Characterization of zeolitic imidazole framework (ZIF-8) catalyst for potential biodiesel production from waste cooking oil (WCO) by Chai Xin Hui, Ng Law Yong, Ng Ching Yin, Sim Jia Huey, Lim Ying Pei, Liew Josephine Ying Chyi

“…Heteropoly acids (HPAs) catalysts prove effective in waste cooking oil biodiesel production, considering their high density of Brønsted acidic sites, exhibit significant resilience to elevated levels of free fatty acid (FFA) and moisture content. …”
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Lightweight detection model for safe wear at worksites using GPD-YOLOv8 algorithm by Jian Xing, Chenglong Zhan, Jiaqiang Ma, Zibo Chao, Ying Liu

“…Abstract To address the significantly elevated safety risks associated with construction workers’ improper use of helmets and reflective clothing, we propose an enhanced YOLOv8 model tailored for safety wear detection. …”
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Costimulation of Murine Osteoblasts with Interferon-γ and Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Induces Apoptosis through Downregulation of Bcl-2 and Release of Cytochrome c from Mitochondria by Mayumi Iguchi, Miki Hiroi, Haruhide Kanegae, Yoshihiro Ohmori

“…The diminished cell viability was due to apoptosis, as indicated by increased TUNEL staining and elevated caspase 3, 8, and 9 activities. Western blot also showed that costimulation with IFNγ and TNFα elicited cytochrome c release and downregulated B cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2) expression without affecting Bcl-2-associated X (Bax) protein expression. …”
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Difficult to Treat Focal, Stiff Person Syndrome of the Left Upper Extremity by Nathan E. Esplin, John W. Stelzer, Timothy B. Legare, Sayed K. Ali

“…SPS had previously been diagnosed with EMG and anti-GAD-65 antibody titers and was confirmed by an elevated anti-GAD-65 antibody titer. He was treated with plasmapheresis and maximum doses of medical treatment including botulinum toxin with only transient mild improvement in his symptoms. …”
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Nutritional Quality of Edible Marine Bivalves from the Southern Coast of Italy, Mediterranean Sea by Francesca Biandolino, Antonella Di Leo, Isabella Parlapiano, Loredana Papa, Santina Giandomenico, Lucia Spada, Ermelinda Prato

“…Among PUFAs, eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acids (DHA) exhibited highest levels in M. galloprovincialis (11.74%) and in M. varia (14.41%), respectively. Elevated n-3/n-6 ratio characterized the fatty acids profile of all species ranging from 2.65 in F. glaber to 7.19 in M. galloprovincialis . …”
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SERT-Deficient Mice Fed Western Diet Reveal Altered Metabolic and Pro-Inflammatory Responses of the Liver: A Link to Abnormal Behaviors by Raymond Cespuglio, Anna Gorlova, Konstantin Zabegalov, Kirill Chaprov, Evgeniy Svirin, Kseniia Sitdikova, Alisa Burova, Boris Shulgin, Ksenia Lebedeva, Alexei V. Deikin, Sergey Morozov, Tatyana Strekalova

“…The WD had a higher caloric content and was characterized by an elevated saturated fat content (21%) compared to the CD (4.5%) and contained 0.2% cholesterol. …”
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Risk factors for methotrexate treatment failure in tubal ectopic pregnancy: a retrospective cohort study by Linru Fu, Xinyan Liu, Zhao Tian, Zhe Du, Xinyi Wang, Xiuqi Wang, Xiaodong Li, Tao Xu, Zhijing Sun

“…Conclusion Higher gravidity and elevated β-hCG levels were significant predictors of MTX failure, while more MTX doses provided a protective effect. …”
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The Role of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in Promoting Access to Women's Education in Northwestern Nigeria: A Case Study of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) by Shehu Usman Adamu, Bala Kwata Waziri, Adewale Adesina, Babangida Iro

“…En ce qui concerne les programmes d’études dans diverses facultés, la faculté des sciences de la santé a eu les chiffres les plus élevés d’inscription de dix mille quatre cent vingt-quatre (10424) représentant 41,1 %, suivie par la faculté des sciences avec trois mille huit cent trente-huit (3838) représentant 15,1 %. …”
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Examining Inclusive Tertiary Education Delivery through the National Open University of Nigeria's Community Study Centres by Musibau O. Oyebode

“…Le taux d'attrition sur une période de six ans est élevé (41 %) en raison de difficultés personnelles, motivationnelles et institutionnelles. …”
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Effects of <i>Enterococcus faecalis</i> Supplementation on Growth Performance, Hepatic Lipid Metabolism, and mRNA Expression of Lipid Metabolism Genes and Intestinal Flora in Geese by Siyu Sun, Yujie Zhao, Zhen Pang, Baoxia Wan, Jiaqi Wang, Zhenyu Wu, Qiuju Wang

“…Serum insulin levels were significantly elevated on day 25, and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) levels were significantly increased on day 45 (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Examining Inclusive Tertiary Education Delivery through the National Open University of Nigeria's Community Study Centres by Musibau O. Oyebode

“…Le taux d'attrition sur une période de six ans est élevé (41 %) en raison de difficultés personnelles, motivationnelles et institutionnelles. …”
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Examining Inclusive Tertiary Education Delivery through the National Open University of Nigeria's Community Study Centres by Musibau O. Oyebode

