Holocene reconstruction of the spruce budworm outbreak-fire interaction in the mixed boreal forest reveals a peculiar oscillation by Marc-Antoine Leclerc, Martin Simard, Hubert Morin

“…Further, rapid climate change events may act as a key trigger in establishing the respective feedback loops resulting in the observed disturbance event frequency oscillation.…”
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Inhibition of inflammatory cell infiltration by antagonistic peptides that specifically bind to CCR5 via regulation of the NF-kB signaling pathway in rats with colitis by Yang-Da Song, Yi-Hang Song, Si-Xue Liu, Hua-Rong Huang, Ying-Qiang Zhong

“…Previously, we synthesized two peptides (GH and HY peptides) that specifically bind to the first and the second extracellular loops (ECL1 and ECL2, respectively) of CCR5 and preliminarily found an inhibitory effect of these peptides on colitis. …”
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Initiating and integrating user-centred design in upgrading the e-learning layout: a case study on FlexLearn (Brightspace) 2.0 template by Nurdayana Mohamad Noor

“…Design/methodology/approach – Since the process of design and development is a looping process, the first user testing methods employed were observation and interviews, which were conducted over the course of numerous sessions. …”
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Beta bursts in the parkinsonian cortico-basal ganglia network form spatially discrete ensembles by Isaac Grennan, Nicolas Mallet, Peter J. Magill, Hayriye Cagnan, Andrew Sharott

“…Alternatively, the partially segregated structure of cortico-basal ganglia loops could provide a substrate for multiple ensembles that are independently synchronized at beta frequencies. …”
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The role of PET/CT in the diagnosis of metastatic uveal melanoma by S. V. Saakyan, K. V. Avakyan, A. G. Amiryan, I. P. Aslanidi, O. V. Mukhortova

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PI Controller Design for a 5-Phase Switched Reluctance Motor with Bipolar Excitation Segmental Rotor by Erdal Büyükbıçakcı

“…Thanks to the integrated drive system, the stable operation of the motor under speed and load is ensured, and the user interface makes real-time monitoring of critical parameters possible.…”
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Acute toxicity and quality of life in dose-escalated proton reirradiation for locally recurrent rectal cancer: The prospective ReRad II trial by C.G Truelsen, H.S Rønde, J.F Kallehauge, J.E Szpejewska, R Bahij, L.V Diness, S.K Skriver, L.Ø Poulsen, B.M Havelund, B.G Pedersen, L.H Iversen, K.G Spindler, C.S Kronborg

“…Median Dmean to bladder, bowel bag, and bowel loops were 7.5, 1.8, and 11.5 Gy(RBE); corresponding D0.03cc were 58.1, 59.9, and 59.3 Gy(RBE). …”
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Factor Analysis for Predicting the Structural Reorganization of the Microvasculature of the Kidneys in Patients with Glomerulonephritis and Arterial Hypertension by E. S. Levitskaya, M. M. Batiushin, E. A. Sinel’nik, D. I. Zakusilov

“…New risk factors for vascular remodeling have been obtained — changes in the glomerulus. At the same time, the inflammatory and autoimmune mechanisms of GN were not associated with changes in the vascular wall. …”
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Lessons Learned from the LBS2ITS Project—An Interdisciplinary Approach for Curricula Development in Geomatics Education by Günther Retscher, Jelena Gabela, Vassilis Gikas

“…This included regular feedback loops, stakeholder involvement, and iterative refinement of course materials based on evaluations from both students and industry experts. …”
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A plasmid-mediated type III secretion system associated with invasiveness and diarrheagenicity of Providencia rustigianii by Jayedul Hassan, Atsushi Hinenoya, Noritoshi Hatanaka, Sharda Prasad Awasthi, Goutham Belagula Manjunath, Nahid Rahman, Jyoji Yamate, Shota Nakamura, Daisuke Motooka, Akira Nagita, Shah M. Faruque, Shinji Yamasaki

“…Strain JH-1 was found to invade HeLa cells and induce fluid accumulation with characteristic pathological lesions in rabbit ileal loops. Remarkably, these phenomena were associated with the pT3SS but not cT3SS. …”
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Microcirculation Disorders in Patients with Severe COVID-19 by E. E. Ladozhskaya-Gapeenko, K. N. Khrapov, Yu. S. Polushin, I. V. Shlyk, N. N. Petrishchev, I. V. Vartanova

