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Identification of Ear Morphology Genes in Maize (Zea mays L.) Using Selective Sweeps and Association Mapping

Frontiers in Genetics, 2020
The performance of maize hybrids largely depend on two parental inbred lines. Improving inbred lines using artificial selection is a key task in breeding programs.
Ting Li, Ting Li, Jianzhou Qu, Jianzhou Qu, Xiaokang Tian, Xiaokang Tian, Yonghui Lao, Yonghui Lao, Ningning Wei, Ningning Wei, Yahui Wang, Yahui Wang, Yinchuan Hao, Yinchuan Hao, Xinghua Zhang, Xinghua Zhang, Jiquan Xue, Jiquan Xue, Shutu Xu, Shutu Xu   +19 more
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Socio-demographic inequalities in the uptake of Papanicolaou tests in Peru: analysis of the 2015-2017 Demographic and Family Health Survey [PDF]

Epidemiology and Health, 2020
OBJECTIVES This study was conducted to analyze the inequalities in Papanicolaou test (also referred to as the Pap smear) uptake according to the socio-demographic characteristics of Peruvian women 30 years to 59 years of age using information from the ...
Antonio Barrenechea-Pulache, Emmanuel Avila-Jove, Akram Hernández-Vásquez, Fernando M. Runzer-Colmenares   +3 more
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Smoking Characteristics of a Homeless Population [PDF]

Substance Abuse, 2002
When addressing tobacco control and smoking cessation measures, the homeless have been perceived as a difficult to reach population. The purpose of this study was to examine the smoking characteristics of a homeless population. Data were derived from a larger study that examined smoking among inner–city residents.
Butler, James, Okuyemi , Kolawole S., Samuel, Jean, Nazir , Niaman, Ahluwalia, Jasjit S., Resnicow , Ken   +5 more
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Associations Between Compliance With Non-pharmaceutical Interventions and Social-distancing Policies in Korea During the COVID-19 Pandemic [PDF]

Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, 2021
Objectives: This study explored changes in individuals’ behavior in response to social distancing (SD) levels and the “no gatherings of more than 5 people” (NGM5) rule in Korea during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Yu Seong Hwang, Heui Sug Jo
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Characteristics of hyperacusis in the general population

Noise and Health, 2016
There is a need for better understanding of various characteristics in hyperacusis in the general population. The objectives of the present study were to investigate individuals in the general population with hyperacusis regarding demographics, lifestyle, perceived general health and hearing ability, hyperacusis-specific characteristics and behavior ...
Johan Paulin, Linus Andersson, Steven Nordin   +2 more
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Characteristics of Hypertension in the Black Population [PDF]

Circulation, 1974
The renin-angiotensin system was examined in 146 black patients with essential hypertension. Classification into three categories was made according to plasma renin activity as measured by the radioimmunoassay of Angiotensin I and the accompanying sodium excretion.
M M, Kilcoyne, G E, Thomson, G, Branche, M, Williams, C, Garnier, B, Chiles, T, Soland   +6 more
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Evaluation of species inter-relations and soil conditions in Arnica montana L. habitats: a step towards active protection of endangered and high-valued medicinal plant species in NE Poland

Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae, 2018
Arnica montana L. is a critically endangered and highly valued medicinal plant species in Europe. We show the inter-relationships between arnica and accompanying plant species, as well as soil factors, that promote the persistence of the studied forest ...
Piotr Sugier, Aleksander Kołos, Dan Wołkowycki, Danuta Sugier, Andrzej Plak, Oleg Sozinov   +5 more
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An individualized longitudinal approach to monitoring the dynamics of growth and fitness development in adolescent athletes. [PDF]

, 2013
This study evaluated the development of anthropometric and fitness characteristics of 3 individual adolescent junior rugby league players and compared their characteristics with a cross-sectional population matched by age and skill level. Cross-sectional
Abbott, Ackland, Armstrong, Carling, Carlton Cooke, Chris Chapman, Cobley, Elferink-Gemser, Falk, Gabbett, Gabbett, Gil, Hopkins, John OʼHara, Kevin Till, Le Gall, Le Gall, Lefevre, Malina, Malina, Malina, Meylan, Mirwald, Mohamed, Pearson, Philippaerts, Ramsbottom, Sherar, Steve Cobley, Stockbrugger, Sykes, Till, Till, Till, Vaeyens, Williams   +35 more
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Profile of cochlear implant users of the city of Manaus

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2012
Summary Introduction: The cochlear implant is a device that is intended to substitute for the function of cochlear hair cells, electrically stimulate auditory nerve fibers, and contribute to the perception of speech sounds.
Mariana dos Santos Pedrett, Sandra Costa Moreira   +1 more
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The relationship between structural game characteristics and gambling behavior: a population-level study [PDF]

, 2014
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between the structural characteristics and gambling behavior among video lottery terminal (VLT) gamblers.
A Blaszczynski, A Blaszczynski, A Blaszczynski, A Blaszczynski, A Blaszczynski, A McCormack, AJ Peller, Alex Blaszczynski, D King, E Coates, G Smith, Helge Molde, HJ Shaffer, J Haw, J Haw, J Parke, J Parke, JJ Hox, JN Weatherly, L Sharpe, M Auer, M Cantinotti, M Griffiths, M Griffiths, M Griffiths, Mark Griffiths, MR Dixon, N Dowling, ND Schüll, P Binde, P Delfabbro, PH Delfabbro, RTA Wood, Rune Mentzoni, Ståle Pallesen, Tony Leino, Torbjørn Torsheim   +36 more
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