Revealing differences in flavor compounds during plum wine fermentation using single and mixed yeast strains through metabolomic analysis by Tian Li, Mengsheng Deng, Shuang Li, Yu Lei, Dong Li, Ke Li

“…Mixed fermentation can enhance the flavor and aroma of fruit wine, but the mechanisms driving this enhancement remain unclear. This study used non-targeted metabolomics to analyze the effects of mixed versus single fermentation on plum wine flavor. …”
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Air Pollutant Levels during the Large-scale Social Restriction Period and its Association with Case Fatality Rate of COVID-19 by Muhammad Rendana

“…Therefore, this study aims to analyze changes in air quality at before and during the LSSR periods in the South Sumatera Province, Indonesia using the satellite-based observations of particulate matter (PM10), sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and carbon monoxide (CO). …”
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Incremental Lifetime Cancer Risk of PAHs in PM2.5 via Local Emissions and Long-Range Transport during Winter by Shahzada Amani Room, Chia En Lin, Shih Yu Pan, Ta Chih Hsiao, Charles C.-K. Chou, Kai Hsien Chi

“…In contrast, in the City Tunnel, the PM2.5 concentrations difference at the tunnel inlet and tunnel outlet during the daytime was significantly higher 36.4 µg m−3 compared to 27.4 µg m−3 at nighttime due to the heavy traffic during the day. …”
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Prevalence and correlates of burn-out among Nigerian medical doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study by Ruth Eshikotse Pius, Janet Ngozi Ajuluchukwu, Alero Ann Roberts

“…Personal, work-related and patient-related burn-out were evaluated with the use of the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory.Results The number of doctors enrolled in this study was 251 with a median age of 34; 51.4% were males. …”
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Assessment of Home Isolation Measures and Factors Associated with Adherence Among Patients During the Pandemic in Nepal: A CrossSectional Study by Lisasha Poudel, Bikram Adhiakri1 , Deekshya Neupane, Pranita Maharjan, Tek Bahadur, Pramita Shrestha, Rashmi Maharjan, Nishan Katuwal, Brish Bahadur Shahi, 3akhat Bhandari, Rajeev Shrestha, Biraj Man Karmacharya, Archana Shrestha

“…Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were done to determine the association of the use of masks, social distance, and outside visits during home isolation with socio-demographic and household characteristics. …”
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Effective dietary interventions during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of behavior change techniques to promote healthy eating by Hannah O’Connor, Nina Meloncelli, Shelley A. Wilkinson, Anna Mae Scott, Lisa Vincze, Alita Rushton, Samantha Dawson, Jenna Hollis, Bree Whiteoak, Sarah Gauci, Susan de Jersey

“…Future dietary interventions during pregnancy should incorporate and report on BCTs used in the intervention. …”
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Expression of atherosclerosis-associated genes in peripheral blood of drug-naïve hypertensive subjects with newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus by Nikolay Stoynev, Ivanka Dimova, Blaga Rukova, Savina Hadjidekova, Dragomira Nikolova, Tsvetalina Tankova

“…Materials and methods: Eighteen subjects (15 males, 3 females), mean age 46.27 ± 12.07 years, divided into two groups: studied group - subjects with newly-diagnosed hypertension and newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes (n = 9), control group – normotensive individuals with newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes (n = 9) Gene expression analysis was performed with Human Atherosclerosis RT2 Profiler PCR Array. …”
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Temporal Analysis of Changes in Anthropogenic Emissions and Urban Heat Islands during COVID-19 Restrictions in Gauteng Province, South Africa by Lerato Shikwambana, Mahlatse Kganyago, Paidamwoyo Mhangara

“…Mann-Kendall (MK) and Sequential Mann-Kendall (SQMK) trend analysis were used to characterise trends in CO, SO2, SO4, long-wave radiation (LWR), and land surface temperature (LST) at periods corresponding to various lockdown restrictions. …”
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Genome data based deep learning identified new genes predicting pharmacological treatment response of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder by Yilu Zhao, Zhao Fu, Eric J. Barnett, Ning Wang, Kangfuxi Zhang, Xuping Gao, Xiangyu Zheng, Junbin Tian, Hui Zhang, XueTong Ding, Shaoxian Li, Shuyu Li, Qingjiu Cao, Suhua Chang, Yufeng Wang, Stephen V. Faraone, Li Yang

“…The current GWAS results identified two significant loci (rs10880574, P = 2.39E-09; rs2000900, P = 3.31E-09) which implicated two genes, TMEM117 and MYO5B, that were primarily associated with both brain- and gut-related disorders. …”
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Experimental trichuriasis: Changes in the immune response and bacterial translocation during acute phase development illustrated with 3D model animation. by Dayane Alvarinho de Oliveira, Renato Oliveira, Brunna Vianna Braga, Lorian Cobra Straker, Luciana Silva Rodrigues, Lilian Lacerda Bueno, Ricardo Toshio Fujiwara, Eduardo José Lopes-Torres

