Ecological drivers of nesting behavior in a subtropical city: An observational study on spotted doves by Yao Sheng, Mengjie Lu, Junpeng Bai, Xiaobin Xie, Long Ma, Wanyou Li, Zhen Zhang, Fang Ming, Xueli Zhang, Ziwei Zhang, Zhifeng Xu, Yuqing Han, Bicai Guan, Luzhang Ruan

“…In conclusion, a nest structure with good permeability is the material basis for the nest reuse in spotted dove, while the relatively low risk of predation in urban habitat and the scarcity of nest site resources due to urbanization increase the tendency of birds to reuse old nests, which is associated with their reproductive success and evolutionary fitness.…”
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Evaluation of newly synthesized schiff base Pd(II) complexes for prostate cancer treatment through in vitro cytotoxicity and molecular mechanistic studies by Damnjan Pantic, Damnjan Pantic, Nikola Mirkovic, Nikola Mirkovic, Tatjana Vulovic, Tatjana Vulovic, Danijela Jovanovic, Danijela Jovanovic, Stefan Jakovljevic, Stefan Jakovljevic, Petar Canovic, Milan Zaric, Radica Zivkovic Zaric, Radica Zivkovic Zaric, Marina Kostic, Jovana Dragojevic, Vera Divac, Ziko Milanovic, Kristina Milisavljevic, Kristina Milisavljevic, Marina Mitrovic, Ivanka Zelen

“…This study aimed to synthesize and characterize three new Pd(II) complexes (2a–2c) with Schiff base ligands derived from salicylic acid and amine scaffolds, and to evaluate their antitumor activity against prostate cancer cells.MethodsThe Pd(II) complexes were synthesized and structurally characterized. Cytotoxicity was tested on two human prostate cancer cell lines (PC-3, DU-145) and healthy fibroblasts (MRC-5). …”
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Genome-wide identification of MYBL2 in Brassicaceae, with a focus on the expression pattern of regulating anthocyanin synthesis in Brassica crops by Chenchen Wang, Qi Zhang, Yi Liu, Wenjie Shen, Shubei Wan, Lunlin Chen, Chen Tan, Daozong Chen

“…We subsequently concentrated on the evolution, gene structure, and conserved domain analysis of 16 MYBL2 homologous genes across six Brassica crops found in U’s Triangle. …”
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Genome-Wide Identification and Salt Stress-Responsive Expression Analysis of the <i>GmPLATZ</i> Gene Family in Soybean (<i>Glycine max</i> L.) by Mingyu Wang, Zheyun Guan, Songquan Wu, Jingyong Zhang, Chunjing Lin, Yanyan Sun, Mingzhe Shen, Chunbao Zhang

“…A phylogenetic analysis classified the <i>GmPLATZ</i> genes into four subgroups, while gene structure and motif analyses revealed conserved zinc-binding domains and identified multiple cis-acting elements associated with light responsiveness, hormone signaling, and stress responses. …”
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Secondary Metabolites of <i>Bacillus zhangzhouensis</i> from <i>Zygophyllum oxianum</i> and Their Antifungal and Plant Growth-Regulating Properties by Zokir O. Toshmatov, Fazliddin A. Melikuziev, Ilkham S. Aytenov, Ma’ruf Z. Isokulov, Gulnaz Kahar, Tohir A. Bozorov, Daoyuan Zhang

“…Four pure compounds were isolated and structurally characterized using NMR: oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, cyclo-(Pro-Ser), and uracil. …”
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A systematic review of microsimulation models for skin cancer by Caroline G. Watts, Kirstie G. McLoughlin, Stephen Wade, Amelia K. Smit, H. Peter Soyer, Pablo Fernandez-Peñas, David C. Whiteman, Pascale Guitera, Gillian Reyes-Marcelino, Karen Canfell, Anne E. Cust, Michael Caruana

