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Effect of short-term probiotic Enterococcus faecium SF68 dietary supplementation in overweight and obese cats without comorbidities [PDF]
Obesity in cats is associated with metabolic abnormalities and increased susceptibility to diseases such as diabetes mellitus. Studies in mouse models and human beings have shown that probiotics can reduce food intake, promote weight loss and improve ...
Fascetti, A J+3 more
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Convergence and divergence in the evolution of cat skulls: temporal and spatial patterns of morphological diversity [PDF]
Background: Studies of biological shape evolution are greatly enhanced when framed in a phylogenetic perspective. Inclusion of fossils amplifies the scope of macroevolutionary research, offers a deep-time perspective on tempo and mode of radiations ...
A Turner+58 more
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A Blocked-CAT Procedure for CD-CAT [PDF]
This article introduces a blocked-design procedure for cognitive diagnosis computerized adaptive testing (CD-CAT), which allows examinees to review items and change their answers during test administration. Four blocking versions of the new procedure were proposed.
Mehmet Kaplan, Jimmy de la Torre
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The exploitation of sludge from aggregate plants in the manufacture of porous fired clay bricks
Aggregates (gravel and sand) are, after water, the Earth’s second most used natural resource, representing about 50% of all consumed mineral resources. Aggregate production generates a large quantity of waste from the aggregate washing process.
M. A. Chamorro-Trenado+3 more
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Who is the Weakest Link? A Network Vulnerability Analysis Using a Congested Transport Assignment
We propose a user-equilibrium congested transit assignment model for a full-scan network vulnerability analysis by relying on the computations of network science indicators for infrastructure and service graphs.
Oded Cats, Sanmay Shelat
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OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: The goal of this study is to evaluate a potential strategy to overcome tamoxifen (tam) resistance by using tam in combination with high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU).
Rachel Sabol+4 more
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Serum symmetric dimethylarginine concentration in healthy horses and horses with acute kidney injury
Background There are limited options to diagnose acute kidney injury (AKI) in horses. Symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) is routinely used in human and small animal medicine.
Natalia Siwinska+4 more
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Acquired esophageal stricture in the dog: a case report
Complicated case, which after several surgical interventions ended up with an acquired esophageal stricture is presented. The possibility of reflux esophagitis should be kept in mind during postoperative period, especially in primarily troubled patients.
M. Vlasin+3 more
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Simulating two-sided mobility platforms with MaaSSim.
Two-sided mobility platforms, such as Uber and Lyft, widely emerged in the urban mobility landscape. Distributed supply of individual drivers, matched with travellers via intermediate platform yields a new class of phenomena not present in urban mobility
Rafał Kucharski, Oded Cats
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