Phillyrin ameliorates DSS-induced colitis in mice via modulating the gut microbiota and inhibiting the NF-κB/MLCK pathway by Tong Li, Guiqiu Hu, Shoupeng Fu, Di Qin, Zheyu Song

“…In conclusion, pre-treatment with PHY may ameliorate the DSS-induced UC in mice by lowering the expression of inflammatory factors, protecting intestinal barrier function, and enhancing the structure of the intestinal flora.IMPORTANCEThe protective effect of phillyrin on DSS-induced colitis was explained for the first time, and the anti-inflammatory effect of phillyrin was demonstrated by fecal microbiota transplantation experiments mainly through intestinal flora.…”
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Estimated effect of rotational components of seismic impact on the strength-strain state of simple systems by O. V. Mkrtychev, A. A. Reshetov, E. M. Lokhova

“…Introduction. At the present time, when calculating structures for seismic effects, usually only the translational components of seismic effects are taken into account. …”
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Long-Term Follow-Up of the Fellow Eye in Patients Undergoing Surgery on One Eye for Treating Myopic Traction Maculopathy by Hui-Juan Xia, Wei-Jun Wang, Feng’E Chen, Ying Wu, Zhen-Yuan Cai, Wei Chen, Su-Qin Yu, Ying Fan

“…At an average follow-up time of 24.7 months, 7% fellow eyes exhibited partial or complete MTM resolution, 68% stabilized, and 25% exhibited progression of MTM. …”
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Integrated Photonic Neural Networks for Equalizing Optical Communication Signals: A Review by Luís C. B. Silva, Pablo R. N. Marciano, Maria J. Pontes, Maxwell E. Monteiro, Paulo S. B. André, Marcelo E. V. Segatto

“…Therefore, the development of solutions for the adequate recovery of such signals distorted by the complex dynamics of the transmission channel currently constitutes an open problem since, despite the existence of well-known and efficient equalization techniques, these have limitations in terms of processing time, hardware complexity, and especially energy consumption. …”
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Visual-Evoked-Response-Supported Outcome of Intravitreal Erythropoietin in Management of Indirect Traumatic Optic Neuropathy by Mohammad Ahmad Rashad, Ahmed Abdel Meguid Abdel Latif, Hazem A. Mostafa, Samah Mahmoud Fawzy, Mahmoud Abdel Meguid Abdel Latif

“…Diagnostic computerized tomography (CT) and baseline flash visual evoked response (VER) were performed at the presentation time. At the initial visit and each follow-up, all patients had undergone assessment of best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), pupil reaction, and anterior and posterior segments. …”
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Risk factors and preventive role of vaccination in adult tetanus fatality: a systematic review of reported cases (1990-2024) and meta-analysis by Selin Kolsuz, Deniz Güllü, Koçer Dilan Karahan, Önder Ergönül

“…The analysis focused on risk factors such as autonomic dysfunction, opisthotonus, incubation time, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, and dermatological conditions. …”
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Comparative assessment of crises and recovery in the Romanian tourism market by Iuliana Tudose (Pop), Daniel Bulin, Luciana-Floriana Poenaru, Antonela Toma, Elena-Corina Cipu, Delia Popescu

“…The study applies a quantitative methodological framework and uses time series data from 2002-2022, with descriptive statistics, comparisons and trend analyses serving as the main pillars for interpreting the evolution of tourism demand, accommodation supply and occupancy rates. …”
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IL-33 Aggravates DSS-Induced Acute Colitis in Mouse Colon Lamina Propria by Enhancing Th2 Cell Responses by Junfeng Zhu, Fangli Yang, Lixuan Sang, Jingbo Zhai, Xiaoqing Zhang, Dan Yue, Shengjun Li, Yan Li, Changlong Lu, Xun Sun

“…Our results suggested that IL-33 stimulated CD4+T cells and caused the cell to adopt a Th2-type response but at the same time suppressed Th17 and Th1 cell responses. Therefore, IL-33 may be involved in pathogenesis of DSS-induced acute colitis by promoting Th2 cell response in intestinal mucosa of mice. …”
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Plant-Derived Compounds in Hemp Seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.): Extraction, Identification and Bioactivity—A Review by Virginia Tanase Apetroaei, Daniela Ionela Istrati, Camelia Vizireanu

“…Optimizing extraction parameters, including solvent type, temperature, and time, is crucial for maximizing yield and purity, offering the potential for developing value-added foods with health benefits.…”
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An UPLC-MS/MS Method for Determination of Osimertinib in Rat Plasma: Application to Investigating the Effect of Ginsenoside Rg3 on the Pharmacokinetics of Osimertinib by Zhenzhen Ying, Jingyao Wei, Ruijuan Liu, Fang Zhao, Yifang Yu, Xin Tian

