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Designed-seamless irradiation technique for extended whole mediastinal proton-beam irradiation for esophageal cancer

Okonogi Noriyuki, Hashimoto Takatuki, Ishida Masaya, Ohno Toshiki et al. • Radiation Oncology (2012)

Abstract Background Proton-beam therapy (PBT) provides therapeutic advantages over conformal x-ray therapy in sparing organs at risk when treating esophageal cancer because of the fundamental physical dose distribution of the proton-beam. H...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/1748-717X-7-173

An analysis of school physical activity in adolescent girls [Analýza školní pohybové aktivity adolescentních dívek]

Krystyna Górna-Łukasik, Karel Frömel, Krzysztof Skalik, Petra Nováková Lokvencová • Acta Universitatis Palackianae Olomucensis. Gymnica (2011)

BACKGROUND: It has been well evidenced that physical activity (PA) has a positive effect on human health. It is very likely that a physically active child will grow up to be a physically active adult. Growing older, there is evidence of dec...

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The effect of 8 weeks of whole body vibration training on static balance and explosive strength of lower limbs in physical education students

George Dallas, Alexandros Mavvidis, Paschalis Kirialanis, Sotiris Papouliakos • Acta Gymnica (2017)

Background: It has been shown that whole body vibration training has an effect on strength and balance in athletes of various sports.Objective: The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of 8 weeks of Whole Body Vibration (WBV) trai...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.5507/ag.2017.018

Epoetin zeta in the management of anemia associated with chronic kidney disease, differential pharmacology and clinical utility

Davis-Ajami ML, Wu J, Downton K, Ludeman E et al. • Biologics: Targets & Therapy (2014)

Mary Lynn Davis-Ajami,1 Jun Wu,2 Katherine Downton,3 Emilie Ludeman,3 Virginia Noxon4 1Organizational Systems and Adult Health, University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA; 2South Carolina College of Pharmacy, University of...

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In vitro effects of European and Latin-American medicinal plants in CYP3A4 gene expression, glutathione levels, and P-glycoprotein activity

Andre Luis Dias Araujo Mazzari, Mariella Guimarães Lacerda, Flora Aparecida Milton, Flora Aparecida Milton et al. • Frontiers in Pharmacology (2022)

Many medicinal plants species from European -such as Artemisia absinthium, Equisetum arvense, Lamium album, Malva sylvestris, Morus nigra, Passiflora incarnata, Frangula purshiana, and Salix alba- as well as Latin American traditions -such ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.826395

Prodigiosin as an Algicidal Agent: Inhibition of Pigment Accumulation and Photosynthetic Efficiency of Cyanobacteria Involved in Algal Blooms

Chaobo Zhang, Chengshuai Xu, Zhenxia Zhu, Xiu Zhang et al. • Microorganisms (2025)

Eutrophication facilitates the proliferation of cyanobacteria, ultimately leading to the formation of harmful cyanobacterial blooms. Prodigiosin, known for its algicidal properties, presents significant potential for application in water po...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms13112569

Modified Riceberry rice extract suppresses melanogenesis-associated cell differentiation through tyrosinase-mediated MITF downregulation on B16 cells and in vivo zebrafish embryos

Teerapat Rodboon, Sasithorn Sirilun, Seiji Okada, Ryusho Kariya et al. • Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2020)

Background and purpose: Excessive melanin production caused by overactive tyrosinase (TYR) enzyme results in several dermatological problems. The TYR inhibitor, derived from metabolite changes during fermentation, has been well recognized f...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.4103/1735-5362.297852

Modulation Instability and Abundant Exact Solitons to the Fractional Mathematical Physics Model Through Two Distinct Methods

Abdulaziz Khalid Alsharidi, Ahmet Bekir • Axioms (2025)

The paper consists of various types of wave solutions for the truncated M-fractional Bateman–Burgers equation, a significant mathematical physics equation. This model describes the nonlinear waves and solitons in different physical fields s...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/axioms14080617

Sensitivity of aerosol and cloud properties to coupling strength of marine boundary layer clouds over the northwest Atlantic

K. Zeider, K. McCauley, K. McCauley, S. Dmitrovic et al. • Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics (2025)

Quantifying the degree of coupling between marine boundary layer (MBL) clouds and the surface is critical for understanding the evolution of low clouds and explaining the vertical distribution of aerosols and microphysical cloud properties....

