Network pharmacology and experimental validation to investigate the mechanism of action of Zhilong Huoxue Tongyu capsule in the prevention and treatment of diabetic cardiomyopathy. by Fang Yang, Gang Luo, Meng-Nan Liu, Ping Liu, Dan Wu, Hao-Ling Chen, Shan Li, Si-Jin Yang, Li Dong

“…Thus, this study aimed to comprehensively explore the mechanism of action of ZL on DCM.<h4>Method</h4>Network pharmacology approaches were applied to predict the potential pathways and targets of ZL on DCM. …”
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Scale-up of CHO cell cultures: from 96-well-microtiter plates to stirred tank reactors across three orders of magnitude by Anne Neuss, Thomas Steimann, Jacinta Sofia Tomas Borges, Robert Dinger, Jørgen Barsett Magnus

“…It offers the opportunity to adapt the method to other, more sensitive mammalian cells and to perform cost- and time-effective experiments in high-throughput.…”
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AUTHOR’S INTUITION AND INTROSPECTION IN THE PROCESS OF FORMATION AND REALISATION OF SYNONYMIC STRUCTURES (BASED ON MODERN FRENCH FICTION) by Anastasiia V. Lepetiukha.

“…This led to the use of the introspection method, the procedure of inverse reconstruction (discourse → language) of virtual (linguistic) transformational processes and the “alternative” linguistic experiment consisting in the artificial substitution of some utterance by a synonymic one. …”
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Application of the Weibull Model to Statins for Triglyceride Management in Patients With Hyperlipidaemia by Natsuki Nakayama, Kuniharu Imai, Shiori Niwa, Yoshimi Moriwaki, Chika Oshima, Nozomi Furukawa, Makoto Hirai

“…Weibull analysis, a statistical method widely applied in reliability engineering and medicine, is suitable for assessing arterial stiffness, which reflects vascular aging or deterioration. …”
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Enhancing Oxidative Stability and Nutritional Quality of Flaxseed Oil Using Apricot, Sesame, and Black Cumin Oil Blends by Dino Muhović, Gorica Cvijanović, Marija Bajagić, Lato Pezo, Lazar Pejić, Biljana Rabrenović

“…GC, HPLC, DPPH, the Folin−Ciocalteu method, and OXITEST were applied to the four cold-pressed oils and their binary blends with flaxseed oil. …”
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Feeling of existential anxiety among displaced middle school students in the light of some variables by Oday Namat Ajaj  , Dhafar Hatim Fadeel                                                    

“…The sample included 480 male and female students who were chosen in the random and equal class method from the fifth intermediate class students, for the academic year (2019-2020) distributed on (16) secondary and high schools, eight of which are for males and eight for females, at the rate of (240) males and (240) females. …”
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Effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilisation in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain----A randomized control trial by Sameera Gul, Sana Bashir, Nida Mushtaq Kayani, Zoha Sabir, Hafiza Qurat-Ul-Ain

“… Objective: To determine the effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilisation compared to manual myofascial release in terms of managing pain, improving range of motion, and reducing disability in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain. Method: The randomised controlled trial was conducted from July 2022 to July 2023 at the Foundation University College of Physical Therapy and Gul’s Rehab Clinic, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, and comprised patients of either gender diagnosed with chronic mechanical low back pain. …”
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Investigation of Machine Tool Developed Settings Influence on Productivity and Quality of Simultaneous Double-Sided Lens Processing by A. S. Kozeruk, Y. L. Malpica, A. A. Sukhotzkiy, M. I. Filonova, V. O. Kuznechik

“…The paper presents methodology for determining rational modes of abrasive processing for high-precision lenses while using a method of free lapping at finishing operations. Analytical expressions have been obtained to determine coordinates of reference points on a spherical surface which are necessary for mathematical modeling of its processing at pivotal machines. …”
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Exploring the equity of distribution of general medical services funding allocations in Wales: a time-series analysis by Jonny Currie, Kathrin Thomas, Anne M Cunningham, Kerry Bailey, Haroon Ahmed, Daniel Farewell, Sally Lewis

“…Design & setting: A time-series analysis was undertaken in the primary care setting in Wales. Method: We obtained funding data for general practices in Wales between 2014 and 2022, and explored the equity of distribution using the percentage of practice patients living in the 20% most deprived small areas in Wales. …”
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Comparison between the levels of anti mullerian hormone after treatment with clomid versus letrozole in polycystic women: an experimental study by Manal Madany Abdel Qader, Shatha Sami Hussein, Huda Fadhil Jadi

“… Objective: To compare the effect of two ovulation induction drugs on anti-Mullerian hormone level in polycystic women. Method: The experimental cohort study was done at the infertility outpatient clinics of Al-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq, from May 2020 to April 2021, and comprised infertile women aged 18-35 years with confirmed diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome. …”
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Investigation of the occurrence of flutter in isotropic and orthotropic plates with different boundary conditions and skew angles by N. S. Azikov, A. V. Zinin, Yu. V. Gaidarzhi

