Seeds of success: seed biology and germination response of Gazania weed in Australia by Muhammad Adnan, Babar Shahzad, Marisa Collins, Ali Ahsan Bajwa

“…Populations did not differ in their germination response to moisture stress. Seeds did not germinate beyond -1.2 MPa water potential, while 50% germination inhibition occurred at -0.67 MPa. …”
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Fenofibrate treatment during withdrawal reverses symptoms of ethanol-induced depression in male rats by Marcelo León, Camila Vásquez-Ulloa, Lucas Marambio-Ruiz, Diliana Pérez-Reytor, Eduardo Karahanian, Eduardo Karahanian

“…However, ethanol-induced reductions in sucrose intake after withdrawal—reflecting anhedonia—were not reversed by fenofibrate. …”
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DNA Damage Response Regulation Alleviates Neuroinflammation in a Mouse Model of α-Synucleinopathy by Sazzad Khan, Himanshi Singh, Jianfeng Xiao, Mohammad Moshahid Khan

“…Overall, these results suggest that targeting the DDR via ATM inhibition reduces genotoxic stress, suppresses neuroinflammation, and improves behavioral outcomes in a mouse model of α-synucleinopathy. …”
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Implementing nature walking groups in mental health services as a transdiagnostic approach to promote recovery: a study ​protocol for a non-randomised trial by Nicole Snowdon, Zubair Ahmed Ratan, Katarzyna Olcon, Peter Destry, Julaine Allan

“…On each walk, facilitators will draw participant attention to one of the natural features and guide participants through stress reduction and mindfulness activities, lasting 3 to 10 min in duration. …”
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Role of lipopolysaccharide in genesis of microvascular complications in type 1 diabetes mellitus by V. A. Beloglazov, I. A. Yatskov, D. I. Ulyanova

“…According to current literature, the main pathogenetic links in the development of microvascular complications in DM1 concern, e.g., direct glucosemediated endothelial damage, oxidative stress, as well as microvascular fibrotic processes. …”
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TECHNOLOGICAL PECULIARITIES OF THERMAL BARRIER COATINGS BASED ON ZIRCONIUM DIOXIDE by V. V. Okovity, O. G. Devoino, V. A. Okovity, V. M. Astashinsky

“…As a result, the metal-ceramic Al2O3 layer is formed at a metal-ceramic interface and it changes a stress state of the coating that causes a reduction of protective properties. …”
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Targeting ESKAPE pathogens with ZnS and Au@ZnS Core–Shell nanoconjugates for improved biofilm control by Shaikh Imran Ibrahim, Ajith Manayil Parambil, Neha Jha, Anuj Kumar Tomar, Paulraj Rajamani, Xiao Jian, Eepsita Priyadarshini, Shao Chuxiao

“…Further investigations, including cell permeability assay, reactive oxygen species analysis, and comet analysis, demonstrated that the Au@ZnS NC induced oxidative stress, destabilizing cell structure, macromolecule destruction, and DNA strand breakage. …”
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Psychological distress and self-psychological adjustment methods of lung transplant recipients: an overview of systematic reviews by Shaobo Guo, Yingtian Jia, Ruiting Wang, Jing Sun, Hongxia Liu

“…Self-psychological adjustment methods were categorized into: (1) actively integrating into the society, (2) resuming daily activities, changing lifestyle and attitude, (3) accepting self, (4) seeking social support, (5) psychological interventions, such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) intervention, music therapy. …”
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Land Cover Transformations and Thermal Responses in Representative North African Oases from 2000 to 2023 by Tallal Abdel Karim Bouzir, Djihed Berkouk, Safieddine Ounis, Sami Melik, Noradila Rusli, Mohammed M. Gomaa

“…The results reveal substantial reductions in bare soil (e.g., 48.10% in Siwa) and notable urban expansion (e.g., 136.01% in Siwa and 48.46% in Ghadames). …”
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Review of advancements and challenges in delayed irrigation: Enhancing crop water productivity and sustainable crop production by Run Xue, Yue Jiang, Hong Li, Bin Shi

“…Moreover, DI induces partial stomatal closure, redirecting resource allocation from growth to defense mechanisms by imposing mild drought stress, which enhances disease resistance despite slowing growth. …”
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Optimizing Sound Insulation Performance of Triple Glazing with Different Glass and Cavity Thickness Combinations by Honghu Zhang, Yan Wang, Xiaosheng Ji

