Malignant Bowel Obstruction in Advanced Gynecologic Cancers: An Updated Review from a Multidisciplinary Perspective by Yeh Chen Lee, Nazlin Jivraj, Catherine O’Brien, Tanya Chawla, Eran Shlomovitz, Sarah Buchanan, Jenny Lau, Jennifer Croke, Johane P. Allard, Preeti Dhar, Stephane Laframboise, Sarah E. Ferguson, Neesha Dhani, Marcus Butler, Pamela Ng, Terri Stuart-McEwan, Pamela Savage, Lisa Tinker, Amit M. Oza, Stephanie Lheureux

“…Malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) is a major complication in women with advanced gynecologic cancers which imposes a significant burden on patients, caregivers, and healthcare systems. …”
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Comparative and Developmental Anatomy of Cardiac Lymphatics by A. Ratajska, G. Gula, A. Flaht-Zabost, E. Czarnowska, B. Ciszek, E. Jankowska-Steifer, J. Niderla-Bielinska, D. Radomska-Lesniewska

“…In most mammalian species the collectors run along major branches of coronary arteries, have valves and a discontinuous layer of smooth muscle cells.…”
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The Interaction of lncRNA-HEIH and lncRNA-HULC with HBXIP in Hepatitis B Patients by Lingjuan Ruan, Lifei Huang, Lilai Zhao, Qiang Wang, Xiaocheng Pan, Anmin Zhang, Qiuping Bai, Zongjun Lv

“…Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major risk factor for the development of hepatic cirrhosis (HC) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), which are associated with very high morbidity and mortality rates worldwide. …”
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Role of proteases in oral carcinogenesis: Insights into the cancer degradome and therapeutic implications by Gargi S. Sarode, Sachin C. Sarode, Urmi Ghone, Rahul Anand

“…Cancer, a major global health concern, claims millions of lives annually, with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) representing a significant burden. …”
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Swede Midge (Contarinia nasturtii Keiffer) Phenology and Management in Minnesota Community Gardens by Cindy Tong, Eric Burkness, Jonathan Dregni, Mary Rogers, Angie Ambourn, Jonathan Osthus

“…Swede midge is a major insect pest of brassicas, including broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica), cauliflower (B. oleracea L. var. botrytis), collards (B. oleracea L. var. viridis), and kale (B. oleracea var. sabellica). …”
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Reconstruction of ER Network from Specific Academic Texts for the Governance of MSW-NIMBY Crisis in China by Qing Yang, Hui Zhou, Xingxing Liu, Chen Zuo, Jinmei Wang

“…Results show that knowledge integration and ER transitivity can enhance knowledge recognition and major other factors, which could help formulate the governance strategies of NIMBY crisis from academic texts.…”
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Failure Mechanism Analysis and Support Design for Deep Composite Soft Rock Roadway: A Case Study of the Yangcheng Coal Mine in China by Bangyou Jiang, Lianguo Wang, Yinlong Lu, Shitan Gu, Xiaokang Sun

“…It was found that the surrounding rock of the roadway was HJS complex soft rock that was characterized by poor rock quality, widespread development of joint fissures, and an unstable creep property. The major horizontal stress, which was almost perpendicular to the roadway, was 1.59 times larger than the vertical stress. …”
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Innovative laboratory techniques shaping cancer diagnosis and treatment in developing countries by Azeez Okikiola Lawal, Tolutope Joseph Ogunniyi, Oriire Idunnuoluwa Oludele, Oluwaloseyi Ayomipo Olorunfemi, Olalekan John Okesanya, Jerico Bautista Ogaya, Emery Manirambona, Mohamed Mustaf Ahmed, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno

“…Abstract Cancer is a major global health challenge, with approximately 19.3 million new cases and 10 million deaths estimated by 2020. …”
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Surgery impairs glymphatic activity and cognitive function in aged mice by Kai Chen, Xingyu Du, Melissa A. Chao, Zhongcong Xie, Guang Yang

“…Although advanced age is a major risk factor, the mechanisms underlying postoperative delirium remain poorly understood. …”
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Co-targeting of glial activation and inflammation by tsRNA-Gln-i-0095 for treating retinal ischemic pathologies by Ying Zhang, Yan Ma, Yu-Ke Ji, Yi-Fei Jiang, Duo Li, Wan Mu, Mu-Di Yao, Jin Yao, Biao Yan

“…Abstract Ischemic retinopathies are the major causes of blindness, yet effective early-stage treatments remain limited due to an incomplete understanding of the underlying molecular mechanisms. …”
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Applications of Amniotic Membrane and Fluid in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine by Kerry Rennie, Andrée Gruslin, Markus Hengstschläger, Duanqing Pei, Jinglei Cai, Toshio Nikaido, Mahmud Bani-Yaghoub

