Infection Dynamics of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 Wild-type and Delta Variant of Concern in a Pediatric Cohort in Southern India by Asha Jyothi Penugonda, Deepayan Biswas, Murugan Thimiri Palani, Sangeetha Priya, Rajesh Kumar Subaschandrabose, Koshy Alan Valiaveetil, Belavendra Antonisamy, Rajeev Zachariah Kompithra, Leni Grace Mathew, Mahesh Moorthy

“…For both variants, anti-S antibody levels were higher than anti-N antibody levels (P < 0.0001). Anti-S was also higher than anti-N among asymptomatic (P = 0.02) and mild-to-moderate disease (P < 0.0001). …”
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Brain plasticity associated with prolonged shooting training: a multimodal neuroimaging investigation from a cross-sectional study by Keying Zhang, Tao Zhao, Yu Ding, Jia Cheng, Chunmei Cao

“…BackgroundAlthough training has been recognized as a potential contributor to neuroplasticity in athletes, the impact of prolonged shooting training on human brain plasticity remains unclear in the existing literature.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, we used a multimodal neuroimaging analysis, including the analysis of functional blood oxygenation level-dependent (BOLD) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images, structural T1-weighted MRI images, and diffusion MRI images, to systematically identify differences between elite shooters and normal controls.ResultsThe results showed that compared to male normal controls, male elite shooters had higher regional homogeneity (ReHo) in the frontal lobe, parietal lobe, precuneus, thalamus, and cingulate gyrus, as well as higher functional connectivity between the medial frontal cortex (MedFC) and temporooccipital middle temporal gyrus (toMTG). Male elite shooters also showed higher cortical thickness in the right inferior temporal lobe; lower fractional anisotropy (FA) values in the right superior longitudinal fasciculus (SLF), right inferior fronto-occipital fasciculus (IFF), and right anterior thalamic radiation (ATR); lower axial diffusivity (AD) value in forceps minor and left ATR; and lower structural connectivity between right putamen and right inferior parietal cortex (IPC), right IPC and right paracentral cortex, and right paracentral cortex and right superior parietal cortex (SPC).ConclusionElite male shooters exhibited optimized resting-state functional activity, functional connectivity, and morphological features compared to normal controls. …”
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Can the new model of shared property rights promote better corporate financial performance in China? by Zihao Ma, Shuaishuai Zhang, Xiao Li, Jiahong Guo, Lidan Yang, Shixiong Cao

“…To take full advantage of the new shared property rights institution, enterprise managers should set the implementation period at a reasonable length (5 to 10 years, based on our study results). Enterprises can also test two or more simultaneous approaches that account for the specific needs of each category of workers, based on a careful examination of their current situation and expected or desired future situations.…”
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The Impact of Antibiotics on the Development of Colorectal Cancer – A Review of Current Insights and Directions for Future Research by Karol Zagórski, Mateusz Kozik, Nina Skalska-Dziobek, Weronika Małagocka, Karolina Chybowska, Maria Naruszewicz, Przemysław Cetnarowski

“…Currently, the role of the colonic microbiome and the overuse of antibiotics is also highlighted in the pathogenesis of CRC. This review aims to assess the impact of antibiotic use on CRC risk, clinical characteristics, and pathological features.   …”
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Our Experience in Endoscopic Transnasal Optic Nerve Decompression by Saravana Selvan Velmurugan, VIVEK Mariappan, Mohamed Siddique Samsudeen, SURESH KUMAR Narayanan, Asith Jakkiriya Basha, Revathi Subramanian

“…DISCUSSION:            Endoscopic transnasal optic nerve decompression is a minimally invasive , safe and efficient method of treatment for traumatic and non-traumatic optic neuropathy .4 Our experience also suggest that surgical intervention need to be considered as early as possible especially for traumatic cases to enhance visual recovery. …”
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Single treatment selective laser trabeculoplasty in a Southern African resource-constrained context by Emma J. Pons, Jonathan J. Pons, Elly S. Grossman, Daniel Louw, Merle Werbeloff

“…Conclusion: The results of this study support the use of SLT for patients with not only mild to moderate glaucoma but also advanced glaucoma in a Southern African, resource-limited context. …”
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Characteristics and association mechanisms of the transition between dominant morphology and recessive morphology of rural settlements by ZHANG Bailin, ZHANG Xinyu, ZHAO Yining, LIU Hongwu

“…The mutation point of recessive morphology appeared in Dongli District, Jinnan District and Beichen District around 2005, while it in Xiqing District appeared between 2000 and 2005. (2) The coupling coordination between dominant and recessive morphologies of rural settlements in Tianjin has gone through three stages: low coupling coordination, medium coupling coordination and basic coupling coordination, and the coupling coordination degree showed a decreasing trend from the four urban districts to five suburban districts and the Binhai New District. (3) From 1980 to 2000, the area, patch number and patch density of dominant morphology of rural settlements significantly affected the recessive morphology, while the patch number, per capita area and cohesion index from 2000 to 2010, and the index of cohesion index, per capita area and landscape shape index from 2010 to 2020 were also impactful. [Conclusion] The research results of this paper can provide scientific basis for optimizing the recessive morphology by adjusting the dominant morphology of rural settlements, coordinating the evolutionary conflict between them, and realizing the transition and reconstruction of rural settlements.…”
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Thermal and structural effects of amino acids on the interactions of thiamine hydrochloride with water by Khitismita Prusty, Prativa Kar, Braja B. Nanda, Binita Nanda

“…In our research, the negative value of (∂E2,ϕ0/∂T)p and small positive values of viscosity B-coefficient represent the chaotropic nature of amino acids and they also undergo pair wise interactions with the vitamin B1. …”
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Scalar perturbation around rotating Einstein-bumblebee BTZ black holes under Robin boundary conditions: Quasinormal modes and superradiance by Chengjia Chen, Fengkai Ge, Qiyuan Pan, Jiliang Jing

