Trace elements in children with pre-dialysis and end-stage renal disease by Alsalam Asmaa Abd, Ali Ruaa H., Hussain Haider K., Mahdi Montadher Ali

“…Regular trace element monitoring is critical for controlling paediatric chronic kidney disease and improving patients' consequences. …”
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A mixed-method investigation of the root causes of construction project delays in Afghanistan by Mohammad Basheer Ahmadzai, Kunhui Ye

“…Currently, a staggering 79 % of projects experience delays, contributing to a critical infrastructure gap in the nation. This research delves into the root causes of these delays, examining their impact on project outcomes and identifying potential mitigation strategies. …”
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Microbiological hazards associated with the use of water in the post‐harvest handling and processing operations of fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables and herbs (ffFVH). Part 2 – A... by EFSA Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ), Ana Allende, Avelino Alvarez‐Ordóñez, Valeria Bortolaia, Sara Bover‐Cid, Alessandra De Cesare, Wietske Dohmen, Laurent Guillier, Lieve Herman, Liesbeth Jacxsens, Lapo Mughini‐Gras, Maarten Nauta, Jakob Ottoson, Luisa Peixe, Fernando Perez‐Rodriguez, Panagiotis Skandamis, Elisabetta Suffredini, Jen Banach, Bin Zhou, Maria Teresa daSilva Felício, Laura Martino, Winy Messens, Angela Botteon

“…The mass balance relates to the flux of water and product in a wash tank and the number of microbial cells released in the water, inactivated by the water disinfectant or transferred from the water back to the product. Critical variables describing microbial dynamics in water are: (i) the chemical oxygen demand (COD), as an indicator of the concentration of organic matter; (ii) free chlorine (FC) and particularly its antimicrobial fraction, hypochlorous acid (HOCl); and (iii) the microbial population levels. …”
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Enamel Matrix Derivative Enhances the Odontoblastic Differentiation of Dental Pulp Stem Cells via Activating MAPK Signaling Pathways by Beidi Zhang, Min Xiao, Xiaogang Cheng, Yu Bai, Hanze Chen, Qing Yu, Lihong Qiu

“…Enamel matrix derivative (EMD) is considered to be a critical epithelial signal to induce cell differentiation during odontogenesis and has been widely applied to clinical periodontal tissue regeneration. …”
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Integrative analysis of anoikis-related prognostic signature to evaluate the immune landscape and predict therapeutic response in stomach adenocarcinoma by Ziyi Zhou, Lanlan Yang, Yuan Fang, Rongzhong Xu, Xi Wang, Yuli Wang, Zhihong Fang

“…Finally, in vitro experiments confirmed the critical role of CRABP2 in STAD. The results indicated that CRABP2 knockdown inhibited gastric cancer cell proliferation, migration and invasion, and promoted apoptosis. …”
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Transcriptomics Analysis of Maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.) in Response to the Infection by <i>Setosphaeria turcica</i> by Hui Jia, Pan Li, Bu Tao, Yuwei Liu, Zhihang Liu, Mengfang Zhu, He Zhou, Maocun Wang, Jingao Dong, Shouqin Gu, Xiaodong Gong

“…In this study, we employed transcriptomics technology to comprehensively analyze alterations in RNA expression profiles within maize leaves at critical time points (hours post-infestation, 24 hpi, and 72 hpi) during <i>S. turcica</i> infection. …”
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Metabolic adaptations to acute glucose uptake inhibition converge upon mitochondrial respiration for leukemia cell survival by Monika Komza, Jesminara Khatun, Jesse D. Gelles, Andrew P. Trotta, Ioana Abraham-Enachescu, Juan Henao, Ahmed Elsaadi, Andriana G. Kotini, Cara Clementelli, JoAnn Arandela, Sebastian El Ghaity-Beckley, Agneesh Barua, Yiyang Chen, Mirela Berisa, Bridget K. Marcellino, Eirini P. Papapetrou, Masha V. Poyurovsky, Jerry Edward Chipuk

“…Our results reveal that while several metabolic adaptations occur in response to acute glucose uptake inhibition, the most critical is increased mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation. …”
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Research Culture of Russian University Students by P. A. Ambarova, N. V. Shabrova, E. V. Kemmet, A. N. Mikhailova

“…The results of the survey allowed us to conclude that the majority of students have an interest in science and scientific knowledge as values, and at the same time – about the formation of a critical assessment of the risks that research produces among students who are active in scientific terms. …”
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Study on the insulation performance of C5F10O gas mixture in cold climates by Runlong Zhang, Xiaohui Zhang, Zhilei Xu, Keliang Dong, Jinfeng Zheng, Shicheng Feng, Zhaolin Zhou, Hui Zhu

“…Insulating gas plays a critical role in achieving electrical insulation and stable operation in GIS equipment. …”
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Intensification of Natural Disasters in the State of Pará and the Triggering Mechanisms Across the Eastern Amazon by Everaldo B. de Souza, Douglas B. S. Ferreira, Luciano J. S. Anjos, Alan C. Cunha, João Athaydes Silva, Eliane C. Coutinho, Adriano M. L. Sousa, Paulo J. O. P. Souza, Waleria P. Monteiro Correa, Thaiane S. Silva Dias, Alexandre M. C. do Carmo, Carlos B. B. Gutierrez, Giordani R. C. Sodré, Aline M. M. Lima, Edson J. P. Rocha, Bergson C. Moraes, Luciano P. Pezzi, Tercio Ambrizzi

