Recent advances in applications of green nanocomposites in enhanced oil recovery: a comprehensive review of different characterization methods and effective parameters by Meysam Hemmati, Yaser Ahmadi

“…These substances are non-toxic, safe for humans, and harmless to other living things. Common investigations like XRD, FTIR spectroscopy, SEM, and Zeta Potential tests are used to detect and evaluate nanoparticles. …”
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Emergence of a novel porcine pestivirus with potential for cross-species transmission in China, 2023 by Li-shuang Deng, Tong Xu, Zhi-wen Xu, Ling Zhu

“…In vitro results revealed that PAAPeV replicates in ST cells and, to a lesser extent, in human (A549 and HepG2) and monkey (Vero) cells. Overall, PAAPeV infects both pigs and mice and has the potential to infect other mammals, indicating its ability for cross-species transmission. …”
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Influence of sacroiliac joint variation on clinical features of axial spondyloarthritis: a comparative analysis by Denis Poddubnyy, Torsten Diekhoff, Sevtap Tugce Ulas, Fabian Proft, Valeria Rios Rodriguez, Judith Rademacher, Juliane Greese, Katharina Ziegeler, Carolina Dominguez Aleixo, Maximilian Lindholz

“…Classification of back pain as inflammatory (=IBP), human leucocyte antigen-B27 positivity, family history, disease activity according to Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI), symptom duration, elevated acute phase reactants, peripheral and extramusculoskeletal manifestations were evaluated. …”
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MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM AND PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES IN LAGOS, NIGERIA by Abdulrasaq Mustapha, Mubaraq Sanni

“…In response to the limitations of accounting control system, the need to broaden the scope of MCS and humanize its role becomes imperative. In view of the foregoing, the study investigated how Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises engage in the practice of MCS and its effect on performance. …”
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Trial protocol of an open-label pilot study of oral naltrexone–bupropion combination pharmacotherapy for the treatment of methamphetamine use disorder (the NABU trial) by Jonathan Brett, Paul S Haber, Nicholas Lintzeris, Didier Jutras-Aswad, Nadine Ezard, Brendan Clifford, Krista J Siefried, Adrian John Dunlop, Liam Acheson, Carl Moller, Michael Christmass, Kirsten Morley, Steven Shoptaw, Madhukar H Trivedi

“…Qualitative interviews will assess the acceptability of the intervention and outcome measures.Ethics and dissemination This study received ethics approval from the St Vincent’s Hospital Human Research Ethics Committee (2023/ETH00549). …”
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THE MILITARY IN GOVERNANCE IN THE GAMBIA AND THE QUEST FOR A POLITICAL LEGACY (FROM THE 27TH OF OCTOBER 1980 TO 30TH OF JULY 1981, AND 22ND OF JULY 1994 TO 19TH JANUARY 2017) by ABDULLAH SENGHORE ABOUBACAR

“…On the other hand, Yahya Jammeh’s military government has been very controversial sometimes and had left many questions unanswered regarding the military’s understanding and approach to some of the key principles of democracy as a governance system such as respect for and application of human rights and fundamental freedoms, respect for the rule of law, separation of powers and judicial independence.Using both primary and mainly secondary sources, the author assessed the two military coups in The Gambia and its lasting legacies and sustainable impacts in the country. …”
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Multi-dimensional evidence from the UK Biobank shows the impact of diet and macronutrient intake on aging by Chen Zhu, Youfa Wang, Xiaosong Yang, Qiran Zhao, Wenyan Xu, Xiaolu Wang, Yanjun Liang, Qihui Chen, Shenggen Fan

“…Abstract Background The role of diet in aging is crucial, yet research findings on how specific diets influence human aging remain inconsistent. Understanding the relationship between dietary factors and aging could inform interventions to promote healthier aging outcomes. …”
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Enhancing feature selection for multi-pose facial expression recognition using a hybrid of quantum inspired firefly algorithm and artificial bee colony algorithm by Mu Panliang, Sanjay Madaan, Siddiq Ahmed Babikir Ali, Gowrishankar J., Ali Khatibi, Anas Ratib Alsoud, Vikas Mittal, Lalit Kumar, A. Johnson Santhosh

“…Abstract Facial expression recognition (FER) has advanced applications in various disciplines, including computer vision, Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence, supporting diverse domains such as medical escort services, learning analysis, fatigue detection, and human-computer interaction. The accuracy of these systems is of utmost concern and depends on effective feature selection, which directly impacts their ability to accurately detect facial expressions across various poses. …”
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The Indoor Concentration and Size Distribution of Airborne Bacteria in a Typical Traditional Market by Yi-Tang Chang, Wen-Te Liu, I-Chun Chen, Cheng-Che Chiang, Sai Hung Lau

“…These two sizes of particles are highly likely to deposit in the bronchial tubes of the respiratory tract after being inhaled by humans. Among the AB sampled, isolated and identified were Kocuria marina, K. carniphila, and Staphylococcus sciuri, which were frequently found in a typical indoor TWM. …”
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Tumor characteristics and survival rate of axillary metastatic breast cancer patients: a three decades retrospective cohort study by Seyed Mohamad Sadegh Mousavi-kiasary, Mahdis Bayat, Fereshteh Abbasvandi, Batoul Khoundabi, Fatemeh Mousavi, Atieh Akbari, Maryam Bagherian, Afsoon Zandi, Behnam Honarvar, Mohammad Esmaeil Akbari

