Characterization and genomic analysis of a Herelleviridae bacteriophage UHP46 infecting mastitis-causing Staphylococcus aureus by Sara Najeeb, Imran Khan, Javed Muhammad, Muhammad Jahangir, Iqbal Ahmad Alvi, Anza Abbas, Aman Ullah, Arif Ullah, Wajiha Sajjad, Hashir Khan, Amjad Khan, Amjad Khan

“…UHP46 showed stability under various range of temperature and pH levels, with maximum activity observed at pH 7 and temperature 37°C. …”
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Genomic patterns of strain-specific genetic structure, linkage, and selection across fall armyworm populations by Ashley E. Tessnow, Rodney N. Nagoshi, Robert L. Meagher, Todd M. Gilligan, Ben M. Sadd, Yves Carrière, Holly N. Davis, Shelby J. Fleischer, Kelly Richers, John C. Palumbo, Patrick Porter, Jose Carlos Verle Rodrigues, Gregory A. Sword

“…We also show that a region of the Z-chromosome containing a circadian clock gene implicated in allochronic reproductive isolation is under strain-specific selection. Our data indicates that strains differ in their geographic distributions and exhibit distinct patterns of geographic sub-structuring indicative of unique dispersal patterns. …”
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Electroacupuncture and Tongbian decoction ameliorate CUMS-induced depression and constipation in mice via TPH2/5-HT pathway of the gut-brain axis by Yi Chen, Peihua Shen, Qi Li, Shun Seng Ong, Yunzhi Qian, Hai Lu, Ming Li, Tianshu Xu

“…This study was designed to assess the therapeutic efficacy of electroacupuncture (EA) in conjunction with Tongbian decoction (TB) for the management of both depression and constipation, while also investigating the underlying mechanisms through the lens of the gut-brain axis. …”
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Indoor and Outdoor Exposure to PM2.5 during COVID-19 Lockdown in Suburban Malaysia by Eliani Ezani, Peter Brimblecombe, Zulfa Hanan Asha’ari, Amirul Aiman Fazil, Sharifah Norkhadijah Syed Ismail, Zamzam Tuah Ahmad Ramly, Md Firoz Khan

“…Thus, there seems a potential for greater exposure to fine particles indoors under lockdown, so it is likely premature to suggest that more lives were saved through a reduction of outdoor pollutants than lost in the pandemic. …”
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Health-related quality of life in hemato-oncology patients: role of informativeness and doctor-patient communication by Stella Sremić, Lovorka Brajković, Vanja Kopilaš

“… # Conclusion The study offers valuable insights into an under-researched patient population and a better understanding of their health-related quality of life. …”
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Local control and recurrence patterns after stereotactic irradiation delivered in more than 4 fractions for hepatocellular carcinomas and liver metastases: a retrospective study by Alizée Renan, Marie Bruand, Maria Jolnerovski, Aboubacar Diallo, Nicolas Demogeot

“…Out-of-field recurrence remains the most common pattern identified and likely related to underlying disease. Prospective data are necessary to determine whether preserving dose while reducing planning target volume (PTV) coverage could enhance LC. …”
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Innovative approach to Pb (II) removal using zinc-based MOFs-derived carbon: In-depth analysis of adsorption mechanisms, isotherms, thermodynamics, and kinetics by Samira Ahmadzadeh, Alireza Hemmati

“…To test this hypothesis, carbon derivatives were synthesized through a solvothermal method at 700 °C under a nitrogen atmosphere. The materials were characterized by XRD, FTIR, FESEM, EDX, and BET analyses. …”
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Multi-omics analysis reveals the sensitivity of immunotherapy for unresectable non-small cell lung cancer by Rui Wu, Kunchen Wei, Xingshuai Huang, Yinge Zhou, Xiao Feng, Xin Dong, Hao Tang

“…A total of 2 differential metabolites including 5-sulfooxymethylfurfural and Anthranilic acid and 2 differential proteins including Immunoglobulin heavy variable 1-45 and Microfibril-associated glycoprotein 4 were selected as reliable biomarkers. The area under the curve (AUC) of the prediction model built on clinical risks was merely 0.659. …”
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Comparison of Dentinal Defects Induced by Rotary, Reciprocating, and Hand Files in Oval Shaped Root Canal - An In-Vitro Study by Harakh Chand Branawal, Neelam Mittal, Prachi Rani, Aiyman Ayubi, Silviya Samad

“…Then all roots were sectioned perpendicular to their long axes at 3, 6, and 9 mm from the apex using a diamond-coated disk under a continuous water stream. Each specimen was then checked for the presence of dentinal defects/microcracks. …”
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Evaluation method and module design for cost-effective compliance with irradiance guidelines to maintain soil quality in solar parks by Cesar Ilkay, Van Aken Bas B.

