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Influence of accent and learning styles on online animation learning.

Zhang Y, Zhang H, Wang Y et al. · 2026 · Cognitive processing

The influence of the interaction between accent and learning styles on learners' learning is an important issue to be considered in online animation design and application. The objective of this study is to reveal the effects of accent and…

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Inclusion of rapeseed cake or oil in the diet of beef cattle reduces enteric methane emissions without affecting animal performance.

Folliard NT, Waters SM, Roskam E et al. · 2026 · Animal : an international journal of animal bioscience

The global methane (CH 4 ) pledge aims to reduce anthropogenic CH 4 emissions by 30% by 2030. Oilseed rape (Brassica napus L), a break crop with 40 million ha cultivated globally in 2022, produces fatty acid-rich by-products that could…

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Human Steering Control Under Unpredictable Disturbances.

Liu JY, Cooke JRH, Selen LPJ et al. · 2026 · The European journal of neuroscience

There are multiple methods for controlling dynamical systems under external disturbances, with some emphasizing robust performance and others prioritizing efficiency. Here, we characterized the control strategies of human steering behavior…

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Effects of homeopathic remedy supplementation on performance, blood parameters, and behavior of pigs under vaccination and regrouping stress conditions.

Lee H, Sung JY, Son J et al. · 2026 · Journal of animal science and technology

In the modern swine production systems, pigs are often challenged with regrouping and vaccination, which may negatively affect growth performance and behavior of pigs. The objective was to test the hypothesis that a supplemental…

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Therapeutic targeting of bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis by human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles and/or pirfenidone: Impact of sex in mature adult mice.

Charoenphannathon JS, Royce SG, Higham Y et al. · 2026 · British journal of pharmacology

Background and purpose Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive lung disease with limited therapeutic options. This study compared the therapeutic effects of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles…

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Effects of Synbiotic Supplementation on Blood and Urinary Concentrations of Factors Related to Kidney Stone Formation in Overweight or Obese Patients with Hyperoxaluria: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Maddahi N, Zamani B, Nadjarzadeh A et al. · 2026 · Urology journal

Purpose This study investigated the impact of synbiotics on blood and urinary concentrations of factors related to kidney stone formation in overweight or obese patients with hyperoxaluria. Materials and methods A randomized double-blind…

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Simultaneous Assessment of Calcium Signaling and Mitochondria Activity in Human Platelets Using Continuous Flow Cytometry.

Mishukov AA, Ignatova AA, Ogneva AL et al. · 2026 · Cytometry. Part A : the journal of the International Society for Analytical Cytology

Increasing evidence suggests connection between mitochondrial dysfunction and platelet-related disorders, necessitating developing of a high throughput method for assessing the functioning of mitochondria in platelets. Here we develop an…

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Effects of tocilizumab on neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, and its prognostic value.

Alaoui-Ismaili Z, Grand J, Frydland M et al. · 2026 · Resuscitation plus

Background Early risk assessment is crucial in comatose survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) for timely resource allocation and initiation of interventions. Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) is an inflammatory…

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Impact of Far-Infrared-Radiation on the Proportion of Interventions in Arteriovenous Fistulas in Patients on Hemodialysis: A Randomized Trial.

Lindhard K, Hansen HP, Gliese K et al. · 2026 · Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN

Introduction In patients on hemodialysis, the risk of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) failure is unacceptably high. Up to 67% of AVFs need an intervention within one year after placement. There are no effective treatments to prolong AVF…

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A Retrospective Analysis of Perinatal Stroke: Hemostasis Abnormalities, Neonatal Seizures, Epilepsy Recurrence, and 2-Year Neurological Outcome.

Van Daele A, Labarque V, Dereymaeker A et al. · 2026 · Neuropediatrics

Background Neonatal stroke is a rare but potentially severe condition that may lead to long-term neurological impairment. Several factors may influence both its occurrence and outcomes. Methods In this retrospective, single-center cohort…

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High-Color-Temperature Lighting Is Associated With Activation of MAPK/ERK-nNOS Signaling and MMP-2-Related Pathways in Ocular Tissues.

Chiang YW, Chang JY, Yeh KL et al. · 2026 · Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

Purpose To investigate whether exposure to artificial lighting with different correlated color temperatures (CCTs) affects ocular structure and myopia-related molecular signaling pathways before axial elongation in a murine model. Methods…

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Return to duty after non-surgical treatment of a non-neurological thoracic or lumbar spine fracture in French military patients: a retrospective analysis of 54 patients.

Lines JB, Cungi PJ, Da Silva C et al. · 2026 · BMJ military health

Introduction Non-surgical management of non-neurological thoracic or lumbar spine (TL) fractures seems to provide good results in the civilian population, leading to return to work in most cases. However, data on the military population…

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Dynamic chitosan-hyaluronic acid hydrogels for extrusion printing: Combined effects of polymer molecular weight and carbon nanofillers

García-García A, Goyoaga M, Nuño F et al. · 2026 · Carbohydrate Polymers.

Despite the increasing interest on self-healing hydrogels in the fabrication of customized scaffolds for tissue engineering applications, their optimal printability is still a challenge due to the weak mechanical stability of dynamic…

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Impact of atrial arrhythmias on long-term survival in non-small cell lung cancer patients.

Pu Y, Gampa A, Simon C et al. · 2026 · Journal of investigative medicine : the official publication of the American Federation for Clinical Research

Atrial arrhythmias (AA), including atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter, are a significant clinical problem in oncological patients. The effect of AA on clinical outcome of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is not…

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Endocrine Disruptive Effects of the Herbicides Linuron, Chloridazon and Metribuzin on Bovine Granulosa Cells.

Kahveci ME, Yigit AA, Kabakci R · 2026 · Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene

Linuron, chloridazon and metribuzin are herbicides thought to have potential endocrine disruption (ED) effects. This study investigated the effects of linuron, chloridazon and metribuzin on bovine granulosa cell viability and oestrogen…

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Development of spirulina-enriched vegan cheese by utilizing soy protein-based emulsion gel as a fat substitute: Effects of spirulina and emulsion gel on texture/rheology, antioxidant and sensory properties.

Kashiri M, Berk B, Yemenicioğlu A · 2026 · International journal of biological macromolecules

This study aimed at utilizing soy protein-based emulsion gel as a fat substitute in spirulina enriched plant-based spreadable cheese (PBC). For this purpose, spirulina enriched vegetable oil-in-water emulsions prepared using soy protein as…

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Recombinant bovine somatotropin at synchronization initiation, but not at embryo transfer, enhances fertility in embryo-recipient heifers: Associations with follicular, luteal, and embryonic outcomes.

Rebeis LM, Baruselli PS, Harden H et al. · 2026 · Journal of dairy science

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of administering 325 mg of recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST) at the initiation of the synchronization protocol (SYNCd) and/or on the day of embryo transfer (ETd) using a 2 × 2…

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