“…Moreover, estrogen and progesterone receptors, human epidermal growth factor2, tumor pathology type and tumor grade were prognostic factors of axillary LN status. …”
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Phytomedicinal armamentarium: A review of inula racemosa-derived alantolactones and isoalantolactones in anticancer therapy by Joshi Gaurav Santoshrao, Smriti Jamwal, Rakesh Kumar, Ekta Bisht, Bisen Harsh Krishnakumar, Shreya Katoch, R.K. Asrani

“…Future studies should focus on clinical trials to establish their efficacy and safety in humans, paving the way for new cancer therapies.…”
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The Role of Correcting Structural and Functional Albumin Properties in Ascites Control in Decompensated Cirrhotic Patients by A. A. Turkina, M. V. Maevskaya, M. S. Zharkova, V. T. Ivashkin

“…The first group received standard treatment for cirrhosis, the second — standard treatment and replacement therapy with 20 % human albumin solution at a dose of 200 mL per week for 3 months.Results. …”
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Modulation of the thiol redox proteome by sugarcane ash-derived silica nanoparticles: insights into chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology by Arthur D. Stem, Cole R. Michel, Peter S. Harris, Keegan L. Rogers, Matthew Gibb, Carlos A. Roncal-Jimenez, Richard Reisdorph, Richard J. Johnson, James R. Roede, Kristofer S. Fritz, Jared M. Brown

“…Methods In order to characterize the impact of sugarcane ash derived (SAD) SiNPs on human kidney proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) cells and identify potential mechanisms of toxicity, HK-2 cells were exposed to treatments of either pristine, manufactured, 200 nm SiNPs or SAD SiNPs and changes to cellular energy metabolism and redox state were determined. …”
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PRODUCTION AND SECURITY OF FOOD IN GLOBAL CIRCLE by ILO MOSES I. OLATUNDE

“…Food production is the cultivation of plants and rearing of animal as well as preparing them for human consumption. The Food and Agricultural Organization has been preaching the need for the people around the world to be food secured. …”
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Exploring the role of spiritual leadership among nurse colleagues: an associative analysis of its impact on passion and altruism by Huda Gaber Hamzaa, Mohamed Hussein Ramadan Atta, Heba Mostafa Ali Taha, Mervat Amin Sayed, Asmaa Kamal Ahmed, Ahmed Abdellah Othman, Nadia Mohamed Ibrahim Wahba

“…Abstract Background Spiritual leadership emphasizes that nurses encounter situations that require compassion, empathy, and a deep understanding of the human experience. Passion can drive nurses' motivation, engagement, and commitment to patient care. …”
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Quantitative evaluation of essential amino acids and omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids from global marine bivalve aquaculture by Karsoon Tan, Peng Xu, Leiheng Huang, Cong Luo, KhaiHang Choong, Zexin Li, Yu Guo, Kit-Leong Cheong

“…The rapid growth of the human population and urbanization has significantly increased the demand for animal proteins. …”
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS A METHODOLOGICAL INNOVATION IN THE TRAINING OF FUTURE DESIGNERS: MIDJOURNEY TOOLS by Ivan M. Tsidylo, Chele Esteve Sendra

“… Applications of artificial intelligence are used in almost all spheres of human activity. Their use in the educational process at all levels of education is no exception. …”
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Yiqi Fumai Lyophilized injection protects cardiac contractility in a rat model of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction by modulating SERCA2 by Yongwei Nie, Lu Chen, Yanxin Zhang, Yuqing Yao, Zizhuo Xue, Na Guo, Meixiu Wan, Zhi Li, Chunhua Liu, Dekun Li, Aichun Ju

“…Background: Yiqi Fumai Lyophilized Injection (YQFM) is a plant-derived preparation that shows protective effects against cardiac dysfunction in both human and animal models. In heart failure (HF), proteins involved in Ca2+ regulation, such as sarcoplasmic/endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ transporting protein 2 (SERCA2) and cardiac ryanodine receptor 2 (RyR2), are dysfunctional. …”
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Simultaneous determination of 11 kinds of siloxanes in drinking water and source water using solid-phase microextraction combined with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry by Sijie Liu, Jie Ma, Su Jiang

“…Therefore, in order to protect human health, it is urgent to establish a method for the determination of siloxane content in drinking water and source water.MethodsHerein, this paper proposes a precise, fast, and selective method using solid-phase microextraction combined with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) method for the simultaneous detection of 11 kinds of siloxanes in drinking water and source water. …”
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Understanding Cognition, Oxytocin, and Pain in Elders (UCOPE): protocol for a double-blinded cross-over trial in chronic knee osteoarthritis pain by Yenisel Cruz-Almeida, Soamy Montesino-Goicolea, Pedro Valdes-Hernandez, Zhiguang Huo, Roland Staud, Natalie C. Ebner

“…A promising treatment is the neuropeptide oxytocin (OT), which has been shown to play a role in endogenous analgesia with human and animal studies demonstrating anti-nociceptive effects. …”
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