Inflammatory Response in Islet Transplantation by Mazhar A. Kanak, Morihito Takita, Faisal Kunnathodi, Michael C. Lawrence, Marlon F. Levy, Bashoo Naziruddin

“…Islet cell transplantation is a promising beta cell replacement therapy for patients with brittle type 1 diabetes as well as refractory chronic pancreatitis. …”
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Impact of Recycled Concrete and Ceramic Fillers on the Performance of Cementitious Systems: Microstructural, Mechanical, and Durability Aspects by Tianjun Han, Diego Aponte, Susana Valls, Marilda Barra Bizinotto

“…At lower replacement levels, FHC promoted ettringite formation and microstructural refinement, while FHH favored carbonate hydrate development; both fillers also exhibited durability comparable to the control. …”
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Bailiffs’ Offices in the North Caucasus in the Last Third of the 18^th — First Half of the 19^th Centuries: Evolution of Activity by A. Kh. Abazov, I. R. Nakhusheva

“…The article considers the evolution and suggests the periodization of the activities of local judicial and administrative control institutions in the North Caucasus in the last third of the 18th — first half of the 19th centuries on the example of bailiffs’ offices. …”
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Resolution of Angina Pectoris and Improvement of the Coronary Flow Reserve after Ranolazine Treatment in a Woman with Isolated Impaired Coronary Microcirculation by Alessandro Santoro, Vincenzo Schiano Lomoriello, Ciro Santoro, Riccardo Muscariello, Maurizio Galderisi

“…In a 61-year-old woman with well controlled arterial hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and smoke and suffering from recurrent angina pectoris despite angiographically normal epicardial coronary vessels and maximal therapy, the replacement of nitrates with novel antiangina drug ranolazine, after 6-month therapy, induced a complete relief of angina and a relevant rising of the transthoracic Doppler-derived coronary flow reserve (CFR). …”
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Adaptive models of the four-switch buck-boost converter by O.V. Vasylenko, G.V. Snizhnoi

“…Development of an economic adaptive model for the power stage of a four-switches buck-boost converter (FSBB) together with a control system that adequately simulates all modes of its operation. …”
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Experimental Study of the Kinematics of a Double-Row Planetary Mechanism Using Two Elliptical External Gears by A. A. Prikhodko, N. N. Belina, A. V. Novitskiy, M. M. Shchetinin

“…The experimental study of kinematics was performed on a laboratory stand containing a model of a planetary mechanism with a set of replaceable gear wheels, absolute encoders on the input and output shafts of the mechanism, a controller, and a PC for recording and processing the signal. …”
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Investigation into the Heat of Hydration and Alkali Silica Reactivity of Sustainable Ultrahigh Strength Concrete with Foundry Sand by Federico Aguayo, Anthony Torres, Tate Talamini, Kevin Whaley

“…The combination of foundry sand and reactive sand was found to increase ASR reactivity with increasing additions of foundry sand up to 30% replacement.…”
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CLINICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ASPECTS OF THE USE OF MAGNESIUM IN OBSTETRICS, GYNECOLOGY AND PERINATOLOGY by K. Dadak, A. D. Makatsariya, D. V. Blinov, U. V. Zimovina

“…Using organicmagnesium salts to control magnesium deficiency and related symptoms is also shown at the ICP, and the appointment of COCs HRT during menopause. …”
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A Case of COVID-19-Associated Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Shock Managed by Cytokine Filtration by Priyanka Lalwani, Subashini Baskaran, Diego Arango Uribe, Anil Ramaiah, Aqdas Saqib, Mohammed ElMesserey, Emad M. Fathi, Yuichi Tabata, Christoph Fink, Marco Pallavidino

“…However, further case series and controlled trials are needed to establish its use in this condition.…”
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Can the Intestine Perform Some Functions of the Kidney? by Uday Sankar Chatterjee, Gopal Samanta, Pallab Pradhan, Provat K. Samanta, Tapan K. Mondal

“…The majority of patients in countries like India and Pakistan with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) die without renal replacement therapy due to lack of adequate resources. …”
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Real-Time 3D Vision-Based Robotic Path Planning for Automated Adhesive Spraying on Lasted Uppers in Footwear Manufacturing by Ya-Yung Huang, Jun-Ting Lai, Hsien-Huang Wu

