Iberian pig adaptation to acorn consumption: II. Net portal appearance of amino acids by Manuel Lachica, Jose Miguel Rodríguez-López, Lucrecia González-Valero, Ignacio Fernández-Fígares

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Enterprise architecture “As-Is” analysis for competitive advantage by Mahmoud Nasef, Eithar Mohamed, Abu Bakar, Nur Azaliah

“…The existing EA frameworks are discussed and analysed to select the best fit for iiNET's EA solution. Finally, the "As-Is" architecture at iiNET is explained as the findings for this EA implementation phase.…”
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Salt-induced effects on some key morpho-physiological attributes of cotton (<i>Gossypium hirsutum </i>L.) at various growth stages by Huma Lubna Shaheen and Muhammad Shahbaz

“…Salt stress markedly reduced growth attributes, relative water contents, efficiency of photosystem II, net CO2 assimilation rate (A), transpiration rate (E) and stomatal conductance in all cultivars. …”
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An economic analysis of chromosome testing in couples with children who have structural chromosome abnormalities. by Kittiphong Thiboonboon, Wantanee Kulpeng, Yot Teerawattananon

“…The benefit cost ratios were 1.62 for Strategy I and 1.24 for Strategy II. Net present values per 1,000 diagnoses in couples were I$464,000 for Strategy I and I$267,000 for Strategy II. …”
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Effect of short-term combined alkaline stress on antioxidant metabolism, photosynthesis, and leaf-air temperature difference in sorghum by J.J. GUO, X.X. XU, R.D. ZHANG, X.F. CHEN, Y.F. XING, B. LI, C. LIU, Y.F. ZHOU

“…The results showed that alkaline stress decreased the content of chlorophyll, activity of photosystem II, net photosynthetic rate, and destroyed chloroplast morphology. …”
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Prognostic value of MELD-XI and MELD-Albumin scores in double valve replacement by Yu-Juan Yu, Yi-Kei Tse, Si-Yeung Yu, Lok-Yee Lam, Kwan-Yu Li, Yan Chen, Mei-Zhen Wu, Qing-Wen Ren, Shuk-Yin Yu, Pui-Fai Wong, Hung-Fat Tse, Kai-Hang Yiu

“…MELD-Albumin provided incremental prognostic value to clinical parameters and EuroSCORE II (net reclassification index [NRI] = 0.34; P < 0.01). …”
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Physio-Biochemical Responses of Sweet Cherry Leaf to Natural Cold Conditions by Matej Vosnjak, Helena Sircelj, Dominik Vodnik, Valentina Usenik

“…After the first exposure, the maximum quantum yield of PS II (Fv/Fm), effective quantum efficiency of PS II, net photosynthesis (P_N), stomatal conductance (<i>g_s</i>), transpiration, and intercellular CO₂ concentration were significantly lower, and after the second exposure, the content of chlorophyll <i>b</i>, total chlorophyll, <i>β</i>-carotene, and lutein were lower. …”
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Intra-arterial versus standard intravenous administration of lutetium-177-DOTA-octreotate in patients with NET liver metastases: study protocol for a multicenter, randomized contro... by Sander C. Ebbers, Arthur J. A. T. Braat, Adriaan Moelker, Marcel P. M. Stokkel, Marnix G. E. H. Lam, Maarten W. Barentsz

“…Methods A multicenter, within-patient randomized controlled trial (RCT) in 26 patients with progressive, liver-dominant, unresectable grade I or grade II NET will be conducted. Patients with bilobar bulky disease will be randomly allocated to receive IA treatment into either the left or the right hepatic artery. …”
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Can the collection of expired long-lasting insecticidal nets reduce their coverage and use? Sociocultural aspects related to LLIN life cycle management and use in four districts in... by Ambinina Ramanantsoa, Marta Wilson-Barthes, Rindra Rahenintsoa, Sarah Hoibak, Harilala Ranaivoharimina, Martha Delphine Rahelimalala, Avotiana Rakotomanga, Alyssa Finlay, Joan Muela Ribera, Koen Peeters Grietens

