Paraspinal myosteatosis is associated with COPD: a cross-sectional MRI analysis from the population-based KORA cohort by Thierno D. Diallo, Stefan Karrasch, Matthias Jung, Annette Peters, Roberto Lorbeer, Christopher L. Schlett, Ricarda von Krüchten, Fabian Bamberg, Susanne Rospleszcz, Lena S. Kiefer

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Anti-oxidation enhancement, inflammation alleviation, and microbial composition optimization of using tussah (Antheraea pernyi) silk fibroin peptides for hyperglycaemia remission. by Rui Mi, Xuejun Li, Yajie Li, Xingfan Du

“…<h4>Method</h4>The animal model of diabetes was established successfully. …”
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Preparation and Adsorption Performance of Polyacrylamide/<italic>Nicandra Physalodes </italic>(L.) <italic>Gaertn</italic> Composite Material for Congo Red Removal by GUO Wanjin, SUN Hao, CAO Chuqing, ZHAO Lijun

“…Therefore, it is imperative to explore the development of an efficient, non-polluting, and convenient post-treatment adsorbent for Congo red in wastewater.MethodsA composite adsorbent was created using <italic>Nicandra physalodes </italic>(L.) …”
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For Indirect Orthodontic Attachment Placement, Adding a Custom Composite Resin Base Is Not Beneficial: A Split-Mouth Randomized Clinical Trial by Mohamed S. Hassan, Fatma A. Abdelsayed, Amany H. Abdelghany, Zac Morse, Mai H. Aboulfotouh

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Optimization of capacity configuration design for a composite system combining medium-deep ground source heat pump with auxiliary heat source by Guangqiu Zhang, Jintang Li, Ji Li, Zongyu Sun

“…Given its recent development, optimized configuration designs remain relatively unexplored Therefore, this study establishes an optimization model for the composite system by simulating typical engineering projects using dynamic methods based on building heat load data. …”
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Liver-specific Nr1h4 deletion in mice with human-like bile acid composition causes severe liver injury by Yusuke Mishima, Kota Tsuruya, Kinuyo Ida, Satsuki Ieda, Yutaka Inagaki, Akira Honda, Tatehiro Kagawa, Akihide Kamiya

“…We aimed to assess hepatic NR1H4 function by taking advantage of the recently established Cyp2a12/Cyp2c70 double-knockout (CYPDKO) mouse model, which has a human-like bile acid composition containing mainly hydrophobic bile acids. …”
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The uncertainty of estimation of doses to the bone marrow from ^89,90Sr due to the variability of the chemical composition and bone density by E. A. Shishkina, P. A. Sharagin, E. A. Tolstykh

“…The objective of this study is to assess the influence of variability of chemical composition and bone density on the results of dosimetric modeling. …”
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The impact of different DNA extraction kits and laboratories upon the assessment of human gut microbiota composition by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. by Nicholas A Kennedy, Alan W Walker, Susan H Berry, Sylvia H Duncan, Freda M Farquarson, Petra Louis, John M Thomson, UK IBD Genetics Consortium, Jack Satsangi, Harry J Flint, Julian Parkhill, Charlie W Lees, Georgina L Hold

“…This highlights the importance of ensuring that samples in a study are prepared with the same method, and the need for caution when cross-comparing studies that use different methods.…”
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Thermal-mechanical characteristics of groundnut shell/ ATH/ Si/ SiC ceramic particulates reinforced glass fiber-epoxy hybrid composites by H. Mohit, V.V. Vamsi Krishna, M.R. Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin, Ibrahim M. Alarifi, Adel Alblawi, Mohammed A. Alamir, Femiana Gapsari

“…An artificial neural network model was generated to predict composite characteristics, attaining higher precision with R-squared values around 1.0 and select the best composite material. …”
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Sex moderated effect of body composition indices on change of direction speed mediated through a linear speed in team sport athletes by Dominika Wandrychowska, Dawid Koźlenia

“…Results The gender moderation effect was confirmed, and mediation analysis was conducted separately for gender to investigate the mediation role of linear speed on the association between body composition indices and agility. The models included body mass index (Indirect Effect: b is 0.06; p is 0.030), fat mass index (Indirect Effect: b is 0.11; p is 0.040) and body fat percentage (b is 0.06; p is 0.037) for males and (Indirect Effect: b is 0.05; p is 0.046) for females were statistically significant. …”
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Evolutions of mechanical and thermal properties of TmNbO4/Tm3NbO7 composites as protective coating materials by Jiankun Wang, Lin Chen, Baihui Li, Hao Xu, Xiang Jiang, Jing-Feng Li, Jing Feng

“…Accurate estimation of the effect of the interfacial thermal resistance on the thermal conductivity at low temperatures was achieved using the minimum interfacial thermal resistance model. A novel method is proposed to inhibit radiative heat transfer by utilizing oxides with glass-like thermal conductivity to suppress thermal radiation. …”
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The operation performance of air source heat pump-solar composite heating system in office buildings in hot summer and cold winter areas by DENG Shudan, WANG Liang, SHI Yanghua, HU Pengchao, SHI Yi

