Variations in Intestinal Microbiota Among Three Species in the Cervidae Family Under the Same Feeding Conditions by Yichen Wang, Minghui Shi, Jiahui Wu, Xiangyu Han, Mengqi Li, Yining Wu, Yuanlin Jiang, Haonan Zhang, Shuqiang Liu, Defu Hu

“…In addition, the PICRUSt (Phylogenetic Investigation of Communities by Reconstruction of Unobserved States) function prediction results indicated that FSD were less capable than FRD and FWLD in the functional category of nutrient metabolism, and FWLD were less capable than FSD and FRD in the functional category of intestinal absorption. …”
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Cardiometabolic Biomarkers and Prediction of Kidney Disease Progression: The eGFR Cohort Study by Elizabeth L. M. Barr, Federica Barzi, Phillip Mills (Kulkalgal), Maria Nickels, Sian Graham, Odette Pearson, Varuni Obeyesekere, Wendy E. Hoy, Graham R. D. Jones, Paul D. Lawton, Alex D. H. Brown, Mark Thomas, Ashim Sinha, Alan Cass, Richard J. MacIsaac, Louise J. Maple-Brown, Jaquelyne T. Hughes (Wagadagam)

“…Conclusions: Cardiovascular, kidney, and inflammatory biomarkers are likely associated with kidney function loss in diabetes, with particularly prominent associations for cardiac injury markers.…”
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Ganoderma lucidum spore oil alleviates psychological stress-evoked tumor progression by enhancing FcγR-mediated macrophage phagocytosis by Dong-Dong Li, Zi-Xuan Li, Yang-Fan Zhou, Ling Jin, Wan-Li Liang, Wen-Dong Xu, Xiang Luo, Guan-Di Xiao, Qi-Jun Chen, Ting Xie, Hui Xu, Yang Liu, Hong-Fei Cai, Yun-Feng Cao, Wan-Yang Sun, Yi-Fang Li, Lei Liang, Ju-Yan Liu, Yan-Ping Wu, Rong-Rong He

“…G. lucidum spore oil (GLSO), a lipid substance extracted from sporoderm-broken spores, has shown potential in enhancing immune function and prolonging the survival of tumor patients. …”
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Regreening Practices and Effectiveness Evaluation for Rocky Slope Drawdown Zones in Pumped Storage Power Station Reservoirs by YANG Zhi-chao, MA Xiao-xiao, CHANG Shi-ju, TANG Yu-shuang, ZHAO Rui-yi, WAN Dan, ZHANG Qian-zhu

“…[Methods] To address the severely impaired ecological function of the drawdown zone, this study conducted systematic analysis of habitat characteristics, including hydrological patterns, bank characteristics, non-point source pollution, and plant communities. …”
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Enhancing Cabernet Sauvignon wine quality with Merlot improver: A study on flavor and quality impact through various blending techniques by Fangfang Wang, Huan Wang, Qinquan Fu, Xinyi Ma, Min Zhao, Yinqi Liu, Kaiwen Liu, Bin Wang, Xuewei Shi

“…The results showed that adding 20 % Merlot grapes was able to observably increase the functional composition, color, and aromatic complexity of the Cabernet Sauvignon wine, in which the increased tartaric and malic acid content imparted citrus aromas to the wines. …”
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Risk factors for severe outcomes in people with diabetes hospitalised for COVID-19: a cross-sectional database study by Kamlesh Khunti, Pere Domingo, Josep Franch-Nadal, Manel Mata-Cases, Jordi Real, Didac Mauricio, Esmeralda Castelblanco, Emilio Ortega, Rosa Corcoy, Mònica Gratacòs, Francesc Xavier Cos Claramunt, Ramon Puig-Treserra, Bogdan Vlacho

“…In subjects with DM, the only variables independently associated with both outcomes were age >65 years, male sex and pre-existing chronic kidney disease. We observed a non-linear relationship between blood glucose levels at admission and risk of in-hospital mortality and death or IMV. …”
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GRAPHIC NOVEL TRANSLATION: SEMIOTIC AND MULTIMODAL PERSPECTIVE by Anna V. Khodorenko.

