Presence of microplastics contamination in table salt and estimated exposure in humans by D.A. Syamsu, D. Deswati, S. Syafrizayanti, A. Putra, Y. Suteja

“…Microplastics extraction was carried out by removing the organic materials contained in the salt samples using 30 percent hydrogen peroxide and then filtering them with a 0.45 micrometer pore filter. …”
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General immunologic reactivity of patients with COVID-19 and its relation to gene polymorphism, severity of clinical course of the disease and combination with comorbidities by M.O. Sokolenko, L.P. Sydorchuk, L.S. Sokolenko, A.A. Sokolenko

“…A cohort study was conducted involving 204 patients with COVID-19 diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia of mild, moderate, and severe degrees who also had comorbidities: endocrinopathies (46 patients), cardiovascular diseases (82 patients), and comorbidities of the ENT organs, connective tissue, gastrointestinal tract, chronic kidney disease (CKD), which were grouped into the group "other comorbidities (76 patients). …”
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El IAPI y el financiamiento de la expansión industrial entre 1946 y 1955 by Julio Ruiz

“…To do this, this paper aims to organize information using accounting and economic concepts for specifying origins and destinations of the funds managed by the IAPI. …”
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Silk Protein Gene Engineering and Its Applications: Recent Advances in Biomedicine Driven by Molecular Biotechnology by Ji X, Li Y, Wang J, Wang G, Ma B, Shi J, Cui C, Wang R

“…This review outlines the roles of major model organisms, such as silkworms and spiders, in silk protein production, and provides a detailed introduction to the applications of gene editing technologies (eg, CRISPR-Cas9), transgenic expression technologies, and synthetic biology techniques in silk protein genetic engineering. …”
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Kangtaizhi Granule Alleviated Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in High-Fat Diet-Fed Rats and HepG2 Cells via AMPK/mTOR Signaling Pathway by Jiaxin Zhang, Haixia Du, Menglan Shen, Zhengqi Zhao, Xinmiao Ye

“…In high-fat diet-fed rats, KTZG treatment significantly improved liver organ index and serum lipid contents of TG, TC, LDL-C, HDL-C, ALT, and AST significantly; HE and oil red O staining also showed that KTZG alleviated hepatic steatosis and liver lipid accumulation. …”
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Exploration of Degradation Mechanism of Chlorogenic Acids in Stevia Based on UPLC-QTOF MS/MS by Juan-juan WU, Zi-xuan WANG, Yun-he LIAN, Li-juan HOU, Zhi-ping NIU, Wen-chang WANG, Di WU

“…The analysis of degradation products showed that both CQAs and diCQAs are prone to alkylate when stored in organic solvents such as alcohols and esters, resulting in alkylated chlorogenic acids. …”
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Risk barriers and sustainability in payment for ecosystem service implementation in smallholder forestry by A. Ibrahim, S. Withaningsih, R. Kinseng, Parikesit ., D. Muhamad

“…Ultimately, comprehending and addressing these obstacles is essential in order to fully realize the benefits of payment for ecosystem services in agroforestry.bComprehensive strategies, including policy support, stakeholder engagement, and fair compensation coupled with collaborative efforts from governments, non-government organizations, local communities, and private enterprises are essential. …”
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Call to Action: Lead Pharmacy into the Next Decade by Kerry K Fierke, Gardner Lepp, Bridget McGugan, Marta Brooks, Gregory Zumach

“…The Leadership Challenge: How to Get Extraordinary Things Done in Organizations (1st ed.) San Francisco, Jossey-Bass, 1987. …”
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Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities of Linear and Cyclic Peptides Containing Arginine, Tryptophan, and Diphenylalanine by David Salehi, Eman H. M. Mohammed, Naiera M. Helmy, Keykavous Parang

“…The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of all peptides were determined by the micro-broth dilution method against <i>Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus</i>, <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>, <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>, <i>Escherichia coli</i>, <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>, <i>Enterococcus faecium</i>, <i>Enterococcus faecalis</i>, <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>, and <i>Bacillus subtilis</i>. Fungal organisms were <i>Candida albicans</i>, <i>Candida parapsilosis</i>, and <i>Aspergillus fumigatus.…”
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April 15th war and hemodialysis patients in Sudan: a cross-sectional study by Malaz Hassan Dafaalla Idrees, Moez Mohammed Ibrahim Bashir, Balqees Abdeen Ahmed Mohamed, Amal Essam Ali Ahmed, Hamid Mohieldin Mohamed Abdalla, Kamil Mirghani Ali Shaaban

“…The study encourages stronger advocacy for hemodialysis in war-torn areas as well as collaboration with international organizations to provide such specialized care. Finally, it encourages the use of telemedicine services as a backup plan to provide continuous hemodialysis consultation and care in the event of conflict disruptions.…”
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Audit Tata Kelola Academic Information System Menggunakan Framework Cobit 2019 by Satriya Dwi Putra, Herman Herman, Anton Yudhana

