Association between Particulate Matter Pollution Concentration and Hospital Admissions for Hypertension in Ganzhou, China by Chenwei Li, Xinye Zhou, Kun Huang, Xiaokang Zhang, Yanfang Gao

“…Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and respirable particulate matter (PM10) are two major air pollutants with toxic effects on the cardiovascular system. Hypertension, as a chronic noncommunicable cardiovascular disease, is also a risk factor for several diseases. …”
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Nonlinear Failure Analysis of Critical Area of Transmission Towers Based on the Continuum Damage Theory by Nailong Zhang, Jie Chen, Chao Gao, Xiao Tan, Hongze Li

“…The structural failure of a tower undergoes a process from the initiation of local damage to overall failure, emphasizing the importance of conducting detailed local safety research. …”
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Sensitive and Simultaneous Determination of Hydroquinone and Catechol in Water Using an Anodized Glassy Carbon Electrode with Polymerized 2-(Phenylazo) Chromotropic Acid by Miao Zhang, Chuang-ye Ge, Ya-feng Jin, Liang-bin Hu, Hai-zhen Mo, Xiao-bo Li, Hao Zhang

“…Hydroquinone (HQ) and catechol (CT) are considered as environmental pollutants with high toxicity. We have developed a simple electrochemical sensor using an anodized glassy carbon electrode modified with a stable 2-(phenylazo) chromotropic acid- (CH-) conducting polymer (PCH/AGCE). …”
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Improvement of Mechanical Characteristics on Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Surface through Zinc Oxide Atomic Layer Deposition Film by Minpyo Hong, Kyungmin Kim, Yongnam Song

“…Surface cracks were observed by using a field-emission scanning electron microscope. …”
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Comprehensive Overview of Ketone Bodies in Cancer Metabolism: Mechanisms and Application by Ziyuan Liang, Lixian Deng, Xiaoying Zhou, Zhe Zhang, Weilin Zhao

“…This review aims to encapsulate the intricate roles of KBs in cancer metabolism, elucidating a comprehensive grasp of their mechanisms and highlighting emerging clinical applications, thereby setting the stage for future investigations into their therapeutic potential.…”
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Mulheres migrantes na fronteira Brasil/Venezuela: casamentos, cuidados e poderes de práticas familiares by Russel Parry Scott, Iana dos Santos Vasconcelos

“…Descrevemos a fronteira entre Brasil e Venezuela, na região de Pacaraima e Santa Elena de Uairén, observando a ocorrência de casamentos interculturais/transnacionais nos quais predomina mulheres brasileiras casando com homens venezuelanos; as buscas transnacionais de trabalho, educação e saúde nessa condição; a inserção em programas de transferência de renda; e a maneira pela qual mulheres migrantes reorganizam as suas vidas. …”
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Efecto de los descansos activos en la atención y concentración de los alumnos de Educación Primaria by Onofre R. Contreras Jordán, María Pilar León, Álvaro Infantes-Paniagua, Alejandro Prieto-Ayuso

“…Los descansos activos en entornos educativos se presentan como una propuesta para lograr un aumento de la actividad física diaria que acerque a los más jóvenes a las recomendaciones de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (2010). …”
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Hypoglycemic activity of brown seaweed (Sargassum plagiophyllum) kombucha bioactive compound in rat model type-2 of diabetes by Priambodo Ahmad Faris, Martati Erryana, Firdaus Muhamad

“…Hyperglycemia is a condition of increased blood glucose with out of normal limits criteria associated with diabetes mellitus. …”
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Multi‐subband fusion algorithm based on autoencoder by Yilin Jiang, Liting Zhang, Li Li, Jinxin Li, Yaozu Yang

“…The method uses a deep‐learning autoencoder more fully described as a multi‐subband fusion autoencoder (MSFAE). …”
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Cognitive analysis and path construction of Chinese students’ mathematics cognitive process based on CDA by Xiaopeng Wu, Nanxin Li, Rongxiu Wu, Hao Liu

“…Abstract As a new generation of assessment theory, cognitive diagnosis can provide students with better personalized and formative learning. …”
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Sustainable lightweight self-compacting concrete with coal bottom ash as aggregate and cement replacement by Ibtissam Boulahya, Abdelkadir Makani, Ahmed Tafraoui

“…Moreover, the use of 15% CBAP as a partial substitute for Portland cement proved to be a feasible option for producing sustainable LWSCC. …”
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The Impact of Insulin Degludec on Glucocorticoid-Induced Hyperglycemia in Patients with Diabetes and COVID-19 Infection by Varun Prasanna, Ravindranath Venketesan

“…The sigma plot version 15.0 was used to perform the statistical analysis and a P value (<0.05) was considered statistically significant. …”
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Glucose-Lowering Agents Developed in the Last Two Decades and Their Perioperative Implications by Basavana Goudra, Geno J. Merli, Michael Green

“…For instance, Imeglimin, a variant of metformin available in Japan and India, Icodec, a once-weekly basal insulin formulation, and IcoSema, a once-weekly combination of Icodec plus semaglutide, are all being explored, although in their early stages or facing approval challenges.…”
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Hydraulic Abrasion-Resistant Elastic Epoxy Resin Materials by Liqun Xu, Kai Zhang, Yanhui Liu

“…The abrasion of hydraulic concrete structures caused by the washing action of flowing water is a common problem and cannot be solved by simply increasing the strength of the concrete. …”
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Waste cooking oil pretreatment using microwave and ultrasound methods by Kerras, Halima, Outili, Nawel, Meniai, Abdeslam-Hassen

“…The US pretreatment was carried out at a temperature ranging from 20 to 40 °C for a residence time ranging from 5 to 50 min. …”
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Counteracting Mobbing in Labor Legal Relations by V. V. Honcharuk

“…Mobbing is a systematic harassment in the form of devaluation of an employee. …”
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Satisfaction of Students with the Quality of Educational Services at Technical University by D. V. Maltsev, D. S. Repetskiy

“…Improving the quality of educational services is impossible without a detailed analysis of student satisfaction. Identifying weaknesses in the educational process and socio-cultural environment, as well as evaluating the dynamics of satisfaction in recent years will help to formulate a roadmap for managing the quality of education. …”
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Distributionally robust parameter estimation for nonlinear fed-batch switched time-delay system with moment constraints of uncertain measured output data by Sida Lin, Jinlong Yuan, Zichao Liu, Tao Zhou, An Li, Chuanye Gu, Kuikui Gao, Jun Xie

“…In this paper, we investigated a nonlinear continuous-time switched time-delay (NCTSTD) system for glycerol fed-batch bioconversion to 1, 3-propanediol with unknown time-delay and system parameters. …”
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Gravitational waves and dark matter in the gauged two-Higgs doublet model by Michael J. Ramsey-Musolf, Van Que Tran, Tzu-Chiang Yuan

“…The G2HDM introduces a dark replica of the Standard Model electroweak gauge group, inducing an accidental Z 2 symmetry which not only leads to a simple scalar potential at tree-level but also offers a compelling vectorial dark matter candidate. …”
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Esports physical exercise/performance matrix 1.0 country factsheets: results and analyses from Serbia by Xuanyu Zhou, Yuwen Hu, Radenko M. Matic, Radenko M. Matic, Stevo Popovic, Stevo Popovic, Stevo Popovic, Stevo Popovic

“…The Serbian Country Factsheets on Physical Exercise and Performance for Esports Players provide a foundational assessment of nine physical exercise and performance indicators tailored to esports athletes. …”
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