24-Epibrassinolide, a Phytosterol from the Brassinosteroid Family, Protects Dopaminergic Cells against MPP+-Induced Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis by Julie Carange, Fanny Longpré, Benoit Daoust, Maria-Grazia Martinoli

“…We analyzed the ability of 24-epibrassinolide (24-Epi), a natural BR, to protect neuronal PC12 cells from 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium- (MPP+-) induced oxidative stress and consequent apoptosis in dopaminergic neurons. …”
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Using network partnerships in management consulting by A. A. Soblirov

“…At the same time, only clients belonging to small and medium-sized enterprises naturally stand out in the work. As a rule, they do not seek advice from wellknown and renowned brands in the field of consulting services. …”
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Static and Dynamic Characteristics Analysis on Frame Beam Reinforced with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic Based on ANSYS by YU Wenhuan, MI Kaihua, ZHAO Ping

“…To study the static and dynamic characteristics on frame beam reinforced with carbon fiber reinforced plastic,a frame beam for example,the three-dimensional finite element model was established by the FEM soft-ware ANSYS,when the frame beam in unreinforced,ordinary carbon fiber reinforced and prestressed carbon fiber reinforced has respectively carried on the static analysis,modal analysis and time history analysis.Research showed that carbon fiber reinforced plastics could significantly improve the ultimate bearing capacity of the frame beam,but could be reduced to a corresponding the ductility of the frame beam;prestressed carbon fiber reinforced had great effects on the natural frequency of vibration of frame beam and greatly improved the rigidity of frame beam;ordinary carbon fiber reinforcement could hardly improve the seismic performance of frame beam,whereas the prestressed carbon fiber reinforced plastics could significantly improve the level of frame beam of horizontal seismic performance,the seismic design criterion of “strong column and weak beam” should be followed in design.…”
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Ghostly (re)visions: Embodying the Indian Caribbean churile by Christopher L. Ballengee

“…She is a ‘jumbie’ in limbo between the natural and supernatural realms. This article traces the migration of churile folklore from South Asia to the Caribbean and examines its relevance in Indian Caribbean culture today. …”
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FEM modelling of hydrogen embrittlement in API 5L X65 steel for safe hydrogen transportation by Shaghayegh Nazar, Sebastian Lipiec, Edoardo Proverbio

“…To maximize its potential, an efficient transportation infrastructure is essential. While utilizing the natural gas pipeline network for transporting hydrogen is cost-effective, hydrogen embrittlement (HE) poses a significant challenge. …”
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Implementation of ICT-Based Problem-Based Learning Model to Improve Higher Order Thinking Skills in IPAS Learning in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah by Alifia Khairullina, Andi Prastowo

“…This study aims to explore the implementation of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model based on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in improving higher-order thinking Skills (HOTS) in learning Natural and Social Sciences (IPA) in West Lombok Madrasah Ibtidaiyah. …”
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Identifying Key Nodes and Enhancing Resilience in Grain Supply Chains Under Drought Conditions by Shuiwang Zhang, Chuansheng Zhou

“…Grain supply chains remain stable in the face of natural disasters, and the resilience of the grain supply chain plays an important role. …”
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Evaluación de la vulnerabilidad ante eventos climáticos extremos en La Paz, Baja California Sur, México by Thalía Turrén Cruz, Laura Benegas, Isabel Gutiérrez Montes, Christian Brenes

“…Se utilizó el Marco de Capitales de la Comunidad (MCC) para estimar la vulnerabilidad como un sistema integrado por siete subsistemas: humano, social, político, financiero, físico, natural y cultural mediante un análisis de situación biofísica, cálculo de índices, así como la identificación de medidas y estrategias que ayuden a mejorar la capacidad adaptativa de la comunidad. …”
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Examining transaction-specific satisfaction and trust in Airbnb and hotels. An application of BERTopic and Zero-shot text classification by Manuel Rey-Moreno, Manuel Jesús Sánchez-Franco, María De la Sierra Rey-Tienda

“…Our study processes unstructured, natural-language data about Airbnb and hotel stays (the final dataset was 12,236 Airbnb sentences and 12,200 hotel sentences from 2018 until September 25 2021). …”
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Elastography in Hepatology by Ludovico Abenavoli, Christophe Corpechot, Raoul Poupon

“…Besides its importance for prognosis, determining the level of fibrosis reveals the natural history of the disease and the risk factors associated with its progression, to guide the antifibrotic action of different treatments. …”
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Global dynamics of a simple model for wild and sterile mosquitoes by Yu Ichida, Yukihiko Nakata

