Effect of Electroacupuncture Prestimulation with Mental Tri-Needles on the Inflammatory Response of Hippocampus in Aged Rats with Perioperative Neurocognitive Disorders by WANG Xiangfeng, HUANG Jinyan, LIU Wei, LUO Huiqin, WANG Guanhui, LIN Qin, CHEN Bin

“…Open field experiment and water maze test were used to evaluate the cognitive function; ELISA method was used to detect interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α in the plasma; HE staining was used to observe the cell morphology of hippocampal tissue; TUNEL staining was used to observe the apoptosis of hippocampal tissue; Western blot and real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR were used to detect the protein content and mRNA expression of IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α in hippocampal tissue.Results(1) Cognitive function: compared with the control group and the anesthesia group, the time of staying in the central quadrant, the number of crossings of the quadrant, the number of standing ups, the total distance of swimming, the swimming speed and the number of platform crossings in the operation group significantly decreased, and the latency and the time of staying in the target quadrant were significantly prolonged (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05); compared with the operation group, the time of staying in the central square, the number of crossings of the quadrant, the number of standing ups, the total distance of swimming, the swimming speed and the number of platform crossings in the acupuncture group significantly increased, and the latency and the time of staying in the target quadrant were significantly shortened (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05). (2) Levels of IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α in plasma: compared with the control group, the levels of IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α significantly increased in the anesthesia group, operation group and acupuncture group (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05); compared with the anesthesia group, the levels of IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α in the operation group significantly increased (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05); compared with the operation group, the levels of IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α in the acupuncture group significantly decreased (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05). (3) Morphology and apoptosis of hippocampal neurons: the most sever injury of hippocampal neurons occured in the operation group, showing as interstitial edema and a small amount of glial cell proliferation, while the injury of hippocampal neurons was slight and the morphology was relatively normal in the acupuncture group. …”
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Immunosuppressive therapy and nutritional diseases of patients after kidney transplantation: a systematic review by Aleksandra Anna Kajdas, Marcin Kleibert, Anne Katrine Normann, Krzysztof Krasuski, Ditte Søndergaard Linde, Dorota Szostak-Węgierek

“…Results were summarised in a narrative synthesis. Quantitative analysis was conducted where feasible. The protocol for proposed systematic review was published elsewhere. …”
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Empirical Analysis of the Relationship between Poverty and Religion in Iran: A Comparative Study within the Country by Mohammadreza Taleban

“…Given this choice, the study employed a within-country comparative method, utilizing collective data to quantitatively compare the provinces of Iran. In summary, the "unit of analysis" was defined as the "province", while the "level of analysis" was set at the national level of "Iran". …”
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Predictors of Functional and Quality of Life Outcomes following Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery in Parkinson’s Disease Patients: Disease, Patient, and Surgical Factors by Hesham Abboud, Gencer Genc, Nicolas R. Thompson, Srivadee Oravivattanakul, Faisal Alsallom, Dennys Reyes, Kathy Wilson, Russell Cerejo, Xin Xin Yu, Darlene Floden, Anwar Ahmed, Michal Gostkowski, Ayman Ezzeldin, Hazem Marouf, Ossama Y. Mansour, Andre Machado, Hubert H. Fernandez

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Analisa Strategi Teknologi Informasi Pemasaran UKM Kuliner di Media Sosial Menggunakan Metode SWOT by Fahmi Ajismanto, Andika Widyanto

“…This study analyzes data quantitatively and qualitatively. Qualitative data in this research is the form of questions asked to respondents using a questionnaire, then the data are quantified for in depth analysis. …”
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Satisfacción laboral y violencia en la relación clínica en Fisioterapia en España by Tania Boo-Mallo, Alicia Martínez-Rodríguez, Antía Domínguez-Rodríguez

“…Main measurements: Information was collected through a questionnaire distributed online. A descriptive quantitative analysis and 3 logistic regression models were performed. …”
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Distribution of Airway Findings in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis: A 20-Year Observational Analysis by Megan M. Sullivan, Maximiliano Diaz Menindez, Hassan Baig, Anushka Irani, Ronald Butendieck, Benjamin Wang, Florentina Berianu, Carolyn Mead-Harvey, Andy Abril, Vikas Majithia

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Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions of conventional and alternative steel production methods in countries dependent on energy import: A South Korean case study by Juha Lee, Gyuna Kwak, Yujin Jung, Wonjae Choi

“…This study used a life cycle assessment to quantitatively compare greenhouse gas emissions among traditional coal blast furnaces and alternative methods such as hydrogen direct reduction, natural gas direct reduction, and electric arc furnaces. …”
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NaHS alleviates neuropathic pain in mice by inhibiting IL-17-mediated dopamine (DA) neuron necroptosis in the VTA by Jun Wang, Nan Zhang, Hong-Zheng Liu, Jin-Liang Wang, Yong-Bo Zhang, Dong-Dong Su, Li-Min Zhang, Bao-Dong Li, Hui-Tao Miao, Jun Miao

“…Additional experiments, including electrophysiological studies and immunofluorescence assays, western blotting, real-time quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) were conducted to elucidate the precise mechanism underlying the analgesic effects of H2S therapy on neuropathic pain. …”
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Expression profile of FGF23, alpha klotho, microRNA-126, and wnt signaling pathway gene polymorphism in patients with acute or chronic kidney diseases: relation to dialysis require... by Mohammed H. Hassan, Tahia H. Saleem, Ahmed Alamir Mahmoud Abdallah, Marwa Abdelhady, Doha Abd-Elraheem Salama, Abdelrahman A. Elsaied, Abdallah Elaiw Mohammed, Abdelkader Ahmed Hashim

