Making Maoshan Great Again: Religious Rhetoric and Popular Mobilisation from Late Qing to Republican China (1864–1937) by Qijun Zheng

“…Ultimately, despite the challenges identified in applying speech act theory to textual practices, the findings conclude that the survival and revival of Daoist traditions at Maoshan was not only a result of textual retention and innovation but also a testament to how religious rhetoric, when coupled with strategic social engagement, can fuel popular mobilisation, reignite collective devotion, and reshape cultural landscapes in transformative ways.…”
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Synthesis and characteristics of Fe/Ni/Cr oxide nanoparticles/PLA hybrid composite coatings on Mg–Zn–Ca alloy by Prakash Kumar, Aditya Kudva S, AnilKumar T, Ramesh S, M.R. Ramesh, Ashwini Prabhu, Gajanan Anne

“…These composite coatings were evaluated for their morphological and optical characteristics using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), 3-D non-contact profilometer, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Application of green silver nano-particles as anti-bacterial and photo-catalytic degradation of azo dye in wastewater by Zainab Haider Ali, Lubna Abdulazeem, Wurood Alwan Kadhim¹, Mazin H. Kzar³, Osamah J. Al-sareji

“…The synthesized AgNPs were subsequently subjected to characterization utilizing several analytical methods, namely UV-visible spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR analysis). Subsequently, the disc diffusion method assessed their anti-bacterial efficacy against multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria and their ability to degrade Azo dye (Methyl Red) in wastewater. …”
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Multiscale study on the compressive performance of diverse solid waste backfill bodies by Hang Yin, Jiepeng Liu, Xuhong Zhou, Hongtuo Qi, Shuxian Liu, Shuai Pang

“…With the increase in calcium slag doping, the mass percentage of calcium element and calcium-silicon ratio in the multi-solid waste matrix first increased and then decreased, and the micro-morphology of the multi-solid waste matrix included lamellar, block, and rod structures; With the increase in the water–solid ratio, the micro-morphology of the multi-solid waste matrix was gradually transformed, and the pore defects between the cementitious materials gradually increased. …”
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Describing viewpoints on human‐nature relationships to unveil socio‐environmental conflicts and support community‐based projects by Beatriz Demasi, Nina Garcia de Almeida Prado, Flávia Pereira Lima, Charbel N. El‐Hani, Renata Pardini

“…Two viewpoints associated with community members revealed contrasting standpoints about nature resulting from complex transformations—from resource‐dependent to tourism‐dependent—in the community. …”
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Statut foncier et services écosystémiques fournis par les palmiers dattiers (Phoenix dactylifera L) des oasis du Kawar (Nord-Est du Niger) by Malam Moussa Dagrama, Tidjani Adamou Didier, Moustapha Moustapha Aboubacar, Elhadji Mohamoud Chekou Koré

“…Ces activités de transformation des dattes et les autres parties du palmier dattier procurent un revenu considérable aux populations. …”
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Effect of Dry Aging on Beef Muscle Proteins by Galina V. Gurinovich, Irina S. Patrakova, Vladislav A. Khrenov, Marina V. Patshina, Antonina I. Shevchenko

“…Long-term dry aging is a promising method that presupposes conditions that limit the growth of microorganisms. The transformations in the protein component are an important but understudied aspect of meat quality formation during dry aging. …”
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Ameliorative effect of curcuminoids in liver fibrosis rat model via regulating GIPC1 gene and modulating MMP-8/TIMP-3 balance mediated by miR-483-5p by Rana Mostafa Adel, Sara Mostafa Kamal, Eman Adel Sherif, Sara Hatem El-shafiey

“…We aimed to explore CURC’s effect on declining the inflammatory cytokines TNF-α (tumor necrosis factor-alpha), IL-6 (interleukin-6), TGF-β1 (transforming growth factor beta1), regulating GIPC1 expression, and adjusting MMP-8/TIMP-3 balance mediated by miRNA-483-5p (microRNA-483-5p) in TAA (thioacetamide)-induced liver fibrotic albino Wistar rat model. …”
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First-time use of electronic patient-reported outcome measures in a cluster randomized trial: a qualitative study by Terese Solvoll Skåre, Tonje Lundeby, Jo Åsmund Lund, Marianne Jensen Hjermstad, May Helen Midtbust

“…While participants recognized the need to transform patient consultation methods to benefit from digital symptom management, opinions varied on whether the potential benefits justified the associated cost. …”
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Alginate-Based Hydrogels with Amniotic Membrane Stem Cells for Wound Dressing Application by Fitriani N, Wilar G, Narsa AC, Elamin KM, Wathoni N

“…The hydrogel was successfully formulated, as confirmed by characterization techniques including Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Cytotoxicity Studies, TGF-β 1 Level Measurement by ELISA, and Cell Scratch Wound Assay.Results: Cryo-EM characterization of the Alg-H preparation successfully demonstrated the encapsulation of MSCs. …”
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Serum Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 Levels Are Positively Associated with Metabolic Syndrome in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by Ruo-Yao Gao, Bang-Gee Hsu, Du-An Wu, Jia-Sian Hou, Ming-Chun Chen

