External validation and comparison of SAFE QUAKE and dialysis score in earthquake related crush injuries by Suleyman Alpar, Sarper Yilmaz, Çağrı Safa Buyurgan, Akif Yarkaç, Neslihan Ergun Suzer, Ali Cankut Tatlıparmak

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to compare the predictive accuracy of two scoring systems—Seismic Assessment of Kidney Function to Rule Out Dialysis Requirement (SAFE-QUAKE) and the Dialysis Score—developed to assess the need for dialysis in patients with crush injuries admitted to the emergency department (ED) following the February 6 Türkiye earthquakes. …”
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Controlling endotoxin contamination in PDMS-based microfluidic systems for organ-on-chip technologies by V. Guarino, E. Perrone, A. Zizzari, M. Bianco, G. Giancane, R. Rella, M.G. Manera, V. Arima

“…A critical aspect of their functionality is sterilization, which is necessary to eliminate bacterial contamination. …”
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Surface Optimization of Noble‐Metal‐Free Conductive [Mn1/4Co1/2Ni1/4]O2 Nanosheets for Boosting Their Efficacy as Hybridization Matrices by Nam Hee Kwon, Se‐Jun Kim, Tae‐Ha Gu, Jang Mee Lee, Myung Hwa Kim, Dooam Paik, Xiaoyan Jin, Hyungjun Kim, Seong‐Ju Hwang

“…Abstract Conductive 2D nanosheets have evoked tremendous scientific efforts because of their high efficiency as hybridization matrices for improving diverse functionalities of nanostructured materials. To address the problems posed by previously reported conductive nanosheets like poorly‐interacting graphene and cost‐ineffective RuO2 nanosheets, economically feasible noble‐metal‐free conductive [MnxCo1−2xNix]O2 oxide nanosheets are synthesized with outstanding interfacial interaction capability. …”
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Extracellular Vesicles Present in Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stromal/Stem Cell Conditioned Media Restore Spermatogenesis in Azoospermic Mice by Rano Zhankina, Afshin Zare, Alireza Afshar, Arezoo Khoradmehr, Mohammad Reza Dorvash, Farhad Rahmanifar, Nader Tanideh, Omid Koohi Hosseinabadi, Ali Arabi Monfared, Shahrokh Zare, Nadiar Mussin, Asset Askerovich Kaliyev, Ulanbek Zhanbyrbekuly, Amin Tamadon

“…Further­more, the interaction of key exosome factors with critical receptors enhances our understanding of the underlying molecular mechanisms involved in restoring reproductive function in testes.…”
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Cytotoxic properties, glycolytic effects and high-resolution respirometry mitochondrial activities of Eriocephalus racemosus against MDA-MB 231 triple-negative breast cancer by Francis Adu-Amankwaah, Candice Februarie, Kudakwashe Nyambo, Gerald Maarman, Ndivhuwo Tshililo, Lawrence Mabasa, Vuyo Mavumengwana, Lucinda Baatjies

“…Glycolytic activity and High-resolution respirometry measurements of mitochondrial function in the MDA-MB 231 cell line were conducted using the Seahorse XFp and Oroboros O2K. …”
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IGF2BP3 Modulates mRNA Splicing and Stability to Promote Trophoblast Progression via Interaction with PDE3A and Suppression by miR-196a-5p in Preeclampsia by Chunyan Li, Pingpo Ming, Cuifang Fan, Jiao Chen, Jing Yang

“…RNA-seq, RIP-seq, and RNA stability assays revealed that IGF2BP3 directly interacts with and enhances the stability of PDE3A mRNA. Functional rescue experiments confirmed that PDE3A knockdown partially abrogated IGF2BP3-mediated trophoblast progression. …”
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Exploring the alleviating effects of Bifidobacterium metabolite lactic acid on non-alcoholic steatohepatitis through the gut-liver axis by Hongmei Zhao, Hongmei Zhao, Juan Zhou, Lingzhi Yuan, Zhiyi Sun, Yi Liu, Xinyu Zhao, Feng Ye

“…The evaluation of liver function and lipid metabolism was conducted using the liver-to-body weight ratio, histological staining, and biochemical assays. …”
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The critical role of Toxoplasma gondii GRA1 in nutrient salvage by Bolin Fan, Biyun Qin, Mingjun Li, Yuchao Zhu, Fuqiang Fan, Hao Xu, Lilan Xue, Yukun Chen, Ming Pan, Bang Shen

“…GRA1 is secreted to the PV from the dense granules, which harbor many proteins that traffic to PV, PVM, and even host cells to perform diverse functions, including forming channels on the PVM to take up host nutrients to establish parasitism. …”
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Effects of modified lipoproteins on human trophoblast cells: a role in pre-eclampsia in pregnancies complicated by diabetes by Rebecca Helen McLeese, Jiawu Zhao, Dongxu Fu, Jeremy Y Yu, Derek P Brazil, Timothy J Lyons

