Long‐Term Demography of Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) in a Lion‐Depleted but Prey‐Rich Ecosystem by S. Martens, S. Creel, M. S. Becker, G. Spong, D. Smit, E. Dröge, J. M'soka, B. Mayani‐Nkhoma, T. Mukula, S. Mwaba, H. Ndakala

“…Western Zambia's Greater Liuwa Ecosystem (GLE) provides a unique natural experiment where lions were functionally eliminated from the system. Hyenas are the apex predator, with an abundant prey base and low levels of human–hyena conflict. …”
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Mental health literacy as a moderator: association between psychological vulnerability and adolescent anxiety by Qianying Hu, Yingyan Zhong, Jianhua Chen, Rumeng Chen, Enzhao Cong, Enzhao Cong, Yifeng Xu

“…BackgroundAdolescent anxiety’s underlying mechanisms remain unclear, which undermines adolescents’ social functioning. This study examined the moderating role of mental health literacy in the relationship between adolescent anxiety and psychological vulnerability.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted on 1,591 middle and high school students through online questionnaires in January 2023 in Guizhou Province, China. …”
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Current advances in the development of microRNA-integrated tissue engineering strategies: a cornerstone of regenerative medicine by Luis Germán Castañón-Cortés, Luis Alberto Bravo-Vázquez, Grecia Santoyo-Valencia, Sara Medina-Feria, Padmavati Sahare, Asim K. Duttaroy, Sujay Paul

“…Regenerative medicine is an innovative scientific field focused on repairing, replacing, or regenerating damaged tissues and organs to restore their normal functions. A central aspect of this research arena relies on the use of tissue-engineered scaffolds, which serve as structural supports that mimic the extracellular matrix, providing an environment that orchestrates cell growth and tissue formation. …”
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Assessment of Prenatal Transportation Stress and Sex on Gene Expression Within the Amygdala of Brahman Calves by Emilie C. Baker, David G. Riley, Rodolfo C. Cardoso, Thomas B. Hairgrove, Charles R. Long, Ronald D. Randel, Thomas H. Welsh

“…Gene enrichment analysis indicated that many differentially expressed genes are associated with infectious disease-related pathways. Future research should explore amygdala size and functional responses to various postnatal stimuli.…”
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Google Location History as an Alternative Data Source for Understanding Travel Behavior in Medan, Binjai, and Deli Serdang (Mebidang), Indonesia by Arif Wismadi, Mohamad Rachmadian Narotama, Gary Haq, Steve Cinderby, Deni Prasetio Nugroho, Jan Prabowo Harmanto

“…The performance of urban transport is a critical aspect of a city’s functionality, which needs to be supported by innovative data sources to analyze travel patterns. …”
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Article RETRACTED due to manipulation by the authors Optimizing a resistance training program to increase muscle strength: a comprehensive planning approach - a systematic review by Palmizal. A, Fadli Ihsan, Sukendro Sukendro, Zhanneta Kozina, Yusradinafi Yusradinafi, Alexander kurniawan, Ayudya Suidrawanty Pratiwi

“…Results: The results of this systematic review indicate that a comprehensive planning approach, including individualization of the program, progressive and adaptive, integration of functional exercises, and periodic monitoring and evaluation, are critical factors in optimizing resistance exercise programs. …”
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Tumors of the orbit and periorbital region: 20-year experience of the N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology by T. R. Andreev, M. A. Kropotov, R. I. Azizyan, A. M. Mudunov, V. Z. Dobrokhotova

“…Resection of orbital and periorbital tumors (including orbital exenteration) leads to cosmetic and functional defects  therefore surgical treatment of this area should be performed only if other methods are impossible or ineffective.Aim. …”
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The assessment and management of pain in the demented and non-demented elderly patient by D C Andrade, J W V Faria, P Caramelli, L Alvarenga, R Galhardoni, S R D Siqueira, L T Yeng, M J Teixeira

“…The presence of pain is known to be associated with sleep disorders in these patients, as well as functional impairment, decreased sociability and greater use of the health system, with consequent increase in costs. …”
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Sustainable Intelligent Transportation Systems via Digital Twins: A Contextualized Survey by Victor M. G. Martinez, Divanilson R. Campelo, Moises R. N. Ribeiro

“…Moreover, we propose a functional reference framework for developing DTs of ITS. …”
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Making sense of the evidence in population health intervention research: building a dry stone wall by David Ogilvie, Jenna Panter, Adrian Bauman, David Humphreys, Louise Foley, Cornelia Guell

“…The pivotal link between research and policy or practice should be the cumulation of insight from multiple studies. …”
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Isolation, Morpho-Molecular Characterization, Phylogenetics, and Pesticide Tolerance of Fructophilic Lactic Acid Bacteria from the Pollen, Honey, and Gut of Apis cerana indica Fabr... by Subramanian Pradeep, Y.S. Johnson Thangaraj Edward, Vangili Ramasamy Saminathan, Angappan Suganthi, Murugaiyan Senthilkumar, Narayanan Manikanda Boopathi

