Evaluation of small vessel disease burden on MRI and stroke outcomes by Janet Nguyen, Nicholas Vo, Nicholas Vo, Peter D. Chang, Peter D. Chang, Chanon Chantaduly, Wengui Yu, Jennifer E. Soun, Jennifer E. Soun

“…Multivariate regression analyses compared performance across three models: (1) SVD score, (2) clinical factors, and (3) SVD score + clinical factors for outcomes, including stroke etiology, ICU and hospital stay, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), 90 day modified Rankin Scale (mRS), functional independence (mRS < 2), and stroke recurrence.ResultsForty-eight patients were included in this study. …”
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Preventing physical and emotional violence by teachers in public schools in Pakistan: study protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled trial of the intervention Interaction Compe... by Alaptagin Khan, Katharina Goessmann, Florian Scharpf, Fakhar Khawaja Saqlain Shah, Anette Kirika, Khadeeja Azhar, Abdul Wahab Yousafzai, Anke Hoeffler, Tobias Hecker

“…Secondary outcome measures include teachers’ attitudes towards violence and children’s mental health problems, quality of life and cognitive functioning. Other outcomes are students’ academic performance and peer violence. …”
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The CCL2-CCR2 axis drives neuromuscular denervation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis by Bernát Nógrádi, Kinga Molnár, Rebeka Kristóf, Orsolya Horváth, Yu-Ting Huang, Zara Ridgway, Amaia Elicegui, Sandra Fuertes-Alvarez, Sonia Alonso-Martin, Gábor J. Szebeni, Nikolett Gémes, Abdullah Ramadan, Hannah L. Smith, István A. Krizbai, Roland Patai, László Siklós, Péter Klivényi, Helena Chaytow, Thomas H. Gillingwater

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Deciphering salt-responsive NB-ARC genes in rice transcriptomic data: A bioinformatics approach with gene expression validation by Saputro Triono Bagus, Wardhani Fila Oxi, Sholihah Nur Fadlilatus, Ermavitalini Dini, Purnama Putut Rakhmad, Nurhidayati Tutik

“…This research focuses on pinpointing candidate genes suitable for functional markers. We conducted an in silico analysis of the NB-ARC gene family across three transcriptomic datasets of rice under salt stress. …”
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Innovative approaches to improving the barrier properties of natural sausage casings by I. Simonova, U. Drachuk, B. Halukh, I. Basarab, H. Koval, Y. Nutskovskyi

“…Due to their importance, improving the functional properties of natural casings is a priority in the food industry, particularly for ensuring product safety and extending shelf life. …”
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Genome-Wide Identification and Expression of Neuropeptides and Their Expression Patterns After RNAi of CHH Genes in Pacific White Shrimp <i>Litopenaeus vannamei</i> by Long Zhang, Lichao Sun, Guanghao Song, Beibei Wang, Yanting Cui, Fei Liu, Yuquan Li, Zhongkai Wang

“…In this comprehensive study, we utilized a multiomics approach to characterize neuropeptide precursors and to assess the expression profiles of neuropeptide-encoding genes across various tissues and developmental stages in the Pacific white shrimp, <i>Litopenaeus vannamei</i>. …”
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Optimal cascade 2DOF fractional order master-slave controller design for LFC of hybrid microgrid systems with EV charging technology by Amira Hassan, Mohamed M. Aly, Ali Selim, Ahmed Elmelegi, A.O. Aldhaibani, Emad A. Mohamed

“…Thence, fast and better minimization of objective functions are achieved using the proposed MPA.…”
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The Significance of MAPK Signaling Pathway in the Diagnosis and Subtype Classification of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration by Yong Liu, Xueyan Chen, Jingwen Chen, Chao Song, Zhangchao Wei, Zongchao Liu, Fei Liu

“…To explore the biological functions of these differential genes in humans, we performed GO and KEGG analyses. …”
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Integrated Analysis of the Metabolome and Transcriptome During Apple Ripening to Highlight Aroma Determinants in Ningqiu Apples by Jun Ma, Guangzong Li, Yannan Chu, Haiying Yue, Zehua Xu, Jiaqi Wu, Xiaolong Li, Yonghua Jia

“…Critical differential aroma compound classes were identified, including esters, aldehydes, alcohols, terpenoids, and ketones, with their metabolic pathways systematically mapped through KEGG functional annotation. Our findings revealed substantial transcriptomic and metabolomic divergence across carotenoid, terpenoid, and fatty acid metabolic pathways. …”
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Microaggregates as Nutrient Reservoirs for Fungi Drive Natural Regeneration in Larch Plantation Forests by Yiping Lin, Kefan Wang, Zilu Wang, Xin Fang, Haomin Wang, Nuo Li, Cong Shi, Fuchen Shi

