The impact of internet use on physical activity among Chinese older adults: the mediating role of social support by Yifei Shen, Yifei Shen, Chuntian Lu, Bin Wang

“…BackgroundThe positive impact of Internet use on enhancing physical activity among older adults is an important response to the aging problem in the new era. …”
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Hybrid sensor network control of vehicle ride comfort, handling, and safety with semi-active charging suspension by Shaoyi Bei, Chen Huang, Bo Li, Zhiyu Zhang

“…Semi-active charging suspension has been the highlight in the research of ride comfort, handling, and safety of road vehicles in real time. …”
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Identification and dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitory activity verification of peptides from mouse lymphocytes by Juan Wang, Yujia Xie, Yuanyuan Luan, Tingting Guo, Shanshan Xiao, Xingxing Zeng, Shaohui Zhang

Subjects: “…Dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitory activity…”
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Preparation of BSA-ZnWO4 Nanocomposites with Enhanced Adsorptional Photocatalytic Activity for Methylene Blue Degradation by Pardeep Singh, Pankaj Raizada, Deepak Pathania, Amit Kumar, Pankaj Thakur

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Self-managed physical activity in cancer survivors for the management of cancer-related fatigue: A scoping review. by Isabella Campanini, Maria Bernadette Ligabue, Maria Chiara Bò, Maria Chiara Bassi, Mirco Lusuardi, Andrea Merlo

“…<h4>Objective</h4>Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a disabling chronic condition that cancer survivors could experience during and after recovery and that might benefit from self-managed physical activity (PA) programs. This scoping review aimed to map self-managed PA interventions found in literature for the management of CRF.…”
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Enhanced Visible Light Photocatalytic Activity of Mesoporous Anatase TiO2 Codoped with Nitrogen and Chlorine by Xiuwen Cheng, Xiujuan Yu, Zipeng Xing, Lisha Yang

“…As a result, the band gap of TiO2 was reduced to 2.12 eV. The photocatalytic activity of the as-synthesized TiO2 was evaluated for the degradation of RhB and phenol under visible light irradiation. …”
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Electronisation of the Supervision Over Local Government Activity Regarding Financial Matters in Poland and the Constitutional Principle of Legality by Ewa Lotko, Marcin Tyniewicki

“… The basic aim of this paper is to evaluate the process of electronisation of the supervision implemented by Regional Chambers of Audit (RIO) over the activity of local government in Poland in the scope of financial matters. …”
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Transcriptome Analysis of Long Noncoding RNAs in Toll-Like Receptor 3-Activated Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Shihua Wang, Xiaoxia Li, Robert Chunhua Zhao

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Enhancing ethanol dehydration through optimized WO3 loading on activated carbon and montmorillonite clay catalysts by Chaowat Autthanit, Sasiradee Jantasee, Jirayu Liewchalermwong, Narathip Thubthun, Supachai Jadsadajerm, Piyasan Praserthdam, Bunjerd Jongsomjit

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Ricinus Communis Pericarp Activated Carbon Used as an Adsorbent for the Removal of Ni(II) From Aqueous Solution by S. Madhavakrishnan, K. Manickavasagam, K. Rasappan, P. S. Syed Shabudeen, R. Venkatesh, S. Pattabhi

“…Activated carbon prepared from Ricinus communis Pericarp was used to remove Ni(II) from aqueous solution by adsorption. …”
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Non-Thermal Plasma-Activated Water Enhances Nursery Production of Vegetables: A Species-Specific Study by Silvia Locatelli, Stefano Triolone, Marina De Bonis, Giampaolo Zanin, Carlo Nicoletto

“…Researchers have explored the use of NTP to improve plant growth and increase agricultural product quality using plasma-activated water (PAW). This technology has shown potential benefits in boosting seed germination, promoting plant growth, as an effective defense against plant pathogens, and increasing systemic plant resistance. …”
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In Vitro Cercaricidal Activity, Acute Toxicity, and GC/MS Analysis of Some Selected Ghanaian Medicinal Plants by Bright Osei-Mensah, Yaw Duah Boakye, William Kofi Anyan, Theresa Appiah Agana, Eugene Agyei Aboagye, Ivy Bentil, Elvis Suatey Lomotey, Francis Adu, Christian Agyare

