Plasma CXCL3 Levels Are Associated with Tumor Progression and an Unfavorable Colorectal Cancer Prognosis by Can Cui, Rui Zhang, Feng Gu, Yunfeng Pei, Li Sun, Yueyang Huang, Guoping Niu, Jian Li

“…Background. The CXC chemokines belong to a unique family of chemotactic cytokines that influence the initiation, progression, and clinical outcome of many tumor types. …”
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Study of blood flow patterns in a stenosed artery through the combined effect of body acceleration and generalized womersley solution by Mahesh C. Udupa, Sunanda Saha, Sekarapandian Natarajan

“…We investigate the correlation between hyperviscosity and physiological conditions, finding that exercise increases recirculation downstream of the stenosis. …”
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Tourism or sustainable tourism in the Global South? Perspectives from Guinea-Bissau by Andreia Martins, Claudete Oliveira Moreira

“…The results indicated that: tourism stakeholders in Guinea-Bissau agree that while tourism can provide jobs, attract investment, and improve infrastructure, local populations also face challenges in appropriating these benefits due to limited development, political instability, and unfavourable governance. …”
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An Overview of the Grapefruit Market in France by Yan Heng, Mitzey Tejeda, Lisa House

“… The authors of this 4-page fact sheet, Yan Heng, Mitzey Tejeda, and Lisa House, used a national survey to analyze and understand French consumer preferences and consumption behavior regarding grapefruit. They found that more than half of the respondents were willing to purchase grapefruit in the upcoming year, suggesting that French consumers hold an overall positive image of grapefruit. …”
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Prognostic value of the lactate dehydrogenase to albumin ratio in advanced non-small cell lung cancer patients treated with the first-line PD-1 checkpoint inhibitors combined with... by Meifeng Luo, Huiting Wei, Moqin Qiu, Cuiyun Su, Ruiling Ning, Shaozhang Zhou

“…Multivariate analysis revealed a significant positive association between LAR and overall survival (OS) after adjusting for confounders (HR = 2.22, 95% CI = 1.25-3.96, P = 0.007). …”
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Monte Carlo Simulation of Static and Dynamic Properties of Linear Polymer in a Crowded Environment by Deme Tesfaye Umeta, Solomon Negash Asfaw, Solomon Hailemariam Didu, Chimdessa Gashu Feyisa, Dereje Kenea Feyisa

“…The dynamic properties have also been studied by exploring the translocation of the polymer. …”
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Teaching of discrete mathematics for first course students of Faculty of Electronics in VGTU by Aleksandras Krylovas, Olga Suboč

“…We present analysis of marks in course and separate groups, relaitionship between results of two tests. …”
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PREVALENCE OF RAMADAN AND FASTING RELATED DIABETICCOMPLICATIONS AMONG DIABETIC PATIENTS by Aisha Noreen et al

“…Various researches have been conducted upon physiological changes in a diabetic patient during the period of Islamic fasting, but still there is no variation perceived pathologically influencing the body weight, blood glucose, HbA1c, insulin, fructose amine, Cpeptide, cholesterol or triglycerides ranges. …”
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Optimal aspiration pressure of suction pump for oocyte retrieval in infertile patients undergoing in vitro fertilization. by Sung Woo Kim, Hye Yun Kim, Ji Yeon Han, Hoon Kim, Seung-Yup Ku

“…Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to evaluate the relationship between aspiration pressure, clinical pregnancy, and live birth rates. …”
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Autism Spectrum Disorder and Diet by Michelle A. Zitt, Karla P. Shelnutt, Gail P. A. Kauwell

“…If you are considering making changes to your child's diet, the information in this 4-page fact sheet will help you to understand the potential risks and benefits of these changes. Written by Michelle A. Zitt, Karla P. …”
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Factors Affecting Vulnerability of Urban Space with Crisis Management Approach Case Study: Robat Karim City by Parisa Hamedani, Azita Rajabi

“…In the new age and in the third millennium, natural crises have become an inseparable reality of human life and have become one of the most important issues facing most of the world's metropolises. …”
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« Bois ! ». La rencontre fatale entre Salammbô et Mâtho dans les transpositions iconiques du roman by Bruna Donatelli

