Comparative Study of Crucial Properties of Packaging Based on Polylactide and Selected Essential Oils by Ewa Olewnik-Kruszkowska, Astha Vishwakarma, Magdalena Wrona, Anis Bertella, Anna Rudawska, Magdalena Gierszewska, Beata Schmidt

“…The migration of the ingredients present in the films filled with clove oil, grapefruit oil, and tea tree oil into the acetic acid solution did not exceed 10 mg/kg, which is an acceptable value according to the European Union restrictions. …”
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Innovative Grouting Process Monitoring: Design and Implementation of a Measurement Device With Datalogger Function by Gabriel Gaspar, Roman Budjac, Stefan Sedivy, Maximilian Stremy, Denis Benka, Eduard Nemlaha, Rastislav Elias

“…The device underwent rigorous testing under laboratory conditions to ensure its functionality and reliability, and thus significantly contributes to the control and responsiveness of the grouting process by providing real-time data on critical operational parameters. In addition to the controlled testing, the device prototype was subjected to real-world testing during a major grouting project at the Bratislava-Lamač railway tunnel in the Slovak republic. …”
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Determination of the degree of sulfonation in cross-linked and non-cross-linked Poly(ether ether ketone) using different analytical techniques by Abdul G. Al Lafi, Mohammed S. Rihawy, Abdul W. Allaf, Ali Alzier, Reem Hasan

“…In contrast, molecular spectroscopic methods particularly UV and 1H NMR spectroscopy, are more efficient for soluble samples. 1H NMR spectroscopy is especially accurate, though it necessities additional steps, such as determining T1 relaxation times to ensure complete magnetization recovery. …”
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Synergistic Emission Reduction of Particulate Pollutants in Coal-fired Power Plants Using Ultra-low Emission Technology by Leixing Tao, Yanyan Wang, Chunmei Yue, Zhigang Shen, Zhichao Liu, Qizhen Liu, Junchao Lu, Jian Wang, Honglei Ding, Weiguo Pan

“…The results showed that the plants achieved comprehensive removal rates of 99.689−99.878% and 86.99−92.92% for PM2.5 and SO3, resulting in emitted concentrations of approximately 0.99−1.79 and 1.91−2.50 mg m−3, respectively, which are considerably lower than those associated with the traditional flue gas process. Additionally, a significant decrease in the emitted filterable particulate matter (FPM) caused a simultaneous decrease in CPM. …”
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Single-cell RNA sequencing of the spleen reveals differences in Salmonella typhimurium infection mechanisms between different chicken breeds by Qi Zhang, Qiao Wang, Jumei Zheng, Jin Zhang, Gaomeng Zhang, Fan Ying, Dawei Liu, Jie Wen, Qinghe Li, Guiping Zhao

“…In Cobb, Tregs exhibited intense inflammatory inhibition and highly expressed CTLA4, LAG3 and other immunosuppressive regulators. In addition, we found complex macrophage phenotypes during bacterial infection, with a tendency in macrophages from pro-inflammatory phenotypes (Mac-IL1B) to anti-inflammatory phenotypes (Mac-C1QC/Mac-MARCO). …”
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Metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses revealed potential mechanisms of Anchusa italica Retz. in alleviating cerebral ischemia–reperfusion injury via Wnt/β-catenin pathway modulat... by Wenta Tan, Shuo Fu, Yufei Wang, Bojun Hu, Guiquan Ding, Li Zhang, Wen Zhang, Guanhua Du, Junke Song

“…ATP level was measured using an ATP assay kit. Additionally, RT-qPCR and western blot tests were conducted to evaluate the influence of AIRE on the Wnt signaling pathway and mitochondrial function. …”
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Targeting EGFR-binding protein SLC7A11 enhancing antitumor immunity of T cells via inducing MHC-I antigen presentation in nasopharyngeal carcinoma by Haihua Wang, Songqing Fan, Yuting Zhan, Yue Xu, Yao Du, Jiadi Luo, Hongjing Zang, Shuping Peng, Weiyuan Wang

