Smartphone intervention for pregnancy smoking cessation with peer support: the study protocol of the SmokeFree Together 2.0 (SFT 2.0) randomised controlled trial by Ken Resnicow, Kristie Foley, Daniel Muresan, Oana M Blaga, Marina D Dascal, Alexandra Onișor, Teodora Frățilă, Andreea Morar, Dan Mihu, Cristian I Iuhas, Gabriela Caracostea, Cristian I Meghea

“…Introduction Smoking in pregnancy negatively impacts the mother’s and offspring’s health. …”
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DNA methylation regulates growth traits by influencing metabolic pathways in Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) by Xin Zhang, Chaoqun Hu, Ting Chen, Pengying Li, Yehui Tan, Chunhua Ren, Yanhong Wang, Xiao Jiang, Bo Ma, Jiayue Yin, Yunyi Huang, Liyan Liu, Huo Li, Peng Luo

“…Through integrative analysis of DNA methylation and transcriptomic data from SG and FG group shrimp, a total of 47 genes were screened out with differential methylation levels (DMGs) and expression levels (DEGs). Functional enrichment analysis revealed that the overlapping DEGs/DMGs were enriched mainly in metabolic pathways, starch and sucrose metabolism, linoleic acid metabolism, ascorbate and aldarate metabolism, pentose and glucuronate interconversions. …”
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Regulation of behavioral responses to single prolonged stress in male and female rats: Role of PACAP by Marissa A. Smail, Evelin M. Cotella, Susan E. Martelle, James B. Chambers, Ria K. Parikh, Christine E. Moore, Ben A. Packard, Nawshaba Nawreen, Rachel D. Moloney, James P. Herman

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Effect of foliar spray of Spermine and Spermidine on growth and some physiological characteristics of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L) under salt stress by Ali Ashori, Manoochehr Gholipoor, Mostafa Heidari

“…On the other hand, polyamines as one of the most important growth regulators, play key roles in regulating membrane functions by attachment to anionic sites or to the negatively charged phospholipid head groups on membranes. …”
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CPAP modulation of sleep microstructure (N2-SSD and REM-AHI) as predictors of neurological recovery in ischemic stroke patients with moderate-to-severe OSA by Tianyu Jing, Tianyu Jing, Tianyu Jing, Liwen Xu, Liwen Xu, Shutong Sun, Wenyi Yu, Wenyi Yu, Yixi Zheng, Yixi Zheng, Gang Xu, Xinhao Shen, Tieyu Tang, Cheng Chu, Cheng Chu

“…N2-SSD, REM-AHI, and Mean SpO2 are mechanistically linked to functional prognosis and CPAP exerts therapeutic effects through the modulation of these biomarkers. …”
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1α,25(OH)2D3 reverses exhaustion and enhances antitumor immunity of human cytotoxic T cells by Peng Li, Hua Zhang, Xiao Wang, Biyun Chen, Ke Li, Zhinan Yin, Xinhai Zhu, Guangchao Cao, Ruan Wu, Wenhui Yuan, Guodong Sun, Xichun Xia, Ligong Lu, Yunfei Gao

“…We performed phenotypical and functional analysis of T-cell through flow cytometry. …”
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Elite Alleles of EPE1 Identified via Genome-wide Association Studies Increase Panicle Elongation Length in Rice by Hao Sun, Qiqi Yao, Mei Hai, Tianhu Li, Jinghan Sun, Zhengbo Liu, Yang Ang, Yingying Zhao, Yanan Zhang, Xianping Cheng, Tao Huang, Yinping Chang, Mingyu Du, Erbao Liu

“…Three candidate genes associated with PEL were predicted by non-synonymous SNPs and functional annotation. We characterize one gibberellin (GA)-related gene, LOC_Os02g41954 (OsGA2ox9), which encodes gibberellin 2-beta-dioxygenase 7 located in the cell membrane and nucleus. …”
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Gelatin from red tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) scales: Optimization of its extraction and detailed characterization of its chemical and viscoelastic properties by Jairo Andrés Camaño Echavarría, Amine Nekkaa, Philippe Arnoux, Christelle Mathé, Céline Cakir-Kiefer, Loïc Stefan, Cédric Paris, Katalin Selmeczi, José Edgar Zapata Montoya, Laetitia Canabady-Rochelle

“…Gelatin is widely used in food and pharmaceutical industries for its functional and bioactive properties. When extracted from fish by-products, the environmental impacts of these former waste are reduced. …”
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Challenges and inequalities in the management of financing the tasks of local government units: a critical analysis by Arkadiusz Ciach

“…Does the presence of councilors employed in units subordinate to local government units lead to a conflict of interest, which negatively impacts the transparency and independence of financial decisions made? …”
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Explaining the Impact of Government Policies on Economic, Social and Physical Changes in Rural Housing Using Importance-Performance Technique (IPA), Case Study: Rural Villages of K... by Hamed Ghadermarzi, Afshin Bahmani

