Gender differences in perioperative complications following carotid endarterectomy: A retrospective analysis by Abdullah Burak Balci, Omer Faruk Rahman, Hasan Tezcan, Suleyman Yazici, Nihan Kayalar

“…Hematomas were present in 24 patients (10.7%), and nerve damage was also observed in 15 patients (6.7%). Surgical revision due to bleeding was required in thirteen patients (5.8%). …”
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Research on integrated injection-production optimization technology of electric submersible pump for Bohai oilfield heavy oil thermal recovery by Li Menglong, Yu Jifei, Hao Tongchun, Cao Yanfeng, Yang Yang, Yan Xinjiang, Liu Zhilong, Liu Fengxun, Li Lingxi, Dong Shichao

“…The traditional thermal recovery process uses a two trip injection-production string development method, which frequently starts and stops operations, resulting in additional cold damage and high costs. The efficiency of the jet pump injection-production integrated string system is also low, and production control is difficult. …”
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The influence of disturbance location and intensity on the deformation and failure of deep roadway surrounding rocks by Tao Zhang, Yunyun Xu, Chao Wei, Haijian Su, Yujie Feng, Liyuan Yu

“…When the source of dynamic disturbance changes from the side wall to the arch, it is more likely to cause damage within the stress concentration zones in the arch shoulder and arch bottom, which can result in instability and failure of the roadways.…”
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Mitigation PFHxA-induced neurotoxicity in Carassius auratus brain cells by selenium-enriched Bacillus subtilis via the BDNF/PI3K/AKT/GSK-3β pathway by Yu-ting Lu, Zheng-yao Guo, Lei Guo, Yu-hua He, Li-ming Liu, Xue Jiao, Yue-hong Li

“…Our previous studies have shown that selenium-rich Bacillus subtilis can not only alleviate the cause of brain damage by perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) in Carassius auratus via the intestinal axis of the brain, but its metabolites can also alleviate PFHxA toxicity. …”
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Ingestion of melamine cleaning sponges-derived microplastic fibers affects the survival and reproduction of Daphnia magna by Huimin Li, Wenwen Song, Songfeng Wang, Yanhua Wang, Yunfeng Ma, Yu Su, Rong Ji

“…The MPFs remaining in the gut triggered an elevation in the intracellular reactive oxygen species, which further induced oxidative damage and eventually death. The long-term exposure to MPFs also stimulated D. magna to produce more offspring. …”
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Effects of X-ray and electron beam irradiation on wine quality: Emphasizing phenolic compounds and aroma profiles by Weikang Ding, Qian Tu, Xuexue Xi, Xiaojie Wu, Junqing Bai, Shuang Liu, Junjun Li, Chunlong Yuan

“…Scanning electron microscopy showed varying degrees of grape skin damage. Results indicated irradiation significantly enhanced phenolic compound extraction, with DPPH and ABTS scavenging activities increasing by up to 38.98 % and 38.70 %. …”
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NOISE A FAVORITE FACTOR IN THE INDUSTRIAL WORK ENVIRONMENT by Vergilică HARALAMBIE, Oana Roxana CHIVU, Claudia BORDA, Dan NITOI, Marilena GHEORGHE, Villi PASARE, Marinela MARINESCU, Larisa BUTU, Ioana - Cătălina ENACHE

“…The presented experiment consists in determining the degree of damage to the safety of employees in the industrial work environment with specific metal processing, the implementation of the recommended measures, the questioning of the subjects regarding the industrial work environment vitiated by noise, the interpretation and comparison of the research results. …”
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Application of 2D and 3D Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) in Predicting Soil Erodibility in Oredide Village, Auchi in Etsako West LGA of Edo State, Southern Nigeria by D.A. Babaiwa, M.O. Ikponmwen

“… Geoelectrical investigation of the subsurface employing 2D and 3D electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) was carried out to ascertain the soil erodibility in Oredide village, Auchi, Etsako LGA of Edo State with a view to averting imminent colossal damage to land resource and its accompanying infrastructure. …”
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Proposals by the Ministry of Internal Affairs Commission Headed by F. K. Girs to Subordinate the Kirghiz Inner Horde under Astrakhan Governorate: Administrative Structure and Judic... by Evgeniy A. Gunaev

“…Any further division into northern and southern parts — with the former be incorporated into Samara Governorate — would give rise to the necessity that ethnic Kazakhs get involved into zemstvo-level activities, which the authorities believed hardly feasible because of the population’s low civic awareness. …”
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Over-Dimension and Over-Load (ODOL) truck in highways: Prevalence and modeling intention to operate ODOL truck, lesson learned from Indonesia by Ari Widyanti, Justin Mulya Gananda, Titah Yudhistira, Widyarini Weningtyas, Ludfi Pratiwi Bowo, Sinung Nugoroho

“…Over-dimension overload (ODOL) vehicles, known as vehicles with dimensions and carrying loads that exceed predetermined standards, are a serious issue because they are one of the factors causing road damage and one of the factors causing traffic accidents on highways. …”
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Explaining the Unexplained: Examining the Predictive Value of Semen Parameters, Sperm DNA Fragmentation and Metal Levels in Unexplained Infertility by Navdeep Kaur Ghuman, Kamla Kant Shukla, Srividhya Nandagopal, Sunil Raikar, Shailendra Kumar, Priyanka Kathuria, Dinesh Choudhary, Poonam Elhence, Pratibha Singh

