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Neamul episcopului Ioanichie al Romanului (1747-1769), după o carte de judecată din 8 ianuarie 1814
by Mihai Mirza
The Family of Bishop Joachim of Roman (1747-1769) According to a Court Order from January 8, 1814
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.... Ovidiu Cristea, Ramona Neacşa, Elitele, memoria şi istoria: un episod din timpul domniei lui Radu
Şerban ..................................................................................................... Cristian Ploscaru, Un complot şi
un plan de reformă "constituţională" în vremea lui Ioniţă Sandu Sturdza ......
Confirmed as This is MeUndo
Removal of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from water by polymer–zeolite composites
by ahmed nasser
...Rabinovitz, C. Serban, L. Groisman, B. Rubin, [3] C. Achten, A. Kolb, W. Puttmann, P. Seel, R. Gihr,
Environ. Sci. Technol. 36 Environ. Sci. Technol. 39 (2005) 2343–2348....
A Surgical Challenge Generated by Colonic Malakoplakia in Disguise as a Locally Advanced Colonic

Malignancy—A Case Report
by Alexandra Toma
Colonic malakoplakia is an uncommon granulomatous development of cells resulting from the impaired
capacity of the mononuclear cells to eliminate the phagocytosed bacteria, and in rare cases it can also
affect the gastrointestinal tract. We report the case of a 78-year-old female patient that was admitted to
hospital by The Emergency Department with the diagnosis of bowel obstruction, confirmed by the
clinical and paraclinical investigations. We decided to surgically manage the case for suspicious
symptomatic colonic neoplasm. The histological examination of the surgical specimens revealed colonic
malakoplakia, characterized by the presence of the aggregated granular histiocytes and Michaelis-
Gutmann bodies. Through this paper, we want to raise awareness for Malakoplakia, which remains an
extremely rare disease that may affect multiple organs, and because it does not present specific
symptoms or clinical manifestations, the final diagnosis remains the histopathological study. The cl...
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...Through this paper, we want to raise Citation: Șerban, C.; Toma, A.; awareness for Malakoplakia, which
remains an extremely rare disease that may affect multiple...
Lipoprotein(a) and Increased Cardiovascular Risk in Women

by Annabelle Volgman
Approximately 20% of the population has elevated circulating levels of lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]), one of the
most robust predictors of cardiovascular disease risk. This is particularly true for women. Many female
patients with "normal" traditional risk factors or low atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
(ASCVD) risk scores may harbor high risk related to elevated levels of Lp(a). A retrospective, cross-
sectional study of consecutive female patients presenting to Heart Centers for Women was performed.
Discordance between low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and Lp(a) was determined. The ASCVD
risk and Reynolds Risk Score models A (RRS-A) and B (RRS-B) were calculated, and level of agreement in
patients meeting treatment threshold (≥7.5% for ASCVD, ≥10% for RRS-A and RRS-B) were compared.
Among 713 women, 290 (41%) had elevated Lp(a); however, LDL-C and Lp(a) were weakly correlated (r =
0.08). Significant discordance was observed between abnormal LDL-C and Lp(a) levels...
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...Kotani K, Sahebkar A, Serban C, et al.; Lipid and Blood Pressure JAMA. 2006;296:1363–1370. Meta-
analysis Collaboration (LBPMC) Group....
Koenzim-Q10 : evidenciákon alapuló alkalmazások Magyarországon
by Viktor Nagy
...Banach M, Serban C, Sahebkar A, et al. Lipid and Blood Pressu- CA.2017.47.2.125 re Meta-analysis
Collaboration Group. Effects of coenzyme Q10 on 46. Kohut L....
Microbial Diversity of a Heavily Polluted Microbial Mat and Its Community Changes following
Degradation of Petroleum Compounds
by Dirk De Beer
We studied the microbial diversity of benthic cyanobacterial mats inhabiting a heavily polluted site in a
coastal stream (Wadi Gaza) and monitored the microbial community response induced by exposure to
and degradation of four model petroleum compounds in the laboratory. Phormidium- and Oscillatoria -
like cyanobacterial morphotypes were dominant in the field. Bacteria belonging to different groups,
mainly the Cytophaga - Flavobacterium - Bacteriodes group, the γ and β subclasses of the class
Proteobacteria , and the green nonsulfur bacteria, were also detected. In slurry experiments, these
communities efficiently degraded phenanthrene and dibenzothiophene completely in 7 days both in the
light and in the dark. n -Octadecane and pristane were degraded to 25 and 34% of their original levels,
respectively, within 7 days, but there was no further degradation until 40 days. Both cyanobacterial and
bacterial communities exhibited noticeable changes concomitant with degradation of the comp...
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...Nir, C. Serban, O. Rabinovitch, and B. Rubin. 2000....
Bacterial diversity of a cyanobacterial mat degrading petroleum compounds at elevated salinities and
temperatures
by Dirk De Beer
...geographically different isolates of Microcoleus chthonoplastes El-Nahhal Y, Nir S, Serban C,

Rabinovitch O & Rubin B (2000) (Cyanobacteria) from benthic microbial mats: response to
Montmorillonite-phenyltrimethyl...
Modulation Effects on Power-Loss and Leakage Current in Three-Phase Solar Inverters
by Emanuel Serban
...Serban, C. Pondiche, and M....
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Amalgamation of Advanced Technologies for Sustainable Development of Smart City Environment: A

Review
by Aman Kataria
...C. Serban and M. D. Lytras, ‘‘Artificial intelligence for smart [137] I. A. T. Hashem, V. Chang, N. B. Anuar,
K. Adewole, I....
Histopathologic and Biochemical Evidence for Mitochondrial Disease Among 279 Patients with Severe
Statin Myopathy
by Reid Heffner
Statins have well-known benefits in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, however, 7-29% of patients
develop muscle side effects and up to 0.5% develop severe symptoms. Mitochondrial dysfunction has
been associated with severe statin-induced myopathy (SM); however, there is a paucity of systematic
studies in affected individuals. The goal of this study was to combine clinical and laboratory features with
quantitative biochemical and histopathologic studies of skeletal muscle biopsies from SM cases to
determine what proportion could be attributed to mitochondrial dysfunction and how many of these
had primary respiratory chain defects. A retrospective analysis was performed on patient records derived
from 279 SM patients whose muscle biopsies were referred to our clinical diagnostic laboratory for
analysis. Clinical, histopathologic and biochemical features were compared with two myopathic control
groups unexposed to statins: individuals with idiopathic mitochondrial myopathy (MMP...
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...J Am Coll Cardiol. 2016;67(20): [46] Banach M, Serban C, Sahebkar A, Ursoniu S, Rysz J, Munt- 2395-
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Effect of intensive LDL cholesterol lowering with PCSK9 monoclonal antibodies on tendon xanthoma
regression in familial hypercholesterolemia
by itziar lamiquiz moneo
...Banach M, Serban C, Sahebkar A, Mikhailidis DP, Ursoniu S, Ray KK, Rysz J, Toth PP, Muntner P,
Mosteoru S, García-García HM, Hovingh GK, Kastelein JJ,...
A DIMENSÃO COMUNICATIVA NO ESPAÇO ESCOLAR - pag.1004.
by Patricia ZimermannMarciel Aparecido Consani
Nosso texto é, ao mesmo tempo, uma chamada à reflexão teórica e um relato de prática tendo como
base a interface Comunicação/Educação ou, como preferimos denominar, a Educomunicação (SOARES,
2011). Em um cenário de desafios relativos à formação docente no contexto da pandemia da Covid-19,
apresentamos questões pertinentes e delineamos linhas-mestras para orientar intervenções didático-
pedagógicas. Tais ações foram materializadas no biênio 2020-2021 e nos proporcionam, nos dias de hoje,
um substrato para avaliar a potencialidade do emprego de estratégias comunicativas no âmbito da
escola pública. Ao final de nossas reflexões, esperamos contribuir para o avanço de abordagens já
consolidadas mas ainda longe de efetivar seu potencial, no âmbito da Educação Infantil, com foco na
formação reflexiva de professores.
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...SERBAN, C.; TODERICIU, I.A. Alexa, What classes do I have today? The use of Artificial Intelligence via
Smart Speakers in Education....
Alegerile parlamentare din 1919. Lista electorală definitivă a alegătorilor din Pitești pentru Senat
by Aurel RADU
Lista electorală definitivă a alegătorilor din Pitești pentru Senat, la alegerile parlamentare din 1919,
cuprinde peste 1800 de votanți urbani bărbați, cu vârsta de minimum 40 de ani. În forma publicată, lista
electorală reflectă unele aspecte sociale importante privind profesiile urbane și distribuția stradală,
precum și unele aspecte administrativ-politice referitoare la introducerea votului universal masculin și
recunoașterea drepturilor cetățenești pentru străinii stabiliți în oraș. Aurel Radu, Alegerile parlamentare
din 1919. Lista electorală definitivă a alegătorilor din Pitești pentru Senat, în „Oltenia”, Studii şi
comunicări, Arheologie-Istorie, Muzeul Olteniei din Craiova, vol. XXIX, Craiova, 2022, p. 237-286.
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...Crudu C. Şerban Vodă - 55 Căpitan 162. Navrescu Pompil Brâncoveanu 42 48 Căpitan 163....
Evaluating Food Packaging Waste in Schools: A Systematic Literature Review
by Jessica Heiges
Public schools in the U.S. generate about 14,500 tons of municipal solid waste daily, and approximately
42% of that is food packaging generated by school foodservice, contributing significantly to the global
packaging waste crisis. This literature review summarizes methods used to evaluate food packaging
waste in school foodservice. This review has two objectives: first, to understand which methodologies
currently exist to evaluate food packaging waste generation and disposal in school foodservice; and
second, to describe the creation of and share a practical standardized instrument to evaluate food
packaging waste generation and disposal in school foodservice. A systematic review was conducted using
the following search terms: solid waste, school, cafeteria and food packaging, waste, and school. The
final review included 24 studies conducted in school environments (kindergarten through twelfth grade
or college/university), 16 of which took place in the U.S. Food packaging waste eva...
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....; Şerban, C. Waste Management in Public Educational Institutions of Bucharest City, Romania. Procedia
Environ. Sci. 2012, 14, 71–78. [CrossRef] 38. Ramamoorthy, R.; Poyyamoli, G.; Kumar, S....
Polyanilines with Pendant Amino Groups as Electrochemically Active Copolymers at Neutral pH
by Waldemar Marmisollé
...Serban, C. Fafaneata, Electrochim. Acta 2014, 249, 97 – 107. 121, 443 – 460. [41] K. A. Milakin, A. N.
Korovin, E. V....
Amine-appended polyaniline as a water dispersible electroactive polyelectrolyte and its integration into
functional self-assembled multilayers
by Waldemar Marmisollé
...Serban, C. Fafaneata, Electrochemical methods for ascorbic acid determination, Electrochim. Acta. 121
(2014) 443–460. [85] D. Zhou, J. Xu, H. Chen, H....
Stimuli Generation for Quality-of-Experience Evaluation of Mobile Applications
by Lars Wischhof
...Available: https://github.com/dtmilano/ AndroidViewClient [18] C. Serban, A. Poylisher, A. Sapello, Y.

Gottlieb, C. J. Chiang, and R....
Sepiolite nanofluids with liquid-like behavior
by Lan Lan
...Tropp, C. Serban, Appl. Clay Sci. 20 (2002) 273–282. [2] E....
Influence of geometry, elasticity properties and boundary conditions on the Mode I purity in sandwich
composites
by Daniel Pietras
...Şerban, C. Pop, R....
Electrokinetic characteristics of initial porous glasses and those modified with titanium- and aluminum-
oxide particles
by Tatiana Antropova
...Zadaka, D., Mishael, Y.G., Polubesova, T., Serban, C., placement of counterions (in our case, K+) from
the and Nir, S., Appl. Clay Sci., 2007, vol. 36, p. 174....
Time Series Similarity for Detecting DDoS Flooding Attack
by Dalia Nashat
...IEICE transactions on communications, 93(5), pp.1113-1121. [24] Bowen, T., Poylisher, A., Serban, C.,
Chadha, R., Chiang, C.Y.J. and Marvel, L.M., 2016, November....
Classification of sinus rhythm single potential morphology in patients with mitral valve disease
by Natasja de Groot
Aims The morphology of unipolar single potentials (SPs) contains information on intra-atrial conduction
disorders and possibly the substrate underlying atrial fibrillation (AF). This study examined the impact of
AF episodes on features of SP morphology during sinus rhythm (SR) in patients with mitral valve disease.
Methods and results Intraoperative epicardial mapping (interelectrode distance 2 mm) of the right and
left atrium (RA, LA), Bachmann’s bundle (BB), and pulmonary vein area (PVA) was performed in 67
patients (27 male, 67 ± 11 years) with or without a history of paroxysmal AF (PAF). Unipolar SPs were
classified according to their differences in relative R- and S-wave amplitude ratios. A clear predominance
of S-waves was observed at BB and the RA in both the no AF and PAF groups (BB 88.8% vs. 85.9%, RA
92.1% vs. 85.1%, respectively). Potential voltages at the RA, BB, and PVA were significantly lower in the
PAF group (P < 0.001 for each) and were mainly determined by the s...
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...van der Does L, Knops P, Teuwen CP, Serban C, Starreveld R, Lanters EAH 22. Anne W, Willems R,
Roskams T, Sergeant P, Herijgers P, Holemans P et al. et al....
The Impact of Filter Settings on Morphology of Unipolar Fibrillation Potentials
by Natasja de Groot
Using unipolar atrial electrogram morphology as guidance for ablative therapy is regaining interest.
Although standardly used in clinical practice during ablative therapy, the impact of filter settings on
morphology of unipolar AF potentials is unknown. Thirty different filters were applied to 2,557,045 high-
resolution epicardial AF potentials recorded from ten patients. Deflections with slope ≤ − 0.05 mV/ms
and amplitude ≥ 0.3 mV were marked. High-pass filtering decreased the number of detected potentials,
deflection amplitude, and percentage of fractionated potentials (≥ 2 deflections) as well as fractionation
delay time (FDT) and increased percentage of single potentials. Low-pass filtering decreased the number
of potentials, percentage of fractionated potentials, whereas deflection amplitude, percentage of single
potentials, and FDT increased. Notch filtering (50 Hz) decreased the number of potentials and deflection
amplitude, whereas the percentage of complex fractionated poten...
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...P., Serban, C., Cardiology, 169(1), 35–43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2013. Starreveld, R., Lanters,
E. A. H., et al. (2018). Unipolar atrial elec- 08.083....

