Characterization of Adsorbents for Cytokine Removal from Blood in an In Vitro Model by Stephan Harm, Franz Gabor, Jens Hartmann

“…Here, we tested different adsorbents for their effective removal of cytokines from plasma and the resulting effect on endothelial cell activation. Methods. The three polystyrene divinylbenzene (PS-DVB) based adsorbents Amberchrom CG161c and CG300m and a clinically approved haemoperfusion adsorbent (HAC) were studied with regard to cytokine removal in human blood. …”
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Forecasting of phenotypic productivity of middle-early soybean varieties by О. І. Присяжнюк, В. Г. Димитров, О. М. Мартинов

“…To study biological characteristics of growth and development of middle-early soybean varieties and create a model of phenotype productivity. Methods. Special and gene­ral techniques for studies. …”
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Assessment of different shielding materials for radiation therapy of maxillofacial tumors – An in vitro study by K Kasim Mohamed, K Satish Srinivas, Madhankumar Seenivasan, Annapoorani Babu

“…Among all of the shielding materials the most efficient material under consideration is determined. …”
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Expedited re-design of multi-band passive microwave circuits using orthogonal scaling directions and gradient-based tuning by Slawomir Koziel, Anna Pietrenko-Dabrowska, Ubaid Ullah

“…Achieving this necessitates the utilization of numerical optimization methods. Nonetheless, if the intended frequencies are distant from the ones at the starting point, local search procedures tend to fail, whereas global search algorithms are computationally expensive. …”
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Use Of Apitherapy: A Sweet Approach To Bony Healing Of Extracted Tooth Socket by Tahera Ayub, Mehwash Kashif, Sahar Abbasi, Mirza Hamid Baig, Syeda Arzoo Azeem, Abdul Aleem

“…Conclusion: It has been determined that honey is significantly efficient honey in enhancing the height of bony socket healing after tooth extraction. …”
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Efficacy of Tens and Ultrasound Stimulation to Increase Salivary Flow in Postmenopausal Women with Oral Dryness: A Clinical Study by Ragavendiran Anandan, Krithika C. Lakshmi, Anuradha Ganesan, K Yesoda Aniyan

“…Objectives: To evaluate the oral dryness in postmenopausal women and to compare the efficacy of TENS and ultrasound therapy for stimulating salivary production. Methods: A total of 70 postmenopausal women who reported oral dryness, determined by their responses on the Xerostomia Inventory and modified Schirmer test, were divided into two groups of 35 each. …”
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Features of the Development of an Engineer’s Thinking in the Course of Training at a University (Using the Example of Studying the Discipline “Engineering Graphics”) by V. I. Vaulin, S. A. Singeev, N. I. Filonchik, S. V. Vaulin

“…The research used theoretical methods of analysis, synthesis of module structure, synthesis and generalizations, knowledge control, practical methods of performing graphic tasks, methods of mathematical statistics for evaluating educational achievements, analysis of literary sources and educational literature, experiment. …”
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Prediction and optimization of electrical resistivity and unconfined compressive strength of cement-treated subgrade soil using I-optimal response surface methodology by Frank Siaw Ackah, Richmond Owusu, Yuanjie Xiao, Joseph Ali

“…It proposed using soil electrical resistivity as a geophysical technique to assess soil properties, alongside statistical analysis and optimization methods. Through I-optimal response surface methodology, the study modeled and optimized relationships between key soil properties and electrical resistivity. …”
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Control strategies in the spatial population dynamics of Aedes aegypti vector using sterile mosquitoes and insecticides by Carmen Alicia Ramírez Bernate, Héctor Jairo Martínez Romero, Diana Marcela Erazo Borja

“…We simulate different control scenarios using appropriate numerical methods, test combinations of these techniques, and determine the efficiency of each strategy according to the overall reduction in the number of fertilized females due to the applied technique. …”
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Dynamic Analysis and Equivalent Modeling for a Four-Axle Vehicle by Dequan Zeng, Wei Luo, Yinquan Yu, Yiming Hu, Peizhi Zhang, Giuseppe Carbone, Dongfu Xie, Huafu Fang, Letian Gao

“…Finally, for a more simple and efficient analysis of response characteristics of four-axle vehicles and even <i>n</i> (<i>n</i> > 4) axle vehicles, the equivalent model is developed for the four-axle vehicle, and comprehensive analyses are presented with four equalization methods, which are based on the inner heart of the approximation triangle, the outer heart of the approximation triangle, the center of gravity of the approximation triangle and the compensation point. …”
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OPTIMIZATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT PRODUCT PARAMETERS by Nikolay Vereshchaka

