Clinical efficacy observation of repetitive magnetic stimulation for treating upper limb spasticity after stroke by Zhifa Wang, Qing Liu, Dongxia Li, Ligang Wei, Erxing Chu, Yangdong Bao, Zhen Liu, Lei Jin, Xiaoxia Chen, Kai Zhao

“…Post hoc subgroup analyses were conducted using independent-sample t-tests for FM-UE scores and Mann-Whitney U tests for MAS scores to assess heterogeneity in treatment responses by stroke type (cerebral infarction vs. intracerebral hemorrhage). …”
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Reduced plastid genomes of colorless facultative pathogens Prototheca (Chlorophyta) are retained for membrane transport genes by Kacper Maciszewski, Gabriela Wilga, Tomasz Jagielski, Zofia Bakuła, Jan Gawor, Robert Gromadka, Anna Karnkowska

“…To understand the pathways of reductive evolution associated with the loss of photosynthesis, it is necessary to study a number of closely related strains. …”
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Evaluating the Effect of Thermal Treatment on Phenolic Compounds in Functional Flours Using Vis–NIR–SWIR Spectroscopy: A Machine Learning Approach by Achilleas Panagiotis Zalidis, Nikolaos Tsakiridis, George Zalidis, Ioannis Mourtzinos, Konstantinos Gkatzionis

“…Random Forest models were employed to classify samples based on flour type, baking temperature, and phenolic concentration. …”
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Effects of marijuana and tobacco on male fertility and their relationship to genetic variation of mitochondrial cytochrome C oxidase genes by Houda Amor, Ayham Ismaeil, Peter Michael Jankowski, Mohammad A Al Smadi, Mazhar S Al Zoubi, Ingolf Juhasz-Böss, Mohamad Eid Hammadeh

“…The results showed reductions in normal sperm morphology and non-progressive motility in TS and CS compared to NS (p < 0.001). …”
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Lowering the carbon footprint of beer through waste breadcrumb substitution for malted barley: Life cycle assessment and experimental study by Kieran McDonagh, Ruosi Zhang, Loukia-Pantzechroula Merkouri, Morgan Arnell, Andy Hepworth, Melis Duyar, Michael Short

“…A sourdough pale ale was brewed at various bread percentages to understand how the inclusion of bread changed the sugar profile and fermentability of the beer. The samples were mashed at two different temperatures, 65 °C and 70 °C, to assess the impacts of mashing. …”
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Single-cell proteomic analysis reveals Multiple Myeloma heterogeneity and the dynamics of the tumor immune microenvironment in precursor and advanced states by Mohamed Kamal, Stephanie N. Shishido, Jeremy Mason, Krina Patel, Elisabet E. Manasanch, Robert Z. Orlowski, Peter Kuhn

“…Analysis of the TiME identified distinct immune phenotypes, with significant reductions in monocyte/macrophage and lymphoid clusters across MM states compared to controls. …”
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Effect of application method on dichlobenil efficacy of hair fescue (Festuca filiformis) in lowbush blueberry by Craig B. MacEachern, Travis J. Esau, Scott N. White, Qamar U. Zaman, Aitazaz A. Farooque

“…Increases in yield were not significant, though the large variation within the sample is the probable cause. The similarities between targeted and broadcast-applied treatments demonstrate the potential of using targeted dichlobenil. …”
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Analysis of Whole-Genome for <i>Alternaria</i> Species Identification by Ying Yang, Yutong Gan, Wenjie Xu, Yuanhao Huang, Tianyi Xin, Rui Tan, Jingyuan Song

“…Leaf spot and black spot diseases, caused by <i>Alternaria</i> species, are the most prevalent plant diseases within this genus, leading to significant reductions in crop yields and substantial economic losses. …”
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Findings from the Tushirikiane-4-MH (supporting each other for mental health) mobile health–supported virtual reality randomized controlled trial among urban refugee youth in Kampa... by Carmen H. Logie, Moses Okumu, Zerihun Admassu, Frannie MacKenzie, Lesley Gittings, Jean-Luc Kortenaar, Naimul Khan, Robert Hakiza, Daniel Kibuuka Musoke, Aidah Nakitende, Brenda Katisi, Peter Kyambadde, Richard Lester, Lawrence Mbuagbaw

“…Among participants (n = 335, mean age: 20.77, standard deviation: 3.01; cisgender women: n = 158, cisgender men: n = 173, transgender women: n = 4), we found no depression reductions for Arms 1 or 2 at 16 weeks compared with Arm 3. …”
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Effect of Extrusion on the Functional Properties and Bioactive Compounds of Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) Shell by Dalia Samanta Aguilar-Avila, Hector Eduardo Martinez-Flores, Eduardo Morales-Sanchez, Rosalía Reynoso-Camacho, Ma. Guadalupe Garnica-Romo

