Implementation of the Lupus Low Disease Activity State in Pediatric Rheumatology Care: The Role of the Visual Analog Scale by Ekemini A. Ogbu, Anna Carmela P. Sagcal‐Gironella, B. Anne Eberhard, Jennifer M. Huggins, Marisa S. Klein‐Gitelman, Karen Onel, Chen Chen, Bin Huang, Hermine I. Brunner

“…Objective We compared the measurement properties of a traditional physician global assessment of disease activity (PhGA) 10‐cm visual analog scale (PhGA0–10) with that of the three‐point numeric scale (PhGA0–3) in childhood‐onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE) as part of the childhood Lupus Low Disease Activity State (cLLDAS). …”
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Atmospheric air plasma pre-activation and customizable covalent functionalization of PVDF-membranes of microtiter filter plates by Bálint Árpád Ádám, Sára Spátay, Bálint Jávor, Szabolcs László, Levente Illés, Péter Fürjes, Tünde Tóth, Péter Huszthy, Ádám Golcs

“…We performed the covalent functionalization of the porous PVDF-membrane of microtiter filter plates as the essence of conventional and common sandwich plate systems by introducing a generalizable method. After surface-activation of the indifferent membrane polymer, customizable functionalization becomes feasible by covalently attached monofunctional molecular linkers. …”
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Attitudes and adherence to changes in nutrition and physical activity following surgery for prostate cancer: a qualitative study by Richard M Martin, Raj Persad, J Athene Lane, Ellie Shingler, Luke A Robles, Edward Rowe, Anthony Koupparis, Amit Bahl, Constance Shiridzinomwa, Lucy McGeagh

“…Objectives Interventions designed to improve men’s diet and physical activity (PA) have been recommended as methods of cancer prevention. …”
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Chemical Composition and Larvicidal Activity of Flower Extracts from Clitoria ternatea against Aedes (Diptera: Culicidae) by Darvin R. Ravindran, Madhuri Bharathithasan, Patmani Ramaiah, Mohd Sukhairi Mat Rasat, Dinesh Rajendran, Shakila Srikumar, Intan H. Ishak, Abd Rahman Said, Rajiv Ravi, Mohamad Faiz Mohd Amin

“…The highest larvicidal activity was observed against the early 4th instar larvae of Aedes aegypti with the LC50 and LC95 values of 1056 and 2491 mg/L, respectively. …”
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Photocatalytic Oxidation of Gaseous Isopropanol Using Visible-Light Active Silver Vanadates/SBA-15 Composite by Ting-Chung Pan, Hung-Chang Chen, Guan-Ting Pan, Chao-Ming Huang

“…The addition of mesoporous SBA-15 improves the formation of nanocrystalline silver vanadates. In situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS) confirms the presence of Brønsted and Lewis acids on the SVO/SBA-15 composites. …”
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Study on Antibacterial Activities of Croton macrostachyus and Pycnostachys abyssinica Leaf Extracts Against Some Human Pathogens by Getahun Yemata, Endalamaw Yihune, Yewulsew Kebede

“…The compounds in the crude extract were further profiled by thin layer chromatography (TLC). The antibacterial activity of the compounds was evaluated using the agar well diffusion method. …”
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Jellyfish Collagen Grafted with Hydroxybutyl Chitosan and Protocatechuic Acid Adhesive Sponge with Antibacterial Activity for Rapid Hemostasis by Zeyong Wu, Yucang Shi, Bing Zhang, Hongwei Liu, Peihua Zhang

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THE IMPORTANCE AND TASKS OF THE EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS OF THE ACTIVITY OF THE COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATION IN THE FINANCIAL MARKETS WITHIN CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS ANALYSIS by P. Kukushkin

“…In the Russian practice there is no technique of the analysis of efficiency of activity of the companies using receptions of the modern business analysis. …”
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Lipoprotein Signal Peptide as Adjuvants: Leveraging Lipobox-Driven TLR2 Activation in Modern Vaccine Design by Muhammad Umar, Haroon Afzal, Asad Murtaza, Li-Ting Cheng

“…Recent advances in bioinformatics have significantly improved the prediction of SP structures and cleavage sites, facilitating the rational design of recombinant lipoproteins optimized for immune activation. …”
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Geospatial Relationships between Awareness and Utilization of Community Exercise Resources and Physical Activity Levels in Older Adults by Christopher J. Dondzila, Ann M. Swartz, Kevin G. Keenan, Amy E. Harley, Razia Azen, Scott J. Strath

“…It is unclear if community-based fitness resources (CBFR) translate to heightened activity levels within neighboring areas. …”
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Phenolics, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Immature and Mature Blumea balsamifera Leaf Extracts Eluted with Different Solvents by Sirinapha Jirakitticharoen, Wudtichai Wisuitiprot, Pongphen Jitareerat, Chalermchai Wongs-Aree

