Laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection versus open retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for testicular cancer: A comparison of clinical and perioperative outcomes by Toshihide Shishido, Takatsugu Okegawa, Kenjiro Hayashi, Kazuki Masuda, Satoru Taguchi, Yu Nakamura, Mitsuhiro Tambo, Hiroshi Fukuhara

“…There were no differences in the histopathological characteristics between the two groups. …”
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Dissecting the Affinity of Neighboring Malvaceae Genera; <i>Brachychiton</i> and <i>Sterculia</i> Through Morphological, Anatomical, and Molecular Approaches by Fatma A. Hamada, Doaa M. Elkholy, Rim Hamdy, Mohamed Zamzam, Ahmed M. El-Taher, Hammad Ahmad Jan, Nagwan H. Atia

“…While the morphological and anatomical features demonstrated a close relationship between the studied intrageneric species, the DNA barcoding analysis proved very efficient in distinguishing the two neighboring genera. …”
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Dissecting genomes of multiple yak populations: unveiling ancestry and high-altitude adaptation through whole-genome resequencing analysis by Sheikh Firdous Ahmad, Munish Gangwar, Amit Kumar, Amod Kumar, Mahesh Shivanand Dige, Girish Kumar Jha, Gyanendra Kumar Gaur, Triveni Dutt

“…The study included 105 individuals from three distinct yak populations i.e., Indian yak (n = 29); Chinese yak (n = 61) and wild yak (n = 15), hypothesized to be related along the evolutionary timescale. Efficient variant calling and quality control in GATK and PLINK programs resulted in around 1 million (1,002,970) high-quality (LD-independent) SNPs with an average genotyping rate of 96.55%. …”
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Salt-Tolerant Bacteria Support Salinity Stress Mitigating Impact of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in Maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.) by Randa M. Zaki, Aida H. Afify, Eman H. Ashour, Ahmed M. El-Sawah

“…We isolated ninety-seven salt-tolerant bacterial isolates, and these isolates show a high ability to grow under different concentrations of NaCl. The nine most efficient isolates show a high ability to produce indole acetic acid (IAA), gibberellic acid (GA), P-solubilized exopolysaccharides (EPS), proline, and antioxidants under different NaCl concentrations. …”
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Personalized and Culturally Tailored Features of Mobile Apps for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Their Impact on Patient Self-Management: Scoping Review by Catherine Jones, Yi Cui, Ruth Jeminiwa, Elina Bajracharya, Katie Chang, Tony Ma

“…Understanding personal and cultural differences among patients is critical for delivering optimal support for GDM self-management, particularly in high-risk populations. …”
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Toxoplasma gondii virulence in mice is determined by the pseudokinase ROP5B and countered by an IRG-GBP protein interplay by Shishir Singh, Shishir Singh, Shishir Singh, Mateo Murillo-León, Mateo Murillo-León, Mateo Murillo-León, Mateo Murillo-León, Mateo Murillo-León, Aura María Bastidas Quintero, Aura María Bastidas Quintero, Florence Melbert, Florence Melbert, Klaus Pfeffer, Daniel Degrandi, Tobias Steinfeldt, Tobias Steinfeldt

“…Individual rhoptry proteins within these complexes inhibit different Immunity-Related GTPases (IRG proteins). …”
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Deformation, failure, and crack propagation characteristics of fissured red sandstone under uniaxial compression condition by Sijiang Wei, Wenyu Wang, Dahua Ren, Meng Wang, Lei Wang, Wenlong Shen, Jichun Kang, Yushun Yang

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Planning with self‑organised initiatives by Igor Tempels Moreno Pessôa

“…Although this process differs from region to region, rapid urbanisation has created many challenges for countries in the Global South. …”
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A multiple biomolecules-based rapid life detection protocol embedded in a rover scientific subsystem for soil sample analysis by Akib Zaman, Fardeen Ashraf, Haseena Khan, Faria Noshin Ahona, Oliullah Samir, Asif Mahmud Rayhan, Sadia Nur Nazifa, Hafsah Mahzabin Chowdhury, Md. Mahbubur Rahman

“…Abstract The study of whether life exists, is extinct, or not depends on various sophisticated experimental studies, as many different signatures of life can be used. The experimental procedures that can be performed to identify life can be further restricted by time, resources, and mobility constraints. …”
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Preparation and Applications of Biochar Materials from Organic Solid Waste by Yufei TANG, Jiacheng SONG, Yuhang GUO, Jialu QU, Jian XIONG, Yina QIAO, Xuebin LYU

