Viscoelastic and Thermal Characterization of a Composite Material Based on Unsaturated Polyester Resin Reinforced with Perlite by Dehas Ouided, Biskri Yasmina, Benzerara Mohammed, Babouri Laidi, Cherifi Acheref

“…The composites obtained were subjected to different characterization techniques, namely rheological tests (dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA)), thermal tests (differential calorimetric analysis (DSC)) and Thermogravimetric analysis (ATG) and structural characterization by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR). …”
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From Rockfall Observation to Operational Solutions: Nearly 20 years of Cryo-gravitational Hazard Studies in Mont-Blanc Massif by Florence Magnin, Ludovic Ravanel, Matan Ben-Asher, Josué Bock, Maëva Cathala, Pierre-Allain Duvillard, Pierrick Jean, Jean-Yves Josnin, Suvrat Kaushik, André Revil, Philip Deline

“…However, understanding how rock wall destabilizations develop is challenged by the variety of potentially involved thermo-hydro-mechanical processes. To face these challenges, research currently carried out in the MBM focuses on water infiltration and circulation processes in frozen rock walls by combining advanced numerical modelling approaches and ad hoc field surveys. …”
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Instability Process Model Test for Bedding Rock Slope with Weak Interlayer under Different Rainfall Conditions by Zhongming He, Baolin Wang

“…With use of the recent 50 years’ rainfall data of Changsha, China, we analyzed the seepage characteristics, mechanical characteristics, and deformation laws of the slope under the conditions of long-time heavy rain and short-time rainstorm, respectively. …”
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Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oil of <i>Camphora glanduliferum</i> ‘Honganzhang’ by Yang Yang, Qiuting Xiang, Yinan Yang, Donglv Shu, Jiawen Yan, Lijun Huang, Xiumei Yang, Jing Peng, Xingliang Chen, Guoqun Yang

“…On this basis, the antibacterial effect of CGHEO and its potential physiological mechanism were further explored. The results showed that the main components of CGHEO were Cineole (46.57%), α-terpineol (9.93%), Sabinene (8.02%), β-terpinene (6.04%), and α-pinene (4.49%), these compounds can be used in medicine, food and other industries. …”
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Environmentally friendly membrane based on chitosan, citric acid, and calcium for slow-release fertilizer by Taufik Abdillah Natsir, Alvina Mita Iknawati, Iqbal Dian Wanadri, Dwi Siswanta, Retno Ariadi Lusiana, Sari Edi Cahyaningrum

“…The addition of a filler with a Ca additive, as well as the addition of CaO, can increase the mechanical strength of the membrane. The CS/St/Ca film membranes can function optimally as a urea SRF coating material with a release rate of 3.37–9.46 ppm day−1. …”
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Modulation of the Microstructure and Enhancement of the Photocatalytic Performance of g-C3N4 by Thermal Exfoliation by Xinshan Zhao, Junwei Yu, Tingyu Meng, Yuanyuan Luo, Yanzhen Fu, Zhao Li, Lin Tian, Limei Sun, Jing Li

“…Room temperature fluorescence spectroscopy (PL), transient photocurrent response (TPC), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements confirmed the excellent photogenerated charge carrier separation and transport efficiency of CN-540. The photocatalytic mechanism for reducing Cr(VI) by CN-540 was elucidated based on the active species •OH and •O2– and Mott-Schottky (M-S) tests. …”
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Adenosine-Induced NLRP11 in B Lymphoblasts Suppresses Human CD4+ T Helper Cell Responses by Irem Ozel, Ilgin Akkaya, Ece Oylumlu, Goksu Uzel, Ceren Ciraci

“…We examined the regulation and mechanism of adenosine responsiveness via NLRP11 in human Daudi Burkitt’s B lymphoma cells and their effects on human peripheral CD4+ T lymphocytes from healthy individuals. …”
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Porcine granulosa cell transcriptomic analyses reveal the differential regulation of lncRNAs and mRNAs in response to all-trans retinoic acid by Jinzhu Meng, Xiuwen Chen, Huabiao Wang, Yixuan Mi, Runsheng Zhou, Hongliang Zhang

“…Conclusion These findings expand the lncRNA catalogue and provide a basis for further studies on the mechanism of ATRA-mediated lncRNA regulation of follicular development in pigs.…”
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Anthocyanins as functional food components by R. S. Yudina, E. I. Gordeeva, O. Yu. Shoeva, M. A. Tikhonova, E. K. Khlestkina

“…However, the studies conducted cannot always explain the molecular mechanism of action of anthocyanins in the human body. …”
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The Synergistic Effect of TRPV1 on Oxidative Stress-Induced Autophagy and Apoptosis in Microglia by Tingting Huang, Yao Lin, Qiongyi Pang, Weimin Shen, Xiang Chen, Fengxia Tu

