Development and Balance Evaluation for Land Use and Transport Interaction Using Node-Place Model and Data Envelopment Analysis by Xiaoyi Ma, Hongjie He, Mingmin Liu, An Jin

“…Conversely, the LoM model, grounded in data envelopment analysis methods, evaluates the relative relationship between transport services and the travel demand generated by land use. …”
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Deformation index (GDI) in grain as a criterion for wheat gluten quality by E. N. Shabolkina, S. N. Shevchenko, N. V. Anisimkina

“…These methods will allow researchers to estimate the quality of breeding material more efficiently, and agricultural producers will have a comprehensive description of gluten quality of grown grain.…”
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Alzheimer's Prevention Initiative Generation Program: Development of an APOE genetic counseling and disclosure process in the context of clinical trials by Carolyn M. Langlois, Angela Bradbury, Elisabeth M. Wood, J. Scott Roberts, Scott Y.H. Kim, Marie‐Emmanuelle Riviere, Fonda Liu, Eric M. Reiman, Pierre N. Tariot, Jason Karlawish, Jessica B. Langbaum

“…Abstract Introduction As the number of Alzheimer's disease (AD) prevention studies grows, many individuals will need to learn their genetic and/or biomarker risk for the disease to determine trial eligibility. An alternative to traditional models of genetic counseling and disclosure is needed to provide comprehensive standardized counseling and disclosure of apolipoprotein E (APOE) results efficiently, safely, and effectively in the context of AD prevention trials. …”
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How aromatic dissolved organic matter differs in competitiveness against organic micropollutant adsorption by Qi Wang, Oliver J. Lechtenfeld, Luuk C. Rietveld, Jonas Schuster, Mathias Ernst, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Jan Kaesler, Chunmiao Wang, Min Yang, Jianwei Yu, Frederik Zietzschmann

“…Although the aromaticity-related metrics, such as UV254, of low MW DOM were proposed to correlate with DOM competitiveness, the method suffers from limitations in understanding the interplay of polarity and aromaticity in determining DOM competitiveness. …”
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Evaluation of fresh juice of strawberries at different degrees of ripeness using electronic nose and electronic tongue by GAO Li-ping, WANG Jun, CUI Shao-qing

“…However, the combination of e-nose and e-tongue with PLS could more efficiently predict soluble solids content, Vc content, total acid content and pH value (Fig. 11), among which the correction and prediction coefficient of determination of total acid content increased to 0.965 and 0.908, respectively.In conclusion, the combination of e-nose and e-tongue reveals better abilities to discriminate and predict fresh juice, which is confirmed to be a general detection for the comprehensive smell and taste information.…”
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hERGAT: predicting hERG blockers using graph attention mechanism through atom- and molecule-level interaction analyses by Dohyeon Lee, Sunyong Yoo

“…Many in silico models have been developed to predict hERG blockers, which can efficiently save time and resources. However, previous methods have found it hard to achieve high performance and to interpret the predictive results. …”
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Comparing Clearances of Polymethylmethacrylate and Polysulfone Dialyzer Membranes for Postdilution Hemodiafiltration in Patients With Kidney Failure: Protocol for a Systematic Revi... by Cahyani Gita Ambarsari, Astrid Kristina Kardani, Agustina Wulandari, Nadhifah Nadhifah

“…Although no ideal dialyzer can efficiently remove all types of uremic toxins while retaining essential elements, improving solute clearance should benefit patients. …”
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Sex differences in anaerobic performance in CrossFit® athletes: a comparison of three different all-out tests by Tomás Ponce-García, Jerónimo García-Romero, Laura Carrasco-Fernández, Alejandro Castillo-Domínguez, Javier Benítez-Porres

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted over 2 weeks. …”
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Consequences, costs and cost-effectiveness of workforce configurations in English acute hospitals by Peter Griffiths, Christina Saville, Jane Ball, David Culliford, Jeremy Jones, Francesca Lambert, Paul Meredith, Bruna Rubbo, Lesley Turner, Chiara Dall’Ora

“…Future work Research is needed to validate methods to determine nurse staffing requirements, and the interaction between registered nurse and assistant staffing needs further exploration. …”
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Comparative Ethics of Modern Payment Models by Jacob Riegler

“…Volume-based reimbursement schemes prioritize efficiency, regardless of these major bioethical principles. …”
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Comparative Ethics of Modern Payment Models by Jacob Riegler

“…Volume-based reimbursement schemes prioritize efficiency, regardless of these major bioethical principles. …”
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Effect of calumenin on metastasis and invasion of gastric cancer and prognosis of patients by REN Zhixiang, LIU Jiajia, QIN Zhongyi

