Synergistic antimicrobial activity of essential oils mixture of Moringa oleifera, Cinnamomum verum and Nigella sativa against Staphylococcus aureus using L-optimal mixture design by Samah H. Abu-Hussien, Antony R. Nasry, Ziad Samy, Salwa M. El-Sayed, Ashraf Bakry, Naglaa Ebeed, Hesham Elhariry, Thanaa ElNoby

“…The combination of the three EOs exhibited significant synergistic effects compared to the individual oils, with a Fractional Inhibitory Concentration (∑FIC) index of 0.27. …”
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Association of Habitual Physical Activity Measured by an Accelerometer with High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients by Ryota Matsuzawa, Atsuhiko Matsunaga, Toshiki Kutsuna, Akira Ishii, Yoshifumi Abe, Kei Yoneki, Manae Harada, Mio Ishibashi, Yasuo Takeuchi, Atsushi Yoshida, Naonobu Takahira

“…After confirming the relationship between high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels and mortality in hemodialysis patients for study 1, we investigated the effect of physical activity on their HDL-C levels for study 2. …”
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Spinal Epidural Lipoma on the Ventral Dura Side and Intervertebral Foramen Causing Lumbar Radiculopathy by Hiroshi Noguchi, Masao Koda, Tetsuya Abe, Toru Funayama, Hiroshi Takahashi, Kousei Miura, Kentaro Mataki, Mamoru Kono, Fumihiko Eto, Yosuke Shibao, Masashi Yamazaki

“…The patient underwent transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion at L4–L5, and his symptoms then resolved. Thus, we recommend decompression and fixation as appropriate management for lumbar radiculopathy caused by epidural lipoma located on the ventral side of the dura and intervertebral foramen.…”
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Model Predictive Control-Based Energy Management System with Load Curtailment for Standalone Microgrid by Muhammad Sharir Fathullah Mohd Yunus, Siti Hajar Yusoff, Siti Nadiah Mohd Sapihie, Mohd Shahrin Abu Hanifah, Teddy Surya Gunawan, Suriza Ahmad Zabidi

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Combined Corneal Cross-Linking and Myoring Implantation in Advanced Keratoconus: Femtosecond Laser versus Manual Dissection by Ahmed Ibrahim Basiony, Moataz Fayez ElSawy, Mahmoud Mohamed Ismail, Mohamed Samy Abd ElAziz, Mahmoud Tawfik KhalafAllah, Adel Galal Zaky

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Structural and Theoretical Studies of 2-amino-3-nitropyridine by N. S. Al-Hokbany, A. A. Dahya, I. Kh. Warad, N. M. Abd El-Salam, S. T. Akriche, M. Rzaiguib, U. Karamac, R. M. Mahfouzc

“…Geometrical optimization, spectroscopic analysis, electronic structure and nuclear magnetic resonance of 2-amino-3-nitropyridine (ANP) were investigated by utilizing ab-initio (MP2) and DFT(B3LYP) using 6-311++G(d,p) basis set. …”
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Exchange Characteristics of Lead, Zinc, and Cadmium in Selected Tropical Soils by Tope O. Bolanle-Ojo, Abiodun D. Joshua, Opeyemi A. Agbo-Adediran, Ademola S. Ogundana, Kayode A. Aiyeyika, Adebisi P. Ojo, Olubunmi O. Ayodele

“…Conducting binary-exchange experiments is a common way to identify cationic preferences of exchangeable phases in soil. …”
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The dengue disquisition: A low-cost public housing conundrum in Klang Valley, Malaysia by Nabila AbuBakar, Jerzy M. Behnke, Norhidayu Sahimin, Xiaoye Kang, Siti Nursyahirah Mohd Shahar, Yvonne Ai Lian Lim, Siti Nursheena Mohd Zain

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Innovative strategies for pollution assessment in Northern Bangladesh: Mapping pollution areas and tracing metal(loid)s sources in various soil types. by Abdullah Al Yeamin, Md Yousuf Mia, Shahidur R Khan, M Safiur Rahman, Venkatramanan Senapathi, Abu Reza Md Towfiqul Islam, Tasrina Rabia Choudhury

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Two Cysteines in Raf Kinase Inhibitor Protein Make Differential Contributions to Structural Dynamics In Vitro by Hyun Sang Cho, Mohammad Faysal Al Mazid, Eun-Young Lee, Md Abu Rayhan, Hyoun Sook Kim, Byung Il Lee, Hye Jin You

“…It is still unclear how RKIP switches between monomeric and dimeric forms. Here, we identified the role of cysteine 133 in RKIP structural dynamics using recombinant human RKIP (rhRKIP) proteins purified from <i>Escherichia coli</i> BL21(DE3) cells. …”
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A review of salivary composition changes induced by fasting and its impact on health by Nurul Fadhilah Kamalul Aripin, N. Idayu Zahid, Mohd Aizat Abdul Rahim, Hashim Yaacob, Parvez I. Haris, Zubaidah Haji Abd. Rahim, Rauzah Hashim

