Evaluation of Clastogenic and Aneugenic Action of Two Bio-Insecticides Using Allium Bioassay by Georgiana Duta-Cornescu, Maria Liliana Dugala, Nicoleta Constantin, Maria-Daniela Pojoga, Alexandra Simon-Gruita

“…It is well known that modern agriculture would not be able to meet the current demand for food without the help of pesticides. …”
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Avoiding laser therapy for tattoos exhibiting allergic reactions: Risks and clinical considerations by Nicole Werpachowski, BS, Kelly Frasier, DO, MS, Arielle Radparvar, BS, Andrew Pugliese, MSc, Alyssa Forsyth, BS, Rachel Marciano, MS

“…This review explores clinical and immunological reasons why laser therapy should be avoided in tattoos manifesting allergic reactions, focusing on the exacerbation of symptoms, potential systemic hypersensitivity, and increased risk of severe adverse effects. Tattoo inks, particularly those containing red pigments, are known to induce delayed hypersensitivity reactions, driven by the body’s immune response to the injected foreign substances. …”
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High prevalence of the hotspot complement factor I p.Ile357Met pathogenic variant in Tunisian atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome patients: report of three new cases and review of t... by Asma Tajouri, Asma Tajouri, Asma Tajouri, Imen Ayadi, Imen Ayadi, Rimeh BenBrahim, Rimeh BenBrahim, Ikram Mami, Abir Boussetta, Hend Jlajla, Hend Jlajla, Yousr Zerzeri, Haifa Arbi Sassi, Jamila Ben Sassi, Hela Sahli, Lilia Laadhar, Lilia Laadhar, Tahar Gargah, Mohamed Karim Zouaghi, Maryam Kallel Sellami, Maryam Kallel Sellami

“…The recurrence of this variant in the Tunisian cohort led us to suggest that it could be characteristic of the Tunisian population.MethodsIn this context, we conducted the current study which included 8 adults and three children with suspected aHUS and decreased factor I levels, as well as one relative. …”
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About Our 24th Issue

“…We have determined the themes of our journal for 2024 as Discourse and Reality and Social Memory in order to analyze the sociocultural, political economic, and technological order and system that people are experiencing currently. In this context, we are proud to publish the first issue of the year under the theme of Discourse and Reality. …”
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Effect of Chloride Ions on Electrochemical Behavior of Canister Materials by Gha-Young Kim, Junhyuk Jang, Minsoo Lee, Jin-Seop Kim

“…The polarization measurements revealed that the addition of chloride ions was detrimental to the SS316L and Cu materials by increasing corrosion current, which is an indicator of corrosion rate. …”
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Interculturalizing ELT: Culture-based classes to enhance language skills and intercultural communicative competence dimensions by Khalid Hicham, Naji Masned AlQbailat, Islam Asim Ismail, Nizar M. Qpilat, Nisreen Naji Al-Khawaldeh, Othman Khalid Al-Shboul, Fatima Zahra Masrar

“…This study aimed to analyze the impact of culture-based classes on ICC dimensions and language skills learning, examine English teachers' instructional strategies regarding culture and interculturality, and explore whether current pedagogy caters to ICC dimensions and language skills among EFL undergraduate learners. …”
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Neonates at Risk: Understanding the Impact of High-Risk Pregnancies on Neonatal Health by Rozeta Sokou, Alexandra Lianou, Maria Lampridou, Polytimi Panagiotounakou, Georgios Kafalidis, Styliani Paliatsiou, Paraskevi Volaki, Andreas G. Tsantes, Theodora Boutsikou, Zoi Iliodromiti, Nicoletta Iacovidou

“…High-risk pregnancies (HRPs) constitute a significant global health issue due to their strong association with increased maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. …”
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TIM-3 expression on monocyte-derived dendritic cells by T. V. Tyrinova, O. Yu. Leplina, E. R. Chernykh

“…Further studies of the regulation of TIM-3 expression by monocyte-derived dendritic cells will expand the understanding of the biological significance of inhibitory receptors on DCs from the point of view of the immune response, as well as, in the future, increase the effectiveness of current approaches in cancer immunotherapy using IFN-DCs and inhibitors of checkpoint molecules.…”
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Prophylactic Treatment of Probiotic and Metformin Mitigates Ethanol-Induced Intestinal Barrier Injury: In Vitro, In Vivo, and In Silico Approaches by Farhin Patel, Kirti Parwani, Priyashi Rao, Dhara Patel, Rakesh Rawal, Palash Mandal

“…Rats fed with ethanol-containing Lieber-DeCarli liquid diet showed decreased expression of TJ proteins, and increased intestinal barrier injury resulting in pro-inflammatory response and oxidative stress in the colon. …”
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Impact of imported COVID-19 cases on South Korea’s response: variant transitions and regional patterns (2020–2023) by Haram Seo, Minchan Choi, Gerardo Chowell, Hyosun Lee, Byul Nim Kim, Sunmi Lee

“…Results The findings reveal a significant increase in imported cases during the transition from the Delta to Omicron variants, highlighting the increased transmissibility of Omicron and its impact on imported case numbers. …”
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Enhanced weathering of kimberlite residues in a field experiment: implications for carbon removal quantification and mine waste valorization by Zivi R. Schaffer, Kwon Rausis, Ian M. Power, Carlos Paulo

