Research Progress and Perspectives of the Reaction Kinetics of Fe-Based Oxygen Carriers in Chemical Looping Combustion by Jiakun Mei, Shangkun Quan, Hairui Yang, Man Zhang, Tuo Zhou, Xi Yang, Mingyu Zhang, Tae-young Mun, Zhouhang Li, Ryang-Gyoon Kim, Xing Zhu, Hua Wang, Dongfang Li

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Polymorphism and Tissue Expression Analysis of TYR and MC1R Genes in Guinea Pigs with Different Coat-Color Phenotypes by TANG Yingen, FENG Yaxian, ZHONG Min, WEI Zhen, WANG Lie, LIU Diwen

“…The G-site mutation in the TYR gene may lead to albinism, and the change of N-site in the MC1R gene affects the depth of the coat color.…”
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Interplay of ST2 downregulation and inflammatory dysregulation in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy pathogenesis by Xingyu Cao, Huawei Wang, Zunsong Hu, Zunsong Hu, Wenfang Ma, Peng Ding, Huang Sun, Xiying Guo

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Perceptions of generic medication in the general population, doctors and pharmacists: a systematic review by Andrew Grey, Keith J Petrie, Sarah Colgan, Kate Faasse, Leslie R Martin, Melika H Stephens

“…Rates of negative perceptions of generics do not appear to have changed substantially over time in the general population or among physician groups, p≥0.431, but such negative beliefs show a decreasing trend in pharmacists over the study period, p=0.034.Conclusions A significant proportion of doctors, pharmacists and lay people hold negative perceptions of generic medicines. …”
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Identification, Localization, and Expression Analysis of <i>5-HT</i>₆ Receptor, and Primary Role in <i>Sepiella japonica</i>, Based on Sex and Life Stage by Wen-Bo Cui, Prisca John Issangya, Shuang Li, Xu Zhou, Li-Bing Zheng, Chang-Feng Chi

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Detection of genetic sex using a qPCR-based method in the bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) by Yi-Chien Lee, Li-Lun Tang, Yu-Chen Yeh, Hau-Wen Li, Huei-Mien Ke, Cheng-Ju Yang, Chun-I Chiang, Chia-Hui Wang, Yung-Che Tseng, Ching-Fong Chang, Isheng Jason Tsai, Guan-Chung Wu

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Constitutive overexpression of Qui-Quine Starch gene simultaneously improves starch and protein content in bioengineered cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) by Bertrand Bachaumond Hankoua, Marieme Diao, Ayalew Ligaba-Osena, Rafael A. Garcia, Sarahani Harun, Yogesh K. Ahlawat, Yogesh K. Ahlawat

“…The novel function of QQS in increasing the starch content in the transgenic biomass is demonstrated. No significant change in the content of specific amino acids was observed among the lines and various plant parts. …”
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Women's knowledge and attitudes toward female genital mutilation and associated factors in Diguna Fango, a rural district in southern Ethiopia: a community-based mixed study by Tamirat Beyene Gerete, Asresash Demissie, Enatfenta Sewmehone, Wubishet Gezimu, Wubishet Gezimu

“…It was conducted from May 20, 2023, to June 30, 2023, among 821 participants selected using a multistage sampling technique. The quantitative data were collected using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. …”
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Utilizing Antimicrobial Use Data for Intervention Design: Advancing Antimicrobial Stewardship Practices in African Health Facilities, across Eight Countries by Ms Maxencia Nabiryo, Dr Helena Rosado, Mrs Frances Garraghan, Dr Ayesha Iqbal, Mrs Chiko Savieli, Mrs Claire Brandish, Mrs Victoria Rutter

“…Monitoring and evaluation indicators were created to assess change and impact. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics in Microsoft Excel and SPSS software (V22.0), while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis using NVivo14®. …”
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Critical energy distribution and fracture characteristics of heterogeneous rock under splitting condition by Hongguang JI, Zhen FU, Yuezheng ZHANG, Chunrui ZHANG, Dongsheng CHEN

“…By collecting rock deformation characteristics, acoustic emission parameters, and surface temperature field characteristics, the study analyzed and revealed the deformation coordination, critical energy distribution, fracture characteristics, and critical characteristics under local stress stages in the rock splitting process. Through quantitative calculation, the study obtained the spatial variability characteristics of the deformation of granite. …”
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Effects of carbon-to-nitrogen ratios and nitrogen sources on composting of mushroom residue by BAI Yongjuan, XU Weinan, CHANG Xiaoxiao, HU Xiaohui

