Ambroxol confers neuroprotection against scopolamine-induced Alzheimer’s-like pathology by modulating oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and cognitive deficits via Nrf-2/JNK/GSK-... by Waqas Ahmad, Kyonghwan Choe, Kyonghwan Choe, Riaz Ahmad, Tae Ju Park, Myeong Ok Kim, Myeong Ok Kim

“…Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common and costly chronic progressive neurodegenerative disorder, with the highest impact on public health worldwide. …”
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Antioxidant related to nutrition, stomatal density, and yield in cilantro (Coriandrum sativum L.) nourished with leachate from compost based on vegetable waste by D. D. Cruz Nieto, N. E. Muguruza Crispín, J. U. Romero Menacho, O. O. Osso Arriz, B. L. Mamani Salcedo, F. V. Luperdi Rios, C. P. Alvarez Quinteros, J. O. Nicho Vargas, M. I. Martinez Loli, R. W. Dextre Mendoza, M. N. Morales Alberto, C. M. Caira Mamani, R. Aguilar Anccota, G. P. Lacherre Rodriguez, J. R. Ramos Vera, M. V. Bautista Espinoza, G. C. Pesantes Arriola, J. R. Reaño Rivera

“…Abstract The food crisis in Peru has intensified due to the increase in the costs of raw materials, such as energy sources, fertilizers, and other industrial inputs, as a result of global socioeconomic instability. …”
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A comparative assessment of two rooftop hybrid energy systems in an Ecuadorian academic complex by Ruben Hidalgo-Leon, Jaqueline Litardo, Scarleth Vasconcelos, Frank Porras, Miguel Torres, Christopher Varela, Jorge Vega, Vicente Macas-Espinosa, Pritpal Singh, Guillermo Soriano

“…In addition, net present costs over 25 years were USD 491,519.71 and USD 1079,532.58. …”
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Use of powdered immunized insects for inhibiting Pectobacterium carotovorum infestation and promoting growth in lettuce by Youngwoo CHO, Jun Ho LEE, Jangwoo PARK, Ki-Byung PARK, Mijeong KIM, Sung Su PARK, Sejung HWANG, Saeyoull CHO

“…Thus, our study proposes a novel method for the use of freeze-dried and powdered forms of insects immunized in mass rearing as effective functional fertilizers on a large scale that can also be effective in inhibiting microbial infections, overcoming the limitation of high production costs of such insect fertilizers using conventional methods.…”
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Prevalence and risk factors of Chlamydia trachomatis genital infection among military personnel of the Armed Forces of Serbia: A cross-sectional study by Jadranin Željko, Ristanović Elizabeta, Atanasievska Sonja, Dedić Gordana, Šipetić-Grujičić Sandra, Bokonjić Dubravko, Grillo Michael, Mladenović Jovan, Bančević Vladimir, Košević Branko, Šuljagić Vesna

“…Studies conducted in many armed forces worldwide showed that CTI is common within military population and generate significant healthcare costs. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of CTI among members of the Serbian Armed Forces (SAF) and to determine risk factors for this infection. …”
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Participatory science to complement professional data: Towards conservation of declining native freshwater fish, the crucian carp by Kiran Thomas, Lukáš Kalous, Marek Brabec, Petr Velenský, Milan Gottwald, Daniel Bartoň, Sandip Tapkir, Yevdokiia Stepanyshyna, Zuzana Šmejkalová, Marek Šmejkal

“…Abstract The participatory science approach helps to gather relevant ecological data with high coverage and reduce time and costs to solve intriguing conservation issues. However, the precision and additional value of using participatory science for monitoring freshwater fish species with similar appearances is not well understood. …”
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Co-inoculation maintains yields and lowers N2O emission by affecting rhizosphere bacterial diversity in common bean grown on a C-rich clayey Ferralsol by Pablo Schulman, Marcia Thais de Melo Carvalho, Raquel Neves de Mello, Beata Emoke Madari, Pedro Luiz Oliveira de Almeida Machado, Enderson Petronio de Brito Ferreira, Tatiana Maris Ferraresi, Tereza Cristina de Oliveira Borba, Rodrigo Mendes, Edson Hirose, Wilker Alves de Araujo, Matheus Mentone de Britto Siqueira, Ryan Rodrigues da Silva, Pedro Augusto de Oliveira Morais

“…Despite being a N-fixing legume, common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) cultivation using diazotrophic bacteria is not commonly adopted by Brazilian farmers, who instead rely on mineral nitrogen sources like urea, increasing environmental and economic costs. Diversified systems that enhance soil quality may improve the crop’s ability to depend solely on biological nitrogen fixation. …”
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Effect of citric waste fermented with yeast waste pellet and roughage-to-concentrate ratio on gas production, digestibility, and fermentation characteristics using an in vitro gas... by Natdanai Kanakai, Sawitree Wongtangtintharn, Chaichana Suriyapha, Rittikeard Prachumchai, Chanon Suntara, Areerat Lunpha, Ruangyote Pilajun, Pin Chanjula, Anusorn Cherdthong

