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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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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Reassessing immediate coal phase-out: Dual imperatives of capacity control and renewables expansion in China’s net-zero strategy by Jiaxing Wang, Xi Lu, Hao Wang, Yang Ou, Jianxiao Wang, Dan Tong, Yan Li, Ziwen Ruan, Zihua Yin, Wenlong Zhou, Benjamin McLellan, Emily Xing, Anna M. MacLennan, Jingli Fan, Xian Zhang, Michael B. McElroy, Kebin He

“…Broader context: Reducing CO2 emissions in power systems is crucial for China in achieving its net-zero emission target. …”
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SolarSegNet: A multimodal frequency-aware network for photovoltaic power stations extraction using Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 images in coastal China by Fangxiong Wang, Zhiying Liao, Yingzi Hou, Zhenqi Cui, Yiqi Wang, Jiachen Gong, Haomiao Yu, Junfu Wang, Yuanyi Zhu, Qiao Yu, Jianfeng Zhu

“…Current deep learning-based remote sensing methods for photovoltaic (PV) power stations identification primarily focus on inland high-irradiance areas, but exhibit significant limitations in accurately delineating boundary of multi-scale PV power stations in coastal regions. …”
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Winter wheat yield responses to growing degree days: Long-term trends and adaptability in major producing areas of China by Ziyang Liu, Davide Cammarano, Xiaojun Liu, Yongchao Tian, Yan Zhu, Weixing Cao, Qiang Cao

“…This study used 40 years of data from experimental stations in China’s main winter wheat-producing areas to explore the spatiotemporal changes in GDD in the context of climate change and a linear mixed-effects regression model to elucidate the relationship between accumulated GDD at different growth stages and wheat yield. …”
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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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Cost-effective screening strategy to prevent venous thromboembolism in combined oral contraceptive users by Jonathan Douxfils, Jonathan Douxfils, Jonathan Douxfils

“…Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) increase VTE risk by 2- to 6-fold, resulting in approximately 22,925 cases annually in the European Economic Area (EEA). …”
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Incorporation of amoxicillin-loaded microspheres in mineral trioxide aggregate cement: an in vitro study by Fábio Rocha Bohns, Vicente Castelo Branco Leitune, Isadora Martini Garcia, Bruna Genari, Nélio Bairros Dornelles, Silvia Stanisçuaski Guterres, Fabrício Aulo Ogliari, Mary Anne Sampaio de Melo, Fabrício Mezzomo Collares

“…When mixed with amoxicillin-loaded microspheres, the setting times of both test materials significantly increased. The diametral tensile strength of cement containing microspheres at 5% was similar to control. …”
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Characterization, Conservation, and Breeding of Winter Squash (<i>Cucurbita moschata</i> Duchesne): Case Study of the Collection Maintained at the Federal University of Viçosa Vege... by Derly José Henriques da Silva, Ronaldo Silva Gomes, Ronaldo Machado Júnior, Cleverson Freitas de Almeida, Rebeca Lourenço de Oliveira, Dalcirlei Pinheiro Albuquerque, Santina Rodrigues Santana

“…Studies on <i>C. moschata</i> germplasm have reported high variability, particularly in Brazil. Currently, Brazil maintains six <i>Cucurbita</i> germplasm collections, kept in research and teaching institutions. …”
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“Quarantine”: An Unparalleled and Pragmatic Weapon in the Prevention of Infectious Diseases by Hetal Pandya, Pradeep Sareddy

“…., severe acute respiratory syndrome [SARS]) is increasing worldwide with the current pandemic, COVID-19 infecting populations across almost all the countries in the world. …”
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Real time intelligent garbage monitoring and efficient collection using Yolov8 and Yolov5 deep learning models for environmental sustainability by Mohammed M. Abo-Zahhad, Mohammed Abo-Zahhad

“…Nationally, governments have initiated several programs to improve cleanliness by developing systems that alert businesses when it’s time to empty the bins. Current research proposes an enhanced, accurate, real-time object detection system to address the problem of trash accumulating around containers. …”
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Helminth Coinfections Modulate Disease Dynamics and Vaccination Success in the Era of Emerging Infectious Diseases by Brice Armel Nembot Fogang, Linda Batsa Debrah, Michael Owusu, George Agyei, Julia Meyer, Jonathan Mawutor Gmanyami, Manuel Ritter, Kathrin Arndts, Derrick Adu Mensah, Tomabu Adjobimey, Achim Hörauf, Alexander Yaw Debrah

“…While individual studies have explored the impact of helminth co-infections on disease severity and vaccine efficacy, the findings are often inconsistent and context-dependent. Furthermore, the long-term effects of helminth-mediated immunosuppression on vaccine efficacy and its broader implications for co-infections in endemic regions remain not fully understood. …”
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The association between dietary fat quality and quantity and hospitalization duration in COVID-19 in Iranian patients: a cross-sectional study by Farideh Shiraseb, Atieh Mirzababaei, Atieh Mirzababaei, Mahya Mehri Hajmir, Sara Ebrahimi, Shabnam Hosseini, Zeinab Zarrinvafa, Mahnaz Sadid, Yasaman Aali, Azam Mohamadi, Azam Mohamadi, Khadijeh Mirzaei

“…While a balanced diet is crucial for immune support, the role of dietary fats in this context has not been well understood. This study explored associations between the quality and quantity of fatty acids and severity and the length of hospitalization in COVID-19 patients in 2022.MethodThis cross-sectional study included 107 COVID-19 patients aged 20–60 years who were hospitalized at Amir Alam Hospital in Tehran, Iran. …”
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Social capital as a factor in resocialization of combatants: key problems and management mechanisms. by A.G. Karimov, L.A. Gerasimova

“…Conclusions. The currently developed set of measures to support participants in a special military operation contains many areas that affect virtually all areas of life, but nevertheless, a significant omission remains that they are primarily of a normative nature, without fully taking into account the socio‐psychological problems that military personnel face upon returning to civilian life. …”
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