“…Subsequently, the conditioned samples were processed at 90°C, 100°C and 110°C in a single screw extruder. …”
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Resolving Low Cloud Feedbacks Globally With E3SM High‐Res MMF: Agreement With LES but Stronger Shortwave Effects by Liran Peng, Peter N. Blossey, Walter M. Hannah, Christopher S. Bretherton, Christopher R. Terai, Andrea M. Jenney, Savannah L. Ferretti, Hossein Parishani, Michael S. Pritchard

“…As the climate warms, significant reductions in low cloud cover occur over stratocumulus regions. …”
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Leisure Styles in Adults: Changes Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic by Marcos Gonçalves Maciel, Aurora Madariaga Ortuzar, José Clerton de Oliveira Martins, Luz Anegla Árdila Gutierrez, Elena Bendikova, Karina Lopes Assis, Renato Francisco Reis, Dessalegn Wase Mola, Ricardo Ricci Uvinha

“…A quantitative, cross-sectional, and exploratory design was employed using a non-probabilistic sample of 300 participants aged 18–60 years (mean age = 31.7 ± 10.8). …”
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Tensile strength and fracture behaviors of granite specimens after thermal treatment: Experimental and GBM numerical insights by Yan-Hua Huang, Hao Yin, Sheng-Qi Yang, Gan Feng, Ming-Xu Li, Kun-Bo Zhang, Wen-Ling Tian

“…To investigate the mechanical properties and fracture behaviors of granites under different cooling methods, granite samples were treated with natural cooling (NC) and water cooling (WC). …”
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Cognitive practice effects delay diagnosis of MCI: Implications for clinical trials by Mark Sanderson‐Cimino, Jeremy A. Elman, Xin M. Tu, Alden L. Gross, Matthew S. Panizzon, Daniel E. Gustavson, Mark W. Bondi, Emily C. Edmonds, Graham M.L. Eglit, Joel S. Eppig, Carol E. Franz, Amy J. Jak, Michael J. Lyons, Kelsey R. Thomas, McKenna E. Williams, William S. Kremen, Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative

“…Additional calculations showed that the earlier detection and increased MCI incidence would also substantially reduce necessary sample size and study duration for a clinical trial of progression to MCI. …”
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Efficacy of "Essential Iodine Drops" against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). by Zoltán Köntös

“…The surviving viruses from each sample were quantified by a standard end-point dilution assay.…”
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Paleofluid Fingerprint as an Independent Paleogeographic Correlation Tool: An Example from Pennsylvanian Sandstones and Neighboring Crystalline Rocks (Tisia Composite Terrane, S Hu... by Krisztián Fintor, Andrea Varga

“…Vein-type mineralization in the studied samples dominantly forms blocky morphological types with inclusion-rich quartz and carbonate crystals. …”
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Renewable Energy and Carbon Intensity: Global Evidence from 184 Countries (2000–2020) by Maxwell Kongkuah, Noha Alessa

“…Empirical results demonstrate that higher renewable generation is associated with statistically significant reductions in carbon intensity, with hydropower showing the most consistent negative effect across all income groups. …”
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Environmental and Breed‐Related Determinants of Bovine Ephemeral Fever Outbreaks in Southeastern Türkiye by Fuat Özyörük, İrfan Özgünlük, Sena İnel Turgut, Yılmaz Şengül, A. Akif Yığman, Veli Gülyaz

“…A partial G‐gene sequence from a positive sample was phylogenetically analysed to trace its origins. …”
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A preparation technology of volatile components in Linggui Zhugan decoction based on the transfer of cinnamaldehyde and its anti-gastric ulcer effect by Ling Li, Nan Wang, Xiaolong Fan, Ning He, Tong Zhang

“…Purpose: This study aims to preserve the volatile components of Linggui Zhugan (LGZG) decoction, offering an experimental foundation for subsequent preparations efforts. Methods: Two modern sample preparation processes were compared with the traditional method approach using HPLC fingerprints. …”
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Enhancing psychological health and cognitive inhibition in college students: insights from mindfulness training and high-intensity interval training by Yintu Bao, Jianqian Sun, Xiaochuan Zhang

“…MT was more effective than HIIT in improving interference inhibition accuracy, but neither MT nor HIIT had an effect on the interference inhibition reaction time.ConclusionWithin-group analyses demonstrated significant pre-post reductions in depression and anxiety scores following both MT and HIIT interventions. …”
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