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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Saeid Abbasian
Summary: The study found that there is low knowledge of Halal tourism in Sweden and profits are low, leading to potential problem scenarios. The interest and priority for Halal tourism in Sweden's tourism industry are also relatively low, but there is a positive attitude towards a lighter version of Muslim-friendly tourism targeting secular/moderate Muslims.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Florian Bausch, Dickson D. Owusu, Paul Jusner, Mario J. Rosado, Jorge Rencoret, Sabine Rosner, Jose C. del Rio, Thomas Rosenau, Antje Potthast
Summary: The lignin content of papyrus sheets and plant samples was significantly overestimated using the TGA method compared to other methods, indicating that TGA should not be used for lignin quantification analysis.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ian D. Anderson, Ryan A. Riskowski, Christopher J. Ackerson
Summary: This study describes the synthesis and characterization of RhAu24(PET)(18) and its interactions with other reaction products, determining its charge and stability. By electron counting rules, the electron configuration of RhAu24(PET)(18) was deduced.
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Business, Finance
Sangyup Choi, Junhyeok Shin
Summary: This study estimates the relationship between Bitcoin and gold prices, inflation, and uncertainty using a VAR model. The findings show that Bitcoin can hedge inflation but does not provide a safe haven during financial uncertainty shocks. Bitcoin prices do not decrease after policy uncertainty shocks, indicating its independence from government authorities. There is also an interesting asymmetry in the drivers of Bitcoin price dynamics between bullish and bearish markets.
FINANCE RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Upasana Ganguly, Sukhpal Singh, Soumya Pal, Suvarna Prasad, Bimal K. Agrawal, Reena V. Saini, Sasanka Chakrabarti
Summary: Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the elderly, primarily characterized by motor impairment. The lack of a definitive biomarker for PD has led researchers to focus on the potential role of alpha-synuclein as a key protein in the pathogenesis of the disease. Studies have shown promise in measuring different forms of alpha-synuclein in body fluids and peripheral tissues as a potential biomarker for PD, although methodological issues still need to be addressed through further research.
FRONTIERS IN AGING NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Peter Stewart Cumber
Summary: This paper explores the application of various variants of the Monte-Carlo method and quasi-Monte-Carlo method in evaluating three view factor configurations. The study finds that for two configurations, the numerical integration-based methods are more accurate than the ray tracing-based methods. However, for the configuration with a common edge, ray tracing performs better than numerical integration. A hybrid method that combines ray tracing and numerical integration is proposed for this configuration. The hybrid quasi-Monte-Carlo method is demonstrated to be the most efficient approach for evaluating the view factor integral.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2022)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
L. J. Hansen, K. N. Braddock, D. A. Rudnick
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of adaptation recommendations for conservation in published literature, and discovers a lack of research. The results show a significant shortage of evidence to determine if recommended actions can achieve desired conservation improvements, and a stagnation in the growth of the field.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
Letter
Dermatology
Carmen Alejandra Rubio-Muniz, Julia Montero-Menarguez, Alba Lopez-Valle, Manuel Agud-Dios, Jorge Arroyo-Andres, Jose Luis Rodriguez-Peralto, Sara Isabel Palencia-Perez, Eloy Jose Tarin-Vicente
Summary: This study reports the use of topical cidofovir for treating patients with human monkeypox. The findings suggest that lesions on the trunk and limbs respond better than facial lesions, while anogenital lesions were affected by local irritation, leading to treatment discontinuation.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Social Issues
Konrad Szocik
Summary: This paper debates the philosophy of moral bioenhancement proposed by Henri Huttunen and Oskari Sivula and highlights the potential risks of moral biomodification in future long-distance space missions. It suggests the need for additional contextual information.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ralph G. Stahl, Jeffrey Martin, Theodore Tomasi, Barbara J. Goldsmith
Summary: Decades of practice have shown that early consideration of restoration in the remedial process has positive outcomes, especially in avoiding litigation over NRD claims. However, coordinating these processes is not widely practiced, despite the advantages it offers in terms of cost savings and stakeholder trust. Barriers to coordination include uncertainty about the benefits of restoration and potential legal risks. This paper explores the economic, legal, and policy issues related to integrating remediation and restoration and suggests approaches to encourage early coordination.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lili Jin, Ying Liu, Yifan Wu, Yi Huang, Dianbao Zhang
Summary: Chromatin modifications are crucial for gene expression regulation. REST, a repressor element-1 silencing transcription factor, plays a significant role in gene transcription regulation by binding to chromatin and recruiting chromatin-modifying enzymes. Dysregulation of REST is associated with various diseases and cancers, and targeted strategies have been developed. This paper provides a comprehensive summary of the research progress in understanding the effects and mechanisms of REST in physiological and pathological contexts, aiming to identify potential therapeutic targets for related diseases.
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Business
Sandra Gottschalk, Bettina Mueller
Summary: This paper examines the survival rates of previously failed entrepreneurs compared to first-time entrepreneurs. The study finds that failed entrepreneurs have a shorter lifespan for their new businesses compared to novices. This result holds true even when considering different subgroups of entrepreneurs. The study suggests that failed entrepreneurs may have below-average entrepreneurial talent and recommends a targeted search and support for high-profile entrepreneurs among the failed.
SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Physiology
Katharina Brauns, Anika Friedl-Werner, Martina A. Maggioni, Hanns-Christian Gunga, Alexander C. Stahn
Summary: Adverse cognitive and behavioral conditions and psychiatric disorders are considered significant risks during future long-duration space missions. Monitoring and mitigating these risks will require tools like EEG to reliably assess cognitive performance and well-being. Studies on HDBR show that prolonged bed rest can affect brain activity, with reductions in EEG spectral power and changes in activity in certain brain regions, though resting state functional connectivity remains unaffected. Maintaining consistent body posture during testing sessions is crucial for accurate EEG readings.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Riccardo D'Ambrosi, Amit Meena, Akshya Raj, Nicola Ursino, Matteo Formica, Mirco Herbort, Christian Fink
Summary: The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the available evidence on the re-revision of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (rrACLR). The results showed that multiple revisions of ACLR can achieve acceptable clinical outcomes and low re-rupture rates, but the possibility of regaining pre-injury sports activity is low.
KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Anna Creismeas, Claire Gazaille, Audrey Bourdon, Marc-Antoine Lallemand, Virginie Francois, Marine Allais, Mireille Ledevin, Thibaut Larcher, Gilles Toumaniantz, Aude Lafoux, Corinne Huchet, Ignacio Anegon, Oumeya Adjali, Caroline Le Guiner, Bodvael Fraysse
Summary: Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a genetic disease caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene, leading to muscle wasting. This study suggests that TRPC1 and TRPC3 calcium channels may be potential therapeutic targets for treating DMD, as they are involved in calcium homeostasis alterations. Targeting TRPC3 channel expression and activity could be a promising approach for DMD treatment.
JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jaakko Vallinoja, Timo Nurmi, Julia Jaatela, Vincent Wens, Mathieu Bourguignon, Helena Maenpaa, Harri Piitulainen
Summary: The study aimed to assess the effects of lesions related to spastic diplegic cerebral palsy on functional connectivity. Using multiple imaging modalities, the researchers found enhanced functional connectivity in the sensorimotor network of individuals with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, which was not correlated with hand coordination performance.
CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Francesca Ginatempo, Nicola Loi, John C. Rothwell, Franca Deriu
Summary: This study comprehensively investigated sensorimotor integration in the cranial-cervical muscles of healthy adults and found that the integration of sensory inputs with motor output is profoundly influenced by the type of sensory afferent involved and the functional role played by the target muscle.
CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
(2024)