PDE4B promotes ferroptosis in nucleus pulposus cells and is involved in intervertebral disc degeneration by Weixing Xu, Rana Dhar, Danyang Zheng, Qi Peng, Yue Li, Sheng Mei, Huifang Tang

“…However, the combination effect of the Nrf2 activator was not obvious. Our study suggested that aberrant PDE4B activation in NP tissues induces pathological changes in IDD mediated by ferroptosis, and PDE4 inhibitor reveres the process of IDD by suppressing ferroptosis, and has a synergic effect with ferroptosis inhibitor. …”
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The mediating role of academic stress, critical thinking and performance expectations in the influence of academic self-efficacy on AI dependence: Case study in college students by Benicio Gonzalo Acosta-Enriquez, Marco Agustín Arbulú Ballesteros, Maria de los Angeles Guzman Valle, Jahaira Eulalia Morales Angaspilco, Janet del Rosario Aquino Lalupú, Jessie Leila Bravo Jaico, Nilton César Germán Reyes, Roger Ernesto Alarcón García, Walter Esteban Janampa Castillo

“…This research contributes to the comprehension of the psychological processes that underlie the adoption of AI in higher education. …”
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Robust CNN for facial emotion recognition and real-time GUI by Imad Ali, Faisal Ghaffar

“…Utilizing a robust architecture of a convolutional neural network (CNN), we designed an efficacious framework for facial emotion recognition that predicts emotions and assigns corresponding probabilities to each fundamental human emotion. Each image is processed with various pre-processing steps before inputting it to the CNN to enhance the visibility and clarity of facial features, enabling the CNN to learn more effectively from the data. …”
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A method to evaluate the performance of institutions based on data envelopment analysis method with qualitative data and emphasis on OCB by mohammad javad hossainzadeh saljughi

“…Despite the proven effect of OCB on the effectiveness and efficiency of the organisation, the appropriate method to determine the extent of its effect is less known. …”
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Domestic Chores and Girl-Child Education in Primary Schools in Buhunga Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Niwagaba, Alex

“…The study was intended to the find out effect of domestic chores on girl-child education in primary schools in Buhunga Sub-County, Rukungiri district. …”
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EXPERIENCED VS NOVICE EFL TEACHERS: A STUDY OF SPEAKING ASSESSMENT LITERACY by Cansu Aykut Kolay, Büşra Ulu

“…Among these, Language Assessment Literacy (LAL) is critical for effective teaching. While numerous studies have explored teachers' assessment literacy for reading, writing, listening, and grammar, limited research focuses on speaking assessment literacy. …”
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Role of Phosphorus and Inoculation with Bradyrhizobium in Enhancing Soybean Production by Akello Mirriam, Jayne Mugwe, Jamal Nasar, Oscar Kisaka, Shivani Ranjan, Harun Gitari

“…The major bottleneck to the crop’s production is the decreasing soil fertility, mainly caused by low nitrogen (N) but also phosphorus (P) levels in the soil. There is a high potential for supplying N from the atmosphere through biological N fixation (BNF), a natural process mediated by the symbiotic bacteria Bradyrhizobium japonicum, which requires optimum P levels for effective N fixation and increased yield. …”
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One-dimensional River Network Hydrodynamic Model Based on HLL Finite Volume Method: A Case Study of Jiaokou–Yinjiang Region by GU Weiwei, CHEN Longzan, ZHANG Jingsi, LI Weizheng, YANG Yanfei, ZHANG Weiguo

“…Thus, the model is further applied to the Jiaokou–Yinjiang Region and the results show that it effectively tackles the dry-bed problems encountered during low inflows in mountainous areas. …”
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Synergistic toxicity of nanoplastics and Helicobacter pylori on digestive system in mice by Xiaolin Zhang, Yunqing Wang, Xiaohan Tong, Boqing Li, Sisi Liu, Yingzi Cui, Wenke Wang, Zhiqin Li, Chunlei Ma, Ying Zhang

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Evaluation of suitability of CO2 geologic storage in deep saline aquifers in Lindian area of Songliao Basin by Yongfa MA, Junling DONG, Xu WANG, Lan HE, Xuejun ZHOU, Ling LIU, Guang LIU, Zhenzhen SHI, Guannan CAO, Yan LIU, Xiuhai LI, Tian LIU, Tao ZHAN, Chang LI

