On Cluster Points of Sequences via Fuzzy Topology by Jyothis K Mohan, Sheeja T K, Sunny Kuriakose A

“…Furthermore, the concepts of maximal cluster points, $c$-sets, $c_m$-sets and fuzzy $c$-sets of fuzzy sequences are proposed and their properties are investigated.…”
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In vitro antitumor and immunomodulatory activities of 1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives by Héverton Mendes Araújo, Gabriel Acácio de Moura, Yasmim Mendes Rocha, Cristian Vicson Pinheiro Gomes, Valentina Nascimento e Melo de Oliveira, Ronaldo Nascimento de Oliveira, Larissa Deadame de Figueiredo Nicolete, Emanuel Paula Magalhães, Ramon R.P.P.B. de Menezes, Roberto Nicolete

“…BMDMs isolated and exposed to 1,2,4-oxadiazole derivative 2 polarize to the M1 phenotype and induce TNF-α at a concentration of 64.34 μM. …”
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Strategic Review: The CZTS Thin-Film Using Tandem and Multi-Junction Solar Cell by Saif Adnan Muhamad, Methaq Hadi Lafta

“…The first-generation technology is based on silicon wafers with a thickness of 300μm - 400μm. The second generation of technology or thin-film technology, based on the semiconductor coating layer on glass, metal, or polymer layers, is 1μm - 5μm thick. …”
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Synergizing GIS and genetic algorithms to enhance road management and fund allocation with a comprehensive case study approach by Ahmed Gouda Mohamed, Fahad K. Alqahtani, ElHassan Reda Ismail, Mohamed Nabawy

“…Anticipated results will provide asset managers with a comprehensive decision support system for executing effective M&R practices.…”
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The relaxant effect of Tamsulosin in the vascular reactivity of goat isolated renal artery by Aveen Muhsin Asaad, Ismail Salih Ibraheem Kakey

“…The results of recording and analysing showed that tamsulosin caused a concentrated-dependent relaxation of endothelium intact renal artery rings precontracted with a high level of KCl (60 mM) or phenylephrine (PE) (10-5 M), also tamsulosin exhibited potent inhibitory effects on PE, and less potent on KCl-induced contractions. …”
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Effects of local infiltration of analgesia and tranexamic acid in total knee replacements: safety and efficacy in reducing blood loss and comparability to intra-articular tranexami... by Harish Sivasubramanian, Cheryl Marise Peilin Tan, Lushun Wang

“…They also received pericapsular infiltration consisting of 0.5 mL of adrenaline, 0.4 mL of morphine, 1 g of vancomycin, 1 mL of ketorolac and 15 mL of ropivacaine. …”
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Mechanical evaluation of a novel resin infiltrated lithium-disilicate ceramic network versus resin infiltrated feldspathic ceramic network by Mariam Adel, Moustafa Aboushlieb, Nour A. Habib

“…PILN had lower brittleness index (0.89 μm1/2) than Vita Enamic (1.48 μm1/2) reflecting superior milling qualities. …”
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Estimation of PM10 and PM2.5 Using Backscatter Coefficient of Ceilometer and Machine Learning by Bu-Yo Kim, Joo Wan Cha, Yong Hee Lee

“…The estimation of PM10 and PM2.5 for the test data set was more accurate than that in previous studies that used satellite and ground-based meteorological data (bias = 0.10 µg m−3, root mean square error (RMSE) = 14.44 µg m−3, and R = 0.92 for PM10; and bias = 0.12 µg m−3, RMSE = 7.16 µg m−3, and R = 0.91 for PM2.5). …”
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Clinical Benefits of Parasternal Block with Multihole Catheters when Inserted before Sternotomy by Vedat Eljezi, Crispin Jallas, Bruno Pereira, Melanie Chasteloux, Christian Dualé, Lionel Camilleri

“…Two parasternal multihole catheters were inserted on each side of the sternum before the surgical skin incision for cardiac surgery and 10 mL of ropivacaine 7.5 mg mL–1 was initially administered in each catheter. …”
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Protective effects of Pyrogallol and Caffeic acid against Fe2+ -Ascorbate-induced oxidative stress in the wistar rats liver: An in vitro study by Seifollah Bahramikia, Nasrin Shirzadi, Vali Akbari

