Hydrogen Bonding in a <i><span style="font-variant: small-caps">l</span></i>-Glutamine-Based Polyamidoamino Acid and its pH-Dependent Self-Ordered Coil Conformation by Federica Lazzari, Amedea Manfredi, Jenny Alongi, Fabio Ganazzoli, Francesca Vasile, Giuseppina Raffaini, Paolo Ferruti, Elisabetta Ranucci

“…Theoretical modeling showed that M-<i><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">l</span></i>-Gln assumed pH-dependent self-ordered coil conformations with main chain transoid arrangements reminiscent of the protein hairpin motif owing to intramolecular dipole moments and hydrogen bonds. …”
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Straw return increases crop production by improving soil organic carbon sequestration and soil aggregation in a long-term wheat–cotton cropping system by Changqin Yang, Xiaojing Wang, Jianan Li, Guowei Zhang, Hongmei Shu, Wei Hu, Huanyong Han, Ruixian Liu, Zichun Guo

“…Five treatments were arranged with a single-factor randomized design as follows: no straw return (Control), return of wheat straw only (Wt), return of cotton straw only (Ct), return of 50% wheat and 50% cotton straw (Wh-Ch) and return of 100% wheat and 100% cotton straw (Wt-Ct). …”
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The practicalities of adapting UK maternity clinical information systems for observational research: Experiences of the POOL study by Fiona Lugg-Widger, Christian Barlow, Rebecca Cannings-John, Chris Gale, Nicola Houlding, Rebecca Milton, Rachel Plachcinski, Michael Robling, Julia Sanders

“…Discussion Piloting the data extraction and linkage highlighted the need for additional governance arrangements, training at NHS sites and new processes for the study team to ensure data quality and confidentiality are upheld during the study. …”
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One Third of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Shows High Immunohistochemical Expression of MSLN or CXCR4 Which Indicates Potent Candidates for Endo-Radiotherapy by Thomas Hager, Sabrina Borchert, Michael Wessolly, Alexander Mathilakathu, Elena Mairinger, Jens Kollmeier, Thomas Mairinger, Balazs Hegedus, Kristina Greimelmaier, Jeremias Wohlschlaeger, Ken Herrmann, Fabian Dominik Mairinger

“…The tumour samples were arranged in tissue microarrays. We immunohistochemically stained the tumour samples against MSLN and CXCR4. …”
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Understanding the China-Tanzania Malaria Control Project: lessons learned from a multi-stakeholder qualitative study by Zhishan Sun, Zhishan Sun, Hui Zhou, Fumin Chen, Fumin Chen, Shenning Lu, Huan Liang, Erya Wan, Erya Wan, Zecheng Tao, Hanqing Zhao, Hanqing Zhao, Xiaonong Zhou, Xiaonong Zhou, Xiaonong Zhou, Fan Yang, Duoquan Wang, Xiaoxi Zhang, Xiaoxi Zhang

“…The barriers include the shortage of global health talents, existing gaps to meet international standards, defects in internal communication mechanisms, inadequacy of intergovernmental dialogue, and limitations in logistical arrangements. A checklist and policy implications for China's future engagement in malaria control in resource-limited settings have been proposed.ConclusionsThe initiative of Health Silk Road has generated strong global interest in promoting development assistance in health. …”
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Using automated vegetation cover estimation from close-range photogrammetric point clouds to compare vegetation location properties in mountain terrain by R. Niederheiser, M. Winkler, V. Di Cecco, B. Erschbamer, R. Fernández, C. Geitner, Hannah Hofbauer, C. Kalaitzidis, Barbara Klingraber, A. Lamprecht, J. Lorite, L. Nicklas, P. Nyktas, H. Pauli, A. Stanisci, K. Steinbauer, J.-P. Theurillat, P. Vittoz, M. Rutzinger

“…A total of 249 clusters of nine 1 m2 plots each, arranged in a 3 × 3 grid, were set up on 18 summits in Mediterranean mountain regions and in the Alps to capture images for photogrammetric processing and in-situ vegetation cover estimates. …”
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Assessment of greenhouse gas emissions in dairy cows fed with five forage systems by V. García-Souto, S. Foray, R. Lorenzana, M. Veiga-López, S. Pereira-Crespo, L. González-González, G. Flores-Calvete, D. Báez, A Botana, C. Resch-Zafra

“…Thirty Holstein cows were arranged in a randomised block design for 287 days and fed rations of five forage systems: Italian ryegrass in rotation with corn (S1), hybrid ryegrass mixtures with three legumes in rotation with corn (S2) or sorghum (S3), red clover with hybrid (S4), and Perennial (S5) ryegrass pastures. …”
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Canopy Nitrogen Concentration Monitoring Techniques of Summer Corn Based on Canopy Spectral Information by Lu Liu, Zhigong Peng, Baozhong Zhang, Zheng Wei, Nana Han, Shaozhe Lin, He Chen, Jiabing Cai

