The Effect of Active-Participant Experiments upon the Skills of Nursery Class Students to Recognize Measuring Instruments by Ozkan Sapsaglam, Aykut Emre Bozdogan

“…The objective of this study is to determine the effect of active-participant experiments upon the skills of preschool children to recognize and accurately select measuring instruments that are encountered in daily life and used in measuring various magnitudes. In the study, action research method was used. The study was conducted in the school year of 2015-2016 with totally 19 children (8 male and 11 female) aged 48-60 months. …”
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The implementation of TPS (think pair share) cooperative learning model aided by Google hangouts in literary expression course by Fina Hiasa, Supadi Supadi, Nafri Yanti

“…The data analysis technique used in this study was a descriptive method that produced an overview of the extent to which the quality of learning has improved by using the TPS (Think-Pair-Share) type of cooperative learning model assisted by Google Hangouts for students who were the research samples. This classroom action research was carried out in two cycles, and each cycle used the main digital learning room, namely the Google Hangout application. …”
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Evaluation of the Larvicidal Efficacy of Five Indigenous Weeds against an Indian Strain of Dengue Vector, Aedes aegypti L. (Diptera: Culicidae) by Aarti Sharma, Sarita Kumar, Pushplata Tripathi

“…Future studies are, however, required to explore and identify the bioactive component involved and its mode of action.…”
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Immunoprotective Effect of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) and Glucomannan on T-2 Toxin-Induced Immunodepression in Poultry by T. Ramasamy, C. Varshneya, V. C. Katoch

“…The present investigation revealed that the seabuckthorn alone protected the immunosuppressant action of T-2 toxin, but seabuckthorn and glucomannan in combination provided an additive protection against T-2 toxicity.…”
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A numerical study on predicting bond-slip relationship of reinforced concrete using surface based cohesive behavior by Minhajul Bari Prince, Debasish Sen

“…Overall structural integrity and load transfer between concrete and reinforcement enabling composite action relies on the bond between concrete and reinforcement. …”
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Enhanced Sustainability Assessment Framework for Plywood Manufacturing: A Multi-Method Approach Using Delphi Technique, BWM, and S-VSM by Annisa Kesy Garside, Tyas Yuli Rosiani, Adelya Amanda, Thomy Eko Saputro, Eduardo e Oliveira

“…Applied to a plywood manufacturing case study, the framework highlighted areas requiring improvement, particularly in worker well-being and operational safety, while demonstrating the industry's moderate overall efficiency. By offering actionable insights for improving resource use, operational processes, and employee conditions, this framework provides a practical tool for industry managers aiming to enhance sustainability. …”
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Seepage and Dynamic Characteristics of Carbonaceous Mudstone Coarse-Grained Soil Embankment with Different Gradations by Zhong-ming He, Xiao-qu Liu, Ke Huang, Jian-ping Xiong

“…This study investigates the seepage and deformation characteristics of carbonaceous mudstone coarse-grained soil embankment with different gradations under the action of dynamic load and rainfall. An indoor geotechnical test is conducted, and the mechanical parameters of carbonaceous mudstone coarse-grained soil with different gradations are analyzed. …”
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Integrating traditional machine learning with qPCR validation to identify solid drug targets in pancreatic cancer: a 5-gene signature study by Xiaoyan Wang, Pengcheng Yu, Wei Jia, Bingbing Wan, Zhougui Ling, Yangyang Tang

“…These findings establish the five-gene signature as a promising tool for both early, non-invasive diagnostics and the identification of actionable drug targets.ConclusionA five-gene signature is established robustly and has utility in diagnostics and therapeutic targeting. …”
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Magnetic field-induced synergistic therapy of cancer using magnetoplasmonic nanoplatform by Siqi Gao, Iuliia Golovynska, Jiantao Liu, Zhenlong Huang, Hao Xu, Jinghan Qu, Fangrui Lin, Galyna Ostrovska, Junle Qu, Tymish Y. Ohulchanskyy

“…A combination of the MF induced NIR photothermal therapy (PTT) with DOX chemotherapeutic action resulted in an efficient killing of NPs treated cancer cells in vitro and tumor growth restriction in 4T1-tumor-bearing mice in vivo. …”
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Breeding Maize (Zea mays L.) for Aluminum Tolerance through Heterosis and Combining Ability by Fekadu Asfawu, Gomathi Nayagam, Edossa Fikiru, Girum Azmach

