Ethnicity and Power in the Soviet Union by Andrzej Wierzbicki

“…Another group of scientists, including those from post-Soviet states (e.g., Žambyl Artykbaev, Otar Džanelidze, and Georgij Siamašvili) as well as western scholars (e.g., Rogers Brubaker) concede that positive processes such as the allotment of territory to republics and other territorial units, the constitution of authority and administrative apparatus, and the formation of the elites once characterised the ethnic history of the USSR. …”
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Population immunity to SARS-CoV-2 virus in residents of the Irkutsk Region in the dynamics of the epidemic by S. V. Balakhonov, V. I. Dubrovina, M. V. Chesnokova, D. D. Bryukhova, N. O. Kiseleva, A. B. Pyatidesyatnikova, K. M. Korytov, V. V. Voitkova, A. N. Perezhogin, T. A. Gavrilova, A. A. Seledtsov

“…In the fight against this viral disease, an important role is assigned to the study of the development of population immunity to the SARSCoV-2 virus, which will make it possible to assess the dynamics of seroprevalence and the formation of post-infectious humoral immunity, forecasting the development of the epidemiological situation, elucidating the characteristics of the epidemic process, and will also contribute to planning activities for specific and non-specific prevention of the disease.The aim: to determine the dynamics of population immunity to SARS-CoV-2 among the population of the Irkutsk region during the COVID-19 pandemic.Materials and methods. …”
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From transition management towards just transition and place-based governance. Τhe case of Western Macedonia in Greece by Lefteris Topaloglou, Lefteris Ioannidis

“…Given that transition is by nature a multifaceted, multi-level and multi-actor process, an effective and just transition governance should reflect the views of different actors. …”
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Spatiotemporal composition and diversity of endophyte communities in Dracaena cambodiana on Hainan Island by Sipeng Li, Yang Liu, Xin Yang, Yun Yang, Junxiang Peng, Yanhong Xu, Jianhe Wei, Jianhe Wei

“…Additionally, several glycosylation gene families were upregulated in the post-injury endophytic communities, which suggests a role in flavonoid transport and the reduction of autotoxic effects.DiscussionOur results suggest that endophytes play a vital role in the resin-formation process of D. cambodiana. …”
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The enhanced integration of proven techniques to quantify the uncertainty of forecasting extreme flood events based on numerical weather prediction models by Mitra Tanhapour, Jaber Soltani, Hadi Shakibian, Bahram Malekmohammadi, Kamila Hlavcova, Silvia Kohnova, Peter Valent

“…A Multi-Model Ensemble (MME) system was developed using the Group Method of Data Handling (GMDH) and Weighted Average-Weighted Least Square Regression (WA-WLSR) models to post-process raw precipitation forecasts. We thereupon proposed an approach that combined the Hydrologiska Byråns Vattenbalansavdelning (HBV) hydrological model with the Long-Short Term Memory (LSTM) network (HBV-LSTM model) to enhance flood forecasting. …”
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Heterotypic spheroids as a strategy for 3D culture of cryopreserved primary human hepatocytes in stirred-tank systems by Francisca Arez, Lena Preiss, Isabella Ramella Gal, Sofia P. Rebelo, Lassina Badolo, Catarina Brito, Thomas Spangenberg, Paula M. Alves

“…Still, PHHs from different commercial sources present variability in vitro in several parameters, including viability post-thawing, plating capacity, aggregation potential and culture longevity. …”
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LRRC8A in endothelial cells contributes to the aberrant blood-brain barrier integrity in ischaemic stroke by Yan Wang, Yan Zhang, Chang Liu, Xiaoyu Zhang, Bo Wang, Yue Kong, Hailin Zhang, Yanfei Tian, Yupeng Zhao, Zhenghui Wu, Huaxing Zhang, Xiaona Du, Huiran Zhang

