Model Evaluation and Uncertainty Analysis of PM2.5 Components over Pearl River Delta Region Using Monte Carlo Simulations by Qian Wu, Xiao Tang, Lei Kong, Zirui Liu, Duohong Chen, Miaomiao Lu, Huangjian Wu, Jin Shen, Lin Wu, Xiaole Pan, Jie Li, Jiang Zhu, Zifa Wang

“…The high correlation coefficients (> 0.74) and low mean biases (< 2 µg m−3) between the mean values of the ensemble and the observation data suggested that the model fairly accurately reproduced spatial and temporal variations in the nitrate, ammonium, OC and BC. …”
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Ultralow UV absorber content in 3D printed nanocomposites: maximizing printability and microwave absorption efficiency by David Tilve-Martínez, Wilfrid Neri, Jeanne Lessire, Benjamin Dulucq, Nicolas Vukadinovic, Benoit Berton, Jinkai Yuan, Philippe Poulin

“…This ultralow UV absorber content ensures excellent printability, with maximum cure depths exceeding 100 µ m within seconds of UV irradiation. Moreover, the resulting nanocomposites exhibit promising microwave absorption properties in the S and Ku bands (2–4 and 12–18 GHz, respectively). …”
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Nitrogen-rich covalent organic polymers for efficient solid phase extraction of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs from water samples by Yuqi Cheng, Jia Li, Xiaochen Xiu, Xinghua Teng, Wen Zhang, Lei Ji, Leilei Wang

“…Under the optimal extraction conditions (adsorbent amount: 40 mg; NaCl concentration: 0%; pH 6; extraction time: 20min; eluent solvent: 4 mL of formic acid/acetonitrile (5%, v/v)), the proposed method provided low detection limits (0.06–0.2 μg L-1), wide linear ranges (0.2–100 μg L-1) with correlation coefficients (0.9991–0.9997) and acceptable precision (RSDs, 6.6–8.5% for intra-day, 7.2–9.5% for inter-day). …”
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Genotyping and drug susceptibility profiling of Prototheca sp. strains isolated from cases of protothecosis in dogs by Angelika Proskurnicka, Mateusz Iskra, Sylwia Wronka, Zofia Bakuła, Patrizia Danesi, Marconi Rodrigues deFarias, Fábio Vinícius Ramos Portilho, Márcio Garcia Ribeiro, Uwe Rösler, Rui Kano, Richard Malik, Tomasz Jagielski

“…For the determination of minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) and minimum algicidal concentrations (MACs), the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) protocol (M27‐A3) was used. Results Prototheca bovis was the most prevalent species, accounting for 75% (21/28) of the cases, followed by P. wickerhamii (18%; 5/28) and P. ciferrii (7%; 2/28). …”
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Long-term effect of island industrial construction on groundwater health risk by Yong Huang, Daqing Wang, Haoli Xu, Zhao Lu, Zijian Cheng, Zhibin Ding, Yi Wang, Yue Shi, Huiru Cui, Xiaoying Lian

“…However, the health risk in the center of the park reached Level 1 and above, and the risk area of Level 2 and above covered an area of up to 94,613 m2, accounting for 0.0039 of the entire study area. …”
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Ultrastructural Analysis of Leishmania infantum chagasi Promastigotes Forms Treated In Vitro with Usnic Acid by João S. B. da Luz, Erwelly B. de Oliveira, Monica C. B. Martins, Nicácio H. da Silva, Luiz C. Alves, Fábio A. B. dos Santos, Luiz L. S. da Silva, Eliete C. Silva, Paloma L. de Medeiros

“…Usnic acid was effective against the promastigote forms (IC50 = 18.30 ± 2.00 µg/mL). Structural and ultrastructural aspects of parasite were analyzed. …”
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Biotemplated Synthesis of Titanium Oxide Nanoparticles in the Presence of Root Extract of Kniphofia schemperi and Its Application for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells by Eneyew Tilahun Bekele, Enyew Amare Zereffa, Noto Susanto Gultom, Dong-Hau Kuo, Bedasa Abdisa Gonfa, Fedlu Kedir Sabir

