Ziziphus nummularia Inhibits Inflammation-Induced Atherogenic Phenotype of Human Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells by Fardoun, Manal

“…ZNE treatment also caused a concentration- and time-dependent reduction in the TNF-α-induced expression of matrix metalloproteases MMP-2 and MMP-9, NF-κB, and cell adhesion molecules ICAM-1 and VCAM-1. Furthermore, ZNE decreased the adhesion of THP-1 monocytes to HASMCs and endothelial cells in a concentration-dependent manner. …”
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Thermophysical properties measurement of nano cellulose in ethylene glycol/water by Ramachandran, K.

“…However, viscosities of the nanofluids are found to be decreasing when the temperature increases. At 1.3% volume concentration and 30 °C, nanofluid viscosity recorded the highest value, about 4.16 times of the base fluid. …”
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Optimal dilation time for combined small endoscopic sphincterotomy and balloon dilation for common bile duct stones: a multicentre, single-blinded, randomised controlled trial by Meng W.

“…Eligible patients (≥18 years) with native papilla and common bile duct stones (≤1·5 cm in size and <2 cm in diameter) undergoing ERCP were randomly assigned (1:1:1:1:1) to receive balloon dilation for 0, 30, 60, 180, or 300 s after deep bile duct cannulation. …”
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Semi-continuous anaerobic digestion of the organic fraction of municipal solid waste: digester performance and microbial population dynamics by Najoua, Mlaik

“…Three organic loading rates (OLRs) were tested throughout the anaerobic process (1.36, 2.5 and 3.5 g VS/L.d). The achieved results showed that biogas yield decreased with the increase of OLR. …”
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Renoprotective Effects of Aldose Reductase Inhibitor Epalrestat against High Glucose-Induced Cellular Injury by El Gamal, Heba

“…Prolonged high glucose exposure (for 48 hours) induced AR expression and G1 cell cycle arrest and decreased cell viability (84% compared to control) in NRK-52E cells. …”
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The Effect of the Moroccan Salvadora Persica Extract on the Corrosion Behavior of the Ni-Cr Non-precious Dental Alloy in Artificial Saliva by Mouflih, K.

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Variations in the temperature sensitivity of spring leaf phenology from 1978 to 2014 in Mudanjiang, China by Dai J.

“…On average, ST increased by 16%, from − 2.8 ± 0.83 days °C−1 during 1980–1994 to − 3.30 ± 0.65 days °C−1 during 2000–2014. …”
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Synthesis and properties of HA/ZnO/CNT nanocomposite by Ding M.

“…The goal of this study was to examine the tribomechanical properties of hydroxyapatite (HA)/ZnO and HA/ZnO/CNT composite ceramics (carbon nanotubes; with different ratios 0.5 wt%, 1.0 wt%, and 1.5 wt%). The composites were synthesized using the hydrothermal method in an autoclave. …”
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Electrically conductive composites based on an elastomeric matrix filled with expanded graphite as a potential oil sensing material by Krupa, Igor

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Epibenthic communities from offshore platforms in the Arabian Gulf are structured by platform age and depth by Felipe, Torquato

“…A step further is now required to determine whether these platform foundations should be converted to reefs after their decommissioning (i.e., Rigs to Reefs approach).…”
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Epibenthic communities from offshore platforms in the Arabian Gulf are structured by platform age and depth by Felipe, Torquato

“…A step further is now required to determine whether these platform foundations should be converted to reefs after their decommissioning (i.e., Rigs to Reefs approach).…”
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Physiological growth analysis of the life-history of calotropis procera (AIT.) AIT. F. by Ismail, A. M. A. [احمد محمد علي اسماعيل]

“…Total biomass increased steadily for all three major organs, i.e. leaves, stem and root. LAI increased sharply following the seedling stage and reached 9.0 during the reproductive phase. …”
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Tribological studies of nanomodified mineral based multi-grade engine oil by Laad, M.

“…Tests were carried under loads of 40N, 60N and 90N at sliding speeds 0.5 m/s, 1.0 m/s and 1.5 m/s. Nanoparticle concentration in the mineral oil was taken as 1.5 wt%. …”
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A CFD- RSM study of cuttings transport in non-Newtonian drilling fluids: Impact of operational parameters by Awad A.M.

“…Less effective cuttings transportation (i.e lower CTR) was observed when the hole angle deviated from the vertical. …”
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Estimation of Mechanical Properties of Copper Powder Filled Linear Low-Density Polyethylene Composites by Singh, S.

“…The input parameters manipulated for the prediction were elongation at break (δ), stress at break (ρ), Young’s modulus (Y), volume fraction of the filler (ϕ) and constants (KE1,KE2,KS1,KS2,KS3,KS4,KY1). Copper powder filled LLDPE has a complex structure which makes it difficult to accurately predict the mechanical properties. …”
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Call for emergency action to restore dietary diversity and protect global food systems in times of COVID-19 and beyond: Results from a cross-sectional study in 38 countries by Hoteit, Maha

“…Middle and older ages [OR = 1.2; 95 % CI = [1.125–1.426] [OR = 2.5; 95 % CI = [1.951–3.064], being a woman [OR = 1.2; 95 % CI = [1.117–1.367], having a high education (p < 0.001), and showing amelioration in food-related behaviors [OR = 1.4; 95 % CI = [1.292–1.709] were all linked to having a higher dietary diversity. …”
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The effect of genetic and nongenetic factors on warfarin dose variability in Qatari population. by Bader, Loulia

“…Carriers of at least one CYP2C9 decreased function allele (*2 or *3) required lower median (IQR) warfarin doses compared to noncarriers [24.5 (14.5) mg/week vs. 35 (21) mg/week, p < 0.001]. …”
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Novel electroless deposited corrosion — resistant and anti-bacterial NiP–TiNi nanocomposite coatings by Fayyad E.M.

“…The addition of TiNi nanoparticles into the NiP matrix leads to the transformation of the amorphous structure of the as-plated NiP into a semi-crystalline one. The microhardness of the composite coating significantly enhances with increasing the TiNi concentration up to 0.4 g L−1 and further improvement takes place after the heat treatment. …”
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Novel Electroless Deposited Corrosion - Resistant and Anti-Bacterial NiP-TiNi Nanocomposite Coatings by Fayyad, Eman

“…The addition of TiNi nanoparticles into the NiP matrix led to the transform of the amorphous structure of the as-plated NiP into a semi-crystalline one. The microhardness of the composite coating significantly enhances with increasing TiNi concentration up to 0.4 g L-1 and further improvement takes place after heat treatment. …”
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Thermal properties of smart microencapsulated paraffin/plaster composites for the thermal regulation of buildings by Karkri M.

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