Relationship between evaluation factors and star ratings for Japanese community healthcare institutions in electronic word-of-mouth reviews: an observational study by Hiroki Maita, Yuki Kanezaki, Takashi Akimoto, Tadashi Kobayashi, Takahiro Hirano, Hiroyuki Kato

“…For qualitative data, the authors repeatedly read the eWOM text, coded it, and categorised related sections. For quantitative analysis, a multivariate analysis using a linear regression model was conducted with the categorised factors from the qualitative analysis as explanatory variables and eWOM ratings as response variables. …”
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Identification of novel and differentially expressed microRNAs in ovine ovary and testis tissues using Solexa sequencing and bioinformatics by Wei-hua CHANG, Yong ZHANG, Zhang-rui CHENG, Xing-xu ZHAO, Juan-hong WANG, You-ji MA, Jun-jie HU, Quan-wei ZHANG

“…MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, single stranded, non-coding RNA molecules, about 19–25 nucleotides in length, which regulate the development and functions of reproductive system of mammal. …”
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Genetic control of sweetness and acidity in blackberry by Carly Godwin, T. Mason Chizk, Carmen Johns, Lacy Nelson, Renee Threlfall, John R. Clark, Margaret L. Worthington

“…Two peak SNPs located at 4,448,123 and 4,448,155 bp on Ra05 explained 13.6% and 11.5% of observed phenotypic variance for pH and TA, respectively. A gene coding for a sucrose binding protein on chromosome Ra02 was identified as a possible candidate gene for SSC. …”
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Activity-based funding of hospitals and its impact on mortality, readmission, discharge destination, severity of illness, and volume of care: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Karen S Palmer, Thomas Agoritsas, Danielle Martin, Taryn Scott, Sohail M Mulla, Ashley P Miller, Arnav Agarwal, Andrew Bresnahan, Afeez Abiola Hazzan, Rebecca A Jeffery, Arnaud Merglen, Ahmed Negm, Reed A Siemieniuk, Neera Bhatnagar, Irfan A Dhalla, John N Lavis, John J You, Stephen J Duckett, Gordon H Guyatt

“…We included all studies reporting original quantitative data comparing the impact of ABF versus alternative funding systems in acute care settings, regardless of language. …”
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Developing a mindfulness program for pre-clinical medical students in Indonesia: a mixed-methods study on suitability and appropriateness by Denish Gunawan, Lia Antico, William Nardi, Judson Brewer

“…The study was conducted in three iterative phases, each involving different participant groups to refine MPPMS-I: Phase 1 assessed initial impressions and interest, Phase 2 evaluated program relevance and clarity, and Phase 3 gathered detailed feedback on individual sessions to finalize the module. Quantitative analysis examined participant characteristics, interest levels, program relevance, applicability of learned concepts, and instructional clarity. …”
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Human genetics in rheumatoid arthritis guides a high-throughput drug screen of the CD40 signaling pathway. by Gang Li, Dorothée Diogo, Di Wu, Jim Spoonamore, Vlado Dancik, Lude Franke, Fina Kurreeman, Elizabeth J Rossin, Grant Duclos, Cathy Hartland, Xuezhong Zhou, Kejie Li, Jun Liu, Philip L De Jager, Katherine A Siminovitch, Alexandra Zhernakova, Soumya Raychaudhuri, John Bowes, Steve Eyre, Leonid Padyukov, Peter K Gregersen, Jane Worthington, Rheumatoid Arthritis Consortium International (RACI), Namrata Gupta, Paul A Clemons, Eli Stahl, Nicola Tolliday, Robert M Plenge

“…First, we fine-map the CD40 risk locus in 7,222 seropositive RA patients and 15,870 controls, together with deep sequencing of CD40 coding exons in 500 RA cases and 650 controls, to identify a single SNP that explains the entire signal of association (rs4810485, P = 1.4×10(-9)). …”
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Exploring experiences and perspectives of patients on hypertension management in Southern Ethiopia: a phenomenological study by Eshetu Elfios Endrias, Temesgen Geta, Bemnet Desalegn, Bizuayehu Atinafu Ataro, Eskinder Israel, Christian Kebede, Melesse Belayneh, Beker Ahmed, Abdulkerim Hassen Moloro, Getachew Nigussie

“…The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using OpenCode version 4.02 software to facilitate systematic coding and thematic analysis. …”
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A Novel Skeletonization Algorithm for Topologically Complex Structures: Comparative Analysis and Application to Renal Arterial Trees by Katarzyna Heryan, Stefan-Daniel Caliman

“…Without proper reconstruction, skeletonization, and graph representation, raw <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\mu $ </tex-math></inline-formula>-CT data remains an unstructured point cloud, unsuitable for quantitative analysis. State-of-the-art methods, including voxel coding, geometric flow, gradient vector flow, and learning-based approaches, fail to meet key performance indicators (KPIs), such as one-voxel-wide centerline extraction, topological preservation, suppression of false bifurcations, and robustness to noise. …”
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Impact of climate change on child outcomes: an evidence gap map review by Parveen Ali, Megan Kennedy, Zohra S Lassi, Yared Asmare Aynalem, Bukola Salami, Lydia Aziato, Solina Richter, Salima Meherali, Samuel Adjorlolo, Saba Un Nisa, Kênia Lara Silva

