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Spectators lead to overconfidence and risk-taking in males in a motor task
Abstract We often perform motor tasks in front of other people, and this may help or hinder our performances. Previous research mainly focused on changes in motor performance, and less is kn...
Amitriptyline inhibits bronchoconstriction independent of direct receptor binding and reduces number of caveolae
Abstract Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease with rising prevalence worldwide. Apart from the immunological role of the tricyclic antidepressant amitriptyline in bronchial ast...
Performance evaluation of grid connected photovoltaic pilot plant in saharan climate using experimental and numerical analysis
Abstract Algeria has made significant progress in developing its renewable energy capacity, particularly in utilizing solar resources to meet growing electricity demand. As part of this effo...
Conductive cellulosic pulp composites reinforced with copper-silica hybrid
Abstract The rice straw pulp black liquor (RSBL) is high-alkalinity wastewater rich in silica, which renders its known use as a fuel in pulping mills difficult. We explored the economic util...
Effectiveness and safety of escitalopram treatment personalized based on therapeutic drug monitoring of drug plasma concentration: a prospective cohort study
Abstract This is the first prospective study aiming to quantify the effectiveness and safety of escitalopram monotherapy initiation where therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) was used to achiev...
The effects of biophilic design on steering performance in virtual reality
Abstract Biophilic design aims to connect people to nature by incorporating natural elements such as plants in built environments. In immersive virtual reality (VR) environments, experiments...
Fire performance and spalling mitigation in high-strength and eps-modified mortars under transient thermal exposure
Abstract High-strength cementitious composites are highly susceptible to explosive spalling at elevated temperatures, necessitating innovative fire resilience strategies. This study investig...
Structural, electronic and thermodynamic properties of triatomic borate-terminated MXene surfaces
Abstract MXenes, a rapidly growing family of two-dimensional carbides and nitrides, have attracted attention for their high electrical conductivity and highly tunable surface chemistry. The...
Robot movement planning for obstacle avoidance using reinforcement learning
Abstract In modern industrial and laboratory environments, robotic arms often operate in complex, cluttered spaces. Ensuring reliable obstacle avoidance and efficient motion planning is ther...
An authoritarianism-compatible text changes British attitudes towards EU immigration
Abstract Immigration was a major point of contention for voters in 2024, a record year for elections. Here we test whether British attitudes towards immigration become more positive...
Frankincense oil nanoemulsion induces selective cytotoxicity and over ROS-mediated oxidative stress and apoptotic DNA damage in Hep-G2 hepatic cancer cells
Abstract Frankincense oil nanoemulsion (FONE) exhibits high bioavailability, enhanced cellular uptake, and improved kinetic stability, making it a promising candidate for therapeutic applica...
Pharmacological evaluation of levofloxacin residue depletion and hemato-biochemical alterations in broiler chickens using a validated HPLC method
Abstract The extensive use of antibiotics in poultry farming has raised significant concerns regarding drug residues in edible tissues and their implications for public health. This...
Curiosity and surprise differentially affect memory depending on age
Abstract State and trait epistemic curiosity can promote various aspects of cognition and behavior. However, possible age-related changes, a link to surprise, and formal education remain und...
Unveiling the role of perineural telocytes in mechanosensation, structural insights into their association with herbst and ruffini corpuscles in the quail beak
Abstract This study investigates the structural organization of telocytes (TCs) in the quail beak, focusing on their association with mechanoreceptors like Herbst and Ruffini corpuscles. By...
Bi-objective jellyfish algorithm for team formation problem
Projecting the global spread of xylella fastidiosa under climate change using maxent modeling
Characteristics related to biomarkers of neutrophil, eosinophil, and mast cell activation
Abstract Systemic inflammation is important in many medical conditions. Activation markers of inflammatory cells can be quantified, but are less studied. Therefore, we studied individual ch...
Influence of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and infection on musculoskeletal function
Abstract As of September 2023, the number of SARS-CoV-2 infections worldwide has exceeded 770 million, with ongoing research recognizing its long-term health effects. This study investigates...
Detecting unacceptable behavior of an autonomous vehicle using electroencephalography
Abstract In the present study, we investigated event related potentials (ERPs) in the context of autonomous driving - specifically in left-turn situations through oncoming traffic. We record...
Petrophysical assessment of reservoir quality and recoverable reserves in fluviodeltaic Nubian sandstone Saqqara field Gulf of Suez Egypt
Abstract Heterogeneous reservoirs require integrated petrophysical rigor to improve the accuracy of hydrocarbon reserve calculation, minimize uncertainty in rese...
Antibacterial synergistic behaviour of phytosynthesized magnesium oxide nanoparticles with clove essential oil
Abstract While researchers continue to search for new antibacterial agents, combination therapy as well as nanotechnology-based treatments allure as promising approaches to tackle antibiotic...
Competency of improved artificial ecosystem optimizer in parameters identification of small and medium sized distribution transformers
Abstract Accurate modelling of distribution transformers (TXs) is crucial to identify their operating characteristics across several power system applications. Consequently, this paper emplo...
Assessing the potential of bacterial signal peptides for radiopharmaceutical applications
Abstract Bacterial signal peptides are a large group of high-affinity ligands for formyl peptide receptors (FPRs). These receptors are highly enriched on the surface of glioblastomas...
Effects of nighttime odor exposure and delivery methods on subjective sleep quality in healthy adults
Abstract The role of smell in improving sleep quality is inconclusive. This study aimed to investigate whether the type of odor and the method of application affect sleep quality. Based on i...
Effect of port-site and intraperitoneal local anesthetic injection versus placebo on postoperative pain and recovery after gynecologic laparoscopic surgery: a randomized controlled trial
Abstract Laparoscopic gynecological surgery, while minimally invasive, is frequently associated with significant postoperative pain requiring systemic analgesics. Local anesthetic administra...