“…These models were used to calculate the sound transmission loss curves, the weighted sound reduction index, and the distributions of structural stress and the displacement amplitude. …”
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Genome-wide association study reveals the QTLs and candidate genes associated with seed longevity in soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) by Naflath Thenveettil, R. L. Ravikumar, S. Rajendra Prasad

“…Seed longevity related traits such as seed germination, seedling vigor index-I (SVI-I), seedling vigor index-II (RVI-II), reduction in vigor index-I (RVI-I), and reduction in vigor index-II (RVI-II) were recorded after 12 and 14 months after natural ageing and accelerated ageing during the year 2019 and 2021. …”
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“I became alright after birth”: Mechanisms driving improvements in mental health symptoms in the postpartum transition among persons at risk for HIV in South Africa by Katherine E. Kabel, Jane H. Lee, Jennifer N. Githaiga, Linda Gwangqa, Madison R. Fertig, Lauren R. Gulbicki, Maria J. Bustamante, Lucia Knight, Conall O’Cleirigh, Christina Psaros, Amelia M. Stanton

“…Background: Pregnant and postpartum persons (PPPs) are at increased risk for HIV acquisition, and depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) negatively impact engagement in HIV prevention behaviors like pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use, thereby increasing risk. …”
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Suture stabilization of the acromioclavicular ligament plus clavicular hook plate fixation vs. total ligament repair with loop plates for acromioclavicular joint dislocation by Gang Ren, Xiaowen Huang

“…Besides, this procedure significantly decreased the stress load acting around the AC joint, which further decreased the complications. …”
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Spatial association and trade-off/synergy relationships between ecosystem health and human well-being: a case study of the Manas River Basin by Ruiming Xiao, Xiaobin Dong, Xuechao Wang, Xiaomin Xiao, Yichen Yan, Rui Liu, Yuxin Qi

“…High EH–high HWB clusters were predominantly in midstream oases, whereas high EH–low HWB clusters were located in southern forests. (4) Trade-offs and synergies varied along the landscape gradient: ecological stress traded off with all HWB types, while ecological function showed stable synergies with EnvWB and increasing synergies with EcoWB and ECWB. …”
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Non-thermal processing techniques for sustainable food supply chains by Kaiser Younis, Kausar Jahan, Ovais Shafiq Qadri, Khwaja Osama, Owais Yousuf

“…The societal inferences, safety attention, regulatory issues, and consumer acceptance of these technologies are also discussed, highlighting the health rewards and the necessity for increased awareness and education. The review stresses nonthermal processing's pivotal role in promoting sustainable food systems by mitigating food waste, conserving resources, and lowering carbon emissions. …”
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MoveMentor—examining the effectiveness of a machine learning and app-based digital assistant to increase physical activity in adults: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Corneel Vandelanotte, Stewart Trost, Danya Hodgetts, Tasadduq Imam, MD Mamunur Rashid, Quyen G. To, Carol Maher

“…Secondary outcomes include app engagement and retention, quality of life, depression, anxiety, stress, sitting time, sleep, workplace productivity, absenteeism, presenteeism and habit strength. …”
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Finite element analysis of the modified intramedullary nail-II for managing reverse obliquity trochanteric fractures by Qian Wang, Yao Lu, Lu Liu, Teng Ma, Zhong Li, Kun Zhang, Qiang Huang

“…In comparison with the PFNA group, the MIN-II group showed a 30.0% reduction in 31-A3.1 ROT fracture and a 20.2% reduction in 31-A3.3 ROT fracture for this indicator, respectively. …”
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Critical success factors for implementing robotic process automation in the hotel industry by Yuemeng Ge, Ke Xia, Muhammad Asif, Asli Ersoy, Muhammad Farrukh Shahzad

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Prevalence and correlates of nonsuicidal self-injury among youths in Singapore: findings from the National Youth Mental Health Study by Sherilyn Chang, Janhavi Ajit Vaingankar, Bernard Tan, Yeow Wee Brian Tan, Ellaisha Samari, S. Archana, Yi Chian Chua, Yi Ping Lee, Charmaine Tang, Swapna Verma, Mythily Subramaniam

“…The Deliberate Self-Harm Inventory and Depression Anxiety Stress Scales Short Form were used to assess NSSI behaviours and mental health symptoms. …”
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