Determining the Traction Characteristic of a Tractor in Operating Conditions by A. G. Arzhenovskiy, D. S. Kozlov, N. A. Petrishchev

“…One of the most important aspects in terms of increasing the efficiency of agricultural production is the improvement of the methods and tools of determining the main operating indicators of tractors as they influence the productivity, efficiency and ecological safety of machine­tractor units. …”
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Rating of perceived exertion as a tool for managing exercise intensity during pregnancy: a scoping review by Christina Gjestvang, Lene A H Haakstad, Malin Landro Olsen, Emilie Mass Dalhaug

“…However, the determination and monitoring of exercise intensity seem to be a particular source of confusion, and the most effective method to monitor exercise intensity remains uncertain. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Dynamic Maceration and Ultrasonic Assisted Extraction of Fucoidan from Four Arctic Brown Algae on Its Antioxidant and Anticancer Properties by Ekaterina D. Obluchinskaya, Olga N. Pozharitskaya, Irina M. Lapina, Anna A. Kulminskaya, Elena V. Zhurishkina, Alexander N. Shikov

“…The treatment of HeLa G-63 cells with all studied fucoidans for 48 h increased concentration-dependently the number of dead cells. The most promising were Fv and Fs fucoidans with high phlorotannins, low sulfates, and uronic acid extracted by DM. …”
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Signs of connective tissue dysplasia in women with genital prolapse by A. S. Ustyuzhina, M. A. Solodilova, A. V. Polonikov, S. P. Pakhomov, U. G. Shokirova

“…The number of studies pinpointing the cause of the disease in connective tissue dysplasia (CTD) has been increasing annually.Aim: to conduct a systematic analysis and determine most common signs of CTD in women with genital prolapse.Materials and methods. …”
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A radiomics-based interpretable model integrating delayed-phase CT and clinical features for predicting the pathological grade of appendiceal pseudomyxoma peritonei by Dong Bai, Guanjun Shi, Yuanzi Liang, Fang Li, Zhuozhao Zheng, Zhiqun Wang

“…DCA confirmed greater clinical utility across most threshold probabilities, with favorable Brier scores (training:0.124; testing:0.142) indicating excellent calibration. …”
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Magnitude and associated factors of disrespect and abusive care among laboring mothers at public health facilities in Borena District, South Wollo, Ethiopia. by Mulusew Maldie, Gudina Egata, Muluken Genetu Chanie, Amare Muche, Reta Dewau, Nigusu Worku, Mamo Dereje Alemu, Gojjam Eshetie Ewunetie, Tesfaye Birhane, Elsabeth Addisu, Wolde Melese Ayele, Metadel Adane

“…<h4>Result</h4>Almost four out of five (79.4%) women experienced at least one type of disrespect and abuse during facility-based childbirth. The most frequently reported type of disrespect and abuse was non-consented care 63.7%. …”
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One Axis, Two Faces: The Shared Biology of PMS and Migraine by Michalina Makieła, Weronika Koziak, Marta Makieła, Aleksandra Bętkowska, AGATA KORNACKA, Aleksandra Zając, Kamila Szostak, Rafał Tomaka, Daniel Worobiej, Stanisław Dudek

“…Both disorders are characterized by cyclical patterns tied to hormonal fluctuations—most notably the abrupt withdrawal of estrogen and changes in progesterone levels during the luteal phase. …”
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In-frame germline TP53 variant impairs p53 oligomerization and predisposes to cancer by Lucie Vanikova, Eva Machackova, Barbora Nemcova, Jana Soukupova, Silvia Petrezselyova, Klara Novakova, Marcela Zenatova, Sarka Pavlova, Petra Kleiblova, Zdenek Kleibl, Lenka Foretova, Libor Macurek

“…Abstract Germline loss-of-function variants in TP53 cause Li–Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) characterized by an early onset of various cancer types including sarcomas, adrenocortical carcinoma, and breast cancer. The most common are mutations in the DNA binding domain of p53, but alterations in the oligomerization domain also cause LFS with variable level of penetrance. …”
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Measurement report: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in particulate matter (PM₁₀) from activated sludge aeration by J. P. Kizhakkethil, Z. Shi, A. Bogush, I. Kourtchev

“…The total PFAS concentrations in PM<span class="inline-formula">₁₀</span> were 15.49 and 4.25 pg m<span class="inline-formula">⁻³</span> during autumn and spring campaigns, respectively. PFBA was the most abundant of the PFAS, suggesting a shift towards short-chain PFAS use. …”
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Assessment of hydrological response to soil and water conservation measures in the Loess Plateau based on a novel modeling framework by Xixi Wu, Xuehua Zhao, Xuerui Gao, Bowen Zhu, Xueping Zhu, Xining Zhao, Pan Chen, Xiaoqi Guo, Marie Rose IRIBAGIZA

