Evaluating the Performance of Aluminum Oxide Nanoparticle-Modified Asphalt Binder and Modelling the Viscoelastic Properties by Using Artificial Neural Networks and Support Vector M... by Mustafa Alas, Sani Isah Abba, Shaban Ismael Albrka Ali, Abdur Rahim, Nur Izzi Md. Yusoff

“…In addition, heuristic modelling techniques, artificial neural networks (ANN), and support vector machines (SVM) were employed to predict the performance characteristics of AC by using the mechanical testing conditions. The frequency sweep test and multiple stress creep recovery (MSCR) test results revealed that the optimum composition of Al2O3 was at 5% concentration considering the high temperature performance characteristics since further addition of the Al2O3 resulted in degradation in the enhanced properties due to agglomeration of the nanoparticles in the blend. …”
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A review of approaches to the integration of humanitarian and development aid: the case of drought management in the Horn of Africa by Tahira Shariff Mohamed, Todd Andrew Crane, Samuel Derbyshire, Guyo Roba

“…It surveys implications that arise in relation to the question of how best to address persistent drought in the Horn of Africa. Interrogating mechanisms for enhancing aid efficiency and effectiveness including crisis modifiers and contingency planning, the paper examines what progress has been made in transitioning from reactive, short-term emergency response to long-term development and what barriers still exist. …”
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The role of CGIAR Germplasm Health Units in averting endemic crop diseases: the example of rice blast in Bangladesh by Yuji Enriquez, Melinda Smale, Nelissa Jamora, Mohammod Hossain, Lava Kumar

“…The Germplasm Health Units (GHUs) of the CGIAR are phytosanitary mechanisms put in place to help ensure safe (from pests and diseases) and efficient international transfer of germplasm among genebanks and breeding programs around the world. …”
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Cost-effective adsorption of cationic dyes using ZnO nanorods supported by orange peel-derived carbon by Eman J. E. Abdelrazek, Ahmed A. Gahlan, Gamal A. Gouda, Abdelaal S. A. Ahmed

“…Furthermore, the prepared materials displayed high adsorption stability with an overall removal efficiency of about 90% after five cycles. The mechanism of MB and CV dyes by the ZnO-NR@PC composite is proposed to be controlled by electrostatic bonding, π-π interactions, and ion exchange. …”
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Exploring Clec9a in dendritic cell-based tumor immunotherapy for molecular insights and therapeutic potentials by Zubair Hussain, Yueteng Zhang, Lu Qiu, Shanshan Gou, Kangdong Liu

“…This review provides a comprehensive overview of the molecular characterization, expression, and signaling mechanisms of Clec9a. Furthermore, it discusses the role of Clec9a in the induction and functional activation of Clec9a+ cDC1s, with a particular focus on addressing the challenges related to off-target effects and immune tolerance in the development of tumor vaccines. …”
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Innovative Solid Lipid Nanoparticle-Enriched Hydrogels for Enhanced Topical Delivery of L-Glutathione: A Novel Approach to Anti-Ageing by Mengyang Liu, Manisha Sharma, Guoliang Lu, Zhiwen Zhang, Wenting Song, Jingyuan Wen

“…The hydrogel’s characteristics, including morphology, mechanical and rheological properties, drug release, stability, antioxidant activity, cytotoxicity, and skin penetration, were evaluated. …”
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Half-Elemental Diet Shifts the Human Intestinal Bacterial Compositions and Metabolites: A Pilot Study with Healthy Individuals by Jun Miyoshi, Daisuke Saito, Mio Nakamura, Miki Miura, Tatsuya Mitsui, Toru Kudo, Shinnosuke Murakami, Minoru Matsuura, Tadakazu Hisamatsu

“…However, the underlying mechanisms of how the ED exerts its efficacy remain unclear. …”
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Long-term volume stability of steel slag sand mortar and concrete by Zhenhao Zhou, Qiang Jin, Di Hu, Lin Zhu, Zihua Li, Wanzhong Su

“…A combination of scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy was used to comprehensively investigate the mechanism of the deterioration of the stability of steel slag sand. …”
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RELIGIOUS COMMUNICATION IN THE CONTEXT OF CULTURE MEDIA by Maria S. Petrushkevych

“…Spiritual perfection and religious development, religious communication is possible only when the customer is aware of media culture and way of seeing the ultimate goal of such communications using the Mass Media. So far these mechanisms are perfectly designed in traditional religious communication. …”
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Annexin I and dexamethasone effects on phospholipase and cyclooxygenase activity in human synoviocytes by Annaleise V. Sampey, Paul Hutchinson, Eric F. Morand

