Great transitions in Donaumoos land reclamation (Bavaria, Germany) since the late 18th century – a palaeohydrological and historical perspective by C. Zielhofer, C. Zielhofer, M. Kaniecki, A. Köhler, V. Seeburg, A. Rollo, A. Rollo, L. Bergmann, S. Berg, B. Stammel, B. Stammel, R. Gudermann, W. J. Fletcher, U. Werban, A. Linstädter, N. Mehler

“…A<span id="page106"/> comparison of the quantitative data on the development of drainage ditch lengths with the state of research from written sources leads to the discovery of potential great transitions in floodplain and peatland changes and associated human drivers as well as consequences for society in the region. …”
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Dynamics of the gut microbiome in subjects challenged with Shigella sonnei 53G in a controlled human infection model by Zachary Liechty, Arianna Baldwin, Sandra Isidean, Akamol Suvarnapunya, Robert Frenck, Chad Porter, Michael Goodson

“…We identified taxa that were more or less abundant in participants who would develop shigellosis during the study, as well as persistent changes after recovery in the microbiomes of participants who developed severe symptoms. …”
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How air pollution fuels respiratory infections in children: current insights by Susanna Esposito, Valentina Fainardi, Annachiara Titolo, Angela Lazzara, Marialaura Menzella, Beatrice Campana, Alberto Argentiero, Nicola Principi

“…However, the available data do not allow for precise definition of the magnitude of the risk, the individual and combined roles of specific pollutants, and the influence of factors such as age, sex, duration, and site of exposure on the development and severity of respiratory infections. …”
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Association of microtubule-based processes gene expression with immune microenvironment and its predictive value for drug response in oestrogen receptor-positive breast cancer by Zhenfeng Huang, Minghui Zhang, Nana Zhang, Mengyao Zeng, Yao Qian, Meng Zhu, Xiangyan Meng, Ming Shan, Guoqiang Zhang, Feng Liu

“…Microtubule-based process-related genes (MBPRGs) play essential biological roles in the cell cycle and the development of migration. This study aimed to establish a novel prognostic signature based on MBPRGs to improve patient outcomes and offer additional treatment options for those with ER+ breast cancer.MethodsClinical data along with relevant RNA information with ER+ breast cancer were sourced from The Cancer Genome Atlas and the Molecular Taxonomy of Breast Cancer International Consortium. …”
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The security outcome of the conflict between tradition and modernism in Afghanistan by Mokhtar Rahimi, Mohsen Eslami

“…In response, the hypothesis is put forward that with the arrival of manifestations of modern civilization in Afghanistan, especially since the era of Amanullah Khan, this society has gradually suffered an ideological split and has become fattened by fundamentalism as a result of the destructive conflict between modernist and traditionalist forces.Methods: This research is developmental in terms of its purpose and the research method is qualitative and of the type of document analysis and the tool for collecting information is whistleblowing.Results and Discussion: The data indicate that ideological conflicts between conservative and reformist forces in Afghanistan since the early 20th century have, while creating transformative waves, consistently had negative effects on the country's development and social stability process. …”
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Associations of Air Pollution and Pediatric Asthma in Cleveland, Ohio by Sumita B. Khatri, Cynthia Newman, Jeffrey P. Hammel, Tanujit Dey, Jeffrey J. Van Laere, Kristie A. Ross, Jerri A. Rose, Timothy Anderson, Shaibal Mukerjee, Luther Smith, Matthew S. Landis, Ann Holstein, Gary A. Norris

“…This article presents an evaluation of short-term (daily) and long-term associations between motor vehicle and industrial air pollution components and pediatric asthma emergency department (ED) visits by evaluating two sets of air quality data with healthcare utilization for pediatric asthma. …”
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Montbretia flowers as a source of bioactive crocins: Biotechnology tools and delivery systems by Lucía Morote, Cristian Martínez Martínez Fajardo, María Mondéjar López, Elena Moreno-Gimenez, Ángela Rubio-Moraga, Olivia Costantina Demurtas, Gianfranco Diretto, Enrique Niza, Verónica Aragonés, Alberto López Jiménez, José-Antonio Daròs, Oussama Ahrazem, Lourdes Gómez-Gómez

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Immune Microenvironment Characterization and Machine Learning-Guided Identification of Diagnostic Biomarkers for Ulcerative Colitis by Zheng Q, Wang L, Zhang Y, Peng J, Hou J, Wang H, Ma Y, Tang P, Li Y, Li H, Chen Y, Li J, Chen Y

“…Functional enrichment analysis revealed associations with inflammatory and immune-regulatory pathways, highlighting their biological relevance. …”
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A Sociological Study of Monetary Attitudes among Citizens of Tehran by Nahid Abdoli, Asadollah Babaiefard

“…This article employed a quantitative approach and survey methodology to identify the attitudinal patterns that influence the psychological and social dynamics of society, ultimately shaping collective behavior regarding money and reflecting the emotional connections individuals have with material objects. The data analysis method was grounded in Simmel's continuous dialectical approach, or dualism, which serves as a framework for comprehending the social phenomenon of money. …”
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Chemokine Ligands and Receptors Regulate Macrophage Polarization in Atherosclerosis: A Comprehensive Database Mining Study by Wanqian Yu, MD, Linghua Fu, MS, Guangtao Lei, MD, Fan Luo, MS, Peng Yu, MD, Wen Shen, MD, Qinghua Wu, MS, Pingping Yang, MD