“…The results demonstrated that microaggregates (<0.25 mm) functioned as nutrient protection reservoirs, exhibiting significantly higher total carbon (TC) and nitrogen (TN) contents and greater fungal diversity (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Methuosis key gene ARF6 as a diagnostic, prognostic and immunotherapeutic marker for prostate cancer: based on a comprehensive pan-cancer multi-omics analysis by Yongjin Yang, Liangliang Qing, Chengyu You, Qingchao Li, Wenbo Xu, Zhilong Dong

“…Additionally, we employed functional enrichment analyses and survival analysis to explore the potential of ARF6 as a diagnostic and prognostic marker for prostate cancer. …”
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Development and characterization of magnesium-derived metal-organic framework-74 for post-combustion CO2 capture applications by Major M. Mabuza, Glory N. Makuwa

“…The FTIR analysis identifies critical functional groups, such as C = O, Mg-O, and C = C groups, oxygen-containing functional groups are prime for CO2 capture. …”
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Vertical Elevation as a Key Factor for the Neural Distinction of Target Selection and Distractor Suppression in Visual Search by Yanzhang Chen, Paola Sessa, Sabrina Brigadoi, Alberto Petrin, Suiping Wang, Roberto Dell’Acqua

“…Reaction times and ERP amplitudes were analyzed across conditions. …”
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ALOX15B-based efferocytosis clusters: prognostic implications and immune cell infiltration in breast cancer by Juan Chen, Chang Zheng, Fei Zhang, Shiyao Sun, Guowen Liu, Guo Huang

“…Methods The expression patterns of efferocytosis-related genes in breast cancer were analyzed, followed by clustering analysis to explore their relationship with tumor immune infiltration across different subtypes. A risk model based on efferocytosis-related genes was developed to predict breast cancer prognosis and assess its correlation with immune infiltration. …”
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Analysis of fungal microbiota diversity and potential pathogenic fungi in oral secretions and gut feces of captive giant pandas by Xiaoping Ma, Xiangwen Zeng, Zhi Huang, Gen Li, Ruiguo Liu, Rongyan Luo, Xinni Li, Shanshan Ling, Chengdong Wang, Yu Gu

“…Additionally, Cladosporium and Candida were predominant in the oral and gut fungus, respectively, across all four seasons. Notably, fungal abundance and diversity in the oral microbiome were significantly higher than in the gut microbiome, a pattern observed throughout most seasons. …”
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Association of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic index with all-cause mortality during hospitalization in critically ill patients: a retrospective cohort study from MIMIC IV2.2 by Xiaolong Qu, Yuping Liu, Peng Nie, Lei Huang

“…BackgroundThe cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic index (CKMI), a novel functional indicator proposed in this study, aims to accurately reflect the functional status of the heart, kidneys, and metabolism. …”
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Research on Spatial Distribution, Accessibility and Resource Equity of Compulsory Education Schools in Megacities: A Case Study of Wuhan by Wei Ping, Huang Jing, Yan Jiaqin, He Sanwei

“…Therefore, it is suggested that the future layout for compulsory education in Wuhan should be combined with regional functions, population size, and educational needs to strengthen the forward-looking allocation of educational resources and land use planning in the remote urban areas, optimize the educational layout of functional areas to adapt to population growth and enhance accessibility, and build a balanced system of teacher resource allocation to promote the high-quality and integrated development of compulsory education. …”
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Enhancing Cross-Domain Remote Sensing Scene Classification by Multi-Source Subdomain Distribution Alignment Network by Yong Wang, Zhehao Shu, Yinzhi Feng, Rui Liu, Qiusheng Cao, Danping Li, Lei Wang

“…Accompanied by the above network, two novel loss functions are proposed to boost the classification performance. …”
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Impact of left anterior descending lesion location on midterm outcomes in patients undergoing left internal mammary artery grafting: a five-year cohort study integrating quantitati... by Ziang Sun, Yuhui Wu, Rui Jiang, Zeyu Chen, Tianyu Wang, Wenlong Yan, Sumin Yang

“…In contrast, mid-to-distal lesions exhibit limited QFR utility, emphasizing anatomical-functional synergy in CABG planning. Despite comparable survival across lesion sites, proximal low QFR lesions warrant intensified surveillance.…”
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Adalimumab in Focus: Evaluating Effectiveness and Safety in Non-Infectious Uveitis at a Tertiary Referral Center in Türkiye by Berru Yargı Özkoçak, Çiğdem Altan, Burcu Kemer Atik, Berna Başarır

“…Conclusion: This study, the largest single-center investigation in Türkiye, reveals ADA to be a safe option with functional benefits across diverse indications and age ranges. …”
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