“…There was a significant positive correlation between antioxidant activity and bioactive compounds. The immature leaf extract eluted with 50% ethanol showed antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, with a minimum inhibitory concentration of 0.5 mg/mL. …”
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Antibacterial and Antibiotic-Potentiating Activities of Thirteen Cameroonian Edible Plants against Gram-Negative Resistant Phenotypes by Paul Nayim, Armelle T. Mbaveng, Brice E. N. Wamba, Aimé G. Fankam, Joachim K. Dzotam, Victor Kuete

“…This work was designed to investigate the antibacterial activities of methanol extracts from thirteen Cameroonian edible plants and their antibiotic-potentiating effects against Gram-negative multidrug-resistant (MDR) phenotypes. …”
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Personal Data of Adolescents in Higher Education: The LGPD and the Use of Digital Media for Teaching Activities and Remote Testing by Thaís Duarte Zappelini, Laurianne-Marie Schippers, Alexandre Pacheco da Silva

“…The main objective of this article is to assess the processing of adolescents’ personal data by HEIs in the context of teaching activities carried out by digital means and the use of remote testing that include the collection of sensitive data. …”
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Passive Outdoor Host Seeking Device (POHD): Designing and Evaluation against Outdoor Biting Malaria Vectors by Stella T. Kessy, Ladslaus L. Mnyone, Bruno A. Nyundo, Issa N. Lyimo

“…Overall, this study demonstrates that the POHD baited with synthetic blends (Mbita and Ifakara blends) and bendiocarb can effectively attract and kill outdoor biting malaria vector species. Such POHD baited with synthetic blends may require the source of CO2 to enhance attractiveness to mosquitoes. …”
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Casting Activity of Scherotheca gigas in No-Till Mediterranean Soils: Role in Organic Matter Incorporation and Influence of Aridity by Paloma Bescansa, Iñigo Virto, Oihane Fernández-Ugalde, María José Imaz, Alberto Enrique

“…The casts were formed by the activity of the only anecic species, Scherotheca gigas (Dugès, 1828), ubiquitous in no-till soils in this region. …”
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ALDH2 Overexpression Alleviates High Glucose-Induced Cardiotoxicity by Inhibiting NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation by Ruiping Cao, Dian Fang, Jiahui Wang, Ying Yu, Hongwei Ye, Pinfang Kang, Zhenghong Li, Hongju Wang, Qin Gao

“…In high glucose-induced cardiac cell injury, ALDH2 overexpression may reduce ROS production, thereby inhibiting the activation of NLRP3 inflammation and cell pyroptosis. …”
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P- and S-Wave Velocity Structures and the Influence of Volcanic Activities in the East Java Area From Seismic Tomography by Syawaldin Ridha, Sukir Maryanto, Agustya A. Martha, Vanisa Syahra, Muhajir Anshori, Pepen Supendi, Sri Widiyantoro, Sri D. Wuryani, Rendi P. Hab Sari

“…The Indian oceanic plate sunk beneath the Eurasian continental plate, forming the subduction zone in Southern Indonesia. This activity led to the formation of volcanoes along the Sunda Arc, including East Java, the research area covered in this study. …”
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Gal-3 activates Tyro3 to ameliorate ferroptosis of hippocampal neurons after traumatic brain injury by Xiao Zhang, Manrui Li, Yang Xu, Jingting Wu, Ruixuan Yuan, Yihan Sun, Xiaogang Chen, Meili Lv, Bo Jin, Xiameng Chen, Weibo Liang

“…Our bioinformatics analysis of single-cell RNA sequencing data from hippocampal tissue following TBI revealed persistent neuronal loss and activation of ferroptosis-related pathways. Notably, Tyro3 expression was significantly upregulated, suggesting its potential role in neuronal ferroptosis. …”
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One pot oxidative ethyl acetate synthesis using palladium activated SBA-15 type catalysts by Yesim Gucbilmez, Ibrahim Calis

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Utilization of Macadamia Nutshell Residue for the Synthesis of Magnetic Activated Carbon toward Zinc (II) Ion Removal by Minh-Trung Dao, Thi-Phuong-Linh Tran, Duc-Thuong Vo, Van-Kieu Nguyen, Le-Thuy-Thuy-Trang Hoang

“…In this study, macadamia nutshell residue, a prevalent leftover and green agricultural waste in Vietnam, was utilized to prepare a magnetic activated carbon adsorbent. The obtained material was characterized by its surface functionalities, elemental composition, crystalline structure, and magnetic properties. …”
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