Development and evaluation of functional biscuits infused with functional spices and white pea flour: A comprehensive study on optimizing glycemic control and incorporating anti-di... by Minhaj Uddin, Nabil Mashahid, Juairia Absar Anta, Mahima Ranjan Acharjee

“…The biscuits show potential as diabetic-friendly snacks, aiding in blood sugar management and overall health.…”
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TAB2 deficiency induces dilated cardiomyopathy by promoting mitochondrial calcium overload in human iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes by Wenrui Sun, Jianchao Zhang, Shuang Li, Wanrong Fu, Yangyang Liu, Mengduan Liu, Jianzeng Dong, Xiaoyan Zhao, Xiaowei Li

“…More importantly, the discovery of a unique pathogenic pathway introduces a new notion for the future management of dilated cardiomyopathy.…”
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Effects of Sitagliptin Treatment on Dysmetabolism, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress in an Animal Model of Type 2 Diabetes (ZDF Rat) by Liliana Ferreira, Edite Teixeira-de-Lemos, Filipa Pinto, Belmiro Parada, Cristina Mega, Helena Vala, Rui Pinto, Patrícia Garrido, José Sereno, Rosa Fernandes, Paulo Santos, Isabel Velada, Andreia Melo, Sara Nunes, Frederico Teixeira, Flávio Reis

“…In conclusion, chronic sitagliptin treatment corrected the glycaemic dysmetabolism, hypertriglyceridaemia, inflammation, and hypertension, reduced the severity of the histopathological lesions of pancreatic endocrine and exocrine tissues, together with a favourable redox status, which might be a further advantage in the management of diabetes and its proatherogenic comorbidities.…”
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Woody Species Structure and Regeneration Status in Kafta Sheraro National Park Dry Forest, Tigray Region, Ethiopia by Fitsum Temesgen, Bikila Warkineh

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Factors that influence the adoption of a school-based eHealth alcohol prevention program among Spanish personnel: a mixed methods study by Ester Alejandra Rosado-Pulido, Pablo Fernández-León, Marta Lima-Serrano, Hein de Vries

“…Third, the new questionnaire was administered to Spanish school personnel (N = 100), including the school management team, school counselors, and teachers. Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations theory and the Integrated Change Model frameworks were used as theoretical bases for understanding the adoption process. …”
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Daidzein improves muscle atrophy caused by lovastatin by regulating the AMPK/FOXO3a axis by Keke Wang, Hao Zeng, Hua Yang

“…Our results also highlighted the therapeutic potential by regulating the AMPK/FOXO3a axis in management of statin-induced myotoxicity.…”
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A Method for Quantifying Mung Bean Field Planting Layouts Using UAV Images and an Improved YOLOv8-obb Model by Kun Yang, Xiaohua Sun, Ruofan Li, Zhenxue He, Xinxin Wang, Chao Wang, Bin Wang, Fushun Wang, Hongquan Liu

“…Quantifying planting layouts during the seedling stage of mung beans (<i>Vigna radiata</i> L.) is crucial for assessing cultivation conditions and providing support for precise management. Traditional information extraction methods are often hindered by engineering workloads, time consumption, and labor costs. …”
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A Realistic Approach to Calculating the Nitrogen Use Efficiency Index in Cereals with Winter Wheat (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> L.) as an Example by Witold Grzebisz, Jarosław Potarzycki

“…Nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) is a reliable index of nitrogen (N) management, given that it expresses the real relationships that exist between crop yield, its components, and the content of available N (<i>N_min</i>) in the soil in the critical stages of yield formation. …”
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Is the groundwater of Dhaka city, Bangladesh contaminated with naturally occurring potential toxic elements? by Mahir Tajwar, Mahfuzur Rahman, Mahfuzur Rahman, Shamiha Shafinaz Shreya, Nazmus Sakib, Md. Yousuf Gazi, Md. Yousuf Gazi, Mahmudul Hasan, Anika Samm-A, Anwar Zahid

“…The study underscores the urgent need for implementing stricter groundwater management policies and public health interventions to mitigate contamination risks.…”
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Comparison of different severe obesity definitions in predicting future cardiometabolic risk in a longitudinal cohort of children by Gilles Paradis, Melanie Henderson, Lisa Kakinami, Angelo Tremblay, Anna Smyrnova

“…Whether SO definitions differentially predict cardiometabolic disease risk is critical for proper clinical care and management but is unknown.Design Prospective cohort studySetting SO definitions were applied at baseline (2005–2008, Mage=9.6 years, n=548), and outcomes (fasting lipids, glucose, homoeostatic model assessment (HOMA-IR) and blood pressure) were assessed at first follow-up (F1: 2008–2011, Mage=11.6 years) and second follow-up (2015–2017, Mage=16.8 years) of the Quebec Adipose and Lifestyle Investigation in Youth cohort in Montreal, Quebec.Participants Respondents were youth who had at least one biological parent with obesity.Primary outcome measures Unfavourable cardiometabolic levels of fasting blood glucose (≥6.1 mmol/L), insulin resistance (HOMA-IR index ≥2.0), high-density lipoprotein &lt;1.03 mmol/L, low-density lipoprotein ≥2.6 mmol/L and triglycerides &gt;1.24 mmol/L. …”
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Characteristics of US hospitals using extraordinary collections actions against patients for unpaid medical bills: a cross-sectional study by Dominique Vervoort, Farah Hashim, Sanuri Hennayake, Christi M Walsh, Chen Dun, Joseph Giuseppe Paturzo, Indrani G Das, Emily A Stewart, Jonathan A Teinor, Morissa A Schochet, Allyson Keslar, Ge Bai, Martin Makary

