Effects of vegetation restoration on soil fungi community structure and assembly process in a semiarid alpine mining region by Yuanyuan Xue, Yuanyuan Xue, Wei Liu, Qi Feng, Meng Zhu, Jutao Zhang, Lingge Wang, Lingge Wang, Zexia Chen, Zexia Chen, Xuejiao Li, Xuejiao Li

“…Despite its ecological significance, current comprehension regarding the structure composition and assembly mechanisms of soil fungal communities following vegetation restoration in these fragile ecosystems remains insufficient.MethodsWe used the high-throughput sequencing and null model analysis to determine the variations and environmental drivers of soil fungal community structures and assembly processes across different restoration chronosequences (natural plant sites, unrestored sites, 2-year restoration sites, and 6-year restoration sites) in a semiarid alpine coal mining region.ResultsArtificial vegetation restoration significantly enhanced the α diversity of soil fungal communities while reducing β diversity. …”
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Optimal design of high‐performance rare‐earth‐free wrought magnesium alloys using machine learning by Shaojie Li, Zaixing Dong, Jianfeng Jin, Hucheng Pan, Zongqing Hu, Rui Hou, Gaowu Qin

“…The ML algorithms, including support vector machine regression (SVR), artificial neural network, and other three methods, are employed, and the SVR has the best performance in predicting mechanical properties based on the components, and process parameters, with the mean absolute percentage error of YS, UTS, and EL being 6.34%, 4.19%, and 13.64% in the test set, respectively. …”
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Valorization of wood waste for enhanced polyhydroxybutyrate production by Klebsiella sp. MK3 by Mukesh Kumar, Rohan Samir Kumar Sachan, Arun Karnwal, Dharmesh Sur, Rahul Thakur, Abhinav Kumar, Sathiyamoorthy Manickkam, Abinet Gosaye Ayanie, Hamad Almujibah

“…MK3 identified as the most effective in PHB production after 16s rRNA sequencing. Analytical methods including the Molisch test, DNS, and sugar utilization tests confirmed sugar presence and consumption by the bacterial isolate. …”
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The Effect of CDKN1A on the Expression of Genes Related to Milk Protein and Milk Fat Synthesis in Bovine Mammary Epithelial Cells by Yuanyuan Zhang, Junxi Liang, Kai Zhang, Hong Su, Daqing Wang, Min Zhang, Feifei Zhao, Zhiwei Sun, Zhimin Wu, Guifang Cao, Yong Zhang

“…These additives or drugs can promote milk protein synthesis by regulating the activity of CDKN1A, providing new strategies and methods for the sustainable development of the dairy industry.…”
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Optimization of SiO2 crystallinity for catalytic reforming of real coal tar: Impacts of elemental loading and acid treatment by Ruihang Shang, Zhaoran Yuan, Jin Deng, Shenfu Yuan

“…Abstract The regulation of catalytic pyrolysis products of coal tar (CT) is a great challenge due to its complex chemical composition and inter-component interactions. Herein, Fe-Ca/H-Si catalysts were prepared and used for catalytic pyrolysis of CT for upgrading quality by acid treatment and impregnation methods, and the effect of carrier crystallinity on the distribution of CT pyrolysis products was investigated. …”
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Influence of Y–Bi–Co oxide doping on electrical performance of ZnO varistors based on simulation analysis by Zhengzheng Fu, Zongxi Zhang, Songhai Fan, Tao Cui, Donghui Luo, Yue Yin, Pengfei Meng, Jingke Guo

“…The results indicate that doping with Bi2O3 and Co2O3 significantly enhances the electrical properties of Y‐doped varistors, and simulation methods effectively reveal the effect mechanisms of dopants on the varistors.…”
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AC contactor fault recognition based on ERF and BO-SVC by LIU Shuxin, QI Xinzhi, LYU Xianfeng

“…The results of the proposed method reaches 95.22%, 98.91%, and 97.01%, respectively, all of which are higher than the comparison models. …”
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Criteria for predicting the initiation of rolling contact fatigue damage in the railway wheels and rails by V. I. Sakalo, A. V. Sakalo

“…The development of the methods for modeling the processes of accumulation of the rolling contact fatigue damage and wear of the wheels of the railway rolling stock and the rails is particularly relevant due to the increase in the number of damage in the recent times. …”
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Measuring the Company’s Capabilities and Assessing their Impact on Its Economic Results: Analytic Tools by E. P. Tretiakova, M. S. Tretiakova

“…The following methods have been substantiated: modeling, the indicator method, data convolution, scaling, and statistical methods. …”
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Mitochondrial Sensitivity to Submaximal [ADP] Following Bed Rest: A Novel Two‐Phase Approach Associated With Fibre Types by Lucrezia Zuccarelli, Maria De Martino, Antonio Filippi, Alice E. Knapton, Benjamin D. Thackray, Giovanni Baldassarre, Boštjan Šimunič, Rado Pišot, Giuseppe Sirago, Elena Monti, Marco Narici, Miriam Isola, Andrew J. Murray, Giovanna Lippe, Bruno Grassi

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate mitochondrial sensitivity to submaximal [ADP] by an alternative approach aimed at identifying responses associated with fibre type composition. Methods Isolated permeabilized vastus lateralis fibres were analysed by high‐resolution respirometry in 9 young males before and after a 10‐day horizontal bed rest. …”
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Myeloid TGF-β signaling shapes liver macrophage heterogeneity and metabolic liver disease pathogenesis by Ziyi Meng, Xiaoxue Qiu, Zhimin Chen, Yu-tung Lee, Linkang Zhou, You Lu, Tongyu Liu, Siming Li, Benjamin Levi, Katherine A. Gallagher, Jiandie D. Lin