“…There was a further investigation on the effects of multiple doses of ginsenoside Rg3 on the pharmacokinetics of osimertinib in rats for the first time. The results implied that osimertinib exhibited a slow absorption and moderate-rate elimination in rats following oral administration. …”
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Groundwater Quality on the Adriatic Karst Island of Mljet (Croatia) and Its Implications on Water Supply by Staša Borović, Josip Terzić, Marco Pola

“…Due to a short observation period and untypical distribution of precipitation in the same time interval, the data can only be considered indicative. …”
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Influence of Artificial Sweetener on Human Blood Glucose Concentration by Ilse Skokan, P. Christian Endler, Beatrix Wulkersdorfer, Dieter Magometschnigg, Heinz Spranger

“…Neither the application of sugar (F4;60 = 1.645; p = .175) nor the consumption of an artificial sweetener (F2.068;31.023 = 1.551; p > .05) caused significant fluctuations in the blood sugar levels. Over a time frame of 60 minutes in the control group a significant decrease of the blood sugar concentration was found (F2.457;36.849 = 4.005; p = .020) as a physiological reaction during lunch digestion.…”
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Healthcare Resource Utilization and Costs Associated with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease by Christopher M. Blanchette, Şerban R. Iorga, Aylin Altan, Jerry G. Seare, Ying Fan, Sandro Rossetti, Benjamin Gutierrez

“…These stage 4–associated costs are primarily due to ultimate progression into stage 5 and ESRD within the 4-year time frame.…”
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Study on Reasonable Size of Coal and Rock Pillar in Dynamic Pressure Roadway Segment of Fully Mechanized Face in Deep Shaft by Binyang Sun, Pingsong Zhang, Haifeng Lu

“…In this paper, based on the geological condition of working face 1231(1) in a mine in Huainan, a method that combines the use of a borehole and Brillouin optical time domain reflectometry (BOTDR) was proposed to analyze the stress variation laws of coal and rock pillar areas, and the parameters of the monitoring borehole and installation technique of the sensing optical cables were designed. …”
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How Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect Higher Education Learning Experience? An Empirical Investigation of Learners’ Academic Performance at a University in a Developing Country by Ghada Refaat El Said

“…In addition, the unplanned and rapid move to online distance learning at the time of pandemic did not result in a poor learning experience as was expected. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Magnetic Fe3O4/Zeolite NaA Nanocomposite for the Adsorption Removal of Methylene Blue Potential in Wastewater Treatment by Ngoc Bich Thi Tran, Ngoc Bich Duong, Ngoc Long Le

“…Interestingly, the removal efficiency and the adsorption capacity increase rapidly with the increase of adsorption time (10–60 minutes) and Fe3O4 loading (∼3.3–9.3% wt.) in the Fe3O4/ZA composition. …”
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The first cases of collagenous sprue successfully treated with thioguanine by Chris J J Mulder, Gerd Bouma, Tom van Gils, Tine van de Donk, Foke van Delft, E Andra Neefjes-Borst

“…The thickened membrane persisted in the last patient, probably because of the short time of follow-up.Conclusions CS should be separated from coeliac disease. …”
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Siamese Neural Networks in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Target Tracking Process by Athraa Sabeeh Hasan Allak, Jianjun Yi, Haider M. Al-Sabbagh, Liwei Chen

“…With the continuous maturity of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, its application is more and more extensive. At the same time, the problem of UAV target tracking has also been widely concerned. …”
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Multi-objective Optimization Model of Track Utilization for Depot-returning Urban Rail Transit Trains with Shunting Operation Constraints by ZHANG Zengchao, XU Peng, XIN Liping, FAN Rui, LI Chen, WU Zelin

“…［Method］ Regarded as a depot-returning train, the transition train is incorporated into the early and late depot-returning plans respectively according to the shunting time. With the minimum number of shunting operations and the shortest running distance for maintenance as the objective function, and taking the constraints of shunting operations into account, a multi-objective optimization model for train track utilization is developed based on an improved grey wolf algorithm, featuring first for individual independent depot-returning plan (early and late depot-returning) and then for all depot-returning plans as a whole. …”
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Assessing Seismic Vulnerability and Pollution Risks of Wastewater Treatment Plants by Spyridon K. Golfinopoulos, Ploutarchos N. Kerpelis, Dimitrios E. Alexakis

“…Empirical studies are valuable for assessing soil and water pollution, as they can reduce costs and save time. The present study discusses previous research results using a questionnaire to gather experts’ judgments on technical issues and potential pollution related to the vulnerability of Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) in Greece. …”
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