Design and evaluation of bromelain-encapsulated alginate beads reinforced with gum Arabic: Formulation, characterization, and stability in simulated gastrointestinal conditions by Methavee Peanparkdee, Phornphimon Janchai, Tanwarat Aksornsri, Pilanee Vaithanomsat

“…SEM image revealed numerous small crystals on the surface of SG1.5 and SG1, which were formed by crude extract and commercial bromelain. …”
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Comparison of different universal adhesives’ bond strength to laser-assisted bleached enamel by Fatma Dilsad Oz, Ayşe Rüya Yazıcı, Cansu Atalay

“…A cylinder-shaped resin composite was placed on treated surfaces and cured. After storage of specimen in distilled water for 24 h, they were subjected to shear bond strength test. …”
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Assessing the relationships of 1,400 blood metabolites with abdominal aortic aneurysm: a Mendelian randomization study by Qian Guo, Xinghua Xu, Xiaohui Li, Yang Mao, Shengqiang Li, Yuxin Yao, Xiang Li, Yaxing Li, Jiayue Feng, Yan Shu, Xingli Xu

“…The top five metabolites associated with an increased risk of AAA were Oleoyl-linoleoyl-glycerol (18:1/18:2) [2], Glycosyl-N-(2-hydroxynervonoyl)-sphingosine (d18:1/24:1(2OH)), Glycochenodeoxycholate 3-sulfate, X-21441 and X-24328. In contrast, the top five metabolites that were linked to a reduced risk of AAA included Uridine to pseudouridine ratio, Octadecanedioate, Phosphate to oleoyl-linoleoyl-glycerol (18:1 to 18:2) [2] ratio, 1-(1-enyl-palmitoyl)-GPE (p-16:0), and 1-stearoyl-GPG (18:0).ConclusionAmong the 1,400 blood metabolites, we identified 17 known metabolites, 7 unknown metabolites, and 5 metabolite ratios associated with AAA. …”
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Electrodeposition of rhenium from chloride melts: Electrochemical nature, structure and applied aspects by Vinogradov-Zhabrov O.N., Minchenko L.M., Esina N.O., Pankratov A.A.

“…The exchange current density was determined over the interval of (0.01-0.1) A/cm2 depending on the concentration of oxygen-containing impurities, cation composition, type of the surface and its condition. The parameter α⋅Z, which was estimated by two methods, was equal to 2.1-3.1. …”
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Analysis of heat waves temporal fluctuation in North - West region of Iran and their relationship with greenhouse gases and global land-ocean temperature anomalies

“…At First, maximum temperature of two meters of the surface during the period from 1851 to 2014 for 164 years was obtained from NASA’s website, then the maps of heat waves was drawn and extracted. …”
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Determination of synbiotic mango fruit yogurt and its bioactive peptides for biofunctional properties by Jagrani Minj, Shilpa Vij

“…Therefore, in this study, we prepared synbiotic mango fruit yogurt using response surface methodology (RSM) with three different independent factors (sugar 4%–6%; prebiotic inulin 1%–3%, and mango pulp 5%–15%) to determine the response antioxidant activity. …”
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Dynamic analysis and comparison of the performance of linear and nonlinear controllers applied to a nonlinear non-interactive and interactive process by José M. Campos-Salazar, Pablo Lecaros, Rodrigo Sandoval-García

“…In contrast, the SMC leveraged the full nonlinear dynamics of the process, establishing a sliding surface to drive the system states toward a desired trajectory with robustness against model uncertainties and external disturbances. …”
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Rapid Destructive Arthropathy of the Knee in Parkinson’s Disease with Pisa Syndrome: A Case of Knee-Spine Syndrome by Hirokazu Takai, Masato Kitajima, Seiko Takai, Tomoki Takahashi, Ken-ichi Katsura, Makoto Tokunaga, Susumu Watanabe

“…Magnetic resonance imaging revealed partial depression of the joint surface, including shredded ossicles and substantial amounts of synovial fluid. …”
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The Efficacy of Erbium, Chromium: Yttrium, Scandium, Gallium, Garnet laser in the removal of calcium hydroxide as intra canal medicament. by Ranu Hogir Sarhang, Nawfal Abdulmelek Zakareya

“…After removel of calcium hydroxide the roots were split in to two halves and viewed under stereo microscope then surface area of remained Ca(OH)2 was evaluated by Digimizer software. …”
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Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Does Not Affect Muscle Synergy for Rowing Activities by Chie Sekine, Naoto Matsunaga, Yu Okubo, Mika Hangai, Koji Kaneoka

