The Effect of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells on the Mortality of Patients with Sepsis and Septic Shock: A Promising Therapy by Emine Alp, Zeynep Burcin Gonen, Kursat Gundogan, Aliye Esmaoglu, Leylagul Kaynar, Aysun Cetin, Musa Karakukcu, Mustafa Cetin, Gamze Kalin, Mehmet Doganay

“…Before the MSC applications, blood samples were collected for cytokine assessment (TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10). …”
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Seasonal and altitudinal dynamics in secondary metabolite composition of Commelina forage species in Konso zone, southern Ethiopia. by Kebede Gelgelo, Yisehak Kechero, Dereje Andualem

“…This study was conducted in the Konso zone, southern Ethiopia, to explore the secondary metabolite composition of Commelina species in two seasons and at two different altitudes. Samples were collected from the two altitudes and seasons. …”
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Diagnostic value of exosomal N‐glycan profiles for microvascular invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma by Huijuan Feng, Junping Ke, Liping Zheng, Chenjun Huang, Lijuan Liu

“…Therefore, this article investigated the expression of N‐glycan profiles in serum exosomes of patients with HCC and its clinical significance for MVI. Methods Serum samples from 210 patients with HCC were collected and randomly divided into modeling and validation cohorts. …”
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Pharmacoeconomic analysis of using biological agents in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis by I. I. Dyakov, D. V. Goryachev

“…The given results with regard to the data that there are significant differences in the efficacy and safety of biological agents usedto treat RA (National and EULAR guidelines for the treatment of RA, a number of meta-analyses of randomized controlled clinical trials) may conclude that the treatment regimen incorporating ETC is most preferential. …”
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The Effect of Dehydration on the Development of Endothelial Dysfunction in Young Athletes: a Comparative Analysis of the Effectiveness of a New Honey Isotonic Drink and Standard Me... by V. N. Kim, G. B. Krivulina, G. A. Prosekin

“…Materials and methods. A randomized controlled study was performed in young athletes under the age of 18 years. …”
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Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of antimicrobial resistance in Enterococcus spp. Isolated from the skin microbiota of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) in Southeaster... by Yesutor K. Soku, Jaelyn Reeves, Faith W. Kadzviti, Temesgen Samuel, Abdelrahman Mohamed

“…Isolates were confirmed using Biolog Gen III and VITEK®2, and antimicrobial susceptibility was determined using the Kirby–Bauer disk diffusion method. Thirty-five randomly sampled isolates underwent whole-genome sequencing for genotypic characterization. …”
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Effect of Dietary Allium mongolicum Regel Supplementation on the Quality and Fatty Acid Profile of Beef during Cold Storage by YU Aihuan, WANG Yushan, GAO Huixia, HE Jianjian, SUN Chenxu, XIE Yaodi, YAO Haibo, XU Lei, TAO Wenliang, HU Jinsheng, WANG He, DUAN Yueyan, TANG Defu, LEI Zhaomin, HU Jiang, LIU Wangjing

“…After completion of the feeding period, the cattle were slaughtered, and samples of the longissimus lumborum muscle were collected for the analysis of meat quality (pH, shear force, color, and textural properties) and fatty acid composition. …”
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Examining the Relationship Between Consumption of a Protein‐Based Diet and Hypertension Among Urban Households: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Adrino Mazenda, Chenaimoyo Lufutuko Faith Katiyatiya, Ni Putu Wulan Purnama Sari

“…The study utilized nonmedical secondary data from the Gauteng City‐Region Observatory Quality of Life survey for 2021/2022, which included 13,168 randomly sampled households. Results The findings showed that consuming beans (B = 0.120; p = 0.066), chicken (B = 0.349; p < 0.001), tin fish (B = 0.244; p < 0.001), meat (B = 0.235; p < 0.001), offal (B = 0.128; p = 0.050), and dairy (B = 0.294; p < 0.001) was positively associated with a reduced risk of hypertension. …”
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Enhancing engineering student engagement and learning outcomes through WebVR and wearable sensor integration with immersive learning by Mohammed Wasim Bhatt, M. R. M. Veeramanickam, Jeri Ramon Ruffner, Carlos Navarro, Md. Solaiman Mia, Gaganpreet Kaur, Mukesh Soni

“…Abstract This study addresses a critical gap in immersive engineering education by integrating browser-based WebVR with wearable inertial sensors to capture and enhance students’ physical interactions. In a randomized experiment (N = 93), participants experienced either (1) a WebVR environment augmented with real-time motion tracking or (2) traditional video-based instruction. …”
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Nationwide seroprevalence of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in asymptomatic population in South Korea: a cross-sectional study by Eun-Hee Nah, Seon Cho, Han-Ik Cho, Hyeran Park, Inhwan Hwang

