Periodontal disease and serum uric acid levels in the absence of metabolic syndrome: is there a link? A study on a sample of Cameroonian adults by Nkeck, JR, Ndjoh, JJ, Meyo Mvondo, GF, Eko Ondoa, M, Takam, O, Mbouna, SFM, Tcheutchoua Nzokou, D, Tchuisseu-Kwangoua, LA, Momo, CBY, Ekouelkoum Ngoude, JX, Chemgne, MI, Ama Moor, VJ

“…The frequencies of PD were 75.9%, gingivitis (59.1%) and periodontitis (40.1%). Hyperuricemia was found in 20.45% of people with PD, with no difference in frequency comparing with those without PD. …”

Biologic therapies and the need for hip and knee replacement amongst patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A population-based epidemiology study using electronic medical records and... by Hawley, S

“…The results suggested no significant impact of biologics on rates of joint replacement, although in age-stratified analyses biologics was associated with a 40% reduction in THR rates amongst patients ≥60 years old.…”

The effect of silver nitrate and silver thiosulphate on in vitro shoot regeneration of australian pink finger lime (Citrus australasica cv. Mia Rose) by Qiao, Stephanie Er Wong, Sreeramanan Subramaniam, Bee, Lynn Chew

“…Nodal explants were cultured on half-strength Murashige and Skoog (MS) media supplemented with AgNO3 at 2.00, 4.00, 6.00, 8.00, and 10.00 mg/L and STS at 10.00, 20.00, 40.00, 60.00 and 80.00 μM in combination with 2.00 mg/L 6-benzylaminopurine (BAP). …”
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Effects of tea seed oil extracted by different refining temperatures on the intestinal microbiota of high-fat-diet-induced obese mice by Chen, Lin, Jiang, Qihong, Lu, Hongling, Jiang, Chenkai, Hu, Wenjun, Liu, Hanxiao, Xiang, Xingwei, Tan, Chin Ping, Zhou, Tianhuan, Shen, Guoxin

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Intraperitoneal injection of the Porphyromonas gingivalis outer membrane vesicle (OMV) stimulated expressions of neuroinflammatory markers and histopathological changes in the brai... by Adewoyin, Malik, Hamarsha, Ahmed, Akinsola, Rasaq, Teoh, Seong Lin, Azmai, Mohammad Noor Amal, Abu Bakar, Noraini, Nasruddin, Nurrul Shaqinah

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Surface functionalization of oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB)-derived cellulose as a carboxyl platform for metal cations and dyes removal from aquatic media by Sjahro, Noerhidajat, Yunus, Robiah, Abdullah, Luqman Chuah, Abdul Rashid, Suraya, Asis, Ahmad Jaril, Kania, Dina, Karim, Alsultan

“…Carboxylated cellulose had a higher binding capacity for adsorbates, with removal rates of 94.7%, 97.85%, 40.9%, and 90.15% for dye, Pb2+, Cu2+, and Cd2+ cations, respectively, at pH 6, 4 hours reaction time, and at room temperature. …”
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Enhancing breast cancer treatment: investigating the influence of polymer ratios on Luteolin-loaded TPGS/poloxamer micelles by Mod Razif, Muhammad Redza Fahmi, Liew, Kai Bin, Chan, Siok Yee, Chew, Yik Ling, Hassan, Masriana, Ahmad Hisham, Shairyzah, Abdul Rahman, Shamima, Kee, Phei Er

“…The results revealed that the optimized micelle composed of 1:5 drug: polymer ratio and a TPGS: Pol ratio of 3:1, exhibited a particle size below 40 nm, along with EE of 90%. Additionally, there was a notable increase of 459-fold in the solubility of luteolin-loaded micelle in comparison to pure luteolin in water. …”
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Optimisation of microwave drying for encapsulation of edible bird’s nest hydrolysate. by Nazarudin, Aina Natasha, Hashim, Zanariah, Mohd. Jusoh, Yanti Maslina, Salleha, Noor Hazwani, Abang Zaidel, Dayang Norulfairuz

“…Based on the colour analysis, the value of chroma obtain was 5.062 ± 0.93 while the degree of hue obtained from the optimum condition was 40.696 ± 3.85º. The moisture content obtained from the optimum condition was 10.59 ± 0.49 %. …”
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Developing Skills in Information System Control and Audit among Future Audit Professionals: A Practical use of Computer-Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques (CAATTS) (S/O 13885) by Rosli, Khairina, Ku Bahador, Ku Maisurah, Rusly, Fariza Hanim

“…This study presents the importance of preparing the accounting students as the future audit professionals especially in the fourth industrial revolution (IR. 4.0) era to develop their skills in using computerassisted audit tools and techniques (CAATTs) in performing IT auditing. …”
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Inclusion of cross-linked elastin in gelatin/PEG hydrogels favourably influences fibroblast phenotype by Cao, Ye, Lee, Bae Hoon, Irvine, Scott Alexander, Wong, Yee Shan, Peled, Havazelet Bianco, Venkatraman, Subramanian

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Self-reported pain and osteoarthritis of the hip and spine in retired elite rowers by Baynham-Williams, M

“…<p><b>Background and Aim:</b> Pain in the hip and spine presents a large burden to athletes competing in rowing. …”

Fabrication and characterization of graphene and carbon nanotube reinforced bioceramic nanocomposites by Hu, Huanlong

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Design of digital-intensive time-mode data converters based on delay correction utilising a time-to-digital converter by Kong, Junjie

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Dynamic games for resource allocation in metaverse services and architectures by Han, Yue

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Improved 3-D frequency-selective structures and their applications by Ahmed Abdelmottaleb Abdelfattah Attia Omar

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The interaction effect of parental rejection and oxytocin receptor gene polymorphism on depression: a cross-cultural study in non-clinical samples by Senese, Vincenzo Paolo, Shinohara, Kazuyuki, Venuti, Paola, Bornstein, Marc H., Rosanio, Vittorio, Nasti, Carla, Neoh, Michelle Jin-Yee, Maresca, Marzia, Esposito, Gianluca

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Case report: the 'vanished' left pulmonary artery by Chan, Charmaine Jiahui, Kotecha, Monika Kantilal, Choo, Jonathan Tze Liang, Fortier, Marielle V., Sundararaghavan, Sreekanthan

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Echocardiogram Vector Embeddings Via R3D Transformer for the Advancement of Automated Echocardiography by Chung, Daniel J, Lee, Somin Mindy, Kaker, Vasu, Zhao, Yongyi, Bin, Irbaz, Perera, Sudheesha, Sasankan, Prabhu, Tang, George, Kazzi, Brigitte, Kuo, Po-Chih, Celi, Leo A, Kpodonu, Jacques

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Accuracy of thoracolumbar pedicle screw insertion based on routine use of intraoperative imaging and navigation by Sundaram, Pirateb Paramasivam Meenakshi, Oh, Jacob Yoong-Leong, Tan, Mark, Nolan, Colum Patrick, Yu, Chun Sing, Ling, Ji Min

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Enhancement of lentiviral vector production through alteration of virus-cell interactions by Gelinas, J

“…<p>Gene therapy is the introduction or alteration of genetic material with the intention to treat disease. To support this aim, viruses have been modified, with elements linked to viral pathogenicity removed from their genome and replaced by the genetic material to be delivered. …”