Antifungal activity and biocompatibility assessment with molecular docking and dynamic simulations of new pyrazole derivatives by Basma T. Abd-Elhalim, Ghada G. El-Bana, Ahmed F. El-Sayed, Ghada E. Abdel-Ghani

“…The results highlighted that compounds 3b, 3g, 3h, 10b, 7, and 12 displayed strong binding energies, effectively engaging with the active sites of key proteins in various fungi such as FDC1 in A. niger, uridine diphosphate N-acetylglucosamine (UDP-GlcNAc) in A. flavus, and Adenosine 5′-phosphosulfate kinase in P. chrysogenum. These interactions encompassed diverse molecular bonding types, suggesting these compounds’ potential to hinder enzyme activity and demonstrate notable antifungal properties. …”
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Impaired pulmonary function increases the risk of gout: evidence from a large cohort study in the UK Biobank by Zijian Kang, Jianzheng Zhang, Chen Zhu, Ying Zhu, Hanlei Jiang, Qiang Tong, Sheng-Ming Dai

“…Subgroup analysis revealed significant interactions between impaired pulmonary function and several factors, including body mass index (BMI), levels of physical activity, and diabetes status, in their associations with the risk of gout. …”
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Proportion, quality of life and factors associated with perinatal urinary incontinence among pregnant women attending at Muhimbili national hospital by Geofrey P. Chiloleti, Fransia Arda Mushi, Aboud Muhsin, Ally Mwanga

“…These conditions affect quality of life, leading to significant physical and emotional distress, self-esteem, social interactions, postpartum depression and anxiety. Determining the factors associated with PUI and providing appropriate support and treatment options for women experiencing perinatal urinary incontinence can improve the well-being of those affected. …”
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Role of Gut and Urinary Microbiome in Children with Urinary Tract Infections: A Systematic Review by Anjali Srivastava, Omprakash Shete, Annu Gulia, Sumit Aggarwal, Tarini Shankar Ghosh, Vineet Ahuja, Sachit Anand

“…<b>Background</b>: The complex interaction between the gut and urinary microbiota underscores the importance of understanding microbial dysbiosis in pediatric urinary tract infection (UTI). …”
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Anthropometric and metabolic parameters associated with visceral fat in non-obese type 2 diabetes individuals by Ming Jiao, Jiaoli Chen, Xiaoling Wang, Wenyu Tao, Yunhua Feng, Huijun Yang, Haiying Yang, Shanshan Zhao, Ying Yang, Yiping Li

“…Factors associated with VF were screened using univariate analysis, multifactorial binary logistic regression models and chi-squared automatic interaction detector decision tree model. Results The VF (+) OB (-) (BMI ≤ 23.9 kg/m2) prevalence were 7.8% in T2DM subjects (n = 1,409) and 20.4% in T2DM subjects with normal BMI (n = 538), respectively. …”
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Predicting egg production rate and egg weight of broiler breeders based on machine learning and Shapley additive explanations by Hengyi Ji, Yidan Xu, Ganghui Teng

“…Given the inherent black-box nature of ML models, we used the Shapley additive explanations (SHAP) method to interpret the key features influencing the XGBoost model's predictions and the interactions between these features. The key features for predicting egg production rate are age, feed intake and effective temperature (ET). …”
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Rumen-Degradable Starch Improves Rumen Fermentation, Function, and Growth Performance by Altering Bacteria and Its Metabolome in Sheep Fed Alfalfa Hay or Silage by Wenliang Guo, Meila Na, Shuwei Liu, Kenan Li, Haidong Du, Jing Zhang, Renhua Na

“…Nevertheless, there were limited interactions between forage and RDS; increased RDS in the AS diet enhanced the nitrogen capture rate of rumen microorganisms for alfalfa silage, with only slight improvements in the purine metabolism, linoleic acid, and amino acid synthesis.…”
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Exploring multi-level factors determining social participation of students with intellectual disabilities in inclusive physical education classes by Christoffer Klenk, Matthias Buser

“…Schluchter et al. (2024), observed that students with intellectual disabilities (SwID) show lower levels of SP, with fewer friendships, less engagement in social interactions and reduced peer acceptance compared to their non-disabled classmates. …”
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Effects on the Functionality and Structure of Rice-Pea Composite Protein by Industry-scale Microfluidizer Combined with pH Cycling Treatment by Yunfeng LU, Taotao DAI, Zhaoying LI, Jialong HAN, Ti LI, Chengmei LIU, Jun CHEN

“…The results of intrinsic fluorescence spectroscopy, surface hydrophobicity, sulfhydryl disulfide bonding, and circular dichroism indicated that the two proteins interacted to form new co-assembly composites. Surface hydrophobicity increased significantly from 4025.33 to 7359.45 (P<0.05), the hydrophobic region increased. …”
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Carotenoids in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration: a drug delivery system does matter by M.L. Maximov, Zh.G. Oganezova, I.D. Kanner, Voznesenskaya A.A

