Transcriptome Analysis and Functional Characterization of the <i>HvLRR_8-1</i> Gene Involved in Barley Resistance to <i>Pyrenophora graminea</i> by Wenjuan Yang, Ming Guo, Yan Li, Qinglan Yang, Huaizhi Zhang, Chengdao Li, Juncheng Wang, Yaxiong Meng, Xiaole Ma, Baochun Li, Lirong Yao, Hong Zhang, Ke Yang, Xunwu Shang, Erjing Si, Huajun Wang

“…The number of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in Alexis was 1350, 1898, and 2055 at 7, 14, and 18 days, respectively, while Ganpi2 exhibited 1195, 1682, and 2225 DEGs at the same time points. Gene expression pattern analysis revealed that Alexis responded more slowly to <i>Pg</i> infection compared to Ganpi2. …”
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Comprehensive identification of cotton EPF/EPFL receptors and functional characterization of the GhEPFL1-1-GhER1 module in drought tolerance by Shichang He, Huijian Sun, Qing Chen, Yanlong Yang, Zixin Zhou, Saiwen Chang, Shuaiqi Lu, Zhencai Liang, Julan Yang, Xiao fei

“…To validate these computational predictions, functional assays were conducted. Virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) of GhEPFL1-1, GhER1, and GhSERK17 led to increased stomatal density and reduced drought tolerance, confirming their roles in stress adaptation. …”
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Does government digitization contribute to economic growth? Empirical evidence from 109 countries by Yemin Ding, Lee Chin, Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary, Xiaohan Yan

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A Mediterranean-Style Diet with Lean Beef Lowers Blood Pressure and Improves Vascular Function: Secondary Outcomes from a Randomized Crossover Trial by Jennifer A Fleming, Kristina S Petersen, Penny M Kris-Etherton, David J Baer

“…Background: The Mediterranean (MED) dietary pattern improves cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. …”
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Stochastic modeling and first-passage-time analysis of oncological time metrics with dynamic tumor barriers by Olusegun Michael Otunuga

“…These metrics include key time measurements used to characterize tumor progression, evaluate treatment response, and capture recurrence patterns in cancer dynamics. The treatment effort needed to cause reduction in tumor size is also obtained. …”
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Weibull Statistic and Artificial Neural Network Analysis of the Mechanical Performances of Fibers from the Flower Agave Plant for Eco-Friendly Green Composites by Imen Lalaymia, Ahmed Belaadi, Messaouda Boumaaza, Hassan Alshahrani, Mohammad K. A. Khan, Amar Dib

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Design of pure rolling cylindrical gears with circular arc tooth profile in the normal section by YANG Hui, XIAO Xiaoping, TANG Wanhe, CHEN Zhen, CHEN Yangzhi, FUENTES Alfonso

“…Besides, the micro-geometry modification of lead modification of parabolic crowning was applied to the pinion tooth surface to compare the meshing characteristics.ResultsThe results of TCA with and without micro-geometry modifications verify the design idea of pure rolling meshing that all the centers of contact patterns lie on the pitch of the tooth surfaces to realize the transmission of pure rolling meshing. …”
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Metagenomic Sequencing Revealed the Effects of Different Potassium Sulfate Application Rates on Soil Microbial Community, Functional Genes, and Yield in Korla Fragrant Pear Orchard by Lele Yang, Xing Shen, Linsen Yan, Jie Li, Kailong Wang, Bangxin Ding, Zhongping Chai

“…Although alpha diversity was unaffected, NMDS analysis revealed differences in microbial community composition under different treatments. Functional gene analysis showed a significant decreasing trend in <i>betB</i> abundance, a peak in <i>hpsO</i> under K150, and variable patterns for <i>soxX</i> and <i>metX</i> across treatments (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Flexible sensors for food monitoring. Part I: Principle by D. Luo, M. A. Nikitina, X. Xiao

“…In addition, this review elaborates on the transduction mechanisms of several typical transducers, with a focus on the physics behind, including the modulation of doping level, Schottky barrier, and interfacial layer that typically lead to changes in conductivity, work function, and permittivity. We also highlight the benefits, technical challenges with corresponding solutions of current flexible sensors, and discuss potential strategies to overcome limitations in energy consumption, quantify the trade-offs in maintaining quality and marketability, optimize wireless communication, and explore new sensing patterns.…”
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Pilot Study on the Profiling and Functional Analysis of mRNA, miRNA, and lncRNA in the Skeletal Muscle of Mongolian Horses, Xilingol Horses, and Grassland-Thoroughbreds by Wenqi Ding, Wendian Gong, Tugeqin Bou, Lin Shi, Yanan Lin, Huize Wu, Manglai Dugarjaviin, Dongyi Bai

“…Muscle fibers, as the fundamental units of muscle tissue, play a crucial role in determining skeletal muscle function through their growth, development, and composition. …”
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Comparison of the Nutritional, Physicochemical, Technological–Functional, and Structural Properties and Antioxidant Compounds of Corn Kernel Flours from Native Mexican Maize Cultiv... by Luis Alfonso Hernández-Villaseñor, Salvador Hernández-Estrada, Víctor Manuel Gómez-Rodríguez, Humberto Ramírez-Vega, Zuamí Villagrán, Araceli Ortega-Martínez, Efigenia Montalvo-González, José Martín Ruvalcaba-Gómez, Napoleón González-Silva, Luis Miguel Anaya-Esparza