“…Abstract Background Agro-industrial byproducts offer promising solutions for reducing feed costs and mitigating environmental pollution. Efficient waste management through recycling and reuse not only minimizes environmental impact but also opens avenues for innovative animal feed products. …”
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Addressing SARS-CoV-2 evolution: neutralization of emerging variants of concern by the AVX/COVID-12 ‘Patria’ vaccine based on HexaPro-S ancestral Wuhan spike or its updated BA.2.75... by Gregorio Carballo-Uicab, Gregorio Carballo-Uicab, Gregorio Carballo-Uicab, Gabriela Mellado-Sánchez, Gabriela Mellado-Sánchez, Edith González-González, Edith González-González, Juana Salinas-Trujano, Juana Salinas-Trujano, Ivette Mendoza-Salazar, Ivette Mendoza-Salazar, Ivette Mendoza-Salazar, Karina López-Olvera, Karina López-Olvera, Keyla M. Gómez-Castellano, Keyla M. Gómez-Castellano, Ma. Isabel Salazar, Jesús M. Torres-Flores, Héctor Elías Chagoya-Cortés, Georgina Paz-De la Rosa, Ignacio Mena, Oscar Rojas-Martínez, Jesús Horacio Lara-Puente, Gustavo Javier Peralta-Sánchez, David Sarfati-Mizrahi, Alejandro Torres-Flores, Alejandro Torres-Flores, Weina Sun, Florian Krammer, Florian Krammer, Florian Krammer, Florian Krammer, Adolfo García-Sastre, Adolfo García-Sastre, Adolfo García-Sastre, Adolfo García-Sastre, Adolfo García-Sastre, Adolfo García-Sastre, Peter Palese, Constantino López-Macías, Bernardo Lozano-Dubernard, Sonia M. Pérez-Tapia, Sonia M. Pérez-Tapia, Sonia M. Pérez-Tapia, Juan C. Almagro, Juan C. Almagro, Juan C. Almagro

“…In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), vaccine access is hindered by high costs and inequitable distribution. To tackle these issues, Mexico developed the AVX/COVID-12 (V-Wu) vaccine, a recombinant Newcastle disease virus (NDV)-based platform expressing a stabilized ancestral Wuhan spike protein (HexaPro-S). …”
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Motivations and experiences of patients with respiratory disease and their caregivers in a multinational trial of mirtazapine for severe breathlessness: a qualitative study (BETTER... by Adejoke O. Oluyase, Luca Ghirotto, Harry Watson, Massimo Costantini, Sabrina Bajwah, Charles Normand, Silvia Tanzi, Jeremias Bazata, Karen Ryan, Elena Turola, Irene J. Higginson, Matthew Maddocks, On behalf of the BETTER-B consortium

“…Abstract Background Drug repurposing offers advantages over traditional drug development, such as shorter time and reduced costs. Understanding patient and caregiver perspectives on repurposed medicines is crucial to improving clinical trial design and conduct, especially in advanced disease. …”
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Prospective study of factors associated with asthma attack recurrence (ATTACK) in children from three Ecuadorian cities during COVID-19: a study protocol by Cristina Ardura-Garcia, Max Bachmann, Alejandro Rodriguez, Philip Cooper, Michael Richard Perkin, Irina Chis Ster, Natalia Cristina Romero, Martha E Chico, Alvaro Cruz, Diana Morillo, Santiago Mena-Bucheli, Angélica Ochoa, Claudia Rodas, Augusto Maldonado, Karen Arteaga, Jessica Alchundia, Karla Solorzano, Camila Figueiredo

“…Data are being collected at baseline and during follow-up by questionnaire: sociodemographic data, asthma history and management (baseline only); recurrence of asthma symptoms and attacks (monthly); economic costs of asthma to family; Asthma Control Test; Pediatric Asthma Quality of life Questionnaire; and Newcastle Asthma Knowledge Questionnaire (baseline only). …”
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Expert review in diagnostic, therapeutic and follow-up of Fabry disease in Latin America based on patient care standards by Roberto Giugliani, Juan Politei, Ana Martins, Nelson Murillo, Paula Rozenfeld, Mauricio Lopera, Sergio Salgado, Gustavo Quirós, Charles Marques Lourenço, Osvaldo Vieira, Hernán Amartino, Fernando Perretta, Sandra Marques e Silva, Joseph Brooks, Laura Titievsky, Jacobo Villalobos, Cassiano Braga, Harris A. Peñaranda

