Fishway assessment and monitoring for endemic migratory fish using multiple techniques in high-altitude river systems: A case study from the Yarlung Zangbo River, Southeastern Tibe... by Lei Cui, Xiaomei Kou, Junjian Sun, Rui Liu, Fan Gao, Junjun Tan, Shan-e-hyder Soomro, Yuanyang Wang, Giri Raj Kattel, Xiaotao Shi

“…Our study offers the first comprehensive evaluation of a fishway installed on a primary tributary of the YZR from 2019 to 2021, using multiple methods including fish sampling, video monitoring, hydroacoustic detection, and passive integrated transponder telemetry technology. …”
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APPROACHES TO CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN QUANTITATIVE DETERMINATION IN ANTI-DOPING CONTROL by I. O. Zvereva, N. B. Savelieva, P. V. Postnikov, Yu. A. Efimova, M. A. Dikunets

“…Quantitative evaluation of hCG using specific fragments determination by UPLC-MS/MS allows to detect corresponding hCG isoforms. This significantly increases the method specificity and decreases the probability of false-positive results.…”
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Investigating the relationship between the Khami reservoir horizon in the Chilingar and Garangan oilfields in the Southern Dezful Embayment using surface geochemistry by Bahram Alizadeh, Arman Salehipour Bavarsad

“…The findings aim to guide efficient production management, reduce drilling risks, and advance field development strategies at lower exploration costs.Materials & MethodsThis study utilized direct geochemical techniques, including acid extraction and fluorescence analysis, to detect subsurface hydrocarbon reservoirs. …”
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Pharmacokinetics of Cannabidiol in Rat Brain Tissue After Single-Dose Administration of Different Formulations by Zuzana Binova, Frantisek Benes, Marie Zlechovcova, Matej Maly, Petr Kastanek, Monika Cahova, Milena Stranska, Jana Hajslova

“…To make it applicable for multiple analytes, the method was validated for 17 other phytocannabinoids and selected metabolites. …”
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Mechanism of Modified Tongyou Decoction and Its Separated Formulas Inhibiting Vasculogenic Mimicry in Esophageal Cancer TE-1 Cells via NF-κB/HIF-1α Axis by Qian Wang MS, Yingying Tian MS, Lingyu Kong MD, Zeyi Chen MS, Xin Yan PhD, Chenxi Wu PhD, Huijuan Cao PhD, Fanwu Wu PhD, Yongsen Jia PhD, Prof.

“…Protein expression of NF-κB/HIF-1α axis and VM related molecules were detected by Western blot. Interaction between HIF-1α and NF-κB was detected by double immunofluorescence labeling assay. mRNA expression of HIF-1α and NF-κB was detected by qRT-PCR. …”
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Occurrence and Ecological Risks of Neonicotinoids in Wheat, Corn and Rice Field Soils in China by Junxue Wu, Pingzhong Yu, Ziyu Zou, Ercheng Zhao, Junjie Jing, Jinwei Zhang, Yan Tao, Lirui Ren, Min He, Li Chen, Ping Han

“…., rice, wheat and corn) in China were investigated in the present study. Employing an optimized UPLC-MS/MS method (LOQ = 0.01–1.7 ng/g, RSD < 12.21%), ten NEOs across 69 representative field soils (rice: 23, corn: 18, wheat: 28) were quantified. …”
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Metabolism and immune responses of striped hamsters to ectoparasite challenges: insights from transcriptomic analysis by Xinchang Lun, Yiguan Wang, Ning Zhao, Yujuan Yue, Fengxia Meng, Qiyong Liu, Xiuping Song, Ying Liang, Liang Lu

