Protective Effect of Astaxanthin on Liver Fibrosis through Modulation of TGF-β1 Expression and Autophagy by Miao Shen, Kan Chen, Jie Lu, Ping Cheng, Ling Xu, Weiqi Dai, Fan Wang, Lei He, Yan Zhang, Wang Chengfen, Jingjing Li, Jing Yang, Rong Zhu, Huawei Zhang, Yuanyuan Zheng, Yingqun Zhou, Chuanyong Guo

“…Liver fibrosis is a common pathway leading to cirrhosis and a worldwide clinical issue. Astaxanthin is a red carotenoid pigment with antioxidant, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. …”
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Minimal change in achievement in high-stakes mathematics examinations in low socio-economic status environments in post-apartheid South Africa by Benita P. Nel, Cyril Julie, Faaiz Gierdien, Marius Simons, Bruce May

“…The analysis revealed that, although mathematics teachers respond favourably to practising previously taught material, there are factors that hinder the sustainability of such an approach. …”
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Bangladesh Climate Research: The Role of IRBs by Md. Matiur Rahman, Mohammad Mahbub Ur Rahim, Md. Anup Rahman Chowdury, Md. Abdul Mazid, Md. Amirul Islam, Md. Kaoser Bin Siddique

“…The inadequacy of reliable health impact data, coupled with disparities in public perception of climate change risks influenced by socioeconomic factors, underscores the urgency for ethically sound research. …”
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Investigating the Effects of Manual Therapy and Pelvic Floor Training on Erectile Dysfunction: A Case Study by Mahdi Afshar Safavi, Hoda Niknam, Farshad Okhovatian, Mohammad Mohsen Roostayi

“… Introduction: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common issue in men, often associated with various factors, such as obesity, diabetes, and more. …”
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Causes of Resistant Hypertension Detected by a Standardized Algorithm by Livia Beatriz Santos Limonta, Letícia dos Santos Valandro, Flávio Gobis Shiraishi, Pasqual Barretti, Roberto Jorge da Silva Franco, Luis Cuadrado Martin

“…But there are a predominance of obesity, noncompliance with diet, and frequent use of hypertensive drugs. These latter factors are likely approachable at primary level health care, since that detailed anamneses directed to the causes of resistant hypertension are applied.…”
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Self-Compassion and Smartphone Addiction Tendency Among College Students: The Chain-Mediating Effect of Self-Concept Clarity and Experiential Avoidance by Yin Qiu, Shaoying Gong, Yang Yang, Jing Wang, Liping Tan

“…Smartphone addiction has emerged as a pressing public health issue in recent years, which negatively impacts university students’ academic performance, physical and mental health, and social functioning. …”
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Energy-Efficient Collision-Free Machine/AGV Scheduling Using Vehicle Edge Intelligence by Zhengying Cai, Jingshu Du, Tianhao Huang, Zhuimeng Lu, Zeya Liu, Guoqiang Gong

“…With the widespread use of autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), avoiding collisions has become a challenging problem. Addressing the issue is not straightforward since production efficiency, collision avoidance, and energy consumption are conflicting factors. …”
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The Use of Work-Simulated Learning in a Strategic Integrated Communication Module to Bridge the Gap between Theory and Practice: A Reflection of the Experiential Learning Pathway o... by Jacobus Marthinus De Villiers, Anette Degenaar, Chilombo Banda

“…To address this issue, faculty at North-West University incorporated Simulation-Based Learning within their module. …”
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Beyond Pills: A Comprehensive Approach to Primary Headaches Through Physical Activity, Physiotherapy, and Diet by Antoni Sieńko, Jakub Sadowski, Tomasz Maciejczyk, Karol Krzykawski, Julia Dołęga, Piotr Mól, Bartłomiej Zabawa, Patrycja Hudzińska, Łukasz Stanisław Papież, Małgorzata Łabuś

“… Introduction: Headaches represent a significant global health issue in terms of both prevalence and the complexity of the disorder. …”
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Multi-functional code for hydrogen isotopes transport analyses: verification & validation against fusion-relevant applications by F. Hattab, V. Narcisi, C. Ciurluini, A. Trotta, A. Santucci, F. Giannetti

“…The management of hydrogen isotopes within a fusion reactor remains a key design issue, with many constraints concerning tritium. …”
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The role of TLR-4 gene in the functioning of the natural human immune system and the immunopathogenesis of chronic hepatitis C (literature review) by T.I. Koval, L.M. Syzova, N.O. Pryimenko, A.Н. Sydorenko, M.V. Kulіsh, V.I. Ilchenko, N.P. Lymarenko