Simultaneous Endo‐Epicardial Mapping of the Human Right Atrium: Unraveling Atrial Excitation
by Natasja de Groot
Background The significance of endo‐epicardial asynchrony (EEA) and atrial conduction block (CB), which
play an important role in the pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation (AF) during sinus rhythm is poorly
understood. The aim of our study was therefore to examine 3‐dimensional activation of the human right
atrium (RA). Methods and Results Eighty patients (79% men, 39% history of AF) underwent simultaneous
endo‐epicardial sinus rhythm mapping of the inferior, middle and superior RA. Areas of CB were defined
as conduction delays of ≥12 ms, EEA as activation time differences of opposite electrodes of ≥15 ms and
transmural CB as CB at similar endo‐epicardial sites. CB was more pronounced at the endocardium (all
locations P <0.025). Amount, extensiveness and severity of CB was higher at the superior RA.
Transmural CB at the inferior RA was associated with a higher incidence of post‐operative AF ( P =0.03).
EEA occurred up to 84 ms and was more pronounced at the superior RA (superior...
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...van der Does L, Knops P, Teuwen CP, Serban C, Starreveld R, Lanters Kalyanasundaram A, Lim P, Bratasz
A, Powell KA, et al....
Reduction of Conduction Velocity in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
by Natasja de Groot
It is unknown to what extent atrial fibrillation (AF) episodes affect intra-atrial conduction velocity (CV)
and whether regional differences in local CV heterogeneities exist during sinus rhythm. This case-control
study aims to compare CV assessed throughout both atria between patients with and without AF.
Patients (n = 34) underwent intra-operative epicardial mapping of the right atrium (RA), Bachmann’s
bundle (BB), left atrium (LA) and pulmonary vein area (PVA). CV vectors were constructed to calculate
median CV in addition to total activation times (TAT) and unipolar voltages. Biatrial median CV did not
differ between patients with and without AF (90 ± 8 cm/s vs. 92 ± 6 cm/s, p = 0.56); only BB showed a CV
reduction in the AF group (79 ± 12 cm/s vs. 88 ± 11 cm/s, p = 0.02). In patients without AF, there was no
predilection site for the lowest CV (P5) (RA: 12%; BB: 29%; LA: 29%; PVA: 29%). In patients with AF,
lowest CV was most often measured at BB (53%) and ranged between 15 to ...
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...Schram-Serban, C.; Heida, A.; Roos-Serote, M.C.; Knops, P.; Kik, C.; Brundel, B.; Bogers, A.; de Groot,
N.M.S....
Detection of Endo-epicardial Asynchrony in the Atrial Wall Using One-Sided Unipolar and Bipolar
Electrograms
by Natasja de Groot
Endo-epicardial asynchrony (EEA) is a new mechanism possibly maintaining atrial fibrillation. We aimed
to determine the sensitivity and best recording modus to detect EEA on electrograms recorded from one
atrial side using electrogram fractionation. Simultaneously obtained right atrial endo- and epicardial
electrograms from 22 patients demonstrating EEA were selected. Unipolar and (converted) bipolar
electrograms were analyzed for presence and characteristics of fractionation corresponding to EEA.
Sensitivity of presence of EEA corresponding fractionation was high in patients (86–96%) and moderately
high (65–78%) for the asynchronous surface area for unipolar and bipolar electrograms equally. In
bipolar electrograms, signal-to-noise ratio of EEA corresponding fractionation decreased and additional
fractionation increased for electrograms recorded at the endocardium. Sensitivity of fractionation
corresponding to EEA is high for both unipolar and bipolar electrograms. Unipolar electro...
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...Mouws, C. those patients in which the atrial myocardium had become Serban, C. Houck, A....
Signal Fingerprinting as a Novel Diagnostic Tool to Identify Conduction Inhomogeneity
by Natasja de Groot
BackgroundInhomogeneous intra-atrial conduction facilitates both initiation and perpetuation of atrial

fibrillation (AF) and is reflected in electrogram (EGM) morphology.ObjectiveThe primary objective of this
study is to investigate regional differences in features of different EGM types during sinus rhythm (SR)
and to design a patient-specific signal fingerprint, which quantifies the severity and extensiveness of
inhomogeneity in conduction.MethodsPatients (N = 189, 86% male; mean age 65 ± 9 years) undergoing
coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) underwent high-resolution mapping of the right atrium (RA), left
atrium (LA), and pulmonary vein area (PVA) including Bachmann’s bundle (BB). EGMs during 5 s of SR
were classified as single potentials (SPs), short double potentials (SDPs, interval between deflections <
15 ms), long double potentials (LDPs, deflection interval > 15 ms), or fractionated potentials (FPs, ≥3
deflections). Of all SPs, differences in relative R- and S-wav...
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...P., Serban, C., Starreveld, R., Lanters, fibrillation in patients with structural heart disease: longitudinal
dissociation. E. A. H., et al. (2018)....
Effects of community-based resistance training on glycaemic control maintenance in persons with type 2
diabetes
by Paul Zimmet
...cal Center “Cristian Serban” for Evaluation and Rehabilitation for Children and Adolescents, Buzias,
unique in Romania,...
Micelles as Soil and Water Decontamination Agents
by Usman Ali Rana

....; Serban, C.; Washing-Electrolysis Process. Soil Sediment Contam. 2005, 14, 559− Groisman, L.; Rubin,
B. Water Purification from Organic Pollutants by 569....
Assessment of Inhomogeneities of Repolarization in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
by Tarık Buğra Demir
...Mozos I, Serban C, Mihaescu R. The relation between arte- [Epub ahead of print]. rial blood pressure
variables and ventricular repolarization 29....
Adsorption of the herbicides diquat and difenzoquat on polyurethane foam: Kinetic, equilibrium and
computational studies
by Claudio F Lima
...Rytwo, G., Tropp, D., Serban, C., 2002....
Molecular Distinction between Pathogenic and Infectious Properties of the Prion Protein
by bettina drisaldi
Tg(PG14) mice express a prion protein (PrP) with a nine-octapeptide insertion associated with a human
familial prion disease. These animals spontaneously develop a fatal neurodegenerative disorder
characterized by ataxia, neuronal apoptosis, and accumulation in the brain of an aggregated and weakly
protease-resistant form of mutant PrP (designated PG14 spon ). Brain homogenates from Tg(PG14) mice
fail to transmit disease after intracerebral inoculation into recipient mice, indicating that PG14 spon ,
although pathogenic, is distinct from PrP Sc , the infectious form of PrP. In contrast, inoculation of
Tg(PG14) mice with exogenous prions of the RML strain induces accumulation of PG14 RML , a PrP Sc
form of the mutant protein that is infectious and highly protease resistant. Like PrP Sc , both PG14 spon
and PG14 RML display conformationally masked epitopes in the central and octapeptide repeat regions.
However, these two forms differ profoundly in their oligomeric states, with PG14 RM...
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...Serban, C. Pinilla, R. B. 10. Chiesa, R., P. Piccardo, B. Ghetti, and D. A. Harris. 1998. Neurological
Bastidas, R. Rozenshteyn, T. L. James, R. A. Houghten, F. E. Cohen, S. B....
Characterization of the cation-exchanged bentonites by XRPD, ATR, DTA/TG analyses and BET
measurement
by Beytullah Afsin
...Rytwo, C. Serban, E. Morillo, C. Maqueda, Modeling [26] O. Abollino, A. Giacomino, M. Malandrino,

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Characterization and pillaring of a Turkish bentonite (Resadiye)
by Beytullah Afsin
...Rytwo, C. Serban, S. Nir, L. Margulies, Clays Clay Miner. 39 (1991) 551....
Removal of basic dye using raw and acid activated bentonite samples
by Beytullah Afsin
...Rytwo, C. Serban, S. Nir, L. Margulies, Use of methylene blue and crystal A.-H....
Pesticides in aquatic environments and their removal by adsorption methods
by Mohammadtaghi Vakili
...In: Book: the Impact of Pes- Polubesova, T., Nir, S., Zadaka, D., Rabinovitz, O., Serban, C., Groisman, L.,
Rubin, B., ticides, first ed., pp. 21e38....
A revised systematic review and meta‐analysis on the effect of statins on D‐dimer levels
by Francesca Morelli
...Ann Intern Med 2015;163:701- 11. 12 Sahebkar A, Serban C, Mikhailidis DP, Undas A, Lip GYH, Muntner
P et al....
O poveste fără sfârșit. Arheologia Dobrogei otomane / An endless story. Archaeology of the Ottoman
Dobruja
by Aurel-Daniel STĂNICĂ
The history of the land between the Danube and the Black Sea, which includes the chronological interval
between the 15th-19th centuries, did not enjoy the due attention. The Ottoman presence was defined as
harmful, not very popular idea, with an arid and devastated landscape and it was deeply rooted in the
political ideologies of the communist era. The Ottoman past was examined through legends and stories
and is much romanticized. Thus, misjudgements, information that is not based on documentary sources
found their place in history textbooks, providing an image not exactly in line with the data extracted
from the documents of the time. Despite the appreciable number of excavations targeting habitat
structures, necropolises, religious monuments, as well as occasional concerns for some categories of
archaeological material from the Ottoman period, the results are far from providing a detailed picture of
this period. For a space that has been under Ottoman administration for four centuries, one can speak of
Ottoman archaeology, which, according to documentary sources, can reduce the information gap when
we want to deepen the history of Dobruja. In this paper, we make a synthesis of the findings, which
highlights a representative segment for the Ottoman archaeology of Dobruja. At the end of the 14th
century, the Ottomans reached the Danube line, directly threatening the Romanian Countries. During
the same period, the territory between the Danube and the "Great Sea" - Dobruca-eli, "The Land of
Dobruja" - part of the medieval state Wallachia, was occupied by the Ottomans following the 819
campaigns after Hegira (23 March 1416-17 February 1417). According to another point of view, the
Ottomans managed to extend their actual domination over Dobruja only during the reign of Michael, the
successor of Mircea the Elder, in 1419 or the spring of 1420, the empire's boundary beingnestablished
on the line formed by the Enisala (Yeni-Sale) and Isaccea (Isakci) fortresses, which become sherds (edge
castles). Regarding the history of Dobruja, the documentary sources, here referring to Turkish chronicles
and foreign travellers’ accounts, always have the same limitations: either too few or their information is
truncated or incomplete. Archaeological research in turn has supplied the lack of documentary
information, with notable results regarding habitat structures, necropolises, religious monuments, as
well as some point concerns for certain categories of archaeological materials (pipe, Ottoman ceramics,
belt elements, ornaments etc.). The results are far from giving a detailed picture of the settlements and
communities in Ottoman Dobruja. The concerns about the archaeological approach of this period are at
the beginning, and in recent years there has been an increase in the number of studies that capitalize on
newer or older research. Through this paper, I set myself to present the results provided by the
archaeological researches concerning the Ottoman period in which Dobruja (15th-19th centuries) was
under the administration of the Ottoman Empire.
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...ȘERBAN & ȘERBAN 1977 – C. Șerban, V. Șerban, Tipologia orașelor din Dobrogea în timpul stăpânirii
otomane (sec. XV-XIX), Peuce 6 (1977), p. 271-277....
Innovación turística y desarrollo regional
by OSCAR EDUARDO SARMIENTO SAAVEDRA
...R., & Şerban, C. (2012). Waste Management in Public Educational Institutions of Bucharest City,
Romania. Procedia Environmental Sciences, 14, 71-78. https://doi....
Applying a Gouy-Chapman-Stern Model for Adsorption of Toxic Metals to Soils in Arsenic Affected Areas
of Chhattisgarh
by Ashish kumar Bhui
...-184-
World News of Natural Sciences 30(2) (2020) 178-186 [10] Rytwo, G., Serban, C., and Tropp, D....
Association of statin use and clinical outcomes in heart failure patients: a systematic review and meta-
analysis
by Gani Bajraktari
Background The role of statins in patients with heart failure (HF) of different levels of left ventricular
ejection fraction (LVEF) remains unclear especially in the light of the absence of prospective data from
randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in non-ischemic HF, and taking into account potential statins’
prosarcopenic effects. We assessed the association of statin use with clinical outcomes in patients with
HF. Methods We searched PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, Google Scholar and Cochrane Central until August
2018 for RCTs and prospective cohorts comparing clinical outcomes with statin vs non-statin use in
patients with HF at different LVEF levels. We followed the guidelines of the 2009 PRISMA statement for
reporting and applied independent extraction by multiple observers. Meta-analyses of hazard ratios
(HRs) of effects of statins on clinical outcomes used generic inverse variance method and random model
effects. Clinical outcomes were all-cause mortality, cardiovascular (CV) mortali...
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...Banach M, Serban C, Ursoniu S, et al. Lipid and blood pressure Meta-analysis prognosis in high and
very high risk patients through the Hyperlipidaemia collaboration (LBPMC) group....
Surface modification of alumina nanofibres for the selective adsorption of alachlor and imazaquin
herbicides
by Ray Frost
...Polubesova, C. Serban, G. Rytwo, G. 308 Lagaly, B....
Sorção de compostos policíclicos aromáticos por microesferas de quitosana - PVA contendo ftalocianina
de cobre (II) tetrasulfonada /
by Joni Stolberg
Tese (Doutorado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Ciências Físicas e Matemáticas.A
ftalocianina de cobre tetrasulfonada (FCuT) foi incorporada a blenda polimérica quitosana/ álcool
polivinílico (QTS/PVA) e microesferas foram produzidas através do método da coacervação salina. A
adição da FCuT não afeta as características térmicas da blenda e também não prejudica a capacidade de
complexação de FCuT com os CPAs. Estudos com o corante azul de metileno (AM) mostraram que sua
sorção pelo sistema QTS/PVA/FCuT aumenta com o aumento da concentração do eletrólito sulfato de
sódio em solução. A capacidade de sorção também aumenta em meio onde o pH é superior a 6,0 para os
compostos AM e 9-aminoacridina (9-AAC). Estudos com material de controle sugerem que este
acréscimo na capacidade de retenção destas substâncias está associada à desprotonação dos grupos
amino da quitosana presentes no suporte. O modelo de isoterma que melhor descreve os dados
experimentais para a sorção d...
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...Química Nova, v. 19, n. 3, p. 221-224, 1996. 79.POLUBESOVA, T., RYTWO, G., NIR, S., SERBAN, C.,
MARGULIES, L....
The Positioning of Universities in Collaborative Models as Clusters in a Knowledge Based Economy
by Alex Pop
...Serban, C., 2011. Partnership in social marketing programs. Socially responsible companies and non-
profit organizations' engagement in solving society's problems....
Multiplicity results for a p-Laplacian discrete problems of Kirchhoff type
by Mostafa Rahmani
...Jebelean, C. Şerban, Ground state and mountain pass solutions for discrete p(x00B7; )-Laplacian,
Bound. Value Probl. 2012 (2012) 104. [5] C. Bereanu, P. Jebelean, C. ...
Simulations in Cyber-Security: A Review of Cognitive Modeling of Network Attackers, Defenders, and

Users
by Charmaine Sample
Computational models of cognitive processes may be employed in cyber-security tools, experiments, and
simulations to address human agency and effective decision-making in keeping computational networks
secure. Cognitive modeling can addresses multi-disciplinary cyber-security challenges requiring cross-
cutting approaches over the human and computational sciences such as the following: (a) adversarial
reasoning and behavioral game theory to predict attacker subjective utilities and decision likelihood
distributions, (b) human factors of cyber tools to address human system integration challenges,
estimation of defender cognitive states, and opportunities for automation, (c) dynamic simulations
involving attacker, defender, and user models to enhance studies of cyber epidemiology and cyber
hygiene, and (d) training effectiveness research and training scenarios to address human cyber-security
performance, maturation of cyber-security skill sets, and effective decision-making. Models may...
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...Bowen, T., Poylisher, A., Serban, C., Chadha, R., Chiang, C. Y. J., and Marvel, 57 (Los Angeles, CA: SAGE
Publications Sage CA), 1012–1016. L. M. (2016)....
Physicochemical characterization and kinetic study of pine needle for pyrolysis process
by HAMMOU AHLAFI
...Rytwo, C. Serban, S. Nir, L. Margulies, Clay. Clay Miner. 39 (1991) 551-555....

