The Role of PPAR Gamma in Systemic Sclerosis by Andréa Tavares Dantas, Michelly Cristiny Pereira, Moacyr Jesus Barreto de Melo Rego, Laurindo Ferreira da Rocha, Ivan da Rocha Pitta, Cláudia Diniz Lopes Marques, Angela Luzia Branco Pinto Duarte, Maira Galdino da Rocha Pitta

“…Recently, antifibrotic effects of PPARγ ligands have been studied in vitro and in vivo and some theories have emerged leading to new insights. Aberrant PPARγ function seems to be implicated in pathological fibrosis in the skin and lungs. …”
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Risk Factors Predicting Recurrent Small Intestinal Resection for Crohn’s Disease of the Terminal Ileum by Hanna Binder, Hugh J Freeman

“…Univariate and multivariate analyses of multiple demographic, clinical, laboratory and pathological variables revealed two apparent statistically significant independent risk factors for a second intestinal resection: steroid treatment, likely an indirect indication of more severe disease activity; and the presence of an internal fistula, consistent with the emerging concept of a relatively more aggressive clinical form of Crohn’s disease.…”
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Disasters in the Republic of Turkey According to the International Disaster Database by Hande Bahadır, Reyhan Uçku

“…The Emergency Events Database is a free database containing 115 years’ worth of data for natural and technological disasters. …”
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Posterior Uterine Rupture Causing Fetal Expulsion into the Abdominal Cavity: A Rare Case of Neonatal Survival by K. Navaratnam, P. Ulaganathan, M. A. Akhtar, S. D. Sharma, M. G. Davies

“…A multiparous woman underwent prostaglandin induction of labour for postmaturity, after one previous caesarean section. Emergency caesarean section for bradycardia revealed a complete posterior uterine rupture, with fetal and placental expulsion. …”
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Modeling Intercity Travel Mode Choice with Data Balance Changes: A Comparative Analysis of Bayesian Logit Model and Artificial Neural Networks by Xiaowei Li, Yuting Wang, Yao Wu, Jun Chen, Jibiao Zhou

“…This comparative study and its parameter estimation shed new light on the comparison of traditional and emerging models in travel behavior studies, and the findings can be used as heuristic guidance for all stakeholders.…”
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Advancements in lung regeneration: from bench to bedside by Danial Khayatan, Peyman Esmaeili Fard Barzegar, Arooj Fatima, Tayyaba Sattar, Ambreen Zahid, Syeda Aiman Batool, Mehreen Jabbar, Maryam Mureed, Fatima Haider, Aymun Javed Butt, Sana Hanif, Alexander Seifalian, Hamid Tebyaniyan

“…By critical analysis of in vitro, preclinical, and clinical studies, this review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the emerging technology of lung regeneration research, shedding light on promising avenues for future therapeutic interventions.…”
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Klebsiella pneumoniae derived outer membrane vesicles mediated bacterial virulence, antibiotic resistance, host immune responses and clinical applications by Lifeng Li, Xinxiu Xu, Ping Cheng, Zengyuan Yu, Mingchao Li, Zhidan Yu, Weyland Cheng, Wancun Zhang, Huiqing Sun, Xiaorui Song

“…Outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) are spherical vesicles containing bioactive substances including lipopolysaccharides, peptidoglycans, periplasmic and cytoplasmic proteins, and nucleic acids. Emerging studies have reported various roles of OMVs in bacterial virulence, antibiotic resistance, stress adaptation, and host interactions, whereas knowledge on their roles in K. pneumoniae is currently unclear. …”
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A Digital Twin for Unconventional Reservoirs: A Multiscale Modeling and Algorithm to Investigate Complex Mechanisms by Tao Zhang, Yiteng Li, Jianchao Cai, Qingbang Meng, Shuyu Sun, Chenguang Li

“…The special mechanisms underneath the flow and transport behaviors in unconventional reservoirs are still challenging an accurate and reliable production estimation. As an emerging approach in intelligent manufacturing, the concept of digital twin has attracted increasing attentions due to its capability of monitoring engineering processes based on modeling and simulation in digital space. …”
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Recent advances in innovative biomaterials for promoting bladder regeneration: processing and functionalization by Yi Zhang, Fu’an Ding, Junjie Han, Zongliang Wang, Wenjie Tian

