Antibiotic-associated changes in Akkermansia muciniphila alter its effects on host metabolic health by Yumin Han, Teh Min Teng, Juwon Han, Heenam Stanley Kim

“…Antibiotic exposure, historically dating back to the mass production of penicillin in the early 1940s, has been proposed as a primary contributor to the cumulative alteration of microbiota over generations. However, the mechanistic link between the antibiotics-altered microbiota and chronic conditions remains unclear. …”
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SHORT-TERM EQUITY TRADING PRACTICES OF INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS: EVIDENCE FROM PROPERTY-CASUALTY INSURERS IN THE UNITED STATES by Jin Park, Tim Query

“…This study investigates short-term equity trading behavior of P/C insurers in the United States in 2007 and 2008, and finds that over 27 percent of non-group affiliated insurers engage in short-term equity trading activity. …”
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ROS-induced cytosolic release of mitochondrial PGAM5 promotes colorectal cancer progression by interacting with MST3 by Shiyang Wang, Xi Wu, Wenxin Bi, Jiuzhi Xu, Liyuan Hou, Guilin Li, Yuwei Pan, Hanfu Zhang, Mengzhen Li, Sujuan Du, Mingxin Zhang, Di Liu, Shuiling Jin, Xiaojing Shi, Yuhua Tian, Jianwei Shuai, Maksim V. Plikus, Moshi Song, Zhaocai Zhou, Lu Yu, Cong Lv, Zhengquan Yu

“…Abstract Aberrant release of mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mtROS) in response to cellular stress is well known for promoting cancer progression. However, precise molecular mechanism by which mtROS contribute to epithelial cancer progression remains only partially understood. …”
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Industrial Democracy in the UK: Precursors to the Bullock Report by Rebecca Zahn

“…No consensus could be found on the Report’s implementation and the political and industrial turbulence that followed in the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s resulted in the abandonment of the recommendations. However, debates over how much »say« workers should have in the running of their employers’ business and what form this »voice« should take have not subsided. …”
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Advancements in cold spraying for polymer matrix composites: enhanced LSP and EMI shielding performance — review and future directions by Bugra Karahan, Ismail Ozdemir, Thomas Grund, Niclas Hanisch, Thomas Lampke

“…Abstract Polymer matrix composites (PMCs) have emerged as critical materials in lightweight engineering applications due to their excellent mechanical properties and design versatility. However, their inherent limitations in electrical and thermal conductivity necessitate metallization, particularly for applications such as lightning strike protection (LSP) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding. …”
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Islamic Sosialisme According to Mustafa al-Siba‘i by Mohd Hatib Ismail, Ahmad Sunawari Long, Siti Rohani Jasni

“…Mustafa al-Siba‘i, a Muslim thinker from Syria believed that the social justice emphasised in the concept of socialism is closely related to Islamic teachings, leading him to write a book titled ‘Islamic Socialism’. However, a question arose as to whether Mustafa al-Siba‘i’s ideas were acceptable and aligned with the core teachings of Islam, as derived from the Qur'an and the Sunnah. …”
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Machine Learning Classification Model to Label Sources Derived from Factor Analysis Receptor Models for Source Apportionment by Vikas Kumar, Vasudev Malyan, Manoranjan Sahu, Basudev Biswal

“…Abstract Factor analysis (FA) receptor models are widely used for source apportionment (SA) due to their ability to extract the source contribution and profile from the data. However, there is subjectivity in the source identification and labelling due to manual interpretation, which is time-consuming. …”
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Estimating Complex Signals With a Fuzzy-Enhanced Kalman Filter: A Note on “the Output Regulation and the Kalman Filter as the Signal Generator” by Jesus Alberto Meda-Campana, Juan Carlos Garcia-Hernandez, Rodolfo Daniel Velazquez-Sanchez, Luis Alberto Paramo-Carranza, Tonatiuh Hernandez-Cortes, Ricardo Tapia-Herrera

“…The authors recently introduced a Kalman filter-based approach for estimating noise-contaminated unmodeled signals. However, in that work, the dimension of the Kalman filter depends on the complexity of the signals being estimated, which are not known a priori. …”
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GP73-mediated secretion of PKM2 and GP73 promotes angiogenesis and M2-like macrophage polarization in hepatocellular carcinoma by Shujie Wang, Tongjia Zhang, Yue Zhou, Zitao Jiao, Kejia Lu, Xinyi Liu, Wei Jiang, Zhe Yang, Hui Li, Xiaowei Zhang

