How do centipedes and millipedes respond to grazing intensity in an integrated crop-livestock system with soybean-pasture succession? by Joice Aline Freiberg, Helena Wichineski Trombeta, Patrícia Elesbão da Silva Rodrigues, Pedro Arthur de Albuquerque Nunes, Cristian de Sales Dambros, Paulo César de Faccio Carvalho, Zaida Inês Antoniolli, Rodrigo Josemar Seminoti Jacques

“…ABSTRACT Centipedes and millipedes promote important functions in the ecosystem. However, land use intensification in agricultural areas can reduce the abundance and diversity of these organisms. …”
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Genome-Wide Identification and Cold Stress Response Mechanism of Barley Di19 Gene Family by Wenbo Chai, Chao Yuan, Shufen Li, Hanyuan Xu, Qing Zhu, Hongtao Li, Wei Ji, Jun Wang

“…These findings reveal the evolutionary conservation and cold-responsive expression characteristics of the <i>HvDi19</i> gene family, laying a foundation for future functional studies. The results also provide important molecular resources for the genetic improvement of cold tolerance in barley, contributing to the development of stress-resilient crop varieties under climate change.…”
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Characterization and comparative analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome of Phlomoides rotata, a traditional Tibetan medicinal plant by Houzhou Liu, Zhongqiong Tian, Tsering Danzin, Xin Tan, Junwei Wang, Qiong La, Wei Li

“…Analysis of codon usage bias indicated a preference for A/U ending synonymous codons, aligning with trends observed in other angiosperms. …”
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Community engagement for COVID-19 prevention and control: a rapid evidence synthesis by Brynne Gilmore, Sanghita Bhattacharyya, Rawlance Ndejjo, Adalbert Tchetchia, Vergil de Claro, Elizabeth Mago, Alpha A Diallo, Claudia Lopes

“…These worked on different functions: designing and planning, community entry and trust building, social and behaviour change communication, risk communication, surveillance and tracing, and logistics and administration.Conclusion COVID-19’s global presence and social transmission pathways require social and community responses. …”
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Evaluating Social Assistive Robots in Clinical Nursing Care: Mixed Method Pilot Study on Health Care Workers’ Perceptions and Adoption by Janika Leoste, Kadi Lubi, Kristel Marmor, Katrin Kangur

“…However, actual use would need proper emotional adequacy from the robot and aligning its functionalities with specific care needs. …”
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Attapulgite/oyster shell composite reduces cadmium and lead bioavailability in acidic agricultural soils through synergistic adsorption and pH regulation by Hongyan Zhu, Yangping Wen, Qingyin Shang, Xinyu Chen, Yuzhen Huang, Peiyue Liu, Chengcheng Wang, Xiuxia Yang

“…This study presents the development of a cost-effective dual-functional adsorbent, the attapulgite-oyster shell (ATP–OS) composite, engineered for the simultaneous removal of co-contaminated Cd(II) and Pb(II) ions. …”
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Development and validation of a risk prediction model for adverse outcomes in patients with suspected coronary artery disease and no significant stenosis on angiography: a retrospe... by Tong Liu, Xue Wu, Lei Zhu, Seung-Woon Rha, Kang-Yin Chen, Zheng-Kai Xue, JingKun Zhang, Su-Tao Hu, Yu-Kun Zhang, Tian-Shu Gu

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Digital Health Intervention for Patient Monitoring in Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases: Cocreation and Feasibility Study of the IMIDoc Platform by Diego Benavent, Jose M Iniesta-Chamorro, Marta Novella-Navarro, Miguel Pérez-Martínez, Nuria Martínez-Sánchez, Mónica Kaffati, Manuel Juárez-García, Marina Molinari-Pérez, Andrea González-Torbay, Mariana Gutiérrez, Natalia López-Juanes, Victoria Navarro-Compán, Irene Monjo-Henry, Germán Rodríguez-Rosales, Javier Bachiller, Enrique Calvo-Aranda, Xabier Michelena, Laura Berbel-Arcobé, Alejandro Balsa, Enrique J Gómez, Chamaida Plasencia-Rodríguez

“…Ten iterative updates significantly enhanced the user interface intuitiveness and medication reminder functionality, aligning the solution closely with clinical workflows and user needs. …”
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Bridging domain gaps in CNNs: a comprehensive approach with adaptation and randomization strategies by Chen Sun, Xingxin Chen, Yukun Lu, Dongpu Cao, Amir Khajepour

“…In traditional approaches, the metric function is manually designed to measure the distance across domains. …”
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A web-based platform for optimizing healthcare resource allocation and workload management using agile methodology and WISN theory by Akash Gajanan Prabhune, P S Karpaga Priya, Rohit Chandra, Ankur Thakur, Viany R Srihari, Sachin S Bhat

“…These sprints incorporated stakeholder feedback to refine system functionalities, ensuring adaptability to real-world healthcare needs. …”
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Development of Pectin-Based Films with Encapsulated Lemon Essential Oil for Active Food Packaging: Improved Antioxidant Activity and Biodegradation by Belkis Akachat, Louiza Himed, Merniz Salah, Maria D’Elia, Luca Rastrelli, Malika Barkat

