Study on assessment of water system health in Heihe River Basin based on the game theory by Jiayu Du, Hairong Gao, Ran Liu, Yu Han, Runzhi Hu

“…Maintaining river health holds significant implications for guaranteeing the proper functioning of water systems and promoting social development. …”
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Globimetula braunii prevents hyperglycemia, oxidative damage, and hepatorenal dysfunction in dexamethasone-induced insulin-resistant rats by David Miaffo, Kilenma Kolefer, Elizé Dadaya, Barthelemy Maidadi, Abba Talba Mahamad, Albert Kamanyi

“…Introduction: Globimetula braunii is a parasitic plant used in Cameroon in traditional medicine to treat diabetes mellitus. The present work aimed to evaluate the protective effects of aqueous leaf extract of G. braunii (EGB) on rats rendered insulin-resistant by dexamethasone. …”
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Statistical Mechanics of Linear <i>k</i>-mer Lattice Gases: From Theory to Applications by Julian Jose Riccardo, Pedro Marcelo Pasinetti, Jose Luis Riccardo, Antonio Jose Ramirez-Pastor

“…The statistical mechanics of structured particles with arbitrary size and shape adsorbed onto discrete lattices presents a longstanding theoretical challenge, mainly due to complex spatial correlations and entropic effects that emerge at finite densities. …”
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Research of transformation changes in the noncommercial organizations’ management process in the conditions of military aggression by Olena Kanishchenko, Nataliia Chupryna, Hanna Dotsenko, Vira Zhuravel, Mariia Khudomaka

“…The organizational and logistical transformation of the educational process is one of the components of the effective functioning of educational institutions that cannot work on their territory as a result of the military actions of the Russian Federation. …”
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Clinical and radiological study of single-level degenerative lumbar disc disease in Eastern India Medical College by Krishnendu Sardar, Md Salim Uz Zaman, Soumedhik Dey, Sumana Baidya

“…Background: Low back pain secondary to lumbar disc degenerative disease (LDDD) usually affects young to middle-aged persons. It presents as a sharp shooting type of pain, mild tingling sensation, and a dull ache. …”
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Development of smart samplers and their comparison to dried serum spots for the analysis of growth hormone releasing hormone analogs using LCHRMS/MS by Christina Johannsen, Anna Kha Tu Nguyen, Sasha Shabani, Inger Oulie, Siri Dørum, Yvette Dehnes, Leon Reubsaet, Trine Grønhaug Halvorsen

“…Smart samplers combine sampling and sample preparation in one tool; in this study smart samplers were developed using divinyl sulfone functionalized paper to immobilize antibodies for selective analyte capture. …”
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GNSS-Based Monitoring Methods for Mining Headframes by Xu Yang, Zhe Zhou, Yanzhao Yang, Xinxin Yao, Chao Liu, Lei Liu, Shicheng Xie

“…In comparison to traditional approaches, the GNSS system delivers enhanced precision, real-time functionality, and a decreased field workload. This study presents a scalable framework for assessing headframe safety and guides the optimization of sensor placement in analogous mining settings. …”
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Removal of methylene blue (MB) dye from water and wastewater using acid-activated chicken bone in a batch adsorption process by Ghazala Muteeb, Khalid Ansari, Murat Eyvaz, Mohd Farhan, Mohammad Aatif, Dhiraj Agrawal, Mohamed El Oirdi, Mohammad Hadi Dehghani

“…In this context, the present study evaluates the efficiency of methylene blue (MB) removal using a novel H3PO4-activated chicken bone adsorbent (CBAAC) in a batch adsorption process. …”
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Fabrication of Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua Flavonoid-AgNPs and its PLA Composite Active Film for Extending the Shelf Life of Frozen Litchi by Zhihong Wang, Song Wang, Yingle Chen, Liu Yang, Zhiwen Qi, Lei Zeng

“…This study presents an eco-friendly strategy to valorize Polygonatum cryptonym Hua flavonoids (PC) from the residues of polysaccharide extraction by synthesizing silver nanoparticles (PC-AgNPs) with enhanced bioactivity. …”
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Nanodots of Transition Metal Sulfides, Carbonates, and Oxides Obtained Through Spontaneous Co-Precipitation with Silica by Bastian Rödig, Diana Funkner, Thomas Frank, Ulrich Schürmann, Julian Rieder, Lorenz Kienle, Werner Kunz, Matthias Kellermeier

“…Although the described method clearly requires optimization towards actual applications, the results of this study highlight the potential of bottom-up self-assembly for the synthesis of functional nanoparticles at mild conditions.…”
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Co-Formulation of Iron Oxide and PLGA Nanoparticles to Deliver Curcumin and IFNα for Synergistic Anticancer Activity in A375 Melanoma Skin Cancer Cells by Magdi Abobaker, Mershen Govender, Yahya E. Choonara

