Chromosome-scale scaffolds of the fungus gnat genome reveal multi-Mb-scale chromosome-folding interactions, centromeric enrichments of retrotransposons, and candidate telomere sequ... by John M. Urban, Susan A. Gerbi, Allan C. Spradling

“…Extensive analysis supports the chromosome identity and structural accuracy of the scaffolds, demonstrating they are co-linear with historical polytene maps, consistent with evolutionary expectations, and have accurate centromere positions, chromosome lengths, and copy numbers. …”
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A Class of Local Non-Chain Rings of Order <i>p</i>^5<i>m</i> by Alhanouf Ali Alhomaidhi, Badriyah Rashed Alshahrani, Sami Alabiad

“…</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> This research advances our understanding of the structural features of Frobenius rings and their applications in coding theory.…”
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Elucidating associations between technetium pyrophosphate scintigraphy, echocardiography and cardiac biomarkers in transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis by Bennett Di Giovanni, Dakota Gustafson, Priya Arivalagan, Mitchell B Adamson, Julie Vishram-Nielsen, Diego Delgado

“…Conversely, the heart-to-contralateral lung ratio, a quantitative index derived from 99mTc-PYP scintigraphy, did not show significant correlations with cardiac biomarkers (logBNP and logTroponin), but demonstrated significant associations with LV mass (β=134.52, p=0.001) and IVSd (β=0.46, p=0.002) in patients with ATTRm.Conclusions These data suggest strong associations exist between cardiac biomarkers, structural echocardiographic changes and 99mTc-PYP scintigraphy, emphasising the importance of a multipronged diagnostic approach stratified by genotype.…”
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Socioeconomic and racial-ethnic disparities in flame retardant exposure and executive function skills in preschool children by Alexis Merculief, Megan McClelland, Stephanie Foster, John Geldhof, Shannon Lipscomb, Kim Anderson, Molly L. Kile

“…These findings underscore the need to address structural social inequities, and also highlight the need for greater representation of children from underserved backgrounds in research that seeks to characterize chemical and social exposures within neighborhood and preschool environments.…”
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Will Wind Turbines Affect the Distribution of Alashan Ground Squirrel? Insights from Large-Scale Wind Farms in China by Yuan Wang, Wenbin Yang, Qin Li, Min Zhao, Ying Yang, Xiangfeng Shi, Dazhi Zhang, Guijun Yang

“…Using generalized additive models and structural equation models, we analysed the relationship between burrow spatial distribution and environmental factors. …”
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Understanding international travelers’ intentions to adopt protective behaviors against malaria during staying abroad: insights from a study of Chinese international travelers by Yi Wang, Fang Fang, Chengyuan Li, Junjun Wang, Guangyu Lu, Yuzheng Huang

“…We analyzed the intentions to engage in malaria protective behaviors by multiple linear regression and structural equation modeling. …”
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Lower spinal levels and male sex are associated with greater epidural blood patch volume in spontaneous intracranial hypotension by Woo-Seok Ha, JaeWook Jeong, Seungwon Song, Jungyon Yum, Soomi Cho, Hee Jung Kim, Min Kyung Chu

“…This study aimed to analyse factors influencing the tolerable EBP volume, including structural, clinical, and psychological factors. Methods This retrospective study included patients diagnosed with SIH who underwent single-level EBP at a tertiary care centre from 2019 to 2024. …”
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From counsel to consumption: examining sociocultural influences on perinatal nutrition in rural India by Faiz A. Hashmi, Cristine H. Legare

“…ASHAs serve as crucial cultural brokers but require structural support to overcome community barriers. Addressing maternal undernutrition requires engaging cultural dietary beliefs while enhancing educational opportunities to empower women’s informed dietary choices.…”
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Correlation of Calibration Parameters for HPGe Detector Efficiency Based on Monte Carlo Simulation by LI Yan1, SHAN Chenyu2, GU Weiguo1, WANG Dezhong1

“…However, to ensure the optimal performance of HPGe detectors, it is crucial to configure them with accurate parameters and an appropriate structural design. One of the key challenges in using HPGe detectors lies in the time-consuming nature of the current calibration methods. …”
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q-Breathers in the diatomic β-Fermi–Pasta–Ulam–Tsingou chains by Lin Deng, Hang Yu, Zhigang Zhu, Weicheng Fu, Yisen Wang, Liang Huang

“…These results not only expand the applicability of QBs but also offer significant implications for understanding the thermalization dynamics in complex lattice structures, with wide potential applications in related low-dimensional materials.…”
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Effectiveness of virtual learning system in agricultural education in India by Kotha Shravani, Rabindra Nath Padaria, Rashmi Singh, Sujit Sarkar, K. V. Praveen, Cini Varghese, Shantanu Rakshit, S. Aishwarya, Preeti Yadav, Preeti Yadav, Sushmita Saini, Sushmita Saini, Sweety Mukherjee, Bhaskar Ghosh, Settipalli Sravani, Nuthaki Venkata Leela Krishna Chaitanya, Simran Pundir