“…This situation is due to the high costs to health systems of follow-up and pharmacological therapy for Fabry patients, creating barriers to timely access. …”
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Genetic tracing reveals the role of ornamental plant trade in the simultaneous spread of three invasive ant species in Western Europe by Destour, Giovanny, Kaufmann, Bernard, Centanni, Julia, Abdelli, Zaynab, Doums, Claudie, Dumet, Adeline, Gippet, Jérôme, Gomel, Luc, Lucas, Annick, Tauru, Hugo, Vergnes, Alan, Blatrix, Rumsaïs, Javal, Marion

“…Understanding how human activities trigger biological invasions is crucial to prevent the environmental and socioeconomic costs of invasive species. The Tapinoma nigerrimun complex comprises five species of ants, three of which (T. darioi, T. ibericum, T. magnum) exhibit biological and ecological characteristics of invasive ant species. …”
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Medical embryology and regenerative medicine: research and applications in clinical practice by Julia Soczyńska, Julia Soczyńska, Wiktor Gawełczyk, Wiktor Gawełczyk, Patrycja Obrycka, Patrycja Obrycka, Mateusz Żołyniak, Mateusz Żołyniak, Adrian Muzyka, Adrian Muzyka, Krzysztof Majcherczyk, Krzysztof Majcherczyk, Julia Papierkowska, Julia Papierkowska, Sławomir Woźniak

“…Many advanced regenerative technologies, such as gene editing and bioprinting, are additionally associated with high costs, logistical limitations, and uncertain outcome predictability. …”
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Hormonal and Transcriptomic Insights into Inflorescence Stalk Elongation in Oil Palm by Peng Shi, Yin Min Htwe, Dapeng Zhang, Zhiying Li, Qun Yu, Xiangman He, Jing Yang, Yong Wang

“…Longer inflorescence stalks in oil palm enhance harvesting efficiency and reduce labor costs. However, the research on this topic is limited. …”
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CO₂ Capture: A Comprehensive Review and Bibliometric Analysis of Scalable Materials and Sustainable Solutions by Domingo Cesar Carrascal-Hernández, Carlos David Grande-Tovar, Maximiliano Mendez-Lopez, Daniel Insuasty, Samira García-Freites, Marco Sanjuan, Edgar Márquez

“…These technologies have demonstrated high capture capacity and thermal stability; however, they face challenges related to recyclability and high operating costs. In parallel, biodegradable polymers and hydrogels present sustainable alternatives with a lower environmental impact, although their industrial scalability remains limited. …”
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Utilization of Algerian calcined clay in sustainable mortars considering thermal treatment and granulometry effects on mechanical properties by Mouna Badaoui, Kamel Hebbache, Abdellah Douadi, Lamia Mansouri, Abdelghani Merdas, Soria Gherbi, Karima Kada, Mourad Boutlikht, Cherif Belebchouche, Jacek Szymanowski

“…Life-cycle analysis indicated significant reductions in energy consumption, CO₂ emissions, and production costs, with the M30–45 and M30–80 mixtures achieving reductions of approximately 10.6%. …”
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Multi-Channel Radio-Over-Fiber Communication Systems Through Modulation Instability Phenomenon by Rasul Azizpour, Hassan Zakeri, Gholamreza Moradi, Mohammad Alibakhshikenari, Francisco Falcone, BO Liu, Tayeb A. Dendini, Imko Park, Slawomir Koziel, Ernesto Limiti

“…The findings suggest that integrating MI into RoF systems holds excellent potential for improving wireless communication capabilities with reduced costs and space requirements compared to conventional methods. …”
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Effects of adding essential amino acids to plant-based diets on growth performance, intestinal health and bile acid biosynthesis of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) by Yongning Yu, Zhuocheng Lou, Haokun Liu, Dong Han, Xiaoming Zhu, Junyan Jin, Zhimin Zhang, Yunxia Yang, Shouqi Xie

“…The findings revealed that optimizing the amino acid balance in feed formulations can improve fish growth performance and health while lowering production costs, thereby supporting the sustainable advancement of the aquaculture sector.…”
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A deep learning model based on chest CT to predict benign and malignant breast masses and axillary lymph node metastasis by Jingxiang Sun, Xiaoming Xi, Mengying Wang, Menghan Liu, Xiaodong Zhang, Haiyan Qiu, Youxin Zhang, Taian Fu, Yanan Du, Wanqing Ren, Dawei Wang, Guang Zhang

“…This study aims to develop a deep learning model based on chest CT imaging to improve the preliminary assessment of breast lesions, potentially reducing the need for costly follow-up procedures such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or positron emission tomography-CT and alleviating the financial and emotional burden on patients. …”
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