“…With-no-lysine kinase 1 (WNK1) inhibition contributes to LRRC8A-induced BBB damage post-ischaemic stroke. Eupatorin, a newly identified LRRC8A inhibitor, exerts neuroprotective effects against ischaemic stroke.Conclusions LRRC8A in BMVECs plays a pivotal role in modulating BBB integrity, a process regulated by WNK1. …”
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Bright Luminal Sign on High b-Value Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Enterography Imaging as a New Biomarker to Predict Fibrotic Strictures in Crohn’s Disease Patients: A Retr... by Luca Pio Stoppino, Stefano Piscone, Ottavia Quarta Colosso, Sara Saccone, Paola Milillo, Nicola Della Valle, Rodolfo Sacco, Alfonso Reginelli, Luca Macarini, Roberta Vinci

“…Fibrotic strictures, due to excessive deposition of extracellular matrix following chronic inflammatory processes, can be difficult to distinguish from inflammatory strictures using endoscopy. …”
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Inflammation and platelet hyperresponsiveness in coronary artery disease and the influence of Talin-1/αIIbβ3-mediated bidirectional signaling pathway by Shengnan Shi, Jiaming Gao, Yehao Zhang, Min Zhan, Zhanfei Tan, Peili Wang, Jianhua Fu, Jianxun Liu

“…The molecular correlations of these genes were analyzed using a comprehensive perspective that included Gene Ontology (GO) biological process and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analyses. …”
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Protocol for a randomised ‘screen-and-treat’ Helicobacter pylori eradication trial in 14–18-years-old adolescents residing in three regions of Chile: effectiveness and microbiologi... by Ximena Aguilera, Camila Cabrera, Sergio George, Yalda Lucero, Beatriz Zabala Torres, Lilian Fernández, Nora Mamani, Anne Lagomarcino, Miguel O'Ryan

“…Introduction Gastric cancer is a major global health concern, being the final stage of a long-term process, primarily associated with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. …”
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Community Specialist Teams for Older Persons (CST-OP) at risk of, or living with frailty in Ireland: a prospective cohort study of a new model of integrated care for community dwel... by Christina Hayes, Aoife Whiston, Christine Fitzgerald, Collette Devlin, Brian Condon, Molly Manning, Aoife Leahy, Katie Robinson, Rose Galvin

“…Abstract Background This study explored the clinical and process outcomes of older adults at risk of or living with frailty who received an interdisciplinary Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) in the community. …”
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Long COVID in long-term care: a rapid realist review by Annette Berndt, Valorie A Crooks, Manoj Sivan, Simon Carroll, Maura MacPhee, Shannon Freeman, Karen Davison, Ian Fyffe, Janice Sorensen, Alison Andrews-Paul, Jennifer Walls, Benajir Shams, Akber Mithani

“…Design Rapid realist review.Data sources Medline, CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO and Web of Science for peer-reviewed literature and Google for grey literature were searched up to 23 February 2023.Eligibility criteria We included sources focused on interventions, persons in LTC, long COVID or post-acute phase at least 4 weeks following initial COVID-19 infection and ones that had a connection with source materials.Data extraction and synthesis Three independent reviewers searched, screened and coded studies. …”
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An evidence-based tailored eHealth patient education tool for patients with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial by Chong Li, Chuanmei Zhu, Kangping Song, Xiaona Xiang, Xiaoyi Wang, Jing Hu, Zhao Li, Yi Deng, Daoxin Jiang, Lixin Guo, Ting Ren, Luwen Zhu, Haibo Ai, Shaojun Zhang, Zhongliang Liu, Yonghong Yang, Siyi Zhu, Chengqi He

“…Measurements were taken at baseline, post-intervention (T1), 1-month (T2), 3-month (T3), and 6-month (T4) follow-up. …”
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p27^Kip1 and Tumors: Characterization of <i>CDKN1B</i> Variants Identified in MEN4 and Breast Cancer by Debora Bencivenga, Emanuela Stampone, Jahanzaib Azhar, Daniela Parente, Waqar Ali, Vitale Del Vecchio, Fulvio Della Ragione, Adriana Borriello

