Genetic analysis of body condition score in the Israeli Holstein dairy cattle population by Joel Ira Weller, Ephraim Ezra

“…ABSTRACT: The objectives of the current study were to estimate genetic parameters of BCS as a function of lactation stage to investigate the genetic relationship between BCS, metabolic disease traits, and other traits under selection in Israel, as well as to consider the consequence of inclusion of some measure of BCS in the Israeli breeding index. …”
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Activation of CXCL-8 Transcription by Hepatitis E Virus ORF-1 via AP-1 by Zhubing Li, Lu Chen, Qiang Liu

“…Taken together, our results showed that HEV and HEV ORF-1 protein activate the CXCL-8 promoter via AP-1. This novel function of HEV ORF-1 protein should contribute to our understanding of HEV-host interactions and HEV-associated pathogenesis.…”
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On the effect of draft tube rod protrusion on runner blade stress fatigue of single-regulated axial turbines by Shahab Shiraghaee, Joel Sundström, Erik Olsson, Mehrdad Raisee, Michel J. Cervantes

“…The results showed that different protrusion lengths should be used function of the prevailing operating condition to obtain optimal damage reductions with lower efficiency penalties. …”
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Accounting conservatism and firm value in Egypt: the mediating role of tax avoidance by Yousra R. Obiedallah, Asmaa Hamdy Abdelaziz Mohamed El Mahdy

“…Originality/value This study is the first to explore empirically the mediating function of tax avoidance practices in the association between conditional accounting conservatism (proxied by C-Score) and firm value (proxied by TQ, ROA, ROE). …”
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Education and environmental sustainability: culture matters by Hikaru Komatsu, Iveta Silova, Jeremy Rappleye

“…The authors finally discuss how educational research should be re-articulated based on the cultural approach. …”
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A well‐managed case of discontinuous anorectal injury caused by a personal watercraft treated by combining surgery and colonoscopy by Hiraaki Okuzawa, Akira Endo, Tomohiro Akutsu, Keisuke Suzuki, Hiromasa Hoshi, Shunichiro Kato, Koji Ito, Yasuhiro Otomo, Koji Morishita

“…However, PWC accidents have increased recently, and since patients tend to be younger, treatment strategies should consider anal function preservation in addition to saving lives. …”
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Light-driven simultaneous active and diffusive behaviour of asymmetric microclusters using a photophoretic trap in air by Anita Pahi, Kirty Ranjan Sahoo, Biswajit Das, Shuvojit Paul, Ayan Banerjee

“…The numerical results show excellent qualitative agreement with the experimental observations. Our findings should pave the way for the design of high-efficiency Brownian engines in air, besides stimulating new research in the emerging field of photophoretic trapping.…”
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The Neurological Impact of Leprosy: Manifestations and Treatment Approaches by Andrea Calderone, Maria Catena Aloisi, Carmela Casella, Salvatore Fiannacca, Bruno Cosenza, Angelo Quartarone, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò

“…Future research should focus on improving diagnostic tools, exploring the link between neuropathic pain and psychological issues, and developing effective vaccines and treatments to enhance patient outcomes.…”
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Dynamics of findings of non-specific resistance in the mouth cavity in children with lesions of the mucous membrane epithelium of the mouth cavity against acute lymphoblastic leuke... by K. A. Bunyatyan, Yu. V. Khotimska, I. V. Kovach, Ya. V. Lavrenyuk, B. L. Khotimskiy

“…Moreover, not only general, but also the local immunity of the mouth cavity suffers, which is accompanied by development of infectious processes in the tissues that perform the barrier function, which include mucous membrane epithelium of the mouth cavity. …”
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Clinical and radiological profile of tuberculosis and treatment outcome in patients ≤18 years: A prospective study by Kolla Madhuri, Saswat Subhankar, Amrut K. Mohapatra, Suman K. Jagaty, Debasis Behera, Abhisek Das, Shrutakirty Parida, Swadip Mishra

“…Children and their family members should be educated about TB and the importance of completing treatment.…”
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Using fuzzy decision support to create a positive mental health environment for preschoolers by Xinyue Li

“…This study uses a fuzzy decision support (FDS) system using fuzzy rules and a degree of membership function to overcome the obstacles. Fuzzified data from the Preschool Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PPSC) was utilized to study preschoolers’ behavior. …”
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Sportmedizin im Wandel by Ketelhut SR, Ketelhut S, Riedel S, Willich S, Meyer-Sabellek W, Müssig K, 5, 6, Ketelhut K

