Proinflammatory Cytokine Expression in Apical Periodontitis from Diabetic Patients by Estéfano Borgo Sarmento, Rosana Helena Teixeira de Lima Ribeiro Andrade, Cinthya Cristina Gomes, Fábio Ramôa Pires, Maria Isabel Bastos Valente, Adalgiza Mafra Moreno, Marco Orsini, Dennis Carvalho Ferreira, Lucio Souza Gonçalves, Luciana Armada

“…IL-17 was focal (8%), weak to moderate (46%), and strong (46%) in diabetics, and focal (62%), weak to moderate (8%), and strong (30%), in controls. The quantitative analysis revealed greater expression of IL-17, with a significant difference between IL-17 × IL-1β × TNF-αp=0.0009 in the diabetic group. …”
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Benchmarking human face similarity using identical twins by Shoaib Meraj Sami, John McCauley, Sobhan Soleymani, Nasser Nasrabadi, Jeremy Dawson

“…The proposed network provides a quantitative similarity score for any two given faces and has been applied to large‐scale face data sets to identify similar face pairs. …”
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ANALYSIS OF THE FEASIBILITY OF WOOD WORKSHOP FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH THE VIRTUAL LABORATORY CONCEPT IN PREPARING EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS FOR PROSPECTIVE VOCATIONAL SCHOO... by Liana Atika, Zhilli Izzasdati Khairuni, Riansyah Putra, Syafiatun Siregar, Mena Fadilla Lukman, Dhimas Ridho, Safrinanda Harahap

“…The data analysis technique was carried out using a quantitative method, namely comparing the research data at the Wood Stone and Plumbing Workshop, Faculty of Engineering, State University of Medan, with existing standards and supported by the results of field observations. …”
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Multi-scale characterization of tight carbonate rocks based on digital cores by Changsheng Wang, Changsheng Wang, Lili Tian, Lili Tian, Chuanrui Sun, Chuanrui Sun, Yuwei Deng, Yuwei Deng, Ying Zhou, Ying Zhou, Xin Nie, Xin Nie

“…This study takes tight carbonate core samples in the fourth member of the Ordovician Majiagou Formation in the Ordos Basin as the research object, and the rock physics experiments, computed tomography (CT), high resolution large-scale backscatter scanning electron microscopy (MAPS), quantitative evaluation of minerals by scanning electron microscopy (QEMSCAN) and focused ion beam-scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM) was utilized to characterize the pore structure from micrometer to nanometer, revealing the main mineral composition, and systematically analyzing the relationship between different mineral and pore structures. …”
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Diffusion-driven transient hydrogenation in metal superhydrides at extreme conditions by Yishan Zhou, Yunhua Fu, Meng Yang, Israel Osmond, Rajesh Jana, Takeshi Nakagawa, Owen Moulding, Jonathan Buhot, Sven Friedemann, Dominique Laniel, Thomas Meier

“…We found that this diffusive state of hydrogen results in a dynamic de-hydrogenation of the sample over the course of several weeks, approaching a composition similar to its precursor materials. Quantitative measurements demonstrate that the synthesized superhydrides continuously decompose over time. …”
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Protein and metabolite acclimations to temperature variability in a calcareous green macroalga Halimeda macroloba by Hao Zhang, Yuyu Wang, Lingshuai Zhang, Zhiqin Wang, Zejun Zhu, Lijuan Long, Lijuan Long

“…Understanding how calcareous macroalgae, the important primary producers and reef-builders, respond to temperature fluctuations is crucial.MethodsIn our study, we investigated the physiological and molecular responses of the green macroalga Halimeda macroloba to different temperatures (25, 28, 31°C) through quantitative proteomics and untargeted metabolomics analyses.Results and discussionH. macroloba showed an optimal growth at 28°C, with the highest levels of Chl a, calcium content, and photosynthetic efficiency. …”
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Anti-TNF-Alpha-Adalimumab Therapy Had Time Lag of Improvement in Synovial Hypertrophy Compared to Rapid Response in Power Doppler Synovial Vascularity by Ying-Chou Chen, Chi-Hua Ko, Jia-Feng Chen, Chung-Yuan Hsu, Wen-Chan Chiu, Tien-Tsai Cheng

“…Objectives. The quantification of synovitis is of great significance for follow-up in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). …”
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Efficacy of Household and Commercial Washing Agents in Removing the Pesticide Thiabendazole Residues from Fruits by Xinyi Du, Lauren Ho, Sisheng Li, Jeffery Doherty, Junghak Lee, John M. Clark, Lili He

“…Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) was employed for the rapid, in situ quantification of residue removal on apple surfaces. Soaking in 2% corn starch followed by soaking in 5% baking was the most effective homemade strategy, removing 94.13% and 91.78% of thiabendazole with and without the surfactant. …”
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Estimating traffic flow at urban intersections using low occupancy floating vehicle data by Lili Zhang, Kang Yang, Ke Zhang, Wei Wei, Jing Li, Hongxin Tan

“…This method utilizes the Webster delay theory to quantitatively describe the relationship between phase flow and vehicle delay, allowing for the inverse estimation of flow rates. …”
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Proteomic and N-glycosylation analysis of fertile egg white during storage and incubation in chickens by Daqing Dai, Xiqiong Wang, Kexin Wu, Fangren Lan, Jiaming Jin, Wenxin Zhang, Chaoliang Wen, Junying Li, Ning Yang, Congjiao Sun

