Evaluation of yield, yield components and some quality traits of tuber of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) under different weed and nutritional management practices by Hooshmand Amjadi, Gholamreza Heidari, Sirwan Babaei, Zahed Sharifi

“…Tuber quality was significantly affected, with phosphorus concentration peaking at 0.26% under the complete fertilizer regimen, whether paired with manual weeding or the biological herbicide. Additionally, reducing sugars were highest in the complete fertilizer and chemical weed management treatments, indicating potential implications for tuber processing quality. …”
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An overview of potential cardioprotective benefits of xanthophylls in atherosclerosis: an evidence-based review by Yuting Su, Feng Chen, Jiehua Chen, Mingfu Wang

“…Based on the evidence from in vitro and in vivo studies, we explored several potential mechanisms, including antioxidant effect, anti-inflammatory effect, regulation of lipid metabolism, and modulation of ECs and VSMCs dysfunction, and we found that a clear picture of regulatory pathways of xanthophylls on atherosclerosis prevention and treatment is still lacking. In addition, epidemiological studies suggested the possible relationship among high dietary intake of xanthophylls, high plasma/serum xanthophylls and a reduced risk of atherosclerosis. …”
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Filtration Performance of Layering Masks and Face Coverings and the Reusability of Cotton Masks after Repeated Washing and Drying by Sumit Sankhyan, Karen N. Heinselman, Peter N. Ciesielski, Teresa Barnes, Michael E. Himmel, Hannah Teed, Sameer Patel, Marina E. Vance

“…To investigate the reusability of cotton cloth masks, 2-layer cotton fabric sample coupons were machine washed and dried for 52 cycles leading to an increase in inhalation resistance (~20 Pa) without affecting size-resolved filtration efficiency. …”
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Numerical simulation and theoretical study on the impact of wind-sand flow of high-speed trains in long tunnel space by Shiqun Li, Sihui Dong, Yonghua Li, Liping Zhou

“…Abstract When high-speed trains (HST) run in enclosed spaces such as long tunnels, the thermal accumulation of their suspension devices is continuous and cannot be effectively dissipated. In addition, previous experiments or simulations for the heat dissipation of HST in tunnel spaces did not consider the impact of sand. …”
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Progressive Intramuscular Haematoma in a 12-Year-Old Boy: A Case of Acquired Haemophilia A by Manori Gamage, Sadeepa Weerasinghe, Mohamed Nasoor, A. M. P. W. Karunarathne, Sashi Praba Abeyrathne

“…An otherwise healthy, 12-year-old boy was admitted to the ward with a history of swelling of the right and left forearms, for 1 day duration. He did not have any history of trauma or bleeding disorder. …”
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Association between serum carotenoids levels and endometriosis risk: evidence from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey by Jian Huang

“…Weighted multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to evaluate the associations of the serum levels of the major carotenoids with endometriosis risk. Additionally, restricted cubic spline (RCS) was employed to assess the possibility of nonlinear associations. …”
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Application value of CT three-dimensional reconstruction technology in the identification of benign and malignant lung nodules and the characteristics of nodule distribution by Guanghai Ji, Fei Liu, Zhiqiang Chen, Jie Peng, Hao Deng, Sheng Xiao, Yun Li

“…Pathological results were used as the gold standard to compare the detection rates of various lung nodule signs between conventional chest CT scanning and CT 3D reconstruction techniques. Additionally, the differences in mean diffusion coefficient values and partial anisotropy index values between male and female patients were analyzed. …”
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Prevalence and clinical profile of hepatitis C virus infections in multitransfused thalassemic patients in the capital twin cities of Pakistan by Z. Z. Piracha, U. Saeed, R. Uppal, M. R. Uppal, A. Ahmad Khan, M. Abdullah, K. Mari, A. Basra, S. S. Gilani, M. N. Tariq, D. U. Ozsahin, B. Uzun, I. Ozsahin

“…In HCV-positive thalassemic patients, the average ALT level was observed to be 98 U/L, while average creatinine values stood at 0.39 mg/dL. Additionally, hepatomegaly was prevalent in 82.20% of HCV-positive thalassemic patients, featuring an average liver size increase of 4.33 cm. …”
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First Trimester Aneuploidy Screening Program for Preeclampsia Prediction in a Portuguese Obstetric Population by Cláudia Teixeira, Eduardo Tejera, Helena Martins, António Tomé Pereira, Altamiro Costa-Pereira, Irene Rebelo

“…However, detection rates were modest, suggesting that models need to be improved with additional markers not included in the current aneuploidy screening programs.…”
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Astragaloside IV inhibits pathological functions of gastric cancer-associated fibroblasts through regulation of the HOXA6/ZBTB12 axis by Liu Haibo, Luo Shicheng, Sha Xiaofeng, Chen Zhiping, Yang Dongdong

“…Further analysis revealed that HOXA6 or ZBTB12 knockdown in CAFs also exerted inhibitory effects on the malignant phenotypes of gastric cells. Additionally, HOXA6 or ZBTB12 overexpression in CAFs enhanced gastric cancer cell malignancy, which was reversed after astragaloside IV treatment. …”
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Silver nanoparticles immobilized on crosslinked vinyl polymer for catalytic reduction of nitrophenol: experimental and computational studies by Elsayed Elbayoumy, Ashraf A. El-Bindary, Tamaki Nakano, Mohamed M. Aboelnga