“…By using TRNSYS and Dest numerical simulation software, a simulation model for the composite heating system was developed to analyze the operational characteristics of the composite heat pump system during the heating season in the hot summers and cold winters. …”
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Menthacarin, a proprietary combination of peppermint and caraway oil, alters cultured human fecal microbiota composition, resulting in increased SCFA production by Martin D. Lehner, Philippe Ulsemer, Sandra Christochowitz

“…However, the impact of Menthacarin on human bacterial gut microbiota has not yet been studied.AimThe aim of the present study was to assess whether Menthacarin affects the composition and metabolic activity of human fecal microbiota.MethodsFecal slurry samples from 10 healthy volunteers were cultivated for 36 h under anoxic conditions with and without Menthacarin. …”
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Influence of insectocompost obtained by cultivation of the during beetle <i>Ulomoides dermestoides</i> on the ecological-trophic composition and development of soil and phytoparasi... by Zh. V. Udalova, N. N. Butorina, N. A. Ushakova, S. V. Zinovieva

“…After 30 days, the composition of nematodes was analyzed. The ability of insect compost to suppress parasitic nematode species was studied using the tomato-knot nematode model system. …”
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Evolutionary conformation model of salivary gland lithiasis by Álvaro Sánchez Barrueco, Álvaro Sánchez Barrueco, Álvaro Sánchez Barrueco, María Victoria López-Acevedo Cornejo, William Aragonés Sanzen-Baker, William Aragonés Sanzen-Baker, William Aragonés Sanzen-Baker, Sol López-Andrés, Gonzalo Díaz Tapia, Gonzalo Díaz Tapia, Gonzalo Díaz Tapia, Ignacio Alcalá Rueda, Ignacio Alcalá Rueda, Ignacio Alcalá Rueda, Jessica Mireya Santillán Coello, Jessica Mireya Santillán Coello, Jessica Mireya Santillán Coello, Carlos Cenjor Español, Carlos Cenjor Español, Carlos Cenjor Español, José Miguel Villacampa Aubá, José Miguel Villacampa Aubá, José Miguel Villacampa Aubá

“…Understanding the detailed structure of sialoliths may aid in developing specific preventive or therapeutic strategies.Materials and methodsThis study analyzed 137 sialoliths from 102 patients treated across three university hospitals. …”
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Efficient removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions using graphene Oxide@Isatin-PVP composite: Synthesis, characterization, and adsorption studies by Chandrakant D. Ghugare, Nilesh V. Rathod, Jayshri S. Jadhao, Ankita Rao, Akash V. Kubade, Parikshit S. Thakare, Arun B. Patil

“…Thorough characterization methods, such as FTIR, SEM-EDX, XRD, and UV–Visible spectroscopy, validated the effective integration of isatin and PVP into the GO framework, yielding a high-surface-area, sponge-like shape. …”
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Effect of an α-calcium sulfate hemihydrate/treated dentin matrix composite to regenerate bone in critically sized SD rat calvarial defects by Mengmeng Wang, Bingyan Li, Wenshuai Li, Zelong Hu, Haojie Fu, Rui Li

“…This study aims to develop composite cements by combining treated dentin matrix (TDM) with α-CSH to enhance osteogenic properties for the healing of bone deformities.MethodsThe composite cements were prepared by mixing treated dentin matrix (TDM) with α-calcium sulfate hemihydrate (α-CSH) and characterized for their mechanical, morphological, and chemical properties using a universal mechanical testing machine, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. …”
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A Comparative Study of the Phytochemical Composition, Antioxidant Properties, and In Vitro Anti-Diabetic Efficacy of Different Extracts of <i>Caulerpa prolifera</i> by Safae Ouahabi, Nour Elhouda Daoudi, Mohamed Chebaibi, Ibrahim Mssillou, Ilyesse Rahhou, Mohamed Bnouham, Belkheir Hammouti, Marie-Laure Fauconnier, Alicia Ayerdi Gotor, Larbi Rhazi, Mohammed Ramdani

“…To ensure better extraction of the various metabolites present, two extraction methods, namely maceration and the Soxhlet method, were employed using solvents of varying polarity (hexane, ethyl acetate, methanol, and water). …”
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Chemical Composition, Quality, and Bioactivity of <i>Laurus nobilis</i> L. Hydrosols from the Adriatic Regions of Croatia: Implications for Dermatological Applications by Lea Juretić, Valerija Dunkić, Ivana Gobin, Suzana Inić, Dario Kremer, Marija Nazlić, Lea Pollak, Silvestar Mežnarić, Ana Barbarić, Renata Jurišić Grubešić

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Effects of lifestyle modification counselling on weight and body composition among adults with overweight or obesity on antiretroviral therapy: a randomized controlled trial by Agete Tadewos Hirigo, Moges Derbe, Daniel Yilma, Ayalew Astatkie, Zelalem Debebe

“…The effect of lifestyle modification counselling on weight and body composition was evaluated through linear mixed effects model and multiple linear regression analysis. …”
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