“…Therefore, exercise time in children should be increased as early as possible to positively influence cardiac autonomic function and potentially reduce cardiovascular morbidity in later life.KEY WORDS: Heart Rate Variability, Autonomic Modulation, Exercise Intervention, Elementary School Children…”
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To Determine Mean Change In Weight Of Patients Undergoing Maxillomandibular Fixation by Osama Mushtaq, Eruj Shuja, Momina Ahmed, Amna Hassan, Muhammad Adil Asim, Maimona Siddiq

“… Objective: Optimum management of patient needs is the most important step for the restoration of form and function. Maxillomandibular fixation is one of the treatment modalities used very frequently in maxillofacial surgery. …”
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Quantitative evaluation and obstacle factor diagnosis of drug regulatory capacity in China. by Mingming Zhai, Liwen Huang, Shijie Sun, Liying Cao, Xueqiong Yue, Yuanxia Hu

“…A drug regulation capacity improvement plan should be formulated in combination with the characteristics of the city itself and obstacle factors to achieve efficient and balanced development of drug regulation.…”
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Cord blood T regulatory cells synergize with ruxolitinib to improve GVHD outcomes by Ke Zeng, Hongbing Ma, Meixian Huang, Mi-Ae Lyu, Tara Sadeghi, Christopher R. Flowers, Simrit Parmar

“…Mice were followed for survival, GVHD score, hematology parameters and inflammation.ResultsAddition of ruxolitinib to UCB Tregs exerted synergistic suppressor function in vitro and improved persistence of UCB Tregs in vivo. …”
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Dielectric Properties of Foods by Buşra Tıraş, Sercan Dede, Filiz Altay

“…In order to understand the response of food materials to electromagnetic energy, dielectric parameters must be determined as a function of frequency, temperature, composition and moisture content. …”
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Use of the Vula App to refer patients in the West Coast District: A descriptive exploratory qualitative study by Louwrens Steyn, Robert J. Mash, Gavin Hendricks

“…Background: Referral systems play a pivotal role in coordination and quality of care and should be evaluated for their utility. The Vula App is used by various disciplines and hospitals in South Africa to refer patients. …”
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Electrically induced insulator-to-metal transition in InP-based ion-gated transistor by Sunao Shimizu, Hiroki Shioya, Takafumi Hatano, Kazumoto Miwa, Akira Oiwa, Shimpei Ono

“…Bulk compound semiconductors are well characterized and have relatively high carrier mobilities; thus, devices combined with electrolytes should prompt the development of iontronics research for novel device functionalities.…”
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A Comprehensive Model for Estimating Stimulated Reservoir Volume Based on Flowback Data in Shale Gas Reservoirs by Qi Chen, Shaojun Wang, Dan Zhu, Guoxuan Ren, Yuan Zhang, Jinghong Hu

“…Additionally, compared with the microseismic data, the stress sensitivity should be included, especially in the abnormal overpressure block. …”
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Timing of endoscopy in cirrhotic patients with acute variceal bleeding: protocol of a multicenter randomized controlled trial by Xingshun Qi, Yiling Li, Bimin Li, Xuefeng Luo, Xiaofeng Liu, Chunqing Zhang, Mingkai Chen, Derun Kong, Yunhai Wu, Fernando Gomes Romeiro, Metin Basaranoglu, Jianzhong Zhang, Qianqian Li, Ran Wang, Xiaodong Shao, Lin Guan, Ningning Wang, Yu You, Mingyan He, Xiaoze Wang, Ju Huang, Wenming Wu, Qun Li, Mingyan Zhang, Guangchuan Wang, Chi Zhang, Du Cheng, Qianqian Zhang, Xuechan Mei, Na Sun, Yuan Ban, Mariana Barros Marcondes, Fabio da Silva Yamashiro, Emine Mutlu, Zheng Zheng, Mengyuan Peng, Wentao Xu, Zhe Li, Lu Chai, Enqiang Linghu

“…Conclusion: Considering existing evidence originates from non-randomized studies, this RCT will provide high-quality evidence to uncover whether cirrhotic patients with AVB should undergo early endoscopy to control bleeding and improve survival. …”
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