Effect of nano- and micro-polystyrene particles on small intestinal epithelial functions and enteric neuronal activity in vitro by Kristin Elfers, Pascal Benz, Marion Burmester, Silja Hein, Kathrin Hansen, Holger Sieg, Linda Böhmert, Maxi B. Paul, Gemma Mazzuoli-Weber

“…Additionally, both sizes of particles induced a change in neuronal response parameters to nicotinergic stimulation after a 24 h incubation. …”
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IPaintS - Intelligent coatings for concrete structures: Immobilization of pH indicators on coating membranes by Cristino Ana F., Lopreto Julia, Silva Helena, Santos Silva António, Rodrigues Maria Paula, Cabral-Fonseca Susana, Ferreira Olga, Teles Nunes Joaquim, Soeira Bruno, Galhano dos Santos Rui

“…One key aspect of ASR products is the presence of alkaline hydroxides in the gel formation process, resulting in elevated pH levels. When this gel reaches the concrete carbonated surface, a change in pH occurs. …”
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Comparison of meshing characteristics and dynamic behavior of hypoid gear drive under different load conditions by Xiaole Wang, Yang Yang, Jianwei Lu, Xianguang Gu, Shaowu Qiu, Jianxue Liu, Zhining Zhang, Baobao Dai

“…While the tooth backlash increases to a critical value, the system may change to chaotic motion from periodic motion. The results provided a basis for improving the meshing performance of hypoid gear.…”
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Elastocaloric effect of NiTi shape memory alloys manufactured by laser powder bed fusion by Changyong Chen, Ze Pu, Bailiang Qin, Pengbo Wang, Congrui Yang, Kangcheung Chan

“…In particular, the 1st cooling capacity of the sample with the best elastocaloric effect reached 11.0 K, which was superior to other results obtained by LPBF under similar compressive strain levels.…”
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Electrochemical lysis at the stage of endoresection for large posterior intraocular tumors by Yu. A. Belyy, A. V. Tereshchenko, A. V. Shatskih, D. K. Solovyov

“…Visual acuity was not changed (NLP). At the place of the removal tumor a surgical choroidal coloboma without pigmentation all over scleral bed and periphery was shown in all cases in distant postoperative period (from 1.5 to 3 years). …”
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Kinematic analysis of the metacarpophalangeal joint during jump reception in Brasileiro de Hipismo breed horses by L.S. Rehbein, L.R.S. Campos, G.A. Lira, C.R. Santos, A.R.C. Barreto-Vianna, E.M.M. Lima

“…The jumping kinematics in BH horses provided insights into flexibility and adaptability during jumps, as well as how the metacarpophalangeal joint angles changed during jump reception.…”
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Study of burr and tear defects at the entrance and exit surface during drilling of Kevlar composites by Wei Zhang, Houpeng Du, Hongqiang Zhou, Ying Nie, Wendong Gong

“…This method takes the force change in the cutting process and the tear and burr length after machining as the quantitative index to analyze the optimal processing parameters. …”
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Two New Records for the Fish Fauna of Simenlik-Akgöl Lagoon in Yeşilırmak River Basin (Samsun-Turkey) by Nazmi Polat, Savaş Yılmaz, Semra Saygın, Melek Özpiçak

“…Turkey has a rich biodiversity in terms of freshwater fish. Because of climate change, periodic ichthyofauna monitoring and updating of fish fauna are critical. …”
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Mechanism model of dynamic polyurethanes with two scales of nodes to regulate mechanical property by Yue Liu, Jinpeng Li, Litong Jia, Manyu Li, Yifan Diao, Zhenqi Han, Chenglei Yu, Tian Liu

“…The mechanical properties are regulated by changing the ratio of polyols as flexible long chains and the two-scale rigid joints composed of benzene rings and isocyanate-urea rings. …”
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Characterization and Quantification of Heavy Metals in Oued Sebou Sediments by Abdelaiz Dra, Abdelali El Gaidoumi, Karim Tanji, Aziz Chaouni Benabdallah, Abdeslem Taleb, Abdelhak Kherbeche

“…Indeed, the metal content in the sediments reaches particularly high values exceeding the limit recommended by WHO. …”
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The Effect of Sapphire Substrates on Omni-Directional Reflector Design for Flip-Chip Near-Ultraviolet Light-Emitting Diodes by Yonghui Zhang, Ji Zhang, Yuxin Zheng, Ce Sun, Kangkai Tian, Chunshang Chu, Zi-Hui Zhang, Jay Guoxu Liu, Wengang Bi

“…As a result, SiO₂ layer with a thickness of over one wavelength is better, because the energy of evanescent wave decays to sufficiently negligible when it reaches the Al metal.…”
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Multiplex metabolic engineering of yeast for high-efficiency all-trans-retinoic acid production by Wenhao Li, Dong Wang, Tingting Yang, Xiaochen Ma, Xueli Zhang, Zhubo Dai

