Bias in the estimated association between all-cause mortality and long-term exposure to a specific chemical component of fine particulate matter: The example of black carbon by Jianyu Deng, Ning Kang, Xueqiu Ni, Hong Lu, Meng Wang, Mingkun Tong, Pengfei Li, Mingjin Tang, Tao Xue, Mei Zheng, Tong Zhu

“…Method: We used data from two published meta-analyses as input for our model, with supplementary information obtained from a reanalysis product of PM2.5 components. …”
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GGV formula attenuates CCl4-induced hepatic injury in mice by modulating the gut microbiota and metabolites by Yifang Wang, Yihua Zhang, Yinting He, Shixun Zhang, Bo Huang, Yarong Wang, Weibin Lin, Weicheng Xiao, Zhenzhuang Zou, Zhenzhuang Zou, Guozhen Cui

“…Although the individual hepatoprotective properties of glutathione, Ganoderma lucidum extract, and vitamin C are well-documented, their combined effects remain to be elucidated.ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the hepatoprotective potential of a functional food formula named GGV to mitigate acute liver injury induced in mice.MethodsGGV was orally administered in a mouse model of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced acute liver injury. …”
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Machine Learning Reveals Microbial Taxa Associated with a Swim across the Pacific Ocean by Garry Lewis, Sebastian Reczek, Osayenmwen Omozusi, Taylor Hogue, Marc D. Cook, Jarrad Hampton-Marcell

“…<b>Purpose:</b> This study aimed to characterize the association between microbial dynamics and excessive exercise. <b>Methods:</b> Swabbed fecal samples, body composition (percent body fat), and swimming logs were collected (n = 94) from a single individual over 107 days as he swam across the Pacific Ocean. …”
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Avocado fruit sorting by hyperspectral images by D. A. Metlenkin, R. A. Platova, Yu. T. Platov, O. V. Fedoseenko, O. V. Sadkova

“…Using sequential simulation by the projection to latent structures (PLS) method, accurate calibration models were developed to detect moisture (RP2 = 0.89) and dry matter (RP2 = 0.92) in the composition of avocado fruits. …”
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Financial Sustainable Growth Theory as a Result of Interaction with Energy, Environmental and Social Processes (Evidence from Oil and Gas Industry) by A. N. Steblyanskaya, Zhen Wang, Z. V. Bragina

“…The research objectives are to develop a theory of sustainable financial growth in the oil and gas industry, as well as its assessment and forecasting tools. The authors use the methods of statistical analysis of financial, social, energy and environmental coefficients, and mathematical modeling. …”
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Gut microbiota changes in patients with hypertensive disorders and gestational diabetes in early pregnancy: a prospective cohort study by Zhihua Zuo, Shanshui Zeng, Xinyi Ou, Lijun Du, Yongcan Guo

“…A logistic regression model was applied to assess the diagnostical value of gut microbiota for GDM and HDP. …”
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Effect and Mechanism of Galacto-oligosaccharides on Constipation in Mice by Ya PAN, Fei SHEN, Ming CHEN, Fengqin FENG

“…Objective: To investigate the laxative effect and mechanism of galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) on loperamide (Lop)-induced constipation in mice, which provides novel insights into the treatment of constipation. Methods: Thirty-six male BALB/C mice were randomly divided into three groups, including the blank group, the model group, and the GOS group. …”
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A comparison between radiomic biological age and chronological age in estimating kidney function by Radin Alikhani, Steven R. Horbal, Manjunath P. Pai

“…The radiomic biological age model offered a modest improvement over the chronological age model. …”
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Lateral Spacing of TiO₂ Nanotube Coatings Modulates In Vivo Early New Bone Formation by Andreea Mariana Negrescu, Iuliana Ionascu, Madalina Georgiana Necula, Niculae Tudor, Maksim Kamaleev, Otilia Zarnescu, Anca Mazare, Patrik Schmuki, Anisoara Cimpean

“…The in vivo new bone formation was histologically evaluated (haematoxylin and eosin—HE staining) at 6 and 30 days post-implantation in a rat model. Mechanical characterisation revealed that the two morphologies presented a similar chemical composition and mechanical strength, but, in terms of surface roughness, the spTNTs exhibited a higher average roughness. …”
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Effect of Subsurface Drip Irrigation on Soil Desalination and Soil Fungal Communities in Saline–Alkaline Sunflower Fields by Jiapeng Zhang, Dongmei Qiao, Dongliang Zhang, Zhaonan Chi, Xueqin Fan, Lixia Cao, Weiping Li

“…Structural equation modeling quantified the relationships between soil physicochemical properties, with an SMC of 0.94, indicating a model fit within an acceptable range. …”
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Antioxidant Activity and Anxiolytic Effect of <i>Cnidoscolus quercifolius</i> Pohl Stem Bark Extract in Zebrafish by Joice Barbosa do Nascimento, Johnatan Wellisson da Silva Mendes, José Jonas Ferreira Viturino, Maria Inácio da Silva, Mariana Pereira da Silva, Débora Odília Duarte Leite, Emmanuel Silva Marinho, Jane Eire Silva Alencar de Menezes, Hélcio Silva dos Santos, José Galberto Martins da Costa