“…Coinciding with increases in Mg and Si, dissolved inorganic carbon increased in porewaters with kimberlite dosage (amended: 64–118 mg C/L, control: 56 ± 14 mg C/L), demonstrating CO2 solubility trapping. …”
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Physical and chemical characterization of experimental newly formulated polymer infiltrated lithium disilicate ceramic network versus polymer infiltrated feldspathic ceramic networ... by Alaa Hussein, Moustafa Aboushlieb, Nour A. Habib

“…A porous lithium disilicate ceramic networks containing 25% (PILN-25) and 20% (PILN-20) porosity were produced by firing at 820OC and 830OC respectively. …”
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Effect of plasma-activated water on body weight, behavior, biochemical profile, intestinal microbiota, and liver and kidney histopathology in mice by Ghada Abd El-Reda, Usama T. Mahmoud, Manal A. M. Mahmoud, Fatma Abo Zakaib Ali, Fatma M. Abdel-Maksoud, Fayez M. El-Hossary

“…However, its safety and long-term effects require further investigation. Therefore, the current study was designed to evaluate the impact of PAW oral gavage on body weight, food intake, behavior (tail suspension test and open field test), internal organs relative weight, blood biochemical indicators, intestinal microbiota and liver and kidney histopathology in 10-week-old female mice (n = 30). …”
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Results of Using Different Modes of Presentation of Stereostimuli in the Study of Stereo Vision in Normal Children and in Children with Non-Paralytic Strabismus without Functional... by S. I. Rychkova, V. G. Likhvantseva

“…The work is devoted to one of the actual problems of current ophthalmology — creating effective methods of studying stereovision.The purpose — comparative analysis of the capability of stereoperception under conditions of using different regimes of alternating presentation of stereo stimuli with different characteristics in children with strabismus and in children without ophthalmopathology.Patients and methods. 294 school children — 167 children of the control group (without ophthalmopathology) and 127 children with non-paralytic strabismus without functional scotoma (FSS) were observed. …”
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Performance and emission prediction using ANN (artificial neural network) on H2-assisted Garcinia gummi-gutta biofuel doped with nano additives by Harish Venu, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, Tiong Sieh Kiong, N. M. Razali, Hua-Rong Wei, T. M. Yunus Khan, Naif Almakayeel, M. A. Kalam, Erdem Cuce

“…Abstract The current work focuses on utilization of ANN (artificial neural network) for the prediction of performance and tailpipe emissions of Garcinia gummigutta methyl ester (GGME) enriched with H2 and TiO2 nano additives. …”
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Human immunodeficiency virus prevention and testing strategies among men who have sex with men in the UK: the PANTHEON research programme including the SELPHI RCT by Janey Sewell, T Charles Witzel, David Dunn, Fiona Lampe, Fiona Burns, Peter Weatherburn, Sheena McCormack, Leanne McCabe, Alec Miners, Valentina Cambiano, Roger Pebody, Roy Trevelion, Nadia Hanum, Andrew Phillips, Alison Rodger

“…Modelling suggested that provision of oral tenofovir/emtricitabine pre-exposure prophylaxis increased human immunodeficiency virus testing, with anti-retroviral therapy initiation at diagnosis, and reductions in the level of condom-less sex, that each played an important role in decreasing human immunodeficiency virus incidence among men who have sex with men, and that the current human immunodeficiency virus incidence would have been double what it is if any one of them had not occurred. …”
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A Severe Case of <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i> Malaria in a 44-Year-Old Caucasian Woman on Return to Western Romania from a Visit to Nigeria by Alin Gabriel Mihu, Rodica Lighezan, Daniela Adriana Oatis, Ovidiu Alexandru Mederle, Cristina Petrine-Mocanu, Cristina Petrescu, Mirandolina Eugenia Prisca, Laura Andreea Ghenciu, Cecilia Roberta Avram, Maria Alina Lupu, Adelaida Bica, Tudor Rareș Olariu

“…Malaria is currently the most prevalent life-threatening infectious disease in the world. …”
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MODERN APPROACHES TO DIAGNOSTICS AND TREATMENT OF DENTAL TRAUMA by O.S. Ivanytska

“…To diagnose dental traumas and, accordingly, to determine the ways to eliminate their consequences, its classification is of great importance. In this context, the classification by Andreason gained the strongest support in the world dental community. …”
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The State and the Prospects of the Development of Innovative Activity in the Russian Federation in the XXI Century by A. A. Varushchenko, N. A. Vladimirov

“…Global spending on innovation continues to grow, and the share of business in it is increasing. The relevance of this topic is also due to the acceleration of the processes of digital transformation of the Russian and international economy, which is why the need to create conditions for innovation, information and communication technologies is increasing. …”
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Development Process and Characteristics Study of Tree Line Discharge in 10 kV Overhead Power Lines by XU Huikai, HUANG Xiaolong, YANG Chunlan, CHEN Tianxiang, YANG Nongchao, CHEN Long

“…The moisture distribution within the tree affected the development of current channels. During the transition from the contact and warming stage to the water evaporation stage, the passage of electric current through the tree shifted from the sapwood to the vascular cambium due to a temperature increase that enabled water migration from the tree. …”
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