Annotated catalogue of Enicocephalomorpha, Dipsocoromorpha, Nepomorpha, Gerromorpha, and
Leptopodomorpha (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) of Turkey, with new records
by Meral Fent
An annotated check-list of the aquatic and semi-aquatic bugs of the infraorders Enicocephalomorpha,
Dipsocoromorpha, Nepomorpha, Gerromorpha, and Leptopodomorpha of Turkey and its geographical
parts (Turkish Thrace [i.e., European Turkey] and Anatolia [i.e., the Asian Turkey]) is presented. The
nomenclatoric history of Alpagut Kıyak, 1995 (= Harpago Linnavuori, 1951, = Raunocoris Baena & Alonso-
Zarazaga, 2009) is reviewed, its gender is fixed, and two new combinations are proposed: Alpagut
maroccanus (Wagner, 1960) comb. nov., and Alpagut medius (Rey, 1888) comb. nov. The list is based on a
survey of all published records as well as on examination of collection material, including recent material
collected in the poorly explored Turkish Thrace. The following numbers of species are accepted as
occurring in Turkey: Enicocephalomorpha—1 species (Asian Turkey only), Dipsocoromorpha—2 species
(Asian Turkey only), Nepomorpha—49 species (29 in European and 47 in Asian Turkey), Gerromorpha
—...
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Şerban, C. (2010) Faunistic data on some true bugs [sic!]...
ESSENS dyslipidemia: A placebo-controlled, randomized study of a nutritional supplement containing red

yeast rice in subjects with newly diagnosed dyslipidemia
by Rajeev Gupta
...Effects of niacin-bound chromium and grape seed proanthocyanidin [44] Sahebkar A, Serban C,
Ursoniu S, Banach M....
Polymer composites for electrochemical sensor applications
by mamu haftu
...-C. Serban, N. Dumbravescu, O. Buiu, V. Avramescu, C. Pachiu, B. Bita, M. Bumbac, C.-M. Nicolescu, C....
Functionalized self-assembly of gold nanoparticles functionalized with amino acids and aleurone globular
protein
by Ioan Bratu
...Serban, C. Codrean, C. Opris, D. Utu, M....
Actas XIX Congreso Nacional de Filosofía Mar del Plata 2019
by AFRA Asociación Filosófica Argentina
XIX Congreso Nacional de Filosofía AFRA ; compilación de Nahir Fernández ; Esteban Ferreyro ; Daniel
Pared ; editado por Nahir Fernández ; Esteban Ferreyro ; Daniel Pared ; prólogo de Federico Penelas. - 1a
ed - Mar del Plata : Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, 2021. Libro digital, PDF Archivo Digital:
descarga y online ISBN 978-987-811-006-6 1. Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades. I. Fernández, Nahir,
comp. II. Ferreyro, Esteban, comp. III. Pared, Daniel, comp. IV. Fernández, Nahir, ed. V. Ferreyro, Esteban,
ed. VI. Pared, Daniel, ed. VII. Penelas, Federico, prolog. CDD 301
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...Serban, C. (2016). Phénoménologie de la possibilité: Hussserl et Heidegger. PUF....
Improvement in physical properties of single-layer gas diffusion layers using graphene for proton
exchange membrane fuel cells
by Hung Fan Lee
Gas diffusion layer (GDL) is an important component related to the efficiency of proton exchange
membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs).
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...C. Serban, C. Ceaus, 40 M. J. Kim, O. H. Kim, I. S. Park, Y. H. Cho and Y. E....
A Study on Astrazon Black AFDL Dye Adsorption onto Vietnamese Diatomite
by quang mai
In the present paper, the adsorption of Astrazon Black AFDL dye onto Vietnamese diatomite has been
demonstrated. The diatomite was characterized by XRD, SEM, TEM, EDS, and nitrogen
adsorption/desorption isotherms. The results show that diatomite mainly constituted centric type
frustules characterized by pores as discs or as cylindrical shapes. The adsorption kinetics and isotherms
of dye onto Vietnam diatomite were investigated. The experimental data were fitted well to both
Freundlich and Langmuir in the initial concentration range of 400–1400 mg L−1. The average value of
maximum adsorption capacity,qm, calculated from Freundlich equation is statistically similar to the
average value of maximum monolayer adsorption capacity calculated from Langmuir equation. The
thermodynamic parameters evaluated from the temperature dependent on adsorption isotherms in the
range of 303–343 K show that the adsorption process was spontaneous and endothermic. The Webber
and pseudo-first/second-order ...
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...Tropp, and C. Serban, “Adsorption of diquat, [17] G. Sheng, J. Hu, and X....
Statin therapy reduces plasma endothelin-1 concentrations: A meta-analysis of 15 randomized controlled

trials
by Steven Jones
...j.atherosclerosis.2015.05.022 License: Creative Commons: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs (CC

BY-NC-ND) Document Version Peer reviewed version Citation for published version (Harvard): Sahebkar,
A, Kotani, K, Serban...
Head-to-head comparison of statins versus fibrates in reducing plasma fibrinogen concentrations: A

systematic review and meta-analysis
by Steven Jones
Several studies suggest differences between fibrates and statins in lowering plasma fibrinogen (Fib)
concentrations, but the evidence is not definitive. Therefore, the aim of this meta-analysis of head-to-
head randomized trials was to compare the efficacy of statins and fibrates on plasma Fib concentrations.
The literature search included Medline, Scopus, and Web of Science up to February 1st, 2015, to identify
head-to-head comparative randomized trials investigating the efficacy of fibrates vs statins on plasma Fib
concentrations. In total 22 trials with 2762 participants were included to the meta-analysis. Random-
effect meta-analysis suggested a significantly greater effect of fibrates vs statins in lowering plasma Fib
concentrations (weighted mean difference [WMD]: -40.7mg/dL, 95% confidence interval [CI]: -55.2, -
26.3, p<0.001). When the analysis was stratified according to the type of fibrate administered, there
were significant Fib-lowering effects with both bezafibrate (n=...
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...www.elsevier.com/locate/yphrs Head-to-head comparison of statins versus fibrates in reducing plasma

fibrinogen concentrations: A systematic review and meta-analysis Amirhossein Sahebkar a,b,1 , Maria-
Corina Serban...
Effect of comprehensive cardiovascular disease risk management on longitudinal changes in carotid

artery intima-media thickness in a community-based prevention clinic
by Steven Jones
The aim of the study was to examine changes in carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and carotid
plaque morphology in patients receiving multifactorial cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor
management in a community-based prevention clinic. Quantitative changes in CIMT and qualitative
changes in carotid plaque morphology may be measured non-invasively by ultrasound. This is a
retrospective study on a cohort of 324 patients who received multifactorial cardiovascular risk reduction
treatment at a community prevention clinic. All patients received lipid-lowering medications (statin,
niacin, and/or ezetimibe) and lifestyle modification. All patients underwent at least one follow-up CIMT
measurement after starting their regimen. Annual biomarker, CIMT, and plaque measurements were
analyzed for associations with CVD risk reduction treatment. Median time to last CIMT was 3.0 years.
Compared to baseline, follow-up analysis of all treatment groups at 2 years showed a 52.7% decrease in
max...
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...Banach M, Aronow WS, Serban C, et al. Lipids, blood 22. Brown BG, Zhao XQ, Chait A, et al. Simvastatin
and ni- pressure and kidney update 2014....
Synthesis of mesoporous materials as adsorbent for adsorption and desorption of paraquat
by Nur Faraliana Japri
Paraquat is a pesticide that is used to control weeds but it is very poisonous to humans and
environment. Therefore, removal of paraquat from the environment is very important and in poisoning
cases that involve paraquat, the sample need to be preconcentrated prior to analysis because the
pesticide concentration may very low to be measured and in small sample size. In this research, several
types of mesoporous materials were synthesised to adsorb and desorb paraquat namely mesoporous
aluminosilicate using various saccharides templates as mesoporous directing agent which are glucose
(MAS-GLU), lactose (MAS-LAC), sucrose (MAS-SUC) and without saccharide template (MAS-WOT) and
being compared to mesoporous silica material, MCM-41. The formations of synthesised materials were
confirmed from FTIR, XRD, SAXS, XRF and surface area analysis. The characterisation results revealed
that MAS-SUC formed mesoporous aluminosilicate with ZSM-5 zeolite framework, MAS-GLU, MAS-LAC
and MAS-WOT formed m...
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...Rytwo, G., Tropp, D. and Serban, C. (2002). Adsorption of Diquat, Paraquat and Methyl Green on
Sepiolite: Experimental Results and Model Calculations. Applied Clay Science, 20, 273–282....
SSCNets: Robustifying DNNs using Secure Selective Convolutional Filters
by Abdullah Hanif
...C. Serban, E. Poll, and J....
Tissue Engineering Scaffolds from La2O3 – Hydroxyapatite\Boron Glass Composites
by Olena Sych
Bioactive composites of bovine derived hydroxyapatite and boron conta ining bioactive glass were doped
with 5, 10 and 15 wt.% lanthanum oxide (La2O3). Results showed that at low sintering temperatures
(800 °C) the doping oxide of La2O3 promoted transformation to crystalline phases. Formation of
secondary phases, such as rhenanite, NaCaPO4, and calcium silicate, Ca2SiO4, were also found. La was
found to act as modifier and influenced the viscosity. The increase of La2O3 content led to decrease of
pore size. Porosity amount 48.1 %, at 15-240 μm size range were reduced, to 34.4 %, with 5-80 μm size
range and particle sizes of 0.3-6 μm to 0.092 μm, respectively. In addition to that compression strength
(MPa) and microhardness (HV) of the performed composite bioceramics were in the range of 25 – 110
MPa, and 121 – 364 HV, respectively. Our investigations suggested that the porosity type has a strong
influence on the compressive strength and microhardness properties of the final biocerami...
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...Serban, C. Luculescu of trabecular bone: dependence on anatomic and I.N. Mihailescu, Novel doped
location and function. J....
Open challenges for Machine Learning based Early Decision-Making research
by fabrice clerot
More and more applications require early decisions, i.e. taken as soon as possible from partially
observed data. However, the later a decision is made, the more its accuracy tends to improve, since the
description of the problem to hand is enriched over time. Such a compromise between the earliness and
the accuracy of decisions has been particularly studied in the field of Early Time Series Classification. This
paper introduces a more general problem, called Machine Learning based Early Decision Making (ML-
EDM), which consists in optimizing the decision times of models in a wide range of settings where data is
collected over time. After defining the ML-EDM problem, ten challenges are identified and proposed to
the scientific community to further research in this area. These challenges open important application
perspectives, discussed in this paper.
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Accounting treatment for R&D activities in accordance with ifrs and romanian legislation
by Oana Catalina TACHE
In this paper, we will consider the accounting treatment of research and development expenses as
operating expenses or intangible assets. The treatment of R&D activities has been a subject of particular
controversy internationally. While there is ...
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...Șerban, C., (2003), Teză de Doctorat: Strategii de prevenire a riscurilor din activitatea economico-
financiara a intreprinderilor 9....
"Jean Hering," in N. De Warren, T. Toadvine (Eds.), Springer Encyclopedia of Phenomenology 2023

(online), forthcoming
by daniele de santis
...München: Verlag von Ernst Reinhardt Pradelle, D., & Serban, C. (2016). Jean Héring—de l’eidétique à la
phénoménologie de la religion: Présentation du dossier....
Effect of Astaxanthin Supplementation on Blood Plasma Leptin and IgG Profiles in Pre and Postpartum
Murrah (Bubalus bubalis) Buffaloes during Different Seasons
by 20Z327 - LAKSHMI PRIYADARSHINI M
...Banach, M., Serban, C., Aronow, W.S., Rvsz, Neutrophil and lymphocyte function is J., Dragan, S.,
Lerma, E.V., Apetrii, M. 1309...
Detrimental effects of physical inactivity on peripheral and brain vasculature in humans: Insights into
mechanisms, long-term health consequences and protective strategies
by Catarina Rendeiro
...Suceava, I., Lighezan, D., Serban, C., Lighezan, R., Gurban, C., and Dragan, S. Sci....
A Novel Natural Scaffold Layer Improving Efficiency, Stability and Reproducibility of Perovskite Solar Cells
by Mahmut Kus
In this study, our hypothesis was to demonstrate the usability of a natural clay structure as scaffold layer
in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Sepiolite, which is a natural and environmentally friendly clay structure,
has a very high active surface area and can easily be dispersed in solvents. In addition we predicted that
crystallization could easily occur on their surfaces due to their surface chemistry. In the study, we firstly
used a natural clay as scaffold layer in PSCs. It is observed that, efficiency, reproducibility and stability of
PSCs have been significantly improved. Improvements in efficiency have been observed to be between
30–50% depending on the type of perovskite solvent used. In addition, the surface chemistry of the
sepiolite resulted in better crystallization as well as stability. Due to its high-water adsorption capability,
sepiolite makes the perovskite crystal more stable by trapping the residual water molecules as well as
penetrated water molecules from envi...
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.... & Serban, C. Adsorption of diquat, paraquat and methyl green on sepiolite: Experimental results and
model calculations. Appl....
A Learning-Based Approach to Synthesizing Invariants for Incomplete Verification Engines
by PRANAV GARG
We propose a framework for synthesizing inductive invariants for incomplete verification engines, which
soundly reduce logical problems in undecidable theories to decidable theories. Our framework is based
on the counterexample guided inductive synthesis principle and allows verification engines to
communicate non-provability information to guide invariant synthesis. We show precisely how the
verification engine can compute such non-provability information and how to build effective learning
algorithms when invariants are expressed as Boolean combinations of a fixed set of predicates.
Moreover, we evaluate our framework in two verification settings, one in which verification engines need
to handle quantified formulas and one in which verification engines have to reason about heap
properties expressed in an expressive but undecidable separation logic. Our experiments show that our
invariant synthesis framework based on non-provability information can both effectively synthesize
induc...
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...Sighireanu, M., Perez, J.A.N., Rybalchenko, A., Gorogiannis, N., Iosif, R., Reynolds, A., Serban, C.,
Katelaan, J., Matheja, C., Noll, T., Zuleger, F., Chin, W., Le, Q.L., Ta, Q., Le, T., Nguyen,...
Oficina Educativa Como Estratégia De Prevenção De Alcoolismo e Abuso De Drogas Em Comunidade