“…To promote the widespread adoption of biochar technology, future research should focus on biochar′s behavior in different environments, assess its long-term ecological effects, and develop cost-effective and efficient production methods. …”
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Long term proliferation and physiological response of embryogenic callus in Slash pine (Pinus Elliottii Engelm) by Zishan Cheng, Cangfu Jin, Min Yi, Jinwen Xie, Meng Lai, Xiujing Xiao, Lu Zhang

“…The results of correlation and path analyses between physiological indicators and proliferation coefficient indicate that the proliferation coefficient of EC is mainly related to the content of storage substances (starch and soluble sugars) and the activities of redox-related enzymes (POD and CAT). …”
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Industry 5.0 and green supply chain management synergy for sustainable development in Bangladeshi RMG industries by Md Al Amin, Arka Chakraborty, Roberto Baldacci

“…For developing countries, the solution of a sustainable approach to counter waste and pollution-related issues is not adequate enough. A proper understanding of the digitalized industrial approach through Industry 5.0 will enable them to make efficient decisions regarding sustainable goal accomplishment and proper monitoring of the initiatives. …”
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Parental knowledge on the respiratory syncytial virus before the nirsevimab immunization program: Attitudes toward immunization in an autonomous community of Spain by Matilde Zornoza Moreno, Jaime Jesús Pérez Martín, Mª Cruz Gómez Moreno, Mª Pilar Ros Abellán

“…The present survey then highlights the need for better and more efficient educational strategies directed to all parents/legal guardians. …”
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Inflammatory and nutritional indices for overall survival in Hemodialysis patients: a multicenter cohort study by Xinpan Chen, Gang Wang, Xiayan Yin, Wenhu Liu, Hongdong Huang, Dishan Li

“…Abstract Objective This study aimed to re-evaluate the prognostic value of inflammation and nutrition-related indices in a large multicenter cohort of hemodialysis patients from 138 dialysis centers in Beijing. …”
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Elements in the 5′ Untranslated Region of Viral RNA Important for HIV Gag Recognition and Cross-Packaging by Zetao Cheng, Olga A. Nikolaitchik, Alice Duchon, Jonathan M. O. Rawson, Vinay K. Pathak, Wei-Shau Hu

“…Genome packaging is usually specific with occasional exceptions of cross-packaging RNA from distantly related retroviruses. For example, HIV-1 Gag can efficiently package HIV-2 RNA. …”
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Analysis of differentiated learning implementation in elementary schools during the 2020-2024 period by Erna Sulistiani, Fathur Rokhman, Suwito Eko Pramono, Bambang Subali, Nuni Widiarti

“…This study recommends ongoing training for teachers related to the implementation of differentiated learning with effective and efficient time management, as well as collaboration between all parties such as parents and learning communities, as well as the use of technology as an integral part of efforts to create a more inclusive and student-centered learning environment, especially in elementary schools.…”
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Comprehensive landscape and oncogenic role of extrachromosomal circular DNA in malignant biliary strictures by Zhuo Cheng, Xuanmei Luo, Wenzheng Liu, Xiaofang Lu, Hong Chang, Yingchun Wang, Wei Zheng, Xiue Yan, Yonghui Huang

“…For functional exploration, a simple and efficient workflow was designed to synthesize large eccDNA particularly containing multiple regions. …”
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Assessment of air purifiers for improving the air quality index using circular intuitionistic fuzzy Heronian means by Fengyu Guo, Raiha Imran, Shi Yin, Kifayat Ullah, Maria Akram, Dragan Pamucar, Mustafa Elashiry

“…Abstract The impact of airborne pollutants present in the environment, entering the body through breathing, can cause significant risks of respiratory and heart-related health problems for individuals. For this, different air purifiers are commonly used to eliminate delicate particulate matter PM2.5, and various studies have examined their effectiveness. …”
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Expanding the chitin oligosaccharide portfolio by engineering NodC chitin synthases in Escherichia coli by Chiara Guidi, Xevi Biarnés, Antoni Planas, Marjan De Mey

“…Additionally, other engineered strains efficiently produce almost 100% specific A4 or A5 product. …”
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Evaluation of Worker Fatigue During Exoskeleton-Assisted Tasks with Varying Intensities by Daehwi Jo, Gu Young Cho, Kyung-In Kang, Hyunsoo Kim

“…Time-series analysis further revealed that exoskeletons not only decrease overall fatigue accumulation but also slow the rate of fatigue increase, extending the period in which workers can maintain safe and efficient movement patterns. The findings highlight the potential of exoskeleton technology to enhance worker safety and reduce fatigue-related risks in physically demanding construction tasks. …”
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