Biocompatible Peritoneal Dialysis Fluids: Clinical Outcomes by Yeoungjee Cho, Sunil V. Badve, Carmel M. Hawley, Kathryn Wiggins, David W. Johnson

“…Several preclinical studies have demonstrated their benefit in terms of improvement in host cell defence, peritoneal membrane integrity, and cytokine profile. This paper aims to review randomised controlled trials assessing the use of biocompatible PD fluids and their effect on clinical outcomes.…”
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Suitability of Bentonite-Stabilized Laterite for Use as a Material for Nuclear Waste Containment in Sub-Saharan Africa by Emmanuel E. Arinze, Colin T. Davie

“…However, the high swelling pressure of bentonite poses risks to the structural integrity of DGRs. To address this issue, researchers have explored the use of bentonite–laterite mixtures as barrier materials. …”
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Analysis of the Effect of Severe Accident Scenario on Debris Properties in Lower Plenum of Nordic BWR Using Different Versions of MELCOR Code by Sergey Galushin, Pavel Kudinov

“…Core melt is released into a deep pool of water where formation of noncoolable debris bed and ex-vessel steam explosion can pose credible threats to containment integrity. Success of the strategy depends on the scenario of melt release from the vessel that determines the melt-coolant interaction phenomena. …”
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Secure channel estimation model for cognitive radio network physical layer security using two-level shared key authentication by K. Saravanan, K. B. Gurumoorthy, Allwin Devaraj Stalin, Om Prakash Kumar

“…Abstract Physical Layer Security (PLS) in Cognitive Radio Networks (CRN) improves the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of the external communication between the devices/ users. …”
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A first exploratory comparison of the behaviour of wolves (Canis lupus) and wolf-dog hybrids in captivity by Federica Amici, Simone Meacci, Emmeline Caray, Linda Oña, Katja Liebal, Paolo Ciucci

“…Abstract Extensive introgression of genes from domesticated taxa may be a serious threat for the genomic integrity and adaptability of wild populations. Grey wolves (Canis lupus) are especially vulnerable to this phenomenon, but there are no studies yet assessing the potential behavioural effects of dog-introgression in wolves. …”
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Chronic-Alcohol-Abuse-Induced Oxidative Stress in the Development of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome by Yan Liang, Samantha M. Yeligar, Lou Ann S. Brown

“…The aims of this paper are to address the mechanisms for alcohol-induced GSH depletion and oxidation and the subsequent effects in alveolar barrier integrity, modulation of the immune response, and apoptosis.…”
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Astaxanthin as a potential therapeutic agent for knee osteoarthritis: A review of mechanisms and clinical evidence by Sidra Sabir, AHM Mahmudur Rahman, Abdul Haseeb Bhutta

“…Results: The review identified several key mechanisms by which astaxanthin exerts its therapeutic effects, including reducing oxidative stress, attenuating inflammation, and preserving cartilage integrity. Clinical studies also provided promising evidence of its efficacy in alleviating symptoms and improving joint function in patients with KOA. …”
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Assessing Professionalism among First Year Medical Students through Professionalism Assessment Tool by Nabiha Farasat Khan, Muhammad Saeed, Ruksana Majid

“…The PAT contained 33 items within five domains: (1) Reliability and Responsibility, (2) Life-long Learning and Adaptability, (3) Relationships with Others (4) Upholding Principles of Integrity and Respect, and (5) Citizenship and Professional Engagement. …”
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Enhanced Detection of Viable <i>Escherichia coli</i> O157:H7 in Romaine Lettuce Wash Water Using On-Filter Propidium Monoazide-Quantitative PCR by Zhao Chen

“…Optimization experiments identified 10 µM PMA with a 10 min exposure time as the most effective pretreatment, achieving efficient inhibition of DNA from dead cells while preserving viable cell integrity. The limit of detection (LOD) was 1.3 CFU/mL, confirming its suitability for detecting low bacterial loads. …”
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Brief Coping Scale TCS-9: Optimising the Assessment of Coping Strategies. The case of Health Care Workers. by Basant K. Puri, Anastasia Miari, Maria Theodoratou

