Application of modern agronomic and biotechnological strategies to valorise worldwide globe artichoke (Cynara cardunculus L.) potential - an analytical overview by Aneta Grabowska, Gianluca Caruso, Ali Mehrafarin, Andrzej Kalisz, Robert Gruszecki, Edward Kunicki, Agnieszka Sękara

“…The growing importance of globe artichoke as modern functional food as well as a source of pharmaceuticals has raised new issues that all producers have to face; hence the necessity of contemporaneous development of new centres of production and new technologies application in traditional regions of growing which can complement the global market. …”
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Assessing Cerebrovascular Reactivity in Carotid Steno-Occlusive Disease Using MRI BOLD and ASL Techniques by Renata F. Leoni, Kelley C. Mazzetto-Betti, Afonso C. Silva, Antonio C. dos Santos, Draulio B. de Araujo, João P. Leite, Octavio M. Pontes-Neto

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Probing Cosmic Isotropy with the FAST All Sky H i Survey by Yi-Wen Wu, Jun-Qing Xia

“…This refined subsample is divided into 10 distinct sky regions, for which we compute the two-point angular correlation functions (2PACF) over angular scales of 0 $\mathop{.}…”
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Presepsin as a sepsis biomarker by K. A. Trunova

“…The measured  levels of presepsin are significantly influenced by renal function; therefore, in patients with renal disease, other sepsis markers should be used or the normal presepsin levels should be  adjusted to higher values. …”
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An 1800 MHz Electromagnetic Field Affects Hormone Levels, Sperm Quality, and Behavior in Laboratory Rats (<i>Rattus norvegicus</i>) by Krzysztof Pawlak, Bartosz Bojarski, Wojciech Jagusiak, Tomasz Wojnar, Zenon Nieckarz, Zbigniew Arent, Magdalena Ludwiczak, Malwina Lasko

“…In addition to natural electromagnetic fields (EMFs), so-called artificial electromagnetic fields exist in the biosphere, with mobile communications being one of their main sources. This study aimed to determine the impact of EMF at a frequency of 1800 MHz on the concentrations of selected hormones, sperm motility, viability, morphology and behaviors in laboratory rats. …”
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Introducing the English EmpaToM task: A tool to assess empathy, compassion, and theory of mind in fMRI studies by Dorottya Lantos, Celeste Costa, Matthew Briglia, Pascal Molenberghs, Philipp Kanske, Tania Singer

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Levels of amino acids and homoarginine in the venous basins of the brain and the heart muscle in patients with ischemic heart disease by N. S. Molchan, T. Yu. Reypol'skaya, T. F. Subbotina, A. A. Zhloba, Yu. S. Polushin

“…Under the conditions of circulatory disorders and coronary heart disease (CHD), amino acids acquire additional value as a source of intermediates of Krebs cycle, participating in cell energetics. …”
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Enzymatic system of glucose metabolism in Gluconobacter oxydans strain DHA3-9 by Li Qianyan, Lu Xiangfeng, Zhang Pengcheng, Sun Lingyan, Liu Yu, Ma Xiaohang

“…Pyruvate and acetate were detected in the products of mutant whereas none of such products were found in wild type culture. …”
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Experimental Study of Coherent Collaborative Processing Method in Distributed Automotive Radar by A. A. Kuzin, S. E. Kuznetsov, A. V. Miakinkov, R. S. Fadeev, S. A. Shabalin

“…Intelligent driver assistance systems are increasingly employing radar systems to detect, resolve, and track various classes of targets. …”
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A juxtamembrane basolateral targeting motif regulates signaling through a TGF-β pathway receptor in Drosophila. by Aidan J Peterson, Stephen J Murphy, Melinda G Mundt, MaryJane Shimell, Edward B Leof, Michael B O'Connor

“…Wit, a second Type II receptor, shows a markedly different behavior, with the protein detected on all membrane regions but enriched at the apical side. …”
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Phytochemical Profiling and Antioxidant Activity of True Leaves and Cotyledons of <i>Adenocaulon himalaicum</i> by Sang-Yun Lee, Nari Yoon, Neil Patrick Uy, Chung-Ho Choi, Sanghyun Lee

