Argan Callus Extract Restores Skin Cells via AMPK-Dependent Regulation of Energy Metabolism, Autophagy, and Inflammatory Pathways by Ramona Hartinger, Felix Quirin Fenzl, Vanessa Martina Nalewaja, Karima Djabali

“…Skin aging is driven by cellular senescence, oxidative stress, and diminished regenerative capacity. In this study, we investigated the effects of PhytoCellTec™ Argan, an argan callus extract (PC), on primary human fibroblasts and adult stem cells. …”
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Massage and Storytelling Reduce Aggression and Improve Academic Performance in Children Attending Elementary School by Lia Lopes Gonçalves, Mariana Callil Voos, Maria Helena Morgani de Almeida, Fátima Aparecida Caromano

“…ANOVAs evidenced that MG and SG, but not CG, showed a reduction in aggressive behaviors registered by the teachers and coordinator, after the intervention. …”
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Experimental study on dynamic response of existing tunnel lining structure by adjacent tunnel blasting load by Bin Zhang, Chen Li, Jianlin Li, Ruizhe He, Xuefu Zhang, Xiaogang Li, Zijian Wang, Yi Wu

“…These Eqs. (13) and (14) can be used to predict the maximum stress value of existing tunnel lining concrete and reinforcing steel‌ by the action of blasting load. …”
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Monitoring Land Surface Temperature on Urban Expansion using Normalised Difference Vegetation Index and Google Earth Engine by Nur Suhaili Mansor, Hapini Awang, Chong Kar Min, Anna Bluszcz, Ade Candra, Shakiroh Khamis

“…Despite growing recognition of these impacts, many existing studies rely on static or predictive models that lack spatial precision and real-time monitoring. …”
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Vaginal Microecology Disturbance and Immune Dysregulation Are Associated with Human Papillomavirus Infection: Insights from a Two-year Study of Vaginal Microecology by Sheng Q, Cui X, Zhang J, Yang F, Zeng L

“…ROC analysis showed the combined predictive model achieved an AUC of 0.842. Kaplan–Meier survival analysis indicated that women with normal vaginal microecology had significantly higher HPV clearance rates at 24 months (90.1%) compared to those with dysbiosis (66.2%, P< 0.001). …”
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A ROLE OF SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE IN DEVELOPMENT OF POST-OPERATION ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IN CORONARY HEART DISEASE PATIENTS by O. A. Rubanenko, O. V. Fatenkov, S. M. Khokhlunov, L. V. Limareva

“…Patients with PSAF had III functional class of angina (72,4% vs 47,8%, р=0,028) and III functional class of congestive  heart failure (38,0% vs 7,5%, р=0,006), they had larger left atrium (43,5±4,1 mm vs 37,9±3,4 mm, р<0,001).After multifactorial analysis, predictive value remained  for the following: left atrium larger than 41 mm — 5,1 (95% CI, 2,1-9,8, р=0,0005), SOD more than 2948 U/g — 4,4 (95% CI, 1,1-8,9, р=0,04).Conclusion. …”
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Biocompatible chitosan-starch bio-composite fabricated with Mukia maderaspatana metabolites: Preparation and evaluation for enhanced potential pharmacological activities by Krithika Shree Sivasuriyan, Selvaraj Karthick Raja Namasivayam, Sowmya Rajendran, Amrish Varshan Ganesan Subbulakshmi

“…These results highlight MM-BC as a stable, multifunctional material with potential in diabetes management, oxidative stress reduction, and antibacterial applications.…”
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Analysis of Rotor Lamination Sleeve Loss in High-Speed Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor by Yiming Tian, Shiqiang Liang, Fukang Wang, Jiahao Tian, Kai Chen, Shi Liu

“…This investigation demonstrated that compared with conventional solid sleeves, segmented sleeves, and carbon fibre sleeves, the laminated structure with a coordinated design of aluminium oxide and epoxy resin insulating layers effectively blocked the eddy current paths to achieve a substantial reduction in the sleeve eddy current density. This research concurrently highlights that the dynamic stress response and long-term operational reliability require further experimental validation. …”
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Enhancing Methane Production Through Co‐Digestion of Sewage Sludge, Citrus Waste and Brewery Spend Grain With Natural Zeolite: Mechanisms and Microbiome Analysis by Aleksandra Szaja, Agnieszka Montusiewicz, Agnieszka Cydzik‐Kwiatkowska, Sylwia Pasieczna‐Patkowska, Magdalena Lebiocka

“…The beneficial effect of Z was multifaceted and related to the reduction of the stress caused by the presence of limonene and phenols as well as the syntrophic relation between the microorganisms.…”
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Antioxidant protection system before and after coronary bypass surgery in coronary heart disease patients with left ventricular dysfunction by L. A. Bokeriya, V. E. Malikov, M. A. Arzumanyan, E. I. Guchua, O. V. Vladytskaya, A. I. Tedeev, G. V. Sukoyan