“…TiO2 NPs were synthesized using 0.25 M titanium tetra butoxide in the presence of root extract of Kniphofia schemperi with the volume ratios. …”
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Wybrane czynniki warunkujące wdrażanie polityki spójności Unii Europejskiej w regionie Podkarpacia by Alina Walenia

“…Potwierdzeniem braku merytorycznego przygotowania pracowników zatrudnionych w samorządach w zakresie wiedzy i umiejętności zapewniającej realizację zadań wynikających z członkostwa Polski w Unii było w niewielkim zakresie uczestnictwo w dodatkowych formach dokształcania (m.in. studiach podyplomowych, egzaminach certyfikujących). …”
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Dietary Supplementation with Inulin Modulates the Gut Microbiota and Improves Insulin Sensitivity in Prediabetes by Xiaojing Wang, Tong Wang, Qian Zhang, Li Xu, Xinhua Xiao

“…The mean age of 49 subjects was 56.6 ± 6.9 years and BMI was 25.07 ± 3.02 kg/m2. After 24 weeks of prevention, inulin significantly decreased fasting insulin (2.38 ± 0.50 vs. 2.22 ± 0.62, P=0.03) and 2-hour post-OGTT insulin (4.01 ± 0.77 vs. 3.74 ± 0.76, P=0.02) and improved HOMA-IR (1.05 ± 0.53 vs. 0.85 ± 0.66, P=0.03). …”
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Molecular Detection of Antibiotic-Resistant Genes in Pseudomonas aeruginosa from Nonclinical Environment: Public Health Implications in Mthatha, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa by Mojisola Clara Hosu, Sandeep Vasaikar, Grace Emily Okuthe, Teke Apalata

“…In the rPCR analysis of fifteen P. aeruginosa isolates, 14 isolates (93.3%) were detected harboring blaSHV, six isolates (40%) harbored blaTEM, and three isolates (20%) harbored blaCTX-M, being the least occurring ESBL. Results of the current study revealed that P. aeruginosa isolates recovered from nonclinical milieu are resistant to frontline clinically relevant antipseudomonal drugs. …”
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Assessing subtle changes in arid land river basin ecological quality: A study utilizing the PIE engine platform and RSEI by Aizemaitijiang Maimaitituersun, Han Yang, Nuerbiye Aobuliaisan, Kamuran Maimaitiaili, Ouyang Chenyu

“…Subsequently, the Sen’s slope analysis and Mann-Kendall (M−K) trend test were employed to analyze the level of EQ changes in the Urumqi River Basin (URB). …”
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Inhibition of Endothelial Cell Tube Formation by Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor/Anti-Angiopoietin-2 RNA Nanoparticles by Cheng Zhong, Zhanquan Shi, Chia-Yang Liu, Daniel W. Binzel, Kai Jin, Xin Li, Peixuan Guo, S. Kevin Li

“…<b>Results</b>: The results demonstrated the inhibition effects of the RNA nanoparticles on endothelial cell tube formation at 67 nM in a 3D spheroid sprouting model. The results in the 3D spheroid sprouting assay are consistent with those of the WST-1 proliferation assays. …”
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Outburst mechanism and hazard prevention technique of limestone aquifer under isolated island panels by Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Yanjun Wu, Yanjun Wu, Yanjun Wu, Yongli Shi, Yongli Shi, Yongli Shi, Jingzhong Zhu

“…The study results indicate that (1) the depth of the floor failure zone is 27.51 m and that the risk owing to water inrush of the panel floor in the isolated islands exists. …”
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Development of a Cell-Based High-Throughput Screening Assay to Identify Porcine Host Defense Peptide-Inducing Compounds by Zhuo Deng, Jing Wang, Wentao Lyu, Xuwen Wieneke, Robert Matts, Xi Ma, Guolong Zhang