“…Aims: To compare the semen parameters, sperm DNA damage and seminal metal levels of Zinc, Lead and Aluminium among the male partners of couples with unexplained infertility and men with proven fertility. …”
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ACCIDENTS AND OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS ASSESSMENTS FOR 400/220/110/20 kV URECHESTI POWER SUBSTATION by Nicolae Daniel FÎȚĂ, Mila Ilieva OBRETENOVA, Florin MURESAN – GRECU, Gheorghe Eugen SAFTA, Adrian Mihai SCHIOPU, Dan Cristian LAZAR

“…The experience gained with accidents at work, damage and other categories of undesirable events highlights the need to understand and control risks "upstream", i.e. before the accident occurs. …”
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Assessing the influence of matcha green tea extract on NF-κB/MAPK signaling pathway activation in rats: A study on irradiation-induced acute hepatic inflammatory response by Noha Sayed Hamed, Eithar K. El Adham, Amal I. Hassan

“…Purpose: This study investigates the potential of matcha (M) green tea extract, a natural compound known for its high antioxidant properties and health-promoting properties, in a new approach to reduce radiation-induced liver damage. Study design and method: In this experimental investigation, the administration of M was conducted on female Wistar rats for duration of two weeks after gamma-ray irradiation. …”
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UAV With the Ability to Control with Sign Language and Hand by Image Processing by Hediyeh Hojaji, Alireza Delisnav, Mohammad Hossein Ghafouri Moghaddam, Fariba Ghorbani, Shadi Shafaghi, Masoud Shafaghi

“…Additionally, we developed robust debris and damage-resistant shielding mechanisms to safeguard the drone's integrity. …”
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Ex vivo validation of magnetically actuated intravascular untethered robots in a clinical setting by Leendert-Jan W. Ligtenberg, Nicole C. A. Rabou, Constantinos Goulas, Wytze C. Duinmeijer, Frank R. Halfwerk, Jutta Arens, Roger Lomme, Veronika Magdanz, Anke Klingner, Emily A. M. Klein Rot, Colin H. E. Nijland, Dorothee Wasserberg, H. Remco Liefers, Pascal Jonkheijm, Arturo Susarrey-Arce, Michiel Warlé, Islam S. M. Khalil

“…Existing tools often lack control during insertion due to undesirable bending, limiting vessel accessibility and risking tissue damage. Next-generation instruments aim to develop hemocompatible untethered devices controlled by external magnetic forces. …”
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The effect of water consumption on the aqueous layer of the tear film by Urvashni Nirghin, Sikelela E. Dlamini, Nontobeko Mkhize, Tabitha Munsami, Nosipho Nzama, Renaishia Pillay

“…Background: Tear deficient dry eye is a condition of insufficient tear production and may cause discomfort and visual disturbances, and if untreated, may cause ocular surface damage. While various treatment options have been explored and are available, these are usually costly and invasive. …”
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LINC02282 promotes DNA methylation of TRIM6 by recruiting DNMTs to inhibit the progression of Parkinson's disease by Lu Han, Chuansheng Zhao, Feng Jin, Rongfeng Jiang, Hao Wu

“…In addition, LINC02282 overexpression using an adeno-associated virus reduced neuronal damage in PD mice. LINC02282 was mainly localized in the nucleus, and LINC02282 promoted the methylation of the tripartite motif-containing protein 6 (TRIM6) promoter to inhibit TRIM6 expression. …”
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Micro-mechanism analysis of Zhongchuan loess liquefaction disaster induced by Jishishan M6.2 earthquake in 2023 by Wang Yi, Wang Qian, Zhang Wuyu, Zhong Xiumei, Liu Fuqiang, Jia Shichao, Hu Xuefeng

“…The comprehensive analysis of the liquefaction mechanism shows that the rapid deformation of the soil skeleton and the destruction of the cementation and contact system of the water-sensitive minerals under seismic loading and hydraulic force lead to the collapse of the overhead macropores, the damage of structural strength, the increase of the complex pore channels, the rapid accumulation of pore water pressure, and the reduction of the effective stress, which leads to the liquefaction of the loess.…”
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Hepatoprotective effects of propolis ethanol extract on D-galactose-induced aging mice: A metabolomics and transcriptomics analysis focusing on insulin resistance pathways by Jinjia Liu, Songhao Tian, Jixiang Wang, Qing Sang, Wenting Su, Jinqiang Wu, Fenglei Zai

“…Histological analysis revealed that PEE mitigated liver damage. Mechanistically, PEE appeared to exert hepatoprotective effects by modulating the insulin resistance pathway, particularly through the PI3K-AKT/PP1 signaling axis, thereby enhancing glycogen synthesis in the damaged liver. …”
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Evaluation of enamel surface roughness using different types of polishing system after orthodontic bracket debonding by Maryam Fouad Bilal, Lanja Abubakir Ali, Deman Hasan Hamid, Rebin Ali Mohammed Amin

“… Background: returning surface of the enamel to its pre-orthodontic state after debonding of brackets without any damage to the texture of enamel is a clinical contest. removal of Residual adhesive using correct and suitable tools and methods ensures a smooth surface and healthy plaque-free environment. …”
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