Amygdala Nuclei Atrophy in Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: Insights from High-Resolution Magnetic Resonance Imaging by Evija Peiseniece, Nauris Zdanovskis, Kristīne Šneidere, Andrejs Kostiks, Guntis Karelis, Ardis Platkājis, Ainārs Stepens

“…This study examines differences in amygdala nuclei volumes in patients with varying levels of cognitive performance to evaluate its potential as a biomarker. <i>Material and methods:</i> This cross-sectional study of 35 participants was conducted and classified into three groups: the normal (≥26), moderate (15–25), and low (≤14) cognitive performance groups based on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scores. …”
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Study of the Roof Deformation Characteristics of Roadway Excavation Face and Unsupported Roof Distance by Jie Zhang, Shoushi Gao, Yifeng He, Tao Yang, Bing Wang, Li Wang, Haibo Pang, Bing Peng

“…This model is based on the superposition method in the material mechanics. The immediate roof deflection curve equation and the maximum unsupported roof distance discriminant formula of the heading head are derived. …”
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Feasibility Study of an Alcohol-Based Liquid Scintillation Detector and Its Application by Byoung Chan Kim, Ji Young Choi, Kyung Kwang Joo, Seon Yeong Park, Ye Sung Song, Hee Jin Woo

“…This paper proposes a new base material, a mixture of alcohol and water, for liquid scintillators. …”
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Completion of a standardizable competency-based research training program improves understanding and preparedness for both new and experienced clinical research professionals by Lucy Palmer, Sandra E. Morones, Heidi T. Jacobe, Rhonda Oilepo

“…The UTSW CRF combines the existing CITI training modules with UTSW-created material, providing an optimal balance between generalized clinical research education and institutionally tailored content. …”
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Evaluation of Therapeutic Efficacy and Safety of Tranexamic Acid Local Infiltration in Combination with Topical 4% Hydroquinone Cream Compared to Topical 4% Hydroquinone Cream Alon... by Zohreh Tehranchinia, Bita Saghi, Hoda Rahimi

“…Thus, we conducted this study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of tranexamic acid local infiltration in combination with topical 4% hydroquinone cream compared to topical 4% hydroquinone cream alone in patients with melasma. Material and Methods. This study was a prospective assessor- and analyst-blind, randomized split-face clinical trial which was performed on patients with bilateral malar epidermal melasma. …”
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El concreto, agente de cambio en la construcción moderna de la Ciudad de México. El caso de las obras de aprovisionamiento a principios del siglo XX by Rocío Bárbara Euroza Antúnez, Alejandro Leal Menegus

“…En este contexto, su valor no se limitó a las ventajas de versatilidad, resistencia y durabilidad de este material, sino que en última instancia representó una cultura constructiva que definiría la materialización de la Ciudad de México. …”
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Assessment of the living standard of elderly people and their well-being in a changing social environment by R. M. Sadykov

“…Their poverty is determined by a decline in living standards and material security, rising inflation, and the high cost of medical care along with utilities. …”
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FHL1 as a prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target in acute promyelocytic leukaemia by Bo Luo, Wei Li, Jingyuan Zeng, Yingyu Mao, Shuang He, Nan Hu, Qulian Guo, Xiaoli Zheng

“…Most cases of leukemias are caused by environmental factors interacting with the cell’s genetic material, but treatment is still dominated by cell cycle drugs. …”
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Volatile profile, phenolic content and antioxidant activity of chia seed (Salvia hispanica L.) essential oils obtained by different extraction methods by B. Aydeniz, O. Guneser

“…The results of this study contribute to the potential use of chia essential oil as a valuable raw material in the food & nutrition, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. …”
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Geotechnical Investigation of the Slope Instability in the Gündoğan Village Settlement Area (Ardeşen-Rize) by Ayberk Kaya, Cem Demirbaş, Serhat Dağ

“…At the end of the field work, it was determined that the talus whose thickness varies between 5.0 and 16.5 meters overlies the parent material that was formed by the Late Cretaceous-aged Çağlayan Formation consisting of volcano-sedimentary rocks. …”
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Pengaruh Double Chamfer Terhadap Kekuatan Tarik Dan Struktur Mikro Pada Hasil Sambungan Las Gesek Al 6061 by Andi Priambudi, Iman Dirja, Rizal Hanifi

