Comparison of teaching-learning behaviours in hands-on experiments and teacher-based demonstration chemistry laboratory sessions in Rwandan secondary schools by Pascal Kaneza, Jean Baptiste Nkurunziza, Innocent Twagilimana, Thumah Mapulanga, Anthony Bwalya

“…The results also indicated that two types of verbal interactions, including data analysis and calculations, equations and experimental procedures, and equipment/or laboratory techniques, were most frequent in the hands-on and teacher-based demonstration laboratories. …”
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Adipocyte-Derived <i>CCHamide-1</i>, <i>Eiger</i>, <i>Growth-Blocking Peptide 3</i>, and <i>Unpaired 2</i> Regulate <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> Oogenesis by Chad Simmons, Isaiah H. Williams, Tancia W. Bradshaw, Alissa Richmond Armstrong

“…We show that the adult fat body expresses these “larval” adipokines. Our data indicate that ovarian germline stem cell maintenance does not require these adipokines. …”
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Assessment of the perceived sense of security in the development of internal defense and local prevention by the residents of selected areas in Tabriz city based on the principles... by Pouya Pourabbas, Amir Mesbahekiya, Minoo Gharehgbaglou

“…Objective: The sense of security is a psychological and social phenomenon with multiple dimensions. This feeling stems from individuals’ objective and acquired experiences of their surrounding conditions and situations. …”
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Toward Sustainable Fertilizer Use: Fundamental Analysis of Ashes from Bamboo By-Products by Ji-Yeon Sim, Yong-Hui Choi, Byeongho Kim, Se-Yeong Park

“…Valorizing these by-products is therefore essential to closing the bamboo value loop, yet systematic data on their composition and reuse options remain limited. …”
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The matricellular protein ADAMTS-like 2 regulates differentiation of skeletal muscle-resident fibro-adipogenic progenitor cells by Charlene Redhead, Nandaraj Taye, Britney Chin-Young, Kasoorelope Oguntuyo, James H. Cummins, Kevin J. Hart, Woojin M. Han, Dirk Hubmacher

“…Together with our previous data, a model emerges where ADAMTSL2 has a dual role in skeletal muscle biology, a pro-myogenic role, where ADAMTSL2 promotes myogenic muscle stem cell differentiation, and a TGF-β-dependent anti-fibrotic role where ADAMTSL2 attenuates FAP-to-fibroblast differentiation.…”
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Study on Phenotypic Variation in Wild Populations of <i>Prunella vulgaris</i> by Xiaoyu Wu, Shasha Wang, Fangming Liu, Xinhua Zhou, Hui Huang, Qiupeng Yuan, Chao Miao, Yi Yang, Wenwen Zhong, Zuwei Hu, Chen Chen, Yaokun Zhou, Zhi Li

“…<i>(P. vulgaris)</i>, providing provide basic data support for protecting its wild germplasm resources. …”
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Triclosan induces pyroptosis by activation of the caspase-9/3/gasdermin E axis by Shiqi Wu, Lei You, Shan He, Wenqaing Liu, Jinlin Lei, Jiahui Yang, Xiangyin Luo, Zhenxiu Ye, Yonghong Zhang, Jing Wang, Huailan Guo, Yan Zheng, Lanlan Zheng, Chen Li

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Political Order and Nomadic Life in Iran: From the Afsharid Period to the End of the Qajar Dynasty by Shahram Gholami, Siavash Gholipour

“…Data analysis was conducted through the systematic organization of the collected information. …”
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Characteristics of registered studies for Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): a systematic review by Ming Yang, Ya-xi Shang, Zi-yu Tian, Min Xiong, Chun-li Lu, Yue Jiang, Yao Zhang, Ying-ying Zhang, Xin-yan Jin, Qiu-bai Jin, Ying Zhang, Merlin L. Willcox, Jian-ping Liu

“…Methods: Studies on COVID-19 registered before March 3rd, 2020 on eight registry platforms worldwide were searched and the data of design, participants, interventions, and outcomes were extracted and analyzed. …”
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Klotho overexpression protects human cortical neurons from β-amyloid induced neuronal toxicity by Mohammed R. Shaker, Salam Salloum-Asfar, Rowaida Z. Taha, Ibrahim Javed, Ernst J. Wolvetang

