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Open AccessVNIR–SWIR reflectance spectroscopy as a nondestructive technique for compositional determination of archaeological talc samples with a machine learning approach
The material from which an archaeological piece is made provides a great deal of information regarding the society in which it was made; thus, any misidentification can lead to erroneous conclusions. The uniqu...
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Progress in the analysis of english channel loliginid squid diets using DNA-metabarcoding techniques
Study of the diet of squid is hampered by the fact that these animals masticate their prey prior to ingestion and do not necessarily ingest the hard parts that allow the identification of prey remains present ...
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First-Pass Effect in M1-Occlusion Stroke Patients Treated with Combined Stent-Retriever/Large-Bore Distal Aspiration Catheter Thrombectomy
Combined stent-retriever/large-bore distal aspiration catheter (LB-DAC) thrombectomy was recently introduced to treat large-vessel occlusion; however, it is unclear whether larger inner diameters improve outco...
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Open AccessBeef–cattle ranching in the Paraguayan Chaco: typological approach to a livestock frontier
The Paraguayan Chaco has experienced, in the last few decades, some of the highest rates of deforestation in the world. In parallel, this region has registered an increase in the number of cattle heads of 60% ...
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The Amazing DNA Macromolecule: Computer Modeling of its 3D Structure and the Diversity of Watson–Crick Conformations in the Duplex
The development of ideas about the 3D structure of DNA and the mechanisms of its formation, from the discovery of the double helix to the present day, is considered. Methods of modeling the 3D structure at dif...
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Computational Study of the Contribution of Nucleoside Conformations to 3D Structure of DNA
To evaluate the contribution of the molecular structure and the conformational preferences of nucleosides to the formation of various conformational classes of DNA local 3D structure, the search of energy mini...
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Computational Study of Absorption and Emission of Luteolin Molecule
Present in many fruits and vegetables, Luteolin is one of the most common flavonoids in nature. It has multiple bioactivities, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticarcinogenic, bioav...
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Effectiveness of Child-Focused Interventions for Externalizing Behavior: a Rapid Evidence Review
Parent behavior management training (BMT) is well established as an effective, evidence-based treatment for children with externalizing behavior. Despite the wealth of data supporting BMT, many community provi...
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Invasive tree cover covaries with environmental factors to explain the functional composition of riparian plant communities
Invasive species are a major cause of biodiversity loss worldwide, but their impact on communities and the mechanisms driving those impacts are varied and not well understood. This study employs functional div...
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Open AccessControversies in the treatment of RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer
To provide guidance for the management of RAS wild-type (wt) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) in daily practice.
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Fatigue Failure of Gears and Bearings During Processing of Rebar Steels
The objective is to study fatigue failure of gears and bearings during processing of rebars and evaluate their performance under cyclic stresses. Mechanical vibration was measured on gears and bearings to dete...
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Current Problems in Computer Simulation of Variability of Three-Dimensional Structure of DNA
Being the main molecule of life, has a simple chemical structure that is surprisingly fit to the important biological functions that it performs. In spite of its simplicity, the molecular organization of a...
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Some Problems of Computer Simulation of Non-Bonded Interactions in DNA
Some difficulties in the application of various methods of computer modeling for the study of regularities of formation of spatial structure of DNA are analyzed. Computations of intermolecular interaction ener...
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Open AccessFive genomic regions have a major impact on fat composition in Iberian pigs
The adipogenic nature of the Iberian pig defines many quality attributes of its fresh meat and dry-cured products. The distinct varieties of Iberian pig exhibit great variability in the genetic parameters for ...
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Long-term outcomes after prophylactic use of onlay mesh in midline laparotomy
The prevalence of incisional hernias (IHs) is still high after midline laparotomy (ML). There is an increasing body of evidence that prophylactic mesh placement (PMP) can be safe and efficient in the short-ter...
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Open AccessObservational multi-centre, prospective study to characterize novel pathogen-and host-related factors in hospitalized patients with lower respiratory tract infections and/or sepsis - the “TAILORED-Treatment” study
The emergence and spread of antibiotic resistant micro-organisms is a global concern, which is largely attributable to inaccurate prescribing of antibiotics to patients presenting with non-bacterial infections...
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Open AccessTrees, fungi and bacteria: tripartite metatranscriptomics of a root microbiome responding to soil contamination
One method for rejuvenating land polluted with anthropogenic contaminants is through phytoremediation, the reclamation of land through the cultivation of specific crops. The capacity for phytoremediation crops...
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Biologically important conformational features of DNA as interpreted by quantum mechanics and molecular mechanics computations of its simple fragments
Deciphering the mechanism of functioning of DNA as the carrier of genetic information requires identifying inherent factors determining its structure and function. Following this path, our previous DFT studies...
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High-accuracy determination of the neutron flux in the new experimental area n_TOF-EAR2 at CERN
A new high flux experimental area has recently become operational at the n_TOF facility at CERN. This new measuring station, n_TOF-EAR2, is placed at the end of a vertical beam line at a distance of approximat...
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GIARPS@TNG: GIANO-B and HARPS-N together for a wider wavelength range spectroscopy
Since 2012, thanks to the installation of the high-resolution echelle spectrograph in the optical range HARPS-N, the Italian telescope TNG (La Palma) became one of the key facilities for the study of the extra...
