Aqueous extracts of Moringa oleifera and Cinnamomum cassia as promising sources of antibiofilm compounds against mucoid and small colony variants of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Stap... by Eduarda Silva, Pedro Ferreira-Santos, José A. Teixeira, Maria Olivia Pereira, Cristina M.R. Rocha, Ana Margarida Sousa

“…Chemical analysis identified key bioactive compounds, including moringin, benzaldehyde, coumarin, and quinic acid, which likely contribute to the observed antibiofilm effects. Recognizing that the antibiofilm properties of moringin, a common compound in both moringa seed and cinnamon bark extracts, remain underexplored, we conducted potential target identification via PharmMapper and molecular docking analyses to provide a foundation for future research. …”
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Gelling, textural, and sensory properties of grass jelly formulated with different starches by Shiyun Zhou, Maninder Meenu, Baojun Xu

“…It is also important to explore the reason behind the high values for the textual properties of pea starch grass jelly compared to 13 other grass jelly samples formulated with different starch sources. …”
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Optimization of fermentation conditions to increase the production of antifungal metabolites from Streptomyces sp. KN37 by Xiaoyue Yang, Lijing Yuan, Muhammad Zeeshan, Chuntian Yang, Wen Gao, Guoqiang Zhang, Chunjuan Wang

“…In this study, we used the response surface method to optimize the fermentation medium and conditions of the strain KN37, for investigating the reasons for the enhanced biological activity at both the metabolic and transcriptomic levels. …”
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Varroa Volatiles Offer Chemical Cues to Honey Bees for Initial Parasitic Recognition by Qinglong Zhao, Xinning Wang, Ahsan Mustafa, Ying Wang, Hongfang Wang, Xuepeng Chi, Baohua Xu, Zhenguo Liu

“…Our findings offer a deeper understanding of how bees recognize <i>V. destructor</i>, potentially using ethyl palmitate as a chemical cue.…”
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Penetration of Silver Diamine Fluoride in Deep Carious Lesions of Human Permanent Teeth: An In Vitro Study by Jutharat Manuschai, Supitcha Talungchit, Supawadee Naorungroj

“…In group A (n = 9), no further removal of carious tissue was performed, leaving necrotic dentin inner to the DEJ, whereas in group B (n = 9) superficial necrotic dentin was completely removed until leathery, slightly moist, reasonably soft dentin remained. SDF was applied for 3 minutes in both groups. …”
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Mind the G(ap): bridging prevention needs and approaches for GHB/GBL users and their social environment by Antonia Bendau, Lukas Roediger, Andrea Piest, Rüdiger Schmolke, Katharin Ahrend, Moritz Bruno Petzold, Twyla Michnevich, Felix Betzler

“…Perceptions and needs regarding prevention and harm-reduction, reasons and measures of decreasing use, and the impact of GHB/GBL/BD use were analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. …”
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Exploration of flame characteristics of gasoline engine fuelled by gasoline-pentanol blends using combustion endoscopy by S. Kumaravel, C. G. Saravanan, M. Vikneswaran, Vallinayagam Raman, J. Sasikala, Femilda Josephin J.S., Sulaiman Ali Alharb, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi, Edwin Geo Varuvel, Haiter Lenin Allasi

“…The insights on the flame characteristics of pentanol–gasoline blends were used to rationalize the discussion on engine performance and emissions. …”
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On the state of nature and social life: thinking about humans and chimpanzees by Eliane Sebeika Rapchan

“…The anatomical similarity observed in chimpanzees and humans has been recognized since Linnaeus. The debates on the attribution of the human condition to non-Western people date back to the 15th century. …”
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Voices on academic accreditation: lived experiences of nurse educators, administrators, students, and alumni in nursing education by Ebtsam Aly Abou Hashish, Hend Alnajjar, Hawazen Rawas

“…Stakeholders across all groups recognized accreditation as essential for program quality and career readiness. …”
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Preparation and response surface optimization of lightweight porous structures by Kai HE, Xiangjun PEI, Xiaochao ZHANG, Qiang LI, QianRu HOU, Mengqi WANG, Shansong HUANG, Minghui MENG

“…Relevant porous structure preparation experiments were conducted to explore its physical and mechanical properties at different single factor levels, and then a reasonable range of mix designs was obtained. Response surface methodology was used to obtain the optimal mix ratio of lightweight porous structure with certain compressive strength and good planting space and permeability. …”
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Analysis of Upper Facial Weakness in Central Facial Palsy Following Acute Ischemic Stroke by Monton Wongwandee, Kantham Hongdusit