“…The methods having been applied in the present paper are those of linguistic observation and description, empiric comparison of translation variants and translation results analysis using ADM tools. …”
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An Overview of Patient-reported Outcomes for Men with Prostate Cancer: Results from the PIONEER Consortium by Sebastiaan Remmers, Katharina Beyer, Tariq A. Lalmahomed, Peter Prinsen, Nicole J.E. Horevoorts, Nora Tabea Sibert, Christoph Kowalski, Francesco Barletta, Oliver Brunckhorst, Giorgio Gandaglia, Jochem R.N. van der Voort van Zyp, Emma J. Smith, Andre Deschamps, Laurence Collette, Philip Cornford, Susan Evans-Axelsson, James N’Dow, Mieke Van Hemelrijck, Monique J. Roobol, Lionne D.F. Venderbos

“…Background and objective: Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are increasingly being used to capture the patients’ perspective of their functional status and quality of life (QoL). Big data can help us better understand patient-reported outcomes (PROs). …”
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Re-use of Building Products in the Netherlands by Loriane Icibaci

“…The key findings in this segment were: Organizational The practice of reuse currently functions as an appendix of the demolition industry, bringing benefits as well as disadvantages. …”
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Exploring the eco-evolutionary role of plasmids and defense systems in ‘Fervidacidithiobacillus caldus’ extreme acidophile by Sebastián Pacheco-Acosta, Sebastián Pacheco-Acosta, Gustavo Castro-Toro, Gustavo Castro-Toro, Camila Rojas-Villalobos, Camila Rojas-Villalobos, Cesar Valenzuela, Juan José Haristoy, Abraham Zapata-Araya, Abraham Zapata-Araya, Ana Moya-Beltrán, Pedro Sepúlveda-Rebolledo, Ernesto Pérez-Rueda, Ricardo Ulloa, Alejandra Giaveno, Francisco Issotta, Francisco Issotta, Francisco Issotta, Francisco Issotta, Francisco Issotta, Beatriz Díez, Beatriz Díez, Beatriz Díez, Beatriz Díez, Simón Beard, Simón Beard, Raquel Quatrini, Raquel Quatrini

“…Plasmids carried variable numbers of hypothetical proteins and transposases, with annotated cargo genes reflecting functional differentiation by habitat. Defensome profiling revealed over 50 anti-MGE systems in sequenced ‘F. caldus’ isolates, including diverse restriction-modification systems, CRISPR-Cas types IV-A and V-F, and widespread abortive infection and composite defense systems such as Wadjet, Gabija, and Zorya. …”
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Association of Left Atrial Dysfunction with Pulmonary Hemodynamics and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis by Kazutoshi Hirose, MD, Koki Nakanishi, MD, Masao Daimon, MD, Hikari Seki, MD, Yuriko Yoshida, MD, Megumi Hirokawa, MD, Tomoko Nakao, MD, Koichi Kimura, MD, Shun Minatsuki, MD, Masaru Hatano, MD, Hiroyuki Morita, MD, Marco R. Di Tullio, MD, Shunichi Homma, MD, Makoto Kurano, MD, Norihiko Takeda, MD

“…The combination of LA function and PH status provided better risk stratification for composite CV outcome, as the highest incidence of adverse outcome was observed in patients with LA dysfunction and PH (40.0%), followed by those with LA dysfunction or PH alone (13.6%), and finally those without LA dysfunction and PH (0%, P = 0.008). …”
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Population dynamics and monitoring applied to decision-making by M. J. Conroy, D. C. Lee

“…Second, certain outcomes are assigned value, via an objective or utility function. Both of these features involve factors beyond the usual consideration of ecological modeling; the first implies the presence of one or more “decision makers”, and the second characterizes the societal preferences of each possible outcome resulting from a prospective decision. …”
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Pooled error variance and covariance estimation of sparse in situ soil moisture sensor measurements in agricultural fields in Flanders by M. G. A. Hendrickx, M. G. A. Hendrickx, J. Vanderborght, J. Vanderborght, P. Janssens, P. Janssens, P. Janssens, S. Bombeke, E. Matthyssen, A. Waverijn, J. Diels, J. Diels

