Equipment and Technology for Subsurface Irrigation of Intensive Gardens in the Bukhara Region of the Republic of Uzbekistan by F. U. Zhuraev, G. Kh. Karimov

“…(Research purpose) To develop an automated system for subsurface irrigation of intensive gardens with groundwater using electric pumps and solar panels, and to create a mathematical model of soil moisture distribution. (Materials and methods) Special devices shaped as pegs were designed to supply water with dissolved mineral fertilizers directly into the root system of intensive gardens. …”
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Transglutaminase 2 regulates ovarian cancer metastasis by modulating the immune microenvironment by Dalia Ibrahim, Dalia Ibrahim, Melanie Grondin, Melanie Grondin, Kristianne Galpin, Kristianne Galpin, Sara Asif, Sara Asif, Emily Thompson, Emily Thompson, Sarah Nersesian, Sarah Nersesian, John Abou-Hamad, John Abou-Hamad, Maryam Echaibi, Maryam Echaibi, Galaxia M. Rodriguez, Galaxia M. Rodriguez, Pauline Navals, Elizabeth Macdonald, Elizabeth Macdonald, Brianna Ryan, David P. Cook, David P. Cook, Jeffrey W. Keillor, Barbara C. Vanderhyden, Barbara C. Vanderhyden

“…Its role in disease progression has been studied in ovarian cancer cells; however, its role in the ovarian TME is less understood.MethodsIn this study, for the first time, we assessed the therapeutic potential of novel covalent irreversible small molecule TG2 inhibitors in xenograft models of ovarian cancer. …”
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Coal Seam Roof and Floor Lithology Prediction for Underground Coal Gasification Based on Deep Residual Shrinkage Network by Jialiang Guo, Ruizhao Yang, Fengtao Han

“…This study provides a novel and rapid method for lithology evaluation of strata in the early stages of underground coal gasification.…”
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Rheology of rock–ice avalanche in a periodic chute flow by Zhiping Sun, Zhibo Dong

“…This study employs discrete element method simulations to systematically investigate the steady-state rheological parameters of such avalanches. …”
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Analysis of the Effect of Clarity, Efficiency, Accuracy, Stimulation, and Novelty on the Attraction of Using PayLater Services by Mutiara Cahyani, Siti Jamilah

“…The goodness-of-fit model test produces an SRMR value of 0.051 (<0.08), indicating that the model is appropriate. …”
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Fatigue Crack Propagation Analysis of Rail Surface Under Mixed Initial Crack Patterns by Jianhua Liu, Weiqi Yang, Zhongmei Wang

“…Crack propagation is primarily driven by model II and III composite crack propagation, with their expansion rates influenced by operating conditions. …”
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Investigation of the Effect of Axial Gap on the Mechanical Response of a Cartridge-Loaded CMDB Propellant Grain under Vibration Loads by Yiming Zhang, Ningfei Wang, Xiaoxu Chen, Ran Wang, Long Bai, Jinfeng Dang, Yi Wu

“…The dynamic process of collision between the propellant grain and the motor case in the axial direction induced by vibration loads was simulated with the developed constitutive model by using the finite element method. The effects of the gap size between the propellant grain and the case and the vibration frequency on the mechanical response of the grain were studied. …”
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In Situ Active Contour-Based Segmentation and Dimensional Analysis of Part Features in Additive Manufacturing by Tushar Saini, Panos S. Shiakolas

“…The framework was evaluated on a 20.000 mm × 20.000 mm multilayer part with internal features (two circles and a rectangle) printed using Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM). The segmentation performance of the composite method was compared with traditional methods with the results showing the composite method scoring higher in most metrics, including a maximum Jaccard index of 78.34%, effectively segmenting high- and low-contrast features. …”
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Exploring the mechanisms of tetrahydrocurcumin in ameliorating nonalcoholic steatohepatitis based on network pharmacology and gut microbiota analysis in vivo and in vitro by Keyu Chen, Keyu Chen, Keyu Chen, Jianbo Wang, Jianbo Wang, Shuang Luo, Yunyun Quan, Ping Wei, Jiali Fu, Jiali Ma, Yuying Yang, Yunten Liu, Zhichong Gao, Zhichong Gao, Zhichong Gao

“…BackgroundThe prevalence of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is increasing every year, and there are very few approved therapeutic agents globally, making the search for potentially targeted therapeutic agents important.AimsTo investigate the anti-NASH effect of tetrahydrocurcumin (THC) and to further study the biological mechanism of THC anti-NASH from the perspective of intestinal flora.MethodsSeven-week-old female male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into two batches of six groups: (1) control group, (2) model group, (3) positive control group, (4) THC low-dose group, (5) THC medium-dose group, and (6) THC high-dose group. …”
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Taxed and untaxed beverage intake by South African young adults after a national sugar-sweetened beverage tax: A before-and-after study. by Michael Essman, Lindsey Smith Taillie, Tamryn Frank, Shu Wen Ng, Barry M Popkin, Elizabeth C Swart

“…First, a probit model was used to estimate the probability of consuming the specific beverage category. …”
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Predicting drug-target interactions using machine learning with improved data balancing and feature engineering by Md. Alamin Talukder, Mohsin Kazi, Ammar Alazab

