Enhancing the robustness of Mendelian randomization studies: lessons from a two-sample analysis of viral infections and colorectal cancer by Tianfei Yu, Jinyong Xia, Haichang Yin, Nana Yi, Lanlan Zhang, Ming Li

“…Additionally, the Matters Arising article calls for a deeper exploration of biological mechanisms, such as the role of immune modulation and inflammation, to better interpret the observed associations. …”
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A Bifunctional Fibrous Scaffold Implanted with Amorphous Co2P as both Cathodic and Anodic Stabilizer for High‐Performance Li─S Batteries by Gang Zhao, Tianran Yan, Lei Wang, Cheng Yuan, Tong Chen, Bin Wang, Chen Cheng, Pan Zeng, Yude Su, Liang Zhang

“…To simultaneously solve these issues, a porous carbon fibrous scaffold embedded with amorphous Co2P (A─Co2P) is designed as both a cathodic and anodic stabilizer to construct high‐rate and long‐life Li─S batteries. …”
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Synergistic effects of abietic acid combined with doxorubicin on apoptosis induction in a human colorectal cancer cell line by Hesham Haffez, Hend H. Sanad, Hassan Ebrahim, Zeineb A. Hassan

“…Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment option; however, there are still issues, including severe side effects, inadequate response, and drug resistance. …”
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Academic Integrity in the Context of European Experience and Ukrainian Practice by Anastasiia Dorozhko

“…The article examines the attitude of Ukrainian students to various issues of academic integrity by questionnaires for its development in higher education institutions to prevent plagiarism in Master's theses. …”
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Awareness and understanding of adulteration in common household kitchen items: A study in rural communities by Abhay Singh, Mukesh Shukla, Aswani Kumar Seth, Neeraj Pawar, Sourabh Paul, Bhola Nath

“…A 40-item food inventory with their common adulterants was prepared using tool kit modules of the FSSAI. Each correct adulterant identified for a food item was scored one to obtain a cumulative Food Adulterant Identification (FAI) score. …”
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Genome-wide analysis reveals a complex pattern of genomic imprinting in mice. by Jason B Wolf, James M Cheverud, Charles Roseman, Reinmar Hager

“…Parent-of-origin-dependent gene expression resulting from genomic imprinting plays an important role in modulating complex traits ranging from developmental processes to cognitive abilities and associated disorders. …”
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An innovative methodology in analyzing certain pendulum oscillators by Galal M. Moatimid, T. S. Amer, Abdallah A. Galal

“…The present study addresses three distinct issues related to SPs; a charged magnetic spherical simple pendulum (SP), and a SP composed of heavy cylinders that roll freely in a horizontal plane, and a nonlinear model depicting the motion of a damped SP in a fluid flow. …”
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Targeting Ischemia-reperfusion injury in liver transplant rejuvenation by Kenneth J. Dery, Fady Kaldas, Jerzy W. Kupiec-Weglinski

“…Methods and results: This review highlights current key issues in HIRI translational research, as revealed by recent bibliometric studies. …”
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Federated Deep Learning for Scalable and Explainable Load Forecasting in Privacy-Conscious Smart Cities by Ibrahim Alzamil

“…Furthermore, their lack of interpretability impedes transparent decision-making, an essential requirement in critical energy management and policy planning contexts. To address these issues, this study proposes HHCTE-FL, a Hierarchical Hybrid Convolutional Transformer Extractor embedded within a federated learning framework. …”
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In vitro study: thymoquinone inhibits the proliferation and migration of keloid fibroblasts and increases their apoptosis by Restu Syamsul Hadi, Juniarti Juniarti

“…Thymoquinone (TQ) is hypothesized to play a pivotal role in treating keloids by modulating cellular processes such as proliferation, migration, and apoptosis. …”
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Arterial Calcification as a Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum-like Manifestation in Beta-Thalassemia: Molecular Mechanisms and Significance by Marialuisa Zedde, Rosario Pascarella

