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View article: Engineered Reactive Interfaces Enable Mass Spectrometry Imaging of Multiple Thiols for Decoding PFOS-Induced Redox Dysregulation
Engineered Reactive Interfaces Enable Mass Spectrometry Imaging of Multiple Thiols for Decoding PFOS-Induced Redox Dysregulation Open
Spatial profiling of multiple thiols shows great significance in elucidating the redox status across tissue microregions and understanding the molecular mechanisms of oxidative stress injury. Traditional matrix-assisted laser desorption/ i…
View article: Case report: BONE MARROW INFILTRATION WITH ANEMIA AND THROMBOCYTOPENIA, RARE INITIAL SYMPTOMS OF BREAST CANCER
Case report: BONE MARROW INFILTRATION WITH ANEMIA AND THROMBOCYTOPENIA, RARE INITIAL SYMPTOMS OF BREAST CANCER Open
Introduction: Bone metastasis is common in breast cancer, causing pain, myelosuppression, and hypercalcemia. However, bone marrow invasion leading to pancytopenia is exceedingly rare, and its optimal treatment remains a subject of debate. …
View article: Protein and chitin preservation in polymeric sheets in Miocene Ecphora gardnerae shells from Maryland, USA
Protein and chitin preservation in polymeric sheets in Miocene Ecphora gardnerae shells from Maryland, USA Open
The shells of muricoid gastropod Ecphora gardnerae from the Miocene St. Marys Formation of Maryland, USA, have been shown to contain polymeric sheets within the calcareous matrix. These membranes were found to have amino acids and complex …
View article: Cytotoxic Activity of Schisantherin A Against Liver Cancer Cells: <i>In Vitro</i> and <i>In Silico</i> Insights
Cytotoxic Activity of Schisantherin A Against Liver Cancer Cells: <i>In Vitro</i> and <i>In Silico</i> Insights Open
Objective This study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxic potential of schisantherin A, a bioactive lignan isolated from Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill., against human liver cancer cell lines through both in vitro and in silico approaches.…
View article: From tests to tasks: how Vietnamese EFL teachers navigate washback through formative assessment practices
From tests to tasks: how Vietnamese EFL teachers navigate washback through formative assessment practices Open
In Vietnamese English language classrooms, assessment has long been shaped by the weight of summative exams and the pressures of test-oriented instruction. Yet in the margins of this exam-driven culture, some teachers are beginning to reim…
View article: Assessing mental health literacy among patients with chronic physical diseases and its associated sociodemographic factors
Assessing mental health literacy among patients with chronic physical diseases and its associated sociodemographic factors Open
Background: Mental health literacy (MHL) remains insufficiently addressed in Vietnam, especially among individuals with chronic diseases, who face increased vulnerability to mental health problems. This study examines MHL levels among pati…
View article: DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED NURSING COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK: SYNTHESIZING VIETNAM’S NATIONAL STANDARDS, COMPETENCY MODELS, AND ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS
DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED NURSING COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK: SYNTHESIZING VIETNAM’S NATIONAL STANDARDS, COMPETENCY MODELS, AND ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS Open
Background: A comprehensive framework of nursing competencies is essential for ensuring quality healthcare and guiding nursing education, professional development, and the creation of competency assessment tools. Numerous nursing competenc…
View article: Fabrication and evaluation of BerNPs regarding the growth and development of <i>Streptococcus mutans</i>
Fabrication and evaluation of BerNPs regarding the growth and development of <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> Open
In this study, berberine nanoparticles (BerNPs) were prepared using a wet-milling method with zirconium balls to enhance bioavailability and expand potential applications. The particle size and physicochemical properties of the BerNPs were…
View article: Cytotoxic activity against human leukemia cells of Kaempferol-3-O-rhamnoside from Vietnamese <i>Schima wallichii</i>(DC.) Korth: A combination of <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in silico</i> insights
Cytotoxic activity against human leukemia cells of Kaempferol-3-O-rhamnoside from Vietnamese <i>Schima wallichii</i>(DC.) Korth: A combination of <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in silico</i> insights Open
In the investigation of the cytotoxic activity against leukemia cells of Vietnamese medicinal plants, we identified the extract of Schima wallichii (DC.) Korth as capable of inhibiting several leukemia cell lines. In this study, we isolate…
View article: Dual Mixed Volume
Dual Mixed Volume Open
We define and study the dual mixed volume rational function of a sequence of polytopes, a dual version of the mixed volume polynomial. This concept has direct relations to the adjoint polynomials and the canonical forms of polytopes. We sh…
View article: Ten-Fold Expansion MALDI Mass Spectrometry Imaging of Tissues and Cells at 500 nm Resolution
Ten-Fold Expansion MALDI Mass Spectrometry Imaging of Tissues and Cells at 500 nm Resolution Open