“…The importance of determining genetic markers lies in the fact that regardless of age and other factors of the external and internal environment, they carry information about the predisposition to various diseases, which can be used in the formation of a genetic passport. …”
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Comparing indoor and outdoor temperature and air pollution at an urban cooling center: a multiyear case study by Daniel L Mendoza, Erik T Crosman, Corbin Anderson, Mamta Chaudhari, Shawn A Gonzales

“…This is a particularly urgent issue for sensitive groups that are most subject to these hazards, such as the elderly, children, health compromised, and homeless populations. …”
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Promotion measures and effectiveness of preoperative autologous blood donation by ZHANG Hanyun, CHEN Li, XIAO Yanni, LI Zhongjun

“…However, the performance of PABD in China is unsatisfactory due to various factors such as the patient composition of medical institutions, the implementation of outpatient department of blood transfusion, the level of attention paid to this issue, and the fact that traditional PABD do not meet clinical requirements. …”
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Techno-Economic Optimization and Assessment of Solar Photovoltaic–Battery–Hydrogen Energy Systems with Solar Tracking for Powering ICT Facility by Olubayo Babatunde, Oluwaseye Adedoja, Oluwaseun Oyebode, Uthman Abiola Kareem, Damilola Babatunde, Toyosi Adedoja, Busola Akintayo, Michael Emezirinwune, Desmond Eseoghene Ighravwe, Olufemi Ogunniran, Olanrewaju Oludolapo

“…Key findings indicate solar tracking improves energy efficiency, with optimal capacity factors of 18.2% and 17.7% for CAHA and DAHA configurations, respectively. …”
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Potential of Stem-Cell-Induced Peripheral Nerve Regeneration: From Animal Models to Clinical Trials by Taylor M. Wynne, Virginia Grey Fritz, Zachary T. Simmons, Malek Zahed, Ananya Seth, Tamir Abbasi, Michael J. Reymundi, Kelly C. S. Roballo

“…Although there have been significant advancements in the treatment of peripheral nerve damage in recent years, the issue of long-term nerve regeneration remains. Furthermore, Wallerian degeneration has created an obstacle to long-term nerve regeneration. …”
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MHD couple stress boundary-layer flow with heat and mass transfer under thermal radiation and Marangoni effect: A numerical study by Jawali C. Umavathi, Bernardo Buonomo, Oronzio Manca, Mikhail A. Sheremet

“…For interacting effects, the system external constraining factors, such as the couple stress parameter, magnetic field, thermal radiation, Dufour, Schmidt and Soret numbers has been investigated. …”
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A multi-level approach to reduce exploding type 2 diabetes in Pakistan by Fazal Jamil, Umaima Mir, Anum G. Niazi, Shandana Kifayat, Shanlina Kifayat, Sobia Shafiq, Zeeshan Wali, Muhammad Ali Jan Khan, Baber Wali, Khadija Tul Kobra, Muhammad Salar Khan

“…Despite the severity of the issue, efforts from health and policy practitioners to address it remain limited. …”
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Efficient Humanitarian Logistics: Multi-Commodity Location–Inventory Model Incorporating Demand Probability and Consumption Coefficients by Majid Mehrabi Delshad, Adel Pourghader Chobar, Peiman Ghasemi, Davoud Jafari

“…<i>Background:</i> A logistics network plan could be a major key issue due to its effect on supply chain effectiveness and responsiveness. …”
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Potential associations among procrastination, motivation and academic achievement of midwifery and nursing students in Hormozgan by Sara Derakhshanfard, Fatemeh Moshiri Fallah, Zahra Fereidouni, Somayeh Elahi, Omolbanin Delashoub, Shideh Rafati, Mahboubeh Masoumbeigi, Reza Afzalipour

“…Background and aims: Procrastination is a common issue among students and is often linked to a lack of motivation. …”
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Drought safety levels assessment in Uzbekistan part of the Khorezm oasis by geospatial methods by Muzaffar Matchanov, Matías Mudarra, Askar Nigmatov, Rifat Boymurodov, Ruslan Jumabayev, Ali Hakimi, Otabek Matchanov

“… The issue of drought has emerged as a significant challenge in the Khorezm oasis over recent decades. …”
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