A pilot study on physiological relaxation and enhanced work performance by volatile organic compounds emitted from Kagawa hinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa) interior walls by Fumi Kishida, Kazuki Tani, Taisuke Nakashima, Fadilla Zennifa, Akiko Isa, Noboru Fujimoto, Koki Fujita, Ryuma Taki, Hiroo Yasutomi, Naotoshi Yasumori, Kuniyoshi Shimizu

“…This timber was reported to have a relaxing effect toward the participants, and this study discovered that inhaling air containing VOCs emitted by Kagawa hinoki interior walls increased parasympathetic nervous activity during resting periods between arithmetic tasks. …”
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Topological transformation of microbial proteins into iron single-atom sites for selective hydrogen peroxide electrosynthesis by Xiaofeng Xiao, Zechao Zhuang, Shuhu Yin, Jiexin Zhu, Tao Gan, Ruohan Yu, Jinsong Wu, Xiaochun Tian, Yanxia Jiang, Dingsheng Wang, Feng Zhao

“…These moieties resemble the structural features of nonheme Fe-dependent enzymes while being effectively confined on a microbe-derived, electrically conductive carbon support, enabling high-current density electrolysis. A comparative analysis involving catalysts derived from eleven representative microbes reveals that the presence of 0.05 wt% Fe single-atom sites leads to a significant 26% increase in hydrogen peroxide selectivity. …”
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Nrf2 depletion enhanced curcumin therapy effect in gastric cancer by inducing the excessive accumulation of ROS by Yan Wang, Shasha Wang, Chenchen Ma, Weiwei Qi, Jing Lv, Mengqi Zhang, Shibo Wang, Rui Wang, Yangyang Lu, Wensheng Qiu

“…Abstract Gastric cancer (GC) is the most common malignant tumor of the gastrointestinal tract and currently has a poor clinical outcome. Turmeric’s rhizome contains a polyphenolic component called curcumin (Cur), which has been demonstrated to inhibit a variety of tumor cells, such as pancreatic, colon, lung and gastric cancers. …”
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Addition to the summary of cryptogam vascular and gymnosperms plants: “Flora of the Lower Volga Region” (based on materials of the herbarium of SSU (SARAT)) by Boldyrev, Vladimir Alexandrovich, Nyuschenko, Ekaterina Alexandrovna, Stepanov, Michail Vladimirovich

“…The herbarium of the SSU (SARAT) registered 33 species of higher spore-bearing vascular plants: Lycopodiophyta – four, Equisetophyta – six, Polypodiophyta – 19 and Pinophyta – four out of 41 species indicated in the literature for the Lower Volga region. The fund currently contains 1539 herbarium sheets related to the studied devisions the collections of which were carried out from 1902 to 2017. …”
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The impact of juniper removal on shrubs and understory vegetation and its implications for sagebrush dependent vertebrate herbivores by Kimberly A. Haab, Christian A. Hagen, Bryan A. Endress, Kate H. Yates, Timothy S. Bowden

“…The expansion of trees into previously grass- and shrub- dominated ecosystems is a global phenomenon threatening ecosystem integrity and function in encroached systems, including the North American sagebrush biome. This ecosystem is currently in peril, threatened in part by juniper (Juniperus sp.) encroachment. …”
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The new peas variety “Pamyati Popova” by F. A. Davletov, G. М. Nigmatullina, К. P. Gaynullina, А. V. Pleshkov, F. F. Safn

“…According to the Competitive Variety Testing, the average yield increase of the variety “Pamyati Popova” was on 3.9 hwt/ha in 2016–2019. …”
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Temporal and Spatial Evolution and Driving Force Analysis of Water Conservation Function in Yunnan Province Based on Climate and Land Use Change by LIU Fengru, ZHAO Junsan, LIN Yilin, CHEN Guoping, ZHANG Longjiang, PENG Sufen

“…The framework can predict land use change and assess water conservation in the context of future climate change and different economic developments. …”
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Extravillous trophoblast invasion and decidualization in cesarean scar pregnancies by Lufen Gao, Hui Chen, Jing Liu, Minghua Wang, Fangfang Lin, Guang Yang, Gendie E. Lash, Ping Li

“…Abstract Introduction The increasing cesarean section rate has led to an increase in the number of subsequent pregnancies resulting in a cesarean scar pregnancy. …”
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N-Acetyl-cysteine and Mechanisms Involved in Resolution of Chronic Wound Biofilm by Xin Li, Jane Kim, Jiabin Wu, Alaa’ I Ahamed, Yinsheng Wang, Manuela Martins-Green

“…Chronic wounds are a major global health problem with the presence of biofilm significantly contributing to wound chronicity. Current treatments are ineffective in resolving biofilm and simultaneously killing the bacteria; therefore, effective biofilm-resolving drugs are needed. …”
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Corrosion Resistance, Friction and Wear Properties of Cemented Carbide Coatings under Variable Temperature by ZHANG Shuai, MA Yu - shan, DAI Wan - xiang, HE Tao, CHANG Zhan - dong, LIU Hai - bo, JIA Hua, JI Hua

