Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) nanomechanical characterization of micro- and nanoplastics to support environmental investigations in groundwater by Massimiliano Galluzzi, Michele Lancia, Chunmiao Zheng, Viviana Re, Valter Castelvetro, Shifeng Guo, Stefano Viaroli

“…Micro and nanoplastic (MNP) pollution is a severe environmental issue, posing potential risks to environmental and human health due to the intrinsic toxicity of plastic particles and their capacity to adsorb other pollutants. The diffusion of plastic debris affects all the environmental domains, including groundwater which was erroneously believed to be protected by the porous structure of the soil. …”
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Black rice (Oryza sativa L.) and its anthocyanins: mechanisms, food applications, and clinical insights for postprandial glycemic and lipid regulation by Thavaree Thilavech, Tanyawan Suantawee, Charoonsri Chusak, Phim On Suklaew, Sirichai Adisakwattana

“…Utilizing black rice flour and its anthocyanin-rich extracts in food products enhances health benefits by suppressing starch digestibility and increasing phytochemical content and antioxidant capacity. Clinical studies support the potential of black rice and its food derivatives to effectively manage postprandial glycemic and lipidemic responses while increasing plasma antioxidant capacity. …”
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Diversity of beetles (Arthropoda, Insecta, Coleoptera) associated with coniferous forests in Honduras by Mauricio Hernández, Mauricio Michel, Joel García, Geisy Dueñas, Marcela Moncada, Kevin Amaya, Yensi Yánez, Alejandra Pinto, Gabriela Matamoros, Alejandro Zamora, Gustavo Fontecha

“…The intraspecific genetic diversity of Ips apache was also analyzed. 1,131 individuals were examined and 27 genera were identified. …”
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Increasing the concentration of plasma molecules improves the biological activity of platelet-rich plasma for tissue regeneration by Mikel Sánchez, Jon Mercader Ruiz, Daniel Marijuán Pinel, Pello Sánchez, Nicolás Fiz, Jorge Guadilla, Juan Azofra, Maider Beitia, Diego Delgado

“…Regarding cell migration capacity, it was found that the process is platelet-dependent. …”
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SURVEY OF MACHINE LEARNING APPLICATIONS IN MEDICAL IMAGING. ALGORITHMS AND TECHNOLOGIES by Marius Eremia Vlaicu POPA, Mihai CRUCERU, Bogdan DIACONU

“…ML algorithms and technologies developed exponentially over the last decades triggered by advances in processing capacity, open-source ML platforms, frameworks and libraries (Anaconda, Scikit, TensorFlow, OpenNN, Torch and so on). …”
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Electrical and Viscoelastic Parameters of Erythrocytes as a Part of Diagnostic Models for Differentiating Fatty Liver Disease of Mixed Genesis from Non-Alcoholic and Alcohol-Relate... by M. V. Kruchinina, M. F. Osipenko, M. V. Parulikova, A. A. Gromov

“…The most significant parameters for differentiating fatty liver disease of mixed genesis (metabolic + alcoholic) from NAFLD using the Volcano plot have turned out to be cell polarizability at a frequency of 106 Hz (p = 6.49 ×10-5), erythrocyte cell membrane capacity (p = 0.00077), relative polarizability (p = 0.001), the levels of which were higher in patients with NAFLD. …”
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Evaluasi Tata Kelola Teknologi Informasi di Dinas Pertanian Gianyar Menggunakan COBIT 2019 by I Nyoman Rai Widartha Kesuma, Irman Hermadi, Yani Nurhadryani

“…One of the goals of the Gianyar Agriculture Office is to improve services in the agricultural sector and the target to be achieved is to increase performance capacity and accountability for bureaucratic performance. …”
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Aleksandr Bogdanov’s Concept of Culture: From Workers’ Circles to the Proletkult Movement by Scherrer Jutta

“…The systematic focus of the paper is on the concept of culture as based on the material and non-material capacities of the comprehension and the working and living conditions of the worker. …”
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus’ impact on heart failure patients’ exercise tolerance: a focus on maximal fat oxidation during exercise by Huiying Zhu, Huiying Zhu, Jianchao Pan, Jianxuan Wen, Jianxuan Wen, Xiaojing Dang, Xiaojing Dang, Xiankun Chen, Xiankun Chen, Yunxiang Fan, Yunxiang Fan, Weihui Lu, Weihui Lu, Wei Jiang, Wei Jiang

“…ObjectiveTo explore the impact of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) on exercise tolerance and fat oxidation capacity in patients with heart failure (HF).MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed 108 Chinese patients with HF who were divided into a diabetic group (T2DM group, n = 47) and a non-diabetic group (non-T2DM group, n = 61). …”
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SOME COMPARATIVE OPINIONS REGARDING THE EVALUATION OF MAXIMUM STRESSES IN LONG FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITES by RADU I. IATAN, NICOLETA SPOREA, CARMEN T. POPA, LUMINITA GEORGIANA ENACHESCU, COSMIN CIOCOIU, MELANIA CORLECIUC (MITUCA), ANDREEA - SILVIA NITU

