Sesame oil improves biomarkers of glycemic control in women with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: a randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial by Masoumeh Atefi, Hamid Vahedi, Mina Darand, Mohammad Hassan Entezari

“…Abstract Aim This study aimed to investigate whether sesame oil (SO) consumption could improve biomarkers of glycemic control, inflammation, and oxidative stress in women with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). …”
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Introducing a pioneering model designed to optimize the configuration of full-scale submerged nanofiltration membrane modules by Anh-Tuan Hoang, The-Anh Nguyen, Nguyet Thi-Minh Dao, Mitsuharu Terashima, Takahiro Fujioka

“…This study aimed to establish a novel model for accurately predicting this performance in relation to drinking water treatment. …”
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Protective and risk factors for STS among mental health professionals serving war refugees in Lithuania and Pakistan by Momina Khalid Butt, Neringa Grigutytė, Jonas Eimontas

“…Background: Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) is a significant concern among mental health professionals working with traumatised populations, such as war refugees. …”
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Influence of localised corrosion shape on adhesive damage and a bonded assembly under thermo-mechanical loading by Mohamed Berrahou, Mehdi Zahraoui, Kamel Hocine, Samir Djebbar, Youcef Guermit, Hayet Benzineb

“… This study explores the damage prediction of repairs on bonded assemblies through a two-part analysis: simulation and experimentation. …”
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Investigation of the effect of pectins of fruit and vegetable powders on the technological properties of confectionery glaze by L. V. Zaytseva, E. V. Mazukabzova, M. N. Bogachuk

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Enhanced cognitive control following neurofeedback therapy in chronic treatment-resistant PTSD among refugees: a feasibility study by Mirjana Askovic, Mirjana Askovic, Mirjana Askovic, Sejla Murdoch, Sejla Murdoch, René Mayer-Pelinski, René Mayer-Pelinski, Anna J. Watters, James Elhindi, Jorge Aroche, Juri D. Kropotov, Anthony W.F. Harris, Anthony W.F. Harris

“…BackgroundPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition affecting 3.9% of the global population, with refugee populations experiencing particularly high prevalence rates (23–42%). …”
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Damage tolerance of high entropy nitride coatings: Monolithic versus multilayered designs via in situ tensile and scratch testing by Martin Zawischa, Martin Kuczyk, Martina Zimmermann

“…The multilayer design mainly leads to a reduction in residual compressive stresses, which is beneficial when scratching with a small sphere radius and detrimental with a large sphere radius.…”
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Recovery effects of slow-tempo preferred music on brain activity, physiological and psychological responses following high-intensity interval exercise in healthy male adults by Siwaporn Sreepetch, Papatsorn Ramyarangsi, Sujira Mukda, Vorasith Siripornpanich, Amornpan Ajjimaporn

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Improving mental health and well-being of hospital staff: mixed-methods process evaluation of the SEEGEN trial by Bernd Puschner, Maja Stiawa, Martin Peters, Peter Angerer, Felicitas Rapp, Florian Junne, Melanie Genrich-Hasken, Andreas Müller, Imad Maatouk, Madeleine Helaß, Nadine Mulfinger, Harald Gündel

“…The participants’ adjustments in terms of stress reduction related primarily to the individual level, in particular to changes in behaviour and the altered perception of work situations. …”
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Study of fine particle peening based on the fully coupled thermo-mechanical method by Boyu Zhang, Zhengwei Wang, Yongyong He, Taohan Sun

“…The thermo-mechanical coupling model predicts a higher PEEQ and lower residual compressive stress than the conventional model. …”
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<i>Foeniculum vulgare</i> Mill. Mitigates Scopolamine-Induced Cognitive Deficits via Antioxidant and Neuroprotective Mechanisms in Zebrafish by Ion Brinza, Razvan Stefan Boiangiu, Elena Todirascu-Ciornea, Lucian Hritcu, Gabriela Dumitru

“…Additionally, the pharmacokinetic properties and bioactivity profiles of the main FVEO constituents were predicted to be used in silico tools, including SwissADME, pkCSM, PASS online, and ADMETlab 2.0. …”
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Soil water dynamics in mid-season rice fields under deficit irrigation by LIU Fangping, HAO Enyi, XU Tao

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Overexpression of a White Clover WRKY Transcription Factor Improves Cold Tolerance in <i>Arabidopsis</i> by Shuaixian Li, Meiyan Guo, Wei Hong, Manman Li, Xiaoyue Zhu, Changhong Guo, Yongjun Shu

“…Plants are frequently exposed to various abiotic stresses, among which low-temperature stress markedly impairs growth and physiological functions. …”
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Effects of polyamines and indole on the expression of ribosome hibernation factors in <i>Escherichia coli</i> at the translational level by E. A. Khaova, A. G. Tkachenko

“…Polyamines and indole are small regulatory molecules that are involved in the adaptation to stress in bacteria, including the regulation of gene expression. …”
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Early detection of fungal infection of Arabidopsis and brassica by Raman spectroscopy by Song-Yi Kuo, Ling-Ying Chiu, Ekta Jain, Gajendra Pratap Singh, Muhammad Nabil Syafiq Bin Jamaludin, Rajeev J. Ram, Rajeev J. Ram, Nam-Hai Chua, Nam-Hai Chua

“…Notably, Raman shifts could predict fungal infection before the appearance of visible symptoms, establishing Raman shifts as a potential early diagnostic marker. …”
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The Arab world at a crossroads: assessing future risks under changing climate by Rasha M. Abou Samra, R. R. Ali

“…A risk classification framework assesses climate change impacts based on temperature and precipitation variations. The water stress index (WSI) and food insecurity index (FISI) predict climate change impacts under different risk levels on water scarcity and food security. …”
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Comparative analysis of Thai indigenous rice on growth, yield, and leaf nutrient under salinity conditions by Thanet Khomphet, Thanet Khomphet, Yong Zhao

“…Salinity is one of the most detrimental environmental stresses, significantly reducing rice yield and quality. …”
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Aryl hydrocarbon receptor signaling in male fertility: Protective role of resveratrol and disruptive effects of CH223191 in adult male rats by Ghadeer Sabah Bustani, Hasan Falah Kashef Alghetaa

“…In contrast, AhR inhibition through CH223191 led to marked reductions in sperm quality, elevated oxidative stress, increased DNA fragmentation, and severe testicular degeneration. qPCR analysis revealed upregulation of AhR expression in the RES group (fold change: +23.1%) and significant downregulation in the AhR⁻ group (fold change: −72.6%), indicating differential modulation of AhR signaling pathways. …”
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Sodium–Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors as Potential Antioxidant Therapeutic Agents in Cardiovascular and Renal Diseases by Tapan A. Patel, Hong Zheng, Kaushik P. Patel

“…Redox (reduction–oxidation) imbalance is a physiological feature regulated by a well-maintained equilibrium between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and oxidative stress (OS), the defense system of the body (antioxidant enzymes). …”
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Theoretical analysis of the forming process of closed die forging with flash and optimization design method of flash gutter by Xiang Zhang, Volodymyr Borysevych

“…The scientific novelty of the results obtained is as follows: A mathematical model of closed die forging with flash was established to analyze the metal plastic deformation and stress distribution, providing theoretical support for die design optimization, forging quality improvement, cost reduction, and productivity improvement. …”
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