“…This study evaluated the physicochemical, morphological, and functional properties of pectin-based films incorporated with lemon essential oil (EO) to assess their potential as biodegradable food packaging materials. …”
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Sustainable Packaging Solutions: Food Engineering and Biodegradable Materials by Kai-Chao Yao, Hsi-Huang Hsieh, Kuo-Yi Li, Jing-Ran Xu, Wei-Sho Ho, Wei-Lun Huang, Shu-Hua Huang, Yu-Hsiang Liao, Ying-Ju Tseng

“…Through a systematic innovation design process, this research proposes a biodegradable food container capable of decomposing entirely into particles and water within one month, blending naturally with the soil without compromising functionality. Moreover, the container incorporates a quick-alignment mechanism and an intuitive sealing design that ensures airtightness and spill prevention. …”
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Comprehensive study on phase stability of lead-free Sn-based perovskite FAxMA1-xSnI3 by Zih-Lie Huang, Cheng-Hsien Yeh, Ming-Yao Wang, Vincent Wing-hei Lau, Hong-Kang Tian, Chuan-Feng Shih

“…Further DFT calculations of mixing and formation energies confirm that this composition is the most stable, aligning well with experimental observations and elucidating the underlying mechanisms of phase stability in Sn-based perovskite solar cells.…”
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Clinical study of management and outcomes in patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy treated with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: an institutional experience and re... by Tushar Soni, Divyang Patel, Tejas Chotai, Shreyansh Patel, Manas Ranjan Deo

“…Conclusions: These findings align with previous research, demonstrating ACDF as a safe and effective procedure for improving neurological function and quality of life in DCM patients. …”
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An Exploration of Stakeholders’ Perspectives in the Seventh National Conference on the Integration of Medical Education into the Healthcare System in Iran by Soleiman Ahmady, Gholamreza Hassanzadeh, Ali Namaki, Masomeh Kalantarion, Sara Shahbazi, Amin Habibi, Somaye Sohrabi, Samane Babaei, Sara Bagheri

“…Key findings emphasized transitioning to functional integration, maintaining curricula relevancy to societal priorities, and aligning research with public health needs.Conclusion: The conference facilitated knowledge sharing and networking among participants on integrating medical education and healthcare systems. …”
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Genomic Characterization of Probiotic Purple Nonsulfur Bacteria <i>Cereibacter sphaeroides</i> Strains S3W10 and SS15: Implications for Enhanced Shrimp Aquaculture by Chollachai Klaysubun, Nattarika Chaichana, Sirikan Suwannasin, Kamonnut Singkhamanan, Thunchanok Yaikhan, Duangporn Kantachote, Rattanaruji Pomwised, Monwadee Wonglapsuwan, Komwit Surachat

“…The genomic insights in this study provide a deeper understanding of the strains’ adaptability and functional potential, aligning with previous in vitro and in vivo studies and highlighting their potential for use in shrimp cultivation.…”
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High-quality bonds: serine acetyltransferase 2 gene revealed by GWAS is associated with grain protein content in spring durum wheat by Aleksey Ermolaev, Ludmila Bespalova, Varvara Korobkova, Aleksey Yanovsky, Lubov Nazarova, Aleksandra Kroupina, Anastasia Chernook, Aleksandra Mudrova, Viktoria Voronezhskaya, Viktoria Voronezhskaya, Pavel Kroupin, Gennady Karlov, Mikhail Divashuk, Mikhail Divashuk

“…Through the analysis of linkage disequilibrium decay rate, and functional gene ontology annotation, the serine acetyltransferase 2 gene involved in cysteine biosynthesis was identified as a candidate gene for GPC. …”
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Breaking Down Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Using Fungal Mycelium (Part A): A Path Towards Sustainable Waste Management and Its Possible Economic Impacts by Worawoot Aiduang, Kritsana Jatuwong, Kingkarn Ratanapong, Thanaporn Promjaidee, Orlavanh Xayyavong, Sinang Hongsanan, Saisamorn Lumyong

“…FTIR analysis indicated the formation of new functional groups and alterations in the carbon backbone, suggesting active depolymerization processes. …”
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The translatome of glioblastoma by Fleur M. G. Cornelissen, Zhaoren He, Edward Ciputra, Richard R. deHaas, Ammarina Beumer‐Chuwonpad, David Noske, W. Peter Vandertop, Sander R. Piersma, Connie R. Jiménez, Cornelis Murre, Bart A. Westerman

“…Transcriptional similarities among GSCs correlate with translational similarities, aligning with previously defined subtypes such as proneural and mesenchymal. …”
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Management of Dupuytren’s Disease: A Multi-Centric Comparative Analysis Between Experienced Hand Surgeons Versus Artificial Intelligence by Ishith Seth, Gianluca Marcaccini, Kaiyang Lim, Marco Castrechini, Roberto Cuomo, Sally Kiu-Huen Ng, Richard J. Ross, Warren M. Rozen

“…<b>Background</b>: Dupuytren’s fibroproliferative disease affecting the hand’s palmar fascia leads to progressive finger contractures and functional limitations. Management of this condition relies heavily on the expertise of hand surgeons, who tailor interventions based on clinical assessment. …”
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