Variations in Lorica Morphology and Element Composition in the Euglenoid Trachelomonas hispida var. coronata Under the Influence of Fe and Mn Supply by Małgorzata Poniewozik, Mateusz Kudlak, Emil Zięba

“…We also observed different elemental compositions and colouration of loricae of cells growing in different media. …”
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Spectrum of urolith composition among a multi-ethnic population at the Aga Khan hospital, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. by Mapendo Providence, Hussam Uddin Soomro, Natasha Housseine, Ali Akbar Zehri

“…(SD 10.99). Males (83.3%) were more affected than females. The majority (58.3%) of stones were found in the ureters. …”
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Enhancing CO2 sequestration efficiency: A comprehensive study of nanostructured MOF-composite membrane for sustainable climate solution by Putu Doddy Sutrisna, Sibudjing Kawi, Khoiruddin Khoiruddin, Pra Cipta W.B. Mustika, Nicholaus Prasetya, I Gede Wenten

“…Additionally, the incorporation of advanced computational modelling and green synthesis methods is emphasized as essential in furthering the development of MOF-composite membranes. …”
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Colour stability comparison between ormocer nanohybrid composites and udma-based nanocomposites after immersion in coffee – Experimental study by Julia Elizabeth Guy, Tawfiq Hijazi Alsadi, Susana Muwaquet Rodriguez

“…The UDMA-based nanocomposite (Normo fill nanoceram) exhibited significantly more discolouration compared to the Ormocer-based nanohybrid composite (Admira Fusion). …”
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Impact of Blastocystis carriage and colonization intensity on gut microbiota composition in a non-westernized rural population from Colombia. by Sergio Castañeda, Jeff Tomiak, Lee O'Brien Andersen, Claudia Patricia Acosta, Luis Reinel Vasquez-A, Christen Rune Stensvold, Juan David Ramírez

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This study examines the impact of Blastocystis carriage and colonization intensity on gut microbiota composition in a rural community in Colombia. …”
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Various configurations of externally bonded strain-hardening cementitious composite reducing shear failure risk of defected RC beams by Alireza Bahrami, Mohamed Ghalla, Galal Elsamak, Moataz Badawi, Ehab A. Mlybari, Fathi A. Abdelmgeed

“…This study delves into the efficacy of external strengthening methods in improving the shear behavior of defected reinforced concrete (RC) beams that lack shear stirrups, utilizing both experimental and numerical methodologies. …”
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Association between the composite dietary antioxidant index and sarcopenia risk in American adults: a cross-sectional NHANES study by Lingling Zhu, Yun She, Xiangyun Guo, Jinran Qin, Xiqiao Zhou, Jiangyi Yu, Qianhua Yan

“…This study aims to explore the association between the composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI) and sarcopenia, offering new insights into nutritional strategies for sarcopenia-prone populations.Methods This cross-sectional study analysed secondary data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey cycles spanning 2001–2006 and 2011–2018. …”
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A novel composite index of PSA and periprostatic adipose tissue quantification for enhancing high-grade prostate cancer prediction by Jie Xiong, Yunfan Liu, Xiaofeng Qiao, Guangyong Ai, Jiangqin Ma, Xiaojing He

“…Abstract Background To explore the efficacy of combining MRI-derived quantitative data on Periprostatic adipose tissue (PPAT) with clinical biomarkers, including prostate-specific antigen (PSA), to enhance the high-grade (PCa) screening. Methods In a retrospective analysis, we reviewed clinical and pathological records of patients who had undergone prostate MRI between January 2020 and January 2023. …”
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Novel Composite Scoring System for Predicting Prognosis in Stage IV Gastric Cancer Patients Treated with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors by Yang L, Li H, Xia M, Pu X

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Body composition and functional capacity as determinants of physical activity in middle-aged and older adults: a cross-sectional analysis by Matti Hyvärinen, Anna Kankaanpää, Timo Rantalainen, Taina Rantanen, Eija K. Laakkonen, Laura Karavirta

“…Methods This cross-sectional study involved 1158 women aged 47–55 years, and community-dwelling 289 women and 196 men aged 75, 80, or 85 years. …”
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Magnesium ferrites and their composites based photocatalysts: Synthesis approaches, effect of doping, and operational parameters on photocatalytic performance for wastewater remedi... by Rohit Jasrotia, Kanika Raj, Suman, M. Ramya, Rajesh Kumar, Deepak Pathania, Yogesh Kumar, Abhishek Kandwal

“…Factors like cation distribution, dosage, pH, as well as methods for recovery and reuse are discussed to aid in production of more efficient photocatalysts. …”
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UCAP:a PCL secure user authentication protocol in cloud computing by Xuefeng LI, Junwei ZHANG, Jianfeng MA

