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Geochemistry & Geophysics
Shang-Qi Deng, Liang-Jian Deng, Xiao Wu, Ran Ran, Danfeng Hong, Gemine Vivone
Summary: In this article, a novel pyramid Shuffleand-Reshuffle Transformer (PSRT) algorithm is proposed for multispectral and hyperspectral image fusion (MHIF). By designing Shuffle-and-Reshuffle (SaR) modules and using pyramid structures based on window self-attention, PSRT efficiently resolves the computational complexity issue of Transformer. Experimental results demonstrate the superiority of PSRT compared to several state-of-the-art approaches on multiple benchmark datasets.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING
(2023)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Gui-Feng Gao, Huan Li, Yu Shi, Teng Yang, Chang-Hao Gao, Kunkun Fan, Yihui Zhang, Yong-Guan Zhu, Manuel Delgado-Baquerizo, Hai-Lei Zheng, Haiyan Chu
Summary: The study found that the invasion of Spartina alterniflora has a significant impact on the soil microbiome of coastal wetlands, including an increase in bacterial richness and changes in community composition. Plant invasion also resulted in a reduction in the complexity and stability of microbial networks.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Christian Schumacher, Lieselotte Fritz, Lena M. M. Hanek, Vitali Sidorin, Daniel Bruex, Carsten Bolm
Summary: This study presents the development of a mechanochemical protocol for a charge-accelerated aza-Claisen rearrangement, which avoids the use of transition metals, ligands, or pyrophoric Lewis acids. The desired tertiary amides were prepared in yields ranging from 17% to 84% by using (heterocyclic) tertiary allylamines and acyl chlorides. Furthermore, the same protocol was applied for a Bellus-Claisen-type rearrangement resulting in the synthesis of a 9-membered lactam without further optimization.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Caroline Hanson, Claire Hou, Allison Percy, Emily Vreeland, Alexandra Minicozzi
Summary: According to the Congressional Budget Office, in 2023, there will be 248 million Americans under the age of 65 with health insurance coverage, majority of whom obtained it through employment-based plans. However, 23 million people in the same age group, accounting for 8.3% of the population, will remain uninsured, with variations in coverage related to income, race, and ethnicity. The temporary policies implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic have significantly contributed to the record-low uninsurance rate, but as these measures are phased out, millions of people are expected to transition to other forms of coverage or become uninsured.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nicolas Vallee, Emmanuel Dugrenot, Anne-Virginie Desruelle, Catherine Tardivel, Jean-Charles Martin, Anthony Guernec, Alain Boussuges, Sarah Rives, Jean-Jacques Risso, Francois Guerrero
Summary: This study analyzed the fecal metabolome from the caecum of rats resistant to decompression sickness and found metabolic differences compared to their DCS-sensitive ancestors after selective breeding. The results suggest a reshuffle in hormonal and energetic compounds, including steroids, sugars, and antibiotics, within both the host and microbial community.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Joshua J. Cook, Madeline Wei, Benny Segovia, Ludmila Cosio-Lima, Jeffrey Simpson, Scott Taylor, Yunsuk Koh, Sangho Kim, Youngil Lee
Summary: The aim of this study was to examine the molecular mechanisms of endurance exercise-induced hepatic protection against diet-induced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in female mice. The results showed that endurance exercise attenuated hepatic steatosis, reduced de novo lipogenesis, enhanced mitochondrial biogenesis, activated fatty-acid metabolism, prevented gluconeogenesis, senescence, oxidative stress, and autophagy deficiency, and reversed apoptosis arrest. These findings suggest that endurance exercise plays a crucial role in preventing/delaying the progression of NAFLD and protecting against its complications.
ANNALS OF HEPATOLOGY
(2022)
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Cell Biology
Sarah E. Nataraj, Stacy W. Blain
Summary: The study focuses on the functions of cyclin D-CDK4/6 complex in cell cycle regulation, showing that CDK6 has a greater ability to overcome TGF-beta-mediated cell arrest compared to CDK4, and suggesting a potential association with p15 in this mechanism.
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Agronomy
Paul Benecke, Rod Steindl, Sarah Edwards
Summary: The USA and Brazil are the largest ethanol producers globally, but the Covid-19 pandemic has caused a decrease in demand. US companies Poet, Valero and ADM continue to lead the top producer rankings, while Brazilian company Raizen is expected to move up in rankings following the recent acquisition of Biosev.
INTERNATIONAL SUGAR JOURNAL
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Lauri E. Markowitz, Elizabeth R. Unger
Summary: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted virus that can lead to various cancers. Vaccines are highly effective in preventing HPV infection, precancers, and other related conditions. Routine HPV vaccination is recommended in the United States at 11 or 12 years of age, and can be started as early as 9 years of age. For individuals aged 27 to 45, shared decision making regarding vaccination is recommended. Cervical cancer screening is recommended regardless of HPV vaccination history.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2023)
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Mathematics, Applied
Weiqiang Li, Jin Zhou, Zhen Jin, Jun-an Lu
Summary: This paper focuses on the different roles of ring vaccination and targeted vaccination in epidemic control, finding that in certain areas, ring vaccination can enhance the effectiveness of targeted vaccination, while in others, the mixed strategy may not perform as well. The study also includes the construction of an epidemic model and confirms its validity through simulations.
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Business, Finance
Li Cao, Junhua Jiang, Vanja Piljak
Summary: This study examines whether the signing of TPP and CPTPP reshuffled the financial influence of the US, China, and Japan in ASEAN by using the outward volatility-spillover effect of the equity market as a proxy. The study finds that TPP and CPTPP did enhance the financial influence of the US and Japan in some ASEAN countries, but there is no evidence of them reducing China's financial influence in ASEAN.
RESEARCH IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND FINANCE
(2023)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Hai The Hoang, Xuan Thanh Kieu Nguyen, Son Van Huynh, Thuy Doan Hua, Hien Thi Thuy Tran, Vinh-Long Tran-Chi
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between the number of COVID-19 vaccination injections and fear of COVID-19 among Vietnamese adults. The results suggest that young adults aged 18-20 are more fearful of COVID-19 compared to other age groups. Individuals who received their first vaccine dose exhibit greater fear of COVID-19 compared to those who received the second dose or were not inoculated. Additionally, beliefs about the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination play a role in the relationship between the number of vaccination injections and fear of COVID-19.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
K. H. Nguyen, K. Nguyen, K. Mansfield, J. D. Allen, L. Corlin
Summary: Less than half of children and three-quarters of adolescents are vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination coverage is lower among households with lower education and children without preventive check-ups. Parents of unvaccinated children are more likely to distrust vaccines and the government.
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Virology
Ashley Moreland, Christina Gillezeau, Naomi Alpert, Emanuela Taioli
Summary: Vaccination campaigns targeting influenza are effective in reaching those most vulnerable to serious COVID-19, and if implemented, may help reach more vulnerable individuals who have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2022)
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Immunology
Cinzia Milito, Valentina Soccodato, Giulia Collalti, Alison Lanciarotta, Ilaria Bertozzi, Marcello Rattazzi, Riccardo Scarpa, Francesco Cinetto
Summary: PADs, the most common PIDs, can be classified into different types, and vaccines play important roles in treatment, diagnosis, and prevention, although they may be unsafe or less effective in some cases. EMA-approved COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for PAD patients, but specific data on safety and efficacy are lacking.