Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Oil Extraction from Jatropha curcas L. Using Ethanol as a Solvent by Silmara Bispo dos Santos, Marcio Arêdes Martins, Ana Lívia Caneschi, Paulo Rafael Morette Aguilar, Jane Sélia dos Reis Coimbra

“…Values obtained for the variation in Gibbs free energy showed that the extraction process using ethanol as a solvent is spontaneous and thermodynamically favorable for the moisture content of 0%, where the smaller the average particle size the greater the spontaneity of the process.…”
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The impact of gut microbiome on neuro-autoimmune demyelinating diseases by Pouria Abolfazli, Cristina Nkene Apue Nchama, Brandon Lucke-Wold

“…We have examined studies on gut microbiome in patients and animal models and reviewed the existing literature on this topic. Germ-free mice showed a reduced susceptibility to demyelinating disorders, highlighting the crucial role of gut bacteria in disease development. …”
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In-Situ Investigation of Copepod Predators of <i>Ichthyophthirius multifiliis</i> Theronts from Fish-Farming Pond by Lijun Wang, Bingwen Xi, Kai Chen, Jun Xie, Liangkun Pan

“…<i>Ichthyophthirius multifiliis</i>, a parasitic ciliate, causes “white spot disease” in freshwater fish and poses a significant threat to global freshwater aquaculture. Eliminating the free-swimming theront stage from the aquaculture environment is a critical measure for controlling <i>I. multifiliis</i> infections. …”
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Genomics and proteomics of the liver fluke <em>Opisthorchis felineus</em> by V. A. Mordvinov, N. I. Ershov, O. G. Zaparina, M. Y. Pakharukova

“…We also provide the results of a comparative analysis of the xenobiotic metabolizing system between parasitic and free-living flatworms. Moreover, data on parasitic granulins, which are potential promoters of cholangiocyte neoplasia, are also presented. …”
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Dietary Riboflavin Requirement of Pacific White Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) by Kokila Sanjeewani, Kyeong-Jun Lee

“…This study was conducted to determine the dietary riboflavin requirement and its effects on growth performance, feed utilization, innate immunity, and diet digestibility of Litopenaeus vannamei. A riboflavin-free basal diet (R0) was formulated as a control, and six other diets were prepared by adding riboflavin of 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 mg/kg to the basal diet (designated as R10, R20, R30, R40, R50, and R60, respectively). …”
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The Influence of Radiological “Disappearing Lesions” on the Efficacy and Prognosis of Patients with Colorectal Liver Metastases Undergoing Conversion Therapy by Zhi-yang Song, Dong Yang, Yang Liu, Yong Cheng

“…Through univariate and multivariate analyses, it was concluded that age (P=0.026, 95%CI=3.690) and treatment regimens (P=0.033, 95%CI=2.703) had a significant influence on the progression-free survival (PFS) time of DLM. Conclusion. Younger patients, who use chemotherapy alone to achieve a therapeutic effect, might have better survival benefits when the lesions do not progress within 2 years after the appearance of DLMs.…”
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Effect of incremental levels of apple pomace and multi enzyme on performance, immune response, gut development and blood biochemical parameters of broiler chickens by Amir Hosein Aghili, Majid Toghyani, Sayed Ali Tabeidian

“…The polyphenolic compounds in apple pomace are strong antioxidants that are able to counterbalance the free radicals; also, it is a rich source of many nutrients such as carbohydrates, minerals, fiber except protein. …”
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Corrosion Inhibition Mechanism of Mild Steel by Amylose-Acetate/Carboxymethyl Chitosan Composites in Acidic Media by Maria Erna, Herdini Herdini, Dedi Futra

“…The activation energy (Ea), free energy of adsorption (ΔG), enthalpy of activation (ΔHads), and entropy of activation (ΔSads) were determined in order to elucidate the mechanism of corrosion inhibition. …”
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Geometric properties of quantum entanglement and machine learning by S. V. Zuev

“…The proposed method of machine learning and the model of quantum neural networks can be used to create adaptive artificial intelligence systems as part of an online learning module. Free online optimization learning process allows it to be applied in data streaming, that is, adapting to changes in the environment. …”
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Pretreatment Pan-Immune-Inflammation Value Efficiently Predicts Survival Outcomes in Glioblastoma Multiforme Patients Receiving Radiotherapy and Temozolomide by Erkan Topkan, Ahmet Kucuk, Ugur Selek

“…We used receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis to discover the ideal cutoff values for PIV concerning progression-free (PFS) and overall survival (OS) outcomes. The primary and secondary end-points were the OS and PFS divergences across the PIV groups. …”
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<i>In Silico</i> PASS Predictions and Exploration of Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activity of <i>Citrus Karna</i> Raf. Fruit by Prasad JAMKHANDE, Mahavir GHANTE, Rajeshwar KSHIRSAGA