“…Abnormally high expression of Golgi protein 73 (GP73) and pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) is intimately associated with HCC progression. However, as secreted proteins, the role of their extracellular secretions in HCC progression remains unclear. …”
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Weakened future surface warming in China due to national planned afforestation through biophysical feedback by Shuaifeng Song, Xiaodong Yan, Xuezhen Zhang, Zhibo Gao, Wenqiang Xie

“…Abstract A national-level afforestation plan has been announced by the Chinese government to combat global warming through carbon sequestration. However, the biophysical feedback of afforestation under future climate scenarios has not yet been assessed. …”
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Life-cycle assessment of oil recovery using dimethyl ether produced from green hydrogen and captured CO2 by R. Farajzadeh, N. Khoshnevis, D. Solomon, S. Masalmeh, J. Bruining

“…By optimizing this factor, high abatement rates can be achieved. However, it is important to note that implementing this method comes with a high exergetic cost. …”
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Conceptualizing the notions of human-being and human-person in terminal discharge by Jackson Coy

“…Although the resolutions of end-of-life care decisions in hospitals in Tanzania focus much on material order rather than moral order, this paper shows the moral imperative of terminal discharge. …”
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THE NEXUS OF EXTERNAL DEBT, PRIVATE INVESTMENT AND FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT: EVIDENCE FROM SELECTED SACU COUNTRIES by Brian Muyambiri, John-Baptiste Mabejane

“…For Eswatini, both investment and financial development Granger cause external debt, both in the short run and in the long run. However, for Lesotho and Namibia, it is the contrary, with external debt Granger causing financial development both in the short run and in the long run. …”
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Placental Maspin Gene Expression Pattern May Be Used to Distinguish Between Preeclampsia and Intrauterine Growth Restriction by Gogsen Onalan, Yunus Kasim Terzi, Yusuf Aytac Tohma, Erkan Yurtcu, Esra Kuscu, Feride Iffet Sahin, Hulusi Bulent Zeyneloglu

“…Results: Maspin expression was found to be 11-fold higher in placentas from preeclampsia patients than placentas from intrauterine growth retardation patients (p=0.036). However, there was no difference between preeclampsia and control groups (p=0.76), and intrauterine growth retardation and control groups (p=0.849). …”
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The Onset Lactation, Early Initiation Breastfeeding, and Frequency of Antenatal Care as Determinants of Successful Exclusive Breastfeeding in Primipara Mothers by Dian Shofiya, Sri Sumarmi, Agus Sulistyono, Bagong Suyanto, Rizky Aulia Rachma, Ade Riezma Amrina Rosyida

“…This initiative aims have been to alleviate stunting on children and increase exclusive breastfeeding coverage on breastfeeding mothers. However, the target for exclusive breastfeeding coverage has yet been achieved, and the level of coverage remains low despite these efforts. …”
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Roof renewal disparities widen the equity gap in residential wildfire protection by Sebastian Reining, Moritz Wussow, Chad Zanocco, Dirk Neumann

“…Notably, in California, over half of wildfire-destroyed homes (54%) are in low-income areas. …”
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THE TOURISM POTENTIAL AND EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF RURAL HERITAGE ASSETS THROUGH THEME ROUTES by Tibor Gonda, Monika Pentz

“… Hungary’s rich rural heritage values include traditional local products, handicrafts, terroir products, “Hungaricums”. However, these products are not only about preserving values and exploiting them for economic purposes, but also about adding high intellectual capital, community collaboration or environmental awareness raising, social responsibility or even education for sustainability. …”
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Improvement on The Adequacy of The Water Supply System in Kagongi Sub-County, Mbarara District. by Ainembabazi Immmaculate

“…Data collected points out the reduction in the yield of the source, increase in the demand over water supply were the major causes of the intermittent flows in tap stands and inadequate water supply however, measures can be to improve the functionality of water supply.…”
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Aspects of How Teachers and Students Use Instructional Materials for Effective Instructional and Learning of History. by Chimpaye, Edith

“…The objectives included examining the impact of instructional materials on students' performance in history, identifying challenges faced by teachers and students in using these materials, and proposing solutions to these challenges. The research covered the background, problem statement, purpose, objectives, research questions, scope, and significance of the study. …”
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Anti-Social Behavior and Teenager’s Wellbeing: A Case Study of Northern Division Kabale Municipality. by Kyarikunda, Esau

“…It impacts on individuals, families, and communities; it prevents a peaceful community life and degrades the environment. However, less is known about potential adverse emotional, psychological, physical, social, economic, and behavioral outcomes among teenagers with antisocial behavior. …”
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