An Integrated Consensus Improving Strategy Based on PL-Wasserstein Distance and Its Application in the Evaluation of Network Public Opinion Emergencies by Shitao Zhang, Zhenzhen Ma, Xiaodi Liu, Zhiying Wang, Lihui Jiang

“…To address such problems, this paper presents a novel adaptive consensus reaching model for multiattribute group decision making (MAGDM) with probabilistic linguistic decision matrices (PLDMs). …”
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Association of functional variants in miRNA genes with the risk of coronary heart disease by Taqweem Ul Haq, Muhammad Riaz Khan, Sajjad Ali, Tariq Aziz, Thamer H. Albekairi, Aftab Ali Shah

“…Conclusion Our findings suggest that functional variants rs2858060, rs6505162, and a novel triplet insertion (CAC) in MIR222, MIR423, and MIR4274 respectively are strongly associated with CHD. …”
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Evaluating researches on urban housing indicators in current decade based on PRISMA method by Mohammadreza Zamiri, Mahin Nastaran, Mahmud Galenoyi

“…The results have shown that applying quantitative methods on urban indicators led to analogous assessments in various contexts and using novel methods and models, especially applying qualitative and mixed methods would resulted in novel and efficient perspectives to future urban housing programming and applying the PRISMA method would increase quality of survey reviews and strongly recommend to achieve comprehensive and qualified study of similar researches.…”
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A review of smart structures and adaptation of 3d printing methods for future fashion applications by Viktorija Diak

“…However, the creation of such novel materials/structures and their integration with traditional fibres present numerous challenges, urging the industry to explore new manufacturing methods. …”
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Genetic Algorithm Integrated Fuzzy AHP-VIKOR Approach for the Investigation of W-Cut Insert Heat Exchanger for Cooling of Dielectric Fluid Used in Ultra-High Voltage Transformer by N. Vasantha Gowri, J. Samson Isaac, T. Muralikrishna, G. Suresh Babu, Melvin Victor Depoures, S. Sekar, P. Sasirekha, M. Ramesh, S. Prabhakar

“…This study proposes a novel W-cut twisted tape to evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of novel grooved tube heat exchanger. …”
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Evaluation of Network Security Service Provider Using 2-Tuple Linguistic Complex q-Rung Orthopair Fuzzy COPRAS Method by Sumera Naz, Muhammad Akram, Mohammed M. Ali Al-Shamiri, Muhammad Ramzan Saeed

“…This research introduces a novel decision-making method utilizing the 2-tuple linguistic complex q-rung orthopair fuzzy numbers (2TLCq-ROFNs) to tackle this issue. …”
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New perspectives on the glymphatic system and the relationship between glymphatic system and neurodegenerative diseases by Yan-rui Sun, Qian-Kun Lv, Jun-Yi Liu, Fen Wang, Chun-Feng Liu

“…This emerging waste clearance mechanism offers a novel perspective on the removal of pathological substances in ND. …”
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Biological Evaluation of Platinum(II) Sulfonamido Complexes: Synthesis, Characterization, Cytotoxicity, and Biological Imaging by Charini Maladeniya, Taniya Darshani, Sameera R. Samarakoon, Frank R. Fronczek, W. M. C. Sameera, Inoka C. Perera, Theshini Perera

“…Platinum-based compounds are actively used in clinical trials as anticancer agents. In this study, two novel platinum complexes, (C1 = [PtCl2(N(SO2quin)dpa)], C2 = [PtCl2(N(SO2azobenz)dpa)]) containing quinoline and azobenzene appended dipicolylamine sulfonamide ligands were synthesized in good yield. …”
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Developing an Optimal Antiviral Method for the Air-filtration System of Subway Stations by Dae Hoon Park, Jungho Hwang, Dongho Shin, Younghun Kim, Gunhee Lee, Inyong Park, Sang Bok Kim, Keejung Hong, Bangwoo Han

“…Abstract A novel antiviral method was developed in this study for the air-filtration system of subway stations. …”
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Cognitive-Enhancing Effect of a Hydroethanolic Extract of Crinum macowanii against Memory Impairment Induced by Aluminum Chloride in BALB/c Mice by Mohammed S. Jilani, Dexter Tagwireyi, Louis L. Gadaga, Charles C. Maponga, Cosmas Mutsimhu

“…C. macowanii at 40 mg/kg exhibited a significantly higher discrimination index than aluminum chloride-treated mice in the novel object recognition task. The results may support the usefulness of C. macowanii in the management of dementia and related illnesses.…”
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Assessment of Acute and Chronic Pharmacological Effects on Energy Expenditure and Macronutrient Oxidation in Humans: Responses to Ephedrine by Antonella Napolitano, Peter R. Murgatroyd, Nick Finer, Elizabeth K. Hussey, Robert Dobbins, Steve O'Rahilly, Derek J. R. Nunez

