Nurse-Led Bereavement Support During the Time of Hospital Visiting Restrictions Imposed by the COVID-19 Pandemic—A Qualitative Study of Family Members’ Experiences by Michele Villa, Annunziata Palermo, Dora Gallo Montemarano, Michela Bottega, Paula Deelen, Paola Rusca Grassellini, Stefano Bernasconi, Tiziano Cassina

“…Face-to-face nurse-led follow-up bereavement meetings, adapted to the pandemic circumstances and conducted as semi-structured interviews, were analysed by a thematic analysis. …”
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Next-Generation Computational Approaches for Biological Network Analysis by Hamza Ali Mari, Maham Taqi, Abrar Ahmed Rattar, Ahsan Jamal Memon, Muhammad Talha Nasir, Arleen Yousuf

“…We cover sequence-based approaches, such as homology, domain, and motif-based methods, as well as structure-based methods like structural alignment, comparison, and interface-based prediction. …”
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Analysis of Pig Tendencies to Stay Specific Sections Within the Pig Barn According to Environmental Parameters and Facilities Features by Dae Yeong Kang, Byeong Eun Moon, Myeong Yong Kang, Jung Hoo Kook, Nibas Chandra Deb, Niraj Tamrakar, Elanchezhian Arulmozhi, Hyeon Tae Kim

“…Pigs showed a clear preference for sections with lower IT, supporting previous findings on thermal preference. Structural features, such as two-wall enclosures, also influenced stay frequency. …”
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A Genome-Wide Characterization of the Xyloglucan Endotransglucosylase/Hydrolase Family Genes and Their Functions in the Shell Formation of Pecan by Mengyun Wen, Zekun Zhou, Jing Sun, Fanqing Meng, Xueliang Xi, Aizhong Liu, Anmin Yu

“…In this study, we performed a comprehensive genome-wide characterization of the <i>XTH</i> gene family in pecan and identified 38 <i>XTH</i> genes, which were categorized into four distinct phylogenetic groups. Structural analyses of the deduced proteins revealed conserved catalytic residues alongside divergent loop regions, suggesting functional diversification. …”
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Detection of Organophosphorus, Pyrethroid, and Carbamate Pesticides in Tomato Peels: A Spectroscopic Study by Acela López-Benítez, Alfredo Guevara-Lara, Diana Palma-Ramírez, Karen A. Neri-Espinoza, Rebeca Silva-Rodrigo, José A. Andraca-Adame

“…Prior to treatment, the peel exhibited a well-organized polygonal structure and showed the presence of carotenoid compounds. …”
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Derivative Complex Small Supernumerary Marker Chromosomes (sSMC) Involving Chromosomes 2 and 15—A Novel Report by Yazeed Alayed, Aziza Mushiba, Soha Tashkandi, Yahya Almashham, Khelad Alsaidi, Abdulrazaq Albohigan, Amer Jamhawi, Mohammad Alkheilewi, Maryam Alotaibi

“…ABSTRACT Small supernumerary marker chromosomes (sSMC) constitute a rare group of structural chromosomal abnormalities characterized by additional genetic material that cannot be identified by conventional banding cytogenetics. …”
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Study of the Repair Action and Mechanisms of a Moisturizing Cream on an SLS-Damaged Skin Model Using Two-Photon Microscopy by Yixin Shen, Ying Ye, Lina Wang, Huiping Hu, Caixia Wang, Yuxuan Wu, Dingqiao Lin, Jiaqi Shen, Hong Zhang, Yanan Li, Peiwen Sun

“…This study highlights the utility of TPM as a groundbreaking tool in cosmetic dermatology, offering real-time analysis of the effects of skincare products on skin structure and function.…”
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Machine learning combined with infrared spectroscopy for detection of hypertension pregnancy: towards newborn and pregnant blood analysis by Sara Maria Santos Dias da Silva, Marcelo Saito Nogueira, Jaqueline Maria Brandão Rizzato, Simone de Lima Silva, Sheila Cavalca Cortelli, Roger Borges, Herculano da Silva Martinho, Rodrigo Augusto Silva, Luis Felipe das Chagas e Silva de Carvalho

“…This technology operates by meansuring the vibrational energy of molecular composition and structural changes occurring in the tissue. A total of 30 pregnant participants undergoing either spontaneous or induced labor were recruited. …”
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Unraveling patterns and drivers of saurophagy in South American lizards by Patricia Marques do A. Oliveira, Ubiratã Ferreira Souza, Juliana Delfino de Sousa, Anna Virginia Albano de Mello, Natallia Vívian Nascimento da Silva Maia, José Henrique de Andrade Lima

“…Abstract Predation plays a crucial role in community structure and population dynamics, influencing the evolution of various groups. …”
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Topology Optimization of a Milling Cutter Head for Additive Manufacturing by Ilídio Brito Costa, Bruno Rafael Cunha, João Marouvo, Daniel Figueiredo, Bruno Miguel Guimarães, Manuel Fernando Vieira, José Manuel Costa