“…These findings underscore the need for clinicians to reconsider the diagnostic paradigm, recognizing that upper facial weakness can occur in CFP. …”
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CHILD VISITATIONS WITH FATHERS SERVING A PRISON SENTENCE by Aneta Jarzębińska

“…Despite the potential attributed to it, contacts of inmates with family members, including their special form – visitations – are issues poorly recognized by researchers in Poland. The main goal of the article is to contribute to bridging this gap in knowledge by presenting the results of own research.The overall goal of the own research was to determine the place of visitations in the structure of incarcerated fathers' contact with their children. …”
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Hypermethylation at 45S rDNA promoter in cancers. by Trang Thi Quynh Tran, Trang Hien Do, Tung The Pham, Phương Thi Thu Luu, Oanh Minh Pham, Uyen Quynh Nguyen, Linh Dieu Vuong, Quang Ngoc Nguyen, Tuan Van Mai, Son Van Ho, Than Thi Nguyen, Lan Thi Thuong Vo

“…In cancer cells, upregulation of ribosome biogenesis has been recognized as a hallmark feature, thus, the reduced methylation of rDNA promoter has been thought to support conformational changes of chromatin accessibility and the subsequent increase in rDNA transcription. …”
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Non-pharmacological interventions for primary hypertension: a systematic review and network meta-analysis protocol by Tao Xu, Fan-rong Liang, Qifu Li, Taipin Guo, Ziwen Chen, Yun-Jie Shu, Xueli Zhou

“…Two investigators will independently extract information from eligible articles and document reasons for exclusions. The primary outcomes will encompass changes in systolic and diastolic BP. …”
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Water security assessment framework for deltas of the transboundary river basins by T.H. Truong, L.T.T. Nguyen, D.D. Nguyen, T. Pham, T.M. Vu, P.H. Nguyen, Q.T. Nguyen

“…The degree of water security in flood season is higher than that in the dry season. The main reasons that lead to the medium-level water security of the region have been identified, including high dependence on external water resources (more than 90%) and transboundary water cooperation between the basin countries and rather low water productivity in economic sectors. …”
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RED light promotes flavonoid and phenolic accumulation in Cichorium spp. callus culture as anti-candida agent by Sayeda Abdelrazek Abdelhamid, Alaa I. Marzouk, Mohsen S. Asker, Hattem M. El Shabrawi

“…Pumillum, also, known as Egyptian chicory, are globally recognized for their rich content of bioactive secondary metabolites such as flavonoids and phenolics. …”
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Involvement of Academic Staff in the Practice of Professional Development by G. Z. Efimova

“…Based on the level of involvement in professional development, we identified five groups of respondents: “active and engaged”, “achieving the desired level or feeling disappointed”, “questioning or confused”, “recognizing the importance of professional development”, and “rejecting professional development”. …”
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Therapeutic potential of brentuximab vedotin in breast cancer and lymphoma via targeted apoptosis and gene regulation by Abeer Ezzat, Mohga Shafiek, Shimaa Shawki, Shaimaa Abdel-Ghany, Mahmoud Nazih, Hussein Sabit

“…Additionally, the study investigated the potential of repurposing this drug for new therapeutic reasons, beyond its original indications. The study evaluates the cytotoxic effects of Brentuximab vedotin across five cell lines: normal human skin fibroblasts (HSF), three breast cancer cell lines (MCF-7, MDA-MB-231, and T-47D), and histiocytic lymphoma (U-937). …”
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VA physicians intent to leave and correlations to drivers of burnout: a cross-sectional study by Robert C. Oh, David C. Mohr, Tamara M. Schult

“…We also asked about the primary reason behind turnover intent. Results Most physicians responding to the survey (n = 13,083, 80%) indicated they would stay within their current job, while 5.8% indicated they would look for another VA job, 5% indicated planning to retire, and 9.3% said they would leave the VA workforce altogether. …”
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Effect of High-Fat Diet on Spatial Learning and Memory and Regulatory Role of N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptors in the Dentate Gyrus by LIU Huaying, DONG Wei, ZHANG Zihan, LI Yingshun, JIN Qinghua

“…This study provides a theoretical basis for rational diet and understanding the mechanism of HFD-induced impairments in learning and memory.…”
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