Qingrong Shen, Xiaoqian Fan, Yangyang Sun, Hao Gao, Xiaoquan Su

“…Abstract Background 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing is a widely used method for microbiome composition analysis due to its cost-effectiveness and lower data requirements compared to metagenomic whole-genome sequencing (WGS). …”
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Complete Mitochondrial Genome of the Endemic Catfish Mystus Albolineatus Roberts, 1994 (Bagridae) and Its Phylogenetic Relationship by Thu-Thao Thi Huynh, Thanh Phuc Pham, Minh Trong Quang

“…Background: Mystus albolineatus Roberts, 1994, is an endemic bagrid catfish species distributed across Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam. …”
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Experimental Characterization, Computational Investigation, and Structure-propertyeactivity Relationship Studies of Nickel Ferrite Nanostructures by Ali Ben Ahmed

“…Intending to predict the multifunctionality of Nickel ferrite in several technological and medical fields, we have prepared nickel ferrite nanostructure by coprecipitation method. X-ray Diffraction (XRD) is used to determine the crystalline structure and phase composition of materials by analyzing the pattern of X-rays scattered by the atoms within the material. …”
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INOVASI PENDAMPINGAN FOTOGRAFI PRODUK BERBASIS SMARTPHONE UNTUK TRANSFORMASI VISUAL MARKETING UMKM DI DESA MEKAR JAYA by Jamiati KN, Nida Handayani, Sarrah Kurnia Fadhillah

“…Product photo quality improved across lighting (50%), composition (50%), focus (35%), and background (45%). …”
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Combined use of green fertilizer and soil conditioner improves soil physicochemical properties, microbial community structure and tobacco quality in continuous cropping by Zihua Zhang, Wuxing Huang, Wei Jia, Zicheng Xu, Bingjun Dang, Huifang Shao, Kun Qiu, Dan Han

“…Objective To improve the soil quality caused by continuous cultivation of tobacco, so as to promote the growth of tobacco and improve the yield and quality of tobacco, which is of great significance to promote the sustainable development of agriculture. Methods We investigated the effects of green fertilizers and soil conditioners on the physicochemical characteristics, microbial diversity and chemical composition of flue-cured tobacco in continuous cropping soil. …”
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Association between gestational diabetes mellitus, maternal health and diet, and gut microbiota in mother-infant dyads by Isabelle Petitclerc, Julie Perron, Camille Dugas, Thomas Mayer, Frédéric Raymond, Vincenzo Di Marzo, Alain Veilleux, Julie Robitaille

“…This cross-sectional study aims to explore potential associations between GDM and the gut microbiota in mothers and their infants, as well as correlations between maternal diet, cardiometabolic profile, and gut microbiota composition. Methods Gut microbiota taxonomic composition was characterized by 16S rRNA gene sequencing on fecal samples collected at 2 months postpartum from 28 mothers, including 17 with (GDM+) and 11 without (GDM-) GDM, as well as 30 infants, 17 GDM + and 13 GDM-. …”
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