Inner and Internal Areas in the European Cohesion Policies by Giuseppe Scanu, Carlo Donato, Gavino Mariotti, Caterina Madau, Veronica Camerada, Silvia Battino, Cinzia Podda, Salvatore Lampreu

“…Quantitative and qualitative analysis of these indicators, supported by pertinent graphic representations, produced a picture of local conditions which allowed us to pinpoint those objectives which still must be achieved and to identify developmental axes which should be given priority for the implementation of even more ‘localised’ policies. …”
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Development Path of World-Class Marine Ports in China by Xinping Yan, Min Tu, Jiaqi Yang, Haoran Xu, Tongxia Zhang

“…The study suggests that positive actions should be taken in strengthening port scientific and technological innovation, promoting the integrated development of port energy, improving the resilience of ports, strengthening modern shipping services, improving port hub functions, and promoting regional port clustering, so as to clarify the path for China's world-class marine port construction and promote high-quality development of the port industry.…”
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Impact of pine wilt disease infection on multiple ecosystem services and their trade-offs in subtropical Masson pine forests by Xueyu Song, Zunji Jian, Ke Wei, Xiaoyi Wang, Wenfa Xiao

“…Pine wilt disease (PWD) severely damages the health, stability, and functions of pine forests. However, empirical evidence regarding the impact of PWD on multiple ecosystem services in these forest ecosystems remains limited. …”
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Black soldier fly as a target for pig feed production by Bogolyubova Yu.A., Butenko A.I., Nekrasov R.V., Tuaeva E.V., Chabaev M.G., Bogolyubova N.V.

“…The use of protein concentrate, as well as fat, will improve digestibility and assimilation of energy, nitrogen and minerals in pigs, increase the level of metabolic energy, and nitrogen retention. Future studies should be devoted to an in-depth study of the functional benefits of Black soldier fly larvae and their fractions in piglet diets.…”
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The Pro12Ala Polymorphism of the Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma Gene Modifies the Association of Physical Activity and Body Mass Changes in Polish Women by Aleksandra Zarebska, Zbigniew Jastrzebski, Pawel Cieszczyk, Agata Leonska-Duniec, Katarzyna Kotarska, Mariusz Kaczmarczyk, Marek Sawczuk, Agnieszka Maciejewska-Karlowska

“…Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ is a key regulator of adipogenesis, responsible for fatty acid storage and maintaining energy balance in the human body. Studies on the functional importance of the PPARG Pro12Ala polymorphic variants indicated that the observed alleles may influence body mass measurements; however, obtained results were inconsistent. …”
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Harnessing CRISPR potential for intervertebral disc regeneration strategies by Catarina Milheiro, Catarina Milheiro, Maria L. Moura, Mario Amendola, Mario Amendola, Mário A. Barbosa, Mário A. Barbosa, Joana Caldeira

“…In the future, priority should be given to fetal gene reactivation, multiple healthy gene expression enhancement and disease-associated polymorphisms’ correction. …”
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Inhibition of matrix metalloproteinases: a troubleshooting for dentin adhesion by Izadora Quintela Souza de Moraes, Ticiano Gomes do Nascimento, Antonio Thomás da Silva, Lilian Maria Santos Silva de Lira, Abhishek Parolia, Isabel Cristina Celerino de Moraes Porto

“…The knowledge about MMPs functionality should be considered to synthesize drugs capable to efficiently and selectively block MMPs chemical routes targeting their inactivation in order to overcome the current limitations of the therapeutic use of MMPs inhibitors, i.e., easy clinical application and long-lasting effect.…”
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Biocompatibility Assessment of PLCL-Sericin Copolymer Membranes Using Wharton’s Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Kewalin Inthanon, Donraporn Daranarong, Pimwalan Techaikool, Winita Punyodom, Vorathep Khaniyao, Audrey M. Bernstein, Weerah Wongkham

“…An ideal biomaterial for clinical application should be free from mammalian products which cause immune reactivities and pathogen infections. …”
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Labiaplasty and its current status by Marilho Tadeu Dornelas, Marília de Pádua Dornelas Correa, Ana Luísa Reis Melo, Mariana Botrel Cunha, Angela Lopardi Nicolato, Lívia Dornelas Corrêa, Gabriel Victor Dornelas, Larissa Vitoria Dornelas

“…CONCLUSION: Labiaplasty using the wedge resection technique relieved personal discomfort and provided functional and aesthetic improvement. Due to the lack of validation and standardization of labiaplasty techniques, further clinical research should be performed.…”
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Toward a Universal Model of Hyporheic Exchange and Nutrient Cycling in Streams by Ahmed Monofy, Stanley B. Grant, Fulvio Boano, Megan A. Rippy, Jesus D. Gomez‐Velez, Sujay S. Kaushal, Erin R. Hotchkiss, Sydney Shelton

