Experimental and Computational Analysis of Surgical Mask Effectiveness Against COVID-19 in Indoor Environment by Chin Yan Suen, Helen Hoi Ling Kwok, Yuk Hang Tsui, Ka Hei Lui, Hong Hang Leung, Ka Wo Lam, Karen Pik Shuen Hung, Joseph Kai Cho Kwan, Kin Fai Ho

“…Abstract An experiment coupled with a computational analysis was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of surgical masks, which include KF94 and ASTM Level 1, in an indoor environment. …”
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Potentially commercializable nerve guidance conduits for peripheral nerve injury: Past, present, and future by Chundi Liu, Mouyuan Sun, Lining Lin, Yaxian Luo, Lianjie Peng, Jingyu Zhang, Tao Qiu, Zhichao Liu, Jun Yin, Mengfei Yu

“…Additionally, this study conducts a systematic discussion on the research progress of laboratory conduits, focusing on biomaterials and add-on strategies as pivotal factors for nerve regeneration, as supported by the literature analysis. …”
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Bufalin targets the SRC-3/c-Myc pathway in chemoresistant cells to regulate metastasis induced by chemoresistance in colorectal cancer by Jinbao Chen, Chenqi Wu, Kun Yu, Jinpei Liu, Jiahua Yang, Wei Li, Xiaoxia Tang, Yihai Shi, Ke Xu, Yi Chen, Xiaoyu Qin

“…In vivo experiments were conducted to validate that both BU and cinobufacini can ameliorate drug resistance-promoted EMT and angiogenic effects. …”
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Two sexually compatible monokaryons from a heterokaryotic Lentinula edodes strain respond differently to heat stress by Yuan Guo, Wenyu Jiao, Yajie Zhang, Meiting Tan, Qi Gao, Yu Liu, Shouxian Wang

“…BackgroundDespite the extensive research conducted on heat responses of Lentinula edodes heterokaryotic cells, the responses of the two sexually compatible monokaryons to heat stress (HS) remain largely unknown.MethodsTo bridge this gap, we examined the nucleus-specific (SP3 and SP30) heat resistant mechanisms using an integrated physiological, metabolomic and transcriptomic approach.ResultsThe results showed that HS elicited the boost of ROS and hampered mycelium growth for both monokaryons. …”
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A systematic review of plant-based therapy for the management of diabetes mellitus in the East Africa community by Nancy Bonareri Mitaki, Ilemobayo Victor Fasogbon, Onyinye Vivian Ojiakor, Wusa Makena, Emmanuel O. Ikuomola, Reuben Samson Dangana, Ibe Micheal Usman, Ekom Monday Etukudo, Augustine Oviosun, Swase Dominic Terkimbi, Elizabeth Bessy Umoren, Angela Mumbua Musyoka, Solomon A Mbina, Esther Ugo Alum, Ibrahim Babangida Abubakar, Godson Emeka Anyanwu, Patrick Maduabuchi Aja

“…Purpose: This systematic review assesses the efficacy, efficiency, safety, and feasibility of phytotherapy in the treatment of diabetes in the East African Community (EAC). Methods: we conducted a comprehensive literature search using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. …”
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Perspectives of healthcare stakeholders in Nigeria on the impact of COVID-19 on health services by Adeponle O. Adeoye, Yewande T. Nejo, Chinwe L. Ochu, Josephine Bayigga, Rodgers R. Ayebare, Adedayo O. Faneye, Charles O. Adewemimo, Oluwaseun Emmanuel Falayi, Adeniyi Francis Fagbamigbe, Prosper Okonkwo, Adewale Victor Opayele, Gloria Ogochukwu Nwiyi, Sunday Obiajunwa Eziechina, Ikemefule Rex Uzoma, Priscilla Ibekwe, Tamrat Shaweno, Nebiyu Dereje, Francis Kakooza, Mosoka Papa Fallah, Georgina Njideka Odaibo

“…Setting: The study was conducted in Abuja, and Oyo State, Nigeria, in 2023. …”
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Magnetic Vestibular Stimulation (MVS). A research tool with possible implementation in rehabilitation of stroke-affected athletes – a review by Monika Olszanecka, Tomasz Olszanecki, Anna Hanslik, Agata Białek, Agnieszka Walczak, Magdalena Mendak

“…Results: Several studies have been conducted using MVS, bringing new light to set-point adaptation of vestibular system. …”
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German college students’ mental health state and their willingness to use mental health prevention: An online survey during the COVID-19 pandemic by Lena Ehl, Christin Scheiner, Antonia Wasserscheid, Grit Hein, Matthias Gamer, Arne Bürger

“…Data were derived from a German online survey of 1334 college students (MAGE = 24.75, SDAGE = 3.32, [19–42] years) conducted in autumn 2021. Besides validated questionnaires (PHQ-2, ASI-3, CD-RISC-10) to assess their mental health status, we asked specific questions on students’ general interest in mental health prevention, whether students knew where to get help, and how many activities they engaged in to maintain their mental health. …”
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Toward High-order Solar Corona Simulations: A High-order Hyperbolized Poisson Approach for Magnetic Field Initialization by Rayan Dhib, Firas Ben Ameur, Vatsalya Sharma, Andrea Lani, Stefaan Poedts

