Exploring the relationships between Early Childhood Adversity, Social Cognition, and Aggression in a South African Study of People Living with Schizophrenia by K. van der Walt, O. Wootton, J. Rokicki, A. Vaskinn, D. Jonker, M. Campbell, E. Susser, U.K. Haukvik, R.C. Gur, D.J. Stein, C. Friestad

“…In this study, a subsample of participants (PLS = 585; controls = 882) from the Genomics of Schizophrenia in the South African Xhosa People study completed The Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ), Penn Emotion Identification Test (ER), Life History of Aggression Questionnaire (LHA), and Structured Diagnostic Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorders. …”
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Mechanical property changes of glial LC and RGC axons in response to high intraocular pressure by Bochao Ma, Liu Liu, Liu Liu, Yushu Liu, Yushu Liu, Jifeng Ren, Jifeng Ren, Xiuqing Qian, Xiuqing Qian

“…These findings demonstrate a time-dependent reduction in the mechanical stiffness of both glial LC and RGC axons under chronic high IOP conditions.DiscussionThe progressive decrease in Young's modulus indicated that prolonged high IOP compromises the structural integrity and mechanical properties of the LC and RGC axons. …”
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Preventive Health Behavior and Readiness for Self-Management in a Multilingual Adult Population: A Representative Study from Northern Italy by Dietmar Ausserhofer, Christian J. Wiedermann, Verena Barbieri, Stefano Lombardo, Timon Gärtner, Klaus Eisendle, Giuliano Piccoliori, Adolf Engl

“…Patient activation and health literacy are key modifiable predictors, whereas language group differences suggest structural and trust-related disparities that require tailored public health strategies in multilingual settings.…”
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Green Synthesised Carbon Nanodots Using the Maillard Reaction for the Rapid Detection of Elemental Selenium in Water and Carbonated Beverages by Arjun Muthu, Duyen H. H. Nguyen, Aya Ferroudj, József Prokisch, Hassan El-Ramady, Chaima Neji, Áron Béni

“…Comprehensive characterisation by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), fluorescence spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy confirmed their structural and optical properties. The CNDs were employed as fluorescent probes for the selective detection of Se⁰. …”
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An Electrochemical Sensor Based on AuNPs@Cu-MOF/MWCNTs Integrated Microfluidic Device for Selective Monitoring of Hydroxychloroquine in Human Serum by Xuanlin Feng, Jiaqi Zhao, Shiwei Wu, Ying Kan, Honemei Li, Weifei Zhang

“…The Cu-MOF provided high porosity and analyte enrichment, MWCNTs established a 3D conductive network to enhance electron transfer, and AuNPs further optimized catalytic activity through localized plasmonic effects. Structural characterization (SEM, XRD, FT-IR) confirmed the successful integration of these components via π-π stacking and metal–carboxylate coordination. …”
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Clinical innovation research model for fundus diseases: 6 elements, 3 ones by WEN Feng, ZHANG Xiongze, LI Miaoling, GAN Yuhong, SU Yongyue

“…By adhering to the "6 Elements" as the structural framework and implementing the "3 Ones" as the strategic pathway, we will continue to advance innovation and achieve breakthroughs in clinical fundus disease researches.…”
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Tobacco Smoking and Gray Matter Volume in Individuals at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis: A Longitudinal Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study by Merel Koster, Marieke van der Pluijm, Maura Fraikin, Guido van Wingen, Elsmarieke van de Giessen, Lieuwe de Haan, Jentien Vermeulen, Tim Ziermans

“…However, a direct relationship in people at clinical high risk for psychosis (CHR-P) has not been established. Methods: 3T structural magnetic resonance imaging scans from the NAPLS-3 (North American Prodrome Longitudinal Study 3) were used. …”
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PLA-Based Electrospun Nanofibrous Mats Towards Application as Antibiotic Carriers: Processing Parameters, Fabrication and Characterization by Evi Christodoulou, Anastasia Chondromatidou, Nikolaos D. Bikiaris, Evangelia Balla, Marilena Vlachou, Panagiotis Barmpalexis, Dimitrios N. Bikiaris

“…A sum of complementary characterization techniques, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), were applied to comparatively investigate the fibers’ morphology, structural properties, and crystallinity. Drug loading, porosity, degradation, and in vitro release profiles were evaluated. …”
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(Ti,Zr,Hf,Ta)CN/SiCN: A new ultrahigh-temperature ceramic nanocomposite with excellent mechanical properties and ablation resistance by Tianxing Jiang, Qingbo Wen, Li Lu, Shasha Tao, Shuibin Wang, Jinrun Hu, Yi Zeng, Xiang Xiong

“…The synthesis, polymer-to-ceramic transformation, and structural evolution of the nanocomposites are thoroughly investigated. …”
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Cellulosic-based microneedles for sensing heavy metals in fish samples by Houman Kholafazad, Mahdiyeh Pazhuhi, Mohammad Hasanzadeh, Nicolas H. Voelcker, Nasrin Shadju, Azadeh Nilghaz

