Hydrolysis of Methionine- and Histidine-Containing Peptides Promoted by Dinuclear Platinum(II) Complexes with Benzodiazines as Bridging Ligands: Influence of Ligand Structure on th... by Snežana Rajković, Beata Warżajtis, Marija D. Živković, Biljana Đ. Glišić, Urszula Rychlewska, Miloš I. Djuran

“…The observed disparity in the catalytic activity of these complexes is thought to be due to different relative positioning of nitrogen atoms in the bridging qx, qz, and phtz ligands and consequent variation in the intramolecular separation of the two platinum(II) metal centers.…”
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Understandings on the Performance of Concrete-Filled Steel Tube with Different Kinds of Concrete Infill by K. B. Manikandan, C. Umarani

“…In recent years, concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) has gained attention in the construction sectors due to its unique static and earthquake resistant properties. …”
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Mycobacterium bovis BCG Surface Antigens Expressed under the Granuloma-Like Conditions as Potential Inducers of the Protective Immunity by Yingyu Chen, Lia Danelishvili, Sasha J. Rose, Luiz E. Bermudez

“…The worldwide incidence of bTB is in rise, creating potential reservoir and increased infection risk for humans and animals. In attempts to identify novel surface antigens of Mycobacterium bovis as a proof-of-concept for potential inducers of protective immunity, we investigated surface proteome of M. bovis BCG strain that was cultured under the granuloma-like condition. …”
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Estudos para a preservação do patrimônio arquitetônico e urbano na perspectiva da abordagem da Paisagem Urbana Histórica (PUH) by Regina Andrade Tirello, Evandro Ziggiatti Monteiro, Ana Clara Carneiro de Melo, Juliana Rodrigues Machado

“…Privilegiando a análise crítica das atuais paisagens urbanas antropizadas verificadas em cidades detentoras de patrimônio cultural relevante da história da industrialização do estado de São Paulo, elegeu-se a cidade de Tatuí como caso de estudo piloto. …”
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Modeling and Modulation of NNPC Four-Level Inverter for Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant by Xiaoqiang Guo, Xuehui Wang, Ran He, Mehdi Narimani

“…Photovoltaic (PV) power plant is an attractive way of utilizing the solar energy. For high-power PV power plant, the multilevel inverter is of potential interest. …”
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Isolation, Morphological and Molecular–Phenological Identification of Nematophagous Fungi Inhabiting the Soils of Agricultural Lands in Southern Kazakhstan by Gulzat Kanalbek, Akniyet Zhanuzak, Dmitry Faleev, Aidos Nusupov, Karlygash Mukhatayeva, Kenzhe-Karim Boguspaev

“…The obtained strains of nematophagous fungi were identified. The attractive and nematophagous activity of the obtained fungal strains was determined by using standard methods. …”
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Poroqueratosis. Presentación de un caso by Lino Sánchez Galbán, Damarys Díaz Leonard, Mery Rosa Betancourt Trujillo

“…Se presenta el caso de un paciente de 18 años de edad, que desde los primeros meses de vida presentó lesiones en piel con distribución lineal, diseminadas en cara, tronco y ambas extremidades, además de algunos lechos ungueales, de aspecto hiperqueratósico, con bordes amurallados y centro atrófico de color pardo claro. En el año 2003 se confirmó el diagnóstico histológico de poroqueratosis. …”
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Molecular Understanding of the Role of Catalyst Particle Arrangement in Local Mass Transport Resistance for Fuel Cells by Aoxin Ran, Linhao Fan, Chasen Tongsh, Jiaqi Wang, Zhengguo Qin, Qing Du, Meng Ni, Kui Jiao

“…The densely arranged Pt particles with a small interparticle distance lead to the denser ionomer layer due to the co‐attraction effect, leading to a high local oxygen transport resistance. …”
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Relationship between Anti-European Brown Hare Syndrome Serological Titers and Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus Pallas) Densities by Gisella Paci, Antonio Lavazza, Marco Ferretti, Francesco Santilli, Marco Bagliacca

