Trends in prevalence and patterns of use of a heated tobacco product (IQOS™) in Japan: A three-year repeated cross-sectional study [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved w... by Steve Roulet, Karina Fischer, Pierpaolo Magnani, Bertram Zwisele, Nathalie Camille, Suzana AlMoosawi, Marius Sieverding, Martha Bajec, Nelly Mainy

“…Background: Numerous smoke-free tobacco or nicotine-containing product (TNP) alternatives have been introduced to support individual- and population-level harm reduction relative to continued cigarette smoking. …”
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Kyoh^® Rocket Leaf Extract Regulates Proliferation and VEGF and FGF7 Expression in Human Dermal Follicle Papilla Cells by Adal Mena-García, Justyna M. Meissner, David Pajuelo, María Inés Morán-Valero, Ana Cristos, Marina Díez-Municio, Jose Luis Mullor

“…Specifically, VEGF expression increased by 60.7% after 4 h and 267.3% after 24 h, while FGF7 expression increased by 50.3% after 4 h and 244.3% after 24 h, indicating both a rapid induction of gene expression and a sustained effect lasting at least one day. …”
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Enhancing the Catalytic Kinetics of Electrodes by using a Multidimensional Carbon Network for Applications in Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries by Lei Zhang, Qiang Ma, Jun‐Ping Hu, Jun Liu, Qi Deng, Pan Ning, Prof. Congshan Zhou, Prof. Xiongwei Wu, Prof. Yuping Wu

“…The peak potential was reduced by 357 mV, which could be attributed to the increased number of active sites and diffusion pathways; the energy efficiency of the composite electrode increased by 6 % (current density: 200 mA cm−2). …”
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Theoretical Study of High-Frequency Response of InGaAs/AlAs Double-Barrier Nanostructures by Konstantin S. Grishakov, Vladimir F. Elesin, Mikhail M. Maslov, Konstantin P. Katin

“…It is shown that as the field amplitude increases, at high frequencies, where ħω>Γ (Γ is the width of the resonant energy level), the active current can reach high values comparable to the direct current value in resonance. …”
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SIMPLIFIED METHOD FOR CALCULATING CLOSING IN OF SWITCH-GEAR FLEXIBLE BUSES AT SHORT CIRCUIT BY IMPULSE OF ELECTRODYNAMIC FORCES by I. I. Sergey, E. G. Ponomarenko, W. M. Sammur, P. I. Klimkovich

“…The paper contains description of a simplified method for calculating closing-in of switch-gear flexible buses at short circuit. …”
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Essay. The Vicious Circles of Bureaucratic Circular Economy: The Case of Packaging Waste Euro-Targets for Romania by Octavian-Dragomir Jora, Alexandru Pătruți, Mihaela Iacob

“…In spite of its probably good intentions, the circular economy package contains at least one directive which under current economic conditions is practically inapplicable in countries such as Romania. …”
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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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Problems in preparation of legally binding documents for oncological and palliative patients and their solutions by P. G. Gabay, B. Sh. Kamolov

“…To consider problems arising when an oncological or palliative patient decides to dispose of their property and to suggest solutions to these problems.Materials and methods. An analysis of the current normative legal acts and legal precedents in the Russian Federation in the context of property disposal by severely ill patients was performed. …”
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Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness and Its Relation with Self- Esteem and Social Support among Psychiatric Patients by Amany A. Mohamed

“… Context: Mentally ill patients challenging dual difficulties that are illness and stigma. …”
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Exploring efficacy of spiritual-based interventions (SBIs) in addressing depressive symptoms among cardiac patients in MENA region: a scoping review by Rizwana Amin

“…The results showed that SBIs are related to a decrease in depression symptomology and enhancement of psychological wellbeing. …”
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Towards a Common Agricultural Data Space in the European Union: A Sustainable Development Perspective by Katarzyna Kosior

“…It was concluded that the achievement of sustainability goals with the help of the planned common data space remains challenging, particularly in the context of rapid, but uneven pace of digital transformation in the agri-food sector in the EU. …”
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PRESERVATION OF THE OLD‐GROWTH RELIC BUSULUK PINE FOREST UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF OIL FIELD DEVELOPMENT by P. V. Velmovsky, A. A. Chibilyov

“…In this territory, former oil and gas fields are currently being prepared for operation and maintenance. …”
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Assessment of soil microbial properties in some regions affected by climate change by Mohammed Khalid Al-Atrash, Fatima Amer Abd Algabar, Lamiaa Saoud Abbod

“…The soil enzymes activity was estimated by fluorescence enzyme assays. The current study showed a significant decrease in the activity of soil microbial communities in this region in response to climate changes that affected physicochemical soil properties. …”
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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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Effect of Using Under Sieve Beans in Growing Quail Diets on Performance, Carcass Traits and Some Serum Parameters by Cevher Şamil Çaldağı, Alpönder Yıldız

“…In the current research, it was aimed to determine the effect of the use of under sieve beans, which are not suitable for human consumption, in the diets of growing quails on performance, carcass, and serum parameters. …”
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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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Proteomics Analysis Suggests Mitochondria Disorders and Cell Death Lead to Spaghetti Meat Myopathy by Brian Bowker, Byungwhi Kong, Hong Zhuang, Janghan Choi, Majid Shakeri

“…Increased cell stress potentially impacted nonsense meditated decay pathway (eliminates mRNA containing premature translation termination codons). …”
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Impacts of Protease Sources on Growth and Carcass Response, Gut Health, Nutrient Digestibility, and Cecal Microbiota Profiles in Broilers Fed Poultry-by-Product-Meal-Based Diets by Muhammad Shahbaz Zafar, Shafqat Nawaz Qaisrani, Saima, Zafar Hayat, Kashif Nauman

“…Background: The current study aimed to evaluate the effects of the supplementation of protease sources on growth and carcass response, gut health, nutrient digestibility, and cecal microbiota profiles in broilers fed poultry-by-product-meal (PBM)-containing diets. …”
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