Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: The Complexity of Host’s Effective Immune Response against a Polymorphic Parasitic Disease by Áurea Gabriel, Ana Valério-Bolas, Joana Palma-Marques, Patrícia Mourata-Gonçalves, Pedro Ruas, Tatiana Dias-Guerreiro, Gabriela Santos-Gomes

“…The importance of diagnosis accuracy associated with effective patient management in CL reduction is highlighted. However, the multiple factors involved in CL epizoology associated with the unavailability of vaccines or drugs to prevent infection make difficult to formulate an effective strategy for CL control.…”
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Role of Hydrophilic Colloids in 3D Printing of High‐Moisture and Natural Glutinous Rice Flour Gels: Mechanisms of Retrogradation Inhibition and Stability Enhancement by Di Chen, Qu Yan, Xinyang Sun, Jian Ding, Xiaoyi Jiang, Qinlu Lin, Ying Liang, Ziqian Li, Yong Fang

“…Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) revealed that sodium alginate lowered retrogradation enthalpy (∆H) from 1.53 to 0.68 J/g (gel‐free control group). Power‐law modeling of dynamic frequency scans demonstrated higher gel strength (S′ and S″) for sodium alginate‐based inks (1261.42 and 346.88 Pa) indicating better stability. …”
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Urban ozone formation and sensitivities to volatile chemical products, cooking emissions, and NO_<i>x</i> upwind of and within two Los Angeles Basin cities by C. E. Stockwell, M. M. Coggon, R. H. Schwantes, C. Harkins, C. Harkins, B. Verreyken, B. Verreyken, B. Verreyken, C. Lyu, C. Lyu, Q. Zhu, Q. Zhu, Q. Zhu, L. Xu, L. Xu, L. Xu, J. B. Gilman, A. Lamplugh, A. Lamplugh, A. Lamplugh, J. Peischl, J. Peischl, J. Peischl, M. A. Robinson, M. A. Robinson, P. R. Veres, P. R. Veres, M. Li, M. Li, A. W. Rollins, K. Zuraski, K. Zuraski, S. Baidar, S. Baidar, S. Liu, T. Kuwayama, S. S. Brown, B. C. McDonald, C. Warneke

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A meta-analysis of the relative risk of mortality for type 1 diabetes patients compared to the general population: exploring temporal changes in relative mortality. by Tom W C Lung, Alison J Hayes, William H Herman, Lei Si, Andrew J Palmer, Philip M Clarke

“…Emphasis on intensive blood glucose control alongside blood pressure control and statin therapy may translate into further reductions in mortality in coming years.…”
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Wuling powder ameliorates diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome in mice by modulating gut mucosal microbiota and alleviating intestinal inflammation by Qianghong Tian, Donglin Yu, Junxi Shen, Leyao Fang, Ying Cai

“…This study aimed to investigate the regulatory effect of Wuling powder on intestinal mucosal microbiota in mice with diarrhea predominant-irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) by 16S rRNA high-throughput sequencing.MethodsMice were randomly divided into normal control group (Mc), model control group (Mm), and treatment group (Mt). …”
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An experimental investigation on the performance of a single cylinder diesel engine at various partial loads by Thong Duc Hong, Binh Thanh Thi Hoang, Thien Quoc Mai Ho, Phat Tan Truong, Minh Quang Pham

“…Hence, torque and power increase continuously, making it challenging to control the engine operation. In contrast, because the reduction in fuel viscosity and pump efficiency balances the pressure wave effects at high loads, fuel quantity per cycle remains relatively constant, making the characteristics more similar to the theory. …”
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Early life stress induces decreased expression of CB1R and FAAH and epigenetic changes in the medial prefrontal cortex of male rats by Arijana Demaili, Anna Portugalov, Anna Portugalov, Mouna Maroun, Mouna Maroun, Irit Akirav, Irit Akirav, Katharina Braun, Katharina Braun, Jörg Bock, Jörg Bock, Jörg Bock

“…Several studies in both animal models and in humans have provided substantial evidence that early life stress (ELS) induces long-term changes in behavior and brain function, making it a significant risk factor in the aetiology of various mental disorders, including anxiety and depression. …”
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The use of immobilized form of benzalkonium chloride and metronidazole in the treatment of purulent wounds by Anastasia S. Gorohova, Arsen Yu. Grigoryan, Alexander I. Bezhin, Tatyana A. Pankrusheva, Boris S. Sukovatykh, Ludmila V. Zhilyaeva, Ekaterina S. Mishina, Elena V. Kobzareva

“…The same process was noted in the experimental group 2, starting from the 5th day of observation relative to the Control. The use of combinations developed by the authors in the treatment of the purulent-inflammatory process of the subcutaneous layer promotes the rapid reduction of microbial contamination of wounds compared to “Levomekol” ointment. …”
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Objective monitoring of motor symptom severity and their progression in Parkinson’s disease using a digital gait device by Tamara Raschka, Jackrite To, Tom Hähnel, Stefano Sapienza, Alzhraa Ibrahim, Enrico Glaab, Heiko Gaßner, Ralph Steidl, Jürgen Winkler, Jean-Christophe Corvol, Jochen Klucken, Holger Fröhlich

