Correlation analysis of DLG5 and PD-L1 expression in triple-negative breast cancer by Jingmin Che, Bo Chen, Xusheng Wang, Baoe Liu, Cuixiang Xu, Huxia Wang, Jingying Sun, Qing Feng, Xiangrong Zhao, Zhangjun Song

“…A combination of PD-L1 inhibitors and DLG5 RNA interference techniques was used, along with various methods including cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8), colony formation, wound healing, transwell migration, reverse transcription-quantitative real-time PCR (RT-qPCR), immunofluorescence, immunohistochemical staining (IHC), expression analysis from datasets and western blotting. These methods were employed to evaluate changes in cell proliferation, migration, and the expression levels of PD-L1 and DLG5. …”
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Time-frequency characterization of acoustic emission signals from bending damage of corroded reinforced concrete beams in high- temperature saline environment by Dazhong Zhang, Shiyi Zhang, SM Chayan, Yingfang Fan, Surendra P. Shah, Junjie Zheng

“…To analyze the crack development characteristics of corroded reinforced concrete (RC) beams in high-temperature saline environment flexural failure, and to explore the degradation laws of beams' flexural performance after high-temperature corrosion, as well as the time-frequency characteristics of the acoustic emission signals during flexural failure; employing electrochemical acceleration corrosion and four-point bending tests, combined with acoustic emission technology, establishes a connection between the flexural failure process of concrete beams under three conditions: unrusted (RC-1), rusted at room temperature (CRC-1), and rusted at high temperature (GRC-1). …”
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USP22 inhibits microglial M1 polarization by regulating the PU.1/NLRP3 inflammasome pathway by Ming-chen Yu, Xiao-lin Li, Ming-liang Ning, Zhen-zhong Yan, Wan-tao Yu

“…Enzyme-linked immunosorbent (ELISA) assay was employed to determine the levels of inflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), IL-1 β, and IL-10 in the cells. …”
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The Effect of Dynamic Service Innovation Capabilities on Firm Performance: The Moderating Role of Perceived Environmental Dynamism and the Mediating Role of Service Innovation and... by Rasoul Nosratpanah, Samad Barani, Aref Ashrafzadeh, Gholamhosein Atashi

“…Therefore, this research aims to investigate the impact of dynamic service innovation capabilities on firm performance by explaining the moderating role of perceived environmental dynamics and the mediating role of service innovation and competitive advantage.MethodologyThe research employs an applied purpose and a descriptive-correlational nature. …”
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Designing a Model for Demand Side Management in Electricity Sector Based on Collaborative Governance by Gholamreza kazemian, Mohammadreza Raecy, Reza Vaezi, Vajollah Ghorbanizadeh

“…Conclusion The outcomes of this study underscored the significant role that a collaborative framework plays in the success of DSM programs, particularly under specific and important conditions. The strategies employed by Iran’s power ministry were found to be integral, serving as a key moderating force in aligning DSM programs with the diverse motivations of various consumer groups, encompassing both financial and technical drivers. …”
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Structure-Function Relationship between Cluster Mean Defect and Sector Peripapillary Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma by Jing Han, Wenjiu Yang, Dabo Wang, Haiqing Bai

“…Then, linear (y = a+ bx) and curvilinear (quadratic, y = a+bx + cx2) regression analyses were employed to investigate the model for the cluster MD-sector pRNFLT pair with significant correlation. …”
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Associations of health literacy with metabolic status and quality of life among comunity patients with type 2 diabetes in Shanghai by YANG Liping, SONG Haihong, SHEN Jue, GAO Jinli, ZHANG Zhiping, QIAN Liuyu, GONG Huan

“…Pearson correlation coefficients were employed to assess the relationship between health literacy levels and metabolic indicators as well as QoL. …”
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Trends in certifications of overall vision impairment and that due to diabetic retinopathy/maculopathy in England and Wales, 2009/2010 to 2019/2020: a retrospective database analys... by Catey Bunce, Gwyn Samuel Williams, David Owens, Wen Xing, Rhianon Reynolds, Antra Zekite, Declan Flanagan, RL Thomas, Rebecca John

“…Poisson regression was employed to analyse changes in trends over time for certifications of vision impairment.Results In England, from 2010 to 2020, there was a small but significant reduction (p<0.001) in the overall rate of certifications for SI and SSI due to any cause, from 43.4 certifications per 100 000 people to 41.7 per 100 000 people. …”
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Production performance of eel Anguilla bicolor bicolor with the addition of calsium carbonat by Ardyen Saputra, Tatag Budiardi, Eddy Supriyono

“…The parameters measured were the survival rate, growth rate on biomass, feed convertion ratio, oxygen consumption rate, and the employment rate of osmotic. The results of this study showed treatment with 50 mg/L calcium carbonate addition into the culture media was the best treatment for growth rate of 1.77 g/day and optimal feed convertion ratio of 2.27, oxygen comsumption rate of 0.41 mg O2/g/h and osmotic work rate of 0.269 mOsm/L H2O.   …”
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Sustainable healthy settlement on a small island as a cultural heritage area by I. Martias, R. Rifardi, A. Agrina, I. Suprayogi

