A microchip for exosome isolation that can be impregnated with imatinib simultaneously: an in vitro analysis by Amir Monfaredan, Fakher Rahim, Gholamreza Tavoosidana, Mohammad Hossein Modarressi, Alaviyehsadat Hosseininasab, Ali-Akbar Aghajani-Afrouzi, Mahdi Shafiee Sabet, Elahe Motevaseli

“…Methods — Various strategies have been employed to isolate exosomes due to the challenges associated with maintaining their high purity. …”
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Advances in the development and characterization of combustible cartridge cases and propellants: Preparation, performance, and future prospects by Wu Mengde, Xiao Zhenggang

“…This study presents a comprehensive analysis of combustible cartridge cases (CCCs) and propellants with a focus on their preparation methods, characterization techniques, and application in modern weaponry. …”
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Identification of Linkages between the Competitive Potential and Competitive Position of SMEs Related to their Internationalization Patterns Shortly after the Economic Crisis by Piotr Trąpczyński, Barbara Jankowska, Marlena Dzikowska, Marian Gorynia

“…For this purpose we look at the changes in the intensity of internationalisation in terms of its breadth and depth. Research, Design & Methods: The study is based on a complementary data set derived from secondary (AMADEUS database) and primary sources of information (computer assisted telephone interviews with top managers) for 553 micro, small and medium firms located in Poland. …”
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Safety profiles of the new target therapies—pemigatinib, futibatinib, and ivosidenib—for the treatment of cholangiocarcinoma: a systematic review by Giulia Matranga, Anna Carollo, Miriam Alaimo, Sofia Cutaia, Sergio Rizzo, Alessio Provenzani

“…Objectives: This systematic review aims to summarize the results obtained with three new targeted therapies—pemigatinib, futibatinib, and ivosidenib—for the treatment of CCA, evaluating their safety and tolerability profiles in patients, compared to current standard therapies. Data sources and methods: A systematic literature search was performed with a cutoff date of July 24, 2023, in MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Library. …”
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CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA by Kenneth S. Adeyemi, Lateef Olabisi Adedeji

“…Based on this, it is suggested that managements of DMBs should pursue financing policies that reduce reliance on debt finance and increases the use of retained profit as internal equity sources, in order to achieve the optimal level of capital structure for better and sustainable performance. …”
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A review of machine learning applications in heart health by Ava Perrone, Taghi M. Khoshgoftaar

“…It addresses some key gaps in earlier research, including the lack of agreement on which data sources are most effective for classifying stroke and heart attack. …”
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Analyzing public policy effectiveness in enhancing accountability and transparency in service quality by Andi Rasyid Pananrangi, Imran ismail, Delly Mustafa, Askar Askar, A Rizal

“…Using qualitative research methods, this study employs a literature study approach with a systematic selection of relevant sources, including peer-reviewed journals, government reports, and policy documents. …”
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Assessing the Genetic and Environmental Factors on Egg Amino Acid Traits in Chickens: A Review by Dipson Gyawali, Tatsuhiko Goto

“…Eggs are good sources of animal proteins. Methods for creating designer eggs are attractive to scientists and producers of the eggs, in order to fulfill customers’ demands. …”
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Tracking algorithm when managing competitive activities of top level teams online based on computer visioncomputer vision by A. A. Polozov, N. A. Maltceva, G. S. Kramarenko, M. A. Lipilin, A. R. Akhmetzyanov

“…The purpose of the work is to determine the optimal method for using athlete tracking when used online.Method. …”
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Marine bioactives: Pioneering sustainable solutions for advanced cosmetics and therapeutics by Fahrul Nurkolis

“…Emphasizing the importance of sustainability, the review discusses innovative extraction methods, including enzyme-assisted and supercritical fluid extraction, to optimize yield and maintain bioactivity. …”
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Selection of Plant Location for Hemp Fibre Production in TR72 Region by Sinan Dündar

“…The criteria such as parcel unit price, electricity unit price, service water unit price, waste water unit price, natural gas unit price, insurance premium employer's share support period, investment contribution rate for insurance premium employer’s share support, tax reduction rate, investment contribution rate for tax reduction, interest or profit share support, access to raw material sources, access to market and access to qualified labour supply that form the basis for the selection of plant location were determined and weighted according to the Stepwise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SWARA) method The most available plant location among the emerging alternatives was determined by using Multi-Criteria Decision Making Methods consisting of Combined Comprimise Solution (COCOSO), Complex Proportional Assessment (COPRAS) and Multi-Attributive Ideal-Real Comparative Analysis (MAIRCA). …”
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How can green finance promote the synergistic development of agricultural ecological environment and productivity? by Liangcan Liu, Xiang Li, Kaichao Li

