Research progress on geogenic-contaminated high ammonium groundwater by Yao DU, Yaojin XIONG, Yamin DENG, Yanxin WANG

“…However, the natural ammonium anomalies in groundwater have been neglected in previous studies. This paper reviewed the potential sources of ammonium in groundwater systems from anthropogenic sources including domestic and industrial wastewater discharges, domestic landfills, fertilizer and pesticide applications, sewage irrigation, and geological sources of natural organic matter mineralization. …”
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Functions of BCL-XL at the Interface between Cell Death and Metabolism by Judith Michels, Oliver Kepp, Laura Senovilla, Delphine Lissa, Maria Castedo, Guido Kroemer, Lorenzo Galluzzi

“…In particular, BCL-XL has been shown to modulate a number of pathophysiological processes, including—but not limited to—mitochondrial ATP synthesis, protein acetylation, autophagy and mitosis. In this short review article, we will discuss the functions of BCL-XL at the interface between cell death and metabolism.…”
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Hybrid Finite-Discrete Element Modelling of Excavation Damaged Zone Formation Process Induced by Blasts in a Deep Tunnel by Huaming An, Hongyuan Liu, Haoyu Han

“…A brief literature review of numerical studies on excavation damage zone (EDZ) is conducted to compare the main numerical methods on EDZ studies. …”
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Opportunities and Challenges for Pastoral Beef Cattle Production in Ethiopia by Belete Kuraz Abebe, Mulugeta Tesfaye Alemayehu, Sharew Mekonnen Haile

“…In this sense, the goal of this review was to provide and synthesize the most validated scientific information on the opportunities and challenges for pastoral beef cattle production in Ethiopia. …”
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Pre- and Post-Procedural Considerations and Thread Types for Thread Lifting by Gi-Woong Hong, Jovian Wan, Song-Eun Yoon, Sky Wong, Kyu-Ho Yi

“…Facial thread lifting has emerged as a minimally invasive alternative to traditional face-lifting procedures, with particular emphasis on U-shaped and I-shaped barbed threads. This review analyzes the anatomical considerations, procedural techniques, and clinical outcomes of different thread types for facial rejuvenation. …”
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Broadening horizons: research on ferroptosis in lung cancer and its potential therapeutic targets by Guangpeng Gao, Xindi Zhang

“…Therefore, effective modulation of ferroptosis to enhance lung cancer treatment remains an urgent issue. This review summarizes the biological mechanisms of ferroptosis, analyzes the regulatory factors of ferroptosis in lung cancer cells and their interaction with the tumor microenvironment, and further explores potential therapeutic strategies targeting ferroptosis. …”
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The Current Role of Endourologic Management of Renal Transplantation Complications by Brian D. Duty, Michael J. Conlin, Eugene F. Fuchs, John M. Barry

“…Materials and Methods. A literature review was performed on the use of endourologic techniques for the management of urologic transplant complications. …”
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Central Nervous System Involvement in Henoch-Schonlein Purpura in Children and Adolescents by Iliyana H. Pacheva, Ivan S. Ivanov, Krastina Stefanova, Elena Chepisheva, Lyubov Chochkova, Dafina Grozeva, Angelina Stoyanova, Stojan Milenkov, Penka Stefanova, Anna Petrova

“…The aim of the study was to establish the frequency of CNS involvement in HSP, to analyze its clinical characteristics and do a literature review. Medical files of patients with HSP admitted at the Department of Pediatrics, Plovdiv, were studied retrospectively for a five-year period (2009–2013). …”
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Changes in the Intestinal Microbiota in Patients with Chronic Pancreatitis: Systematizing Literature Data by I. V. Maev, A. I. Levchenko, D. N. Andreev

“…The purpose of the review. To systematize literature data on changes in the structure of the intestinal microbiota in patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP).Key findings. …”
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One-Dimensional Nanostructured TiO2 for Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants in Wastewater by Ting Feng, Gen Sheng Feng, Lei Yan, Jia Hong Pan

“…The present paper reviews the progress in the synthesis of one-dimensional (1D) TiO2 nanostructures and their environmental applications in the removal of organic pollutants. …”
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AI-Enabled Sensing and Decision-Making for IoT Systems by Hao Qinxia, Shah Nazir, Ma Li, Habib Ullah Khan, Wang Lianlian, Sultan Ahmad

