MicroRNA-21 versus microRNA-34: Lung cancer promoting and inhibitory microRNAs analysed in silico and in vitro and their clinical impact by Meik Kunz, Claudia Göttlich, Thorsten Walles, Sarah Nietzer, Gudrun Dandekar, Thomas Dandekar

“…MicroRNAs are well-known strong RNA regulators modulating whole functional units in complex signaling networks. Regarding clinical application, they have potential as biomarkers for prognosis, diagnosis, and therapy. …”
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Handling Multiple-Fuel Options in Economic Dispatch of Thermal Power Plants Through a Tight Model Applying Indicator Variables by Hossein Sharifzadeh

“…This paper provides another perspective on the ED, where indicator variables represent the MF options and determine which cost functions should be set to zero. Based on this perspective, the paper builds a tight model to handle the indicator variables and solve the MINLP ED. …”
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Unveiling the cultural tapestry: exploring gender dynamics in embracing digital technology brands among the Y Generation in Saudi Arabia: a social structure theory and luxury value... by Aliyu Alhaji Abubakar

“…The study tested twelve hypotheses to assess the impact of financial, functional, individual, and social dimensions on digital technology brand adoption. …”
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SPECIFICS OF FORMATION AND EFFECTIVE USE OF CURRENT ASSETS IN CONSTRUCTION by T. E. Chetin

“…The methodological approaches to the estimation of current assets, criteria for making managerial decisions, management strategy development stage sand methodological provisions for the organisation of the management of current assets presented in this papercan be used as a methodological basis for managing the working assets of a construction enterprise, thuscontributing to improved management efficiency and creating conditions for sustainable functionality. Every managerial decisionrelated to determining the level of financial assets, accounts receivable and inventories should be considered from the standpoint of both the profitability of these assets and the optimal structure of current assets, thus requiring respective management levers. …”
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Research progress in the preparation and application of h-BN containing ceramics by Xusheng LIU, Xuekun TIAN, Zhenyi ZHAO, Donghong YAN, Tianpei YIN, Jinhua LIU, Xinmei HOU, Xinhong LIU

“…Efforts should aim to optimize sintering processes and reduce time requirements while emphasizing critical role of h-BN in next-generation high-performance materials. …”
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Retrograde Intramedullary Nail Fixation for Derotational Femoral Osteotomy for Recurrent Femoropatellar Instability by Maximiliano Barahona, Alvaro Zamorano, Cristian Barrientos, Mauricio Guzmán, Yoshiro Sato, Jaime Hinzpeter

“…At the two-year follow-up, the patient achieved excellent results, reaching a functional score of 91 points on the Lysholm scale. …”
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Comparative overview of European Pharmacopoeia and United States Pharmacopoeia requirements for validation of alternative microbiological methods by Aleksandra Dimitrovska, Katerina Starkoska, Liljana Anastasova, Rumenka Petkovska

“…Pharmacopoeial microbiological methods, foundational to the functioning of the pharmaceutical facilities, are limited by the time required for analysis, which is associated with significant costs. …”
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INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY OF WAVELET ANALYSIS OF VIBRATION SIGNALS by A. V. Gulai, V. M. Zaitsev

“…Complex-functioned continuous functions of real arguments (Daubechies wavelets, Gaussian wavelets, MHat-wavelets), complex-valued functions of real arguments (Morlet and Paul wavelets), as well as real discrete functions (HААRT- and FHat-wavelets) are used as wavelet functions. …”
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Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCYC R618 (Benesacc®) for chickens for fattening and other poultry species for fattening and reared fo... by EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), Roberto Edoardo Villa, Giovanna Azimonti, Eleftherios Bonos, Henrik Christensen, Mojca Durjava, Birgit Dusemund, Ronette Gehring, Boet Glandorf, Maryline Kouba, Marta López‐Alonso, Francesca Marcon, Carlo Nebbia, Alena Pechová, Miguel Prieto‐Maradona, Ilen Röhe, Katerina Theodoridou, Stephane Bretagne, Noël Dierick, Jaume Galobart, Jordi Ortuño, Montserrat Anguita, Daniel Pagés Plaza

“…Abstract Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCYC R618 as a zootechnical feed additive (functional group: gut flora stabiliser) for chickens for fattening and other poultry species for fattening and reared for laying. …”
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Advances in the Biosynthesis of Plant Terpenoids: Models, Mechanisms, and Applications by Renwu Cheng, Shuqi Yang, Dongli Wang, Fangcuo Qin, Shengkun Wang, Sen Meng

“…Based on that knowledge, future research should be directed towards the mechanisms governing terpenoid biosynthesis dependent environmental change and molecular breeding.…”
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The PKC-β selective inhibitor, Enzastaurin, impairs memory in middle-aged rats. by Mari N Willeman, Sarah E Mennenga, Ashley L Siniard, Jason J Corneveaux, Matt De Both, Lauren T Hewitt, Candy W S Tsang, Jason Caselli, B Blair Braden, Heather A Bimonte-Nelson, Matthew J Huentelman