“…In participants with EF<35%, pseudo-normalization of SOD activity and reduction of katalase and glutathione peroxidase activity was observed: antioxidant protection system (AOP) potential was decreased (initial, reversible phase). …”
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Allopurinol as cardioprotective agent in chronic coronary syndrome: In silico evaluation of its potential as Keap1/Nrf2 modulator by Kannan O. Ahmed, Mohammed A. Almogaddam, Hagar M. Mohamed, Bayan E. Ainousah, Gamal A. Mohamed, Sabrin R. M. Ibrahim, Nawal A. Alharbi, Toga K. Mohamed, Bashir A. Yousef, Khalid Al Balushi, Abdulrahim A. Alzain

“…Chronic coronary syndrome (CCS), a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, is closely linked to oxidative stress and hyperuricemia. Despite mixed clinical outcomes, allopurinol, a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, has shown potential cardiovascular benefits beyond urate reduction. …”
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Microstructural Evolution of PBF-LB AlSi10Mg under Different Heat Treatment Conditions by N. Rojas-Arias, L.F.K. Unti, D.B. Valim, A.H.G. Gabriel, E.B. Fonseca, E.S.N. Lopes

“…Conversely, SR and SA led to a hardness reduction between 61 and 77 HV. While the DA HT maintains the AB microstructural characteristics with a hardness increase, SR and SA HTs modify the solidification microstructure, reducing hardness.…”
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Structural optimisation of planetary gearbox components by Marinkovic Aleksandar, Sedak Miloš, Lazović Tatjana, Rosić Maja

“…The high-speed reduction in a relatively small space, coupled with a torque load capacity larger than that of any other standard transmission, positions planetary gear systems as one of the most vital components in gearing applications today. …”
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Specific Conditions for Resveratrol Neuroprotection against Ethanol-Induced Toxicity by Brigitte Gonthier, Nathalie Allibe, Cécile Cottet-Rousselle, Frédéric Lamarche, Laurence Nuiry, Luc Barret

“…Cytotoxicity was assessed using the MTT reduction test. Genotoxicity was evidenced using single cell gel electrophoresis. …”
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The Effect of Art-based Mandala on Mental Health Among Patients Transplanting Bone Marrow: A Randomized Controlled Study by Ayşenur Çetin Üçeriz, Rukiye Pınar Bölüktaş

“…Results: During and after bone marrow transplantation, the intervention group experienced a noteworthy reduction in stress, anxiety, and hopelessness, as well as a considerable improvement in psychological well-being compared with the control group. …”
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Thermal protective properties of a firefighter turnout gear with and without an accessory on top of turnout jacket by Kalev Kuklane, Amber M.H. Klomp, Lotte M.G. Jacobs, Ronald Heus

“… Thermal insulation and evaporative resistance of protective clothing are basic parameters that influence thermal stress and human performance. During training, the firefighter instructors wear an accessory (bolero) to discriminate them from the exercising personnel. …”
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Evaluation of Soil Conservation Structures in Sloppy Lands of Sohawa Area for Soil Moisture and Fertility Conservation by Adnan Umair, Tariq Mehmood, Waqas Naseem, Sultan Ahmad Rivzi, Safia Naureen Malik, Muhammed Rafique Sajjad

“…It has been found that construction cost of such structures is about one-fourth that of conventionally used structures in the area whereas reduction in soil erosion has been observed up to 10% with 21% soil moisture conservation as compared to control. …”
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Sulphonylureas as Adjunct Therapeutic Agents in the Treatment of Autoimmune Conditions: A Narrative Review by Jasen Elford, Robert J. O'Reilly, Anna‐Marie Babey, Rukshan Ahamed Mohamed Rafeek, Natkunam Ketheesan

“…Sulphonylureas and their derivatives have been shown to inhibit various stages of inflammasome activation, leading to the reduction of pro‐inflammatory mediators, including IL‐1β and IL‐18. …”
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Design and high strain rate response of a nanostructured bainitic steel for enhanced austenite stability by Majid Charchi Aghdam, Mehdi Hosseinzadeh Khanmiri, Hamid Mousalou, Sasan Yazdani

“…Quantitative X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis reveals that prolonged austempering results in a reduction in carbon content of RA from 1.73 wt% to 1.51 wt% while maintaining nearly constant volume fractions, suggesting carbide precipitation and carbon partitioning. …”
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Understanding the structure–property relationship of bispecific monoclonal antibodies with Fc site-specific substitutions by Bo Zhao, Yunlong Zhao, Stephanie Adaniya, Yue Fu, Youmi Moon, Justin Heftel, Shuzhen Chen, Hui Xiao, Ning Li

“…In addition, the introduction of substitutions in the bsAb Fc resulted in a slight reduction of its binding affinity to the neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn). …”
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