Comparative Genomics of Rhamnolipid Synthesis and Monoaromatic Hydrocarbon Tolerance Genes in Environmental Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Sandro B. Martel-Torres, Camila Castillo-Vilcahuaman, ROGER A. PALOMINO HUARCAYA, Susana M. Gutiérrez Moreno, Fernando A. Merino Rafael

“…DNA extraction, sequencing, and quality-controlled assembly, functional genome annotation was performed using BAKTA. …”
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Effects of Various Direct-acting Antivirals in the Quality of Life of Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C by Hatun ÖZTÜRK ÇERİK, Şaban ESEN, Betül ALTINTAŞ ÖNER, Merve ÇELİK, Tuğba ÖZDEMİR, İlkay BOZKURT, Esra TANYEL

“…Among SF-36 parameters, a significant improvement was observed in physical functioning, physical role limitations, body pain, and vitality in groups 1 and 3 at the end of the treatment (p<0.001, p<0.001, p=0.001, and p<0.001). …”
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Insights into high-altitude adaptation and meat quality regulation by gastrointestinal metabolites in Tibetan and black pigs by Xue Bai, Xue Bai, Zhiying Huang, Helin Tan, Yiren Gu, Xun Wang, Long Jin, Peng Shang, Keren Long, Diyan Li, Mingzhou Li

“…It also provides a theoretical foundation for precision agriculture strategies aimed at enhancing the meat quality of both TP and BP pigs.…”
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Assessment of Pain, Diet, and Analgesic Use in Orthodontic Patients: An Observational Study by Bianca Maria Negruțiu, Claudia Elena Staniș, Ligia Luminița Vaida, Abel Emanuel Moca, Cristina Paula Costea, Raluca Iurcov, Alexandru Nicolae Pîrvan, Marius Rus

“…<i>Background/Objectives</i>: Orthodontic treatment offers significant functional and aesthetic benefits, but it often causes discomfort, impacting patients’ daily activities, including diet and medication use. …”
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Artificial intelligence analysis of thermal energy for convectively heated ternary nanofluid flow in radiated channel considering viscous dissipations aspects by Hamid Qureshi, Amjad Ali Pasha, Muhammad Asif Zahoor Raja, Zahoor Shah, Salem Algarni, Talal Alqahtani, Waqar Azeem Khan, Moinul Haq

“…This research works to establish the convective heat transfer coefficient (CHTC) of new improved ternary hybrid functionalized nanofluids with CuO, Fe2O3, and SiO2 nanoparticles in polymeric fluid. …”
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Evolution of Lung Disease Studied by Computed Tomography in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis Treated with Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor by Susana Hernández-Muñiz, Paloma Caballero, Adrián Peláez, Marta Solís-García, Carmen de Benavides, Javier Collada, Ignacio Díaz-Lorenzo, Cristina Zorzo, Rosa Mar Gómez-Punter, Rosa María Girón

“…Epidemiological, clinical, and functional parameters were evaluated. Results: Sixty-two patients were included (35 males, median age 30.4 ± 7.87 years). …”
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Effect of Chlorhexidine and Benincasa Hispida Pretreatment on Microshear Bond Strength of Universal Adhesive System on Dentin: A Pilot Study by Girija S Sajjan, Manda Sri Swathi, P Arun Bhupathi, Madhu Varma Kanumuri, Rajulapati Kalyan Satish, Rama Krishna Alla, Tippireddy Srija, Ch Uma Shalini

“…Benincasa hispida is a natural plant-based functional food containing minerals and vitamins that help prevent osteoporosis and improve bone health. …”
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Clinical significance of serum interleukin-32 levels in vasculo-Behçet’s disease: A cross-sectional study by Serdar Kaymaz, Murat Yiğit, Aydın Demiray, Uğur Karasu, Veli Çobankara, Seçil Tan, Yavuz Dodurga

“…This highlights a potential role for IL-32 in the functional changes associated with vascular complications in BD.…”
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The Efficacy of Hyaluronic Acid in Reducing Pelvic Adhesions in Patients Undergoing Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery: A Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials by Maryam Mazloomi, Arash Mohazzab, Kobra Tahermanesh, Maliheh Fakehi, Maryam Saeedzarandi, Zahra Kooshari, Paria Dehesh, Seyede Razieh Ghaffari

“…Hyaluronic acid gel functions as a physical barrier, potentially reducing the formation of postoperative adhesions by minimizing tissue contact during the healing process. …”
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Effect of testosterone treatment during puberty in boys with Klinefelter syndrome (The TIPY Study): protocol for a nationwide randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study by Gary Butler, Anders Juul, Judith L Ross, Jørgen Holm Petersen, Kurt Kristensen, Ann-Margrethe Rønholt Christensen, Ida Dyhr Caspersen, Andrés Felipe Østergaard Fritzbøger, Niels Birkebæk, Anders Jørgen Schou, Shanlee Davis, Sophie van Rijn, Lise Aksglaede