“…However, we could show a strong reduction in required sample size, if digital gait features were employed as surrogates for traditional endpoints in a clinical trial context. …”
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Risk-Based Method for Establishing Ad Hoc Separation Minima Between Aircraft in En-Route Airspace by Lidia Serrano-Mira, Javier A. Perez-Castan, Eduardo Sanchez Ayra, Irene Garcia Moreno, Marta Perez Maroto, Luis Perez Sanz

“…A novel collision risk model is developed to compute these Ad Hoc separation minima values from Monte Carlo and Fast Time Simulations. …”
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Mechanical property changes of glial LC and RGC axons in response to high intraocular pressure by Bochao Ma, Liu Liu, Liu Liu, Yushu Liu, Yushu Liu, Jifeng Ren, Jifeng Ren, Xiuqing Qian, Xiuqing Qian

“…Therefore, changes in mechanical properties of LC with the duration of high IOP is of great significance.MethodsTo investigate the impact of chronic high IOP on the mechanical properties of the LC, rat models were established by cauterizing the superior scleral vein and injecting 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) under the conjunctiva to maintain elevated IOP. …”
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Cost-benefit analysis and sustainability considerations in starting a restaurant: A case study from Sri Lanka by Sahan Perera, Dunith Abeyaratne, Kavindu Nimesh, Sakith Dewnith, Yasas Sri, Methuli Mewanya, Haritha Perera, Kavindi Wathsala, Sarasi Perera, Thilina Jayathilaka, Nuwan Jayarathna

“…The adoption of eco-friendly practices, such as waste reduction, portion control, and the use of technology for inventory management, further enhances the restaurant's operational efficiency and aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. …”
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Molecular Dynamics Study of a Superabsorbent Polymer (SAP)-Modified Calcium Silicate Hydrate (C-S-H) Gel’s Mechanical Properties by Shengbo Zhou, Jinlin Cai, Ke Lai, Gengfei Li, Shengjie Liu, Jian Wang, Xiaohu Sun

“…Next, MD simulations were employed to construct C-S-H gel models with controlled pore size distributions at three SAP contents (0.2%, 0.3%, and 0.5%), to establish a quantitative relationship between pore characteristics and material performance. …”
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Citywide park renovations and changes in perceived stress: a quasi-experimental study among low-income communities in New York City by Rachel L. Thompson, Katarzyna E. Wyka, Kelly R. Evenson, Lorna E. Thorpe, Glen D. Johnson, Brian T. Pavilonis, Terry T.-K. Huang

“…Additional models explored the interaction of post-renovation park use frequency [high (≥ once/week), low (< once/week)] and intervention status on changes in perceived stress. …”
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Emission Characteristics of Hazardous Air Pollutants from Construction Equipment by Sungwoon Jung, Sunmoon Kim, Yunsung Lim, Jongtae Lee, Taekho Chung, Heekyoung Hong, Sunhee Mun, Seunghwan Lee, Woojun Jang, Jaehyun Lim

“…Thus, emissions from non-road sources, including construction equipment, must be controlled because of the considerable health risks from pollutants such as formaldehyde and benzene. …”
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Impact of nanoparticle shapes on the heat transfer properties of Cu and CuO nanofluids flowing over a stretching surface with slip effects: A computational study by Algehyne Ebrahem A., Yasmin Humaira, Alamrani Fahad Maqbul, Alduais Fuad S., Al-Bossly Afrah

“…The textured surface of the stretching sheet facilitates the exploration of the slip velocity phenomenon. The modeled equations are evaluated using the bvp4c approach in a dimensionless form. …”
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Spatiotemporal Variations and Key Driving Factors of Dust Storms in China’s Source Regions from 2000 to 2024 by Chenghao Tan, Chong Liu, Tian Li, Xiali Liu, Mingjin Tang, Tianliang Zhao

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Impact of Mental Health Literacy on Improving Quality of Life Among Adolescents in Barcelona by Isaac Daniel Amado-Rodríguez, Rocio Casañas, Jaume Juan-Parra, Juan Francisco Roldan-Merino, Lluís Lalucat-Jo, Mª Isabel Fernandez-San-Martín

“…A total of 1032 students aged 13–14 from 18 schools in Barcelona participated in one of the three following mental health literacy (MHL) programs or were placed in a control group (CG): (1) a 1 h awareness session (G1h); (2) a 6 h MHL program (G6h); (3) a 7 h MHL program with stigma reduction (G7h). …”
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Low levels of DNA repair enzyme NEIL2 May exacerbate inflammation and genomic damage in subjects with stable COPD and during severe exacerbations by Victor J. Cardenas Jr., Justin B. Seashore, Nisha Tapryal, Moe Ameri, Rosalinda Rivera, Kabir Sharma, Tapas Hazra

“…NEIL2 knockout mouse models have demonstrated increased inflammation and oxidative DNA damage in the lungs after exposure to an inflammatory insult, but data are lacking regarding NEIL2 function in individuals with COPD. …”
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A Conceptual Investigation of a Large Radio Telescope Support Point Number Effect on Its Pointing Accuracy by Song Xue, Kaitong Ma, Congsi Wang, Peiyuan Lian, Yan Wang, Yuefei Yan, Qian Xu, Yuanpeng Zheng, Na Wang

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