Analysis of the Efficiency of Composite Supports in Electric Networks of the Republic of Belarus by M. I. Fursanov, P. A. Sazonov

“…Modern conditions for the development of the electric power industry increase the requirements in the field of technical conditions and reliability; thus, in a number of Western countries electric networks are being restructured on the basis of safe, environmentally friendly and reliable composite supports. …”
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The Vanishing Volcanic Geoheritage of a Key Scoria Cone and its Significance in Volcanic Hazard Resilience of the Active Monogenetic Volcanic Field near Al Madinah, Kingdom of Saud... by Karoly Nemeth, Mohammed Moufti, Mahmoud Ashor, Abdulrahman Sowaigh, Turki Hablil, Khalid Abdulhafez, Turki Sehli

“…Four small scoria cones in the western outskirts of Al Madinah City, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, form a distinct young volcanic landmark. …”
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Analysis of tracheal, bronchial, and lung cancer attributable to respiratory system-related risk factors in 204 countries and territories from 1990 to 2019 by Shiwen Yu, Liangwei Yang, Weiwen Xu, Tian Zhao, Liyuan Han, Guofang Zhao, Ting Cai

“…Conclusions The burden attributable to ambient particulate matter pollution is increasing, especially in regions such as Western Sub-Saharan Africa and East Asia, and countries such as Equatorial Guinea and Bhutan.…”
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Plastome data provides new insights into population differentiation and evolution of Ginkgo in the Sichuan Basin of China by Liyun Nie, Fangling Liu, Meixia Wang, Zhuying Jiang, Jiali Kong, Luke R. Tembrock, Shenglong Kan, Penghao Wang, Jie Wang, Zhiqiang Wu, Xiaoli Liu

“…A previously undocumented haplotype (IIA2), predominant in western Sichuan Basin populations, showed close genetic affinity with rare refugial haplotypes. …”
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CAFs-released exosomal CREB1 promotes cell progression and immune evasion in thyroid cancer via the positive regulation of CCL20 by Chen Zheng, Hu Hei, Yifei Zhai, Wenbo Gong, Runfang Zhang, Songtao Zhang

“…Exosomes were characterized by morphology observation and western blot. The proliferation and apoptosis of CD8+ T cells were detected by immunofluorescence and flow cytometry. …”
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Identification of nuclear valosin-containing-protein-like as a target of anti-nuclear autoantibodies in systemic sclerosis by Zitao Zeng, Ramona Miske, Madeleine Scharf, Yvonne Denno, Anthonina Ott, Stefanie Brakopp, Bianca Teegen, Winfried Stöcker, Elise Siegert, Elise Siegert, Sandra Saschenbrecker, Christian Probst, Lars Komorowski

“…Additionally, the patient serum reacted with recombinant NVL in cell-based IFA and Western blot analysis, whereas sera from 15 healthy controls were nonreactive. …”
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Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Aster incisus through the Inhibition of NF-κB, MAPK, and Akt Pathways in LPS-Stimulated RAW 264.7 Macrophages by Daniel Ngabire, Yeong-Ae Seong, Maheshkumar Prakash Patil, Irvine Niyonizigiye, Yong Bae Seo, Gun-Do Kim

“…Later on, DPPH assay, WST-1 assay, nitric oxide (NO) assay, Western blot, and RT-PCR were conducted to investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of the extract. …”
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RNA-Targeting CRISPR/CasRx system relieves disease symptoms in Huntington’s disease models by Yingqi Lin, Caijuan Li, Yizhi Chen, Jiale Gao, Jiawei Li, Chunhui Huang, Zhaoming Liu, Wei Wang, Xiao Zheng, Xichen Song, Jianhao Wu, Jiaxi Wu, Oscar Junhong Luo, Zhuchi Tu, Shihua Li, Xiao-Jiang Li, Liangxue Lai, Sen Yan

“…The efficiency of the knockdown was analyzed through Western blot and RT-qPCR. Additionally, neuropathological changes were examined using Western blot, immunostaining, and RNA sequencing. …”
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Cannabinoid receptor 2 selective agonist ameliorates adjuvant-induced arthritis by modulating the balance between Treg and Th17 cells by Na Tian, Cui Yang, Yu Du, Miao Chen, Bin Li, Bin Li, Bin Li, Bin Li, Bin Li, Dan Li, Sheng-Ming Dai

“…Flow cytometry, in vitro differentiation assays, and Western blot analysis were performed to examine Th17 and Treg cells, as well as signaling pathways involved in their differentiation.ResultsHU-308 reduced paw swelling, lowered spleen index, and preserved joint integrity in AIA mice, mitigating inflammatory cell infiltration and bone erosion. …”
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From utility to imperial propaganda: (Re)discovering a milestone of Constantine I from the vicinity of Bona Mansio and emporion Pistiros and its significance for the study of the ‘... by Emil Nankov

