Overview of American Heart Association / American College of Cardiology guidelines 2017 for management of patients with valvular heart disease by M.Т. Vatutin, G.A. Smyrnova, G.G. Taradin, Yu.P. Gritsenko, K.S. Gasendich

“…It should be emphasized that the recommendations written by leading US experts in this field are set out clearly, using a variety of tables and figures, which will undoubtedly make them a desktop guide to action for most practitioners in the following years. …”
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The Role and the Regulation of NLRP3 Inflammasome in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Narrative Review by Arezina Kasti, Konstantinos Katsas, Maroulla D. Nikolaki, Konstantinos Triantafyllou

“…Although premature, knowledge of the action of synthetic small molecules, phytochemicals, organic compounds, and probiotics might make NLRP3 a new therapeutic target in the quiver of physicians’ therapeutic choices for IBS symptoms management.…”
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Modeling and Optimization for Production of Rice Husk Activated Carbon and Adsorption of Phenol by Y. S. Mohammad, E. M. Shaibu-Imodagbe, S. B. Igboro, A. Giwa, C. A. Okuofu

“…In this paper, response surface methodology was employed for the modeling and optimization of adsorption of phenol onto rice husk activated carbon. Among the action variables considered are activated carbon pretreatment temperature, adsorbent dosage, and initial concentration of phenol, while the response variables are removal efficiency and adsorption capacity. …”
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Peningkatan Motivasi Belajar melalui Strategi Ice Breaking pada Anak Usia 4-5 Tahun di PAUD Baitul Ilmi Sadar Sriwijaya by Ari Sawitri, Septiani Selly Susanti

“…The research method used is Classroom Action Research (PTK), the research data collection instruments are observation and interview techniques. …”
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L’ethnographie militaire aux origines de la « politique berbère » du protectorat français au Maroc (1912-1915) by Mathieu Marly

“…From 1913 onwards, a group of officers drew up a new political action plan based on the supposed unity of “Berber customs,” hoping to thereby rally the populations and facilitate the region’s “pacification.” …”
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Microalgae, a Potential Natural Functional Food Source – a Review by Villarruel-López Angélica, Ascencio Felipe, Nuño Karla

“…The importance of algal lipids is based on their polyunsaturated fatty acids, their anti-inflammatory effects, their modulation of lipid pathways, and their neuroprotective action. Microalgae peptides can bind or inhibit specific receptors in cardiovascular diseases and cancer, while carotenoids can act as potent antioxidants. …”
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Research Progress on Metabolic Regulation of Lysosomes and Their Regulatory Mechanism on Meat Tenderness by DONG Yushan, DU Rui, SU Rina, YAO Lili, DU Xuerong, LI Chenlong, WU Junqin, HOU Yanru, LUO Yulong

“…This article introduces the action mechanism and metabolic processes of lysosomes and elaborates the activation pathways of lysosomal membrane permeabilization through reactive oxygen species (ROS), sphingosine, B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) and p53 proteins. …”
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Unravelling the Interactions between Hydrolytic and Oxidative Enzymes in Degradation of Lignocellulosic Biomass by Sporothrix carnis under Various Fermentation Conditions by Olusola A. Ogunyewo, Folasade M. Olajuyigbe

“…The mechanism underlying the action of lignocellulolytic enzymes in biodegradation of lignocellulosic biomass remains unclear; hence, it is crucial to investigate enzymatic interactions involved in the process. …”
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Anti-VEGF Agents for Ocular Angiogenesis and Vascular Permeability by Kenichi Kimoto, Toshiaki Kubota

“…We review articles describing intravitreal injection of anti-VEGF drug trials, while discussing the mechanisms of the action of anti-VEGF antibodies, and also evaluating their outcomes. …”
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The Role of Psychology Towards Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing in South Africa by Ntombophelo Sithole-Tetani

“…The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as it is known, is a call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all. …”
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NON-BIODEGRADATION OF POLYMERIZED POLYETHYLENE RADICALS AT SELECTED DUMPSITES IN KEFFI, NASARAWA STATE NIGERIA by Sufiyan I., Salamatu A. E., Alkali M