“…This study provides significant insights into the immunological and pathological mechanisms of trichuriasis progression, highlighting the complex interplay among host immune responses, the gut microbiome, and parasite survival strategies, all of which are crucial aspects for future therapeutic development.…”
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Formation Pathways and Emission Characteristics of PCDD/Fs during Co-combustion Tests of Sewage Sludge in Coal-fired Power Plants by Xiangbo Zou, Ji Ye, Chuangting Chen, Hui Huang, Wenxin Yu, Yuxuan Ying, Tieying Mao, Yunfeng Ma, Bingjian Zhu, Xiaoqing Lin

“…During the co-combustion process, de novo synthesis was confirmed as the major formation route of PCDD/Fs. …”
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Composition Characteristics and Potential Regions of PM2.5 during Winter Haze Pollution in Typical Industrial Areas, NW-China by Liyao Guo, Chao Gu, Kaiyuan Dong, Shengju Ou, Xueyan Zhao, Xinhua Wang, Zhensen Zheng, Wen Yang

“…Abstract To investigative the causes and potential sources of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution during winter haze pollution in typical industrial areas in northwest China, PM2.5 samples were collected during a winter extreme pollution event (from January 15 to January 29, 2016). …”
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The role of the behavioral immune system in the expression of short and long-term orientation in young Chilean men during the COVID-19 pandemic by Oriana Figueroa, Pablo Polo, Daniel Torrico-Bazoberry, Gabriela Fajardo, Carlos Rodríguez-Sickert, Nohelia Valenzuela, Abigail Arenas, Paula Pavez, Montserrat Belinchon, Gabriela Valdebenito, José Antonio Muñoz-Reyes

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“It was simply disturbing“ - evaluation of the stress factors of nursing staff on special COVID-19 wards during the pandemic: a qualitative study by Lea Kiefer, Christian Volberg, Jan Adriaan Graw, Stefan Bösner

“…The strain on nursing staff working in special COVID-19 wards during the pandemic increased dramatically. To support nursing staff more effectively in similar situations in the future, it is important to identify specific stress factors to design effective support measures. …”
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The compressive strength development and pH of cement mortars incorporating high volume supplementary cementitious materials under accelerated curing by Sumra Yousuf, Muhammad Rizwan, Belal Alsubari, Mustabshirha Gul, Muhammad Mahmood Ali, Muhammad Nasir Bashir, Abid Latif

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Adoption of ICT in Hotel Sector During COVID-19 Pandemic in Uganda: Case Study of Selected Hotels in Kigezi Sub Region. by Tushabe, Sylivia Byarugaba, Turyasingura, Benson, Rwotolonya, Sarah

“…During the COVID-19 pandemic, Information and Communication Technologies(ICT) transformed tourism and hospitality worldwide; however, few studies havebeen conducted to present local evidence on adopting ICT in the hotel sector. …”
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The impact of genetic polymorphisms of IL28B gene on the efficacy of antiviral therapy of the chronic hepatitis C by using the standard Interferon-<i>α</i> by A. V. Lapshin, M. V. Mayevskaya, V. T. Ivashkin, P. O. Bogomolov, I. G. Nikitin, O. O. Znoyko

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A CACTA-like transposon in the Anthocyanidin synthase 1 (Ans-1) gene is responsible for apricot fruit colour in the raspberry (Rubus idaeus) cultivar 'Varnes'. by Daniel James Sargent, Matteo Buti, Stefan Martens, Claudio Pugliesi, Kjersti Aaby, Dag Røen, Chandra Bhan Yadav, Felicidad Fernández Fernández, Muath Alsheikh, Jahn Davik, R Jordan Price

“…By performing RNASeq, we revealed differential expression patterns in the apricot-fruited 'Varnes' for genes in the anthocyanin biosynthesis pathway and following whole genome sequencing using long-read Oxford Nanopore Technologies sequencing, we identified a CACTA-like transposable element (TE) in the second exon of the Anthocyanidin synthase (Ans) gene that caused a truncated predicted ANS protein. …”
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The transcription factor combination MEF2 and KLF7 promotes axonal sprouting in the injured spinal cord with functional improvement and regeneration-associated gene expression by Callan L. Attwell, Inés Maldonado-Lasunción, Ruben Eggers, Bastiaan A. Bijleveld, Ward M. Ellenbroek, Natascha Siersema, Lotte Razenberg, Dédé Lamme, Nitish D. Fagoe, Ronald E. van Kesteren, August B. Smit, Joost Verhaagen, Matthew R. J. Mason

“…In vivo, KLF7/MEF2, but not ATF3/KLF7/MEF2 or KLF7 or MEF2 alone, promoted axonal sprouting into the dorsal column lesion site and led to improved functional recovery. Gene expression profiling revealed that unexpectedly, the MEF2-VP16 construct used had little transcriptional activity in vivo, suggesting additional steps may be required to achieve full MEF2 activity. …”
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