“…A 2000 m race trial using a rowing ergometer was conducted. Surface electrodes were attached to the right rectus abdominis, external oblique, internal oblique, latissimus dorsi, multifidus, erector spinae, rectus femoris, and biceps femoris. …”
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The role of natural exosomes from SHED-MSC in immunoregulation of M0/M1 polarized macrophage cells by Ali Fallah, Abasalt Hosseinzadeh Colagar, Ayyoob Khosravi, Ayyoob Khosravi, Azadeh Mohammad-Hasani, Azadeh Mohammad-Hasani, Mohsen Saeidi, Mohsen Saeidi

“…The immunoregulatory macromolecules were assessed by analyzing surface markers, cytokine production, and pro- and antioxidant activity.ResultsMacrophages treated with exosomes exhibited immunomodulatory effects akin to those treated with dexamethasone. …”
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An integrated decision-making approach to resilience–LCC Bridge network retrofitting using a genetic algorithm-based framework by Pedram Omidian, Naser Khaji, Ali Akbar Aghakouchak

“…In the subsequent step, the seismic resilience surfaces are calculated using the obtained fragility curves and assuming a recovery function. …”
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Impact of partially treated sewage effluent on the water quality of recipient Epie Creek Niger Delta, Nigeria using Malaysian Water Quality Index (WQI) by A Rim-Rukeh, LE Agbozu

“…Impact of partially treated sewage effluent on the water quality of recipient Epie Creek in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria was investigated  experimentally by analysing the physico-chemical and biological characteristics of the surface water samples collected at four (4) sampling stations: at the effluent discharge point (fall out) (SS2), 500 m upstream (SS1), 500m downstream (SS3) and 1000m (SS4) downstream respectively from the point of discharge. …”
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Anatomical Adaptations of Halophyte Leaves (<i>Nitraria retusa</i> [Forsskal] Asch. and <i>Atriplex halimus</i> L.) in Response to Cement Dust Pollution in Arid Environments by Nouha Krir, Mounira Mkaddem Guedri, Mehrez Romdhane, Manel Abdullah Alshaqha

“…In industrial areas, these plants absorb pollutants through their leaf surfaces, including Cu, Zn, and Pb. The two species were examined for anatomical changes under air pollution, and key factors including leaf blade thickness, palisade parenchyma cell height, spongy parenchyma cell diameter, epidermal characteristics, and stomatal traits were assessed. …”
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Use of Anionic Surfactant-Modified Activated Carbon for Efficient Adsorptive Removal of Crystal Violet Dye by Rumi Goswami, Amit Kumar Dey

“…In this process, AC was treated with three different anionic surfactants, namely, lauryl sulfate ACMAS, ACSDS, and ACHTAB. Characterization and analysis of optimum ACMAS were done using different techniques which were used which proves the adsorption of the dye by ACMAS. …”
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Trench MOS Schottky Diodes: A Physics-Based Analytical Model Approach to Charge Sharing by Mohammed Tanvir Quddus, Alvaro D. Latorre-Rey, Zeinab Ramezani, Mihir Mudholkar

“…While the use of trenches to push electric fields away from the mesa surface is a widely employed concept for vertical power devices, a significant gap exists in the analytical modeling of this effect, with most prior studies relying heavily on computationally intensive numerical simulations. …”
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Impact of Experimental Tonic Pain on Corrective Motor Responses to Mechanical Perturbations by Elodie Traverse, Clémentine Brun, Émilie Harnois, Catherine Mercier

“…Perturbations were induced in either flexion or extension, with an amplitude of 2 or 3 Nm. Surface electromyography was recorded from Biceps and Triceps muscles. …”
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Benchmarking passive-microwave-satellite-derived freeze–thaw datasets by A. Bartsch, X. Muri, M. Hetzenecker, K. Rautiainen, H. Bergstedt, J. Wuite, T. Nagler, D. Nicolsky

“…<p>Satellite-derived soil surface state has been identified to be of added value for a wide range of applications. …”
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Neural Density Functional Theory of Liquid-Gas Phase Coexistence by Florian Sammüller, Matthias Schmidt, Robert Evans

“…The bulk binodal and the density profile of the free liquid-gas interface are obtained from density functional minimization and the corresponding surface tension from functional line integration. …”
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Management of patients with dry eye syndrome with systemic autoimmune and infectious diseases by G.M. Chernakova, E.A. Kleshcheva

“…Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, Moscow<br> ² Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow<br> <br> It is known, that instability and hyperosmolarity of the tear film, inflammation and damage to the eye surface play a leading role in the pathogenesis of dry eye syndrome (DES), as well as neurosensory disorders. …”
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