Silver Nanoparticles Conjugate Attenuates Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy-Induced Hippocampal Nissl Substance and Cognitive Deficits in Diabetic Rats by Sodiq Kolawole Lawal, Samuel Oluwaseun Olojede, Ayobami Dare, Oluwaseun Samuel Faborode, Edwin Coleridge S. Naidu, Carmen Olivia Rennie, Onyemaechi Okpara Azu

“…Each group was subdivided into (n=8) A (nondiabetic+vehicle), B (nondiabetic+HAART), C (nondiabetic+HAART-AgNPs), D (diabetic+vehicle), E (diabetic+HAART), and F (diabetic+HAART-AgNPs). Morris water maze, Y-maze test, and weekly blood glucose levels were carried out. …”
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Simultaneous Quantification of Six Bioactive Components in Decoction of Ziziphi spinosae Semen Using Ultrahigh Performance Liquid Chromatography Coupled with Triple-Quadrupole Mass... by Xiao Liu, Xiaochai Zhu, Hui Zhu, Li Xie, Jia Ma, Yinghui Xu, Qigang Zhou, Zejun Wu, Baochang Cai

“…Analysis was performed on an Agilent ZORBAX Extend-C18 column (2.1 × 100 mm, 1.8 μm) and eluted with a mobile phase system consisting of acetonitrile and water under a gradient program with a flow rate of 0.3 ml/min. …”
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Performance of twisted tape absorber-based photovoltaic thermal systems in clockwise and counterclockwise configurations by Abdalrahman M.O. Al-Karboly, Adnan Ibrahim, Anas Al-Tarabsheh, Anwer B. Al-Aasam, Ali H.A. Al-Waeli, Ahmad Fazlizan, Kamaruzzaman Sopian

“…Numerous solar irradiance levels (200 W/m2, 400 W/m2, 600 W/m2, 800 W/m2, and 1000 W/m2) were examined using an indoor solar simulator, a nanofluid containing water and 0.5 vol% SiC, and mass flow rates from 0.005 kg/s to 0.04 kg/s. …”
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Research advances of metal fluoride for energy conversion and storage by Runlin Zhang, Zijin Xu, Zeyu Hao, Zeshuo Meng, Xiufeng Hao, Hongwei Tian

“…In this paper, we summarize the difficulties and improvement methods encountered in different types of battery applications and several typical electrode optimization strategies in the field of supercapacitors. In the field of water electrolysis, we focus on surface reconstruction and the critical role of fluorine, demonstrating the catalytic performance of metal fluorides from the perspectives of reconstruction mechanism and process analysis. …”
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TIPIFICACIÓN MORFOLÓGICA DE CURSOS PRINCIPALES. CUENCA DEL ARROYO EL NEGRO, SISTEMA DE VENTANIA, ARGENTINA by Alicia M. Campo, Verónica Gil, Guadalupe Ybarra Alcaráz, Antonela Volonté

“…Its main function is the transportation of water, sediments and nutrients, conforming areas of great ecological and territorial value. …”
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Development and validation of a new reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) method for the quantifications of tolperisone loaded in liposomes by Rawan N. AlKaraki, Rula R. Haddadin, Shahed K. Tarawneh, Marwa A.M. Alimari, Rehan M. Alkasasbeh, Tebat Al-ferdous E. Shamaileh, Mustafa S. Almohtaseb, Malek G. Hajaya

“…Effective isocratic chromatographic separation of TOL was accomplished using Sunniest C-18 column, acetonitrile: methanol: water (60:20:20) mixed with 5.5 v/v% triethylamine as a mobile phase. …”
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Conductive polymers and derivatives as recognition element for electrochemical sensing of food and drug additives: A brief perspective by Hassan O. Shoyiga, Omolola E. Fayemi

“…CPs have demonstrated stability in aquatic conditions, rendering them suitable as electroactive and recognition elements in chemointerfaces and as electrode materials, particularly in water-based systems. This paper examines the use of CPs and CP-based nanocomposites in electrochemical sensors, specifically their application in identifying contaminants in food and pharmaceuticals. …”
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The development of a kinetic biotic ligand model to predict acute toxicity of Gadolinium for Daphnia magna by Marion Revel, Qiao-Guo Tan, Andrew Hursthouse, Susanne Heise

“…The model was then validated, first in the presence of dissolved organic matter (DOM), and then with water samples collected from lakes, rivers, and estuaries in France and Germany. …”
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Electroacupuncture regulates ferroptosis to improve postoperative cognitive dysfunction in mice through mediating GRX1/GSK-3β/Nrf2 axis by Xiaqing Zhang, Afen Zhang, Rui Li, Mingna Jiao, Rou Wen, Rongzhi Zheng

“…Baihui acupoint (GV20) was selected for targeted point of EA therapy. Morris water maze (MWM) was applied to evaluate cognitive impairment of mice. …”
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Principles for increasing equity in WASH research: understanding barriers faced by LMIC WASH researchers by J'Anna-Mare Lue, Salamata Bah, Kaelah Grant, Justine Lee, Leila Nzekele, James B. Tidwell

