Investigating the cost of mechanized unpaved road maintenance operations in Uganda by Obeti, Andrew Moses, Byaruhanga, Chris Bic, Muhwezi, Lawrence, Kakitahi, John Muhumuza

“…A USD to Ugx conversion rate of 3,800 was used. Two linear regression cost models with a 0.679 and 0.687 R 2 value were computed, and these can be used in preliminary road maintenance cost prediction. …”
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The role of autophagy in periodontal diseases: a bibliometric analysis from 2006 to 2023 by Bitong Zhang, Bitong Zhang, Yahui Wang, Yahui Wang, Yahui Wang, Haoxiang Chang, Haoxiang Chang, Chong Wang, Chong Wang, Hong Fan, Hong Fan, Xiuyun Ren, Xiuyun Ren

“…BackgroundPeriodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the supporting structures of the teeth, involving complex interactions between systemic and local immune responses. …”
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ACTH-like Peptides Compensate Rat Brain Gene Expression Profile Disrupted by Ischemia a Day After Experimental Stroke by Ivan B. Filippenkov, Yana Yu. Shpetko, Vasily V. Stavchansky, Alina E. Denisova, Leonid V. Gubsky, Lyudmila A. Andreeva, Nikolay F. Myasoedov, Svetlana A. Limborska, Lyudmila V. Dergunova

“…Thus, our results may be useful for selecting more effective structures for future anti-stroke drugs and appropriate post-stroke time points for their testing.…”
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Copper Pyrithione Induces Hepatopancreatic Apoptosis and Metabolic Disruption in <i>Litopenaeus vannamei</i>: Integrated Transcriptomic, Metabolomic, and Histopathological Analysis by Jieyu Guo, Yang Yang, Siying Yu, Cairui Jiang, Xianbin Su, Yongfeng Zou, Hui Guo

“…Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP Nick-End Labeling (TUNEL) fluorescence staining revealed increased apoptosis, deformation of hepatic tubule lumens, and the loss of stellate structures in the hepatopancreas after CuPT 48 h exposure. …”
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Characterization of the 1966 Camp Century subglacial core: a multiscale analysis by C. M. Collins, N. Perdrial, N. Perdrial, P.-H. Blard, P.-H. Blard, N. Keulen, W. C. Mahaney, H. Mastro, J. Souza, D. M. Rizzo, Y. Marrocchi, P. C. Knutz, P. R. Bierman

“…Microscale grain size and shape analysis, conducted using scanning electron microscopy, showed an abundance of fine-grained materials in the lower part of the core and no correspondence between grain shape parameters and sedimentary structures. These multiscale data define five distinct stratigraphic units within the core based on sedimentary process; <span class="inline-formula"><i>k</i></span>-means clustering analysis supports this unit delineation. …”
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Acoustic evoked potentials characteristics in patients with vertebral artery hypoplasia and posterior circulation stroke by Živadinović Biljana, Damjanović Radomir, Todorović Stefan, Živadinović Jelena, Stamenović Jelena, Bojanović Mila, Bojanović Aleksandar, Ćirić-Mladenović Ivana, Jovanović Hristina

“…The response includes seven negative waves which are generated in the structures of the BSt vascularized by the arteries of the posterior circulation. …”
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One Health interventions and challenges under rural African smallholder farmer settings: A scoping review by Evanson R. Omuse, Honest Machekano, Bonoukpoè M. Sokame, Daniel M. Mutyambai, Thomas Dubois, Sevgan Subramanian, Frank Chidawanyika

“…However, the successful implementation of OH initiatives was constrained by weak governance and coordination structures, poor communication and information sharing, lack of integrated surveillance system, limited community engagement, lack of political will, inadequate resources and logistical support, limited multi-disciplinarity and divergent priorities. …”
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463 Identification of molecular and cellular events during recurrence of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in human allografts by Haseeb Zubair, Thomas V Rousselle, Amol C Shetty, Azim Shafquat, Akalin Enver, Manish Talwar, Daniel G Maluf, Gallon Lorenzo, Valeria R Mas

“…Our findings reveal that podocyte detachment is driven by metabolic and structural dysregulation rather than cell death, increasing VEGFA expression and disrupting glomerular endothelial cell growth and permeability. …”
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Cyanide in cassava: unveiling health risks in the lens of unsustainable food systems in Sub-Saharan Africa – a systematic review by Gareth Osman, Wyson Maleta, Kingsley Masamba, Tinna Ng'ong'ola-Manani, Alexander A. Kalimbira

“…This systematic review synthesizes evidence on the health impacts of cyanide exposure from cassava consumption in SSA and examines how these risks are shaped by structural vulnerabilities in food systems.MethodsA comprehensive literature search was conducted across four databases: PubMed, Scopus, JSTOR, and AJOL. …”
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Analytical model of Iran-Saudi Arabia relations from 1979 to 2024 by Sajad Mohseni

“…Thus, despite formal diplomatic ties, Iran–Saudi Arabia relations remain vulnerable and subject to the complex interplay of longstanding structural tensions.Keywords: Islamic Republic of Iran, Saudi Arabia, unpredictability, cumulative crises, institutionalized distance.…”
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Exploration of a Postbiotic Derived from <i>Enterococcus faecium</i> HDRsEf1 and Its Probiotic Mechanisms by Yingying Chen, Yingting You, Lizhen Ren, Guilin Fu, Naiji Zhou, Yuncai Xiao, Deshi Shi