“…Compared to other measures, the berm measure was most effective in reducing surface runoff, with its runoff component was mainly in the form of interflow, accounting for 94.2 %. …”
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Integrating socio-ecosystemic factors in One Health approaches: a scoping review in zoonotic disease research by Anthony Giacomini, Agnès Waret-Szkuta, Tephanie Sieng, Didier Raboisson, Guillaume Lhermie, Marisa Peyre, Hélène Guis

“…The social factor “hunting, poaching and wildlife trafficking” was the most referenced, with 24 citations. Only 15 % of the studies were considered truly “interdisciplinary” because they integrated all three dimensions of the socio-ecosystem, and their publication dates show that the issue has only recently been taken up. …”
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Single‐center study to determine the safety and efficacy of CT‐707 in Chinese patients with advanced anaplastic lymphoma kinase‐rearranged non‐small‐cell lung cancer by Peng Song, Xiaotong Zhang, Dongliang Yang, Hanping Wang, Xiaoyan Si, Li Zhang

“…After treatment, grade 3 diarrhea (600 mg once a day) was found as dose‐limiting toxicity (DLT).The most common adverse events included diarrhea (92%), elevated aspartate aminotransferase (61%), elevated alanine aminotransferase (54%), hair loss (38%), and vomiting (31%). …”
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The Effect of Wheat Mixtures on the Powdery Mildew Disease and Some Yield Components by Ning LI, Shao-feng JIA, Xiu-na WANG, Xia-yu DUAN, Yi-lin ZHOU, Zong-hua WANG, Guo-dong LU

“…The cultivar combinations tested in 2007 showed increase of grain yield, while most of the combinations tested in 2010 did not show the increase. …”
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11 Using human-centered design to improve cervical cancer screening for people experiencing homelessness by Natalia Rodriguez, Lara Balian, Abigail Higgins, Rebecca Ziolkowski, Kalesia Smith, Bridget Hawryluk, Andrea Kiser, Sarah Wiehe

“…Despite common misconceptions regarding indifference toward preventive healthcare among homeless populations, most (87%) wanted to be screened and believed it is important for their health. …”
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A fully integrated whole-head helium OPM MEG: a performance assessment compared to cryogenic MEG by Maxime Bonnet, Maxime Bonnet, Denis Schwartz, Denis Schwartz, Tjerk Gutteling, Tjerk Gutteling, Sebastien Daligault, Etienne Labyt

“…A few years ago, a new generation of MEG sensors emerged: optically pumped magnetometers (OPMs). The most common OPMs use alkali atoms as the sensing element. …”
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Assessing the utility of genomic selection to breed for durable Ascochyta blight resistance in chickpea by Zibei Lin, Yongjun Li, Adnan Riaz, Shimna Sudheesh, Shahin Yazdifar, Judith Atieno, Sara Blake, Janine Croser, Joshua Fanning, Matthew J. Hayden, Sukhjiwan Kaur

“…Abstract Ascochyta blight (AB) is one of the most devastating fungal diseases of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). …”
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Interactive effects of microplastics and typical pollutants on the soil-plant system: a mini-review by Shahid Iqbal, Jianchu Xu, Heng Gui, Dengpan Bu, Sulaiman Almwarai Alharbi, Sehroon Khan, Sadia Nadir

“…Although research on microplastics (MPs) interactions with other soil pollutants is increasingly becoming available, most studies do not consider risks to soil fertility or plant growth. …”
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Health Literacy and Behaviors of Patients and Caregivers Related to Glycemic Control Among Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand by Chaimongkon S, Sakulwattana W, Ong-Artborirak P, Liyanage E, Seangpraw K

“…Data were collected via questionnaires, and blood samples were analyzed for fasting blood sugar (FBS) and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c).Results: The findings revealed that most patients and caregivers had diabetes HL scores at the functional literacy level (53.77% and 37.05%, respectively). …”
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Changes in the distribution of elements in the liver and various brain regions in suicides from southeastern Poland by Jacek Baj, Alicja Forma, Kaja Karakuła, Wojciech Flieger, Michał Flieger, Beata Kowalska, Iwona Kamińska, Dariusz Majerek, Grzegorz Teresiński, Ryszard Maciejewski, Elżbieta Radzikowska-Büchner, Jolanta Flieger

“…Two-way non-parametric Spearman rank correlation matrices showed different numbers and strengths of correlations for most brain regions in the compared groups, especially for the head of the caudate nucleus (Latin: caput nuclei caudati), superior longitudinal fasciculus (Latin: fasciculus longitudinalis superior cerebri), and hippocampus (Latin: hippocampus). …”
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Fetal bovine serum: how to leave it behind in the pursuit of more reliable science by Tilo Weber, Atena Malakpour-Permlid, Aline Chary, Vito D’Alessandro, Vito D’Alessandro, Leah Haut, Sebastian Seufert, Esther Veronika Wenzel, James Hickman, Karen Bieback, Joachim Wiest, Joachim Wiest, Wilhelm Gerhard Dirks, Sandra Coecke, Stina Oredsson

“…Supplying cells in vitro with growth factors, hormones, and other nutrients is achieved most often by supplementing culture media with fetal bovine serum (FBS). …”
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