Commons are cared for: Coexistence between humans and wild birds on the island of Kihnu, Estonia by Raivo Kalle, Ingvar Svanberg, Meelis Leas, Julia Prakofjewa, Matteo Sartori, Anatole Danto, Achille Schiavone, Hannes Pehlak, Joonas Plaan, Andrea Pieroni, Renata Sõukand

“…However, birdlife is very important in ensuring biocultural diversity. Therefore, this study proposes several important future perspectives in promoting the sustainable development of rural life: (1) the introduction of pluralistic nature protection, including the opinion of local communities in the management of natural resources; (2) the promotion of birds as a means of pest control; and (3) reinforcing the reciprocal coexistence of birds and humans on Kihnu. …”
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Combining the SHAP Method and Machine Learning Algorithm for Desert Type Extraction and Change Analysis on the Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau by Ruijie Lu, Shulin Liu, Hanchen Duan, Wenping Kang, Ying Zhi

“…For regional desertification control and sustainable development, it is critical to quickly and accurately understand the distribution pattern and spatial and temporal changes of deserts. …”
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CLTNet: A Hybrid Deep Learning Model for Motor Imagery Classification by He Gu, Tingwei Chen, Xiao Ma, Mengyuan Zhang, Yan Sun, Jian Zhao

“…Methods: To address this challenge, this study proposes a novel hybrid deep learning model, CLTNet, which focuses on solving the feature extraction problem to improve the classification of MI-EEG signals. …”
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High-Fat Diet-Induced Mild Obesity Alters the Activation of T Cells and Maintains Intestinal Homeostasis in Food Allergy Animal Model by Fan Yang, Ruofan Xie, Meijia Huang, Chunqiu Hu, Yong Wu, Xin Li, Hongbing Chen

“…Our study aimed to explore the relationship between HFD-induced mild obesity and food allergy development in female BALB/c mice. …”
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Mitogenomic Characterization and Comparative Analysis of Three Egg Parasitoid Wasps Parasitizing <i>Nilaparvata lugens</i> (Stål) by Wei He, Tingting Li, Liyang Wang, Hongxuan Wu, Jie Wang, Qiang Zhou

“…This study reports the first complete mitochondrial genomes of three egg parasitoid wasps parasitizing <i>Nilaparvata lugens</i>—<i>Pseudoligosita nephotetticum</i>, <i>Anagrus frequens</i>, and <i>Anagrus nilaparvatae</i>. …”
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UPLC-Q-TOF-MS-based unbiased serum metabolomics investigation of cholangiocarcinoma by Xiaowei Wang, Xuefeng Xu, Ran Jia, Yuanhong Xu, Ping Hu

“…These metabolites effectively distinguished CCA patients from healthy controls, with an AUC of 0.995 for increased biomarkers and 0.992 for decreased biomarkers in positive mode. …”
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A diagnostic prediction model for anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody associated vasculitis combined with glomerulonephritis based on machine learning algorithm by Wang Jian-mei, Zhu Ge-li, Cao Chen-lin, Peng Qing-quan

“…The model can serve as a reliable reference for early diagnosis of the disease and provide a new perspective for the study of pathogenesis.…”
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Caries Inhibition Potential of <italic>Salivarius</italic> M18 Probiotic in High-risk Children by Siragam Pavani Lakshmi, Suzan Sahana, Aron Arun Kumar Vasa, Done Vasanthi

“…Materials and methods: Among the study participants, 30 were supplemented daily for 90 days with <italic>Salivarius</italic> M18 probiotic, and the remaining 30 served as untreated controls. …”
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The needs, preferences, and experiences of LGBT + people living with dementia: a systematic review with thematic synthesis by Claude Chidiac, Catherine Walshe, Jane Lowers, Nancy Preston

“…Of 16 papers, two were empirical qualitative studies, one used a subset of qualitative data from a previous study alongside other sources (literature review, reflection, policy) for data analysis, and 13 papers were non-empirical. …”
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PROTEASE INHIBITOR NARLAPREVIR IN THERAPY OF HEPATITIS C VIRUS GENOTYPE 1 INFECTION IN TREATMENT-NAÏVE PATIENTS WITHOUT CIRRHOSIS: PHARMACOECONOMIC EVALUATION by A. V. Rudakova, D. A. Gusev, A. N. Uskov, L. N. Konovalova, Yu. V. Lobzin

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Heterostructure of Fe3O4 Confined in Hierarchical Porous Carbon for Interface‐Enhanced Medical‐Grade H2O2 Electrosynthesis by Yanan Shi, Li‐Li Zhang, Chongyang Wang, Shaohui Sun

