A Discrete Element Model for Damage and Fatigue Crack Growth of Quasi-Brittle Materials by Xiaofeng Gao, Georg Koval, Cyrille Chazallon

“…The numerical results are in good agreement with the theoretical predictions of damage and fracture mechanics, and intact and precracked samples are analysed under fatigue loading to show the consistent coexistence of fractured and damaged zones in a single model.…”
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Potential predictors affecting outcomes in a randomized controlled trial of support programs for parents of young adults with hazardous substance use by Ola Siljeholm, Anders Hammarberg

“…Baseline alcohol and substance use consistently predicted higher use over time across measures. Parental stress showed complex associations: higher stress predicted reduced substance use in some models but increased use in others. …”
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Rutting and Fatigue Properties of Cellulose Fiber-Added Stone Mastic Asphalt Concrete Mixtures by Muhammad Irfan, Yasir Ali, Sarfraz Ahmed, Shahid Iqbal, Hainian Wang

“…Also, a flow number model is developed that predicts the rutting behavior of mixtures, and results suggest that model predicted and observed outputs of 25 mm SMA mix are found to be very close. …”
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Transcranial High-Frequency Terahertz Stimulation Alleviates Anxiety-like Behavior in Mice via a Noninvasive Approach by Pan Wang, Chaoyang Tan, Wenyu Peng, Zekun Yan, Wenrui Jiang, Han Zhao, Huaxing Si, Jingchen Jia, Chunkui Zhang, Jian Wang, Yuchen Tian, Kun Chen, Yuefan Yang, Zhenyu Wu, Kangning Xie, Yuanming Wu, Mingming Zhang, Tao Chen

“…We developed an anxiety phenotype prediction classifier utilizing the naïve Bayes algorithm to accurately categorize mice. …”
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Design considerations for rectangular bolted full face flanged joints for surface condensers by Augusto Soave, Miguel Mattar Neto

“…The results show a better performance of the NBR elastomer gasket in comparison with compressed fiber gasket: better sealing conditions, reduction of thicknesses of flange and reduction of bolt stresses. …”
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Network Pharmacology Approach to Unveiling the Mechanism of Wolfberry Mulberry Raspberry Decoction in the Treatment of Sepsis-Induced Myocardial Dysfunction by Zhang Q, Wen L, Li J, Liu P, Sun X, Liu Q, Chen X, Zhang Y

“…Quercetin, one of the main components of WMRD, suppresses apoptosis and oxidative stress in H9C2 cell via regulating the MMP9, TNF-α, IL-1β and BCL/BAX axis. …”
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STUDY OF THERMAL CREEP OF COATED CLADDING MATERIALS by Martin Ševeček, Koroush Shirvan, Ronald G. Ballinger

“…The results confirm theoretical prediction that due to a mismatch between the fundamental physical properties of each layer, high stresses will build up and the plastic strains expected will lead to coating cracking.…”
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Comparison of Oral Pregabalin and Clonidine Premedication in Attenuating Pressor Response to Laryngoscopy and Intubation: A Prospective Interventional Study by Jyotsna Mulamoottil Jose, Basheer Padinjare Madathil Abdul, Minu Subramonian, Anto Abey Illickal

“…SBP, DBP, and MAP values showed reductions in both groups, with no significant intergroup differences (p>0.05). …”
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Nutritional priorities to support GLP-1 therapy for obesity: A joint advisory from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the American Society for Nutrition, the Obesity Medic... by Dariush Mozaffarian, Monica Agarwal, Monica Aggarwal, Lydia Alexander, Caroline M. Apovian, Shagun Bindlish, Jonathan Bonnet, W. Scott Butsch, Sandra Christensen, Eugenia Gianos, Mahima Gulati, Alka Gupta, Debbie Horn, Ryan M. Kane, Jasdeep Saluja, Deepa Sannidhi, Fatima Cody Stanford, Emily A. Callahan

“…Priorities to address this include: (a) patient-centered initiation of GLP-1s, including goals for weight reduction and health; (b) baseline screening, including usual dietary habits, emotional triggers, disordered eating, and relevant medical conditions; (c) comprehensive exam including muscle strength, function, and body composition assessment; (d) social determinants of health screening; (e) and lifestyle assessment including aerobic activity, strength training, sleep, mental stress, substance use, and social connections. …”
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DEVELOPING YOUTH RESILIENCE IN CONDITIONS OF SOCIAL INSTABILITY AND WAR by Vira Syniakova, Yuliia Bokhonkova, Mykyta Minin

