Characteristics of ecosystem multifunctionality and influencing factors of different grassland types in temperate desert of Longzhong Loess Plateau by Yali Li, Yali Li, Guoxing He, Guoxing He, Xiaoni Liu, Xiaoni Liu, Tong Ji, Tong Ji

“…Soil factors primarily exerted direct effects and indirectly promoted EMF by enhancing plant factors, with a total effect of 0.921. …”
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The simultaneous activation of μ- and δ-opioid receptors by (−)-2S-LP2 rescues allodynia with the contribution of TGF-β1 signaling in a rat chronic constriction injury model by A. Fidilio, M. Grasso, S. Spoto, S. Varrasi, M. Al-Khrasani, F. Caraci, C. Parenti, L. Pasquinucci

“…In neuropathic pain (NP), a dysregulation of glial functions in the central and peripheral nervous systems has been described, and the balance between pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory mediators is lost in the transition from acute to chronic pain. …”
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Hesperidin alleviates hypothyroidism-related cardiac dysfunction by targeting cardiac miRNAs, Nrf2/NF-κB signaling, oxidative stress and inflammation by Asmaa M. Gaber, Adel Abdel-Moneim, Eman S. Abdel-Reheim, Gamal Allam, Manal Abdul-Hamid, Ahmed Hosni, Ahmed Hosni

“…Despite HSD and LT4 effectively alleviating the THs profile, only HSD offered substantial protection from hypothyroidism-associated cardiac inflammation and injury through its potent impact on the transcriptional miRNAs level and Nrf2/NF-κB protein expression (key regulators of the redox biomarkers and the inflammatory mediators).ConclusionHSD provides dual thyroprotective and cardioprotective effects that enhance THs bioavailability and functionality in the cardiovascular system.…”
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Molecular characterization of heavy metal-tolerant bacteria and their potential for bioremediation and plant growth promotion by Saira Abbas, Saira Abbas, Sobia Zulfiqar, Muhammad Arshad, Nauman Khalid, Nauman Khalid, Amjad Hussain, Amjad Hussain, Iftikhar Ahmed

“…IntroductionHeavy metal pollution adversely affects soil health by disrupting the microbial community structure and functions. The current study aimed to isolate and characterize heavy metal-tolerant bacterial strains and evaluate their potential for soil bioremediation and promoting agricultural sustainability.MethodsA total of 68 bacterial strains were isolated from industrial discharge-contaminated sites and screened for their maximum tolerance limits (MTL) against Cr, Cu, Pb, As, and Cd. …”
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Anti-cariogenic potential and pharmacokinetics of Licorice and Xylitol infused chewing gum by Jencia Amaly, Ramya Ramadoss, K. Nitya, Sundar Sandhya, Suganya Panneer Selvam, K. Hema Shree, G. Radha

“…Conclusion: This novel chewing gum demonstrates significant potential as an anti-cariogenic product with a balanced formulation of functional, structural, and sensory properties. Future research, including clinical trials and consumer testing, will be essential to optimize its effectiveness and marketability, addressing the demand for user-friendly oral health solutions.…”
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Injection of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells exosomes for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: from preclinical to clinical research by Yuzhong Wang, Yajie Kong, Jiejie Du, Lifei Qi, Meiling Liu, Siyi Xie, Jianghui Hao, Ming Li, Shuxing Cao, Huixian Cui, Aijing Liu, Jun Ma, Yongzhou Song

“…Abstract Background Background: Exosomes (Exos) derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) share similar biological functions with MSCs but are more stable under various pathophysiological conditions, with a lower risk of immune rejection. …”
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Multi-Objective Optimization of Pressure-Reducing Valves Operation in Extreme Water Consumption Scenarios (Case Study: Najaf Abad Urban Water Distribution Network) by Seyed Pedram Jazayeri Farsani, Ramtin Moeini

“…Additionally, three objective functions were optimized using the NSGA-II multi-objective optimization algorithm. …”
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Horizontal Control System for Maglev Ruler Based on Improved Active Disturbance Rejection Controller by Gengyun Tian, Chunlin Tian, Jiyuan Sun, Shusen Diao

“…SYSTD is constructed using specific elementary functions. Through rigorous theoretical derivation, its favorable stability is verified. …”
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Is there a Common Genetic Basis for Autoimmune Diseases? by Juan-Manuel Anaya, LuisMiguel Gómez, John Castiblanco