“…This dual feature extraction method enables a deeper understanding of chemical and biological interactions, enhancing predictive accuracy. …”
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Управление структурой комплектов машин при строительстве земляного полотна на переходящих объектах... by Tatiana Viktorovna Bobrova, Rinat Fokilevich Salikhov, Mikhail Grigor'evich Grusnev

“…The distribution volume of work on the rolling facility in accordance with the calendar in the project construction organization predicts an operating time of machines involved, their technical and economic indicators in each year of construction. The proposed model provides a rational adjustment of sets of machines and compositions in accordance with the predicted performance to make changes in the fleet structure in the production of works projects.…”
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Intervention effect and mechanism of Dracocephalum moldavica L. extract on bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis in rats by Xiaoyu SUN, Li CHEN, Ruifang GAO, Hui YU, Min JIN

“…ObjectiveTo elucidate the targets and potential mechanism underlying the anti-pulmonary fibrosis efficacy of Dracocephalum moldavica L. extract by employing an amalgamation of network pharmacology and empirical verification. MethodsThe chemical composition of the extract of Dracocephalum moldavica L. was retrieved with the help of China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform (TCMSP). …”
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Integrated Identification and Efficient Use of Biodiversity in Mountainous Regions by Mehdiyeva A. M., Mahmudova Z. A., Rustamova D. F., Mansurova D., Juraeva G.

“…Based on the data from drilled exploratory oil wells, the conditions for the formation of thermal water layers in various hydrogeological structures will be determined; hydrochemical research methods will be aimed at assessing the macro- and microcomponent composition and radiation background of thermal waters at various intervals of migration routes by determining various indicators at different depths of their formation (based on the petrochemical structure of the geological part); isotopic studies of the gas composition of thermal waters will help to identify their genesis and use them as a marker when determining the points of formation; computer modeling of the underground hydrosphere of a representative object was carried out using mathematical programs.…”
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Antiviral Activity of Cytovir^®-3 Against Human Rotavirus Infection Agent <i>in vitro</i> by E. B. Faizuloev, I. A. Leneva, V. S. Smirnov, D. I. Smirnova, A. V. Gracheva, E. R. Korchevaya, D. M. Khokhlova, T. A. Kudryavtseva, S. V. Petlenko, V. A. Zaplutanov

“…In this regard, the search for drugs for the treatment of rotavirus infection seems extremely relevant.The aim of the research was to evaluate the antiviral activity of Cytovir®-3 against human rotavirus on a cellular infection model.Material and methods. The objects of the study were a mixture of active ingredients and individual components, identical in composition and ratio, contained in Cytovir®-3. …”
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Biological Properties and Antibiotic Resistance of <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> and Its Role in the Etiological Structure of Community-Acquired Pneumonia Pathogens by A. S. Anisimova, N. V. Pavlovich, N. V. Aronova, M. V. Tsimbalistova, E. N. Gudueva, N. I. Pasyukova, E. D. Teplyakova, A. K. Noskov

“…One of such microorganisms of the Enterobacteriaceae family is Klebsiella pneumoniae, which belongs to dangerous resistant pathogens of the ESKAPE group.The aim of the study was the comparative analysis of the biological properties of classical and hypermucoid strains of K.pneumoniae isolated from patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP): characterization of their sensitivity to antibacterial drugs, Klebsiella bacteriophage, and a disinfectant (polyhexamethylene guanidine hydrochloride), as well as assessment of the strains’ virulence in the model of experimental infection in white mice.Material and methods. 56 strains of Klebsiella isolated in diagnostic quantities from patients’ sputum samples were studied. …”
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A study on equity in the allocation of health human resources in maternal and child health institutions in China (2002–2021) and forecasting the five-year future trends (2022–2026)... by Lin Zhu, Hui Lu, Wenting Li, Jingru Chang, Guoliang Ma

“…However, the composition of educational background and professional titles was unreasonable. …”
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Personal Resources of Psychological Safety of Students Studying in New Territories of the Russian Federation by Irina A. Baeva, Elena B. Laktionova, Irina V. Kondakova, Yulia S. Savenko

“…The aim of the study is empirical substantiation of the structure of psychological safety of students studying in new territories of the Russian Federation, and the identification of personal resources that support this state. Materials and Methods. The study sample consisted of 1,034 people studying in the Zaporozhye region. …”
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Novel Cascaded Multilevel Regulated Voltage Control for Distribution Network by WANG Lei

“…Its main circuit topology and equivalent mathematical model were introduced, and the composite segmented controller was designed. …”
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Epicardial Adipose Tissue and Heterogeneity Parameters Combined with Inflammatory Cells to Predict the Value of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction Patients Post Myocard... by Yu-jiao Song, Xiao-ying Zhao, Lu-jing Wang, Ting Ning, Ming-tian Chen, Pei Liu, Si-wen Chen, Xin-xiang Zhao

“…During disease progression, dynamic alterations in lipid composition and spatial distribution contribute to the inherent heterogeneity of EAT. …”
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