Effect of N-Feruloylserotonin and Methotrexate on Severity of Experimental Arthritis and on Messenger RNA Expression of Key Proinflammatory Markers in Liver by Ľudmila Pašková, Viera Kuncírová, Silvester Poništ, Danica Mihálová, Radomír Nosáľ, Juraj Harmatha, Iveta Hrádková, Tomáš Čavojský, František Bilka, Katarína Šišková, Ingrid Paulíková, Lýdia Bezáková, Katarína Bauerová

“…The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of a potential immunomodulator, natural polyphenol N-feruloylserotonin (N-f-5HT), with methotrexate (MTX), the standard in RA therapy, in the chronic phase of adjuvant-induced arthritis (AA) in male Lewis rats. …”
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Neolitization of the Forest Steppe and Forest Middle Volga Region: different expressions of the same process by Konstantin M. Andreev, Alexander S. Kudashov

“…The characteristics of natural and climatic conditions and flint complexes of the Mesolithic and Early Neolithic periods are given. …”
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Study of the flood in Golestan province from a statistical and synoptics point of view (Case study: March 2019) by Akram Hedayati Dezfuli, Zahra Ghassabi

“…Flood is one of the most destructive natural phenomena. Every year it brings extensive losses to the country’s financial and human resources. …”
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Formulation, Characterization, Antibacterial Activity, Antioxidant Activity, and Safety Evaluation of <i>Camphora longepaniculata</i> Essential Oil Nanoemulsions Through High-Press... by Yue Yan, Changhe Wei, Xin Liu, Xin Zhao, Shanmei Zhao, Shuai Tong, Guoyou Ren, Qin Wei

“…The results demonstrated that nanoemulsification improved the stability, solubility in aqueous media, and bioavailability of CLEO, thereby broadening its potential industrial applications as a natural antibacterial and antioxidant agent.…”
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Phytochemical Analysis and Cholinesterase Inhibitory and Antioxidant Activities of Enhydra fluctuans Relevant in the Management of Alzheimer’s Disease by Simin Shabnam Lopa, Md. Yusuf Al-Amin, Md. Kamrul Hasan, Md. Salim Ahammed, KM Monirul Islam, A. H. M. Khurshid Alam, Toshihisa Tanaka, Md. Golam Sadik

“…These findings suggest that E. fluctuans is a natural source of cholinesterase inhibitors and antioxidants, which could be utilized as functional foods for Alzheimer’s disease management.…”
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Fractional Factorial Design and Desirability Function-Based Approach in Spice Paprika Processing Technology to Improve Extractable Colour Stability by Arnold Koncsek, Lajos Szokol, Vivien Krizsa, Hussein G. Daood, Lajos Helyes, Antal Véha, Balázs Szabó P.

“…The supplementation with cold-pressed spice paprika seed oil was demonstrated as a natural way of colour stabilization. At the highest desirability value (0.986) the rate constant of accelerated colour stability test (k) and shelf-life time (θS[100ASTA]) were −0.494 ASTA units/day and 2326 days, respectively. …”
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Metal–Salen‐Incorporated conjugated microporous polymers as robust artificial leaves for solar‐driven reduction of atmospheric CO2 with H2O by Wei Wu, Zhaocen Dong, Mantao Chen, Waner Li, An Liao, Qing Liu, Yachao Zhang, Zhixin Zhou, Chao Zeng, Xuezhong Gong, Chunhui Dai

“…Abstract Exploration of efficient and stable photocatalysts to mimic natural leaves for the conversion of atmospheric CO2 into hydrocarbons utilizing solar light is very important but remains a major challenge. …”
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Fine-Tuning BERT Models for Multiclass Amharic News Document Categorization by Demeke Endalie

“…Bidirectional encoder representation from transformer (BERT) models are increasingly being employed in the development of natural language processing (NLP) systems, predominantly for English and other European languages. …”
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The impact of environmental fees to taxes on total factor productivity of manufacturing enterprises: empirical evidence from China by Jing Huang, Zhaoyang Zhao, Xinjing Yang, Yuhang Tian

“…This paper examines the transition from environmental protection fees to tax (TEPFT) as a quasi-natural experiment. Utilizing microdata from A-share listed companies between 2013 and 2022, it focuses on manufacturing enterprises-characterized by high inputs, consumption, and pollution-as the experimental group. …”
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Quantifying the human wellbeing of the national wetland park: gross ecosystem product accounting of Shandong Mata Lake National Wetland Park by Jian Liu, Meng Xu, Ailing Wang, Tianxu Sun, Chuntao Zhang, Xue Chen, Peng Zhang