“…This study examined research inequities in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector, centring the perspectives of researchers from low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), to identify barriers faced by WASH researchers in order to support more equitable changes in this subsector of global health.Methods Nineteen semistructured interviews were conducted with researchers of different backgrounds regarding nationality, gender and research experience. …”
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The antibacterial activity of clove Syzygium aromaticum extract and its effects on the survival rate of hybrid grouper Epinephelus fuscoguttatus ♀ × E. lanceolatus ♂ infected with... by Inem Ode, Sukenda, Widanarni, Dinamella Wahjuningrum, Munti Yuhana, Mia Setiawati

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Seed priming and abiotic stress tolerance in carrot: Unraveling the mechanisms of improved germination. by Marcin Nowicki, Marzena Nowakowska, Katarzyna Nowak, Wojciech Szczechura, Piotr Kaminski

“…To test that hypothesis, we evaluated the effects of seed priming with various agents (e.g., water, NaCl, PEG, GA3) on germination rates and seedling vigor. …”
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Treatment of Cd2+ and Cu2+ Ions Using Modified Apatite Ore by Phuong Thu Nguyen, Xuyen Thi Nguyen, Trang Van Nguyen, Thom Thi Nguyen, Thai Quoc Vu, Huy Trung Nguyen, Nam Thi Pham, Thanh Mai Thi Dinh

“…The modified apatite ore was used to adsorb Cd2+ and Cu2+ ions in water. The effect of adsorbent mass, pH, contact time, and initial concentration of Cd2+ and Cu2+ on the adsorption efficiency and capacity was investigated. …”
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Phenolic Profile and Antioxidant Activity of Crude Extracts from Microalgae and Cyanobacteria Strains by Idaira Jerez-Martel, Sara García-Poza, Gara Rodríguez-Martel, Milagros Rico, Cristina Afonso-Olivares, Juan Luis Gómez-Pinchetti

“…Despite the fact that water was a more efficient solvent to extract greater amount of extractable substances, it seems that methanol was more efficient to extract a selected group of compounds with a higher antioxidant activity. …”
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Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Combination With Meniscal and Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for Complex Knee Injury by Denisse Loya, M.D., M.Sc., Janina Kaarre, M.D., M.Sc., Stephen E. Marcaccio, M.D., Ehab M. Nazzal, M.D., Christopher J. Como, M.D., Zachary J. Herman, M.D., Liane M. Miller, M.D., Volker Musahl, M.D.

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Astrocytic Acid-Sensing Ion Channel 1a Contributes to the Development of Epileptic Cognitive Impairment by Wen Li, Huimin Zhou, Xiaona Li, Gengyao Hu, Dong Wei

“…Behavioral assessments were conducted using the Morris water maze (MWM). Western blotting and immunofluorescence were applied to evaluate ASIC1a and <i>Gfap</i> expression while analyzing intracellular calcium and extracellular glutamate (Glu) concentrations in primary cultured astrocytes isolated from the brains of 1 to 3-day-old mice and treated LPS. …”
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Novel Frostbite Cooling Device for Real-time Assessment and Prevention of Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy by Yuki Matsui, MD, PhD, Hirotaka Kishi, MD, Chihiro Matsui, MD, Jun Morita, MD, PhD, Hiroshi Mizuno, MD, PhD, Hatan Mortada, MBBS, Haruaki Sasaki, MD, PhD, Takashi Fukagai, MD, PhD

“…This study evaluates the cool-water electric circulation seat (CECS), which maintains a constant 15°C, as a safer alternative. …”
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Correlation of Serum Albumin Level to Lung Ultrasound Score and Its Role as Predictors of Outcome in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Patients: A Prospective Observational Study by Souvik Chaudhuri, Sagar S. Maddani, Shwethapriya Rao, Sirish Gauni, N. R. Arjun, Pratibha Todur, Nitin Gupta

“…There is ambiguity in the literature regarding hypoalbuminemia as a cause of extravascular lung water and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) outcomes. …”
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A novel iron/zinc phosphate layered composite coating on Zn-0.5Li alloy for guided bone regeneration membrane applications by Chang Chen, Zhengqin Shi, Yanfang Deng, Xin Chu, Jun Cheng, Yixuan He, Yilong Dai

“…The microstructure, bonding strength, water contact angle, tribological properties, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility of the coated samples were comprehensively investigated. …”
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Seasonal and Regional Differences in Extreme Rainfall Events and Their Contribution to the World’s Precipitation: GPM Observations by Shailendra Kumar, Yamina Silva, Aldo S. Moya-Álvarez, Daniel Martínez-Castro

“…The seasonal and regional water budget reveals different characteristics, as in the southern hemisphere, the deeper EREs contribute to the higher fraction of rainfall, but over SAsia, the shallower EREs could also contribute to significant rainfall.…”
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