“… ‍Objective‍　‍To investigate the expression of calumenin (CALU) in gastric cancer and its effect on metastasis and invasion of gastric cancer, and analyze its relationship with the prognosis of gastric cancer patients. Methods‍　‍The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database was used to analyze the expression level of CALU in gastric cancer and its impact on patient prognosis. …”
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A Short-Chain Analogue of Seminolipid: Synthesis and Inhibitory Effect on Mouse Fertilization by Seung Gee Lee, Leila Vahdati, Laura Morelli, Luigi Panza, Federica Compostella, Nongnuj Tanphaichitr

“…<b>Methods:</b> SC-SGG was synthesized from a 3-<i>O</i>-galactopyranosyl-<i>sn</i>-glycerol intermediate protected on the sugar moiety through the acylation of glycerol with caproic acid, deprotection and regioselective 3-<i>O</i>-sulfation of the galactose residue. …”
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Serum Transcription Factor EB Levels in Relation to Poor Neurological Prognosis and Mediation Effect of Stroke-Associated Pneumonia in Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Evidence from... by Wang K, Zhan G, Jiang Q, Jiang C, Zheng G, Tang Z

“…Serum TFEB levels were measured after acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), in addition to determining their connection to the severity and neurological outcomes of patients.Methods: Serum TFEB levels were measured in a prospective cohort study of 186 ICH patients and 100 controls. …”
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Manganese deficiency or dietary manganese(III) oxide nanoparticle supplementation: consequences for hematology, and intestinal and brain immunity in rats by Karolina Różaniecka-Zwolińska, Ewelina Cholewińska, Bartosz Fotschki, Jerzy Juśkiewicz, Katarzyna Ognik

“…IntroductionThe study aimed to determine the effect of manganese (Mn) exclusion from the mineral mixture added to the rat diet and replacing the recommended level of MnCO3 (65 mg Mn/kg diet) with Mn2O3 nanoparticles (Mn2O3NPs) in the diet on blood hematology and selected immunological indices of the blood, jejunum, and brain.MethodsThe experiment was conducted on twenty-four, Wistar rats divided into 3 equal groups. …”
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Energy requirements of Dorper×thin-tailed Han crossbred ewes during non-pregnancy and lactation by Can LOU, Bing-wen SI, Kai-dong DENG, Tao MA, Cheng-gang JIANG, Yan TU, Nai-feng ZHANG, Shou-kun JI, Dan-dan CHEN, Qi-yu DIAO

“…The net energy (NE) and metabolizable energy (ME) requirements for maintenance and growth were calculated using the carbon and nitrogen balance method. The results revealed that the carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) excretions and energy losses at faeces and urine, as well as the output of methane and CO2, increased significantly with decreasing feed intake (P<0.01). …”
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A prospective histopathological analysis of the inferior turbinate: which functional parts should be preserved during turbinate surgery? by Salma Saud AlSharhan, Norah Mohammad AlNafea, Mona Mohammad Ashoor, Wasan Fahad AlMarzouq, Salwa ALRashed AlHumaid, Nada Abdallah ALBahrani, Areej Manssour Al Nemer, Reem S. AlOmar, Hussain Jawad Aljubran

“…Therefore, this study aimed to identify the histological changes and the most functional areas of the IT to assist otolaryngologists with improving and modifying surgical techniques and minimizing potential complications. Methods: This prospective, cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the contribution of hypertrophic IT to nasal obstruction. …”
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EGFR-TARGETING PEPTIDE INHIBITS HELA CELL PROLIFERATION: A NOVEL STRATEGY FOR CERVICAL CANCER THERAPY? by Reem Hussin, Danielle Vieira Sobral, Fernanda Ferreira Mendonça, Leonardo Lima Fuscaldi, Luciana Malavota

“…Materials and Methods: The YHWYGYTPQNVT peptide was synthesized using solid-phase peptide synthesis, purified via HPLC, and confirmed by mass spectrometry. …”
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Clinical correlation between intestinal flora profiles and the incidence of postmenopausal osteoporosis by Cuifeng Zhu, Yuan Zhang, Yi Pan, Zhentian Zhang, Yan Liu, Xiuping Lin, Jinchuan Cai, Zhuang Xiong, Yong Pan, Hezhongrong Nie

“…Purpose This study aimed to explore the characteristics of intestinal microflora polymorphism in postmenopausal women, and to determine the pathophysiological changes of gene polymorphism of intestinal flora and bone metabolism in postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) patients.Methods A total of 104 postmenopausal women with PMOP or normal bone density were included. …”
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Leveraging Big Data for Economic Stability: A Dashboard for ASEAN's Future Growth by Norfiza Ibrahim, Nurul Athirah Aziz, Azmi Abu Seman, Nadia Abdul Wahab, Aznoora Osman, Siti Sarah Md Ilyas

“…The primary goals of this research are to determine the techniques and requirements of an economic stability indicator dashboard for ASEAN countries, to create a console utilizing Big Data methods and to assess the usefulness of this system. …”
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