“…Univariate linear analysis revealed that hypertension, BMI, WC, body fat mass, SBP, DBP, logarithmically transformed TG (log-TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) level, log-glucose, log-creatinine, log-UACR, log-insulin, and log-HOMA-IR positively correlated, whereas HDL-C and eGFR negatively correlated with serum FGF21 levels in T2DM patients. …”
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不同剂量苯那普利对自发性高血压大鼠肾小球硬化的影响

“…【目的】 观察超大剂量血管紧张素转化酶抑制剂干预能否进一步抑制肾小球硬化65377;【方法】 30只8周龄雄性自发性高血压大鼠随机分为模型对照组(M组),大剂量(10 mg·kg-1·d-1)苯那普利治疗组(LT组),超大剂量(50 mg·kg-1·d-1)苯那普利治疗组(HT组),以10只Wistar-Kyoto大鼠(Wistar-Kyoto rats,WKY)为正常对照组(N组)65377;检测各组大鼠的血压65380;血清肌酐及24 h尿蛋白;RT-PCR和免疫组织化学方法分别检测肾组织转化生长因子-β1(transforming growth factor,TGF-β1)和纤溶酶原激活物抑制因子(Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor,PAI-1)的mRNA和蛋白表达;肾组织石蜡切片评估肾小球胶原沉积程度,采用MASSON染色65377; 【结果】 1)TGF-β1和PAI-1的mRNA和蛋白表达:LT组和HT组的TGF-β1和PAI-1 的mRNA和蛋白表达被抑制(P < 0.01);两治疗组间无统计学差异(P > 0.05)65377;2)肾小球胶原沉积:LT组和HT组的胶原面积/肾小球面积比值均明显减低(0.17 ± 0.15, 0.18 ± 0.11 vs 0.30 ± 0.28; P = 0.001);两治疗组间无统计学差异(0.17 ± 0.15 vs 0.18 ± 0.11; P=0.404)65377;【结论】 大剂量与超大剂量血管紧张素转化酶抑制剂均能降低血压,减少蛋白尿,抑制肾组织TGF-β1和PAI-1的mRNA和蛋白表达,延缓肾小球硬化;但超大剂量血管紧张素转化酶抑制剂不能进一步的抑制肾小球硬化65377;…”
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The nonlinear association between lipoprotein(a) and major adverse cardiovascular events in acute coronary syndrome patients with three-vessel disease by Qianhui Li, Shuailei Xu, Junxian Shen, Fengnian Sun

“…The RCS plot demonstrated that after transforming Lp(a) to a normal distribution as Log10Lp(a), there was an approximately U-shaped nonlinear association between Log10Lp(a) and the risk of MACE (P nonlinear < 0.001). …”
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InHeritage—A Gamified Mobile Application with AR and VR for Cultural Heritage Preservation in the Metaverse by Paula Srdanović, Tibor Skala, Marko Maričević

“…This aligns with the shift toward interactive digital storytelling as a tool to transform static heritage presentations into dynamic, participatory experiences (Champion and Rahaman). …”
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Determination of the quantitative content of chlorophylls in leaves by reflection spectra using the random forest algorithm by E. A. Urbanovich, D. A. Afonnikov, S. V. Nikolaev

“…For the f irst model, the intensity of the ref lection spectra without any transformation was used. Based on the analysis of this model, the optimal ranges of wavelengths for the remaining f ive models were selected. …”
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Evaluation of an Interdisciplinary Educational Program to Foster Learning Health Systems: Education Evaluation by Sathana Dushyanthen, Nadia Izzati Zamri, Wendy Chapman, Daniel Capurro, Kayley Lyons

“…The course covered a number of topics including background on LHS, establishing learning communities, the design thinking process, data preparation and machine learning analysis, process modeling, clinical decision support, remote patient monitoring, evaluation, implementation, and digital transformation. To evaluate the purpose of the program, we undertook a mixed methods evaluation consisting of pre- and postsurveys rating scales for usefulness, engagement, value, and applicability for various aspects of the course. …”
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IŠ KO KYLA ŽMOGAUS TEISĖS? by Evaldas Nekrašas

“…They played an important role in the process of transforming - in the public perception - specific ideals into specific rights. …”
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The Use of Artificial Intelligence and Wearable Inertial Measurement Units in Medicine: Systematic Review by Ricardo Smits Serena, Florian Hinterwimmer, Rainer Burgkart, Rudiger von Eisenhart-Rothe, Daniel Rueckert

“…Now, by combining with wearable inertial measurement units (IMUs), AI could transform health care again by opening new opportunities in patient care and medical research. …”
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The Modification of Sodium Polyacrylate Water Solution Cooling Properties by AL2O3 by Wojciech Gęstwa, Małgorzata Przyłęcka

“…However lower cooling temperature at the beginning of martensitic transformation causes the formation of smaller internal stresses, leading to smaller dimensional changes and hardening deformation. …”
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Manipulated Slow Release of Florfenicol Hydrogels for Effective Treatment of Anti-Intestinal Bacterial Infections by Luo W, Zhang M, Jiang Y, Ma G, Liu J, Dawood AS, Xie S, Algharib SA

“…Energy dispersive spectroscopy and Fourier transform infrared indicated that florfenicol hydrogels have been successfully prepared through complexation force. …”
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