Petrological controls on the engineering properties of carbonate aggregates through a machine learning approach by Javid Hussain, Tehseen Zafar, Xiaodong Fu, Nafees Ali, Jian Chen, Fabrizio Frontalini, Jabir Hussain, Xiao Lina, George Kontakiotis, Olga Koumoutsakou

“…The analysis identified clay, calcite, feldspar, and dolomite as the primary determinants for the engineering behavior of carbonate aggregates. …”
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Defining Running Intensity Domains from Critical Speed Derived from a 3-Minute All-Out Running Test by Ming-Chang Tsai, Leanna S. Lee, Scott Thomas

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> This study examines the utility of the 3-min all-out test (3MT) in determining exercise intensity domains through critical speed (CS), offering a practical alternative to traditional <inline-formula><math display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>V</mi><msub><mi>O</mi><mrow><mn>2</mn><mi>m</mi><mi>a</mi><mi>x</mi></mrow></msub></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>-based methods. …”
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Rhizobacteria consortium improves growth, yield, and phytochemicals in Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora L.) by Ni Luh Suriani, Mohammed Al-zharani, Fahd A. Nasr, Lina M. Alneghery, Dewa Ngurah Suprapta, I. Nyoman Suarsana, Ni Made Delly Resiani, Hesham Ali El Enshasy, Hesham Ali El Enshasy, Riyaz Sayyed, Jayanthi Barasarathi, Ting Seng Ho, Yulmira Yanti

“…Therefore, alternative methods are needed to produce healthier crops, such as utilizing rhizobacteria, which are environmentally friendly and safe for human health.MethodsThrough this study, rhizobacteria treatment was applied to coffee plants to enhance growth, phytochemical content, and antioxidant activity. …”
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Complete genome sequence, metabolic profiling and functional studies reveal Ligilactobacillus salivarius LS-ARS2 is a promising biofilm-forming probiotic with significant antioxida... by Sinjini Patra, Biswaranjan Pradhan, Anasuya Roychowdhury

“…Here, we illustrate probiotic attributes of novel LS-ARS2 for its potential application as food-supplement and/or therapeutic to improve gut-health.MethodsWhole genome sequencing (WGS) and phylogenetic analysis confirm the strain as LS. …”
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ACUTE TOXICITYOF 4-AMINO-5-(2-, 3-, 4-NITROPHENYL)-1,2,4-TRIAZOLE-3-THIONES AND ITS DERIVATIVES by М. O. Shcherbak, А. G. Kaplaushenko, I. F. Belenichev

“…To determine the LD50 of 4-amino-5-(2-, 3-, 4-nitrophenyl)-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiones we used 5 groups of animals with 2 observations in each. …”
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Characterizing spatial epidemiology in a heterogeneous transmission landscape using the spatial transmission count statistic by Leke Lyu, Gabriella Veytsel, Guppy Stott, Spencer Fox, Cody Dailey, Lambodhar Damodaran, Kayo Fujimoto, Pamela Brown, Roger Sealy, Armand Brown, Magdy Alabady, Justin Bahl

“…Intensive and widespread efforts to collect and sequence SARS-CoV-2 viral samples have enabled the development of comparative genomic approaches to reconstruct spatial transmission history and understand viral transmission across different scales. Methods We proposed the spatial transmission count statistic that efficiently summarizes the geographic transmission patterns imprinted in viral phylogenies. …”
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Differential Neutralization Profiles of 17DD Vaccinated Population to 17D-204 and 17DD Vaccine Strains by Ana C. B. Terzian, Sasha R. Azar, Cassia F. Estofolete, Mauricio L. Nogueira, Nikos Vasilakis

“…Their functional differences in the neutralization profiles are not known. <b>Methods</b>: The Plaque Reduction Neutralization Test (PRNT) was used to determine the neutralization profiles of sera from 209 patients that were previously vaccinated with the 17DD strain against both 17D-204 and 17DD. …”
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Preparation, characterization and antioxidative activity analysis of recombinant humanized collagen type III-loaded liposomes by Mengxing Du, Chuanxiu Chen, Yuxin Zhou, Yixuan Song, Shan Wang, Shanshan Tang, Jia Yang, Xia Yang, Enli Liu, Yufeng Yu

“…Our study provides a more stable and efficient strategy for the application of rhCol.…”
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Short-term Outcomes of Intracorporeal Versus Extracorporeal Totally Stapled Anastomosis after Laparoscopic Colectomy: A Propensity Score-matched Cohort Study by Yoshiaki Fujii, Kenji Kobayashi, Hirozumi Sawai, Seiya Yamamoto, Shuhei Uehara, Hirotaka Miyai, Hiroki Takahashi, Shuji Takiguchi

“…Methods: In total, 59 consecutive patients who underwent laparoscopic colectomy between June 2018 and August 2021 were retrospectively assessed. …”
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Solvatochromic Parameters of Four Amines in Propane-1,3-diol at 298.15 K by Maria-Luísa C. J. Moita, Ângela F. S. Santos, Miguel A. B. S. S. Correia, Isabel M. S. Lampreia

“…While the polarity of the solvent plays a critical role in determining which amines efficiently capture CO₂, the heat capacity of the solvent is also a significant factor in the regeneration process. …”
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Perceptions, Experiences, and Beliefs About Patient Portals Among Women With Limited English Proficiency: Multicultural Qualitative Interview Study by Hae-Ra Han, Joyline Chepkorir, Tina Kim, Martha Zamora, Emma Huang

