Influence of orlistat therapy on serum insulin level and morphological and functional parameters of peripheral arterial circulation in obese patients by Hajduković Zoran, Jovelić Aleksandra, Životić-Vanović Mirjana, Rađen Slavica

“…Insulin resistance is related to accelerated atherosclerosis, whereas weight loss is associated with the increasing insulin sensitivity, the improvement of functional and the morphological parameters of arterial circulation, and the reduction of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. …”
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Therapeutic effects of reduced glutathione on liver function, fibrosis, and HBV DNA clearance in chronic hepatitis B patients by Qiyao Wei, Jing Zhao

“…ALB increased from 29.65 ± 0.94 g/L to 48.76 ± 4.85 g/L in the observation group and from 29.77 ± 0.90 g/L to 34.12 ± 0.84 g/L in the control group (P < 0.05). The observation group showed greater reductions in HA, PC III, and LN, and improved liver fibrosis grades (P < 0.05). …”
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Identification and Functional Analysis of Three <i>NlCstF</i> Genes in <i>Nilaparvata lugens</i> by Shengli Jing, Feifei Wang, Aobo Ren, Fang Zheng, Bingbing Yu, Jingang Xu, Yali Liu, Jing Yang, Ruixian Chen, Wei Zeng, Yimei Zhang, Danxia Ke, Xiantao Ma, Hengmin Tang, Qingsong Liu, Bin Yu

“…These results highlight the critical role of <i>NlCstF</i> genes in the development and reproduction of <i>N. lugens</i>, suggesting their potential as targets for RNAi-based pest control strategies.…”
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Multiagent Consensus Control Strategy considering Whole-Process Thermodynamic Characteristics of Air Conditioning Process by Jun Li, Bo Geng, Zhixian Lin, Min Chen, Liangyou Shao, Yanmin Zhou, Yuqing Bao

“…Based on the thermodynamic characteristics of air conditioning load in the load reduction process and recovery process, the cost function curve of air conditioning load is established. …”
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Improving Sleep and Daytime Function with Tryptophan, Magnesium, Melissa and Lactuca Formulation: An Exploratory Study in Adults with Sleep Disturbances by Schmitt F, Weishaupt R, Katumba PKM, Vogt D, Meyer N, Feld M, Hellhammer J

“…Adherence was high, with no serious adverse events reported.Conclusion: The formulation was associated with observed improvements in subjective sleep quality—particularly among anxious individuals—as well as well-being and daytime function. Further confirmation through randomized placebo-controlled studies is warranted to further prove causality.Keywords: herbal supplement, polysomnography, PSG, insomnia, sleep quality, clinical trial, anxiety-related sleep disturbance…”
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Neural Learning Control of Flexible Joint Manipulator with Predefined Tracking Performance and Application to Baxter Robot by Min Wang, Huiping Ye, Zhiguang Chen

“…This paper focuses on neural learning from adaptive neural control (ANC) for a class of flexible joint manipulator under the output tracking constraint. …”
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Monitoring of torrent control structures: An integrated approach from first‐level inspections to maintenance strategies by Alessio Cislaghi, Emanuele Morlotti, Sara Cucchiaro, Paola Morando, Gian Battista Bischetti

“…The results of the first‐level inspections consist of a dataset encompassing missing details (e.g., width, length, height, construction age, materials used), present condition of structures and functionality. The further step is to predict the vulnerability of the inspected torrent control structures; so, the Markov chain model is implemented for forecasting their service life, also in function of different maintenance strategies. …”
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A Low-Power Electrothermal Flexible Actuator with Independent Heating Control for Programmable Shape Deformation by Shen Dai, Zhiyao Ling, Han Gong, Kunwei Zheng

“…However, conventional actuators face challenges such as high driving voltages, inadequate deformation control, and limited deformation modes, which hinder complex programmable dynamic deformations. …”
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The Potential of Lactic Acid Bacteria and Dairy By-Products in Controlling <i>Campylobacter jejuni</i> in Poultry by Naga Pavan Kumar Reddy Jonnagiri, Gintare Zakariene, Naila Nawaz, Ausra Gabinaitiene, Artūras Stimbirys

“…This review focuses on lactic acid bacteria (LAB), especially <i>Lactobacillus</i> species, and acid whey as a dairy by-product for <i>C. jejuni</i> control in poultry as a sustainable method. LAB strains <i>L. crispatus</i> exhibit a cecal colonization reduction of >90% by competitive exclusion and bacteriocin activity, while <i>L. johnsonii</i> FI9785 decrease bacterial load 4–5 log₁₀. …”
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Enhanced Two-Step Nearest Level Control with Enhanced Power Quality for Electric Ship System by Hui Hwang Goh, Jiaru Sun, Xue Liang, Dongdong Zhang, Wei Dai, Shaojian Song, Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan, Kai Chen Goh

