Sarcopenia as a Prognostic Factor of Hepatotoxicity and Lower Survival Rate in Chemotherapy of Pancreatic Cancer by A. A. Klunichenko, A. P. Seryakov, A. A. Seryakova, S. M. Demidov

“…In patients with sarcopenia and no toxic effects, the total survival median was 41 months, whilst hepatotoxicity combined with sarcopenia was associated with almost a 3 times lower median survival (14.1 months). A better survival trend was observed in a polychemotherapy cohort without sarcopenia, with the total survival median of 17.0 months compared to 15.2 months in such patients with sarcopenia (p = 0.781). …”
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Nonlinear magnetoelectric effect in a ring composite heterostructure by V. I. Musatov, F. A. Fedulov, D. V. Savelev, E. V. Bolotina, L. Y. Fetisov

“…The maximum amplitudes of the 1st and 3rd harmonics were observed at a constant bias magnetic field H ~ 7 Oe, which is almost two times smaller than in planar PZT–Metglas® heterostructures.Conclusions. …”
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Monitoring Interannual Variability in Spatial Distribution of Plastic-Mulched Farmland in Black Soil Areas Using Google Earth Engine by Jingfa Zhong, Dongmei Ji, Lei Chang, Yuefen Li

“…However, improper use can harm farmland ecosystems and threaten food security, especially in black soil regions, which are primary grain-producing areas. Timely and accurate monitoring of spatial and temporal changes in plastic-mulched farmland (PMF) is crucial for controlling mulch pollution and promoting sustainable development. …”
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Preparation and Characterization of Electrospun Gelatin Nanofibers for Use as Nonaqueous Electrolyte in Electric Double-Layer Capacitor by Ditpon Kotatha, Masaharu Hirata, Mayuko Ogino, Satoshi Uchida, Masashi Ishikawa, Tetsuya Furuike, Hiroshi Tamura

“…After testing over a range of spinning times, GES electrolytes that were produced at 25 min (GES-25) had a suitable thickness for the assembly of EDLC with the optimized tensile properties and were used to fabricate EDLC test cells with EMImBF4. …”
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Stigmas and Petals of Crocus sativus L. (Taliouine, Morocco): Comparative Evaluation of Their Phenolic Compounds, Antioxidant, and Antibacterial Activities by Asmaa Benkerroum, Khadija Oubella, Soukaina Zini, Kaoutar Boussif, Hind Mouhanni, Fouad Achemchem

“…The dried stigmas of Crocus sativus L. produce saffron, a precious spice used for its culinary and medicinal properties since ancient times, while its petals are considered the main by-product of saffron production. …”
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Practice Variability Combined with Task-Oriented Electromyographic Biofeedback Enhances Strength and Balance in People with Chronic Stroke by Peih-Ling Tsaih, Ming-Jang Chiu, Jer-Junn Luh, Yea-Ru Yang, Jiu-Jenq Lin, Ming-Hsia Hu

“…Motor outcomes were TA strength, balance (anteroposterior sway amplitude defined by limits of stability test in dynamic posturography), walking speed, Timed Up and Go test (TUGT), and six-minute walk test (6MWT). …”
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The Effect of Slimming Herbs Tea With Dietary Adjustment To The Result Of Antropometric Measurement Among Women Member of Aerobic Studio by Resti Perslami, Edith Frederika Puruhito, Mangestuti Agil

“…Slimming herbs tea composition consisting of green tea, guazuma extracts, parameria extract, fennel extract and curcuma extract consumed 2 times a day after meals every day. Data were analyzed using SPSS with Paired T-Test. …”
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The evolution of gender studies in physical education: insights from a bibliometric analysis by Bustanol Arifin, Abdurrohman Muzakki, Ratko Pavlović, Edi Setiawan

“…The keyword “physical activity” appeared 15 times, highlighting the focus on the relationship between physical activity and gender. …”
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Effects of Oil Drops and the Charcoal’s Proximate Composition on the Air Pollution Emitted from Charcoal Barbecues by Kuo-Pin Yu, Yen-Chi Chen, Yun-Jhe Miao, Sepridawati Siregar, Yu Wei Tsai, Whei-May Grace Lee

“…For PM2.5, the EFs measured during dripping ranged from 3080.4 to 3926.5 mg kg−1, 8–19 times higher than those measured during no dripping. …”
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Glutathione S-Transferase Omega-2 and Transforming Growth Factor-β1 Polymorphisms in Iranian Glaucoma Patients by Shahram Bamdad, Fatemeh Sanie-Jahromi, Marzieh Alamolhoda, Nasrin Masihpour, Mohammad-Hossein Karimi

