The Investigations of Thermomechanical Properties of Polypropylene Composites by Sylwester Norwiński, Przemysław Postawa, Robert Sachajko, Paweł Palutkiewicz, Tomasz Stachowiak

“…The article presents the results of the investigations of isotactic polypropylene composites with the following fillers: flame retardants, glass fiber, glass beads, and talc. The process of preparing composites and test samples is described. …”
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Proteomic analysis of murine norovirus-infected Raw 264.7 cells reveals the induction of Ras GTPases by Sung Ho Yun, Md Arif-Ur Rahman, Soo-Bin Nam, Soo Hyeon Kim, Gyuri Kim, Kun Cho, Jong-Soon Choi

“…Murine norovirus (abbreviated as MNV) is often used as a proxy for human norovirus when trying to understand the expression profiles left behind by norovirus infection in a host. In the current study, the host response to MNV was examined using the macrophage Raw 264.7 in terms of the altered host proteomes. …”
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Princess power: Deconstructing the influence of popular culture on local traditions in a novel by Muhammad Nasir, Rahayu Puji Haryanti, Desri Maria Sumbayak

“…The study employed a descriptive methodology with a cultural perspective, with a key focus on dissecting the novel ‘Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia’ by Jean Sasson published in 1993 to explore the impact of popular culture on the identity of Saudi women, focusing on the princesses within the royal palace. …”
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Waveform characteristics in thoracic paravertebral space: a prospective observational study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Pattika Subsoontorn, Lalinthip Vareesunthorn, Amorn Vijitpavan, Sivaporn Termpornlert

“…A pressure transducer system with a desktop monitor was connected to the needle hub to measure pressure values and waveform characteristics in three locations: the paraspinal muscles, immediately behind the superior costotransverse ligament, and within the TPVS. …”
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Shoprite Holdings LtdCase Study: Challenges for Expansion in Africa by Kaori Cambaza

“…This study seeks to comprehend the reasons behind Shoprite's rapid withdrawal from multiple African countries and shed insight into the challenges of conducting business in Africa's demanding business climate. …”
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Investigation on the Fracturing Permeability Characteristics of Cracked Specimens and the Formation Mechanism of Inrush Channel from Floor by Jianning Wang, Weitao Liu, Jianjun Shen

“…The crack propagation was mainly concentrated at the postpeak stage of the complete stress-strain curve, causing the peak of seepage velocity to lag behind the stress peak. For the case with a constant confining pressure, the rate of crack initiation and propagation to final failure was positively correlated with the internal pore pressure. …”
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Implementasi pendidikan multikulturalisme di madrasah aliyah negeri by Ahmad Ihsan Pardamean Siregar, Rony Hamdani Siregar, Owi Ali Nurdin Malayu, Irpan Haj Siagian

“…Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pelaksanaan pendidikan multikulturalisme di MAN 1 Padangsidimpuan, sebuah sekolah yang berada di wilayah dengan keragaman budaya, agama, dan suku bangsa yang tinggi. …”
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Impact of Financial R&D Resource Allocation Efficiency Based on VR Technology and Machine Learning in Complex Systems on Total Factor Productivity by Hui Sun, Xiong Zhong

“…There are also many deep-seated problems behind the world-renowned achievements, such as irrational industrial structure, insufficient independent innovation capabilities, low resource utilization efficiency, and the service quality and efficiency of financial institutions for the transformation of total factor productivity. …”
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Effect of cold atmospheric plasma on common oral pathogenic microorganisms: a narrative review by Jiajun Xin, Hao Zhang, Yushen Li, Yifei Dai, Xiantao Chen, Jiatong Zou, Rui Wang, Zhihui Liu, Bowei Wang

“…We explored the biological effects of CAP and summarized the antimicrobial mechanisms behind it.Results Numerous articles have shown that CAP has a potent antimicrobial effect against common oral pathogens, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, primarily due to the synergy of various factors, especially reactive oxygen and nitrogen species.Conclusions CAP is effective against various oral pathogenic microorganisms, and it is anticipated to offer a new approach to treating oral infectious diseases. …”
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Improvement of In Vitro Osteogenic Potential through Differentiation of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells from Human Exfoliated Dental Tissue towards Mesenchymal-Like Stem Cells by Felipe Augusto Andre Ishiy, Roberto Dalto Fanganiello, Karina Griesi-Oliveira, Angela May Suzuki, Gerson Shigeru Kobayashi, Andressa Gois Morales, Luciane Portas Capelo, Maria Rita Passos-Bueno

