Cytokines as Therapeutic Targets for the Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Scleroderma by Jennifer M Raoul, Monica Verma, Ernest Tan, Theresa C Peterson

“…The role of cytokines as therapeutic targets in scleroderma forms the basis of this timely review…”
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Speedup of Interval Type 2 Fuzzy Logic Systems Based on GPU for Robot Navigation by Long Thanh Ngo, Dzung Dinh Nguyen, Long The Pham, Cuong Manh Luong

“…The experimental results show that the performance of the GPU is many times faster than CPU.…”
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Intermediate-High Risk Pulmonary Embolism: The Use of Riociguat and Inferior Vena Cava Filter in a Situation of Recurrent Embolism following Insufficient Anticoagulation and Fibrin... by Anh Khoi Vo, Håkon Reikvam, Helga Midtbø, Jan Ludvig Wirsching, Øyvind Bruserud, Øystein Wendelbo

“…Finally, we address appropriate timing and the use of IVC filter in a situation of recurrent PE following anticoagulation and fibrinolytic therapy.…”
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Chaotic Honeybees Optimization Algorithms Approach for Traveling Salesperson Problem by Pedro Palominos, Carla Ortega, Miguel Alfaro, Guillermo Fuertes, Manuel Vargas, Mauricio Camargo, Victor Parada, Gustavo Gatica

“…The current study proposes a technique for solving combinatorial optimization problems within proper computation times. The purpose of this study focuses on the travelling salesperson problem and the application of chaotic methods in important sections of the MBO metaheuristic. …”
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Mutanome Engineered RNA Immunotherapy: Towards Patient-Centered Tumor Vaccination by Mathias Vormehr, Barbara Schrörs, Sebastian Boegel, Martin Löwer, Özlem Türeci, Ugur Sahin

“…Preclinical and early clinical data suggest that synthetic mRNA can serve as potent drug format allowing the cost efficient production of highly efficient vaccines in a timely manner. In this review, we describe a process, which integrates next generation sequencing based cancer mutanome mapping, in silico target selection and prioritization approaches, and mRNA vaccine manufacturing and delivery into a process we refer to as MERIT (mutanome engineered RNA immunotherapy).…”
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Design and Evaluation of a Wearable Powered Foot Orthosis with Metatarsophalangeal Joint by Yixiang Liu, Xizhe Zang, Niansong Zhang, Ming Wu

“…Preliminary experiments on three nondisabled subjects demonstrated functionality and capabilities of the WPFO to provide correctly timed dorsiflexion and plantar flexion assistance at the MTP joint during walking. …”
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Effect of Lipase Ionic Liquid Coating and Imprinting on Transesterification and Thermostability by M. Matsumoto, Y. Tahara

“…The activity of the ionic liquid-coated lipase was over 50 times greater than that of the free lipase. Additionally, after incubation at 90 °C for 2 hours, the residual activity of the ionic liquid-coated lipase was about twice those of the other lipases. …”
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Urban Fertilizer Ordinances in the Context of Environmental Horticulture and Water Quality Extension Programs: Frequently Asked Questions by Michael Dukes, Lisa Krimsky, Mary Lusk, Laurie E Trenholm, Joseph B Unruh, Michelle Atkinson, Rao Mylavarapu, Caroline R Warwick

“…More than 50 Florida counties and municipalities now have formal fertilizer ordinances, which in some cases include fertilizer blackouts, or bans on the usage of N and P fertilizers during certain times of the year. This 8-page document provides information on the underlying issues of fertilizer use, with an emphasis on an urban setting, and outlines the current state of the science on urban fertilizers and water quality in Florida. …”
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The State of the Art: Application of Green Technology in Sustainable Pavement by Wenjuan Sun, Guoyang Lu, Cheng Ye, Shiwu Chen, Yue Hou, Dawei Wang, Linbing Wang, Markus Oeser

“…Future research directions are suggested to address practical challenges, such as efficient design, construction challenge, timely maintenance, and life-cycle performance assessment.…”
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Dynamics of a Single Species in a Fluctuating Environment under Periodic Yield Harvesting by Mustafa Hasanbulli, Svitlana P. Rogovchenko, Yuriy V. Rogovchenko

“…Extinction and blow-up times are evaluated for solutions with small and large initial data; dependence of the number of periodic solutions on the parameter σ associated with the intensity of harvesting is explored. …”
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Anti-AMPA-Receptor Encephalitis Presenting as a Rapid-Cycling Bipolar Disorder in a Young Woman with Turner Syndrome by Giuseppe Quaranta, Angelo Giovanni Icro Maremmani, Giulio Perugi

