The 16SrXII-P Phytoplasma GOE Is Separated from Other Stolbur Phytoplasmas by Key Genomic Features by Rafael Toth, Bruno Huettel, Mark Varrelmann, Michael Kube

“…Average nucleotide identity analysis indicates that GOE represents a new ‘<i>Ca.…”
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The efficacy of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei MSMC39-1 and Bifidobacterium animalis TA-1 probiotics in modulating gut microbiota and reducing the risk of the characteristics of meta... by Wongsakorn Luangphiphat, Pinidphon Prombutara, Praewpannarai Jamjuree, Chantanapa Chantarangkul, Porntipha Vitheejongjaroen, Chantaluck Muennarong, Krittapat Fukfon, Manasvin Onwan, Malai Taweechotipatr

“…In the gut microbiome analysis, the results showed statistically significant differences in the beta diversity in the post-intervention probiotics group. …”
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Can open-defecation free (ODF) communities be sustained? A cross-sectional study in rural Ghana. by Caroline Delaire, Joyce Kisiangani, Kara Stuart, Prince Antwi-Agyei, Ranjiv Khush, Rachel Peletz

“…Over a third of households had either never owned (16%) or no longer owned (24%) a functional toilet, and 25% reported practicing open defecation regularly. …”
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Role of Galactosylceramide Metabolism in Satellite Glial Cell Dysfunction and Neuron–Glia Interactions in Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy by Xin Xu, Yue Zhang, Shuo Li, Chenlong Liao, Xiaosheng Yang, Wenchuan Zhang

“…Functional enrichment analyses revealed disruptions in sphingolipid metabolism, including marked reductions in GalCer levels. …”
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Effect of Hepatitis C Infection on Semen Parameters of Men From Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan by Jamal Uddin, Shamim Akhter, Muhammad Javaid Asad, Muhammad Irfan, Mazhar Qayyum, Majid Aijaz, Shahzad Aslam

“…Participants provided semen samples following strict guidelines, ensuring the reliability of results. The semen analysis, conducted using manual and computer-assisted techniques, revealed significant ( p < .05) reductions in volume, concentration, motility, and morphology among HCV-infected men compared to the control group. …”
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Application of a novel extracorporeal membrane oxygenation system in awake Hu sheep under various durations by Shuo Ding, Juan Chen, Yanchao Wu, Huiru Lin, Qiqiang Liang, Gaoqin Teng, Zhenjie Liu, Man Huang

“…The integrity of heparin coatings and thrombosis in the ECMO system were assessed at indicated time points, followed by histopathological analysis. Results All ten sheep survived to their planned endpoints under awake ECMO, exhibiting stable vital signs without notable reductions in blood cells. …”
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Significant Inhibition of Tumor Growth following Single Dose Nanoparticle-Enhanced Photodynamic Therapy by Shih-Hsun Cheng, Chia-Hui Chu, Nai-Tzu Chen, Jeffrey S. Souris, Chin-Tu Chen, Leu-Wei Lo

“…One month after one-shot PDT treatment, significantly greater reductions in tumor growth were observed in MSN-Pd treated animals than in PdTPP cohorts. …”
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Adherence to CPAP Therapy in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Prospective Study on Quality of Life and Determinants of Use by Karla Milinovic, Ivana Pavlinac Dodig, Linda Lusic Kalcina, Renata Pecotic, Natalija Ivkovic, Maja Valic, Zoran Dogas

“…Of the total participants aged 55.6 ± 12.5, 77% were males, and 62% were CPAP adherent. Reductions in daytime sleepiness (ESS) were noted, as well as improvements in both overall QoL (SAQLI) and specifically in the domains of daily functioning, social interactions, emotional well-being, and symptom perception. …”
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Optimizing energy efficiency in residential buildings: A comprehensive evaluation of solar concrete water heaters integrated with photovoltaics and thermoelectric cooling by Balamurali Duraivel, Natarajan Muthuswamy

“…Lifetime carbon reductions totalled 180,704.32 kg for C-SCWH and 206,921.09 kg for GI-SCWH, corresponding to carbon credit earnings of 4,165.37 USD and 4,194.12 USD. …”
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MYO1B promotes radioresistance in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma by regulating tumor stemness and DNA damage repair via the PI3K/AKT pathway by Yanan Li, Jiahao Liu, Zhen Wang, Yilei Zhang, Baiying Liu, Ling Chu

“…With a multi-layered approach encompassing bioinformatics analysis, clinical tissue sample validation, in vitro and in vivo experiments, we discovered that MYO1B played a critical role in radiotherapy resistance of HNSC. …”
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A Comparative Study on the Green Synthesis of CuO Nanoparticles from Leaf Extract Using the Combustion Method and Its Antibacterial Applications by P. Kalaivani, G. Mathubala, P. Kalaiselvi

“…This method is simple, safe, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly. The leaf extract functions as a reductant and stabilizing agent. From XRD analysis, the average crystallite sizes of green synthesized copper oxide (S1, S2, S3, and S4) nanoparticles were found to be 28.23 nm, 17.13 nm,  11.30 nm, and 11.31 nm, respectively. …”
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Integrated Evaluation of Sustainability and Quality of Italian Tomato Cultivars Grown Under Irrigated and Non-Irrigated Systems by Giuliana Vinci, Paola Campana, Laura Gobbi, Sabrina Antonia Prencipe, Marco Ruggeri

