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Interleukin-28 and hepatitis C virus genotype-4: Treatmentinduced clearance and liver fibrosis
( Baishideng Publishing Group , 2012 , Article)AIM: To investigate the association between interleukin-28B (IL28B) genotype and response to treatment and hepatic fibrosis in patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 4. METHODS: Two hundred and one HCV-genotype 4 ... -
Interleukin-2: Evaluation of routes of administration and current delivery systems in cancer therapy
( Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company , 2009 , Article)Despite the fact that different administration routes and delivery systems have been used for interleukin-2 (IL-2) delivery, little has been reported regarding the most efficient strategies used to deliver IL-2 in a nontoxic, ... -
Interleukin-4 and interleukin-13 evoke scratching behaviour in mice
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2019 , Article)Persistent and relapsing itch commonly manifests in inflammatory skin disorders such as atopic dermatitis (AD). AD pathogenesis is driven by interleukin-4 (IL-4) and interleukin-13 (IL-13). Dupilumab, a monoclonal antibody ... -
Interlinkages Between Digital-Social Entrepreneurship and Technological Capabilities for Sustainable Value Creation
( IGI Global Publishing , 2023 , Article)Indian agricultural value chains are marred with a lack of financial inclusion of smallholder farmers, lengthy payout times, poor quality of products, lack of traceability issues, and lack of industrialization in the value ... -
Intermediate ozonation to enhance biogas production in batch and continuous systems using animal dung and agricultural waste
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)Agricultural waste and animal manure (dung) pose an environmental threat in developing countries. This investigation focused on the possible use of such waste as an energy source in the form of biogas produced via anaerobic ... -
Intermediate Pyrolysis of Desert Date Shell for Conversion to High-Quality Biomaterial Resources
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2022 , Article)Intermediate pyrolysis on desert date (Balanites aegyptiacus) shell (BAS) was accomplished for the first time to authenticate the biomass potential for producing quality biomaterials such as bio-oil and biochar. Fourier ... -
Intermittent fasting favorably modulates adipokines and potentially attenuates atherosclerosis
( Elsevier Inc. , 2023 , Article)Adipose tissue is now recognized as an endocrine organ that secretes bioactive molecules called adipokines. These biomolecules regulate key physiological functions, including insulin sensitivity, energy metabolism, appetite ... -
Intermittent levosimendan infusion in ambulatory patients with end-stage heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 984 patients
( Springer , 2021 , Article Review)We sought to synthesize the available evidence regarding safety and efficacy of intermittent levosimendan (LEVO) infusions in ambulatory patients with end-stage heart failure (HF). Safety and efficacy of ambulatory ... -
Internal audit quality and earnings management: evidence from the UK
( Emerald , 2021 , Article)Purpose: This study aims to examine the association between internal audit quality and the involvement of UK companies in earnings management practices. Design/methodology/approach: To measure the internal audit quality, ... -
Internal transverse reinforcement configuration effect of EB/NSE-FRCM shear strengthening of RC deep beams
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)This paper presents an experimental study carried out on the structural performance of shear-critical reinforced concrete (RC) deep beams internally reinforced with two different stirrups configurations; i.e. aligned and ... -
Internalization of metal-organic framework nanoparticles in human vascular cells: Implications for cardiovascular disease therapy
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2020 , Article)Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Alteration of endothelial cells and the underlying vasculature plays a central role in the pathogenesis of various CVDs. The ... -
Internally generated brands: Nestlé’s hidden assets
( Wiley , 2023 , Article)In the aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic, it has become apparentthat the most value-creating resources in business enterprises arethe invisible assets, the assets of the knowledge-based economy.1These include nonfinancial ... -
An International Adult Guideline for Making Clozapine Titration Safer by Using Six Ancestry-Based Personalized Dosing Titrations, CRP, and Clozapine Levels
( Thieme , 2022 , Article)This international guideline proposes improving clozapine package inserts worldwide by using ancestry-based dosing and titration. Adverse drug reaction (ADR) databases suggest that clozapine is the third most toxic drug ... -
An international comparative study on driving attitudes and behaviors based on questionnaire surveys
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Road traffic crashes (RTCs) are influenced by a driver's awareness and attitude toward road safety, as well as the socio-economic status, infrastructure development level, traffic status, social system, and traffic safety ... -
International entrepreneurial SMEs in the muslim world: The role of religion in the GCC countries
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)Recent studies examining the internationalisation of SMEs in emerging economies have observed that religion affects international market entry, which suggests that specific cultural aspects, such as religion, have not ... -
International franchising and performance: a resource-based perspective
( Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. , 2018 , Article)Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate international franchise performance. It focuses on how franchisors conceive their international performance, the drivers of their international performance, and how ... -
An International Investigation of Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation (iMIH) and Its Association with Dental Anomalies: Development of a Protocol
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Background: Molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) is a common disorder of tooth development, which has recently been found to be associated with a higher prevalence of hypodontia. The aim of this international multicentre ... -
International note: Prediction of mathematics work ethic and performance from behavioral, normative, and control beliefs among Qatari adolescents
( Academic Press , 2016 , Article)Over half-a-million adolescents take part in each cycle of the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA). Yet often, researchers and policy makers across the globe tend to focus their attention primarily on the ... -
International physical therapists consensus on clinical descriptors for diagnosing rotator cuff related shoulder pain: A Delphi study
( Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia , 2022 , Article)Background: There is a lack of standardized criteria for diagnosing rotator cuff related shoulder pain (RCRSP). Objective: To identify the most relevant clinical descriptors for diagnosing RCRSP. Methods: A Delphi study ... -
Internationalization and CAEP accreditation: replicating US teacher education programs abroad
( Routledge , 2022 , Article)The Internationalization of Higher Education has led to uneasiness among non-US universities about their international reputation, ranking, and local legitimacy generating a growing interest in US accreditation. Specifically, ...