Fresh-cut watermelon: postharvest physiology, technology, and opportunities for quality improvement by Ebenezer Quandoh, Karin Albornoz

“…Although great research progress has been achieved in the past decades, knowledge gaps about the physiological, biochemical and molecular bases of quality loss persist. This review article summarizes the advances in the study of physicochemical, microbiological, nutritional, and sensory changes linked to the deterioration of watermelon after processing and during storage. …”
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Percutaneous needle decompression for tension pneumoperitoneum during GI endoscopy: a step-by-step guide by Natalie J. Wilson, MD, Rahul Karna, MD, Giovanni A. Roldan, MD, Roberto Osorio Cintron, RN, Alexander Leaf, RN, Daniela Guerrero Vinsard, MD, Mohammad Bilal, MD

“…The aim of this study is to review the indications for percutaneous needle decompression and provide a step-by-step procedural guide with case examples. Methods: This review article and accompanying video review the technique for percutaneous needle decompression for pneumoperitoneum during endoscopy-related perforation, providing a step-by-step procedural guide illustrated with 2 case examples. …”
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A Review on Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite and Its Applications by Layth Mohammed, M. N. M. Ansari, Grace Pua, Mohammad Jawaid, M. Saiful Islam

“…Natural fibers are getting attention from researchers and academician to utilize in polymer composites due to their ecofriendly nature and sustainability. The aim of this review article is to provide a comprehensive review of the foremost appropriate as well as widely used natural fiber reinforced polymer composites (NFPCs) and their applications. …”
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VERTICAL FARMING IN URBAN AGRICULTURE: OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES, AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS by Lalendra Gurung, Janak Singh Rawal, Puspa RC, Ganesh Raj Joshi, Ashmita Mandal

“…Vertical farming has turned out to be one of the modern and innovative methods of developing urban agriculture to meet necessities such as food security, sustainability, and effective use of resources as the world is increasingly turning into urban centers, besides facing a future of climatic change. This review article aims to review the state of the art, opportunities, issues, and prospects of vertical farming. …”
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Antiplatelet Therapy and Platelet Activity Testing for Neurointerventional Procedures by Keiko A Fukuda, Charles Beaman, Viktor Szeder

“…The management of antiplatelet medications in neurointerventional procedures remains a subject of considerable variability and debate. This review article explores the diverse clinical practices and the impact of different antiplatelet regimens and platelet activity testing on patient outcomes in neurointerventional treatments. …”
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Process Parameters and Tool Design in Friction Stir Extrusion: A Sustainable Recycling Technique by Mostafa Akbari, Parviz Asadi, Reza Abdi Behnagh, Fevzi Bedir, Naghdali Choupani, Tomasz Sadowski

“…The resulting materials exhibit refined grains, leading to enhanced mechanical and metallurgical properties. This review article compiles experimental studies exploring the mechanical and microstructural characteristics of samples manufactured using FSE for recycling, reshaping, alloying, or bilayer production. …”
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Myogenic differentiation markers in muscle tissue after aerobic training by Rastegar Hoseini, Zahra Hoseini, Ayob Kamangar

“…This review identifies the need for further research to unveil the precise molecular mechanisms of the activation and interaction of myogenic differentiation markers with other signaling pathways, as well as to explore their potential as therapeutic targets for muscle-related conditions. This review article also provides a thorough analysis of MDFs in muscle tissue after aerobic training, highlighting their potential clinical implications and outlining future research directions in this area.…”
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Influence of Accessibility on Land Use and Landscape Pattern Based on Mapping Knowledge Domains: Review and Implications by Yongwei Liu, Xiaoshu Cao, Tao Li

“…Research on the influence of accessibility on land use and landscape patterns is one of the most important subfields in landscape ecology and transportation geography. In this review article, we use CiteSpace and VOSviewer to analyze relevant information, including the number of published papers, highly cited literature, high-frequency keywords, periodicals, and the leading countries conducting research on this particular field. …”
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A review on current and future advancements for commercialized microalgae species by Jia Fei Wong, Hui Jing Hong, Su Chern Foo, Michelle Khai Khun Yap, Ji Wei Tan

“…This review will focus on accessing the biochemical compositions of commercialised microalgae species from 2007 to 2020, and the activity of their biologically active molecules in eliciting selected therapeutic potentials which are anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-cancer properties. This review article will also be looking at the research gaps in addition to the above four major selected therapeutic potentials, and future prospective.…”
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Recent Advances in Graphene-Assisted Nonlinear Optical Signal Processing by Jian Wang, Xiao Hu

