Catalpol alleviates the lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory response of BV2 cells by Sijie Liu, Jiayi Zhu, Hao Huang, Jiaxiang Xu, Biao Zhang, Yi Luo

“…Reactive oxygen species (ROS) were detected by flow cytometry. Induced nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) level was detected by immunofluorescence. …”
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The effect of non-tariff measures (NTMS) on Indonesian pulp and paper exports by Rissa Hurulaini Ramadhani Nasution

“…The effect of NTMs imposition to pulp and paper between Indonesia and its main trade partners is estimated by using a panel data gravity model that is constructed by disaggregated data on bilateral export trade flow of pulp and paper between Indonesia and its main trade partners for the period from 2005 to 2019. …”
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Whey Protein Lycosome Formulation Improves Vascular Functions and Plasma Lipids with Reduction of Markers of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Prehypertension by Ivan M. Petyaev, Pavel Y. Dovgalevsky, Victor A. Klochkov, Natalya E. Chalyk, Nigel Kyle

“…The reduction of plasma triglycerides and cholesterol fractions and almost two-fold decline in C-reactive protein (CRP) and inflammatory oxidative damage (IOD) levels as well as an increase in nitric oxide (NO), tissue oxygenation (StO2), and flow-mediated dilation values constitute the most significant benefit/outcome of the treatment with the combined formulation of whey protein and lycopene. …”
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Calculation of Spotting Particles Maximum Distance in Idealised Forest Fire Scenarios by José C. F. Pereira, José M. C. Pereira, André L. A. Leite, Duarte M. S. Albuquerque

“…The thermally thin particles undergo drag relative to the flow and moisture loss as they are dried and pyrolysis, char-combustion, and mass loss as they burn. …”
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Cracks path growth in turbine blades with TBC under thermo – mechanical cyclic loadings by T. Sadowski, P. Golewski

“…In high temperature one of the most often occuring interactions in the turbine engine are time variable force fields, caused by non-stationary flowing of an exhaust gas and aerodynamical interaction of the engine elements. …”
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The Review of compression stocking in sports market by Inmaculada Aparicio-Aparicio, Jose Luis Sanchez-Jimenez, Ignacio Catala-Vilaplana, Pedro Perez-Soriano, Clara Carrion-Gonzalez

“…The most reported properties in the sport compression market are protection, followed by comfort, blood flow and breathability. While the least claimed properties in the sport compression market are delayed onset muscle soreness mitigation, thermoregulation (freshness-preserving and warmth-retaining insulation), and risk of injury reduction. …”
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Effects of silkworm pupa protein on apoptosis and energy metabolism in human colon cancer DLD-1 cells by Xiaojiao Ji, Jing Wang, Aijin Ma, Duo Feng, Yue He, Wenjie Yan

“…Results: Comparing with the control, SPP significantly inhibited the proliferation of DLD-1 cells with all the dosage tested (P < 0.01); flow cytometry showed that SPP significantly promoted apoptosis (P < 0.05). …”
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THE ROLE OF RUSSIAN DIPLOMACY IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF "ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT" IN RUSSIA by D. L. Sivovolov

“…It dwells on issues of Russian role in these efforts and the protection of Russian intellectual property and information resources, development of "electronic government" in Russia, and the role of the Russian diplomacy in preventing the adverse effects of information revolution.Author believes that the Russian diplomacy faces today a new challenge – nurturing the international environment conducive to goals of socio-economic development and preserving national sovereignty under the conditions of transnational information flows. The author singles out three main approaches to Internet governance: the U.S., Russian and the EU. …”
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Investing in an Olympic agenda: from Rio to Tokyo and beyond by Eduardo Russo, Ariane Roder Figueira, Leonardo Jose Mataruna-Dos-Santos

“…ContextThis study was inspired by the considerable risks and diminishing enthusiasm among societies to invest in Olympic agendas, which traditionally involve billions of dollars, various opportunities, and complexities for host countries.PurposeThe objective of this study was to evaluate the risks and benefits of long-term equity investments for companies and governments engaged in the Olympic movement.MethodQualitative methodologies were employed for this research, utilizing a multi-case approach that included 38 comprehensive interviews with companies and entities impacted by the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.ResultsConsequently, a theoretical framework titled “Risks and Opportunities Related to Olympic Investments” is presented to elucidate the dynamics of investment flows, competitive pressures in specific sectors, and future threats and trends for the Olympic movement.FindingsThe research revealed that the gigantism of past editions exerted significant pressure on organizers and companies to adopt new management practices and enhance investment planning, striving for minimal environmental impact and long-term economic sustainability. …”
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Different Stability-Indicating Chromatographic Techniques for the Determination of Netobimin by Nesrin K. Ramadan, Afaf O. Mohamed, Sara E. Shawky, Maissa Y. Salem