“…Elevated plasma antiangiogenic factors, soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase (sFLT-1) and soluble endoglin (sENG), precede PE onset. …”
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Rituximab Administration to Treat Nephrotic Syndrome in Children: 2-Year Follow-Up by Dmytro Ivanov, Lutz T. Weber, Elena Levtchenko, Liudmyla Vakulenko, Mariia Ivanova, Iryna Zavalna, Yelizaveta Lagodych, Ninel Boiko

“…Kidney biopsies were performed in 94% of SRNS patients. RTX was administered every 6–9 months, depending on CD20 levels, IgG levels, and the presence of infections. …”
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Muscle Strengthening Exercises for the Foot and Ankle: A Scoping Review Exploring Adherence to Best Practice for Optimizing Musculoskeletal Health by John W. A. Osborne, Hylton B. Menz, Glen A. Whittaker, Matthew Cotchett, Karl B. Landorf

“…We propose using established best‐practice exercise prescription guidelines like those from the ACSM and the adoption of CERT for reporting exercises in the scientific literature.…”
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Positive association between foliar silicon and extrafloral nectar in Vicia faba with application of methyl jasmonate by Chelsea Megan Gowton, Dennis Chiu, Isaac John Peetoom Heida, Juli Carrillo

“…Plants have evolved direct and indirect defences against herbivores, which may come at a cost to other plant functions. Many plants can uptake and deposit large amounts of silicon within plant tissue, creating structures which can reduce herbivore performance. …”
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Special Issue on Contemporary Research Studies in Operations Research, Business Analytics, and Business Intelligence by Viswanath Kumar Ganesan, S. Vinodh, Malolan Sundararaman, M. Vimala Rani, M. Mathirajan

“…Optimization Algorithms: Developing efficient algorithms to solve linear fractional transshipment problem with multi-objective linear fractional functions. 4. AI in Business Intelligence: Investigating long-term impacts of AI-enabled Business Intelligence tools on data-driven decision-making and organizational performance. 5. …”
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More than flipping the lid: Cdc50 contributes to echinocandin resistance by regulating calcium homeostasis in Cryptococcus neoformans by Chengjun Cao, Chaoyang Xue

“…We identified a novel mechanosensitive calcium channel protein Crm1 that correlates with Cdc50 function (Cao et al., 2019). In addition to regulating phospholipid translocation, Cdc50 also interacts with Crm1 to regulate intracellular calcium homeostasis and calcium/calcineurin signaling that likely drives caspofungin resistance in C. neoformans. …”
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Comparative analysis of profitability and resource use efficiency between Penaeus monodon and Litopenaeus vannamei in India. by Ubair Nisar, Hongzhi Zhang, Mahida Navghan, Yugui Zhu, Yongtong Mu

“…The study aimed to highlight the profitability and production function analysis of Penaeus monodon and Litopenaeus vannamei in intensified shrimp farms in Gujarat (India). …”
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Evaluating the efficiency of emergency operation centers during pandemics: a cross-sectional study with operational managers in Iran by Majid Sartipi, Majid Sartipi, Asiye Aminafshar, Asiye Aminafshar, Abdolrazzagh Pakzad, Mohammadreza Shafiei, Hojjat Farahmandnia, Asghar Tavan

“…BackgroundAn effective crisis management system like the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) influences the number of damages and human casualties during disasters and pandemics. …”
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Comparative assessment of machine learning algorithms for retrieving colored dissolved organic matter (CDOM) from Sentinel-2/MSI images in the coastal waters of the Persian Gulf by Bonyad Ahmadi, Mehdi Gholamalifard, Seyed Mahmoud Ghasempouri, Tiit Kutser

“…A regionally tuned band ratio algorithm improved performance by 27 % (MAE = 0.85) and 22 % (RMSLE = 0.94). …”
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Development and Characterization of CD44-Targeted X-Aptamers with Enhanced Binding Affinity for Cancer Therapeutics by Hongyu Wang, Weiguo He, Miguel-Angel Elizondo-Riojas, Xiaobo Zhou, Tae Jin Lee, David G. Gorenstein

“…CD44, a pivotal cell surface molecule, plays a crucial role in many cellular functions, including cell-cell interactions, adhesion, and migration. …”
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MDO of Robotic Landing Gear Systems: A Hybrid Belt-Driven Compliant Mechanism for VTOL Drones Application by Masoud Kabganian, Seyed M. Hashemi

“…An animated simulation of full-contact landing tests, performed using a proportional-derivative (PD) controller and ship deck motion input, validate the performance of the design. …”
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Different cortex activation between young and middle-aged people during different type problem-solving: An EEG&fNIRS study by Mevhibe Saricaoglu, Meryem Ayşe Yücel, Miray Budak, Ahmet Omurtag, Lutfu Hanoglu

“…While the middle-aged group performed better on the general knowledge questions, the older group performed better on the insight and four-process questions. …”
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