The relationship between oxLDL, sLOX-1, PCSK9 and carotid intima-media thickness in patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes by Zeki Dogan, Abdulhalim Senyigit, Sinem Durmus, Canan Duvarcı, Remise Gelişgen, Hafize Uzun, Omur Tabak

“…Abstract Affection of vascular structures is a known complication in diabetes and prediabetes. …”
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Co-Digestion of Tea Extracts with Omega-3 Fatty Acids Enhances Digestive Stability and Intestinal Absorption of Omega-3 Fatty Acids by Increasing Antioxidant Activity and Micelle S... by In-Su Na, Hyun Woo Jeong, Jin-Oh Chung, Byung-Fhy Suh, Jonghee Sohn, Soon-Mi Shim

“…The results from the current study suggest that the co-intake of ω-3 FAs with various tea extracts could increase the bioavailability of ω-3 FAs by preventing oxidation, stabilizing micelle structures, and minimizing intestinal efflux.…”
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Thermodynamic qualification of knitted spacer fabrics for use as insulation box insert in the context of refrigerated transport containers in the logistics sector by Julia Klausmann, Thomas Mutschler, Prisca Holderied, Dominik Güther, Thomas Freitag, Matthias Hummel, Martin Zeitler, Oliver van Neerven, Marcus Oliver Weber, Christof Breckenfelder

“…Based on this, a new structure was developed which, due to its structural design, compensates for cold or thermal bridges at vertices and edges of the box. …”
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The South African Traditional Communities and Women for Rural Democracy and Land Rights by Wandile Brian Zondo

“…Results: The paper underscores the urgent need for policies that empower traditional communities, protect informal land rights, and address gender discrimination and patriarchal structures. By advocating for inclusive legal reforms and authentic public participation, the paper posits that South Africa can establish a more equitable traditional governance system that recognises and values the vital contributions of traditional communities and rural women. …”
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Unveiling the correlation between oxidation and magnetic properties in dual-phase FeNiBCu nanocrystalline alloys by Long Hou, Wenjun Liu, Mengen Shi, Benjun Wang, Quanhe Bao, Cong Liu, Hanchen Feng, Qizhong Shang, Weihuo Li, Zhineng Xie

“…Unique delamination morphology and inner structure distinctly regulated the magnetization-magnetic softness (Bs-Hc) tradeoff. …”
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The Virtual Client Experience Survey for Mental Health and Addictions: Revalidation of a Survey to Measure Client and Family Experiences of Virtual Care by Allison Crawford, Anne Kirvan, Marcos Sanches, Amanda Gambin, Denise Canso, Eva Serhal

“…A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted in MPlus and used to test the factorial structures of the VCES, with minor respecification of the model based on modification indices, factor loadings, reliability, and item-total correlation. …”
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Cu66 nanoclusters from hierarchical square motifs: Synthesis, assembly, and catalysis by Xueli Sun, Yuchen Wang, Qingyuan Wu, Ying‐Zi Han, Xuekun Gong, Xiongkai Tang, Christine M. Aikens, Hui Shen, Nanfeng Zheng

“…Abstract The elucidation of hierarchical assembly structure of metal nanoclusters is of fundamental importance in the context of bottom‐up fabrication and functionalization. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of the circRNA expression profile and circRNA-miRNA-mRNA network in pelvic organ prolapse by Qian Wang, Zuoxi He, Lisha Ding, Yuqing Liu, Xiaoli Zhang, Tao Wang, Xiaoyu Niu

“…Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common gynecological disease caused by pathological defects, lesions, or mechanical weakening of the support structures of the pelvic floor. However, its pathogenesis is unclear. …”
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Geology of the Tabakoto gold deposit, Kédougou-Kéniéba Inlier, West African Craton, Mali by Diallo Mahamadou, Salvi Stefano, Baratoux Lenka, Béziat Didier, Vanderhaeghe Olivier, Labou Ibrahima, Baratoux David, Ly Saïdou

“…This foliation is affected by upright folds with N-S trending axial planes marked by a S2 schistosity and cross-cut by conjugate steep-dipping dextral NE-SW and sinistral NW-SE trending faults. These structures record regional-scale E-W shortening, first associated with crustal thickening and then with N-S stretching, evolving from ductile to brittle deformation. …”
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DSMF-Net: Dual Semantic Metric Learning Fusion Network for Few-Shot Aerial Image Semantic Segmentation by Xiyu Qi, Yidan Zhang, Lei Wang, Yifan Wu, Yi Xin, Zhan Chen, Yunping Ge

“…On the one hand, we consider the inherent semantic gap between the feature of graph and grid structures and metric learning of few-shot segmentation. …”
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Correlation between White Globe Appearance and Clinicopathologic Characteristics in Early Gastric Cancer by Dae Jin Jung, Gwang Ha Kim, Kyungbin Kim, Hye Kyung Jeon, Dong Chan Joo, Moon Won Lee, Bong Eun Lee