“…Extensive verification was conducted on the high-order FR solver for polynomial orders up to P 3, achieving fourth-order spatial accuracy. …”
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The Impact of Time-Restricted Eating and Intermittent Fasting on Glycemia, Body Weight, and Overall Well-Being in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes – A Review of Studies by Szymon Przemysław Stolarczyk, Kuba Borys Romańczuk, Zofia Martyna Wójcik, Bartosz Omasta, Daria Rybak, Magdalena Agata Czerska, Paulina Dorota Pietrukaniec, Olga Krupa, Katarzyna Kamińska-Omasta, Kinga Furtak

“…Aim Of The Study The objective of this article was to analyze studies conducted on both animal and human models. This analysis enabled a presentation of the benefits and potential risks associated with time-restricted eating in the context of type 2 diabetes. …”
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PARP Inhibitors in the Treatment of Ovarian Cancer by Andrzej Paweł Zuzak, Magdalena Cieślik-Porębska, Krzysztof Kułak, Jagoda Niewiadomska

“…Review methods A literature review was conducted using the PubMed database, focusing on studies published after 2009. …”
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Exploring Acute Kidney Injury Incidence in Hip Periprosthetic Joint Infection Treatment With Combined Intravenous and Intra-articular Antibiotic Infusion by Wenbo Mu, MD, PhD, Boyong Xu, MD, Fei Wang, MD, Wentao Guo, MD, PhD, Xiaogang Zhang, MD, Li Cao, MD

“…Methods: A retrospective review of 151 patient records from May 1, 2010 to December 30, 2022 was conducted at a single academic hospital. Patients were treated for hip PJIs using debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention or single-stage revision surgeries. …”
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Metabolites derived from medicinal plants modulating voltage-gated sodium channel activity: A systematic review by José Luis Estela-Zape, Mayra Liliana Pizarro-Loaiza, Gabriel Arteaga, Santiago Castaño, Leonardo Fierro

“…Methods: The review followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines. A search was conducted in three databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science) using keywords related to sodium channels and medicinal plants. …”
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New biomarkers for diagnosis of bladder cancer: a bibliometric analysis by Roberto Falabella, Valentina De Simone, Felice Crocetto, Francesco Del Giudice, Angelo Porreca, Nazario Foschi, Biagio Barone, Luca Di Gianfrancesco, Valentina Di Pasquale, Vincenzo Francesco Caputo

“…Methods: An electronic search was conducted using Elsevier's Scopus database. From a total of 940 retrieved papers (published between 2019 and 2024), 493 were selected. …”
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Barriers to and facilitators of access to mental health services among pregnant adolescents and young mothers in Belize by Olusola Oladeji, Joanna Lai, Natalia R. Velazquez, Mohammed I. Bammai, Ghanshyam Kandel, Andria Spyridou, Natalia L. Beer, Angella E. Baitwabusa, Juliet Simmons, Fidel L. Cuellar, Iveth Quintanilla, Jeffan Augustine

“…Methods: This was an exploratory descriptive qualitative study using focus group discussions conducted in August 2023. The study sample was selected through purposeful sampling. …”
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Modifiable life style factors and male reproductive health: a cross-sectional study in IVF clinic attendees in Ghana by Brodrick Yeboah Amoah, Saliah Yao Bayamina, Cosmos Gborsong, Hubert Owusu, George Awuku Asare, Emmanuel Kwabena Yeboah, Josephine Ablakwa, Georgina Hammond

“…This study investigates the relationships between modifiable lifestyle factors, reproductive hormones, and semen quality in Ghanaian males attending an IVF clinic.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted with 212 male participants recruited from a fertility clinic in Ghana. …”
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Influence of Regional Pollution Outflow on Particle Number Concentration and Particle Size in Airshed of Guangzhou, South China by Hing Cho Cheung, Chengyu Nie, Mintao Huang, Tingting Yang, Hao Wang, Celine Siu Lan Lee, Chenglei Pei, Jun Zhao, Baoling Liang

“…Abstract A measurement campaign of particle number concentration and size distribution was conducted at urban (SYSU) and suburban (Panyu) areas of Guangzhou, South China, during 16 January to 3 February 2020 before and during the Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday. …”
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An experimental study of the physical mechanisms of fluid flow in tight carbonate core samples by binary surfactants by Ayomikun Bello, Anastasia Ivanova, Alexander Rodionov, Tagir Karamov, Andrey Morkovkin, Alexey Cheremisin

“…First, static adsorption tests were conducted on eight different surfactant systems to compare the adsorption behaviors of the binary surfactant systems with those of individual surfactants. …”
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Closer look at circulating nitric oxide levels and their association with polycystic ovary syndrome: A meta-analytical exploration by Seyed Sobhan Bahreiny, Akram Ahangarpour, Elnaz Harooni, Mahdi Amraei, Mojtaba Aghaei, Reza Mohammadpour Fard

“…Materials and Methods: A systematic review was conducted in several electronic databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Scopus, EMBASE, and Google Scholar, to identify relevant studies published up to January 2024. …”
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CADD based designing and biological evaluation of novel triazole based thiazolidinedione coumarin hybrids as antidiabetic agent by Anchal Sharma, Anmol Narang, Nitish Kumar, Rupali Rana, Megha, Pooja, Muskan Dhir, Harmandeep Kaur Gulati, Jyoti, Aanchal Khanna, Jatinder Vir Singh, Sukhraj Kaur, Preet Mohinder Singh Bedi

“…Molecular docking studies were conducted to investigate their interactions with various targets, including DPP-4, α-glucosidase, α-amylase, and PPAR-γ. …”
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