“…Investigating the response to ectoparasites under laboratory conditions helps elucidate the mechanism of host adaptations to ectoparasite pressure.MethodsUsing transcriptome sequencing, we analyzed gene expression in striped hamsters after short-term (3 days) and long-term (28 days) flea (Xenopsylla cheopis) parasitism. …”
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Development of a culture-independent whole-genome sequencing of Nipah virus using the MinION Oxford Nanopore platform by Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, Mojnu Miah, Mohammad Enayet Hossain, Samiur Rahim, Sharmin Sultana, Syed Moinuddin Satter, Ariful Islam, Shannon L. M. Whitmer, Jonathan H. Epstein, Christina F. Spiropoulou, John D. Klena, Tahmina Shirin, Joel M. Montgomery, Maria E. Kaczmarek, Mohammed Ziaur Rahman, Iqbal Kabir Jahid

“…It is a cost-effective, rapid, and efficient approach to the WGS of NiV, making it suitable for resource-limited settings like Bangladesh. The method enhances the capacity for outbreak investigations, epidemiological analyses, and monitoring virus, aiding in detecting emerging strains. …”
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Exploring the ability of plasma pTau217, pTau181 and beta-amyloid in mirroring cerebrospinal fluid biomarker profile of Mild Cognitive Impairment by the fully automated Lumipulse®... by Marcella Catania, Claudia Battipaglia, Alberto Perego, Erika Salvi, Emanuela Maderna, Federico Angelo Cazzaniga, Paolo M. Rossini, Camillo Marra, Nicola Vanacore, Alberto Redolfi, Daniela Perani, Patrizia Spadin, Maria Cotelli, Stefano Cappa, Naike Caraglia, Pietro Tiraboschi, Fabrizio Tagliavini, Giuseppe Di Fede

“…The aims of this study are to analyse the correlation between CSF and plasma Aβ40, Aβ42, Aβ42/Aβ40 and pTau181, and to assess the diagnostic performance of plasma biomarkers in a cohort of subjects affected by Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Methods The study was performed on 306 subjects affected by MCI, enrolled in the context of the Italian Interceptor Project. …”
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Shotgun Metagenomic Sequencing Analysis as a Diagnostic Strategy for Patients with Lower Respiratory Tract Infections by Ha-eun Cho, Min Jin Kim, Jongmun Choi, Yong-Hak Sohn, Jae Joon Lee, Kyung Sun Park, Sun Young Cho, Ki-Ho Park, Young Jin Kim

“…Conventional diagnostic methods (CDMs) for lower respiratory infections (LRIs) have limitations in detecting causative pathogens. …”
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Correlation of HER2 expression and clinicopathological characteristics in patients with urothelial carcinoma in China by WANG Shanshan, YE Dingwei, YANG Li, CHENG Fan, YANG Tiejun, ZHANG Xiaoping, YU Zhixian, ZHANG Qingyun, YANG Yong

“…This study aimed to thoroughly investigate correlation of HER2 expression and clinicopathological characteristics in Chinese patients with UC. Methods: This study was a multicenter study that retrospectively included UC patients from urology departments of 8 tertiary hospitals in 5 geographical regions of China (North China, East China, South China, Central China and Northwest) whose tissue samples were collected from January 2023 to March 2024. …”
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Development and external validation of machine learning models for the early prediction of malnutrition in critically ill patients: a prospective observational study by Yi Liu, Yehua Xu, Lixia Guo, Zhongbin Chen, Xueqin Xia, Feng Chen, Li Tang, Hua Jiang, Caixia Xie

“…Abstract Background Early detection of malnutrition in critically ill patients is crucial for timely intervention and improved clinical outcomes. …”
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Diagnostic value of methane-hydrogen breath test combined with intestinal flora testing in screening for colorectal polyps by Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Hui Li, Hui Li, Zhihui Yan, Zhihui Yan, Rui Li, Rui Li, Yan Zheng, Yan Zheng, Xiaohui Wang, Xiaohui Wang, Lihong Cui

“…PurposeDiagnostic value of Methane and Hydrogen Breath Test (MHBT) combined with intestinal flora detection in colorectal polyp screening.MethodsRetrospective inclusion of 196 patients who had completed MHBT with colonoscopy during the same period of time in the General Hospital of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), China, from January 2022 to December 2023, were divided into a control group (no polyps) and an observation group (with polyps, n = 109). …”
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Clinical characteristics and prognosis of amyopathic dermatomyositis patients with interstitial lung disease: insights from a retrospective cohort by Yanan Ying, Tingting Wu, Long Wang, Yun Zhang, Yiming Yu, Zaichun Deng, Qunli Ding

