Insights into variations of seasonal and daily soil temperatures under the effect of biocrusts in central-western Argentina by Ana Laura Navas Romero, Mario Herrera Moratta, Eduardo Martínez-Carretero, Barbara Vento, María C. Fernández-Belmonte

“… Background and Aims: Biocrusts play an essential role on the earth’s surface and have a direct influence on soil parameters. …”
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Comparison of Rectal and Gastrointestinal Core Temperatures During Heat Tolerance Testing by Melissa J. Crowe, Michael T. Meehan, Rhondda E. Jones

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Military capability may be reduced in hot environments with individuals at risk of exertional heat stroke (EHS). …”
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Formulation of W/O/W Emulsion-Based Chitosan-Alginate Microcapsules for Encapsulation of Cannabidiol and <i>A. annua</i> L. Extract Containing Luteolin and Apigenin: A Response Sur... by Emilija Nemickaite, Ugne Zlabiene, Agne Mazurkeviciute, Mindaugas Marksa, Jurga Bernatoniene

“…<b>Methods:</b> A water-in-oil-in-water (W/O/W) emulsion and a modified coacervation extrusion technique were employed. …”
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The oro- and nasopharyngeal microbiota as a revolutionary perspective on mental disorders and related psychopathology: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zeinab Hesami, Mohammad Atashrooz, Reyhaneh Sardarzehi, Mehdi Azizmohammad Looha, Babak Khorsand, Hamidreza Houri

“…Dysbiosis in this region has been associated with systemic diseases, which may, in turn, contribute to disruptions in the gut microbiota. Methods In this study, we synthesized the current literature investigating differences in ONP microbial composition in people with various mental disorders, compared to healthy controls. …”
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Restoration of antibiotic associated diarrhea induced gut microbiota disorder by using Dictyophora indusiata water-insoluble polysaccharides in C57BL/6J mice by Yong Lai, Yong Lai, Qifan Zhang, Maohan Xu, Xiurong Guo, Quan Zhou, Qiuyu Liu, Huiling Deng, Can Song

“…BackgroundA healthy gut depends on a balance of commensal and probiotic bacteria, and prolonged and inappropriate clinical use of antibiotics can cause an imbalance in the gut flora, resulting in antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD). …”
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Acid-Base Balance in Healthy Adults: Beneficial Effects of Bicarbonate and Sodium-Rich Mineral Water in a Randomized Controlled Trial: The BicarboWater Study by Katharina Mansouri, Theresa Greupner, Edda van de Flierdt, Inga Schneider, Andreas Hahn

“…Background. Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are a global health challenge. …”
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Patterns of physical activity and sedentary behavior among Brazilian schoolchildren: analysis based on types of behavior by Lizziane Andrade Dias, Gilmar Mercês de Jesus, Graciete Oliveira Vieira

“…Abstract Background Studies on physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) patterns contribute to planning specifically-population-targeted health interventions. …”
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Disrupting Notch signaling related HES1 in myeloid cells reinvigorates antitumor T cell responses by Myung Sup Kim, Hyeokgu Kang, Jung-Hwan Baek, Moon-Gyu Cho, Eun Joo Chung, Seok-Jun Kim, Joon-Yong Chung, Kyung-Hee Chun

“…Abstract Background Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) are immunosuppressive cells within the tumor microenvironment (TME) that hinder anti-tumor immunity. …”
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From Metagenomes to Functional Expression of Resistance: <i>floR</i> Gene Diversity in Bacteria from Salmon Farms by Javiera Ortiz-Severín, Iñaki Hojas, Felipe Redin, Ervin Serón, Jorge Santana, Alejandro Maass, Verónica Cambiazo

“…In this work, we aimed to characterize the genetic and phenotypic profiles of antibiotic resistance in bacterial communities from salmon farms. <b>Methods.</b> Bacterial metagenomes from an intensive aquaculture zone in southern Chile were sequenced, and the composition, abundance and sequence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) were analyzed using assembled and raw read data. …”
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Chronic Subdural Hematomas—A Retrospective Analysis of the Internal Architecture and Evaluation of Risk Factors for Recurrences After Surgical Therapy by Nadja Grübel, Christine Klemptner, Benjamin Mayer, Frank Runck, Gregor Durner, Christian Rainer Wirtz, Andrej Pala

“…<b>Methods:</b> This retrospective study analyzed data from 189 patients who underwent surgery in our department between 2014 and 2018. …”
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Vitamin D Supplementation Selectively Affects Peripheral Lymphocyte Subsets in Infertile Women by Fan J, Zhao J, Zhang J, Chen Y, Bi X, Liu H, Liu J, Wang J, Wu X