“…In this research, an improved two-step nearest level control (E-NLC) is presented for MMC with a three-level submodule (3L-SM) as the rectifier of the electric ship power generation units in order to ease the economical and reliable operation of MMCs in MVDC systems. …”
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Suppression and control of unbalanced and misalignment coupler vibration of a double-rotor permanent magnet drive by Yongcun GUO, Xin MA, Shuang WANG, Deyong LI, Tun YANG

“…The neural network iterative learning control algorithm makes the network able to fit the nonlinear features of the system by introducing nonlinear activation function and depth structure. …”
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Exploring the potential of anthocyanin-infused fermented beverages for sustainable health solutions: A pathway to functional food development by Büşra Yusufoğlu, Yasemin Açar, Gizem Kezer, Sina Zargarchi, Kerem Mertoglu, Tuba Esatbeyoglu

“…Innovative technologies such as controlled fermentation, encapsulation, and use of fruit byproducts improve anthocyanin retention and functionality. …”
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A Novel Control Strategy on Multiple-Mode Application of Electric Vehicle in Distributed Photovoltaic Systems by Qianwen Zhong, Yize Sun, Lele Peng

“…Based on the control scheme, the authors propose two day-ahead optimal control strategies with different objective functions: one is minimizing the daily electricity expense of an individual distributed PV system and the other is minimizing the daily total expense of distributed PV systems which EV can be connected to. …”
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Brain stimulation enhances dispositional mindfulness in PTSD: an exploratory sham-controlled rTMS trial by Kaveh Rayani, Andrea Grabovac, Peter Chan, Peter Chan, Stefanie Montgomery, Mohammad-Reza Ghovanloo, Matthew D. Sacchet

“…Therapies involving mindfulness have been shown to reduce PTSD symptoms and modulate brain function. Pharmacological and brain stimulation interventions are also effective for treating PTSD. …”
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Short-term effects of follicle-stimulating hormone on immune function, lipid, and vitamin metabolism in transiently castrated men by Jéssica Guedes, Indira Pla, Aniel Sanchez, Gyorgy Marko-Varga, Gilberto Barbosa Domont, K Barbara Sahlin, Berk Hazir, Aleksander Giwercman, Fábio César Sousa Nogueira, Johan Malm, Yvonne Lundberg Giwercman

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Effect of two-dimensional functional fillers size on the performance of BN/EPDM flexible neutron protection composite materials by ZONG Bo, ZENG Deyang, WANG Kaikai, TANG Wencai, FU Jiajia, CHANG Shuquan, HE Jialin, CHEN Fanglei, LI Ziping, LI Da

“…Their performances are closely related to the properties of functional fillers, but the effect of size of 2D functional fillers on the performance of composites is not yet clear.PurposeThis study aims to explore the influence of two-dimensional (2D) functional filler size on the mechanical properties and neutron shielding performance of composite materials.MethodsFirstly, ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber with good performance such as high temperature resistance, weather resistance, radiation stability, mechanical properties, and high hydrogen content was used as flexible substrate material, and layered boron bitride (BN) with a high thermal neutron absorption cross-section was taken as 2D functional filler, and the surface of BN was modified by mercapto group through two-step chemical grafting. …”
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A model-informed target product profile for population modification gene drives for malaria control. by Agastya Mondal, Héctor M Sánchez C, John M Marshall

“…As reductions in malaria transmission in sub-Saharan Africa stagnate, gene drive-modified mosquitoes represent one of the most promising novel tools for continued disease control. …”
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METTL16 controls airway inflammations in smoking-induced COPD via regulating glutamine metabolism by Xinyu Jia, Shan Liu, Chunan Sun, Manni Zhu, Qi Yuan, Min Wang, Tingting Xu, Zhengxia Wang, Zhongqi Chen, Mao Huang, Ningfei Ji, Mingshun Zhang

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Two casting methods compared in patients with Colles' fracture: A pragmatic, randomized controlled trial. by Lauri Raittio, Antti P Launonen, Teemu Hevonkorpi, Toni Luokkala, Juha Kukkonen, Aleksi Reito, Minna K Laitinen, Ville M Mattila

“…After closed reduction of the fracture, the wrist was placed in either volar-flexion and ulnar deviation cast or functional cast position. …”
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What makes the synergy between pollution and carbon emission control effective? Based on an evaluation of the carbon emissions trading pilot policy by Shiming Zheng, Yue Li, Huiyi Xie

“…Second, the pilot policy can decrease carbon emissions through ‘pollution-to-carbon’ synergistic control effect, which enables the incentive and restraint functions to be strengthened for trading carbon emissions. …”
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