Effectiveness of Fu’s subcutaneous needling combined with muscle energy technique for postpartum perineal pain: a randomized controlled trial by Yuchun Shao, Zhanxiang Lin, Zhanxiang Lin, Yuan Shi, Ling He, Dongmiao Han, Zicai Liu

“…Seventy women experiencing perineal wound pain following spontaneous vaginal delivery in the hospital’s Obstetrics Department between January 2023 and December 2024 were enrolled. Participants were randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group (35 per group) using a random number table. …”
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A study of the Interaction Between Cetirizine and Plasma Membrane of Eosinophils, Neutrophils, Platelets and Lymphocytes using A fluorescence Technique by A. Kantar, N. Oggiano, P. L. Giorgi, J-P. Rihoux

“…The effect of cetirizine on plasma membrane fluidity and heterogeneity of human eosinophils, neutrophils, platelets and lymphocytes was investigated using a fluorescence technique. Membrane fluidity and heterogeneity were studied by measuring the steady-state fluorescence anisotropy and fluorescence decay of 1-(4- trimethylammonium-phenyl)-6-phenyl-1, 3, 5-hexatriene (TMA-DPH) incorporated in the membrane. …”
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A Review of Extraction Techniques of Bioactive Compounds and Pharmacological Properties of Guam’s Invasive Vine—<i>Antigonon leptopus</i> by Christel Kei U. Valerio, Sahena Ferdosh

“…<i>A. leptopus</i> contains a wide range of phytochemicals, including alkaloids, terpenoids, flavonoids, phenols, tannins, saponins, glycosides, and amino acids, which have been found to have many bioactive properties, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities. Extraction methods varied according to specific research objectives, but overall, the most common methods involved were maceration, Soxhlet extraction, and hot extraction techniques. …”
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Green-synthesized silver nanoparticles of Cinnamomum zeylanicum and their biological activities by Noureen Asia, Ahmad Faisal, Younas Farhan, Wondmie Gezahign Fentahun, Ibenmoussa Samir, Shazly Gamal A., Bourhia Mohammed

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Analysis of electrocorticographic signal activity characteristics in motor cortex glioma by ZHAO Wen-yu, LIU Yan-hui, MAO Qing, JIANG Ning, HE Jia-yuan, YANG Yuan

“…After preprocessing steps including filtering, signal activity characteristics across θ, α, β, γ1, γ2, γ3, γ4 frequency bands were extracted. …”
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Enhancing antioxidant extraction efficiency from red dragon fruit peel by green approach using novel optimization technique by Le Thi Kim Loan, Le Thi Nhu Thao, Bui The Vinh, Chaiyut Mansamut, Ngo Van Tai

“…The levels of polyphenol, betacyanin, and antioxidant activity in the extract were utilized to assess the efficacy of the extraction method. …”
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Phytochemical profiling and various biological activities of Phlomis tuberosa L. by Zhanat Azhikhanova, Mehmet Emin Duru, Selcuk Kucukaydin, Harry Kwaku Megbenu, Meltem Tas Kucukaydin, Galiya Baisalova, Minavar Shaimardan, Nurxat Nuraje, Mehmet Ali Özler

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Co-Optimized Design of Islanded Hybrid Microgrids Using Synergistic AI Techniques: A Case Study for Remote Electrification by Ramia Ouederni, Innocent E. Davidson

“…The local load profile, solar irradiation, and wind speed data were employed to ensure an accurate system model. …”
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Synthesis, Characteriztion and Antimicrobial Activities of Novel Pyrrolyl Benzimidazole Derivatives by Vidya Kamatar, Soumya N Irappannavar, Channabasappa S Hallikeri

“…All compounds were screened for antitubercular and antibacterial activities. …”
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Performance of cognitive tasks and functional brain activity in anxiety disorders by A. V. Kirenskaya, E. V. Fedorova, K. Yu. Telesheva, A. M. Gonopolsky, A. M. Chernorizov

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Sustainable Extraction of Bioactive Phenolics from Rose Hips for Functional Food Applications: Evaluation of Green Solvents and Extraction Techniques by Hanna Kaczkowska, Marharyta Pestriakova, Jolanta Wółkiewicz, Aneta Krakowska-Sieprawska, Paweł Fijałkowski, Zbigniew Rafiński, Paweł Pomastowski, Justyna Walczak-Skierska, Katarzyna Rafińska

