Neuroprotection as a Therapeutic Target for Diabetic Retinopathy by Cristina Hernández, Massimo Dal Monte, Rafael Simó, Giovanni Casini

“…Many substances have been tested in animal studies for their neuroprotective properties and for possible use in humans. …”
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Convolutional Neural Network for Seizure Detection of Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy by Fabio Pisano, Giuliana Sias, Alessandra Fanni, Barbara Cannas, António Dourado, Barbara Pisano, Cesar A. Teixeira

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Pengaruh Model Project Based Learning terhadap Minat Belajar Fisika dan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa SMA Negeri 1 Kota Bengkulu by Mika Dwi Permata, Irwan Koto, Indra Sakti

“… Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat perbedaan minat belajar fisika siswa dan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa melalui model project based learning dan metode penugasan. …”
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Fast Video Encoding Algorithm for the Internet of Things Environment Based on High Efficiency Video Coding by Jong-Hyeok Lee, Kyung-Soon Jang, Byung-Gyu Kim, Seyoon Jeong, Jin Soo Choi

“…In this paper, a fast intraprediction unit decision method is proposed to reduce the computational complexity of the HEVC RExt encoder. …”
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Reduced contribution of sulfur to the mass extinction associated with the Chicxulub impact event by Katerina Rodiouchkina, Steven Goderis, Cem Berk Senel, Pim Kaskes, Özgür Karatekin, Michael Ernst Böttcher, Ilia Rodushkin, Johan Vellekoop, Philippe Claeys, Frank Vanhaecke

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Experimental investigation of threshold velocities for air-water two-phase flow in a vertical tube and annular channels by Almog Biton, Evgeny Rabinovich, Erez Gilad

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Bacteria Living in Biofilms in Fluids: Could Chemical Antibiofilm Pretreatment of Culture Represent a Paradigm Shift in Diagnostics? by Lorenzo Drago, Andrea Fidanza, Alessio Giannetti, Alessio Ciuffoletti, Giandomenico Logroscino, Carlo Luca Romanò

“…However, more and more reports point out the fact that even biological fluids and semifluid, such as synovial liquid, blood, urine, or mucus and feces, harbor “non-attached” biofilm aggregates of bacteria, which represent a significant phenomenon with critical clinical implications that remain to be fully investigated. …”
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The Importance of Risk and Subgroup Analysis of Nonparticipants in a Geriatric Intervention Study by Elizabeth Rosted, Ingrid Poulsen, Carsten Hendriksen, Lis Wagner

“…To compare patients characteristics, rates of acute readmission, and mortality after one and six months among older persons who agreed and those who declined to participate in a randomized controlled trial and to describe subgroups of nonparticipants. …”
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Trace Metal Contamination Characteristics and Health Risks Assessment of Commelina africana L. and Psammitic Sandflats in the Niger Delta, Nigeria by Nsikak U. Benson, Paul A. Enyong, Omowunmi H. Fred-Ahmadu

“…The mean concentrations of Cd, Cr, Ni, Pb, and Zn in sandflat soil samples are 0.76±9.0×10-2, 7.39±8.7×10-1, 2.28±0.35, 0.024±4.0×10-3, and 74.51±2.55 mg/kg, respectively. …”
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Strategies to Improve Patient Flow in the Emergency Department during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Narrative Review of Our Experience by Ali S. Al-Shareef, Azzah Al Jabarti, Kholoud A. Babkair, Maan Jamajom, Abduallah Bakhsh, Syed Sameer Aga

“…Then, after completing a clinical assessment in the ED, physicians determine the need for an inpatient isolation unit, a nonisolation inpatient unit, or discharge. …”
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Cognitive behvioral psychotherapy of a severe anorexia nervosa case by Selcuk ASLAN, Mahmut GURBUZ, Simge VURAL

“…After two weeks of intense psychiatric care, 10 sessions of CBT is delivered in inpatient unit resulting with significant improvements in her weight control behavior. …”
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Active Thermometry Based DS18B20 Temperature Sensor Network for Offshore Pipeline Scour Monitoring Using -Means Clustering Algorithm by Xuefeng Zhao, Weijie Li, Lei Zhou, Gang-Bing Song, Qin Ba, Jinping Ou

“…The system consists of thermal cables, data acquisition unit, and data processing unit. As the thermal cables emit heats, the distributed DS18B20 digital temperature sensors record temperature information over time. …”
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Differential Evolution-Based End-Fire Realized Gain Optimization of Active and Parasitic Arrays by Rozita Konstantinou, Ihsan Kanbaz, Okan Yurduseven, Michail Matthaiou

“…We propose a novel approach for boosting the realized gain of arrays with enhanced directivity, utilizing both active and parasitic dipoles. The optimization process first maximizes the end-fire gain in the active array by selecting the optimal current excitation vector. …”
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The Effect of Aerobic Endurance on Agility and Speed in Amateur Soccer Players by Turgut Kaplan, Maya Budak, Ömer Kahraman, İbrahim Halil Şahin

“…Also, it was found that the VO2max level explained the speed performance by 37% and a 1-unit change in the VO2max level affected the speed by 0.16, while the VO2max level explained the agility performance by 40.2% and a 1-unit change in the VO2max level affected the agility performance by 0.11. …”
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Laser-Based Propagation of Human iPS and ES Cells Generates Reproducible Cultures with Enhanced Differentiation Potential by Kristi A. Hohenstein Elliott, Cory Peterson, Anuradha Soundararajan, Natalia Kan, Brandon Nelson, Sean Spiering, Mark Mercola, Gary R. Bright

“…Proper maintenance of stem cells is essential for successful utilization of ESCs/iPSCs as tools in developmental and drug discovery studies and in regenerative medicine. …”
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A Case Report Exploring Activity Intensity in Inpatient Rehabilitation after Stroke by Kathryn Zalewski, Julie Kerk, Kristina Laundre, Amber Wacek, Melissa Wiedmeyer

“…Inpatient rehabilitation in countries other than the United States (US) has been described as a time where patients are often not engaged in intensive physical activity. …”
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A CORPUS-BASED ANALYSIS OF VERBS IN NEWS SECTION OF THE JAKARTA POST: HOW FREQUENCY IS RELATED TO TEXT CHARACTERISTICS by Ikmi Nur Oktavianti, Novi Retno Ardianti

“…Based on the results of analysis, it is obvious that there is a firm relation between frequency of verbs used in news text and the characteristics of the text: linguistic units that are not in accordance with the function of the text are not really needed and thus infrequently used.…”
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Phytochemical Profiles and Anticancer Effects of Calophyllum inophyllum L. Extract Relating to Reactive Oxygen Species Modulation on Patient-Derived Cells from Breast and Lung Canc... by Jetsada Ruangsuriya, Jirapast Sichaem, Apichat Tantraworasin, Somcharoen Saeteng, Phanchaporn Wongmaneerung, Angkhana Inta, Neal M. Davies, Kewalin Inthanon

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Proinflammatory Cytokine Gene Expression by Murine Macrophages in Response to Brugia malayi Wolbachia Surface Protein by Chantima Porksakorn, Surang Nuchprayoon, Kiwon Park, Alan L. Scott

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Severe Disabling Myalgia as an Initial Presentation of Polyarteritis Nodosa by H. M. Senarathna, C. L. Fonseka, H. A. S. Perera, P. U. T. De Silva, T. P. Weerarathna

“…His renal and mesenteric artery CT angiogram revealed stenosed segment of the celiac artery without evidence of visible aneurysms elsewhere. He completed six cycles of intravenous cyclophosphamide pulse therapy with high-dose oral prednisolone with good response. …”
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