Does the presence of only specific active sites control the switch of selectivity from C1 to C2+ products in CO2RR? by Angela Mercedes Ronsisvalle, Daniele Giusi, Mario Samperi, Chiara Genovese, Siglinda Perathoner, Gabriele Centi, Claudio Ampelli

“…C2+ products in the electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 (CO2RR). While the predominant indication is that C2+ products require specific active sites and/or surface features of the electrocatalyst, we prove here that selectivity can be entirely switched from C2+ to C1 products by controlling H+ accessibility. …”
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The effect of empagliflozin on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease-related parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized controlled trial by Fatemeh Shojaei, Azam Erfanifar, Saeid Kalbasi, Shahriar Nikpour, Latif Gachkar

“…Results A total of 119 patients (Intervention (N = 69), Control (N = 50)) were participated. The intervention group demonstrated a significant reduction in liver fat grade compared to the control group, with 17.5% of patients showing a reduction from grade 3 to grade 1 on MRI and 6% in the control group. …”
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Developing a novel approach for passive damped LCL filter and controller parameter design using PSO algorithm in VSC-based islanded microgrids by Yared Bekele Beyene, Getachew Biru Worku, Lina Bertling Tjernberg

“…Well-founded mathematical models define parameter bounds, ensuring a unity ratio between converter-side and coupling inductances, and setting the switching-to-resonance frequency ratio by considering converter-side and output ripple currents. The objective function is formulated to improve the tracking performance of the outer voltage and inner current control loops with respect to their reference signals while minimizing total harmonic distortion (THD) and maintaining an optimal balance between filtering effectiveness and system performance. …”
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Oleic Acid and Succinic Acid: A Potent Nutritional Supplement in Improving Hepatic Glycaemic Control in Type 2 Diabetic Sprague–Dawley Rats by Kemmoy G. Lattibeaudiere, Ruby Lisa Alexander-Lindo

“…Here, we investigate the effects of the supplement (OA and SA) on hepatic and pancreatic function in T2D S-D rats. Eighteen (18) S-D rats were rendered diabetic and were divided into three equal groups: diabetic control, diabetic treatment, and diabetic glibenclamide. …”
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Effect of bronchodilator therapy on the function of external respiration and lung parenchyma in surgical treatment of patients with non-small cell lung cancer combined with chronic... by S. Yu. Dobner, S. V. Fedosenko, A. Yu. Dobrodeev, N. D. Yarovoy, E. N. Samtsov, А. V. Dubakov, E. A. Starovoitova, О. A. Denisova, N. A. Kirillova

“…In the tB and sad groups, a significant reduction in the severity of total respiratory resistance (Rtot) compared to that in the control group was observed. …”
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Application of intelligence models based on soft computing in investigating the discharge coefficient of the sluice gate under free-flow condition and symmetrical sill with the hel... by H.R. Abbaszadeh, Y. Hassanzadeh, R. Daneshfaraz, R. Norouzi

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The Impact of Mechanisms of Action on Adherence and Outcomes in Self-Guided Digital Mental Health Interventions: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial With Mediation Analysis by Amit Baumel, Idan M Aderka

“…MethodsA randomized controlled trial will be conducted to compare 2 interventions that use the same evidence-based components of established DPTs, but that differ in terms of the quality of TP (standard: DPT-STD; enhanced TP: DPT-TP). …”
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Focal muscle vibration and neurocognitive exercise improve function and reduce neuropathic pain after sciatic nerve injury: a case report assessment through gait analysis by Filippo Camerota, Naomi Francesca Pocino, Federico Zangrando, Alessia Lucani, Marco Paoloni, Massimiliano Mangone, Claudia Celletti

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Seismic Vibration Control and Multi-Objective Optimization of Transmission Tower with Tuned Mass Damper Under Near-Fault Pulse-like Ground Motions by Ying Lin, Tao Liu

“…Based on the obtained analysis results, artificial neural network (ANN) is trained to predict the vibration reduction ratios of peak responses and the corresponding vibration reduction cost. …”
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Effects of human urine application on soil physicochemical properties, microbial communities, and enzymatic activities by Guangquan Yu, Qian Wang, Qian Wang, Xiangqun Zheng, Xiangqun Zheng, Bo Yang, Bo Yang, Chunxue Zhang, Chunxue Zhang, Guowei Zhang, Xiaocheng Wei, Xiaocheng Wei

“…A pot experiment was conducted to evaluate the impacts of varying HU application rates {0 [control (C)], 13, 26, 52, and 104 mL kg−1} on soil physicochemical properties, microbial communities, and enzymatic activities. …”
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Empc-based V2G scheduling strategy for multi-attribute EVs aggregator by Haoyang Tang, Zhilu Liu, Lin Zheng, Jianfeng Zheng, Hao Hu, Jinpei Lu, Zhijian Hu

“…To address potential optimal control issues in the EMPC method, an auxiliary function is developed to determine the optimal control sequence. …”
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The effect of 8 weeks of aquatic and land exercise training on balance and proprioception of the ankle joint in children with diplegia cerebral palsy by Hamid Abbasi, Hossein Ghasemsharifi, Saeed Abedinzadeh, Reza Sharifatpour