“…Natural antioxidants present in plants can interrupt, decrease, or reduce the oxidation of components sensitive to oxidative processes by scavenging free radicals and lowering oxidative stress. Most anti-inflammatory agents used in the management of inflammatory disorders diminish oxidative damage. …”
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Comparison of External Ureteral Catheter and Double-J stent as Drainage Methods for Tubeless Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Clarissa Tania, Edwin Tobing, Christiano Tansol

“…There were no significant differences between EUC and DJ-stent in terms of postoperative fever (p = 0.92), urine leakage (p = 0.21), perinephric collection (p = 0.85), haemoglobin drop (p = 0.06), transfusion rate (p = 0.27), VAS score (p = 0.67), analgesic requirements (p = 0.59), stone-free rate (p = 0.14), duration of surgery (p = 0.10), and duration of hospitalization (p = 0.50). …”
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Modifying non-coding regions of linear DNA vaccines to explore the interplay of expression and inflammation in immunogenicity by David C. Stirling, Maria de Miguel Ferrer, Sungwon Kim, Madina Wane, Daniel Kysh, Lisa J. Caproni, John S. Tregoning

“…Here, we explore the effect of altering non-coding 5’ regions, on the immunogenicity of a closed linear DNA platform, Doggybone™ DNA (dbDNATM), produced by a rapid and scalable cell-free method. Using a mouse model, we found that enhancer sequences and DNA targeting sequences (DTS) increased influenza virus hemagglutinin (HA) expression and improved immune responses. …”
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Gaussian mixtures closest to a given measure via optimal transport by Lasserre, Jean B.

“…Next (ii) by using a well-known specific property of Gaussian measures, this optimal transport is then viewed as a Generalized Moment Problem (GMP) and if the set $S$ of mixture parameters $(\mathbf{m},\mathbf{\Sigma })$ is a basic compact semi-algebraic set, we provide a “mesh-free” numerical scheme to approximate as closely as desired the optimal distance by solving a hierarchy of semidefinite relaxations of increasing size. …”
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Chlamydia pneumoniae Antibodies and C-Reactive Protein Levels in Patients with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms by M. A. Sharif, D. A. McDowell, S. A. Badger

“…Consecutive AAA patients and AAA-free controls were recruited prospectively. Serum samples from both groups were examined to determine Immunoglobulin (Ig) A and IgG titres against Chlamydia pneumoniae by ELISA and C-reactive protein (CRP) concentrations. …”
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The Application of Advanced Bone Imaging Technologies in Sports Medicine by Samuel S. Tadros, Scott Epsley, Sameer Mehta, Brandon C. Jones, Hiran I. Rajapakse, Rashad Madi, Austin Alecxih, Daniel Kargilis, Chamith S. Rajapakse

“…On the other hand, the ultrashort echo time (UTE) MRI can evaluate cortical bone quality by detecting water bound to the organic bone matrix and free water, providing important information about bone porosity. …”
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Feasibility Study of PV-Wind-Fuel Cell Hybrid Power System for Electrification of a Rural Village in Ethiopia by Mikias Hailu Kebede, Getachew Bekele Beyene

“…In this work, the techno-economic feasibility study (using HOMER) of emission-free hybrid power system of solar, wind, and fuel cell power source unit for a given rural village in Ethiopia called Nifasso (latitude of 9°58′40″N and longitude of 39°50′3″E with an estimated population of 1059) that can meet the electricity demand in a sustainable manner has been studied. …”
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Burden of coeliac disease in Germany: real-world insights from a large retrospective health insurance claims database analysis by Bernd Bokemeyer, Leonarda Serdani-Neuhaus, Juliane Sünwoldt, Christina Dünweber, Svitlana Schnaidt, Detlef Schuppan

“…Our findings suggest the need for improved treatment options for CeD patients in addition to a gluten-free diet.…”
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A Hierarchical Behavioral Dynamic Approach for Naturally Adaptive Human-Agent Pick-and-Place Interactions by Maurice Lamb, Patrick Nalepka, Rachel W. Kallen, Tamara Lorenz, Steven J. Harrison, Ali A. Minai, Michael J. Richardson

“…Here we address this challenge by introducing a bioinspired behavioral dynamic model of free-flowing cooperative pick-and-place behaviors based on low-dimensional dynamical movement primitives and nonlinear action selection functions. …”
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The Effect of β-Glucan on the Release and Antiradical Activity of Phenolic Compounds from Apples in Simulated Digestion by Lidija Jakobek, Daniela Kenjerić, Lidija Šoher, Petra Matić

“…Phenolic compounds scavenged more free radicals in the small intestine than in the stomach, and β-glucan decreased this activity, but not significantly. …”
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