Assessing the Use of Crushed Rock Aggregate and Carbon Black for Laterite Soil Stabilization in Road Construction. by Turyamureeba, Emmanuel

“…The combined effect of carbon black and crushed rock aggregates was evaluated based on compaction characteristics, Atterberg Limits, Particle Size Distribution, and CBR tests. Graphical analysis of the results revealed that a blend of 50% lateritic soil, 40% aggregates, and 10% carbon black was the most effective, yielding a CBR of 63.0 at 98% relative compaction and a Plasticity Index (PI) of 6.5. …”
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Constructing Identities: Amos Tutuola and the Ibadan Literary Elite in the wake of Nigerian Independence by Mackenzie Finley

“…The lecture’s transcriber utilized graphic devices (italicized and bolded words, brackets denoting pauses and movements) to preserve the dynamic oral experience of the lecture. …”
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Creating pathways for collaboration between Argentina and the UK to utilise microbial biofilms in sustainable agriculture by Patricia L. Abdian, Miguel Cámara, Fabricio D. Cassan, Gabriel Castrillo, Marisa Díaz, Gustavo Gonzalez Anta, Claire Hodge, Jo Slater-Jefferies, Cait E. MacPhee, Enzo Moriconi, Paulina D. Rakowska, Rasmita Raval, Duncan Ross, Juan F. Sandoval, Diego O. Serra, Claudio Valverde, Jeremy Webb, Ana Winters

“…Commitment from the governments and support from funding bodies in both countries will be essential for the establishment of robust research programmes and long-term successful collaborations between researchers, industry and end users. Graphical Abstract…”
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Differences in technical and clinical perspectives on AI validation in cancer imaging: mind the gap! by Ioanna Chouvarda, Sara Colantonio, Ana S. C. Verde, Ana Jimenez-Pastor, Leonor Cerdá-Alberich, Yannick Metz, Lithin Zacharias, Shereen Nabhani-Gebara, Maciej Bobowicz, Gianna Tsakou, Karim Lekadir, Manolis Tsiknakis, Luis Martí-Bonmati, Nikolaos Papanikolaou

“…Researchers advocate for greater homogenisation of AI validation practices in cancer imaging. Graphical Abstract…”
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Theranostic nanoemulsions suppress macrophage-mediated acute inflammation in rats by Riddhi Vichare, Yalcin Kulahci, Rebecca McCallin, Fatih Zor, Fatma Nurefsan Selek, Lu Liu, Caitlin Crelli, Anneliese Troidle, Michele Herneisey, James M. Nichols, Andrew J. Shepherd, Vijay S. Gorantla, Jelena M. Janjic

“…This work opens an avenue for exploring theranostic nanoemulsions as a platform for delivering natural anti-inflammatory products for immune modulation. Graphical abstract…”
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Rapid standardized operating rooms (RAPSTOR) in thyroid and parathyroid surgery by Hannah Ernst, Leigh Sowerby, Axel Sahovaler, Danielle Macneil, Anthony Nichols, John Yoo, Richard Hilsden, Julie Strychowsky, Kevin Fung

“…Level of evidence Level 2. Graphical abstract…”
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Automated characterisation of cerebral microbleeds using their size and spatial distribution on brain MRI by Vaanathi Sundaresan, Giovanna Zamboni, Robert A. Dineen, Dorothee P. Auer, Stamatios N. Sotiropoulos, Nikola Sprigg, Mark Jenkinson, Ludovica Griffanti

“…We made the code and atlas of Microbleed Anatomical Rating Scale regions publicly available. Graphical Abstract…”
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Incidence and risk of endocrine and metabolic abnormalities linked to PARP inhibitors in solid tumors: a meta-analysis by Shunlian Fu, Pingjin Zou, Zengyi Fang, Xinxiang Zhou, Junyang Chen, Cuicui Gong, Li Quan, Bing Lin, Qiu Chen, Jinyi Lang, Meihua Chen

“…Trial registration This meta-Analysis was prospectively registered in the PROSPERO database with ID CRD42023457959. Graphical Abstract…”
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Protective effects of Notoginsenoside R2 on reducing lipid accumulation and mitochondrial dysfunction in diabetic nephropathy through regulation of c-Src by Xieyi Guo, Liu Yang, Xiaoning An, Maofang Hu, Yilan Shen, Niansong Wang, Youhua Xu, Dingkun Gui

“…The protective effects of NR2 might be related to a reduction in lipid accumulation. Graphical Abstract…”
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Dynamic rationing using agent-based modeling of the assembly process of equipment for nuclear power plants by I. A. Loskutov, D. A. Skvortsova, V. G. Iskandarova

“…The paper presents structured, empirically analyzed values of fatigue categories and process time for 85 employees in graphical form by operations. It shows an example of an increase in fatigue for one of the employees and a Gantt chart, which can be used to evaluate how the operations went over time. …”
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EDF1 accelerates ganglioside GD3 accumulation to boost CD52-mediated CD8+ T cell dysfunction in neuroblastoma by Di Li, Meng Li, Zhenjian Zhuo, Huiqin Guo, Weixin Zhang, Yile Xu, Hai-Yun Wang, Jiabin Liu, Huimin Xia, Huiran Lin, Jue Tang, Jing He, Lei Miao