“…These findings suggest the application of FLAB as probiotic candidates by degrading pesticides and enhance colony resilience by maintaining gut health. Future research should explore the functional mechanisms underlying pesticide detoxification and immune modulation to develop targeted probiotic formulations for sustainable apiculture.…”
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Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of a preparation of essential oils of thyme and star anise, and quillaja bark powder (BIOSTRONG® 510 all natural) for all poultry... by EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), Vasileios Bampidis, Giovanna Azimonti, Maria de Lourdes Bastos, Henrik Christensen, Birgit Dusemund, Mojca Durjava, Maryline Kouba, Marta López‐Alonso, Secundino López Puente, Francesca Marcon, Baltasar Mayo, Alena Pechová, Mariana Petkova, Fernando Ramos, Yolanda Sanz, Roberto Edoardo Villa, Ruud Woutersen, Paul Brantom, Andrew Chesson, Johannes Westendorf, Jordi Ortuño Casanova, Paola Manini

“…Therefore, to reduce the risk, the exposure of the users should be minimised. The additive BIOSTRONG® 510 all natural was considered efficacious for chickens for fattening at the use level 150 mg/kg complete feed. …”
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Hydrological connectivity on watershed nitrogen transport processes: a review by Ming Lei, Yu Long, Taoxi Li, Gang Sun, Hang Liu, Yichun Ma, Qian Zeng, Yaojun Liu

“…To promote the accurate identification of NTP through the application of HC, we recommend that future research should: i) developing methods for characterizing hydrological functional connectivity (HFC) to enhance the understanding of hydrological changes processes; ii) incorporating HC indicators into NTP models to improve the understanding of NTP; iii) developing a prediction model that combines NTP models with machine learning (ML) to predict future characteristics of NTP changes. …”
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Melatonin in the regulation of human life and its role in development pathology by A. V. Shilova, N. I. Ananyeva, N. Yu. Safonova, L. V. Lukina

“…Regarding the neuroprotective properties of melatonin, it should be noted its effectiveness in age-related diseases (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, vascular diseases) Conclusion: Melatonin can be considered as a unique bioregulator, adaptogen and stabilizer of the whole organism and, in particular, the functions of the central nervous system. …”
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Going virtual for research training during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: e-SORT IT by Hayk Davtyan, Karapet Davtyan, Anthony D Harries, Anthony Reid, Garry Aslanyan, Mohammed Khogali, Rony Zachariah

“…In conclusion, COVID-19 stimulated the creation of the e-SORT IT platform that provided a functional alternative to the residential version. Despite the limitations of reduced capacity building and networking, the e-SORT IT platform should be considered a success – it delivered the goods. …”
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Influence of internal limiting membrane peeling during idiopathic epiretinal membrane removal: a randomized controlled trial by Bo Hee Kim, Chang Ki Yoon, Kunho Bae, Eun Kyoung Lee, Chan Ho Lee, Dong Ik Kim, Ki Woong Bae, Un Chul Park

“…These findings suggest that residual ILM peeling decisions during ERM surgery should consider both anatomical and functional outcomes, as non-peeling favoring anatomical macular recovery but increasing recurrence risk.…”
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Peculiarities of Implementing Multifractal Analysis of the Milled Surfaces Microrelief by Nataliia Balytska, Oleksandr Prylypko, Larysa Hlembotska, Valentina Shadura, Pavel Moskvin

“…Manufacturing parts with a specific surface microrelief, which often determines their functional properties, is essential in various industry sectors. …”
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Not just old wine in new bottles: Polygenic liability for ADHD is associated with electrophysiological affective-motivational processing beyond anxiety, depression, and ODD by Kristóf Ágrez, Zsombor Visky, György Hámori, Mária Takács, Attila J. Pulay, János M. Réthelyi, Nóra Bunford

“…Abstract In attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), emotional features account for heterogeneity and exacerbate severity of behavioral and functional impairments, beyond cognitive and comorbidity features. …”
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Heterogeneity of NeuN Protein Distribution as a Marker of Morphological Personalization of Cerebral Cortex Neurons: an Experimental Study by Arkady M. Golubev, Maxim A. Lyubomudrov, Anastasia S. Babkina, Zoya I. Tsokolaeva

“…Future studies using NeuN immunohistochemical staining should consider not only the total number of NeuN-positive neurons, but also their distinct phenotypes.…”
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Mediating effect of risk propensity between impulsivity and psychotic experiences among Lebanese young adults by Lea Kanbar, Diana Malaeb, Fouad Sakr, Mariam Dabbous, Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Souheil Hallit, Sahar Obeid

“…These subclinical symptoms can disrupt daily functioning and are often linked to risk propensity. …”
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