“…Le taux d'attrition sur une période de six ans est élevé (41 %) en raison de difficultés personnelles, motivationnelles et institutionnelles. …”
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Soluble and cell-based markers of immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated nephritis by Sandra M Herrmann, Riley Fadden, Ryan J Sullivan, Kerry L Reynolds, Harish Seethapathy, Meghan E Sise, Shruti Gupta, Alexandra-Chloe Villani, Qiyu Wang, Daiana Moreno, Destiny Harden, R Neal Smith, Ivy A Rosales, Robert B Colvin, Sarah Chute, Lynn D Cornell, Nancy J Yang, Sara Barmettler, Sophia Wells, Jocelyn Farmer

“…Gene expressions for IL2RA, IL-2 signaling, and T cell receptor signaling in the kidney tissue with ICI-nephritis were significantly higher compared with controls.Conclusion Elevated sIL-2R level and flow cytometric markers of both B and T cell dysregulation may aid the diagnosis of ICI-nephritis.…”
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HIF-1α and VEGF Immunophenotypes as Potential Biomarkers in the Prognosis and Evaluation of Treatment Efficacy of Atherosclerosis: A Systematic Review of the Literature by Dimitra P. Vageli, Panagiotis G. Doukas, Dimitrios Georgiou, Michailangelos P. Prokopiou, Nefeli E. Ladaki, Androniki Papadopoulou, Sotirios G. Doukas, Konstantina Zacharouli, Konstantinos P. Makaritsis, Maria Ioannou

“…However, VEGF overexpression in serum is marginally associated with an elevated risk for atherosclerosis. In contrast, stable overexpression of VEGF in macrophages correlates with reduced hyperplasia after arterial injury, reduced foam cell formation, and attenuation of atherosclerosis progression. …”
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The Role of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in Promoting Access to Women's Education in Northwestern Nigeria: A Case Study of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) by Shehu Usman Adamu, Bala Kwata Waziri, Adewale Adesina, Babangida Iro

“…En ce qui concerne les programmes d’études dans diverses facultés, la faculté des sciences de la santé a eu les chiffres les plus élevés d’inscription de dix mille quatre cent vingt-quatre (10424) représentant 41,1 %, suivie par la faculté des sciences avec trois mille huit cent trente-huit (3838) représentant 15,1 %. …”
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The Role of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in Promoting Access to Women's Education in Northwestern Nigeria: A Case Study of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) by Shehu Usman Adamu, Bala Kwata Waziri, Adewale Adesina, Babangida Iro

“…En ce qui concerne les programmes d’études dans diverses facultés, la faculté des sciences de la santé a eu les chiffres les plus élevés d’inscription de dix mille quatre cent vingt-quatre (10424) représentant 41,1 %, suivie par la faculté des sciences avec trois mille huit cent trente-huit (3838) représentant 15,1 %. …”
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Number of children and dementia risk: a causal mediation analysis using data from the HUNT study linked with national registries in Norway by Teferi Mekonnen, Vegard Skirbekk, Ekaterina Zotcheva, Bo Engdahl, Bernt Bratsberg, Astanand Jugessur, Catherine Bowen, Geir Selbæk, Hans-Peter Kohler, Jennifer R. Harris, Sarah E. Tom, Steinar Krokstad, Trine Holt Edwin, Yehani Wedatilake, Katrin Wolfova, Dana Kristjansson, Yaakov Stern, Asta Kristine Håberg, Bjørn Heine Strand

“…Abstract Background Childlessness, as well as having a high number of children, has been reported to be associated with an elevated risk of dementia compared to having 2–3 children. …”
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Evaluating the role of serum cystatin C as a circulating biomarker of diabetic retinopathy from a rural Indian population by Keerthana Raghu, R. Janani Surya, Chitaranjan Mishra, Karan Singh, Nabatika Mohanty, Jitendra Kumar Sahoo, Shiva Prasad Sahoo, Ashok Kumar Singh, Rajiv Raman

“…Adjusted analysis showed a notable association between higher cystatin C tertiles and DR (adjusted odd’s ratio: 7.65, 95% confidence interval: 1.49–39.08, P = 0.01), highlighting its potential as an independent predictor. CONCLUSION: Elevated serum cystatin C levels were strongly associated with the presence of DR, suggesting its utility as a biomarker for early identification and risk stratification in diabetic patients. …”
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Multidimensional Analysis of PANoptosis-Related Molecule CASP8: Prognostic Significance, Immune Microenvironment Effect, and Therapeutic Implications in Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Fei Peng, Fang Zhu, Baodi Cao, Liang Peng

“…Mutation analysis indicated a higher frequency of TP53 mutations in patients with elevated CASP8 expression. In addition, CASP8 was found to regulate YEATS2 in HCC, highlighting a potential pathway in tumor progression. …”
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Autoimmune Conditions in 235 Hemochromatosis Probands with HFE C282Y Homozygosity and Their First-Degree Relatives by James C. Barton, J. Clayborn Barton

“…We performed a retrospective study of autoimmune conditions (ACs) in 235 hemochromatosis probands at diagnosis by analyzing age, sex, ACs, history of first-degree family members with ACs (FH), diabetes, heavy ethanol consumption, elevated serum ALT/AST, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, iron removed to achieve iron depletion (QFe), and positivity for human leukocyte antigen (HLA) haplotypes A∗01, B∗08; A∗02, B∗44; A∗03, B∗07; A∗03, B∗14; and A∗29, B∗44. …”
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