Asymmetric-bifurcation snapping, all-or-none motion of Venus flytrap by Xiangli Zeng, Yingzhe Wang, Keisuke Morishima

“…To understand the mechanism underlying this asymmetrically reversible motion, a three-dimensional laser profiler was used to measure both static morphological information and dynamic movements (500 frames per second) of the Venus flytrap, including its rapid closure and slow re-opening. …”
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Effects of storage on volatile organic components and physiological properties of different storage-tolerant rice varieties by Dawei Zhu, Xin Zheng, Huiyin Dong, Xingquan Liu, Xianqiao Hu, Mingxue Chen, Xin Liu, Yafang Shao

“…Lipoxygenase (LOX) activity first increased and then decreased, while antioxidant activities decreased during storage. Under these conditions, oleic and linoleic acids were hydrolyzed. …”
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Skrif en kerkorde by A. Celliers, P. J. Strauss

“… The church is continuously called upon to listen to the Word of God so that, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, it can remain church in and for its time, as God intended it to be. …”
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Follistatin like-1 aggravates silica-induced mouse lung injury by Yinshan Fang, Si Zhang, Xiaohe Li, Fangxin Jiang, Qiao Ye, Wen Ning

“…Abstract Occupational inhalation of dust, such as crystalline silica, for prolonged periods in the workplace leads to fibrotic lung diseases worldwide. The mechanisms underlying the diseases are unknown, so that no effective treatment exists for these conditions. …”
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Faith-Based Organizations and Health Empowerment of The Needy in Kitunga Sub-County Ntungamo District. by Tusiime, Cresent

“…Faith-based organizations are a vital part of society, providing a substantial portion of care in developing countries, often reaching vulnerable populations living under adverse conditions. There is therefore a need to recognize them as essential contributors to universal health access effort. …”
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Relevance of Records Management in Delivery of Health Services in Health Centers: A Case Study Kabale Regional Referral Hospital. by Tumusiime, Irene

“…Data was collected from 8 respondents under the guidance of questionnaires, observations, and interviews. …”
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Low-Cost Domestic Grey Wastewater Treatment and Recycling System. by Mubangizi, Paul Steven

“…The system’s low cost and ease of maintenance make it a viable option for under-resourced areas. In conclusion, the findings highlight the potential of low-cost, decentralized wastewater treatment systems to provide sustainable and effective solutions for domestic wastewater management. …”
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Role of Social Factors in Promoting Premarital Sex in Central Division Kabale Municipality. by Nansubuga, Maryliz

“…The study sought to understand the underlying social factors contributing to this behavior, assess the impact on children, and propose possible solutions to address the root causes The objectives of the study were threefold: first, to identify the social factors that contribute to the prevalence of premarital sex among children in Kabale Municipality; second, to assess the impact of premarital sex on these children, including emotional, physical, and societal consequences; and third, to explore potential interventions or solutions to mitigate the influence of social factors that encourage this behavior. …”
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Microscale bone interlocking enhances osseointegration strength on the rough surface of 3D-printed titanium implants: experimental and finite element analysis by Tianyu Shu, Haoyu Shi, Meng Li, Yu-Chia Lin, Ang Li, Dandan Pei

“…However, the biomechanical mechanisms underlying this enhanced osseointegration strength remain elusive, thereby impeding the standardization and broader clinical application of 3D-printed titanium implants. …”
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Impact of corticosteroids on the efficacy of first-line pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy in patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer by Amytis Roboubi, Eric Wasielewski, Soraya Bordier, Amélie Turlotte, Geoffrey Pavaut, Arnaud Scherpereel, Alexis Cortot, Clément Gauvain

“…However, the current first-line standard of care usually involves combined chemotherapy (CT) and ICIs, and the effect of SCs on survival under combined CT and ICI has never been studied. …”
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Supporting rotational grazing systems with virtual fencing: paddock transitions, beef heifer performance, and stress response by N.A. Grinnell, D. Hamidi, M. Komainda, F. Riesch, J. Horn, I. Traulsen, R. Palme, J. Isselstein

