Epstein-Barr Virus- (EBV-) Immortalized Lymphoblastoid Cell Lines (LCLs) Express High Level of CD23 but Low CD27 to Support Their Growth by Hooi-Yeen Yap, Thin-Sam Siow, Sook-Khuan Chow, Sin-Yeang Teow

“…Our data demonstrated two distinct categories of LCLs (fast- and slow-growing) (p<0.05) based on their doubling time. The slow-growing LCLs showed lower CD23 level (35.28%) compared to fast-growing LCLs (42.39%). …”
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Inhibitory effects of estetrol on the invasion and migration of immortalized human endometrial stromal cells by Akihiko Wakatsuki, Yinzhi Lin, Shiori Kojima, Hiroshi Matsushita, Kosei Takeuchi, Kazuo Umezawa

“…The expression of WASF-1 was confirmed by independent real-time PCR analysis. Transfection of cells with siRNAs was carried out to knock down the expression of WASF-1 in HESCs. …”
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Highly efficient scavenging of nitrophenol, arsenic (V), copper (II), dibenzothiphene, and carbazole by nanoporous silica/carbon adsorbents for remediation of oil and water polluta... by Ghasem Zolfaghari

“…The high removal of As equilibrium time of 90 minutes can be explained in terms of a strong electrostatic attraction that occurred between the SO3H and As. …”
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Double-Cropping Systems Based on Maize, Sorghum, and Alfalfa: Impact of Annual Combination on Biomass and Nutritional Yield by Zhongya Ji, Yu Shi, Liqiu Jiang, Xiaoshan Wang, Guanglong Zhu, Guisheng Zhou

“…There were comparisons of harvesting and growing time, nutritive value, as well as biomass and nutritional yields. …”
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Assessment of soil erosion and sediment yield in response to land use and land cover changes using geospatial techniques in Dumuga Watershed, Ethiopia by Zenebe Reta Roba, Mitiku Badasa Moisa, Sanju Purohit, Kiros Tsegay Deribew, Dessalegn Obsi Gemeda

“…This study evaluates soil erosion and sediment yield in the Dumuga Watershed, Ethiopia, from 1993 to 2023, with a focus on the impact of land use and land cover changes. Utilising a time series of Landsat data (TM, ETM+, OLI/TIRS), the study analyzes key factors influencing erosion, including rainfall erosivity, soil erodibility, slope steepness, cover management, and conservation practice. …”
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Low-carbon economic dispatch of integrated energy system with carbon capture power plant and multiple utilization of hydrogen energy by Jiarui Wang, Xiu Ji, Xiangdong Meng, Yang Bai, Meiyue Li

“…First, introduce liquid storage tanks to transform traditional carbon capture power plants, and at the same time build a multi-functional hydrogen utilization structure including two-stage power-to-gas, hydrogen fuel cells, hydrogen storage tanks, and hydrogen-doped cogeneration to fully exploit hydrogen. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of cutaneous leishmaniasis in a newly identified endemic site in South-Ethiopia. by Behailu Merdekios, Mesfin Kote, Myrthe Pareyn, Jean-Pierre Van Geertruyden, Johan van Griensven

“…In multivariate analysis, the presence of animal dung in the compound (adjusted odds ratio (OR) 2.1; 95% CI: 1.3-3.5, P = 0.003) and time spent outside in the late evening in areas where hyraxes live (adjusted OR 2.4; 95% CI: 1.7-3.3, P <0.001) were identified as independent risk factors.…”
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Feasibility of engaging parents attending an adult weight management programme with child weight management support: a mixed methods study by Russell Jago, Julian PH Shield, Aidan Searle, Ruth Mears, Deborah Sharp

“…The preferred intervention format and delivery possibilities differed among parents, with ‘no-one size fits all’, while recognising that change takes time, and weekly sessions may be too frequent. Parents were clear that the focus of support should be on healthy lifestyle not weight. …”
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Enhancing learner motivation by adapting strategies from the ARCS model: experience from Chinese online course design and teaching by Song Chenqing, Kao Qifei

“…., increasing variations in course material layout to capture students’ interest and providing real-time, encouraging feedback to enhance students’ beliefs in their competence. …”
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University-Industry Interaction as an Element of the University’s «Third Mission» by E. V. Kudryashova, S. E. Sorokin, O. D. Bugaenko

“…In the context of the transformation of education, characterized by the rapid obsolescence of knowledge, the increasing role of technological and social innovations, the globalization of the economy and education, it is becoming increasingly important to ensure successful cooperation between universities and business. At the same time, the state gains an advantage due to the rapid transfer of new knowledge, research and innovation, enterprises and organizations increase opportunities for effective development.The aim of the study is to identify the most successful forms of interaction between educational organizations and enterprises, the mechanisms of influence of the University on the development of the region of its location, participation in socio-economic processes. …”
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VDCM: A Data Collection Mechanism for Crowd Sensing in Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks by Juli Yin, Linfeng Wei, Zhiquan Liu, Xi Yang, Hongliang Sun, Yudan Cheng, Jianbin Mai

