Genome Selection and Genome-Wide Association Analyses for Litter Size Traits in Large White Pigs by Yifeng Hong, Xiaoyan He, Dan Wu, Jian Ye, Yuxing Zhang, Zhenfang Wu, Cheng Tan

“…Furthermore, a single-step genome-wide association study (ssGWAS) integrated genomic information and pedigree-based relationship matrices to screen for significant SNPs associated with litter size traits across the genome. Functional analysis of key candidate genes was subsequently conducted based on ssGWAS results. (3) Results: Heritabilities for litter traits ranged from 0.01 to 0.06. ssGBLUP improved genomic prediction accuracy by 6.38–13.33% over BLUP. …”
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A Comparative Study of Taylor Spatial Frame and Monolateral External Fixator for Treating Infected Tibial Defects With Concomitant Soft Tissue Loss by Zhiming Zhao, Guoqi Ji, Chengkuo Cai, Hengsheng Shu, Weiguo Xu

“…ABSTRACT Objective The management of infectious tibial defects with concomitant soft tissue loss (ITD‐STL) continues to pose substantial clinical challenges in orthopedic practice. …”
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Parametric-modeling-based multi-objective thermoelastic optimization of rudder structures by Shi Guanghui, Bao Yuhao, Wu Wenhua, Guo Guiqiang, Lin Ye, Zhang Xiaopeng, Tao Ran

“…The obtained optimization parameters can guide the detailed modeling of the rudder structure, and the optimization results have been further verified through finite element analysis. By leveraging commercial software and established optimization algorithms, this method can be adapted to other thermoelastic optimization challenges through refinements such as parametric modeling and multi-objective optimization functions. …”
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Impact of Polystyrene Microplastics on Soil Properties, Microbial Diversity and <i>Solanum lycopersicum</i> L. Growth in Meadow Soils by Shuming Liu, Yan Suo, Jinghuizi Wang, Binglin Chen, Kaili Wang, Xiaoyu Yang, Yaokun Zhu, Jiaxing Zhang, Mengchu Lu, Yunqing Liu

“…The pervasive presence of microplastics (MPs) in agroecosystems poses a significant threat to soil health and plant growth. …”
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Estudio descriptivo del morfotipo raquídeo sagital en bailarinas de flamenco. Descriptive study of sagittal spinal morphotype in female flamenco dancers. by Sebastián Gómez-Lozano, Alfonso Vargas-Macías, Fernando Santonja Medina, Manuel Canteras Jordana

“…This one can assume a functional preventive supplement, mostly in the early years of training.…”
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Astragaloside IV increases PDHA1 in mesenchymal stem cell exosomes to treat myocardial infarction by Sha Zhongxin, Chen Zhijie, Du Feng, Guo Mei Qin, Zhong Ya, Hu Jinxin, Wei Zhang, Yu Zhenqiu

“…Compared with the sham-operated group, all experimental groups showed significant damage in cardiac structural and functional indices, while AS-IV, MSC-Exo, and MSC-AS-Exo significantly improved the cardiac function in rats with acute myocardial infarction model, especially the AS-IV-treated MSC-exo group showed the best effect. …”
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Chloride Ion Transport Simulation of Concrete with Added Glazed Hollow Bead Considering Thermal Damage by JIN Zhuoyang, LI Minghou, SELYUTINA Nina, SMIRNOV Ivan, LIU Yuanzhen, ZHANG Yu

“…[Conclusions] According to parameter analysis, the durability limit state function considering the influence of high temperature is finally established through single factor correlation analysis and multivariate nonlinear analysis methods. …”
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LIPUS Responsive Dopamine-Modified PVDF Piezoelectric Nanofiber Membrane for Full-Thickness Skin Wound Healing by Zhang Z, Liu L, Wang H, Xie W, Zhai W, Wen L, Zhang B, Liu K, Zhang X, Liu S, Huang L, Li D, Zhou Y

“…The healing process was documented with photographs, and functional skin regeneration was evaluated through histological analysis.Results: The DA/PVDF nanomembranes had an average diameter of 732 ± 232 nm and generated a voltage of 450 mV under LIPUS stimulation, a 1.28-fold increase compared to PVDF membranes alone. …”
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Open-Loop Wide-Bandwidth Phase Modulation Techniques by Nitin Nidhi, Pin-En Su, Sudhakar Pamarti

“…Noise generated by the transmitter in the receive band frequency poses another challenge for wide-bandwidth transmitter design. …”
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Standardizing Survey Data Collection to Enhance Reproducibility: Development and Comparative Evaluation of the ReproSchema Ecosystem by Yibei Chen, Dorota Jarecka, Sanu Ann Abraham, Remi Gau, Evan Ng, Daniel M Low, Isaac Bevers, Alistair Johnson, Anisha Keshavan, Arno Klein, Jon Clucas, Zaliqa Rosli, Steven M Hodge, Janosch Linkersdörfer, Hauke Bartsch, Samir Das, Damien Fair, David Kennedy, Satrajit S Ghosh