“…These in vivo findings are consistent with in vitro observations. A structural analysis using HPAEC and SEC-MALLS-RI characterized crude EPS-Ef1 as a heteropolysaccharide (Mw 80.3 kDa) with a near-spherical conformation (slope 0.13) composed of mannose, glucose, glucuronic acid, and galactose (5.4:4.4:1.2:1). …”
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Community-level mental health screening and referral using task-sharing with student volunteers in Kerala, India: a scalable model for low and middle income countries by Saju Madavanakadu Devassy, Lorane Scaria, Shyba Babu, Rajeev S.P., Lijo K.J., Amal Tom Jose, Kiran Thampi, Robin E. Gearing

“…The increasing incidence of common mental disorders in India exacerbates the treatment gap. Structural fragmentation prevents effective screening and treatment, despite several policies and programs. …”
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Genomic insights into novel predatory myxobacteria isolated from human feces by Joyasree Das, Shilpee Pal, Anu Negi, Shiva S. Sundharam, Amit Yadav, Srikrishna Subramanian, S. K. Sinha, Jayanta Samanta, Srinivasan Krishnamurthi

“…Based on evidence from detailed structural and functional genomics, we propose the novel species Myxococcus faecalis sp. nov. …”
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Influence of Reflow Cycles of the Pb–Free/Pb Hybrid Assembly Process on the IMCs Growth Interface of Micro-Solder Joints by Xinyuan He, Qi Zhang, Qiming Cui, Yifan Bai, Lincheng Fu, Zicong Zhao, Chuanhang Zou, Yong Wang

“…However, constrained process compatibility during single or multiple reflow protocols amplifies structural heterogeneity in solder joints and accelerates dynamic microstructural evolution, thereby elevating interfacial reliability risks at solder joint interfaces. …”
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Graphene-Based Nanomaterials in Photodynamic Therapy: Synthesis Strategies, Functional Roles, and Clinical Translation for Tumor Treatment by Liang J, Wu Y, Zhang C, Yi R, Zheng J, Zhao R, Shan D, Wang B

“…Focusing on four key graphene derivatives—GO, rGO, GQDs, and GNS—this article examines how reaction conditions, catalyst types, and precursor purity influence their structural properties and functional performance in PDT. …”
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Right ventricular outflow tract morphology and its clinical significance for invasive procedures by Marcin Jakiel, Rafał Jakiel, Jakub Batko, Edyta Dyngosz, Maria Kurek, Karolina Gutkowska, Jakub Hołda, Filip Bolechała, Marcin Strona, Mateusz K. Hołda

“…In conclusion, this study provides a detailed definition, along with anatomical and structural analysis of the RVOT, highlighting its complex morphology and its significant role in cardiac functionality and clinical interventions.…”
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Network-based analysis and experimental validation of identified natural compounds from Yinchen Wuling San for acute myeloid leukemia by Biyu Zhang, Biyu Zhang, Denggang Fu, Xin Wang, Xuelei Hu

“…ADME analysis suggested favorable pharmacokinetics, and molecular dynamics simulations confirmed structural stability. In vitro, these compounds exhibited dose-dependent cytotoxicity, induced apoptosis, modulated the cell cycle, and downregulated SRC expression. …”
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Alexithymia and self-injury functions as mediators between childhood maltreatment and nonsuicidal self-injury in adolescents with major depressive disorder by Yudong Shi, Qing Zhang, Guodong Xu, Song Wang, Changhao Chen, Zhiwei Liu, Feng Geng, Jiawei Wang, Xiangfen Luo, Xiangwang Wen, Huanzhong Liu

“…The primary variables examined were alexithymia, CM, self-injurious behaviors, and SF. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to evaluate the direct effect of CM on NSSI, as well as the mediating effects of alexithymia and SF. …”
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Comparative analysis of cardioprotective effects of two renal denervation techniques by T. M. Ripp, S. E. Pekarskiy, A. E. Baev, T. R. Ryabova, E. I. Yaroslavskay, A. Yu. Falkovskaya, E. S. Sitkova, V. A. Lichikaki, I. V. Zubanova, M. A. Manukian, L. I. Gapon, V. F. Mordovin

“…Mean age of patients was 57,3±9,5 and 56,4±9,3 years, respectively. We assessed structural and functional cardiac characteristics using two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography (STE).Results. …”
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Astragaloside IV increases PDHA1 in mesenchymal stem cell exosomes to treat myocardial infarction by Sha Zhongxin, Chen Zhijie, Du Feng, Guo Mei Qin, Zhong Ya, Hu Jinxin, Wei Zhang, Yu Zhenqiu

“…Compared with the sham-operated group, all experimental groups showed significant damage in cardiac structural and functional indices, while AS-IV, MSC-Exo, and MSC-AS-Exo significantly improved the cardiac function in rats with acute myocardial infarction model, especially the AS-IV-treated MSC-exo group showed the best effect. …”
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