“…National wetland parks, characterized by robust ecological functions, distinctive natural landscapes, and abundant cultural resources significantly enhance human wellbeing, serve as crucial providers of ecosystem products, and exert substantial influence on local socioeconomic development and ecological conservation. …”
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ECONOMÍA, CREMATÍSTICAY ECOSOFÍA by Gabriel Restrepo

“…Para realizar este tránsito es indispensable, como lo ha propuesto Paulo Henrique Martins, socavar los fundamentos utilitaristas de la dogmática del egoísmo y los axiomas de un estado de naturaleza eterno e inmutable regido por la equivalencia de la moral, la economía y la política de una felicidad fundada en una supuesta identidade natural de intereses egoístas. Dicho tránsito ha de operar desde un mundo de la vida enriquecido por la estética, la fiesta, la poesía y la dissidência que, por su potencia, altere los puntos cardinales y el deseo de individuas, lugares, naciones y mundo. …”
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2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid in the Gas and Crystal Phases and Its Intercalation in Montmorillonite—An Experimental and Theoretical Study by Claro Ignacio Sainz-Díaz, Nelly L. Jorge, Jorge M. Romero, André Grand, Alfonso Hernández-Laguna

“…These findings predicted that these natural clay minerals, which are found in the environment, can be excellent adsorbents for the 2,4-D pollutant.…”
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Los grandes incendios forestales en Aragón: breve análisis y retrospectiva en el contexto de la temporada de verano de 2022 by Marcos Rodrigues, Juan de la Riva

“…Históricamente, los grandes incendios en Aragón son principalmente de origen natural; sin embargo, desde 2010 se aprecia un cambio en las causas hacia grandes incendios más vinculados con actividades antrópicas, comportamiento que se acentúa en 2022. …”
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Long‐Term Demographic Trends of Near Threatened Coastal Dolphins Living in an Urban Estuary by Kennadie Haigh, Guido J. Parra, Luciana Möller, Aude Steiner, Mike Bossley

“…ABSTRACT Understanding population demography of threatened species and how they vary in relation to natural and anthropogenic stressors is essential for effective conservation. …”
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Study of the Scale and the Reasons of Student Dropout from Technical University by A. F. Smyk, V. I. Prusova, L. L. Zimanov, A. A. Solntsev

“…The modern technical universities face a decline in youth’s interest to technical and natural sciences and engineering specialties. In enrolling new students on these specialties the universities have to set lower standards and requirements for the admission. …”
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<i>In Vitro</i> and <i>In Vivo</i> Evaluation of the Antischistosomal Activity of Polygodial and 9-Deoxymuzigadial Isolated from <i>Drimys brasiliensis</i> Branches by Eric Umehara, Rayssa A. Cajas, Gabriel B. Conceição, Guilherme M. Antar, Adriano D. Andricopulo, Josué de Moraes, João Henrique G. Lago

“…Additionally, an in silico analysis was conducted using the SwissADME platform for <b>1</b>, revealing that this natural sesquiterpene exhibited adherence to several ADME parameters and no PAINS violations. …”
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Geysers Valley CO2 Cycling Geological Engine (Kamchatka, Russia) by A. Kiryukhin, V. Sugrobov, E. Sonnenthal

“…1941–2017 period of the Valley of Geysers monitoring (Kamchatka, Kronotsky Reserve) reveals a very dynamic geyser behavior under natural state conditions: significant changes of IBE (interval between eruptions) and power of eruptions, chloride and other chemical components, and preeruption bottom temperature. …”
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The Impact of Zinc Supplementation on the Course of Infections by Justyna Woźniak, Ewelina Kopczyńska, Piotr Kulej, Wiktor Biesiada, Justyna Weronika Kmieć, Anna-Mariia Chernysh, Aleksandra Dusińska, Jakub Waszczyński, Kamila Fuczyło, Karolina Stankevič

“…Results:  Zinc was found to modulate the immune system, influencing T lymphocytes, B lymphocytes, macrophages, and natural killer cells. Deficiency weakened immune responses, increasing infection risk. …”
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Empty Calories in Processed Foods: A Comprehensive Review of Dietary Implications by Yusuf Sarkingobir, Yusuf Yahaya Miya

“…People easily become addicted to empty calories due to natural love for sugar, poor awareness, cheapness of the products, etc. …”
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Biochemical Constituents of Phaleria macrocarpa (Leaf) Methanolic Extract Inhibit ROS Production in SH-SY5Y Cells Model by Ibrahim Maina Hassan, Wan Norhamidah Wan Ibrahim, Ferdaus Binti Mohamat Yusuf, Siti Aqlima Ahmad, Syahida Ahmad

“…High antioxidant activities and low toxicity effect of this crude revealed its high benefit to be used as natural medicine/supplements.…”
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