Autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis developed during treatment for systemic sclerosis: a case report by Tomoki Kozono, Kentaro Tanaka, Tomoko Yagi, Kazuto Kamikawaji, Masaki Watanabe, Azusa Iwanaga, Minako Hamada, Yoshifusa Koreeda, Hiromasa Inoue, Ikkou Higashimoto

“…Bronchoscopy showed milky white bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and histology of periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) stain-positive eosinophilic granular material. Serum anti granulocyte–macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) antibodies were measured, and the result was positive, leading to the diagnosis of APAP. …”
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Androgenesis and gynogenesis in tomato (<I>Solanum lycopersicum</I> L.) <I>in vitro</I> by A. A. Shergina, A. B. Kurina

“…The high demand and the need to enhance tomato production call for new improved cultivars and F1 hybrids.Biotechnological methods reduce the time for source material development and the labor intensity of breeding efforts. …”
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CENPN contributes to pancreatic carcinoma progression through the MDM2-mediated p53 signaling pathway by Ming Xu, Jie Tang, Qiong Sun, Jing Meng, Guoyu Chen, Yunli Chang, Yao Yao, Jieru Ji, Hao Luo, Lingling Chen, Minxue Lu, Weiwei Shi

“…Introduction We undertook an in-depth investigation of the data pertaining to pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PAAD) to identify potential targets for the development of precision therapies. Material and methods The construction of a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was based on overlapping differentially expressed genes (DEGs) identified in the GSE16515, GSE32676, and GSE125158 datasets. …”
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Pempek Fishcake from Channa micropeltes with Pumpkin Puree: Quality Assessment by Rabiatul Adawyah, Tri Dekayanti, Ainun Aslamiah, Muhammad Wahyu AS, Findya Puspitasari

“…This research featured pempek made of farmed toman fish (Channa micropeltes), which is an affordable raw material. The research objective was to evaluate the consumer acceptance of the experimental pempek based on its sensory assessment and a folding test. …”
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Efficacy and safety of the first domestic pegilated interferon alpha-2b «Pegaltevir» at chronic hepatitis C: pilot data of phase III clinical study by V. T. Ivashkin, Ye. N. Bessonova, P. O. Bogomolov, N. I. Geyvandova, K. V. Zhdanov, M. V. Mayevskaya, V. G. Morozov, V. D. Pasechnikov, I. Yu. Khomenko, A. V. Yagoda

“…Comparative assessment of efficacy and safety of Pegaltevir and PegIntron in within pattern of combined antiviral therapy in previously untreated patients with chronic hepatitis C.Material and methods. Overall 140 patients with chronic hepatitis C, who received no antiviral therapy previously were included in original study. …”
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Silver nanoparticles on UiO-66 (Zr) metal-organic frameworks for water disinfection application by Hui Chen, Chen Qiu, Yiran Jiang, Xinyu Liao, Dan Wu, Mofei Shen, Tian Ding

“…The results indicate that Ag@UiO-66 is potential candidate as a feasible water disinfection material.…”
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Silver Diamine Fluoride Use among Dental Students and Pediatric Dentists: An Observational Study by Juliana da Silveira Gaiotto, Letícia Santos Alves de Melo, Marcia Hiromi Tanaka, Rita de Cássia Loiola Cordeiro, Elaine Pereira da Silva Tagliaferro, Angela Cristina Cilense Zuanon

“… Objective: To evaluate the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) among undergraduate dental students and graduate students/specialists in pediatric dentistry in Brazil. Material and Methods: The data were collected with online questionnaires sent to the participants (n=404) by e-mail and were analyzed by logistic regression models (α=0.05). …”
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Parents/Guardians’ Gender Preferences, Confidence, and Empathy for their Children’s Dentist by Gabrielle Carvalho, Ivana Meyer Prado, Larissa Kelen Moura, Yanna Cardoso-Santos, Talyta Couto Freitas, Raquel Fabiane Nogueira, Iga Carnevalli, Junia Maria Serra-Negra

“… Objective: To analyze the factors that influence parents’/guardians’ gender preference, confidence level, and empathy level in the dentist treating their child, as well as the factors associated with parents’/guardians’ preference for the dentist's gender identification. Material and Methods: A total of 104 parents/guardians of patients from the pediatric dental clinic of a Brazilian University participated in this cross-sectional study. …”
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Design and experimental study of piezoelectric energy harvester integrated in rotating vehicle tire using end-cap system by Muhammad Ikbal, Muhammad Rizal, Nurdin Ali, Teuku Edisah Putra

“…Additionally, the system was capable of charging a 22 µF capacitor to a saturation voltage of 14 V. The use of TPU material for the end-cap ensured resistance to deformation and high temperatures, making the device reliable and efficient in harvesting mechanical energy in harsh environments. …”
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Who requires dental treatment under general anesthesia due to pain and severe dental anxiety? Findings from panoramic X-ray images and anamnesis by Vilde Aardal, Caroline Hol, Anne Rønneberg, Sudan Prasad Neupane, Tiril Willumsen