“…We propose that care should be taken in future clinical trials that utilize Protein Kinase C-ß inhibitors, to monitor for possible cognitive effects, future research should examine if these effects are fully reversible.…”
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Recentralization within decentralization: County hospital autonomy under devolution in Kenya. by Edwine W Barasa, Anthony M Manyara, Sassy Molyneux, Benjamin Tsofa

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Increasing the autonomy of county hospitals in Kenya will improve their functioning. County governments should develop legislation that give hospitals greater control over resources and key management functions.…”
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Diagnosis and peculiarities of the treatment of pacemaker-mediated tachycardia by О.І. Семенюк, М.С. Сороківський, У.П. Черняга-Ройко, О.Й. Жарінов

“…It is primarily recommended to always activate the algorithms for automatic detection and elimination of PMT, which is usually sufficient for the proper functioning of the device. If necessary, additional measures such as reprogramming the postventricular atrial refractory period and AV delay should be considered. …”
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Assessment of the feed additive consisting of Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885 (Biosprint®) for cattle for fattening for the renewal of its authorisation (Prosol SPA) by EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), Vasileios Bampidis, Giovanna Azimonti, Maria de Lourdes Bastos, Henrik Christensen, Mojca Durjava, Birgit Dusemund, Maryline Kouba, Marta López‐Alonso, Secundino López Puente, Francesca Marcon, Baltasar Mayo, Alena Pechová, Mariana Petkova, Fernando Ramos, Roberto Edoardo Villa, Ruud Woutersen, Stéphane Bretagne, Elisa Pettenati, Daniel Pagés Plaza

“…Taking into account the nature of the additive, the FEEDAP Panel concludes that the additive should be considered as a potential skin and respiratory sensitiser, and any exposure through skin and respiratory tract is considered a risk. …”
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Periosteal stem cells: Research progress and application prospect by YI Zumu, DENG Chen, MAN Yi

“…This review summarizes the organizational structure and physiological functions of the periosteum, with a focus on the cell markers and biological characteristics of periosteal stem cells (PSCs). …”
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COMPARATIVE AND OPTIMUM ANALYSIS FOR NUMBER OF COLD STANDBY UNITS FOR A SYSTEM WORKING WITH ONE OPERATIVE UNIT AND TWO TYPES OF FAULTS by Parveen Kumar, Gulshan Taneja, Anil Kumar Taneja

“…A system with a single functional unit and one or two cold standby units is studied by developing two Models. …”
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Assessment of the feed additive consisting of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum DSM 18114 for all animal species for the renewal of its authorisation (Pioneer Hi‐Bred International, In... by EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), Vasileios Bampidis, Giovanna Azimonti, Maria de Lourdes Bastos, Henrik Christensen, Mojca Durjava, Birgit Dusemund, Maryline Kouba, Marta López‐Alonso, Secundino López Puente, Francesca Marcon, Baltasar Mayo, Alena Pechová, Mariana Petkova, Fernando Ramos, Roberto Edoardo Villa, Ruud Woutersen, Paul Brantom, Montserrat Anguita, Nicole Bozzi Cionci, Rosella Brozzi, Jaume Galobart, Yolanda García‐Cazorla, Matteo L. Innocenti, Joana Revez

“…Abstract Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the assessment of the application for renewal of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (formerly Lactobacillus plantarum) DSM 18114 as a technological additive (functional group: silage additive) for all animal species. …”
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Design of composite nanofibers for new all-solid state Raman wavelength converters by Bouhadida Maha, Azzoune Abderrahim, Dampt Théo, Divay Laurent, Fauvel Mathieu, Larat Christian, Beugnot Jean-Charles, Lebrun Sylvie

“…Two coating processes, multilayer dip-coating and atomic layer deposition, have been successfully developed and optimized for the functionalization, inducing only relatively low losses comprised between 0.5 dB and 1.76 dB on 2 cm. …”
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Adrenal Tumors with Unexpected Outcome: A Review of the Literature by Thomas M. Kerkhofs, Rudi M. Roumen, Thomas B. Demeyere, Antoine N. van der Linden, Harm R. Haak

“…The finding of an adrenal mass should induce a diagnostic work-up aimed at assessing autonomous hormone production and differentiating between benign and (potentially) malignant lesions. …”
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Assessment of the feed additive consisting of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum ATCC PTA‐6139 for all animal species for the renewal of its authorisation (Pioneer Hi‐Bred International... by EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), Vasileios Bampidis, Giovanna Azimonti, Maria de Lourdes Bastos, Henrik Christensen, Mojca Durjava, Birgit Dusemund, Maryline Kouba, Marta López‐Alonso, Secundino López Puente, Francesca Marcon, Baltasar Mayo, Alena Pechová, Mariana Petkova, Fernando Ramos, Roberto Edoardo Villa, Ruud Woutersen, Paul Brantom, Montserrat Anguita, Nicole Bozzi Cionci, Rosella Brozzi, Jaume Galobart, Matteo L. Innocenti, Joana Revez

“…Abstract Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the assessment of the application for renewal of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (formerly Lactobacillus plantarum) ATCC PTA‐6139 as a technological additive (functional group: silage additive) for all animal species. …”
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