Achieving high spatial resolution in matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI) is crucial for detailed molecular mapping in biological tissues and cells. However, conventional MALDI-MSI platforms are…
View article: Effects of L-ascorbic acid or insulin-transferrin-selenium on in vitro maturation and energy metabolism on the developmental competence of porcine parthenogenetic embryos
Effects of L-ascorbic acid or insulin-transferrin-selenium on in vitro maturation and energy metabolism on the developmental competence of porcine parthenogenetic embryos Open
Introduction: Porcine parthenogenetic embryos have emerged as promising tools in biomedical science. However, in vitro maturation and in vitro development often lead to elevated levels of reactive oxygen species and reduced developmental c…
View article: Best billiard ball in the 19th century: Composite materials made of celluloid and bone as substitutes for ivory
Best billiard ball in the 19th century: Composite materials made of celluloid and bone as substitutes for ivory Open
The demystification of how 19th-century novelly designed materials became significant elements of modern technological, economic, and cultural life requires a complete understanding of the material dimensions of historical artifacts. The o…
View article: Evaluating Consensus in Experimental K-ratios from over 40 WDS and EDS Measurement Systems
Evaluating Consensus in Experimental K-ratios from over 40 WDS and EDS Measurement Systems Open
Journal Article Evaluating Consensus in Experimental K-ratios from over 40 WDS and EDS Measurement Systems Get access W O Nachlas, W O Nachlas Department of Geoscience, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, United States Corresponding auth…
View article: Major to trace element imaging and analysis of iron age glasses using stage scanning in the analytical dual beam microscope (tandem)
Major to trace element imaging and analysis of iron age glasses using stage scanning in the analytical dual beam microscope (tandem) Open
Dark and clear silicate glasses formed during an iron age vitrification event ≈ 1500 years ago at the Broborg hillfort near Uppsala, Sweden have been analyzed using a scanning electron microscope equipped with a micro-X-ray fluorescence (μ…
View article: Examination and Treatment Report for a Carpenter & Co. Lock Found at SERC: Museum Conservation Institute #6955
Examination and Treatment Report for a Carpenter & Co. Lock Found at SERC: Museum Conservation Institute #6955 Open
An aged and heavily corroded horizontal iron rim lock for the left side of a door was examined at the request of the director of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC). The lock was reportedly found by a contractor on SERC’s …
View article: Case Study of SEM-EDS Cross-Sections to Assist in Understanding p-XRF Results from William H. Johnson Paintings
Case Study of SEM-EDS Cross-Sections to Assist in Understanding p-XRF Results from William H. Johnson Paintings Open
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View article: Microanalysis of Glass Fluid Storage Vials from The Invertebrate Zoology Collection at the National Museum of Natural History
Microanalysis of Glass Fluid Storage Vials from The Invertebrate Zoology Collection at the National Museum of Natural History Open
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View article: Elemental Mapping of Jade by pXRF and SEM-based Micro-XRF: A Comparative Study
Elemental Mapping of Jade by pXRF and SEM-based Micro-XRF: A Comparative Study Open
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View article: Comparison of quantification from field deployable pXRF and laboratory based-micro-XRF within an SEM of Cu-based alloys
Comparison of quantification from field deployable pXRF and laboratory based-micro-XRF within an SEM of Cu-based alloys Open
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View article: Preventing Glass Alteration in Museum Objects using ALD Deposited Amorphous Alumina Coatings
Preventing Glass Alteration in Museum Objects using ALD Deposited Amorphous Alumina Coatings Open
The chemistry and kinetics of glass alteration have been topics of considerable study and debate over the past several decades. While work is still progressing in understanding the mechanisms by which glass degrades, what has not been as w…
View article: Characterization of Zinc Carboxylates in an Oil Paint Test Panel
Characterization of Zinc Carboxylates in an Oil Paint Test Panel Open
Zinc (carboxylate) soaps, formed by reactions between zinc oxide (ZnO) and fatty acids in a drying oil, are known to cause deterioration in the paint layers of modern and contemporary oil paintings. This study investigates zinc carboxylate…
View article: Examination of Heritage and Geological Materials Using Correlated Electron- and X-ray-Beam Microanalysis in the SEM
Examination of Heritage and Geological Materials Using Correlated Electron- and X-ray-Beam Microanalysis in the SEM Open
Journal Article Examination of Heritage and Geological Materials Using Correlated Electron- and X-ray-Beam Microanalysis in the SEM Get access Edward P Vicenzi, Edward P Vicenzi Smithsonian Institution, Museum Conservation Institute, Suitl…
View article: Compositional Imaging and Analysis of Late Iron Age Glass from the Broborg Vitrified Hillfort, Sweden
Compositional Imaging and Analysis of Late Iron Age Glass from the Broborg Vitrified Hillfort, Sweden Open
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