Concentration Kinetics of Serum MMP-9 and TIMP-1 after Blunt Multiple Injuries in the Early Posttraumatic Period by M. Brumann, T. Kusmenkov, L. Ney, K.-G. Kanz, B. A. Leidel, P. Biberthaler, W. Mutschler, V. Bogner

“…The aim of this paper was now to evaluate the posttraumatic serum levels and the time course of both proteins depending on distinct clinical parameters. 60 multiple traumatized patients (ISS > 16) were included. …”
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Analysis of the Influence of Renewable Generator Frequency Endurance Capability on Low-Frequency Load Shedding: A Hunan Case Study by Yang-Wu Shen, Ding Wang, Hao Chen, Jian Zuo, Min Xu, Wei Cao

“…When the penetration rate of distributed photovoltaic is too high, it may cause load shedding, resulting in power grid load losses and, at the same time, leading to an overshoot phenomenon in the process of frequency recovery. …”
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Different Modulating Effects of Adenosine on Neonatal and Adult Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes by Pei-Chen Hou, Hong-Ren Yu, Ho-Chang Kuo, Lin Wang, Li-Yan Lin, Jiunn-Ming Sheen, Te-Yao Hsu, Chia-Yu Ou, Yi-Jyun Jheng, Kuender D. Yang, Wen-Hsin Cheng

“…It has been known for a long time that adenosine can function as a modulator of adult PMN functions. …”
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Various Techniques to Increase Keratinized Tissue for Implant Supported Overdentures: Retrospective Case Series by Ahmed Elkhaweldi, Carmen Rincon Soler, Rodrigo Cayarga, Takanori Suzuki, Zev Kaufman

“…All 8 patients in this study were wearing a complete maxillary and/or mandibular denture for at least a year before the time of the surgery. One of the following surgical techniques was utilized to increase the amount of keratinized tissue: apically positioned flap (APF), pedicle graft (PG), connective tissue graft (CTG), or free gingival graft (FGG). …”
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Solvent-Free MgO-Functionalized Mesoporous Catalysts for Jatropha Oil Transesterification by Anamagreth Andrew, Jamidu Katima, Keat Teong Lee, James Epiphan Gabriel Mdoe

“…This method of catalyst development has an advantage of being highly energy- and time-efficient.…”
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Effect of dual-scale precipitates on the deformation behavior of AZ41 magnesium alloy via wire-arc directed energy deposition by Yuhang Du, Pubo Li, Hao Ning, Tianle Zou, Yongqiang Zhang, Bintao Wu

“…In this work, the solidification rate and supercooling degree of Mg alloy during WADED process were increased by controlling the interlayer cooling time, and the dispersed micrometer and nanometer dual-scale Al8Mn5 phases were successfully precipitated. …”
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The Development of DNA Based Methods for the Reliable and Efficient Identification of Nicotiana tabacum in Tobacco and Its Derived Products by Sukumar Biswas, Wei Fan, Rong Li, Sifan Li, Wenli Ping, Shujun Li, Alexandra Naumova, Tamara Peelen, Esther Kok, Zheng Yuan, Dabing Zhang, Jianxin Shi

“…In this study, two sensitive and specific DNA based methods, one quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) assay and the other loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay, were developed for the reliable and efficient detection of the presence of tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) in various tobacco samples and commodities. …”
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Noise Cancellation Method for Mud Pulse Telemetry Based on Discrete Fourier Transform by Jingchen Zhang, Zitong Sha, Xingbin Tu, Zhujun Zhang, Jiang Zhu, Yan Wei, Fengzhong Qu

“…Mud pulse telemetry (MPT) systems are widely recognized for their effectiveness and are most commonly used to transmit downhole data to the surface in real time. These data facilitate the drilling process and make it more cost-efficient. …”
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Predicting wind power using LSTM, Transformer, and other techniques by Arun Kumar M, Rithick Joshua K, Sahana Rajesh, Caroline Dorathy Esther J, Kavitha Devi MK

“…Additionally, precise predictions support efficient grid management, allowing utilities to balance supply and demand in real time, ultimately enhancing energy reliability and sustainability. …”
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Far-Field Pattern Reconstruction from Near-Field Data Collected via a Nonconventional Plane-Rectangular Scanning: Experimental Testing by Francesco D’Agostino, Ilaria De Colibus, Flaminio Ferrara, Claudio Gennarelli, Rocco Guerriero, Massimo Migliozzi

“…Such a nonconventional plane-rectangular scanning technique is so named, since the sample grid is characterized by meshes wider and wider when going away from the center, and makes it possible to lower the number of needed measurements, as well as the time required for the data acquisition when dealing with quasi-planar antennas. …”
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In-depth study of lightweight block ciphers: Performance assessment and implementation on sensor motes by Amal Hkiri, Mouna Karmani, Fawaz Hasan Alasmary, Omar Ben Bahri, Ahmed Mohammed Murayr, Mohsen Machhout