“…The lack of effect of annexin I on cytokine-induced PGE2 production suggests PGE2-independent mechanisms for the anti-inflammatory effects of annexin I in vivo.…”
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Features of the functioning of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis in mice with Lewis carcinoma on the background of induced hyperthyroidism by E. M. Frantsiyants, V. A. Bandovkina, I. V. Kaplieva, I. V. Neskubina, E. I. Surikova, A. I. Shikhlyarova, L. K. Trepitaki, M. A. Gusareva, I. A. Udalenkova, E. O. Vasilieva, N. D. Cheryarina, V. V. Pozdnyakova

“…Sex differences in the GGT response indicate different mechanisms that implement pathological processes.…”
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A Spike-Based mRNA Vaccine Encapsulated in Phospholipid 1,2-Dioleoyl-sn-Glycero-3-PhosphoEthanolamine Containing Lipid Nanoparticles Induced Potent B- and T-Cell Responses Associat... by Afshana Quadiri, Swayam Prakash, Latifa Zayou, Nisha Rajeswari Dhanushkodi, Amruth Chilukuri, Gemma Ryan, Kelly Wang, Hawa Vahed, Aziz A. Chentoufi, Lbachir BenMohamed

“…Conclusion: This study suggests mRNA vaccines encapsulated in Phospholipid 1,2-Dioleoyl-sn-Glycero-3-PhosphoEthanolamine containing LNPs induced Potent B- and T cell immunity. The mechanisms by which Phospholipid 1,2-Dioleoyl-sn-Glycero-3-PhosphoEthanolamine-based LNPs may activate protective B and T cells are discussed.…”
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GOVERNANCE MATTERS: INSIGHTS INTO EUROPEAN UNION FUND ABSORPTION ACROSS SUCCESSIVE MULTIANNUAL FINANCIAL FRAMEWORKS by Diana BĂLAN, Ana-Cristina NICOLESCU

“…This study provides valuable information for policymakers, highlighting the need to adapt monitoring mechanisms to identify the individual challenges and opportunities of each Member State. …”
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Pharmacological Vitamin C-induced high H2O2 generation mediates apoptotic cell death by caspase 3/7 activation in breast cancer tumor spheroids by Ali Mussa, Mahasin Hamid, Khalid Hajissa, Ahmad Hafiz Murtadha, Mohammad A. I. Al-Hatamleh, Noor Fatmawati Mokhtar, Vuk Uskoković, Magdalena Plebanski, Rohimah Mohamud, Rosline Hassan

“…Herein, we investigate the activity and mechanism of action of pharmacological Vit-C on two BC tumor spheroids. …”
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Isolation and Characterization of an Adult Stem Cell Population from Human Epidural Fat by Nedaa Al-Jezani, Roger Cho, Anand O. Masson, Brian Lenehan, Roman Krawetz, Frank G. Lyons

“…Overall, these results suggest that cells within epidural fat may play a biological role within the local environment above providing a mechanical buffer.…”
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SUBJECT «NUMBER SYSTEMS» IN TWO-LEVELED FORMAT PREPARATION TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS by V. I. Igoshin

“…Comprehension of bases of the theory of algebras by the master of the «mathematical education» profile will promote more conscious understanding of an axiomatic method, a structure of axiomatic theories in mathematics, development mechanisms of mathematical science; at the same time it will help to develop to complete vision of mathematics as a single science. …”
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National Dialogue: Bahrain Case by E. I. Vulakh

“…Despite this fact the very definition of a ‘national dialogue’ remains vague, both scholars and policy practitioners still lack an adequate and precise understanding of its aims, mechanisms and implications. In order to provide a better understanding of the concept of a ‘national dialogue’, the author summarizes the most widely accepted definitions and considers them by reference to a concrete country case. …”
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Applications of Ultrasonic Brain Imaging and Transcranial Ultrasound Therapy in Brain Injury Rehabilitation by WU Yi

“…High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and low intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) use the thermal and mechanical effects respectively to perform tissue ablation, blood-brain barrier opening, drug targeted delivery, ultrasound-assisted catheter-directed thrombolysis and neuromodulation, and can be applied to the treatment of brain tumors, brain trauma, stroke, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, depression and other neurological diseases and mental diseases. …”
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Lipid-Derived Mediators in Endogenous Anti-Inflammation and Resolution: Lipoxins and Aspirin-Triggered 15-epi-Lipoxins by Charles N. Serhan, Nan Chiang

“…Characterization of ALXR and development of metabolically stable LX and ATL analogs that are mimetics rapidly advanced our appreciation of the mechanism of LX actions and the potential utility of these counter-regulatory biocircuits in the quest to control local inflammatory events. …”
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TNRC6C Functions as a Tumor Suppressor and Is Frequently Downregulated in Papillary Thyroid Cancer by Zhenqin Cai, Tianyu Zhai, Dilidaer Muhanhali, Yan Ling

“…In this study, we aimed to confirm the effect of TNRC6C on PTC and investigate the underlying molecular mechanism. The difference of mRNA level of TNRC6C between PTC tissue and noncancerous thyroid tissue and the association of expression level of TNRC6C with clinicopathological features of PTC were analyzed using TCGA data. …”
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