Viruses, Vol. 11, Pages 676: Special Issue “Plant Virus Ecology and Biodiversity” Viruses doi: 10.3390/v11080676 Authors: Ulrich Melcher I thank all the teams of authors, the scientists who reviewed submitted manuscripts and made suggestions that improved the reports, and the editorial staff workers who put this special issue together [...]
03:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3611: Mast Cells, Stress, Fear and Autism Spectrum Disorder International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20153611 Authors: Theoharis C. Theoharides Maria Kavalioti Irene Tsilioni Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition characterized by impaired communication and obsessive behavior that affects 1 in 59 children. ASD is expected to affect 1 in about 40 children by 2020, but there is still no distinct pathogenesis or effective...
03:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2636: The Contribution of Geogenic Particulate Matter to Lung Disease in Indigenous Children International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16152636 Authors: Carrington C. J. Shepherd Holly D. Clifford Francis Mitrou Shannon M. Melody Ellen J. Bennett Fay H. Johnston Luke D. Knibbs Gavin Pereira Janessa L. Pickering Teck H. Teo Lea-Ann S. Kirkham Ruth B. Thornton Anthony Kicic Kak-Ming Ling...
03:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2637: Preparation of Ceramsite Based on Waterworks Sludge and Its Application as Matrix in Constructed Wetlands International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16152637 Authors: Yaning Wang Jinhu Yang Hang Xu Chenwei Liu Zhen Shen Kai Hu The recycling of waterworks sludge has become a trending issue because it not only solves the problem of difficult disposal but also saves land resources. This paper aimed to...
03:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2638: A Process-Centered Approach to the Description of Clinical Pathways—Forms and Determinants International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16152638 Authors: Marek Szelągowski Justyna Berniak-Woźny The aim of the study is to indicate the need for variability in the presentation of clinical pathways, in various phases of their implementation, and to define the forms of presentation of clinical pathways required by physicians...
03:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2639: Grazing and Cultivated Grasslands Cause Different Spatial Redistributions of Soil Particles International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16152639 Authors: Jinsheng Li Jianying Shang Ding Huang Shiming Tang Tianci Zhao Xiaomeng Yang Qian Zhang Kesi Liu Xinqing Shao The distribution of soil particle sizes is closely related to soil health condition. In this study, grasslands under different grazing...
03:00
Nutrients, Vol. 11, Pages 1701: Validation of Surrogate Anthropometric Indices in Older Adults: What Is the Best Indicator of High Cardiometabolic Risk Factor Clustering? Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu11081701 Authors: Robinson Ramírez-Vélez Miguel Ángel Pérez-Sousa Mikel Izquierdo Carlos A. Cano-Gutierrez Emilio González-Jiménez Jacqueline Schmidt-RioValle Katherine González-Ruíz María Correa-Rodríguez The present study evaluated the ability of five obesity-related parameters,...
03:00
Nutrients, Vol. 11, Pages 1702: Doenjang, A Korean Traditional Fermented Soybean Paste, Ameliorates Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration in Mice Fed a High-Fat Diet Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu11081702 Authors: Je Won Ko Young-Shin Chung Chung Shil Kwak Young Hye Kwon Obesity is considered a risk factor for neurodegeneration. Because fermentation of soybean increases contents of various bioactive compounds with anti-obesity and anti-diabetic activities, we investigated the protective...
03:00
Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2681: Technology and Process Design for Phenols Recovery from Industrial Chicory (Chicorium intybus) Leftovers Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24152681 Authors: Camilla Maria Cova Luisa Boffa Marco Pistocchi Silver Giorgini Rafael Luque Giancarlo Cravotto Vegetal leftovers from the agro–food industry represent a huge source of primary and secondary metabolites, vitamin, mineral salts and soluble as well as insoluble fibers. Economic...
03:00
Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2682: Effect of Fiber Surface Modification on the Interfacial Adhesion and Thermo-Mechanical Performance of Unidirectional Epoxy-Based Composites Reinforced with Bamboo Fibers Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24152682 Authors: Fang Wang Min Lu Shujue Zhou Zhisong Lu Siyan Ran In this work, bamboo fibers are chemically modified with NaOH solution of 1, 4, and 7 wt% concentrations at room temperature, respectively, and subsequently the untreated and...
03:00
Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2680: Analysis of Flavonoid Metabolites in Citrus Peels (Citrus reticulata “Dahongpao”) Using UPLC-ESI-MS/MS Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24152680 Authors: Fu Wang Lin Chen Hongping Chen Shiwei Chen Youping Liu Flavonoids are a kind of essential substance for the human body because of their antioxidant properties and extremely high medicinal value. Citrus reticulata “Dahongpao” (DHP) is a special citrus variety that is rich...