“…All four plants showed relatively different levels of activity against S. mansoni cercariae at different times and concentrations. …”
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Relationship between social activities and cognitive impairment in Chinese older adults: the mediating effect of depressive symptoms by Qianke Yang, Shichong Lin, Zhuyun Zhang, Shuhao Du, Dan Zhou

“…BackgroundThe differential impacts of various social activities on dementia prevention and the mediating role of depression in this relationship remain unclear.ObjectivesThis study aimed to identify the effects of different social activities on cognitive function, examine the mediating role of depression, and provide evidence for targeted interventions to prevent cognitive decline.MethodsUsing data from CHARLS, we employed RCS analysis and Structural Equation Modeling to examine the relationships between social activities, depression, and cognitive function in older adults.ResultsSocial activity participation is non-linearly inversely related to both cognitive impairment and depression risk. …”
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Activation of Melanocortin Receptors MC1 and MC5 Attenuates Retinal Damage in Experimental Diabetic Retinopathy by S. Rossi, R. Maisto, C. Gesualdo, M. C. Trotta, F. Ferraraccio, M. K. Kaneva, S. J. Getting, E. Surace, F. Testa, F. Simonelli, P. Grieco, F. Merlino, M. Perretti, M. D’Amico, C. Di Filippo

“…We hypothesize that melanocortin receptors (MC) could activate tissue protective circuit in a model of streptozotocin- (STZ-) induced diabetic retinopathy (DR) in mice. …”
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Evaluation of the Synergistic Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oils and Cecropin A Natural Peptide on Gram-Negative Bacteria by Filippo Fratini, Chiara Pecorini, Ilaria Resci, Emma Copelotti, Francesca Paola Nocera, Basma Najar, Simone Mancini

“…Regarding CecA, although it was not the most efficient agent either individually or in combination, it is noteworthy that, when combined, it exhibited antibacterial activity even at a 1:64 dilution.…”
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In Vitro Whole Blood Clot Lysis for Fibrinolytic Activity Study Using D-Dimer and Confocal Microscopy by Abuzar Elnager, Wan Zaidah Abdullah, Rosline Hassan, Zamzuri Idris, Nadiah Wan Arfah, S. A. Sulaiman, Zulkifli Mustafa

“…The fibrinolytic activity was assessed by D-dimer (DD), confocal microscopy, and clot weight. …”
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MultiSenseX: A Sustainable Solution for Multi-Human Activity Recognition and Localization in Smart Environments by Hamada Rizk, Ahmed Elmogy, Mohamed Rihan, Hirozumi Yamaguchi

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Chemical Composition, Antibacterial Test, and Antioxidant Activity of Essential Oils from Fresh and Dried Stropharia rugosoannulata by Lei Wei, Wei Wang, Yueying Hou, Xiaoyang Xie, Xiao Li, Fei Chen, Zhiyao Wang, Yong Zhou, Feifei Li, Bingnian Jing

“…The oils’ antibacterial test was evaluated by the microdilution method against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and antioxidant activity was determined through DPPH radical scavenging activity and ferric reducing power. …”
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Periradicular Tissue Responses to Biologically Active Molecules or MTA When Applied in Furcal Perforation of Dogs' Teeth by Anna Zairi, Theodoros Lambrianidis, Ourania Pantelidou, Serafim Papadimitriou, Dimitrios Tziafas

“…None of the biologically active molecules can be suggested for repairing furcal perforations, despite the fact that growth factors exerted a clear stimulatory effect on cementum formation and inhibited collagen capsule formation. …”
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Enhancing preservation of ancient buildings through color imagery analysis and activation: take yuelu academy as an example by Qian Huang, Keyi Liu, Jianan Gu, Zhaozhe Yang, Yi He, Yishen Zhao

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