“…To inform the development and improvement of skin cancer focussed microsimulation models, we conducted a systematic review and narrative synthesis of published skin cancer models to assess the structure, parameterisation, and assumptions. Methods The electronic databases OVIDMedline including Embase and the Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA) Registry were searched up to 7 May 2025. …”
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Aerosol Deposited Polycrystalline PbZr_0.53Ti_0.47O₃ Thick Films with a Large Transverse Piezoelectric Coefficient by Long Teng, Juan Yang, Yongguang Xiao, Hongbo Cheng, Shibo Gong, Gao Luo, Jinlin Yang, Wenjia Zhang, Zhenwei Shen, Jun Ouyang

“…It is a highly efficient deposition method, capable of producing films or coatings with a strong interfacial bonding and a dense nano-grain structure without thermal assistance. In this work, PbZr_0.53Ti_0.47O₃ (PZT53/47) films (~1.2 μm thick) were deposited on Pt/Ti/Si(100) substrates via the AD method. …”
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Effect of the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway on aluminum-induced liver injury by Xi Wei, Yueling Luo, Dongjie Yuan, Dong Li, Yixi Nong, Biaoliang Wu, Xiaojie Qin

“…Chronic exposure to aluminum (Al) can lead to the accumulation of Al in the liver, which negatively impacts liver structure and function. Oxidative stress is extensively identified as a key contributor to Al toxicity. …”
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Development and validation of AI-based automatic segmentation and measurement of thymus on chest CT scans by Yusheng Guo, Bingxin Gong, Guowei Jiang, Wang Du, Shuangfeng Dai, Qi Wan, Dongyong Zhu, Chanyuan Liu, Yi Li, Qing Sun, Qianqian Fan, Bo Liang, Lian Yang, Chuansheng Zheng

“…Abstract Background Due to the complex anatomical structure and dynamic involution process of the thymus, segmentation and evaluation of the thymus in medical imaging present significant challenges. …”
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The Determination of Functionalized Textile Materials Durability Based on Copolymers of Acrylonitrile to Thermal and Thermal-Oxidative Degradation by Olga Haranina, Ievgeniia Romaniuk, Yana Red'ko, Anna Vardanian, Liudmyla Halavska, Nataliia Pervaia, Antonina Babich

“…The intensification self-regulation of the structure of the polymeric material through the formation of the mesophase was released at the temperature of around 100 °C. …”
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Development and validation of a Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) questionnaire for healthcare professionals on environmental sustainability in healthcare in Southern Africa... by Karien Mostert, Filip Maric, Megan Rohde, Stefani Odendaal, Natasha Mubi, Danté Knock, Emma Field, Tanita Botha, Helga Elke Lister

“…The following stages included two rounds of expert input, separated by a pilot study with the target population to receive feedback regarding the instrument’s structure, relevance, and length. Content validity was determined through statistical analysis. …”
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Do neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) health workers know about retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)? A qualitative study at a Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda by Henry Muwonge, Innocent Ayesiga, Primrose Magala, Tom Didimus Ediamu, Hana El Diwany, Ian LY Yeung, Alex Wasomoka, Phillip Musoke, Elias Musiime, Abraham Tumwesigye, Pius Atwau, Noreen Atwijukire, Iddi Ndyabawe, Anne Mpaire Musika, Himanshu I Patel, Aeesha NJ Malik, Ibrahim Bwaga, Sheba Gitta Nakacubo

“…We recommend developing a formal training structure and syllabus for ROP screening. The training can enhance task shifting among health workers in areas without specialised health workers. …”
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INFLUENCE OF SPEED, TIME OF HOMOGENIZATION, TYPE OF SURFACE ACTIVE SUBSTANCE ON THE SIZE OF PENTOXYPHILLINE NANOPARTICLES BASED ON POLY-DL-LAKTIDE-CO-GLICOLIDE by T. V. Timchenko, A. V. Blinov, A. V. Serov, L. I. Shcherbakova, V. A. Kompantsev, O. M. Мarkova, A. I. Medvetskiy, A. Y. Platonova

