Features of the implementation of the financial and legal status of municipalities, included in urban agglomerations by Svetlana M. Mironova

“…The formation of urban agglomerations is called one of the possible forms of regulation of intergovernmental relations.  The Russian model for the development of agglomerations so far follows the path of allocating inter-budget transfers from the federal budget.Agglomeration development is possible only with the interaction of all municipalities included in its composition, and the coordination of their actions, coordination of the regulatory framework of municipalities, including those aimed at optimizing budget expenditures. …”
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A triterpene-enriched natural extract from Eucalyptus tereticornis modulates the expression of genes involved in adipogenesis, lipolysis, and extracellular matrix remodeling in a p... by Sergio Acin, Alejandro Mejia-Garcia, Geysson Javier Fernandez, Norman Balcazar

“…(Myrtaceae), with ursolic acid, oleanolic acid, and ursolic acid lactone mixed with minor metabolites, provided a superior antiobesity effect than reconstituted triterpenoid mixtures in adipocyte cell lines and a pre-diabetic mouse model. Further identification of the molecular mechanisms of action of this mixture of triterpenes is required.Objective This study analyzes the effect of the natural extract and its components on early RNA expression profiles in human primary cultured adipocytes and a mouse cell line.Materials and methods RNA was sequenced using the DNBseq platform and the EnrichR software to perform gene enrichment analysis using the Gene Ontology database, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes, and Reactome. …”
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Disruption of Gut Microbiota and Associated Fecal Metabolites in Collagen-Induced Arthritis Mice During the Early Stage by Wu D, Yin M, Cao D, Zhang X, Zhu Y, Wei Y, Li Y, Wen C, Zhou J

“…Further revealing the microbiota and related metabolic disorders in the preclinical stage of RA (pre-RA) is of great significance for exploration of disease mechanisms.Methods: DBA/1 mice were injected with type II collagen on days 0 and 21 to establish collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) mouse model. …”
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Randomised controlled trial of the effects of kefir on behaviour, sleep and the microbiome in children with ADHD: a study protocol by Philippa Fibert, Paul D Cotter, Alice M Gregory, Kate Lawrence, Kyriaki Myrissa, Jemima Hobbs, Miguel A Toribio-Mateas, Frits Quadt

“…The aim of this study is to explore the effects of supplementation with kefir (a fermented dairy drink) on ADHD symptomatology, sleep, attention and the gut microbiome in children diagnosed with ADHD.Methods and analysis A 6-week randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 70 children aged 8–13 years diagnosed with ADHD. …”
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Contextual Factors, Health History, and Daily Living Activities for Ovarian Cancer Risks: A Case-Control Study in Indonesia by Restuning Widiasih, Windy Natasha, Tosin Popoola, Katherine Nelson

“…Methods: This retrospective case-control study included 408 women with a 1:1 balanced composition: 204 women diagnosed with ovarian cancer and 204 without. …”
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Vaginal Lactobacillus gasseri biosurfactant: a novel bio- and eco-compatible anti-Candida agent by Federica Monti, Barbara Giordani, Stefano Fedi, Daniele Ghezzi, Paola Galletti, Laura Mercolini, Roberto Mandrioli, Carola Parolin, Barbara Luppi, Beatrice Vitali

“…The environmental impact of BS was also investigated on a microcosm model (spring water) by culture-based and molecular (16S rRNA-targeted Illumina sequencing) methods, and no remarkable modifications in the taxonomy composition of the bacterial ecosystem were observed.To conclude, BS from L. gasseri BC12 appears as a promising, biocompatible and environmentally friendly approach to prevent and treat VVC/RVVC.…”
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Mechanisms of osteopontin-stabilized amorphous calcium phosphate calcification in benign and pre-malignant breast disease by Mayandi Sivaguru, Sarah E. Schrup, Kyle W. Fouke, Mark E. Sherman, Ashok Z. Samuel, Santo Maimone, Rohit Bhargava, Bruce W. Fouke

“…This work aims to guide development of methods to inhibit ACP calcifications within low-risk lesions that prompt unnecessary biopsies.…”
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Parabacteroides johnsonii inhibits the onset and progression of colorectal cancer by modulating the gut microbiota by Jing Liu, Yong Zhang, Linxiang Xu, Guoli Gu, Zhiwei Dong

“…However, the association between P. johnsonii and CRC remains unknown. Methods P. johnsonii (10–42) and Lactococcus formosensis (22–2) were isolated from healthy human feces. 29 mice that demonstrated normal feeding and activity were randomly assigned to four groups: normal control (NC group), CRC model (IC group), P. johnsonii (PJ group), and L. formosensis (LO group). …”
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Examining Organic and Elemental Carbon Presence in Beauty Salon Service Rooms by Patrycja Rogula-Kopiec, Wioletta Rogula-Kozłowska, Jan Stefan Bihałowicz, Artur Badyda, Kamila Widziewicz-Rzońca, Barbara Mathews, Grzegorz Majewski, Piotr Oskar Czechowski

