3-Hydroxy-2-naphthoate Complexes of Transition Metals with Hydrazine - Preparation, Spectroscopic and Thermal Studies by N. Arunadevi, S. Vairam

“…IR data indicates the nature of hydrazine and presence of water in the complexes. Simultaneous TG-DTA studies shows different thermal degradation patterns for the two types of complexes. …”
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Stability of Positively Charged Nanoemulsion Formulation Containing Steroidal Drug for Effective Transdermal Application by Stephanie Da Costa, Mahiran Basri, Norashikin Shamsudin, Hamidon Basri

“…Freshly prepared formulations were formed with particle size less than 300 nm and showed good stability over time. The oil-in-water nanoemulsion also showed good viscosity, conductivity, and pH values. …”
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UV Radiation Induced Cross-Linking of Whey Protein Isolate-Based Films by Markus Schmid, Tobias Konrad Prinz, Kerstin Müller, Andreas Haas

“…No significant changes in water vapor and oxygen barrier properties between the UV-treated films and an untreated reference sample could be observed. …”
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First review of recent records of sturgeons and paddlefishes (Acipenseriformes) in the Danube River basin in Slovenia by Marijan Govedič, Thomas Friedrich

“…The Siberian sturgeons were released in the Mura and Sava River in 2016, but the species is as »exotic pet fish« present in more water bodies. The presence of sturgeons in gravel pits is unknown. …”
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Influence of Humidity on FFP Masks with Electret Filter Media Under Real-Life Wearing Conditions by Daniel Stoll, Sergiy Antonyuk

“…By observing these phases in detail using sample sections, it was possible to continuously record the water content in the samples, the relative humidity, and the pressure drop (breathing resistance). …”
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Evaluation of the topical spray containing Centella asiatica extract and its efficacy on excision wounds in rats by Sawatdee Somchai, Choochuay Kanuengnit, Chanthorn Wirot, Srichana Teerapol

“…The extract was complexed with hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD) and formulated with Eudragit E100, glycerol, PEG 400, copovidone, ethanol and purified water. A clear yellowish solution (F1-F8) was obtained. …”
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Projected changes to drought characteristics in Tehran under CMIP6 SSP-RCP climate change scenarios by Mohammad Reza Khazaei

“…This study aims to assess the climate change impacts on the frequency, duration, and magnitude of droughts in Tehran, the capital of Iran, which has a high concentration of the country's population and industrial activities and is currently facing water stress. Using the Modified Long Ashton Research Station Weather Generator (M-LARS-WG), capable of reproducing inter-annual variability, future projections from four GCMs under four SSP-RCP scenarios from the latest CMIP6 were downscaled. …”
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Percutaneous Holmium Laser Fulguration of Calyceal Diverticula by Amjad Alwaal, Raed A. Azhar, Sero Andonian

“…Current percutaneous technique for calyceal diverticular stones involves establishing a renal access, clearing the stone, and fulguration of the diverticular lining with a roller-ball cautery electrode using hypotonic irrigation solution such as sterile water or glycine solution which may be associated with the absorption of hypotonic fluids with its inherent electrolyte disturbances. …”
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In vivo human skin penetration of (–)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate from topical formulations by Scalia Santo, Trotta Valentina, Bianchi Anna

“…The aim of the study was to examine the effect of topical vehicles on the in vivo human stratum corneum penetration of the antioxidant and skin photoprotective agent (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). Model oil-in-water (o/w) emulsion and gel formulations containing 1 % (m/m) EGCG were prepared and subjected to photodegradation studies in order to select excipients that minimize the light instability of EGCG. …”
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Update on Peripheral Arterial Vasodilation, Ascites and Hepatorenal Syndrome in Cirrhosis by Mladen Knotek, Boris Rogachev, Robert W Schrier