“…The integration of transcriptomic and lipidomic data offers a more comprehensive understanding of the interaction between LacCer metabolites and the immune status in NB. Graphical Abstract…”
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Dynamics of water status during fruiting body development of Agaricus bisporus and its relationship to mushroom quality by Lingzhong Wan, Hui Sun, Ying Ni, Jun Tang, Junjie Yu, Juan Wu, Xiaoming Yan, Xiaonan Deng

“…This study would contribute to reveal macroscopic water transport within mushroom tissues and provide theoretical insights for optimizing high-quality mushroom cultivation. Graphical Abstract…”
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ADMET evaluation in drug discovery: 21. Application and industrial validation of machine learning algorithms for Caco-2 permeability prediction by Dong Wang, Jieyu Jin, Guqin Shi, Jingxiao Bao, Zheng Wang, Shimeng Li, Peichen Pan, Dan Li, Yu Kang, Tingjun Hou

“…Matched molecular pair analysis was carried out to provide reasonable suggestions for researchers to improve the Caco-2 permeability of compounds. Graphical Abstract…”
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Exploring the capacity of microorganism treatment for fermentation and glycosidic aroma bioconversion from rose oil distillation wastewater by Mohammad Karami, Mohsen Bagheri, Alireza Abbasi-Baharanchi, Kamahladin Haghbeen, Abdolrahim Nouri, Ali Asghar Karkhane, Mansour Ghorbanpour, Mohsen Farhadpour

“…Conclusion Using different microbial biocatalysts to recover natural bioactive aroma compounds is an attractive and scalable bioconversion methodology for producing value-added chemical derivatives from the waste of medicinal plants. Graphical abstract…”
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The global energy challenge: second-generation feedstocks on marginal lands for a sustainable biofuel production by Claudio Russo, Valerio Cirillo, Nausicaa Pollaro, Fabio Terribile, Andrea Chiodini, Albino Maggio

“…To fully exploit this option, it will be critical to calibrate plant growth models to estimate the potential biofuel production on marginal land from second-generation feedstock and to create tools for a more rational management of this land. Graphical abstract…”
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Critical reflection on the indication for computed tomography: an interdisciplinary survey of risk and benefit management in patients with sepsis by Maria Isabel Opper Hernando, Denis Witham, Ann-Christine Stahl, Peter Richard Steinhagen, Stefan Angermair, Wolfgang Bauer, Friederike Compton, Andreas Edel, Jan Matthias Kruse, York Kühnle, Gunnar Lachmann, Susanne Marz, Holger Müller-Redetzky, Jens Nee, Oliver Paul, Damaris Praeger, Carsten Skurk, Miriam Stegemann, Alexander Uhrig, Stefan Wolf, Myrto Bolanaki, Kerstin Rubarth, Joachim Seybold, Elke Zimmermann, Marc Dewey, Julian Pohlan

“…There is disagreement about indications for and contraindications to contrast media administration among physicians from different medical specialties. Graphical Abstract…”
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Identification of genetic mechanisms of non-isolated auditory neuropathy with various phenotypes in Chinese families by Yang Cao, Xiaolong Zhang, Lan Lan, Danyang Li, Jin Li, Linyi Xie, Fen Xiong, Lan Yu, Xiaonan Wu, Hongyang Wang, Qiuju Wang

“…Further research is required to explore these mechanisms and potential therapies. Graphical Abstract…”
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Methylprednisolone substituted lipid nanoparticles deliver C3 transferase mRNA for combined treatment of spinal cord injury by Haoru Dong, Zongxing He, Shiyi Cai, Haiqiang Ma, Lili Su, Jianfeng Li, Huiying Yang, Rong Xie

“…Together, these results underscore the potential of this innovative LNP-based therapy as a promising avenue for advancing the treatment of clinical SCI. Graphical Abstract…”
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Urban and rural residence: their influence on food group consumption in Iran by Susan Darroudi, Sara Saffar Soflaei, Farzam Kamrani, Zahra Khorasanchi, Zahra Abdollahi, Nasrin Talkhi, Maryam Allahyari, Seyyed Reza Sobhani, Maryam Mohammadi-Bajgiran, Amirmohammad Naderkhmseh, Maliheh Aghasizadeh, Habibollah Esmaily, Gordon Ferns, Majid Ghayour-Mobarhan

“…These findings underscore the necessity of implementing specific nutritional policies to promote dietary diversity in various residential areas. Graphical Abstract…”
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Impact of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation on cardiopulmonary function and prognosis in ST elevation myocardial infarction after PCI patients in extremely cold regions by Shenglong Hou, Li Liu, Jing Yao, Qi Zhao, Wei Feng, Qingqing Liu, Mou Zou, Ruoxi Zhang, Hongtao Yin, Huimin Xian

“…Conclusion Exercise-based CR effectively improves the recovery of cardiac function and prognosis in post-PCI patients with STEMI in extremely cold regions of China. Graphical Abstract…”
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