“…The MNs exhibit low reagent and sample volume requirements along with flexibility and ease of penetration into samples, and filtration capabilities that allow efficient detection with minimal interference. The structure of MNs was investigated by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), revealing a conical shape with an average height of ∼750 µm and a diameter of ∼500 µm. …”
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Impact of different genomic relationship matrix construction methods on the accuracy of genomic prediction in different species by Shiyi Wang, Yingjia Wei, Dengying Liu, Xiangzhe Zhang, Qishan Wang, Yuchun Pan, Peipei Ma

“…ObjectiveGenomic best linear unbiased prediction (GBLUP) is a key method in genomic prediction, relying on the construction of a genomic relationship matrix (G-matrix). …”
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Development and evaluation of compact exercise device based on simulation using musculoskeletal model by Masashi OHTAKE, Mahiro TAKAHASHI, Mahiro MIURA, Takehiro IWAMI, Yoshikazu KOBAYASHI, Kazutoshi HATAKEYAMA, Yuji KASUKAWA, Naohisa MIYAKOSHI

“…It features a mechanical structure in which the pedals move along a linear rail, with rubber tubing providing the stepping resistance. …”
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Global, regional and national estimates of Toxoplasma gondii seroprevalence in pregnant women: a protocol for a systematic review and modelling analysis by Joel Noutakdie Tochie, Jean Joel Bigna, Jobert Richie Nansseu, Dahlia Noelle Tounouga, Anne Olive Bekolo, Nadia S Ymele, Paule Sandra Simé

“…For countries with one or no empirical studies or where the meta-analysis will result in a wide CI of 0%–100%, we will predict the country’s prevalence by using a Bayesian generalised non-linear multilevel model. The model will have a hierarchical structure in which estimates for each country will be informed by its own data, if available, or by data from other countries in the same WHO region.Ethics and dissemination Since this study will be based on published data, it does not require any ethical approval. …”
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Large-Scale Internetwork Functional Connectivity Mediates the Relationship between Serum Triglyceride and Working Memory in Young Adulthood by Chunli Wang, Huanhuan Cai, Xuetian Sun, Li Si, Min Zhang, Yuanhong Xu, Yinfeng Qian, Jiajia Zhu

“…Previous research has demonstrated that serum lipid profile is associated with cognitive function as well as brain structure and function in middle-aged, elderly, and clinical populations. …”
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Simultaneous profiling of mercapturic acids, glucuronic acids, and sulfates in human urine by Jin Y. Chen, Saurin R. Sutaria, Zhengzhi Xie, Manjiri Kulkarni, Rachel J. Keith, Aruni Bhatnagar, Clara G. Sears, Pawel Lorkiewicz, Sanjay Srivastava

“…We annotated 424 metabolites (146 MAs, 171 GAs, 107 SAs) by querying chromatographic features with in-house structural libraries, filtering against fragmentation patterns (common neutral loss and ion fragment), and comparing mass spectra with in-silico fragmentations and external spectral libraries. …”
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Cities economies in a warming world: An in-depth study of long-run and short-run climate change impact in China by Yu Song, Na Huang, Kang Jiang, Xiao Chen, Riping Gao, Jingyu Men, Pengshuai Bi, Zhihua Pan

“…Moreover, low-income cities and those with specific industry structures exhibit heightened vulnerability to climate fluctuations. …”
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Comprehensive genome-wide analysis of the HMGR gene family of Asparagus taliensis and functional validation of AtaHMGR10 under different abiotic stresses by Liangqin Zeng, Liangqin Zeng, Sylvia E. Brown, He Wu, Wenhua Dongchen, Yunbin Li, Chun Lin, Chun Lin, Zhengjie Liu, Zhengjie Liu, Zhengjie Liu, Zichao Mao, Zichao Mao, Zichao Mao

“…The analysis included chromosomal localization, phylogenetic tree construction, linear analysis, gene structure characterization, motif distribution, cis-acting elements, and protein structure. …”
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Mediation Effect of Resilience Between Social Support and Depression Symptoms in Patients With Strabismus: A Cross-Sectional Study by Mo Y, Zhang H, Yu X, Xu Z, Xiao H, Gao L, Wang Y

“…Patients completed the Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS), Social Support Rating Scale, and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale. Multiple linear regression and structural equation modeling explored the relationship between social support, resilience, and depression symptoms.Results: Of the 200 patients, 28.5% had depression symptoms (21.5% mild, 6.0% moderate, and 1.0% severe). …”
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Visual perception and cognitive functioning in MCI and mild Alzheimer’s disease: a cross-sectional study protocol from the DEM-VIS study in Germany by Elmar Graessel, Jessica Roloff, Mark Stemmler, Leonie Krakat, Johanna Weis, Hartmut Lehfeld, Julia Christin Jaščenoka, Monika Daseking

“…Data analysis will involve descriptive analyses, linear regression analyses, multivariate analysis of variance, mediation analysis and structural equation modelling.Ethics and dissemination This study has received approval from the Ethics Committee of Helmut Schmidt University/University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg, Germany (number: 2023_009). …”
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In silico prediction of the pharmacological potential of new 7-alkyl-8-hydrazine derivatives of 1,3-dimethylxanthine by L. M. Mosula, V. S. Mosula, D. B. Korobko

“…In the future, it is advisable to carry out targeted synthesis of hit compounds and thorough in vitro, in vivo studies, and for compounds with violated physicochemical criteria – structural optimization of molecules in order to find a lead compound.…”
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