“…In this study, we utilised human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) engineered with a doxycycline-inducible system to overexpress KLOTHO and generated 2D cortical neuron cultures from these cells. …”
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CRISPR screen decodes SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complex assembly by Hanna Schwaemmle, Hadrien Soldati, Nikolaos M. R. Lykoskoufis, Mylène Docquier, Alexandre Hainard, Simon M. G. Braun

“…We performed a CRISPR KO screen, using epigenome editing in mouse embryonic stem cells, and identified Mlf2 and Rbm15 as regulators of SWI/SNF complex activity. …”
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Multi-Criteria Analysis in the Selection of Alternative Fuels for Pulse Engines in the Aspect of Environmental Protection by Grzegorz M. Szymański, Bogdan Wyrwas, Klaudia Strugarek, Mikołaj Klekowicki, Malwina Nowak, Aleksander Ludwiczak, Alicja Szymańska

“…The growing interest in alternative fuels stems from the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable development. …”
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Diversity and structure of Prunus africana (Hook.f.) Kalkman stands in the Tchabal forest massif: A case study from Adamawa Cameroon by Kamning Paulette Kouam, Noumi Valery Noiha, Jean Lagarde Betti, Tchobsala, Djongmo Victor Awé, Louis Zapfack

“… The aim of this work is to provide basic data for a better knowledge of Prunus africana (Hook.f.) …”
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Transcriptome analysis of skeletal muscles revealed the effect of exercise on the molecular mechanisms regulating muscle growth and metabolism in patients with heart failure by O. A. Ivanova, E. V. Ignatieva, T. A. Lelyavina, V. L. Galenko, M. Yu. Komarova, M. A. Bortsova, M. Yu. Sitnikova, A. A. Kostareva, A. A. Sergushichev, R. I. Dmitrieva

“…Also, the analysis of differentially expressed genes revealed an increase in the expression of transcription factors MyoD and MEF2, which are responsible for the differentiation of muscle stem cells, and sarcomeric genes MYOM1, MYOM2, MYH7. …”
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Research prospects for kidney xenotransplantation: a bibliometric analysis by Shujun Yang, Mingtao Zhang, Hao Wei, Bin Zhang, Jiang Peng, Panfeng Shang, Shengkun Sun

“…The purpose of this study is to use bibliometric analysis to identify papers in this research field and explore their current status and development trends.Methods Using the data in the Web of Science core database from Clarivate Analytics as the object of study, we used ‘TS = Kidney OR Renal AND xenotransplantation’ as the search term to find all literature from 1980 to 2 November 2022.Results In total, 1005 articles were included. …”
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Early Results of Male Stress Incontinence Treatment Using Stromal-Vascular Fraction of Autologous Fat Tissue by A. A. Izmailov, I. R. Kurbangulov, K. V. Danilko, Ya. S. Slesarenko, S. Y. Maksimova, A. R. Farganov, W. F. Wieland, L. Prantl, O. Felthaus

“…There are limited literature data on the effectiveness of using the stromal-vascular fraction (SVF) of autologous fat in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence. …”
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Abscopal effect of radiotherapy and hyperthermia: role of exosomes by N. V. Yunusova, A. A. Fedorov, Zh. A. Startseva, J. H. Yeon

“…The review presents data on the role of ionizing radiation/hyperthermia as modulating factors in exosome secretion/composition. …”
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Disruption of small intestinal mucosal homeostasis in mice with amiodarone induced steatohepatitis by Shoji Kawauchi, Sayo Horibe, Toru Tanaka, Naoto Sasaki, Junichi Kunimasa, Yoshiyuki Rikitake

“…Our data suggest that intestinal homeostasis is disrupted in AMD-induced MASH, which provides important insights into the development of therapeutic approaches for difficult-to-treat drug-induced MASH.…”
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The Volume-Regulated Anion Channel LRRC8 is Involved in the Initiation of Epidermal Differentiation and is Deregulated in Psoriasis by Magdalena Jahn, Victoria Lang, Oliver Rauh, Torsten Fauth, Claudia Buerger

“…Interference with LRRC8A expression at this step inhibits the transition of keratinocyte stem cells into transiently amplifying cells and impairs terminal differentiation. …”
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Role of nitric oxide and endothelial NO synthase in carcinogenesis by V. P. Deryagina, N. I. Rizhova, L. A. Savluchinskaya, K. I. Kirsanov

“…., exerting a multidirectional effect on the tumor.Objectives – analyze and summarize literature data concerning the role of NO and endothelial NOS (eNOS) in the initiation and progression of tumors, as well as in the inhibition of tumor growth.Materials and methods. …”
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