“…Results show that increased friction time, friction pressure, and forging pressure lead to greater material loss due to flash formation. Microstructure analysis revealed that chamfer angles of 30° and 45° achieved better welding at the interface due to sufficient heat generation. …”
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Investigation of Characteristics Whey Protein Isolate/Chitosan with Silica Addition in Biocomposite Film by Ika Zuwanna, Medyan Riza, Sri Aprilia, Yanna Syamsuddin, Syahiddin Said, Rozanna Dewi

“…Biocomposites made from whey protein isolate (WPI), chitosan, and silica (SiO2) have the potential as an environmentally friendly biopolymer material. In this research, the WPI biocomposite film has been developed by casting method with the addition of chitosan and SiO2. …”
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Morphological features of chronic virus-associated gastritis and duodenitis by S. Yu. Yermak, S. A. Lyalikov, M. G. Zubritsky

“…To estimate the prevalence rate of Herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), human papillomavirus (HPV), cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in the stomach and duodenal mucosa of patients with chronic gastritis and chronic duodenitis of different age, and to analyze the correlation between morphological scores and pattern of mucosa infection. Material and methods. The original study included 116 patients (66 children and 50 adults) with the verified chronic gastritis and chronic gastroduodenitis. …”
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Towards Physarum Engines by Soichiro Tsuda, Jeff Jones, Andrew Adamatzky

“…Physarum may be considered as a smart computing and actuating material since both its motor and control systems are distributed within its undifferentiated tissue and can survive trauma such as excision, fission and fusion of plasmodia. …”
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Characterization of duckweed and water hyacinth and their effect on the apparent digestibility in tilapia by Aroldo Botello-León, Yuniel Méndez-Martínez, Kirenia Pérez-Corría, Marcos Ortega-Ojeda, María Teresa-Viana, Charles Morán-Ribas

“…To evaluate the nutritional composition of duckweed (DW) (Lemna minor) and water hyacinth (WH) (Eichhornia crassipes) and its effect on the apparent digestibility of dry matter (%, ADDM), apparent digestibility of crude protein (%, ADCP) and the apparent digestibility of the crude lipid (%, ADCL) in the nutrition of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Material and methods. The DW and WH were used to formulate nine isoproteic (32.47%), isolipidic (5.46%) and isoenergetic (16.45 MJ kg-1) diets, with three replicates and 15 male tilapia (36.36± 1.16 g) per repetition: 0% (T0); 10% (T10); 15% (T15); 20% (T20) and 25% (T25), respectively random. …”
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A comparative evaluation of retention of record bases fabricated digitally in various types of posterior palatal seal area by Swapna Bettanapalya Venkatesh, Vaishnavi M. Nayak, Kavishma Sulaya, Smitha Sammith Shetty

“…Therefore, this study aims to assess the retention of conventional, milled and 3D-printed denture bases made from conventional impression technique and digital scans in different types of post palatal seal area. Material and method: Completely edentulous participants were divided into group A and group B based on type of posterior palatal seal area. …”
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Prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease at obesity and its interrelation with cardio-vascular disease and 2nd type diabetes mellitus risk factors by G. A. Melnichenko, A. Yu. Yeliseyeva, M. V. Mayevskaya

“…To estimate prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in patients with obesity and to determine its interrelation with cardiometabolic risk factors of cardio-vascular diseases (CVD) and diabetes mellitus of the 2nd type (type 2 DM).Material and methods. Retrospective analysis of case records of 560 obese patients aged 18 to 55 years was carried out. …”
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LAMB1 downregulation suppresses glioma progression by inhibiting aerobic glycolysis through regulation of the NF-κB/HK2 axis by Zhenxiang Zhao, Haiying Liu, Yingzi Liu, Junpeng Wen, Jiangwei Yuan

“…Objective This study aims at investigating the effects and mechanisms of LAMB1 in glioma. Methods and material Glioma cell models with LAMB1 overexpression or downregulation were constructed. …”
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Differential Analysis and Prediction Optimization of Ground Surface Settlement Induced by Quasi-Rectangular Shield and Pipe Jacking Tunnelling by Xue Liu, Peinan Li, Jun Liu, Zeyu Dai, Peixin Chen, Xiaoyong Kou, Jie Fan

“…According to the sensitivity factor analysis, grouting pressure and elastic modulus of grout material exert a more significant influence on pipe jacking construction. …”
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Design and Implementation of E-Lazisnu in Zakat, Infaq, and Sedekah Mangement With Android Based by Nadia Roosmalita Sari, Annas Ribab Sibilana

“…Based on the trials, the results obtained were 82.5 % from software experts, 90.5 % from material experts, and 86.5 % from user field tests. …”
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