Drivers affecting adoption of forest landscape restoration among smallholder farmers in Central Togo by Kossi Hounkpati, Kossi Hounkpati, Hamza Moluh Njoya, Hamza Moluh Njoya, Hamza Moluh Njoya, Kossi Adjonou, Kouami Kokou, Stefan Sieber, Stefan Sieber, Katharina Löhr, Katharina Löhr

“…One possible solution for regaining ecological functionality and enhancing human well-being in deforested and degraded landscapes is Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR). …”
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In vitro efficacy of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CETAB)-modified nano-montmorillonite against aflatoxin B1 associated toxicity and methanogenesis by Yosra A. Soltan, Amr S. Morsy, Nesrein M. Hashem, Mahmoud A. I. Elazab, Mohamed A. Sultan, Amr El-Nile, Gomaa Abo El Lail, Nagwa El-Desoky, Nourhan S. Hosny, Ahmed M. Mahdy, Elsayed E. Hafez, Sobhy M. A. Sallam

“…Results The MNMCETAB showed better physicochemical traits than NM clay, including narrower particle size range, higher cation exchange capacity (CEC), greater specific surface area (SSA), and more functional groups. A significant linear decreasing effect (P < 0.05) of MNMCETAB addition on methane (CH) production was observed by the increasing level of the MNMCETAB clay. …”
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Quantifying the Impact of Comorbidities on Outcomes Following Surgery for Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures by Anmol Gupta, Thomas Cha, Joseph Schwab, Harold Fogel, Daniel Tobert, Afshin E. Razi, Carl Paulino, Christopher M. Bono, Stuart Hershman

“…Introduction Studies have shown that osteoporotic patients are more likely to have medical or surgical complications postoperatively. …”
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The need for advancing algal bloom forecasting using remote sensing and modeling: Progress and future directions by Cassia B. Caballero, Vitor S. Martins, Rejane S. Paulino, Elliott Butler, Eric Sparks, Thainara M. Lima, Evlyn M.L.M. Novo

“…Under current climate change scenarios, algal blooms may become more frequent and intense, and it is crucial to continuously develop and advance algal bloom research to support coastal and inland water management.…”
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Long‐term outcomes of electrical storm patients listed for urgent heart transplantation but not transplanted acutely by Miloud Cherbi, Philippe Maury, Léa Benabou, Maxime Faure, Matteo Pozzi, Laurent Sebbag, Estelle Gandjbakhch, Karim Benali, Pierre Groussin, Redwane Rakza, Raphael P. Martins, Clément Delmas

“…Finally, five (12.5%) were removed from the HTx waiting list due to functional improvement, distinguished by a median LVEF of 45.0% (20.0%–45.0%). …”
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The plasma proteome reveals distinct signaling pathways associated with PR3-ANCA positive and MPO-ANCA positive vasculitis by Erik Hellbacher, Erik Hellbacher, Vincent van Hoef, Alina Johansson, Ann Knight, Ann Knight, Iva Gunnarsson, Iva Gunnarsson, Annette Bruchfeld, Annette Bruchfeld, Per Eriksson, Sophie Ohlsson, Solbritt Rantapää-Dahlqvist, Johanna Dahlqvist, Johanna Dahlqvist

“…These findings offer insight into AAV pathogenesis and may guide the development of more targeted, less toxic treatments tailored to AAV subtypes.…”
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First-in-human Results of the Novel Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair System for Severe Mitral Regurgitation by Zhi-Nan Lu, Yutong Ke, Yingnan Bian, Jing He, Wenhui Wu, Xinmin Liu, Yang Li, Ran Liu, Taiyang Luo, Xunan Guo, Guangyuan Song

“…The study candidates were patients exhibiting a mitral regurgitation severity of 3+ or more and were at high-risk or contraindicated for surgical intervention. …”
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In silico evaluation of N-aryl-1,10-phenanthroline-2-amines as potential inhibitors of T. cruzi GP63 zinc-metalloprotease by docking and molecular dynamics simulations by Priscila Goes Camargo, Ramon Borges da Silva, Aline Araujo Zuma, Simon J. Garden, Magaly Girão Albuquerque, Carlos Rangel Rodrigues, Camilo Henrique da Silva Lima

“…Ligand-protein consensus docking simulations using four GOLD scoring functions revealed that N-(R-phenyl) derivatives (R = CH3, OCH3, CF3, CN, NO2, F, Cl, and Br) presented poses with higher fitness scores than the N-naphthyl ones, with the six para-substituted derivatives (Phen4, p-CH3; Phen7, p-OCH3; Phen10, p-CN; Phen14, p-F; Phen17, p-Cl; and Phen18, p-Br) being more favorable than the ortho or meta ones. …”
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Extraction and purification of total flavonoids from Zanthoxylum planispinum Var. Dintanensis leaves and effect of altitude on total flavonoids content by Jiyue Wang, Xianqi Huang, Zhenyu Chen, Nian Chen, Mingli Yang, Chenggang Liang, Yanghua Yu, Denghong Shi

“…Abstract To investigate the impact of varying altitudes on the functional components of the leaves of Zanthoxylum planispinum var. …”
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Unique immune characteristics and differential anti-PD-1-mediated reinvigoration potential of CD8+ TILs based on BRCA1/2 mutation status in epithelial ovarian cancers by SungHoon Kim, Sang Wun Kim, Su-Hyung Park, Eui-Cheol Shin, Junsik Park, Yong Jae Lee, Jung Yun Lee, Mi-Kyoung Seo, Jung Chul Kim

