Optimization of Protein Extraction from Rapeseed Oil Cake by Dephenolization Process for Scale-Up Application Using Artificial Neural Networks by Branislava Đermanovć, Jelena Vujetić, Tea Sedlar, Danka Dragojlović, Ljiljana Popović, Predrag Kojić, Pavle Jovanov, Bojana Šarić

“…Furthermore, the extraction process was optimized using an artificial neural network (ANN) model, which demonstrated high predictive performance. …”
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Obesity reprograms the normal pancreas and pancreatic cancer microbiome in mice and humans by Raquel Santana da Cruz, Shravanthy Suguru, Sara P. C. Paiva, Ijeoma Nwugwo, Bhaskar Kallakury, Benjamin A. Weinberg, Katherine L. Cook, Sonia de Assis

“…Yet, it is not understood whether patient’s characteristics impact this relationship.MethodsWe examined the influence of obesity (defined by body weight in mice or body mass index [BMI] in humans) on the normal and cancerous pancreas microbiome in mice and humans using 16S sequencing.ResultsOverall, we observed that diet-induced obesity accelerated PDAC progression in the KC mouse model of PDAC. …”
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Effect of benralizumab treatment on the airway microbiome in COPD by Koirobi Haldar, Vijay Mistry, Mathew Richardson, Corinne Hamblet, Maria Jison, Michael R. Barer, Christopher McCrae, Christopher E. Brightling

“…No significant changes in the composition or diversity of the sputum microbiome were observed. …”
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Ultrasonication versus magnetic stirring influence on optimal process parameters for FAME biodiesel production from Croton Macrostachyus seed oil by Adem Siraj Mohammed, Venkata Ramayya Ancha, Samson Mekbib Atnaw

“…In this study, the biodiesel production process optimization was performed based on a Box-Behnken design (BBD), and the experimental data were analyzed via analysis of variance (ANOVA), leading to the development of a quadratic regression model. The novelty of this work lies in its comparative assessment of biodiesel production from Croton macrostachyus (CMS) seed oil using both ultrasonic-assisted (USM) and magnetic stirring methods (MSM) based on critical parameters such as biodiesel yield, reaction time, energy consumption, and cost of production within the Ethiopian context. …”
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Association of weight-adjusted-waist index with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in hypertension: a prospective cohort study by Youmian Lan, Qiongbing Zheng, Chujia Lin, Kun Lin, Yongsong Chen

“…Cox regression models and restricted cubic splines (RCSs) were used to assess the relationship between WWI and mortality. …”
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Identification and bioinformatics analysis of cilia-associated gene families in Euplotes amieti (Ciliophora, Hypotrichia) by Liheng Shen, Xiaobing Xiong, Zixiang Xu, Yingli Liu, Yan Sheng, Xin Sheng

“…IntroductionCiliates serve as pivotal model organisms for investigating the protein composition and regulatory mechanisms underlying cellular processes. …”
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Characterization of T-Cell Receptor Profiles Predicts Survival Situation in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Fengyan Wang MD, Li Deng MD, Ziqiang Li MD, Qiwei Cao MD, Runze Jiang PhD, Changqing Xu MD, Jing Yang MD

“…Results The TCR composition in HCC long-survivors was found to be less diverse than in the short-survivors. …”
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Development and Validation of the Questionnaire “Types of Role Self-Efficacy” by V.V. Enin

“…To date, there are no diagnostic methods that allow us to study the manifestation of role self-efficacy and its types. …”
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Advancing perovskite solar cells: Optical characterization and performance enhancement via spectroscopic ellipsometry by Eri Widianto, Bhisma Mahendra, Muhammad Riswan, Frendy Jaya Kusuma, Kardiman, Eka Nurfani, Indra Pardede, Natalita Maulani Nursam, Kuwat Triyana, Iman Santoso

“…Specifically, this review examines the analytical approaches for analyzing the perovskite properties, selecting theoretical optical models and data fitting methods, extracting key optical constants, and interpreting SE measurements. …”
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Source Apportionment of Fine Particulate Matter in Wuhan: Application of Rolling Positive Matrix Factorization Under Different Seasons and Episodic Events by Ziye Guo, Qiongqiong Wang, Nan Chen, Bo Zhu, Huang Zheng, Shaofei Kong, Mingjie Xie, Huan Yu

“…Abstract Introduction Source apportionment of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from positive matrix factorization (PMF) model with long-term measurements of chemical composition data can be biased due to changes of source profiles across the sampling period. …”
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Fine ash from the Campanian Ignimbrite super-eruption, ~ 40 ka, southern Italy: implications for dispersal mechanisms and health hazard by Flaminia Gianchiglia, Paolo Ballirano, Biagio Giaccio, Andreas Koutsodendris, Sebastien Nomade, Alessandro Pacella, Danilo M. Palladino, Jörg Pross, Daniel Veres, Gianluca Sottili