“…This case description emphasises the importance of timely recognition of autoimmune limbic encephalitis in patients with psychiatric manifestations and a possible predisposition to autoimmune conditions, in order to rule out malignancy and to quickly initiate treatment.…”
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Approach to Pregnancy Affected by Kell Alloimmunization by Serdar Aykut, Suleyman Cansun Demir, Ismaıl Cuneyt Evruke, Mete Sucu, Fatma Islek Uzay, Mesut Avan, Ozge Keles Bayer, Emre Yalcin

“…We present a successful management of Kell alloimmunization in a pregnant woman who had 3 times pregnancy loss with hydrops fetalis due to K-HDFN and who was proven to have K-HDFN in the postnatal period in her last pregnancy.…”
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Design, Fabrication, and Swimming Performance of a Free-Swimming Tuna-Mimetic Robot by Sayyed Farideddin Masoomi, Axel Haunholter, Dominic Merz, Stefanie Gutschmidt, XiaoQi Chen, Mathieu Sellier

“…The robot is then tested several times to investigate its swimming performance. Comparison of the speed and efficiency of UC-Ika 1 with those of other tuna-like robots shows a promising improvement of cruising performance of UC-Ika 1.…”
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The Diagnosis of Diabetes Using a Hybrid Algorithm Consisting of the Flower Pollination Algorithm and an Ensemble of a Subset of K-NN Classifiers by Zeinab Hassani, Najmeh Samadiani

“…Diabetes is a disease which, as well as prevention, requires a high level of care, such as monitoring the blood sugar changes. The timely diagnosis of disease plays an important role in its treatment and decreases the damage caused by the disease. …”
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Staged Surgery with Autologous Fibula Grafting for Humeral Non- union - A Case Report by Stephen Kamau Mwaura, Mordicai Atinga

“…It highlights a combination of various accessible strategies that encompass biological stimulation and mechanical stabilization toward timely bone union with minimal morbidity and return to optimal function. …”
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Psychological Well-Being in Married Individuals: Examining Role of Conscientiousness Personality Trait by Meta Damariyanti, Sofia Retnowati, Ira Puspitawati, Wahyu Rahardjo

“…The attainment of psychological well-being is essential for individuals to cope and thrive during challenging times. Conscientiousness trait is known to promote commitment and a drive to achieve life goals, which can positively affect psychological well-being of married individuals. …”
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High CO Adsorption Performance of CuCl-Modified Diatomites by Using the Novel Method “Atomic Implantation” by Manh B. Nguyen, Tuyen V. Nguyen, Giang H. Le, Trang T. T. Pham, Khu Le Van, Giang T.T. Pham, Tung Ngoc Nguyen, Quang Vinh Tran, Tuan A. Vu

“…Its CO adsorption capacity of 2.96 mmol/g at 30°C is 10 times higher than that of unmodified diatomite (0.29 mmol/g). …”
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Catalytic Screening for 1,2-Diol Protection: A Saccharose-Derived Hydrothermal Carbon Showcases Enhanced Performance by Laura Moreno, Rosario Pardo-Botello, Carlos J. Durán-Valle, Marta Adame-Pereira, Pedro Cintas, Larrisa Chan, David Cantillo, Rafael Fernando Martínez

“…The catalyst could be easily recycled and reused several times. In addition, the protocol was successfully translated from batch to continuous flow operation using a packed-bed reactor.…”
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Japanese Mothers’ Communication on Sexuality Education with Elementary School-Age Children (7–11) by Takahiro Sato, Chie Kataoka, Tomomi Mitsutake, Cathy McKay, Hirotaka Kizuka, Manami Koide, Miho Miyachi, Takafumi Tomura, Yu Furuta

“…A constant comparative analysis method was used to analyze the data, with three themes emerging from the data: (a) teaching the importance of self-protective behaviors , (b) finding the right timing to have important conversations regarding sexuality , and (c) understanding the balance of what to cover at school versus what to cover at home. …”
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Local controllability and optimal control for\newline a model of combined anticancer therapy with control delays by Jerzy Klamka, Helmut Maurer, Andrzej Swierniak

“…Our numerical approach uses dicretization and nonlinear programming methods as well as the direct optimization of switching times. The structural sensitivity of the considered control properties and optimal solutions is also discussed.…”
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