“…Using maceration, ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), and microwave-assisted extraction (MAE), we compared extraction efficiency, total phenolic content, and antioxidant activity across various solvent systems and techniques. …”
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Preparation and properties of alkali-activated slag-like powder paste by Donghui Li, Wenzhong Zheng, Ying Wang

“…To address the challenges of transporting cementitious materials during the construction of islands and reefs in remote seas, local materials like sea sand and calcium carbonate-rich coral reefs were considered for preparing slag-like powder (SP), and alkali-activated slag-like powder paste (AASPP) was obtained by activating SP with alkaline activators. …”
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Project Activities and Encouraging Critical Thinking: Exploring Teachers’ Attitudes by Petra Pejić Papak, Lidija Vujičić, Željka Ivković

“…The research results showed that the majority of teachers estimated that project activities were carried out regularly at their school (66.5% on a class level and 65% on a school level). …”
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In Vitro Hypoglycemic and Antioxidant Activities of Dichloromethane Extract of Xerophyta spekei by Michael Musila Ndile, Wycliffe Arika Makori, Cromwell Mwiti Kibiti, Mathew Piero Ngugi

“…Phytochemicals associated with its antioxidant activity were identified through GC-MS. Data were subjected to descriptive statistics and expressed as mean ± standard error of the mean (X̄ ± SEM). …”
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Comparative analysis of consistency of adaptations to interval interventions individualized using sport-specific techniques in well-trained soccer players by Hongjun Zhang, Sheng Li, Bingyuan Yang

“…Abstract This study aimed to investigate the uniformity of adaptive changes in cardiorespiratory fitness and anaerobic power to high-intensity interval interventions (HIIT) designed using techniques specified for soccer players. Thirty well-trained athletes (age = 25 ± 3.1 years; body mass = 82.4 ± 3.4 kg; height = 183 ± 2.1 cm) were randomly assigned to two experimental groups engaging in interval intervention individualized using 30–15 Intermittent Fitness Test [HIITvIFT (two sets of 5–8 min intervals, comprising 15 s of running at 95% of VIFT followed by 15 s of passive recovery)], and small-sided game with matched timing (SSG [4 sets of 2.5–4 min 3 v 3 efforts]), as well as an active control group. …”
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Biological Activity of Biomarkers Associated With Metastasis in Osteosarcoma Cell Lines by Nidia Ednita Beltrán‐Hernández, Luis Cardenas, Verónica Jimenez‐Jacinto, Leticia Vega‐Alvarado, Heriberto Manuel Rivera

“…Both canonical or full‐length (FL‐mmp‐2) and N‐terminal truncated (NTT‐mmp‐2) isoforms were discerned in biopsies. Moreover, MMP‐2's activity was characterized in cell lines. …”
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Brain endothelial permeability, transport, and flow assessed over 10 orders of magnitude using the in situ brain perfusion technique by Quentin R. Smith, Haritha Mandula, Jagan Mohan R. Parepally, Jun Oki, Fancy Thomas, Helen R. Thorsheim, Abraham J. Al-Ahmad, Thomas J. Abbruscato, Per Ask, David S. Hage, Peter J. Robinson

“…Results Cerebrovascular Po was determined for 125 solutes, of which 78 showed little or no evidence of active efflux transport. Fifty of the solutes were in the lipophilicity zone (Log Poct 1–5) of most FDA-approved CNS drugs. …”
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Active Surveillance in Early Thyroid Cancer: A Meta-Analysis by Li-Jen Liao, Yukiko Ono, Shun-Fa Hung, Yong-Chen Chen, Wan-Lun Hsu

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: There remain several challenges to the acceptance and standardization of active surveillance (AS) in patients with early thyroid cancer. …”
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Reveal the mechanism of hepatic oxidative stress in mice induced by photo-oxidation milk using multi-omics analysis techniques by Sijia Tan, Qiangqiang Li, Can Guo, Sumeng Chen, Afaf Kamal-Eldin, Gang Chen

“…Objectives: This study employs multi-omics analysis techniques to elucidate the mechanisms by which photo-oxidized milk induces oxidative stress in the liver. …”
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High-Performance Structures of Biopolymer Gels Activated with Scleroprotein Crosslinkers by Miroslawa Prochon, Oleksandra Dzeikala, Szymon Szczepanik

“…Advanced analytical techniques, including FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, XRD, TEM, TGA, DSC, ToF-SIMS, SEM/EDS, GPC/SEC, and elemental analysis, were employed for comprehensive material characterization. …”
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