“…In addition, the discovery of cell populations in AM and AF which are widely accessible, nontumorigenic and capable of differentiating into a variety of cell types has stimulated a flurry of research aimed at characterizing the cells and evaluating their potential utility in regenerative medicine. While a major focus of research has been the use of amniotic membrane and fluid in tissue engineering and cell replacement, AM- and AF-derived cells may also have capabilities in protecting and stimulating the repair of injured tissues via paracrine actions, and acting as vectors for biodelivery of exogenous factors to treat injury and diseases. …”
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Phytochemical Characterization, In Vitro Antioxidant Activity, and Quantitative Analysis by Micellar Electrokinetic Chromatography of Hawthorn (Crataegus pubescens) Fruit by Francisco Erik González-Jiménez, Juan Alfredo Salazar-Montoya, Graciano Calva-Calva, Emma Gloria Ramos-Ramírez

“…In this work, we investigated the polyphenol profile and antioxidant activity of edible tejocote (Crataegus pubescens) fruit extracts by micellar electrokinetic chromatography (MEKC) and HPLC/UV. The major phenolic compounds in the pulp extracts were (+)-catechin (9.17 ± 0.20 mg/100 mg dry fruit), (−)-epicatechin (4.32 ± 0.11 mg/100 mg dry fruit), and chlorogenic acid (5.60 ± 0.24 mg/100 mg dry fruit). …”
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Simulating Heavy Meiyu Rainfall: A Note on the Choice of the Model Microphysics Scheme by Zhimin Zhou, Yi Deng, Yang Hu, Zhaoping Kang

“…Accretion of cloud droplets by raindrops and melting of ice-phase hydrometeors are the major source of rainwater. Bergeron and riming processes are found to play a prevailing role in the growth of ice-phase hydrometeors in Meiyu rainfall. …”
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Comparative study of land capability and land suitability for pepper plants (Piper nigrum L.) on karst and non-karst area in Pacitan Regency by Rahayu, Herawati Aktavia, Herdiyansyah Ganjar, Purwanto, Suyana Jaka, Adinda Friscilia Viska

“…Karst areas are often major challenges for agricultural development. Punung District in Pacitan Regency is included in the Gunung Sewu Karst Area, a UNESCO heritage geopark. …”
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Hydrogel-based nanoparticles: revolutionizing brain tumor treatment and paving the way for future innovations by Alireza Shadab, Simin Farokhi, Arshia Fakouri, Neda Mohagheghzadeh, Ali Noroozi, Zahra Sadat Razavi, Arian Karimi Rouzbahani, Hamidreza Zalpoor, Mohamad Mahjoor

“…Designed with optimized physicochemical characteristics, these nanoparticles effectively cross the blood–brain barrier, circumventing a major impediment to drug delivery to the brain. By delivering drugs directly to the tumor bed, these nanoparticles enhance therapeutic outcomes and minimize adverse effects. …”
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ECGConVT: A Hybrid CNN and Vision Transformer Model for Enhanced 12-Lead ECG Images Classification by Mudassar Khalid, Charnchai Pluempitiwiriyawej, Abdulkadhem A. Abdulkadhem, Imran Afzal, Tien Truong

“…Cardiovascular diseases, which are currently the major causes of death globally, can be largely ameliorated through early detection and categorization. …”
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An Interview-Based Study of Pioneering Experiences in Teaching and Learning Complex Systems in Higher Education by Joseph T. Lizier, Michael S. Harré, Melanie Mitchell, Simon DeDeo, Conor Finn, Kristian Lindgren, Amanda L. Lizier, Hiroki Sayama

“…We found a striking level of commonality in the issues expressed as well as the strategies handling them, for example, a significant focus on problem-based learning and the use of major student-led creative projects for both achieving and assessing learning outcomes.…”
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ANALYSIS OF POROSITE-NEUTRON (NPHI) LOGGING DATA FROM THE KINKASI FIELD: THE CASE OF THE G UP, F AND E HORIZONS OF THE CENOMANIAN RESERVOIR (D.R. CONGO COASTAL BASIN) by Munene Asidi Djonive, Kanika Mayena Thomas, Manteko Matondo Emmanuel, Nsitu Nsitu Djeskin, Biduaya Ngalamulume Jeff, Bangama Kabongo Augustin

“…This report is a considerable contribution to addressing these major concerns. Certainly, with the advancement of technology through the creation of supercomputers and software, these reprocessings can prove important in that they can bring to light certain information that previously went unnoticed. …”
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Rainwater harvesting in arid and semi-arid lands of Africa: challenges and opportunities by Etienne Umukiza, Romain Ntole, Sylvester R. Chikavumbwa, Erion Bwambale, Davis Sibale, Zechariah Jeremaih, Ciro Apollonio, Andrea Petroselli

“…Material and methods: Analysis of scientific and professional contributions reveals that, although water scarcity remains a major constraint to life and economic development, arid and semi-arid regions of Africa are slowly adopting effective rainwater harvesting measures. …”
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Blood glucose-lowering activity of protocatechuic acid is mediated by inhibiting α-glucosidase by Huafang Ding, Shouhe Huang, Chui Yiu Chook, Erika Kwek, Chi Yan, Kaying Ma, Jianhui Liu, Hanyue Zhu, Zhenyu Chen

“…Protocatechuic acid (PCA) is one of phenolic acids existing not only in various plant foods but also as a major microbial metabolite of dietary anthocyanins in the large colon. …”
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