Taurodeoxycholate Aggregation Explored by Molecular Dynamics: Primary-To-Secondary Micelle Transition and Formation of Mixed Micelles with Fatty Acids by Fatmegyul Mustan, Anela Ivanova, Slavka Tcholakova

“…The latter creates a very suitable medium for hosting hydrophobic molecules in the micelles containing unsaturated fatty acids.…”
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EFFECTS OF FEEDING OLIVE LEAVES ON LACTATING PERFORMANCE OF AWASSI EWES by Belal S. Obeidat, Rana Ababneh

“…The consumption of acid detergent fiber and neutral detergent fiber was higher (p < 0.0001) in CON compared to other groups. A decrease (p = 0.0510) in milk production cost was seen in the group-fed diets containing OL. …”
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BENZENE EXPOSURE ANALYSIS IN INFORMAL SHOE INDUSTRY WORKERS IN SUKAJAYA VILLAGE, WEST JAVA VIA LEUKOCYTE COUNT AND S-PHENYLMERCAPTURIC ACID MEASUREMENT IN URINE by Lora Agustina, Ririn Arminsih Wulandari

“… Background: Benzene is a hematotoxic and carcinogenic compound contained in the glue used in the shoe industry. This compound has been suspected of causing decreased leukocyte counts, which is one of the blood cell production disorders. …”
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Comorbidity as a factor initiating a shift in the microelement composition of saliva by A. M. Imanov, Yu. A. Mazur, F. Ya. Gadzhiev, A. A. Skalny, Z. S. Khabadze, E. M. Kakabadze

“…The comorbidity of diseases reflects the mutual influence of pathological conditions of individual organs and systems of the body, which requires taking into account the current state of the patient. The presence of comorbidity in modern dentistry is one of the important problems that require attention in diagnosing a patient's condition, selecting treatment tactics and predicting the results of interventions. …”
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From waste to weapon: the potential of medicinal plant waste extracts for eco-friendly crop disease management by Chang-Jie Jiang, Yao Sun, Shijiao Xu, Shijiao Xu, Xinqiong Liu, Xianzhi Xie

“…The increasing challenge of managing crop diseases requires innovative and sustainable approaches. …”
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Transition Effects in Bridge Structures and Their Possible Reduction Using Recycled Materials by Mariusz Spyrowski, Krzysztof Adam Ostrowski, Kazimierz Furtak

“…This article serves as a review of the current challenges in bridge engineering, specifically addressing the transition effect and the utilization of recycled materials. …”
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The epidemiology of bacterial meningitis in the United States during 2008–2023: an analysis of active, laboratory, population-based, multistate surveillance dataResearch in context... by Namrata Prasad, Miwako Kobayashi, Jennifer P. Collins, Amy B. Rubis, Gordana Derado, Miranda J. Delahoy, Daniel C. Payne, Lesley McGee, Sopio Chochua, Henju Marjuki, Lucy A. McNamara, LeAnne M. Fox, Arthur Reingold, Megan Barnes, Susan Petit, Monica M. Farley, Lee H. Harrison, Ruth Lynfield, Jessica Houston, Bridget J. Anderson, Ann Thomas, Keipp H. Talbot, William Schaffner, Adam L. Cohen, Stephanie J. Schrag, Melissa Arvay

“…Meningitis caused by non-b H. influenzae strains increased during this period. During 2020–2021, incidence declined to 0.7, driven by decreases in S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, and N. meningitidis meningitis, regardless of organism subtype. …”
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Contribution of the TRPM4 Channel to Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Aortic Valve Interstitial Cells by Margaux Aize, Arthur Boilève, Benoit D. Roussel, Laura Brard, Harlyne Mpweme Bangando, Corentin Kerevel, Alexandre Lebrun, Hind Messaoudi, Vladimir Saplacan, Alain Manrique, Romain Guinamard, Christophe Simard

“…Results Western blot on VICs revealed TRPM4 protein expression and channel functionality was confirmed by patch‐clamp recordings exhibiting a cationic current sensitive to voltage and internal Ca2+. VICs maintained in pro‐calcifying media exhibited a higher mineralization than in standard media, with an increase in osteogenic markers. …”
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Modelling growth and form of the scleractinian coral Pocillopora verrucosa and the influence of hydrodynamics. by Nol Chindapol, Jaap A Kaandorp, Carolina Cronemberger, Tali Mass, Amatzia Genin