Ribeirinha Da Região Amazônica
by Leonardo Teodoro de Farias
...Serban C, Sahebkar A, Ursoniu S, Andrica F, Banach M....
Avaliação Da Eficiencia Da Clorexidina Na Redução Da Carga Microbiana Em Linhas De Água De

Equipamentos Odontológicos
by Maria da Silva Picoli

...Banach M, Serban C, Ursoniu S, Rysz J, Muntner P, Toth PP, et al....
HIGHLY CITED
Adsorptive Removal of Copper by Using Surfactant Modified Laterite Soil
by Hoang Hiep Nguyen
Removal of copper ion (Cu2+) by using surfactant modified laterite (SML) was investigated in the present
study. Characterizations of laterite were examined by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared
spectroscopy (FT-IR), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), and total carbon analysis.
The optimum conditions for removal of Cu2+ by adsorption using SML were systematically studied and
found as pH 6, contact time 90 min, adsorbent dosage 5 mg/mL, and ionic strength 10 mM NaCl. The
equilibrium concentration of copper ions was measured by flame atomic absorption spectrometry (F-
AAS). Surface modification of laterite by anionic surfactant sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) induced a
significant increase of the removal efficiency of Cu2+. The surface modifications of laterite by
preadsorption of SDS and sequential adsorption of Cu2+ were also evaluated by XRD and FT-IR. The
adsorption of Cu2+ onto SML increases with increasing NaCl concentration from 1 to 10 mM, but a...
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...Michaeli, C. Serban, R. Nechushtai, and Y. G. [27] A. Maiti, J. K. Basu, and S....
On Software Application Database Constraint-driven Design and Development
by Christian MancasDiana Christina Mancas
This paper presents a methodology driven by database constraints for designing and developing
(database) software applications. Much needed and with excellent results, this paradigm guarantees the
highest possible quality of the managed data. The proposed methodology is illustrated with an easy to
understand, yet complex medium-sized genealogy software application driven by more than 200
database constraints, which fully meets such expectations.
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...gmail.com ARTICLE INFO Received: 14 February 2023 | Revised: 28 February 2023 | Accepted: 1 March
2023 | Published Online: 10 March 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.30564/jcsr.v5i1.5476 CITATION Mancas,
C....
On Shouting “Fire!”: Regulating Decoupled Communication in Distributed Systems
by Naftaly Minsky
...John Wiley and Sons, 1996. [17] C. Serban, X. Ao, and N.H. Minsky. Establishing enterprise
communities....
Moderate-dose atorvastatin improves arterial endothelial function in patients with angina pectoris and
normal coronary angiogram: a pilot study
by Amela Kabaklic
...Sahebkar A, Kotani K, Serban C, et al....
Smart fuzzy logic-based model of traffic light management
by Eleazar B E N S O N Mfonobong
Traffic congestion difficulties have resulted in low productivity, significant air pollution, and energy losses
in Owerri Metropolis, Nigeria. The paper looked at the design of a smart fuzzy logic traffic light
management module, the development of a traffic control program using an Arduino microcontroller
system, and the validation of the developed program's functionality using a Proteus circuit model to
confirm the efficiency of fuzzy signal control. The traffic light environment of a fuzzy logic controller is
simulated using Matlab software, and isolated traffic of multiple junctions is simulated using the Sumo
Urban Mobility Simulation (SUMO) environment. The performance of the traditional fixedtime controller
vs the fuzzy logic traffic light controller is examined. To allocate pedestrian crossing the right of way,
traffic light systems function in tandem with pedestrian displays. The simulation results indicated that
the overall durations for the fixed traffic light controller and suggested smart fuzzy logic traffic light
controller simulations are 1,426 seconds and 1,328 seconds, respectively. The results also showed that
the suggested smart fuzzy logic traffic light controller recorded significant waiting and movement times,
indicating its standard appropriateness for Owerri city's various crossings.
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...V., Sudeep S., Ziya, M. and Serban, C., Distributed Intelligent Control of Street and Highway Ramp
Traffic Signals, Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 10(3):281- 292, 1997. [17...
The Paradox of Axiological Coldness: An Original Husserlian Solution (draft - please refer to the
published, open-access version)
by Alexis Delamare
This paper explores the nature of our experience of values - our valueceptions. In the recent literature,
two main standpoints have emerged. On the one hand, the 'Meinongian' side claims that axiological
properties are experienced exclusively in emotions. On the other hand, the 'Hildebrandian' side
contends that since valueceptions can be 'cold', they are not accomplished in emotions but rather reside
in 'valuefeelings'-emotions, in this framework, being conceived of as reactions to the values thus
revealed. The aim of the paper is to argue that the Husserlian phenomenology of affectivity, especially as
it is developed during his Göttingen period, can help to overcome these two accounts. I start by pointing
out that, contrary to what most scholars have assumed so far, Husserl's theory of valueception is not
tantamount to Meinong's, as it is very sensitive to 'Hildebrandian' arguments (Part I). The core of the
paper is then devoted to a systematic reconstruction of Husserl's solution to this controversy. Drawing on
the analogy between thing-perceptions and value-perceptions (Part II), I show, first, that 'cold'
valueceptions are to be identified with empty apprehensions (Auffassungen) of value, in which an
emotion is not actually experienced but is anticipated in such-and-such kinaesthetic circumstances (Part
III); second, that the realization of this anticipation amounts to the fulfillment of the valueception (Part
IV). As a result, Husserl acknowledges the relevance of 'value-feelings', yet his account appears more
satisfactory than traditional 'Hildebrandian' theories in that it demystifies these 'value-feelings' by
reducing them to potential emotions.
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...In C. Serban & I. Apostolescu (Eds.), Husserl, Kant and Transcendental Phenomenology (pp. 359–388).
Berlin/Boston: De Gruyter. Reinach, A. (1989). Sämtliche Werke....
Neuroprotective Strategies Using Vegetal Compounds in the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
by loredana sandu
Lately, different therapy strategies for treating or slowing the progression of Alzheimer's disease
are being analyzed. Moreover, the last two decades have seen a considerable research effort directed
towards discovering the causes of Alzheimer's disease with the ultimate hope of developing safe
and effective pharmacological treatments. In addition to the therapeutic strategies based on targeted
drugs, the regimens will require the simultaneous application of neuroprotective drugs. Therefore,
although there is currently no "cure" for Alzheimer's disease, a large number of
potential therapeutic strategies emerged lately. In this small mini-review we will selectively describe
some of the compounds derived from plants that could have a great potential in the treatment of
various diseases, including Alzheimer's disease. In this way, there are many plant species that have
been traditionally used for memory disorders. The differentiated results and powerful activ...
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...Serban, C. Stefanescu, R. Chirita, The oxidative stress hypothesis in Alzheimer's disease, Psychiatr
Danub. 25 (2013) 401-9. [4]. S. Gauthier, M. Emre, M. Farlow, R. Bullock, G. Grossberg S....
Adsorption studies of hazardous malachite green onto treated ginger waste
by rajeev kumar
...Adsorption of malachite green Rytwo, G., Tropp, D., Serban, C., 2002....
Carbonate Clasts from Cretaceous Conglomerate Deposits of the Postăvaru Massif (Southern
Carpathians, Romania) – Depositional Environments and Biostratigraphic Remarks
by Ioan I. Bucur
The objective of this study is to describe the composition of the carbonate elements from the upper
Albian–Cenomanian Postăvaru Conglomerates. Eight sections were studied. Two major types of
conglomerates are identified in the field and thin sections: polymictic orthoconglomerates and
paraconglomerates. Carbonate clasts are dominant in both types of conglomerates. Other subordinated
clasts are composed of quartzites, sericite-chlorite schists and gneisses. Facies data allow reconstructing
the depositional environments, while microfossil assemblages were used to establish the age of the
studied carbonate clasts. The identified microfacies characterize a large variety of depositional
environments, ranging from basin to shallow water environments (platform margin and inner platform
depositional settings). The identified microfossil associations are indicative for three biostratigraphic
intervals: Kimmeridgian–Tithonian, Tithonian–Berriasian and Berriasian–? lower Valanginian.
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...Kogălniceanu str., 400084 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; ioan.bucur@ubbcluj.ro; 3 Independent researcher;

navzar22@yahoo.com * Corresponding author
Sergiu Șerban, Cristian Victor...
Sheep-Passaged Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Agent Exhibits Altered Pathobiological Properties in

Bovine-PrP Transgenic Mice
by FRANCISCO GABRIEL DIAZ SALGUERO
Sheep can be experimentally infected with bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), and the ensuing
disease is similar to scrapie in terms of pathogenesis and clinical signs. BSE infection in sheep is an
animal and human health concern. In this study, the transmission in BoPrP-Tg110 mice of prions from
BSE-infected sheep was examined and compared to the transmission of original cattle BSE in cattle and
sheep scrapie prions. Our results indicate no transmission barrier for sheep BSE prions to infect BoPrP-
Tg110 mice, but the course of the disease is accelerated compared to the effects of the original BSE
isolate. The shortened incubation period of sheep BSE in the model was conserved in subsequent
passage in BoPrP-Tg110 mice, indicating that it is not related to infectious titer differences. Biochemical
signature, lesion profile, and PrP Sc deposition pattern of both cattle and sheep BSE were similar. In
contrast, all three sheep scrapie isolates tested showed an evident transmission b...
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...Serban, C. Pinilla, R. B. 251:297–301. Bastidas, R. Rozenshteyn, T. L. James, R. A. Houghten, F. E. Cohen,

S. B. 3....
Wytyczne PTL/KLRwP/PTK dotyczące postępowania w zaburzeniach lipidowych dla lekarzy rodzinnych

2016
by Marlena Broncel
...Banach M, Serban C, Aronow WS et al. Lipid, blood pressure and 11. Zdrojewski T, Bandosz P,
Szpakowski P et al. Rozpowszechnienie kidney update 2013....
Principais Risco Favoráveis a Infecção Por Parasitoses Intestinais Em Alunos De Creches
by luzia do Nascimento
A Game-Theoretic Framework for the Virtual Machines Migration Timing Problem
by Ahmed Anwar
...Poylisher, and C. Serban, “Stealth migration: Hiding virtual machines on the network,” in Infocom. IEEE,
2017. [39] T. Penner and M....
Game-Theoretic and Machine Learning-based Approaches for Defensive Deception: A Survey
by Ahmed Anwar
...Chadha, C. Serban, A. Poylisher, L. M. Marvel, [164] R. Poovendran, “Cyber-Physical Systems: Close en-
and J....
Quantification of Adsorption of Azo Dye Molecules on Graphene Oxide Using Optical Spectroscopy
by Sumit Saxena
...Tropp, and C. Serban, Appl. Clay Sci. 20, 273 J. Bai, Appl. Phys. Lett. 99, 13104 (2011). (2002). 27. G.
Zhang, S. Shuang, C....
Abstracts 2007
by Mohsen Shahmanesh
...2 kg of IAsp at diagnosis and 0.51 U/kg of HI and 0.52 U/kg of IAsp after 18 Diabetes Clinic, Clinical
Medical Center “Cristian...
Computational design and molecular modeling of the interaction of nicotinic acid hydrazide nickel-based
complexes with H2S gas
by daniel etiese
We demonstrate the efficacy of nicotinic acid hydrazide as adsorbent/sensor materials for H2S gas.
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...Serban, C. Cobianu, M. Brezeanu, V. Dumitru, O. Buiu, 27 M. Kaur, N. Jain, K. Sharma, S. Bhattacharya,

M....
Statin-associated muscle toxicity: clinical and genomic perspectives
by Myles Turner
...Banach M, Serban C, Sahebkar A, Ursoniu S, Rysz J, Muntner P, Toth P P, Jones S R, Rizzo M, Glasser S P,
Lip G Y, Dragan S & Mikhailidis D P 2015....
Conrad-Martius: the ‘Real-Reality’ of the World
by Irene Breuer
This article deals with Conrad-Martius’s conceptions of reality as “wirkliche Wirklichkeit”, being,
existence, and essence and sets them in relation to the conceptions of Aristotle, Aquinas, and Husserl. It
delves into the problems of both the hypostatization of being, where I assert that it concerns the noema
itself, and the origin of being in particular. I claim that even though Conrad-Martius rejects the
transcendental reduction, Conrad-Martius accepts the eidetic reduction and the positing of a sphere of
original and given facts, whose origin Conrad-Martius traces back to a transphysical realm, thus revealing
the grounds for the Husserlian sphere of primal facts, which itself remains beyond the reach of
phenomenological enquiries. Hence, Conrad-Martius’s and Husserl’s investigations encounter and
complement each other at the point where the real bursts into reality and becomes available for
consciousness.
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...Apostolescu, C. Serban (eds.), Husserl, Kant and Transcendental Phenomenology. Berlin: Gruyter, 213–
233. Breuer, I. 2021. “Conrad-Martius: Being, Essence, Existence....
Phosphorus-enriched organomineral fertilizers affect the cation exchange algorithm of the soil in the
transition to organic farming in a calcareous soil: A comparative evaluation
by SERDAR TOPRAK
The aim of this study is to determine the effects of phosphorus-enriched cattle manure applications on
the exchangeable cations content, cation exchange capacity (CEC), and base saturation rate (BSR) of the
lime soil. The research was carried out with five different levels of dairy cattle manure (DM0: 0; DM1: 10;
DM2: 20; DM3: 30; DM4: 40 t ha− 1) and with five different levels of phosphorus dose (P0: 0; P1: 10; P2:
20; P3: 30; P4: 40 kg P ha− 1) in the ecological conditions of Southwest Türkiye during the wheat
vegetation period of 2019–2021. The study was carried out in medium calcareous soil (14.8%) with three
replications randomized blocks experimental by composing organomineral fertilizer combinations. In
addition, nitrogen (urea) and potassium (potassium nitrate) fertilizers were also applied as support
fertilizers during the wheat vegetation season for two years in the study. According to the results of the
study, the highest change in exchangeable Ca and K content in soils w...
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...Rytwo, G., Tropp, D., Serban, C. (2002). Adsorption of diquat, paraquat and methyl green on sepiolite:
experimental results and model calculations. Applied Clay Science, 20(6): 273–282....
Adsorption of benzyltrimethylammonium to montmorillonite: application to herbicide formulations

Adsorption du benzyltriméthylammonium sur la montmorillonite: application à la formulation des
herbicides
by Shlomo Nir
...Polubesova, T., Rytwo, G., Nir, S., Serban, C., and Margulies, L., Adsorption of
benzyltrimethylammonium and benzyltriethylammonium on montmorillonite: Experimental studies and
model...
Atorvastatin can delay arterial stiffness progression in hemodialysis patients
by Dr. Mohamed Mamdouh Elsayed