“…At locus GSTO2 (142N > D), the odds of ND genotype with respect to DD and NN genotypes were 1.55 and 2.08 times higher in POAG and CACG patients compared to those of patients in the control group (95% CI1: 0.80–2.98; 95% CI2: 1.00–4.33) which was statistically significant in CACG patients. …”
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Black Orpheus by Hlonipha Mokoena

“…This aftermath has bred a certain type of continental fatalism in which all our dead, dying and barely alive utopias are inevitably read from the vantage point of Cold War politics and after. It is therefore timely that we excavate the archives of anti-colonial art and literary movements and journals whose sole impetus for existence was to ensure that the ideals of African Nationalism and Pan-Africanism would be realised in the world of cultural production. …”
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General views on treatment technologies for patients with incisional ventral hernia by E. E. Lukoyanychev, S. G. Izmajlov, V. A. Emelyanov, O. S. Kolchina, A. I. Rotkov, M. N. Kiselyov

“…According to the statistical data, the number of patients with postoperative ventral hernias has increased by more than 9 times over the past 25 years. Experts offer many solutions to this problem every year and the surgeon have to find the best method of postoperative rehabilitation in the flow of information. …”
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Mare’s and Cow’s Milk Fortified with Flaxseed Oil Through Freeze-Drying Microencapsulation: Physicochemical and Nutritional Properties by Jolanta Gawałek, Dorota Cais-Sokolińska, Joanna Teichert

“…The atherogenic index (AI) and thrombogenic index (TI) of cow milk products were three and six times higher than those for mare milk products, respectively. …”
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Reproductive and growth performances in female giant freshwater prawn following inhibition of gonadal maturation using dopamine and medroxyprogesterone hormone by Megawati Wijaya, Agus Oman Sudrajat, Imron

“…The utilization of dopamine and medroxyprogesterone in GFP (initial bodyweight : 11.27 ± 0.97 g) through injection at the third periopod was done three times at week 0, 2nd, and 4th with two weeks interval. …”
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Application of character based DNA barcode: a novel approach towards identification of fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) species from cucurbit crops by Ankush Mitra, Pubali Mitra, Pradosh Mahadani, Subrata Trivedi, Dhriti Banerjee, Madhusudan Das

“…The novel method will be very significant in terms of rapid, precise and reliable species identification and might be extremely essential for early detection during pest outbreaks by facilitating timely intervention strategies to mitigate crop damage.…”
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The relative risk of fatal poisoning by methadone or buprenorphine within the wider population of England and Wales by Dave Marteau, Rebecca McDonald, Kamlesh Patel

“…UK Borders Agency data were taken into consideration and revealed that only negligible amounts of methadone and buprenorphine were seized on entering UK territory between 2007 and 2012, suggesting domestic diversion.Conclusions Our analysis of the relative safety of buprenorphine and methadone for opioid substitution treatment reveals that buprenorphine is six times safer than methadone with regard to overdose risk among the general population. …”
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Conceptual Approaches to the Problem of national Security Concept by Yu. O. Zahumenna

“…Restriction of the capacity of the state, especially in times of economic crisis, highlights the need to optimize the participation of non-government actors in ensuring national security. …”
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Search for clinical, genetic, morphological and immunohistochemical predictors of parathyroid cancer recurrence by Ekaterina I. Kim, Anna K. Eremkina, Alina R. Elfimova, Natalia G. Mokrysheva

“…Our study revealed several factors of poor prognosis, allowing to identify a risk group for recurrence, which can contribute to active dynamic monitoring and timely treatment.…”
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Effects of Climate Variation on Spring Potato Growth, Yield, and Quality in South Korea by Hyun Hwa Park, Ei Ei, Yong In Kuk

“…During tuber formation, plant height in G2 and G3 was greater than in G1, but no differences were noted at harvest. Planting times correlated with higher February and March temperatures, which were highest in G3. …”
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Mechanical Properties of Microsteel Fiber Reinforced Concrete and Its Gradient Design in the Partially Reinforced RC Beam by Xiaobing He, Yakun Fang, Qi Luo, Yong Cao, Han Lu, Runping Ma

“…Based on the traditional strength theory, the critical MSFRC layer depth of in the partially reinforced RC beam was about 0.3 times of the beam depth, which possessed the same crack resistance ability with the beam composed of MSFRC in the whole section. …”
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