“…Gender differences were also observed, with female students performing better in virtual learning environments.Discussion and conclusionThe study highlights the critical role of self-regulation, positive learners’ attitudes, and well-structured e-learning design in enhancing the effectiveness of virtual learning. …”
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Health-related quality of life findings from the Faroe Islands FIT FIRST FOR ALL school-based physical activity study by Helgi Winther Olsen, Bára Berghamar Danielsen, Tórur Sjúrðarson, Søren Antoft, Peter Krustrup, Peter Krustrup, Malte Nejst Larsen, Magni Mohr, Magni Mohr, Magni Mohr, Annika Helgadóttir Davidsen, Annika Helgadóttir Davidsen, May-Britt Skoradal

“…No significant changes were observed in other HRQOL dimensions.DiscussionThe FIT FIRST FOR ALL program improved physical well-being, particularly among boys and younger age groups, showcasing its potential to influence selected dimensions of HRQOL through structured school-based physical activity. These findings suggest that tailoring the program to specific age and gender groups could further strengthen its scalability and effectiveness across diverse school settings.…”
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Contact potential difference of alloy steel after heat treatment by L. P. Aref`eva, A. G. Sukiyazov, Yu. V. Dolgachev, L. S. Shakhova

“…With an increase in tempering temperature, the contact potential difference of the polished surface and the hardness, decrease almost linearly. Exposure to acid causes a significant decrease and equalization of the contact potential difference for all structures. …”
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Study on the Deformation Characteristics of the Surrounding Rock and Concrete Support Parameter Design for Deep Tunnel Groups by Zhiyun Deng, Jianqi Yin, Peng Lin, Haodong Huang, Yong Xia, Li Shi, Zhongmin Tang, Haijun Ouyang

“…The deformation characteristics of the surrounding rock in tunnel groups are considered critical for the design of support structures and the assurance of the long-term safety of deep-buried diversion tunnels. …”
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Relationship Between Remnant Cholesterol and Risk of Heart Failure in a Community Population Without Cardiovascular Disease: Results of the China Patient‐Centered Evaluative Assess... by Qiujin Huang, Weida Qiu, Chaolei Chen, Jiabin Wang, Yanqiu Ou, Yingqing Feng

“…We also assessed the correlation between left ventricular structure and function and RC levels using multivariable linear regression models in 15 004 participants with echocardiographic data. …”
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Machine Learning-Based Model in Predicting the Plate-End Debonding of FRP-Strengthened RC Beams in Flexure by Tianyu Hu, Guibing Li

“…Reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs) are structurally complex and prone to plate-end (PE) debonding. …”
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Assessment of Pain and Associated Factors in Female Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment for Breast Cancer: Cross-Sectional Study by Leonardo Breno do Nascimento de Aviz, Laerte Jonatas Leray Guedes, Raphaely Cristiny Sanches Progênio, Carolina Lima da Fonte, Victória Tavares Brioso, Maikon da Silva e Silva, Laura Maria Tomazi Neves, Saul Rassy Carneiro

“…Method: Cross-sectional study conducted between March 2021 and March 2022, in Belém, Pará, Brazil. A structured questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic, clinical, and lifestyle data from patients in the postoperative period of breast cancer surgery. …”
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Parental Smoking During Pregnancy and Its Association with Low Birth Weight, Small for Gestational Age, and Preterm Birth Offspring: A Birth Cohort Study by Ting-Jung Ko, Li-Yi Tsai, Li-Ching Chu, Shu-Jen Yeh, Cheung Leung, Chien-Yi Chen, Hung-Chieh Chou, Po-Nien Tsao, Pau-Chung Chen, Wu-Shiun Hsieh

“…Between June 2005 and July 2006, 21,248 postpartum women were interviewed 6 months after their deliveries by a structured questionnaire. The parents were divided into four groups according to the amount of smoking during preconception, the first trimester, and the second and third trimesters. …”
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Sprężystość Gęstych Siatek o Złożonej Strukturze by C. Woźniak, P. Klemm

“…The paper generalizes the considerations presented e.g. in [1 and 2] (concering the grids represented in Fig. 1) to grids of a more complex structure. The considerations were carried out with the assumption that each rod connecting two neighbouring nodes is prismatic and linearly elastic, and that there exists a plane of elastic symmetry for each typical sector of the grid. …”
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Neural Responsiveness to Electrical Stimulation in Children With Common Cavity Deformity by Xiuhua Chao, Jinye Li, Jianfen Luo, Xianqi Liu, Zhaomin Fan, Haibo Wang, Lei Xu

“…Electrodes placed closer to the IAC fundus elicited stronger ECAP responses for children with CCD, which emphasized the importance of surgical strategies that minimize the distance between electrode contacts and residual cochlear nerve structures. Level of Evidence: 3…”
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