Ultrastructural Analysis of Leishmania infantum chagasi Promastigotes Forms Treated In Vitro with Usnic Acid by João S. B. da Luz, Erwelly B. de Oliveira, Monica C. B. Martins, Nicácio H. da Silva, Luiz C. Alves, Fábio A. B. dos Santos, Luiz L. S. da Silva, Eliete C. Silva, Paloma L. de Medeiros

“…Usnic acid was effective against the promastigote forms (IC50 = 18.30 ± 2.00 µg/mL). Structural and ultrastructural aspects of parasite were analyzed. …”
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Computer-Aided Supporting Models of Customized Crack Propagation Sensors for Analysis and Prototyping by Paulina Kurnyta-Mazurek, Rafał Wrąbel, Artur Kurnyta

“…The range of sensor technologies for structural health monitoring (SHM) systems is expanding as the need for ongoing structural monitoring increases. …”
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Comparative study on deep and machine learning approaches for predicting wind pressures on tall buildings by Mosbeh R. Kaloop, Abidhan Bardhan, Pijush Samui, Jong Wan Hu, Mohamed Elsharawy

“…Wind-structures interaction has been extensively examined in the last few decades using field measurements, full scale measurements and wind tunnel testing. …”
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Effects of Glycerol Monooleate on Improving Quality Characteristics and Baking Performance of Frozen Dough Breads by Haocheng Liu, Jiguo Yang, Yujuan Xu, Jing Wen, Jinfeng Zhou, Zhijie Xu, Jian Li, Xueke Sun, Weili Si

“…Low-field NMR and MRI were used to analyze the moisture distribution, water migration, and structural changes during frozen storage. The results indicated that MO reduced the content of free water, leading to a decrease in the spin–spin relaxation time of free water (T23). …”
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Effectiveness of three biomimetic remineralization procedures in artificial caries-affected dentin – an in-vitro pilot study by Rosário Costa, Sofia Arantes-Oliveira, Lisete Fernandes, Fábio G. Figueiras, João Cardoso Ferreira, Paulo Ribeiro de Melo

“…Objectives: Biomimetic remineralization strategies offer promising paths for managing caries- affected dentin by restoring its morphology and structural integrity. This pilot study aimed to assess the morphological and structural changes in dentin following two chemical artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) protocols, evaluate the effects of three biomimetic remineralization procedures (BRPs) on dentin structure, and determine the most effective ACAD-BRP combination. …”
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Identifying facilitators and barriers to culturally responsive communication for racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender minoritized patients when screened for COVID-19 vaccinations: A... by Nikhil Kalita, Patrick G Corr, Maranda C Ward, Julia Xavier, Paige L McDonald

“…The influence of social determinants of health (SDOH), including access to screening and treatment, and other systemic and structural factors are largely responsible for these disparities. …”
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Evidence in Practice of Tissue Healing with Latex Biomembrane: Integrative Review by Suélia de Siqueira Rodrigues Fleury Rosa, Mário Fabrício Fleury Rosa, Marcos Augusto Moutinho Fonseca, Glécia Virgolino da Silva Luz, Carlos Federico Domínguez Avila, Aldira Guimarães Duarte Domínguez, Aldene Guimarães Duarte Dantas, Von Braun Richter

“…Thus, latex biomembrane (LBM), a biocompatible material, derived from the latex of the rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) appears to create tendencies as an angiogenic-inducing tissue healing agent and as biomaterial, resulting from its structural qualities and its low cost when compared to conventional treatments. …”
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Eco-Friendly Extraction of Phlorotannins from <i>Padina pavonica</i>: Identification Related to Purification Methods Towards Innovative Cosmetic Applications by Moustapha Nour, Valérie Stiger-Pouvreau, Alain Guenneguez, Laurence Meslet-Cladière, Stéphane Cérantola, Ahmed Ali, Gaelle Simon, Abdourahman Daher, Sylvain Petek

“…All fractions were also evaluated for their anti-ageing potential by assessing their ability to inhibit two vital skin-ageing enzymes, tyrosinase and elastase. Structural analysis by ¹H-¹³C HMBC NMR and LC-MS revealed a selectivity of phlorotannins depending on the purification methods. …”
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Wind–Wave Misalignment in Irish Waters and Its Impact on Floating Offshore Wind Turbines by Thomas Shanahan, Breiffni Fitzgerald

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DADmax/NADmax Ratio: Criterion for the Production and Selection of Demolition Aggregates with Low-Water Absorption by Kamel Akroum, Bouzidi Mezghiche

“…Our objective was to produce DAs suitable for use in structural concrete and to develop a simple, economical, and safe technique to generate good-quality DAs. …”
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Antioxidant Activity of Pomegranate Husk Ellagitannins in Enhancing Oxidative Stability of Canola Oil During Frying by Mariela R. Michel, Maritza Pacheco-Lara, Romeo Rojas, Guillermo Cristian G. Martínez-Ávila, Juan Alberto Ascacio-Valdés, Mayra Aguilar-Zárate, Pedro Aguilar-Zárate