“…As a result, we found a similar trend associated with the increasing Péclet for both simulated forms and in situ corals; that is uni-directional current tends to facilitate asymmetrical growth response resulting in colonies with branches predominantly developed in the upstream direction. …”
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Improving Egg Quality in Tropical Environments: Assessing the Maize Meal Replacement by Wheat Bran and Soybean Oil in Laying Hen Diets by Mariana Novela, Abilio P. Changule, Igor I. S. Munguambe, Florentina D. Chilala, Leonel A. Joaquim, Eunice J. Chivale, Marcos Mabasso, Ramos J. Tseu, Filomena dos Anjos, Otília H. T. Tomo, Manuel Garcia‐Herreros, Custódio G. Bila

“…ABSTRACT Background The use of wheat bran (WB) in the monogastric animal feed is limited due to its high fibre content and low energy contents. Objectives The current study evaluated the effect of replacing maize meal with WB, in the absence or presence of soybean oil, on egg quality and economic performance indicators. …”
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Mechanical Load‐Induced Upregulation of Talin2 through Non‐Canonical Deubiquitination of OTUB1 Drives Facet Joint Osteoarthritis Pathogenesis by Yizhen Huang, Heng Sun, Haojie Chen, Xiangpeng Wang, Junduo Zhao, Yang Jiao, Hongyi Zhou, Haoyu Cai, Jiafeng Dai, Xuan Huang, Weiyun Chen, Jianxiong Shen

“…Abstract Facet joint osteoarthritis (FJOA) is a prevalent degenerative condition in the aging population; however, the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms remain poorly understood and current therapeutic strategies remain limited to palliative pain management. …”
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Sustainable Machining Using Eco-Friendly Cutting Fluids: A Review by Pankaj Kumar, Amit Kumar Jain, Prem Kumar Chaurasiya, Damodar Tiwari, Anitha Gopalan, Joshuva Arockia Dhanraj, Jenoris Muthiya Solomon, Aravinth Sivakumar, Karthikeyan Velmurugan, Johannex Fefeh Rushman

“…The base fluids of eco-friendly cutting fluids should contain some vegetable oil. Due to their eco-friendly, thermal, and tribological qualities, these types of machining fluids are becoming increasingly popular among researchers throughout the world. …”
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Circulating Cell-free Tumor Nucleic Acids in Gastric Cancer by Hyun-Ji Lee, Sun Min Lee

“…Circulating tumor nucleic acids (ctNAs) originate in a tumor and contain tumor-related genetic or epigenetic alterations. …”
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Electrospun PAN@Ferrites Nanofibers for Rectifier and Humidity Devices by Ban Abbas Rijah, Iftikhar M. Ali

“…For PAN NFs, there is no effect when relative humidity percentage increases and decreases, but with adding ferrite materials PAN@ZnFe2O4 and PAN@ZnCoFe2O4 where, there is a significant change in resistance when humidity increases and decreases. …”
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Study of chemical properties of hybrid nanofluid flow between two permeable disks with suspension of carbon nanotubes using Yamada Ota and Xue models by A. Naeem, Z. Abbas, M.Y. Rafiq

“…Temperature increases with a rise in the heat source parameter, while it decreases due to thermal radiation effects. …”
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Bionomics of Aedes mosquito species in three eco-epidemiological settings of Cameroon and their susceptibilities profiles to insecticides by Ms Bertille Djapoum, Ms Gisele Aurelie Foko Dadji, Mr Borel DJIAPPI-TCHAMEN, Mr Christophe ANTONIO-NKONDJIO

“…After emergence and morphological identification, F0 and F1 of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus progeny will be used to assess the current phenotypic resistance status to the commonly used insecticides using WHO bioassays and mortality rates were assess according to the different insecticides tested. …”
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The Potential of Plant Extracts Used in Cosmetic Product Applications—Antioxidants Delivery and Mechanism of Actions by Cristina-Ştefania Gǎlbǎu, Marius Irimie, Andrea Elena Neculau, Lorena Dima, Lea Pogačnik da Silva, Mihai Vârciu, Mihaela Badea

“…Natural ingredients have been used in skincare products for thousands of years. The current focus is on novel natural bioactivities that shield the skin from UV rays and free radicals, among other damaging elements, while enhancing skin health. …”
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A review of the foliar application of individual amino acids as biostimulants in plants by Bethany C. R. Henderson, John M. Sanderson, Andrew Fowles

“…This review summarises current knowledge on the effects of the foliar application of the 20 most common naturally occurring amino acids. …”
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Preserving Innovation: Ensuring the Future of Today’s Scholarship by Karen L Hanson

“…Scholars are experimenting with increasingly diverse digital technologies to express their research in new ways. …”
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Resilience During Crisis: COVID-19 and the New Age of Remote Work in Higher Education—A Systematic Literature Review by Obianuju E. Okeke-Uzodike, Edwige Pauline Ngo Henha

“…To ensure continuity whilst adhering to the pandemic-induced containment measures, higher education institutions adopted a remote work model to address the needs of a dispersed workforce. …”
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