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La educación física en la consecución de la competencia social y ciudadana (Physical education in the achievement of social and citizen competence) by Núria Monzonís Martínez, Marta Capllonch Bujosa

“…Abstract: This paper covers the results of an action research project stemming from the necessity of change in the climate of coexistence within a primary school in Barcelona. …”
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Psychometric validation of the Worst Itch Numerical Rating Scale (WI-NRS) and other patient-reported outcome measures for assessing severity and impact of pruritus in patients with... by Heather Gelhorn, Brooke M. Currie, Donald M. Bushnell, Mona L. Martin, Fatoumata Fofana, Hayley Karn, Marlyn J. Mayo, David E. Jones, Megan M. McLaughlin, Robyn von Maltzahn

“…Fatigue, also frequent in PBC, can be exacerbated by sleep interference due to nighttime pruritus. Quantitative numerical rating scales (NRS) are appropriate for assessing unidimensional patient-reported outcome (PRO) concepts and are easily interpreted. …”
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Bedside counseling on complementary medicine as a new model in pediatric cancer care—protocol of the SiKOM multicenter prospective cohort study by Lara Nowak, Daniela Reis, Rebecca Büttner, Melanie Schwermer, Jennifer Bals, David D. Martin, David D. Martin, Thomas Ostermann, Alfred Längler, Alfred Längler, Heidemarie Haller, Tycho Zuzak, Tycho Zuzak

“…Physicians specializing in complementary medicine and pediatric oncology will provide bedside counseling to patients, parents, and local medical staff. Feasibility and change measures will be evaluated by comparing cohorts of parents who received complementary medicine counseling with those who did not, as well as medical staff before and after training sessions. …”
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LIN28B promotes the progression of endometrial cancer through upregulating MYC and correlates with immune microenvironment by Yuchao Diao, Xiangkun Li, Chang Wang, Jinwen Jiao, Dongmei Gao, Weifang Mao, Xinping Yu, Hongjuan Yang

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Mapping the genetic landscape establishing a tumor immune microenvironment favorable for anti-PD-1 response by Daniel A. Skelly, John P. Graham, Mingshan Cheng, Mayuko Furuta, Andrew Walter, Thomas A. Stoklasek, Hongyuan Yang, Timothy M. Stearns, Olivier Poirion, Ji-Gang Zhang, Jessica D.S. Grassmann, Diane Luo, William F. Flynn, Elise T. Courtois, Chih-Hao Chang, David V. Serreze, Francesca Menghi, Laura G. Reinholdt, Edison T. Liu

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Using a Sober Curious Framework to Explore Barriers and Facilitators to Helping Sexual Minority Women Reduce Alcohol-Related Harms: Protocol for a Descriptive Study by Tonda L Hughes, Lauren Bochicchio, Laurie A Drabble, Belinda Lunnay, David Whiteley, Jillian R Scheer, Beth Meadows, Paul Ward, Carol Emslie

“…Data from the 2 countries and 3 sources will be analyzed using qualitative and quantitative methods to identify patterns and relationships across data to validate or corroborate findings. …”
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Sevoflurane Preconditioning Rescues PKMζ Gene Expression from Broad Hypoxia-Induced mRNA Downregulation Correlating with Improved Neuronal Recovery by Joan Y. Hou, Kim D. Allen, A. Iván Hernandez, James E. Cottrell, Ira S. Kass

“…Pro-apoptotic BAD mRNA was not significantly changed after hypoxia, even with sevoflurane preconditioning (hypoxia 0.81, sevo hypoxia 0.84 vs. normoxia 1.0). …”
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Kaili sour soup in alleviation of hepatic steatosis in rats via lycopene route: an experimental study by Yi Li, Shuo Cong, Rui Chen, Juan Tang, Liqiong Zhai, Yongmei Liu

“…In short, both KSS and LYC could change lipid metabolism by lowering lipid accumulation and raising lipolysis.…”
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Comparative genomics of the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis reveals genes involved in spillover from birds to humans by Steven A. Sullivan, Jordan C. Orosco, Francisco Callejas-Hernández, Frances Blow, Hayan Lee, T. Rhyker Ranallo-Benavidez, Andrew Peters, Shane R. Raidal, Yvette A. Girard, Christine K. Johnson, Krysta H. Rogers, Richard Gerhold, Hayley Mangelson, Ivan Liachko, Harsh Srivastava, Chris Chandler, Daniel Berenberg, Richard A. Bonneau, Po-Jung Huang, Yuan-Ming Yeh, Chi-Ching Lee, Hsuan Liu, Ting-Wen Chen, Petrus Tang, Cheng-Hsun Chiu, Michael C. Schatz, Jane M. Carlton

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