Incorporation of Capecitabine Into Extended Chain of N-Acylated Chitosan Carrier by Anita Marlina, Misni Misran, Witta Kartika Restu

“…N-lignoceroyl chitosan (ChC24) exhibited the highest zeta potential value of −27 mV for 0.2 mg of CAP, indicating that the most extended acyl group was the most stable in the suspension. …”
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Methotrexate for the Treatment of Graft-versus-Host Disease after Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation by Amr Nassar, Ghada Elgohary, Tusneem Elhassan, Zubeir Nurgat, Said Y. Mohamed, Mahmoud Aljurf

“…Despite several limitations in data collection and analysis, weekly administration of methotrexate at a median dose of 7.5 mg/m2 seems to be safe with minimal toxicities in the context of both aGVHD and cGVHD treatments. …”
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Numerical study on the surface evolution and flow dynamics in laser polishing of 100Cr6 steel based on the coupled capillary and thermocapillary flow by Chuqiao Fang, Wei Dai, Xiao Wu, Sijin Wang

“…The simulation results indicated that an optimal surface roughness of approximately Ra 0.706 µm can be achieved using the optimized parameters (laser power: 400 W, scanning speed: 300 mm/s, and laser beam size: 300 μm). Additionally, the molten pool can form within a suitable temperature and time range for LP using these optimized parameters. …”
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Gene therapy by hepatocyte growth factor results in regression of experimental liver fibrosis by N. A. Dzhoyashvili, N. I. Kalinina, I. B. Beloglazova, Z. I. Tsokolayeva, P. I. Makarevich, Yu. L. Perov, Ye. V. Parfenova, V. A. Tkachuk

“…After obtaining liver tissue samples, histological study was carried out, and by real time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) contents of mPNA of liver fibrosis-associated genes were analyzed: transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1), collagen 1α1 (Coll1α1), matrix metalloproteinase-13 (ММР-13), tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase (TIMP-1) and smooth-muscle actin α (α-SMA). …”
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Analysis of Traveling Wave and Combined Site Effect of Long-Span Upper-Bearing Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular Arch Bridge by Zite Li, Genhui Wang, Jiang Fan, Yue Jian, Yongliang Zhang

“…In order to study the traveling wave effect and combined site effect of long-span steel tube concrete-filled arch bridge, a 400-m span bridge of the same type is taken as an example, and a large-mass time-history analysis method with multipoint input of recorded seismic waves is used. …”
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Bamboo waste recycling using Dictyophora indusiata mycelia cultivation by Haruthai Thaisuchat, Weeranuch Karuehanon, Pornanan Boonkorn, Jumnian Meesumlee, Sarayut Malai, Kanjana Ruttanateerawichien

“…The highest number of the fruiting body (37.0 mushrooms per plot) and fresh weight (2,310.5 g/0.75 m2) were observed in treatments in which spawn was produced prior to cultivation and inoculum was derived from lingzhi pieces combined with bamboo scraps. …”
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Characterizing the regulatory effects of H2A.Z and SWR1-C on gene expression during hydroxyurea exposure in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. by Hilary T Brewis, Peter C Stirling, Michael S Kobor

“…To explore this possibility, we generated mRNA transcript profiles for wild-type, htz1Δ, swr1Δ, and htz1Δswr1Δ mutants before and after exposure to hydroxyurea (HU), which induces DNA replication stress. …”
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Evaluating the Impact of Commonly Used Pesticides on Honeybees (Apis mellifera) in North Gonder of Amhara Region, Ethiopia by Zewdie Abay, Amssalu Bezabeh, Alemayehu Gela, Asaminew Tassew

“…This shows that local honeybees A. m. jemenetica are extremely sensitive to commonly used agricultural pesticides, which may affect the colony level due to the intensive application of these pesticides in Ethiopia.…”
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Doğu Anadolu Gözlemevi (DAG) Yerleşkesi’nin Boltwood Bulut Sensörü II (BWCS II) ile Bulutluluk Analizi by Cahit Yeşilyaprak, İlham Nasıroğlu, Esragül Atalay

“…DAG, faaliyete geçtiğinde 4m çapıyla Türkiye’nin en büyük optik ve ilk kızılötesi teleskobuna sahip olacaktır. …”
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Comparison of in vivo and in vitro preimplantation embryo development in OXYS and WAG rats by V. V. Kozhevnikova, T. N. Igonina, E. Yu.  Brusentsev, V. I. Mokrousova, E. A.  Kizilova, I. N. Rozhkova, V. A. Naprimerov, S. Ya. Amstislavsky

“…In a special experiment, for studying in vitro development, the embryos were collected from both rat strains on day 4 post coitum and were cultured in vitro in P1 medium for 48 hours with or without supplementation with IGF-1 (200 ng/mL). Thereafter the percentage of embryos at blastocyst stage and the cell numbers in these blastocysts were counted in the same manner as for the in vivo experiment. …”
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High Prevalence of Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Autoantibodies in Infants with Food Protein-Induced Proctitis/Proctocolitis: Autoimmunity Involvement? by Alena Sekerkova, Martin Fuchs, Eva Cecrdlova, Veronika Svachova, Ivana Kralova Lesna, Ilja Striz, Helena Tlaskalova-Hogenova