“…Subsequently, we conduct a comprehensive performance assessment, rigorously analyzing each cipher's impact on memory usage, power consumption, and execution time. The results reveal that the SPARX cipher emerged as the most resource-efficient, with the lowest memory footprint, while the RECTANGLE cipher required more memory across platforms.…”
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An Analysis of Vegetation Change Trends and Their Causes in Inner Mongolia, China from 1982 to 2006 by Baolin Li, Wanli Yu, Juan Wang

“…We used National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR) data to determine the vegetation change trends based on regression model by fitting simple linear regression through the time series of the integrated Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) in the growing season for each pixel and calculating the slopes. …”
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Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Mediates GABAA Receptor Trafficking to the Plasma Membrane of Spinal Cord Neurons In Vivo by Ellen D. Stück, Randolph N. Christensen, J. Russell Huie, C. Amy Tovar, Brandon A. Miller, Yvette S. Nout, Jacqueline C. Bresnahan, Michael S. Beattie, Adam R. Ferguson

“…In vitro, increased AMPAR on the neuronal surface after TNFα exposure is associated with a rapid internalization of GABAA receptors (GABAARs), suggesting complex timing and dose dependency of the CNS’s response to TNFα. …”
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Icatibant for Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor-Induced Angioedema in Intubated Patients: Case Series and Literature Review by Erin K. Yeung, Haritha Saikumar, Jose Castaneda-Nerio, Sandra G. Adams, Mark Wong

“…Icatibant administration in intubated patients may be beneficial in decreasing time to extubation and length of intensive care unit stay. …”
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A review of salivary composition changes induced by fasting and its impact on health by Nurul Fadhilah Kamalul Aripin, N. Idayu Zahid, Mohd Aizat Abdul Rahim, Hashim Yaacob, Parvez I. Haris, Zubaidah Haji Abd. Rahim, Rauzah Hashim

“…NO is a vasodilator supporting the healthy function of endothelial cells and its deficiency is connected to many diseases. The timely supply of NO through exogenous and endogenous means is highlighted and the potential advantage of fasting salivary composition changes in relation to COVID-19 infection is speculated. …”
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Circulating Levels of Inflammatory Markers in Intrauterine Growth Restriction by Theodora Boutsikou, George Mastorakos, Marialena Kyriakakou, Alexandra Margeli, Demetrios Hassiakos, Ioannis Papassotiriou, Christina Kanaka-Gantenbein, Ariadne Malamitsi-Puchner

“…Serum hs-CRP, PAI-1, and S100B levels were measured in 40 mothers, and their 20 AGA and 20 IUGR full-term fetuses and neonates on postnatal days 1 and 4. hs-CRP, PAI-1, and S100B levels did not differ at all time points between AGA and IUGR groups. We conclude that the lack of difference in hs-CRP, PAI-1 and S100B levels, between IUGR and AGA fetuses/neonates—despite the lower birth weight, reflecting reduced fat mass in the former—might indicate more intense adipose tissue and nervous system inflammation in IUGRs. …”
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Methodology to compute the speed of pumps that fit the hydrodynamic levels in a well field by Georgescu Sanda-Carmen, Găitănaru Ștefan-Dragoș, Iancu Iulian, Miron Călin Ioan, Georgescu Andrei-Mugur

“…The numerical model of the well field is finally set and run in EPANET, within a dynamic analysis (simulation over an extended period of time), where water levels in the wells adjust to the extracted flow rate, according to the hydrogeological data. …”
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Investigation of the dose and structure effects of lipid oxidation products aldehydes on the generation of heterocyclic amines: A case study of 2-amino-1-methyl-6-phenylimidazo [4,... by Mantong Zhao, Zhongyuan Liu, Mengyin Zha, Ying Sun, Haohao Shi, Xueying Zhang, Chuan Li, Guanghua Xia

“…During pan-frying, massive aldehydes were generated in a time-dependent manner with acrolein, propanal, hexanal, 4-hydroxy-nonenal (HNE), and 2,4-decadienal (DDE) as the abundant species. …”
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A Vibration Model of Ball Bearings with a Localized Defect Based on the Hertzian Contact Stress Distribution by Fanzhao Kong, Wentao Huang, Yunchuan Jiang, Weijie Wang, Xuezeng Zhao

“…The numerical signals and experimental signals are compared in the time and frequency domains, and good correspondence between the numerical and experimental results is observed. …”
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Pediatric trapdoor fracture of the orbital floor with Tear-Drop sign: A case report by Zakariae Hakkou, Zainab El Zouiti, Fahd Elayoubi, Adil Abdenbi Tsen

“…This case underscores the critical role of prompt recognition, high-resolution CT imaging, and timely surgical intervention in the management of pediatric orbital trapdoor fractures to prevent long-term functional impairments.…”
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