Analysis of Polyphenolic Composition, Antioxidant Power and Stress-Response Effects of Fractionated <i>Perilla</i> Leaf Extract on Cells In Vitro by Frederick Lia, Byron Baron

“…The total phenolic, flavonoid, and ortho-diphenolic contents of each <i>Perilla</i> fraction were determined. The antioxidant activity was assessed using metal cation reduction and radical scavenging assays. …”
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Dupilumab, a Potential Novel Treatment for Hailey–Hailey Disease by Liliana Gabriela Popa, Calin Giurcaneanu, Florentina Zaharia, Andreea Grigoras, Alexandra Denisa Oprea, Cristina Beiu

“…However, the long-term efficacy of dupilumab and the optimal therapeutic regimen for HHD are yet to be determined.…”
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Artificial Intelligence-Based Classification of Anatomical Sites in Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Images by Yuan P, Ma ZH, Yan Y, Li SJ, Wang J, Wu Q

“…However, there is a lack of efficient tools to analyze and recognize gastric anatomy locations, preventing the complete portrayal of entire stomach. …”
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Unraveling the Mechanisms of Light-induced Hemolysis by First Transition Metal Phthalocyanines by Franklin R. Vargas

“…The degree of cell damage was determined by measuring the absorbance of hemoglobin at 545 nm. …”
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Association analysis of sepsis progression to sepsis-induced coagulopathy: a study based on the MIMIC-IV database by Jian-Yue Yang, Li-Li Li, Su-Zhen Fu

“…However, the predictive factors for the development of SIC in sepsis patients remain to be determined. The aim of this study was to develop an easy-to-use and efficient nomogram for predicting the risk of sepsis patients developing SIC in the intensive care unit (ICU), based on common indicators and complications observed at admission. …”
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Optimal Spectral Radiation Composition of a LED Phytolapm for Stimulating Carrot and Tomato Seed Development by A. A. Gubina, E. V. Levin, M. M. Romanovich, A. E. Degterev, N. O. Patokov, I. A. Lamkin, S. A. Tarasov

“…In the future, this technology can be used in space research, where high energy efficiency is fundamental.…”
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Internal Control Systems and Quality Service Delivery: A Case Study of Kabale Municipal Council. by Ahimbisibwe, Laban Isaac

“…The collected data was analyzed using qualitative and quantitative methods where frequency and percentage tables as well as pie charts and graphs were used to determine the effect of internal control on quality of service delivery. …”
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Environmentally safe sorbent from ash-and-slag waste of heat power engineering by S. A. Bushumov, T. G. Korotkova

“…The physicochemical properties of the modified sorbent were determined using an experimental method according to the methods of regulatory documents on equipment verified and certified in the prescribed manner.Results. …”
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Application of Carboxymethyl Chitosan-Benzaldehyde as Anticorrosion Agent on Steel by Handoko Darmokoesoemo, Suyanto Suyanto, Leo Satya Anggara, Andrew Nosakhare Amenaghawon, Heri Septya Kusuma

“…Corrosion rate was determined by potentiostatic polarization method in HCl 1 M. …”
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The unintended outcome: a retrospective cross‐sectional study using a urine lateral flow assay to detect ART use reveals non‐disclosure of taking ART in South Africa's public healt... by Nsika Sithole, Indira Govender, Matthew Spinelli, Theresa Smit, Siyabonga Cibane, Mlungisi Zwane, Njabulo Phakathi, Meighan Krows, Busisiwe Nkosi, Janet Seeley, Ruanne V. Barnabas, Mark J. Siedner, Mosa Moshabela, Connie Celum, Alison Grant, Monica Gandhi, Adrienne E. Shapiro

“…CD4 counts were determined at the time of ART initiation, per national guidelines. …”
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Investigating waste management strategies in the extended producer responsibility in Iran by Hassan Passandideh Tashakori, Parvin Farshchi, Dariush Karimi, Seyed Masoud Monavari

