Pathological characterization of lung fibrosis in Sprague–Dawley rats treated with fluoro-edenite fibres by intrapleural injection by Eva Tibaldi, Federica Gnudi, Daniele Mandrioli, Caterina Bruno, Amerigo Zona, Lucia Fazzo, Pietro Comba

“…In the fibrotic responses to FE, vimentin was the most expressed protein, followed by collagen-I and alpha-SMA. Finally, ferruginous bodies, characterized by iron deposits and ferritin expression, were observed in FE-induced lesions. …”
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El “Síndrome Nagasaki”: Museos, poscolonialismo y luchas subalternas by Emiliano Nicolás Abad García

“… Un diagnóstico y una advertencia. Desde finales del siglo XX y con mayor énfasis desde el auge de las distintas variantes del movimiento ecologista, las estructuras narrativas de las principales exposiciones postcoloniales de Europa están abrazando lo que yo llamo el Síndrome Nagasaki. …”
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Mixed radiation with different doses induces CCL17 to recruit CD8+T cell to exert anti-tumor effects in non-small cell lung cancer by Liuying Huang, Duo Wang, Muchen Xu, Danqi Qian, Yulin Cao, Xiaohan Wu, Liang Ming, Junhui Tang, Zhaohui Huang, Yuan Yin, Leyuan Zhou, Leyuan Zhou, Leyuan Zhou

“…Subsequently, upon the integration of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) therapy, the infiltration of immune cells within the tumor was ascertained via immunohistochemistry (IHC) and flow cytometry (FCM). Finally, through bioinformatics analysis and experimental verification, potential strategies to bolster the anti-tumor immune response were investigated.ResultsIn comparison to the administration of 20Gy alone to the primary tumor, supplementing with 6Gy directed at the abscopal tumor produces a more pronounced abscopal response. …”
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Characterization of Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Strains Isolated from Hospitalized Patients in Palestine by Regeen Handal, Lulu Qunibi, Ibrahim Sahouri, Maha Juhari, Rula Dawodi, Hiyam Marzouqa, Musa Hindiyeh

“…The ompA biofilm-producing virulence gene was detected in all isolates. Finally, Multilocus Sequence Typing (MLST) of 13 isolates revealed that more than one strain of A. baumannii was circulating in Palestinian hospitals as results revealed that 7 isolates were of ST208, 2 isolates ST218, 1 isolate ST231, 1 isolate ST348, and 2 new Sequence Types. …”
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Does accountability for reasonableness work? A protocol for a mixed methods study using an audit tool to evaluate the decision-making of clinical commissioning groups in England by Sarah Clark, Katharina Kieslich, Peter Littlejohns, Albert Weale

“…It aims to understand the criteria that feature in CCG decision-making. Finally, it examines the usefulness of a decision-making audit tool (DMAT) in identifying the process and content criteria that CCGs apply when making decisions.Methods and analysis The adherence of a sample of CCGs to criteria emerging from theories of fair priority setting will be examined using the DMAT developed by PL. …”
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TEACHING OF INTERPOLATION AND APPROXIMATION CURVES THROUGH COMPUTER SIMULATION by Norbert Annuš, Ondrej Takáč

“…It then presents the application's options and graphical results. Finally, we would like to present the results of the student testing and their feedback on the educational software. …”
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Dynamic Response of Bridge-Landslide Parallel System under Earthquake by Yu Liang, Honggang Wu, Tianwen Lai, Hao Lei, Mingzhe Zhu, Kun Ma, Zhiyang Ji, Jiankai Ren

“…Third, with the increase of excitation power, the dominant frequency of bridge-landslide parallel system gradually transitions from low to high frequency rate, and the interaction of the parallel system weakens the influence of river direction on frequency. Finally, under the same working condition, the dynamic response of the measuring points has obvious regularity with the change of situation. …”
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Observer-Based H∞ Fuzzy Synchronization and Output Tracking Control of Time-Varying Delayed Chaotic Systems by Kuan-Yi Lin, Tung-Sheng Chiang, Chian-Song Chiu, Wen-Fong Hu, Peter Liu

“…To make the design more practical, we also consider differences of antecedent variables between the plant, observer, and controller. Finally, using Lyapunov’s stability approach, the results are sufficient conditions represented as LMIs (linear matrix inequalities). …”
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Capacitación activa del profesor universitario: una visión del actor de aula con competencias didácticas by María Eugenia Briceño

“…Dentro de las reflexiones finales se precisa que el actor de aula con competencias didácticas será un reflexivo crítico sobre lo que hace en el aula, lo que enseña, cómo lo enseña y cómo los estudiantes aprenden. …”
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The geographical digital divide in broadband access and governmental policies in Japan: three case studies by Yoshio Arai, Sae Naganuma

“…Another effective means of extending broadband has been the pressure exerted by local governments (under the national policy scheme) on private cable television companies to bring their services to even the least populated regions. Finally, in those areas where private digital network services are unprofitable, the establishment of a publicly funded cable business (using a budget-transfer scheme, for example) may be an effective option for extending broadband services. …”
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High-Current Sensing Technology for Transparent Power Grids: A Review by Hongyu Sun, Songling Huang, Lisha Peng

