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Open AccessEnhancement of Overlimiting Current in a Three-Dimensional Hierarchical Micro/Nanofluidic System by Non-uniform Compartmentalization
Overlimiting current (OLC) is a non-linear current response that occurs related to an ion concentration polarization (ICP) phenomenon in micro/nanofluidic systems and holds great importance since it represents...
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Correction to: Determination of the combined effects of asian herbal medicine with calcium and/or vitamin D supplements on bone mineral density in primary osteoporosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Determination of the Combined Effects of Asian Herbal Medicine with Calcium and/or Vitamin D Supplements on Bone Mineral Density in Primary Osteoporosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Our review of 52 RCTs from 5 databases suggests a tendency for notable improvement in BMD when combining herbal medicine with supplements (calcium and vitamin D variants...
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Estrogen-related receptor alpha promotes thyroid tumor cell survival via a tumor subtype-specific regulation of target gene networks
Mortalin (encoded by HSPA9) is a mitochondrial chaperone often overexpressed in cancer through as-yet-unknown mechanisms. By searching different RNA-sequencing datasets, we found that ESRRA is a transcription fac...
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Open AccessEEG correlates to perceived urgency elicited by vibration stimulation of the upper body
Conveying information effectively while minimizing user distraction is critical to human–computer interaction. As the proliferation of audio–visual communication pushes human information processing capabilitie...
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Traditional Korean diet high in one-carbon nutrients increases global DNA methylation: implication for epigenetic diet
DNA methylation is a major epigenetic phenomenon through which diet affects health and disease. This study aimed to determine the epigenetic influence of the traditional Korean diet (K-diet) on global DNA meth...
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The effect of heteroatoms and temperature ram** rate on pyrolysis of coal tar pitch for high value of β-resin
Coal tar pitch is a raw material that can be made from various carbon materials such as activated carbon, carbon fiber, and artificial graphite through heat treatment. In particular, it is an important raw mat...
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Hepatoprotective effects of paeonol by suppressing hepatic stellate cell activation via inhibition of SMAD2/3 and STAT3 pathways
Hepatic stellate cell (HSC) activation is a key event in extracellular matrix accumulation, causing hepatic fibrosis. Therefore, identifying chemicals that inhibit HSC activation is an important therapeutic st...
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Open AccessImpacts of Changes in Soil Moisture on Urban Heat Islands and Urban Breeze Circulations: Idealized Ensemble Simulations
Soil moisture plays important roles in land surface and hydrological processes, and its changes can greatly affect weather and climate. In this study, we examine how changes in soil moisture impact the urban h...
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Comparison of the different versions of NCCN guidelines for predicting margin-negative resection of pancreatic cancer in patients undergoing upfront surgery
The purpose of this study was to compare the different versions of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines for defining resectability of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) in predictin...
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Open AccessPrevalence of CTX-M types among ESBL-producing pathogenic Escherichia coli isolates from foodborne diarrheal patients in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Prevalence and characteristics of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing pathogenic Escherichia coli from foodborne diarrheal patients were studied. Analysis of 495 E. coli isolates revealed that 80 isola...
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Open AccessDynamic changes in the plastid and mitochondrial genomes of the angiosperm Corydalis pauciovulata (Papaveraceae)
Corydalis DC., the largest genus in the family Papaveraceae, comprises > 465 species. Complete plastid genomes (plastomes) of Corydalis show evolutionary changes, including syntenic arrangements, gene losses and ...
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Open AccessUltraviolet light blocking optically clear adhesives for foldable displays via highly efficient visible-light curing
In develo** an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panel for a foldable smartphone (specifically, a color filter on encapsulation) aimed at reducing power consumption, the use of a new optically clear adhesi...
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Open AccessCharacteristics of the Urban Heat Island in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Its Interaction with Heat Waves
This study examines the characteristics of the urban heat island (UHI) in Dhaka, the densely populated capital city of Bangladesh under the influence of the South Asian monsoon, and its interaction with heat w...
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ASO Visual Abstract: Risk Factor Analysis of Lymph Node Metastasis for Rectal Neuroendocrine Tumor: Who Needs a Radical Resection for the Rectal Neuroendocrine Tumor 1–2 cm in Size?
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Open AccessComplete organelle genomes of Korean fir, Abies koreana and phylogenomics of the gymnosperm genus Abies using nuclear and cytoplasmic DNA sequence data
Abies koreana E.H.Wilson is an endangered evergreen coniferous tree that is native to high altitudes in South Korea and susceptible to the effects of climate change. Hybridization and reticulate evolution have be...
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Risk Factor Analysis of Lymph Node Metastasis for Rectal Neuroendocrine Tumors: Who Needs a Radical Resection in Rectal Neuroendocrine Tumors Sized 1–2 cm?
Rectal neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) have malignant potential, and lymph node (LN) or distant metastases can occur; however, treatment of NETs 1–2 cm in size is controversial.
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Open AccessSemi-customized three-dimensional ultra-fine titanium meshes in guided bone regeneration for implant therapy in severe alveolar bone defect: a case report
This case report provides a detailed description of a simple and fast bone regeneration procedure using a semi-customized three-dimensional ultra-fine titanium mesh. A 50-year-old male with a severe vertical a...
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Open AccessTumor suppression effect of ultrasound-sensitive nanoparticles with focused ultrasound in a pancreas cancer xenograft model
We investigated the tumor suppression effect of an ultrasound-sensitive doxorubicin-loaded liposome-based nanoparticle, IMP301, to enhance the synergistic effect with focused ultrasound (FUS) in an animal mode...
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Open AccessMental health effects associated with COVID-19 financial assistance in South Korea: a comparison of employment status
COVID-19 has created tensions across different sectors of the society, but the impact has been unequal. Vulnerable people have been most affected, especially those with insecure employment and who have experie...