“…Primary lipid oxidation (peroxide values) was measured using the AOCS Cd 8-53 method, and molecular structural changes were analyzed by infrared spectroscopy. …”
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Systemic antihyperalgesic effect of a novel conotoxin from Californiconus californicus in an inflammatory pain model by Joaquín López-Carrillo, Johanna Bernáldez-Sarabia, Tushar J. Pawar, Samanta Jiménez, Salvador Dueñas, Andrea Figueroa-Montiel, José L. Olivares-Romero, Vinicio Granados-Soto, Alexei F. Licea-Navarro, Alexei F. Licea-Navarro, Nadia L. Caram-Salas, Nadia L. Caram-Salas

“…The analgesic effect of O1_cal6.4b was superior to that of O1_cal6.4d, ω-MVIIA, and standard analgesics. Structural analyses revealed notable differences between O1_cal6.4b and O1_cal6.4d, suggesting unique functional properties.DiscussionThe findings indicate that O1_cal6.4b exhibits a promising analgesic profile with advantages over traditional opioid-based therapies. …”
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Cardiovascular Disease Screening in Primary School Children by Alena Bagkaki, Fragiskos Parthenakis, Gregory Chlouverakis, Emmanouil Galanakis, Ioannis Germanakis

“…Expert cardiac auscultation and 12-lead ECG allow for the detection of structural and arrhythmogenic heard disease, respectively. …”
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Ecosystem carbon stock variation along forest stand ages: insight from eastern coast mangrove ecosystem of India by Muktipada Panda, Bikash R. Dash, Sudam C. Sahu

“…We also attempted to understand the interrelationship of structural attributes, biomass and soil properties in the mangrove forests. …”
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Genesis of Dolomite in Middle Permian Maokou Formation in Eastern Sichuan: Constraints from In Situ Geochemistry, Sr-Mg Isotopes, and Fluid Inclusions by Yanxia Jiang, Xianfeng Tan, Chengjiang Zhang, Wei Jiang, Jia Wang, Long Luo, Dongping Tan, Wei Wang, Zhifu Xiong

“…The hydrothermal fluid mainly migrated upwards along structural fractures or faults and filled in structural fractures, occurring in the Late Permian to Middle-Late Triassic.…”
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Thermodynamic properties prediction of Mg-Al-Zn melts based on the atom and molecule coexistence theory by Zhang Man-Cang, Duan Sheng-Chao, Xu Rong-Huan, Zou Ming, Dong Shi-Wen, Guo Han-Jie, Guo Jing

“…A developed and verified thermodynamic model based on the atom and molecule coexistence theory (AMCT) is employed to predict activities relative to pure liquids in standard state in Mg-Al, Mg-Zn, Al-Zn and Mg-Al-Zn melts through the calculated mass action concentrations of structural units, i.e., Ni. According to AMCT, Ni can be extrapolated and calculated by the chemical equilibrium constant of a structural molecule, i.e., Ki, in the Mg-Al-Zn ternary system and binary subsystems. …”
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Efficacy Study of Carrageenan as an Alternative Infused Material (Filler) in Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) Porous 3D Scaffold by Nor Syamimi Che Johari, Syazwan Aizad, Saiful Irwan Zubairi

“…The 3D infused scaffold of 4% (w/v) carrageenan concentration (S2) produced a moderate degradation rate of 0.02±1.55 (mg/day) with a sustained structural integrity up to 28 days. The carrageenan infused scaffold of 4% (w/v) was demonstrated to be the best 3D structure for a long-term cell culture (>2 weeks). …”
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Who is to blame for the ‘problem’ of teenage pregnancy? Narratives of blame in two South African communities by Zoe Duby, Brittany Bunce, Chantal Fowler, Kate Bergh, Kim Jonas, Nevilene Slingers, Catherine Mathews, Fareed Abdullah

“…Policies and programmes should focus on both providing sufficient support to AGYW, while also addressing structural factors and harmful narratives and thus create the conditions necessary to enable AGYW to enact safe, informed, agentic and responsible decisions and behaviours about their own sexual and reproductive health.…”
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Macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of nanosilica sol-based composite grout in sealing fractured argillaceous rock: A comparative study with silica sol and cement slurry by Zhe Xiang, Nong Zhang, Dongjiang Pan, Zhengzheng Xie, Peng Wang, Dongxu Liang

“…It also explores the microscopic structural interactions at the grout-rock interface. …”
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Identifying the barriers and facilitators to culturally responsive HIV and PrEP screening for racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender minoritized patients: A scoping review protocol. by Julia Xavier, Maranda C Ward, Patrick G Corr, Nikhil Kalita, Paige McDonald

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>While mainstream messaging about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disparities continues to highlight individual risk-taking behavior among historically marginalized groups, including racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender minoritized patients, the effect of structural factors and social determinants of health (SDOH) on morbidity and mortality remain underestimated. …”
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