“…As the combine of cloud computing and Internet breeds many flexible IT services,cloud computing becomes more and more significant.In cloud computing,a user should be authenticated by a trusted third party or a certification authority before using cloud applications and services.Based on this,a protocol composition logic (PCL) secure user authentication protocol named UCAP for cloud computing was proposed.The protocol used a symmetric encryption symmetric encryption based on a trusted third party to achieve the authentication and confidentiality of the protocol session,which comprised the initial authentication phase and the re-authentication phase.In the initial authentication phase,the trusted third party generated a root communication session key.In the re-authentication phase,communication users negotiated a sub session key without the trusted third party.To verify the security properties of the protocol,a sequential compositional proof method was used under the protocol composition logic model.Compared with certain related works,the proposed protocol satisfies the PCL security.The performance of the initial authentication phase in the proposed scheme is slightly better than that of the existing schemes,while the performance of the re-authentication phase is better than that of other protocols due to the absence of the trusted third party.Through the analysis results,the proposed protocol is suitable for the mutual authentication in cloud computing.…”
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A composite risk score to identify older adults at high risk of hearing loss in a community screening program by Juan Juan Li, Wei Xiang Gao, Jiao Wang, Yan Hong Zhang, Fei Ji, Yao Dan Yuan, Peng Zhang, Fang Ma, Lin Xu, Xian Hai Zeng

“…Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study using data from a community-based health screening program in Shenzhen, China. …”
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Aggregative Sampling Performs Similar to Composite Produce Samples to Recover Quality and Safety Indicators Throughout Romaine Lettuce Production by Jorge Quintanilla Portillo, Rachel J. Gathman, Jiaying Wu, Eric Wilhelmsen, Matthew J. Stasiewicz

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Hormonal, antioxidant, and body composition differences in national level male athletes: a comparative study of aerobic and anaerobic training by Manar Burhan Jaradat, Eyyad Maghayreh, Waqar Husain, Khaled Trabelsi, Khaled Trabelsi, Khaled Trabelsi, Adam Amawi, Haitham Jahrami, Haitham Jahrami, Hadeel Ali Ghazzawi

“…This study aimed to compare body composition, serum levels of ghrelin, leptin, and glutathione (GSH), and their interrelationships in national level male athletes engaged in aerobic and anaerobic sports.MethodsTwenty competitive athletes (aged 17–38 years) were evenly divided into aerobic (AS) and anaerobic (AnS) sports groups. …”
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Adolescent and Current Exercise Habits in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Associations with Body Composition, Physical Activity, and Pulmonary Function by Iriyama T, Matsuo Y, Tsunoda Y, Yamazaki A, Uchida Y, Nakagawa H, Kinose D, Yamaguchi M, Nakano Y, Ogawa E

“…PA was assessed using a triaxial accelerometer, body composition was assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis, and pulmonary function was assessed using spirometry and computed tomography.Results: Adolescent exercise habits were not significantly associated with PA or body composition, although they were associated with an increased lung volume. …”
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Integrated Assessment of Antibacterial Activity, Polyphenol Composition, Molecular Docking, and ADME Properties of Romanian Oak and Fir Honeydew Honeys by Calin Hulea, Diana Obistioiu, Anca Hulea, Mukhtar Adeiza Suleiman, Doris Floares (Oarga), Ersilia Alexa, Ilinca Merima Imbrea, Alina-Georgeta Neacșu, Marius Pentea, Cosmin Alin Popescu, Florin Imbrea

“…<b>Methods:</b> Spectrophotometric methods quantified total phenolic, flavonoid contents and antioxidant activity, and individual polyphenols were identified via HPLC-MS. …”
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Chemical composition, in vitro gas production, and nutrient degradability of carob leaves as a sustainable feed for ruminants in Tunisia and Palestine by Soha Ghzayel, Soha Ghzayel, Soha Ghzayel, Hajer Ammar, Halimeh Zoabi, Halimeh Zoabi, Halimeh Zoabi, Bassem Abou Aziz, Bassem Abou Aziz, Bassem Abou Aziz, Ahmed E. Kholif, Ahmed E. Kholif, Moyòsore J. Adegbeye, Rym Ben Abdallah, Mario de Haro-Martí, Secundino Lopez, Secundino Lopez, Mireille Chahine

“…This study aimed to evaluate the nutritive value of carob leaves collected from Tunisia and Palestine untreated or treated with urea or sodium hydroxide (NaOH), or supplemented with polyethylene glycol (PEG) on chemical composition and in vitro ruminal fermentation.MethodsCarob leaf samples were collected from either Palestine or Tunisia, and were used either untreated (control) or treated with urea, NaOH at 4% or PEG at 100 mg/g (dry matter (DM) basis), and analyzed for chemical composition. …”
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The Impact of Digital Technology–Based Exercise Combined With Dietary Intervention on Body Composition in College Students With Obesity: Prospective Study by Chengyuan Hu, Zixin Lv, Jieping Zhu, Chunyuan Lai, Dongjuan Guo, Maolin Chen, Xiaoyan Cheng, Mingxin Rao, Xinyou Zhou, Liqiang Su

“…MethodsA total of 129 college students with obesity (mean age 18.3, SD 0.7 years; mean weight 89.9, SD 13.6 kg; mean BMI 30.6, SD 3.3 kg/m2) were initially recruited for this study. …”
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Kvargli by Slavko Kirin

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