“…Spectral monitoring models of canopy nitrogen concentration are constructed using sensitive bands, and a combination of bands and the spectral index, suggesting that these models perform well in monitoring. The models arranged in descending order of simulation accuracy are as follows: the suitable spectral index model, the optimal band combination model, the sensitive band reflectance first derivative model, the sensitive band reflectance model. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of the complete mitochondrial genomes of three Coptis species (C. chinensis, C. deltoidea and C. omeiensis): the important medicinal plants in China by Furong Zhong, Furong Zhong, Wenjia Ke, Wenjia Ke, Yirou Li, Yirou Li, Xiaoyan Chen, Xiaoyan Chen, Tao Zhou, Tao Zhou, Binjie Xu, Luming Qi, Luming Qi, Zhuyun Yan, Zhuyun Yan, Yuntong Ma, Yuntong Ma

“…Mitochondria are considered as one of the central units for receiving stress signals and arranging immediate responses. Comprehensive characterizations of plant mitogenomes are imperative for revealing the relationship between mitochondria, elucidating biological functions of mitochondria and understanding the environmental adaptation mechanisms of plants. …”
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Rationale of using SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test as a Point of care device in resource poor clinical set up: A comparative study in a peripheral health set up to meet up pandemic n... by Protik Mondal, Purba Mukherjee, Debasis Das, Tapan Kumar Mandal, Piyali Haldar, Shiv Sekhar Chatterjee, Utpal Dan, Ramaprasasd Roy

“…In this study we compared SARS-CoV2 rapid antigen test and RT-PCR by considering that RT-PCR is the gold standard test in a rapidly arranged molecular diagnostic lab. We analyzed total 389 samples who have undergone both rapid antigen test and RT-PCR. …”
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Optimization of soybean physiochemical, agronomic, and genetic responses under varying regimes of day and night temperatures by Chuanbo Ding, Fahad Alghabari, Muhammad Rauf, Ting Zhao, Muhammad Matloob Javed, Rahma Alshamrani, Abdel-Halim Ghazy, Abdullah A. Al-Doss, Taimoor Khalid, Seung Hwan Yang, Zahid Hussain Shah

“…The experiment was performed in soil plant atmosphere research (SPAR) units using two factorial arrangements with cultivars as one factor and temperature treatments as another factor. …”
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Fuzzy cognitive mapping as a tool to assess the relative cumulative effects of environmental stressors on an Arctic seabird population to identify conservation action and research... by Rebecca C. Rooney, Jody Daniel, Mark Mallory, April Hedd, Jess Ives, Grant Gilchrist, Carina Gjerdrum, Greg Robertson, Rob Ronconi, Kirsten Wilcox, Sarah Wong, Jennifer Provencher

“…As a novel tool to understand cumulative effects within a conservation context, we applied a fuzzy cognitive mapping (FCM) approach that allows experts to arrange key factors and their interrelationships, organizing their understanding of the components of a complex issue into a graphical representation; a ‘cognitive map’. …”
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Heteroplasmic mitochondrial genomes of a Raillietina tapeworm in wild Pangolin by Merga Daba Tuli, Hongyi Li, Xi Pan, Song Li, Junqiong Zhai, Yajiang Wu, Wu Chen, Wanyi Huang, Yaoyu Feng, Lihua Xiao, Dongjuan Yuan

“…Both the mts genomes of Raillietina sp. comprised 36 genes, containing 12 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 2 ribosomal RNAs, and 22 transfer RNAs. Gene arrangements of both mt genomes of Raillietina sp. were similar to those of most flatworms, except for taeniids, which shift positions between tRNAL1 and tRNAS2 genes. …”
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Regional perspectives on the coordination and delivery of paediatric end-of-life care in the UK: a qualitative study by Andrew Papworth, Julia Hackett, Bryony Beresford, Fliss Murtagh, Helen Weatherly, Sebastian Hinde, Andre Bedendo, Gabriella Walker, Jane Noyes, Sam Oddie, Chakrapani Vasudevan, Richard G. Feltbower, Bob Phillips, Richard Hain, Gayathri Subramanian, Andrew Haynes, Lorna K. Fraser

“…The implementation of 24/7 advice lines and the formalisation of joint-working arrangements were highlighted as a way to address the current challenges in the specialism. …”
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Soil and foliar zinc application techniques influence the productivity, zinc concentration, and protein content in the grains of bread wheat varieties by Mahbubur Rahman Khan, Md. Shamim Akram, Jannatul Ferdous Moonmoon, Md. Mahbubul Alam Tarafder, Md. Habibur Rahman, Shilpi Das, Jitka Skalicka, Milan Skalicky, Akbar Hossain

