Grapevine rootstocks in K- and Ca-rich volcanic soils: The effect of mineral assemblage on nutrient uptake efficiency by Mario GAETA, Paula Pacheco, Luca Aldega, Maria Luisa Astolfi, Eugenio Giannessi, Cristina Perinelli

“…We analysed the chemical composition of rootstocks and the adhering soils. These soils were also mineralogically characterised and subjected to leaching using water over variable time periods and ammonium acetate. …”
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Characterization of bacterial communities of ewe’s vaginal tract and its potential impact on reproductive efficiency by E. L. Reinoso-Peláez, F. Puente-Sánchez, M. Serrano, J. H. Calvo, M. Ramón, M. Saura

“…Alpha and beta diversity, as well as Random Forest analysis, identified that herd and breed were the main drivers of bacterial variability. PERMANOVA analysis also showed significant differences in bacterial composition and abundance associated with pregnancy outcomes. …”
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Administration of antigenically distinct influenza viral particle combinations as an influenza vaccine strategy. by Xinyu Zhu, Zhaochen Luo, Rebecca A Leonard, Cait E Hamele, Rachel L Spreng, Nicholas S Heaton

“…While standard vaccines typically induce responses directed primarily against mutable epitopes in the hemagglutinin (HA) head domain, there are generally limited or variable responses directed against epitopes in the relatively more conserved HA stalk domain and neuraminidase (NA) proteins. …”
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TwinCons: Conservation score for uncovering deep sequence similarity and divergence. by Petar I Penev, Claudia Alvarez-Carreño, Eric Smith, Anton S Petrov, Loren Dean Williams

“…Structure is more conserved than sequence. TwinCons highlights alternative sequences of conserved structures. …”
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Unveiling triterpenoid superiority in a newly developed Ganoderma lucidum variety through untargeted metabolomics approach by Zhibin Pan, Junhan Lin, Gelian Luo, Weiqing Cheng, Ye Li, Changhui Wu

“…The fruiting bodies of Ganoderma lucidum are renowned for their therapeutic properties, primarily due to their triterpenoid content. Variability in G. lucidum strains may influence the composition and abundance of triterpenoids. …”
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Suitability of the infrared spectroscopy and the rheological method for distinguishing traditional cheese from industrial Turoš cheese by Kristijan Valkaj, Boris Zimmermann, Samir Kalit, Ante Rako, Goran Baranović

“…Industrial production of Turoš cheese demonstrates more uniformity in relation to traditional on-farm cheese production.…”
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The impact of knowledge management on business performance with emphasis on the role of accounting information quality (Case study: financial institutions listed on the Tehran Capi... by Rahele Mashaykhi, Ahmad Pifeh, Hamed Ahmadzade

“…And the fifth criterion of the measurement model: divergent validity (Fornell and Larker matrix) is that the amount of latent variables on the main diagonal of the matrix is ​​greater than the amount of correlation between them located in the lower and left cells of the main diagonal, meaning that the structures (latent variables) in the model interact more with their questions than with other structures, so the divergent validity of the model is at an appropriate level. …”
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Appraising forest diversity in the seasonally dry tropical region of the Gulf of Mexico by Natalia Mesa-Sierra, Federico Escobar, Javier Laborde

“…Spatial variation in composition was strongly related to edaphic variables (pH, organic matter, carbon content). …”
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Laboratory Modeling of the Bazhenov Formation Organic Matter Transformation in a Semi-Open System: A Comparison of Oil Generation Kinetics in Two Samples with Type II Kerogen by Anton G. Kalmykov, Valentina V. Levkina, Margarita S. Tikhonova, Grigorii G. Savostin, Mariia L. Makhnutina, Olesya N. Vidishcheva, Dmitrii S. Volkov, Andrey V. Pirogov, Mikhail A. Proskurnin, Georgii A. Kalmykov

“…Differences between the samples were detected in hydrocarbon generation endurance (5 and 8 days), n-alkane composition, and C27/C29 and DBT/Phen. A hypothesis about the influence of kerogen variability and mineral matrix on oil production was made. …”
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Ketogenic diet therapy for epilepsy during pregnancy and lactation: An international survey exploring clinician perspectives by Kelly Faltersack, Tanya J. W. McDonald, Valentina De Giorgis, Bobbie Barron, Mackenzie C. Cervenka, Anita Devlin, Laura A. Healy, Magnhild Kverneland, Elles van derLouw, Mengyang Lu, Martina P. Zanaboni, Marisa Armeno, Elizabeth A. Felton