“…The encounter between Salammbô and Mâtho, the two main characters in Flaubert’s Carthaginian novel, is marked by a daring gesture by Hamilcar Barca’s daughter which will ultimately cost both of them their lives. …”
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COMBINED TREATMENT OF LOCALLY-ADVANCED BLADDER CANCER by I. V. Chernyshev, Y. V. Samsonov, D. V. Perepechin, A. M. Ulbashev

“…An important component of treatment has been the use of platinum (cisplatin or carboplatin) in Schemes M–VAC and GP. …”
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The Australian and New Zealand Fontan Registry Quality of Life Study: Protocol for a population-based assessment of quality of life among people with a Fontan circulation, their pa... by Daniel S J Costa, Kim Dalziel, Yves d’Udekem, David S Winlaw, David S Celermajer, Nadine A Kasparian, Diana Zannino, Rachel Bishop, Kate H Marshall, Susan R Woolfenden, Gary F Sholler

“…Descriptive analyses and multilevel models will be used to examine QOL across groups and to investigate potential explanatory variables.Ethics and Dissemination Approval has been obtained from all relevant Human Research Ethics Committees (HRECs), including the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network and the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne HRECs. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Activity Studies of Ni(II) Complex with Pyridine as a Ligand by Faridul Islam, Md. Amran Hossain, Nur Mostaq Shah, Hridika Talukder Barua, Md. Alamgir Kabir, Mohammad Jamshed Khan, Romel Mullick

“…We represent a metal complex which has been synthesized by the simple reaction with Ni(II) chloride and pyridine (as a lignd) affording a complex having the molecular formula [NiC5H5N2Cl2], characterized on the basis of elemental analyses, electronic, infrared, 1H NMR, 13C NMR spectra, magnetic susceptibility, and also aid of molar conductivity measurement. …”
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A Mathematical Programming Approach for Joint Optimization of Wind Farm Layout and Cable Routing Based on a Three‐Dimensional Gaussian Wake Model by Ziwei Cao, Longwen Chen, Ke Li, Guoqing Huang, Ruili Liu

“…Since increasing the distance between turbines can reduce wake loss but increase cable cost, these two optimizations are coupled and jointly affect the revenue of wind farms. …”
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Gut feelings: Introducing the Everydayness of Eating as a Situated Pedagogical Attitude to Knowing and Caring for Naturecultures in Architecture Schools by Josymar Rodríguez Alfonzo, Liesbeth Huybrechts

“…Findings highlight a profound link between eating-centered engagements and students' capacity to address complex societal and environmental issues, advocating for a shift towards embodied architectural education.…”
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Fat Grafting With Lymphedema Fat: From Trash to Treasure? by Pauliina Hartiala, MD, PhD, Aida K. Steiner, MD, PhD, Tarja Niemi, MD

“…This innovative approach addresses breast cancer-related lymphedema and offers potential benefits in regenerative and lymphangiogenic effects without the need for microsurgical expertise. …”
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LA IDENTIDAD SUSTANCIAL ENTRE EL DELITO Y LA INFRACCIÓN ADMINISTRATIVA. Anotaciones a propósito de la aplicación analógica de la ley en el derecho administrativo sancionador by Javier Enrique Merlano Sierra

“…Por ello, sostenemos la existencia de una identidad ontológica sustancial entre la infracción administrativa y el delito, especialmente en cuanto a los principios-categorías dogmáticas que lo erigen, y que justifica la aplicación de instituciones jurídicas de efecto benéfico para el administrado, ausentes en la legislación administrativo-sancionadora nacional, pero positivadas en el Código Penal. …”
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Biological properties of Moringa oleifera: A systematic review of the last decade [version 1; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Andrea Catalina Gómez, Javier Andrés Soto, C. A. Zuniga-Gonzalez, Karen Shirley Molina, Andrea Natalia Barreto, Maryeli Vásquez

“…Results Moringa oleifera extracts showed antioxidant, hypoglycemic, antihypertensive and cytoprotective properties at neuronal, hepatic, renal and cardiac levels. Besides, cytotoxic effects, apoptotic and antiploriferative activity against several cancer cell lines has been demonstrated. …”
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