“…Ground mounted solar parks lead to changes in the micro-climate under and between the PV tables. In particular, the vegetation on the soil is, in various degrees, shaded from direct sunlight and indirect, diffuse light. …”
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MiR-25-3p regulates pulmonary arteriovenous malformation after Glenn procedure in patients with univentricular heart via the PHLPP2-HIF-1α axis by Junpei Kawamura, Munekazu Yamakuchi, Kentaro Ueno, Teruto Hashiguchi, Yasuhiro Okamoto

“…MiR-25-3p promoted HMVEC-L angiogenesis, proliferation, and migration under hypoxic conditions. MiR-25-3p in the pulmonary arteries may contribute to G-PAVM development.…”
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Characterization of New Particle Formation in Soft X-ray Radiolysis Reactor: AMCs-to-Secondary Inorganic Aerosols by Jiyoon Shin, Kyungil Cho, Yoonkyeong Ha, Giwon Kang, Jihye Park, Hunkwan Park, Changhyuk Kim

“…Soft X-ray radiolysis was developed to detect AMCs as low as the ppt-level by forming secondary aerosols from AMCs under soft X-ray irradiation. However, new particle formation (NPF) using soft X-ray radiolysis has not been well investigated. …”
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EXPERIENCE OF USING PLANET EARTH OBSERVATION DATA IN RETRAINING COURSES FOR EDUCATORS IN THE JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF UKRAINE by Stanislav O. Dovgyi, Svitlana M. Babiichuk, Olha V. Tomchenko

“…In 2018, the Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine received the status of Category 2 Science Education Center under the auspices of UNESCO and joined the network of Copernicus Academies. …”
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Radiomic prediction for durable response to high‐dose methotrexate‐based chemotherapy in primary central nervous system lymphoma by Haoyi Li, Mingming Xiong, Ming Li, Caixia Sun, Dao Zheng, Leilei Yuan, Qian Chen, Song Lin, Zhenyu Liu, Xiaohui Ren

“…The radiomic signature, consisting of 8 selected features, demonstrated strong predictive performance, with area under the curves of 0.994 in training cohort and 0.913 in validation cohort. …”
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Evaluation of spinal deformity and its progression in pyogenic spondylodiscitis: A retrospective MRI study of 59 cases by Andreas Kramer, Jonathan Neuhoff, Santhosh G. Thavarajasingam, Rebecca Sutherland, Hugh McCaughan, Benjamin Davies, Ehab Shiban, Florian Ringel, Andreas K. Demetriades

“…Introduction: Pyogenic spondylodiscitis management often remains conservative without surgical intervention, yet the risk of spinal deformity under such therapy is unclear. Research question: This study explores spinal deformity progression in conservatively treated patients and identifies predictive factors for deformity advancement. …”
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Pan-caspase inhibitor protects against noise-induced hearing loss in a rodent model by Maria Fernanda Yepes, Kayla Minesinger, Federica M. Raciti, Maria Camila Salazar, Suhrud M. Rajguru, Suhrud M. Rajguru, Suhrud M. Rajguru

“…BackgroundDespite the high prevalence of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), no effective treatments exist currently. Underlying mechanisms behind NIHL include elevated reactive oxygen species and inflammation, all which ultimately lead to cellular apoptosis. …”
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Effect of Apical Preparation on Different Needle Depth Penetration. by Samara Gurgis Essa, Razawa Kareem Saeed, Diyar Khalid Baker

“…The access opening was performed by using a round diamond bur turbine (diameter 12) and Kfiles (diameter 15) were used for initial penetration in the canal. Stereo- microscope under 20 magnifications was used to determine the working length of the canal. …”
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Evaluation of zonulin levels in patients with migraine by Gözde Ülfer, Burcu Polat, Ahmet Yabalak, Çağrı Çakıcı

“…The receiver operating characteristic curve analysis of zonulin revealed a cut-off value of 30.58 and above, at which it had 52.50% sensitivity, 77.5% specificity, 70% positive predictive value, and 62% a negative predictive value. The area under the curve was 63.6%, and the standard error value was 6.3%. …”
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Temporal trends of presumed cardiac origin out-of-hospital cardiac arrest incidence in Guangzhou, southern China: A 10-year consecutive analysis by Tianqi Yang, Cai Wen, Yan Zhang, Yanjun Xu, Junpeng Liu, Zhenzhou Li, Shuangming Li, Na Peng, Hao Wu, Li Li, Tao Yu

“…This trend calls for a deeper investigation into the underlying factors.…”
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Identification and validation of TSPAN13 as a novel temozolomide resistance-related gene prognostic biomarker in glioblastoma. by Haofei Wang, Zhen Liu, Zesheng Peng, Peng Lv, Peng Fu, Xiaobing Jiang

“…Functional enrichment and mutation analyses were conducted to explore the underlying mechanisms of the risk score and its relationship with immune cell infiltration levels in GBM. …”
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