“…Overall, under rotational grazing, VF did not adversely impact animal welfare or performance compared to physical fencing, opening avenues for further exploration of VF technology in diverse grazing conditions.…”
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Management of extremity and pelvic fractures in earthquake: our observations and recommendations by Bugra Kundakci, Akif Mirioglu, Bugra Eraslan, Hakki Can Olke, Mustafa Tekin, Melih Bagir, Yusuf Kemal Arslan

“…The most frequent mechanism of injury was being trapped under rubble. In total, there were 214 fractures, with pelvic fractures being the most common (21.50% of all fractures). …”
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A Serious Game to Study Reduced Field of View in Keyhole Surgery: Development and Experimental Study by Phoebe Whitley, Connor Creasey, Matthew J Clarkson, Stephen Thompson

“…During the game, the player is required to identify and cut the correct blood vessel under different fields of view and varying levels of vascular complexity. …”
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The development and validation testing of a comprehensive frailty assessment in women with breast cancer by Sheng-Miauh Huang, Ling-Ming Tseng, Chi-Cheng Huang, Pei-Ju Lien, Su-Chen Fang, Yinhui Hong

“…Its validity was then tested using item analysis, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, criterion-related validity and areas under the receiver-operating characteristic, while its reliability was evaluated through internal consistencies and test-retest analyses. …”
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Optimization of the Fermentation Process for Pine-needle Sweet-potato Glutinous Rice Wine and Analysis of Its Antioxidant Activity by Jie YOU, Rusheng XIE, Weibin WU

“…The physicochemical indexes of the pine-needle sweet-potato glutinous rice wine obtained under the optimal fermentation conditions were evaluated. …”
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Metabolites and lipid species mediate the associations of adiposity in childhood and early adulthood with mammographic breast density in premenopausal women by Kayla R. Getz, Myung Sik Jeon, Lili Liu, Lei Liu, Haixiang Zhang, Chongliang Luo, Jingqin Luo, Adetunji T. Toriola

“…Abstract Background Mammographic breast density (MBD), a strong predictor of breast cancer, is highly influenced by body mass index (BMI) in childhood and early adulthood, but the mechanisms underlying these associations are not fully understood. …”
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Formulation and characterization of CMPI nanoparticles for enhanced targeting of brain nicotinic receptors by positive allosteric modulator by Rahma Aly, Shoukath Sulthana, Robert Beaudoin, Ayman K. Hamouda, Santosh Aryal

“…An in-vitro drug release study was conducted to envision a sustained release of CMPI under physiological conditions, which shows distinct kinetics of CMPI under experimental conditions in which released drugs from NPs were collected using dialysis techniques. …”
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Evaluation method and application for in-situ stress in No. 8+9 coal seam, southern Shenfu block, northeastern margin of Ordos Basin by Jiawei WU, Wei TANG, Yanhe ZHU, Cunwu WANG, Yongjing TIAN, Jingyu ZI, Jianghao YANG, Xian SHI

“…Array acoustic logging, microseismic monitoring, and imaging logging were used to evaluate the direction of the present maximum horizontal principal stress in the coal seam and its roof and floor. Under constraints of the current in-situ stress magnitude from injection/falloff tests, parameters for the composite spring model were determined, and the current in-situ stress magnitude was further calculated. …”
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Global cervical cancer elimination: quantifying the status, progress, and gaps by Liangru Zhou, Yi Li, Hongyun Wang, Ruixi Qin, Zhen Han, Ruifeng Li

“…Furthermore, 69 countries provided palliative care under both scenarios. The 10 countries with the highest annual opioid consumption (excluding methadone) for CC, in oral morphine equivalence per capita (2017), were all HICs. …”
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A prediction nomogram for residual after negative pressure aspiration for endogenic cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy: a retrospective study by Yan Lei, Na Zhang, Yu Liu, Xin Du

“…Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was performed to calculate the area under the curve, sensitivity, specificity, and other metrics to assess its discriminative performance. …”
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