“…So, we believe that the potential applications of graphene also lie in nonlinear optical signal processing, where the combination of its unique large χ(3) nonlinearities and dispersionless over the wavelength can be fully exploited. In this review article, we give a brief overview of our recent progress in graphene-assisted nonlinear optical device and their applications, including degenerate FWM based wavelength conversion of quadrature phase-shift keying (QPSK) signal, phase conjugated wavelength conversion by degenerate FWM and transparent wavelength conversion by nondegenerate FWM, two-input and three-input high-base optical computing, and high-speed gate-tunable terahertz coherent perfect absorption (CPA) using a split-ring graphene.…”
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Postthoracotomy Ipsilateral Shoulder Pain: A Literature Review on Characteristics and Treatment by Fardin Yousefshahi, Oana Predescu, Melissa Colizza, Juan Francisco Asenjo

“…Search in PubMed database and additional search for specific topics and review them to retrieve relevant articles as data source in a narrative review article. Results. Even in the presence of effective epidural analgesia, ISP is a common cause of severe postthoracotomy pain. …”
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Corrosion of Buried Pipelines by Stray Current in Electrified Railways: Mechanism, Influencing Factors, and Protection by Haiming Liang, Yuxi Wu, Bin Han, Nan Lin, Junqiang Wang, Zheng Zhang, Yanbao Guo

“…Over the past few years, stray current interference has become one of the research hotspots in the petrochemical and natural gas transportation industries. This review article investigates accident cases caused by stray currents and compares the corrosion mechanisms of DC stray currents and AC stray currents, analyzes the influence of pipeline material, environment, voltage and current, stress, and other factors on corrosion, and puts forward corrosion protection measures, such as cathodic protection, coating technology, internal corrosion control, and means of detecting stray current corrosion. …”
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Plant-Derived Anti-Cancer Therapeutics and Biopharmaceuticals by Ghyda Murad Hashim, Mehdi Shahgolzari, Kathleen Hefferon, Afagh Yavari, Srividhya Venkataraman

“…Also addressed are plant-derived anti-cancer vaccines, nanoparticles, monoclonal antibodies, and immunotherapies. This review article brings to light the importance of plants and plant-based platforms as invaluable, low-cost sources of anti-cancer molecules of particular applicability in resource-poor developing countries.…”
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Cyclophosphamide Pharmacogenomic Variation in Cancer Treatment and Its Effect on Bioactivation and Pharmacokinetics by Ibrahim El-Serafi, Sinclair Steele

“…These results were controversial primarily because of the involvement of several interacting enzymes in the Cy metabolic pathway, which can also be affected by several clinical factors as well as other drug interactions. In this review article, we present the effect of CYP2B6 polymorphisms on Cy kinetics since it is the main bioactivating enzyme, as well as discussing all previously reported enzymes and clinical factors that can alter Cy efficacy. …”
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Epigenetic regulation of bone remodeling and its role in the pathogenesis of primary osteoporosis by B. I. Yalaev, R. I. Khusainova

“…Systematisation of these data is important to investigate the differences in epigenetic marker arrays by race and ethnicity. The review article analyses references to relevant reviews and original articles, classifies information on current advances in the study of epigenetic mechanisms in osteoporosis and reviews the results of studies of epigenetic mechanisms on individual links of bone remodelling.…”
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Recurrence of cervical artery dissection: protocol for a systematic review by Dean A Fergusson, Dar Dowlatshahi, Brian Dewar, Michel Shamy, Alexandra Davis, Elizabeth Lounsbury

“…The information will be disseminated in the form of a systematic review article which will be submitted to a peer-reviewed medical journal.PROSPERO registration number CRD42020166105.…”
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Non-contrast ultrasound assessment of blood flow in clinical practice by Babington Emmanuel Abiola, Amedu Cletus, Anyasor Ebuka, Reeve Ruth

“…Advanced dynamic flow is a third-generation non-contrast Doppler flow technology that has so far gained popularity in obstetric ultrasound, commonly used to evaluate fetal umbilical vessels and heart chambers. This review article presents some recent updates on the various non-contrast ultrasound flow modalities available in clinical practice. …”
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Role of phytochemicals in cardiovascular disease management: Insights into mechanisms, efficacy, and clinical application by Esther Ugo Alum

“…Phytochemicals and bioactive compounds of plant origin have attracted much interest due to their potential role in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. This review article aims to discuss phytochemicals in CVD management, including their mechanisms of action, benefits, and applications in detail. …”
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A Literary Review on the Medicinal Use of Dhatura: A Well-known Folklore Poison W.S.R. Various Rasa Grantha by Monika Jashvantbhai Patel, Arati Abhay Shinde

“…After the proper Shodhana process, this poisonous plant exhibits great pharmacological potential as established in Ayurvedic texts. In this review article, an attempt has been made to compile the therapeutic use of dhatura critically, from about 8 rasa grantha. …”
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A LITERATURE REVIEW: THE EFFECT OF HONEY IN PRESSURE ULCERWOUND HEALING ACCELERATION by Yuni Ariani, Titin Aliyatur, Bambang Wicaksono

“…A total of three articles were discussed in this review article. Results: All articles agreed that giving honey to pressure ulcer wounds reduced wound size and pain. …”
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