“… Objective: The aims were to describe the dental status and mental and somatic health profile of patients with severe dental anxiety requiring dental treatment under general anesthesia (GA) in Rogaland County, Norway (2018–2021), and to compare patients with and without reported abuse history. Material and methods: Dental status was assessed by panoramic X-rays. …”
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Modern pedagogical aspects in the context of improving physical and psychological health: a comprehensive analysis by Lesia Korobeinikova, Georgiy Korobeynikov

“…The purpose of this study is to analyze contemporary pedagogical approaches and their effectiveness in the context of improving physical and psychological health based on a review of scientific publications. Material and Methods. This study is based on a systematic review of literature conducted using the Web of Science database. …”
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Rehabilitation of the knee following ACL repair and reconstruction: A review of clinical best practices by Muhammad Daffa Haidar, Rizki Mulyawan, Julian Dewantara, Joanna Michalina Jurek

“…This clinical practice review is to discuss the parameters associated with the rate of phase repair for ACL repair and to guide therapists according to the parameters of postoperative healing. Material and Methods. The patient presented with a knee brace still in place, swelling and incision marks above the patella, and atrophy of the dextra quadrisep muscle, the patient still had difficulty bending and straightening his right knee, and used crutches to help him walk. …”
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Hooded crows (Corvus cornix) manufacture objects relative to a mental template by Anna A. Smirnova, Leia R. Bulgakova, Maria A. Cheplakova, Sarah A. Jelbert

“…All three crows ripped paper pieces from the same colour material as the rewarded template, and, crucially, also manufactured objects that were more similar in size to previously rewarded, than unrewarded, templates, despite the birds being rewarded at random in both tests. …”
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Design of Highly Adhesive Urchin‐Like Gold Nanostructures for Effective Topical Drug Administration and Symptomatic Relief of Corneal Dryness by Sandip Ghosh, Yun‐Han Su, Chia‐Jung Yang, Jui‐Yang Lai

“…Inspired by nanotechnology‐mediated material/biological interactions, in this study, a highly adhesive metallic nanoplatform with an urchin‐like structure is designed for topical quercetin administration in dry eye therapy. …”
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Predicting and synthesizing terahertz spoof surface plasmon polariton devices with a convolutional neural network model by Vahid Najafy, Bijan Abbasi-Arand, Maryam Hesari-Shermeh

“…By comparing the network in this study with previous works, it is apparent that in addition to structural and geometrical changes in the unit cell, the designer is afforded greater freedom in determining the material of the incident medium and, for the first time, specifying the angle of incidence of the source. …”
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Masoterapia como tratamiento para el estrés académico en la Clínica de Salud Intercultural by Tania de la Caridad García Castellanos, María Consuelo Marín-Togo, Cindi Cardoso Sánchez, Jacqueline Córdova Cárdenas, Norma Isela Garduño Cruz, Alejandro López Catarino

“… Objetivo: Demostrar los beneficios de la masoterapia en la disminución del estrés académico. Material y métodos: Se realizó una investigación cualitativa descriptiva, tomando datos de fuentes bibliográficas. …”
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Variation in soil enzyme activity with amendments of biochar and polyacrylamide in coal gangue soils by Qiuyun Fan, Na Li, Yuqing Geng, Ying Dong, ChaoYing Zhang

“…Abstract Coal gangue is a prevalent solid waste material, and its utilization presents an urgent challenge. …”
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The burden of iodine deficiency by Zhifei Wu, Yu Liu, Wenjuan Wang

“…Our aim was to quantify the geographic differences in the burden of iodine deficiency worldwide. Material and methods The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2019 methodology was employed to investigate the worldwide, regional, and national incidence of iodine deficiency and the accompanying disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). …”
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Predicting construction waste in Egyptian residential projects: a robust multiple regression model approach by Mohamed KhairEldin, Ahmed Osama Daoud, Ahmed Hussein Ibrahim, Hossam M. Toma

“…With accurate forecasts of waste generation, the models help project managers and stakeholders to plan CW more effectively, mitigating unnecessary material consumption and reducing environmental impacts. …”
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Heat Transfer Characteristics of Passive, Active, and Hybrid Impinging Jets: A Review by Michel Matar, Mohammad El Hassan, Nikolay Bukharin, Anas Sakout, Ali Hammoud, Hassan H. Assoum

“…This makes it a preferred technique in applications requiring efficient thermal management, such as cooling of electronic components, turbine blade cooling in jet engines, and material processing. However, traditional excitation techniques for jet impingement can be complex and challenging to implement. …”
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