Effects of Surface Modifications on Rotating Bending Fatigue of Ni-Al Bronze Alloy by Guan-Xun Lu, Tai-Cheng Chen, Ren-Kae Shiue, Leu-Wen Tsay

“…By contrast, the high RCS and the refined structure were responsible for the improved fatigue strength/life of the NSP sample relative to that of the other samples. …”
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Synthesis, characterization and evaluation biological activity of some 2-mercaptobinzemidazol complexes by Anfal Salam Al-Mahdawi, Noor Sabah Al-Obaidi, Amna Ali Ahmad, Tabarak Ali Jumaa, Zahraa Ali Abas, Haider Salah Mahdi

“…The synthesized complexes were characterize by measuring ultraviolet spectroscopy, the wave length (λ nm) (318, 333.4) of ligand (272, 296.2, 624.8), (254, 306), (257, 311) and (262, 314) of synthesized complexes respectively, then by infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) the results of the infrared spectroscopic examination showed the shifted in the absorption bands of (S-H) and (N-H) groups of the ligand as a result of coordination, molar conductivity, atomic absorption (AAS) spectroscopy and ratio of elements (CHNS) to determine the formulas of the complexes, the complexes shown a distorted octahedral crystal structure, and the molecular formula of the complexes was [M (C7H6N2S)2Cl2]. …”
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Design of an equilibrative nucleoside transporter subtype 1 inhibitor for pain relief by Nicholas J. Wright, Yutaka Matsuoka, Hyeri Park, Wei He, Caroline G. Webster, Kenta Furutani, Justin G. Fedor, Aidan McGinnis, Yiquan Zhao, Ouyang Chen, Sangsu Bang, Ping Fan, Ivan Spasojevic, Jiyong Hong, Ru-Rong Ji, Seok-Yong Lee

“…Here, we modify the ENT1 inhibitor dilazep based on its complex X-ray structure and show that this modified inhibitor reduces neuropathic and inflammatory pain in animal models while dilazep does not. …”
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Pharmacological insights and therapeutic advances of mangiferin against various pathological conditions in liver diseases by Tanvir Zaman Shoyshob, Sumaya Akter, Muhammad Ramiz Uddin, Mithila Farjana, Akhi Moni, Wonhyo Seo, Md. Golzar Hossain, Md Jamal Uddin

“…Several studies have suggested that pretreatment with mangiferin decreases hepatic inflammation, oxidative stress, apoptosis, fibrosis, endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, and hepatic dysfunction and concomitantly ameliorates the morphological structures of the liver. Therefore, mangiferin could be considered a multitarget therapeutic and promising drug candidate for the treatment of hepatic diseases, although a detailed mechanistic explanation needs to be provided. …”
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Temperature-induced germination pulses above the alpine tree line by Audrey Palosse, Alma Piermattei, Jan Esper, Frederick Reinig, Anne Verstege, Max Torbenson, Mirek Trnka, Tito Arosio, Ulf Büntgen

“…Surprisingly, we found a varying age structure, with no sign of decreasing age toward higher elevations. …”
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Penetration of linezolid and tedizolid in cerebrospinal fluid of mouse and impact of blood–brain barrier disruption by Marin Lahouati, Mélanie Oudart, Philippe Alzieu, Candice Chapouly, Antoine Petitcollin, Fabien Xuereb

“…However, inflammation may lead to structural alterations of these barriers, modifying their permeability. …”
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Agroforestry systems favor bat conservation but only when old and grazed by Manon Edo, Martin H. Entling, Felix Herzog, Kira Noe, João HN Palma, Ayla Seithe, Will Simonson, Jo Smith, Anja Weiler, Verena Rösch

“…By combining trees with crops (silvoarable systems) or livestock (silvopastoral systems), agroforestry re-integrates structural diversity into agricultural areas that could have beneficial effects on biodiversity. …”
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Recent plastic technologies development of basal texture control to improve the property of wrought Mg alloys-a review by Xiaoyu Feng, Lifei Wang, Xiang Chen, Kunkun Deng, Xiao Wang, Liuwei Zheng, Hongxia Wang, Qiang Zhang, Ho Kwon, Bin Xing, Kwang Seon Shin

“…The room temperature plasticity of magnesium alloy is poor because of its unique crystal structure. After extrusion or rolling process, the grain orientation of as-cast Mg alloy tends to be the same, and it shows obvious intense basal texture, which makes it show obvious tensile and compressive asymmetry and anisotropy. …”
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Social Environmental Support in Encouraging Entrepreneurial Behavior of Millennial Farmers in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia: An Effort to Realize Sustainable Agricult... by Raden Rara Aulia Qonita, Masyhuri Masyhuri, Jamhari Jamhari, Hani Perwitasari