“…Their identification and functional characterization will allow us to predict their effect as well as to indicate potential new therapeutic interventions. …”
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Novel Approach to Diagnose Safe Electrical Power Distribution by Lars Braun, Minh Le, Jürgen Motz, Kai Peter Birke

“…Safety-relevant consumers are critical loads, for example, electric power steering, braking systems with functionalities like Anti-Lock Braking or Electronic Stability Control, and autonomous drive systems. …”
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Minimising inhaled corticosteroids for COPD by Benji Heran, Thomas L. Perry, Ken Bassett

“…Long-term ICS use may lead to serious side effects, including pneumonia and fractures. Initial COPD therapy should focus on short-acting bronchodilators, not ICS. …”
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EDECO: An Enhanced Educational Competition Optimizer for Numerical Optimization Problems by Wenkai Tang, Shangqing Shi, Zengtong Lu, Mengying Lin, Hao Cheng

“…Finally, this paper conducts experiments on the proposed EDECO algorithm with 29 CEC 2017 benchmark functions and compares EDECO with four basic algorithms as well as four advanced improved algorithms. …”
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Determining the Strength of Structural Materials by Solving Inverse Problems of Thermoelasticity by Natalia A. Guk, Yurii M. Matsevity, Volodymyr O. Povhorodnii, Mykola O. Safonov

“…The Tikhonov method uses a stabilizing functional with a regularization parameter. The search of the regularizator is carried out using an algorithm for calculating the root of a nonlinear equation, which allows increasing the accuracy of results. …”
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Machine learning unveils hypoxia-immune gene hub for clinical stratification of thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy by Lu Chen, Sha Wang, Jinwei Wang, Bei Xu, Jia Tan, Xiaobo Xia

“…Functional enrichment revealed hypoxia response, apoptosis, and programmed cell death. …”
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Approaches to Regulating Relations in the Sphere of Developing and Using the Artificial Intelligence Technologies: Features and Practical Applicability by O. S. Erahtina

“…Objective: to review the modern scientific approaches to regulating relations in the sphere of using the artificial intelligence technologies; to reveal the main features and limitations of using the risk-oriented and technological approaches in order to determine the directions of their further development.Methods: the methodological basis of the research is a set of scientific cognition methods, including the general scientific dialectic method and the universal scientific methods (analysis and synthesis, comparison, summarization, structural-functional, and formal-logical methods).Results: it was determined that the use of the risk-oriented approach implies building constructive models of risk management. …”
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Algorithmic Generation of Realistic 3D Graphics for Liquid Surfaces Within Arbitrary-Form Vessels in a Virtual Laboratory and Application in Flow Simulation by Dimitrios S. Karpouzas, Vasilis Zafeiropoulos, Dimitris Kalles

“…Hellenic Open University has developed Onlabs, a virtual biology laboratory designed to safely and effectively prepare its students for hands-on work in the university’s on-site labs. …”
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Some Characteristics of Breakfast Spreadable Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas L.) Nectar Produced Using Potentially Probiotic Starter Culture by Duygu Alp, Samet Mısır

“…It was investigated whether this strain has an effect on various sensory properties of nectar. In the study, sensory and various chemical properties of nectar produced without probiotic microorganism were determined. …”
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Harnessing mRNA vaccines for viral diseases: bottleneck and breakthrough by Vijay Mishra, Abhigyan Ranjan, Yachana Mishra

“…Recent studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of mRNA vaccines in combating various viral infections and cancer, particularly in cases where traditional vaccine platforms may not produce protective immune responses. …”
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Large-Deflection Mechanical Modeling and Surrogate Model Optimization Method for Deformation Control of Flexible Pneumatic Structures by Guishan Wang, Peiyuan Wang, Xiuxuan Yang, Can Yang, Chengguo Yu

“…These structures have attracted significant research interest due to their variable aerodynamic performance, functional diversity, and dynamic response characteristics that distinguish them from rigid structures. …”
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Seeking help for menstrual pain during adolescence: A mixed-methods retrospective survey of treatment experiences and preferences by Kayla M Wall, Marta C Erlandson, Michelle M Gagnon

“…Background: Menstrual pain can significantly impact adolescents’ well-being and functioning. Despite the prevalence of adolescent menstrual pain, information about adolescents’ experiences seeking treatment is limited. …”
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