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.5194/acp-25-2407-2025

Correction of Postoperative Anemia in Patients undergoing Mitral Valve Replacement through Blood Saving Technology

B. M. Gumeniuk • Український журнал серцево-судинної хірургії (2020)

The aim. To investigate anemia of chronic disease (ACD) in patients with mitral valvular disease, to provide preoperative correction in these patients and to determine the level of postoperative anemia after mitral valve replacement (MVR) t...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.30702/ujcvs/20.4009/038055-060/5.16

Determination of Optimal Principal Ship Dimensions Considering EEDI and Operational Efficiency

Bo-Sung Jung, Seung-Ho Ham • Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (2026)

The determination of principal dimensions in the early ship design stage requires iterative calculations based on the basis ship particulars and ship owner’s requirements, demanding considerable time and engineering effort. In modern shipbu...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/jmse14100939

Mixed Systems of Quaternary Ammonium Foam Drainage Agent with Carbon Quantum Dots and Silica Nanoparticles for Improved Gas Field Performance

Yongqiang Sun, Yongping Zhang, Anqi Wei, Xin Shan et al. • Nanomaterials (2024)

Foam drainage agents enhance gas production by removing wellbore liquids. However, due to the ultra-high salinity environments of the Hechuan gas field (salinity up to 32.5 × 104 mg/L), no foam drainage agent is suitable for this gas field....

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/nano14191590

Research on Two-Phase Flow and Wear of Inlet Pipe Induced by Fluid Prewhirl in a Centrifugal Pump

Jilong Chen, Xing Chen, Wenjin Li, Yuhai Zheng et al. • Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (2024)

In deep-sea mining hydraulic lifting systems, centrifugal pumps are very important as power units. In the process of transportation, the fluid prewhirl phenomenon in the impeller inlet will lead to changes in the state of motion of the part...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/jmse12060950

Study on the correlation of supplementation with L-citrulline on the gastrointestinal flora and semen antifreeze performance of ram

Chen Fan, Chen Fan, Aikebaier Aihemaiti, Aikebaier Aihemaiti et al. • Frontiers in Microbiology (2024)

IntroductionCryopreservation of semen can give full play to the reproductive advantages of male animals. However, in actual production, due to the poor frost resistance of sheep semen and the low conception rate, the promotion of sheep froz...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1396796

Effects of Dietary Supplementation with Moringa oleifera on HIV Viral Load in Adults Receiving Standard Care

Phyllis Waruguru, Dasel Mulwa, Michael Okoth, Wesley Bor • Journal of Food Innovation, Nutrition, and Environmental Sciences (2025)

Background: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) effectively suppresses HIV viral load. However, people living with HIV (PLWH) fail to achieve optimal viral suppression and especially in resource limited settings. Nutritional supplements such as Mo...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.70851/ynxgrq90

Comparative Evaluation of the Antioxidant and Immunomodulatory Activities of Carrot (<i>Daucus carota</i> L.) Aerial Parts and Roots Using Different Extraction Methods

Sung-Sook Choi, Jae-Eun Lee, Hyo-Jun Lee, Kyung-Ae Lee • Foods (2025)

Carrot (Daucus carota L.) is a widely consumed root vegetable, yet its aerial parts, including leaves and stems, are typically discarded as agricultural by-products, despite their potential biological value. This study comparatively evaluat...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/foods14233993

PENATALAKSANAAN NON-FARMAKOLOGIS REMINISCENCE GROUP THERAPY SEBAGAI UPAYA UNTUK MENURUNKAN TINGKAT DEPRESI PADA LANSIA

Ulfah Agus Sukrillah, Herry Prasetyo, Sugeng Riyadi, Maisye Marlyn Kuhu • LINK (2018)

Proses menjadi lanjut usia tidak terlepas dari beberapa perubahan yang menyangkut biologis, psikologis, sosial, dan spritual. Salah satu masalah psikososial yang sering terjadi pada lansia adalah depresi yang disebabkan oleh karena adanya p...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.31983/link.v13i2.2925

The effect of written emotional disclosure on health behaviors and loneliness among family caregivers of cancer patients

Malihe Izanloo, Abbas Shamsalinia, Sepide Mohammadi, Shahrbanoo Keyhanian • حیات (2025)

Background & Aim: Emotional disclosure has been associated with improvements in psychological well-being, immune function, and physical health. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of written emotional disclosure on health behaviors and ...

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