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to explore perceptions, experiences, and beliefs about patient portals among women with LEP. MethodsWe used a qualitative semistructured interview design and recruited a purposive sample of women through diverse methods. …”
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Comparing immobilisation devices in gynaecological external beam radiotherapy: improving inter‐fraction reproducibility of pelvic tilt by Shimon Prasad, Linda J. Bell, Benjamin Zwan, Florence Ko, Tayla Blackwell, Kevin Connell, Cameron Stanton, Meegan Shepherd, John Atyeo, Mark Stevens, Marita Morgia

“…Abstract Introduction The aim was to determine which immobilisation device improved inter‐fraction reproducibly of pelvic tilt and required the least pre‐treatment setup and planning interventions. …”
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Merging of the Fukushima Health Management Survey With the National and Local Cancer Registry to Refine the Detection of Thyroid Cancer Cases After the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi Nucle... by Reiko Kimura‐Tsuchiya, Masanori Nagao, Shigehira Saji, Fumikazu Hayashi, Tetsuya Ohira, Hiroki Shimura, Fumihiko Furuya, Satoru Suzuki, Satoshi Suzuki, Tetsuo Ishikawa, Susumu Yokoya, Hitoshi Ohto, Seiji Yasumura

“…Methods The FHMS‐eligible residents' information was supplemented by merging and cross‐validating the FHMS and CR data using the Fukushima Prefectural Cancer Registry (FPCR), 2008–2015, and the National Cancer Registry (NCR), 2016–2018. …”
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The prevalence of metabolic syndrome and the associated factors in a multiethnic upper-middle-income country in Asia: findings from a nationwide community-based study in 2023 by Kim Sui Wan, Muhammad Fadhli Mohd Yusoff, Halizah Mat Rifin, Wah Kheong Chan, Kishwen Kanna Yoga Ratnam, Shubash Shander Ganapathy, Hamizatul Akmal Abd Hamid, Masni Mohamad, Nurain Mohd Noor, Feisul Mustapha, Noor Ani Ahmad

“…Methods This was a nationwide community-based cross-sectional study in Malaysia with two-stage stratified random sampling in 2023. …”
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Comparing approaches to ordering peanut component–resolved diagnostics to reduce the need for oral food challenges by Raymond Mak, MD, Edmond S. Chan, MD, Michael Irvine, PhD, Jia Yi Huang, MSC, James Hethey, MD, Sheila Hartstein, MD, Li Wang, MD

“…Objective: This study aims to evaluate the rates of oral food challenge (OFC) when CRD is ordered: routinely for all patients, selectively on the basis of clinical characteristics, or guided by other peanut biomarkers. Methods: We compared OFC rates between 2 cohorts. …”
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Tracking the infection dynamics of Fusarium oxysporum in Codonopsis pilosula based on GFP labelling by Mingming Shi, Huixia Li, Wei Guo, Ning Luo, Jinghuan Chen, Yonggang Liu, Rui Liu, Zhenchuan Mao

“…Due to the unclear pathogenic mechanisms of F. oxysporum on C. pilosula, the effective implementation of control measures has been greatly restricted.MethodsAn efficient protoplast preparation and genetic transformation system was established for F. oxysporum FO-1, enabling real-time tracking of fungal colonization in C. pilosula. …”
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Sea buckthorn-derived extracellular vesicles foster bone regeneration through aau-miR168-mediated pathways by Mai Zhao, Xiaolin Chen, Wenyan Wang, Mengying Li, Hui Zhang, Xiuqun Zou, Jiamin Wang, Qian Cong, Xingyuan Ma, Zhaoyuan Hou, Haodong Lin, Hao Jia

“…This study aims to elucidate the osteogenic and bone-healing properties of SAEVs. Methods SAEVs were isolated from sea buckthorn juice via differential centrifugation and characterized using electron microscopy and dynamic light scattering. …”
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Patient Burden And Impact Of Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis In the Spanish Healthcare System: The APOLO Cross-Sectional Study by Pablo De La Cueva Dobao, Laia Curto Barredo, Juan Francisco Silvestre Salvador, Esther Serra Baldrich, Pedro Herranz Pinto, Natalia Hernández Cano, Francisco Javier Ortiz De Frutos, Gastón Roustan Gullón, Rosa María Izu Belloso, Irene Arévalo Ortega, Alicia González Quesada, Manuel Galán Gutiérrez, Yolanda Gilaberte Calzada, Daniel Arumi Torredemer, Noelia Llevat Felius, Irene Hernández Martín, Francisco José Rebollo Laserna

“…Objective: This study aims to determine the multidimensional impact of atopic dermatitis (AD) on patients and the Spanish healthcare system. …”
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Benefits, harms, and cost-effectiveness of risk model-based and risk factor-based low-dose computed tomography screening strategies for lung cancer: a systematic review by Yin Liu, Qingchao Geng, Xin Lin, Chenxi Feng, Youlin Qiao, Shaokai Zhang

“…In this review, we provide an overview of the benefits, harms, and cost-effectiveness of these two strategies in lung cancer screening application, as well as discussing possible future research directions. Methods Following the PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane libraries, and EMBASE from January 1994 to April 2024. …”
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Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest in the Republic of Crimea: Analysis of Epidemiology and Practice of Care by A. A. Birkun, L. P. Frolova, G. N. Buglak, S. S. Olefirenko

“…Introduction. Efficient organization of measures aimed at decreasing mortality from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) warrants a clear understanding of OHCA epidemiology and performance of the prehospital care system in such cases. …”
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