“…The expression levels of chemokines in mouse tissues were analyzed via Metascape software for signalling pathway enrichment, scRNA-seq data for chemokine expression in atherosclerotic plaque progression and regression, and GEO2R data for chemokine expression during macrophage polarization. …”
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Remote Sensing Video Tracking: Current Status, Challenges, and Future by Fang Liu, Jiahao Wang, Licheng Jiao, Jie Zhang, Hao Wang, Shuo Li, Lingling Li, Puhua Chen, Xu Liu, Wenping Ma, Shuang Wang, Shuyuan Yang, Xiangrong Zhang, Yaoyang Du, Qianyue Bao, Long Sun, Biao Hou

“…Through a comprehensive overview and in-depth analysis of existing technologies, this work aims to provide researchers with a systematic reference, promoting further development and innovation in remote sensing video tracking.…”
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Methodological guidelines and publications of benefit–risk assessment for health technology assessment: a scoping review protocol by Patricia Coelho De Soárez, Uwe Siebert, Franciele Cordeiro Gabriel, Beate Jahn, Bruna De Oliveira Ascef, Erica Aranha Suzumura, Fernando Henrique de Albuquerque Maia, Aline Frossard Ribeiro Bortoluzzi, Natalia Santos Farias

“…This will be done considering the different phases of the life-cycle of health technologies to underline both the depth and extent of research concerning BRA, especially in the context of HTA.Methods and analysis This scoping review protocol was developed following the framework proposed by Arksey and O’Malley, and the updated guidelines by the Joanna Briggs Institute. …”
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Dynamic LED-light versus static LED-light for depressed inpatients: study protocol for a randomised clinical study by Carlo Volf, Anne Sofie Aggestrup, Paul Michael Petersen, Carsten Dam-Hansen, Ulla Knorr, Ema Erkocevic Petersen, Janus Engstrøm, Janus C Jakobsen, Torben Skov Hansen, Helle Østergaard Madsen, Ida Hageman, Klaus Martiny

“…The objective of this study is to investigate the antidepressant efficacy of a newly developed dynamic LED-lighting system installed in an inpatient ward.Methods and analysis In all, 150 inpatients with a major depressive episode, as part of either a major depressive disorder or as part of a bipolar disorder, will be included. …”
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Auto Machine Learning and Convolutional Neural Network in Diabetes Mellitus Research—The Role of Histopathological Images in Designing and Exploring Experimental Models by Iulian Tătaru, Simona Moldovanu, Oana-Maria Dragostin, Carmen Lidia Chiţescu, Alexandra-Simona Zamfir, Ionut Dragostin, Liliana Strat, Carmen Lăcrămioara Zamfir

“…Histopathological images represent a valuable data source for pathologists, who can provide clinicians with essential landmarks for complex pathologies. …”
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Determinants of acceptance of patients with heart failure and their informal caregivers regarding an interactive decision-making system: a qualitative study by Alexander Palant, David R Thompson, Donna Fitzsimons, Hans-Peter Brunner-La Rocca, Loreena Hill, Casper Eurlings, Bettina Zippel-Schultz, Chantal F Ski, Lana J Dixon, Julia Brandts, Katharina Andrea Schuett, Lieven de Maesschalck, Matthew Barrett, Ermelinda Furtado da Luz, Thom Hoedemakers, Thomas Maria Helms

“…The majority of patients (55%) suffered from heart failure with mild symptoms.Results Four main categories emerged from the data: needs and expectations, preferences regarding the care process, perceived risk and trust. …”
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Role of strike-slips and graben-rifts in controlling oil and gas reservoirs in deep horizons of the Russko-Chaselsky Ridge (West Siberian Province) by D. D. Sekerina, M. M. Saitgaleev, N. P. Senchina, V. V. Glazunov, D. F. Kalinin, M. P. Kozlov, E. I. Ismagilova

“…A complex set of regional and detailed geophysical data, including 2D and 3D seismic surveys and digital models of gravity and magnetic fields, was used as a factual basis. …”
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Antitumor Activity, Mechanisms of Action and Phytochemical Profiling of Sub-Fractions Obtained from <i>Ulex gallii</i> Planch. (Fabaceae): A Medicinal Plant from Galicia (Spain) by Lucía Bada, Hussain Shakeel Butt, Elías Quezada, Aitor Picos, Helle Wangensteen, Kari Tvete Inngjerdingen, José Gil-Longo, Dolores Viña

“…Morphological changes indicative of apoptosis were also observed in all cell lines. Bioinformatic analysis of UHPLC-MS and GC-MS data tentatively identified 20 metabolites in D7 and 15 in D8, primarily flavonoids. …”
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Pregravid Weight Gain Is Associated with an Increased Risk of Gestational Diabetes by Sunmie Kim, Kyungdo Han, Su-Yeon Choi, Min Joo Kim, Sun Young Yang, Seung Ho Choi, Jeong Yoon Yim, Jin Ju Kim, Min-Jeong Kim

“…The current study aims to investigate this relationship using data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service database. …”
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EFNA2 Mediates Stiffness-Regulated Hypopharyngeal Cancer Progression by Songqun Hu, Yuanru Liu, Min Cheng, Min Xu, Huiting Liu, Ying Shan, Haosheng Ni, Tian Xia, Qicheng Zhang, Zhenxin Zhang, Bo You

“…Methods Immunohistochemical analysis and cervical enhanced computed tomography (CT) data were used to evaluate correlations among CT values, matrix stiffness, and prognosis, and to develop a prognostic model for HPC. …”
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Three-dimensional numerical modeling of sediment transport in a highly turbid estuary with pronounced seasonal variations by Thi-Kim-Anh Do, Nicolas Huybrechts, Isabel Jálon-Rojas, Pablo Tassi, Aldo Sottolichio

“…Additionally, the current study analyzes the ability of the model to capture the migration of ETM from high to low flow, and it utilizes a calibration strategy that minimizes parameters by using in situ data and encompassing hydro–morpho-sedimentary interactions. …”
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