“…The analysis employed Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results reveal that the role of parents does not significantly influence millennial farmers’ entrepreneurial behavior. …”
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A phenomenological study of the challenges governing the issue of managing emotions in schools and providing solutions by Kamal Nosrati Heshi, Morteza Golshani Gehraz, Nasim Rezaei

“…Data were collected using in-depth and semi-structured interviews and two-way dialogue. To determine the validity and reliability of the interviews, triangulation or triangulation technique, member control technique, parallel accurate information acquisition technique and researchers' self-review were done. …”
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Olfactory transport efficiency of the amorphous and crystalline manganese oxide nanoparticles by A. V. Romashchenko, D. V. Petrovskii, M. B.  Sharapova, Y. M. Moshkin, K. E. Kuper, K. N.  Morozova, E. V. Kiseleva, M. P. Moshkin

“…At the same time, the impact of a crystal structure (crystalline/amorphous) has been poorly investigated. …”
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Charging Ahead: The Evolution and Reliability of Nickel‐Zinc Battery Solutions by Idris Temitope Bello, Hassan Raza, Alabi Tobi Michael, Madithedu Muneeswara, Neha Tewari, Wang Bingsen, Yin Nee Cheung, Zungsun Choi, Steven T. Boles

“…Advanced characterization methods for data collection and reliability assessment are discussed, including electrochemical, structural, spectroscopic, and in situ techniques which are noted for their ability to identify key areas of concern for this cell chemistry. …”
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Improving Implementation of NCD Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: The Case of Fixed Dose Combinations for Hypertension in Kenya by Adrianna Murphy, Daniel Mbuthia, Ruth Willis, Benjamin Tsofa, Mary Gichagua, Peter Mugo, Kara Hanson, Michael R. Reich

“…We aimed to identify health systems factors affecting implementation of evidence-based interventions for NCDs, and opportunities to address these, using the case study of FDCs in Kenya. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 39 policy-makers and healthcare workers involved in hypertension treatment policy and identified through snowball sampling. …”
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Analysis of landslide risk in south OKU Regency, Indonesia by Hafiza Ellin, Utomo Budi, Seftinar Helfa

“…The data includes DEM data, slope types, land cover type maps, rainfall maps, soil type maps, physical infrastructure, economic losses, environmental damage, development plans, regional capacity index, and data from structured interviews with 19 sub-district heads. …”
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CSR practices in human capital management in local government administration on the example of Staszów county in Świętokrzyskie voivodeship by Barbara Anna Kusto, Bogdan Klepacki

“…The research was conducted using a structured interview with municipal managers (mayors, secretaries of municipalities) according to a prepared interview questionnaire. …”
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The Effect of Genetically Modified Food on Infertility Indices: A Systematic Review Study by Parisa Keshani, Mohammad Hossein Sharifi, Mohammad Reza Heydari, Hassan Joulaei

“…Materials and Methods. A structured literature search was independently performed by three authors on Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, and Embase in January 2019. …”
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Gender stereotypes and professional experiences of female nurses in Türkiye by Zeynep Aca, Arzu Kırcal-Şahin, Akın Özdemir, Yavuz Selim Kaymakcı

“…In Türkiye, patriarchal norms and systemic disparities exacerbate these workplace challenges, particularly for female nurses.MethodsThis qualitative study utilized semi-structured interviews with 13 female nurses working in intensive care units to examine the influence of societal expectations, workplace discrimination, and institutional policies on gender inequities in nursing.ResultsThe findings reveal that cultural norms, family influence, and constrained career planning often channel women into nursing, reinforcing perceptions of the profession as an extension of caregiving roles. …”
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Study on the interaction between β-carotene and gut microflora using an in vitro fermentation model by Zhixian Li, Zhuqing Dai, Enjuan Shi, Peng Wan, Guijie Chen, Zhongyuan Zhang, Yayuan Xu, Ruichang Gao, Xiaoxiong Zeng, Dajing Li

“…Furthermore, β-carotene significantly affected the structure and composition of gut microflora, increasing the abundance of Roseburia, Parasutterella and Lachnospiraceae, and decreasing the abundance of Dialister, Collinsella and Enterobacter (P < 0.05). …”
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An efficient and lightweight detection method for stranded elastic needle defects in complex industrial environments using VEE-YOLO by Qiaoqiao Xiong, Qipeng Chen, Saihong Tang, Yiting Li

“…Precise integration of spatial structural and channel information further enhanced the model’s overall feature extraction capability. …”
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The effects of enhanced external counter-pulsation on post-acute sequelae of COVID-19: A narrative review by Huang Jiecheng, Fan Yuxuan, Wang Yongshun, Liu Jingjin

“…One symptom is anxiety, which is likely due to three etiologies: brain structural changes, neuroendocrine disruption, and neurotransmitter alterations. …”
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