Long-term dynamics of placozoan culture: emerging models for population and space biology by Daria Y. Romanova, Alexander A. Povernov, Mikhail A. Nikitin, Simkha I. Borman, Yana A. Frank, Leonid L. Moroz, Leonid L. Moroz

“…This study revealed very complex population dynamics, with seasonal oscillation and at least partial correlations with the solar radio emission flux and the magnetic field disturbance parameters. …”
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Genomic hotspots for adaptation: the population genetics of Müllerian mimicry in the Heliconius melpomene clade. by Simon W Baxter, Nicola J Nadeau, Luana S Maroja, Paul Wilkinson, Brian A Counterman, Anna Dawson, Margarita Beltran, Silvia Perez-Espona, Nicola Chamberlain, Laura Ferguson, Richard Clark, Claire Davidson, Rebecca Glithero, James Mallet, W Owen McMillan, Marcus Kronforst, Mathieu Joron, Richard H Ffrench-Constant, Chris D Jiggins

“…Of the three genes showing an association with the HmB locus, the kinesin shows differences in wing disc expression between races that are replicated in the co-mimic, Heliconius erato, providing striking evidence for parallel changes in gene expression between Müllerian co-mimics. …”
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A systematic review of economic evaluations of population-based sodium reduction interventions. by Silvia F Hope, Jacqui Webster, Kathy Trieu, Arti Pillay, Merina Ieremia, Colin Bell, Wendy Snowdon, Bruce Neal, Marj Moodie

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To summarise evidence describing the cost-effectiveness of population-based interventions targeting sodium reduction.…”
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Exploring relative instances of exposure in equilibrium of migration processes based on population characteristics by László Pitlik, Péter Kollár, Zsolt Fülöp, Imre Madarász

“…The planning levels can be different: from the continent or country levels via statistic regions or micro-regions to settlements (even at the street and house levels). Parallel to the aggregation like population density (or annual growth rate), models can also be developed for arbitrary layers of demographical statistics, like the required ratio of males and females in different age-groups and/or education categories, etc. …”
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Autoimmune thyroiditis in different age groups and subjects of reproductive age in Adzhariya population by N. G. Tchelidze, S. Z. Glonti, D. Sh. Baratashvili, N. O. Kedelidze, J. Yu. Ungiadze, I. I. Nakashidze

“…A prospective comparative study in parallel groups was carried out. There were examined 405 samples of venous blood obtained at «Health» Clinic from women of two groups: group 1 – 159 patients with AIT, group 2 (control) – 246 women without AIT. …”
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Efficacy of Sophora japonica L. Pill in Subjective Memory Complaints in Healthy Adults: a protocol of randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, clinical trial by Yunna Kim, Seung-Ho Lee, Yerim Jeon, Seung-Hun Cho

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“A most bountiful source of inspiration:” Dobzhansky’s evolution of tropical populations, and the science and politics of genetic variation by Tito Carvalho

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Increased serum hepcidin levels in subjects with the metabolic syndrome: a population study. by Nicola Martinelli, Michela Traglia, Natascia Campostrini, Ginevra Biino, Michela Corbella, Cinzia Sala, Fabiana Busti, Corrado Masciullo, Daniele Manna, Sara Previtali, Annalisa Castagna, Giorgio Pistis, Oliviero Olivieri, Daniela Toniolo, Clara Camaschella, Domenico Girelli

“…This study was aimed to investigate, for the first time, the relationship between MetS and hepcidin at population level. We measured serum hepcidin levels by Mass Spectrometry in 1,391 subjects from the Val Borbera population, and evaluated their relationship with classical MetS features. …”
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Cadmium tolerance is associated with tissue-specific plasticity of metallothionein gene expression in Gammarus fossarum field populations by Auréline Lalouette, Arnaud Chaumot, Louveline Lepeule, Karen Gaget, Nicolas Delorme, Laura Garnero, Federica Calevro, Davide Degli Esposti

“…This study investigated whether the expression of the Cd-responsive metallothionein gene mt1 could be related to Cd-tolerance plasticity in G. fossarum. In eleven populations with different chronic Cd exposure history, we simultaneously assessed Cd-tolerance (mortality tests) and G. fossarum mt1 expression levels by RT-qPCR in the gills and caeca of adult males and in neonates. mt1 expression levels in the two organs were correlated to Cd-tolerance in field organisms and a loss of tolerance was observed in parallel with a decreased expression of mt1 in the caeca after maintenance in uncontaminated water. …”
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The association between body fat composition and urinary stone disease in the different community-based sex populations by FAN Xiao-hong, YE Wen-ling, MA Jie, SUN Ying, WANG Liang, DAI Qing, HENG Wei, ZHOU Ya-li, ZHANG Xue-he, SUN Wei, CUI Rui, ZHANG Wei, WANG Bao-bao, LI Xue-mei

