HISS: Snakemake-based workflows for performing SMRT-RenSeq assembly, AgRenSeq and dRenSeq for the discovery of novel plant disease resistance genes by Thomas M. Adams, Moray Smith, Yuhan Wang, Lynn H. Brown, Micha M. Bayer, Ingo Hein

“…Abstract Background In the ten years since the initial publication of the RenSeq protocol, the method has proved to be a powerful tool for studying disease resistance in plants and providing target genes for breeding programmes. …”
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Investigating the relationship between brand experience, brand recall and brand loyalty in experiential marketing (case study: Maral Leather) by Mehdi Ajalli, Mohammad Mahdi Mozaffari, Sahar Johari

“…Regarding the uncertainty of the population, 384 were selected as the statistical sample based on the Cochran formula. The data-gathering tool in this study was a questionnaire with 7 components and 24 items. …”
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Potential effects of Whatsapp on maternal health services uptake during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study in Ghana by Kwame S. Safo, Daniel Opoku, Richard A. Bonney, Clement K. Serchim, Kofi A. Mensah

“…This reveals that the use of WhatsApp for maternal health services referrals can be used as a communication tool for the management of high-risk obstetric referrals also.…”
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Investigating the Expression of c-Myc and BIRC5 in TRAIL and PBOX-15 treated Metastatic Prostate Cancer Cells by Corinne Kai Leng Chew, Hannah O'Toole, Daniela M Zisterer, Seema M. Nathwani, Jade K. Pollock

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Comparing the efficacy of live vs. video instructional demonstrations in dental education: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Rawan N. AlKahtani, Banna M. Alnufaiy, Refal S. Albaijan, Sarah M. Alnafaiy, Farah M. Elfakhri, Suha M. Aljudaibi

“…The quality of included studies was assessed using the modified Downs and Black quality assessment tool. Results A total of 3686 studies were identified, of which 2222 studies remained following duplicate removal. …”
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Solving geocryology problems based on generalized Fourier theory for temperature waves in half-space by Anatoliy M. Afanasyev, Yulia S. Bakhracheva

“…The results of the work can be used in geocryology as a theoretical tool for modeling seasonal fluctuations in the thermal state of frozen rocks and soils.…”
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A Novel Nomogram for Early Identification of CFS-Like Symptoms in University Students with Infectious Mononucleosis by Deping Sun, Yanan Liang, Fuwei Yang, Lan Liu, Yuqin Yan

“…The nomogram developed in this study serves as a valuable predictive tool for assessing the risk of CFS-like symptoms in university students with IM. …”
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Comparative analysis of harmonic sensitivity for stator fault diagnosis in induction motors by Allal Abderrahim, Lamouchi Zakaria, Abderrahmane Khechekhouche, Antonio Marcos de Oliveira Siqueira, Julio César Costa Campos, Kheireddine Lamamra

“…The FFT, as a mathematical tool, enables a comprehensive analysis of signals, facilitating the identification and isolation of their frequency components. …”
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MicroRNA as a Potential Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker in Diffuse Large B‐Cell Lymphoma: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Shaghayegh Khanmohammadi, Mahdi Masrour, Parisa Fallahtafti, Fatemeh Hasani

“…Conclusion MicroRNAs could serve as a powerful diagnostic and prognostic tool in DLBCL.…”
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Exploring Quality of Life in Adults Living With Late-onset Pompe Disease: A Combined Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of Patient Perceptions from Australia, France, Italy, and... by Holly Lumgair, Lisa Bashorum, Alasdair MacCulloch, Elizabeth Minas, George Timmins, Drago Bratkovic, Richard Perry, Medi Stone, Vasileios Blazos, Elisabetta Conti, Raymond Saich

“…**Methods:** A 2-part observational study was conducted online between October and December 2023 using the 36-item short-form tool (SF-36) and a survey. Adults with LOPD (N=41) from Australia, France, Italy, and the Netherlands were recruited. …”
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Numerical modeling of land subsidence induced by groundwater extraction considering unsaturated effects and using element-free Galerkin (EFG) method by A. Tourei, A. Pak, M. A. Iranmanesh

