Influence of the coefficient of non-uniformity of expansion of clay soil specimen on mechanical characteristics by A. Z. Ter-Martirosyan, G. O. Angelo, L. Yu. Ermoshina, I. A. Bokov

“…High accuracy in determining mechanical characteristics plays a huge role at every stage of project development. Triaxial compression units are one of the most popular and widely used devices for laboratory research, as this type of testing allows you to reproduce the stress-strain state of the soil mass and determine its mechanical characteristics most accurately.Materials and methods. …”
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Fundus camera-based precision monitoring of blood vitamin A level for Wagyu cattle using deep learning by Nanding Li, Naoshi Kondo, Yuichi Ogawa, Keiichiro Shiraga, Mizuki Shibasaki, Daniele Pinna, Moriyuki Fukushima, Shinichi Nagaoka, Tateshi Fujiura, Xuehong De, Tetsuhito Suzuki

“…Abstract In the wagyu industry worldwide, high-quality marbling beef is produced by promoting intramuscular fat deposition during cattle fattening stage through dietary vitamin A control. Thus, however, cattle become susceptible to either vitamin A deficiency or excess state, not only influencing cattle performance and beef quality, but also causing health problems. …”
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Enhancing immunotherapy efficacy with synergistic low-dose radiation in metastatic melanoma: current insights and prospects by Zahid Rafiq, Mingyo Kang, Hampartsoum B. Barsoumian, Gohar S. Manzar, Yun Hu, Carola Leuschner, Ailing Huang, Fatemeh Masrorpour, Weiqin Lu, Nahum Puebla-Osorio, James W. Welsh

“…Notably, LDRT demonstrates remarkable efficacy even in challenging metastatic sites such as the liver (uveal) and brain (cutaneous), particularly in advanced melanoma stages. The increasing interest in utilizing LDRT for secondary metastatic sites of uveal, mucosal, or cutaneous melanomas underscores its potential efficacy in combination with various immunotherapies. …”
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Exercise training and chronic kidney disease: characterization and bibliometrics of citation classics of clinical intervention trials by Fan Zhang, Shan Liu, Yan Bai, Liuyan Huang, Yifei Zhong, Yi Li

“…The hotspot of research around CKD and exercise training interventions focused on population (hemodialysis and end-stage renal disease), exercise type (resistance training, yoga, and leg-cycling), and outcomes (cardiovascular indices, physical performance, psychological status, kidney function, physical activity). …”
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Starch metabolism in potato <i>Solanum tuberosum</i> L. by E. M. Sergeeva, K. T. Larichev, E. A. Salina, A. V. Kochetov

“…Several issues remain obscure: the roles of enzyme isoforms and different regulatory factors in tissues at various plant developmental stages and under different environmental conditions; alternative enzymatic processes; targeting and transport proteins. …”
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Protection System Design of Induction Motor for Industries by Shoaib Shaikh, Dileep Kumar, Abdul Hakeem, Arsalan Muhammad Soomar

“…Any of the three phases missing or the motor temperature above the predetermined threshold causes the motor to stop instantly. Three one-stage transformers are connected to a three-phase power supply in the system. …”
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Parasite-Specific IL-17-Type Cytokine Responses and Soluble IL-17 Receptor Levels in Alveolar Echinococcosis Patients by Christian J. Lechner, Beate Grüner, Xiangsheng Huang, Wolfgang H. Hoffmann, Peter Kern, Peter T. Soboslay

“…Resistance to AE has been reported, but the determinants which confer protection are not known. ln this study, we analyzed in patients at distinct stages of Alveolar Echirococcosis, that is cured, stable and progressive AE, as well as in infection-free controls, the cellular production and plasma levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines lL-17A, lL-17B, lL-17F and their soluble receptors lL-17RA (slL-17RA) and IL-17RB (sIL-17RB). …”
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How May Coexisting Frailty Influence Adherence to Treatment in Elderly Hypertensive Patients? by Bartosz Uchmanowicz, Anna Chudiak, Izabella Uchmanowicz, Grzegorz Mazur

“…Treatment compliance at every stage is a condition for successful antihypertensive therapy, and improving the effectiveness of treatment is a major goal in preventing cardiovascular incidents. …”
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The impact of vitamin D on breast cancer treatment: Literature review by Fedosenko Mariia

“…The results allow us to use vitamin D as an important marker for monitoring the skeletal system's state during and after breast cancer treatment. In addition, vitamin D and its analogues in combination with other cytostatic drugs can help search for possible new therapeutic targets. …”
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Assessment of Cardiovascular Apoptosis in the Isolated Rat Heart by Magnetic Resonance Molecular Imaging by Karl-Heinz Hiller, Christiane Waller, Matthias Nahrendorf, Wolfgang R. Bauer, Peter M. Jakob

