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Evaluation of pavement service life using AASHTO 1972 and mechanistic-empirical pavement design guides

open access: yesInternational Journal of Transportation Science and Technology, 2023
Service life is often used by state transportation agencies to evaluate alternative flexible pavement designs. The design that keeps the pavement in acceptable condition longest before it needs another maintenance treatment is the preferred design. For a
Fahim Ahmed   +4 more
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Identification of Bioactive Natural Product from the Stems and Stem Barks of Cornus walteri: Benzyl Salicylate Shows Potential Anti-Inflammatory Activity in Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated RAW 264.7 Macrophages

open access: yesPharmaceutics, 2021
Cornus walteri (Cornaceae), known as Walter’s dogwood, has been used to treat dermatologic inflammation and diarrheal disease in traditional oriental medicine. As part of an ongoing research project to discover natural products with biological activities,
Dahae Lee   +3 more
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(-)-Leucophyllone, a Tirucallane Triterpenoid from Cornus walteri, Enhances Insulin Secretion in INS-1 Cells

open access: yesPlants, 2021
Phytochemical examination of the MeOH extract from the stems and stem bark of Cornus walteri (Cornaceae) led to the isolation and verification of a tirucallane triterpenoid, (-)-leucophyllone, as a major component.
Dahae Lee   +3 more
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On the Issue of the Parthian Pahlavs' Socio-Political Nature

open access: yesBanber Arevelagitut'yan Instituti
The role of the high aristocracy, the so-called pahlavs, is undeniable in the history of the Parthian state. In the second half of III century BC the assistance of the pahlavs to the Arsacid dynasty considerably contributed to the establishment of the ...
Arthur Melikyan
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Cost-effectiveness of performing field investigation for pavement rehabilitation design of non-interstate routes

open access: yesInternational Journal of Transportation Science and Technology, 2021
Many state transportation agencies are faced with making pavement rehabilitation decisions for roadways annually. Their design choices affect the future performance and maintenance cost of those pavements. This study determines if it is cost-effective to
Fahim Ahmed   +4 more
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Schisandrol A Exhibits Estrogenic Activity via Estrogen Receptor α-Dependent Signaling Pathway in Estrogen Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer Cells

open access: yesPharmaceutics, 2021
The aim of this study was to examine the estrogen-like effects of gentiopicroside, macelignan, γ-mangostin, and three lignans (schisandrol A, schisandrol B, and schisandrin C), and their possible mechanism of action. Their effects on the proliferation of
Dahae Lee   +3 more
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The Chemical Constituents from Fruits of Catalpa bignonioides Walt. and Their α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity and Insulin Secretion Effect

open access: yesMolecules, 2021
Catalpa pod has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in South America. Studies on the constituents of Catalpa species have shown that it is rich in iridoids. In the present study, three previously undescribed compounds
Youngse Oh   +4 more
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Development of Healthcare Service Design Concepts for NICU Parental Education

open access: yesChildren, 2021
The objective of this study was to develop healthcare service design concepts through an empirical study utilizing design thinking to improve the quality of caregiver education provided in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
Hanui Yu   +4 more
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Influence of boundary layer conditions and surface properties on bacterial interaction with indoor built surfaces

open access: yesFrontiers in Pediatrics
Indoor surface contamination is a significant concern in high-activity spaces such as childcare facilities, where microbial particles can be easily transmitted through direct surface touch or resuspension into indoor air.
Dahae Seong, Shamia Hoque
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Combined Beneficial Effect of Genistein and Atorvastatin on Adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes

open access: yesBiomolecules, 2021
Genistein (4,5,7-trihydroxyisoflavone) is abundant in various dietary vegetables, especially soybeans, and is known to have not only an estrogenic effect but also an antiadipogenic effect.
Dahae Lee   +4 more
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