“…IntroductionBy maintaining soil health and optimizing water resources management, agricultural ecological total factor productivity (AETFP) builds a basic defense line of safe food supply and environmental balance, effectively reduce the spread of chemical pollution and improve the quality of nutrition supply, thus providing a strategic fulcrum for the management of public health sources.MethodsBased on the provincial panel data of China from 2012 to 2022, AETFP was estimated using EBM-GML model by incorporating the agricultural ecological value into the desirable output, and the influence mechanism of green finance on the AETFP was discussed by using fixed effect model and spatial econometric model.ResultsThe AETFP in all regions of China was steadily improving, especially in the eastern region. …”
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Impact of Various Extraction Technologies on Protein and Chlorophyll Yield from Stinging Nettle by Simon Dirr, Özlem Özmutlu Karslioglu

“…Stinging nettle (<i>Urtica dioica</i> L.) has gained attention as a sustainable protein source due to its rich bioactive compound profile and medicinal properties, but research on optimizing its protein extraction remains limited. …”
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Process Re-Engineering and Data Integration Using Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources for the Multidisciplinary Treatment of Lung Cancer by Ching-Hsiung Lin, Bing-Yen Wang, Sheng-Hao Lin, Pei Hsuan Shih, Chin-Jing Lee, Yung Ting Huang, Shih Chieh Chen, Mei-Lien Pan

“…In phase 2, we streamlined the tumor board process into 33 steps by introducing new functions and optimizing the data entry for pathologists. We converted the related medical data to the FHIR format using 6 FHIR resources and improved our hospital information system by developing functions and application programming interfaces to interoperate among various systems; consolidating data from different sources, excluding sensitive cases; and enhancing overall system efficiency. …”
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Machine learning models for predicting in-hospital mortality from acute pancreatitis in intensive care unit by Shuxing Wei, Hongmeng Dong, Weidong Yao, Ying Chen, Xiya Wang, Wenqing ji, Yongsheng Zhang, Shubin Guo

“…Method Our study utilized data from three distinct sources: the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care III (MIMIC-III), MIMIC-IV databases, and Beijing Chaoyang Hospital. …”
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Variable thermal conductivity effects on MHD flow of non-Newtonian ternary hybrid nanofluid between rotating disks, A Cattaneo–Christov heat transfer analysis by Hussan Zeb, Kamal Shah, Manar Alqudah, Thabet Abdeljawad

“…This work has been motivated by the increasing need for fluid flow optimization and advanced thermal management systems in engineering applications that demand superior heat transfer characteristics. …”
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Biopolymer encapsulation for improved probiotic delivery: Advancements and challenges by Srirengaraj Vijayaram, Reshma Sinha, Caterina Faggio, Einar Ringø, Chi-Chung Chou

“…Through detailed comparative analysis of the effectiveness of various encapsulation methods, we identify key strategies for optimizing probiotic deployment in challenging conditions such as high-temperature processing, acidic environments, and gastrointestinal transit. …”
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A self-powered soft triboelectric-electrohydrodynamic pump by Fangming Li, Shuowen Sun, Xingfu Wan, Minzheng Sun, Steven L. Zhang, Minyi Xu

“…Using power management circuit, geometric shape optimization, and stacking methods, we achieve a maximum pressure of 4.49 kPa and a maximum flow rate of 502 mL/min. …”
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Analysis of alanine aminotransferase screening results in blood donors and quality management measures by ZANG Liang, ZHOU Lei, CHANG Le, WANG Lunan

“…[Objective] To explore quality issues and quality management measures in alanine aminotransferase (ALT) testing, aiming to improve consistency and accuracy of ALT test results by analyzing the outcomes from different pre-donation screening methods and different sample sources. [Methods] Data were collected from 58 blood collection and supply institutions across China. …”
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Strategies Used for the Discovery of New Microbial Metabolites with Antibiotic Activity by Pablo Dasí-Delgado, Cecilia Andreu, Marcel·lí del Olmo

“…This work critically reviews current strategies for identifying antimicrobial compounds, emphasizing the potential of microorganisms as a rich source of bioactive secondary metabolites. This review explores innovative methods, such as investigating extreme environments where adverse conditions favor the emergence of unique metabolites; developing techniques, like the iChip, to cultivate previously uncultivable bacteria; using metagenomics to analyze complex samples that are difficult to isolate; and integrates artificial intelligence to accelerate genomic mining, structural prediction, and drug discovery optimization processes. …”
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