“…Results In this study, a β-carotene-producing chassis strain was firstly constructed by mining optimal Crt gene combinations, changing platform strains and adjusting the Crt gene copy numbers. …”
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Pegylated gold nanoparticles interact with lipid bilayer and human serum albumin and transferrin by Elżbieta Okła, Sylwia Michlewska, Adam Buczkowski, Serafin Zawadzki, Katarzyna Miłowska, Javier Sánchez-Nieves, Rafael Gómez, Francisco Javier de la Mata, Maria Bryszewska, Janusz Blasiak, Maksim Ionov

“…These nanoparticles penetrated the DMPC membrane suggesting their ability to reach a target inside the cell. In most of the effects, AuNP14b was more effective than AuNP14a, which might result from its more positive charge. …”
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Our Results of Hyperbaric Oxygen or Pars Plana Vitrectomy in Central Retinal Artery Obstruction by S. Doğruya, B. T Altınbay, Ö. C. Kayıkçıoğlu, M. Altınışık, E. Kurt, Ö. R. Kayıkçıoğlu

“…There was no statistically significant difference between the group receiving HBOT and the group undergoing PPV regarding age, initial visual acuity, final visual acuity, visual gain difference between visual acuity improvements, intraocular pressure, and time lag for treatment initiation (p > 0.05).Conclusion Although some improvement in visual acuity was observed in both treatment groups – particularly in patients who underwent PPV – this change did not reach statistical significance. Therefore, despite timely intervention, the overall visual outcomes in CRAO remain poor.…”
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Climate Variability in the Sudano-Guinean Transition Area and Its Impact on Vegetation: The Case of the Lamto Region in Côte D’Ivoire by A. Diawara, F. Yoroba, K. Y. Kouadio, K. B. Kouassi, E. M. Assamoi, A. Diedhiou, P. Assamoi

“…During 1962–1971 and 2007–2009, the depth of the monsoon at Lamto reaches 300 hPa with an increase in the rainfall. …”
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The potential of tannin from Sonneratia alba fruit in defaunation of rumen protozoa and reducing methane gas production: An approach to increase livestock digestive efficiency by Roni Pazla, Antonius Antonius, Zaitul Ikhlas, Anuraga Jayanegara, Laily Rinda Ardani, Maureen Chrisye Hadiatry, Jumjunidang Jumjunidang, Tri Budiyanti

“…The total number of protozoa at 4.5% (T3) reached 9.89 × 104 cells/ml and methane gas was 56.1 ml/g DM (dry matter); 8.41 ml/g OM (organic matter). …”
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Removal of Reactive Anionic Dyes from Binary Solutions by Adsorption onto Quaternized Kenaf Core Fiber by Intidhar Jabir Idan, Siti Nurul Ain Binti Md. Jamil, Luqman Chuah Abdullah, Thomas Shean Yaw Choong

“…In this regard, kenaf core fiber (KCF) was chemically modified by the quaternized agent (3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium chloride to increase surface area and change the surface properties in order to improve the removing reactive anionic dyes from binary aqueous solution. …”
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Behavioral assessment of the zebrafish, Danio rerio (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae), upon chronic exposure to the insecticide Fipronil and its chlorine degradation byproducts by Isabela V. Profeta, Vinícius D.L.R. Goulart, Karina T.S. Rubio, Anderson G. Domingues, Maria E.P. Martucci, Eneida M. Eskinazi-Sant’Anna, Camila P. Teixeira, Cristiano S. de Azevedo

“…The results showed that fish exposed to the pesticides in the highest concentrations and for 60 days changed drastically their behavior, becoming more lethargic, swimming more abnormally, and using the bottom of the aquarium more. …”
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The use of photobioreactors in façades for decarbonization process by Marcos Antonio Leite Frandoloso, Sidnei Matana Júnior, Rodrigo Carlos Fritsch, Alan Rempel, Luciane Maria Colla, Eduardo Grala da Cunha, Júlia Medeiros Nicolodi, João Gabriel Cendron, Fábio Lamaison Pinto

“…In addition to thermal and energy performance, the strategies will allow the process of sequestration of carbon dioxide and other GHG (greenhouse gases) that impacts on the process of climate change and can contribute to reach the sustainable development. …”
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Effect of Keratin Structures from Chicken Feathers on Expansive Soil Remediation by Elda Montes-Zarazúa, Arturo Colín-Cruz, María de la Luz Pérez-Rea, Miguel de Icaza, Carlos Velasco-Santos, Ana Laura Martínez-Hernández

“…The maximum reduction of pressure (43.99%) due to swelling is achieved by reducing the void ratio, which can be reached with the addition of chicken feather keratin structures to the expansive soil. …”
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