Purpose Arterial stiffness is one of the vascular pathologies in hemodialysis (HD) patients with increased
cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. Few approaches have been tested to reduce arterial stiffness in
patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). We aimed to assess effects of atorvastatin on arterial
stiffness in hemodialysis patients. Methods This research is a double-blinded, placebo-controlled,
randomized clinical trial which included 50 patients maintained on regular HD. Patients were allocated to
receive 10 mg atorvastatin or placebo for 24 weeks. Aortic pulse wave velocity (PWV) as an index of large
artery stiffness and augmentation index (AIx) as an index of wave reflections were assessed at baseline
and after 6 months in both groups. Results In atorvastatin group at study end, there was no significant
difference from baseline findings in aortic PWV (7.86 ± 2.5 vs 7.88 ± 2.6 m/sec; p = 0.136), AIx (26.04 ±
8.5 vs 26.0 ± 8.6%; p = 0.714) and central pulse pressure (PP)...
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...Sahebkar A, Kotani K, Serban C, Ursoniu S, Mikhailidis DP, jurisdictional claims in published maps and
institutional affiliations....
Can We Talk about Smart Tourist Villages in Mărginimea Sibiului, Romania?
by CARATUS MirelaIon Răducuță
The aim of this paper is to evaluate some villages in the mountain area of Sibiu County, Romania, as
“smart” tourist villages. The research was carried out in two stages: Stage 1 was collection of information
on (a) food products registered in different national and international quality schemes and (b) the
number of tourist structures by type, comfort category, and accommodation capacity. Stage 2 was a case
study conducted among 32 rural tourism entrepreneurs from 3 villages in Mărginimea Sibiului, using a
questionnaire with 22 items on the criteria for evaluation of “smart” villages. The answers were
systematized, statistically processed, and interpreted. The main results are as follows: (a) Concerning
products, producers, and gastronomic points (PGL) registered, there are 9 products in the quality scheme
“mountain product”, 10 producers on the platform “Gusturisibiene”, 1 producer of “telemea de Sibiu”, a
registered product with protected geographical indication, and 2 PGL. (b) T...
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....; Şerban, C.; Săvulescu, I.; Vrăjitoriu, A.; Săvescu, I.; Munteanu, C....
Hydroxyapatite coatings on Mg-Ca alloy prepared by Pulsed Laser Deposition: Properties and corrosion
resistance in Simulated Body Fluid
by Ruxandra Birjega
...Serban, C. Luculescu, I.N. Mihailescu, Novel doped hydroxyapatite thin films obtained by pulsed laser
deposition, Appl. Surf. Sci. 265 (2013) 41–49. [3] N. Hijon, M. Cabanas, J. Pena, M....
SWEET - where are we heading with international type 1 diabetes registries?
by Riccardo Perfetti
...Clinical Center ‘Cristian Serban’ for Evaluation 3....
Myocardial fibrosis and microRNA-21 expression in patients with severe aortic valve stenosis and
preserved ejection fraction: a 2D speckle tracking echocardiography, tissutal and plasmatic study
by Cristian Scatena
...Sabia 6 , C. Serban 6 , Z. Yousef 7 , G....
Electronic Load Controller – a Review
by balram yadav
This paper presents a broad audit of the investigation, displaying, plan, testing and different parts of an
electronic burden regulator (ELC) found in the writing .The presumptions made and a short portrayal of
the arrangement techniques is introduced. This paper portrays bit by bit advancement in the space of
ELC which gives accommodating data and assets to the future examinations for those inspired by the
issue or planning to do extra research in space of little hydro power age. KeywordsElectronic load
controller, self-excited induction generators, dump loads, insulated gate bipolar transistors, voltage and
frequency controller, transient analysis and single point operation.
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...Serban, C. Ion, C. Marinescu, M. N....
O Serviço Social Na Saúde: Intervenções Em Situações De Violência Sexual Infantil Num Hospital De
Referência Em São Paulo
by Viviane De Paula
Wage levels and agency problems in professional team sports
by Jose Bernardo Santos
‘ The Business Journey ’ : Finding collaborations through tangibility
by Michelle Castañeda
The establishment and strengthening of collaborations between current and future partners are often
faced with the challenge of reaching a shared understanding between actors involved in particular
contexts. In a fairly novel area explored by researchers and practitioners, tangibility has been suggested
as a way of overtaking such a challenge. Actors with diverse perspectives and intentions are encouraged
to discuss their businesses qualities through tangible objects. Following up on the means of engaging
stakeholders and facilitating the process of reaching collaborations through tangibility, this paper
presents a study case focused on the development of a tangible artefact called: ‘The Business Journey’.
First, a short overview of tangible business modelling is given, followed by the description of the case
context. ‘The Business Journey’ is a discussion tool, which invites all stakeholders to introduce
themselves and discuss possible opportunities of collaboration within differen...
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...We would also like to thank all professors, researchers [8] Oorschot van, R., Lima, P., Chaboki, B.,
Serban, C. 2013. and students...
Promotion of Lifestyle Changes by Community Pharmacists Among Adults with Hypertension in Nigeria
by Olanike Kehinde
...A., Ruța, F., Sălcudean, M., Tarcea, M., Șerban, C., Avram, C., … Benedek, T. (2018)....
Smart Learning Environments during Pandemic
by melissa mutizwa
Education was one of the many day-to-day activities affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-
19). When countries began to shut down in April 2020, nationwide lockdowns, self-isolation, or
quarantine became the new normal for everyone. The education sector was kept alive by smart learning
environments. Now, more than ever, online learning and tools were implemented. This study aims to
systematically review the literature on the impact of the pandemic on smart learning environments. The
method adopted in this paper is a systematic literature review, and it will use the PRISMA technique. A
qualitative approach was applied in the data collection process to achieve the aim. The essential
advantage was that smart learning environments were convenient and easily adapted by students during
the pandemic. The main challenge was connectivity issues and failure to adapt to non-traditional
methods. The paper concluded a rise in the usage of smart learning environments, and educators and...
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...Serban, C.; Todericiu, I.A. Alexa, what class do ı have today? The use of artificial intelligence via smart
speakers in education. Procedia Comput. Sci. 2020, 176, 2849–2857. [CrossRef] 52....
Piezoresponse force microscopy and electron backscattering diffraction of 90° ferroelectric twins in
BaTiO3 positive temperature co-efficient thermistors
by Aimee Stapleton
...C. Serban Lepadatu, Characterization of Ferroelectric Bulk Materials and Thin Films, edited by M. G.
Cain (Springer, London, UK, 2014), pp. 191–219. [28] C. Franck, G. Ravichandran, and K....
Synthesis of a Conductive Glassy System Based on Inorganic Oxides and Carbon Materials and Their
Possible Electroanalytical Application
by Pablo Di Pratula
...Serban, C. Fafaneata, Electrochemical properties. J Non-Cryst Solids 433, 68–74 (2016). https://doi.
methods for ascorbic acid determination....
Hărți cu distribuția speciilor nevertebrate terestre invazive în arii naturale protejate, în mod special în
parcurile naționale și rezervațiile biosferei (14 hărți, 13 parcuri naționale și Delta Dunării)
by Szekely Levente
...Adam C., Constantinescu I.C., Drăghici A.C., Fusu M.M., Gheoca V., Iancu L., Iorgu I.Ș., Irimia A.G.,
Maican S., Manu M., Petrescu A.M., Popa A.F., Rădac I.A., Ruști D.M., Sahlean C.T., Szekely L., Șerban...
Lipid-Lowering Nutraceuticals for an Integrative Approach to Dyslipidemia
by Geeta Sikand
Dyslipidemia is a treatable risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease that can be addressed
through lifestyle changes and/or lipid-lowering therapies. Adherence to statins can be a clinical challenge
in some patients due to statin-associated muscle symptoms and other side effects. There is a growing
interest in integrative cardiology and nutraceuticals in the management of dyslipidemia, as some
patients desire or are actively seeking a more natural approach. These agents have been used in patients
with and without established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. We provide an updated review of
the evidence on many new and emerging nutraceuticals. We describe the mechanism of action, lipid-
lowering effects, and side effects of many nutraceuticals, including red yeast rice, bergamot and others.
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....; Serban, C.; Ursoniu, S.; Banach, M. Effect of garlic on plasma lipoprotein(a) concentrations: A
systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials....
Gestión Ambiental Universitaria (GAU): Construyendo un campus sustentable. Universidad Tecnológica

de Pereira
by Juliana Villada
Due to the fact that it is “La Universidad Tecnologica de Pereira” one pillar institution in the region, and a
highly dynamic campus institution, it should respond to a series of social and environmental
responsibilities, and it does this by mitigating, correcting and compensating the negative environmental
impacts on campus, and participating actively in the sustainable development of the “Eje Cafetero”
Ecoregion. In order to develop this, it carries educational, technological and environmental culture
processes that foster sustainability on campus, where the active participation of each of its estates is
involved: student, teacher, administrative as well as people who regularly visit the university. In this
paper are collected advances in Environmental Management that “La Universidad Tecnologica de
Pereira” has conducted until 2013, in order to inform the community and provide tools for the
appropriation and implementation of Institutional Environmental Policy. Concepts, backgroun...
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...R., & Şerban, C. (2012). Waste management in public educational institutions of bucharest city,
Romania. Procedia Environmental Sciences. Jardín Botánico UTP. (S.F.)....
Multireaction Modeling of Lead (Pb) and Copper (Cu) Sorption/Desorption Kinetics in Different Soils
by Tamer Elbana
Batch kinetic experiments were carried out to quantify and describe the sorption/desorption of Cu and
Pb in ten soils that exhibited a wide range of properties. Sorption isotherms were quantified using the
Langmuir equation, whereas modeling of sorption/desorption kinetics was described using multireaction
model (MRM). Results revealed the nonlinear sorption behavior of Cu and Pb in all soils. The ten soils
exhibited higher affinity to Pb (6.4 to 36.5 mmol kg−1) in comparison to Cu (3.6 to 22.4 mmol kg−1).
Simulation of Cu and Pb kinetic data indicated that the rate of sorption reaction was two orders of
magnitude higher than the rate of release. Considering one irreversible site in addition to one-reversible
kinetic site improved the estimation of rates of reaction for both Cu and Pb in acidic and alkaline soils. All
soils exhibited sorption/desorption hysteresis where Pb-releases ranged between <0.2% and 14.4% of
the total sorbed. The respective Cu releases ranged from <0.85...
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....; Serban, C.; Morillo, E.; Maqueda, C. Modeling Adsorption−Desorption Processes of Cu on Edge and
Planar Sites of Montmorillonite. Environ. Sci. Technol. 2002, 36, 2677–2683....
HIGHLY CITED
Plant-derived polyphenols in human health: biological activity, metabolites and putative molecular
targets
by María Herranz-lópez
Edible plants such as Hibiscus sabdariffa, Lippia citriodora, Rosmarinus officinalis and Olea europaea, are
rich in bioactive compounds that represent most of the phenolic compounds families and have exhibited
potential benefits in human health. These plants have been commonly used in folk medicine for their
potential therapeutic properties in human chronic diseases. Recent evidence on these plants leads to
postulate that polyphenols may account for such effects. Nevertheless, the compounds or metabolites
that are responsible for reaching the molecular targets are still unknown. Data based on studies that
directly use complex extracts on cellular models, without considering metabolic aspects, have limited
applicability. In contrast, studies exploring the absorption process, metabolites in the blood circulation
and tissues have become essential to identify the intracellular final effectors that are responsible for
extracts bioactivity. Once the cellular metabolites are identified, co...
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...[20] Serban, C.; Sahebkar, A.; Ursoniu, S.; Andrica, F.; Banach, M. Polyphenols: food sources and
bioavailability. Am. J. Clin....
Neurotherapeutic potential of kolaviron on neurotransmitter dysregulation, excitotoxicity, mitochondrial

electron transport chain dysfunction and redox imbalance in 2-VO brain ischemia/reperfusion injury
by Tolulope Olaleye
...Serban, C. Stefanescu, R. Chirita, The oxi- [81] S.S. Andrabi, S. Parvez, H....
CV M. Oane
by Mihai Oane
...Serban, C. Ristoscu, K. Vutova,G. Georgescu, V. Donchev, "Beam Dynamics: a new computational

approach", ELECTROTECHNICA & ELECTRONICA, Vol. 47, No. 5-6, pg. 33-35, 2012; 42. V....
Impact of Guidelines on Hypertension Control in the Elderly
by Mirela Dobre
Background.: Hypertension control is a crucial measure to reduce cardiovascular (CV) risk, and blood
pressure (BP) treatment targets have been recently revised to address this issue. However, achieving the
recommended goal may be challenging. Objective.: We aimed to assess the prevalence of uncontrolled
hypertension according to the US hypertension guidelines among elderly participants in an Italian
nationwide epidemiological survey, the relevant clinical correlates, and the agreement with the
application of the European guidelines. Methods.: Elderly (≥65y) volunteers enrolled in an Italian
nationwide survey underwent BP measurement using standard protocols. Uncontrolled hypertension
was defined as BP≥130/80 mmHg. Agreement of this definition with those from European guidelines
(≥140/90 mmHg; ≥140/80 mmHg) was tested using Cohen’s kappa. Self-reported information on
modifiable/non-modifiable CV risk factors was also collected. Results.: Of the 13,162 treated
hypertensive elderly, 69...
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...Sahebkar A, Serban C, Ursoniu S, et al. Lipid and Blood Pressure Meta-analysis Collaboration Group....
Electrokinetic Potential, Thermal and Microscopic Investigation of Surfactant-Polymer Templates on