“…An industrial eight-insert milling cutting tool was reimagined with conformal cooling channels and a lightweight topology-optimized structure. The design process considered LPBF constraints and was iteratively refined using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA) to validate fluid flow and structural performance. …”
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Anti-Infective Properties, Cytotoxicity, and <i>In Silico</i> ADME Parameters of Novel 4′-(Piperazin-1-yl)benzanilides by Theresa Hermann, Sarah Harzl, Robin Wallner, Elke Prettner, Eva-Maria Pferschy-Wenzig, Monica Cal, Pascal Mäser, Robert Weis

“…<b>Methods</b>: The favorable structural features from previous series were kept while the influence of the <i>N</i>-Boc-piperazinyl substituent per se, as well as its ring position and its replacement by various heteroaromatic rings, was evaluated. …”
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Advances in Ovonic Threshold Switch Selector Technologies for Storage Class Memory: From Fundamentals to Development and Beyond by Sanghyun Ban, Jangseop Lee, Yoori Seo, Wootae Lee, Taehoon Kim, Hyunsang Hwang

“…Finally, selector‐only memory (SOM) is examined, which offers better scalability and performance than the existing one‐memory and one‐selector structure, which combines an OTS with phase‐change memory. …”
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Long-term in vitro immersion corrosion mechanism of pure zinc fabricated by laser powder bed fusion by Yubao Zhang, Kun Sun, Liang Zhang, Chengnan Wu, Pengya Liang, Wenyu Fan, Yulong Fu

“…In this study, the corrosion behavior of L-PBF-fabricated pure zinc was systematically investigated during immersion in simulated body fluid (SBF) for up to 28 days, with emphasis on the evolution of corrosion products, formation of layered structures, and the influence of intrinsic fabrication defects. …”
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New mutation in the TRIP4 gene associated with congenital muscular dystrophy Davignon–Chauveau type (clinical case) by T. V. Kozhanova, S. S. Zhilina, T. I. Mescheryakova, M. Yu. Shorina, I. F. Demenshin, G. G. Prokopiev, I. V. Kanivets, V. S. Suchorukov, P. L. Anufriev, T. I. Baranich, A. A. Kozina, A. G. Prityko

“…Congenital muscular dystrophies are heterogeneous groups of neuromuscular diseases leading to hypotonia, progressive muscle weakness and dystrophic or structural signs in muscle biopsy. At the present time, 34 genes associated with congenital muscular dystrophy have been described. …”
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Severity assessment of burned skin based on anisotropy of optical coherence elastography by Heng Liu, Di Yang, Renfei Jia, Weike Wang, Lili Shao, Quanzhong Liu, Yanmei Liang

“…Distinguishing the severity of burned skin from structural optical coherence tomography (OCT) intensity maps remains a challenging task, and functional imaging from an elastic perspective can improve the accuracy of burned skin examination. …”
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Genome-Wide Analysis of GmMYB S20 Transcription Factors Reveals Their Critical Role in Soybean Nodulation by Junchen Leng, Ruobing Xu, Yanshuang Liu, Tianshu Jiang, Haiying Hu, Zhaojun Ding, Shaojun Dai

“…In this study, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of the GmMYB transcription factor subfamily 20, with a focus on <i>GmMYB62a</i> and <i>GmMYB62b</i>. Phylogenetic and structural analyses revealed that these genes are evolutionarily conserved among legumes and possess distinct domain architectures. …”
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Torsion Pendulum Apparatus for Ground Testing of Space Inertial Sensor by Shaoxin Wang, Zuolei Wang, Dongxu Liu, Peng Dong, Jian Min, Ziren Luo, Keqi Qi, Jungang Lei

“…This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the apparatus’s operating principle, structural characteristics, and the results of laboratory tests of its background noise. …”
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Effects of flour, starch and pea (Pisum sativum L.) protein as fat substitutes during storage of pork sausages by Gema Morales-Olán, María Antonieta Ríos-Corripio, Marlon Rojas-López, Joel Velasco-Velasco, Aleida Selene Hernández-Cázares

“…In this work, the effects of including flour, starch, and proteins isolated from pea seeds as partial fat substitutes in pork sausages was evaluated by studying the proximate composition, energy content, total cholesterol, lipid oxidation, and physicochemical, textural, and structural properties during refrigerated storage. The results showed significant differences in the composition of the sausages. …”
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Biomarkers and Neuropsychological Tools in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: From Subjectivity to Precision Diagnosis by Ion Andrei Hurjui, Ruxandra Maria Hurjui, Loredana Liliana Hurjui, Ionela Lacramioara Serban, Irina Dobrin, Mihai Apostu, Romeo Petru Dobrin

“…Key biomarkers are neuroimaging methods (e.g., structural and functional MRI), electrophysiological measures (e.g., EEG, ERP), and biochemical measures (e.g., cortisol, vitamin D). …”
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Durable Bio‐Based Nanocomposite Coating on Urinary Catheters Prevents Early‐Stage CAUTI‐Associated Pathogenicity by Antonio Puertas‐Segura, Kristina Ivanova, Leonardo Martín Pérez, Bzazou El Ouazzani Zine El Abidine, Aleksandra Ivanova, Barış Gökalsın, Gianluca Ciardelli, Tzanko Tzanov

“…This approach integrates citronellal‐loaded lauryl gallate NPs (CLG_NPs), as both antimicrobial and structural elements, with chitosan (CS), in a substrate‐independent sonochemical coating process. …”
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