“…Introduction Given the influential role of government actions and policies in the development of rural housing, plans and programs related to housing development, should be approached by holistic approach, In keeping with the villagers' needs, while upgrading the fortification of the houses, preserving the native architecture in terms of the aesthetics and functional diversity of the various rural home spaces. …”
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The Effect of Digital Addiction Training on University Students’ Digital Addiction, Sleep Quality, and Orexin-A Levels: Randomized Controlled Trial by Zehra İncedal Sonkaya, Burak Yazgan

“…Abstract Background Digital addiction negatively impacts brain functions and behaviors, particularly in this era of increasing reliance on the online world. …”
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Influence of load-bearing wall material properties on building mine-induced dynamic response by Maciej Zajac, Krystyna Kuzniar, Tadeusz Tatara

“…They may also face extreme conditions, such as seismic activity, which can threaten their safety and functionality. Few publications address how construction material choice affects a building’s dynamic response to seismic impacts, including mining tremors. …”
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The Manchester Procedure as a Uterine-Preserving Alternative for Uterine Prolapse Due to Cervical Elongation: A Short- and Mid-Term Clinical Analysis by Claudia Liger Guerra, Lorena Sabonet Morente, Juan Manuel Hidalgo Fernandez, Manuel Navarro Romero, Cristina Espada Gonzalez, Jesus S. Jimenez-Lopez

“…This study aims to evaluate the anatomical and functional outcomes of the Manchester procedure in women with uterine prolapse due to cervical elongation, assessing patient satisfaction and associated clinical factors. …”
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Reducing crude protein content in the diet of lactating dairy cows improved nitrogen-use-efficiency and reduced N excretion in urine, whilst having no obvious effects on the rumen... by Agalu W. Zeleke, Nicholas J. Dimonaco, Katie Lawther, Anna Lavery, Conrad Ferris, Jon Moorby, Sharon A. Huws

“…The mean NUE was 34%, 34% and 31% for the LCP (low-protein, 15%), MCP (medium-protein, 16%), and HCP (high-protein, 17%) diets, respectively. RFI was negatively correlated with NUE (r = −0.57, P < 0.001). …”
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Smartphone Application–Based Voice and Speech Training Program for Parkinson Disease: Feasibility and Satisfaction Study With a Preliminary Rater-Blinded Single-Arm Pretest and Pos... by Sol-Hee Lee, Jiae Kim, Han-Joon Kim

“…Each session included 5 stages: breathing, oral motor exercises, loudness, prosody, and functional speaking. The training program consisted of 20 sessions, with participants completing 1 session per day, 4 days per week. …”
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EDN1 and NTF3 in keloid pathogenesis: computational and experimental evidence as novel diagnostic biomarkers for fibrosis and inflammation by Hui Gong, Jing Liu, Nanji Chen, Hengguang Zhao, Bailin He, Hongpei Zhang, Wenping Wang, Yi Tian

“…These genes were positively and negatively correlated with activated mast cells, respectively, suggesting their dual regulatory roles in fibrosis and inflammation. …”
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Body mass index and mortality after elective open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in a fifteen year multicenter cohort study by Qin Zhang, Jinsong Zhou, Changchun Cao, Haofei Hu, Yong Han

“…In patients undergoing EOAR, an increase in BMI is significantly negatively associated with postoperative mortality. …”
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A Live Video Resiliency Dyadic Intervention for Persons With Dementia and Their Care-Partners Early After Diagnosis: Protocol for Open Pilot of Resilient Together for Dementia by Sydney McCage, Kristin Walker, Talea Cornelius, Robert A Parker, Kristen Dams-O'Connor, Brad Dickerson, Christine Ritchie, Ana-Maria Vranceanu, Sarah Bannon

“…Consenting dyads will complete baseline assessments of emotional distress, quality of life, relationship functioning, and resiliency skills. Dyads will then participate in 6 weekly RT-ADRD sessions together (30-60 minutes each). …”
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The relationship between eHealth literacy and oral frailty among older adults: the serial mediating effects of self-efficacy and oral health by Jie Wu, Xin-xin Wang, Min Xu, Kang-ping Liu, Li-ling Xu, Ying Zhang

“…Abstract Background Oral frailty can cause many adverse consequences, including by impairing basic oral functions such as chewing and speaking; furthermore, it is closely related to overall systemic health. …”
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Insomnia prehabilitation in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients: Protocol for a pilot, multicentre, randomised controlled trial comparing nurse delivered sleep restriction thera... by Leanne Fleming, Solveiga Zibaite, Simon D Kyle, Kathleen Boyd, Vivien Green, James Mansell, Beatrix Elsberger, David Young

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Insomnia is a prevalent sleep disorder that negatively impacts daytime functioning and quality of life. …”
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