Degradation of Anti-Nutritional Factors in Maize Gluten Feed by Fermentation with <i>Bacillus subtilis</i>: A Focused Study on Optimizing Fermentation Conditions by Xiaohong Sun, Lei Ma, Yaoquan Xuan, Jianfen Liang

“…The accuracy of the predicted model was validated by subsequent experimentation. …”
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Impact of climate change on agricultural insurance by Noah Gbenga Alli

“…The analysis utilized Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to assess relationships among latent variables, ensuring reliability and validity through Cronbach’s Alpha, Composite Reliability, Average Variance Extracted, and the Heterotrait-Monotrait Ratio (HTMT). …”
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Effect of process parameters and optimization of photocatalytic removal of lead from wastewater over CuZn oxide nanocomposite using response surface methodology by Hiba Abduladheem Shakir, Alyaa K. Mageed, May Ali Alsaffar, Mohamed Abdel Rahman Abdel Ghany

“…Under ideal conditions, the model fairly projected a removal effectiveness of approximately 90 %. …”
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Variants of the Coagulation and Inflammation Genes Are Replicably Associated with Myocardial Infarction and Epistatically Interact in Russians. by Rosa M Barsova, Dmitrijs Lvovs, Boris V Titov, Natalia A Matveeva, Roman M Shakhnovich, Tatiana S Sukhinina, Nino G Kukava, Mikhail Ya Ruda, Irina M Karamova, Timur R Nasibullin, Olga E Mustafina, German J Osmak, Ekaterina Yu Tsareva, Olga G Kulakova, Alexander V Favorov, Olga O Favorova

“…The procedure is applicable to any pair of logical variables, e.g. carriage of two sets of alleles. The composite model that included three single gene variants and the epistatic pair has AUC of 0.66 both in discovery and replication groups.…”
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Myeloid TGF-β signaling shapes liver macrophage heterogeneity and metabolic liver disease pathogenesis by Ziyi Meng, Xiaoxue Qiu, Zhimin Chen, Yu-tung Lee, Linkang Zhou, You Lu, Tongyu Liu, Siming Li, Benjamin Levi, Katherine A. Gallagher, Jiandie D. Lin

“…Future research should consider the potential translational applications of these findings while addressing limitations related to model systems and human variability.…”
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Perinatal bisphenol A exposure impairs gut microbial colonization: Implications for offspring obesity and neurodevelopment by Ana López-Moreno, Alfonso Torres-Sánchez, Antonio Suárez, Alicia Ruiz-Rodríguez, Margarita Aguilera

“…Toxicological approaches in animal models have revealed complex effects, using variable doses of BPA, on reproduction, development, obesity, immune function, metabolic and systemic toxicity. …”
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Vegetation colonization and biodiversity dynamics on the exposed Aral Sea bed: A 35 years investigation by Bekhzod Adilov, Khabibullo Shomurodov, Tashkhanum Rakhimova, Azamat Sultamuratov, Farrukh Polvonov, Gulnora Begjanova, Zafarjon Jabbarov, Lei Wang, Zhenyong Zhao

“…Considerable variability in soil factors was evident across the study area. …”
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Human umbilical vein endothelial cell miRNA secretome highlights endothelial origin of serum miRNAs by Nora J. Doleschall, Zoltán F. Doleschall, Flóra Demeter, Márta L. Debreczeni, Erika Kajdácsi, László Cervenak, Katalin Keltai

“…The identified microRNA signatures exhibited higher degrees of variability based on culture conditions rather than genetic background of donors. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of Ruxolitinib vs Best Available Therapy in the Treatment of Myelofibrosis in Spain by María Teresa Gómez-Casares, Juan Carlos Hernández-Boluda, Antonio Jiménez-Velasco, Joaquin Martínez-López, María Giovanna Ferrario, Irmina Gozalbo, Joana Gostkorzewicz, Rudi Subirá

“… # Methods A decision-tree and Markov model were adapted to the Spanish setting to assess the cost-effectiveness of ruxolitinib vs. …”
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Müller glia activation in response to inherited retinal degeneration is highly varied and disease-specific. by Claire Hippert, Anna B Graca, Amanda C Barber, Emma L West, Alexander J Smith, Robin R Ali, Rachael A Pearson

“…The OLM adherens junctions underwent significant remodelling in all models, but with differences in the composition of the resulting junctions; in Rho-/- mice, the adherens junctions maintained the typical rod-Müller glia interactions, while in the Pde6brd1/rd1 model they formed predominantly between Müller cells in late stage of degeneration. …”
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The effect of biofertilizer on water regime, intensity of photosynthesis and productivity of grain crops in the Steppe Pre-Urals by D. G. Fedorova, L. V. Galaktionov

