Human endothelial progenitor cells internalize high-density lipoprotein. by Kaemisa Srisen, Clemens Röhrl, Claudia Meisslitzer-Ruppitsch, Carmen Ranftler, Adolf Ellinger, Margit Pavelka, Josef Neumüller

“…Some HDL-positive endosomes were arranged in form of "strings of pearl"- like structures. HDL-positive multivesicular bodies exhibited intensive staining of limiting and vesicular membranes. …”
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Do Board Characteristics Affect Non-Performing Loans? GCC vs. Non-GCC Insights by Abdelaziz Hakimi, Hichem Saidi, Soumaya Saidi

“…At the same time, over the years, reforms and regulations have encouraged stronger board structures to enhance corporate governance and improve risk management. …”
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Developmental effects of sulfated thyroid hormones in sea urchin skeletogenesis suggest activation of non-canonical thyroid hormone signaling pathway by Katherine Tieman, Andreas Heyland

“…In the sea urchin Strongylocentrotus purpuratus, T4 and to a lesser extent T3 accelerate biomineralization—the formation of skeletal structures during embryonic and larval development—by modulating the activity of key transcription factors involved in this process. …”
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Dimensionamento de terraços de infiltração pelo método do balanço volumétrico Infiltration terrace design by volumetric balance method by Jarbas H. de Miranda, Sergio N. Duarte, Késia O. da Silva, Quirijn de J. van Lier, Nilson A. Villa Nova

“…There is need to use technical procedures to design soil conservation structures. Therefore, the aim of the present work was the development of a computational model, in Visual Basic 6.0 language, for design of contour terrace. …”
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Erzincan Altınada Sulama Şebekesinin Performansının Değerlendirilmesi by Cahide Sude Taş, Fatih Mehmet Kızıloğlu

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Dealing with foreign cultural paradigms: A systematic review on intercultural challenges of international medical graduates. by Kerstin Michalski, Nabeel Farhan, Edith Motschall, Werner Vach, Martin Boeker

“…They had difficulties with patient-centered care, the subtleties of the foreign language and with the organizational structures of the new health care system. In addition, they described the medical education in their home countries as science-oriented, without focusing on psychosocial aspects.…”
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Optimizing the acid resistance of concrete with granulated blast-furnace slag by Luca-Alexander Kempf, Rolf Breitenbücher, Christian Gerten, Andreas Ehrenberg

“…Concrete structures exposed to high levels of chemical attacks are assigned to exposure class XA3, which recommends separate concrete protection or a special expert solution to ensure durability. …”
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Advanced finite segmentation model with hybrid classifier learning for high-precision brain tumor delineation in PET imaging by K. Murugan, SatheeshKumar Palanisamy, N. Sathishkumar, Tagrid Abdullah N. Alshalali

“…Abstract Brain tumor segmentation plays a crucial role in clinical diagnostics and treatment planning, yet accurate and efficient segmentation remains a significant challenge due to complex tumor structures and variations in imaging modalities. Multi-feature selection and region classification depend on continuous homogeneous features to improve the precision of tumor detection. …”
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The role of surfactant proteins SP-A and SP-D in viral infection: a focus on COVID-19 by O. S. Kharlamovа, K. Yu. Nikolaev, Yu. I. Ragino

“…The surfactant proteins SP-A and SP-D, which are composed of trimerized units, belong to pulmonary collectins and oligomerize into higher-order structures. These proteins play an essential role in recognition and elimination of microbial pathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, nanoparticles, allergens) through a variety of mechanisms. …”
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屈曲约束型波形板异形柱-梁连接节点抗震性能研究 by 张爱林, 张礼恪, 姜子钦

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IMPACT OF COAL-ROCK DUST AND SODIUM FLUORIDE ON THE SPECIFICITY OF MORPHOLOGICAL CHANGES IN INTERNAL ORGANS IN EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS by Мария Сергеевна Бугаева, Олег Иванович Бондарев, Евгения Викторовна Уланова

