Expression of atherosclerosis-associated genes in peripheral blood of drug-naïve hypertensive subjects with newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus by Nikolay Stoynev, Ivanka Dimova, Blaga Rukova, Savina Hadjidekova, Dragomira Nikolova, Tsvetalina Tankova

“…Aim: To evaluate the expression of atherosclerosis-associated genes in peripheral blood of drug-naïve hypertensive subjects with newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus. Materials and methods: Eighteen subjects (15 males, 3 females), mean age 46.27 ± 12.07 years, divided into two groups: studied group - subjects with newly-diagnosed hypertension and newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes (n = 9), control group – normotensive individuals with newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes (n = 9) Gene expression analysis was performed with Human Atherosclerosis RT2 Profiler PCR Array. …”
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The problem of assessing endurance of hull elements of low-flying orbital objects by I. Yu. Lesnyak, Z. N. Sokolovsky, M. A. Fedorova, S. V. Gavrilenko, A. Yu. Kazakov, V. E. Konovalov

“…The calculation method is based on the use of the existing experimental fatigue curve under a symmetrical bending cycle, the results of static tensile tests at extreme cycle temperatures, and a generalization of known information about the patterns of changes in the endurance parameters of the material under consideration in relation to the conditions of cyclic temperature alternating deformation. …”
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Percepción de autoeficacia para brindar cuidados humanizados por parte de estudiantes de enfermería by Karen María Manzur, Gladys Patricia Robledo, Karina Zarate, Raúl Sánchez Urbano, Olga Gladys Fernández, Carlos Canova-Barrios

“… Objetivo: Evaluar la percepción de autoeficacia para brindar cuidados humanizados por parte de estudiantes de enfermería de una institución de carácter confesional adventista de la provincia de Entre Ríos, Argentina. Material y métodos: Estudio descriptivo, transversal y cuantitativo. …”
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Prediction the Compaction Properties of Lateritic Soils by Hybrid ANFIS Methods by Arivalagan Pugazhendhi, Ha Manh Bui

“…Empirically, soil compaction is an important aspect in the selection of materials for earth constructions. Due to time constraints and attention to completion resources, it is necessary to develop models to forecast compaction parameters (maximum dry unit weight (γdmax) and optimum moisture content (ωopt) from easily measured index properties. …”
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New Functional Possibilities of Fire Detectors for Residential and Industrial Rooms by V. O. Kitikov, E. V. Ternov, A. V. Danilenko, N. I. Mukhurov, S. V. Denisyuk

“…The relevance of early detection of fire signs is quite obvious because due to the necessary measures for evacuating of people and material values, disconnecting the electrical equipment and extinguishing the fire at the time of the onset of fire or passive smoldering, human casualties can be completely avoided and economic losses can be minimized.A graphical representation of fire detectors' the classification in the form of a generalized scheme using all the main classification features, their advantages and disadvantages is given. …”
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Ceftazidime-avibactam susceptibility against Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae by Arun Sachu, Alice David

“…The study's primary goal was to determine the rate of ceftazidime-avibactam susceptibility using disc diffusion and E-Test, as well as to evaluate the agreement between the two methods. Materials and Methods: A total of 124 multidrug-resistant (including carbapenem) Escherichia coli and Klebisella pneumoniae isolates were included. …”
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Process optimization studies on xylanase production and bioethanol fermentation by Chia Zhi Tan, Thien Sze Chen Ivory, Yi Peng Teoh, Kok Chang Lee, Balakrishnan Kunasundari, Xian Ooi Zhong

“…This study proved that A. niger is one of the filamentous fungi which show the potential of hydrolysing lignocellulosic material to carbon sources and subsequently to bioethanol production.…”
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Russian fuel and energy complex modernization in the circular economy direction by V. Ya. Afanasiev, O. I. Bolshakova, A. A. Romantsov

“…The data on the estimates of the negative impact combustion of associated petroleum gas have been presented, the methods of its rational utilization and further use as raw materials for high-grade products have been analyzed. …”
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Correction of Length Discrepancy of Radius and Ulna with Distraction Osteogenesis: Three Cases by Kenan Koca, Serkan Akpancar, Cemil Yıldız