“…In this case, the study is characterized by the analysis of the bearing capacity of some composites: a) with fibers applied along them, b) in a certain direction, c) in a direction perpendicular to the fibers, d) the stability of the structure along the fibers, e) in a direction perpendicular to the fibers or f) combined stress. …”
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PROCESS CAPABILITIES ANALYSIS - CASE STUDY by Liviu Marius CÎRȚÎNĂ, Constanța RĂDULESCU

“…Quantitative assessment of the performance capacity of a technological process is achieved by determining performance indices.…”
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Consecutive prediction of adverse maternal outcomes of preeclampsia, using the PIERS-ML and fullPIERS models: A multicountry prospective observational study. by Guiyou Yang, Tünde Montgomery-Csobán, Wessel Ganzevoort, Sanne J Gordijn, Kimberley Kavanagh, Paul Murray, Laura A Magee, Henk Groen, Peter von Dadelszen

“…When categorizing women into multiple risk groups, the PIERS-ML model generally showed good rule-in capacity for the "very high" risk group, with positive likelihood ratio values ranging from 70.99 to infinity, and good rule-out capacity for the "very low" risk group where most negative likelihood ratio values were 0. …”
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Effects of supplementing a polyphenol-rich sugarcane extract through drinking water on egg production and quality of laying hens. by Namalika D Karunaratne, Sasmitha De Silva, Minoli Herath, Ruvini Liyanage, Pabodha Weththasinghe, Barana C Jayawardana, Eranga De Seram, Anil Pushpakumara, Mathew Flavel

“…The DPPH assay revealed a significant increase in antioxidant capacity in the PRSE group at week 45 (P = 0.02). The 0.05% PRSE supplementation in drinking water initially enhanced antioxidant capacity but later adversely affected yolk color and thin albumen height.…”
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Antioxidant activity of Micractinium sp. (Chlorophyta) extracts against H2O2 induced oxidative stress in human breast adenocarcinoma cells by Onur Bulut, Işkın Engin Köse, Çağla Sönmez, Hüseyin Avni Öktem

“…Micractinium sp. cells were extracted using six different solvents, and their antioxidant capacity, as well as total phenolic, flavonoid, and carotenoid contents were evaluated. …”
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Enhancing cancer care through a knowledge-sharing model: a systematic review of Project ECHO® programmes in India by Sangeeta Bhuyan, Shikha Yadav, Amit Verma, Shama Bhati, Ankit Anand, Sandeep Bhalla, Apoorva Karan Rai

“…The lack of local workforce capacity in rural areas exacerbates this challenge, necessitating collaborative efforts. …”
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Extraction of Antioxidant Peptides and Activity Evaluation of Frog (Rana nigromaculata) Skin by Ultra-high Pressure Assisted Enzyme Hydrolysis by Xicai ZHANG, Rong LI, Yechuan HUANG

“…The antioxidant capacity of Caenorhabditis elegans was significantly improved. …”
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Scoping review: relationship between glucose tolerance and pulmonary decline in cystic fibrosis by Raina Tomoda, Deborah Jane Holmes-Walker

“…For CGM, four studies found inverse associations between %FEV1 and percent predicted forced vital capacity (%FVC) and the number of glucose measurements ≥ 11.0 mmol/L, the percentage of time spent with glucose > 7.8 mmol/L, or the area under the curve > 7.8 mmol/L. …”
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Assessing the impact on mode competitiveness of improvements of the Trans-Eurasian railway network by Seyed Mohseni, Edwin van Hassel, Thierry Vanelslander

“…First, the paper focuses on the latest developments of the actual physical capacity on the Eurasian connection. Mainly under Chinese impetus, substantial improvements of rail connections but also border crossings have been made. …”
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Spatial-temporal Pattern of the “Grain-for-Green Project” and Its Carbon Sequestration Effect in Guizhou Province by TAI Liang, CHEN Jia, LONG Wentao, CAI Huayin, WANG Xinxing

“…The carbon sequestration capacity of conversion of cropland to forest land is the largest, and the carbon sequestration capacity of conversion of cropland to grassland is smaller. …”
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Effect of intercropping Lolium perenne in Ziziphus jujuba orchards on soil quality in the canopy by Yao Ma, Bin Cao, Xiaojia Wang, Weijun Chen

“…Relative to monoculture, this approach increased the proportion of water-stable aggregates (0.5–0.25 mm) by 4.16%, decreased the soil’s fractal dimension by 0.46%, augmented the field water holding capacity by 14.78%, and significantly boosted soil enzyme activity. …”
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