“…Current atmospheric dispersal models rely on empirical drag equations calibrated with geometric shape descriptors. …”
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Development of Thermoreversible Dental Gel with Berberine by A. G. Palvinskiy, E. O. Bakhrushina, Z. M. Kozlova, A. A. Sinitsyna, I. I. Krasnyuk

“…Gels were prepared by the «hot method» and «cold method».Results and discussion. …”
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Innovative Valorization of Wood Panel Waste into Activated Biochar for Efficient Phenol Adsorption by Aziz Bentis, Laura Daniela Ceron Daza, Mamadou Dia, Ahmed Koubaa, Flavia Lega Braghiroli

“…The biochar’s physicochemical properties, including surface area, pore volume, and elemental composition, were characterized using advanced methods, including BET analysis, elemental analysis, and adsorption isotherm analysis. …”
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Mediating effect of physical activity on the association between body fat distribution, dysmobility syndrome, and cognitive impairment in older women in the community by Minjun Kim, Inhwan Lee

“…Purpose: To examine the association between body fat distribution, dysmobility syndrome, and cognitive impairment in 181 community-dwelling older women and assess physical activity’s mediating role. Methods: Body composition was assessed using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and the android-to-gynoid (A/G) fat ratio was calculated as the android fat proportion divided by the gynoid fat proportion. …”
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Elevated serum adiponectin, elevated tumor necrosis factor-α and decreased transthyretin in Japanese elderly women with low grip strength and preserved insulin sensitivity by Satomi Minato, Kaori Kitaoka, Mika Takeuchi, Ayaka Tsuboi, Miki Kurata, Tsutomu Kazumi, Keisuke Fukuo, Megumu Yano

“…Objective To determine if serum adiponectin levels are associated with low grip strength and/or low muscle mass in the elderly independently of insulin resistance and inflammation.Research design and methods Cross-sectional associations were analyzed by logistic regression between low grip strength and/or low muscle mass and body composition, elevated serum adiponectin (≥20 mg/L), and biomarkers of nutrition status, insulin resistance and inflammation in 176 community-living Japanese elderly women. …”
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Distribution of different plant life forms on tropical islands: patterns and underlying mechanisms by Chengfeng Yang, Jingyan Zhao, Shengzhuo Huang, Shurong Zhou, Yikang Cheng

“…The structural equation model (SEM) revealed that island area, isolation, and climatic factors directly affect the richness and abundance of trees but not shrubs. …”
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Schisandrin B alleviates metabolic associated fatty liver disease by regulating the PPARγ signaling pathway and gut microbiota in mice by Jiuchen Wan, Chenjian Lang, Meng Gao, Feilong Liu, Xiyuan Feng, He Li, Chunmei Wang, Jinghui Sun

“…ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the improving effect of Schisandrin B (Sch B) on metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) by regulating the PPARγ signaling pathway and gut microbiota, and its mechanism in mice.MethodsMale C57BL/6 mice were fed with a high-fat diet (HFD) continuously for 16 weeks to establish a MAFLD model. …”
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Mechanisms of microbial-gut-brain axis modulation by electroconvulsive therapy in the treatment of depression by Jiaming Ji, Jinyan Guo, Jirong Yang, Siyang Zeng, Xue Han, Ziqing Hei, Weifeng Yao, Chaojin Chen

“…Methods A depression model in mice was established using chronic unpredictable mild stress. …”
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Response surface optimization for cadmium biosorption onto the pre-treated biomass of red algae Digenia simplex as a sustainable indigenous biosorbent by Sedky H.A. Hassan, Maryam M. Alomran, Nada I.A. Alsugiran, Mostafa Koutb, Hassan Ahmed, Mustafa A. Fawzy

“…The equilibrium isotherm data indicated that the biosorption capacity of the biosorbent was 11.16 mg/g as determined by the Langmuir model. Furthermore, the biosorption process was evaluated as an endothermic process with entropy and enthalpy values of 0.134 kJ/mol K and 38.01 kJ/mol, respectively. …”
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Development and characterization of a novel immortalized human vaginal fibroblast cell line for advanced applications in reproductive health by Leong Chi Cheng, Shuoming You, Tingting Ren, Junjun Qiu, Keqin Hua

“…Abstract Background Reproductive health issues related to the vagina, face significant challenges due to the lack of standardized research models. Vaginal fibroblasts, which constitute approximately 55% of the vaginal wall’s cellular composition, are crucial for tissue repair, remodelling, and reproductive health. …”
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