“…However, the mechanisms shaping liver macrophage heterogeneity and function during disease progression remain poorly understood. Methods: Control or myeloid-specific Tgfbr1 knockout mice (n = 9-12 per group) were fed a 12-week choline-deficient, amino acid-defined high-fat diet (CDA-HFD) or a 20-week GAN diet (40% fat, 22% fructose, 2% cholesterol). …”
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Short‐chain fatty acids enhance muscle mass and function through the activation of mTOR signalling pathways in sarcopenic mice by Chaoran Liu, Pui Yan Wong, Qianjin Wang, Hei Yuet Wong, Tao Huang, Can Cui, Ning Zhang, Wing Hoi Cheung, Ronald Man Yeung Wong

“…This study aimed to determine whether the use of SCFAs as a supplement can be a therapeutic strategy of sarcopenia in a pre‐clinical model. Methods Seven‐month‐old pre‐sarcopenic senescent accelerated mouse prone 8 (SAMP8) mice received daily SCFAs cocktail (acetate, butyrate, and propionate) for 3 months. …”
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Skin Microbiome alterations in heroin users revealed by full-length 16S rRNA sequencing by Ruiyang Tao, Xiang Wang, Xiaoyuan Zhen, Ruocheng Xia, Kaiqin Chen, Han Zhang, Yu Deng, Suhua Zhang

“…Abstract Background Identifying key characteristics of unknown suspects, such as age, height, and drug use, is essential for advancing forensic investigations. Methods In this study, we employed full-length 16S rRNA gene sequencing to analyze the bacterial communities of nasal skin (NaS), oral epithelial skin (OrE), and palm skin (PaS) in heroin users and healthy controls. …”
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Gut Microbiota and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease by Emidio Scarpellini, Marialaura Scarcella, Jan F. Tack, Giuseppe Guido Maria Scarlata, Michela Zanetti, Ludovico Abenavoli

“…Thus, there is a pathophysiological link between gut dysbiosis and MASLD. <b>Aims and Methods:</b> We aimed to review the literature data on the composition of the human bacterial gut microbiota and its dysbiosis in MASLD and describe the concept of the “gut–liver axis”. …”
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Impact of Co-Spray Drying with Leucine or Trileucine on Aerosol Performance, In Vitro Dissolution, and Cellular Uptake of Colistin Powder Formulations for Inhalation by Yijing Huang, Kinnari Santosh Arte, Chanakya D. Patil, Qi Zhou, Li Qu

“…However, the impact of such surface enrichment on dissolution and cellular uptake is less investigated, which can affect the safety and efficacy of dry powder inhalers (DPIs). <b>Methods</b>: In the present work, hygroscopic colistin was coated with leucine or trileucine, at different weight ratios during spray drying. …”
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Application of Combined Dietary and Exercise Intervention in Pediatric Obesity and Its Impact on Anthropometric Measurements and Blood Lipid Parameters by Nie Y, Xiong F, Wang H, Yang F, Chen J

“…This comprehensive model may be an effective, non-pharmacological strategy for promoting healthy growth and managing childhood obesity.Keywords: obese children, combined diet and exercise intervention, physical measurements, blood lipid levels…”
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Beta-Catenin Mutations Can Impact on the Interplay Between Tumor and Immune Cells and Hepatic Microbiota in Hepatocellular Cancer by Ota Y, Driscoll J, Hill AR, Yan IK, Patel T

“…We hypothesized that β-catenin could modulate the immune microenvironment through alterations in the secretome and release of extracellular vesicles (EV) that mediate tumor and immune cell interactions and increase tumor growth within regions with attenuated immune activity and reduced microbial diversity.Methods: We used a synthetic transgenic murine model of β-catenin-driven hepatocarcinogenesis to analyze microbiome composition, diversity, and immune cell profiles in vivo. …”
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Antioxidant Activity of <i>Radix Cyathula officinalis</i> Kuan Polysaccharides and Their Modulatory Effects on the Gut Microbiota of <i>Caenorhabditis elegans</i> by Rui Li, Xinyue Chen, Lijuan Wu, Lei Xie, Mengqiu Chen, Yujie Qiu, Fan Liu, Ji Chen, Mengliang Tian

“…Their efficacy varies according to their geographic origin and processing methods. However, the systemic anti-aging mechanisms and antioxidant efficacy of RCP have not yet been comprehensively characterized. …”
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ELEMENTS OF SPORTS GYMNASTICS AS A MEANS OF IMPROVING HEALTH‐RELATED AND SKILL‐RELATED COMPONENTS OF FITNESS by Gorana Tešanović, Sasa Jovanovic, Goran Pašić, Vladimir Jakovljević, Milinko Dabović, Goran Bošnjak

“…After analysing the data obtained by statistical methods, it was found that a statistically significant change was observed after the training programme in terms of improvement in all tested components of health‐related components of fitness: cardiorespiratory fitness, strength endurance and body composition and all tested components of skill-related components of fitness: explosive strength, speed and agility. …”
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Integration of Pseudotargeted Metabolomics and Microbiomics Reveals That Hugan Tablets Ameliorate NASH with Liver Fibrosis in Mice by Modulating Bile Acid Metabolism via the Gut Mi... by Wenran Dong, Ying Wang, Huajinzi Li, Huilin Ma, Yingxi Gong, Gan Luo, Xiaoyan Gao

“…This study aims to assess the efficacy of HGTs against NASH-related liver fibrosis in mice and investigate the underlying mechanisms via the integration of pseudotargeted metabolomics and microbiomics. <b>Methods</b>: C57BL/6 mice were fed a choline-deficient, ethionine-supplemented (CDE) diet and treated with HGTs. …”
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