“…Ephedrine should provide reliable data against which to compare novel thermogenic compounds.…”
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Evaluation of common COL2A1 gene variants in Iranian patients suspected with Stickler syndrome type I by Fatemeh Abolhasani, Hossein Abdali, Mohammad Kazemi, Bijan Movahedian Attar, Fatemeh Derakhshandeh, Majid Hosseinzadeh

“…Conclusion: Genetic analysis of Twenty-six unrelated families with Stickler syndrome type I disorder discovered one novel pathogenic variant in the COL2A1 gene in a patient with Stickler syndrome type I. …”
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Decreased TNF Levels and Improved Retinal Ganglion Cell Survival in MMP-2 Null Mice Suggest a Role for MMP-2 as TNF Sheddase by Lies De Groef, Manuel Salinas-Navarro, Griet Van Imschoot, Claude Libert, Roosmarijn E. Vandenbroucke, Lieve Moons

“…Moreover, MMP-2 null mice display attenuated retinal ganglion cell death upon excitotoxic insult to the retina, which is accompanied by normal glial reactivity, yet reduced TNF levels. Hence, we propose a novel in vivo function for MMP-2, as an activating sheddase of tumor necrosis factor (TNF). …”
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Virtual Screening for Potential Inhibitors of NS3 Protein of Zika Virus by Maheswata Sahoo, Lingaraja Jena, Sangeeta Daf, Satish Kumar

“…The recent outbreak of ZIKV in February 2016 in Brazil realized it as a major health risk, demands an enhanced surveillance and a need to develop novel drugs against ZIKV. Amodiaquine, prochlorperazine, quinacrine, and berberine are few promising drugs approved by Food and Drug Administration against dengue virus which also belong to Flaviviridae family. …”
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Enhanced bacteriostatic effects of phage vB_C4 and cell wall-targeting antibiotic combinations against drug-resistant Aeromonas veronii by Xin Cao, Yanqiong Tang, ZhenZhang Lu, Xiang Ma, Hong Li, Xue Chi, Juanjuan Li, Zhu Liu

“…Consequently, this study establishes a basis for evaluating the parameters essential for utilizing phage-antibiotic combination therapy in the treatment of biofilm-associated infections, thereby offering a novel selection for the clinical management of multidrug-resistant bacterial infections.…”
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lncRNA PANTR1 Upregulates BCL2A1 Expression to Promote Tumorigenesis and Warburg Effect of Hepatocellular Carcinoma through Restraining miR-587 by Xirui Ma, Ziming Mao, Jing Zhu, Huifang Liu, Fengling Chen

“…Our study identified a novel lncRNA PANTR1/miR-587/BCL2A1 axis in HCC progression. …”
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Monitoring for respiratory viruses among wild canids, Texas by Lyudmyla V. Marushchak, Laura A. Pulscher, Judith U. Oguzie, Diego B. Silva, Kenneth A. Waldrup, Douglas M. Watts, Gregory C. Gray

“…The cross-species transmission of respiratory viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and avian influenza underscores the need for novel respiratory virus surveillance at the human-animal interface. …”
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Role of silent mutations in KRAS-mutant tumors by Jun Lu, Chao Zhou, Feng Pan, Hongyu Liu, Haohua Jiang, Hua Zhong, Baohui Han, Xiangxiang Pan

“…Despite being in early stages, research on KRAS silent mutations holds promise for uncovering novel insights that could inform personalized cancer treatments. …”
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Treatment of hospital wastewater by anodic oxidation using a new approach made by combining rotation with pulsed electric current on Cu-SnO2–Sb2O5 rotating cylinder anode by Falah H. Abd, Ali H. Abbar

“…A high-efficiency, low-cost Cu-SnO2-Sb2O5 anode was prepared using a novel approach that combines the effects of rotation with pulsed current. …”
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Digitized thermo-responsive shape memory matrix band for tooth restorations by Chao Liu, Qin Huang, Bin Feng, Guanchen Ye, Yu Wang, Tianer Zhu, Junjie Wu, Lining Lin, Dongqi You, Haiping Yang, Weifang Zhang

“…In this study, the authors developed a novel matrix band system using shape memory polymer (SMP), which possessed two reversible shapes including digitized permanent shape to reproduce anatomical proximal contour and programmable temporary shape for clinical practice and reservation. …”
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