Phenolic supplements: testing an approach to limit Sphagnum decomposition in a Sphagnum farming system by Talal Asif, Line Rochefort, Chris Freeman, Christian Dunn, Hojeong Kang, Mélina Guêné-Nanchen

“…Phenolic additions did not result in a measurable reduction in decomposition rates nor was Sphagnum productivity or biomass affected by the experimental treatments. Both subgenera functioned as approximately similar small carbon dioxide (CO2) sinks, with values such as −2 ± 1 g CO2 m−2 d−1 (Acutifolia) and −0.2 ± 0.8 g CO2 m−2 d−1 (Sphagnum). …”
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The effect of aerobic exercise on muscle tissue in patients with severe heart failure and normal body weight by V. L. Galenko, T. A. Lelyavina, M. Yu. Sitnikova, G. Yu. Yukina, M. A. Bortsova, R. I. Dmitrieva

“…Dosed aerobic exercise in patients with stable class III HFrEF, normal BMI, based on reaching the lactate threshold, had a positive effect on LVEF, QOL, exercise tolerance and VO2peak. 2. …”
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Post-translational modification acts as a digital like switch influencing AtPIP2;1 water and cation permeability by Jiaen Qiu, Samantha A. McGaughey, Caitlin S. Byrt, Steve D. Tyerman

“…Subsequently, sub-sets of plant AQPs have exhibited diverse functionalities beyond water transport. The aquaporin AtPIP2;1, an abundant Plasma membrane Intrinsic Protein in Arabidopsis thaliana, can transport water but also CO2, H2O2 and monovalent cations under certain conditions. …”
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Graph Neural Network Determine the Ground State Structures of Boron or Nitride Substitute C₆₀ Fullerenes by Linwei Sai, Beiran Du, Li Fu, Sultana Akter, Chunmei Tang, Jijun Zhao

“…The GNN achieved high accuracy, reaching a root mean square error (RMSE) of 1.713 meV. …”
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A temporal fusion method for modeling the rate of penetration during deep geological drilling by Yang ZHOU, Chengda LU, Min WU, Xin CHEN, Ningping YAO, Haitao SONG, Youzhen ZHANG

“…Results and Conclusions The results indicate that the MDBO algorithm yielded satisfactory results in the tests of 11 benchmark functions, suggesting that the MDBO algorithm can effectively solve the problem encountered in model parameter design. …”
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Data Verification and Respondent Validity for a Web-Based Sexual Health Survey: Tutorial by Jayelin N Parker, Theresa L Rager, Jade Burns, Okeoma Mmeje

“…MethodsA 26-item survey was developed and programmed with several data integrity functions, including reCAPTCHA scores, RelevantID fraud and duplicate scores, verification of IP addresses, and honeypot questions. …”
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DYSFUNCTION OF MODERN RUSSIAN INSTITUTES OF STATE AWARDS IN THE SPHERE OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE by Aleksey V. Ruchkin

“…The basic approaches to the determination of the nature and functions of awards institutions in the field of education and science are considered; its relationship with other social, economic and political trends of contemporary politics in Russia is noted. …”
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Determining the Prioritization of Behavior Change Techniques for Long-Term Stroke Rehabilitation: Delphi Survey Study by Agata Ewa Wróbel, Philip Cash, Anja Maier, John Paulin Hansen

“…Consensus was determined by statistically aggregating the responses and evaluating IQR and percentage consensus. BCT clusters reaching consensus (IQR ≤1 and percentage ≥50%) were then ranked. …”
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Development of a CYP11B2 imaging tracer for primary aldosteronism: basic evaluation of iodine- and fluorine-incorporated pyridinyldihydroquinolinone derivatives by Yusuke Yagi, Hiroyuki Kimura, Riko Fuseda, Takaaki Murakami, Marina Omokawa, Kaito Ohta, Satoko Kise, Masakatsu Sone, Hiroyuki Yasui, Nobuya Inagaki, Hideo Saji

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Emulsifying Properties of Oat Protein/Casein Complex Prepared Using Atmospheric Cold Plasma with pH Shifting by Yang Teng, Mingjuan Ou, Jihuan Wu, Ting Jiang, Kaige Zheng, Yuxing Guo, Daodong Pan, Tao Zhang, Zhen Wu

“…However, oat protein exhibits weak functional properties, particularly in emulsification. …”
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Sensitivity to Instruction Strategies in Motor Learning Is Predicted by Anterior–Posterior TMS Motor Thresholds by Michael L. Perrier, Kylee R. Graham, Jessica E. Vander Vaart, W. Richard Staines, Sean K. Meehan