“…In addition, we present and discuss the technical characteristics, research status, application scope, advantages and disadvantages, and future development directions of the above methods in detail. Finally, we address many essential challenges, including miniaturization, integration, low power consumption, passive wireless sensing, long-range operation, and complex environmental parameters in the comprehensive intelligent and transparent sensing of current parameters in power grids. …”
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Perceptions of cultural and provisioning ecosystem services and human wellbeing indicators amongst indigenous communities neighbouring the greater limpopo transfrontier conservatio... by N.A. Nyathi, W. Musakwa, D.M. Azilagbetor, N.J. Kuhn

“…Overall, participants reported that both ESs contribute to their human wellbeing and livelihoods through life satisfaction, happiness, living standards, safety, security, and good health. Finally, this study's findings uniquely offer a baseline for these ESs accounting, demonstrating their direct and indirect benefits to indigenous communities' livelihoods and well-being.…”
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Isolated Central Nervous System Infiltrated and Progressed to Acute Myeloid Leukemia from Chronic Myeloid Leukemia with e1a3 BCR-ABL1 Transcript: A Rare Case Report and Literature... by Qiang X, Wen Q, Li J, Chen S, Tao T, Zhang H, Wang P, Peng X, Feng Y, Zhang X

“…Following initial diagnosis, the patient was treated with the tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) Flumatinib. During the treatment, although the FCM-MRD of the bone marrow kept negative, the e1a3 expression detected by PCR always remained positive. …”
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The Foreign Economic Vector of Agribusiness Activity in the Western Region of Ukraine by Yuriy Hubeni, Oksana Krupa, Volodymyr Krupa, Sofiia Tsiolkovska

“…Some positive and negative consequences of changes in the foreign economic activity vector are described. And finally, measures which will ensure an expansion and strengthening of Ukraine’s agribusiness presence on international market, are suggested.…”
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The Pacifying Power of Wages in the Domestic Work Domain by Vuyo Gama

“…This points to an interesting ambiguity in the domestic work field. Finally, the study shows how these contradictory oppressive and liberatory experiences both inform and sustain domestic work in the country. …”
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Failure Mechanism of the Qianjiangping Slope in Three Gorges Reservoir Area, China by Zhenhua Zhang, Mingming Qian, Song Wei, Juxiang Chen

“…Study results suggest that with the reservoir water level rising, the toe of the slope was gradually submerged in reservoir water and the strength of rock mass submerged by reservoir water decreased due to water-rock interaction; furthermore, the heavy rainfall was rapidly injected into the slope through the interlayer staggered zone and slope surface, the groundwater table in the middle part of the slope rose rapidly, the sliding force of the slope increased, and the stress concentration appeared at the lower part of the slope; finally, the rock bridges submerged by reservoir water in the front of the slope fractured, and the failure of the slope occurred.…”
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A core set of risk factors in individuals at risk of rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic literature review informing the EULAR points to consider for conducting clinical trials and... by Daniel Aletaha, Kulveer Mankia, Paul Emery, Deshire Alpizar-Rodriguez, Andreas Kerschbaumer, Andrea Di Matteo, Heidi Siddle, Joel Kerry

“…After screening of titles, 138 abstracts were reviewed and 96 articles finally included. Fifty-three articles included data on risk factors including autoantibodies, subclinical inflammation on imaging, clinical features, serum and cellular biomarkers and genetic markers. …”
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Impact of Isothermal Layering on the Stability of Saline Soil Subgrade in Cold Regions by Yu Zhang, Xuerui Chen, Meisi Zou, Runze Tian, Yunlong Hou, Bingbing Han

“…Then, the SLOPE/W module in GeoStudio is used to stratify the established subgrade model according to isotherms and calculate the stability safety factor of saline soil subgrades in cold regions under different months, slopes, and subgrade heights, respectively. Finally, the influence of submergence at the foot of the slope on the stability of the subgrade slope is discussed. …”
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Phillyrin ameliorates DSS-induced colitis in mice via modulating the gut microbiota and inhibiting the NF-κB/MLCK pathway by Tong Li, Guiqiu Hu, Shoupeng Fu, Di Qin, Zheyu Song

“…Molecular investigations have determined that PHY mitigates the nuclear translocation of nuclear factor kappa B, thereby downregulating myosin light-chain kinase-driven myosin light-chain phosphorylation. …”
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TNF Superfamily: A Growing Saga of Kidney Injury Modulators by Maria D. Sanchez-Niño, Alberto Benito-Martin, Sara Gonçalves, Ana B. Sanz, Alvaro C. Ucero, Maria C. Izquierdo, Adrian M. Ramos, Sergio Berzal, Rafael Selgas, Marta Ruiz-Ortega, Jesus Egido, Alberto Ortiz

“…TWEAK promotes the secretion of MCP-1 and RANTES through NF-kappaB RelA-containing complexes and upregulates CCl21 and CCL19 expression through NF-kappaB inducing kinase (NIK-) dependent RelB/NF-kappaB2 complexes. …”
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