“…Therefore, this research analyzes the status and determinants of the sustainability of healthy settlement arrangements in the coastal area of Penyengat Island as a cultural heritage site.METHODS: The study utilizes the multi-dimensional scaling-rapid appraisal for sustainability approach, employing the modified rapid appraisal for fisheries ordinance software technique for settlement analysis. …”
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L’apport de la géomatique à la connaissance de la partie terminale de l’aqueduc du Gier à Lyon by Éric Leroy

“…But other techniques are also employed, with tunnels running through some hillocks and siphons used to cross deep valleys. …”
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Environmental impact assessment of rapeseed production using the LCA method: Part two: Life cycle impact assessment by Kiš Ferenc, Đurišić-Mladenović Nataša, Marjanović-Jeromela Ana

“…The environmental impact assessment employed the ReCiPe 2016 (H) LCIA method, using the OpenLCA software. …”
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Conception of a mobile health application targeting early postoperative physiotherapeutic care after total knee replacement, a qualitative study by Hassan Tarek Hakam, Hassan Tarek Hakam, Hassan Tarek Hakam, Nikolai Ramadanov, Nikolai Ramadanov, Awda Garzuzi, Mikhail Salzmann, Mikhail Salzmann, Hannes Hofmann, Hannes Hofmann, Felix Muehlensiepen, Felix Muehlensiepen, Roland Becker, Roland Becker, Robert Prill, Robert Prill, Robert Prill

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Inflammatory Markers and Severity in COVID-19 Patients with Clostridioides Difficile Co-Infection: A Retrospective Analysis Including Subgroups with Diabetes, Cancer, and Elderly by Teodor Cerbulescu, Flavia Ignuta, Uma Shailendri Rayudu, Maliha Afra, Ovidiu Rosca, Adrian Vlad, Stana Loredana

“…Statistical comparisons employed <i>t</i>-tests, chi-square tests, and logistic regression models. …”
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Comparing the efficacy of 3D-printing-assisted surgery with traditional surgical treatment of fracture: an umbrella review by Lin Xiao, Peiyuan Tang, Shengwu Yang, Jingyue Su, Wenbo Ma, Han Tan, Ying Zhu, Wenfeng Xiao, Ting Wen, Yusheng Li, Shuguang Liu, Zhenhan Deng

“…Furthermore, Graphical Representation of Overlap for Overviews (GROOVE) was employed to examine overlap, and the resulting evidence was categorized into four groups according to established criteria for evidence classification. …”
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30 Years of Research in Brand Personality: Mapping Knowledge and Analyzing the Thematic Structure by a Scientometrics Approach by Mohammad Rahim Esfidani, Mohsen Nazari, Shahriar Gharibzadeh, Nakisa Rezaie

“…Methodology This study employs a systematic literature review approach to identify publication trends in brand personality in the Web of Science database to determine future research opportunities. …”
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Assessment of Types, Factors Contributing to Violence Against Women and its Effects on the Health Seeking Behaviour of Women in Rubanda Town Council Rubanda District. by Byumvuhore, Stephen

“…Results indicated that of the 407 respondents, the majority were aged 23-27 years (81.8%), had primary education (56.3%), were Christians (95.8%), were married (83.3%), self-employed (74.9%) and Bakiga (76.7%). VAW stood at 52.3% and verbal VAW (70.0%) was the most prevalent. …”
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The Impact of Acute Aerobic Exercise on General and Food-Related Inhibitory Function Among Young Adults with Obesity: An Event-Related Potential (ERP) Study by Chun Xie, Tao Huang, Yingying Wang, Peisi Wang, Yanxia Chen, Jiali Qian, Guozhuang Chen, Kun Wang

“…<b>Design</b>: A within-subject design comprising three sessions (control, low-intensity exercise, moderate-intensity exercise) × three picture types (high-calorie food, low-calorie food, neutral picture) was employed. <b>Methods</b>: Eighteen young adult males with obesity [body mass index (BMI): 34.60 ± 4.21 kg/m², aged 24.50 ± 5.13 years (Mean ± SD)] were recruited. …”
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Efficacy and safety of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors in advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer: a meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials by Ji Ren, Jinghe Wang, Yanan Wang, Dongying Yang, Jianming Sheng, Shili Zhu, Yunli Liu, Xiaoqi Li, Wei Liu, Binbin Zhang

“…To evaluate heterogeneity, we employed Cochran’s Q test, I2 statistics, and 95% prediction intervals (PIs). …”
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Effect of supplemental dietary phytogenic blends on growth performance, jejunal histomorphometry, and jejunal immunity of broiler chickens by A. Ceylan, P. Saçaklı, Ö. Özgenç Çınar, M. S. Ramay, U. Ahsan, U. Ahsan, J. A. Harijaona, A. G. Bayraktaroğlu, F. Manghebati, A. Calik

“…However, across the two phytogenic additives employed, a positive linear dose response in IL-1<span class="inline-formula"><i>β</i></span> abundance was noted on day 21 in broilers fed phytogenic blend B. …”
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