Effectiveness of Juniper Essential Oils in Reducing Selected Cigarette Smoke Toxicants, Improving Oxidative Parameters, and Cytotoxicity Against Lung Adenocarcinoma by Haouaouchi Fatma Zohra, Boudiba Sameh, Boudiba Louiza, Baya Berka, Karima Hanini, Gasmi Salim, Soraya Hioun, Alfred Ngenge Tamfu

“…Moreover, JOX-EO had the greatest percentage reduction of basic tar (64.45%), followed by neutral tar (53.23%), and acidic tar (25.15%). …”
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Combined exercise training and dietary interventions versus independent effect of exercise on ectopic fat in individuals with overweight and obesity: a systematic review, meta‐anal... by Fatemeh Kazeminasab, Motahareh Mohebinejad, Mohammad Hossein Mahboobi, Maedeh Nojoumi, Saba Belyani, Reza Bagheri, Fred Dutheil

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Examining changes in gramicidin current induced by endocannabinoids. by Sultan Mayar, Audrey Cyr-Athis, Nazzareno D'Avanzo

“…Employing gramicidin channels as molecular force probes can enable both predictive and quantitative studies on the impact of bilayer-mediated regulation on membrane protein function by endocannabinoids.…”
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Effect of geopolymer treatment on the ultimate bearing capacity of sabkha soil under axial loading by Wagdi Hamid, Ahmed Alnuaim

“…Response surface methodology and ANOVA were employed to develop and evaluate a predictive model for UBC as a function of the dimensionless ratios Hm/Df and Dm/Df. …”
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The longitudinal relationships between misinformation sharing, fear of missing out and rumination among earthquake survivors: a cross-lagged panel network analysis by Chen Gong, Yijin Ren

“…This study investigates the interactive and predictive relationships among PTSD, fear of missing out (FoMO), and ruminative symptoms in post-disaster contexts. …”
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Analysis of the Mechanical Behavior of a New Stainless Steel Formwork by Fankui Zeng, Shuxin Yang, Kaiqi Gao, Qi Xiao

“…Field experiments were conducted on an active construction site to monitor stress distribution and displacement during concrete placement. …”
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Study on the Influence of Excavation Unloading on Pile Depth in Sandy Soil by Huang Zhanjun, Zou Yi, Ding Haibin, Liang Xinhuan, Zhu Bitang, Jiang Yalong

“…The pile is buried deep underground, and the foundation pit is excavated on the pile foundation, the stress redistribution of the soil after the foundation pit excavation will reduce the lateral stress of the pile at the bottom of the pit, resulting in the reduction of friction resistance, but this effect is limited to a certain depth at the bottom of the foundation pit. …”
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Physical and Chemical Characterization of Drag Reducing Polymer Based on Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) in Human Blood Flow by Akram Jassim Jawad, Auda J. Braihi

“…Also, the results showed that the viscosity-shear stress relationships become more linear at higher PVP concentrations. …”
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Biochemical Study of Bilberry Extract Potential in Preventing Retinal Damage in Rat Model of Diabetes Induced by Streptozotocin/Nicotinamide by Maja Petrović, Marija Trenkić, Marija Veselinović, Aleksandra Smiljković, Dušan Sokolović

“…Results showed a significant reduction in non-fasting blood glucose, retinal TBARS, and AOPP levels, and normalization of VEGF and MMP-9 expression in bilberry-treated diabetic rats. …”
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Optimum Design of Fully Composite, Unstiffened, Built-Up, Hybrid Steel Girder Using GRG, NLR, and ANN Techniques by Mohamed A. El-Aghoury, Ahmed M. Ebid, Kennedy C. Onyelowe

“…In the second phase, the generated database was divided into training and validation subsets and used to develop two predictive models using Nonlinear Regression (NLR) technique and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) technique to predict the optimum cross section dimensions and hence the optimum weight and cost. …”
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Active and passive targeted delivery of anti-ferroptotic therapy for post-resuscitation myocardial dysfunction by Tao Jin, Ningjun Chen, Yuan Cheng, Na Li, Qing He

