Characterizing Traffic-Related Ultrafine Particles in Roadside Microenvironments: Spatiotemporal Insights from Industrial Parks by Sultan F.I. Abdillah, Sheng-Jie You, Ya-Fen Wang

“…Both pollutants at IN and RS were significantly influenced by traffic activities, while at UB, they were associated with meteorological conditions and secondary emission. …”
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Knockdown of PTEN promotes colon cancer progression and induces M2 macrophage polarization in the colon cancer cell environment by Xu Han, Ting Yan, Lina Wang, Bin He, Huaxu Yu

“…The expressions of phosphate (p)-p38, c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), activator protein 1 (AP-1), B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) protein in colon cancer tissues and cells were significantly higher than in precancerous tissues or CCD-18Co cells (P-values < 0.05). …”
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Unit commitment in microgrid systems using artificial intelligence techniques by Barnabas I. Gwaivangmin, Ganiyu A. Bakare, Ya’U S. Haruna, Abdullahi L. Amoo

“…The research focused on managing the activation of various power sources, including micro-pumped hydro storage, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, diesel generators, and public power supply, over a 24-hour period. …”
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Brain plasticity associated with prolonged shooting training: a multimodal neuroimaging investigation from a cross-sectional study by Keying Zhang, Tao Zhao, Yu Ding, Jia Cheng, Chunmei Cao

“…Male elite shooters also showed higher cortical thickness in the right inferior temporal lobe; lower fractional anisotropy (FA) values in the right superior longitudinal fasciculus (SLF), right inferior fronto-occipital fasciculus (IFF), and right anterior thalamic radiation (ATR); lower axial diffusivity (AD) value in forceps minor and left ATR; and lower structural connectivity between right putamen and right inferior parietal cortex (IPC), right IPC and right paracentral cortex, and right paracentral cortex and right superior parietal cortex (SPC).ConclusionElite male shooters exhibited optimized resting-state functional activity, functional connectivity, and morphological features compared to normal controls. …”
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Investigation of customized total knee implant with articular cartilage under loading conditions using finite element analysis. by Shady A Alshewaier, Mohamed Yacin Sikkandar, Ali Ahmed Ali Almakrami, S Sabarunisha Begum, Ahmad Alassaf, Ibrahim AlMohimeed, S Meenatchi Sundaram, Dheeraj Poojary, Natteri M Sudharsan, Eddie Y K Ng

“…West Asians, who frequently engage in activities involving bending and kneeling during their prayers, tend to exhibit distinct bone anatomy compared to the Caucasian population. …”
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Implementation of Differentiated Learning in Improving Problem-solving Skills in Collaborative Projects Based on Science and Technology by Desy Aprima, Sasmita Sari

“…Through this approach, each student can receive learning that is appropriate to their ability level, allowing them to actively participate in collaborative science and technology projects. …”
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The Importance of Upper Body Strength Testing and Training For Performance of High-Intensity Actions in Professional Soccer Players: A Survey Exploring Perceptions and Current Prac... by Ivan Curovic, David Grecic, David Rhodes, Jill Alexander, Damian James Harper

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Breaking barriers in STEAM education: Analyzing competence acquisition through project-based learning in a European context by Paula García-Llamas, Angela Taboada, Patricia Sanz-Chumillas, Luísa Lopes Pereira, Roberto Baelo Álvarez

“…This study assesses the impact of a STEAM PBL activity on higher education students and academics, regarding competence acquisition (i.e., personal, professional, academic, and social competences). …”
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Application of principles of cognitive psychology in teaching: Perspectives from undergraduate medical and dental students. by Ambreen Surti, Shaur Sarfaraz, Rabiya Ali, Mukhtiar Baig, Rehana Rehman

“…To optimize learning outcomes, institutions should consider adopting blended learning strategies, curricular innovations, and active learning methodologies (such as case-based, team-based, and problem-solving approaches) aligned with CP principles. …”
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Computational and In silico study of novel fungicides against combating root rot, gray mold, fusarium wilt, and cereal rust. by Mollah Naimuzzaman, Md Mahabub Hasan, Ajoy Kumer, Abu Yousuf Hossin, Mohammad Harun-Ur-Rashid, Swapan Kumar Roy, Abu Noman Faruq Ahmmed, Jamal Uddin