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Morphology with Dynamic Simulation
by Ketan Kuperkar
...Nir, C. Serban, O. Rabinovitch, B. Rubin, J. Agric. Food Polymer templates is also included....
Petru Rareș (1527-1538, 1541-1546)
by Ştefan S. Gorovei
...Olteanu si C. Serban, op. cit., p. 72-76. 26 Hurmuzaki, XV , 1, p. 317, 447-448, 453 si 454. 27 Ibidem, p.
292. 28 Quetlen, II, 1889, p. 227 ; Vezi si V....
Adsorption kinetics and mechanism of cationic methyl violet and methylene blue dyes onto sepiolite
by Mehmet Doğan
...[57] Rytwo G, Nir S, Serban C, Margulies L, Casal B, Merino L, et al. Ad- [42] McKay G, Blair HS, Gardner
JR....
Future Smart Cities: Requirements, Emerging Technologies, Applications, Challenges, and Future Aspects
by Saif Ur Rehman
...C. Şerban and M. D. Lytras, “Artificial intelligence for smart [37] P. Ranaweera, A. D. Jurcut, and M....
Efficacy of Natural Therapeutic Factors from Baile Govora in Bronchial Asthma
by Andrada Mirea
Introduction: Balneological treatment procedures include balneotherapy (passive immersion of the body
in mineral/thermal water), peloid therapy/mud therapy (therapeutic applications of medical peloids or
muds on human body), hydropinotherapy (drinking cures of mineral water), mineral water inhalation
therapy (inhalation of mineral water aerosols) and hydrotherapy (tap water passive immersion or aquatic
exercise in tap water). These modalities have traditionally been derived in spa resorts and usually
applied to the patients who travelled to those resorts during their stay at the spa facility/hotel. Materials
and method: The efficacy and safety of these balneological treatments when they are applied at
spa/health resorts for a number of musculoskeletal diseases have been relatively well studied in
randomized controlled trials. And the reported results mainly indicate the beneficial effects and good
safety profile of balneotherapy and/or mud therapy in patients with musculoskeletal di...
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THE EFFICIENCY OF MEDICAL REHABILITATION TREATMENT IN PATIENTS WITH HEMOPHILIA - THE
EXPERIENCE OF "CRISTIAN...
Organogelation and Hydrogelation of Low-Molecular-Weight Amphiphilic Dipeptides: pH Responsiveness

in Phase-Selective Gelation and Dye Removal
by Dibyendu Das
....; Serban, C.; scheme for all of the gelators, characterization of synthesized Groisman, L.; Rubin, B.
Environ. Sci. Technol. 2005, 39, 2343....
Nut and seed consumption is inversely associated with metabolic syndrome in females but not males:
findings from the 2005–2018 NHANES data
by Sze Yen Tan
Purpose To assess the association between nut and seed consumption, both combined and separately,
and metabolic syndrome and its components, including fasting glucose, triglycerides, high-density
lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, central obesity, and blood pressure. Methods This cross-sectional analysis
used data from 22,687 adults (aged ≥ 18 years) involved in seven cycles (2005–2018) of the National
Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Habitual nut and seed intakes were estimated by
the Multiple Source Method using data from two 24-h dietary recalls. Metabolic syndrome was
ascertained using biochemical data and self-reported medication use. Sex-specific effect estimates were
obtained using logistic and linear regressions adjusting for lifestyle and socioeconomic confounders.
Results Compared to non-consumers, female, but not male, habitual consumers of either nuts or seeds
had lower odds of having metabolic syndrome (OR: 0.83, 95% CI 0.71, 0.97). Both nut intake alone an...
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...Ursoniu S, Sahebkar A, Andrica F, Serban C, Banach M (2016) eating index: HEI-2015. J Acad Nutr Diet
118(9):1591–1602....
Suplementação de vitamina C em dietas para juvenis de trairão
by Mateus Tavares
O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito da suplementação da dieta com vitamina C no desempenho
produtivo, nas alterações morfológicas e no perfil de ácidos graxos da carcaça de juvenis de trairão
(Hoplias lacerdae). Utilizou-se o delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com sete tratamentos (0, 17,5,
52,5, 87,5, 122,5, 175 e 350 mg kg-1 de vitamina C na ração) e quatro repetições. Ao final de 62 dias,
foram avaliados: ganhos de peso e comprimento, taxas de sobrevivência e canibalismo, uniformidade do
comprimento final, sinais clínicos de excesso ou deficiência de vitamina C, presença de deformidades
ósseas e perfil de ácidos graxos da carcaça. Peixes alimentados com a dieta isenta de vitamina C
apresentaram maior uniformidade em comprimento final. Não foram detectadas deformidades no corpo
dos peixes. As análises radiológicas confirmaram a ausência de deformidades ósseas. Observou-se efeito
linear positivo dos níveis de vitamina C na dieta para os ácidos mirístico e araquidônic...
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...Biological SERBAN, C.; SIMU, G.; ANDONI, M.; BUTUR, M.; DRĂGAN, Sciences, v.22, p.465-469, 2000.
S....
Does ginger supplementation lower blood pressure? A systematic review and meta‐analysis of clinical
trials
by amir hadi
...World Journal of Gastroenterology: cine, 94(5), e442. https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000000442

WJG, 17(2), 271. https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v17.i2.271 Serban, C., Sahebkar, A., Ursoniu,...
Surfactants-based remediation as an effective approach for removal of environmental pollutants—A

review
by Tariq Hussain
....; Serban, C.; Groisman, L.; Rubin, B., Water purification from organic pollutants by optimized micelle−
clay systems. Environmental science & technology 2005, 39, (7), 2343-2348....
Karakterisasi Iklim Kalimantan Barat Menggunakan Metode Eksponen Hurst dan Indeks Prediktabilitas
Iklim
by Iklas Sanubary
Telah dilakukan penelitian dengan mengaplikasikan metode eksponen Hurst dan indeks prediktabilitas
iklim untuk mengkarakterisasi iklim Kalimantan Barat. Karakterisasi ini diperlukan untuk mengetahui
karakteristik iklim yang telah terjadi sebelumnya dan mengetahui besar potensi tiap unsur iklim untuk
dapat diprediksi. Data penelitian yang digunakan adalah data runtun waktu dari unsur-unsur utama
iklim, yaitu suhu udara, kecepatan angin, tekanan udara, kelembaban udara, dan curah hujan pada 5
wilayah Kabupaten di Kalimantan Barat. Metode eksponen Hurst dilakukan dengan analisis skala
perbandingan nilai (R/S). Indeks prediktabilitas tiap unsur iklim diperoleh melalui hubungannya dengan
dimensi fraktal. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa nilai eksponen Hurst seluruh unsur iklim berada
pada rentang 0,590 ≤ H ≤ 0,884, sedangkan indeks prediktabilitas berada pada rentang 0,180 ≤ P ≤
0,768. Nilai eksponen Hurst tersebut menunjukkan bahwa secara umum dinamika unsur iklim di lokasi
yang ...
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...Perubahan Iklim terhadap Kebakaran Hutan [11] Barbulescu, A., Serban, C., Maftei, C., dan Deforestasi
di Provinsi Kalimantan Statistical Analysis and Evaluation of Hurst...
Studying Consumers’ Ecological Consciousness–A Comparative Analysis of Romania, Malaysia and

Pakistan
by Ali Imran
...Şerban, C., 2011. Partnership in Social Marketing Programs. Socially Responsible Companies and Non-
Profit Organizations’ Engagement in Solving Society’s Problems....
Therapeutic Potential of Allicin-Rich Garlic Preparations: Emphasis on Clinical Evidence toward Upcoming
Drugs Formulation
by Farukh Sharopov
Garlic has been used for a long time in human history. Allicin, the main active compound present in
freshly injured garlic, is enzymatically formed from alliin. Allicin has shown doubtless beneficial effects
and even be conceived as medicine. The present review highlights allicin-associated studies. Indeed,
clinical studies on healthy subjects have evidenced that standardized garlic treatment (900 mg/day)
significantly reduces total cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (c-LDL). Besides, allicin
also led to a marked improvement in mouth opening, burning sensation, and oral health-related quality
of life on stage II oral submucous fibrosis patients. Interestingly, in children, allicin also has been
proposed for thrush prevention and as an alternative antibiotic therapy. Nonetheless, there is particular
attention to allicin bioavailability, given its high instability. Although clinical evidence has promoted allicin
release from garlic powder tablets under simulated ...
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....; Serban, C.; Ursoniu, S.; Banach, M. Effect of garlic on plasma lipoprotein(a) concentrations: A
Husserl and Derrida on the Process of Sense Formation – Gaps and Excesses
by Irene Breuer
This paper deals with the problem of the origin of sense and meaning. For Husserl, the determination of
the ideal identity of something new can only take place retroactively in the totality of the preceding
series by stepping back towards the original foundation of sense. In this regard, J.Derrida questions the
ideality of the same as presence and the possibility of retrieving any arché of sense in his writings
Speech and Phenomena and Edmund Husserl's Origin of Geometry. Phenomenology is not oblivious to
these difficulties, as results from a closer reading of the correlation between idealities and sensory
experience: It will show that there are at least four interrelated gaps in the Husserlian phenomenology
which testify the difficulty in grasping a retraceable arché of sense. First, the gap between the ideality of
sense and its representation. Second, the gap between sensory and categorial intuitions, whereby both
exceed one another. Third, the gap between the ideality of sense and the sense which exceeds our
expectations. Fourth, the gap between the experience of the new that overcomes us and its
apprehension by consciousness. Hence, there is a fundamental gap between the conceptual idealities
and the essential indeterminacy of our phenomenological sensory experience, which is correlative to an
excess of one in respect to the other. In this sense, Derrida's concepts of «différance» and "invention"
allow us to conceive of this self-givenness of sense as the expression of its constant self-renewal. This
expression takes the form of a trace, which, neither present nor absent, suspends meaning and full
presence, leaving the narrative "open" for the reinvention of sense.
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...Apostolescu & C. Serban (Eds.), Husserl, Kant and Transcendental Phe- nomenology (213–234). Berlin:
De Gruyter. Breuer, I. (2020b). Ort, Raum, Unendlichkeit....
Radiotherapy and Immunotherapy, Combined Treatment for Unresectable Mucosal Melanoma with
Vaginal Origin
by Anca-Iulia Neagu
Gynecologic melanomas are uncommon and malignant mucosal melanomas with vaginal origin are
extremely rare, treatment strategies are limited and extrapolated from those of cutaneous melanoma. A
better understanding of the vulvovaginal melanoma’s biology and its risk factors is needed. Therapeutic
strategies include surgery, systemic therapy and radiotherapy. For vulvovaginal melanoma, surgery is
selected as the primary treatment. Immunotherapy and target treatment have recently enhanced the
systemic therapy for cutaneous melanoma (CM). Immunotherapy and new target agents demonstrated a
better survival of melanoma and might be considered as treatment of vulvovaginal melanoma.
Radiotherapy is included in the therapeutic arsenal for mucosal melanoma and may be performed on
selected patients who may receive concurrent checkpoints and inhibition neoadjuvant radiotherapy with
the purpose of reducing morbidity and mortality.
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....; Şerban, C. Cutaneous and Inguinal Lymph Nodes Metastases Disseminated from an Endometrial
Serous Carcinoma—Case Report and Literature Review. Chirurgia 2021, 116, 109–116....
Pancreatic safety of vildagliptin in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A European, noninterventional,
postauthorization safety study
by Carmen Serban
...Use of incretin agents and risk of acute and chronic pancreatitis: a population‐based co‐ How to cite
this article: Williams R, Kothny W, Serban C, hort study....
Solar Power Generation in Smart Cities Using an Integrated Machine Learning and Statistical Analysis
Methods
by Chandra Shekara CR
Presently, photovoltaic systems are an essential part of the development of renewable energy. Due to
the inherent dependence of solar energy production on climate variations, forecasting power production
using weather data has a number of financial advantages, including dependable proactive power trading
and operation planning. Megacity electricity generation is regarded as a current research problem in the
modern features of urban administration, particularly in developing nations such as Iran. Machine
learning could be used to identify renewable resources like transformational participation (TP) and
photovoltaic (PV) technology; based on resident motivational strategies, the smart city concept offers a
revolutionary suggestion for supplying power in a metropolitan region. The sustainable development
agenda is introduced at the same time as this approach. Therefore, the article’s goals are to estimate
Mashhad, Iran’s electrical power needs using machine learning technologies and to...
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...C. Serban and M. D....
Cultura organizacional, comprometimento e responsabilidade social corporativa (Atena Editora)
by Atena Editora
Trabalho análogo à escravidão, corrupção, assédio moral, assédio sexual, salários indignos, poluição dos
mais variados tipos, descarte impróprio de resíduos, perda de biodiversidade, aquecimento global, entre
outros. Esses são apenas alguns exemplos que nos veem à mente e que são amplamente repercutidos
em nossa sociedade, mas a lista de graves e profundos problemas que assolam a humanidade e nosso
planeta é, certamente, muito mais extensa. Pode-se notar que, de uma forma ou de outra, em diferentes
naturezas e intensidades, tais problemas podem ser associados às atividades realizadas pelas
organizações empresariais, como facilmente se percebe pelos exemplos aqui relacionados. Assim, e não
é de hoje, que o papel das empresas tem sido questionado por diversos atores sociais e por meio das
mais diversas perspectivas. Mas, da mesma forma que as empresas podem estar associadas aos
problemas, elas também estariam associadas às soluções ou, no mínimo, à mitigação dos problemas que
elas provocariam. Portanto, estudos que procurem entender “como” as empresas possam compreender
e gerenciar melhor as implicações diretas ou indiretas de suas atividades são sempre bem-vindos. O livro
“Cultura organizacional, comprometimento e responsabilidade social corporativa”, de autoria de Danilo
Nunes, Neusa Maria Bastos F. Santos e José Gonçalves das Neves, professores com grande experiência
nos temas aqui tratados, vem a colaborar para o entendimento dessas questões. O estudo, que teve
como objetivo “investigar se as práticas de responsabilidade social corporativa afetam positivamente o
comprometimento afetivo, na percepção de colaboradores, tendo a cultura organizacional como
mediadora dessa relação”, foi realizado de acordo com as melhores práticas acadêmicas, incluindo um
levantamento da literatura nos temas da pesquisa, uma extensiva coleta de dados em uma grande
empresa brasileira, complementada por uma análise estatística robusta. Ao seu final, o estudo reforça a
importância das características culturais e políticas organizacionais como fatores que alavancariam os
desdobramentos das atividades das empresas, reforçando a responsabilidade social corporativa e sua
importância. Espera-se que, tanto na esfera acadêmica quanto na profissional, o entendimento das
relações entre tais elementos organizacionais possam ajudar a eliminar ou reduzir, a longa lista de
problemas citados acima. Votos de uma boa leitura! Flavio Hourneaux Junior Professor da Faculdade de
Economia, Administração, Contabilidade e Atuária, da Universidade de São Paulo Presidente do Capítulo
Brasileiro do PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education), das Nações Unidas
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...SERBAN, C. Social marketing and privately held companies: the impacts od corporate social
responsability activities on Romanian consumers. Journal of food produtcs marketing, London, v.10, p.
81-92....
Photoelectrocatalyzed degradation of a pesticides mixture solution (chlorfenvinphos and bromacil) by