“…First, the data and information received from the individual survey forms were validated, and then the best strategies were analyzed according to the SWOT model. To determine the attractiveness, the data entered the QSPM quantitative planning matrix and the priorities were determined accordingly. …”
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A Miniature Four-Hole Probe for Measurement of Three-Dimensional Flow with Large Gradients by Ravirai Jangir, Nekkanti Sitaram, Ct Gajanan

“…Sensitivity coefficients are also calculated and presented. A lookup table method is used to determine the four unknown quantities, namely, total and static pressures and flow angles. …”
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Visibility of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma under iodine staining on texture and color enhancement imaging by Tsunetaka Kato, Takuto Hikichi, Jun Nakamura, Minami Hashimoto, Ryoichiro Kobashi, Takumi Yanagita, Tadayuki Takagi, Rei Suzuki, Mitsuru Sugimoto, Hiroyuki Asama, Yuki Sato, Yasuo Shioya, Masao Kobayakawa, Hiromasa Ohira

“…Furthermore, the visibility grade determined by endoscopists was evaluated on each imaging. …”
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Oxidative stress, microparticles, and E-selectin do not depend on HIV suppression by Katerina Havlickova, Svatava Snopkova, Miroslav Pohanka, Radek Svacinka, David Vydrar, Petr Husa, Jirina Zavrelova, Filip Zlamal, Lenka Fabianova, Miroslav Penka, Petr Husa

“…Patients and Methods. This study was conducted on 213 subjects with HIV. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the contesting orientations scale among Chinese undergraduates by Tianxia Chen, Wanlin Li, Yilin Ren, Yilin Ren, Huiqin Zhang, Fengshu Zhu

“…The total internal consistency coefficient of the scale is 0.79, and the retest reliability is 0.78. …”
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Stability of Blood DNA Methylation Across Two Timepoints in Three Cohorts by Mikołaj Danielewski, Jarosław Walkowiak, Karolina Wielgus, Jan Krzysztof Nowak

“…<b>Results:</b> The median interquartile range (IQR) of the maximum (from three datasets) MAD was 2.1% (1.5–2.9%), and the median of the minimum ICC agreement coefficient was 0.053 (−0.077–0.304). The Pearson’s correlation coefficient for the ICC vs. maximum MAD was low (r = 0.34, <i>p</i> < 2.2 × 10⁻¹⁶). …”
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Thermographic and ultrasound assessment in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: can thermography detect subclinical synovitis at the wrist? by York Kiat Tan, Gek Hsiang Lim, Chin Chin Ooi, Voon Chee Ma, Bimal Mayur Kumar Vora

“…Intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) was used for inter-rater reliability calculation. …”
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Analysis of factors associated with intercostal neuralgia after osteoporotic thoracic spine fracture and construction of a prediction model by Zhen-Gang Liu, Fan Yang, Peng-fu Li, Qi Song, Gao Wang, Bo-Yin Zhang

“…Abstract Objective This study aims to investigate the associated factors of intercostal neuralgia in patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCF) of the thoracic spine and to develop a predictive model to assess the likelihood of patients developing intercostal neuralgia following thoracic vertebral fractures. Methods The retrospective study involved 518 patients with thoracic OVCF treated at our hospital, among whom those with and without intercostal neuralgia were matched at a 1:1 ratio.Relevant basic clinical data and imaging parameters of the patients were recorded, t-test was used for continuous variables and chi-square test for categorical variables to determine the factors associated with intercostal neuralgia. …”
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Comparison of carbohydrate contents and endogenous hormones in sweet cherry flower buds between different altitude areas in Hangzhou by ZHANG Chen, LIU Hui, RUAN Ruoxin, LUO Huifeng, HUANG Kangkang, XI Dujun, PEI Jiabo, SHEN Guozheng

“…GRA-SVM model also confirmed that there was a certain coefficient correlation between flower bud weight and the selected factors. …”
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The Relationship of Exchange Rate and Oil Price Volatilities with Stock Returns: Evidence from Borsa Istanbul Sector Indexes by Buket Altınöz, Alican Umut

“…For this purpose, long-term coefficients for each model were investigated using the fully-modified ordinary least squares (FMOLS) and dynamic ordinary least squares (DOLS) estimators after determining the long-term relationships among the variables with the Johansen cointegration test. …”
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