“…Background/Aims: Magnifying endoscopy with narrow-band imaging (ME-NBI) enables the visualization of detailed microsurface (MS) and microvascular (MV) structures in the gastrointestinal tract. White globe appearance (WGA) is a small whitish lesion with a globular shape identified during ME-NBI for early gastric cancer (EGC). …”
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Original Personalized Reconstruction Method for Certain Large Tumors of the Lower Lip (Not Including Oral Commissures) by Ovidiu Dan Grigorescu, Marius Irimie, Nadinne Roman, Roxana Steliana Miclaus, Maria-Cristina Cîmpeanu, Bogdan-Radu Necula, Christian-Gabriel Strempel, Simona Grigorescu, Marius Alexandru Moga, Dana Gabriela Festila

“…<i>Background/Objective</i>: Surgical treatment of extensive tumors of the lower lip generates important defects in its structure and functions. Over time, a multitude of reconstruction options for these defects have been imagined. …”
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The Bullseye: HST, Keck/KCWI, and Dragonfly Characterization of a Giant Nine-ringed Galaxy by Imad Pasha, Pieter G. van Dokkum, Qing Liu, William P. Bowman, Steven R. Janssens, Michael A. Keim, Chloe Neufeld, Roberto Abraham

“…Using Hubble Space Telescope (HST) imaging, we identify and measure nine ring structures, several of which are “piled up” near the center of the galaxy, while others extend to tens of kiloparsecs scales. …”
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Stress distribution in endodontically treated external cervical resorption lesions restored with MTA and biodentine – A finite element analysis by Mudita Manaktala, Sonali Taneja, Vidhi Kiran Bhalla

“…Three-dimensional models of maxillary central incisors were generated based on CBCT scans, incorporating periodontal ligament and surrounding bone structures. Eight experimental models representing different ECR configurations were created and subjected to FEA using Optistruct software based on dimensional classification given by Patel et al., in 2018, A70 M &amp; A70B: 1Ap, A130 M &amp; A130B: 1Bp, B70 M &amp; B70B: 2Ap, B130 M &amp; B130B: 2Bp. …”
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New acorane-sesequiterpenes and anti-retinoblastoma constituents from the marine algicolous fungus Trichoderma harzianum NTU2180 guided by molecular networking strategy by Andrea Gu, Fan-Li Lin, Chung-Kuang Lu, Tz-Wei Yeh, Yih-Fung Chen, Ho-Cheng Wu, Tzong-Huei Lee

“…Here, two new acorane-sesequiterpenes, trichospirols A (1) and B (2), and 12 known compounds (3 − 14) were isolated from the EtOAc layer of T. harzianum NTU2180 fermentation on GBR. Structures of these compounds were determined through NMR, UV, IR, and MS analyses. …”
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Molecular Programming Design of Glyconucleic Acid Aptamer with High Stability by Yongqi Han, Rongjun Zhang, Hong‐Liang Bao, Mei Yang, Yuan Gao, Xiaobo Gao, Ruowen Wang, Weihong Tan, Ding‐Kun Ji

“…It is demonstrated that glycosylation modification can significantly increase DNA aptamers’ serum stability while maintaining their structures and high affinity. The stabilization effect is superior to that of currently commonly used commercial chemical modifications. …”
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PDMS microspheres as rheological additives for PDMS-based DIW inks by Utkarsh Ramesh, Jonathan Miller, Bryce Stottelmire, James Beach, Steven Patterson, Laura Cumming, Sabrina Wells Torres, Dakota Even, Petar Dvornic, Cory Berkland

“…For example, silica fillers are used to create silicone inks appropriate for printing but yield cured structures that are too stiff. In this work, we investigate the applicability of PDMS microspheres as a rheological and thixotropic additive for PDMS based DIW inks. …”
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Le site antique de la clinique des Dames Blanches à Tours (Indre-et-Loire) : aménagements d’un embarcadère romain sur la Loire et évolution du trait de rive by Nicolas Fouillet, Philippe Gardère

“…The transformations are carried out according to the rhythms of the river: refilling or reconstructions in front of the initial structures. The fourth state of the pier contrasts strongly with the preceding three, as it no longer corresponds to a simple access ramp to the river. …”
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Key elements for designing effective second victim support interventions: a focus group study in European clinical settings by José Joaquín Mira, Irene Carrillo, Kris Vanhaecht, Deborah Seys, Massimiliano Panella, Susanna Tella, Katja Schrøder, Reinhard Strametz, Paulo Sousa, Bojana Knezevic, Kaja Pölluste, Eva Gil-Hernández, Hana Knežević Krajina, Sofia Guerra Paiva, Einav Srulovici

“…Peer support is recognised as the most effective, feasible and acceptable intervention to mitigate its impact.Objective To define a set of success factors when designing interventions to support SVs in health and care facilities based on expertise in different European countries.Setting International collaboration involving countries with diverse cultures, structures and legal frameworks.Design Qualitative research.Method Focus groups involving a total of 43 participants were conducted in five countries. …”
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Public insight into knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study from the West Bank, Palestine by Haya Jebreen Mohammed Warasna, Bashar Yaser Hasan Awad, Mohamad A. Banat, Mohammad Yaser Hasan Awad, Ahmed Farid Gadelmawla, Jameel Suliman, Tarek A. Owais, Ahmad J. Warasna

“…Abstract Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a significant global health concern and is characterized by the degeneration of joint structures, leading to pain, stiffness, and functional limitations It is estimated that 654.1 million individuals are affected by osteoarthritis worldwide, with females, especially those older than 60 years of age, being the population most impacted. …”
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