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The impact of copper additive content on the synthesis of SiC from rice husks by Kieu Do Trung Kien, Huynh Ngoc Minh

“…A mixture of rice husks, silica gel, and copper was prepared in varying ratios and then sintered at 1100 °C in a CO _2 atmosphere to promote SiC formation. The SiC content, mineralogical composition, and microstructure of the products were analyzed using ISO 21068-2:2008, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, x-ray Diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy, and Energy Dispersive x-ray Spectroscopy. …”
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Automated craniofacial biometry with 3D T2w fetal MRI. by Jacqueline Matthew, Alena Uus, Alexia Egloff Collado, Aysha Luis, Sophie Arulkumaran, Abi Fukami-Gartner, Vanessa Kyriakopoulou, Daniel Cromb, Robert Wright, Kathleen Colford, Maria Deprez, Jana Hutter, Jonathan O'Muircheartaigh, Christina Malamateniou, Reza Razavi, Lisa Story, Joseph V Hajnal, Mary A Rutherford

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>This is the first automated atlas-based protocol using 3D SVR MRI for fetal craniofacial biometrics, accurately revealing morphological craniofacial differences in a T21 cohort. …”
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The duality of knowledge by Paul Hildreth, Chris Kimble

“…Knowledge Management (KM) is a field that has attracted much attention both in academic and practitioner circles. …”
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A journey into a Mediterranean diet and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review with meta-analyses by Demosthenes Panagiotakos, Katherine Esposito, Paolo Chiodini, Maria Ida Maiorino, Giuseppe Bellastella, Dario Giugliano

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representação social da dignidade da pessoa humana na visão do acadêmico da Universidade Estadual de Goiás – UEG by Cinthya Santos

“…Foi feito um levantamento amostral através da aplicação de um instrumento de coleta de dados, com a participação de 137 participantes divididos da seguinte maneira: 62 alunos do curso de direito, 40 alunos do curso de Ciências biológicas e por fim 35 alunos do curso de Agronomia. …”
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Cultivating Well-being, Community Cohesion, and Sense of Purpose through African Contemplative Practices by Lucy Draper-Clarke, Caryn Green

“…During a research retreat in South Africa, attended by traditional healers, creative arts therapists and performers, mindfulness and neuroscience researchers, and a Buddhist monk, indigenous rituals were performed by experienced facilitators and analyzed through group reflection sessions. …”
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Métodos de treinamento de flexibilidade em praticantes de ginástica rítmica do Paraná by Evandra Hein Mendes, Gisele Maria Braciak

“…Concluiu-se que programas planejados de treinamento de flexibilidade são indispensáveis para o sucesso competitivo e a segurança das atletas. …”
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Karl Barth’s Christological anthropology as a basis for building an interreligious relationship by Y.Y. Putra, A. Himawan, Y.K. Susanta

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Identifying the causes and consequences of pregnancy in Iranian Kurdish women under the age of 18: A grounded theory study by Javad Yoosefi lebni, Ahmad Ahmadi, Seyed Fahim Irandoost, Mandana Saki, Hossein Safari, Nafiul Mehedi

“…The findings of the study can be used in the areas of health and social policy, program planning, and designing interventions and educational programs aimed at changing beliefs and cultural attitudes related to pregnancy under the age of 18 at the individual, family, and societal levels.…”
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Assessment of forest soil contamination by heavy metals in the Polish National Park near Warsaw by Aneta Łukaszek-Chmielewska, Joanna Rakowska, Marzena Rachwał, Olga Stawarz

“…The content of the cadmium, lead, manganese and chromium (using atomic emission spectroscopy with induction-coupled plasma), as well as granulometric composition, pH value and nitrogen and total carbon content, were conducted on soil samples taken from the surface layer (0–10 cm) in the protected area of the Kampinos National Park in Poland. …”
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Neuropathic Pain in Animal Models of Nervous System Autoimmune Diseases by David H. Tian, Chamini J. Perera, Gila Moalem-Taylor

“…However, while much attention has been devoted to curative options, research into neuropathic pain mechanisms and relief has been somewhat lacking. …”
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