Biportal endoscopic bilateral decompression in lumbar spinal stenosis: a 3-year retrospective cohort study by Dongyue Li, Yunzhong Cheng, Peng Yin, Qingjun Su

“…Clinically, lower back pain (VAS: 5.9 ± 0.9–2.3 ± 0.6 at 1 month; 0.6 ± 0.5 final) and leg pain (6.8 ± 0.9–1.7 ± 0.6 at 1 month; 0.5 ± 0.6 final) showed sustained, statistically significant reductions (P < 0.05). Functional recovery was marked by ODI improvements from 64.5 ± 7.5 preoperatively to 26.1 ± 2.8 (1 month) and 11.0 ± 2.3 (final) (P < 0.05), with 88.24% (45/51) achieving excellent/good outcomes by modified Macnab criteria. …”
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Konjac glucomannan as an emerging nutritional strategy for obesity control via gut microbiota and metabolic regulation by Anindita Ghosh, Priyanka Mohol, Sumana Ghosh

“…Conclusion KGM emerges as a promising functional dietary component in regulating obesity and metabolic syndrome, with its effects attributed to both its physicochemical properties and its influences on gut-microbial dynamics. …”
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<i>Zingiber officinale</i> Polysaccharide Silver Nanoparticles: A Study of Its Synthesis, Structure Elucidation, Antibacterial and Immunomodulatory Activities by Xiaoyu Chang, Huina Xiao, Mingsong Li, Yongshuai Jing, Kaiyan Zheng, Beibei Hu, Yuguang Zheng, Lanfang Wu

“…This provides a sustainable way to produce antibacterial products and functional foods, and offers useful references for eco-friendly nano-silver applications.…”
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The Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation in Managing Pain, Strength, and Balance in Adult Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review by Theodora Plavoukou, Michail Iosifidis, Georgios Papagiannis, Dimitrios Stasinopoulos, Georgios Georgoudis

“…Some studies reported similar pain reductions between telerehabilitation and traditional rehabilitation, while others highlighted greater functional improvements in telerehabilitation groups. …”
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N-Trimethylation of nanochitin for high dispersibility and pH-independent antibacterial activity by Masaki Kawamoto, Toshifumi Mizuta, Hironori Kaminaka, Masaaki Akamatsu, Shinsuke Ifuku

“…Their surface charge plays a crucial role in their antibacterial functions, which occur through electrostatic interactions. …”
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Review of Offshore Superconducting Wind Power Generation for Hydrogen Production by Cheng Zhang, Liufei Shen, Xingzheng Wu, Feiyue Shan, Long Chen, Shuai Liu, Zhiqiang Zheng, Litong Zhu, Jinduo Wang, Yujia Zhai

“…The main contribution of this research is the development of an innovative conceptual framework for a superconducting offshore wind-to-hydrogen energy system, where a small amount of liquid hydrogen is used to provide a deep-cooling environment for the HTS wind turbine and the remaining liquid hydrogen is used for the synthesis of ammonia as a final product. Through functional analysis, this study demonstrates its potential for enabling large-scale offshore hydrogen production and storage. …”
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Hepatoprotective Activity of Herbal Composition SAL, a Standardize Blend Comprised of Schisandra chinensis, Artemisia capillaris, and Aloe barbadensis by Mesfin Yimam, Ping Jiao, Breanna Moore, Mei Hong, Sabrina Cleveland, Min Chu, Qi Jia, Young-Chul Lee, Hyun-Jin Kim, Jeong-Bum Nam, Mi-Ran Kim, Eu-Jin Hyun, Gayoung Jung, Seon Gil Do

“…Histopathology analysis and merit of blending 3 standardized extracts were also confirmed. …”
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Giant extrachromosomal element “Inocle” potentially expands the adaptive capacity of the human oral microbiome by Yuya Kiguchi, Nagisa Hamamoto, Yukie Kashima, Lucky R. Runtuwene, Aya Ishizaka, Yuta Kuze, Tomohiro Enokida, Nobukazu Tanaka, Makoto Tahara, Shun-Ichiro Kageyama, Takao Fujisawa, Riu Yamashita, Akinori Kanai, Josef S. B. Tuda, Taketoshi Mizutani, Yutaka Suzuki

“…However, their genetic diversity and functional roles for adaptability are largely unknown. …”
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Longitudinal Observational Study on Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Wounds Using DLQI and EQ-5D by David Palomar-Albert, Jorge Zamora-Ortiz, Federico Palomar-Llatas, Marta Escudero-Martínez, Alba Naranjo-Cuellar, Maria Isabel Pastor-Orduña

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Chronic wounds severely impair patients’ quality of life (QoL), impacting physical, emotional, and functional well-being. Understanding the multidimensional effects of treatment is key to implementing effective, patient-centered care strategies. …”
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Depletion of γ-glutamyl cyclotransferase suppresses the proliferation, migration and invasion of breast cancer cells accompanied by the activation of PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway by De He, Weiheng Cui, Xijiao Pang, Jiale Dong, Quanwei Qiu, Hongmei Dong, Ruijun Zhao