“…Polythene and plastic bags pollutes the soil because these are non-biodegradable, and so, they cannot be degraded by the action of the microbes. Therefore, they remain in the soil and will pollute the soil. …”
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Genetic Diversity of Upland Rice Germplasm in Malaysia Based on Quantitative Traits by M. Sohrabi, M. Y. Rafii, M. M. Hanafi, A. Siti Nor Akmar, M. A. Latif

“…High heritability along with high genetic advance was registered for yield of plant, days to flowering, and flag leaf length-to-width ratio suggesting preponderance of additive gene action in the gene expression of these characters. …”
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The Use of Probiotics in Gastrointestinal Disease by Karen L Madsen

“…A probiotic preparation (VSL#3 - 6 g/day) that uses a combination of three species of Bifidobacterium, four strains of Lactobacillus and one strain of Streptocccus has shown promise in maintaining remission in ulcerative colitis and pouchitis, as well as in preventing the postoperative recurrence of Crohn's disease. The mechanism of action of probiotics may include receptor competition, effects on mucin secretion or probiotic immunomodulation of gut-associated lymphoid tissue. …”
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Advantages and disadvantages of coronary drug-eluting stent: a 23-year journey of randomized clinical trials by Alfredo E. Rodriguez, Juan Mieres, Juan M. Rokos

“…The finding of a high incidence of non-cardiac death observed in DES trials compared to coronary artery bypass grafting and optimal medical treatment is disturbing, and the reasons are unknown. Prompt action should be taken by the sponsors of the trials, scientific societies, and/or regulatory agencies to confirm or discard this intriguing observation. …”
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Czym jest współczesna ekologia człowieka by Anna Siniarska, Napoleon Wolański

“…HE may be considered to have two parallel foci: an academic HE as a scientific discipline, and an action-oriented HE (environmental engineering, preservation, education, and health protection against environmental deterioration). …”
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On the Seismic Performance of the Single-Layer Reticulated Shell with a Center-Hung Scoreboard under Multiple Seismic Excitations by Renjie Liu, Ce Ji, Xiongyan Li, Chao Wang, Guangyong Wang

“…The responses of integrated models are calculated by an explicit dynamic method under 3D seismic action. The axial forces of the flexibly suspended case and the simplified case where the scoreboard is simplified as fixed masses on the roof structure are compared. …”
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Exploring the intricacies of politeness and impoliteness in Acehnese speech variations by Rostina Taib, Muhammad Kiki Wardana, Maya Safhida, Nurrahmah Nurrahmah, Subhayni Subhayni

“…Proclitics are usually not used in speech and should be attached to the verb, given in the repetition of the subject as the doer of the action. Additionally, politeness in this language is highly dependent on pronouns. …”
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Safety Autonomous Platform for Data-Driven Risk Management Based on an On-Site AI Engine in the Electric Power Industry by Dongyeop Lee, Daesik Lim, Joonwon Lee

“…Regardless of the types and characteristics of these hazards, electric power companies should protect their workers and provide a safe and healthy working environment, but it is difficult to identify the potential health and safety risks present in their workplace and take appropriate action to keep their workers free from harm. Therefore, this paper proposes a novel safety autonomous platform (SAP) for data-driven risk management in the electric power industry. …”
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The impact of extreme weather phenomena on public health: An analysis of Indonesia national policies on adaptation/mitigation strategies by Inayah Alfiyah Nur, Paliling Valeria Erika Sari, Maskun Maskun

“…In response, Indonesia has developed the National Action Plan for Climate Change Adaptation (RAN-API) to enhance climate resilience. …”
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Role of the Synthetic B1 Vitamin Sulbutiamine on Health by Bernardo Starling-Soares, Pedro Carrera-Bastos, Lucien Bettendorff

“…Indeed, new mechanisms of action have been found, mainly associated with its derivatives. …”
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