“…The underlying molecular processes revealed that the high and stable expression of SLC7A11 hindered the nuclear entry of GR, thereby suppressing TAP1 transcription and the presentation of MHC-I molecules. Additionally, elevated SLC7A11 expression led to an increase in FAF2 expression and triggered ERAD-dependent degradation of MHC-I, resulting in a reduction of MHC-I molecules on the cell membrane. …”
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Gene Expression Profiling of IL-17A-Treated Synovial Fibroblasts from the Human Temporomandibular Joint by Toshio Hattori, Naomi Ogura, Miwa Akutsu, Mutsumi Kawashima, Suguru Watanabe, Ko Ito, Toshirou Kondoh

“…IL-6 protein production was increased by IL-17A in a time- and a dose-dependent manner. Additionally, IL-17A simulated IL-6 protein production in synovial fibroblasts samples isolated from three patients. …”
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Effects of Pioglitazone on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in the Absence of Constitutive Androstane Receptor Expression by Hwa Young Ahn, Hwan Hee Kim, Ji-Yeon Hwang, Changhun Park, Bo Youn Cho, Young Joo Park

“…The expression of lipogenesis genes in the liver, sterol-regulatory element binding protein-1c (SREBP-1c), and stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD)-1 was decreased after pioglitazone treatment in HF-fed CAR-/- mice. In addition, the expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma 2 (PPARγ2) was decreased by pioglitazone in HF-fed CAR-/- mice. …”
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The relationship between autonomy, optimism, work engagement and organisational citizenship behaviour among nurses fighting COVID-19 in Wuhan: a serial multiple mediation by Yang Liu, Hui Zhang, Yi Zhao, Leiwen Tang, Jing Shao, Zhihong Ye, Dandan Chen, Ping Zou, Shuanghong Lin

“…This study aimed to test if the effect of autonomy on organisational citizenship behaviour through the mediating effects of optimism and work engagement.Study design This was a cross-sectional study.Setting The study was conducted in the Wuhan Jinyintan Hospital in China.Participants In total, 242 nurses who came from multiple areas of China to work at the Wuhan Jinyintan hospital during the COVID-19 epidemic participated in this study.Methods A serial mediation model (model 6) of the PROCESS macro in SPSS was adopted to test the hypotheses, and a 95% CI for the indirect effects was constructed by using Bootstrapping.Results The autonomy–organisational citizenship behaviour relationship was mediated by optimism and work engagement, respectively. In addition, optimism and work engagement mediated this relationship serially.Conclusion The findings of this study may have implications for improving organisational citizenship behaviour. …”
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Blockchain-Assisted Hierarchical Attribute-Based Encryption Scheme for Secure Information Sharing in Industrial Internet of Things by A. Sasikumar, Logesh Ravi, Malathi Devarajan, A. Selvalakshmi, Abdulaziz Turki Almaktoom, Abdulaziz S. Almazyad, Guojiang Xiong, Ali Wagdy Mohamed

“…To begin, we offer an IoT data encryption strategy in which edge devices can send data to a nearby cloud network for data processing while maintaining privacy. In addition, we developed a blockchain-integrated data-sharing scheme that makes it possible for users to share data via the use of edge and cloud storage. …”
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Design, synthesis, and anti-inflammatory activity of 2H-1,4-benzoxazin-3(4H)-one derivatives modified with 1,2,3-triazole in LPS-induced BV-2 cells by Xixi Hou, Xixi Hou, Longfei Mao, Huibin Zhang, Lan Wang, Baoyu He, Jingjing Guo, Jianji Wang

“…Molecular docking studies suggested that compounds e2, e16, and e20 could interact with Nrf2-related binding sites, preventing its degradation by Keap1. Additionally, acute toxicity tests in mice demonstrated that compound e16 exhibited favorable safety.…”
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Jiaweishaoyao Decoction Alleviates DSS-Induced Ulcerative Colitis via Inhibiting Inflammation by Huixia Qiao, Yahui Huang, Xiaoyan Chen, Long Yang, Yue Wang, Rongrong Xu

“…JWSYD alleviated DSS-induced UC in respect to body weight, DAI, colon length, spleen weight, and histopathological score. …”
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Differential expression and localization of expansins in Arabidopsis shoots: implications for cell wall dynamics and drought tolerance by Darina Balkova, Katerina Mala, Jan Hejatko, Jan Hejatko, Klara Panzarova, Lamis Abdelhakim, Barbora Pleskacova, Marketa Samalova, Marketa Samalova