“…It is characterized by incomplete and poorly organized processes. To reach the maximum maturity level, namely level 5, this study recommends managers complete SOPs that will be used as references and also update documents so that they follow the system developed according to the latest technology. …”
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Ferroptosis Transcriptional Regulation and Prognostic Impact in Medulloblastoma Subtypes Revealed by RNA-Seq by Christophe Desterke, Yuanji Fu, Jenny Bonifacio-Mundaca, Claudia Monge, Pascal Pineau, Jorge Mata-Garrido, Raquel Francés

“…One module, associated with disease recurrence, included epigenetic regulators and nucleosome organizers. Univariable survival analyses identified a 45-gene ferroptosis prognostic signature associated with nutrient sensing, cysteine and methionine metabolism, and trans-sulfuration within a one-carbon metabolism. …”
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Implementasi Kebijakan Retribusi Parkir Badan Jalan di Kota Pekanbaru by Ema Fitri Lubis, Rio Sundari, Rosmayani Rosmayani, Zilfi Purnama Rahmi

“…Indicators of communication between organizations and implementing activities are felt to be less than optimal in providing services to parking service users. …”
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Co-Delivery of Dacarbazine and miRNA 34a Combinations to Synergistically Improve Malignant Melanoma Treatments by Ding B, Li M, Zhang J, Zhang X, Gao H, Gao J, Shen C, Zhou Y, Li F, Liu A

“…In addition, in vivo results indicated that Co-PHRD micelles can significantly inhibit tumor growth without causing significant damage to major organs.Conclusion: Co-delivery of DTIC and miRNA 34a via polypeptide micelles showed synergistic effects against MM, offering a new strategy for gene and chemotherapy.Keywords: nano micelle, DTIC, miRNA 34a, co-delivery, malignant melanoma…”
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Efficacy of Moringa oleifera Seed Husk as Adsorptive Agent for Trihalomethanes from a Water Treatment Plant in Southwestern, Nigeria by Aderonke Adetutu Okoya, Olasunkanmi Olalekan Olaiya, Abimbola Bankole Akinyele, Nnenneh Oruada Ochor

“…Trihalomethanes (THMs) are formed when excess chlorine during chlorination of water reacts with organic material in water. They have mutagenic and carcinogenic properties. …”
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Exploring anticancer, antioxidant, and antimicrobial potential of Aspergillus flavus, a fungal endophyte isolated from Dillenia indica leaf callus by Ashish Gupta, Brajesh Chandra Pandey, Mohd Yaseen, Renu Kushwaha, Madhavenda Shukla, Pratima Chaudhary, Partha Pratim Manna, Aparna Singh, Ida Tiwari, Gopal Nath, Nishi Kumari

“…Background: Endophytic fungi represent a compelling assemblage of microorganisms that inhabit plant tissues without inflicting any discernible detriment to the host organism. They foster a symbiotic association with their host plants, frequently conferring advantages such as augmented growth, enhanced resilience to stressors, and safeguarding against pathogens. …”
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Disorders of the central nervous system cognitive and mnestic functions in genetic arterial hypertension and with the use of beta-blockers of different generations by A. O. Svitlytskyi, A. A. Yehorov, O. V. Melnikova, T. A. Hrekova

“…A long-term increase in pressure results in changes in the target organs, the healthy functioning of which depends on a stable blood supply (kidneys, eyes, brain), which is primarily caused by damage to small vessels. β-blockers are among the drugs with proven effectiveness in the treatment of hypertension, but their long-term use has different effects on the cognitive sphere, which is determined by the coordination of neurotrophic and neurotransmitter processes in the corresponding brain structures. …”
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Association between sperm motility in thawed semen and pregnancy rate in Mediterranean buffaloes by Armando Quintero-Moreno, Carla Osorio Meléndez, Héctor Nava-Trujillo, Jorge Rubio Guillén, Juan Carlos Gutiérrez-Añez, Adriana Camacho de Gutiérrez

“…The PR data for each buffalo bull was confirmed by ultrasonography, organized in Excel® and analyzed with SAS®, associating VAP to PR, using a Chi-square analysis. …”
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Mycobiome analyses of critically ill COVID-19 patients by Danielle Weaver, Sara Gago, Matteo Bassetti, Daniele Roberto Giacobbe, Juergen Prattes, Martin Hoenigl, Florian Reizine, Hélène Guegan, Jean-Pierre Gangneux, Michael John Bromley, Paul Bowyer

“…Evidence suggests a higher fungal burden is associated with prolonged ventilation and higher mortality, although the particular organisms responsible for this link are unclear. Antifungal prophylaxis may be beneficial for reducing the burden of fungal co-infections in COVID-19 intensive care. …”
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Emerging Trends and Knowledge Domains of B2B Loyalty: A Scientometric Analysis by Seyed Javad Mohammadi, Abolghasem Ebrahimi, Shahrzad Tayaran, Sedighe Tootian Esfehani

“…ConclusionThis research serves as a guide for future B2B loyalty studies, helping researchers identify directions and avoid duplicative efforts. Organizations can benefit from the concepts highlighted in this research, aligning their strategies to foster customer loyalty in the provision of products and services.…”
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