Transcriptomics of Subcutaneous Tissue of Lipedema Identified Differentially Expressed Genes Involved in Adipogenesis, Inflammation, and Pain by Maria Karolin Streubel, PhD, Axel Baumgartner, MD, Ilka Meier-Vollrath, MD, Yvonne Frambach, MD, Matthias Brandenburger, PhD, Tobias Kisch, MD

“…A whole transcriptome analysis of subcutaneous tissue of lipedema stages I (n = 12), II (n = 9), and III (n = 8) compared with hypertrophied subcutaneous tissue (n = 4) was performed. Further data about hormonal substitution and body morphology were collected. …”
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Comparative Analysis of <i>TALE</i> Gene Family in Gramineae by Zicong Liang, Shuai Shi, Baoping Xue, Dongyang Li, Yue Liu, Chang Liu

“…Tissue-specific expression analysis indicated that most <i>OsTALE</i>, <i>ZmTALE</i> and <i>AtTALE</i> genes were highly expressed in stems and leaves. Additionally, RNA-seq data revealed that <i>OsTALE</i>, <i>ZmTALE</i> and <i>AtTALE</i> genes were found to respond to abiotic stress treatments. …”
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Forced expression of Wnt antagonists sFRP1 and WIF1 sensitizes chronic myeloid leukemia cells to tyrosine kinase inhibitors by Melek Pehlivan, Ceyda Caliskan, Zeynep Yuce, Hakkı Ogun Sercan

“…Chronic myeloid leukemia is a clonal myeloproliferative disorder that arises from the neoplastic transformation of the hematopoietic stem cell, in which the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway has been demonstrated to play an important role in disease progression. …”
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HALAL CERTIFICATION FOR MSMEs: PROTECTION OF THE FIVE BASIC ASPECTS OF LIFE (AD-DHARURIYYAH AL-KHAMSAH) AND STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN ITS IMPLEMENTATION by Waldi Nopriansyah, Ahmad Widad Muntazhor, Zalvira Chantika, Choiriyah Choiriyah, Meriyati Meriyati

“…Employing a qualitative research design, this study utilizes a descriptive-analytical approach supported by thematic content analysis. Data were collected through a systematic literature review, including primary Islamic sources (Qur’an, Hadis, and classical jurisprudence) and relevant secondary literature (peer-reviewed journals, regulations, and government reports). …”
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COMPARATIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF BIOMATERIALS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF JAW BONE DEFECTS AND THEIR ROLE IN THE PREVENTION OF INFLAMMATORY COMPLICATIONS by V.M. Havryliev, A.V. Kopchak, N.B. Kuzniak, D.V. Steblovski, O.A. Toropov, P.I. Yatsenko

“…Based on the obtained data, we developed an algorithm for the selection and application of biomaterials in oral surgery: precise selection of the type of bone substitute based on the anatomical and functional characteristics of the defect; individualized implant preparation, including surface modification; and the use of bioactive matrices containing growth factors and structural analogues of the extracellular matrix. …”
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Development and Validation of Procedures for Determination of Elemental Toxicants in Herbal Substances and Herbal Medicinal Products by V. M. Shchukin, N. E. Kuz’mina, Yu. N. Shvetsova, A. I. Luttseva

“…It was demonstrated that the main mistakes made by manufacturers stem from disregard to the organic matrix effect on the measurement results and lack of agreement between the impurity concentration being determined and the range of the calibration curve used. …”
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Genetic diversity among black cumin (Nigella sativa L.) accessions based on quantitative and qualitative traits by Solomon Kassaye Ejigu, Wosene Gebreselassie Abtew, Ermias Lulekal Molla

“…The first five PCAs accounted for 72% of the total variability, in which PCA1 contributed 32% and PCA2, PCA3, PCA4, and PCA5 exhibited 13%, 12%, 8%, and 7% contributions to the total variability, respectively. The qualitative data showed high variability except flower color, plant growth type, and stem hairiness. …”
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Microgrid Multivariate Load Forecasting Based on Weighted Visibility Graph: A Regional Airport Case Study by Georgios Vontzos, Vasileios Laitsos, Dimitrios Bargiotas, Athanasios Fevgas, Aspassia Daskalopulu, Lefteri H. Tsoukalas

“…The motivation for this research stems from the urgent need to enhance the accuracy and reliability of load forecasting in microgrids, which is crucial for optimizing energy management, integrating renewable sources, and reducing operational costs, thereby contributing to more sustainable and efficient energy systems. …”
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Assessing Computational Thinking in Engineering and Computer Science Students: A Multi-Method Approach by Farman Ali Pirzado, Awais Ahmed, Sadam Hussain, Gerardo Ibarra-Vázquez, Hugo Terashima-Marin

“…The rapid integration of computational thinking (CT) into STEM education highlights its importance as a critical skill for problem-solving in the digital age, equipping students with the cognitive tools needed to address complex challenges systematically. …”
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A model of lymphocryptovirus-associated post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder in immunosuppressed Mauritian cynomolgus macaques. by Helen L Wu, Whitney C Weber, Courtney M Waytashek, Carla D Boyle, Jason S Reed, Katherine B Bateman, Hannah K Fisher, Yan Chen, Kimberly Armantrout, Tonya Swanson, Christine Shriver-Munsch, Mina Northrup, Miranda Fischer, Sreya Biswas, John Templon, Angela Panoskaltsis-Mortari, Benjamin J Burwitz, Amanda L Johnson, Lois Colgin, Anne D Lewis, Jeremy V Smedley, Michael K Axthelm, Rebecca Skalsky, Gabrielle Meyers, Richard T Maziarz, Erik Mittra, Melissa Berg, Jeffrey J Stanton, Jonah B Sacha