“…The induced EXPA1 line also displayed significant morphological changes in shoots, including smaller plant size, delayed senescence, and structural alterations in vascular tissues. Additionally, EXPA1 overexpression conferred drought tolerance, as evidenced by enhanced photosynthetic efficiency (Fv/FM), and low steady-state non-photochemical quenching (NPQ) values under drought stress. …”
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The chromosome-level genome provides insights into the adaptive evolution of the visual system in Oratosquilla oratoria by Daizhen Zhang, Xiaoli Sun, Lianfu Chen, Lianyu Lin, Chijie Yin, Wenqi Yang, Jun Liu, Qiuning Liu, Huabin Zhang, Senhao Jiang, Yongxin Li, Boping Tang, Gang Wang

“…Furthermore, phylogenetic analysis revealed a close relationship of O. oratoria with Dendrobranchiata and Pleocyemata. In addition, the evolutionary rate of O. oratoria was slightly faster than that of Dendrobranchiata and slower than that of Pleocyemata. …”
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Near-Infrared Spectroscopy as a Process Analytical Technology Tool for Monitoring the Steaming Process of Gastrodiae rhizoma with Multiparameters and Chemometrics by Yamin Zuo, Jing Yang, Chen Li, Xuehua Deng, Shengsheng Zhang, Qing Wu

“…Three other batches’ results revealed that the accuracy of the model was acceptable and that was specific for next drying step. In addition, the results demonstrated the method was reliable in process performance and robustness. …”
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The Effect of Local Melatonin Application on Bone Fracture Healing in Rat Tibias by Murat Tanrisever, Bahar Tekin, Umit Koray Can, Ozmen Istek, Erhan Cahit Ozcan, Ibrahim H. Ozercan, Turker Gelic, Serkan Dundar

“…<i>Conclusions:</i> In conclusion, the study demonstrated that local melatonin application supports bone fracture by increasing bone formation, although different doses of melatonin did not lead to significant variations in fracture healing.…”
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Regulation of Murine Ovarian Epithelial Carcinoma by Vaccination against the Cytoplasmic Domain of Anti-Müllerian Hormone Receptor II by Cagri Sakalar, Suparna Mazumder, Justin M. Johnson, Cengiz Z. Altuntas, Ritika Jaini, Robert Aguilar, Sathyamangla V. Naga Prasad, Denise C. Connolly, Vincent K. Tuohy

“…AMHR2-CD vaccination significantly inhibited ID8 tumor growth when administered either prophylactically or therapeutically, and protection against EOC growth was passively transferred into naive recipients with AMHR2-CD-primed CD4+ T cells but not with primed B cells. In addition, prophylactic AMHR2-CD vaccination of TgMISIIR-TAg transgenic mice significantly inhibited growth of autochthonous EOCs and provided a 41.7% increase in mean overall survival. …”
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Assessment of the Distributed Ledger Technology for Energy Sector Industrial and Operational Applications Using the MITRE ATT&#x0026;CK&#x00AE; ICS Matrix by Annabelle Lee, Sri Nikhil Gupta Gourisetti, David Jonathan Sebastian-Cardenas, Kent Lambert, Vicente Navarro, Marco Pasetti, Umit Cali, Kateryna Isirova, Ramesh Reddi, Puica Nitu, Md. Touhiduzzaman, Michael Mylrea, Philip Huff, Farrokh Rahimi, Shammya Shananda Saha

“…This study analyzes the relevance of various tactics and techniques across a seven-layer DLT engineering and cybersecurity stack, known as the DLT stack, designed by the Cybersecurity Taskforce under IEEE P2418.5 - Standard for Blockchain in Energy working group sponsored by Power and Energy Systems - Smart Buildings, Loads and Customer Systems (PES/SBLC) Technical Committee. Additionally, this paper identifies specific mitigation strategies tailored to the energy ICS environment.…”
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Naringenin inhibits lipid accumulation by activating the AMPK pathway in vivo and vitro by Xiaoyu Cai, Songxue Wang, Huali Wang, Suwen Liu, Guishan Liu, Huibin Chen, Ji Kang, Hao Wang

“…Naringenin also alleviated hepatic steatosis and reduced the adipocyte size in the epididymis in high-fat-diet-induced SD rats. In addition, naringenin (25−75 µg/mL) decrease TG and TC levels in 3T3 mature adipocytes. …”
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