“…Eligible studies underwent coding and extraction using Evidence for Policy and Practice Information (EPPI) reviewer software. …”
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Identification and Experimental Verification of Potential Immune Cell-Associated Gene Biomarkers in Human Intervertebral Disc Degeneration by Shi WH, Zou HS, Wang XY, Lu J, Yu HQ, Zhang PP, Huang LL, Chu PC, Liang DC, Zhang YN, Li B

“…In addition, a long non-coding RNA (lncRNA)-signature gene co-expression network was constructed. …”
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Lung cancer cell derived sEVs enhance the metastasis of non-small cell lung cancer via SNHG12/miR-326/SLC7A11 axis by Yiqian Liu, Ling Zhang, Jian Wang, Jiali Xu, Jing Xu, Mengyan Xie, Rong Wang

“…Abnormally expressed long non-coding (lnc)RNAs are closely associated with the pathogenesis of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC); thus, the present study aimed to investigate the potential role of SNHG12 in NSCLC. …”
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The expression profile of inflammatory microRNAs in Leishmania major infected human macrophages; mining the effects of Leishmania RNA virus by Zahra Mirabedini, Mehdi Mohebali, Hamed Mirjalali, Homa Hajjaran, Fatemeh Goudarzi, Hanieh Mohammad Rahimi

“…MicroRNAs (miRs) are small, non-coding RNA molecules that may also contribute to the outcome of infection and the pattern of disease. …”
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Exploring fatty acids from royal jelly as a source of histone deacetylase inhibitors: from the hive to applications in human well-being and health by Fernanda Aparecida dos Santos France, Debora Kazumi Maeda, Ana Beatriz Rodrigues, Mai Ono, Franciele Lopes Nogueira Marchetti, Marcos Martins Marchetti, Allana Cristina Faustino Martins, Roberto da Silva Gomes, Cláudia Aparecida Rainho

“…Biochemical assays and gene expression analyses (Reverse Transcriptase – quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction) were performed to evaluate the functional effects of the major RJ fatty acids, 10-HDA and 10-HDAA (10-hydroxy-decanoic acid), in two human cancer cell lines (HCT116 and MDA-MB-231). …”
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Designing a Model of Audit Quality Based on Various Organizational Culture Factors by Abbas Ali Daryaei, Vahid Shahbazi

“…Following the grounded theory, qualitative data obtained from the interviews were analyzed through open, axial, and selective coding in the MAXQDA. Finally, an audit quality model was developed based on the components of organizational culture with 15 axial codes and 85 themes. …”
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QTL mapping provides new insights into emamectin benzoate resistance in salmon lice, Lepeophtheirus salmonis by Armin Sturm, Greta Carmona-Antoñanzas, Joseph L. Humble, Claudia Croton, Sally Boyd, Rapule Mphuti, John B. Taggart, David I. Bassett, Ross D. Houston, Karim Gharbi, James E. Bron, Michaël Bekaert

“…Data analysis revealed that EMB resistance is associated with one quantitative trait locus (QTL) region on L. salmonis chromosome 5. …”
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Functional characterization of a novel plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium enhancing root growth and salt stress tolerance by Sanghee Lee, Young Kook Kim, Haulin Nie, Jongmin Ahn, Nayoung Kim, Seo-Rin Ko, Ah-Hyeon Choi, Hayoung Kwon, Yuxin Peng, Suk-Yoon Kwon, Ah-Young Shin

“…A-2, consists of a 6.65-Mb circular chromosome with 5,980 predicted protein-coding sequences. Comparative genomic analysis classified the strain within the genus Pseudomonas. …”
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DLEU2 facilitates bladder cancer progression through miR-103a-2-5p/SOS1 axis by Yinlong Liu, Jian Hu, Baochun Liao, Zhijian Zhu, Yong Liu, Qinghua Pan

“…Dysregulated long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) play pivotal roles in the advancement of BC. …”
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Ecdysone receptor strongly influences larval–pupal–adult transition and melanization in Tuta absoluta by Xiaodi Wang, Jiajia Wu, Jianyang Guo, Nianwan Yang, Fanghao Wan, Zhichuang Lü, Wanxue Liu

“…Results The full-length cDNA of T. absoluta TaEcR was 1859 bp, and the coding region including the ZnF_C4 and HOLI domains was relatively conserved. …”
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Development of a gender-specific European job exposure matrix (EuroJEM) for physical workload and its validation against musculoskeletal pain by Svetlana Solovieva, Alexis Descatha, Ingrid Sivesind Mehlum, Eira Viikari-Juntura, Karina Undem, Karin Berglund, Fabien Gilbert, Francesca Wuytack, Angelo d’Errico, Kathryn Badarin, Bradley Evanoff, Katarina Kjellberg

“…RESULTS: The EuroJEM provides semi-quantitative exposure estimates for 374 ISCO-88 (COM) occupational codes. …”
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AMY1 gene copy number associated with xerostomia and Sjögren’s syndrome: a cross-sectional study by Indre Stankeviciene, Alina Puriene, Vilma Brukiene, Diana Mieliauskaite, Synnøve Bække, Berit Tommeras, Rania Al-Mahdi, Arunas Rimkevicius, Lina Stangvaltaite-Mouhat

“…There are indications that the quantitative and qualitative protein composition of saliva is disrupted in patients with xerostomia and Sjögren’s syndrome. …”
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