“…All treatments were arranged in a split-plot design and repeated three times The findings of the study revealed that the various Zn application techniques had an impact on the Zn concentration in grains significantly, ranging from 23.9 to 32.2 µg g-1 across the varieties, with an average of 28.2 µg g-1 in the control. …”
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A Review of the Global Polygonal Faults: Are They Playing a Big Role in Fluid Migration? by Ying Xia, Jinxiu Yang, Jinxiu Yang, Yong Chen, Yong Chen, Shuangfang Lu, Shuangfang Lu, Min Wang, Min Wang, Shaogui Deng, Shaogui Deng, Zhiguang Yao, Zhiguang Yao, Mingyue Lu

“…PFs are characterized by layer-bound minor normal faults arranged in polygonal patterns and multi-direction strikes, most of which were developed in fine-grained sediments rich in claystone. …”
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Reducing weight gain in people with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and first episode psychosis: describing the process of developing the STructured lifestyle Education fo... by Marian E. Carey, Janette Barnett, Yvonne Doherty, Katherine Barnard, Heather Daly, Paul French, Rebecca Gossage-Worrall, Michelle Hadjiconstantinou, Daniel Hind, Jonathan Mitchell, Alison Northern, John Pendlebury, Shanaya Rathod, David Shiers, Cheryl Taylor, Richard I. G. Holt, On behalf of the STEPWISE Research Group

“…Key findings from the pilot were linked to accessibility, focus, uptake, and retention, which influenced session length, travel arrangements, refreshment, breaks, and supporting tools to incentivise participants. …”
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Accelerating Certification of Oil Palm Smallholders through Institutionalization of Various Incentives by Lukas Rumboko Wibowo, Erdi Erdi, Sakti Hutabarat, Fitri Nur Nurfatriani, Marcellinus Utomo, Iman Kasiman Nawireja, Eusebius Pantja Pramudya, Dewi Ratna Kurniasari, Eko Cahyono, Rahman Kurniadi, Andri Santosa, Zainal Fuad, Aria Atyanto Satwiko

“…This study aims to analyze to what extent incentives can accelerate sustainable palm oil certification, from what sources those incentives can be arranged, and types of incentives are appropriate for palm oil smallholders. …”
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Utilization of non-pneumatic anti-shock garment for the management of obstetric hemorrhage among healthcare providers in north Shewa zone, Ethiopia by Birhan Tsegaw Taye, Mulualem Silesh Zerihun, Tebabere Moltot Kitaw, Fetene Kasahun Amogne, Geremew Kindie Behulu, Tesfanesh Lemma Demisse, Moges Sisay Chekole, Girma Wogie Fitie, Solomon Adanew Worku, Desta Mekete Kibiret, Addisu Andualem Ferede, Kalkidan Bejtual, Temesgen Desalegn, Agumas Eskezia Tiguh, Muhabaw Shumye Mihret, Azmeraw Ambachew Kebede

“…Healthcare providers who received training on NASG (AOR = 3.3; 95%CI: 1.46−7.48), availability of NASG in the health facility (AOR = 9.17; 95%CI: 5.10–16.46), diploma (AOR = 2.63; 95%CI: 1.39–3.68), bachelor degree (AOR = 7.89; 95%CI: 3.1–16.29) and those healthcare providers who have a positive attitude toward utilization of NASG (AOR = 1.63; 95%CI: 1.14–2.82) were variables positively associated with the utilization of NASG.ConclusionIn this study, almost two-fifths of healthcare providers used NASG for the management of obstetrics hemorrhage. Arranging educational opportunities and continuous professional development training for healthcare providers, providing in-service and refresher training, and making it available at health facilities may help healthcare providers to effectively use the device, thereby reducing maternal morbidity and mortality.…”
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Lipid Modulation in the Formation of β-Sheet Structures. Implications for De Novo Design of Human Islet Amyloid Polypeptide and the Impact on β-Cell Homeostasis by Israel Martínez-Navarro, Raúl Díaz-Molina, Angel Pulido-Capiz, Jaime Mas-Oliva, Ismael Luna-Reyes, Eustolia Rodríguez-Velázquez, Ignacio A. Rivero, Marco A. Ramos-Ibarra, Manuel Alatorre-Meda, Victor García-González

“…Furthermore, these PS/peptides arrangements are internalized in Langerhans islet β-cells, localized in the endoplasmic reticulum, and trigger critical pathways such as unfolded protein response (UPR), affecting insulin secretion. …”
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