“…To facilitate research community, the proposed study presents a systematic literature review of the existing literature, organizes the evidences in a systematic way, and then analyzes it for future research. …”
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Characteristics and treatment modes of industrial wastewater in new energy vehicles industrial park by LI Dian, WANG Xun, LIU Yingming

“…The wastewater mainly contained pollutants such as surfactants, mineral oil, phosphate and heavy metal. By reviewing the environmental impact assessment reports of 21 key enterprises in the industry, it was found that the wastewater from the new energy vehicle industry was mainly generated by enterprises such as vehicle manufacturing and energy storage device manufacturing. …”
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Social Attitudes toward Cerebral Palsy and Potential Uses in Medical Education Based on the Analysis of Motion Pictures by Marek Jóźwiak, Brian Po-Jung Chen, Bartosz Musielak, Jacek Fabiszak, Andrzej Grzegorzewski

“…This study presents how motion pictures illustrate a person with cerebral palsy (CP), the social impact from the media, and the possibility of cerebral palsy education by using motion pictures. 937 motion pictures were reviewed in this study. With the criteria of nondocumentary movies, possibility of disability classification, and availability, the total number of motion pictures about CP was reduced to 34. …”
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Extracellular matrix re-normalization to improve cold tumor penetration by oncolytic viruses by Geofrey F. Soko, Geofrey F. Soko, Benson K. Kosgei, Stephene S. Meena, Stephene S. Meena, Ying Jing Ng, Huihui Liang, Bing Zhang, Qingjun Liu, Tielong Xu, Xinju Hou, Xinju Hou, Ray P. S. Han

“…This results in increased ECM desmoplasia and elevated intratumoral interstitial fluid pressure (IFP), creating physical barriers that impede the penetration and dissemination of OVs within tumors. This review explores the latest advancements in strategies designed to improve the intratumoral penetration of OVs to facilitate the penetration of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) into cold tumors. …”
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Postrema area syndrome in the context of systemic lupus erythematosus: Case report by Jose Ricardo Muñoz-Zúñiga, Andrea del Mar Tamayo-Delgado, Alberto Masaru Shinchi-Tanaka, Juan Camilo Márquez, Alex Echeverri-García, Santiago Lopez Garcia

“…Additionally, a comprehensive review of the literature is conducted. Case report: A 27-year-old Colombian female with a five-year history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) presented with vomiting, epigastric pain, dysphagia, and seizures. …”
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Fasciolopsis buski infection of the biliary tract: a case report by Shuai Luo, Xiaoxue Tian, Ting Xu, Jinjing Wang

“…The clinical features, common diagnostic methods, imaging and pathological features, differential diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of this disease were reviewed to facilitate an improved understanding of this rare condition.…”
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Emerging Nanofibrous Polycaprolactone Vascular Grafts in Small and Large Animal Models: in vivo and in vitro Analyses by Farnaz Sadat Fattahi

“…This article serves as a review of the fabrication, specifications, and benefits of various kinds of polycaprolactone grafts. …”
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From Vision to Reality: The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Different Urban Planning Phases by Frank Othengrafen, Lars Sievers, Eva Reinecke

“…This article applies a systematic literature review supplemented by case study analyses and expert interviews to categorise various types of AI and relate their potential applications to the different phases of the planning process. …”
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A retrospective analysis of patients undergoing keratoplasty in a tertiary care center by Nikhat Iqbal Tamboli, Rajesh S Joshi, Murtaza Hussain, Shilpa, Bilal Husain, Nikhil Nivritti Darade

“…Subjects and Methods: It is a retrospective cross-sectional study in which medical records of all patients undergoing keratoplasty at tertiary care in Western Vidarbha, Maharashtra, India, between October 2021 and October 2023, with a minimum follow-up period of 6 months were reviewed. Data were represented as numbers, percentages, and means. …”
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Trends in Brazilian productions on the assistive technologies’ effectiveness for patient safety by Christiani Andrea Marquesini Rambo, Giulia Dos Santos Goulart, Eveline do Amaral Antonello, Tânia Solange Bosi de Souza Magnago, Yuliett Mora Pérez, Graziella María Rosa Cauduro

“…This work constitutes a narrative review of the literature for identifying trends, in Brazilian theses and dissertations, on the evaluation of the assistive technologies’ effectiveness to promote patient safety. …”
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