Qalification assessment practices: new possibilities and constraints by M. N. Kicherova, M. Yu. Semenov, E. V. Zyuban

“…It is concluded that such contradictions affect the institutional mechanisms for the formation of a national system of independent qualification assessment.Practical significance. The analysis of alternative models for qualifications assessment revealed the interests of different stakeholders involved in this process, the possibility of using “hybrid” forms of qualifications assessment, as well as a number of contradictions related to regulatory, functional and institutional features. …”
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scRNA-Seq reveals age-dependent microglial evolution as a determinant of immune response following spinal cord injury by Lufei Shao, Yueliang Chang, Jinfang Liu, Leilei Lin, Long Chang, Jialin Zhang, Zhibin Lan, Honglai Zhang, Xiaolei Chen

“…We performed pseudotime trajectory analysis and cell-cell communication analysis to understand microglial differentiation and interactions. …”
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Land use change has profoundly altered the process of bacterial community assembly in the northeastern black soil zone by Ning Sun, Xu Zhao, Xu Zhao, Fangyuan Liu, Fangyuan Liu, Ge Song, Mengmeng Zhang, Fuqiang Song

“…IntroductionSoil microorganisms play a critical role in maintaining ecological functions; however, their responses to grassland reclamation and tillage remain poorly understood. …”
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Novel technologies to characterize and engineer the microbiome in inflammatory bowel disease by Alba Boix-Amorós, Hilary Monaco, Elisa Sambataro, Jose C. Clemente

“…Specifically, we present studies that make use of flow cytometry and metabolomics assays to provide a functional characterization of microbial communities. …”
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Acidic eco-catalysts derived from coffee husks in the acetylation of glycerol by Luisa Damaris Ramos, Alfonso Enrique Ramírez, Cristian David Miranda

“…It was found that all of them were more active compared to Amberlyst ® 15. CpSA showed the highest conversion and selectivity towards triacetin, the product of interest.…”
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The agricultural and historical origin of an urban green infrastructure: Madrid-Río by Iván González-Truco, Eva J. Rodríguez-Romero, Rocío Santo-Tomás-Muro, Benito Jiménez-Alcalá

“…The findings are to detect historical focal points and their relevance, locate the footprint of spaces of agricultural origin in the current park and, more broadly, assess their value in the functioning of GI. …”
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Z-scores outperform similar methods for analyzing CRISPR paralog synthetic lethality screens by Juihsuan Chou, Nazanin Esmaeili Anvar, Reem Elghaish, Junjie Chen, Traver Hart

“…Abstract Genetic screens offer a promising strategy for identifying tumor-specific therapeutic targets, but single-gene knockout screens often miss functionally redundant paralogs. Multiplex Cas9 and Cas12a CRISPR systems have been deployed to assay genetic interactions, but analysis pipelines vary considerably. …”
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Understanding the Impact of Assistive Technology on Users’ Lives in England: A Capability Approach by Rebecca Joskow, Dilisha Patel, Anna Landre, Kate Mattick, Catherine Holloway, Jamie Danemayer, Victoria Austin

“…Using inductive thematic analysis, we identify three main domains of user-reported impact: Functions and Activities (e.g., mobility, communication, vision, leisure, daily routines, and cognitive support), Outcomes (e.g., autonomy, quality of life, safety, social participation, wellbeing, and work and learning), and Lived Experience (e.g., access barriers, essentiality, identity and emotional connection, peace of mind, and sense of control and confidence). …”
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Cellulose-based Adsorbent of Animal Waste for the Adsorption of Lead and Phenol by Patrick T. Ngueagni, Mohamed Hefnawy, Edwin Andrew Ofudje, Ali El Gamal, James Asamu Akande, Talha Bin Emran

“…Fourier transform infrared analysis confirmed the involvement of hydroxyl, carbonate, and possibly silicate functional groups in the adsorption process. …”
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Food apps took a free ride on the first phase of the Covid-19 pandemic in Brazil by Michele Bittencourt Rodrigues, Juliana de Paula Matos, Paula Martins Horta

“…Six main categories emerged from the thematic analysis: branding (83.2%); information related to the Covid-19 pandemic: measures and new functionalities (79.6%); stay at home, stay safe and take care of yours: we will make it happen (67.1%); corporate social responsibility (39.4%); individual social responsibility (34.3%); and premium offers (5.1%). …”
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Genetic background and oncogenic driver determines the genomic evolution and transcriptomics of mammary tumor metastasis by Christina R. Ross, Karol Szczepanek, Jack Sanford, Gabriel Needle, Tinghu Qiu, Larry Pearce, Maxwell P. Lee, Kent W. Hunter

