Bax/Bcl-2 Expression Ratio Analysis of Rat Ovary Vitrified with Date Juice Concentrate as a Natural Extracellular Cryoprotectant by Aisyah Safrina, Nova Anita, Ahmad Aulia Jusuf, Rahimi Syaidah, Huriyah Adani Saoemi

“…Meanwhile, the lowest Bax/Bcl-2 ratio in secondary follicles is found in KP4 (EG 15% + DJC 15%). The DJC is known to contain a dominant amount of glucose. The DJC shows antioxidant activity and contains antioxidant compounds, phenols and flavonoids. …”
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Multiwall Carbon Nanotube Coated with Conducting Polyaniline Nanocomposites for Quasi-Solid-State Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells by Mohammad Rezaul Karim, Ashraful Islam, M. D. Akhtaruzzaman, Liyuan Han, Abdurahman Al-Ahmari

“…An ionic liquid of 1-methyl-3-propyl-imidazolium iodide (PMII) together with the hybrid MWNT-PAni nanocomposites was placed between the dye-sensitized porous TiO2 and the Pt counter electrode without adding iodine and achieved a moderately higher cell efficiency (3.15%), as compared to that containing bare PMII (0.26%).…”
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Pre-Quasi Simple Banach Operator Ideal Generated by s−Numbers by Awad A. Bakery, Afaf R. Abou Elmatty

“…We give the sufficient (not necessary) conditions on E such that the components SEX,Y≔T∈LX,Y:snTn=0∞∈E of the class SE form pre-quasi operator ideal, the class of all finite rank operators are dense in the Banach pre-quasi ideal SE, the pre-quasi operator ideal formed by the sequence of approximation numbers is strictly contained for different weights and powers, the pre-quasi Banach Operator ideal formed by the sequence of approximation numbers is small, and finally, the pre-quasi Banach operator ideal constructed by s−numbers is simple Banach space.…”
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The Effect of Statins and Other Cardiovascular Medication on Ischemia-Reperfusion Damage in a Human DIEP Flap Model: Theoretical and Epidemiological Considerations by M. G. W. van den Heuvel, A. Bast, A. W. Ambergen, R. R. W. J. van der Hulst

“…It was examined whether chronic use of these medications protects from the development of ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) related complications after DIEP (Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Free Flap) surgery. This paper contains a literature study on the antioxidant working mechanisms of these drugs. …”
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Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Improved Boar Sperm Quality via Maintaining Mitochondrial Function During Cryopreservation by Shanpeng Wang, Qi Wang, Lingjiang Min, Hailiang Cao, Adedeji O. Adetunji, Kaifeng Zhou, Zhendong Zhu

“…Boar semen was diluted in a freezing extender containing different concentrations of PQQ (0, 10, 100, 1000, 10,000 nM). …”
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To Determination of Heating Speed of Surface Element of Module Industrial Furnace Recuperator of High-Temperature Heat Technologies at Engineering and Automotive and Tractor Plants by V. V. Shidlovsky

“…The paper contains an analysis of thermal stressed state of a cast-iron recuperator element wall in the case when a cast-iron needle recuperator operates in the state of  elasticity and elastic-plasticity.Heating speed evaluation of  heat-exchange surface at furnace start-up is given in the paper.…”
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Can’t Software Malfunction? by Jeroen de Haas, Wybo Houkes

“…After reconstructing the argument, we show that it rests on two presuppositions regarding the nature of software and the activities of its creators, which we call ‘complete control’ and ‘self-containedness’. Software is taken to be a self-contained unit through which the software engineer exerts complete control over a machine’s behavior. …”
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Structural, Optical and Electrochromic Properties of Sol–Gel V2O5 Thin Films by M. Benmouss, A. Outzourhit, R. Jourdani, A. Bennouna, E. L. Ameziane

“…The films’ electrochromism is studied using cyclic voltammetry (CV) and chronoamperometry in propylene carbonate solution containing 1 mol/l LiCIO4. The films show reversible multichromism (yellow–green–blue) upon Li+ ion insertion/extraction. …”
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Lower Cambrian Organic-Rich Shales in Southern China: A Review of Gas-Bearing Property, Pore Structure, and Their Controlling Factors by Gang Li, Ping Gao, Xianming Xiao, Chengang Lu, Yue Feng

