Alternatives to Traditional Physical Science Laboratory Experiences: A Review by Mercy Ogunsola-bandele, Dietmar Kennepohl

“…A summary list of advantages (e.g., increased flexibility and access) and disadvantages (e.g., no face-to-face contact and some additional costs) outlined in the articles is presented. …”
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VigorBaby dietary supplement administration to mice during pregnancy and lactation alleviated ovarian disorders induced by Zearalenone in offsprings by Xuan Liu, Wen-Meng Bian, Yan-Qin Feng, Jia-Tian Tang, Ning Zuo, Jun-Jie Wang, Massimo De Felici, Xin Wang, Wei Shen

“…We exposed pregnant and lactating mice to 40 μg/kg body weight (bw) of ZEN to confirm and extend previous observational reports. The current study demonstrated that ZEN exposure increased reactive oxygen species (ROS), DNA damage, and mitochondrial dysfunction in the ovaries of neonatal offspring, leading to primordial follicle (PF) impairment. …”
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Passivation of a Conductive System of Integrated Circuits with a Layer of Aluminum Nitride by V. V. Emelyanov

“…Passivation of the film conductive system of integrated circuits makes it more reliable by increasing the resistance to electromigration. The problem of manufacturing a passivating layer on the formed current-conducting system of an integrated circuit, obtained in a single technological cycle, including isotropic plasma-chemical etching of an aluminum alloy layer to a depth of 8–12 nm and isotropic plasma-chemical nitriding of the surface of the obtained current-carrying tracks until the aluminum nitride thickness from 10 to 50 nm, is considered. …”
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Effect of phosphorus content on microstructure and magnetic/mechanical properties of ultra-thin non-oriented Fe–3%Si ribbons prepared with planar flow casting by Zhixiang Liu, Deming Xu, Siqian Bao, Gengwei Yang, Qingming Chang

“…Meanwhile, phosphorus and Fe–P precipitated phases increase the resistivity and the eddy current loss reduces. …”
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Effects of feeding Candida utilis-fermented pea starch on overall, metabolic and intestinal health of dogs and cats by Priscilla Curso-Almeida, Marina Subramaniam, Matheus de Oliveira Costa, Matheus de Oliveira Costa, Jennifer L. Adolphe, Murray D. Drew, Matthew E. Loewen, Lynn P. Weber

“…Pulse-based pet foods often contain peas or pea starch, which tend to impart a bitter taste. …”
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Graduate Student Literature Review: The DRB3 gene of the bovine major histocompatibility complex—Discovery, diversity, and distribution of alleles in commercial breeds of cattle an... by Thales Eduardo Galdino Andrade, Maurício Scavassini Peña, Jéssica Fiorotti, Renan de Souza Bin, Alexandre Rodrigues Caetano, Timothy Connelley, Isabel Kinney Ferreira de Miranda Santos

“…To catalog these alleles, 2 nomenclature methods were proposed, and the current use of both systems makes it difficult to list, comprehend and apply these data effectively. …”
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Changes in tree-ring wood density of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.), silver fir (Abies alba Mill.), and Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) H. Karst.) in European mountain forests... by Chiara Torresan, Torben Hilmers, Admir Avdagić, Edmondo Di Giuseppe, Matija Klopčič, Mathieu Lévesque, Florian Motte, Enno Uhl, Tzvetan Zlatanov, Hans Pretzsch

“…Abstract Key message We found a significant increase in the latewood density of European beech, and a decrease in the latewood and mean wood density of silver fir and Norway spruce in European mountain forests over the period 1901–2016. …”
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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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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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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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European orthopaedic trauma registries: perspectives from Belgium, Greece, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom by Lynn Hutchings, DPhil, FRCS, Guy Putzeys, MD, FIOTA, Christina Arnaoutoglou, Zoe Dailiana, Kees Jan Ponsen, MD, PhD, Pieter Joosse, Frank Bloemers, Francisco Chana-Rodriguez, Jesus Gomez-Vallejo, Hector Aguado-Hernández

“…Member countries of the International Orthopaedic Trauma Association were contacted to provide information on the development, current position, and future plans for trauma registries within their countries. …”
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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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