“…This article first summarized the latest research progress in the processing approaches and functionalization of acellular matrix, hydrogels, nanomaterials, and porous scaffolds in repairing and reconstructing the physiological structure and dynamic function of damaged bladder. Then, we discussed emerging strategies for bladder regeneration and functional recovery, such as cell therapy, organoids, etc. …”
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Contribution of Gut Bacteria to Liver Pathobiology by Gakuhei Son, Michael Kremer, Ian N. Hines

“…Emerging evidence suggests a strong interaction between the gut microbiota and health and disease. …”
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Gambaran Kesiapsiagaan Perawat dalam Manajemen Bencana di Puskesmas Kota Padang by Elvi Oktarina, Fiziola, Fitri Mailani

“… Nurses at public health centers play a crucial role in mitigating the impact of disasters, but their preparedness for handling emergency situations is often not optimal. In Padang City, a study was conducted to assess the level of preparedness among nurses in disaster management. …”
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Defect Density-Dependent Dynamics of Double Absorber Layered Perovskite Solar Cell by Lakshmi Prasanna J, Ekta Goel, Amarjit Kumar

“…Moreover, deliberate introduction of acceptor defects emerges as a strategic avenue for enhancing the structural integrity and photovoltaic output of the solar cell. …”
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An exploration of entrepreneur brand orientation and consumer perceptions of SMEs’ brand positioning by Akintayo Adesoji Ogunsanya, William Edward Heuva, Tshepang Bright Molale

“…As per value for the scholarship, it emerged that the entrepreneurs’ brand orientation was low, resulting in low brand distinctiveness. …”
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Interactive Multiview Video Delivery Based on IP Multicast by Jian-Guang Lou, Hua Cai, Jiang Li

“…As a recently emerging service, multiview video provides a new viewing experience with a high degree of freedom. …”
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Synchronous Occurrence of Primary Breast Carcinoma and Primary Colon Adenocarcinoma by Gurkan Yetkin, Fevzi Celayir, Ismail Ethem Akgun, Ramazan Ucak

“…A 65-year-old female patient presented to the emergency clinic with abdominal pain, meteorism, and intermittent rectal bleeding. …”
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Reprogramming of Mice Primary Hepatocytes into Insulin-Producing Cells by Transfection with Multicistronic Vectors by Haizhao Luo, Rongping Chen, Rui Yang, Yan Liu, Youping Chen, Yi Shu, Hong Chen

“…The neogenesis of insulin-producing cells (IPCs) from non-beta-cells has emerged as a potential method for treating diabetes mellitus (DM). …”
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IDENTIFYING AND PRIORITIZING MARKETING PROBLEMS IN IRAN’S POULTRY INDUSTRY by Seyyedeh Mahsa Hosseini, Arash Hajikarimi

“…The "resources" category emerged as the highest priority, while "promotion" was deemed the lowest. …”
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Dignity and Deferral Narratives as Strategies in Facilitated Technology-Based Support Groups for People with Advanced Cancer by Annette F. Street, Kate Wakelin, Amanda Hordern, Nicola Bruce, Dell Horey

“…Two dominant participant narratives emerged: a focus on dying with dignity or an interest in deferring discussion of death and dying to focus on the present. …”
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Management of Necrotizing Fasciitis and Fecal Peritonitis following Ostomy Necrosis and Detachment by Using NPT and Flexi-Seal by Fahri Yetışır, Akgün Ebru Şarer, H. Zafer Acar

“…We would like to report management of frozen Open Abdomen (OA) with colonic fistula following ostomy necrosis and detachment in an elderly patient with comorbid disease and malignancy. 78-year-old woman with high stage rectum carcinoma was admitted to emergency department and underwent operation for severe peritonitis and sigmoid colonic perforation. …”
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Macrophage Plasticity and the Role of Inflammation in Skeletal Muscle Repair by Yacine Kharraz, Joana Guerra, Christopher J. Mann, Antonio L. Serrano, Pura Muñoz-Cánoves

“…Finally, we also highlight some of the new mechanisms underlying macrophage plasticity and briefly discuss the emerging implications of lymphocytes and other inflammatory cell types in normal versus pathological muscle repair.…”
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