“…Evidently, all the examples discussed in this article illustrate the existence of a milestone cluster associated with mansio Lissae/Bona Mansio, thereby showcasing the significance of the Western Upper Thrace Valley as an important hub along the ‘Via Diagonalis’. …”
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Curcumin Improves Epithelial Barrier Integrity of Caco-2 Monolayers by Inhibiting Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Subsequent Apoptosis by Xinxin Zhou, Mengting Ren, Jinpu Yang, Hanghai Pan, Mosang Yu, Feng Ji

“…After administration of curcumin (10 μM), Western blot analysis was performed to evaluate the protein levels of tight junction (TJ) proteins zonula occludens- (ZO-) 1 and claudin-1. …”
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Spatiotemporal Variability and Change of the South China Spring Precipitation during 1961–2012 by Hong-Lan Liu, Qiang Zhang, Jun-Qin Guo, Jun-Guo Zhang, Sheng Wang

“…In contrast, when Ural ridge strengthens, the southern branch of the East Asian trough weakens and the Western Pacific subtropical high shifts northwestward in the early spring, the South China precipitation tends to be reduced (negative anomaly).…”
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PRDX2 induces tumor immune evasion by modulating the HDAC3-Galectin-9 axis in lung adenocarcinoma cells by Yunjia Dong, Anqi Cheng, Jiawei Zhou, Jianqiang Guo, Yafeng Liu, Xuan Li, Maoqian Chen, Dong Hu, Jing Wu

“…Immunofluorescence and Western blot verified that PRDX2 regulates Galectin-9 expression through HDAC3. …”
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INTERNATIONAL LEGAL AND PUBLIC ASPECTS OF CO-OPERATION BETWEEN STATE BODIES OF THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS AND THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION IN THE SPHERE OF CURRENCY CONTROL UNDER PUBLIC RES... by Denis A. Chistyakov

“…The article is devoted to an extremely relevant topic in the context of the current political and economic reality: the interaction of customs authorities of the union states in the framework of countering Western sanctions. Purpose. The author aims to set the vectors for the development of interaction between the state bodies of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation to counter sanctions. …”
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Typhoid intestinal perforation in Francophone Africa, a scoping review. by Leah Sukri, Audry Banza, Katherine Shafer, Yakoubou Sanoussi, Kathleen M Neuzil, Rachid Sani

“…Currently, data on TIP in Western databases are primarily from countries that speak English, likely due to non-English publication and citation biases. …”
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Analgesic Appraisal of Bidens pilosa (Asteraceae) Leaf Extracts Used in Management of Oral Lesion Pain in HIV/AIDS Patients in Rodents by Joseph Obiezu, Chukwujekwu Ezeonwumelu, Muhammad, Ntale, Steve, Okwudili Ogbonnia, Ezera, Agwu, Julius, Kihdze Tanayen, Ahmed, Adebowale Adedeji, Okonkwo, Chukwudi Onyeka, Ambrose, Amamchukwu Akunne, Jennifer, Chibuogwu Ebosie, Frederick, Byarugaba

“…Hence, we conclude that extracts of Bidens pilosa have an analgesic basis for their local use in treatment of oral lesions associated pain in HIV/AIDS patients in South-Western Uganda.…”
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Mission en temps de guerre : Alfred Métraux dans le Pilcomayo by Lorena I. Córdoba

“…The paper analyses the relationship between Alfred Métraux and the Toba and Pilagá peoples of Western Formosa (Argentina) during 1933. The peculiar sociopolitical circumstances that encompassed Métraux’s fieldwork are detailed: the logistical problems due to the feeble economic situation of University of Tucumán, the Chaco War between Bolivia and Paraguay (1932-1935), the inescapable relationship with the Anglican settlements of the South American Missionary Society and the tense situation on the national frontier between Argentina and Paraguay. …”
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On the issue of protecting labor rights of minors in Omsk in early 1920’s by T. V. Glazunova

“…The publication is addressed to researchers of everyday life, the history of labor relations and childhood in Western Siberia in the early 1920’s.…”
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Différenciations territoriales et insertion dans la mondialisation : le cas de l’énergie en Inde by Nicolas Mazzucchi

“…As a consequence India is forced to enter the global competition by developing the national oil companies’ international deployment as well as in using foreign – mostly Western and Chinese – energy technologies (nuclear, renewables, etc.). …”
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„Aufbau Ost“ (Reconstruction East): Was There Something Wrong? by Rüdiger Pohl

“…Eastern Germany now has an economic performance comparable to that of large parts of Western Germany (though not all of them). It is particularly noteworthy that the general living conditions in Eastern Germany today are similar to those in the West. …”
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