The first record of Brentidae (Coleoptera) in Eocene Rovno amber with description of a new fossil species of <i>Toxorhynchus</i> Scudder, 1893 by A. Bukejs, A. A. Legalov, A. A. Legalov

“…<p>A new pear-shaped weevil, <i>Toxorhynchus</i> <i>europeoeocenicus</i> Bukejs et Legalov, sp. nov. …”
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Nanopore Detector based analysis of single-molecule conformational kinetics and binding interactions by Winters-Hilt Stephen

“…<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A Nanopore Detector provides a means to transduce single molecule events into observable channel current changes. …”

Metastatic prostate cancer masquerading clinically and radiologically as a primary caecal carcinoma by Maskell Giles, Lloyd-Davies Edward, Kabeer Muhammad A, Hohle Rolf, Mathew Joseph

“…</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>A 72 year-old man presented with abdominal discomfort and a clinically palpable caecal mass and a firm nodule on his thigh, the latter behaving clinically and radiologically as a lipoma. …”
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A genome-wide scan of selective sweeps in two broiler chicken lines divergently selected for abdominal fat content by Zhang Hui, Wang Shou-Zhi, Wang Zhi-Peng, Da Yang, Wang Ning, Hu Xiao-Xiang, Zhang Yuan-Dan, Wang Yu-Xiang, Leng Li, Tang Zhi-Quan, Li Hui

“…In this study, the chicken 60KSNP chip and extended haplotype homozygosity (EHH) test were used to detect genome-wide signatures of AF.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>A total of 5357 and 5593 core regions were detected in the lean and fat lines, and 51 and 57 reached a significant level (<it>P</it><0.01), respectively. …”
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State youth policy: search for an integrative model formation by Andrey V. Kochetkov

“…<p>A period has come in Russia when institutional transformations in matters of state youth policy (GMP) are objectively necessary. …”
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Intraoperative fluorescence diagnosis for removal of cervical and thoracic ependymoma by A. M. Zaytcev, M. I. Kurzhupov, Ju. V. Kushelj, E. V. Filonenko, V. I. Ivanova-Radkevich

“…The case of successful intraoperative fluorescence diagnosis (IOFD) for removal of cervical and thoracic ependymoma performed in P.A. Herzen MCRI is reported. For FD we used the Alasens (Research Institute of Organic Semi-Finished Products and Dyes). …”
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Optimal selection on two quantitative trait loci with linkage by Moreau Laurence, Chakraborty Reena, Dekkers Jack CM

“…<p>Abstract</p> <p>A mathematical approach to optimize selection on multiple quantitative trait loci (QTL) and an estimate of residual polygenic effects was applied to selection on two linked or unlinked additive QTL. …”
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Transmission Channel Analysis for Broadband Communication over Multiconductor UIC Cables Onboard Regional Trains by Sami Barmada, Mauro Tucci, Francesco Romano

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An investigation into the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy on patients with chronic depression: a small case series by Horn GL

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Management of major bile duct injury after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a case report by Manouras Andreas, Pararas Nikolaos, Antonakis Pantelis, Lagoudiannakis Emannuel E, Papageorgiou George, Dalianoudis Ioannis G, Konstadoulakis Manoussos M

“…</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>A rare case of a 48-year-old Greek woman with a triple bile duct injury (right and left hepatic duct ligation and common bile duct cross-section) is presented. …”
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An evaluation of casein hydrolyzate in combination with antibiotic for bacterial cure and subsequent increase in milk yield in dairy cows by Silanikove Nissim, Jacoby Shamay, Leitner Gabriel

“…<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A 3-yr study examined whether prepartum treatment with casein hydrolyzate in combination with antibiotic, as routinely used in Israel for dry cow therapy, improved bacterial cure and increased milk yield in subsequent lactations in comparison with treatment with antibiotic alone. …”
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Gender differences in the effect of employee-manager friendships on salary dynamics in CPA firms by Yossef Tobol, Ronen Bar-El, Yuval Arbel, Ofer H. Azar

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Ethno-diversity within current ethno-pharmacology as part of Israeli traditional medicine – A review by Lev Efraim

“…The characteristic lines of traditional medicine and <it>materia medica </it>have hardly lasted three generations.</p> <p>A salient former dividing line between ethnic groups, namely their use of different medicinal substances, paradoxically becomes a bridge for conservative users of all groups and religions. …”
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Discover protein sequence signatures from protein-protein interaction data by Haasl Ryan J, Fang Jianwen, Dong Yinghua, Lushington Gerald H

“…Mining these datasets for underlying biological knowledge has, however, remained a challenge.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>A total of 3108 sequence signatures were found, each of which was shared by a set of guest proteins interacting with one of 944 host proteins in <it>Saccharomyces cerevisiae </it>genome. …”
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The development of an arm activity survey for breast cancer survivors using the Protection Motivation Theory by Refshauge Kathryn M, Sullivan Gerard, Kilbreath Sharon L, Lee Teresa S, Beith Jane M

“…</p> <p>Methods/design</p> <p>A survey, based on the Protection Motivation Theory, has been developed and tested. …”
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Managing change in the nursing handover from traditional to bedside handover – a case study from Mauritius by Jagoo Zaheda B, Kassean Hemant K

“…This paper addresses the topic of implementing a new system of bedside handover, which puts patients central to the whole process of managing care and also addresses some of the shortcomings of the traditional handover system.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A force field analysis in terms of the driving forces had shown that there was dissatisfaction with the traditional method of handover which had led to an increase in the number of critical incidents and complaints from patients, relatives and doctors. …”
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Tracking the mechanical dynamics of human embryonic stem cell chromatin by Hinde Elizabeth, Cardarelli Francesco, Chen Aaron, Khine Michelle, Gratton Enrico

“…<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A plastic chromatin structure has emerged as fundamental to the self-renewal and pluripotent capacity of embryonic stem (ES) cells. …”
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Prevalence of Hepatitis ‘B’ and Hepatitis ‘C’ among preoperative cataract patients in Karachi by Naeem Syed, Siddiqui Efaza, Kazi Abdul, Khan SumaiyaTauseeq, Abdullah Farhan E, Adhi Idrees

“…<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To report the findings of preoperative screening regarding prevalence of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C in patients presenting for cataract surgery.</p> <p>Findings</p> <p>A descriptive study was conducted among 377 patients presenting for cataract surgery to Department of Ophthalmology Unit I, CHK from April 2010 to May 2011. …”
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Evidence at a glance: error matrix approach for overviewing available evidence by Gluud Christian, Wetterslev Jørn, Keus Frederik, van Laarhoven Cornelis JHM

“…We aimed at conceptualizing a visual assessment tool, i.e., a matrix for overviewing studies and their data in order to assess the clinical evidence at a glance.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A four-step matrix was constructed using the three dimensions of systematic error, random error, and design error. …”
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Arqueofauna do Aterro Limoeiro, Pantanal, Brasil by José Luís dos Santos Peixoto, Manoel Alexandre Garcia da Silva

“…Os seus habitantes pertencem aos grupos ceramistas pré-coloniais, que permaneceram no local entre 1.290 ± 100 anos A.P. a 2.640±100 anos A.P. e sua presença produziu vestígios de material cerâmico, lítico, remanescentes faunísticos, sepultamentos, instrumentos e adornos. …”
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