“…Structurally, the protein is largely unfolded, a feature that strongly increases its plasticity and interactors and enhances the number of regulated cellular processes. p27^Kip1, like other intrinsically unstructured proteins, is post-translationally modified on several residues. …”
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Efficacy of Omega-5 NanoPSO Treatment in the Hippocampus, Through Antioxidant Mechanisms, After an Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury, in Murine Model by Irene Guadalupe Aguilar-García, Jonatan Alpirez, José Francisco Muñoz-Valle, Walter Ángel Trujillo-Rangel, David Fernández-Quezada, Sergio Horacio Dueñas-Jiménez, María de la Luz Galvan-Ramírez, María Guadalupe Sánchez-Parada, Ana Elizabeth González-Santiago, Judith Marcela Dueñas-Jiménez, Rolando Castañeda-Arellano

“…In the ischemia group, neuronal loss, oxidative stress, and a higher expression of astrocytes were maintained in the hippocampal region, and behavior was modified. In the post and pre-treatment group with omega-5 NanoPSO, we observed reduced damage, glial proliferation, and oxidative stress. …”
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ZC3H13 mediates N6-methyladenosine modification of SNTB1 to promote epithelial-mesenchymal transition in gastric cancer by Xiaozhou Xie, Yulong Zhao, Jin Liu, Han Li, Xingyu Zhu, Yuan Liu, Yaodong Sang, Kang Xu, Fengying Du, Huicheng Ren, Xiaoling Cui, Baoshan Cai, Hao Chen, Nanping Wu, Guihua Hou, Changqing Jing, Wei Chong, Leping Li, Liang Shang

“…ZC3H13-regulated YTHDF1-dependent m6A modification led to post-transcriptional activation of SNTB1 and induce phenotypic changes and EMT activation in GC cells. …”
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Economic evaluation of the Midwifery Initiated Oral Health-Dental Service programme in Australia by Hannah G Dahlen, Maree Johnson, John Skinner, Ajesh George, Kathy W Tannous, Moin Uddin Ahmed, Anthony Blinkhorn, Shilpi Ajwani, Sameer Bhole, Albert Yaacoub, Ravi Srinivas

“…The findings highlight short and long term economic benefits of the programme and support the need for policymakers to consider adding an oral health component into antenatal care Australia wide.Trial registration number ACTRN12612001271897; Post-results.…”
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Prenatal carrier screening for spinal muscular atrophy among pregnant Thai women by Chayada Tangshewinsirikul, Panyu Panburana, Maneerat Prakobpanich, Takol Chareonsirisuthigul, Donniphat Dejsuphong, Thipwimol Tim-Aroon, Chaiyos Khongkhatithum, Thanyachai Sura, Atchara Tunteeratum, Duangrurdee Wattanasirichaigoon

“…Only those having the test done and undergoing post-test counseling were asked to complete the questionnaire: Section IV—attitudes toward the screening process.ResultsThe preexisting knowledge about SMA was low (30.8%). …”
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Dexmedetomidine protects against N-Nitrosodiethylamine induced acute hepatic damage by modulating autophagy and apoptosis through SIRT1 by Ruixin Wu, Sailan Tang, Aoxue Xu, Qi Xue, Shuwen He, Qizhi Liao, Chanjuan Chen, Dachen Zhou, Xianwen Hu, Nianliang Zhang, Gang Li, Ye Zhang, Chunxia Huang

“…Histopathological changes, inflammatory and oxidative responses were assessed 24 h post-DEN exposure. The roles of autophagy and SIRT1 were further examined using hepatocyte-specific SIRT1 knockout mice (SIRT1f/fALBcre+/−). …”
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Transcriptomic defense mechanism of Japanese Eel (Anguilla japonica) against Edwardsiella anguillarum infection after bath immunization with Bacillus subtilis spores displaying Omp... by Minxia Chen, Zihao Chen, Guanghua Sun, Qiuhua Yang, Songlin Guo

“…Histopathology and gene expression were assessed 48 hours (h) post-infection. The WA and EA groups showed significantly lower mortality rates (64.3 % and 57.1 % relative survival, respectively) compared to the Con group. …”
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