“…While further research is needed, the simplicity and extensibility of the framework described here should facilitate cross‐disciplinary discussions and inform reach‐scale studies of pollutant fate and transport and their scale‐up to watersheds and beyond.…”
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A pragmatic, multicenter, randomized trial comparing morning versus evening dosing of adjuvant endocrine therapy (REaCT-CHRONO Study) by M. F. Savard, M. Ibrahim, D. Saunders, G. R. Pond, T. L. Ng, A. A. Awan, S. Sehdev, N. Alqahtani, L. Vandermeer, F. MacDonald, A. A. Beltran-Bless, L. Fallowfield, M. Clemons

“…Additional prospective studies should be performed to assess how the timing of ET affects survival outcomes to ensure optimal patient care. …”
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Effects of Maillard reaction and its product AGEs on aging and age-related diseases by Huan Peng, Yuqi Gao, Chenye Zeng, Rui Hua, Yannan Guo, Yida Wang, Zhao Wang

“…It also stimulates people’s curiosity to continue to explore the potential link between the MR and human aging and health, which should be paid more attention to for the development of life sciences.…”
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Lanthanum-based nanoparticles: A promising frontier in antimicrobial applications by Ikhazuagbe H. Ifijen, Peter Agyemang, Emmanuel Faderin, Lovelyn Oyinyechi Odo, Emmanuel Ikechukwu Okeke, Divine Ifechukwu Onugha, Stella Eberechi Obuba, Obembe Oluwafunke, Chinyem Ogochukwu

“…Emerging trends in nanoparticle research, such as surface functionalization, smart delivery systems, and green synthesis methods, present innovative approaches to enhance the efficacy and sustainability of lanthanum-based nanoparticles. …”
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Femoral Neck Fractures in Elderly Patients: Dual Mobility Cup Arthroplasty or Hemiarthroplasty? A Narrative Review of the Literature by Calogero Cicio, Gianluca Testa, Giancarlo Salvo, Benedetta Liguori, Andrea Vescio, Vito Pavone, Marco Sapienza

“…Based on current evidence, DM-THA should be regarded as the preferred intervention for elderly individuals with femoral neck fractures, except in cases where severe comorbidities or anesthesia-related risks require a more conservative approach.…”
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Intermittent Fasting and Its Health Implications: A Systematic Review of Existing Research by Jagoda Kubicka, Martyna Grabowska, Karolina Grabowska, Aleksandra Wiśniewska, Jakub Dąbek, Wiktoria Kosucka, Dominik Balik, Joanna Lara, Anna Kwasniewska, Karolina Kaszyńska

“…Choice of exact dietary protocol should be individualized and supervised by a healthcare provider. …”
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The relationship between prenatal drought exposure and the diversity and composition of gut microbiome in pregnant women and neonates by Qingbo Fang, Tianlai Qiu, Fenglan Chen, Xuqi Tian, Zijun Feng, Yanan Cao, Jinbing Bai, Jing Huang, Yanqun Liu

“…This study identified that prenatal SPEI levels were correlated with specific maternal and neonatal gut microbial taxa, as well as neonatal gut microbial functional pathways. Future studies should further investigate the mechanisms by which drought exposure influences maternal and neonatal gut microbial diversities, composition, and functional pathways.…”
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Energy and Quality Assessment in the Cooling of Crushed Bombino Nero Grapes with Indirect Heat Exchange System and Direct Heat Exchange System with CO₂ by Ferruccio Giametta, Filippo Catalano, Gianluca Tanucci, Gabriele Fioschi, Vito Michele Paradiso, Biagio Bianchi

“…However, from an energy and functional point of view, the potential advantages related to the clarification phase should not be neglected: it could be carried out at higher temperatures than those currently adopted for musts treated with CO_2, limiting the amount of the required CO₂ and consequently the total energy consumption for the whole process.…”
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Encapsulation of protein-based bioactive from black soldier fly for ruminant feeding by Uswatun Muslykhah, Srisan Phupaboon, Chaichana Suriyapha, Maharach Matra, Metha Wanapat

“…Under the processing and delivery of those compounds, in addition to keeping and enhancing the functionality of the bioactive compounds, coating or protection should be implemented. …”
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Being a better version of yourself: genetically engineered probiotic bacteria as host defense enhancers in the control of intestinal pathogens by Ewa Carolak, Joanna Czajkowska, Adrianna Stypułkowska, Wiktoria Waszczuk, Agata Dutkiewicz, Krzysztof Grzymajlo

“…However, challenges remain in ensuring genetic stability and preventing horizontal gene transfer. Future research should focus on optimizing probiotic strains for targeted applications while addressing biosafety concerns. …”
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Research Progress and Hotspots Analysis of Apoplastic Barriers in the Roots of Plants Based on Bibliometrics from 2003 to 2023 by Chongyuan Qin, Ruoqi Li, Zhuoran Tan, Jingnan Zhang, Yuyang Sun, Jinji Han, Xiaoxia Deng, Fei Wang, Qingjie Yang, Jinghong Wang, Jixiang Lin

“…Combined with the keyword co-occurrence network diagram, it is proposed that future research directions in this field should be as follows: (1) physiological functions of apoplastic barriers in plant root; (2) differences in the formation of apoplastic barriers with different root systems; (3) methods to promote apoplastic barriers formation; and (4) application of molecular biology techniques. …”
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