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A Research on CEO Branding by Büşra Çetin, Neslihan Özmelek Taş, Emet Gürel, Azra Kardelen Nazlı

“…These themes, adapted from İbicioğlu et al. (2014) are; image management, differentiation, positioning, and career interest become prominent as the main themes of the study. …”
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Correlation and predictive value of novel anthropometric indicators with adult sarcopenia and sarcopenia obesity by Xue Wu, Ziang Chen, Yuanhui Zhao, Hong Ren

“…Furthermore, this research will evaluate the critical values of effective anthropometric indicators, providing early warning for risk management in self-health care and offering valuable insights for subsequent research and clinical practice. …”
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Fruit Detection and Yield Mass Estimation from a UAV Based RGB Dense Cloud for an Apple Orchard by Marius Hobart, Michael Pflanz, Nikos Tsoulias, Cornelia Weltzien, Mia Kopetzky, Michael Schirrmann

“…These parameters also are the basis for effective storage management decisions, post-harvest. These spatial orchard characteristics can be determined by low-cost drone technology with a consumer grade red-green-blue (RGB) sensor. …”
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Synergistic Antimicrobial Effect of Raspberry (Rubus idaeus L., Rosaceae) Preparations and Probiotic Bacteria on Enteric Pathogens by Justyna Bauza-Kaszewska, Ewa Żary-Sikorska, Andrzej Gugolek, Anna Ligocka, Monika Kosmala, Elżbieta Karlińska, Bartosz Fotschki, Jerzy Juśkiewicz

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Optimal Timing and Treatment Modalities of Arytenoid Dislocation and Subluxation: A Meta-Analysis by Andrea Frosolini, Valeria Caragli, Giulio Badin, Leonardo Franz, Patrizia Bartolotta, Andrea Lovato, Luca Vedovelli, Elisabetta Genovese, Cosimo de Filippis, Gino Marioni

“…<i>Background and Objective</i>: Arytenoid dislocation (AD) and subluxation (AS) impact vocal fold mobility, potentially affecting the quality of life. Their management, including the timing and modality of treatment, remains a subject of research. …”
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Biocontrol yeast Kurtzmaniella quercitrusa BS-AY-S1 controls postharvest green mold of citrus fruit by producing metabolites with antifungal activity by Bi Liao, Ou Chen, Hongyan Zhang, Wenjun Wang, Lanhua Yi, Honghai Li, Kaifang Zeng

“…While chemical fungicides are commonly used for management, yeast-based biological control strategy offers a promising and eco-friendly alternative. …”
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Transcranial Doppler sonography follow-up study in mild vascular cognitive impairment. by Mariagiovanna Cantone, Manuela Pennisi, Giuseppe Lanza, Raffaele Ferri, Francesco Fisicaro, Francesco Cappellani, Emanuele David, Vito Nicosia, Klizia Cortese, Giovanni Pennisi, Valentina Puglisi, Rita Bella

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Notwithstanding some limitations, such as the lack of a control group and neuroimaging data at follow-up, TCD may contribute to the early detection, monitoring, and management of VCI patients at risk for dementia. Together with compatible clinical and cognitive features, the exploration of early TCD markers that possibly indicate a higher risk of progression might represent an intriguing research direction and a significant clinical perspective.…”
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Quality Control of Fetal Wharton&rsquo;s Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cells-Derived Small Extracellular Vesicles by Krishnan I, Ng CY, Kee LT, Ng MH, Law JX, Thangarajah T, Zainuddin AA, Mahmood Z, Rajamanickam S, Subramani B, Lokanathan Y

“…Illayaraja Krishnan,1 Chiew Yong Ng,1 Li Ting Kee,1 Min Hwei Ng,1 Jia Xian Law,1 Thavachelvi Thangarajah,2 Ani Amelia Zainuddin,3 Zalina Mahmood,4 Shathiya Rajamanickam,5 Baskar Subramani,5 Yogeswaran Lokanathan1,6 1Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (DTERM), Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 2Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hospital Angkatan Tentera (HAT) Tuanku Mizan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 3Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 4Production and Blood Supply Management Division, National Blood Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 5Medixcell Sdn. …”
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Effectiveness of canine‐assisted surveillance and human searches for early detection of invasive spotted lanternfly by Angela K. Fuller, Ben C. Augustine, Eric H. Clifton, Ann E. Hajek, Arden Blumenthal, Josh Beese, Aimee Hurt, Carrie J. Brown‐Lima

“…Therefore, finding alternative early detection methods has become a priority for agencies tasked with addressing SLF management. This study experimentally tested whether trained detector dogs could improve the probability of detecting SLF in both agricultural and forest settings. …”
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