Investigation on Dynamic Propagation Characteristics of In-Plane Cracks in PVB Laminated Glass Plates by Xiaoqing Xu, Bohan Liu, Yibing Li

“…Parametric studies are then carried out to investigate the influence of five critical parameters, that is, plate dimension, crack length, impact energy, glass properties, and PVB properties, on crack propagation characteristics of laminated glass. …”
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In Vitro Cytotoxicity of Fluorinated Quaternary Ammonium Salts in Colorectal Cancer Cells and In Silico Pharmacology by Adriana Milena Olarte Aponte, Victoria Ospina, Sergio A. Pulido, Luz Amalia Ríos-Vásquez, Luz Adriana Betancur Jaramillo, Carlos Mario Muñetón Peña, Rogelio Ocampo-Cardona, Sara M. Robledo

“…Despite the availability of effective treatments like 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), pharmacological therapy for CRC still faces significant challenges, including drug resistance, toxicity, and limited specificity. Therefore, discovering new compounds remains critical to overcoming these barriers and expanding treatment options. …”
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Genes for editing to improve economic traits in aquaculture fish species by Zituo Yang, Guihong Fu, May Lee, Shadame Yeo, Gen Hua Yue

“…Aquaculture, a critical sector for global food security, faces the challenge of meeting growing demand while protecting wild fish populations. …”
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A Randomized Non‐overlapping Encryption Scheme for Enhanced Image Security in Internet of Things (IoT) Applications by Muhammad Aqeel, Arfan Jaffar, Muhammad Faheem, Muhammad Waqar Ashraf, Nadeem Iqbal, Shahid Yousaf, Hossam Diab

“…ABSTRACT The rapid proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has underscored the critical need to safeguard the data they store and transmit. …”
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Identification of ecological security pattern in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau by Wangping Li, Yadong Liu, Qingrun Lin, Xiaodong Wu, Junming Hao, Zhaoye Zhou, Xiuxia Zhang

“…The Minimum Cumulative Resistance (MCR) model and circuit theory were used to map ecological corridors and identify critical pinch points and barriers. …”
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A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS ON ORGANIZATIONAL DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES by Mubashshir Bin Mahbub, Mushfiq Nabil, Taskin Ahmed

“…The analysis further underscores the critical influence of organizational culture on the success of MIS adoption. …”
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The application of allelopathy in integrated pest management systems to control temperate European crop pests: a systematic map by Charlotte Kiely, Nicola Randall, Magda Kaczorowska-Dolowry

“…Screening consistency was checked at each stage using 5% of the studies. Critical appraisal was not conducted. Each unique combination of key variables (pest, plant, allelochemical, application method, intervention form) was treated as a separate datapoint or experiment. …”
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Genome-wide identification of short-chain dehydrogenases/reductases genes and functional characterization of ApSDR53C2 in melanin biosynthesis in Arthrinium phaeospermum by Jiao Liao, Yisi Wang, Han Liu, Sijia Liu, Peng Yan, Hang Chen, Shujiang Li, Shujiang Li

“…The results of phenotypic and stress conditions analysis indicate that ApSDRs are critical for the growth, development, stress response, and fungicide resistance of A. phaeospermum. …”
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Exploring the potential benefits of areca nut extract in animal production: a review by Zhuying Liu, Zhuying Liu, Xiaolong Wang, Lixin Wen, Lixin Wen

“…Globally, the issue of antibiotic residues in agricultural products and their environments is increasingly critical, with the spread of microbial resistance becoming an urgent international challenge. …”
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Post-craniotomy infections: A point-by-point approach by Giovanni Carone, Marta Bonada, Evelyn Gisell Belotti, Eugenia D'Angeli, Annica Piccardi, Fabio Martino Doniselli, Guido Gubertini, Cecilia Casali, Francesco DiMeco, Massimiliano Del Bene

“…Discussion and conclusion: The management of PCNIs remains a major challenge. There is a critical need for standardization of definitions and data reporting. …”
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Adipocyte-specific Steap4 deficiency reduced thermogenesis and energy expenditure in mice by Han Wang, Lizi Zhang, Xing Chen, Lingzi Hong, Junjie Zhao, Wen Qian, Lam Khue Pham, Belinda Willard, Xiaoxia Li, Katarzyna Bulek, Xiao Li