“…Recent transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) studies suggest that variability in interneuron recruitment by anterior–posterior (AP) currents is linked to differences in functional connectivity between premotor and motor regions. …”
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Dendritic right/left asymmetries in the neurons of the human hippocampal formation: a quantitative Golgi study Assimetrias dendríticas direita/esquerda nos neurónios da formação do... by Maria José Sá, Carlos Ruela, Maria Dulce Madeira

“…CONCLUSION: This study points to different anatomical patterns of connectivity in the hippocampal formations of both hemispheres which may underlie functional asymmetries.<br>OBJETIVO: Pesquisar a existência de assimetrias direita/esquerda nas arborizações dendríticas neuronais e nos volumes das camadas não celulares da formação do hipocampo humano. …”
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Molecular dynamics-based explanation of the reinforcement geometry effects on CNT/graphene-reinforced Al0.3CoCrFeNi high-entropy alloys by Subrata Barman, Kritesh Kumar Gupta, Sudip Dey

“…These reinforcements hold significant potential to enhance functional properties while substantially reducing weight. …”
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Identification and analysis of the endoplasmic reticulum stress hub genes in sepsis-associated ARDS by Ling Gao, Tingting Liu, Xiaoyan Li

“…A comprehensive evaluation was performed by integrating functional enrichment analysis, immune cell infiltration analysis, and weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA). …”
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Fatigue and Distracted Driving Recognition Method Based on Multimodal Information Fusion by Deyong Guan, Qi Wang, Ke Wang, Xinyu Song

“…However, these methods are not easily scalable due to the high cost of the data acquisition devices and the fact that physical contact with the body can interfere with normal driving functions. This study conducted a simulation experiment using a driving simulator and physiological wristbands, with a highway as the experimental scenario. …”
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Research on ecological management zoning in Jilin Province based on a human well-being framework by Baihao Zhang, Jiafu Liu, Zhenyu Zhang, Yu Zhu

“…Abstract Taking Jilin Province in 2020 as the study area, this research categorizes ecosystem service supply and demand by integrating ecosystem service functions with a human well-being framework. The study evaluates the supply and demand of ecosystem services and examines their spatial distribution characteristics. …”
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Implementation of a goal-directed Care Bundle for intracerebral hemorrhage: Results of embedded process evaluation in the INTERACT3 trial. by Menglu Ouyang, Anila Anjum, Francisca Gonzalez Mc Cawley, Mohammad Wasay, Lu Ma, Xin Hu, Xiaoying Chen, Alejandra Malavera, Xi Li, Paula Muñoz Venturelli, H Asita de Silva, Nguyen Huy Thang, Kolawole W Wahab, Jeyaraj D Pandian, Octavio M Pontes-Neto, Carlos Abanto, Venessa Cano-Nigenda, Antonio Arauz, Chao You, Stephen Jan, Lili Song, Craig S Anderson, Hueiming Liu, INTERACT3 Investigators

“…The third, stepped-wedge, cluster-randomized, Intensive Care Bundle with Blood Pressure Reduction in Acute Cerebral Hemorrhage Trial (INTERACT3), has shown that a goal-directed multi-faceted Care Bundle incorporating protocols for the management of physiological variables was safe and effective for improving functional recovery in a broad range of patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). …”
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Underestimated risk of secondary complications in pathogenic and glucose-elevating GCK variant carriers with type 2 diabetes by Kelly M. Schiabor Barrett, Natalie Telis, Lisa M. McEwen, Evanette K. Burrows, Basil Khuder, Daniel P. Judge, Pamala A. Pawloski, Joseph J. Grzymski, Nicole L. Washington, Alexandre Bolze, Elizabeth T. Cirulli

“…Methods To identify GCK variant carriers at the population level, we used both ACMG/AMP variant interpretation for GCK-MODY pathogenicity and a state-of-the-art variant interpretation strategy based on functional and statistical evidence to predict glucose elevations. …”
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FSI modeling and simulation of blood viscosity impacts on cavitation in mechanical heart valves by Joseph Amponsah, Archibong Archibong-Eso, Aliyu M. Aliyu, Tabbi Wilberforce Awotwe

“…However, mechanical issues like cavitation can undermine the valve's functionality, posing risks to both its longevity and the overall efficacy of cardiovascular treatments. …”
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Genetic determinism of cortisol levels in pig by Elena Terenina, Nathalie Iannuccelli, Yvon Billon, Katia Fève, Laure Gress, Darya Bazovkina, Pierre Mormede, Catherine Larzul

“…To uncover the genetic determinism of HPA activity and its influence on functional traits and robustness, a divergent selection experiment was carried out for three generations in a Large White pig population based on plasma cortisol levels measured one hour after injection of ACTH. …”
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