“…Furthermore, the IC50 values for DPPH free radicals for pyrogallol and caffeic acid were determined to be 76.26 μg/mL and 106.31 μg/mL, respectively. Notably, pyrogallol and caffeic acid exhibited higher antioxidant activity in all assays than catechin. …”
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Petroleum Hydrocarbons Contamination Profile of Ochani Stream in Ejamah Ebubu, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria by Akuro Adoki

“…The pits which had an average depth of 1.14m, representing a total surface area of about 184m2 and a total volume of the order of 220m3 of heavily contaminated sludge. …”
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Maternal erythrocytosis as a risk factor for small for gestational age at term in high altitude by Wilfredo Villamonte-Calanche, Marco Antonio Salazar-Zegarra, Cleto De-la-Torre-Dueñas, Alexandra Villamonte-Jerí, Adaí Vera-Luza, Milagros Hilari Bustinza-Apaza, Nuria Huanca-Huirse

“…Abstract Objective To determine if maternal erythrocytosis is a risk factor for small-for-gestational age at term at 3,400-m altitude in pregnant women without intercurrent disease. …”
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Isolated Infra-Orbital Nerve Schwannoma by Debjyoti Mallick, Saumitra Kumar, Rojan Ravi, Ankita Atin Mukherjee

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Effects of atractylodin and β-Eudesmol on P-glycoprotein and Caco-2 cells permeability by Artitaya Thiengsusuk, Wiriyaporn Sumsakul, Kesara Na–Bangchang

“…However, neither of the compounds were P-gp inhibitors nor modulators of the expression of MDR-1 mRNA, and P-gp function. Only a slight inhibitory effect was observed with atractylodin exposure at 160 µM for 24 hrs. …”
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Unraveling the genetic connections for mitochondrial DNA control region and breast cancer susceptibility by Namra Khalid, Muhammad Umer Khan, Raima Rehman, Shamsa Kanwal, Tazeen Zahid, Muhammad Usman Ghani, Ayesha Iftikhar, Qurban Ali, Muhammad Arshad Javed

“…This suggests a potential meaningful association between haplogroup M and the occurrence of TNBC in the studied population. …”
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Seasonal trend analysis and influence of meteorological factors on the concentration of atmospheric pollutants in an urban area by Naresh Kumar, Priya Ranjan, Suman .

“…Results: The study revealed that the average concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, and NO2 were 912.54 µg/m³, 257.42 µg/m³, and 65.98 µg/m³, respectively. …”
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Population Distribution of Rats (Rattus argentiventer) and the Damage Intensity on Rice and Other Crops in Pleret, Yogyakarta, Indonesia by RR Rukmowati Brotodjojo, Ikhsan Lazuardi, Antik Suprihanti

“…Crop damage outside TBS was observed using the line transect method in the 4 cardinal directions with a distance of 250m, 500m, and 750m from TBS. Rat nest’s locations were mapped using GPS. …”
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RETRACTED: Palmitic Acid Impedes Extravillous Trophoblast Activity by Increasing MRP1 Expression and Function by Yunali Ashar, Qiuxu Teng, John N. D. Wurpel, Zhe-Sheng Chen, Sandra E. Reznik

“…HTR-8/SVneo and Swan-71 cells, first trimester human EVTs, were grown in the absence or presence of 0.5 mM and 0.7 mM palmitic acid, respectively, for 72 h. …”
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In-situ electrochemical activation accelerates the magnesium-ion storage by Xuelian Qu, Guodong Li, Fengmei Wang, Ying Zhang, Tianyi Gao, Yutong Luo, Yun Song, Fang Fang, Dalin Sun, Fei Wang, Yang Liu

“…Of significant note is the slight decay in specific capacity from 205 to 141 mAh/g has been observed with an increase in specific current from 20 to 1000 mA/g. …”
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Ultrasound-induced modifications of Auricularia auricula polysaccharides: Implications for antioxidant and glucose-lowering activities by Te Yu, Yonggang Dai, Zifei Wang, Yang Gao, Qiong Wu

“…The antioxidant activities of AAP were enhanced after ultrasonic degradation, with DPPH scavenging IC50 reduced from 3.58 mg/mL to 2.07 mg/mL and hydroxyl radical IC50 from 2.28 mg/mL to 1.77 mg/mL. …”
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