“…Result showed that when temperature changed from 25 ℃ to 60 ℃, the corrosion current density in 0.5 mol/L H2SO4 solution increased 2.7 times for WC - 10Co4Cr coating and 23.9 times for NiCr - Cr3C2 coatings, respectively. …”
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Non-linear oral bioavailability and clinical pharmacokinetics of high-dose Andrographis paniculata ethanolic extract: relevant dosage implications for COVID-19 treatment by Phanit Songvut, Jaratluck Akanimanee, Tawit Suriyo, Nanthanit Pholphana, Nuchanart Rangkadilok, Duangchit Panomvana, Porranee Puranajoti, Jutamaad Satayavivad

“…These findings suggest that current extraction process of ethanolic extract may hinder its effectiveness. …”
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Stability and change in latent movement behaviour profiles during adolescence and links with future depressive symptoms by Christopher Knowles, Gavin Breslin, Angela Carlin, Kyle Paradis, Stephen Shannon

“…Transition patterns containing a period of minimal movement predicted worse depressive symptoms at ages 18 and 22. …”
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TIM-3 teams up with PD-1 in cancer immunotherapy: mechanisms and perspectives by Zhuohong Yan, Chunmao Wang, Jinghong Wu, Jinghui Wang, Teng Ma

“…Among these candidates, T cell immunoglobulin and mucin-domain containing-3 (TIM-3) is considered a promising target. …”
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Descriptive, analytical and molecular epidemiology of pancreatic cancer by O. V. Shangina, D. M. Maximovich, D. G. Zaridze

“…The purpose of the study was to present current data on the role of lifestyle and heredity factors in the etiology of pancreatic cancer (PC). …”
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An Experimental Study on the Geotechnical, Mineralogical, and Swelling Behavior of KPK Expansive Soils by Bakht Zamin, Hassan Nasir, Khalid Mehmood, Qaiser Iqbal, Asim Farooq, Mohammad Tufail

“…The swell characteristic of expansive soils increases with the increase in the percentage of the fine specifically the clay fraction. …”
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Automatic Guided Vehicles Introduction Impacts to Roll-On/Roll-Off Terminals: Simulation and Cost Model Analysis by Sang Hyung Park, Jeho Hwang, Sohyun Yun, Sihyun Kim

“…Results revealed that a system using 29 AGVs matched the productivity of the current loading system, and using more AGVs increased the productivity. …”
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Failure behavior of tantalum electrolytic capacitors under extreme dynamic impact: Mechanical–electrical model and microscale characterization by Xiangyu Han, Da Yu, Cheng Chen, Keren Dai

“…It is found that the leakage current of tantalum capacitors increases sharply under extreme impact, causing functional failure. …”
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Investigating Awareness of Pesticide Exposure as a Risk Factor for Parkinson’s Disease and Uptake of Exposure-Mitigating Behaviour in Farming Communities in Ireland by Lucy M. Collins, Éilis J. O’Reilly, Joan Omosefe Osayande, Fionnuala Wilson, Jolie Morisho, Rebekah Bevans, Rachel Roberts, Bereniece Riedewald, Louise M. Collins, Gerard W. O’Keeffe, Aideen M. Sullivan

“…An online survey was completed by a sample of the farming community (<i>n</i> = 707) attending agricultural fairs, and included demographics, lifetime/current residence/work on farms, pesticide contact, PPE use, PD diagnosis, and awareness of pesticide–PD association. …”
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The comparative study of the corrosion stability of Zn-Ni-Co alloy coatings deposited from chloride and sulphate baths by Marija G. Riđošić, Jelena B. Bajat

“…On the other hand, [Co2+]/Ni2+] ion ratio showed a significant influence on corrosion behaviour of ternary alloy coatings, and this influence was more pronounced with alloys deposited from chloride baths. It was shown that increased corrosion protection of steel can be achieved by electrochemical deposition of ternary alloys that contained lower amount off the alloying elements, while the composition of the ternary alloy can be optimized by proper choice of the type and composition of the deposition bath.…”
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DEVELOPMENT OF AUTOMATED EXCITATION AUXILIARY CUTTING SIMILAR EXPERIMENT PROTOTYPE AND ITS MECHANICAL EXPERIMENT by LU JinNan, YUE JianGuang, XIE Miao, WANG PengFei

“…The experimental results show that during the same time period, when there is active excitation, the initial time for increasing contact force is 0.07 s earlier than when there is no excitation, longer duration, contact force is reduced by 0.12 kN compared with no excitation, after excitation, the average cutting current decreased by 1.12 A.Through the test bench based on Similarity theory, the active excitation vibration experiment and test can be carried out on the cutting arm of the road-header under limited laboratory conditions. …”
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