“…This study aimed to investigate the functional role of GGCT in breast cancer. Bioinformatics, immunohistochemistry and immunoblotting analysis revealed that GGCT is significantly upregulated in breast cancer tissues, and its high expression is associated with poor survival outcomes. …”
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P. TILLICHO ONTOLOGIJA IR I. KANTO TRANSCENDENTALINĖ FILOSOFIJA by Mindaugas Briedis

“…Though Tillich agrees with Kant that faith being of an existential character involving the whole of human existence, does not constitute a theoretical problem of the sort we encounter in empirical inquiry, but because of this wholeness Tillich sees Kant’s moral solution concerning nature of religion as reductive and suggests that an act of faith is a matter of all mental functions (intellect, will, emotion) of human being. …”
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P. TILLICHO ONTOLOGIJA IR I. KANTO TRANSCENDENTALINĖ FILOSOFIJA by Mindaugas Briedis

“…Though Tillich agrees with Kant that faith being of an existential character involving the whole of human existence, does not constitute a theoretical problem of the sort we encounter in empirical inquiry, but because of this wholeness Tillich sees Kant’s moral solution concerning nature of religion as reductive and suggests that an act of faith is a matter of all mental functions (intellect, will, emotion) of human being. …”
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P. TILLICHO ONTOLOGIJA IR I. KANTO TRANSCENDENTALINĖ FILOSOFIJA by Mindaugas Briedis

“…Though Tillich agrees with Kant that faith being of an existential character involving the whole of human existence, does not constitute a theoretical problem of the sort we encounter in empirical inquiry, but because of this wholeness Tillich sees Kant’s moral solution concerning nature of religion as reductive and suggests that an act of faith is a matter of all mental functions (intellect, will, emotion) of human being. …”
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Effects of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles on Chick Embryo: Immunomodulatory, Hepatic and Biochemical Alterations by Md. Sadequl Islam, Md. Nurul Amin, Mst. Deloara Begum

“…The evaluations included growth metrics, amniotic fluid biochemistry and histological analysis of the liver, caecal tonsil and bursa of Fabricius. …”
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P. TILLICHO ONTOLOGIJA IR I. KANTO TRANSCENDENTALINĖ FILOSOFIJA by Mindaugas Briedis

“…Though Tillich agrees with Kant that faith being of an existential character involving the whole of human existence, does not constitute a theoretical problem of the sort we encounter in empirical inquiry, but because of this wholeness Tillich sees Kant’s moral solution concerning nature of religion as reductive and suggests that an act of faith is a matter of all mental functions (intellect, will, emotion) of human being. …”
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P. TILLICHO ONTOLOGIJA IR I. KANTO TRANSCENDENTALINĖ FILOSOFIJA by Mindaugas Briedis

“…Though Tillich agrees with Kant that faith being of an existential character involving the whole of human existence, does not constitute a theoretical problem of the sort we encounter in empirical inquiry, but because of this wholeness Tillich sees Kant’s moral solution concerning nature of religion as reductive and suggests that an act of faith is a matter of all mental functions (intellect, will, emotion) of human being. …”
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Effects of Climate Change Scenarios on Growth, Flowering Characteristics, and Honey Production Potential of <i>Pseudolysimachion rotundum</i> var. <i>subintegrum</i> by Kyeong-Cheol Lee, Yeong-Geun Song, Hyun-Jung Koo, Kyung-Jun Kim, Hyung-Joo Kim, Ha-Young Baek, Sung-Joon Na

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Land Cover Transformations and Thermal Responses in Representative North African Oases from 2000 to 2023 by Tallal Abdel Karim Bouzir, Djihed Berkouk, Safieddine Ounis, Sami Melik, Noradila Rusli, Mohammed M. Gomaa

“…Oases in arid regions are critical ecosystems, providing essential ecological, agricultural, and socio-economic functions. However, urbanization and climate change increasingly threaten their sustainability. …”
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Oat and Forage Pea Mixed Sowing Improves Soil Chemical Fertility and Fresh and Dry Mass Yield in Light Saline–Alkali Land: Preliminary Results by Changying Guo, Chengti Xu, Xiaojian Pu, Yuanyuan Zhao, Jie Wang, Yunjie Fu, Wei Wang

“…Additionally, this treatment led to significant reductions in soil pH and electrical conductivity (by 3.87–8.31% and 5.13–6.05%, respectively), while enhancing organic matter content and enzyme activities. …”
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Tribological self-repairing behavior in ATP/Al composites: An orthogonal experimental study on attapulgite mineral effects by Z. Yang, Z.G. Xing, H.L. Yu, G. Jin, Y.L. Yin, Z.Y. Song, X.F. Cui, W. Zheng, J.T. Gong, F.Y. Zhang

“…The tribological performance of ATP/Al-steel sliding pairs under oil-lubricated conditions was investigated using a three-level four-factor orthogonal experimental design on an SRV-IV tribometer. Comparative analysis revealed that the composite materials exhibited reductions of 15.38–66.87 % in friction coefficient, 21.6–54.68 % in wear volume, and 10.5–39.71 % in counterpart steel ball wear scar diameter compared to pure Al sintered counterparts. …”
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