“…ANA, ANCA, ASCA, a-EMA, a-tTg, specific IgE, total IgE, IgG, IgA, IgM, and concentration of serum calprotectin were measured in a group of 25 patients with colitis and 18 children with other diagnoses. …”
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The effectiveness of Group Play Therapy to Reducing Teacher-Children Relationship Teaching Stress in Primary Schools by Gholam reza Rajabi, Maryam Pouremami

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Comparative evaluation of several toric intraocular lens calculators for predicting postoperative refractive astigmatism in cataract surgery: a real-world study by Haocheng Xian, Bingzhen Li, Ziyao Xia, Chun Zhang, Xuemin Li

“…Methods This retrospective study reviewed 53 eyes of 53 patients that underwent cataract extraction with toric IOL implantation using Zeiss 709 M. Six toric IOL calculators were evaluated: Barrett toric calculator (with predicted PCA, measured PCA, and TK), Kane formula (predicted PCA), and EVO 2.0 formula (predicted and measured PCA). …”
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Assessing Drainage Performance of Turfgrass Rootzone in Sports Fields by Mustafa Karaagaçli, Mehmet Turgut Sağlam, Hayrullah Ağaçcıoğlu, Remziye İlayda Tan Kesgin, Erdal Kesgin, Kadir Gezici

“…In the field test, the mixture of 3 different soils (100% sand; 10% mixture + 90% sand; 20% mixture + 80% sand) was used for the mix of 70% ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) and 30% bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) in baskets with a size of 1.3 x 0.5 x 0.20 m. Moreover, the turfgrasses were grown through the application of two different doses (2.5 ml (A) and 3.0 ml (B)) of liquid humic acid named Run/Black Jak in addition to basic fertilization of 18-22-0 (slow-release fertilizer) + Nu Film spreader-sticker + 26-05-11 (slow-release fertilizer) + 9-9-9 (slow-release fertilizer containing +9% Fe). …”
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Insulin versus Lipid Emulsion in a Rabbit Model of Severe Propranolol Toxicity: A Pilot Study by Martyn Harvey, Grant Cave, Daniel Lahner, Jan Desmet, Gaynor Prince, Gary Hopgood

“…Animals were resuscitated with insulin at 3 U/kg plus 0.5 g/kg glucose (ING group), or 10 mL/kg 20% Intralipid (ILE group). Results. Rate pressure product (RPP; RPP = heart rate × mean arterial pressure) was greatest in the ING group at 60 minutes (P<.05). …”
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Developed a solar still unit for saltwater desalination: numerical prediction and performance verification by Ayman Ibrahim, Nahed El Mahallawy, Islam Elsebaee, Hebatullah Megahed, Galal Aboelasaad, Abdelalim El-Bediwy, Osama Dewedar

“…The cumulative productivity reached 3 L for the SBSS unit partially insulated from the bottom of the basin with an area of 0.6 m2 for only 12 h working system at a water depth of 10 mm.…”
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Synchronous Gastric Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor and Colon Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report by Thivi Vasilakaki, Kalliroi Koulia, Aikaterini Tsavari, Elissavet Arkoumani, Efstratios Kouroumpas, Anargiros Pavlis, Georgios Christopoulos, Konstantinos Stamatiou, Kassiani Manoloudaki, Dimitrios Zisis

“…Pathologic examination of the ascending colon mass showed an invasive moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma stage III B (T3N1M0). Grossly resected wedge of stomach showed a well circumscribed intramural tumor which microscopically was consistent with essentially benign gastrointestinal stromal tumor (according to Miettinen criteria). …”
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Research of Regenerative Braking Strategy for Electric Vehicles by Van Nghia Le, Hoang Phuc Dam, Trong Hoan Nguyen, S. V. Kharitonchik, V. A. Kusyak

“…As the results of experiments have shown, the usage of the proposed control strategy of the regenerative braking maximum force allows increasing 2.14 times the energy recharging traffic to the battery as compared with the basic control strategy of fixed coefficient braking forces distribution with an increase in braking distance by 10 m. An alternative control strategy of regenerative braking optimal efficiency as compared to the basic control strategy provides a reduction in braking distance by 13.2 % at increasing by 84.4 % the amount of energy generated by the electric motor for recharging the batteries. …”
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Cancer-Related Anemia Is a Risk Factor for Medium-Term Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction in Laparoscopic Surgery Patients: An Observational Prospective Study by Huimei Huang, Fei Lin, Liming Cen, Ren Jing, Linghui Pan

“…The cognitive function of the patients was evaluated by using the Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status-Modified (TICS-M) 3 months after operation. The quality of life of patients was evaluated after operation. …”
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Effect of Streblus asper Leaf Extract on Scopolamine-Induced Memory Deficits in Zebrafish: The Model of Alzheimer’s Disease by Kanathip Singsai, Natthanicha Ladpala, Natthan Dangja, Thanyaret Boonchuen, Niracha Jaikhamfu, Pirinyapat Fakthong

“…Male zebrafish, Danio rerio, were divided into 6 groups including the control, scopolamine 200 μM (SCO), scopolamine plus rivastigmine 1.5 mg/kg (RV + SCO), and scopolamine plus SA extract at doses of 200, 400, and 800 mg/kg (SA200 + SCO, S400 + SCO, and SA800 + SCO), respectively. …”
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