Dynamic mechanical behavior and constitutive relationship of rubber fiber concrete after high temperature by Hengxiang Shen, Hongguang Ji, Xiang Peng, Zhuhua Tian, Guangning Su

“…The dynamic elastic modulus shows a decreasing trend, with a maximum reduction of up to 14.8%. Due to the anchoring effect of polypropylene fibers within the concrete matrix, the failure energy per unit volume first increases and then decreases. …”
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Gut Bacterial and Lactobacilli Communities of Weaning Piglets in Response to Mannan Oligosaccharide and Sugar Beet Pulp In vitro Fermentation by Su-qin HANG, Wei-yun ZHU

“…Microbiota in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of piglets during weaning transition can experience a sharp change which could result in growth reduction and diarrhea of weaned piglets. Dietary manipulations can play an important role in attenuating such changes caused by weaning stress. …”
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Metabolic and motor activity effects of microalgae (Chlorella vulgaris) in laboratory mice by E. L. Zavjalov, D. V. Petrovskii, G. V. Kontsevaya, V. V. Mak, I. P. Uvarov, Y. L. Zav’yalova, O. A.  Rozhkov

“…Blood sampling resulted in a reduction of activity in control males and females as well as in males with Chlorella. …”
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Chromosome Numbers and Reproductive Life Cycles in Green Plants: A Phylotranscriptomic Perspective by Rijan R. Dhakal, Alex Harkess, Paul G. Wolf

“…The general importance of chromosome numbers, structure, and sizes in cellular biology notwithstanding, the association between the emergence of heterosporous reproduction and chromosome number reduction/genome downsizing is not fully understood. …”
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Defense mechanisms and quality of life in military personnel with burnout syndrome by Vojvodić Aleksandra R., Dedić Gordana, Đukić-Dejanović Slavica

“…When burnout is diagnosed, psychological interventions requires training through the adoption of mechanisms for overcoming everyday stress, which may affect the reduction of anxiety and the improvement of the quality of life. …”
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Incarcerated prolapsed ureterocele complicated by postoperative acute pyelonephritis: a case report by Changchang Hu, LuYang Han, Tian Ding, Zhu Cao, Hangmei Jin, Yinfeng Wang

“…A diagnosis of ureterocele prolapse with incarceration was made, and the patient underwent manual reduction followed by cystoscopic resection of the left ureterocele. …”
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The Role and Clinical Significance of Vitamin D in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Sun M, Qian Y, Cai C, Zhang J, Qi R, Ma H, Ding Q, Wang S, Lv D

“…Mechanistically, we elucidate the pleiotropic effects of vitamin D in COPD pathogenesis, including its anti-inflammatory activity, suppression of oxidative stress, modulation of innate and adaptive immunity, inhibition of hepcidin, and reduction in pulmonary infection risk. …”
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Exploring Conscious Sedation in Pediatric Oral Surgery: A Non-Randomized Clinical Trial on Safety and Efficacy by Niccolò Cenzato, Lorenzo Pasquali, Gregorio Menozzi, Cinzia Maspero

“…Background: Conscious sedation is a well-established technique used in pediatric dentistry that reduces perioperative stress and pain while maintaining verbal contact with the patient. …”
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Study on the Mechanism of Liquid Carbon Dioxide Fracturing and Permeability Enhancement Technology in Low Permeability Thick Coal Seam by Rui Yu, Xinfeng Wang, Zhaofeng Wang, Long Wang, Xiaoqiang Zhang, Wengang Liu, Qiao Zhang

“…The numerical simulation results show that the stress concentration area around the fracturing hole appears in single-hole fracturing, and the coal seam is prone to fatigue damage in this area, but the damage range is limited, and the reduction of gas pressure after fracturing is small; the fracturing effect of double-hole and net-hole fracturing is better than that of single-hole fracturing due to the existence of sufficient critical air surface. …”
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Physiological effects of a small green space installed on the side of a clinic for outpatients with depression by Harumi Ikei, Harumi Ikei, Chorong Song, Yasuko Sagasaki, Hideki Nozaki, Yoshifumi Miyazaki

“…POMS 2 assessments further revealed a significant reduction in negative affect scores and an increase in positive affect scores. …”
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Evaluation of Decision-Making Processes and Impact Levels in Apparent Loss Management Using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Fuzzy AHP by Furkan Acar, Cansu Bozkurt, Mahmut Fırat