“…This composite was also applied as a heterogenous catalyst for the reduction of toxic nitrophenol in the industrial wastewater into a less toxic aminophenol with the aid of NaBH4 as reductant. In addition, Ag/poly(DVB) catalyst regards as one of the most active catalyst that exhibits an advantage over the other catalysts showing similar activities in the aspects that it can be more readily prepared than the competitors and that it works at the lowest concentration of NaBH4. …”
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Linear Control Method for Arch Ring of Oblique-Stayed Buckle Cantilever Pouring Reinforced Concrete Arch Bridge by Zengwu Liu, Jianting Zhou, Yuexing Wu, Xing You, Yinghao Qu

“…The arch ring segment elevation calculation equation was derived under the two typical working conditions that the concrete pouring of the arch ring segment is completed and the buckle cable and anchor cable tensioning are completed. In addition, two typical working conditions of arch ring segment concrete pouring and cable tensioning were evaluated. …”
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NEW «PARASITIC CLASS»: ON THE CONCEPT OF MIKHAIL VOSLENSKY by Сергій САВЧЕНКО, Катерина ПРОКОФ’ЄВА, Оксана РЕШЕТІЛОВА

“…His excessive idealization of the West hindered the application of his theory to a broader context of elite formation in various state systems. Additionally, Voslensky’s research, rooted primarily in personal experience, does not adequately explore the historical and cultural nature of the nomenklatura, its genesis, or potential analogs in other systems. …”
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Reading Modi Lipi: A Deep Learning Journey in Character Recognition by Kanchan Varpe, Sachin Sakhare

“…Despite its historical importance, there are only a few MODI translators available. Conversely, there exist a vast number of historical documents written in MODI that are yet to be deciphered. …”
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Association of dietary acid load with inflammatory markers, oxidative stress, and clinical features in patients with knee osteoarthritis by Jalal Moludi, Akram Rahimi, Shaimaa A. Qaisar, Soudabeh Hamedi-Shahraki, Farshad Amirkhizi

“…Higher PRAL and NEAP scores were associated with increased levels of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) and total oxidant status (TOS), indicating elevated oxidative stress. Additionally, serum levels of inflammatory markers, including TNF-α and hs-CRP, positively correlated with higher DAL scores. …”
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Evolving View of Coronary Artery Calcium: A Personalized Shared Decision-Making Tool in Primary Prevention by Omar Dzaye, Cara Reiter-Brennan, Albert D. Osei, Olusola A. Orimoloye, S. M. Iftekhar Uddin, Mohammadhassan Mirbolouk, Michael J. Blaha

“…Specifically, the current prevention guideline recommends CAC testing for primary atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) prevention among asymptomatic patients in borderline and intermediate risk groups (5–7.5% and 7.5–20% 10-year ASCVD risk). This additional subclassification reflects the uncertainty of treatment strategies for patients broadly considered to be “intermediate risk,” as treatment recommendations for high- and low-risk groups are well established. …”
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Fuzzy multi-model based dynamic sliding mode control for chemical process with long-time delay by Marco Herrera, Oscar Camacho, Alvaro Prado

“…The chemical process industry frequently encounters uncertainties, disturbances, and varying operational demands, necessitating robust control strategies to ensure safety, efficiency, and optimal performance. In addition, the non-linearities inherent in chemical processes complicate control efforts, as system behavior can vary significantly under different operating conditions. …”
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Interprosthetic Joint Motion in Bipolar Partial Hip Arthroplasty After One-Year Follow-up by Noreen Joyce Yeo, Liberato Antonio Leagogo

“…Hip adduction radiographs gave additional information on the total interprosthetic joint motion. …”
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The role of IFN-γ/CXCL10 axis in Mycoplasma pneumonia infection by Yanxia Zou, Feng Huang, Jiying Sun, Yidan Zheng, Ge Dai, Ting Wang, Canhong Zhu, Yongdong Yan, Renzheng Wang, Zhengrong Chen

“…In vitro, coculture with IFN-γ or activated CD4+ Th1 cells significantly promoted CXCL10 expressions in THP-1 derived macrophages, which was largely reversed by siRNA-mediated down regulation of STAT1. In addition, IFN-γ-stimulated macrophages greatly promoted the trans-migration of Th1 cells. our data show that Th1 cells-derived IFN-γ augments CXCL10 production in macrophages via the JAK-STAT1 pathway, which subsequently recruits more immune cells like Th1 cells into the infection sites, thereby constituting a positive feedback loop and aggravating the type I inflammatory responses in MPP patients.…”
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A method for monitoring three dimensional surface deformation in mining areas combining SBAS-InSAR, GNSS and probability integral method by Qiuxiang Tao, Ruixiang Liu, Xuepeng Li, Tengfei Gao, Yang Chen, Yixin Xiao, Huzhen He, Yunguang Wei

“…The proposed method allows for the acquisition of three-dimensional deformation data with fewer InSAR points and GNSS data, significantly reducing labor costs and addressing the gap in InSAR monitoring of three-dimensional surface deformation in densely vegetated areas. Additionally, it accounts for the mutual influence of multiple adjacent working faces. …”
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