“…Following the principles of objectivity, comprehensiveness, focus, compatibility, and feasibility, the study decomposed 11 sub-layers of indicators and 32 evaluation indicators from the three index layers of storage safety suitability, storage potential suitability, and storage social and economic suitability, divided 5 evaluation levels. The evaluation system was applied to the deep saline aquifers of the Wuyuer Depression, Keshan−Yilong Anticline, Heiyupao Depression, and Qijia−Gulong Depression using data from geothermal exploration wells and the Analytic Hierarchy Process for a comprehensive fuzzy mathematical evaluation. …”
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Antifungal Activity of Genistein Against Phytopathogenic Fungi <i>Valsa mali</i> Through ROS-Mediated Lipid Peroxidation by Fangjie Li, Chen Yang, Maoye Li, Su Liu, Kuo Xu, Xianjun Fu

“…In conjunction with the qRT-PCR results, it is hypothesized that genistein exerts an antifungal effect on <i>V. mali</i> through ROS-mediated lipid peroxidation. …”
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Hybridization in Metal Wire Additive Manufacturing: A Case Study of an Impeller by Shahu R. Karade, Siddhartha Siddhartha, Neel Kamal Gupta, Ganesan G, K. P. Karunakaran, Henning Zeidler

“…The impeller was manufactured with hybridization using various levels and subsequently compared with manufacturing processes like additive manufacturing with interlayer machining and traditional machining methods. …”
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Data-Driven Decision Support to Guide Sustainable Grazing Management by Matthew C. Reeves, Joseph Swisher, Michael Krebs, Kelly Warnke, Brice B. Hanberry, Tip Hudson, Sonia A. Hall

“…In addition to being spatio-temporally comprehensive, the model provides a repeatable, cost-effective, and transparent process for establishing and adjusting capacity estimates and associated grazing plans that are supported by scientific information, in order to support livestock numbers at levels that are sustainable over time, including levels that are below average forage production during drought conditions. …”
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION IN NIGERIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION; PERSPECTIVES CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS by NASIRU SULE, KAMILU ISHAQ

“…Local government administration in Nigeria today is faced with problems of digitalization to cope with modern challenges of the use of computer and other electronic gadgets for effective record keeping, data processing, storage and retrieval of information. …”
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D-mannose promotes diabetic wound healing through inhibiting advanced glycation end products formation in keratinocytes by Jialiang Luo, Tianxing Wu, Jing Zhang, Zhicheng Liang, Weijie Shao, Di Wang, Lei Li, Daming Zuo, Jia Zhou

“…Methods Here, we examined the potential effect of D-mannose during wound healing process in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes mice in vivo and by culturing keratinocytes under high glucose condition in vitro. …”
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Active Control Optimization for Minimizing the Dynamic Response of Functionally Graded Plate by M. E. Fares, M. Kh. Elmarghany, Doaa Atta

“…A control optimization problem for functionally graded (FG) plates is presented using a first-order shear deformation plate theory including through-the-thickness normal strain effect. The aim of the optimization is to minimize the vibrational response of FG plate with constraints on the control energy used in the damping process. …”
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Revealing the rural multifunctionality declining and its causes in depopulated regions of Northeast China: a case study of Heilongjiang Province by Dongmei Li, Qing Wen, Yue Qi, Guoming Du

“…In the process of depopulation, the interaction effect was more and more polarized. …”
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The Role of Serine Proteases and Antiproteases in the Cystic Fibrosis Lung by Matthew S. Twigg, Simon Brockbank, Philip Lowry, S. Peter FitzGerald, Clifford Taggart, Sinéad Weldon

“…Sputum from CF patients contains elevated levels of neutrophils and subsequently elevated levels of neutrophil serine proteases. …”
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THE MAIN PREREQUISITES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO OPTIMIZE STAFF WORKING HOURS by V. V. Degtyareva, P. M. Gureev, D. A. Trubkin

“…The effect of implementing WFM is as follows: increased staff efficiency, improved service level, revenue growth as a result of lower costs and more competent traffic coverage, increased staff involvement and saving management time.…”
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RESEARCH ON THE DESIGN OF GUIDE PLATE FOR TANDEM HONEYCOMB STABILITY MAINTANCE by CHEN Dong, LU ZhaiJun, XIONG YuPu

“…Found tandem honeycomb is prone to instability in the impact process for the effect of uneven strength of simple honeycomb and impact load deflection. …”
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