“…Then, using the EFG method as a numerical tool, we modeled an isotropic aquifer to investigate the effects of groundwater pumping on land subsidence and hydraulic changes in the aquifer. …”
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Usefulness of the Brief Scale for Psychiatric Problems in Orthopaedic Patients (BS-POP) for Predicting Poor Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Decompression Surgery by Kazuyuki Watanabe, Koji Otani, Takuya Nikaido, Kinshi Kato, Hiroshi Kobayashi, Junichi Handa, Shoji Yabuki, Shin-Ichi Kikuchi, Shin-Ichi Konno

“…These results suggest that BS-POP is a useful tool for predicting surgical outcomes in patients with LSS.…”
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Total glucosides of paeony for rheumatoid arthritis: a protocol for a systematic review by Jing Luo, Guo-Yan Yang, Di-Er Jin, Ying-Ze Zhang, Jian-Ming Wang, Wei-Ping Kong, Qing-Wen Tao

“…The methodological quality of each included study will be evaluated using the Cochrane risk of bias tool, and the strength of evidence on prespecified outcomes will be assessed in accordance with the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) approach. …”
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Detection of exhaled methane levels for monitoring trauma-related haemorrhage following blunt trauma: study protocol for a prospective observational study by Péter Jávor, Ferenc Rárosi, Tamara Horváth, László Török, Endre Varga, Petra Hartmann

“…The reduction of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) blood flow is among the first compensatory responses to blood loss, thus being a promising candidate as a diagnostic tool for occult haemorrhage. Unfortunately, methods for monitoring the SMA flow have not been elaborated to date. …”
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Optimization of land use structure integrating ecosystem service function and economic development—A case study in Dongting Lake Ecological and Economic Zone, China by Yifan Zhu, Min Zhou

“…Finally, by spatially allocating the optimization results, the coupled model provides a new perspective and tool for decision-makers to develop sustainable regional land use planning.…”
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Finnish national patient data repository as data source for FINRISK risk calculator by Viljami Männikkö, Henna Kujanen, Joona Munukka, Klaus Förger

“… The FINRISK risk calculator is a tool for the evaluation of the 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). …”
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Day-to-day dynamics of fetal heart rate variability to detect chorioamnionitis in preterm premature rupture of membranes. by Aline Taoum, Guy Carrault, Caroline Tesson, Maxime Esvan, Bruno Laviolle, Linda Lassel

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>The present study suggests that the HRV features are more reliable for diagnosing chorioamnionitis than cFHR, and that the assessment of features dynamics over several days is an interesting tool for detecting chorioamnionitis. Further study should be carried out on a larger sample to confirm these findings, improve the diagnostic performance of chorioamnionitis and help clinicians decide on delivery criteria.…”
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The development of a kinetic biotic ligand model to predict acute toxicity of Gadolinium for Daphnia magna by Marion Revel, Qiao-Guo Tan, Andrew Hursthouse, Susanne Heise

“…The Biotic Ligand Model (BLM) is a valuable tool for risk assessment which predicts the metal bioavailability and toxicity to specific organisms. …”
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The effect of β-carotene supplementation above requirement on the production and reproduction performance of female sheep and goats - A mini review by Osman Ahmed, Abubeker Hassen, Khoboso Lehloenya

“…While a number of studies have been conducted on the effect of β-carotene supplementation as a tool to improve the production and reproduction performance of female goats and sheep, the findings are inconsistent. …”
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Mixed Signals: interpreting mixing patterns of different soil bioturbation processes through luminescence and numerical modelling by W. M. van der Meij, S. Riedesel, S. Riedesel, T. Reimann

“…</p> <p>The new numerical formulations of bioturbation, which are provided in an accompanying modelling tool, provide new possibilities for calibration and more accurate simulation of the processes in soil function and soil evolution models.…”
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