Detection of The TNFSF Members BAFF, APRIL, TWEAK and Their Receptors in Normal Kidney and Renal Cell Carcinomas by Vassiliki Pelekanou, George Notas, Katerina Theodoropoulou, Marilena Kampa, Dimitrios Takos, Vassilia-Ismini Alexaki, Jelena Radojicic, Frank Sofras, Andreas Tsapis, Efstathios N. Stathopoulos, Elias Castanas

“…We observed a differential expression of these TNFSF ligands and receptors in cancerous and non-cancerous structures. BAFF was found in all RCC; APRIL expression is associated with an aggressive phenotype, correlating negatively with patients' disease-free survival, while TWEAK and its receptor Fn14 are heterogeneously expressed, correlating negatively with the grade and survival of RCC patients. …”
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ACCIDENTS AND OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS ASSESSMENTS FOR 400/220/110/20 kV URECHESTI POWER SUBSTATION by Nicolae Daniel FÎȚĂ, Mila Ilieva OBRETENOVA, Florin MURESAN – GRECU, Gheorghe Eugen SAFTA, Adrian Mihai SCHIOPU, Dan Cristian LAZAR

“…Risk management facilitates a structured and systematic approach to decision-making. …”
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Evaluation of High Fibers Okara and Soybean Bran as Functional Supplements for Mice with Experimentally Induced Type 2 Diabetes by Ismaiel Manal, Yang Hong, Cui Min

“…The biochemical parameters, the organs relative weights and liver histological structure of mice were determined. Okara was significantly effective in controlling hyperglycemia and improving glucose tolerance. …”
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Superhydrophobic property of cement mortar with polydimethylsiloxane modifier and a rough surface by Siyu Yu, Li Li, Chao Zhou, Song Lan

“…While the surface of HUHPC sample, covered by the copper mesh, is hydrophobic effect with a maximum value of contact angle at 142°. Changes in pore structure of PDMS-modified UHPC were investigated to provide insight into the deterioration of the mechanical properties of UHPC. …”
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Retrotransposon-Based Genetic Diversity of <i>Rhodiola rosea</i> L. (Crassulaceae) from Kazakhstan Altai by Oxana Khapilina, Ainur Turzhanova, Moldir Zhumagul, Damelya Tagimanova, Olesya Raiser, Serik Kubentayev, Vladislav Shevtsov, Maria Hohn

“…The findings provide new insights into the population structure of <i>R. rosea</i> in the Kazakh Altai, enabling the identification of different genotypes, which will significantly complement traditional methods for conserving this valuable medicinal plant.…”
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Design of 3D Hybrid Plant Extract/Marine and Bovine Collagen Matrixes as Potential Dermal Scaffolds for Skin Wound Healing by Aida Lahmar, Maroua Rjab, Fairouz Sioud, Mouna Selmi, Abir Salek, Soumaya Kilani-Jaziri, Leila Chekir Ghedira

“…Our results confirmed that the extracted collagens were mainly composed of collagen type I with slight molecular structure differences. Both collagens present two different α chains (α1 and α2) and one β chain. …”
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Influence of Vertical Facial Growth Pattern on Herbst Appliance Effects in Prepubertal Patients: A Retrospective Controlled Study by Maria Rita Giuca, Marco Pasini, Sara Drago, Leonardo Del Corso, Arianna Vanni, Elisabetta Carli, Antonio Manni

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Herbst on dental and skeletal structures and to evaluate possible influence of vertical facial growth patterns. …”
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A review of participatory modelling techniques for energy transition scenarios by Jair K.E.K. Campfens, Mert Duygan, Claudia R. Binder

“…Drawing on a comprehensive literature review and semi-structured interviews, we extract findings by evaluating participatory modelling techniques against criteria such as normative dimensions, non-linearity, actors and agency, uncertainty and emergence. …”
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Organizational Internal Factors and Sustainable Performance: A Serial Mediation Model by Faisal Ejaz, Sidra Abid, Aemin Nasir, Jorge Alberto Esponda-Pérez, Sarmad Ejaz, Md Billal Hossain

“…Data were collected through a structured questionnaire distributed among the employees of 350 SMEs operating in Pakistan’s different regions. …”
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Soft Lithography and Minimally Human Invasive Technique for Rapid Screening of Oral Biofilm Formation on New Microfabricated Dental Material Surfaces by Marta Alvarez-Escobar, Sidónio C. Freitas, Derek Hansford, Fernando J. Monteiro, Alejandro Pelaez-Vargas

“…In the present pilot study, microwell structures were microfabricated on the PDMS surface via soft lithography with a spacing of 5 µm. …”
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Binding Orientations and Lipid Interactions of Human Amylin at Zwitterionic and Anionic Lipid Bilayers by Zhenyu Qian, Yan Jia, Guanghong Wei