“…<b>Methods</b>: Anxiolytic effect and acute toxicity tests were conducted using the zebrafish model, while antioxidant activity was assessed using the DPPH^• and ABTS⁺ methods. …”
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The Relationship Between Cover Crop Species and Soil Fungal Communities in Irrigated Vineyards in the Okanagan Valley, Canada by Erika Y. Lin, Daniel Rosa, Mehdi Sharifi, Michael J. Noonan, Miranda Hart

“…Groundcover vegetation can be employed as a natural method for increasing soil health and perennial plant performance; however, cover crop species may differ in the plant–soil feedback effects that modulate the rhizosphere. …”
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Effects of feces storage conditions for host-microbiota screenings in C. elegans by Laury Caron, Laury Caron, Claudia Miriam Alonzo De la Rosa, Claudia Miriam Alonzo De la Rosa, Khoudia Diop, Khoudia Diop, Stéphanie Miard, Stefan Taubert, Stefan Taubert, Stefan Taubert, Stefan Taubert, André Marette, André Marette, André Marette, Frédéric Picard, Frédéric Picard, Frédéric Picard

“…Extracts were probed for bacterial composition, viability, and nutritional content and tested in synchronized wild-type (strain N2) worms for food preferences and intake, development, fat accumulation, brood size, and maximal lifespan.ResultsLong-term freezing of feces before microbiota extraction modified composition but did not negatively impact subsequent worm development, fat accumulation, reproduction, and maximal lifespan, whereas using samples extracted and left at room temperature after a long period of time resulted in robust avoidance and was detrimental for normal growth.ConclusionsUsing frozen feces to test for impacts of microbiota in C. elegans appears an appropriate method since it did not affect normal biology and healthspan, which supports protocols with already existing feces stored in biobanks for high-throughput phenotype screenings.…”
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« Décomposition fécondante » : la chimie organique et les savoirs du vivant chez Flaubert by Judith Wulf

“…Flaubert, who does not escape this tendency, involves a wide assortment of natural sciences in his writings, which belongs to a realistic approach, whereas chemistry refers rather to abstract modeling. While the natural sciences are associated with an analytical perspective founded on dissection, chemistry has more to do with composition. …”
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Results of Experimental Simulation of the Development of Gas Condensate Deposits of the Coastal Field by E. I. Inyakina, R. K. Dobrolyubova, K. O. Tomskiy, V. V. Inyakin, M. I. Eliseeva

“…As a result, based on the obtained information about the composition of the separator samples, a recombined mixture was created, which was used for experimental modeling of the phase processes of the reservoir system. …”
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Hybrid subnet-based node failure recovery formal procedure in wireless sensor and actor networks by Hamra Afzaal, Nazir Ahmad Zafar, Fahad Alhumaidan

“…The static model consists of subnets, circular topology, sensors, actors, and gateways as composite objects in Vienna Development Method—specification language. …”
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Linking multivariate trait variation to the environment: the advantages of double constrained correspondence analysis with the R package douconca by Cajo J.F. ter Braak, Bart-Jan van Rossum

“…Traditional methods include RLQ ordination, fourth-corner correlation analysis, and community-weighted means (CWM) regression, with generalized linear mixed models (GLMM) also being used.Through three case studies, we demonstrate that double-constrained correspondence analysis (dc-CA), an ordination method with biplot visualization, is a competitive alternative. …”
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Statistical analysis of sizing features of dust generated under the mechanical metal-working by N. N. Azimova, E. N. Ladosha, S. N. Kholodova, D. S. Tsymbalov, O. V. Yatsenko

“…The work objective was to develop mathematical methods for correct averaging of the size and mass parameters of dust under the solid metal machining.Materials and Methods. …”
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Study on Interfacial Interaction of Cement-Based Nanocomposite by Molecular Dynamic Analysis and an RVE Approach by A. K. Roopa, A. M. Hunashyal, Arun Y. Patil, Abhishek Kamadollishettar, Bharatkumar Patil, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, Kiran Shahapurkar, T. M. Yunus Khan, M. A. Kalam

“…The density of states method in MD simulation indicates that mobility of the electrons increases with an increase in carbon nanotube proportion in the composites. …”
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Optimizing polyphenol extraction and UPLC-MS/MS analysis from red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) species using response surface methodology by Emily P. Verhulst, Carlos Álvarez, Nigel P. Brunton, Dilip K. Rai

“…The combined factors of ethanol concentration (60–80%), extraction time (15–45 min) and extraction temperature (40–80°C) were evaluated. Central composite design software was used to conduct Response Surface Methodology (RSM) modelling and optimize the polyphenol yield from the red clover. …”
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