“…FTIR analysis revealed that all NCKF samples exhibited patterns similar to those of WHF with differences in transmittance intensities. …”
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A 2:1 atrioventricular block in an adult patient with a Fontan circulation: from transesophageal pacing to echocardiographic guidance of epicardial pacemaker lead placement by Jeff M. Smit, Madelien V. Regeer, Adrianus P. Wijnmaalen, Monique R.M. Jongbloed, Mark G. Hazekamp, Anastasia D. Egorova

“…Transthoracic echocardiography was performed postoperatively to assess the effects of sRV pacing on ventricular (dys)synchrony, systolic function and estimated cardiac output. These parameters remained unchanged during sRV pacing, compared to intrinsic conduction, an important finding in light of preserving sRV function. …”
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Exploring the innovation landscape of ginger: Insights from patent documentation analysis by Maima Matin, Bhupinder Kapoor, Monica Gulati, Michel-Edwar Mickael, Farhan Bin Matin, Agnieszka Kamińska, Joanna Bensz, Dariusz Sołdacki, Agnieszka Wierzbicka, Monika Marcinkowska-Lesiak, Ahmed Fatimi, Hong-Yan Liu, Ren-You Gan, Olga Adamska, Artur Stolarczyk, Jarosław Olav Horbańczuk, Artur Jóźwik, Atanas G. Atanasov

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lexible sensors for food monitoring. Part II: Applications by D. Luo, M. A. Nikitina, X. Xiao

“…Moreover, this article elaborates on the transduction mechanisms of the several typical transducers, with a focus on the physics behind, including the modulation of the doping level, Schottky barrier, and interfacial layer that typically cause changes in conductivity, functionality and permittivity. We also highlight the benefits and the technical challenges along with the appropriate solutions provided by the presented flexible sensors, and we also consider the potential strategies that allow overcoming limitations in power consumption, quantitatively assess the trade-offs in maintaining the quality and marketability, to optimize wireless communication and explore new sensing patterns.…”
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The responses of vegetation water use efficiency to biomass density and CO2 balance in dryland of Central Asia during 21st century by Alphonse Kayiranga, Xi Chen, Xuexi Ma, Dative Ingabire, Tie Liu, Yaoming Li, Emeka Edwin Igboeli, Eldiiar Duulatov, Hubert Hirwa, Clement Nzabanita, Ping Hu

“…In this study, we examined the patterns and magnitude of WUE effects on desert vegetation aboveground biomass (AGB) and carbon stocks (C. stocks) and related fluxes by utilizing multiple streams of state-of-the-art multispectral satellite imagery and polynomial model across the temperate drylands of Central Asia (CA) from 2000 to 2023. …”
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Sleep habits, brain functional networks, and type 2 diabetes risk: cohort studies from North American and Asian populations and mediating Mendelian randomization analyses by Faquan Hu, Qian Gong, Liyuan Xiong, Wei Zhao, Lingxiu Li, Yujiao Zheng

“…Furthermore, a mediation analysis was conducted to examine the role of rs-fMRI in moderating the association between sleep patterns and T2DM. …”
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Efficacy and Temporal Dynamics of Genicular Nerve Block in Primary and Secondary Knee Osteoarthritis for Pain and Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Cont... by Li Z, Bai Y, Liu C, Gu Y

“…Subgroup analyses showed that GNB provided better pain relief at 2 weeks (SMD=1.21; 95% CI: 0.09– 2.33; P=0.03) and greater functional improvement at 12 weeks (SMD=1.13; 95% CI: 0.10– 2.16; P=0.03).Conclusion: This review suggested GNB as an effective intervention for KOA management, with distinct temporal patterns for pain relief and functional improvement.Keywords: knee pain, genicular nerve block, knee osteoarthritis, meta-analysis…”
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Extensive Numerical Analysis of PDF Parameters for Wind Energy in Brazil: A Study Across 27 Cities for 60 Years Wind Speed by Ahmed Badawi, Amaury Souza, I. M. Elzein, Hassan Ali, Alhareth Zyoud

“…This research conducts a comprehensive numerical assessment of wind energy potential across Brazil, utilizing six decades of wind speed data collected from 27 cities to analyze Probability Density Function (PDF) parameters and enhance wind resource mapping. …”
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Continuous decline of climate fluctuations in the Kunlun–Pamir Plateau from the perspective of the bioclimatic variables by Xiaoran Huang, Anming Bao, Yanfeng Wu, Guoxiong Zheng, Tao Yu, Ye Yuan, Tao Li, Ting Wang, Lei Zheng, Liangliang Jiang, Jiayu Bao, Vincent Nzabarinda, Philippe De Maeyer, Tim Van de Voorde

“…We employed trend analysis, Empirical Orthogonal Function (EOF), and continuous wavelet analysis to conduct spatiotemporal analysis on 19 bioclimate indicators. …”
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The mediating role of family functioning between childhood adversity and adult Health- related risk behaviors: a moderated mediation analysis of generational gap in Chinese migrant... by Guanghui Shen, Jiahui Huang, Juan Fang, Yawen Zhen, Jiayi Tang, Liujun Wu, Xudong Yang, Shaochang Wu, Li Chen

“…Abstract Background Adverse Childhood Experiences have been implicated in a range of health-related risk behaviors in adulthood, but there is limited research on how these patterns manifest among internal migrant workers in China. …”
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