“…Objective To investigate the association between body fat composition and urinary stone disease(USD) in different community-based sex populations.Methods The study was based on the cross-sectional survey performed in Pinggu District,Beijing in 2014.One thousand eight hundred and thirty-five participants in the survey were included in this study.All the subjects received interview for a questionnaire and somatological index measurement,and volunteered to take a 24-hour urine sample for determination of serum creatinine,blood urea,electrolytes and so on.Diagnosis of USD was identified by renal ultrasonic examination.The body composition analysis was performed with bioelectrical impedance measurement and a body composition analyzer(InBody720).Based on tertiles of the body fat percentage(BFP),the female and male subjects were divided into the low,medium and high body fat groups,respectively.Result In the present study,1730 participants were included in the final analysis.The mean age was 54.9±8.8 years,and 46.3% were males.The USD prevalence which ultrasonography proved was 7.0%.In all subjects and males,the prevalence of USD increased in parallel with BFP(P trend <0.05).The male had a odds ratio(OR) 2.63 times that of the females( 95%CI 1.77～3.92).In the male subjects,increase of BFP was significantly correlated with increase of the USD prevalence.In the multivariate logistic regression,the OR in the high BFP group was 1.98 times that in the low BFP group(95%CI 1.07～3.69),although there was no significant association between higher BFP and risk of USD in the female subjects. …”
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Profiling insecticide resistance phenotypes and genotypes in Aedes aegypti populations across four regions in Puerto Rico by Emma L. Collins, Joanelis Medina Quintana, Reynaldo Morales, Sophie Moss, Holly Acford-Palmer, Matthew Higgins, Jody Phelan, Taane G. Clark, Grayson Brown, Susana Campino

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Evolutionary Game Theory as a Catalyst in Smart Grids: From Theoretical Insights to Practical Strategies by Anas Karaki, Luluwah Al-Fagih

“…Finally, the linkage between multi-agent reinforcement learning (MARL) and EGT is provided, highlighting their mathematical parallels in the context of smart grid applications.…”
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Blood Lipid Peroxidation and DNA Damage in a Nigerian Population of type 2 Diabetics by Olaniyan, O.O. *, Osadolor, H.B.

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Measurement properties of the Polish version of the Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire Revised 14+ in the adult population by Dorota Snop-Perkowska, Jakub Świtalski, Jarosław J. Fedorowski, Anna Augustynowicz

“…Its measurement properties have not been comprehensively assessed in the population of Polish adults. The aim of the study is to verify the construct validity, including structural and criterion validity, as well as internal consistency, of the Polish version of the CFQ-R 14+ in the population of adults with cystic fibrosis. …”
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Mortality level and predictors in a rural Ethiopian population: community based longitudinal study. by Berhe Weldearegawi, Mark Spigt, Yemane Berhane, Geertjan Dinant

“…The recent economic growth of Ethiopia and the parallel large scale healthcare investments make investigating mortality figures worthwhile.…”
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Woody Species Population Structure and Regeneration Status of Hereje Natural Forest, Southwest Ethiopia by Siraj Mammo, Abera Anamo, Eve Bohnett

“…Three parallel transect lines (every 100 m) were established along altitudinal gradients, and 45 plots of 20 m x 20 m were used to collect vegetation data. …”
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Assessment of the Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Incomes and Adaptation of the Population of the Region To It: Statistical Approach by N. D. Kremlev, I. A. Drozdova

“…To determine the directions of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the incomes of the population of the region, the method of analytical groupings (stochastically deterministic relationships), as well as the method of comparing parallel series, the index method and interregional data evaluation analysis were used.The results of the study: the use of a statistical approach to assess and determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the real incomes of the population allowed us to determine the features of the spread of the disease in the regions of the Ural Federal District. …”
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Brucella Seroprevalence in a High-Risk Population in Greece: A Cross-Sectional Study by Panagiotis Andriopoulos, Dimitrios Floros, Natalia Gioti, Anargiros Mariolis, Andrea Paola Rojas Gil, Maria Tsironi

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Internal Bisphenol Analogue Exposure in an Elderly Chinese Population: Knowledge from Dietary Exposure by Xinjie Duan, Mengyuan Liang, Beibei Wei, Jie Gu, Qian Zhao, Guixiang Ji, Shengyang Jin, Huanhuan Chen

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Population-based systematic enrolment of individuals ensures high lung cancer screening uptake by Tanel Laisaar, Kadi Kallavus, Anneli Poola, Mari Räppo, Merily Taur, Vahur Makke, Marianna Frik, Pilvi Ilves, Kaja-Triin Laisaar

“…Material and methods: This study was conducted in one county (with approximately 10 % of the country's population), where all family physicians were approached. …”
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