Transcriptome-Based Analysis of the Co-Expression Network of Genes Related to Nitrogen Absorption in Rice Roots Under Nitrogen Fertilizer and Density by Runnan Wang, Qi Zhu, Haiyuan Wang, Qiangqiang Xiong

“…Based on this, we further integrated transcriptome and co-expression network analysis, revealing 40,218 expressed genes with differential expression patterns across treatments. Weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) identified 13 modules, with the Turquoise and Blue modules notably demonstrating strong associations with N assimilation, antioxidant activity, and ATP metabolism. …”
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The chromosome-level genome of Hemerocallis middendorffii provides new insights into the floral scents and color biosynthesis in Chinese native daylily by Meiyu Sun, Baocai Han, Jianhua Xiao, Haiyan Yu, Yinli Jia, Shuhai Yuan, Juan Yao, Quan Xing, Dongqi Wu, Guofeng Sun, Jinzheng Zhang

“…We identified 65,536 protein-coding genes across the 11 chromosomes. We employed a combination of genomic, transcriptomic, and metabolomic approaches to investigate mechanisms behind the floral scent and color biosynthesis in daylily. …”
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ExActR: A Shiny app for creating ecosystem extent accounts by Anthony Gibbons, Francesco Martini, Cian White, Emma King, Jane C. Stout, Ian Donohue, Andrew Parnell

“…The application supports multiple timepoints, where extent accounts (tables) are generated for consecutive pairs of timepoints, accommodating users’ needs for dynamic ecosystem assessments across several periods. Data visualisations are generated in the form of both interactive (leaflet) and static maps of each timepoint, and barplots to illustrate land type composition and change. …”
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Radar-equivalent snowpack: reducing the number of snow layers while retaining their microwave properties and bulk snow mass by J. Meloche, N. R. Leroux, B. Montpetit, V. Vionnet, C. Derksen

“…A reduction in the mathematical complexity of SWE retrieval cost functions and a reduction in computation of up to 80 % can be gained by using fewer layers in the SWE retrieval.…”
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fNIRS neurofeedback facilitates emotion regulation: Exploring individual differences over the ventrolateral prefrontal cortex by Yiwei Li, Sijin Li, Hua Li, Yuyao Tang, Dandan Zhang

“…Participants in the experimental group underwent VLPFCNF training over eight sessions across two consecutive days, while those in the sham group received random signals from functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). …”
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Molecular features and diagnostic modeling of synovium- and IPFP-derived OA macrophages in the inflammatory microenvironment via scRNA-seq and machine learning by Chao Lin, Yue Wan, Yong Xu, Qingsong Zou, Xiaoxiao Li

“…This study investigates the functions of OA-macrophages and their clinical significance. …”
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Discontinuation from Antiretroviral Therapy: A Continuing Challenge among Adults in HIV Care in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. by Hailay Abrha Gesesew, Paul Ward, Kifle Woldemichael Hajito, Garumma Tolu Feyissa, Leila Mohammadi, Lillian Mwanri

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Quantitative studies conducted in Ethiopia between 2002 and 2015 that evaluated factors associated with ART discontinuation were sought across six major databases. Only English language articles were included. …”
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Burdens and coping strategies among geriatric care nurses during COVID-19: A factorial survey by Christopher Huken, Patrick Kutschar, Martin W. Schnell, Christine Dunger

“…Setting &amp; Participants: Stratified sampling was applied at the facility level, based on the distribution of nursing homes across German federal states. A total of 188 geriatric care nurses participated. …”
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Allometric Growth of Annual <i>Pinus yunnanensis</i> After Decapitation Under Different Shading Levels by Pengrui Wang, Chiyu Zhou, Boning Yang, Jiangfei Li, Yulan Xu, Nianhui Cai

“…In addition, the synchronized allocation between main roots and lateral branches, as well as between main stems and lateral roots, suggested functional integration between corresponding belowground and aboveground structures to maintain balanced resource acquisition and architectural stability. …”
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Association between Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D and Abdominal Aortic Calcification: A Large Cross-Sectional Study by Tao Liu, Ronghua Zuo, Jia Wang, Bing Wang, Lifang Sun, Shasha Wang, Baoyin Li, Jianhui Yao, Conggang Huang, Yesheng Pan, Zhijian Zhu