“…In order to manage these losses, effective factors, strategies for reduction, and current knowledge and practices used in loss management should be examined comprehensively. …”
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Germinación y Desarrollo de Plántulas de Tres Híbridos de Maíz bajo Soluciones Osmóticas. VI. Comparación entre cinco soluciones osmóticas by Jesús Rafael Méndez Natera, Faida Taimi Ybarra Pérez, José Fernando Merazo Pinto

“…Abstract The objective was to compare the effect of five osmotic solutions (OS) on reduction percentages (RP) with control (100%) in three corn cultivars and five osmotic potentials (OP) (0, -3, -6, -9 and -12 bars). …”
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Effect of Crumb Rubber on the Moisture and Rutting Behavior of Low-Energy Asphalt and Determining the Best Flow Number Model by Saeid Moghimi, Gholamali Shafabakhsh, Hassan Divandari

“…LEA mixture consists of hot asphalt binder and coarse aggregates and wet sand, which, having a lower mixing temperature, has caused a significant reduction in energy consumption and pollutants emitted from asphalt binder. …”
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Impact of feeding strategies on the welfare and behaviour of horses in groups: An experimental study. by Marie Roig-Pons, Iris Bachmann, Sabrina Briefer Freymond

“…Indeed, there was no significant reduction of agonistic behaviours during feeding times in PO compared to TD and lying behaviour tended to be impaired in PO (-11.3 min/day, 95% CI [-25.8; 3.1]) compared to SF and TD (37.5 min/day on average). …”
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Intubation in propofol-treated status epilepticus: a cohort study by Maya Mikutra-Cencora, Jeanne Teitelbaum

“…These data raise doubts as to the benefits of endotracheal intubation in SE and stress the need to limit the duration of this invasive measure.…”
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Fabrication and characterization of waste eggshell microparticles reinforced biodegradable composite packaging films enriched with pectin and orange peel essential oil by Radia Iffath, Rowshon Ara, Tanvir Ahmed, Abonti Biswas

“…The films displayed remarkable barrier properties against hydrological stress, as evidenced by a reduction in water activity, moisture content, water uptake capacity, and solubility. …”
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State insulin resistance, the intensity of endogenous intoxication in patients with chronic pancreatitis against obesity treatment in the dynamics of L-carnitine and L-glutathione by O. S. Khuhlina, V. S. Smandych

“…After applying the proposed therapy in CP patients (group b) in the course of the disease compared with the group K showed an improvement of health, reduction of asthenic-vegetative, intoxication, and dyspepsia syndromes signs. …”
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Removing Barriers to Tumor ‘Oxygenation’: Depleting Glutathione Nanozymes in Cancer Therapy by Sun R, Liu R, Tian Y, Li Y, Fan B, Li S

“…GSH, a prominent endogenous antioxidant, increases the resistance of tumor cells to oxidative stress by scavenging ROS. Certain nanozymes can deplete intracellular GSH levels by mimicking GSH oxidase (GSHOx), GSH peroxidase (GPx) or by interfering with the reduction of oxidized glutathione (GSSG). …”
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Ultrasound assisted-phytofabricated Fe3O4 NPs with antioxidant properties and antibacterial effects on growth, biofilm formation, and spreading ability of multidrug resistant bacte... by Mehran Alavi, Naser Karimi

“…Results showed efficient antiplanktonic and antibiofilm activities of biosynthesized Fe3O4 NPs with average diameter size of 83.4 nm. Reduction in biofilm formation of S. aureus ATCC under Fe3O4 NPs stress was significant (66%) in higher MNPs concentration (100 μg/mL). …”
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L5 Closing–opening Wedge Osteotomy (Schwab 3C Osteotomy) as a Salvage Procedure for Postfusion Flatback Syndrome with an Apex at the Lower Lumbar Spine by Guan-Yu Chen, Kuang-Ting Yeh, Tzai-Chiu Yu, Ing-Ho Chen, Ting-Kuo Yao, Cheng-Huan Peng, Kuan-Lin Liu, Chia-Ming Chang, Hao-Wen Chen, Jen-Hung Wang, Wen-Tien Wu

“…Conclusions: Our findings suggest L5 COWO is a promising procedure for treating geriatric patients with postfusion FBS with an apex at the lower lumbar region based on restoration of sagittal balance, reduction of mechanical stress on affected segments, and alleviation of the back pain.…”
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