“…Transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) has been shown to regulate oxidative stress and apoptosis in microglia; however, the detailed mechanisms remain unclear. We aimed to explore whether autophagy-regulated oxidative stress and apoptosis are associated with TRPV1. …”
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Uniaxial compressive damage evolution and constitutive modeling of fissure-like rocks under different loading rates based on acoustic emission by Qinyong Wang, Wei Chen, Wenqing Peng, Yuanzeng Wang, Yu Zhou, Zhili Peng

“…This study aims to explore the influence of different loading rates on the mechanical properties and acoustic emission (AE) characteristics of fissured rocks and to develop an intrinsic damage model. …”
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How do national university science parks influence corporate green innovation? Evidence from Chinese listed companies by Yue Zhang, Shijie Ding

“…Theoretically, it enriches the exploration of the correlation between NUSPs and corporate green innovation, reveals its internal influence mechanism, and broadens the research vista in the field of university-industry interactive innovation. …”
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Impact of plastic waste fiber and treated construction demolition waste on the durability and sustainability of concrete by Selvakumar Duraiswamy, Prakhash Neelamegam, M. VishnuPriyan, George Uwadiegwu Alaneme

“…Abstract This study explores the mechanical and durability properties of Plastic-Fibre Reinforced Concrete, incorporating hand-shredded plastic fibers sourced from polyethylene bags and PET bottles. …”
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Novel functional eQTL-SNPs associated with susceptibility to occupational pulmonary fibrosis: A multi-stage study by Rui Zhao, Xiaobo Tao, Wendi Zhang, Siqi Li, Shenxuan Zhou, Anhui Ning, Zhenyu Li, Minjie Chu, Wei Wang, Junhong Jiang

“…Further biological experiments are warranted to elucidate the underlying biological mechanisms between these two SNPs and the increased susceptibility to silicosis.…”
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Is Hydroxyurea Treatment Changing the Life of Children with Sickle Cell Disease? by Mohammed Ali Al Sabbah, Mahmoud Radaideh, Shafeeka Mohammed Saleh, Sura Ahmed Al-Doory, Amal Mahmoud Abdalqader, Fatima Farid Mir, Aya Mohammed

“…Fetal hemoglobin (HbF) being present showed reduction in disease severity, owing to which hydroxyurea has gained significant recognition. The latter’s exact mechanism of action is yet unknown, but it has been demonstrated that the resulting rise in HbF raises hemoglobin levels and lessens the incidence of acute chest syndrome and vaso-occlusive crises. …”
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Moringa oleifera Lam. leaf extract mitigates carbon tetrachloride-mediated hepatic inflammation and apoptosis via targeting oxidative stress and toll-like receptor 4/nuclear factor... by Samah M. Fathy, Mohammed S.M. Mohammed

“…Moreover, MOLE significantly alleviated the decrease in the antioxidant defense mechanism induced by CCl4. The suppressing effect of MOLE on the boosted inflammatory pathway triggered by CCl4 was detected by measuring the protein levels of nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B-cells (NF-κB-p65), toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-6, IL-1β, and IL-8 as well as the relative expressions of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), TNF-α, IL-1β, and TLR4 genes. …”
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Thymus ad astra, or spaceflight-induced thymic involution by Wataru Muramatsu, Wataru Muramatsu, Maria Maryanovich, Maria Maryanovich, Maria Maryanovich, Taishin Akiyama, Taishin Akiyama, George S. Karagiannis, George S. Karagiannis, George S. Karagiannis, George S. Karagiannis, George S. Karagiannis, George S. Karagiannis

“…Ground-based analogs simulating cosmic radiation and microgravity have been instrumental in elucidating mechanisms of thymic involution and its downstream effects on immunity. …”
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Effect of strain energy on corrosion behavior of ultrafine grained copper prepared by severe plastic deformation by Rifai M., Mujamilah M., Bagherpour E., Miyamoto H.

“…The SPD processed material showed an ultrafine-grained (UFG) structure after grain refinement for several time processes, which will affect mechanical and corrosion behavior Homogeneity can be obtained efficiently through the pressing process commonly known as simple shear extrusion (SSE), which is one of the SPD techniques. …”
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CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY AND ALLERGOLOGY AS AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF CONTINUOUS MEDICAL EDUCATION OF DOCTORS by Anna Havrylyuk, Svitlana Zubchenko, Valentyna Chopyak

“…However, practicing doctors have progressively less time for deep study and detailed analysis of the mechanisms, theories, and technologies of modern immunology and allergology. …”
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Post-keynésiens et régulationnistes :Une alternative à la crise de l’économie standard ? by Robert Boyer

“…It is necessary to extend typically Keynesian mechanisms in order to reflect the multiple interdependencies found in contemporary economies. …”
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