Crosstalk between ferroptosis and innate immune in diabetic kidney disease: mechanisms and therapeutic implications by Jinyang Wang, Haonan Shi, Ye Yang, Xueli Gong

“…This review presents an overview of ferroptosis within the context of DKD, beginning with its core mechanisms and delving into its potential roles in DKD progression. …”
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Protective graphene oxide layers for enhanced stability of copper cathodes in zinc-ion energy storage systems by Nikos Κavousanos, Ricardo Santamaría Ramirez, Athanasia Kostopoulou, Konstantinos Brintakis, Emmanuel Stratakis, Dimitra Vernardou

“…To address these issues, researchers are actively exploring suitable electrodes and optimizing aqueous electrolytes. In this context, graphene oxide is proposed as a protective layer on the copper electrodes and combined with zinc to create HZIC. …”
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Effectiveness of Nursing Intervention Protocol on Nurses’ Performance and Patients’ Self-Care after Cataract Surgery by Amal S. Taha

“… Context: Cataract is the leading cause of poor vision worldwide. …”
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Crop simulation models as decision tools to enhance agricultural system productivity and sustainability – a critical review by Koushik Banerjee, Suman Dutta, Sumanta Das, Rahul Sadhukhan

“…Furthermore, it addresses future challenges for agricultural system models in the context of climate change and environmental shifts, underscoring the necessity for additional research. …”
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Overcoming immunosuppression in cancer: how ketogenic diets boost immune checkpoint blockade by Victoria E. Stefan, Daniela D. Weber, Roland Lang, Barbara Kofler

“…., high-fat low-carbohydrate diets, have been shown to have antiproliferative and immunomodulatory effects in various preclinical cancer studies. Here, we review current knowledge of the complex interplay of KDs and the anti-tumor immune response in the context of ICB therapy, to update our understanding of diet-induced immunometabolic reprogramming in cancer. …”
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Horticultural performance and QTL mapping of snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) populations with organic and conventional breeding histories by Hayley E. P. Richardson, Ryan M. King, Joel Davis, James R. Myers

“…IntroductionImproving crop cultivars for use on organic farms is pertinent, as current elite germplasm is less resilient within the more variable context of organic farm environments. …”
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Role of a cyclooxygenase-2 cascade in breast cancer cell dissemination by M. A. Taipov, I. A. Kudryavtsev, K. P. Laktionov, N. E. Levchenko, V. E. Shevchenko

“…Current therapeutic approaches based on a study of the genetic portrait of a tumor individualize treatment policy to a greater extent, which cre- ates real prospects for the increasing number of patients to recover. …”
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Study of Ionanofluids Behavior in PVT Solar Collectors: Determination of Thermal Fields and Characteristic Length by Means of HEATT^® Platform by Mariano Alarcón, Juan-Pedro Luna-Abad, Manuel Seco-Nicolás, Imane Moulefera, Gloria Víllora

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Numerical Study of the Effects of Inlet Geometry on the Performance of the Sediment Bypass Tunnel using SSIIM Numerical Model by P. Aminian, M. Jorabloo, A. Ahmadi

“…Sediment Bypass Tunnels (SBTs) are deviant channels that convey the current containing sediments from the upstream to the downstream of the reservoir. …”
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Development of Indonesian literary history learning media based on Bengkulu ethnic literature assisted by the Thunkable Application by Fina Hiasa, Amrizal Amrizal, Supadi Supadi, Nafri Yanti

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Stakeholder perspectives on scaling up potassium-enriched salt to reduce cardiovascular disease in Australia: a qualitative study by Juliette Crowther, Annet C. Hoek, Kathy Trieu, Inez Denham, Irene Deltetto, Alain Balaguer-Mercado, James D. Bullen, Katrina Kissock, Dori Patay, Emalie Rosewarne, Simone Pettigrew, Bruce Neal, Jacqui Webster

“…Interviewees identified increased awareness, support for industry research and development, and leveraging current policies and initiatives (such as the Australian Health Star Rating system) as potential enablers. …”
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Extended reality in anesthesia: a narrative review by Sung Hee Han, Kristen L Kiroff, Sakura Kinjo

“…This review aims to introduce the current literature on XR utilization to help anesthesiologists adopt this technology in education and clinical practice. …”
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Renewable Energy Communities (RECs): European and Worldwide Distribution, Different Technologies, Management, and Modeling by Sandra Corasaniti, Paolo Coppa, Dario Atzori, Ateeq Ur Rehman

“…Key case studies from Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia illustrate the various approaches, challenges, and outcomes of REC initiatives in different geographic and policy contexts. The analysis also highlights barriers to implementing RECs, including regulatory uncertainty and market integration issues, and identifies the best practices and policies that support REC scalability. …”
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Political Dimensions of International Sports and Economic Policies for AI Adoption by Aminova Aziza, Umurkulova Dilrabo, Komilov Jahongir

“…The paper attempts to move forward research in AI adoption from theoretical, empirical, and policy-driven contexts to emerging methodological frameworks that address current challenges in governance and strategic implementation. …”
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Brand authenticity influence on young adults’ luxury sneakers brand preference: the mediating role of brand image by Neo Ligaraba, Joy Cheng, Nompumelelo Fortunate Ndungwane, Brighton Nyagadza

“…The same model development for the current study can be applied in other geographical zones and in different contexts to prove its generalisability. …”
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The Concept of Informal Green Space in Academic Research: A Comprehensive Literature Review on the Terminology Used by Duy Thong Ta, Huixin Wang, Katsunori Furuya

“…The systematic analysis identified 54 relevant documents on the effects of green areas, revealing a diverse and growing body of research on IGSs, including their types, distribution, and socioeconomic contexts. The findings indicated an increasing trend in collaborative studies, using “informal green space” as the official term. …”
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Collateral Damage from Offensive Cyber Operations—A Systematic Literature Review by Emil Larsson

“…As offensive cyber operations have become more commonplace, cyber collateral damage (CCD) to society and to civilian infrastructure has expanded in impact and severity. Several research contexts, frameworks, and methods apply to these collateral effects, especially as they pertain to reducing them. …”
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Home Browse Journal Info Guide for Authors Submit Manuscript Reviewers Contact Us The Impact of Genre-Based Instruction Treatments on EAP Students’ Writing Quality by Sayyed Mohammad Alavi, Majid Nemat, Sedigheh Karimpour

“…Regarding the benefits of genre-based instruction in second language acquisition, there have been ongoing debates in pedagogical treatments associated with genre-based instruction in various educational contexts. The purpose of the current study was to examine how three genre-based instruction treatments affected medical students’ use of key features of the medical case report. …”
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Trans-Species Polymorphism in Immune Genes: General Pattern or MHC-Restricted Phenomenon? by Martin Těšický, Michal Vinkler

“…Evolution of the immune system in response to host-pathogen interactions in particular ecological contexts appears to be frequently associated with diversifying selection increasing the genetic variability. …”
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A systematic review of sexual health, knowledge, and behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorder by Mahtab Motamed, Arman Hajikarim-Hamedani, Arghavan Fakhrian, Javad Alaghband-rad

“…Further research should address current gaps, especially regarding non-Western contexts and individuals with co-occurring intellectual disabilities or gender diversity, to improve support and understanding.…”
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