“…Sensor deviations from the “true” MZ soil moisture were defined as observational errors and lump both measurement errors and representational errors. …”
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Early detection to improve outcome in people with undiagnosed psoriatic arthritis: the PROMPT research programme including RCT by Neil McHugh, Laura Bojke, Mel Brooke Turfrey, Rachel Charlton, Myka Ransom, Laura C Coates, Howard Collier, Claire Davies, Emma Dures, Philip Helliwell, Jana James, Anya Lissina, Vishnu B Madhok, Alison L Nightingale, Jonathan Packham, Catherine Smith, Eldon Spackman, Cerys Tassinari, William Tillett, Sarah T Brown

“…Clinical and patient-reported outcome measures were assessed in 139 patients with PsA at three consecutive follow-up visits in a UK multicentre observational study. A pain visual analogue scale (VAS) and Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue instrument (chosen from PROMS) were added as modifications to the Composite Psoriatic Disease Activity Index (CPDAI) and the GRAppa Composite Exercise (GRACE) composite measures. …”
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DOAC Score for Predicting Clinical Outcomes After Left Atrial Appendage Closure by Masahiko Asami, MD, Yu Horiuchi, MD, Jun Tanaka, MD, Daiki Yoshiura, MD, Masanori Taniwaki, MD, Kota Komiyama, MD, PhD, Hitomi Yuzawa, MD, PhD, Kengo Tanabe, MD, PhD, Mitsuru Sago, CE, Shuhei Tanaka, MD, PhD, Ryuki Chatani, MD, Toru Naganuma, MD, Yohei Ohno, MD, PhD, Tomoyuki Tani, MD, Hideharu Okamatsu, MD, Kazuki Mizutani, MD, PhD, Yusuke Watanabe, MD, PhD, Masaki Izumo, MD, PhD, Mike Saji, MD, PhD, Shingo Mizuno, MD, Daisuke Hachinohe, MD, Hiroshi Ueno, MD, PhD, Shunsuke Kubo, MD, Shinichi Shirai, MD, Masaki Nakashima, MD, Masanori Yamamoto, MD, PhD, Kentaro Hayashida, MD, PhD

“…Methods: In this prospective, multicenter, observational study, patients with nonvalvular AF (NVAF) undergoing LAAC were categorized by the DOAC score into higher (HBR) and lower bleeding risk groups. …”
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Mechanical performance of rattan cane wood fiber–reinforced polymer at high temperatures by Cornelius Ogbodo Anayo Agbo

“… The growing applications of natural fibers and green composites in manufacturing various products have expanded the search for more functional and sustainable fibers. …”
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Pengaruh Variasi Rasio Pati Talas (Colocasia Esculenta L) dengan Karagenan dan Konsentrasi Pemlastis Putih Telur terhadap Karakteristik Komposit Bioplastik by Diana Hilmalia Putri, Amna Hartiati, I Nyoman Semadi Antara

“…This research aims to determine the effect of variations in the taro starch-carrageenan ratio and egg white concentration on the characteristics of bioplastic composites, determine the treatment of variations in the taro starch-carrageenan ratio and egg white concentration which produces the best treated bioplastic composites and identify the functional groups of the best treated bioplastic composites. …”
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Origin of Dynamic Network Formation of 2D Nanofillers in a Flexible Matrix by Debmalya Roy, Vaishnav B, Subhash Mandal, Ajay Gupta, Benedikt Sochor, Sarathlal Koyiloth Vayalil, Tobias Kraus

“…The effect of topological differences in composites is observed to be most striking in the case of sheets, where it is shown that the 2D flakes can bend and unfold upon stress, exclusively affecting the percolation and conductive mechanism in composites. …”
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Deep Learning-Based Gain Estimation for Multi-User Software-Defined Radios in Aircraft Communications by Viraj K. Gajjar, Kurt L. Kosbar

“…This allows the SDR to accurately estimate the peak of the composite voltage and set the gain of the DAC and RF amplifier, without having to generate or directly observe the composite signal.…”
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Effects of plasma pre-treatment and polyurethane/IF-WS nanocoating on mechanical and viscoelastic properties of UHMWPE yarns by Shuangyan Wu, Avik Kumar Dhar, Yuta D Hagiya, Gajanan Bhat

“…Moreover, plasma pre-treatment induced oxygen-containing functional groups on the fibers, which significantly improved the mechanical, viscoelastic, and wash durability properties of the final UHMWPE/PUA/IF-WS 2 composites.…”
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