“…However, “Piennolo del Vesuvio DOP” has a higher yield and better overall nutritional and functional quality, with higher concentrations of hydrophilic and lipophilic compounds, such as lycopene and β-carotene, due to irrigation. …”
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In Situ Growth of Au NPs on Nitrogen-Doped Graphene Quantum Dots Decorated Graphene Composites for the Construction of an Electrochemical Immunosensor and Its Application in CEA De... by Zhengzheng Yan, Lujie Wang, Fei Yan

“…N-GQDs@rGO can be formed through the π–π stacking interaction and possesses a high specific surface area and many functional groups, providing lots of anchor sites (amino moieties in NGQDs) for the in situ electrochemical growth of AuNPs without the addition of reductants and protective agents. …”
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Dynamic Monitoring and Precision Fertilization Decision System for Agricultural Soil Nutrients Using UAV Remote Sensing and GIS by Xiaolong Chen, Hongfeng Zhang, Cora Un In Wong

“…The proposed method combines multi-source data fusion, including hyperspectral and multispectral UAV imagery with ground sensor data, to achieve high-resolution spatial and spectral analysis of soil nutrients. Real-time data processing algorithms enable rapid updates of soil nutrient status, while a time-series dynamic model captures seasonal variations and crop growth stage influences, improving prediction accuracy (RMSE reductions of 43–70% for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium compared to conventional laboratory-based methods and satellite NDVI approaches). …”
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A public health perspective on virtual reality interventions: exploring the impact of VR extreme sports on stress, anxiety, and depression in men with social anxiety disorder by Li Wang, Hossein Faridniya, Haiyang Yu

“…Psychological symptoms were measured using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21), and data were analyzed via Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Normality of data distribution was confirmed using the Kolmogorov–Smirnov test (p &gt; 0.05), and Levene’s test also confirmed the homogeneity of variances (p &gt; 0.05), supporting the use of ANCOVA to compare adjusted post-test scores between groups.ResultsThe VR-based intervention led to significant reductions across all three measured domains. …”
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Surface-coated paper packaging with nanocellulose modified with quaternary ammonium organosilane and precipitated calcium carbonate for improved water repellency and antibacterial... by Noppon Somsesta, Chokchai Chamamporn, Napadol Wongsopanakun, Phimmada Sonaka, Intatch Hongrattanavichit

“…This study presents a functional paper coating composed of nanocellulose (CNFs) derived from hemp agricultural waste and modified with octadecyldimethyl(3-trimethoxysilylpropyl) ammonium chloride (ODDMAC). …”
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Development and Evaluation of Modified Rotor–Stator Knives for Enhanced Fine Grinding of Chicken Meat–Bone Raw Material in Colloid Mill by Zhanibek Yessimbekov, Rasul Turagulov, Aitbek Kakimov, Anuarbek Suychinov, Eleonora Okuskhanova, Assemgul Baikadamova

“…The growing demand for cost-effective, high-quality protein ingredients in the meat industry highlights the need for advanced processing methods capable of producing uniform, functional meat–bone pastes from poultry by-products. …”
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The value of ultrasonography of skeletal muscles in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients by Hadeer Ahmed Elshahaat, Ahmad Abbas, Rabab Mahmoud Elfwakhry, Mohamed Taher Anwar

“…Our study reported that functional (6MWT), physiological (spirometry) parameters and studied muscles’ thicknesses were highly statistically significantly lower in the AECOPD group. …”
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The nuclear transcription factor ZmCCT positively regulates salt and low nitrogen stress response in Maize by Yanbing Zhang, Zhihuan Zhou, Senlin Xiao, Yipu Li, Suxiao Hao, Fan Que, Zhongjia Liu, Liyu Shi, Yingying Shi, Zhaoheng Zhang, Yang Xu, Tonghui Li, Yaxing Shi, Chun Yin, Wei Song, Ronghuan Wang, Weixiang Wang

“…Taken together, our results have provided that ZmCCT functions as important roles in high salt and low nitrogen stress tolerance and further highlight that ZmCCT has multiple abiotic stress roles. …”
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ECONOMIC DILLEMMAS OF SMART GRID DEVELOPMENT: ILLUSIONS, REALITIES AND PROSPECTS by I. V. Danilin

“…Purpose: the purpose of this work is to systematize data on the economic effects of Smart Grids, classify these effects, identify the challenges associated with their implementation, elaborate approaches and conditions under which Smart Grids can maximize returns for business entities, the economy and society.Methods: the work is based on the analysis of scientific and analytical materials devoted to the research problem, including those prepared on the basis of surveys of industry actors, as well as systematic materials on implemented pilot and industrial projects in the field of Smart Grids.Results: two groups of economic effects of Smart Grids are considered: optimization ones (related to the operating and investment costs reductions of industry actors) and innovative (related to the implementation of the prospective functionality of Smart Grids). …”
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