“… # Aim This study aims to refine the extensive 54-item Toulouse Coping Scale into a more pragmatic and less time-consuming instrument while preserving its statistical integrity, to support the mental well-being of healthcare workers…”
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In Situ Swelling Behavior of Chitosan-Polygalacturonic Acid/Hydroxyapatite Nanocomposites in Cell Culture Media by Rohit Khanna, Kalpana S. Katti, Dinesh R. Katti

“…Chitosan-Polygalacturonic acid polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) govern structural integrity of Chi-PgA-HAP nanocomposites and FTIR spectra indicate that PECs remain intact until 48 days of soaking. …”
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A comparison of different cryoprotectant solutions and thawing methods for cryo­preservation of embryos of mice and rats by T. N. Igonina, E. Yu. Brusentsev, I. N. Rozhkova, V. A. Naprimerov, S. Ya. Amstislavsky

“…Our data on mice indicate that slow thawing is more suitable for sparing the integrity of embryonic cells; moreover, supplementation of the main cryoprotectant (either ethylene glycol or glycerol) with sucrose is beneficial for subsequent in vitro culture, especially in the case of glycerol. …”
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An overview of the use of photocatalysis in the environmental control of textile effluent by Masiren Emyra Ezzaty, Ong Huei Ruey, Khan Md Maksudur Rahmad

“…This tactic aids in achieving the main objectives of preserving the integrity of water resources and lessening the negative environmental effects of waste from the textile sector.…”
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Excellent Reliability for an Instrumented Test of Ankle Plantarflexion Force by Moez Glaied, Rodney Whiteley

“…# Background/Purpose The assessment of ankle plantarflexion force is commonly required in athletic performance and clinical rehabilitation settings to assess the integrity of the calf and lower limb musculature. The force generating capacity of the soleus muscle is thought to be important in many aspects of sporting and everyday function. …”
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Microstructure, Mechanical, and Electrical Properties and Corrosion Analysis of Lead-Free Solder CSI Joints on Cu Substrate Using Novel Concentrated Solar Energy Soldering (CSES) M... by Pushkaraj D. Sonawane, V. K. Bupesh Raja, Manoj Gupta

“…Electrical resistivity for all the cases studied was found to increase slightly after corrosion. Interfacial integrity and effect of corrosion were clearly observed on CSES and CSI solder joint microstructures. …”
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Self-Centered Function of Adaptive Immunity in Regulation of Immune Responses and in Tolerance by Silvana Balzar

“…Thus, adaptive effectors may be primarily focused on the state of self and maintenance of integrity of the self, and only to a certain degree on elimination of the foreign. …”
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GNN-EADD: Graph Neural Network-Based E-Commerce Anomaly Detection via Dual-Stage Learning by Zhouhang Shao, Xuran Wang, Enkai Ji, Shiyang Chen, Jin Wang

“…E-commerce platforms face significant challenges in detecting anomalous products, including counterfeit goods and fraudulent listings, which can undermine user trust and platform integrity. This paper presents Graph Neural Network-based E-commerce Anomaly Detection via Dual-stage Learning (GNN-EADD), a novel approach leveraging graph neural networks for anomaly detection in large-scale e-commerce ecosystems. …”
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Glucoraphanin conversion into sulforaphane and related compounds by gut microbiota by Tetiana R. Dmytriv, Tetiana R. Dmytriv, Oleh Lushchak, Oleh Lushchak, Volodymyr I. Lushchak, Volodymyr I. Lushchak

“…We assume that sulforaphane alleviates intestinal inflammation and oxidative stress maintaining intestinal homeostasis and gut barrier integrity. Besides, the role of sulforaphane in breaking the vicious cycle of oxidative stress and gut dysbiosis is reported, demonstrating the potential of dietary isothiocyanates to support gut barrier function.…”
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Extraction of Least-Dispersive Ultrasonic Guided Wave Mode in Rail Track Based on Floquet-Bloch Theory by Maodan Yuan, Peter W. Tse, Weiming Xuan, Wenjin Xu

“…The proposed method provides an effective way to extract efficient UGW modes to assess the integrity of the rail track, as well as other waveguides with complex geometry.…”
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A Verifiable Discrete Trust Model (VDTM) Using Congruent Federated Learning (CFL) for Social Internet of Vehicles by Mohammed Mujib Alshahrani

“…Therefore, the vehicle&#x0027;s trust results from the maximum information integrity observed in the pre-and post-sharing interval. …”
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