“…A significant increase in signal intensity was visible in those regions containing cardiomyocytes in the early stage of apoptosis. Because labeling of early apoptotic cell death in intact organs by histological and immunohistochemical methods remains challenging, the use of Gd-DTPA-labeled annexin V in MRI is clearly an improvement in rapid targeting of apoptotic cells in the ischemic and reperfused myocardium.…”
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Non-Destructive Early Detection of Drosophila Suzukii Infestation in Sweet Cherries (c.v. <i>Sweet Heart</i>) Based on Innovative Management of Spectrophotometric Multilinear Corre... by Giuseppe Altieri, Mahdi Rashvand Avaei, Attilio Matera, Francesco Genovese, Vincenzo Verrastro, Naouel Admane, Orkhan Mammadov, Sabina Laveglia, Giovanni Carlo Di Renzo

“…SWD infestations in sweet cherries are difficult to detect and remove in the field, packing houses, and processing lines, causing significant economic losses and reducing yields significantly, necessitating early detection of insect infestation in fruits during primary decaying stages. Few publications have addressed the use of non-destructive techniques for the detection of insect infestation in cherries. …”
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Gestation complications in women with metabolic syndrome: pathogenesis, diagnosis and prevention (literature review) by L.P. Shelestova, L.F. Ushullu

“…Almost all scientific studies have demonstrated the importance of regulating metabolic processes in the body of a woman with metabolic syndrome at the stage of preconcepence period. It is reported that a lifestyle modification that aims to reduce body weight by prescribing a balanced low-calorie diet combined with exercise and the use of behavioral therapy leads to improved pregnancy outcomes for both mother and baby. …”
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Recommendations for Plyometric Training after ACL Reconstruction – A Clinical Commentary by Matthew Buckthorpe, Francesco Della Villa

“…This paper presents a four-stage plyometric program to be undertaken as part of criterion-based rehabilitation for athletes with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). …”
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Mapping subcortical brain lesions, behavioral and acoustic analysis for early assessment of subacute stroke patients with dysarthria by Juan Liu, Juan Liu, Rukiye Ruzi, Chuyao Jian, Qiuyu Wang, Shuzhi Zhao, Manwa L. Ng, Shaofeng Zhao, Lan Wang, Nan Yan

“…The lateralization and hierarchical organization of each nucleus are crucial to their contributions to these speech functions.DiscussionThe present study provides a nuanced understanding of how lesions in the basal ganglia and thalamus impact various stages of speech production, thereby enhancing our understanding of the subcortical neuromechanisms underlying dysarthria. …”
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Joint Initiatives Instead of Multilateralism: A New Reality for the WTO? by O. V. Biryukova

“…The article emphasizes that despite standard features, all initiatives are unique in their content, format, and history and are at different stages of readiness, for Russia, which takes an active part in these joint initiatives, bringing the negotiations to a conclusion. …”
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Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients on Hemodialysis following Drug-Eluting versus Bare-Metal Coronary Stents by Amir F. Mohani, Srikanth Penumetsa, Amin Daoulah, Gregory Giugliano, Amir Lotfi

“…This study sought to compare short- and long-term outcomes of drug-eluting stents (DESs) versus bare-metal stents (BMSs) implantation in patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis (ESRD-HD) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). …”
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Infection with Toxoplasma gondii triggers coagulation at the blood-brain barrier and a reduction in cerebral blood flow by Evelyn M. Hoover, Christine A. Schneider, Christian Crouzet, Tatiane S. Lima, Dario X. Figueroa Velez, Cuong J. Tran, Dritan Agalliu, Sunil P. Gandhi, Bernard Choi, Melissa B. Lodoen

“…However, little is known about the effect of T. gondii infection on the BBB and the functional consequences of infection on cerebral blood flow (CBF) during the different stages of infection. Main body We demonstrate that brain endothelial cells upregulate the adhesion molecules ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 and become morphologically more tortuous during acute T. gondii infection of mice. …”
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Features of the Legal Status of Women in the Traditional Society of the Peoples of the Caucasus of the 18th and 19th Centuries by M. A. Bagapsh, S. B. Glushachenko

“…The analysis of the scientific literature allowed us to conclude that the absence of a state system and state law contributed to the long-term preservation of the adat in the Caucasus. …”
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Prevalence of Hypertension and Its Associated Risk Factors among 34,111 HAART Naïve HIV-Infected Adults in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Marina Njelekela, Alfa Muhihi, Akum Aveika, Donna Spiegelman, Claudia Hawkins, Catharina Armstrong, Enju Liu, James Okuma, Guerino Chalamila, Sylvia Kaaya, Ferdinand Mugusi, Wafaie Fawzi

“…Low CD4+ T-cell count, advanced WHO clinical disease stage, and history of TB were associated with 10%, 42%, and 14% decreased risk for hypertension. …”
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Transforming Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis: Implementing Vision Transformer (ViT) for MRI Images Classification by Dian Kurniasari, Muhammad Dwi Pratama, Akmal Junaidi, Ahmad Faisol

“…Accurate and timely diagnosis during the early stages is essential for effective treatment and intervention. …”
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