“…Here, we measured the phenotypes of eggs at different time points during storage and incubation and used 4D label-free quantitative proteomics technology and liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)-technique to identify the differential proteins and N-glycosylation sites in egg whites during storage and incubation. …”
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Empowerment in Adolescent Patients with a Disability/Chronic Condition: A Scoping Review by Kennedy Austin, Carly Pistawka, Colin J. D. Ross, Kathryn A. Selby, Alice Virani, Vanessa Kitchin, Alison M. Elliott

“…., type 1 diabetes), interventions used to increase empowerment or empowerment-adjacent elements, quantitative and qualitative tools used to measure empowerment (e.g., questionnaires and/or interviews), domains/outcomes associated with empowerment (e.g., self-control), and review articles. …”
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Hydrological changes in the Upper Yellow River under the impact of upstream cascade reservoirs over the past 70 years by Jing Hu, Xiong Zhou, Yujun Yi, Chunhui Li, Xuan Wang, Qiang Liu, Jiansu Mao

“…The proposed QS-QD method quantitatively estimates monthly flow variations and effectively addresses the limitations of RVA variation based on frequency. …”
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Indigenous languages as predictors of understanding and accepting COVID-19 vaccines in Nigeria and South Africa by Israel Fadipe, Abiodun Salawu, Olanrewaju John Ogundeyi

“…Interview sessions were conducted with five purposively selected health communication and media experts to determine the significance of and challenges encountered in the use of indigenous African languages for COVID-19 vaccine campaigns. The quantitative data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical tools, such as frequency count and percentage, chi-square, percentile and logistic regression; while the qualitative data were thematically analysed. …”
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Determination of Dissociation Constants for the Interaction of Myosin-5a with its Cargo Protein Using Microscale Thermophoresis (MST) by Rui Zhou, Jiabin Pan, Xiang-Dong Li

“…We then intend to obtain the dissociation constant between Myo5a-MTD and Mlph-ABD using isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) or microscale thermophoresis (MST), both of which are two commonly used methods for determining quantitative data on protein interactions. The advantages of MST over ITC include less protein usage, shorter operation time, and higher sensitivity. …”
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Determination of Tenacissoside G, Tenacissoside H, and Tenacissoside I in Rat Plasma by UPLC-MS/MS and Their Pharmacokinetics by Fan Chen, Yizhe Ma, Ying Cui, Wanhang Wang, Chenchen Mei, Jingjing Nie, Congcong Wen, Xiuwei Shen, Xuzhao Zhou

“…Electrospray (ESI) positive ion mode detection and multireaction monitoring (MRM) quantitative analysis were performed. A total of 36 rats were given tenacissoside G, tenacissoside H, and tenacissoside I, respectively, orally (5 mg/kg) and intravenously (1 mg/kg), with 6 rats in each group, to evaluate the pharmacokinetic difference of tenacissoside G, tenacissoside H, and tenacissoside I in rats. …”
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Estimation of Sialic Acid and IL10 Levels in Stage 1 and 2 Periodontitis Patients by Sudhir Rama Varma, Biju Thomas, Amitha Ramesh, Suchetha Kumari, Shahira, Zainab Abdullah Muhammad Al Saadi, Rabia Asif Mahmood

“…The variables for the three groups were assessed using ANOVA, and intragroup comparisons for quantitative data were evaluated using the post hoc Bonferroni test (P<0.05). …”
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Aspects of Improvement in Exploitation Process of Passenger Means of Transport by Marian Brzeziński, Magdalena Kijek, Paulina Owczarek, Katarzyna Głodowska, Jarosław Zelkowski, Piotr Bartosiak

“…On the basis of the theory of exploitation systems, quantitative utilitarian models have been built, which have been verified by applications using data obtained from Municipal Communication Company (MPK) in Wroclaw. …”
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Interspecific and Intersexual Differences in the Chemical Composition of Floral Scent in Glochidion Species (Phyllanthaceae) in South China by Daihong Huang, Fuchen Shi, Minwei Chai, Ruili Li, Houhun Li

“…Glochidion plants exhibited qualitative and quantitative differences in floral scent between two sexes of flowers. …”
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UPLC-DAD-QTOF/MS Analysis of Flavonoids from 12 Varieties of Korean Mulberry Fruit by O-Chul Kwon, Wan-Taek Ju, Hyun-Bok Kim, Gyoo-Byung Sung, Yong-Soon Kim

“…This study has, for the first time, evaluated the flavonoid chromatographic profiles of 12 varieties of Korean mulberry fruits in a following quali-quantitative approach, which will contribute to improved utilization of these fruits as health foods.…”
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Beyond the microbiome: unraveling gut dysbiosis and its impact on systemic lupus erythematosus by Yara Safwat Roshdy, Shwikar Mahmoud Ahmed, Mona Gamaleldeen Morsi, Ahmed Shaaban, Samar Farouk Fouad Mostafa

“…Stool samples from all participants were analyzed using quantitative SYBR Green Real-Time PCR to detect and quantify selected bacterial taxa at phylogenetic and species levels.Results Our results highlight the signature mark of SLE gut dysbiosis, namely decreased species richness and diversity with a reduction in the Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes (F/B) ratio. …”
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