“…No significant within-group differences were observed in any of the variables in the control group (p˃ 0.05).Conclusion: The results of the present study showed that performing combined strength, aquatic, functional and balance exercises improve balance, joint proprioception, movement and walking performance in children. …”
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Structural Optimisation of a Suspension Control Arm Using a Bi-Evolutionary Bone Remodelling Inspired Algorithm and the Radial Point Interpolation Method by Carlos Oliveira, Ana Pais, Jorge Belinha

“…Assuming the obtained optimised solutions, four models are investigated, incorporating established design principles for material removal commonly used in vehicle suspension control arms. The proposed models showed a significant mass reduction, between 18.3% and 31.5%, without losing their stiffness in the same amount. …”
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Surfactant therapy as a part of comprehensive treatment of asthma patients. Impact on clinical signs and external respiration rates by O. A. Rozenberg, O. V. Lovаchevа, K. G. Shаpovаlov, E. A. Аkulovа, O. V. Stepаnovа, А. A. Seyliev, A. E. Shulgа

“…The objective of the study: to study the impact of inhalation with natural pulmonary surfactant on clinical signs and changes in external respiration rate in the patients with partially controlled and uncontrolled persisting asthma, and to assess the chances to reduce dependence of the patients on inhalation glucocorticosteroid (iGCS).Subjects and methods. 29 patients with partially controlled and uncontrolled persisting asthma were followed up Persisting asthma was diagnosed as per GINA, 2016. …”
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Long-term effectiveness of a multicomponent frailty management program in Singapore: One-year preliminary findings of a cluster-randomised controlled trial by Tianma Xu, Rhin Tok, Yan Ying Tay, Shi Ting Lai, Grace Hui Ling Tan

“…There was no significant difference found in most outcome measures between groups across all time points. Fall reduction post-intervention was observed. SNTF demonstrated potential long-term effectiveness in improving frailty status, physical functions, self-efficacy, community participation, quality of life and fall reduction in the community-dwelling older adults with pre-frailty and frailty in Singapore, regardless of the training background of the program facilitators.…”
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Improving photovoltaic water pumping system performance with PSO-based MPPT and PSO-based direct torque control using real-time simulation by Ikram Saady, Btissam Majout, Badre Bossoufi, Mohammed Karim, Ismail Elkafazi, Safae Merzouk, Mishari Metab Almalki, Thamer A. H. Alghamdi, Paweł Skruch, Anton Zhilenkov, Saleh Mobayen

“…The second controller incorporates a PSO-optimized Proportional-Integral (PI) controller within a Direct Torque Control (DTC) method to improve the dynamic behavior of the induction motor (IM) and ensure the efficient functioning of the centrifugal pump. …”
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[Translated article] AVIP project (Prosthetic Virtual Friend): Study of clinical–functional outcomes and satisfaction with a mobile application in the perioperative management and... by J. Diranzo-García, V. Estrems-Díaz, J.F. Garrido-Ferrer, L. Castillo-Ruipérez, V.M. Zarzuela-Sánchez, L. Hernández-Ferrando

“…Results: A total of 68 patients were evaluated, with 31 patients in the AVIP group and 33 in the Control group completing the follow-up. Both groups demonstrated improvement in clinical outcomes based on the WOMAC and mHHS hip tests, a reduction in perceived pain, and an enhancement in quality of life according to the SF-12 test. …”
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Comparison of Serenoa repens, lycopene, and selenium versus dutasteride for the treatment of LUTS/BPH: an Italian multicenter case-control prospective study (COMP study) by Giuseppe Morgia, Arturo Lo Giudice, Sebastiano Cimino, Giulio Reale, Gaetano Larganà, Enza La Manna, Massimo Madonia, Alessandro Tedde, Francesco Santaniello, Giuseppe Vespasiani, Stefano Zaganelli, Salvatore Arnone, Nicola Cruciano, Maurizio Carrino, Francesco Persico, Carlo Terrone, Rafaela Malinaric, Andrea Minervini, Marco Carini, Giorgio Ivan Russo

“…Based on these premises, the aim of this Italian multicenter case-control prospective non-randomized study is to compare the therapy with SeR-Se-Ly alone versus Dutasteride alone against BPH, in order to research a good therapeutic alternative with limited side effects.Materials and methodsFrom April 2021 to April 2022, 269 consecutive patients from 21 Italian centers were enrolled in this case-control study. …”
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<i>Bifidobacterium adolescentis PRL2019</i> in Pediatric Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Multicentric, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial by Valentina Giorgio, Giovanna Quatrale, Maurizio Mennini, Marisa Piccirillo, Silvia Furio, Giuseppe Stella, Alessandro Ferretti, Pasquale Parisi, Melania Evangelisti, Enrico Felici, Paolo Quitadamo, Giovanni Di Nardo

“…The gut microbiota plays a pivotal role in gastrointestinal inflammation and immune response since changes in microbiota may result in abnormal neurotransmitter expression, inducing changes in gastrointestinal sensory–motor function and leading to symptom onset in irritable bowel syndrome (<i>IBS</i>) patients. …”
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Efficacy and safety of Latilactobacillus sakei LB-P12 in patients with knee osteoarthritis: an exploratory randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial by Bo-Kyung Shine, Qing Li, Mikyung Song, Kyoungsub Song, Jaeseok Shim, Seong-Ho Han

“…All three WOMAC subdomains—pain, stiffness, and physical function—showed consistent reductions. Inflammatory cytokines, particularly IL-1β, were significantly reduced in the LB-P12 group. …”
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