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Assessing the impact of climate and land use change on flood vulnerability: a machine learning approach in coastal region of Tamil Nadu, India by Devanantham Abijith, Subbarayan Saravanan, K S S Parthasarathy, Nagireddy Masthan Reddy, Janardhanam Niraimathi, Ahmed Ali Bindajam, Javed Mallick, Maged Muteb Alharbi, Hazem Ghassan Abdo

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Comprehensive Analysis of microRNA Methylation Profiles and Determination of Their Functional Significance in Colorectal Cancer: A Study Protocol by Nurul Syakima Ab Mutalib, Imilia Ismail, Muhammad Redha Abdullah Zawawi, Nadiah Abu, Siti Aishah Sulaiman, Loh Teng-Hern Tan, Learn-Han Lee

“…Furthermore, we will conduct functional studies to determine the roles of selected microRNAs. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Cytotoxic Evaluation of Some Newly Substituted Diazene Candidates by Mohamed El-Naggar, Abdel-Nasser El-Shorbagi, Dina H. Elnaggar, Abd El-Galil E. Amr, Mohamed A. Al-Omar, Elsayed A. Elsayed

“…Nitrosation of methyl 5-amino-2-hydroxybenzoate or 1-aminonaphthalene by using NaNO2 in the presence of HCl afforded diazonium salt derivatives 2 and 5, which were treated with substituted imino or substituted amino derivatives, to give the corresponding substituted amino-pent-2-en-3-yl-diazenylbenzoate 4a–k or 2-substituted-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)diazene derivatives 6a–h, 7a,b, and 8a,b. All the synthesized compounds were elucidated by elemental analysis and spectroscopic evidence.…”
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Exopolysaccharides from camel milk-derived Limosilactobacillus reuteri C66: Structural characterization, bioactive and rheological properties for food applications by A.K.M. Humayun Kober, Mohamed Abdin, Athira Subhash, Shao-Quan Liu, Enes Dertli, Basim Abu-Jdayil, Pau-Loke Show, Mutamed Ayyash

“…Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) are valued as safe, functional bio-ingredients in food. Produced by microorganisms like lactic acid bacteria (LAB), they enhance the rheological and sensory properties of food products. …”
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The impact of ESG and the institutional environment on investment efficiency in China through the mediators of agency costs and financial constraints by Zhao Donghui, Wan Sallha Yusoff, Mohd Fairuz Md Salleh, Ngan Sue Lin, Ainul Huda Jamil, Mohd Juraij Abd Rani, Mohd Shahidan Shaari

“…Using data from 3380 non-financial Chinese firms (2010–2021) and a fixed-effects panel regression model, we explore how ESG influences investment efficiency through the mediating roles of agency costs and financial constraints. …”
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A Near-Ultraviolet Photodetector Based on the TaC: Cu/4 H Silicon Carbide Heterostructure by Salah Abdo, Khalil As’ham, Ambali Alade Odebowale, Sanjida Akter, Amer Abdulghani, Ibrahim A. M. Al Ani, Haroldo Hattori, Andrey E. Miroshnichenko

“…The device exhibited high performance with a high photoresponsivity of 1.66 <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msup><mrow><mi mathvariant="normal">A</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">W</mi></mrow><mrow><mo>−</mo><mn>1</mn></mrow></msup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> and a specific detectivity of <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mn>2.69</mn><mo>×</mo><msup><mrow><mn>10</mn></mrow><mrow><mn>8</mn></mrow></msup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> Jones at 405 nm. …”
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Cell–cell heterogeneity in phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase biases early cell fate priming in Dictyostelium discoideum by Kenichi Abe, Hidenori Hashimura, Haruka Hiraoka, Shoko Fujishiro, Narufumi Kameya, Kazuteru Taoka, Satoshi Kuwana, Masashi Fukuzawa, Satoshi Sawai, Satoshi Sawai, Satoshi Sawai

“…We demonstrate that there is cell–cell heterogeneity in PEPC promoter activity in vegetative cells, which depends on nutrient conditions, and that cells with high PEPC promoter activity differentiate into spores. …”
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Disorders of Mineral and Bone Metabolism in Patients with Crohn's Disease by C. Von Westarp, A.B.R. Thomson, T.R. Overton, R.M. Rogers, P.E. Hodges, V.L. Fornasier, P.M. Crockford

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Prevalence of and factors associated with tobacco smoking in the Gambia: a national cross-sectional study by Abu Naser Zafar Ullah, Md Shariful Islam, Md Golam Rabbani, Haifaa AlWajeah, Md Ferdous, Nusrat Sharmin Mahfuza, Daniel Konka, Eva Silenga

“…Objectives To examine the prevalence of and risk factors associated with tobacco smoking in the Gambia.Design A nationwide cross-sectional study.Setting The Gambia.Participants The study participants were both women and men aged between 15 and 49 years old. We included 16,066 men and women in our final analysis.Data analysis We analysed data from the Gambia Demographic and Health Survey (DHS), 2019–2020. …”
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