“…Disturbances in the bronchopulmonary system before the 9th week of exposure are of the nature of immune inflammation with subsequent development of degenerative changes in the air-conducting structures. Moderate dystrophy of the parenchymatous component is characteristic of the heart muscle throughout the experiment. …”
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Biochemical and embryocidal side effects of indole-3-propionic acid and indole-3-butyric acid on albino mice (Mus musculus var. albus) by Ahmed S. Abdel-Aty, Mohamed A. Desheesh, Mariam M. Khattab, Khadega I. Hassan

“…Methods IPA and IBA were obtained in technical grade. Their structures were confirmed by melting point, elements analysis (C, H, N) and UV, IR, 1HNMR and mass spectroscopy measurements. …”
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Taxonomic diversity in the global wheat phyllosphere mycobiome – a meta analysis by Marie Højmark Fischer, Agnieszka Rzepczynska, Agnieszka Rzepczynska, Rasmus Kjøller

“…Phyllosphere fungi, both endophytic and phylloplane-associated, colonize aboveground plant structures, some of which have the potential to mitigate biotic and abiotic stressors. …”
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Research on the Bending Behavior of Concrete Beams Reinforced with CFRP Sheets Bonded Using BMSC by Zhenzhong Yang, Lili Jiang, Zhenguo Li, Chenggen Yang

“…To improve the construction performance of inorganic adhesives used for bonding fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) sheets to reinforce concrete structures, make rational use of resources, and reduce carbon emissions, double-shear tests on the interface bonding performance between bonded FRP sheets and cement mortar test blocks, as well as four-point bending tests on bonded carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs) to reinforce concrete beams, were conducted using basic magnesium sulfate cement (BMSC) as the adhesive. …”
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Evaluation of Sensitivity and Specificity of Acuity 360 Telemedicine Vision Screening System by Binder NR, Bloom JM, Balushian Haftevani M, Duncan S, Lowry NC, Chang TS

“…Acuity 360 is a combination of commercially available ocular imaging devices used together to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the structures and diseases of the eye.Methods: Observational cross-sectional study of consecutively examined patients where 19 remote examiners analyzed 80 patients using Acuity 360 images. …”
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Performance of X and inverted V bracing systems in controlling progressive collapse of reinforced concrete buildings by Muneeb Jadallah, Monjee K. Almustafa, Adem Doğangün, Moncef L. Nehdi

“…Progressive collapse can lead to partial or total failure of structures under extreme events such as explosions or earthquakes. …”
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Intensive Care for Eclampic Coma by V. V. Moroz, Yu. S. Podolsky

“…The use of the new algorithm for intensive care for eclampic coma, which is aimed at improving the perfusion metabolic provision of brain structures, with a reduction in mean blood pressure by 10—15% of the baseline level, by administering magnesium sulfate and nimodipine, and at compensating for CBV by high-molecular-weight hydroxyethylated starch (stabizol), ensured early emergence from a comatose state. …”
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Advances in the Automated Identification of Individual Tree Species: A Systematic Review of Drone- and AI-Based Methods in Forest Environments by Ricardo Abreu-Dias, Juan M. Santos-Gago, Fernando Martín-Rodríguez, Luis M. Álvarez-Sabucedo

“…However, significant challenges persist, particularly in heterogeneous forest environments with high species diversity and complex canopy structures. This systematic review explores the latest research on drone-based data collection and AI-driven classification techniques, focusing on studies that classify specific tree species rather than generic tree detection. …”
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Challenges in Diagnosis and Management of Atlantoaxial Tuberculosis: A Case Report by Chiu-Chun Chen, Chi-Ruei Li, Hsi-Kai Tsou, Ting-Hsien Kao, Ruei-Hong Lin

“…We chose the transoral approach for prompt abscess evacuation and to prevent unnecessary damage to the nearby vital neurovascular structures. The sputum culture and chest radiograph did not reveal concurrent pulmonary TB. …”
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Development of regenerated plants of interspecific wheat hybrids using immature embryos as explants by N. V. Kalinina, V. Yu. Dontsova, N. G. Chertkova, D. M. Marchenko

“…The results of the correlation analysis made it possible to identify indicators that closely correlated with the amount of plant regeneration, namely, the high yield of embryoid- and hemmorizogenic structures ensured a high frequency of plant regeneration (r = 0.769).…”
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