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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Natasa Debeljak, Aljaz Kosmerlj, Jordi Altimiras, Manja Zupan Semrov
Summary: This study examined the characteristics of horses in terms of handling/cooperation, fear/exploration, and trainability through behavioral tests and physiological and anatomical measurements. The results showed individual differences in behavior types and head and body characteristics. Horses with shorter height and wider muzzle were found to be more trustworthy, less fearful, and easier to handle and train.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Tomotaka Ugai, Koichiro Haruki, Tabitha A. Harrison, Yin Cao, Conghui Qu, Andrew T. Chan, Peter T. Campbell, Naohiko Akimoto, Sonja Berndt, Hermann Brenner, Daniel D. Buchanan, Jenny Chang-Claude, Kenji Fujiyoshi, Steven J. Gallinger, Marc J. Gunter, Akihisa Hidaka, Michael Hoffmeister, Li Hsu, Mark A. Jenkins, Roger L. Milne, Victor Moreno, Polly A. Newcomb, Reiko Nishihara, Rish K. Pai, Lori C. Sakoda, Martha L. Slattery, Wei Sun, Efrat L. Amitay, Elizabeth Alwers, Stephen N. Thibodeau, Amanda E. Toland, Bethany Van Guelpen, Michael O. Woods, Syed H. Zaidi, John D. Potter, Marios Giannakis, Mingyang Song, Jonathan A. Nowak, Amanda I. Phipps, Ulrike Peters, Shuji Ogino
Summary: Early-onset colorectal cancer is on the rise, and the prevalence of certain tumor molecular characteristics varies along different subsites of the colon. Understanding these differences by age and tumor location is crucial for personalized patient management.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2023)
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Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Jia Wang, Jing-jing Cui, Dong-sheng Xu, Yu-xin Su, Jie-ying Liao, Shuang Wu, Ling Zou, Ya-ting Guo, Yi Shen, Wan-zhu Bai
Summary: This study visualized and compared the sensory and autonomic innervation of local tissues at different traditional acupuncture points in the rat forehead and face. The sensory, sympathetic, and parasympathetic nerve fibers were found to form a neural network at these point locations, responding to acupuncture stimulation. The analysis from the view of three-dimensional reconstruction revealed the independent distribution pattern of these nerve fibers to their corresponding target tissues.
ACUPUNCTURE IN MEDICINE
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Dong-Yeop Jang, Ki-Chang Oh, Eun-Seo Jung, Soo-Jin Cho, Ji-Yun Lee, Yeon-Jae Lee, Chang-Eop Kim, In-Jun Yang
Summary: Acupuncture point selections vary depending on clinicians' acupuncture style, with differences in AP prescriptions among classical medical textbooks representing unique acupuncture styles. Each style can be more clearly explained by AP attributes rather than the APs themselves, indicating that theoretical diversity of acupuncture styles leads to heterogeneity in AP selections.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Anatomy & Morphology
Golshan Zare, Emre Cilden, Omur Gencay Celemli
Summary: A detailed anatomical description of all Cyclamen taxa found in Turkey was provided for the first time. The study investigated the use of tubers of these taxa as a treatment for infertility, and measured stomatal index values and epidermis cell features. The anatomical features can be used with morphological features for species identification.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2023)
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Forestry
Yaling Chang, Yuxian Fan, Zhoukang Li, Guanghui Lv
Summary: This study analyzed the leaf physiological traits of two different halophytes in response to water and salt gradients. It found significant species-specific physiological responses in terms of leaf water potential, morphology, anatomical parameters, and photosynthetic parameters. The study also revealed the influence of soil water and salt content and anatomical characteristics on plant photosynthesis.
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Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Sergey Filist, Riad Taha Al-Kasasbeh, Olga Shatalova, Nikolay Korenevskiy, Ashraf Shaqadan, Zeinab Protasova, Maksim Ilyash, Mikhail Lukashov
Summary: This study aimed to develop an expert fuzzy logic model to predict postoperative complications of prostatic hyperplasia before surgery. A method for surgical risk classification was developed using the current-voltage characteristics of acupuncture points as descriptors. The model showed promising sensitivity and accuracy in predicting the success of surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE-JIM
(2022)
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Agronomy
Florencia Marcon, Elio L. Di Lorenzo, Myriam C. Peichoto, Carlos A. Acuna
Summary: This study investigated the differential grazing behavior, morphological and anatomical leaf traits of new accessions of atra paspalum. The results showed that cattle preference varied among different accessions and sampling events. Some accessions had shorter height, shorter and more flexible leaves compared to the cultivar Camba. Cattle preference was influenced by the growing season and the presence of leaf structural tissue.