“…Due to the fact that the surface of nanoparticles (nanocapsules) is multilayered, their resistance to the action of the protective mechanisms of the body increases, which allows the drug to retain the activity of the pharmacological action, as well as its structure for a longer time. The possibility of penetration through biological barriers, tissue-specificity, rate of drug release depends largely on the size and surface properties of nanoparticles.The aim of our study was to study the influence of such important factors as time, homogenization rate and the type of surface active substance, on the size of the obtained nanoparticles of pentoxifylline based on poly-DL-lactide-co-glycolide (PLGA).Materials and methods. …”
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A 1.8 m Class Pathfinder Raman LIDAR for the Northern Site of the Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory—Performance by Pedro José Bauzá-Ruiz, Oscar Blanch, Paolo G. Calisse, Anna Campoy-Ordaz, Sidika Merve Çolak, Michele Doro, Lluis Font, Markus Gaug, Roger Grau, Darko Kolar, Camilla Maggio, Manel Martinez, Samo Stanič, Santiago Ubach, Marko Zavrtanik, Miha Živec

“…The results show that the pBRL can provide valuable scientific results on aerosol characteristics and structure, although not all performance requirements could be validated under the conditions found at the two test sites. …”
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Genomic insights into antibiotic-resistant non-typhoidal Salmonella isolates from outpatients in Minhang District in Shanghai by Panpan Lv, Yuhang Pei, Yue Jiang, Qiang Wang, Yue Liu, Mengqi Qu, Xuebin Xu, Mingliang Chen, Yanan Wang

“…This study is aimed to better understand the population structure, antibiotic resistance patterns, and evolution dynamics of local strains. …”
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Temperature-based protection of biochemical and biomechanical characteristics during 25 kGy 60Co irradiation for allograft tendons by Yanlin Wan, Dayong Liu, Xiaolong Wang, Limin Wang, Rongxing Ma, Zhao Jiang, Wenjing Li, Bing Gao, Jingyu Zhang, Yongcheng Hu

“…Results In the − 70 °C group, the structure and morphology of collagen fibers were significantly better than in the 0 °C group. …”
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Confidential Audit of Perinatal Mortality in the Republic of Kazakhstan: A Pilot Study by Aizada Marat, Zaituna Khamidullina, Svetlana Muratbekova, Kulyash Jaxalykova, Bekturgan Karin, Nazerke Samatova, Umit Usmanova, Madina Sharipova, Aknur Kobetayeva, Milan Terzic, Yesbolat Sakko, Gulzhanat Aimagambetova

“…Methods: A descriptive, observational cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2024 to December 2024. The structure of the underlying causes of mortality in the antenatal, intranatal, and early neonatal periods among different maternity hospitals of the Republic of Kazakhstan was analyzed. …”
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Contribution of modern industrial revolutions to securing socio-economic systems during the war against Ukraine by Leonid Melnyk, Laszlo Vasa, Oleksandr Kubatko, Inna Koblianska, Pavlo Hrytsenko

“…This marks a shift from a technocratic to a system-synergistic, human-centered security model, where human capital becomes a core determinant of resilience, and technologies evolve from mere tools into integral elements of a sustainable socio-economic structure. Nevertheless, challenges related to technological dependencies, such as supply chain vulnerabilities and cyber threats, require further investigation in future research. …”
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Changes in Metamorphopsia, Visual Acuity, and Central Macular Thickness after Epiretinal Membrane Surgery in Four Preoperative Stages Classified with OCT B-Scan Images by Jianbo Mao, Hanfei Wu, Chenyi Liu, Chenting Zhu, Jimeng Lao, Yiqi Chen, Jiwei Tao, Yun Zhang, Lijun Shen

“…To observe the changes in metamorphopsia, visual acuity, and central macular thickness (CMT) in patients undergoing vitrectomy for idiopathic epiretinal membranes (iERM); all of which were preoperatively stratified into 4 stages according to the anatomical structure of the macula seen on the optical coherence tomography (OCT) b-scan images. …”
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Chromosome painting reveals conserved centromere oligonucleotide sequences and comparable karyotypes across diverse Citrus species by Gong-Ao Xiao, Qiang-Ming Xia, Jia-Qin Ren, Yao-Yuan Duan, Xiao-Meng Wu, Wen-Wu Guo, Kai-Dong Xie

“…Chr1 and Chr4 exhibited characteristics of submetacentric and metacentric chromosomes, respectively, based on arm ratios, reflecting the conserved karyotypic structure of these chromosomes across citrus species and their consistent centromeric oligo sequences. …”
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