“…With the increase of j, the symmetry of these curves with respect to the imaginary axis in the complex plane is gradually broken for different s. We also discuss the energy and angular momentum fluxes across the black hole horizon under Robin boundary conditions, and probe the changes of the threshold parameter related to the superradiance in Robin boundary conditions with the symmetry breaking parameter and the spin parameter. …”
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Exploring the Complex Heliotail Boundary by an Extended Level Set Approach by C. Onubogu, M. Opher, M. Kornbleuth, G. Tóth, V. Florinski

“…This determines the limits of the heliosphere by the region of solar wind flow that is minimally influenced by the interstellar flow. This region also contains magnetic field lines with at least one end anchored to the Sun. …”
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Ultrasound-detected osteophytes predict the development of radiographic and clinical features of hand osteoarthritis in the same finger joints 5 years later by Tore K Kvien, Hilde Berner Hammer, Ida K Haugen, Barbara Slatkowsky-Christensen, Alexander Mathiessen

“…Significant associations were found between ultrasound-detected osteophytes and development of both radiographic OA (OR=4.1, 95% CI 2.0 to 8.1) and clinical bony enlargement (OR=3.5, 95% CI 2.4 to 5.1) and also incident radiographic osteophytes (OR=4.2, 95% CI 2.1 to 8.5) and JSN (OR=5.3, 95% CI 2.1 to 13.4).Conclusion Ultrasound-detected osteophytes predicted incident radiographic and clinical hand OA 5 years later. …”
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Freshwater fungi in the karst plateau wetlands from Guizhou Province, China: taxonomic novelties in Melanommataceae (Pleosporales) by Ling-Ling Liu, Yong-Xiang Liu, Ya-Ya Chen, Jiu-Lan Gou, Feng Chi, Yi Liu, Xiao-Feng Gu, Quan-Quan Wei, Meng Zhang, Zuo-Yi Liu, Si Zhou

“…Two synopses of the species in Byssosphaeria and Camposporium are also provided.…”
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Effect of combining different 10-MDP-containing primers and cement systems on shear bond strength between resin cement and zirconia by Kan Wongkamhaeng, Kopchai Poomparnich, Top Chitkraisorn, Kwanwong Boonpitak, Terawat Tosiriwatanapong

“…Airborne-particle abrasion on the zirconia surfaces was also conducted using the manufacturer’s bonding protocol for both resin cements. …”
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Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version of Prolapse and Incontinence Knowledge Questionnaire by Arife Korkut, Ilkim Citak Karakaya, Semiha Yenisehir, Mehmet Gurhan Karakaya

“…RESULTS: Internal consistencies of the Turkish version prolapse and incontinence knowledge questionnaire subscales (Turkish version prolapse and incontinence knowledge questionnaire-UI and Turkish version prolapse and incontinence knowledge questionnaire-pelvic organ prolapse) were high (Cronbach α=0.754 for both); item-total correlations were 0.127-0.576 and 0.217-0.509, respectively. Also, test-retest reliabilities of the subscales and the overall scale were high (Intraclass correlation coefficient =0.949, 0.911 and 0.878, respectively). …”
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Andrographolide prevents acute hyperammonemia-induced motor dysfunction in rats. Evidences for its mechanism of action by Arghya Mukherjee, Santosh Singh

“…Background: Beside the cirrhotic one, non-cirrhotic hyperammonemia (HA) can also cause neuro-degeneration and establishment of 'Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy', ultimately leading to the coma stage. …”
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A retrospective study of 5S behaviours of Physical Activity (PA) among suburban Mumbai population with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) by Kosha Parikh, Shikha Thosani, Ameya Joshi, Apoorva Hajirnis, Chandani Seth

“…Additionally, in the present study, it was also observed that more than half of the study population (55.8%) did not track their daily steps. …”
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Features of the Processes of Digitalization of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses in Ukraine by Reshetnyak Olena I., Bielikova Nadiia V., Yurchenko Oleksiy K., Kalashnikova Kateryna Yu.

“…An analysis of the current level of digitalization of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ukraine was also carried out, which demonstrated that the introduction and use of digital technologies is lower compared to the level of digitalization of SMEs in the EU countries, which necessitates the intensification of the introduction of digital technologies and tools to ensure their competitiveness. …”
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Inhibition of lanosterol synthase linking with MAPK/JNK signaling pathway suppresses endometrial cancer by Liangjian Ma, Wunan Huang, Xiaolei Liang, Hongli Li, Wei Yu, Lexin Liu, Yuelin Guan, Chang Liu, Xiangjun Chen, Lidan Hu

“…Importantly, inhibition of LSS with the specific inhibitor Ro 48-8071 not only reduced EC cell proliferation and suppressed xenograft tumor growth but also inhibited the growth of patient-derived tumor-like cell clusters (PTCs). …”
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Evaluation of Nausea and Vomiting Severity in Pregnancies Conceived Through Assisted Reproduction by Ozge Senem Yucel Cicek, Merve Demir

“…Weight change during pregnancy and hospital admission due to nausea vomiting of pregnancy were also compared to assess severe nausea vomiting of pregnancy. …”
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PROTOTYPING A WEB-PUBLISHED ACADEMIC ENGLISH COURSEBOOK FOR INDONESIAN PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM STUDENTS by Muhaimin Abdullah, Syarifuddin Dollah, Haryanto Atmowardoyo

“…In addition, this publication also deals with the effectiveness issue of the web-published academic English coursebook in assisting non-English major students in learning academic English through online distance learning delivery mode. …”
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