“…The exploration of potential candidates for fungicides against four fungal proteins that cause some vital plant diseases, namely Phytophthora capsici, Botrytis cinerea, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici, and Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici, was conducted using in silico, molecular docking simulations, and molecular dynamic (MD) simulation for selecting the nature of binding affinity with actives sites of proteins. First of all, the DFT was employed to optimize the molecular geometry, and get the prepared optimized ligand. …”
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Construction of a prediction and visualization system for cognitive impairment in elderly COPD patients based on self-assigning feature weights and residual evolution model by Wenwen Cheng, Chen Yu, Xiaohui Liu

“…On the training set, SAFWRE's ROC-AUC was 0.9727, and its PR-AUC was 0.9663; on the test set, SAFWRE's receiver operating characteristic-area under curve (ROC-AUC) was 0.9243, and its precision recall-area under curve (PR-AUC) was 0.9059, and its performance was much superior than that of the control technique. …”
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Assessing brain-muscle networks during motor imagery to detect covert command-following by Emilia Fló, Daniel Fraiman, Jacobo Diego Sitt

“…Nevertheless, heart activity and cortical power were crucial to detect when a participant was mentally rehearsing a movement. …”
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Achieving high precision and productivity in laser machining of Ti6Al4V alloy: A comprehensive study using a n-predictor polynomial regression model and PSO algorithm by Avinash Chetry, Sandesh Sanjeev Phalke, Arup Nandy

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Features of the Processes of Digitalization of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses in Ukraine by Reshetnyak Olena I., Bielikova Nadiia V., Yurchenko Oleksiy K., Kalashnikova Kateryna Yu.

“…The key advantages and barriers to the introduction of digital technologies in the activities of SMEs in Ukraine are identified, the main instruments for implementing the digital strategy of SMEs and the scope of their application are characterized, in particular for the construction industry. …”
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Parent skills training for parents of children or adults with developmental disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Corrado Barbui, Chiara Servili, Brian Reichow, Cary Kogan, Isaac Smith, M Taghi Yasamy

“…Introduction Developmental disorders, including intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorders, may limit an individual's capacity to conduct daily activities. The emotional and economic burden on families caring for an individual with a developmental disorder is substantial, and quality of life may be limited by a lack of services. …”
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Extreme Air Pollution Events Spiking Ionic Levels at Urban and Rural Sites of Indo-Gangetic Plain by Manisha Mishra, U. C. Kulshrestha

“…Vehicular exhaust, solid waste and biofuel burning were identified as the major contributors of WSIIs at the urban site, whereas biomass burning, agricultural activity and coal combustion in brick kilns were the predominant sources at the rural site.…”
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Virtual Screening, Toxicity Evaluation and Pharmacokinetics of Erythrina Alkaloids as Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor Candidates from Natural Products by Permana A, Akili AWR, Hardianto A, Latip JB, Sulaeman AP, Herlina T

“…Pharmacokinetic assessments indicated good absorption, moderate blood-brain barrier penetration, and favorable metabolic and excretion profiles, supporting its potential as an orally active drug candidate.Conclusion: 8-Oxoerythmelanthine ( 128) exhibits strong potential as an AChE inhibitor with a favorable balance of efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetic properties. …”
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Insights into selection and application of carbohydrate-based carriers for microencapsulation: Stability and functional properties of maltodextrin, gum Arabic, and β-cyclodextrin i... by Pegah Mehrali, Seyed Hadi Peighambardoust, Amir Akbarmehr, Khashayar Sarabandi

“…The highest antioxidant activity in inhibiting DPPH− (∼52.1 %) and ABTS+ (∼62.5 %) radicals was obtained in peptides stabilized with MD-βCD. …”
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Sophocarpine inhibits the proliferation and induces apoptosis of glioblastoma cells through regulating the miR-21/PTEN/PI3K/AKT axis by Feng Si, Qian Wang, Fei Chen, Xiangdong Lu

“…The PI3K/AKT pathway activator 740Y-P partially reversed the reduced cell proliferation and enhanced cell apoptosis in SC-treated GBM cells. …”
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Patient experiences of an ankle fracture and the most important factors in their recovery: a qualitative interview study by Rebecca Samantha Kearney, Rebecca McKeown, David R Ellard, Zi Heng Liew

“…Eight themes emerged from the data during analysis; mobility, loss of independence, healthcare, psychological effects, social and family life, ankle symptoms, sleep disturbance and fatigue, and activities of daily living. Factors of importance to participants included regaining their independence, sleep quality and quantity, ability to drive, ability to walk without walking aids or weight-bearing restrictions, and radiological union.Conclusions The results of this research demonstrates the extensive impact of ankle fracture on individuals’ lives, including social and family life, sleep, their sense of independence and psychological well-being. …”
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