“…Additionally, individuals with KS often experience mental health challenges and functional impairments that significantly impact their quality of life. …”
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Innovative nomogram for cervical cancer prediction: integrating high-risk HPV infection, p53 genotype, and blood routine parameters by Cheng Sun, Jun Zhang, Lili Pan, Shuang Yao, Fenghua Zhang, Linjuan Ji, Miaomei Yu, Guanghua Luo, Guanghua Luo, Xiping Jiang

“…The p53 gene influences cellular response to DNA damage and has a functional polymorphism (rs1042522, p.Arg72Pro) that affects susceptibility to degradation by HPV E6 protein. …”
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N6-methyladenosine methylation regulators can serve as potential biomarkers for endometriosis related infertility by Yalun He, Jie Ding, Tonglin Bai, Yangshuo Li, Xiaolan Liang, Yiming Chen, Yi Lin, Wen Cheng, Chaoqin Yu

“…N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation, the most common form of methylation in eukaryotic mRNAs, has gained attention in the study of female reproductive diseases, including EMS and infertility. This study aimed to investigate the role of m6A regulators in EMS-related infertility. …”
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Identification of bioaccessible and neuroprotective peptides from fermented casein hydrolysate by Ruirui Li, Shufang Shan, Yujie Xu, Jingyuan Xiong, Guo Cheng

“…However, known neuroprotective peptides are mostly prepared by enzymatic hydrolysis, and physicochemical screening of food-derived functional peptides typically overlooks the interference of biotransport after ingestion. …”
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Altered expression and potential role of N6-methyladenosine mRNA methylation in abdominal aortic aneurysm mouse model by Julin Wang, Tianyu Miao, Yanyun Wang, Tiehao Wang, Zhangyu He, Fei Xiong, Ding Yuan, Qiang Guo, Yi Yang, Zhichen Tang, Bin Huang, Jichun Zhao

“…The pathogenesis of AAA has not been fully elucidated, and m6A RNA methylation regulators have never been implicated in AAA development. This study aimed to explore the expression profile, potential functions and regulated mechanism of m6A RNA methylation in the abdominal aortic aneurysm mice model. …”
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Approach to shoulder instability: a randomized, controlled trial by Julien Caron, MD FRCSC, Kellen Walsh, MD FRCSC, Tinghua Zhang, MSc, Rashed AlAhmed, MBChB MSc FRCSC, Peter B. MacDonald, MD FRCSC, Cristina Bassi, MD, J Whitcomb Pollock, MD FRCSC MSc, Katie McIlquham, BSc, Peter Lapner, MD FRCSC

“…Conclusion: This study did not demonstrate any differences in functional outcomes, the incidence of apprehension, or failure rates between the two treatment algorithms at 24-month follow-up.…”
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Cardioprotective Effect of Growth Differentiation Factor 15 Against Isoproterenol-Induced Cardiomyocyte Apoptosis via Regulation of the Mitochondrial Fusion by Yan Zhang, Zhu Mei, Xiaodong Jia, Haixu Song, Jing Liu, Xiaoxiang Tian, Tianyu Xu, Xiaoxia Fu

“…Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) dramatically increases during cardiac hypertrophy and dysfunction, but its functions and mechanisms are barely known. This study aims to elucidate the role and mechanism of GDF15 in HF. …”
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Predictors of Successful Testicular Sperm Extraction: A New Era for Men with Non-Obstructive Azoospermia by Aris Kaltsas, Sofoklis Stavros, Zisis Kratiras, Athanasios Zikopoulos, Nikolaos Machairiotis, Anastasios Potiris, Fotios Dimitriadis, Nikolaos Sofikitis, Michael Chrisofos, Athanasios Zachariou

“…Advanced imaging techniques like high-frequency ultrasound and functional magnetic resonance imaging offer potential but require further validation. …”
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Integrating plot-based methods for monitoring biodiversity in island habitats under the scope of BIODIVERSA + project BioMonI: Tree monitoring in Terceira, Tenerife and Réunion Isl... by Paulo Borges, Leila Morgado, Rosalina Gabriel, Rui Elias, Mirana Gauche, Claudine Ah-Peng, Rüdiger Otto, Lea de Nascimento, Dominique Strasberg, Nathaly Guerrero-Ramírez, Holger Kreft, José María Fernández-Palacios

“…It will use baseline data from three focal archipelagos (Azores, Canary Islands and Mascarenes), but we aim to mobilise data from archipelagos worldwide.Plot-based data are a cornerstone of effective biodiversity monitoring on islands. …”
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Sustainable forest management: success and challenges in Ethiopia by Rusha Begna Wakweya

“…The establishment of robust policies and legal frameworks aimed at sustainable forestry has facilitated the transition towards SFM. …”
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Requirements for Becoming a Startup: A Study with an Economic Sociology Approach (Case Study: Managers of Startups in Isfahan City) by Rahmatollah Torkan, Seyed Samad Beheshty, Ramin Moradi

“…To address these gaps, the present study aimed to analyze the process of becoming a startup and the associated contexts and requirements in the city of Isfahan, utilizing an economic sociology framework. …”
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