“…These features include skin lesions, ocular changes, and vascular issues like arterial calcifications, all linked to oxidative damage from iron overload. …”
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Changes in Trunk, but Not Limb, Lean Body Mass Contribute to Variability in Metabolic Adaptation Following Weight Loss by C. Martins, B. A. Gower, G. R. Hunter

“…Several methodological issues are likely to contribute to the large inter‐individual variability in MA, namely the lack of adjustment for changes in the composition of fat‐free mass. …”
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and autoimmunity by E. L. Nasonov

“…Also important for COVID-19 management were all clinical trials of biologics and “targeted” anti-inflammatory drugs modulating intracellular cytokine signaling, which have been specifically developed for treatment immune-mediated inflammatory rheumatic disease (IMIRDs) over the past 20 years. …”
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Current and emerging therapies for endometriosis-associated pain: a review by Ebunoluwa Oluwatimileyin Tijani, Lydia Oluwatoyin Ajayi, Oladimeji Samson Tijani, Oyedayo Phillips Akano, Ayodeji Folorunsho Ajayi

“…The review also explores emerging therapies, including novel pharmacological approaches like selective progesterone receptor modulators (SPRMs), aromatase inhibitors, and gene-based therapies. …”
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The Gut-Brain Axis: Microbial and Medicinal Effects on Mental Health and Neurodegeneration by Mohd. Sharique Katchhi, Bhagya Venkanna Rao, Babiker Bashir Haroun Baraka, Shilpa Borehalli Mayegowda

“…The dysregulation of neurotransmitter pathways and bidirectional communication along the gut-brain axis provides insights into the complex microbial modulation of mental health. Additionally, the review discusses the impact of therapeutic drugs on neuropsychiatric conditions, highlighting certain antiepileptic drugs, antibiotics, and other medications linked to increased risks of depression, anxiety, and cognitive issues. …”
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Nanotechnology and natural killer cell immunotherapy: synergistic approaches for precise immune system adjustment and targeted cancer treatment in gastrointestinal tumors by Xiwen Kang, Danyang Li, Rui Sun

“…Nonetheless, their effectiveness against gastrointestinal tumors is constrained by issues such as insufficient tumor penetration, brief survival in the body, and suppression by the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME). …”
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FLASH radiotherapy: bridging revolutionary mechanisms and clinical frontiers in cancer treatment – a narrative review by Jae Sik Kim, Hak Jae Kim

“…The mechanisms underlying the FLASH effect may involve oxygen depletion leading to transient hypoxia, reduced DNA damage in normal tissues, and modulation of immune and inflammatory responses. …”
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Design and Implementation of an Integrated Underwater Wireless Optical Communication and Ranging System by WANG Jiale, ZHENG Kaiwen, LIAN Jie

“…The separation of traditional communication and sensing modules has led to large device sizes and high costs, which restrict the overall system performance. …”
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Uncovering the drivers of intent to use the metaverse: diverse experiences in sustainability education by Hee Sun, Sunny Choi, Pui Yun, Paulina Wong, Jiandong Daniel Shen, Maria Leonora Lotis Francisco, Aru Nurgissayeva

“…Metaverse platforms provide immersive, interactive environments that bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application but face usability, complexity, and user comfort issues that can hinder engagement and learning. Using a mixed-methods approach, 54 undergraduate students from Hong Kong and the Philippines participated in sustainability modules via the Classlet metaverse platform. …”
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DEVELOPMENT OF A METHOD FOR ANALYZING TOMOGRAPHIC IMAGES OF BONE STRUCTURES by Hanna Abramova, Oleh Avrunin

“…For the development of methods for the analysis of tomographic images with lesion of the bone structure, one of the fundamental issues is visualization of tomographic data. In this case, it is advisable to provide modules for both two-dimensional and three-dimensional visualization with methods of processing and segmentation of vertebral bodies, as well as correcting the results obtained in an interactive mode. …”
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