“…In contrast, MSGE in the PyMT-F1 cohort was more variable across strains. Despite the diversity of MSCNV and MSGE, functional analysis revealed that both mechanisms converge on the modulation of key cellular processes, including immune responses, metabolism, and extracellular matrix interactions. …”
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Metagenomic insights into microbial diversity and potential pathogenic transmission in poultry farm environments of Bangladesh by Afroja Yasmin, M. Shaminur Rahman, S. M. Kador, Md. Mustak Ahmed, Md. Eashanul Karim Moon, Humaira Akhter, Munawar Sultana, Anowara Begum

“…Conversely, beneficial genera like Lactobacillus (36.89% in feed) and Enterococcus (10.78% in droppings) were prevalent, suggesting roles in gut health and nutrient cycling. Functional pathway analysis (KEGG) revealed that carbohydrate and amino acid metabolism were highly active in droppings and feed, reflecting nutrient utilization. …”
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ICT TECHNIQUES IN HIGHER EDUCATION: AZERBAIJAN EXPERIENCE IN PANDEMIC by Abasova Samira Huseyn qizi

“…The research methods are the analysis of statistical data, their grouping and comparison, expert evaluation of external (PEST analysis) and internal factors (SWOT analysis) that affect the use of ICT technologies in Azerbaijan higher education. …”
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Letter to editor: SIGMAR1 screened by a GPCR-related classifier regulates endoplasmic reticulum stress in bladder cancer by Xiaoman Zhang, Yipeng Cong, Xu Zheng, Guangzhen Wu

“…This is a highly innovative and clinically significant article that seamlessly integrates bioinformatics and functional analysis to identify SIGMAR1 as a key regulator of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in bladder cancer (BC). …”
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Deciphering the crosslink mechanism of dual cure EP(D)M and CTS rubber compounds for reduced oil swell by Gina Butuc, Kees van Leerdam, Brenda Rossenaar, Auke Talma, Anke Blume

“…The role of CTS in the compound is discussed in detail, as it presents dual functions. This study represents a fundamental analysis of EP(D)M-CTS blends, starting with Thermodynamic studies and polymeric phase analysis by Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopy (S(T)EM) hyphenated by Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX) or Raman Spectroscopy. …”
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<i>In Vitro</i> Evaluation of the Microleakage in Bioflex Crowns Luted with Two Different Cements by Harsh S Baldawa, Mahesh Ramakrishnan

“…Bioflex crowns, popular for their esthetic and functional benefits, require effective luting cements to minimize microleakage and ensure long-term success. …”
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Need to assess the effect of therapy? Ask the patient! by E. Yu. Polishchuk, A. E. Karateev, A. S. Potapova, E. S. Filatova, V. N. Khlaboshchina, V. N. Amirjanova, A. M. Lila

“…Moreover, in 20–30% of cases there is a major discrepancy in the assessment of therapy outcome between the patient and physician. Therefore, a more accurate assessment of the patient’s condition requires, in addition to the calculation of standard indices, the mandatory analysis of patient-reported outcomes – pain, functional impairment, general assessment of disease activity, fatigue, etc. …”
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A deep insight into the sialome of the house fly, Musca domestica, infected with the salivary gland hypertrophy virus (MdSGHV) by Stephen Lu, Noa Miller, Adrian Wilson, Christopher J. Geden, John G. Stoffolano, Jose M. C. Ribeiro

“…To this end, we conducted a comprehensive RNA-sequencing of salivary glands from both infected and non-infected house flies. Our analysis identified a total of 6,410 putative sequences, with 6,309 originating from M. domestica and 101 from the MdSGHV, categorized into 25 functional groups. …”
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Partial Purification of <i>Bacillus cereus</i> Enzyme Expression for Bio-Pulping of Lignin Degraders Isolated from <i>Coptotermus curvignathus</i> by Sharfina Mutia Syarifah, Ashuvila Mohd Aripin, Nadiah Ishak, Nosa Septiana Anindita, Mohd Firdaus Abdul-Wahab, Angzzas Sari Mohd Kassim

“…Also, the peptides sequenced in this study identified various uncharacterized proteins and hypothetical proteins that might not be discovered for their protein functions. Further analysis is essential to uncover more lignin degradation enzymes that can work synergically for paper and pulp bioprocessing.…”
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A VAT1-related gene signature predicts radioresistance in gliomas by Xia Shan, Zhiyan Sun, Ruoyu Huang, Kuanyu Wang, Xiaoguang Qiu, Pei Yang

“…And the activation of signaling pathways in high-risk score group also showed close correlation with tumor occurrence, progression and immune microenvironment. What's more, the immune cell infiltration analysis showed that high-risk score indicated decreased CD8+ T cell and the upregulation of the immune checkpoints, which probably promoted the immunosuppressive microenvironment. …”
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