“…In both groups, there was no increase in this parameter relative to the initial blood flow. At the same time, in the control group, the average index of post-occlusive blood flow was higher than the initial level.Conclusions. …”
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Four weeks of slow-paced breathing: a longitudinal, randomized, placebo-controlled study of the autonomic nervous system by Nicolas Bourdillon, Arnaud Rochat, Vanessa Hoop, Grégoire P. Millet

“… Introduction The autonomic nervous system (ANS) relies on two essential feedback loops: respiratory sinus arrythmia (RSA) and arterial baroreflex which are both regulated by a complex interplay of sympathetic and parasympathetic activations. …”
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Putting measurement-based care into action: a multi-method study of the benefits of integrating routine client feedback in coordinated specialty care programs for early psychosis by Piper Meyer-Kalos, Grace Owens, Melissa Fisher, Lionel Wininger, Anne Williams-Wengerd, Kimberleigh Breen, Josephine Pita Abate, Ariel Currie, Nathan Olinger, Sophia Vinogradov

“…MBC utilizes feedback loops to share information and drive changes throughout a learning healthcare system. …”
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Perfil dermatoglífico y somatotipificación de jugadores adolescentes de fútbol (Dermatoglyphic profile and somatotyping of adolescent soccer players) by Aldo Neyl Rodriguez, Oscar Montenegro, Jorge Luis Petro

“…Standardized anthropometric measurements were made (height, body weight, skinfolds, girths and breadths); indicators, such as body mass index (BMI), fat mass (FM), and somatotype were calculated from those measurements. At the same time, fingerprints were taken and digital designs were determined following the Cummins y Midlo (1942) protocol: Arches (A), Loops (L) and Whorls (W), Delta Index (D10), total number of lines on the right hand (SQTL), and additionally the types of digital formulas (AL, ALW, 10L, 10W, LW and WL). …”
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Magnetically sensitive nanocomposites for targeted antitumor therapy with application of gemcitabine by N. M. Korniichuk, S. P. Turanska, A. L. Petranovska, M. V. Abramov, P. P. Gorbyk, N. Yu. Luk'yanova, N. V. Kusyak, V. F. Chekhun

“…The size and shape of NP were determined by electron microscopy (a transmission electron microscope (TEM) JEM-2100F (Japan)). The hysteresis loops of the magnetic moment of the samples were measured using a laboratory vibration magnetometer of Foner type at room temperature. …”
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Water Diplomacy by Implementing Energy Consumption Reduction Scenarios in the Sistan Region by Fazel Ghobeyshavi, Ali Sardar Shahraki, Mahdi Safdari, Neda Aliahmadi

“…By analyzing the complex interactions and feedback loops in water diplomacy affairs, tailored strategies can be developed to address tension and enhance cooperation, taking into account the unique climatic, political, and socio-economic conditions of each basin. …”
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Effect of miR-19b-3p on Th17/Treg immune balance in membranous nephropathy mice by targeting the STAT1 signaling pathway by Song Xiao-wei, Quan Zheng-li, Zang Hua-long, Guo Cheng-kun

“…The 24 hour urinary total protein （24 hUTP）， serum total protein （TP）， albumin （Alb）， creatinine （Scr）， and blood urea nitrogen （BUN） were measured. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction （RT-qPCR） was applied to detect the mRNA expressions of miR-19b-3p and STAT1 in renal tissue. …”
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Effect of miR-19b-3p on Th17/Treg immune balance in membranous nephropathy mice by targeting the STAT1 signaling pathway by Song Xiao-wei, Quan Zheng-li, Zang Hua-long, Guo Cheng-kun

“…The 24 hour urinary total protein （24 hUTP）， serum total protein （TP）， albumin （Alb）， creatinine （Scr）， and blood urea nitrogen （BUN） were measured. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction （RT-qPCR） was applied to detect the mRNA expressions of miR-19b-3p and STAT1 in renal tissue. …”
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