“…Then, the global behavior of the solution of the two-dimensional ordinary differential equation system is classified in a two-parameter plane represented by the natural death rate of mosquitoes and the sterile mosquito release rate. …”
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Gemcitabine combined with baicalein exerts antiviral activity against PEDV by inhibiting the entry and replication phases by Yingge Zheng, Yanfei Zhang, Fangying Xiong, Dehua Luo, Yuxiang Wang, Yijia Zhang, Dengguo Wei

“…In this study, we found that the nucleoside analog gemcitabine decreased the titer of PEDV, with a median effective concentration (EC50) of 3.12 μM, thereby inhibiting viral replication. The natural product baicalein acts by targeting the early entry stage and directly inactivates the virus, with an EC50 of 5.02 μM. …”
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Identification of bapA in Strains of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica Isolated from Wild Animals Kept in Captivity in Sinaloa, Mexico by Gabriela Silva-Hidalgo, Martin López-Valenzuela, Nora Cárcamo-Aréchiga, Silvia Cota-Guajardo, Mayra López-Salazar, Edith Montiel-Vázquez

“…Since bapA expression improves bacterial proliferation outside of the host and facilitates resistance to disinfectants and desiccation, the survival of Salmonella in natural habitats may be favored. Thus, the risk of bacterial contamination from these animals is increased.…”
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Tension Test for Axially Vibrated Prestressing Fine-Rolled Screw-Threaded Steel Bars Based on Thread-Contact Connection by Xingu Zhong, Tianyu Zhang, Chao Zhao, Xiaojuan Shu, Mingyan Shen, Yohchia Frank Chen

“…The vibration model was used to obtain the natural frequency and tensile force of a P/S FSSB. …”
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Influence of Vinasse Application in the Structure and Composition of the Bacterial Community of the Soil under Sugarcane Cultivation by Wellington Pine Omori, André Ferreira de Camargo, Karla Cristina Stropa Goulart, Eliana Gertrudes de Macedo Lemos, Jackson Antônio Marcondes de Souza

“…Although the use of vinasse as a waste helps replenish soil nutrients and improves the quality of the sugarcane crop, it is known that vinasse residues alter the diversity of bacteria naturally present in the soil. The actual impacts of vinasse application on the selection of bacterial taxa are not understood because no studies have addressed this phenomenon directly. …”
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Progress in mid-infrared optoelectronics for high-speed free-space data throughput by Frédéric Grillot, Thomas Poletti, Salvatore Pes

“…MWIR and LWIR are superior for transmission through fog, clouds, and dust, with LWIR offering stealth advantages thanks to natural thermal radiation. In addition, mid-infrared wavelengths benefit from reduced atmospheric scattering and signal distortion, making them much more reliable for free-space optical communications. …”
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Optimization Design of Mountain and Water Landscape of Traditional Mountain Village Based on New Robot Visual Technology by Xinxin Jia, Ruixin Liu, Zhi Qiao

“…In order to reasonably plan and design the landscape of mountain villages, this paper proposes the corresponding solution by analyzing the multidimensional value and landscape design data of traditional mountain villages, which not only needs to adapt to modern economic development but also needs to live in harmony with the natural ecological environment. Taking a village as a case for analysis, the village houses, roads, services, greening, ecology, and other aspects were reconstructed, and then, the detailed landscape design of the multimedia multidimensional resource village was analyzed and implemented.…”
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Evaluation of Thermal Adsorption and Mechanical Behaviour of Intralaminar Jute/Sisal/E-Glass Fibre-Bonded Epoxy Hybrid Composite as an Insulator by R. Venkatesh, S. Raghuvaran, M. Vivekanandan, C. Ramesh Kannan, T. Thirugnanasambandham, Arundeep Murugan

“…The epoxy hybrid composites were synthesized using natural jute/sisal fibre hybridized with the addition of synthetic E-glass fibres at 0-degree, 0/90-degree, and intralaminar orientations through the wet filament-winding process. …”
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A Lifetime of Catalytic Micro-/Nanomotors by Tao He, Yonghui Yang, Xuebo Chen

“…These devices draw inspiration from natural biomolecular motor proteins, and in recent years, synthetic micro-/nanomotors have attracted significant attention. …”
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A Beginner’s Guide to Water Management—Fish Kills by Florida LAKEWATCH

“… In an effort to alleviate concerns voiced by the general public, the Florida LAKEWATCH (FLW) program published this 16-page booklet that discusses five of the most common natural causes of fish kills including: low dissolved oxygen; spawning fatalities; mortality due to cold temperatures; diseases and parasites; and toxic algae blooms. …”
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