“…The following methods are used: system analysis, functional analysis, operations research. …”
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Assessment of grain production levels and analysis of obstacle factors in China: a sustainable, stable and green perspective by Caixia Shangguan, Ruijundi Ma, Yan Lu, Hui Zhang, Mingjin Tian, Yongzhong Teng, Li Jing, Xia Zhang, Hongbin Liu, Ke Li, Xingxing Mei

“…The entropy-weighted TOPSIS method and the obstacle degree model were employed to assess production levels and determine critical constraints, while ArcGIS was used to visualize the spatial distribution across China’s nine major agricultural regions.ResultsThe results reveal that Grain production followed a development trend of initial decline, slow recovery, and rapid growth, with significant differences in the subsystems. …”
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Scientific Research on the Issue of Soft Skills Development (Review of the Data in International Databases of Scopus, Web of Science) by I. K. Tsalikova, S. V. Pakhotina

“…This article is an overview of scientific Russian and foreign publications devoted to the aspects of soft skills development.The aims of the present research are the following: to identify the main trends in the study of soft skills and the possibilities for their acquisition by a person; to find out the similarities and differences between Russian and foreign studies; to determine the most promising scientific inquiry.Methodology and research methods. …”
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EFFECTIVE CONTRACT AS FACTOR OF THE MANAGEMENT OF SOCIAL-LABOUR RELATIONS IN HEALTHCARE by Игорь Петрович Салдан, Сергей Иванович Трибунский, Елена Владимировна Колядо, Владимир Борисович Колядо, Юрий Юрьевич Дорофеев, Валерий Николаевич Карташев

“…Analysis of the legal and normative-methodical base with the definition of the factors determining the improvement of social-labour relations in healthcare at the contemporary stage. …”
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ANALYSIS OF THE GROSS ADDED VALUE OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA by Tihomir Novaković, Mirela Tomaš Simin, Dragana Novaković, Beba Mutavdžić

“…The conclusions suggest that shifting to more intensive agricultural methods and optimizing livestock production could improve economic outcomes. …”
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Accelerated design of eutectic high-entropy alloys using high-throughput phase diagram calculations and machine learning by Mingxu Wu, Bang Guan, Junfeng Wang, Shubin Wang, Chao Yang, Chuan Zhang, Da Shu, Chengbo Xiao, Baode Sun

“…This study introduces a machine learning (ML) based classification model to assist the high-throughput thermodynamic calculations (HTCs), improving the efficiency by identifying eutectic, near-eutectic and non-eutectic compositions in the VNbTiTaSi system using the parameters that determine the eutectic forming ability. …”
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Assessment of Nurses' Perception toward Application of Evidence Based Practice Approach by Nour Al-huda Muhannad Mousa, Jihad Jawad Kadhim

“… Background Evidence-based nursing practice (EBNP) has become one of the most effective methods for improving patient outcomes and the quality of care as well as delivering cost-efficient health care. …”
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ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD APPLICATION IN FLUIDIZATION OF METALLIC PARTICLES by GABRIELA MUNTIANU, ILEANA-DENISA NISTOR, DIANA-CARMEN MIRILĂ, ANA-MARIA GEORGESCU, VASILICA-ALISA ARUȘ, NICOLETA PLATON, COSMIN JINESCU

“…The application of this electromagnetic field to metallic particles is useful for creating a fixed structure to break gas bubbles, thereby intensifying the mass transfer process. Additionally, this method enhances the stability and efficiency of the fluidized bed, making it more effective for industrial applications. …”
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Optimization of medium components for the production of exopolysaccharide by Lycoperdon pyriforme Schaeff.: Pers. using response surface methodology by MA Xiaokui, JIANG Hua, LI Junzhi, CHEN Yong, HE Xiaojing

“…At last, the validation tests were performed under the optimal conditions at shake flask scale.Firstly, Plackett-Burman experimental design (PB) was applied to implore the relative effect of several medium components on EPS yield and vitamin B1 (V_B1) was determined to affect EPS yield significantly. And combining the results of one-factor-one-time method (data not shown), three factors, namely, maltose, glutamic acid and V_B1 were further optimized for enhanced EPS yield using Box-Behnken design (BBD). …”
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A study on Fast-Charging Technologies and the influence of Battery Lifespan in electric vehicle by Sathish S., Selvaraj Balaji, Srinivas Reddy M., A Daniel Das., Ram S., Pugazhenthi I.

“…The lifespan of batteries in electric vehicles becomes a major point in determining the overall performance, reliability, and cost- effectiveness of a vehicle. …”
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