Multi-objective optimization of wear parameters of hybrid composites (LM6/B4C/fly ash) using grey relational analysis. by Charles Sarala Rubi, Jayavelu Udaya Prakash, Sunder Jebarose Juliyana, Sachin Salunkhe, Robert Cep, Emad Abouel Nasr

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Stir casting was utilized to make aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) with 3%, 6%, and 9% of B4C/Fly ash particles. …”
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE COMPOSITION OF THE TERRESTRIAL FAUNA AND FLORA OF THE TETHYS DESERT-STEPPE REGION OF PALEARARTICS, BIOGEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF THE CAUCASUS. MESSAGE 1.... by G. M. Abdurakhmanov, M. V. Nabozhenko, A. G. Abdurakhmanov, A. A. Teymurov, M. G. Daudova, M. Z. Magomedova, A. G. Gasangadzhieva, A. A. Gadzhiev, Yu. Yu. Ivanushenko, S. M. Klycheva

“…The aim is to conduct a comparative analysis of the composition of the terrestrial fauna of the Tethys desert-steppe region of the Palearctic.Materials and methods. …”
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Chemical composition by PTP 1B inhibitory activity guided analysis of a plant- based antidiabetic polyherbal drug used in ethnomedical systems by Pardon Mugari, Pamhidzai Dzomba, Stephen Nyoni

“…A polyherbal drug consisting of a mixture of two herbal plants, Zanthoxylum chalybeum and Xeroderris stuhlmannii root powder mixed in equal amounts using a tea cup, was studied to investigate its chemical composition and possible mode of action. Methods Phytochemicals were isolated using Column and Thin Layer Chromatography, and antidiabetic activity was ascertained using an enzyme inhibition model. …”
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Gonadal functional status and its correlation with body composition in adult men with non-diabetic chronic kidney disease non-dialysis-dependent stage by Raja Amarendra Muthina, Naveen Kumar Koppara, Vinapamula S. Kiranmayi, Suresh Vaikkakara, Sivakumar Vishnubotla

“…Background: The study aims to evaluate the gonadal function in adult men non-diabetic chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients in the non-dialysis-dependent stage and its correlation with body composition. …”
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Alterations in Gut Microbiome Composition and Barrier Function Are Associated with Reproductive and Metabolic Defects in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Pilot Study. by Lisa Lindheim, Mina Bashir, Julia Münzker, Christian Trummer, Verena Zachhuber, Bettina Leber, Angela Horvath, Thomas R Pieber, Gregor Gorkiewicz, Vanessa Stadlbauer, Barbara Obermayer-Pietsch

“…<h4>Background</h4>Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common female endocrinopathy of unclear origin characterized by hyperandrogenism, oligo-/anovulation, and ovarian cysts. …”
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Effects of Dietary Supplementation of Coenzyme Q10 on Growth Performance, Biochemical and Physiological Attributes of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) by Hajar Asgari, Sayed Mohammad Ali Jalali, Mostafa Faghani, Azar Hematzadeh

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Creatine monohydrate supplementation reduces muscle damage and player load index in young semi-professional Colombian football players by Luis H. Palma-Pulido, Julián A. Guío-Bácares, Yamir M. Palacios-Ruales, Diego A. Bonilla

“…Background Creatine monohydrate supplementation has benefits on strength performance and body composition; however, its potential in reducing exercise-induced muscle damage and moderating training load in soccer players remains understudied. …”
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Exploring the Nutritional Profile and Cost of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives Compared with Dairy Milk in the UK with Consideration of Environmental Impact Data by Gemma K Nowson, Rosalind Fallaize, Kate E Earl

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Effects of Wolbachia removal on microbial composition and diversity in Aedes albopictus: implication of using wAlbB for discriminating irradiation-based sterile and wild males by Paerhande Dilinuer, Ming Li, Datao Lin, Yu Wu, Zhongdao Wu, Xiaoying Zheng, Dongjing Zhang

“…Characterizing post-elimination microbial communities is the first step to identify novel endogenous biomarkers for SIT monitoring. Methods We analyzed the bacterial diversity and composition of two strains of wild-type GUA (Wolbachia-infected) and GT (Wolbachia-free) mosquitoes using the 16S rRNA V3-V4 region sequencing. qPCR was employed to confirm the relative abundance of four major bacterial genera, while PCR was used to validate selected biomarkers for distinguishing factory-reared sterile males from wild males. …”
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Prebiotic-like Effects of Proanthocyanidin-Rich Aronia Extract Supplementation on Gut Microbiota Composition and Function in the Twin-M-SHIME^® Model by Blanca Elizabeth Ruiz-Álvarez, Valentina Cattero, Yves Desjardins