“… BackgroundInconsistencies in survey-based (eg, questionnaire) data collection across biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and social sciences pose challenges to research reproducibility. ReproSchema is an ecosystem that standardizes survey design and facilitates reproducible data collection through a schema-centric framework, a library of reusable assessments, and computational tools for validation and conversion. …”
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ECONOMIC AND LEGAL POLICY IN THE FIELD OF SECURITY ON THE MARKET OF NON-BANKING FINANCIAL SERVICES IN UKRAINE by Hanna Buha, Serhii Hermanov, Volodymyr Ihnatenko

“…This allows the regulator to focus its resources on the most vulnerable market segments and those entities whose activities may pose a threat to financial stability. This approach involves a deep analysis of financial companies' internal processes, their corporate governance, financial reporting, and compliance with consumer protection standards. …”
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Phase formation and texture evolution in 316L-CuCrZr multi-material structures fabricated by laser powder bed fusion by Antonios Baganis, Florencia Malamud, Jan Čapek, Fedor F. Klimashin, Efthymios Polatidis, Matteo Busi, Miroslav Šmíd, Michal Jambor, Johann Michler, Markus Strobl, Christian Leinenbach

“…Steel-copper multi-material structures produced via Additive Manufacturing pose challenges in laser co-processing and microstructural control. …”
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Clinical diagnostic and prognostic value of homocysteine combined with hemoglobin [f (Hcy-Hb)] in cardio-renal syndrome caused by primary acute myocardial infarction by Min-Juan Zeng, Yan-Quan Liu, Ping Pang, Xiao-Jun Chen, He Huang, Rui-Na Huang, Shi-Sen Li, He-Hui Zhang, Yue Yin, Chang-Sen Wang, Jin-Da Lin, Lin Lin, Shao-Peng Chen, Li Xu, Liang-Qing Zhang

“…Abstract Background Cardio-renal syndrome (CRS), characterized by multi-organ interaction, is frequently overlooked in clinical practice. It poses significant challenges in treatment, leading to poor long-term prognosis and substantial economic burden on patients’ families. …”
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When the Cité Brings out the Files! by Bruno Levasseur

“…A travers l'analyse de matériaux d'archive collectés en banlieue, cet article propose une lecture inspirée par les cultural studies de la crise d'identité nationale, qui pose l'archive comme un outil pour explorer les pratiques culturelles des habitants des cités. …”
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When and Why Adults Abandon Lifestyle Behavior and Mental Health Mobile Apps: Scoping Review by Patrick G Kidman, Rachel G Curtis, Amanda Watson, Carol A Maher

“…However, high rates of app abandonment pose challenges to their effectiveness. …”
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AI-Enhanced Virtual Reality Self-Talk for Psychological Counseling: Formative Qualitative Study by ‪Moreah Zisquit, Alon Shoa, Ramon Oliva, Stav Perry, Bernhard Spanlang, Anat Brunstein Klomek, Mel Slater, Doron Friedman

“… BackgroundAccess to mental health services continues to pose a global challenge, with current services often unable to meet the growing demand. …”
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Engineering of covalent organic framework (COF) via mono-doping and co-doping for the detection of CO2 gas pollutant by John A. Agwupuye, Ekere Nwachukwu Romanus, Janefrances Ngozi Ihedioha, Ismail O. Amodu, Bassey O. Ekpong, Destiny E. Charlie, Fehintola E. Umo, Modestar Chinecherem Agwupuye, Muhammad Zeeshan

“…The increasing accumulation of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere as a result of human activities such as burning of fossil fuel and deforestation, pose a significant threat to human well-being, biodiversity, and ecosystems. …”
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A predictive framework using advanced machine learning approaches for measuring and analyzing the impact of synthetic agrochemicals on human health by Sahezpreet Singh, Puneet Kaur, Inderdeep Kaur, Gurpreet Singh, Satinder Kaur, Parminder Kaur

“…This study investigates the impact of synthetic agrochemicals on human health using advanced machine learning techniques, leveraging multi-level feature selection, hybrid ensemble learning, SHAP, and custom loss function to improve prediction accuracy. This study presents a robust framework for assessing the health risks posed by agrochemicals, offering novel insights into risk assessment strategies. …”
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Astragalus polysaccharide enhances maternal mucosal immunity against PEDV by Jianli Tang, Shuaiyong Wang, Jianmei Tang, Jinming Li

“…APS supplementation significantly increased both serum and milk PEDV-specific IgA levels and enhanced cellular immune responses, as evidenced by elevated cytokine levels. Further analysis demonstrated that APS improved intestinal immune function and homeostasis in piglets. …”
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Criminal Law Challenged by Crossing into Virtual Reality by Mahdi Karimi

“…Results and Discussion In the criminal law domain, an analysis has been conducted examining the potential challenges and risks that the expansion of virtual reality technology may pose to individuals' privacy, security, and psychological well-being. …”
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