03:00
Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2683: Development and Optimization of Alpha-Pinene-Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (SLN) Using Experimental Factorial Design and Dispersion Analysis Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24152683 Authors: Aleksandra Zielińska Nuno R. Ferreira Alessandra Durazzo Massimo Lucarini Nicola Cicero Soukaina El Mamouni Amélia M. Silva Izabela Nowak Antonello Santini Eliana B. Souto The encapsulation of bicyclic monoterpene α-pinene into...
03:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2633: Workplace-Based Exercise Intervention Improves Work Ability in Office Workers: A Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16152633 Authors: Joshua Zheng Rui Ting Xiaoqi Chen Venerina Johnston Neck pain is a burden to employers and employees amenable to improvement with neck/shoulder strengthening exercises. However, the benefits of such interventions on office workers’...
03:00
Cancers, Vol. 11, Pages 1041: Cancer Vaccines: Research and Applications Cancers doi: 10.3390/cancers11081041 Authors: Vasso Apostolopoulos Designing cancer vaccines has been at the forefront of cancer research for over two-and-a-half decades. In particular, delivery methods used to stimulate effective and long-lasting immune responses have been the major focus. This special issue presents new tumor associated antigens, delivery methods, combination immune therapies, methods of measuring...
03:00
Cancers, Vol. 11, Pages 1042: Circulating Tumor Cells in Right- and Left-Sided Colorectal Cancer Cancers doi: 10.3390/cancers11081042 Authors: Chiara Nicolazzo Cristina Raimondi Angela Gradilone Alessandra Emiliani Ann Zeuner Federica Francescangeli Francesca Belardinilli Patrizia Seminara Flavia Loreni Valentina Magri Silverio Tomao Paola Gazzaniga Molecular alterations are not randomly distributed in colorectal cancer (CRC), but rather clustered on...
03:00
Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2679: The Flow Dependent Adhesion of von Willebrand Factor (VWF)-A1 Functionalized Nanoparticles in an in Vitro Coronary Stenosis Model Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24152679 Authors: Yathreb Asaad Mark Epshtein Andrew Yee Netanel Korin In arterial thrombosis, von Willebrand factor (VWF) bridges platelets to sites of vascular injury. The adhesive properties of VWF are controlled by its different domains, which may be engineered into ligands for targeting...
03:00
Heritage, Vol. 2, Pages 2090-2110: Changes in Gender Roles within Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Survey of Gender Roles and Gender Restrictions within the Yama Hoko Yatai Float Festivals in Japan Heritage doi: 10.3390/heritage2030126 Authors: Helga Janse This paper presents the results of a study on gender roles and gender restrictions within a certain type of festival in Japan—the Yama Hoko Yatai float festivals—taking place in various regions throughout the country. In addition to...
03:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3610: All-trans Retinoic Acid as a Versatile Cytosolic Signal Modulator Mediated by CRABP1 International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20153610 Authors: Isha Nagpal Li-Na Wei All-trans retinoic acid (AtRA), an active metabolite of vitamin A, is recognized for its classical action as an endocrine hormone that triggers genomic effects mediated through nuclear receptors RA receptors (RARs). New evidence shows that atRA-mediated cellular responses...
03:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2634: Barriers to Mental Health Help-Seeking Amongst Refugee Men International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16152634 Authors: Yulisha Byrow Rosanna Pajak Tadgh McMahon Amitabh Rajouria Angela Nickerson Rates of help-seeking for mental health problems are low amongst refugee communities, despite the high prevalence of PTSD reported amongst these individuals. Research suggests that the key barriers to seeking...
03:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2635: Increased Risk of Carotid Atherosclerosis in Male Patients with Chronic Periodontitis: A Nationwide Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16152635 Authors: Ching Tong Yu-Hsun Wang Yu-Chao Chang Carotid artery stenosis is a narrowing or constriction of any part of the carotid arteries, usually caused by atherosclerosis. However, no studies have specifically evaluated...
03:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3609: The Role of Cell Membrane Information Reception, Processing, and Communication in the Structure and Function of Multicellular Tissue International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20153609 Authors: Robert A. Gatenby Investigations of information dynamics in eukaryotic cells focus almost exclusively on heritable information in the genome. Gene networks are modeled as “central processors” that receive, analyze, and respond to...
