Microencapsulation of β-Carotene by Spray Drying: Effect of Wall Material Concentration and Drying Inlet Temperature by Luiz C. Corrêa-Filho, Maria M. Lourenço, Margarida Moldão-Martins, Vítor D. Alves

“…The conditions that enabled obtaining simultaneously arabic gum microparticles with higher β-carotene content, higher encapsulation efficiency, and higher drying yield were a wall material concentration of 11.9% and a drying inlet temperature of 173°C. The systematic approach used for the study of β-carotene microencapsulation process by spray drying using arabic gum may be easily applied for other core and wall materials.…”
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Decoding nature: multi-target anti-inflammatory mechanisms of natural products in the TLR4/NF-κB pathway by Yue Zhao, Yue Zhao, Jiacai Wu, Xiaolan Liu, Xiaolan Liu, Xu Chen, Xu Chen, Juan Wang, Juan Wang

“…These discoveries are integrated into the classical TLR4/NF-κB pathway to systematically elucidate the latest mechanisms among various targets. …”
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Spatial indicators of inequity in urban health research: a scoping review by Ana L. Favarão Leão, Raúl D. Gierbolini-Rivera, Milena Franco Silva, Courtney Shaw, Áine O’Connor, Deborah Salvo, Rodrigo Siqueira Reis

“…This study aimed to (1) systematically identify how spatial inequities are measured in urban health research and (2) assess the conceptual clarity of studies on spatial inequities and inequalities. …”
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Medieval Overexploitation of Peat Triggered Large-Scale Drowning and Permanent Land Loss in Coastal North Frisia (Wadden Sea Region, Germany) by Hanna Hadler, Antonia Reiß, Timo Willershäuser, Dennis Wilken, Ruth Blankenfeldt, Bente Majchczack, Stefanie Klooß, Ulf Ickerodt, Andreas Vött

“…In North Frisia (Germany), storm floods in 1362 AD and 1634 AD turned wide areas of embanked cultural land into tidal flats. Systematic geoarchaeological investigations between Nordstrand and Hallig Südfall comprise coring, trenching, sedimentary, geochemical and microfaunal palaeoenvironmental parameter analyses and radiocarbon dating. …”
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Study on influencing factors and prediction model of strength and compression index of sandy silt on bank under freeze–thaw cycles by Zhen Yang, Xianyou Mou, Hao Li, Honglan Ji, Yuxin Mao, Hongze Song

“…This study takes the banks sandy silt of the Inner Mongolia section of the Yellow River as the research object. It systematically investigates the relationship between shear strength parameters and compression index of sandy silt and the initial dry density, water content, and freeze–thaw cycles of the soil. …”
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Shoulder Arthrodesis versus Upper Trapezius Transfer for Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injury: A Proportional Meta-Analysis by Dafang Zhang, Rohit Garg, Brandon E. Earp, Philip Blazar, George S. M. Dyer

“…The objectives of this study were to compare (1) rates of complications and reoperation and (2) shoulder range of motion and functional outcome scores following shoulder arthrodesis versus upper trapezius transfer for traumatic BPI. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted by a search of four databases of studies assessing shoulder arthrodesis and/or upper trapezius transfer for shoulder reconstruction following adult traumatic BPI. …”
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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Road Dust in Changchun City, Northeast China: Spatial Distribution, Source Appointment, and Human Health Risk Assessment by Na Li, Qingqing Li, Fuchen Zhu, Peng Liu, Zhaowei Wang, Zhao Chen, Weizheng Han, Kaize Wang, Keyi Hou, Yanxue Xu

“…Further investigations are required to scientifically and systematically determine the carcinogenic risks associated with PAHs in the total environment, despite estimating only potential risks from PAHs in road dust and human exposure to various environmental matrices.…”
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Imaging Shallow Velocity Structure of an Inactive Fault by Airgun Seismic Source: A Case Study of Xiliushui Fault in Qiliang Mountain by Manzhong Qin, Baichen Wu, Yi Wang, Xueyi Shang, Yuansheng Zhang, Xuzhou Liu, Xiao Guo, Rui Zou, Yahong Wang, Dianfeng Sun

“…The velocity reduction between the FZ and host rock, along with the dip angle of the FZ, were also constrained by the P-wave travel time delay systematic analysis and incoming angle of the P-waves. …”
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Mechanism of Cordyceps Cicadae in Treating Diabetic Nephropathy Based on Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Analysis by Yi Qian, Xin Sun, Xin Wang, Xin Yang, Mengyao Fan, Jiao Zhong, Zejun Pei, Junping Guo

“…Objective. To systematically study the mechanism of cordyceps cicadae in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy (DN) with the method of network pharmacology and molecular docking analysis, so as to provide theoretical basis for the development of new drugs for the treatment of DN. …”
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Potentially commercializable nerve guidance conduits for peripheral nerve injury: Past, present, and future by Chundi Liu, Mouyuan Sun, Lining Lin, Yaxian Luo, Lianjie Peng, Jingyu Zhang, Tao Qiu, Zhichao Liu, Jun Yin, Mengfei Yu