“…Our analysis revealed the significant role of both additive and nonadditive gene action in aluminum tolerance, highlighting specific parental lines and hybrid combinations with exceptional performance. …”
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Édition critique numérique avec le logiciel Ekdosis pour LuaLaTeX. L’exemple des fragments latins d’atellanes by Estelle Debouy

“…Tarrant have called “actionable texts for use in digital research”.The purpose of this article is to expose, based on a commented example taken from my edition of the atellanae, the method I followed to write with Ekdosis the constituent elements of a digital critical edition.…”
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Exploring Teaching Perspectives Embraced by Teachers in Teaching Agricultural Sciences in Secondary Schools in South Africa by Nonhlanhla Fortunate Nduku

“…From the critical paradigm, the study employed reflective activities, interviews, observations, and focus groups as data generation methods through action research. Six participants were purposefully selected to bring an in-depth understanding of the phenomenon. …”
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Cytotoxic activity of Fomitopsis betulina against normal and cancer cells – a comprehensive literature review by Paulina Nowotarska, Maciej Janeczek, Benita Wiatrak

“…However, further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms of action and to optimise extraction methods.…”
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New semisynthetic α-glucosidase inhibitor from a doubly-chemically engineered extract by María I. Osella, Mario O. Salazar, Carlos M. Solís, Ricardo L. E. Furlan

“…The inhibitor results from the action of the two reagents used on four common functional groups present in natural products (carbonyl, phenol, aromatic carbon, and a double bond). …”
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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Saudi Arabia: A Soaring Epidemic by Asirvatham Alwin Robert, Abdulrahman Al-Dawish, Muhammad Mujammami, Mohamed Abdulaziz Al Dawish

“…More alarmingly, the incidence of T1DM among infants is also increasing, with children as young as 6 months succumbing to it, instead of that at a rather established vulnerable age of around seven and near puberty, when the hormones antagonize the action of insulin. These reports pose a unique challenge of developing efficient T1DM management system for the young children. …”
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A Review on the Antimutagenic and Anticancer Effects of Cysteamine by Chun-Man Lee

“…Although the mechanisms of action are not fully understood, possible explanations are (i) free radical scavenging, (ii) alteration of the tumor cell proliferation by affecting nucleic acid and protein synthesis or inhibition of DNA synthesis, and (iii) hormone regulation. …”
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Dynamic Characteristic Analysis of the Main Drive Gear Transmission System of a Large Shield Machine Considering Non-uniform Load Conditions by Deng Shuzhi, Xu Lixin, Long Bin, Su Cuixia

“…The model analyzes the time-frequency dynamic response characteristics of the drive system under the action of the multi-source driving torque by considering the effects of nonlinear factors such as the time-varying meshing stiffness of gear teeth, gear transmission errors and backlash. …”
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PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF CULMS IN RYE (SECALE CEREALE L.) WITH A BRITTLE STEM by A. A. Konovalov, I. K. Shundrina, E. V. Karpova, V. I. Mamatyuk

“…Possibly, the bs mutation, in addition to its direct action (culm brittleness) unbalances metabolic processes when forming secondary cellular walls and leads to a deviation from the optimum ratio of carbohydrate and aromatic components. …”
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Antiviral and Immunoenhancing Properties of 7-Thia-8-Oxoguanosine and Related Guanosine Analogues by Donald F Smee, Howard B Cottam, Brahma S Sharma, Ganesh D Kini, Ganapathi R Revankar, Emmanuel A Ojo-Amaize, Robert W Sidwell, Weldon B Jolley, Roland K Robins

“…7-thia-8-oxoguanosine (TOGuo) is the first reported structure of a family of modified guanosine analogues exhibiting antiviral activity in rodent models. Its spectrum of action includes interferon-sensitive viruses such as alphaviruses, bunyaviruses, corona viruses, flaviviruses, picornaviruses and, to a lesser extent, herpesviruses. …”
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Treatment of Functional Dyspepsia in Outpatients after COVID-19 Infection by M. S. Turchina, Yu. M. Morozov, T. I. Obolenskaya

“…All patients were divided in 2 groups by randomization: Group 1 received omeprazole at a dose of 80 mg/day, Group 2 received a combination of omeprazole and Kolofort® (a combined action drug product containing technologically processed antibodies to S100, TNF-alpha, and histamine) at a dose of 80 mg/day. …”
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