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Food Science & Technology
Gorka Merino, Maria Remedios Marin-Arroyo, Maria Jose Beriain, Francisco C. Ibanez
Summary: This study investigated the sensory characteristics of dishes adapted to dysphagia associated with cerebral palsy, finding that attributes like homogeneity and easy-to-swallow were key. Hedonic evaluation showed that flavorful taste, soft texture, and original flavor of the dish increased acceptance, while attributes like thick mash and blandness decreased acceptance. The adapted dishes were correctly characterized and accepted, with certain dishes being more preferred by judges.
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Engineering, Chemical
Pia Lois-Morales, Catherine Evans, Dion Weatherley
Summary: This study focuses on the relationship between the quantitative characterization of rock particles and their strength. Ten different ore types were characterised using quantitative methods, and it was found that the shape of the grains and the physical properties of minerals have a significant impact on the strength of particles.
MINERALS ENGINEERING
(2023)
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Clinical Neurology
Wenbin Li, Du Lei, Maxwell J. Tallman, Jeffrey A. Welge, Thomas J. Blom, David E. Fleck, Christina C. Klein, Caleb M. Adler, L. Rodrigo Patino, Jeffrey R. Strawn, Qiyong Gong, John A. Sweeney, Melissa P. DelBello
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the neuroanatomy of youth with bipolar disorder and its correlation to clinical characteristics. The results showed that compared to healthy youth, those with bipolar disorder had decreased cortical thickness in frontal, parietal, and anterior cingulate regions, as well as decreased gray matter volume in certain subcortical regions. Furthermore, youth with bipolar disorder comorbid with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or psychotic symptoms showed more significant deficits in subcortical gray matter volume.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Sang-Keun Song, Yu-Na Choi, Yunsoo Choi, James Flynn, Bavand Sadeghi
Summary: The research investigated the characteristics of four aerosol components in Southeast Texas, revealing differences in concentration, AOD, and DRF across different locations and months. The water-soluble component was found to be the main contributor to DRF, with variations in the monthly patterns of AOD among the aerosol components.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
David Alonso-Forn, Domingo Sancho-Knapik, Maria Dolores Farinas, Miquel Nadal, Ruben Martin-Sanchez, Juan Pedro Ferrio, Victor Resco de Dios, Jose Javier Peguero-Pina, Yusuke Onoda, Jeannine Cavender-Bares, Tomas Gomez Alvarez Arenas, Eustaquio Gil-Pelegrin
Summary: This study examined the leaf anatomical traits and cell wall composition of 25 oak species, and found that the upper epidermis outer wall of the leaves directly contributes to the mechanical strength, and cellulose plays a crucial role in increasing leaf strength and toughness. The principal component analysis clearly separates Quercus species into two groups, corresponding to evergreen and deciduous species.
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Polymer Science
Fatheali A. Shilar, Sharanabasava V. Ganachari, Veerabhadragouda B. Patil, T. M. Yunus Khan, Naif Mana Almakayeel, Saleh Alghamdi
Summary: This paper investigates the impact of important nanomaterials on the performance of geopolymer concrete. The study reveals that increasing the alkaline to binder and sodium silicate to sodium hydroxide ratios can enhance the strength development of geopolymer concrete. The addition of small quantities of nanomaterials further improves the strength and structural stability of the concrete, enhancing its durability.
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Plant Sciences
Osama G. Ragab, Diaa Mamdouh, Ramadan Bedair, Iryna Smetanska, Nazim S. Gruda, Sawsan K. M. Yousif, Rihab M. Omer, Ashwaq T. Althobaiti, Hany S. Abd El-Raouf, Ahmed M. El-Taher, Ashraf S. El-Sayed, Marwa M. Eldemerdash
Summary: This study revised the taxonomic features of three frequently distributed Lycium species in Egypt by comparing their anatomical, metabolic, molecular, and ecological characteristics. DNA barcoding and GC-MS analysis were performed to molecularly identify the species and analyze their chemical profiles.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)