“…This research contributes to advancing intelligent footwear manufacturing by integrating 3D vision, robotic motion control, and automation technologies.…”
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LANDSCAPE APPROACH IN CITY-PLANNING by Boris I. Kochurov, Yulia A. Khaziakhmetova, Irina V. Ivashkina, Ekaterina A. Sukmanova

“…If the natural landscape is a self-regulating geo-system, then the urban one is controlled by man. When taking actions to transform natural landscapes should be taken into account their structure and functioning, as well as the limits of possible impacts and the likely consequences of these changes. …”
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Exploring the Cardiovascular Potential of Artichoke—A Comprehensive Review by Henrique Silva, Avina Mahendra Daia

“…Standardized formulations and well-controlled clinical studies will be required to clarify its therapeutic role.…”
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Biochar modification enhances mechanical and durability properties of cement-based materials by Fufei Wu, Qiuyue Zhang, Shuangkuai Dong, Yang Cai, Shan Yang, Fajun Xu, Pengfei Luo, Jixiang Jiang

“…This paper focused on replacing 0.1–24% of cement with apricot shells, along with biochar from palm, date, and peach shells at an 8% replacement rate. …”
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Effect of volcanic pumice powder on the properties of fiber-reinforced cement mortars in aggressive environments by Shubaili Mohammed, Zeyad Abdullah M.

“…The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of natural pozzolana (NP) and silica fume (SF) as a partial replacement for ordinary Portland cement (OPC) to enhance the performance of fiber-cement mortar subjected to harsh environments. …”
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Eyelid hygiene as a tool for prevention and treatment of complications due to ocular surface diseases in early post-LASIK period by V. V. Kurenkov, A. V. Zhemchugova, L. G. Polunina, N. I. Martirosova

“…In treatment group (70 patients/140 eyes), eyelid hygiene was prescribed 7 days before and 7 days again following refractive surgery for 1 or 2 months. In control group (74 patients/148 eyes), no eyelid hygiene was prescribed.Results: Complex method of eyelid hygiene and therapy was developed that consisted in eyelid margins self-massage using Blepharogel 1 or Blepharogel 2 and warm compresses using Blepharopads impregnated with Blepharolotion. …”
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Dukungan Keluarga dan Lama Dialisis Sebagai Faktor Berhubungan Dengan Kepatuhan Pembatasan Cairan Pasien Gagal Ginjal Kronik by Tiurmaida Simandalahi, Siska Sakti, Ropendi Pardede

“…It is suggested to officers to include, educate, and motivate patients with their families regarding fluid restrictions, describe the impact, and give enthusiasm in carrying out dialysis therapy and provide alternatives that can be done for fluid replacement in controlling thirst. …”
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Upgrading safety systems of industrial irradiation facilities by Rogerio dos Santos Gomes, Joana D'Arc Ramos Lopes Gomes, Evaldo Luiz Correa da Costa, Mara Lucia de Lara Costa, Zieli Dutra Thomé Filho

“…Minor modifications and upgrades, as sensors replacement, have been introduced in these facilities, in order to reduce the technological gap in the control and safety systems. …”
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Improving the Mechanical, Corrosion Resistance, Microstructural and Environmental Performance of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Using Ceramic Waste Powder as an Alternative to Cement by Ansam Ali Hashim, Rana Anaee, Mohammed Salah Nasr

“…On the other hand, the optimum enhancement for the durability, microstructural, and environmental efficiency properties was recorded at a 20 wt.% HCCP replacement rate. However, the strength at this ratio tended to decrease but remained higher than that of the control RAC. …”
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THE EFFECTS OF AEROBICS AND SOY MILK ON TRIGLYCERIDES AND MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS by Dhea Novita, Rr Sri Endang Pujiastuti, M Choiroel Anwar, Septiwiyarsi

“…Phytoestrogens are also known to have potential as an alternative hormone replacement therapy to alleviate premenopausal symptoms such as hot flushes caused by the decrease in estrogen hormone levels in the body. …”
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