“…The aim of the study was to investigate the results of patients with isolated length discrepancy between ulna and radius who underwent distraction osteogenesis with unilateral external fixator. Material and Methods. A patient with ulna shortening due to multiple enchondromatosis, a patient with ulna shortening due to ulnar club hand, and a patient with radial shortening due to radial club hand were included in the study. …”
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Recognition and optimization of landscape genes in traditional settlements: a case of Meishan area by Huasha Xia, Feihu Chen

“…However, areas such as building materials, traditional culture, and folk customs require significant improvement. …”
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Analysis of the investments influence in environmental protection measures on the structure of ecological costs distribution on the example of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) by O. A. Bykanova

“…However, the active use of natural resources as a raw material base for industry and agriculture has consequences: the depletion of resources and the violation of their structure and quality. …”
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A fatigue-reliability approach using ultrasonic non-destructive inspection by Chouikh, Iheb, Bouraoui, Chokri

“…This paper provides a method for fatigue life prediction based on ultrasonic non-destructive inspection applied on Al 2024 T3 material.A new crack quantification model based on ultrasonic waves features is developed. …”
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Morbidity and Mortality Rates from Digestive Diseases in the RF Northwestern Federal District (NWFD) and Measures to Reduce Them by Andrey Yu. Baranovsky, Alexey M. Belyaev, Elina A. Kondrashina

“…Aim: to analyze the dynamics of morbidity and mortality from digestive diseases, as well as their causes, in the RF Northwestern Federal District (NWFD).Materials and methods. A statistical analysis was carried out on the basis of the 2007–2017 annual reports of the Medical Information and Analytical Center (MIAC) in St. …”
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Impact of Preparative pH on the Morphology and Photocatalytic Activity of BiVO4 by Yongbiao Wan, Sihong Wang, Wenhao Luo, Lianhua Zhao

“…Adjusting pH with an ammonia solution during the synthesis, single-crystalline BiVO4 has been prepared using Bi(NO3)3·5H2O and NH4VO3 as starting materials through aqueous-phase precipitation at room temperature. …”
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Optimizing Teacher Performance Through The Implementation Of Progressive Work Culture And Dynamic Leadership Styles by Asde Rahmamulyati, Yunus Handoko, Murtianingsih Murtianingsih

“…Learning is designed in such a way that the material provided by the teacher reaches the students. …”
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Segregation-dislocation self-organized structures ductilize a work-hardened medium entropy alloy by Bojing Guo, Dingcong Cui, Qingfeng Wu, Yuemin Ma, Daixiu Wei, Kumara L. S. R, Yashan Zhang, Chenbo Xu, Zhijun Wang, Junjie Li, Xin Lin, Jincheng Wang, Xun-li Wang, Feng He

“…However, initial high-density dislocations in work-hardened materials are commonly asserted to be detrimental to ductility according to textbook strengthening theory. …”
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Advances in the catalytic conversion of CO2 by Gu Xiyang

“…Innovations, such as noble metal-doped semiconductors and two-dimensional materials like graphene, have shown promise in improving light absorption, electron transfer, and stability. …”
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Desenvolvimento de estufa artesanal para viabilização da aplicação da borra de café como matéria-prima para pequenas produções by Ana Beatriz Sobral Ferreira, Thamyres Oliveira Clementino

“…O presente artigo explora o desenvolvimento e aplicação de um material desenvolvido a partir da borra de café na produção de utensílios. …”
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The effect of waste tire granules on the properties of polyethylene terephthalate thermoplastic by Ong Huei Ruey, Iskandar Wan Mohd Eqhwan, Khan Maksudur Rahman, Ong Thai Kiat, Hong Chi Shein

“…These findings demonstrate the potential of WTG as a filler to enhance PET mechanical properties and contribute to sustainable waste management as well as the development of value-added products from recycled materials.…”
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Enquadramento e diferenciação nos “figureiros” de Taubaté (SP) e nos artesãos do miriti de Abaetetuba (PA): uma análise comparativa by Paolo Totaro, Carme Izabel Rodrigues

“… A diferenciação pelo consumo hoje está saindo do controle dos circuitos da moda para envolver a cultura material dos grupos “marginais”. Mas isso se acompanha com uma tendência a enquadrar e, portanto, a desvalorizar os elementos diferenciais da produção artístico/artesanal desses grupos. …”
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