“…It is important for the ophthalmologist to be aware of modifiable risk factors and thus to collect a comprehensive medical history, interact with patients using motivational interviewing and to involve promptly other healthcare specialists into the patient management strategy. …”
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Correlation of muscle strength, information processing speed and cognitive function in the elderly with cognitive impairment——evidence from EEG by Xin Xin, Qing Liu, Shuqi Jia, Shufan Li, Peng Wang, Xingze Wang, Xing Wang

“…The potential pathway of interaction—muscle strength → EEG-specific biomarkers → information processing speed → cognitive function—provides valuable insights into advancing the field of cognitive research in the elderly.…”
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A longitudinal cohort study on dispensed analgesic and psychotropic medications in older adults before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic: the HUNT study by Tanja Louise Ibsen, Ekaterina Zotcheva, Sverre Bergh, Debby Gerritsen, Gill Livingston, Hilde Lurås, Svenn-Erik Mamelund, Anne Marie Mork Rokstad, Bjørn Heine Strand, Richard C. Oude Voshaar, Geir Selbæk

“…These findings should be considered when identifying future nationwide stressors that may impair social interactions and threaten mental health. They also highlight the need to evaluate medication prescriptions for older adults after the pandemic. …”
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A Magnetic Photocatalytic Composite Derived from Waste Rice Noodle and Red Mud by Qing Liu, Wanying Ying, Hailing Gou, Minghui Li, Ke Huang, Renyuan Xu, Guanzhi Ding, Pengyu Wang, Shuoping Chen

“…Experimental results demonstrated that the WRN-derived CQDs not only facilitated the formation of the magnetic γ-Fe₂O₃ phase but also promoted a synergistic interaction between CQDs and γ-Fe₂O₃, enhancing electron-hole pair separation and boosting the production of reactive radicals such as O₂^·− and ·OH. …”
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From sea to sky: understanding the sea surface temperature impact on an atmospheric blocking event using sensitivity experiments with the ICOsahedral Nonhydrostatic (ICON) model by S. Christ, M. Wenta, C. M. Grams, C. M. Grams, A. Oertel

“…In this study, we employ sensitivity experiments with the ICOsahedral Nonhydrostatic Weather and Climate Model (ICON) to assess the impact of intense air–sea interactions during CAOs on WCBs and the downstream ridge. …”
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Strategies for Customer Relationship Management Focused on Loyalty by J. Vasco, C. Guerra, F. Favicela, X. Granizo

“…The study focused on the design of CRM and relational marketing strategies, in order to create tools to improve communication and interaction with the client, so as to help understand customer demands and achieve loyalty. …”
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Effects of saffron-grape intercropping on saffron flower number and rhizosphere microbial community by Yuanyuan Tao, Guifen Zhou, Xingchang Zhang, Mengqing Feng, Liqin Li, Xiaodong Qian

“…Intercropping and microbial interactions have a positive effect on plant yield, including enhanced soil fertility, enriched microbial diversity, reduced pest and disease incidences, and improved plant growth. …”
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Isoacid supplementation influences feed sorting, chewing behaviors, and enteric methane emissions differentially in mid-lactation dairy cows depending on dietary forage level by M.R.A. Redoy, S. Ahmed, M. Bulnes, D.H. Kleinschmit, M.E. Uddin

“…Therefore, our primary objective was to examine the effects of ISO supplementation on enteric CH4 emissions in lactating dairy cows fed 2 forage NDF levels (FL), along with monitoring feed particle sorting and chewing behaviors to assess any potential interactions. Sixty-four mid-lactation Holstein cows were used in a 10-wk long randomized complete block design trial. …”
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Characterization and Spatial Distribution of Sand Group Architecture and Channel Types in Tight Gas Reservoirs: A Case Study From the Jurassic Shaximiao Formation of the Jinqiu Gas... by Guian Guo, Deyu Zhu, Xiaojuan Wang, Mingqiu Li, Xu Guan, Xiaoju Zhang, Changjiang Wu, Shaomin Zhang, Li Hu, Juan Zhao, Nan Li, Huiqiang Wang, Bohan Duan

“…The technology of fine characterization for channel sand-bodies on the basis of human–computer interaction and seismic attributes is proposed, and geological modelling of the spatial distribution of sand group architectures and channel types is established. …”
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Evaluation of a Guided Chatbot Intervention for Young People in Jordan: Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial by Anne Marijn de Graaff, Rand Habashneh, Sarah Fanatseh, Dharani Keyan, Aemal Akhtar, Adnan Abualhaija, Muhannad Faroun, Ibrahim Said Aqel, Latefa Dardas, Chiara Servili, Mark van Ommeren, Richard Bryant, Kenneth Carswell

“…STARS consisted of 10 lessons in which participants interacted with a chatbot and learned several cognitive behavioral therapy strategies, with optional guidance by a trained e-helper through 5 weekly phone calls. …”
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Timing Matters: The Impact of Sowing Dates on Photosynthetic Traits and Biomass Accumulation in Hybrid Winter Wheat by Yulu Zhang, Wenlu Li, Zixin Zhu, Ludi Zhao, Hongxiao Duan, Hongmei Ge, Changxing Zhao

“…Overall, Jingmai 17 demonstrated significant photosynthetic and yield advantages, maximizing yield potential through optimal interactions among spike number (SN), grain number per spike, and TGW at the October 23 sowing date.…”
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