“…In the Lower Yangtze region, the Lower Cambrian shale reservoirs basically contain no gas. Higher maturity, lower porosity, and less-no organic pores are suggested to be responsible for low gas contents and/or the predominate of N2 in shale gas reservoirs. …”
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Characterization of Essential Oils and Fatty Acids Composition of Stored <i>Ginger</i> (<i>Zingiber officinale</i> Roscoe) by C.C. Oforma, G.A. Udourioh, C.M. Ojinnaka

“…The composition of the Zingiber officinale essential oil and fatty acid has shown that the plant contains true essential oils, implying that the medicinal and flavouring strength of the plants may be attributed to its essential oil composition. …”
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Integrative multi-omics analysis reveals the translational landscape of the plant-parasitic nematode Meloidogyne incognita by Zhaolu Zhu, Dexin Bo, Chuanshuai Xie, Dadong Dai, Donghai Peng, Ming Sun, Jinshui Zheng

“…Interestingly, we identified 470 micropeptides (containing fewer than 100 amino acids) with the potential to function as effectors. …”
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Integrated metabolomics and transcriptomics reveal the role of calcium sugar alcohol in the regulation of phenolic acid biosynthesis in Torreya grandis nuts by Qiandan Xie, Zhengchu Jiang, Chenliang Yu, Qi Wang, Wensheng Dai, Jiasheng Wu, Weiwu Yu

“…Abstract Background Torreya grandis, a prominent tree species of the autochthonous subtropical region of China, possesses a drupe-like fruit containing a nut that is rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds. …”
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MINERAL COMPOSITION OF HEAVY CONCENTRATES OF THE KAMENNAYA SANARKA GOLD PLACER (SOUTH URALS) by D.A. Rogov, M.A. Rassomakhin

“…The paper presents the results of study of heavy concentrates from the Kamennaya Sanarka gold placer in the South Urals. The +1 mm fraction contains kyanite, garnet and staurolite, which are characteristic of host shists, whereas the –0.5 mm fraction contains accessory minerals of granite plutons; the –1 + 0.5 mm fraction is transitional in composition. …”
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A Case of Giant Bladder Carcinosarcoma without Submucosal Invasion by Masayoshi Zaitsu, Mariko Yamanoi, Koji Mikami, Akiko Tonooka, Toshimasa Uekusa, Takumi Takeuchi

“…Carcinosarcoma is a rare biphasic neoplasia containing both malignant mesenchymal and epithelial elements. …”
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A review: Health promoting lactic acid bacteria in traditional Indonesian fermented foods by Lilis Nuraida

“…Traditional Indonesian fermented foods can be used as potential sources of probiotics as they commonly contain lactic acid bacteria (LAB), including species of Lactobacillus, Pediococcus, Enterococcus, Weisella and Leuconostoc. …”
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New Possibilities for Planning the Recovery of Abandoned Agricultural Land in Mediterranean Mountain Communities: The Case of Troodos in Cyprus by Dimitris Goussios, Dimitra Gaki, Prodromos Mardakis, Ioannis Faraslis

“…This paper addresses the issue of abandoned agricultural land (AAL) as a phenomenon whose containment is crucial due to its extent, the agro-ecological transition, and the development challenges faced by mountain communities. …”
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Forensic characteristics of the offender who committed a criminal offence under Article 206-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine by S. V. Stetsenko

“…At the scene of an incident, information about the identity of the offender may be contained in material and ideal traces. During the pre-trial investigation, information is obtained as a result of investigative (detective) actions, covert investigative (detective) actions and other procedural measures. …”
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The impact of energy drinks on health of children and young adults - review of latest research by Klaudia Kożuchowska, Dawid Pilarz, Marcelina Szewczyk, Maria Morawska, Aleksandra Tomczyk, Julia Ufnal, Dominika Lewandowska, Dominika Rosińska-Lewandoska, Klaudia Drewko, Kinga Jarosz

“…Energy drinks are non-alcoholic beverages that contain large amounts of caffeine, sugar, and substances like vitamins, taurine, ginseng, creatine, and guarana. …”
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Investigation of Mechanical and Wear Properties of LM24/Silicate/Fly Ash Hybrid Composite Using Vortex Technique by B. R. Senthil Kumar, M. Thiagarajan, K. Chandrasekaran

“…The properties of the hybrid composites containing 24 wt.% silicates exhibit the superior wear resistance and mechanical properties.…”
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Bicubic ribbon surface by V. A. Korotkiy, E. A. Usmanova

“…Theorem 1 formulates and proves the continuity conditions for the gradient. Theorem 2 contains conditions for the continuity of curvature. …”
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