“…This study investigated the use of a co-nanoparticle approach of iron oxide nanoparticles (NPs) surface-functionalized with curcumin (Cur-FeONPs) delivered with prolonged-release interferon alpha (IFNα)-loaded PLGA NPs (IFNα-PLGANPs) for the synergistic treatment of malignant melanoma tested in A375 cells. …”
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Raya: A Bio-Inspired AUV for Inspection and Intervention of Underwater Structures by Pedro Pereira, Renato Silva, Joao V. Amorim Marques, Raul Campilho, Anibal Matos, Andry Maykol Pinto

“…This work presents a bio-inspired Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) concept called Raya that enables high manoeuvrability required for close-range inspection and intervention tasks, while fostering endurance for long-range operations by enabling efficient navigation. …”
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Ironing out the conflicts: iron supplementation reduces negatives bacterial interactions in the rhizosphere of an Atacama-endemic perennial grass by Constanza Aguado-Norese, Jonathan E. Maldonado, Christian Hodar, Gabriel Galvez, Daniel E. Palma, Verónica Cambiazo, Mauricio Gonzalez

“…In particular, iron is an essential micronutrient required for the proper functioning of iron-containing enzymes in processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, biomolecule synthesis, redox homeostasis, and cell growth in plants. …”
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Slow-Paced Breathing Intervention in Healthcare Workers Affected by Long COVID: Effects on Systemic and Dysfunctional Breathing Symptoms, Manual Dexterity and HRV by Marcella Mauro, Elisa Zulian, Nicoletta Bestiaco, Maurizio Polano, Francesca Larese Filon

“…Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation using slow-paced breathing (SPB) could stimulate both central nervous system areas and parasympathetic autonomic pathways, leading to neuromodulation and a reduction in inflammation. The aim of the present study was to evaluate physical, cognitive, emotional symptoms, executive functions and autonomic cardiac modulation after one month of at-home slow breathing intervention. …”
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Highly Available Li-Ion Batteries Sensors Readings Prediction Framework by Anas Tiane, Mohamad Alzayed, Chafik Okar, Safi Bamati, Hicham Chaoui

“…Numerous battery health monitoring systems (BHMS) have been developed to ensure the proper functioning of batteries. Current BHMS frameworks lack robust mechanisms to handle sensor data loss or corruption. …”
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Experimental Investigation and Simultaneous Optimisation of Honing Parameters of Dry Cast Iron Cylinder Relining Sleeves of Motor Vehicle Engine Blocks for Surface Finish and Energ... by Nicholas Tayisepi, Lameck Mugwagwa, Albert Mnkandla, Innocent Mapindu, Takudzwa Muhla

“…Honing operations, are vital machining manufacturing operations, utilised in the motor vehicles engine block cylinders internal surfaces super-finishing process, for improving many functional attributes of the machined cylinders. In an environment of diminished energy generation, bulk electrical energy users, like the machining industry, encounter many pressures to reduce consumption. …”
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Valorization of Camellia oleifera through integrated lignin extraction and tunable nanoparticle synthesis by Yougen Wu, Chengyun Deng, Xiaolu Zhao, Zhiping Wu, Zhenyan Ma, Hui Wang, Lishu Shao, Lin Zhang

“…The methodology demonstrates significant potential for advancing green material synthesis and nanotechnology applications through biomass-derived functional nanomaterials.…”
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Excess Weight in Patients with Heart Failure in Cali, Colombia by Jhonatan Betancourt-Peña, Julieth Paola Suárez-Hernández, Guillermo Perlaza-Peláez, William Eduardo Escobar-Rodríguez, Adriana Orejuela-Upegui, Mauricio Hernández-Carrillo

“…In contrast, those with hypertension, elevated triglyceride levels, and a mild PHQ-9 score are more likely to present excess weight. …”
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Machine learning identifies KRT8 dysregulation and endothelial remodeling in Moyamoya disease by Zhiguang Han, Jialong Yuan, Zhenyu Zhou, Yutong Liu, Chengxu Lei, Xun Ye, Yuanli Zhao, Shihao He

“…Abstract Moyamoya disease (MMD) is a rare occlusive cerebrovascular disease, and its pathological mechanism remains unclear at present. The abnormal vascular remodeling may be involved in vascular endothelial cells. …”
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Radiological and clinical prognosis of posterior lumbar intervertebral body cage versus posterior transpedicular screw fixation in patient with isthmic spondylolisthesis by Kawa Muhammed Kareem, Ameer Majeed Kareem, Samih Kakamam Hassan, Salim Mardan Omer

“…The research aimed to distinguish discrepancies in clinical presentation, functional outcomes, and mechanical characteristics by evaluating clinical, radiographic, activity, and pain information. …”
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