Cytokine and Growth Factor Activation In Vivo and In Vitro after Spinal Cord Injury by Elisa Garcia, Jorge Aguilar-Cevallos, Raul Silva-Garcia, Antonio Ibarra

“…The balance between the proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory effects of these molecules plays a critical role in the progression and outcome of the lesion. …”
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Pivotal Roles of GM-CSF in Autoimmunity and Inflammation by Aoi Shiomi, Takashi Usui

“…However, recent evidence indicates that GM-CSF has prominent proinflammatory functions and that this growth factor (not IL-17) is critical for the pathogenicity of CD4+ T cells. Therefore, the mechanism of GM-CSF-producing CD4+ T cell differentiation and the role of GM-CSF in the development of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases are gaining increasing attention. …”
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Warning Method of Coal Bursting Failure Danger by Electromagnetic Radiation by Guang-Jian Liu, Cai-Ping Lu, Hong-Yu Wang, Peng-Fei Liu, Yang Liu

“…By in situ investigations, it is well found that EMR amplitude can effectively warn coal deformation and failure based on the critical value 120 mV proposed from experiments.…”
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Évaluer la qualité des relations éducatives pour favoriser le bien-être : une utilisation possible du Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) ? by Marlène Martin, Pascale Haag

“…Taking into account the criticisms about the tool, the relevance and possibility of its use to evaluate and train in the quality of the educational relationship in the French context are discussed.well-being, quality of relations, Classroom Assessment Scoring System, observation, assessment, teachers’ training.…”
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UAV swarms: research, challenges, and future directions by Yunes Alqudsi, Murat Makaraci

“…This review consolidates the evolving landscape of UAV swarms, identifying critical challenges and guiding future research endeavors.…”
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Wyjaśnienie dogmatu chalcedońskiego w VI wieku. Interpretacja osoby i natury przez teologów „neochalcedonizmu” według Aloisa Grillmeiera by Giacomo Calore

“…For this reason, the council became the subject of sharp criticism primarily from “moderate” Monophysites. In this article, with the help of Alois Grillmeier’s analysis in his work Jesus der Christus, the author presents the efforts of the two most influential theologians who defended and deepened the teaching of the Council within the framework of the so called “Neochalcedonism” in the sixth century, Leontius of Byzantium and Leontius of Jerusalem. …”
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Denoising Method for MRI Images Using Modified BM3D Filter with Complex Network and Artificial Neural Networks by Trong-Thanh Han, Hinh Nguyen Van, Phat Nguyen Huu

“…Dynamically adapting these static parameters for image noise filters is a critical area of research. In this study, a combination model between the features of complex networks and artificial neural networks is proposed to automatically find the noise reduction parameter of the block-matching and 3D filtering method. …”
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A vampire and a damsel in distress by Michele Tager, Lauren Nell

“…Despite the commercial success of the film, it was derided specifically by feminist critics for its portrayal of women and heterosexual relationships. …”
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The Interplay of Renin-Angiotensin System and Toll-Like Receptor 4 in the Inflammation of Diabetic Nephropathy by Qi Feng, Dongwei Liu, Yanfang Lu, Zhangsuo Liu

“…Both innate immunity and renin-angiotensin system (RAS) play critical roles in the pathogenesis of DN. Except for traditional functions, abnormally regulated RAS has been proved to be involved in the inflammatory process of DN. …”
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Molecular Mechanisms and Functions of lncRNAs in the Inflammatory Reaction of Diabetes Mellitus by Linjuan Huang, Xiaolei Hu

“…Inflammation plays a critical role in diabetic complications. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), a new area of genomic research for gene regulation, have complex biological functions in various aspects of cellular biological activity. …”
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“Nowadays the house would be called a stately home”: Pastoral Relocations in Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia by John Bull

“…In this paper, I will consider the ideological implications of this paradox in relation to the playwright’s use of pastoral models that date from the English Renaissance, and yet reconfigure models of earlier post-second war British theatre, models that – according to many critical accounts – had long been superseded and abandoned. …”
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Methodical Approach to Selecting the Appropriate Distribution for Reliability Analysis: Automotive Application by Bella Naoufal, Salhi Nohaila, Lagrat Ismail

“…In this approach, we have defined a methodology for testing reliability distributions based on the Kolmogorov Smirnov K-S test for MTBF Data collected from Self-Diagnostic of a sample of 50 critical components part of a complex automotive system. …”
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Conductivity, Surface Tension, and Comparative Antibacterial Efficacy Study of Different Brands of Soaps of Nepal by Narendra Kumar Chaudhary, Arush Bhattarai, Biswash Guragain, Ajaya Bhattarai

“…The current study aims to evaluate the solution properties and antibacterial efficacy study of five different brands of toilet soaps of Nepal such as Okhati (OKT), Lifebuoy (LFBY), Lux (LX), Liril (LRL), and Chiuree Neem (NM). The evaluation of critical micelle concentration (CMC) and their thermodynamics and surface properties are also reported. …”
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An unpopular view on tax monitoring by E. N. Kolesnikova

“…In the article, the author considers a set of problems associated with the unsatisfactory efficiency of tax monitoring as a form of tax control. A critical analysis of the essence, content and results of the implementation of tax monitoring is presented, which is distinguished by a risk-based approach to conducting control procedures, the active use of digital technologies and the information openness of the system participants. …”
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On the Benefits of Rational Simplicity: How to Teach Humanities in Technical Universities? by E. N. Ivakhnenko, N. I. Kuznetsova

“…They share their approaches to the problem outlined against the background of critical reflection on A.A. Polonnikov’s article published in the same issue. …”
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Discoidin domain receptors; an ancient family of collagen receptors has major roles in bone development, regeneration and metabolism by Renny T. Franceschi, Shawn A. Hallett, Chunxi Ge

“…The extracellular matrix (ECM) niche plays a critical role in determining cellular behavior during bone development including the differentiation and lineage allocation of skeletal progenitor cells to chondrocytes, osteoblasts, or marrow adipocytes. …”
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A Simultaneous Control, Localization, and Mapping System for UAVs in GPS-Denied Environments by Rodrigo Munguia, Antoni Grau, Yolanda Bolea, Guillermo Obregón-Pulido

“…In GPS-denied environments, where traditional navigation systems fail, the need for alternative solutions is critical. This paper presents a novel visual-based Simultaneous Control, Localization, and Mapping (SCLAM) system tailored for UAVs operating in GPS-denied environments. …”
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The impact of the COVID-19 quarantine on the estimated quality of parent-child interactions in Saudi Arabia: Parental perspectives by Alsari Nada Abdulkader

“…In conclusion, the study highlighted the important role of parents during the critical period of language development in promoting their children's speech and language skills.…”
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Multiobjective Construction Optimization Model Based on Quantum Genetic Algorithm by Wei He, Yichao Shi

“…It is critical for the construction party to meet the established economic and social demand for the construction project with the shortest construction period and the lowest cost. …”
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Analysis of stress distribution of CFRP bonded joints: A study of numerical and machine learning approach by Shah Mohammad Azam Rishad, Md Ashraful Islam, Md Shahidul Islam

“…The research, which analyzes almost 100 upper adherend substrates, hopes to answer how they influence stress distribution at the apex of a joint, a critical factor in bond strength. These results are essential in selecting the donor properties of the upper adherend in CFRP bonded joints. …”
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