“…The detailed characterization of disasters on a municipal scale is relevant in terms of the scientific contribution applied to the strategic decision-making, planning, and implementation of public policies aimed at early risk management (rather than post-disaster response), which is critical for safeguarding human well-being and strengthening the resilience of Amazonian communities vulnerable to climate change.…”
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EEG-based functional and effective connectivity patterns during emotional episodes using graph theoretical analysis by Majid Roshanaei, Hamzeh Norouzi, Julie Onton, Scott Makeig, Alireza Mohammadi

“…Abstract Understanding the neural mechanisms underlying emotional processing is critical for advancing neuroscience and mental health interventions. …”
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Optimization of cutting temperature and surface roughness in CNC turning of Ti-6Al-4V alloy using response surface methodology by Shazzad Hossain, Mohammad Zoynal Abedin, Rotan Kumar Saha, Md Touhiduzzaman, Md Jakir Hossen

“…The findings reveal that both cutting speed and depth of cut are critical in determining machining outcomes. Specifically, a low cutting speed of 88 m/min coupled with a high depth of cut of 0.20 mm was found to elevate the cutting temperature to approximately 835 °C, resulting a surface roughness of 0.59 μm. …”
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The Impact of Human Resource Management Practices on Employee Satisfaction: Hospitaly Contex by Paniran Paniran, Juliansyah Noor, Soleh Soleh, Mukhtar Wahyudi

“…Furthermore, job satisfaction emerges as another critical determinant of the duration employees choose to stay with their present employer. …”
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Allogeneic DNT cell therapy synergizes with T cells to promote anti-leukemic activities while suppressing GvHD by Jongbok Lee, Hyeonjeong Kang, Branson Chen, Yoosu Na, Ismat Khatri, Fraser Soares, Housheng Hansen He, Arjun D. Law, Tianzhong Pan, Armin Gerbitz, Xiaoyu Zhu, Mark D. Minden, Li Zhang

“…CD4+ or CD8+ conventional T (Tconv) cells are critically involved in mediating anti-leukemic immune responses to prevent relapse and detrimental GvHD. …”
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Neural Determinants of Sedentary Lifestyle in Older Adults: A Brain Network Analysis by Mohsen Bahrami, Jonathan H Burdette, Paul J Laurienti, Barbara J Nicklas, W Jack Rejeski, Jason Fanning

“…Models generated from these analyses produced accuracy in predicting pre–post change in both measures that exceeded 92%, suggesting a critical role for the identified brain subnetworks in explaining variability in these outcomes in response to the intervention. …”
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Single-View Depth Estimation: Advancing 3D Scene Interpretation With One Lens by Kavitha Dhanushkodi, Akila Bala, Neelam Chaplot

“…Furthermore, its computational efficiency allows for real-time depth estimation, making it suitable for time-critical applications in fields such as robotics and drones. …”
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The role of artificial intelligence in pandemic responses: from epidemiological modeling to vaccine development by Mayur Suresh Gawande, Nikita Zade, Praveen Kumar, Swapnil Gundewar, Induni Nayodhara Weerarathna, Prateek Verma

“…The review begins by discussing the impact of a pandemic on emerging countries worldwide, elaborating on the critical significance of AI in epidemiological modelling, bringing data-driven decision-making, and enabling forecasting, mitigation and response to the pandemic. …”
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Calculation and structural analysis of total factor energy efficiency in high carbon sectors by Bo-Wen An, Pei-Yuan Xu, Dong Pan, Xiao-Tian Li, Dong Wang

“…From 2010 to 2021, China’s total sector TFEE increased from 0.542 to 0.676, with electric heat and coal identified as critical factors limiting TFEE improvements. Among the four high carbon sectors, construction exhibited a significant increase in TFEE, agriculture showed a steep rise, the industry demonstrated a U-shaped trend with a turning point in 2015, and transportation experienced a slight decline. …”
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Robustness and limitations of maximum entropy in plant community assembly by Jelyn Gerkema, Daniel E. Bunker, Andrew M. Cunliffe, Erika Bazzato, Michela Marignani, Tommaso Sitzia, Isabelle Aubin, Stefano Chelli, Julieta A. Rosell, Peter Poschlod, Josep Penuelas, Arildo S. Dias, Christian Rossi, Tanvir A. Shovon, Juan A. Campos, Mark C. Vanderwel, Sharif A. Mukul, Bruno E.L. Cerabolini, Thomas Sibret, Bruno Hérault, Sylvain Schmitt, Pedro Higuchi, James L. Tsakalos, Decky I. Junaedi, Yun-Peng Zhao, Vanessa Minden, Ana Carolina da Silva, Tereza Mašková, Roberto Canullo, Ning Dong, Edwin T. Pos

“…An in-depth understanding of local plant community assembly is critical to direct conservation efforts to promising areas and increase the efficiency of management strategies. …”
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Harnessing the power of proteins in modulation of miRNAs for targeting Iron deficiency Anemia: Opinion for future implications and strategies by Ray Wagiu Basrowi, Ray Wagiu Basrowi, Ray Wagiu Basrowi, Tonny Sundjaya, Tonny Sundjaya, Dessy Pratiwi, Nurlinah Amalia, Nurlinah Amalia, Nurlinah Amalia, Yosi Yohanes Putra Tandi, Muhammad Yasir Syafa’atulloh, Garuda Nusantara Putra Utomo, Muhammad Abdir Rahman Albarok, Fahrul Nurkolis

“…Our synthesis highlights key molecular mechanisms: miR-15a suppresses erythropoiesis by inhibiting c-Myb, miR-24 impairs heme biosynthesis through ALK4 regulation, while miR-150 and miR-223 modulate critical hematopoietic pathways affecting cell differentiation and apoptosis. …”
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