“…<b>Background</b>: Phenolic compounds, particularly anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins (PACs), are poorly absorbed in the upper digestive tract and reach the colon largely intact, where they may influence gut microbiota (GM) composition and, in turn, impact host health. …”
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Formulation, Characterisation, and Biocompatibility Assessment of Rifampicin-Loaded Poly(d,l-lactide-co-glycolide) Composites for Local Treatment of Orthopaedic and Wound Infection... by Mitali Singhal, Colin C. Seaton, Alexander Surtees, Maria G. Katsikogianni

“…Polymer-based drug delivery emerges as a promising solution, ensuring sustained release and prolonged efficacy of bioactive compounds, ensuring long-term efficacy. <b>Methods:</b> This study focuses on encapsulating rifampicin (RIF), a key antibiotic for orthopaedic and wound-related infections, within Poly(d,l-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA), a biodegradable polymer, through solvent casting, to formulate a PLGA-RIF composite membrane. …”
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Evaluating body composition, the eating behavior scale, and the healthy lifestyle index in female Jordanian adults with metabolic syndrome: a cross-sectional study by Buthaina Alkhatib, Islam Al-Shami, Lana M. Agraib, Amjad Al Shdaifat

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 656 females in Jordan. …”
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Timing matters? The effects of two different timing of high protein diets on body composition, muscular performance, and biochemical markers in resistance-trained males by Mohammadyasin Lak, Reza Bagheri, Hamid Ghobadi, Bill Campbell, Alexei Wong, Amin Shahrbaf, Mohammad Shariatzadeh, Fred Dutheil

“…BackgroundIt is unclear whether resistance training in combination with different timing of protein intake might have differential effects on muscle hypertrophy, strength, and performance. …”
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Association between composite dietary antioxidant index and metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease: a cross-sectional study from NHANES by Jia-Xin Dong, Li-Li Jiang, Yan-Peng Liu, Ai-Xi Zheng

“…Abstract Background Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a typical hepatic steatosis with metabolic dysfunction. …”
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Variations in ECM Topography, Fiber Alignment, Mechanical Stiffness, and Cellular Composition Between Ventral and Dorsal Ligamentum Flavum Layers: Insights Into Hypertrophy Pathoge... by Ting‐Yuan Tu, Yu‐Chia Hsu, Chia‐En Yang, Yan‐Jye Shyong, Cheng‐Hsiang Kuo, Yuan‐Fu Liu, Shu‐Shien Shih, Cheng‐Li Lin

“…ABSTRACT Background Previous studies have suggested that changes in the composition of the extracellular matrix (ECM) play a significant role in the development of ligamentum flavum hypertrophy (LFH) and the histological differences between the ventral and dorsal layers of the hypertrophied ligamentum flavum. …”
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Dapagliflozin for peritoneal dialysis patients with chronic heart failure in Japan: study protocol for a multicenter, open-label, randomized controlled trial (the jDAPA-PD study) by Mototsugu Tanaka, Masahiro Ishizawa, Ryohei Terashima, Atsushi Hashimoto, Takahiro Tanaka, Haruna Miyazawa, Kazuki Watanabe, Akira Iguchi, Hajime Yamazaki, Asa Ogawa, Noriaki Iino, Naoto Hamano, Ken Ataka, Suguru Yamamoto

“…Abstract Background The effects of dapagliflozin on patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and chronic heart failure (CHF) who are on peritoneal dialysis (PD) are not well understood. …”
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Impact of daily fasting duration on body composition and cardiometabolic risk factors during a time-restricted eating protocol: a randomized controlled trial by A. Sampieri, A. Paoli, G. Spinello, E. Santinello, T. Moro

“…Abstract Background Time-restricted eating (TRE) is a dietary regimen that limits food intake for at least 12 h daily. …”
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Effects of Empagliflozin on Sarcopenia Risk, Body Composition, and Muscle Strength in Type 2 Diabetes: A 24-Week Real-World Observational Study by Deniz Çetin, Elif Bilgili, Ömer Komaç, Merve Yetişken, Engin Güney

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are increasingly used in type 2 diabetes (T2D) due to their cardiorenal benefits and weight-lowering effects. …”
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Citrus aurantium L. and Citrus latifolia extracts as alternative control agents for Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) by Andrea Martínez Gordon, Alejandro Figueredo López, Ingrid Dayana Jiménez, Laura Barrera Martínez, Oscar H. Pardo Cuervo, Nidya Alexandra Segura Guerrero

“…Abstract Background Aedes aegypti is a vector of arboviral diseases. …”
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Effect of Resistance Training on Older Adults with Sarcopenic Obesity: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Blood Biomarkers, Functionality, and Body Composition by Luis Polo-Ferrero, Víctor Navarro-López, Manuel Fuentes, Jesus Lacal, María Dolores Cancelas-Felgueras, Natalia Santos-Blázquez, Roberto Méndez-Sánchez, Juan Luis Sánchez-González

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is a clinical condition in which there is an excess of fat mass and a loss of muscle mass, strength, and function. …”
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