Role of astrocytes and microglia in hepatic encephalopathy associated with advanced chronic liver disease: lessons from animal studies by Wouter Claeys, Anja Geerts, Lien Van Hoecke, Christophe Van Steenkiste, Roosmarijn E. Vandenbroucke

“…Cell-type specific investigation in animal models highlights the need for critical revision of the contribution of astrocytes and microglia to well-established and novel cellular and molecular alterations in hepatic encephalopathy. …”
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Exploring students’ attitudes towards their own English accent: Insights from SMA Negeri 1 Stabat by Fika Emylia Effendi, Rahmadsyah Rangkuti, Rusdi Noor Rosa

“…The study’s implications are critical for educators and policymakers in developing curricula that foster positive attitudes toward diverse English accents, ensuring that learners feel confident in their unique linguistic identities. …”
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The role of force and torque in friction stir welding: A detailed review by Mostafa Akbari, Milad Esfandiar, Amin Abdollahzadeh

“…The forces and torque generated during welding are critical to this process, which influence weld integrity, process efficiency, and tool longevity. …”
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Nutritional management for a patient with dysphagia and respiratory failure after stroke (1例脑卒中后吞咽障碍合并呼吸衰竭患者的营养管理) by HE Juan (贺娟), WANG Chunyan (王春艳), LI Xiaoxia (李小霞)

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The government of Hugo Chavez in the political system of modern Venezuela: achievements and failures by G. E. Ludena Lopez, N. A. Omelchenko

“…Liberal democracy, which forms the basis of the political thinking of Chavez’s critics on the right, places great importance on the system of checks and balances, which the Chavistas of the radical democracy model tend to ignore. …”
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The role of polysaccharide-based biodegradable soft polymers in the healthcare sector by Zia Ullah Arif

“…Finally, this well-organized and critical review is expected to assist practitioners and researchers in gaining a deeper understanding of current trends, challenges, and potential solutions, thereby harnessing the immense potential of polysaccharide-based biomaterials in the healthcare system. …”
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Pearls and Pitfalls in the Diagnosis of Adult Celiac Disease by Hugh J Freeman

“…Some serological assays (eg, tissue transglutaminase antibody assays) are very useful screening tools in clinical practice because of their high specificity and sensitivity, but these do not provide a definitive diagnosis. The most critical step in the diagnosis of celiac disease is the demonstration of its gluten-dependent nature. …”
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Mutual causal effects between immune cells and hepatocellular carcinoma: a Mendelian randomization study by Zheng Wang, Mengshu Pan, Jie Zhu, Changhong Liu

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Autonomous, Multisensory Soil Monitoring System by Valentina-Daniela Băjenaru, Simona-Elena Istrițeanu, Paul-Nicolae Ancuța

“…The need for such advanced monitoring systems is critical for optimizing key soil macronutrients and enabling spatiotemporal mapping. …”
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Durvalumab Plus Chemotherapy for Advanced Biliary Tract Cancer Treatment: Insights from the TOPAZ-1 Trial by Ralph Fritsch

“…In 2022, the publication of results from the pivotal phase III TOPAZ-1 trial marked a critical turning point, showing that adding durvalumab to standard chemotherapy with cisplatin and gemcitabine (CG) significantly improved overall survival in previously untreated patients with unresectable and metastatic BTCs. …”
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Use of testosterone replacement therapy in the rehabilitation of patients with intensive care unit-associated weakness and hospital-associated deconditioning: the Singapore General... by Geoffrey Sithamparapillai Samuel, Du Soon Swee

“…Conclusion: TRT has the potential to be used as a useful adjunct to standard rehabilitation in enhancing functional recovery in critically ill patients. A multidisciplinary approach would ensure that suitable patients benefit from optimal nutrition, optimal rehabilitation and synergistic testosterone therapy in a clinically sound and resource-efficient fashion.…”
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Complex Ecosystems Lose Stability When Resource Consumption Is Out of Niche by Yizhou Liu, Jiliang Hu, Hyunseok Lee, Jeff Gore

“…We pinpoint the onset of instability through random matrix analysis, finding that the critical discrepancy between growth and consumption depends on the ratio of the number of species to the number of resources. …”
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Global Warming: The Balance of Evidence and Its Policy Implications by Charles Keller

“…It makes the point that in each area new information could come to light that would change our thinking on the quantitative magnitude and timing of anthropogenic warming, but it is unlikely to alter the basic conclusions.Finally, there is a very brief discussion of the societal policy response to the scientific message, and the author comments on his 2-year email discussions with many of the world’s most outspoken critics of the anthropogenic warming hypothesis.…”
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Detection and Classification Method for Early-Stage Colorectal Cancer Using Dyadic Wavelet Packet Transform by Daigo Takano, Hajime Omura, Teruya Minamoto

“…However, a major challenge remains in interpreting deep learning models, especially in identifying the features critical for diagnosis. This study proposes a method for the early detection of colorectal cancer. …”
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Real-Time Facial Expression Recognition Based on Image Processing in Virtual Reality by Qingzhen Gong, Xuefang Liu, Yongqiang Ma

“…More and more people are getting into VR, meaning that objective physiological measures to assess a user's emotional state automatically are becoming more critical. Individuals’ emotional states impact their behaviour, opinions, emotions, and decisions. …”
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Enhancing the research enterprise at a health sciences university: A call for an institutional paradigm shift by Bryan G. Beutel, Taryn Bissing, Aaditya Patel, Nicolette Duong, Jan Talley

“…Students proposed multiple initiatives to enhance research infrastructure, including a central communication website to exchange research ideas, expansion of research mentors and opportunities/partnerships, and hiring research-focused support staff. Conclusions: A critical need exists at health sciences universities for a shift toward universal recognition of the need for an enhanced research enterprise that addresses key barriers to student engagement. …”
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TheCharacteristics of Charismatic Leaders Based on Max Weber’s Political Theory by Kayla Ada Deveci

“…Through examples, the paper shows how a charismatic leader can either undermine or strengthen a governmental system. Through critical analysis, the paper questions the dichotomy between the leader-centric approach advocated by Weber and the collective agency of governmental structures. …”
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Determination of Superoxide Radical Scavenging Activity and Total Antioxidant Capacity by Modified DMPD Method by Ferda Dondurmacıoğlu

“…Therefore, the determination and scavenging of superoxide radicals is critical. Our study is based on the interaction of the superoxide radical produced from the β-Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide reduced disodium salt hydrate and phenazine methosulfate (NADH-PMS) system with N, N-dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine dihydrochloride (DMPD) to form the pink colored DMPD-quinone (DMPDQ) radical. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Different Drying Methods on Strawberry Aroma Compounds via Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Techniques by Nurten Cengiz, Aslı Abdulvahitoğlu, Adnan Abdulvahitoğlu

“…Therefore, strawberry aroma is a critical factor for consumer appeal and commercial success. …”
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A Literary Review on the Medicinal Use of Dhatura: A Well-known Folklore Poison W.S.R. Various Rasa Grantha by Monika Jashvantbhai Patel, Arati Abhay Shinde

“…In this review article, an attempt has been made to compile the therapeutic use of dhatura critically, from about 8 rasa grantha. Dhatura has been found effective against more than 50 disease conditions. …”
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