“…Unveiling the molecular basis behind these differences is important for a thorough use of iPSCs in clinical scenarios.…”
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Transition Yet Energy Consuming for Tumor Growth Regulated by the Colored Microenvironment by Leiyan Chen, Yan Wang, Qingqing Li, Haohua Wang

“…However, the mechanism behind the transition and what costs involved are obscure when the tumor is exposed to a colored microscopic environment. …”
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The homogenization of China's city flowers and city trees by Zhuo Cheng, Ziyi Wu, Weizhe Chen, Wenxuan Li, Chen Lin, Qing Zhang, Chunlin Long

“…Our study highlights the high level of species homogeneity among CFTs in China and identifies the lack of clarity in the rationale behind their selection in many cities. The study provides recommendations to address these issues and offers insights for cities that have yet to determine their CFTs. …”
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Organisational career conversations: exploring the experiences and perceptions of professional services line-managers in higher education by Sarah Allbeson

“…The discussion identifies that line-managers value career conversations and feel equipped to hold them but consider they need more support in terms of the organisational infrastructure that lies behind a career conversation. There was evidence of a hybrid career concept in which there are elements of reciprocal responsibility for career management between the organisation and the individual. …”
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Extended High Frequency Audiometry in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Cuneyt Kucur, Suna Kabil Kucur, Ilay Gozukara, Ali Seven, Kadriye Beril Yuksel, Nadi Keskin, Fatih Oghan

“…Further studies are needed to help elucidate the mechanism behind hearing impairment in association with PCOS.…”
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Life Science 2.0: reframing the life science sector for ‘the benefit on mankind’ by Michaela Vallin, Göran Tomson, Beate Kampmann, Eivind Engebretsen, Stefan Swartling Peterson, Rhoda K. Wanyenze, Ole Petter Ottersen

“…Most low- and middle-income countries were left behind, deepening the inequalities that the Sustainable Development Goals were set to reduce. …”
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Art Therapy Sebagai Penyaluran Emosi Anak by Siti Azizi Fauziyyah, Ifdil Ifdil, Yola Eka Putri

“…Kegiatan menggambar pada anak dipercaya sebagai salah satu bentuk penyaluran emosia yang efektif dan kegiatan menggambar juga dapat sebagai bentuk terapi yang membantu anak menyalurkan emosi dalam diri nya yang dipendamnya selama ini yang berada di alam bawah sadarnya. Kegiatan ini dinamakan art therapy yang mana anak menggambar sesuai dengan hal-hal yang ingin disampaikan nya, dan melalui menggambar ini juga diharapkan juga efektif dalam penyelesaiain masalah yang di hadapi anak.…”
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Dubai transient city. Anatomy of a post-urban phenomenon by Tiziano Aglieri Rinella

“…But what is concealed behind this amazing urban spectacle? Its very fast and uncontainable growth has generated massive phenomena of urban sprawl and proliferation of junk spaces. …”
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Study on the Response of Staggered Floor Isolated Structures in Mountainous Areas under Three-Dimensional Earthquakes by Shishan Cheng, Jie Yang, Dewen Liu, Lihao Chen, Feng Wan, Fan Yang, Yang Liu

“…The theoretical research on staggered isolated structures is relatively few, and the theoretical research lags behind the practical application of engineering. In this paper, three staggered floor isolated structures with different heights of staggered floors are established. …”
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Cardiac-Restricted IGF-1Ea Overexpression Reduces the Early Accumulation of Inflammatory Myeloid Cells and Mediates Expression of Extracellular Matrix Remodelling Genes after Myoca... by Enrique Gallego-Colon, Robert D. Sampson, Susanne Sattler, Michael D. Schneider, Nadia Rosenthal, Joanne Tonkin

“…In the current study, we investigated the underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms behind the enhanced functional recovery. We observed improved cardiac function in mice overexpressing cardiac-specific IGF-1Ea as early as day 7 after myocardial infarction. …”
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Evaluation of 1.5mm Lead Shield for Radiological Protection and Comparison of Calculated and Measured Results of Equivalent Dose by M. Alhassan, B. Khan, J.T. Baraya

“…The unit of radiation exposure was converted to that of equivalent dose and that of effective dose in order to assess the radiographer’s safety level behind the shield. It was found that, the equivalent/effective dose is as low as to be accepted according to the policy of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable), and within the NCRP recommended limit. …”
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