“…Consistently, brown adipocyte-specific Steap4 deficiency impaired mitochondrial function, increased brown fat whitening, reduced energy expenditure, and exacerbated insulin resistance in a high-fat model. Overall, our study highlights Steap4’s critical role in modulating adipocyte mitochondrial function, thereby controlling thermogenesis, energy expenditure, and adiposity.…”
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VSTM2L protects prostate cancer cells against ferroptosis via inhibiting VDAC1 oligomerization and maintaining mitochondria homeostasis by Juan Yang, Xiao Lu, Jing-Lan Hao, Lan Li, Yong-Tong Ruan, Xue-Ni An, Qi-Lai Huang, Xiao-Ming Dong, Ping Gao

“…Mitochondria play a critical role in initiating and amplifying ferroptosis in cancer cells. …”
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Vaginal Tritrichomonas foetus infection in mice as an in vivo model for drug development against Trichomonas vaginalis. by Noelle M Nieskens, Yukiko Miyamoto, Brianna M Hurysz, Anthony J O'Donoghue, Lars Eckmann

“…Consequently, an urgent need exists for the development of novel drug entities against trichomoniasis. Critical for antimicrobial drug development is the demonstration of in vivo efficacy. …”
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E2F1 activates breast stromal fibroblasts and promotes their paracrine pro-carcinogenic effects by Layla A. Al-Kharashi, Falah H. Al-Mohanna, Abdelilah Aboussekhra, Abdelilah Abousekhra

“…Interestingly, while fibroblasts expressing high level of E2F1 enhanced the resistance of BC cells to chemotherapeutic drugs, E2F1-deficient fibroblasts enhanced their sensitivity to cisplatin. …”
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PPARγ Expression and Function in Mycobacterial Infection: Roles in Lipid Metabolism, Immunity, and Bacterial Killing by Patricia E. Almeida, Alan Brito Carneiro, Adriana R. Silva, Patricia T. Bozza

“…Tuberculosis continues to be a global health threat, with drug resistance and HIV coinfection presenting challenges for its control. …”
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Experimental Study on Freeze-Thaw Effects on Creep Characteristics of Rubber Concrete by Qi Li, Fei Xu, Hemin Zheng, Junhao Shi, Jianyu Zhang

“…Crumb Rubber Concrete (CRC) can exhibit high freeze-thaw resistance, but its long-term creep behavior under various freeze-thaw conditions remains unclear, which is essential for the safety of pavement engineering in the severe cold zone. …”
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Rapid Visual Screening for Seismic Assessment of Hospital Buildings: A Case Study of Kabul City by Abdul Ali Raoufy, Ali Kheyroddin, Hosein Naderpour

“…Considering the unexpected occurance of natural and man-made disasters over the world including Afghanistan, the importance of hospitals preparedness, as the first reference points for people to get healthcare services, becomes clear. Hospitals as critical infrastructures play an essential role in reducing casualties after an earthquake. …”
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The Role of HMGB1 in the Pathogenesis of Type 2 Diabetes by Yanan Wang, Jixin Zhong, Xiangzhi Zhang, Ziwei Liu, Yuan Yang, Quan Gong, Boxu Ren

“…Importantly, we will summarize and renovate the role of HMGB1 and HMGB1-mediated inflammatory pathways in adipose tissue inflammation, insulin resistance, and islet dysfunction. Future Directions. …”
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Improved protection scheme for shipboard microgrids based on high frequency impedance method with experimental validation by Asmaa M. Aboelezz, Magdi M. El-Saadawi, Abdelfattah A. Eladl, Magda I. El-Afifi, Vladimír Bureš, Bishoy E. Sedhom

“…This paper addresses the critical problem of fault detection in DC zonal shipboard microgrids, which is essential for ensuring system reliability and operational safety. …”
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Divergent Crosstalk Between Microglia and T Cells in Brain Cancers: Implications for Novel Therapeutic Strategies by Min-Hee Yi, Jinkyung Lee, Subin Moon, EunA So, Geonhyeok Bang, Kyung-Sub Moon, Kyung-Hwa Lee

“…The tumor microenvironment has emerged as a critical determinant of tumor progression and treatment efficacy. …”
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