“…We previously reported development of cynomolgus lymphocryptovirus (CyLCV)-associated PTLD in Mauritian cynomolgus macaques (MCMs) undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), which mirrored EBV-PTLD in transplant patients. …”
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Vaccination Barriers in Brazil: Exploring Hesitancy, Access, and Missed Opportunities in a Cohort of Children (2017–2018)—National Vaccination Coverage Survey Results (2020–2021)... by Letícia Bezerra Faria, Ana Paula França, José Cássio de Moraes, Maria Rita Donalisio

“…This research analyzes the reasons for non-vaccination among children born in 2017 and 2018 in a metropolitan area of the state of São Paulo in 2020 and 2021. Methods: Data were obtained from a retrospective cohort of children born in 2017 and 2018, living in Campinas, monitored during the first 24 months by vaccination records. …”
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A secret for survival: covert contraceptive use and the burden of male resistance to family planning in Kigezi, Uganda by Kibonire, Ronald Arineitwe, Mphuthi, David Ditaba, Twinomujuni, Muzafaru

“…The findings indicate that male resistance is not monolithic but stems from a complex interplay of factors: deep-seated misinformation due to exclusion from health education, powerful socio-cultural norms that equate masculinity with high fertility, and the pervasive impact of alcohol abuse, which leads to the abdication of familial responsibilities. …”
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Cross-species comparison reveals therapeutic vulnerabilities halting glioblastoma progression by Leo Carl Foerster, Oguzhan Kaya, Valentin Wüst, Diana-Patricia Danciu, Vuslat Akcay, Milica Bekavac, Kevin Chris Ziegler, Nina Stinchcombe, Anna Tang, Susanne Kleber, Joceyln Tang, Jan Brunken, Irene Lois-Bermejo, Noelia Gesteira-Perez, Xiujian Ma, Ahmed Sadik, Phuong Uyen Le, Kevin Petrecca, Christiane A. Opitz, Haikun Liu, Christian Rainer Wirtz, Angela Goncalves, Anna Marciniak-Czochra, Simon Anders, Ana Martin-Villalba

“…Here, we systematically decode the activation state architecture (ASA) in a glioblastoma (GBM) patient cohort through comparison to adult murine neural stem cells. Modelling of these data forecasts how tumor cells organize to sustain growth and identifies the rate of activation as the main predictor of growth. …”
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Construction of an ultrahigh-density genetic linkage map for Manihot esculenta Crantz and identification of QTL for root quantity traits by Qi Liu, Zixuan Li, Zihao Wang, Yanjie Lu, Sirong Jiang, Chengcai Xia, Pengliang An, Long Zhao, Ke Deng, Zhiqiang Xia, Wenquan Wang

“…By constructing two semi-sibling genetic maps and using years of data for quantitative trait locus (QTL) localization, we compare two population mapping results to screen co-located 15 QTLs, and transcriptome analysis to explore candidate genes related to these traits. …”
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Fatty acid synthase mediates EGFR palmitoylation in EGFR mutated non‐small cell lung cancer by Azhar Ali, Elena Levantini, Jun Ting Teo, Julian Goggi, John G Clohessy, Chan Shuo Wu, Leilei Chen, Henry Yang, Indira Krishnan, Olivier Kocher, Junyan Zhang, Ross A Soo, Kishore Bhakoo, Tan Min Chin, Daniel G Tenen

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Uncovering functional deterioration in the rhizosphere microbiome associated with post-green revolution wheat cultivars by Monique E. Smith, Vanessa N. Kavamura, David Hughes, Rodrigo Mendes, George Lund, Ian Clark, Tim H. Mauchline

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Growth Analysis of Pearl Millet Genotypes Grown Under Different Management Practices by Petrus Ausiku Ausiku, John George Annandale, Martin Joachim Steyn, Andrew Sanewe

“…A growth analysis study was conducted by collecting and evaluating weather data, water use efficiency, and crop growth parameters that are valuable for modelling, allowing for observing and quantifying strengths and weaknesses between varieties for food and fodder or as dual-purpose varieties. …”
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Revitalizing Idle Rural Homesteads: Configurational Paths of Farmer Differentiation and Cognition Synergistically Driving Revitalization Intentions by Mengyuan Lu, Bin Guo, Xinyu Wang

“…This study integrates the social stratification theory, the theory of planned behavior, and the Stimulus–Organism–Response framework to systematically explore how the interactive configuration of farmer differentiation and cognition from a multidimensional perspective drives the formation of farmers’ willingness to engage in high inventory activities, based on the 881 farmer research data in Shaanxi Province, using fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) methodology. …”
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Alarm fatigue mitigation through nurse empowerment: a pre-post intervention study in two intensive care units by Reut Ron, Itzik Barnett, Ruti Berger, Sarah Sberro-Cohen

“…Methods This was a prospective pre-post intervention study using multiple data sources, including structured observations and staff surveys, conducted in pediatric and adult general ICUs at Assuta Ashdod University Hospital. …”
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Prognostic value of CD166 expression in cancers of the digestive system: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Chao Ni, Zhigang Zhang, Xiaotao Zhu, Yang Liu, Dihong Qu, Ping Wu, Jian Huang, A-xiang Xu

“…<h4>Objective</h4>Many studies have reported the prognostic predictive value of CD166 as a cancer stem cell marker in cancers of the digestive system; however, its predictive value remains controversial. …”
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