WO3 nanosheets
by Sergio Carrión
...Rabinovitz, C. Serban, L. Groisman, B. Rubin. Water Purification from Organic Pollutants by Optimized
Micelle-Clay Systems, Environ. Sci....
Stand-Alone Wind Power Generation using Adaline Based Integrated Electronic Load Controller
by Dipesh Kumar
Wind power is clean, economical and environmentally friendly. It is promising alternative electric power
generation source at the time of unavailability of fossil fuel and reduces concern over the harmful effects
of climate change due to excessive pollution caused by use of fossil fuels. This paper proposes the
adaptive linear element (adaline) algorithm based integrated electronic load controller for an isolated
windturbine-driven power generation. The adaline extracts the fundamental component of load current
to control the voltage and frequency of generator with balancing loads in an integrated manner. The IELC
is realized using zigzag/three single-phase transformers and a six-leg insulated-gate bipolar-transistor-
based current controlled voltage-source converter, a chopper switch, and an auxiliary load on its dc bus.
The generating system is modeled and simulated in MATLAB environment using Simulink and Simpower
System toolboxes. Keywords: Integrated Electronic Load Controller (...
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...Serban, C. P. Ion, C. Marinescu, and M. N. Cirstea, “Electronic load controller for stand-alone generating
units with renewable energy sources,” in Proc....
High Carbohydrate Diet Is Associated with Severe Clinical Indicators, but Not with Nutrition Knowledge
Score in Patients with Multiple Myeloma
by Ioana Ionita
Although the survival rate of patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma has doubled over the last few
decades, due to the introduction of new therapeutic lines and improvement of care, other potential
contributors to the therapeutic response/relapse of disease, such as nutrient intake, along with nutrition
knowledge, have not been assessed during the course of the disease. The purpose of this research was
to assess nutrition knowledge and diet quality in a group of patients with a diagnosis of multiple
myeloma. Anthropometric, clinical and biological assessments and skeletal survey evaluations, along
with the assessment of nutritional intake and general nutrition knowledge, were performed on 61
patients with a current diagnosis of multiple myeloma. A low carbohydrate diet score was computed,
classified in tertiles, and used as a factor in the analysis. Patients in tertiles indicative of high
carbohydrate or low carbohydrate intake showed significant alteration of clinical parameters,...
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...Serban, C.; Banu, A.; Putnoky, S.; Butica, S.I.; Niculescu, M.D.; Putnoky, S....
The Rendering of Foul Language in Spanish-English Subtitling: The Case of El Vecino
by Noemí Barrera-Rioja
Audiovisual translation into English is recently gaining importance as the material produced in other
languages is now increasingly crossing borders thanks to the internet. This article explores foul language,
deemed one of the most problematic aspects of subtitling. The aim is to elucidate how this is normally
subtitled into English. Drawing on a corpus of swearwords from Netflix Spanish comedy series El Vecino
(Vigalondo, 2019‒2021), this paper examines the frequency of use of different translation techniques
and the reasons behind the omission of certain instances of foul language. Results show that, while
omitting swearwords is the second most common scenario, the most frequent one is transferring the
offensive load of the original expression, with roughly 70 % of instances making it into the target
product. As for factors influencing this decision, it was observed that overall swearwords are omitted not
because they are offensive, but primarily because of their low narrative va...
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...Şerban, C. Ó Cuilleanáin (Eds.), Translation right or wrong A. Matamala, & J. M....
Les gestes du silence dans À la recherche du temps perdu
by Lancelot Stucklin
Parmi les nombreuses descriptions de gestes et autres manifestations du corps qui parsèment À la
recherche du temps perdu, certains gestes entretiennent plus particulièrement une relation avec le
silence. Informée par la phénoménologie, l'analyse kinésique permet de rendre compte de la façon dont
la vie muette du corps peut être sémantisée sans jamais se figer en une expression univoque.
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.... & Serban, C. (dir) (2016), « La Surprise », Alter. Revue de phénoméno- logie, Éditions Alter, 24....
Spectral Imaging and Clay Detection in Latgale Lakes
by Sergejs Kodors
The survey of lake sediments is complex, time consuming and costly process with risks to human health.
Additionally, manually obtained sediment samples provide incomplete data about a survey region. In
turn, remote sensing methods are cost-effective and can provide continuous data about a survey region.
Therefore, authors decided to perform a pilot experiment with a remote sensing method in order to
detect clay sediments deposited in lakebeds. The evaluated method is the analysis of spectral images of
Sentinel-2. Pearson coefficient and C4.5 datamining methods were applied for data analysis. Survey
objects are Latgale lakes with and without clay sediments. The pilot experiment showed, that spectral
imaging of lake water is not applicable method to detect definitely clay sediments in lakes, however,
research results provide ideas about indirect methods, which must be studied in the future.
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...Polubesova, C. Serban and S....
Carbon nanomaterials integrated molecularly imprinted polymers for biological sample analysis: A
critical review
by Prateek Khare
...Serban, C. Fafaneata, Electrochemical methods for ascorbic acid determination, Electrochimica Acta,
121 (2014) 443-460. [86] I. Mogi, K....
Assessing relationship between personal value and customer satisfaction: Evidence from Nigerian
banking industry
by Oladele Kehinde
A Difficult Pattern to Change in Romania, the Perspective of Socio-Economic Development
by Ionut L Petre
The rural area is a basic component from a socio-economic point of view, being closely linked to the
activities that take place in these areas. Normally, Romanian rural localities should show significant
differences from one development region to another, being influenced by a number of factors
(geographical positioning, the influence of agriculture in the economy, etc.). In this sense, data were
collected from the town halls of the localities from Calarasi and Timis counties. The analyzed data were
processed by the linear regression method, and the estimation of the evolution of the population was
determined using the Vensim simulation program. The paper identifies a pattern in rural localities in
Romania that hinders their development, reflected by various socio-economic indicators available in the
analyzed localities. The main factor that can change this pattern in rural localities is the influence of local
and national decision-makers, who can encourage investment in these areas...
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....; Serban, C.; Boboc, M.G.; Stoica, C.; Munteanu, M.; Ion, I.M.; Stanciu, S....
Speech emotion classification using fractal dimension-based features
by Gintautas Dzemyda
During the last 10–20 years, a great deal of new ideas have been proposed to improve the accuracy of
speech emotion recognition: e.g., effective feature sets, complex classification schemes, and multi-modal
data acquisition. Nevertheless, speech emotion recognition is still the task in limited success.
Considering the nonlinear and fluctuating nature of the emotional speech, in this paper, we present
fractal dimension-based features for speech emotion classification. We employed Katz, Castiglioni,
Higuchi, and Hurst exponent-based features and their statistical functionals to establish the 224-
dimensional full feature set. The dimension was downsized by applying the Sequential Forward Selection
technique. The results of experimental study show a clear superiority of fractal dimension-based feature
sets against the acoustic ones. The average accuracy of 96.5% was obtained using the reduced feature
sets. The feature selection enabled us to obtain the 4-dimensional and 8-dimensional se...
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...Bărbulescu, C. Serban, C....
Heteroclinic solutions of singular quasilinear bistable equations
by Isabel Coelho
...Nonlinear Stud. 16(1), 173–174 (2016) [11] Bereanu, C., Jebelean, P., Şerban, C.: The Dirichlet problem
for discontinuous perturbations of the mean curvature operator in Minkowski space....
Adsorption of Benzyltrimethylammonium and Benzyltriethylammonium on Montmorillonite:

Experimental Studies and Model Calculations
by Shlomo Nir
...Rytwo G, Serban C, Nit S, Margulies L. 1991. Use of meth- Lagaly G. 1987....
Kant, Husserl et la question de l'humanité de la connaissance
by Anderson Jean-Christophe
Revues Philosophiques, Vol. 50, No. 1, 2023. Tous droits réservés © Société de philosophie du Québec,
2023. Ce document est protégé par la loi sur le droit d'auteur. L'utilisation des services d'Érudit (y
compris la reproduction) est assujettie à sa politique d'utilisation que vous pouvez consulter en ligne.
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...Voir notamment Luc Langlois, « Kant et les limites de l’observation de soi », dans Kant et l’humain, p.
127-128 ; C. ...
ETC-1002: a future option for lipid disorders?
by Dragana Nikolic
ETC-1002 is a new investigational low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)-lowering agent (Esperion
Therapeutics, Inc.). ETC-1002 is a dicarboxylic acid derivative with a novel mechanism of action targeting
two hepatic enzymes--adenosine triphosphate-citrate lyase (ACL) and adenosine monophosphate-
activated protein kinase (AMPK), inhibiting sterol and fatty acid synthesis and promoting mitochondrial
long-chain fatty acid oxidation. This agent is currently in phase II clinical research. Available data report
that ETC-1002 significantly decreased LDL-C levels (up to 32%) in both patients with normal and elevated
baseline levels of triglycerides. Such beneficial effect is superior to currently approved non-statin lipid
lowering agents. The levels of apolipoprotein B (apoB) and non-high density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-
HDL-C) were also reduced with beneficial effect on other cardiometabolic factors such as inflammatory
markers, blood pressure and body weight. Although, the safety...
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...Banach, C. Serban, W.S. Aronow, et al., Lipid, blood pressure and kidney update 2013, Int. Urol....
Natural approaches in metabolic syndrome management
by Dragana Nikolic
...Serban C, Sahebkar A, Antal D, et al. Effects of supple- 2001; 158: 195-8. mentation with green tea
catechins on plasma C-reac- 37....
Management of Statin Intolerance in 2018: Still More Questions Than Answers
by Dragana Nikolic
Statin therapy is generally well tolerated and very effective in the prevention and treatment of
cardiovascular disease, regardless of cholesterol levels; however, it can be associated with various
adverse events (myalgia, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, and diabetes mellitus, among others). Patients
frequently discontinue statin therapy without medical advice because of perceived side effects and
consequently increase their risk for cardiovascular events. In patients with statin intolerance, it may be
advisable to change the dose, switch to a different statin, or try an alternate-day regimen. If intolerance
is associated with all statins-even at the lowest dose-non-statin drugs and certain nutraceuticals can be
considered. This review focuses on the definition of statin intolerance and on the development of clinical
and therapeutic strategies for its management, including emerging alternative therapies.
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...Banach M, Serban C, Sahebkar A, et al. Lipid and Blood 27. Stulc T, Ceška R, Gotto AM Jr. Statin
intolerance: the clini- Pressure Meta-Analysis Collaboration Group....
Pasta Supplemented with Opuntia ficus-indica Extract Improves Metabolic Parameters and Reduces
Atherogenic Small Dense Low-Density Lipoproteins in Patients with Risk Factors for the Metabolic
Syndrome: A Four-Week Intervention Study
by Dragana Nikolic
Food supplementation with Opuntia ficus-indica (OFI) has been associated with a significant reduction in
total cholesterol, body fat, hyperglycemia and blood pressure. Since OFI may also have antioxidant and
anti-atherogenic properties, we hypothesized that its supplementation might reduce atherogenic
lipoproteins, including small, dense low-density lipoproteins (sdLDL). Forty-nine patients (13 men and 36
women, mean age: 56 ± 5 years) with one or two criteria for the metabolic syndrome weekly consumed
500 g of pasta supplemented with 3% OFI extract (30% of insoluble polysaccharides with high
antioxidant power) for 1 month. The full LDL subclass profile was assessed by gel electrophoresis
(Lipoprint, Quantimetrix, Redondo Beach, CA, USA). After 1 month of pasta supplementation, waist
circumference (p = 0.0297), plasma glucose (p < 0.0001), triglycerides (p = 0.0137), plasma creatinine
(p = 0.0244), urea and aspartate transaminase (p < 0.0001 for each) significantly decreased. ...
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....; Serban, C.; Ursoniu, S.; Wong, N.D.; Muntner, P.; Graham, I.M.; Mikhailidis, D.P.; Rizzo, M.; Rysz, J.;
Sperling, L.S.; et al....
Intensive LDL-cholesterol lowering therapy and neurocognitive function
by Dragana Nikolic
...Sahebkar, A., Kotani, K., Serban, C., Ursoniu, S., Mikhailidis, D. P., Jones, S. R., et al. Lipid and Krakowski,
M., & Czobor, P. (2011)....
Polyphenols: A concise overview on the chemistry, occurrence, and human health
by Massimo Lucarini
...peutic charm of quercetin and its derivatives: A review of research and Sahebkar, A., Serban, C.,
Ursoniu, S., Wong, N. D., Muntner, P., Graham, I. patents....
Absorption Spectroscopy in Dental Tissue Analysis
by Ales Prochazka
...Applications of his research include [35] C. Serban, D. Lungeanu, S. D. Bota, C. C. Cotca, M. L. Negrutiu,
biomedicine, neurology, and physiological data processing. V. F....
‘An Apple a Day’?: Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Psychotherapists Report Poor Literacy for Nutritional
Medicine: International Survey Spanning 52 Countries
by Ana Cristina Șerban
Nutritional interventions have beneficial effects on certain psychiatric disorder symptomatology and
common physical health comorbidities. However, studies evaluating nutritional literacy in mental health
professionals (MHP) are scarce. This study aimed to assess the across 52 countries. Surveys were
distributed via colleagues and professional societies. Data were collected regarding self-reported general
nutrition knowledge, nutrition education, learning opportunities, and the tendency to recommend food
supplements or prescribe specific diets in clinical practice. In total, 1056 subjects participated in the
study: 354 psychiatrists, 511 psychologists, 44 psychotherapists, and 147 MHPs in-training. All
participants believed the diet quality of individuals with mental disorders was poorer compared to the
general population (p < 0.001). The majority of the psychiatrists (74.2%) and psychologists (66.3%)
reported having no training in nutrition. Nevertheless, many of them used nutri...
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...Tatschl 6 , Matthäus Fellinger 7 , Annabel Müller-Stierlin 8 , Ana C. Serban 9 , Joseph Ben-Sheetrit 10 ,