“…ELISA assay kits were utilized to measure the plasma concentrations of FGF23 and α klotho, while reverse transcriptase quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was used to measure the expression levels of miR-126. …”
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Novel complex medication containing medium chain triglycerides for the treatment of dry eye by T.N. Safonova, G.V. Zaytseva, K.Yu. Kravets, N.B. Polyakov

“…Alterations in their qualitative and quantitative composition can result in evaporative dry eye, which requires pathogenic treatment. …”
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Regulatory Role of rno-miR-30b-5p in IL-10 and Toll-like Receptor 4 Expressions of T Lymphocytes in Experimental Autoimmune Uveitis In Vitro by Yuanyuan Sun, Dadong Guo, Bin Liu, Xuewei Yin, Huixia Wei, Kai Tang, Hongsheng Bi

“…Meanwhile, the levels of rno-miR-30b-5p in eye tissues, spleen, and lymph nodes were measured using quantitative PCR (Q-PCR). IL-10 and TLR4 in spleen and lymph nodes were further separately determined by using Q-PCR and Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). …”
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Uncovering the Mechanisms of BaBaoWuDanYaoMo Against Influenza A Virus and Virus-Induced Inflammation Based on Network Pharmacology and Pharmacological Evaluation by Lei B, Su Y, Chen R, Chen Z, Liu B, Chen Y, Zhou M, Wang X, Ma Q

“…The protective and anti-inflammatory effects of BB were determined by cytopathic effect (CPE), quantitative real-time PCR, mitochondrial membrane potentials and Western blotting assay in vitro. …”
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Green Tea Extract (<i>Theaceae</i>; <i>Camellia sinensis</i> L.): A Promising Antimicrobial, Anti-Quorum Sensing and Antibiofilm Candidate Against Multidrug-Resistant <i>Campylobac... by Mona S. Emara, Ahmed M. Ammar, Ashraf M.O. Abdelwahab, Attia A. Elgdawy, Adel Abdelkhalek, Elena Pet, Gabi Dumitrescu, Mirela Ahmadi, Norhan K. Abd El-Aziz

“…Furthermore, real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) results showed a significant decrease (<i>p</i> < 0.05) in the expression levels of biofilm biosynthesis gene and its regulator (<i>FlaA</i> and <i>LuxS</i>, respectively) in <i>Campylobacter</i> isolates treated with the green tea extract in comparison with untreated ones. …”
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The influence of the El Niño phenomenon on appearance of large-scale forest fires and their ecological consequences by L. F. Chernogor, A. N. Nekos, G. V. Titenko, L. L. Chornohor

“…The possibility of this phenomenon influence on the intensity of large-scale forest fires and their ecological consequences cannot be excluded, in accordance with the analysis of these processes and their quantitative assessment. There is reason to believe that the phenomenon may affect the intensity and frequency of forest fires in countries nearby. …”
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Approaches to modulate buffalo gut microbiome for efficient feed utilization and reduced environmental pollution by Vijit Dey, Puran C. Lailer, Tirtha K. Datta

“…Though the hyper ammonia-producing bacteria (HAB) are present inside the rumen (Clostridium aminophilum, Peptostreptococcus anaerobius, and Clostridium sticklandii) in low numbers, the concentration of ammonia (>300 nmol NH3/ mg cell protein/ min) they can produce makes them quantitatively important. Methane is the second major greenhouse gas contributing to climate change. …”
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KEMAMPUAN LITERASI SAINS SISWA SMA DI KOTA KENDARI: DESKRIPSI & ANALYSIS by Erniwati Erniwati, Istijarah istijarah, La Tahang, Hunaidah Hunaidah, Vivi Hastuti Rufa Mongkito, Suritno Fayanto

“…This type of research used descriptive quantitative approach.Data collection techniques use tests which included aspects of context, content, and process. …”
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Hepatocellular carcinoma risk scores for non-viral liver disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Laura Burke, Alexander Hinkson, Vincent Haghnejad, Rebecca Jones, Richard Parker, Ian A. Rowe

“…Only the ‘aMAP’ score (age, male sex, albumin, bilirubin, and platelets) had sufficient external validation for quantitative analysis, with a pooled c-statistic of 0.81 (95% CI 0.80–0.83). …”
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Phytochemical Analysis, Antioxidant Activity, Antimicrobial Activity, and Cytotoxicity of Chaptalia nutans Leaves by Letiele Bruck de Souza, Amanda Leitão Gindri, Thainara de Andrade Fortes, Thais Felli Kubiça, Jefferson Enderle, Rafael Roehrs, Sidnei Moura e Silva, Vanusa Manfredini, Elton Luís Gasparotto Denardin

“…The phytochemical screening test of methanolic leaves extract revealed the presence of alkaloids, coumarins, quaternary bases, phenolics, flavonoids, tannins, and free steroids. A quantitative phytochemical study indicated the total phenol (30.17 ± 1.44 mg/g), flavonoid (21.64 ± 0.66 mg/g), and condensed tannins (9.58 ± 0.99 mg/g). …”
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Contribution à l’étude du régime alimentaire du Chimpanzé, Pan troglodytes verus (Schwarz, 1934), à Fongoli (Kédougou, Sénégal) by Landing Badji, Papa Ibnou Ndiaye, Stacy Marie Lindshield, Cheikh Tidiane Bâ, Jill Pruetz

“…L’analyse nutritive des aliments montre un régime riche en sucre provenant essentiellement des fruits, une quantité importante de fibres et de matière grasse. …”
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