“…Photometric diagnostics was carried out using a portable N-tester device (model PRAK 431155.022, manufactured by Agrotester LLC, Russia). …”
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Pathways for Potential Exposure to Onshore Oil and Gas Wastewater: What We Need to Know to Protect Human Health by Ayusha Ariana, Isabelle Cozzarelli, Cloelle Danforth, Bonnie McDevitt, Anna Rosofsky, Donna Vorhees

“…Knowledge gaps include understanding the variable composition and toxicity of produced water released to the environment, the performance of treatment methods, migration pathways through the environment that can result in human exposure, and the significance of the exposures for human and ecosystem health. …”
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Cross-lagged analysis of physical fitness and cognitive control in Chinese early adolescents by Lei Xu, Fengling Zhang, Jianbo Zhu

“…Abstract This study aims to explore the relationship between physical fitness levels and cognitive control in Chinese early adolescents, focusing on longitudinal analysis to understand how these variables interact over time. Additionally, the study investigates the moderating effect of gender on this relationship. …”
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Quality evaluation and price discrimination of jasmine-scented tea by Zhang Jun, Gong Shuying, Tang Desong, Zhang Yingbin, Chen Meili

“…Factor analysis and discriminant analysis were carried out based on the 32 variables using SPSS 16.0 for Windows.The models for quality evaluation and price discrimination of jasmine-scented tea samples were established by factor and discriminant analysis based on the data obtained from brewing and extracting methods. …”
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The prebiotic potential of dietary onion extracts: shaping gut microbial structures and promoting beneficial metabolites by Yebeen Yoo, Seongok Kim, WonJune Lee, Jinwoo Kim, Bokyung Son, Kwang Jun Lee, Hakdong Shin

“…Utilizing an in vitro fecal incubation model and enterotyping to reduce inter-individual variability, the research demonstrates how onion extracts can alter gut microbial structure and promote the production of beneficial metabolites, including SCFAs and indole derivatives like ILA and IPA. …”
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Evaluation of small vessel disease burden on MRI and stroke outcomes by Janet Nguyen, Nicholas Vo, Nicholas Vo, Peter D. Chang, Peter D. Chang, Chanon Chantaduly, Wengui Yu, Jennifer E. Soun, Jennifer E. Soun

“…The combined model also better predicted the following outcomes with lower mean absolute error (MAE): NIHSS MAE 5.16 (3.80–6.69), ICU days 1.26 (0.86–1.66), total length of stay 2.62 (2.08–3.17), and 90 day mRS 1.74 (1.39–2.12).ConclusionCombining an SVD score with clinical variables improved prediction of stroke outcomes when compared to either predictor alone, although the added value is modest and requires further validation. …”
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Virus-induced perturbations in the mouse microbiome are impacted by microbial experience by Shanley N. Roach, Wendy Phillips, Lauren M. Pross, Autumn E. Sanders, Mark J. Pierson, Ryan C. Hunter, Ryan A. Langlois

“…Altogether, these results highlight the differential impact of housing, infection, and interaction between the two in dictating community composition across the gastrointestinal microbiome.IMPORTANCETraditionally housed pathogen-free mouse models do not fully capture the natural variability observed among human microbiomes, which may underlie their poor translationally predictive value. …”
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The predictive value of the serum creatinine-to-albumin ratio (sCAR) and lactate dehydrogenase-to-albumin ratio (LAR) in sepsis-related persistent severe acute kidney injury by Xiaoxiao Luo, Dongyang Liu, Cuicui Li, Jia Liao, Wuyang Lv, Yuchen Wang, Ruxue Diao, Yingyu Jin

“…A basic clinical prediction model was created using these variables, and its predictive ability, recognition capability, and clinical utility improved with the inclusion of the Log(sCAR)_Log(LAR) score. …”
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Prediction of slaughter weight with body components and liner body measurement of Hararge cattle at Haramaya University abattoir, Ethiopia by Takele Wolkaro, Yosef Tadesse, Mengistu Urge, Merga Bayisa

“…To achieve wider application of this model, it would be desirable to validate the equation with large population, different breed and age compositions which have been more accurately determined under different management systems.…”
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Pimozide and Adipic Acid: A New Multicomponent Crystalline Entity for Improved Pharmaceutical Behavior by Alessandra Buscarini, Michael J. Zaworotko, Catiúcia R. M. O. Matos, Fabrizia Grepioni, Laura Contini, Doretta Capsoni, Valeria Friuli, Lauretta Maggi, Giovanna Bruni

“…The thermal behavior of the liquid-assisted grinding products of compositions included in the range 0.1 < <i>X_PMZ</i> < 0.9 has been interpreted using a thermo-dynamic model according to which the two components originate a new crystalline entity in molar ratio pimozide:adipic acid 0.66:0.33, which forms an eutectic system with adipic acid. …”
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