“…Residual serum samples were obtained from 4085 subjects (2014 men and 2071 women). …”
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Effect of seed moisture content at harvesting time and priming with polyamines on barley seed (Hordeum vulgare L. c.v Usef) germination and vigour after storage by L. Yari, M. Sedghi, A. Hamidi, R. Seyed Sharifi

“…The seeds were hand harvested at three initial moisture contents including 18, 16, 14% using wet weight basis. The seed samples then were sealed in polythene bags and stored in conditioned storages and for 8 months. …”
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Biochar-mediated changes in nutrient distribution and leaching patterns: insights from a soil column study by Elif Gunal

“…Following the experiment, soil samples were analyzed at three depths to assess nutrient content. …”
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Determination of The Yield and Yield Parameters of Demre Sivrisi, Dogal Sarı Sivri and Dogal Carliston (Capsicum annuumm L.) Pepper Varieties Growed By Fertigation Method in Greenh... by Ahmet Demirbaş, Hasan Durukan, Mustafa Öztük, Handan Saraç

“…N, P, K, calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn) and copper (Cu) analyzes were made in the leaf samples taken when the pepper plant reached half of the fruit size and yield were determined. …”
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Boron rates and residual effect of gypsum on soil chemical attributes and barley yield by Tiago José Bombardelli, Renan Caldas Umburanas, Edson Lucas Camilo, Leandro Michalovicz, Cristiano André Pott, Marcelo Marques Lopes Muller

“…The experiment was started in 2009 using a randomized block design, with rates of 0, 3, 6, 9, and 12 Mg[gypsum] ha–1 for a long-term study. …”
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Botanical Composition and In Situ Dry Matter Degradability of Legume- Grass Mixture Pasture Fertilized with Different Amounts of Nitrogen by Numan Kılıçalp, Mustafa Avcı, Hatice Hızlı, Rüştü Hatipoğlu, Tugay Ayaşan

“…Three rumen cannulated Holstein Friesian heifers (3-4 year old) were used. Feed samples were incubated for 0, 8, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72 and 96 h. …”
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Prospective Comparative Study of an Oral Synbiotic and a Myoinositol-Based Herbal Supplement in Modifying Hormone Levels and the Gut Microbiome in Non-cystic Acne by Mildred Min, Nasima Afzal, Jessica Maloh, Ajay S. Dulai, Nabeel Ahmad, David Pinzauti, Raja K. Sivamani

“…Acne lesions were counted, stool samples were collected for gut microbiome and SCFA analyses, and hormone collections were performed at baseline, 4, and 8 weeks. …”
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Status and determinants of multi-dimensional poverty in Wolaita Sodo Town, southern Ethiopia by Eshetu Esrael, Asrat Worku, Carlo Cucchi, Abrham Belay, John Walker Recha, Alula Tafesse

“…More than half of the sampled respondents are classified as multi-dimensionally poor. …”
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Clinical staff reported knowledge on the existence of clinical governance protocols or tools utilised in selected South African hospitals. by Nomfuneko Sithole, Wezile W Chitha, Onke R Mnyaka, Akhona B A Ncinitwa, Sibusiso C Nomatshila, Xolelwa Ntlongweni, Kedibone Maake, Bongiwe E Mkabela, Ntiyiso V Khosa, Ziyanda B Ngcobo, Nombulelo Chitha, Khanyisile Masuku, Sikhumbuzo A Mabunda

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional study conducted among randomly sampled clinical staff at Nelson Mandela Academic (NMAH), St Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape Province and, Rob Ferreira (RFH) and Themba Hospitals in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa. …”
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Regulatory mechanism of ghrelin on testosterone secretion in type 1 diabetic rats by Chien-Chen Lu, Chia-Hsin Chang, Jou-Chun Chou, Po-Ling Yu, Paulus S Wang

“…Male Sprague–Dawley rats were randomly assigned to four groups: the control, ghrelin-treated, diabetic, and diabetic plus ghrelin treatment groups. …”
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Histopathological evaluation of the effects of thymoquinone and resveratrol on the liver in rats administered doxorubicin by Mehmet Burak Ates, Ozgur Ozdemir, Ali Erdem Ozturk, Mustafa Numan Bucak, Aysegul Bulut

“…After the 21-day experiment, 6 replicates were randomly selected from the groups. After weighing the body weight, the livers of the euthanized rats were dissected and weighed. …”
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