“…We find that the adsorption of hIAPP to POPC bilayer is mainly initiated from the C-terminal region and the peptide adopts a helical structure with multiple binding orientations, while the adsorption to POPG bilayer is mostly initiated from the N-terminal region and hIAPP displays one preferential binding orientation, with its hydrophobic residues exposed to water. hIAPP monomer inserts into POPC lipid bilayers more readily than into POPG bilayers. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Stress Coping Scale Brief-COPE 28 in a Peruvian population by Neicer Joel Delgado-Requejo, Julio Cesar Castillo Ramos, Lourdes Carolina Cerda Sánchez

“…In terms of internal structure, the four-factor model obtained a good fit SB-χ²/gl=1.836; CFI=0.92; TLI=0.90, SRMS=0.09 and RMSEA=0.10. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Persian version of Triarchic Psychopathy Measure (TriPM) in Iranian university students and clinical samples by Mojtaba Elhami Athar, Olivier F. Colins, Sadeghi Dehcheshmeh Edris, Morteza Azizi, Ali Ebrahimi

“…This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Persian TriPM in university students (n = 941, aged 18–67, Mage = 28.36, SD = 9.09; 39.1 % male) and a male clinical sample (n = 188, aged 18–65, Mage = 35.05, SD = 10.75) in Iran. Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling (ESEM) supported the original three-factor model only in the clinical sample, though with notable instances of poor item functioning (e.g., low loadings and high cross-loadings). …”
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Cardiac cycle: an observational/interventional study protocol to characterise cardiopulmonary function and evaluate a home-based cycling program in children and adolescents born ex... by Jeanie L Y Cheong, Michael M H Cheung, Melanie M Clarke, Jonathan P Mynard, Claire E Willis

“…Cardiopulmonary function assessed via measures of blood pressure, arterial stiffness, capillary density, peak oxygen consumption, lung clearance indexes and ventricular structure/function, will be compared with 58 age-matched and sex-matched term-born controls at baseline and post intervention. …”
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Dynamics of phase separation from holography by Maximilian Attems, Yago Bea, Jorge Casalderrey-Solana, David Mateos, Miguel Zilhão

“…We numerically solve Einstein’s equations to follow the evolution, in which we identify four generic stages: a first, linear stage in which the instability grows exponentially; a second, non-linear stage in which peaks and/or phase domains are formed; a third stage in which these structures merge; and a fourth stage in which the system finally relaxes to a static, phase-separated configuration. …”
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Intra- and Extracranial MR Venography: Technical Notes, Clinical Application, and Imaging Development by M. Paoletti, G. Germani, R. De Icco, C. Asteggiano, P. Zamboni, S. Bastianello

“…In the last few decades, the MRI venography (MRV) field has developed a number of valuable sequences to better investigate structural anatomy, vessel patency, and flow characteristics of venous drainage in the intra- and extracranial systems. …”
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High-resolution tumor marker detection based on microwave photonics demodulated dual wavelength fiber laser sensor by Jie Hu, Weihao Lin, Liyang Shao, Chenlong Xue, Fang Zhao, Dongrui Xiao, Yang Ran, Yue Meng, Panpan He, Zhiguang Yu, Jinna Chen, Perry Ping Shum

“…Compared with traditional wavelength domain analysis, the demodulation resolution is improved by three orders of magnitude, based on the same sensing structure. To validate its biosensing performance, carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 (CEACAM5) is selected as the detection target. …”
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Radiological Patterns of Lung Involvement in Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Diletta Cozzi, Chiara Moroni, Gloria Addeo, Ginevra Danti, Monica Marina Lanzetta, Edoardo Cavigli, Massimo Falchini, Fabio Marra, Claudia Lucia Piccolo, Luca Brunese, Vittorio Miele

“…Chest involvement in IBD can present concomitant with or years after the onset of the bowel disease even postcolectomy and can affect more than one thoracic structure. The purpose of the present paper is to present the different radiological spectrum of IBD-related chest manifestations, including lung parenchyma, airways, serosal surfaces, and pulmonary vasculature. …”
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HPLC-Fingerprints and Antioxidant Constituents of Phyla nodiflora by Fang-Ju Lin, Feng-Lin Yen, Pei-Chun Chen, Moo-Chin Wang, Chun-Nan Lin, Chiang-Wen Lee, Horng-Huey Ko

“…In the present study, ten compounds, namely, 3,7,4′,5′-tetrahydroxy-3′-methoxyflavone (1), nodifloretin (2), 4′-hydroxywogonin (3), onopordin (4), cirsiliol (5), 5,7,8,4′-tetrahydroxy-3′-methoxyflavone (6), eupafolin (7), hispidulin (8), larycitrin (9), and β-sitosterol were isolated from the methanolic extract of the aerial part of P. nodiflora (PNM) and their structures were identified by 1D-NMR comparing their spectra with the literature. …”
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Biodegradable Packaging Made from Proteins by Samar Sahraee, Jafar Milani

“…Advancements in processing technologies, such as film casting, extrusion, and electrospinning, enable precise control over the thickness, morphology, and structural properties of protein films. These films not only offer enhanced barrier properties but also possess biodegradability and renewable characteristics, aligning with the increasing demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions. …”
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