“…The carbon matrix of these particles can carry toxic compounds, potentially adversely affecting the health of salon employees. Methods  Filtres with PM2.5 were analyzed for OC and EC content with Model 4L Sunset Laboratory thermal-optical OC/EC analyser. …”
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Diagnosis by SAM Linked to Machine Vision Systems in Olive Pitting Machines by Luis Villanueva Gandul, Antonio Madueño-Luna, José Miguel Madueño-Luna, Miguel Calixto López-Gordillo, Manuel Jesús González-Ortega

“…The results validate SAM as a feasible option for industrial segmentation, offering a simpler and more accessible solution compared to traditional ANN-based methods. Moreover, our statistical analysis reveals that improper calibration—manifested as size deviations from the nominal value—does not significantly increase boat error rates. …”
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The association between ultra-processed foods intake and the odds of prostate cancer: a case–control study by Melika Mahmoudi-zadeh, Yahya Jalilpiran, Zahra Maghsoudi, Mehran Nouri, Shiva Faghih

“…The current study aimed to investigate the association between UPFs consumption and the odds of prostate cancer (PC). Methods This case–control study recruited 62 PC cases and 63 hospital-based controls from two major referral hospitals of Shiraz, Iran, in 2015. …”
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<i>Vibrio cholerae</i> Gut Colonization of Zebrafish Larvae Induces a Dampened Sensorimotor Response by Isabella Cubillejo, Kevin R. Theis, Jonathan Panzer, Xixia Luo, Shreya Banerjee, Ryan Thummel, Jeffrey H. Withey

“…A growing number of studies suggest that the gut microbiome composition modulates animal behavior. Zebrafish are an established cholera model that can maintain a complex, mature gut microbiome during infection. …”
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Fluorescence Spectroscopy and a Convolutional Neural Network for High-Accuracy Japanese Green Tea Origin Identification by Rikuto Akiyama, Kana Suzuki, Yvan Llave, Takashi Matsumoto

“…These similarities are presumed to reflect the comparable growing conditions and processing methods characteristic of the two regions. This study shows the potential of this system in food origin identification, suggesting applications in preventing origin fraud and quality control. …”
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Effects of beinaglutide on visceral fat area and gut microbiota in obesity by Tianshui Liu, Weizheng Liang, Fanghua Xu, Yun Wu, Jun Su, Chaoxi Li, Weidong Ren, Li Shi

“…The Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance index was calculated. …”
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Integrating electrical resistivity tomography and x-ray fluorescence for characterizing limestone in the Wapulaka Formation, Central Buton, Indonesia by Erfan Syamsuddin, Adi Maulana, Alimuddin Hamzah Assegaf, Ulva Ria Irfan

“…This study illustrates the efficacy of integrating geophysical and geochemical methods to delineate intricate carbonate systems, providing insights into subsurface heterogeneity, diagenetic processes, and resource availability.…”
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Decline in and recovery of fertility rates after COVID-19-related state of emergency in Japan by Hisashi Masuyama, Tomohiro Mitoma, Jota Maki, Hikaru Ooba

“…This study aimed to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 infection rates and regional sociodemographic factors on the recovery of fertility rates in Japan following the state of emergency.Methods This study examined prefectural fertility data from before the COVID-19 pandemic to forecast fertility rates up to 2022 using a seasonal autoregressive integrated moving average model. …”
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Effects of Cultivation Modes on Soil Protistan Communities and Its Associations with Production Quality in Lemon Farmlands by Haoqiang Liu, Hongjun Li, Zhuchun Peng, Sichen Li, Chun Ran

“…The structure equation model revealed a direct correlation between the quality of lemons and the cultivation methods employed, as well as the composition of soil protists. …”
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Gait speed in older adults: exploring the impact of functional, physical and social factors by Naiara Virto, Xabier Río, Iker Muñoz-Pérez, Amaia Méndez-Zorrilla, Begoña García-Zapirain

“…To assess physical function, SPPB tests (chair stand test, balance tests, gait speed test), manual grip strength, muscle quality index, and power were conducted, in addition to measuring body composition and socioeconomic status. Results: The final regression model showed that gait speed was significantly partially explained (R2=0.35; p<0.01) by the socioeconomic environment, age, balance, and relative power. …”
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Alterations in gut microbiota of hyperthyroidism rats and the therapeutic effects of Radix Scrophulariae: A study based on fecal metabolomics and 16S rRNA gene sequencing analysis by Ning Zhang, Shumin Liu, Zihui Li, Xu Lu, Tao Ye

“…Methods: Hyperthyroid rats were treated with Radix Scrophulariae. …”
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Patterns of conjunctival and scleral regeneration after intraoperative application of cyclosporin A solution in rabbits with steroid-induced glaucoma by T. A. Zhigalskiaya, A. N. Dzyman, A. A. Krylova, O. I. Krivosheina, I. A. Khlusov

“…In an in vivo experiment, to study the effect of local intraoperative application of 0.05% cyclosporin A solution on the conjunctival and scleral regeneration after surgery on the rabbit eyes with steroid-induced  glaucoma.Materials and methods. At the first stage of the experiment, a model of steroid-induced glaucoma was reproduced for 29 male Californian rabbits by injecting 0.5 ml of a 0.4% solution of dexamethasone subconjunctivally in both eyes once a week for 3 months (12 subconjunctival injections for each rabbit). …”
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