“…Experts advised using more flexible versions of KDT during lactation. More research is needed.…”
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Succession of Lichens in Front of Retreating Glaciers in Sweden and Norway by Josef P. Halda, Jan Košnar, Alena Lukešová

“…Lichen abundances and environmental variables (e.g., orientation, substrate composition) were recorded. …”
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Distinct Habitats Select Particular Bacterial Communities in Mangrove Sediments by Lidianne L. Rocha, Geórgia B. Colares, Vanessa L. R. Nogueira, Fernanda A. Paes, Vânia M. M. Melo

“…The T-RFLP analysis showed a high diversity of bacterial populations and an increase in the bacterial richness from habitats closer to the sea and without vegetation (S1) to habitats covered by Avicennia schaueriana (S2) and Rhizophora mangle (S3). Environmental variables in S1 and S2 were more similar than in S3; however, when comparing the bacterial compositions, S2 and S3 shared more OTUs between them, suggesting that the presence of vegetation is an important factor in shaping these bacterial communities. …”
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Multispectral and LiDAR-Derived Vegetation Indicators of Water Table Dynamics in Forested Wetlands: Indices de végétation, issus des données multispectrales et LiDAR, sur la dynami... by Ambika Paudel, Murray Richardson, Doug King

“…We examined the potential to use remotely sensed measures of vegetation composition and structure, including spaceborne multispectral and airborne light detection and ranging (LiDAR) variables, as indicators of forested wetland hydrology. …”
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Year-long, multiple-timepoint field studies show the importance of spatiotemporal dynamics and microbial functions in agricultural soil microbiomes by Lisa Joos, Sarah Ommeslag, Steve Baeyen, Wouter Asselberg, Koen Van Loo, Lieven Clement, Jane Debode, Bart Vandecasteele, Caroline De Tender

“…We examined spatial and temporal variabilities in response to the application of organic amendments (one-time biochar and annual compost application) on bacterial and fungal communities, studying both the microbial composition (metabarcoding, phospholipid fatty acids [PLFA], hot-water extractable-carbon) and activity (metatranscriptomics). …”
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Chief Executive Office Characteristics Effect on Financial Reporting Quality in Vietnam: The Moderating Role of Firm Size by Nguyet Nga Tran Thi, Diem Ngo

“…In addition, the study also found the moderating role of firm size (FS) in the relationship between CEO and FRQ. Conclusion: The  more positive characteristics that a CEO possesses, the more likely they are to enhance FRQ. …”
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Effect of conventional grain-fed and grass-fed feeding systems on fecal microbiota and shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in beef cattle by Sudipta Talukder, Frederick Yang, Sarah Klopatek, James Oltjen, Xiang Yang

“…Nonetheless, the results should be interpreted in the context of the study’s limited sample size and the inherent variability associated with intermittent STEC shedding and microbiota composition.…”
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The Role of Gut Microbiome in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Implications for Clinical Therapeutics by Yucui Zhao, Shixiao Zhu, Yingling Dong, Tian Xie, Zhiqiang Chai, Xiumei Gao, Yongna Dai, Xiaoying Wang

“…Amid the multifaceted pathophysiology of IBS, the role of intestinal microenvironment factors in symptom development has become more apparent. This review aims to delve into the changes in the composition and structure of the gut microbiome in individuals with IBS. …”
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Examining the dietary contributions of lipids to pancreatic cancer burden (1990–2021): incidence trends and future projections by Kexin Jiang, Zhirong Zhao, Mu Yuan, Hua Ji, Yiwen Zhao, Hanyu Ding, Jiajie Feng, Yongjiang Zhou, Ruiwu Dai

“…To account for variations related to year and region, these variables were incorporated as covariates in the model, allowing for a more nuanced and comprehensive analysis of the background factors. …”
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Discrimination of individual seed viability by using the oxygen consumption technique and headspace-gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry by Ke-ling TU, Yu-lin YIN, Li-ming YANG, Jian-hua WANG, Qun SUN

“…Besides, Qt was established as a new variable to shorten the measuring process in the Q2 (oxygen sensor) procedure, which was significantly related to the viability of individual seeds. …”
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Mechanical Properties Optimization of Friction Stir Welded Lap Joints in Aluminium Alloy by Antonio Viscusi, Antonello Astarita, Umberto Prisco

“…Tensile tests were carried out on minispecimens extracted from different welding zones. A central composite design was applied to identify the relative importance of the variable factors’ effects and their interaction on yield/ultimate strength and elongation for both the heat affected-zone (HAZ) and nugget zone. …”
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