“…The full-scale war in Ukraine has intensified psychological stress among youth, resulting in heightened levels of anxiety, emotional instability, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). …”
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Exploration of heterogeneity and recurrence signatures in hepatocellular carcinoma by Wen‐Jing Wu, Jianchao Wang, Fuqing Chen, Xuefeng Wang, Bin Lan, Ruyi Fu, Hong Wen, Fangfang Chen, Wei Hong, Tian‐Yu Tang, Ying He, Gang Chen, Jianyin Zhou, Hai‐Long Piao, Di Chen, Shu‐Yong Lin

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Modulation of muscle anabolism and gut microbiota by Polyporus umbellatus extract attenuates dexamethasone-induced muscle atrophy by Nguyen Bao Ngoc, Subeen Kim, Hye-Young Youn, Huitae Min, Tam Thi Le, Mauliasari Intan Rizki, Dae Won Kim, Kwang Hyeon Cha, Young Tae Park, Sang Hoon Jung, Myungsuk Kim

“…Gut microbiota composition was analyzed via 16 S rRNA sequencing, with predicted microbial enzyme functions and correlations to muscle parameters examined. …”
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Computation of the Flow and Salinity Distribution in the Vicinity of Discharge and Intake Ports of a Desalination Plant by Sami A. Al-Sanea

“…These are the convective and diffusive transport, wind stresses, sea-bed friction and variable sea-bed elevation. …”
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Impact des changements climatiques sur les écosystèmes alpins : comment les mettre en évidence et les prévoir ? by Nigel G. Yoccoz, Anne Delestrade, Anne Loison

“…We describe some of them, stressing methodological approaches and available data. …”
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Changes of endothelial function and intracardiac hemodynamics during implantation of different types of pacemakers by V. A. Sanakoeva, R. Z. Pashaev, A. A. Pukhaeva, A. G. Avtandilov

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Incidence and Severity of Acute Myocardial Injury after Thoracic Surgery: Effects of Nicorandil by K. V. Protasov, O. A. Barahtenko, E. V. Batunova, E. A. Rasputina

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Piperine protects against cerebral ischemic injury by regulating the Caspase-1-mediated pyroptosis pathway by Jiayuan Lu, Jiayuan Lu, Xinwen Dai, Siyu Xi, Bo Wang, Peng Zhang, Xueyan Fu, Xueyan Fu, Juan Liu, Yiwei Zhang, Yiwei Zhang

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Psychometric properties of telepressure measures in the workplace and private life among French-speaking employees by Raphaël Semaan, Liudmila Gamaiunova, Patricia Pereira Teixeira, Urs M. Nater, Raphaël Heinzer, José Haba-Rubio, Peter Vlerick, Ruben Cambier, Patrick Gomez

“…Structural equation modeling showed that workplace telepressure significantly predicted stress, anxiety, depression, and psychological detachment from work, whereas private life telepressure significantly predicted stress, anxiety, and psychological detachment from work, but not depression. …”
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Studies on nanoprotein vaccine alleviating symptoms of mice allergic to rFel d 1 by Yanqi Mai, Xiaozheng Sun, Xiaoxuan Liu, Huricha Chen, Xinglan Liang, Ying Huang, Xiaojuan Wu, Shuangshuang Wei, Shuangshuang Wei, Dayong Wang, Dayong Wang, Yechun Pei, Yechun Pei

“…We utilized a mouse model sensitized with purified rFel d 1 and then immunized them subcutaneously with LDH nanoparticles loaded with PADRE-rFel d 1.ResultsOur results indicated that this nanoparticle vaccine effectively restored the balance of Th1/Th2 and Th17/ Treg cells, which led to a reduction in inflammatory cell infiltration, mitigated local and systemic stress responses induced by rFel d 1, decreased airway hyperresponsiveness, and lowered serum IgE levels.DiscussionConsequently, the LDH loaded with PADRE-rFel d 1 vaccine shows promise as an effective treatment for cat allergies.…”
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Calculation Model of Multi-roll Straightening Process Based on Bilinear Hardening and Power Hardening by ZHU Xiaoyu, CHENG Zixing, WANG Xiaogang, HAN Peisheng

“…The results show that with increasing reduction, the error between hardened and ideal models increases. …”
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