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Integrated geochemical and geophysical monitoring for the assessment of natural pollutant mitigation in heavy metal-contaminated areas of South Korea, Deagu
The evaluation and monitoring of sites contaminated with heavy metals are essential for pollution remediation and prevention. In this study, we conducted geophysical and geochemical investigations at a site ex...
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Delineation of LNAPL plumes in a clay-rich site in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, South Korea: integration of geophysical survey data with borehole data and soil sampling information
To effectively delineate the spatial distribution of oil contaminant plumes, geophysical methods indirectly measure the physical properties of the subsurface and can provide spatial information and images on a...
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Evaluation of a sterile, filter-based, in-house method for rapid direct bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing using positive blood culture
This study aimed to assess the performance of our in-house method for rapid direct bacterial identification (ID) and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) using a positive blood culture (BC) broth. For Gr...
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4D interpretation of time-lapse electrical resistivity monitoring data to identify preferential flow path in a landfill, South Korea
Monitoring the leakage of leachate from a landfill is critical in preventing possible contamination in the surrounding area. Time-lapse (TL) electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) has been performed along ele...
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A rice seed-specific glycine-rich protein OsDOR1 interacts with GID1 to repress GA signaling and regulates seed dormancy
Seed dormancy is an important agronomic trait under the control of complex genetic and environmental interactions, which have not been yet comprehensively understood. From the field screening of rice mutant li...
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Microwave-Assisted Generation of Secondary Nanoparticles and Flame-Assisted Generation of an Amorphous Layer for Improving NO2 Gas Sensing Behaviors: A Mini Review
This mini review is comprised of two approaches of the enhancement of gas sensor response: microwave-assisted and flame-assisted strategies. To achieve enhancement, defects and surface modifications must be ad...
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Open AccessRadotinib attenuates TGFβ -mediated pulmonary fibrosis in vitro and in vivo: exploring the potential of drug repurposing
Tyrosine kinase (TK) plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Here, we aimed to investigate whether radotinib (Rb) could inhibit pulmonary fibrosis by inhibiting TK in vitro a...
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Open AccessBifidobacterial carbohydrate/nucleoside metabolism enhances oxidative phosphorylation in white adipose tissue to protect against diet-induced obesity
Comparisons of the gut microbiome of lean and obese humans have revealed that obesity is associated with the gut microbiome plus changes in numerous environmental factors, including high-fat diet (HFD). Here, ...
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Open AccessRelationship between blood pressure levels and ischemic stroke, myocardial infarction, and mortality in very elderly patients taking antihypertensives: a nationwide population-based cohort study
In the very elderly, “the lower the better” hypothesis has constantly been contradicted by randomized control trials and various cohort studies, but inconsistency in results led to unclear blood pressure treat...
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Three-dimensional finite-difference modeling of time-domain electromagnetic responses for a large-loop source
The time-domain/transient electromagnetic (TEM) method employs an alternating magnetic field that is established by passing a bidirectional pulsed current through a transmitter loop. A large wire loop on or ab...
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Open AccessTemporal variation in scattering and intrinsic attenuation due to earthquakes in East Asia
Separated attenuation values have not been used in post-seismic variation research, although the scattering attenuation (Qs−1) parameter that can be used to estimate crustal inhomogeneity due to cracks. In this s...
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Bifidobacterium bifidum strains synergize with immune checkpoint inhibitors to reduce tumour burden in mice
The gut microbiome can influence the development of tumours and the efficacy of cancer therapeutics1–5; however, the multi-omics characteristics of antitumour bacterial strains have not been fully elucidated. In ...
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Effect of probiotics on obesity-related markers per enterotype: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial
Prevention and improvement of disease symptoms are important issues, and probiotics are suggested as a good treatment for controlling the obesity. Human gut microbiota has different community structures. Becau...
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Analysis of component damage probability of a small engine based on penetration experiments and M & S
In ground combat systems, vulnerability assessment refers to the determination of the degree of loss in the combat system’s functions after an enemy attack, and under such scenarios, it is essential to improve...
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Estimation of damage probability of combat vehicle components based on modeling and simulation
Many functions are considered for the design of GCV (ground combat vehicles), which are carried out to increase the survivability of GCV from enemy threats. By improving survivability, the interior of the GCV ...
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Open AccessA protective mechanism of probiotic Lactobacillus against hepatic steatosis via reducing host intestinal fatty acid absorption
The gut microbiome has been known to contribute up to ~30% of the energy absorption of the host. Although various beneficial mechanisms of probiotics have been suggested for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (...
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Posterior circulation involvement and collateral flow pattern in moyamoya disease with the RNF213 polymorphism
Moyamoya disease is a chronic cerebrovascular disorder characterized by progressive stenosis of the circle of Willis with a compensatory collateral vessel network. Recent studies have identified the ring finge...
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Amelioration of obesity-related characteristics by a probiotic formulation in a high-fat diet-induced obese rat model
Obesity is a major public health concern. Despite its multi-factorial etiology, alterations in intestinal microbiota and the immune system are frequently observed. We investigated the effect of Duolac Gold (DG...
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Characteristics of algal succession following rock scra** at Imwon area in the east coast of Korea
This study was conducted to clarify the characteristics of algal succession following rock scra** using hoe or high-pressure water sprayer in the period from June 2010 to April 2011. We divided the research ...
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Erratum to: Characterization of Physa acuta expressed sequence tags and transcript mining following cadmium exposure