“…Where newly distributed nets failed to meet local requirements, this was expected to increase alternative uses and decrease household turn over. (ii) Net collection strategies: the net collection campaign brought net use out of the private sphere and into the public arena. …”
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Physiological mechanism of melatonin attenuating to osmotic stress tolerance in soybean seedlings by Mohammad Shah Jahan, Mohammad Shah Jahan, Chang Jiang Zhao, Li Bo Shi, Xiu Ren Liang, Dilfuza Jabborova, Jamal Nasar, Xun Bo Zhou

“…Foliar application of melatonin also increased gas exchange and the chlorophyll fluorescence attributes by the mitigation of the osmotic-induced reduction of the reaction activity of photosystems I and II, net photosynthetic rate (Pn), stomatal conductance (Gs), transpiration rate (Tr), electron transport activity, and photosynthetic efficiency. …”
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The Role of Hydrogen Peroxide in Mediating the Mechanical Wounding-Induced Freezing Tolerance in Wheat by Tong Si, Tong Si, Xiao Wang, Chunzhao Zhao, Mei Huang, Jian Cai, Qin Zhou, Tingbo Dai, Dong Jiang

“…Wounding significantly increased the maximal photochemical efficiency of photosystem II, net photosynthetic rate, and the activities of the antioxidant enzymes under freezing stress. …”
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Efficacy of insect-proof nets used in Tunisian tomato greenhouses against Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) and potential impact on plant growth and fruit quality by A. Harbi, K. Abbes, Bouthaina Dridi-Almohandes, B. Chermiti

“…In Tunisia, tomato plastic tunnels are often netted following two modalities: i) complete netting of the greenhouse under the plastic screen (total netting); or ii) netting only doors and lateral aeration windows (partial netting). …”
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Endoscopic full-thickness resection of well-differentiated T2 neuroendocrine tumors in the duodenal bulb: a case series by Sarah Dwyer, MS, Shaffer Mok, MD

“…Methods: Three patients with well-differentiated, stage II NETs of the duodenal bulb underwent chromoendoscopy and narrow-band imaging, EUS, prophylactic dilation of the upper esophageal sphincter and pylorus, and EFTR using an over-the-scope clip system. …”
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Small neuroendocrine tumor of the duodenal bulb: Endoscopic submucosal dissection, laparoscopic and endoscopic cooperative surgery or surgery? by Nikolaos V. Chrysanthos, Evagelia Anagnostopoulou, Eleni Triga, Stratigoula Sakelariou, Pinelopi Korkolopoulou

“…They are graded as neuroendocrine tumors grade I and II (NETs GI and GII) and neuroendocrine carcinomas GIII based on Ki-67 index and mitotic count.[1] Endoscopic treatment for GI NETs ≤1 cm that does not extend beyond the submucosal layer and does not demonstrate lymph node metastasis is recommended. …”
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Detection by flow cytometry of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies in a novel approach based on neutrophil extracellular traps by Stefan Roitsch, Stefanie Gößwein, Markus F. Neurath, Moritz Leppkes

“…Aim: We hypothesized that (I) ANCA immunoreactivity may be found on NETs and (II) NETs may serve as a useful tool in a novel approach for ANCA detection. …”
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Efficacy of bednets with dual insecticide-treated netting (Interceptor® G2) on side and roof panels against Anopheles arabiensis in north-eastern Tanzania by Njelembo J. Mbewe, Mark W. Rowland, Janneke Snetselaar, Salum Azizi, Graham Small, Derric D. Nimmo, Franklin W. Mosha

“…This study compared the efficacy of: (i) whole Interceptor® G2 nets (IG2; a dual-active LLIN containing alpha-cypermethrin and chlorfenapyr), (ii) nets with roof panels made of IG2 netting, (iii) nets with side panels made of IG2 netting and (iv) whole untreated nets as test nets. …”
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