“…Eight compounds were subsequently observed to be comparable to sodium butyrate in inducing PBD3 mRNA expression in parental IPEC-J2 cells in the low micromolar range. …”
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Profiling of Indigenous Biosurfactant-Producing Bacillus Isolates in the Bioremediation of Soil Contaminated by Petroleum Products and Olive Oil by Paola Sandra Elenga-Wilson, Christian Aimé Kayath, Nicaise Saturnin Mokemiabeka, Stech Anomene Eckzechel Nzaou, Etienne Nguimbi, Gabriel Ahombo

“…Biosurfactant secreted by Bacillus strains has shown an antagonistic effect in Escherichia coli, Shigella flexneri 5a M90T, and Bacillus cereus. The selected isolates could therefore be safely used for biodegradation. …”
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Anticancer activity of Ilex khasiana, a rare and endemic species of holly in Northeast India, against murine lymphoma by Charles Lalnunfela, Pawi Bawitlung Lalthanpuii, Hmar Tlawmte Lalremsanga, Zothansiama, Chhaihlo Lalmuansangi, Mary Zosangzuali, Nachimuthu Senthil Kumar, Tochhawng Lalhriatpuii, Kholhring Lalchhandama

“…Alkaline comet assay showed that the plant extract effectively induced DNA damage, producing a tail length of 11.89 μm and Olive moment of 2.36 at 250 mg/kg bwt, the most effective dosage. …”
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Neuregulin1 ameliorates metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease via the ERK/SIRT1 signaling pathways by Chengan Xu, Shouhao Wang, Di Meng, Mingshan Wang, Rong Yan, Yining Dai

“…HepG2 cells induced by oleic acid and palmitic acid were treated with 20ng/mL NRG1 and 10µmol/L PD98059. The changes of histopathological, biochemical indexes, inflammatory factors, lipid metabolism, apoptosis and autophagy parameters were measured. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Adverse Drug Reactions Associated with Fluoroquinolones and Other Antibiotics: A Retrospective Pharmacovigilance Study by Alshareef H, Alenzi KA, Albalawi BR, Alanazi RM, Albalawi NS, Alasoufi WS, Alqifari S, Ahmed R, Ali MAS

“…Hanan Alshareef,1 Khalidah A Alenzi,2 Budor R Albalawi,3 Rinas M Alanazi,3 Nawal S Albalawi,3 Wedad Saleem Alasoufi,3 Saleh Alqifari,1 Rehab Ahmed,4 Mostafa AS Ali1 1Pharmacy Practice Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia; 2Transformation and Business Development, Tabuk Health Cluster, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia; 3Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia; 4Division of Microbiology, Immunology and Biotechnology, Department of Natural Products and Alternative Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Hanan Alshareef, Pharmacy Practice Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, Email halsharef@ut.edu.saBackground: Fluoroquinolones (FQs) are among the most popular antimicrobials that are highly effective against various infections. …”
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Exploration of the Immune-Related Signatures and Immune Infiltration Analysis in Melanoma by Ai-lan Li, Yong-mei Zhu, Lai-qiang Gao, Shu-yue Wei, Ming-tao Wang, Qiang Ma, You-you Zheng, Jian-hua Li, Qing-feng Wang

“…The Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used to estimate immune infiltration density in the two groups, and results showed that the high-risk group exhibited a lower infiltration density, and the dominant immune cells included M0 macrophages (P=0.023) and activated mast cells (P=0.005).…”
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The Association of Thyroid Hormone Changes with Inflammatory Status and Prognosis in COVID-19 by Ceyda Dincer Yazan, Can Ilgin, Onur Elbasan, Tugce Apaydin, Saida Dashdamirova, Tayfun Yigit, Uluhan Sili, Aysegul Karahasan Yagci, Onder Sirikci, Goncagul Haklar, Hulya Gozu

“…In cluster analysis, a high-risk group with a lower median FT3 value (median = 2.34 ng/L; IQR = 0.86), a higher median FT4 value (median = 1.04 ng/dL; IQR = 0.33), and a lower median TSH value (median = 0.62 mIU/L; IQR = 0.59) included 8 of 9 died patients and 25 of the 31 patients that were admitted to ICU. …”
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