“…In addition, generalized additive models with smooth functions were used to evaluate the relationship between serum 25(OH)D concentration and the degree of AAC. …”
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Mental health-related, existential, and biological factors are associated with the desire to hasten death in Mexican cancer patients undergoing palliative care: A single-center stu... by Oscar Rodríguez-Mayoral, Edith Monreal-Carrillo, Irazú Contreras-Yáñez, Silvia Allende-Pérez, Evandro Agazzi, Virginia Pascual-Ramos

“…Their median KPSS score showed independence (80 [70-80]), despite impacts across all EORTC QLQ-C15-PAL dimensions. DPD was noted in 110 patients (36.5%). …”
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Resiliency in Child–Caregiver Dyads and the Impact on Health Outcomes in Sickle Cell Disease by Jessica A. Zavadil, Melissa Azul, Brian D. Carpenter, Cecelia Calhoun

“…Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic blood disorder in which familial psychosocial functioning impacts disease outcomes. We hypothesized that caregiver perceived stress and resiliency are related to the resiliency of children with SCD and may influence SCD clinical outcomes. …”
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Deciphering STAT3’s negative regulation of LHPP in ESCC progression through single-cell transcriptomics analysis by Yurao Chen, Zemao Zheng, Luoshai Wang, Ronghuai Chen, Ming He, Xiang Zhao, Liyan Jin, Juan Yao

“…Results The study revealed critical alterations in cell composition and gene expression across identified cell populations, with a notable shift towards pro-tumorigenic states. …”
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Quality and Privacy Policy Compliance of Mental Health Care Apps in China: Cross-Sectional Evaluation Study by Xinying Lin, Xingxing Wu, Ziping Zhu, Danting Chen, Hong Li, Rong Lin

“…Each app was assessed for general characteristics, professional context, functionality, quality, and privacy policy compliance using a previously published privacy policy compliance scale and the MARS. …”
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Liposomal Encapsulation of Carob (<i>Ceratonia siliqua</i> L.) Pulp Extract: Design, Characterization, and Controlled Release Assessment by Aleksandra A. Jovanović, Dragana Dekanski, Milena D. Milošević, Ninoslav Mitić, Aleksandar Rašković, Nikola Martić, Andrea Pirković

“…<b>Results:</b> The findings revealed a high encapsulation efficiency across all samples (>70%). The particle size and PDI measurements confirmed the presence of a multilamellar and uniform liposomal system before post-processing modifications. …”
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Tectona Grandis seed powder and Mangifera Indica leaf powder as bio adsorbents for removal of methylene blue from aqueous solution by Divya N. Shetty, Vinola A. Lobo, Suman Rani, Narasimha Raghavendra

“…The experimental results were confirmed by density functional theory (DFT) calculations, which revealed energy gaps (ΔE) of 4.57 eV and 7.882 eV for MB and TG/MI, respectively. …”
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Β-FeOOH modified polyurethane foam for efficient adsorption of arsenite and arsenate from contaminated water by Qiang Li, Yifan Yao, Yingying Tang, Jinsheng Huang, Mei He, Wei Zhang

“…Therefore, due to its abundant FeO functional groups, substantial SSA, and recyclability, β-FeOOH-PUF emerges as a highly promising adsorbent for inorganic As(III) and As(V) removal.…”
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Elucidating the evolutionary dynamics of parasitism in Cuscuta: in-depth phylogenetic reconstruction and extensive plastomes reduction by Sivagami-Jean Claude, Kashish Kamra, Joonhyung Jung, Hye One Kim, Joo-Hwan Kim

“…The study also notes the frequent and independent loss of the plastid genes infA, rpl23, rpl32, rps15, and rps16 across various angiosperm lineages, often involving transfer to the nuclear genome. …”
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Impact of environmental drivers on ecosystem service-delivery of small garden trees in a temperate climate by Elisabeth K. Larsen, Tijana Blanusa, Tijana Blanusa, Rachael Tanner, Joseph Barker, Nick Dunn, Mark B. Gush

“…Results showed that the strongest driver of sap flux across all taxa was a reduction in relative humidity, followed by an increase in radiation and a rise in air temperature. …”
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A Patient-centric Clinical Trial Design to Comprehensively Evaluate Low-Sodium Oxybate in People with Idiopathic Hypersomnia or Narcolepsy by Deborah A. Nichols, Teresa L. Steininger, Douglas S. Fuller, M. Todd Kirby, Emily C. Barker, Marisa Whalen, Jessica K. Alexander, Sarah Akerman, David T. Plante

“…Establishing multiple cohorts across different diseases aligns with more generalizable research designs enabling a broader impact. …”
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