“…This work offers a new perspective on transition metal‐based materials for H2O2 production.…”
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Comprehensive analysis of diagnostic biomarkers related to histone acetylation in acute myocardial infarction by Man Li, Lifeng Yang, Yan Wang, Lei Zhang

“…Conclusion AQP9, HLA-DQA1, MCEMP1, NKG7, and S100A12 were identified as biomarkers related to ARGs in AMI, which provides a new perspective to study the relationship between ARGs and AMI.…”
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Causal role of medial superior frontal cortex on enhancing neural information flow and self-agency judgments in the self-agency network by Yingxin Jia, Kiwamu Kudo, Namasvi Jariwala, Phiroz Tarapore, Srikantan Nagarajan, Karuna Subramaniam

“…We found that, compared to control rTMS, enhancing SFG excitability by rTMS induced significant increases in information flow between SFG and specific cingulate and paracentral regions in the self-agency network in delta-theta, alpha, and gamma bands, which predicted improved self-agency judgments. …”
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Cause Analysis of Rail Corrugation in Metro Lines Based on System Vibration Characteristics by Zhiqiang Wang, Zhenyu Lei, Yanyun Luo

“…Finally, a parameter sensitivity analysis of the wheel-rail system was conducted to control the further development of rail corrugation. …”
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Striking the right balance between accountability and quality improvement: a discharge summary timeliness tale by Alan Gob, Mark Goldszmidt, Louise Moist, George Dresser, Tsan-Hua Tung

“…Moreover, it was also associated with a decrease in trainee editing, which is concerning from an educational perspective.…”
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The Idea of Education: Development or Service Delivery? by V. E. Ljovkin, A. O. Ljovkina, E. L. Docenko, L. M. Volosnikova

“…It is demonstrated that this semantic substitution is a natural consequence of the market laws, going beyond the social control, in particular, their semi-legitimate expansion into the sphere of education, which is a significant public good.Scientific novelty. …”
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Community and familial dynamics influencing risk behavior for HIV acquisition among adolescent girls and young women in Uganda: Qualitative analysis using Protective Motivation The... by Rose Apondi, Hilde Bastiaens, Christiana Nöstlinger, Jennifer Galbraith, Tiffiany M Aholou, Amy Medley, Rhoda K Wanyenze, Anna C Awor, David M Serwadda, George Aluzimbi, Juliet Cheptoris, Moses Ogwal, Neema Nakyanjo, Pragna Patel

“…Using the Protective Motivation Theory (PMT), we explored HIV-acquisition risk sources and perceived protective factors from AGYW and caregivers' perspective.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>During 2018, we conducted a qualitative study guided by PMT to explore factors influencing HIV acquisition among AGYW. …”
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Whole-Genome Sequencing and Genome Annotation of Pathogenic <i>Elsinoë batatas</i> Causing Stem and Foliage Scab Disease in Sweet Potato by Yuan Xu, Yuqing Liu, Yihan Wang, Yi Liu, Guopeng Zhu

“…Additionally, our analysis of biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs) showed that two gene clusters are involved in melanin and choline metabolism. This study enriches the genomic resources of <i>E. batatas</i> and provides a theoretical foundation for future investigations into the pathogenic mechanisms of its infection in sweet potatoes, as well as potential targets for disease control.…”
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Gender differences in eating disorders by Elena Ilaria Capuano, Angela Ruocco, Beatrice Scazzocchio, Giulia Zanchi, Camilla Lombardo, Annalisa Silenzi, Elena Ortona, Rosaria Varì

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Apoptotic and proliferative processes in the small intestine of rats with type 2 diabetes mellitus after metformin and propionic acid treatment by Larysa Natrus, Olha Lisakovska, Anton Smirnov, Yuliia Osadchuk, Yuliia Klys

“…BackgroundPropionic acid (PA) is an intermediate product of metabolism of intestinal bacteria and may protect the intestinal barrier from disruption. The aim of the study was to investigate the apoptotic and proliferative processes in the small intestine (SI) of rats with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) on the background of metformin monotherapy and its combination with PA.MethodsMale Wistar rats were divided: 1) control; 2) T2DM (3-month high-fat diet followed by streptozotocin injection of 25 mg/kg of body weight); 3) T2DM + metformin (60 mg/kg, 14 days, orally); 4) T2DM + PA (60 mg/kg, 14 days, orally); 5) T2DM + PA + metformin. …”
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