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Biomechanical comparison of three tibial tunnel positions for PCL reconstruction: a 3D finite element analysis by Siman Tian, Yi Zheng, Yubin Long, Yingzhen Niu, Zhikuan Li, Jiangtao Dong

“…Results Simulated posterior drawer tests demonstrated that Model 3 exhibited a substantial reduction in PCL contact Cpress stress (22.57 MPa) compared to Model 1 (32.93 MPa) and Model 2 (29.86 MPa). …”
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Parameter Calibration and Experimental Study of a Discrete Element Simulation Model for Yellow Cinnamon Soil in Henan, China by Huiling Ding, Mengyang Wang, Qiaofeng Wang, Han Lin, Chao Zhang, Xin Jin

“…Through Plackett–Burman screening, steepest ascent optimization, and Box–Behnken response surface methodology, a predictive model correlating moisture content, parameters, and repose angle was developed, yielding the optimal contact parameter combination: interparticle static friction coefficient (0.6), soil–65Mn static friction coefficient (0.69), and interparticle rolling friction coefficient (0.358). …”
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EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF LIPID-LOWERING DRUGS IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PREVENTION OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES IN THE ELDERLY by E. A. Ushkalova, O. N. Tkacheva, N. K. Runikhina, N. A. Chukhareva, A. Yu. Bevz

“…In addition, there is a need for development of reliable prognostic tools to predict relevant outcomes (e.g., stroke, decrease in functionality/independence, quality of life reduction) and rationales for lipid-lowering therapy in the elderly and also their adherence to treatment.…”
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SA-I Mechanoreceptor Position in Fingertip Skin May Impact Sensitivity to Edge Stimuli by Gregory J. Gerling

“…Solid mechanics methods have modelled the skin to predict the in vivo neural response from mechanoreceptors. …”
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FEATURES OF FREE RADICAL OXIDATION AND ANTIOXIDANT PROTECTION IN CHILDREN WITH SUGAR DIABETES OF THE FIRST TYPE by I. M. Bykov, L. G. Ivchenko, D. A. Domenyuk, N. Yu. Kostyukova, A. P. Storozhuk, D. M. Ilijev

“…The coordinated generation of active forms of oxygen and the processes of oxygen-dependent metabolism of blood cells in children with compensated type 1 diabetes mellitus indicates the development of the second stage (resistance) of oxidative stress. Reduction of reactive oxygen species production, reduced activation rate оxygendependent metabolism phagocytes incompleteness phagocytosis mechanisms, correlating with an increase in lesion area (destruction of insulin-producing β-cells) of the pancreas in children with decompensated type 1 diabetes, indicating the occurrence of the third step (debilitation) oxidative stress. …”
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The Effect of Foliar Applications of Fe and Salicylic Acid on Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). under Water Deficit Conditions by M. B Amiri, M Sepehri Bimorghi, A Mirzaeian

“…Fe deficiency causes a significant reduction in the yield and quality of the crop. Salicylic acid is a plant regulator that is effective in increasing plant tolerance to stresses such as drought and plays a fundamental role in regulating plant physiological processes. …”
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Clinical and Psychological Features of Patients With Poisoning By Antihypertensive and Antiarrhythmic Drugs as a Result of Suicidal Actions by A. B. Kholmogorova, O. D. Pugovkina, M. I. Subotich, A. V. Komova, M. M. Potskhveria, G. N. Sukhodolova

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Experimental Study on the Creep Characteristics of Cemented Backfill in a Goaf under Water Pressure by JingYu Zhang, Huafeng Deng, GuoYong Duan, LiangPeng Wan, Zuosen Luo, Xushu Sun

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The Role of Media Use and Emotions in Risk Perception and Preventive Behaviors Related to COVID-19 in South Korea by Sungjoong Kim, Sung Kyum Cho, Sarah Prusoff LoCascio

“…The eight negative emotions, identified using factor analysis of a series of 11 emotions, were anger, annoyance, fear, sadness, anxiety, insomnia, helplessness, and stress. Negative emotions themselves were influenced most strongly by the respondent’s anxiety over social safety (*βf*=.286), followed by prediction of COVID-19 spread (*β*=.121, *p*<.001) and perceived risk of COVID-19 infection (*β*=.70, p=.023). …”
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