“…The simulation results indicate that the proposed mechanism reduces time consumption and increases the amount of available data compared with existing mechanisms.…”
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Multiscale Method for Seismic Response of Near-Source Sites by Shutao Li, Jingbo Liu, Zhou Yang, Xin Bao, Fei Wang, Xiaofeng Wang, Mohsen Saleh Asheghabadi

“…Since the number of elements is fewer and the calculation time is much shorter than those required by the traditional model, the advantages in computational efficiency of the new method are highlighted. …”
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Multiobjective Neuro-Fuzzy Controller Design and Selection of Filter Parameters of UPQC Using Predator Prey Firefly and Enhanced Harmony Search Optimization by Koganti Srilakshmi, Gummadi Srinivasa Rao, Katragadda Swarnasri, Sai Ram Inkollu, Krishnaveni Kondreddi, Praveen Kumar Balachandran, C. Dhanamjayulu, Baseem Khan

“…The primary objective of the ANNC with predator-prey-based firefly algorithm and enhanced harmony search algorithm (PPF-EHSA) is to enhance the stability of the DC-link capacitor voltage (DLCV) with reduced settling time amid changes in load, solar irradiation (G), and temperature (T). …”
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Prevalence of mental disorders and work ability among unemployed individuals in Germany: a register-based analysis of socio-medical assessments by the Federal Employment Agency bet... by Patrik Roser, Kirsi Manz, Norbert Scherbaum, Gabriele Lotz-Metz, Andreas G. Franke

“…About 40% of them were evaluated to be able to work full time. Conclusions Psychiatric morbidity among unemployed people is high. …”
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Epidemiological Profile of Illnesses in Older Adults Treated at the Regional Emergency Service of Cienfuegos by Lázaro Armando Águila Trujillo, Lourdes Elena Duany Badell, Vivian Isabel Chávez Pérez, Yoleysi Arteaga Cuellar, Midalys del Carmen LLanes Cartaya, Juan Rafael Zerquera Rodríguez

“…The variables analyzed were: age, sex, reason for call, response time to the request, final diagnosis, need for hospital admission and deaths during the journey. …”
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The Effects of TMR® Fab 6 on Hamstring Flexibility in Healthy Subjects; An Exploratory Observational Investigation by Richard D. Patterson, Alexander Zettlemoyer, Mary Plackowski, Russell Baker, Scott W. Cheatham, Alan Nasypany

“… # Results A significant time by group interaction was identified across all variables (p ≤ 0.001) for AKET and PSLR except the PSLR preferred leg from post-treatment to 24hr follow-up. …”
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Assessment of caries diagnostic threshold of DMFT, and ICDAS II in the estimation of caries prevalence rate in first permanent molars among students of College of Dentistry-Hawler... by Razawa Kareem Saeed, Mustafa Isa Omer, Neenor Nazar Hanna, Hallo Khals Ghafour

“…Mutans, which metabolize sugars to produce acid, demineralizing the tooth structure over time. First permanent molars (FPMs) have a key role in establishing dental occlusion. …”
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Determining the Amount of Earthquake Displacement Using Differential Synthetic Aperture Radar Interferometry (D-InSAR) and Satellite Images of Sentinel-1 A: A Case Study of Sarpol-... by Jacob Cherian

“…Detecting these changes in the extent of field operations requires a lot of time and money; hence, satellite technology can be used to eliminate the limitations of field operations. …”
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Military doctrine in the state-legal paradigm of OUN-UPА by Svorak S., Ilyn L.

“…Analyzing and characterizing today, from the distance of 70-year history, the struggle of the OUN-UPA for the independence of the nation and the state and comparing our partisan war with the same wars of other nations, it is necessary to admit that the experience and nature of the partisan war took other forms that met the requirements and opportunities of the people This war even today forces the world to consider and respect our ability to fight, our readiness to protect national interests in the conditions that are formed by historical circumstances. At the same time, characterizing the achievements of the Army, we must objectively recognize that the successes in the war were the achievements of the entire nation, and the ideologist and leader of this struggle was the OUN, armed with the dominant ideology of Ukrainian nationalism. …”
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Effects of exogenous insulin supplementation on lipid metabolism in peripartum obese dairy cows by Yuanyin Guo, Yihan Zhao, Ziang Wei, Jie Cao

“…The results demonstrated that postpartum insulin injections significantly reduced the incidence of type II ketosis and delayed the onset time. Meanwhile, a cohort experiment was conducted on 20 cows selected from 181 field trial cows, with 10 cows in the insulin group and 10 cows in the control group. …”
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