“…The identified prognostic factors underscore the importance of early detection and personalized management strategies for optimizing outcomes in patients with ADM-ILD.…”
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Evaluation of ctDNA-guided adjuvant therapy de-escalation in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: a comparative cohort study by Xu Zhang, Qigen Fang, Junhui Yuan, Liyuan Dai, Ruihua Luo, Tao Huang, Tao Huang, Yinfei Wu

“…We evaluated whether ctDNA-directed stratification could optimize locoregional control in HNSCC patients following neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy.MethodsIn this comparative cohort study, consecutive HNSCC patients treated with neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy were stratified into two management groups: a ctDNA-guided cohort where tumor-informed ctDNA testing determined POCRT administration given only for detectable ctDNA, and a traditional cohort where all patients received PORT, with postoperative chemotherapy decisions made by multidisciplinary team review based on pathologic response status and pretreatment imaging findings. …”
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Estimation of Ukraine’s foreign trade structure in order to determine the areas of export potential by Nadiya Dekhtyar, Oksana Mazorenko, Maksym Serpukhov

“…The work proposes an expanded method for using the Grubel-Lloyd and Horvath indices when assessing the level of inter-industry trade, which will determine the priority fields of international cooperation in the process of developing a foreign economic strategy both at the state level and for an individual company interested in expanding the geography of trade in the global market via finding new partners and using non-discriminating marketing methods.The article reveals the existing trends in foreign trade of Ukraine that predispose current economic policy and foster the initiation of a new exporting strategy. …”
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Sports injury and illness incidence at the 2021 Summer Universiade: a retrospective study of 6,500 athletes from 113 countries/regions by Zhiwei Li, Shiyun Li, Zhigang Liu, Shunchang Li, Huang Huang, Tutu Wang, Geping Wang

“…ObjectiveTo provide insights and recommendations for athletes, medical personnel, and event organizers on optimize healthcare services and preventive measures for injuries and illnesses by describing the pattern of injuries and illnesses sustained during the 2021 Summer World University Games.MethodsMedical records of athletes visiting Universiade Athletes’ Village Polyclinic from July 22 to August 10, 2023, were anonymously analyzed to describe the injuries and illnesses sustained.ResultsA total of 478 athletes visited the clinic, including 315 injuries and 163 illnesses. …”
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Identifying behavior regulatory leverage over mental disorders transcriptomic network hubs toward lifestyle-dependent psychiatric drugs repurposing by Mennatullah Abdelzaher Turky, Ibrahim Youssef, Azza El Amir

“…As food choices and daily habits play a fundamental role in this fluctuation, integrating machine learning with network medicine can provide valuable insights into disease systems and the regulatory leverage of lifestyle in mental health. Methods This study analyzed coexpression network modules of MDD and PTSD blood transcriptomic profile using modularity optimization method, the first runner-up of Disease Module Identification DREAM challenge. …”
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Multi-Global Navigation Satellite System for Earth Observation: Recent Developments and New Progress by Shuanggen Jin, Xuyang Meng, Gino Dardanelli, Yunlong Zhu

“…Ten-minute water level change with centimeter-level accuracy was estimated with ground-based multiple GNSS-R data based on a weighted iterative least-squares method. Furthermore, a cyclone and its positions were detected by utilizing the GNSS-reflectometry from the space-borne Cyclone GNSS (CYGNSS) mission. …”
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Non-chemotherapy drugs inducing agranulocytosis: a disproportionality analysis based on the FAERS database by Shanshan Wu, Lina Huang, Jiajia Chen, Xiaochun Xie, Shaokai Huang, Xiaojie Huang

“…The Reporting Odds Ratio (ROR) method was employed to detect potential adverse event signals. …”
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