“…Junmei Fan,1,&ast; Jinghui Zhao,2,&ast; Junkun Zhang,3 Yanhua Chen,1 Xingyu Bi,1 Huiping Liu,1 Junfen Liu,1 Jinbao Wang,1 Xueqing Wu1 1Department of Reproductive Medicine Center, Children’s Hospital of Shanxi and Women Health Center of Shanxi, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030013, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Shenzhen Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518000, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Intensive Care Unit, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, The Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030000, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xueqing Wu, Department of Reproductive Medicine Center, Children’s Hospital of Shanxi and Women Health Center of Shanxi, 13th Xinmin North Street, Xinghualing District, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030013, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 351 3360725, Email xueqingw_wu95@163.comBackground: This study aimed to explore the effect of vitamin D supplementation on lymphocyte subsets in infertile women.Methods: The study involved a total of 247 patients who suffered recurrent embryo implantation failure (RIF) or recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) between January and December 2019 in the Reproductive Medicine Center of Children’s Hospital of Shanxi and Women Health Center of Shanxi. …”
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Assessment of the adequacy of current approaches to individual dosimetric monitoring for personnel by S. Yu. Bazhin, E. N. Shleenkova, V. Yu. Bogatyreva, V. A. Nekrasov

“…The rich hardware fleet and the lack of a special regulatory and methodological document clarifying the issues of organizing and conducting individual dosimetric monitoring of personnel ensuring the operation of X-ray units for inspecting baggage and goods prompted a study to assess the adequacy of current approaches to assessing personnel doses. Materials and methods: Industrial radiation monitoring of operator workplaces of 11 X-ray units for inspecting baggage and goods of various models was carried out. …”
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Sub-inhibitory concentrations of oxacillin modulate biogenesis and function of extracellular vesicles secreted by oxacillin-sensitive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by Zhaoxia Ran, Zhaoxia Ran, Minghui Hao, Binxin Guo, Junrui Wang, Junrui Wang

“…BackgroundExtracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) carry multiple components, such as toxins, antigens, and resistance determinants, whose production is influenced by exposure to β-lactam antibiotics. …”
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Association between visceral fat and bone mineral density in perimenopausal women by Xu Tang, Ling Tang, Xiaolin Li, Jiejing Cao, Huanhuan Wang, Shujiao Liu, Yufang Yi, Zhiyong Zhang

“…Background The effects of visceral fat and body fat on osteoporosis (OP) have long been controversial. …”
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Unveiling new insights into migraine risk stratification using machine learning models of adjustable risk factors by Yu-Chen Liu, Ye-Hai Liu, Hai-Feng Pan, Wei Wang

“…Abstract Background Migraine ranks as the second-leading cause of global neurological disability, affecting approximately 1.1 billion individuals worldwide with severe quality-of-life impairments. …”
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Vascular, valvular and kidney calcification manifested in mouse models of adenine-induced chronic kidney disease by Xin Yang, Yuqiu Liu, Xiaodong Zhu, Pingsheng Chen, Xiaotong Xie, Tian Xu, Xiaoliang Zhang, Yu Zhao

“…Background Ectopic calcification (EC) involves multiple organ systems in chronic kidney disease (CKD). …”
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Crude oligosaccharides extracted from bamboo shoots (Dendrocalamus asper) exhibit prebiotic activity and modulate intestinal morphology in broiler chickens without affecting growth... by Janjira Sittiya, Supawadee Chimtong, Narin Thongwittaya, Koh-en Yamauchi

“…This study aimed to evaluate the prebiotic and antibacterial activities of crude oligosaccharides derived from BOSs and assess their effects on growth performance, carcass traits, cecal microbiota, nutrient digestibility, and intestinal morphology in broiler chickens. Materials and Methods: In Experiment 1, BOSs were extracted using acid hydrolysis followed by enzymatic treatment, and their composition was confirmed through thin-layer chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography. …”
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Comparative analysis of isokinetic muscle function, anaerobic power, and physical fitness in male Taekwondo players based on body mass index standards by Minhyuk Park, Yonghyun Byun, Sangho Kim

“…Background: Body mass index (BMI) significantly affects athletic performance among Taekwondo athletes. …”
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Dietary Polyphenol Intake in Relation to Ultra-Processed Food Consumption in a Mediterranean Population-Based Cohort: Findings from the Moli-Sani Study by Emilia Ruggiero, Augusto di Castelnuovo, Simona Costanzo, Simona Esposito, Giovanni de Gaetano, Licia Iacoviello, Marialaura Bonaccio

“…Background and objectives: Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have been consistently associated with the increased risk of premature mortality and diseases in numerous cohorts worldwide, possibly due to their poor nutritional composition. …”
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Researchers’ perspectives on the integration of molecular and genomic data into malaria elimination programmes in Africa: a qualitative study by Paulina Tindana, Daniel Enos Sekwo, Leonard Baatiema, Abdoulaye Djimde, the Pathogen Genomics Diversity Network, Africa (PDNA)

“…Abstract Background Malaria remains a significant public health concern, despite global efforts to combat the disease with highest burden in Africa. …”
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