“…Method (A) was an HPLC method, performed on C18 column using acetonitrile/methanol/0.01 M potassium dihydrogen phosphate (56 : 14 : 30 by volume) as a mobile phase with a flow rate of 0.5 mL/min. Detection was performed at 254 nm. …”
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Neurostimulation device for ameliorating salivary dysfunction: A novel neuromodulatory perspective by Rajkumar Krishnan, Nagarathinam Anbu Elangovan, Ramya Ramadoss

“…Xerostomia, or dry mouth, is a condition characterised by a decrease in salivary flow rate, affecting the quality of life of many individuals. …”
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Evaluation of Oxidative Stress and Mitophagy during Adipogenic Differentiation of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Isolated from Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) Horses by Krzysztof Marycz, Christine Weiss, Agnieszka Śmieszek, Katarzyna Kornicka

“…We investigated the metabolic status of isolated cells during adipogenic differentiation using multiple research methods, such as flow cytometry, PCR, immunofluorescence, or transmission and confocal microscopy. …”
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Smart natural technology &amp; maintenance of sustainable aquatic environment: A study during lockdown by Sucharita Bhattacharyya, Anwesh Bhowmick

“…These directly pollute the river, disrupt its regular flow, and obstruct the normal activities of the Dolphin, thus destroying its habitat which ultimately reduces the population and affects the river's bio-diversity balance. …”
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Corrosion mechanism of Al2O3–C stopper rod by calcium treated molten steel by Lidong Xing, Jingjing Liu, Yanping Bao, Min Wang

“…The stopper rod plays a crucial role in continuous casting by controlling the flow of molten steel into the mold in the tundish, ensuring a stable molten steel level, and facilitating smooth operation. …”
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Current State and Future Trends: A Citation Network Analysis of the Orthokeratology Field by Miguel Angel Sanchez-Tena, Cristina Alvarez-Peregrina, Jose Sanchez-Valverde, Cesar Villa-Collar

“…This study shows the state of the flow of information in the orthokeratology field by providing links in bibliographic citations from a qualitative and quantitative point of view.…”
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Design of Solar Optical Fiber Lighting System for Enhanced Lighting in Highway Tunnel Threshold Zone: A Case Study of Huashuyan Tunnel in China by Xiaochun Qin, Xuefeng Zhang, Shuai Qi, Hao Han

“…It was indicated through calculation that the design length of solar optical fiber enhanced lighting was related to the design speed, longitudinal slope, and overhead clearance of the tunnel, and the design luminance of solar optical fiber enhanced lighting was related to the luminance outside the tunnel, the design speed, and the design traffic flow of the tunnel. Luminance analysis of the solar optical fiber lighting system of Huashuyan Tunnel was made based on the on-site experiment. …”
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A True Friend Stabs You in the Front: Astell’s Admonisher Conception of a Friend by Jen Nguyen

“…With Astell’s admonisher conception on the table, the balance of the paper shows how Astell might have persuaded us to accept her severe-sounding view by sketching the goods that she thinks flow from having an admonisher as a friend. Section three thus contends that, on Astell’s view, there is a class of deep truths about who we are that only our admonishing friends can reliably access; section four sketches how admonishment enhances our moral reasoning skills on Astell’s picture.…”
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Catalytic Conversion of Ethanol and Isopropanol on γ-Irradiated CoO/AlO Solids by M.M. Doheim, H.A. El-Boohy, G.A. El-Shobaky

“…The reaction was studied at different temperatures in the range 250–400°C and monitored using nitrogen as a carrier gas flowing at a rate of 18 cm 3 /min. The γ-ray doses employed were 0.2, 0.4, 0.8 and 1.6 MGy, respectively. …”
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Micro and nanoparticulate PP/CaCO3 composites mechanical, thermal and transport properties - DOE by Juliano Martins Barbosa, Caroline Valadão Pacheco, Gisele Szilágyi, Patrícia Candioto de Oliveira, Renato Meneghetti Peres, Hélio Ribeiro

“…To optimize fillers dispersion in the polymer matrix, a Design of Experiment (DOE) was used, that combined Extruder screw rotation (N: 250 and 500 rpm); Extruder feed flow (Q:10 and 15 kg/h) and Average particle size (ϕ: 40 nm and 1.7 μm) at four different filler concentrations. …”
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Improvement on The Adequacy of The Water Supply System in Kagongi Sub-County, Mbarara District. by Ainembabazi Immmaculate

“…Data collected points out the reduction in the yield of the source, increase in the demand over water supply were the major causes of the intermittent flows in tap stands and inadequate water supply however, measures can be to improve the functionality of water supply.…”
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