Academic Articles & Research Papers

Xanthine Oxidase-Induced Inflammatory Responses in Respiratory Epithelial Cells: A Review in Immunopathology of COVID-19

Xanthine oxidase (XO) is an enzyme that catalyzes the production of uric acid and superoxide radicals from purine bases: hypoxanthine and xanthine and is also expressed in respiratory epithelial cells. Uric acid, which is also considered a ...

Cerebrospinal fluid-stem cell interactions may pave the path for cell-based therapy in neurological diseases

Abstract Recent studies have suggested that the regulation of endogenous neural stem cells (NSCs) or transplanting of exogenous nerve cells are the newest and most promising methods for the treatment of dementia and other neurological disea...

Review on: Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

One of the biggest health issues facing women in their childbearing years worldwide is polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS. PCOS is a prevalent endocrine condition with well-known negative effects on metabolism, reproduction, and cardiovas...

The Functional Role of Long Non-Coding RNA in Myogenesis and Skeletal Muscle Atrophy

Skeletal muscle is a pivotal organ in humans that maintains locomotion and homeostasis. Muscle atrophy caused by sarcopenia and cachexia, which results in reduced muscle mass and impaired skeletal muscle function, is a serious health condit...

The Funding Liquidity Risk and Bank Risk: A Review on the Islamic and Conventional Banks in Pakistan

The Prime objective of the current study is to discuss the link between the funding liquidity risk and bank risk for Islamic and conventional of Pakistan. The international financial system has been implemented in the banking system of Paki...

Designing Stress Tests for UK Fast-Growing Firms and Fintech

This paper captures advances in prudential regulation and supervision for challenger banks and fintech in the UK. It presents a critical analysis of the prudential supervisory approaches towards fintech. The focus is placed on fast-growing ...

POLICE SURVEILLANCE OR METHODS OF WORKING WITH «POLITICALLY UNRELIABLE PERSONS» IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE XIX- EARLY XX CENTURIES (ON THE EXAMPLE OF KURSK PROVINCE)

Using the example of the Kursk province, the article examines the main methods of government work with persons with dubious «political reliability», «potential» and «real» political criminals in the second half of the XIX - early XX centuri...

Core of Romanticism

Review of the book: Isaija Berlin, 2012. Koreni romantizma, Melonova predavanja u Nacionalnoj umetničkoj galeriji, 1965. Vašington, DS (urednik britanskog izdanja: Henri Hardi; preveo sa engleskog: Branimir Gligorić; stihove prevela: Nataša...

Preparing the foundation for stable gilding: the origins of materials and practices – a review

This paper is the fifth of a series and focuses on tracing the history of the use of gypsum based products as well as of the use of ground layers, centred on a review of published analytical evidence. The purpose is to contribute for the un...

Research progress in high thermal conductivity of silicon carbide matrix composites reinforced with fibers

As one kind of advanced high temperature structural and functional materials, it is necessary for fiber reinforced silicon carbide matrix composites (SiC CMCs) in the field of thermal management (TM) to combine the efficient heat transfer a...

A Survey of Aero-Engine Blade Modeling and Dynamic Characteristics Analyses

The rotating blade is a key component of an aero-engine, and its vibration characteristics have an important impact on the performance of the engine and are vital for condition monitoring. This paper reviews the research progress of blade d...

Discussion of “optimal reinsurance designs based on risk measures: a review” by Jun Cai and Yichun Chi

Long-Term Prognosis and Systemic Impact of Acromegaly: Analyses Utilizing Korean National Health Insurance Data

Acromegaly is a rare endocrine disorder caused by excessive growth hormone secretion. Its low prevalence poses challenges in studying its long-term prognosis and systemic effects. To address this research gap, we conducted five studies usin...

Ozonation, electrochemical, and biological methods for the remediation of malachite green dye wastewaters: A mini review

The extensive usage of malachite green (MG) dyes in the fish and dye industries cause serious water pollution, leading to catastrophic effects on living organisms and the environment. In addressing the challenges of health risks related to ...

BUGSnet: an R package to facilitate the conduct and reporting of Bayesian network Meta-analyses

Abstract Background Several reviews have noted shortcomings regarding the quality and reporting of network meta-analyses (NMAs). We suspect that this issue may be partially attributable to limitations in current NMA software which do not re...

Enhancing energy sector sustainability through robust green governance mechanisms for carbon neutrality

Abstract This study examines the adoption of green governance systems in Nigeria's energy sector to attain carbon neutrality, following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 7 and 13. The study conducted conducts a comprehensive narrative re...

Impact of power outages: Unveiling their influence on micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises and poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa - An in-depth literature review

The paper explores the review on the impact of electricity outages on MSMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa, analyzing their effects on productivity and poverty levels based on a review of 102 studies spanning from 2010 to 2023. The review organizes ...

Which scoring systems are useful for predicting the prognosis of lower gastrointestinal bleeding? Old and new

Abstract Background The incidence of lower gastrointestinal bleeding is on the rise, prompting the creation of various scoring systems to forecast patient’s outcomes. But there is no single unified scoring system and these scoring systems c...

Neoliberalism and the Rhetorical Use of Creativity

The subjects discussed in the article are the curious use of the term creativity by neoliberalism, how this has had an effect on educational policies in recent years, and how this effect can be counteracted by suggesting an option in a crit...

Book Review: Brian McFarlane (ed.), The Encyclopaedia of British Film, 5th edition (Manchester: Manchester University Press, 2021)

Brian McFarlane (ed.), The Encyclopaedia of British Film, 5th edition (Manchester: Manchester University Press, 2021), pp. 968, ISBN: 978-1526159267, £133.20...