“…In cirrhosis of the liver, according to the peripheral arterial vasodilation hypothesis, relative underfilling of the arterial tree triggers a neurohumoral response (activation of renin-angiotensinaldosterone system, sympathetic nervous system, nonosmotic release of vasopressin) aimed at restoring circulatory integrity by promoting renal sodium and water retention. Evidence has accumulated for a major role of increased vascular production of nitric oxide as the primary cause of arterial vasodilation in cirrhosis. …”
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Reactive Extrusion of Polyethylene Terephthalate Waste and Investigation of Its Thermal and Mechanical Properties after Treatment by Mahmoud A. Mohsin, Tahir Abdulrehman, Yousef Haik

“…This study investigates treating polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste water bottles with different mass of ethylene glycol (EG) using reactive extrusion technique at a temperature of 260°C. …”
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Multicomponent Nanocomposites for Complex Anticancer Therapy: Effect of Aggregation Processes on Their Efficacy by Nataliya Kutsevol, Yuliia Kuziv, Tetiana Bezugla, Vasyl Chumachenko, Vasyl Chekhun

“…Multicomponent nanocomposites for anticancer therapy were prepared, characterized, and tested for their antitumor efficacy. The water-soluble star-like dextran-graft-polyacrylamide copolymer was used as a nanoplatform for the creation of polymer-based multicomponent drug delivery systems for photodynamic and combined (photodynamic+chemotherapy) antitumor therapy. …”
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Different Aspects of Weed Management in Maize (Zea mays L.): A Brief Review by Neelam Sharma, Manisha Rayamajhi

“…The maize crop plant and weed species compete ruinously for nutrients, space, light, and water essential for their progress and advancement. …”
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The Role and Function of Regulatory T Cells in Toxoplasma gondii-Induced Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes by Xuyang Gao, Yue Zhong, Yifan Liu, Runmin Ding, Jinling Chen

“…People acquire infection through the consumption of infected and undercooked meat or contaminated food or water. T. gondii infection in pregnant women primarily during the gestation causes microcephaly, mental and psychomotor retardation, or death. …”
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Cobalt Ferrite Nanocrystallites for Sustainable Hydrogen Production Application by Rajendra S. Gaikwad, Sang-Youn Chae, Rajaram S. Mane, Sung-Hwan Han, Oh-Shim Joo

“…Concentrated solar-panel, a two-step water splitting process, measurement technique was preferred for measuring the hydrogen generation rate. …”
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Differential Impairment of Interferon-γ Responses in Two Cases of Pulmonary Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Disease by William Rae, Yifang Gao, Efrem Eren, Rainer Döffinger, Ben Marshall, Anthony P. Williams

“…Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTMs) are weakly virulent intracellular pathogens that are common in food and water supplies. The persistent culture of these organisms in the setting of clinical infection warrants investigation of immune function. …”
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Effective Approach of Activated Jordanian Bentonite by Sodium Ions for Total Phenolic Compounds Removal from Olive Mill Wastewater by Khansaa Al-Essa, Ethar M. Al-Essa

“…Olive mill wastewater (OMW) is nowadays considered a serious environmental problem, especially within the Mediterranean region. With this in mind, water shortages are also a very serious and prevalent concern in third world countries. …”
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Subsurface Lateral Flow in Texture-Contrast (Duplex) Soils and Catchments with Shallow Bedrock by Marcus A. Hardie, Richard B. Doyle, William E. Cotching, Shaun Lisson

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The adoption of sustainable practices in livestock production systems in tropical Andean Páramos by Carlos Julián Ramírez-Gómez, Andrés García-Cuervo, Holmes Rodriguez-Espinosa

“…The geographical areas of the Andean paramo are considered strategic and highly important ecosystems both for their ecosystem services and for being a great support for society based on what water resources imply. However, these ecosystems have been affected by livestock production, which is one of the main activities carried out in these areas. …”
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Effects of Climate Warming, North Atlantic Oscillation, and El Niño-Southern Oscillation on Thermal Conditions and Plankton Dynamics in Northern Hemispheric Lakes by Dieter Gerten, Rita Adrian

“…Only for shallow dimictic lakes was it observed that deep-water temperatures decreased. Moreover, it became evident that phytoplankton dynamics and primary productivity altered in conjunction with changes in lake physics. …”
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