03:00
Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2678: An Updated Review on Pharmaceutical Properties of Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24152678 Authors: Dai-Hung Ngo Thanh Sang Vo Gamma-aminobutyric acid (Gaba) is a non-proteinogenic amino acid that is widely present in microorganisms, plants, and vertebrates. So far, Gaba is well known as a main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. Its physiological roles are related to the modulation of synaptic transmission,...
03:00
Metabolites, Vol. 9, Pages 155: Urinary Metabolomics Validates Metabolic Differentiation Between Renal Cell Carcinoma Stages and Reveals a Unique Metabolic Profile for Oncocytomas Metabolites doi: 10.3390/metabo9080155 Authors: Oluyemi S. Falegan Shanna A. Arnold Egloff Andries Zijlstra M. Eric Hyndman Hans J. Vogel Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a heterogeneous malignancy which often develops and progresses asymptomatically. Benign oncocytomas are morphologically similar...
03:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3608: Collateral Vessels Have Unique Endothelial and Smooth Muscle Cell Phenotypes International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20153608 Authors: Hua Zhang Dan Chalothorn James E Faber Collaterals are unique blood vessels present in the microcirculation of most tissues that, by cross-connecting a small fraction of the outer branches of adjacent arterial trees, provide alternate routes of perfusion. However, collaterals are especially susceptible...
03:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2627: Spatial Analysis of Industrial Benzene Emissions and Cancer Incidence Rates in Texas International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16152627 Authors: Chinmay Mungi Dejian Lai Xianglin L. Du This paper presents a spatial analysis of the association between industrial benzene emissions and the 10-year incidence rates of cancers likely to be associated with benzene exposure (Lymphohematopoietic, lung and lip cancers)...
03:00
JoF, Vol. 5, Pages 69: A Guide to Investigating Suspected Outbreaks of Mucormycosis in Healthcare Journal of Fungi doi: 10.3390/jof5030069 Authors: Kathleen P. Hartnett Brendan R. Jackson Kiran M. Perkins Janet Glowicz Janna L. Kerins Stephanie R. Black Shawn R. Lockhart Bryan E. Christensen Karlyn D. Beer This report serves as a guide for investigating mucormycosis infections in healthcare. We describe lessons learned from previous outbreaks and offer methods...
03:00
Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2677: Enantioselective Protonation of Radical Anion Intermediates in Photoallylation and Photoreduction Reactions of 3,3-Diaryl-1,1-dicyano-2-methylprop-1-ene with Allyltrimethylsilane Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24142677 Authors: Hajime Maeda Masayuki Iida Daisuke Ogawa Kazuhiko Mizuno Photoreactions of acetonitrile solutions of 3,3-diaryl-1,1-dicyano-2-methylprop-1-enes (1a–c) with allyltrimethylsilane (2) in the presence of phenanthrene...
Tue Jul 23, 2019 03:00
Cancers, Vol. 11, Pages 1040: Strategies to Augment Natural Killer (NK) Cell Activity against Solid Tumors Cancers doi: 10.3390/cancers11071040 Authors: Ziqing Chen Ying Yang Lisa L. Liu Andreas Lundqvist The immune system plays a crucial role to prevent local growth and dissemination of cancer. Therapies based on activating the immune system can result in beneficial responses in patients with metastatic disease. Treatment with antibodies targeting the immunological checkpoint...
Tue Jul 23, 2019 03:00
Heritage, Vol. 2, Pages 2067-2089: Informative Models for Architectural Heritage Heritage doi: 10.3390/heritage2030125 Authors: Martina Attenni BIM (Building Information Modeling) processes are the most effective way to know existing architectural structures, integrating the most advanced potentials of 3D modeling and the structured storage of heterogeneous information. Many HBIM (Heritage Building Information Modeling) applications lead to the systematization of survey data, even though...
Tue Jul 23, 2019 03:00
Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 9, Pages 81: A Systematic Review on the Possible Relationship Between Bilingualism, Cognitive Decline, and the Onset of Dementia Behavioral Sciences doi: 10.3390/bs9070081 Authors: van den Noort Vermeire Bosch Staudte Krajenbrink Jaswetz Struys Yeo Barisch Perriard Lee Lim A systematic review was conducted to investigate whether bilingualism has a protective effect against cognitive decline in aging and can protect...
Tue Jul 23, 2019 03:00
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1085: The Future of Lipid-lowering Therapy Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8071085 Authors: Zwol Rimbert Kuivenhoven The recent introduction of inhibitors of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin 9 to lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol on top of statins or as monotherapy is rapidly changing the landscape of treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). However, existing lipid-lowering drugs have little impact on lipoprotein(a)...