“…A homogeneous system of equations is obtained using the Bubnov-Galerkin method for deflection, represented as a series composed of proper shapes. …”
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Coffee processing waste as a reinforcing material in the preparation of chitosan-based magnetic composite for the removal of chromium (VI) from aqueous solution by Shimelis Kebede Kassahun, Amen Getaye, Konstantina Tsigkou, Irini Angelidaki

“…The composite adsorbent was synthesized using a co-precipitation method with different mixing ratios of chitosan to coffee husk fibers (27:75, 50:25, and 75:25). …”
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Survival and transfer of microorganisms from kitchen sponges to surfaces of stainless steel and polyethylene by Eliandra Mirlei Rossi, Diane Scapin, Eduardo César Tondo

“…The transfer and survival of microorganisms was quantified by swab collection and pour-plate method using plate count agar. Results: All sponges were contaminated by heterotrophic microorganisms (average of 6.8 log CFU/sponge) and 83.3% with faecal coliforms (average of 5 log CFU/sponge). …”
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Extraction of Nd(III) by Hydrophobic Deep Eutectic Solvent BTMPPA/Phenol from Nitrate Solution by Inna V. Zinov’eva, Yulia A. Zakhodyaeva, Andrey A. Voshkin

“…Solvent extraction is an effective method in the hydrometallurgical processing of NdFeB magnets. …”
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Magnetite-Functionalized Horse Dung Humic Acid (HDHA) for the Uptake of Toxic Lead(II) from Artificial Wastewater by Rahmat Basuki, Bambang Rusdiarso, Sri Juari Santosa, Dwi Siswanta

“…Magnetite-functionalized horse dung humic acid (HDHA) has been successfully prepared by the coprecipitation method, and the as-prepared adsorbent (MHDHA) has been applied as an easy-handling adsorbent for toxic Pb(II) in artificial wastewater. …”
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Bridging Worlds: Exploring Manat and Human-Non-Human Connections in Gayo Community by Nabila Ulamy Alya

“…<div>This research explores the practice of manat in Gayo community of Aceh as a bridge of communication&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 1rem;">between humans, animals, plants, and spiritual beings, illustrating how such interactions foster a&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">harmonious relationship with nature. Using storytelling method, this study shows how manat reflects a&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">dynamic cosmology, where ethical behavior with non-human entities is maintained through equal&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">relationships. …”
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Physical simulation test of multi-stage staged fracturing for shale horizontal wells by GUO Tiankui, SUN Yueming, LIU Xuewei, CHEN Ming, LIU Xiaoqiang

“…In order to clarify the influence of in-situ stress difference, displacement and fracturing series on the propagation of staged fractures in shale horizontal wells, we do the research based on a true triaxial hydraulic fracturing test system, using outcrop shale samples (300 mm × 300 mm × 300 mm) as the research object, combined with the new method of fracture-induced stress detection of staged fracturing and the three-dimensional morphological structure of specimens after hydraulic fracturing test. …”
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Interictal electroencephalographic findings in children and adults with temporal lobe tumors Eletrencefalograma interictal em crianças e adultos com tumores de lobo temporal by Renata C. Franzon, Maria Augusta Montenegro, Clarissa Lin Yasuda, Catarina A. Guimarães, Carlos A.M. Guerreiro, Fernando Cendes, Kette D. Valente, Marilisa M. Guerreiro

“…OBJECTIVE: To characterize clinical and interictal electroencephalographic aspects of children and adults with temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) due to tumoral lesions. METHOD: We performed a retrospective analysis of the clinical and interictal electroencephalographic aspects of 16 children (64 exams) and 12 adults (78 exams) with lesions in the temporal lobe. …”
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Reassessment of public awareness and prevention strategies for HIV and COVID-19 co-infections through epidemic modeling. by Dipo Aldila, Joseph Páez Chávez, Bayu Nugroho, Benjamin Idoko Omede, Olumuyiwa James Peter, Putri Zahra Kamalia

“…The Pontryagin's Maximum Principle is employed to characterize the optimal control problem, which is solved using a forward-backward iterative method. Numerical investigations of the optimal control model highlight the critical role of a well-designed combination of interventions to achieve optimal reductions in the spread of both HIV and COVID-19.…”
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DETERMINATION OF PASSENGER-TRAFFIC FLOWS IN REGIONAL TRANSPORT SYSTEM ON THE BASIS OF MODIFIED GRAVITY MODELS by E. A. Nurminskiy, I. N. Pugachev, N. V. Shamray, V. N. Sedyukevich

“…The given models have permitted to make analysis of more than 5000 populated locality pairs for 86 residential areas where the population constitutes more than 80 % and its passenger flow formation component in equal to 60%. Traffic flows between these settlement pairs have been estimated with the help of gravity models with various attraction functions and Arrowsmith method for provision of transportation balances. …”
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