“…The young leaf of <i>A. himalaicum</i> has a rich phytochemical profile and robust antioxidant activity; hence, it has potential as natural antioxidant sources for human health and valuable pharmacognosy raw materials for pharmaceutical and functional food applications.…”
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FXYD2 marks and regulates maturity of β cells via ion channel-mediated signal transduction by Clarissa Tacto, Meghan Tahbaz, Andrew Salib, Shudi Wang, Fritz Cayabyab, Jinhyuk Choi, Kiyoka Kim, Yu Hamba, Harvey Perez, Paul D. Gershon, Robert Damoiseaux, Tae Gyu Oh, Eiji Yoshihara

“…These results suggest that FXYD2 marks and regulates human β cell maturation via channel-sensing signal transduction and that it can be used as a selection marker for functional heterogeneity of stem cell derived human islet organoids.…”
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR THE INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT OF EXPERT COMPETENCY by Olena Lobach, Igor Babych, Elena Persiyanova

“…The following results were obtained: the problem of assessing the quality of experts was considered; based on the authors’ practical experience and analysis of literature sources, the structural diagram of the properties of experts and their assessment was developed; five main groups of existing methods for assessing the quality of experts were analyzed; existing models of an integrated assessment of the competency of experts were reviewed; a two-stage method for the integrated assessment of the competency of experts was developed by integrating the methods of heuristic, test, and statistical assessment; the main groups of users and functional requirements to the information system for assessing the competency of experts were identified; the database and user interface of the information system were developed; the developed information technology of the integrated assessment of the competency of experts was tested on actual data for selecting an expert group to choose the methodology of project management. …”
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Peripheral immune cell dysregulation following diffuse traumatic brain injury in pigs by Kathryn L. Wofford, Kevin D. Browne, David J. Loane, David F. Meaney, D. Kacy Cullen

“…Indeed, secondary infections following TBI worsen neurological outcomes and are a major source of mortality and morbidity. Despite the compelling link between the damaged brain and peripheral immune functionality, little is known about how injury severity affects the peripheral immune system in closed-head diffuse TBI, the most common clinical presentation including all concussions. …”
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METHODOLOGY FOR ACCOUNTING THE INFLUENCE OF METEOROLOGICAL FACTORS ON THE EFFICIENCY OF APPLICATION OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES ON THE BASIS OF SYSTEM ANALYSIS by I. E. Kuznetsov, A. V. Melnikov, E. A. Rogozin, O. V. Strashko

“…Strategies for selecting the trajectories of flights around local zones in which UAVs can be influenced by DI are given. …”
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Integrating artificial intelligence within South African higher learning institutions by Phumzile D. Mogoale, Agnieta Pretorius, Refilwe C. Mogase, Mmatshuene A. Segooa

“…Following an initial search, 114 documents were retrieved, and, using inclusive criteria, 29 papers were chosen for analysis. The databases were selected because of their unique benefits in terms of accessibility, material breadth, and researcher-specific functions, unlike other sources. …”
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Unravelling the role of interleukin-6 in regulating dental stem cell behaviour: a scoping review by Itt Assoratgoon, Nunthawan Nowwarote, Suphalak Phothichailert, Waruna L. Dissanayaka, Lakshman P. Samaranayake, Thanaphum Osathanon

“…Abstract Background Interleukin-6 (IL-6) functions as a pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokine. …”
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Green logistics of crude oil transportation: A multi-objective optimization approach by Ardhana Atmayudha, Ahmad Syauqi, Widodo Wahyu Purwanto

“…Optimization is performed to select the best option of crude oil supply sources and the type of ships that carry crude oil to the refinery unit in each scenario. …”
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The Use of Cardio Training in a Comprehensive Rehabilitation Program for Patients with Breast Cancer: a Review by Ksenia A. Blinova, Irina E. Mishina, Galina E. Ivanova, Elena V. Berezina

“…Publications from the PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, PEDro databases over the past 15 years were collected and analyzed 15 years by keywords in Russian and English: “cardiotoxicity”, “exercise”, “breast cancer”. 126 sources were selected, including systematic reviews and a Cochrane review. …”
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Optimum Conditions for Pyomelanin Production and Characterization from Local Isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Naz Fuad H. Khorshid, Nisreen Hadi Odaa

“…Background: Nowadays, there is increased interest in the biosynthesis of microbial melanin related to their numerous biological functions and applications in many fields, especially in medical fields, including immune-modulating, antimicrobial antibiotic, antiviral antivenin, anticancer, antitumor activity, and anti-biofilm activity. …”
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