Tue Jul 23, 2019 03:00
Nutrients, Vol. 11, Pages 1700: Postprandial Effects of a Proprietary Milk Protein Hydrolysate Containing Bioactive Peptides in Prediabetic Subjects Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu11071700 Authors: Sartorius Weidner Dharsono Boulier Wilhelm Schön Milk proteins have been hypothesized to protect against type 2 diabetes (T2DM) by beneficially modulating glycemic response, predominantly in the postprandial status. This potential is, amongst others, attributed to the high content...
Tue Jul 23, 2019 03:00
Nutrients, Vol. 11, Pages 1699: N-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Decrease Long-Term Diabetic Risk of Offspring of Gestational Diabetes Rats by Postponing Shortening of Hepatic Telomeres and Modulating Liver Metabolism Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu11071699 Authors: Jinlong Gao Hailong Xiao Jiaomei Li Xiaofei Guo Wenwen Cai Duo Li The long-term influence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) on offspring and the effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) on GDM...
Tue Jul 23, 2019 03:00
Vibration, Vol. 2, Pages 265-270: Free Vibration Characteristics of Rectangular Membranes Assuming Rounded-Edges Boundary Vibration doi: 10.3390/vibration2030016 Authors: Ouakad This study examines the vibratory characteristics of rectangular membranes having an outer rounded-edges periphery. This class of membranes with rounded outer corners has a great advantage over membranes with a rectangular platform wave propagation at the boundary being greatly diffused. As a result, such membranes...
Tue Jul 23, 2019 03:00
Cells, Vol. 8, Pages 767: Ensemble of Deep Recurrent Neural Networks for Identifying Enhancers via Dinucleotide Physicochemical Properties Cells doi: 10.3390/cells8070767 Authors: Tan Le Yeh Chua Enhancers are short deoxyribonucleic acid fragments that assume an important part in the genetic process of gene expression. Due to their possibly distant location relative to the gene that is acted upon, the identification of enhancers is difficult. There are many published works...
Tue Jul 23, 2019 03:00
Pharmaceutics, Vol. 11, Pages 359: Effective Therapeutic Delivery and Bioavailability Enhancement of Pioglitazone Using Drug in Adhesive Transdermal Patch Pharmaceutics doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11070359 Authors: Nair Gupta Al-Dhubiab Jacob Shinu Shah Morsy SreeHarsha Attimarad Venugopala Akrawi The administration of pioglitazone as an oral therapy is restricted due to various challenges. The aim of the current investigation was to evaluate the...
Tue Jul 23, 2019 03:00
Vaccines, Vol. 7, Pages 72: Zika Virus-Derived E-DIII Protein Displayed on Immunologically Optimized VLPs Induces Neutralizing Antibodies without Causing Enhancement of Dengue Virus Infection Vaccines doi: 10.3390/vaccines7030072 Authors: Gustavo Cabral-Miranda Stephanie M. Lim Mona O. Mohsen Ilya V. Pobelov Elisa S. Roesti Matthew D. Heath Murray A. Skinner Matthias F. Kramer Byron E. E. Martina Martin F. Bachmann Zika virus (ZIKV) is a flavivirus similar...
Tue Jul 23, 2019 03:00
Water, Vol. 11, Pages 1524: A Framework for Improving Reliability of Water Distribution Systems Based on a Segment-Based Minimum Cut-Set Approach Water doi: 10.3390/w11071524 Authors: Seokhyeon Kim Hwan Don Jun Do Guen Yoo Joong Hoon Kim A framework is presented to effectively improve the water distribution system (WDS) reliability. The proposed framework first classifies pipes in a WDS into three reinforcement types through topological analyses and hydraulic simulations over...
Tue Jul 23, 2019 03:00
Water, Vol. 11, Pages 1525: Exploring Compatibility of Sherwood-Gilland NAPL Dissolution Models with Micro-Scale Physics Using an Alternative Volume Averaging Approach Water doi: 10.3390/w11071525 Authors: Scott K. Hansen The dynamics of NAPL dissolution into saturated porous media are typically modeled by the inclusion of a reaction term in the advection-dispersion-reaction equation (ADRE) with the reaction rate defined by a Sherwood-Gilland empirical model. This stipulates, among other...
Tue Jul 23, 2019 03:00
Δεν υπάρχουν σχόλια:
Δημοσίευση σχολίου