The interplay between pulse width and activation depth in TENS: a computational study by Alexander Guillen, Dennis Q. Truong, Yusuf O. Cakmak, Sheng Li, Abhishek Datta, Abhishek Datta

“…In fact, longer pulse width has been empirically shown to deliver current into deeper tissues, but in context of other electrical stimulation modalities. …”
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Unraveling the Role of <i>CHRNA6</i>, the Neuronal α6 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Subunit by Yasamin Hajy Heydary, Emily M. Castro, Shahrdad Lotfipour, Frances M. Leslie

“…The increased prevalence of electronic cigarettes, particularly among adolescents, has escalated concerns about nicotine addiction. …”
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A High Efficiency Chlorophyll Sensitized Solar Cell with Quasi Solid PVA Based Electrolyte by H. C. Hassan, Z. H. Z. Abidin, F. I. Chowdhury, A. K. Arof

“…The CSSC with electrolyte containing only KI salt produced a short circuit current density (Jsc) of 4.59 mA cm−2, open circuit voltage (Voc) of 0.61 V, fill factor (FF) of 0.64, and efficiency (η) of 1.77%. …”
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Non-linear finite element analysis for the verification and parametric study of reinforced concrete beams strengthened in compression zone to improve ductility by using ABAQUS by Dunyazad Assi

“…It was found that the beam that was strengthened in the compression zone by the layer of the concrete containing the mixture of the CNTs &amp; steel fibers increased the beams' strength and ductility; hence, the ultimate load and deflection were increased by 63%, and 40%, respectively.…”
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Enhancement effect of urea toward electroporation-mediated plasmid transfection efficiency in the HEK-293 cell line by Mahshid Mowla, Gilar Gorji-Bahri, Hamid Reza Moghimi, Atieh Hashemi

“…To overcome these issues, the current study investigated the effect of urea on electroporation-mediated transfection efficiency. …”
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The pharmacokinetics and drug-drug interactions of ivermectin in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. by Urs Duthaler, Michael Weber, Lorenz Hofer, Carlos Chaccour, Marta Maia, Pie Müller, Stephan Krähenbühl, Felix Hammann

“…Mass drug administration of endectocides to humans and livestock is a promising complementary approach to current insecticide-based vector control measures. …”
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Environmental Risk Factors of Psychosis: A Review by Bartosz Jagieła, Michał Bolek, Monika Fidyk, Aleksandra Kędzia, Dominika Musialska, Magda Minkiewicz

“…These external determinants could possibly be managed in attempts to contain the problem of increased mental health conditions with the main psychotic component. …”
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Reducing the dietary starch:protein ratios in low-protein diets enhanced the growth performance of goslings from 1 to 28 days of age by Xucheng Zheng, Qian Lu, Chunhui Huang, Usman Nazir, Zhi Yang, Haiming Yang, Zhiyue Wang

“…In reduced S: P ratio diets, serum Leucine (Leu) decreased and Threonine (Thr) concentration increased. …”
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Advances in synthetic microbial ecosystems approach for studying ecological interactions and their influencing factors by Wei Jiang, Sumeng Wang, Fei Gu, Xiaoya Yang, Qingsheng Qi, Quanfeng Liang

“…This review consolidates current knowledge of synthetic microbial ecosystems and factors influencing their ecological dynamics. …”
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Towards Sustainable Building Materials: An Experimental Investigation into the Effect of Recycled Construction Waste Aggregate on the Properties of High-Performance Concrete by Radoslav Gandel, Jan Jerabek, Andrea Peknikova, Libor Topolář, Oldrich Sucharda

“…While the compressive strength tended to decrease slightly with an increasing degree of replacement, the flexural strength remained stable in all the mixtures. …”
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RESEARCH AND DESIGN OF MULTI-DIRECTIONAL DUMPING CONSTRUCTION IN TRUCKS by Thong Duc HONG, Hiep Thanh THAI

“…In the current transportation industry, especially transporting coal, sand, heavy stone, construction waste, etc., dump trucks occupy a critical position. …”
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L’évaluation d’impact environnemental et social en péril by Gilles Côté, Jean-Philippe Waaub, Bertrand Mareschal

“…However, the shortcomings of current practice combined with the pressure to relax ESIA schemes could lead to their marginalization. …”
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Modelling the efficiency of technological management of agricultural enterprises in economic security by Mykola Vovk, Tetyana Zubro, Elvin Omarov, Bohdan Kolomiiets, Volodymyr Hnydiuk

“…The purpose of this study is to develop a model for assessing the efficiency of technological management of agricultural enterprises in the context of ensuring economic security. The study also focuses on the analysis of key factors affecting the efficiency of technological processes, and on the development of tools for improving management technologies in the context of modern economic challenges and risks. …”
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Biological and mechanical challenges in the endodontic treatment of immature teeth with pulp necrosis: insights based on a Series of Atypical Clinical Cases by Julian Gregoire Leprince, Motoki Okamoto, Matthias Widbiller, Julien Beauquis, Simon Mariano Pedano, Kerstin M. Galler, Yusuke Takahashi

“… Over the past two decades, dental pulp regeneration has become a major focus in endodontology. The currently applied clinical strategies are referred to as ‘revitalisation’ procedures. …”
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Recent insights in soil nutrient cycling: perspectives from Pinus and Eucalyptus forest studies around the world by Castilho Balbinot L, Marques R, Tonello KC, Pasquetti Berguetti L, Larsen JG

“…This review synthesizes studies focusing on nutrient dynamics in forests of Pinus and Eucalyptus species, highlighting the sensitivity of these systems to current climatic extremes. We emphasize that most research has been conducted predominantly in natural forests and plantations of Pinus (77%), with an increasing trend of studies on Pinus in natural environments and Eucalyptus in planted forests. …”
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Hedgehog Signaling Pathway in Fibrosis and Targeted Therapies by Yuchen Hu, Linrui Peng, Xinyu Zhuo, Chan Yang, Yuwei Zhang

“…We thus highlight the context dependence of Hh signaling, as well as discuss the current status and the challenges of Hh-targeted therapies for fibrosis.…”
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Thrombospondin-I is a critical modulator in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). by Jessica Min-DeBartolo, Franklin Schlerman, Sandeep Akare, Ju Wang, James McMahon, Yutian Zhan, Jameel Syed, Wen He, Baohong Zhang, Robert V Martinez

“…Untreated, NAFLD may progress to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), cirrhosis and death. However, currently there are no FDA approved therapies that treat NAFLD/NASH. …”
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Péri-urbanisation et risques naturels by Laurent Astrade, Céline Lutoff, Rachid Nedjai, Céline Philippe, Delphine Loison, Sandrine Bottollier-Depois

“…A diachronic study of changes in land use between 1956 and 2001 shows how valley infrastructures at the bottom of mountainsides have become increasingly dense. In this context, a survey was carried out among a number of residents in the Lavanchon basin in an attempt to evaluate the degree of awareness that the population has of the natural hazards to which it is exposed. …”
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Can Digital Game Play Improve Older Adults’ Cognitive Skills? by İlmiye Seçer

“…A decline in cognitive abilities with increasing age thus hinders older adults’ ability to remain independent in society and negatively influences their quality of life. …”
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How to Assess Reverse Logistics of e-Waste Considering a Multicriteria Perspective? A Model Proposition by Patricia Guarnieri, Lucio Camara e Silva, Bárbara de Oliveira Vieira

“…As e-waste exponentially increases on a global scale, some legislation and plans to implement reverse logistics have arisen in some countries. …”
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