“…Furthermore, CD8+ TILs within BRCA1/2mt tumors displayed characteristics indicating more severe T-cell exhaustion than their BRCA1/2wt counterparts. …”
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In-silico proteomic analysis of the role of IL-4 and IL-10 in IVD degeneration: Protein-protein interaction networks for candidate prioritisation by Paola Bermudez-Lekerika, Francesco Gualdi, Christine L. Le Maitre, Janet Piñero, Baldomero Oliva, Benjamin Gantenbein

“…Protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks provide a static map of functional protein interactions, which when combined with algorithms, can prioritize key protein candidates which experimental studies cannot capture. …”
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Local cerebral neurofilament light chain during acute stage is associated with clinical outcomes in stroke patients receiving endovascular thrombectomy by Kunxin Lin, Youliang Wang, Wenlong Zhao, Yiru Zheng, Xiaohua Sun, Ling Fang, Ying Fu, Ning Wang, Qianqian Lin

“…High local NfL could independently predict mortality (OR, 2.431; 95% CI, 1.099–5.378, p = 0.028) and functional outcome towards worse outcome at 90 days (OR, 2.596; 95% CI, 1.267–5.312, p = 0.009) after multivariable regression analysis. …”
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Replacement of fish oil with Schizochytrium-derived monoglycerides enriched in docosahexaenoic acid on the growth performance, lipid composition, and intestinal microbiota of Pacif... by Wei Huang, Wei Huang, Yongkang Song, Xiaonan Wang, Daiyan Lin, Tuyan Luo, Kaimin Cheng, Qiaolian Li, Baoyu Tian, Yongbiao Zheng, Yongjin He

“…Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) positively influences growth development, feed efficiency, physiological functions, and DHA accumulation in aquatic organisms. …”
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PD-1/PD-L1 governed cross-talk of exhausted CD8+ T and memory B cells in systemic lupus erythematosus by Fangfang Sun, Kaiwen Wang, Shuang Ye, Jia Li, Liou Cao, Shuangjun He, Jiangfeng Zhao, Xuemei Feng, Zhangling Xu, Haiting Yang, Jiaer Ye

“…Immunophenotyping and functional assays were performed using blood mononuclear cells. …”
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Shifting sands to sustainable soils: Spatial dynamics of soil water and salinity in a desert oasis ecotone by Qiqi Cao, Tao Liu, Jiangbao Xia, Junran Li, Sujith Ravi, Zhiming Xin, Huijie Xiao

“…The results showed that SWC, EC, and pH generally increased with soil depth and were best described by quadratic or power functions. Bare sand dunes had the lowest values of all three parameters, while EC and pH peaked in nabkha dunes (188.20–636.83 μS·cm-¹ and 7.88–8.43, respectively), particularly those near the water area, where the early-stage cultivation may be more challenging. …”
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Genetic variations in the IDUA gene in Tunisian MPS I families: Identification of a novel microdeletion disrupting substrate binding and structural insights by Mariem Rebai, Yessine Amri, Chaima Sahli, Hajer Foddha, Taieb Messaoud, Hela Boudabous, Hassen Ben Abdennebi, Salima Ferchichi, Latifa Chkioua

“…This substitution results in the introduction of a bulkier amino acid, requiring more space in the contact region between the β-sheet structure and the substrate-bound helix. …”
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Role of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Cross-sectional Study by J Shanmugh, RB Namasivaya Navin, K Gowthame, S Prabakaran, D Balaji, R Muthukumar, S Rajasekaran

“…Aim: To assess hearing functions in patients with OSAS, aiming to elucidate the relationship between the disorder and sensorineural hearing loss. …”
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Multi-model quantitative MRI of uterine cancers in precision medicine’s era—a narrative review by Marco Gennarini, Rossella Canese, Silvia Capuani, Valentina Miceli, Federica Tomao, Innocenza Palaia, Valentina Zecca, Alessandra Maiuro, Ilaria Balba, Carlo Catalano, Stefania Maria Rita Rizzo, Lucia Manganaro

“…Abstract Purpose This review aims to summarize the current applications of quantitative MRI biomarkers in the staging, treatment response evaluation, and prognostication of endometrial (EC) and cervical cancer (CC). By focusing on functional imaging techniques, we explore how these biomarkers enhance personalized cancer management beyond traditional morphological assessments. …”
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Adopting drone technology for blood delivery: a feasibility study to evaluate its efficiency and sustainability by Pammi Gauba, Anita Nangia, Shalini Bahadur, Sangeeta Pahuja, Shweta Dang, Rambha Pathak, Kiran Agarwal, Sunita Sharma, Deepti Ambalkar, Manoj Jha, Ranju Singh, Priyanka Virdi, Rakesh Gupta, Shambhavee Singh, Ravindra Pandey, Bhuvan Adhlakha, Pragati Agarwal, Kuldeep Nigam, Sumit Aggarwal

“…Abstract Background Understanding what drives effective implementation is the key to making more sustainable developments. Blood and its components are critical for life-saving transfusions, however, their availability at the point of care is often limited. …”
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Evaluation and identification of metabolites produced by Cytobacillus firmus in the interaction with Arabidopsis thaliana plants and their effect on Solanum lycopersicum by Itzel G. Arteaga-Ríos, Karen Beatriz Méndez-Rodríguez, Raul Ocampo-Pérez, María de la Luz Guerrero-González, Raúl Rodríguez-Guerra, Pablo Delgado-Sánchez

“…Most of the analyzed compounds have not been found in the literature with reports of growth promoters, is important to mention that due to their characteristic functional groups they can derive and trigger the synthesis of new molecules with agronomic application.…”
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