“…Additionally, this study conducts a systematic discussion on the research progress of laboratory conduits, focusing on biomaterials and add-on strategies as pivotal factors for nerve regeneration, as supported by the literature analysis. …”
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Expression analysis of transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) in oral squamous cell carcinoma by Arun Ganesh, P.P. Ashikha Shirin Usman, Ameya K.P., Priya Thomas, Dhanraj M. Ganapathy, Durairaj Sekar

“…Correlation study also done for systematic data. Results: Histological observation findings showed that moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma to be of higher frequency than well differentiated. …”
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Review of Sensor Network-Based Irrigation Systems Using IoT and Remote Sensing by Wei Li, Muhammad Awais, Weimin Ru, Weidong Shi, Muhammad Ajmal, Saad Uddin, Chenchen Liu

“…Precision farming is a systematic program designed to maximize the productivity of agriculture by carefully tailoring the soil and crop management to meet the specific requirements in each field while preserving environmental quality. …”
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Real-Time Needle Force Modeling for VR-Based Renal Biopsy Training with Respiratory Motion Using Direct Clinical Data by Feiyan Li, Yonghang Tai, Qiong Li, Jun Peng, Xiaoqiao Huang, Zaiqing Chen, Junsheng Shi

“…Combining these in a systematic approach, tuned with specific fidelity requirements, haptically enabled medical simulation systems would be able to provide a more immersive and effective training environment.…”
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Comprehensive landscape and oncogenic role of extrachromosomal circular DNA in malignant biliary strictures by Zhuo Cheng, Xuanmei Luo, Wenzheng Liu, Xiaofang Lu, Hong Chang, Yingchun Wang, Wei Zheng, Xiue Yan, Yonghui Huang

“…Results We observed the widespread presence of eccDNA in bile and systematically profiled the landscape of bile cell-free eccDNA (bcf-eccDNA). …”
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The use of nano-structured cellulose to improve plywood: A review by L.C. Lirya Silva, F.O. Lima, S.N. Monteiro, A.R.G. Azevedo, A.L. Christoforo, B.S. Ferreira, D. Goveia, C.I. de Campos

“…In this sense, this article aims to present a literature review regarding the use and effects of nanocellulose in plywood panels based on a systematic searching of keywords related to nano-structured cellulose in plywood employment on the Scopus website. …”
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Boosting Therapeutic Effect of Turmeric, Coffee, and Chili Extracts Through Experimental Design and Encapsulation as Nanostructured Lipid Carriers for Novel Heath Supplements by Pratchaya Tipduangta, Phennapha Saokham, Jutamas Jiaranaikulwanitch, Siriporn Okonogi, Chadarat Ampasavate, Kanokwan Kiattisin

“…This study investigates the potential synergistic effects of extracts from <i>Curcuma longa</i> (turmeric), <i>Coffea arabica</i> (Arabica coffee beans), and <i>Capsicum annuum</i> (chili peppers) in reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, which are associated with metabolic disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Using a systematic design of experiment (DoE) optimization approach, an optimal extract ratio of 1:3:4 (turmeric: coffee: chili) was identified. …”
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Rapid growing mass of the mandible due to an oral metastasis of thymoma: Case report of an extremely rare localization and review of published cases by Francesco Scilla, Cosimo Rupe, Gioele Gioco, Luca Raffaelli, Filippo Lococo, Ciro Mazzarella, Guido Rindi, Romeo Patini, Carlo Lajolo

“…Thus, a final diagnosis of intraoral metastasis of thymoma was achieve.A review of the literature of oral metastases due to thymic tumor was also conducted through a systematic search in accordance with PRISMA guidelines, via PubMed, Scopus and CENTRAL engines. …”
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Traditional Chinese Medicine packaging therapy and nursing of a patient with phlebitis caused by peripheral intravenous infusion of anti-tumor Traditional Chinese Medicine (中药封包疗法治... by LIU Siyuan (刘思源), LIU Shuhong (刘书红), ZHAO Yanan (赵亚楠)

“…Signs of phlebitis had disappeared, skin temperature returned to normal and pain was relieved after implementation of systematic nursing interventions. The Traditional Chinese Medicine packaging therapy, showing the advantages of Traditional Chinese Medicine external treatment, is safe and effective in treatment of phlebitis caused by peripheral intravenous infusion of anti-tumor drugs. …”
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Study of Zuojin Pill in Treating Chronic Atrophic Gastritis by UPLC-Q-TOF/MS Based on Serum and Urine Metabolomics Combined with Network Pharmacology by Shihua Wu, Xing Chen, Honghong Liu, Ruilin Wang, Jianyu Li, Jianxia Wen, Tao Yang, Ying Wei, Sichen Ren, Shizhang Wei, Manyi Jing, Haotian Li, Min Wang, Houlin Xia, Yanling Zhao

“…Zuojin Pill (ZJP) is widely used for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, while its specific mechanism has not been systematically investigated. The aim of this study was to explore the therapeutic effects and potential mechanism of ZJP in chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) through UPLC-Q-TOF/MS-based metabolomics combined with network pharmacology. …”
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Low carbon effects of super large diameter shield directly cutting piles project: A case study in China by Yifan Chen, Xiangsheng Chen, Jian Ouyang, Xiang Shen, Shuhua Huang, Jian Sheng, Liang Zhang

“…According to the results, a systematic analysis is conducted on the carbon emission proportions and key influencing factors at each stage of the pile underpinning method. …”
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