Ana-Marija Vejnovic 11,12 , Mary I....
Clinical Advances in Immunonutrition and Atherosclerosis: A Review
by Rosa Casas
...Sahebkar A, Serban C, Ursoniu S, Wong ND, Muntner P, Graham IM, phytostanols, and lipoprotein
metabolism. Nutrients. (2015) 7:7965–77. et al....
Factors Associated with Impaired Cognitive Function in Hypertensive Elderly Patients
by Razvan Susan
...Narkiewicz2. 1Dept. of Neurology C. Serban, S. Dragan, L. Susan, I. Mozos, A. Pacurari, R....
Introduction of the circular economy within developing regions: A comparative analysis of advantages
and opportunities for waste valorization
by Elena Rada
The introduction of effective solid waste management strategies in developing countries should be
considered for improving sustainability at global level. Many barriers should be overcome, concerning
the introduction of environmental policies, effective investments, social inclusion and public awareness,
which are significant issues in low-middle income countries. The Circular Economy could represent the
answer for improving current solid waste management activities worldwide, since denote the principle
of waste valorization and recycling for boosting developing economies. This paper is focused on this
theme, analyzing main opportunities for improving the current state of solid waste management in
developing big cities. The solid waste management of two countries are reviewed: Romania is the
emerging country where Circular Economy is becoming a future objective due to economic aids and
strength regulations which the European Union (EU) established for the nations forming parts the a...
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...Recycl. 54, Iojă, C.I., Onose, D.A., Grădinaru, S.R., Şerban, C., 2012. Waste management in public 802–
809. educational institutions of Bucharest city, Romania....
The Effects of Physical Activity, Exercise, and Sports Programs on Depressive Symptoms in Individuals
with Disabilities: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
by Roberta Frontini
Studies show that physical activity, exercise, or sport reduces depressive symptoms in the general
population. However, little is known about its effects on individuals with disabilities. Thus, this systematic
review with meta-analysis aims to verify the effects of this practice on depressive symptoms in
individuals with disabilities. The Pubmed, Web of Science, Scopus, and SportDiscus databases were used,
with several descriptors and Boolean operators. A total of 1509 studies were identified through
searching the databases. Studies that met the eligibility criteria were subsequently assessed for their
methodological quality (Downs and Black scale), and a meta-analysis was performed. The Z-values that
were obtained to test the null hypothesis, which states that there is no difference in means, showed Z =
−2.294 and a corresponding p-value = 0.022. We can, therefore, reject the null hypothesis in the sense
that exercise seems to reduce depressive symptoms in individuals with disabili...
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....; Serban, C.; Sahebkar, A.; Mikhailidis, D.P.; Ursoniu, S.; Ray, K.K.; Rysz, J.; Toth, P.P.; Muntner, P.;
Mosteoru, S.; et al....
Nutrindo O Saber: Educação Popular e Ambiental Com Recorte Em Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional
by ismael oliveira de araújo
A mapping study to investigate component-based software system metrics
by Majdi Abdellatief
...Serban, C., Vescan, A., Pop, H.F., 2010. A conceptual framework for component-based system metrics
definition....
Artificial Intelligence Chatbots: A Survey of Classical versus Deep Machine Learning Techniques Machine
Learning Techniques
by Bayan A H M A D Alazzam
Artificial Intelligence (AI) enables machines to be intelligent, most importantly using Machine Learning
(ML) in which machines are trained to be able to make better decisions and predictions. In particular,
ML-based chatbot systems have been developed to simulate chats with people using Natural Language
Processing (NLP) techniques. The adoption of chatbots has increased rapidly in many sectors, including,
Education, Health Care, Cultural Heritage, Supporting Systems and Marketing, and Entertainment.
Chatbots have the potential to improve human interaction with machines, and NLP helps them
understand human language more clearly and thus create proper and intelligent responses. In addition
to classical ML techniques, Deep Learning (DL) has attracted many researchers to develop chatbots using
more sophisticated and accurate techniques. However, research has paid chatbots have widely been
developed for English, there is relatively less research on Arabic, which is mainly due to its complexity
and lack of proper corpora compared to English. Though there have been several survey studies that
reviewed the state-of-the-art of chatbot systems, these studies (a) did not give a comprehensive
overview of how different the techniques used for Arabic chatbots in comparison with English chatbots;
and (b) paid little attention to the application of ANN for developing chatbots. Therefore, in this paper,
we conduct a literature survey of chatbot studies to highlight differences between (1) classical and deep
ML techniques for chatbots; and (2) techniques employed for Arabic chatbots versus those for other
languages. To this end, we propose various comparison criteria of the techniques, extract data from
collected studies accordingly, and provide insights on the progress of chatbot development for Arabic
and what still needs to be done in the future.
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...Serban, C. Sankar, M. Germain, S. Zhang, Z. Lin, S. Subramanian, T. Kim, M. Pieper, S. Chandar, N. R....
Bioavailability of Organoclay Formulations of Atrazine in Soil
by Carmen Trigo
....; Serban, C.; Rabinovitz, O.; Rubin, B. in olive groves. J. Agric. Food Chem. 2007, 55, 6650-6658....
Selective Modification of Clay Minerals for the Adsorption of Herbicides Widely Used in Olive Groves
by Carmen Trigo
....; Serban, C.; Rabinovitch, O.; Rubin, B. 2, Wyoming montmorillonite; SAz-1, Arizona montmorillonite;
Montmorillonite-phenyltrimethylammonium yields environmen- CEC, cation exchange...
Primitive Gastric Lymphoma - a Series of 3 Cases
by Constantin Volovat
The Primitive Gastric Lymphoma represents the extra-ganglionic non-Hodgkin lymphoma most
frequently and comprises a large spectrum, ranging from the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)
lymphoma to aggressive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. The Primitive Gastric Lymphoma is a rare tumor,
with an occurrence ranging from 4% to 20% of non-Hodgkin lymphomas and approximatively 5% of
primary gastric neoplasms. The chronic gastritis secondary to the infection with Helicobacter pylori was
considered a major predisposing factor for MALT lymphoma. The clinical evolution and the prognosis of
this disease depend on the subtype and histopathological stage at the moment of the diagnosis. Due to
its rarity, many aspects of this neoplasm remain still controversial.
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...FIRESCU, D., SERBAN, C., NECHITA, A., DUMITRU, M., REBEGEA, L., Age influence in the prognosis of
bacterial secondary peritonitis, Rev.Chim.(Bucharest), 68, no.5, 2017, p.1023-1027 16....
Correlation Between Carotid Wall Changes and Cognitive Decline in Hypertensive Patients
by Razvan Susan
...Narkiewicz2. 1Dept. of Neurology C. Serban, S. Dragan, L. Susan, I. Mozos, A. Pacurari, R....
Mise au point d'un nouvel échantillonneur intégratif à base de solide naturel poreux
by salome ansanay-alex
...Rytwo, G., Tropp, D., Serban, C., 2002. Adsorption of diquat, paraquat and methyl green on sepiolite:
experimental results and model calculations. Applied Clay Science 20, 273-282....
Docteur en Sciences
by salome ansanay-alex
experimental results and model calculations. Applied Clay Science 20, 273-282....
Monitoring BTEX Adsorption on to Organoclays in Aqueous Solution: Multi-isotherm and Kinetics Studies
by BJSTR Angela Roy
The efficiency of hexadecyltrimethly ammonium and Triphenyl ammonium cation intercalated

montmorillonite for sorption of benzene toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene (BTEX) in aqueous solution
has been investigated. X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier
Transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were employed to characterize the adsorbents. From
characterization, it is evident that the intercalation of montmorillonite’s surface cations by those of
HDTMA and TMPA cations resulted to a structural change in the surface of the adsorbents.
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...Polabusova T, Rytwo G, Nir S, Serban C, Margulies L (1997) Adsorption 63....

The influence of treatment, age at onset, and metabolic control on height in children and adolescents
with type 1 diabetes - A SWEET collaborative study
by Sofia Castro
To describe the association between height, demographics and treatment in youths with Type 1 Diabetes
participating in an international network for pediatric diabetes centers (SWEET). Data were collected
from 55 centers with documented patients' height. All subjects below 20 years of age, diabetes
duration >1 year, and without celiac disease were included. WHO growth charts were used to
calculate height and BMI z-scores. Multiple hierarchic regression models adjusting for known
confounders were applied. Data on 22,941 subjects (51.8% male) were analyzed with a median and IQ
range for age 14.8y (11.2; 17.6), diabetes duration 5.6y (3.1; 8.9), and height z-score 0.34 (-0.37; 1.03).
Children were taller in the youngest age groups: adjusted height z-score of 0.31 (± 0.06) and 0.39 (±0.06)
respectively; with shorter diabetes duration (< 2y: 0.36 (± 0.06); 2-<5y: 0.34 (± 0.06); ≥ 5y: 0.21 (±
0.06) and if they were pump users: 0.35 ± 0.05 versus 0.25 ± 0.05 (> 3 injections ...
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...Joao, Romania, Bucharest: Diabetes Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases Clinic DiabNutriMed, Romania,
Buzias: Clinical Center Cristian Serban, Serbia, Belgrade: Institute for Mother...
2018 AHA/ACC/AACVPR/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/ADA/AGS/APhA/ASPC/NLA/PCNA Guideline on the

Management of Blood Cholesterol
by JOSEPH YEBOAH
...Banach M, Serban C, Sahebkar A, et al. Effects of coenzyme Q10 on statin-induced myopathy: a meta-
analysis of randomized controlled trials....
HDL Dysfunctionality: Clinical Relevance of Quality Rather Than Quantity
by Serena Mazzucchelli
High-density lipoproteins (HDLs) represent a class of lipoproteins very heterogeneous in structure,

composition, and biological functions, which carry out reverse cholesterol transport, antioxidant, anti-
inflammatory, antithrombotic, and vasodilator actions. Despite the evidence suggesting a clear inverse
relationship between HDL cholesterol (HDL-c) concentration and the risk for cardiovascular disease,
plasma HDL cholesterol levels do not predict the functionality and composition of HDLs. The importance
of defining both the amount of cholesterol transported and lipoprotein functionality has recently been
highlighted. Indeed, different clinical conditions such as obesity, diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM), and
cardiovascular disease (CVD) can alter the HDL functionality, converting normal HDLs into dysfunctional
ones, undergoing structural changes, and exhibiting proinflammatory, pro-oxidant, prothrombotic, and
proapoptotic properties. The aim of the current review is to summarize the...
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...Serban, C.; Muntean, D.M.; Mikhailids, D.P.; Toth, P.P.; Banach, M. Dysfunctional HDL: The journey from
savior to slayer. Clin. Lipidol. 2014, 9, 49–59. [CrossRef] 3....
Carotid plaque imaging profiling in subjects with risk factors (diabetes and hypertension)
by Lorenzo Mannelli
...Banach M, Serban C, Sahebkar A, et al. Impact of statin 49. Saba L, Potters F, van der Lugt A, et al....
Dinamica economiei agricole din Moldova oglindită în izvoarele veacurilor XIV-XVII
by George A Bilavschi
The present article contains a thorough analysis of the medieval rural world of the Eastern Carpathian
area. Such an article meets the necessity of an enlarged database, as it takes into consideration
information provided by foreign travelers, by chroniclers and chronographers, as well as by simple clerks,
scribes and copyists. By corroborating disparate and often anachronistic or confusing data, the author
points out agrarian aspects, directions and methods used by local medieval communities of Moldavia.
Special aspects of interest are the evolution of agricultural technologies and of specific implements, the
development of work relationships (in both craftsmanship and commerce) and of social-legal
regulations, etc. The historical background, as determined by the political and military context of the
epoch, became a decisive factor for state individualization in the area between the Carpathians and the
Nistru (Dniester). The repeated invasions, the conflicts with nomadic population...
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...Olteanu, C. Şerban, Meşteşugurile din Ţara Românească şi Moldova în Evul Mediu, Ed. Academiei
R.S.R., Bucureşti, 1969, 460 p.; Şt....
A review of approaches for selecting integrated waste management scenarios for life cycle assessment
studies
by Valentino Tascione
An Evolutionary Multiobjective Approach for the Dynamic Multilevel Component Selection Problem
by Andreea Vescan
...Vescan, A., Serban, C.: Details on case study for the dynamic multilevel component selection
optimisation approach (2015). http://www.cs.ubbcluj.ro/ ∼avescan/?q=node/202 15....
Third Case Study for the Dynamic Multilevel Component Selection

by Andreea Vescan
...Vescan, C. Serban, Multilevel component selection optimisation towards an optimal architecture, Soft
Computing Journal (accepted De- cember 2016). [4] V. Cortellessa and R....
Preliminary Measurements in Identifying Design Flaws
by Andreea Vescan
...Entropy as a Measure of Object-Oriented De- sign Quality, 1st Balkan Conference on Informatics
(BCI’2003), 21–23, 2003. [10] C. Serban....
Towards a Neural Network based Reliability Prediction Model via Bugs and Changes
by Andreea Vescan
...Section 4 reports the results, 302 Şerban, C. and Vescan, A. Towards a Neural Network based Reliability
Prediction Model via Bugs and Changes....
Towards an Evaluation Process around Active Learning based Methods
by Andreea Vescan
...[6] C. Serban and H. Pop, “Software Quality Assessment Using a in SE education....
Interplay between Lignans and Gut Microbiota: Nutritional, Functional and Methodological Aspects
by Amedeo Amedei
Lignans are non-flavonoid polyphenols present in a wide range of foods frequently consumed in the
Western world, such as seeds, vegetables and fruits, and beverages such as coffee, tea and wine. In
particular, the human gut microbiota (GM) can convert dietary lignans into biologically active
compounds, especially enterolignans (i.e., enterolactone and enterodiol), which play anti-inflammatory
and anti-oxidant roles, act as estrogen receptor activators and modulate gene expression and/or enzyme
activity. Interestingly, recent evidence documenting those dietary interventions involving foods enriched
in lignans have shown beneficial and protective effects on various human pathologies, including
colorectal and breast cancer and cardiovascular diseases. However, considering that more factors (e.g.,
diet, food transit time and intestinal redox state) can modulate the lignans bioactivation by GM, there
are usually remarkable inter-individual differences in urine, fecal and blood concentrat...
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....; Serban, C.; Banach, M. Effects of flaxseed supplements on blood pressure: A systematic review and
meta-analysis of controlled clinical trial. Clin. Nutr. 2016, 35, 615–625....
COLLEGIUM MEDIENSE, XIII, COMUNICARI STIINTIFICE, XXII, Medias, 2023.

by Ioan Mărculeț
...Olteanu, C. Şerban, Meşteşugurile din Ţara Românească şi Moldova în Evul Mediu, Bucureşti, 1969.
Pavlescu 1939 – E. Pavlescu, Economia breslelor în Moldova, Bucureşti, 1939....
The Effects of Flaxseed on Weight Loss in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: a Randomized
Controlled Trial
by azadeh najarzadeh
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of flaxseed consumption in improving
weight loss and altering anthropometric indices in overweight and obese women with polycystic ovary
syndrome (PCOS). Our hypothesis was that the high fiber and α-linolenic (ALA) contents of flaxseed
would decrease weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and fat mass, so it would improve
PCOS. Materials and Methods: Sixty eight patients between the ages of 20 and 40 years participated in
this double-blinded, randomized placebo-controlled study. Subjects were randomly assigned to flaxseed
and placebo groups to use 15 grams of flaxseed or placebo daily for 12 weeks. Sixty two participants
completed anthropometric measurements before and after study. Results: The results showed that
weight, BMI, waist circumference, visceral fat percentage and body fat percentage were significantly
decreased and body muscle percentage was significantly increased in both groups. In addition ...
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...Ursoniu S, Sahebkar A, Andrica F, Serban C, naturalisti din Iasi. 2005;109(3):502-6....
Sonochemically synthetized ZnO-Graphene nanohybrids and its characterization
by Octavian Narcis Ionescu
The paper presents the morphological, structural and compositional properties of the sonochemically
prepared ZnO-1.4wt% Graphene (Z-G) nanocomposites as a function of pH value of suspension varying
from 8.5 to 14 and thermal annealing at 450°C in nitrogen or air ambient. The SEM analysis of the Z-G
hybrids dried at 150°C in air has shown a nano-flower like nanostructure for a pH value of 14. The XRD
analysis of dried Z-G hybrids revealed a crystallite size increase from 3.5 nm to 18.4 nm with pH increase,
and this result was explained in terms of colloids zeta potential evolution with pH value. The Raman and
EDS spectroscopy have shown a split of the G band (1575 cm−1) of graphene into two bands (1575
cm−1and 1605 cm−1), an increased height of D (1323 cm−1) band, and an additional amount of carbon
due to CO2absorption from the air, respectively. The carbon incorporation increased with the decrease
of pH, and was associated with a hydrozincite phase, Zn5(CO3)2(OH)6. The formation of ...
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...Room-temperature, [31] Cobianu, C., B-C Serban, A. Stratulat, V-G Dumitru, M. Brezeanu, texture-
controlled growth of ZnO thin films and their application and O....
Effects of Quercetin on Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized
Controlled Trials
by ali ahmed
Quercetin, the most abundant dietary flavonol, has antioxidant effects in cardiovascular disease, but the
evidence regarding its effects on blood pressure (BP) has not been conclusive. We assessed the impact of
quercetin on BP through a systematic review and meta-analysis of available randomized controlled trials.
We searched PUBMED, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and EMBASE up to January 31, 2015 to identify
placebo-controlled randomized controlled trials investigating the effect of quercetin on BP. Meta-analysis
was performed using either a fixed-effects or random-effect model according to I(2) statistic. Effect size
was expressed as weighted mean difference (WMD) and 95% CI. Overall, the impact of quercetin on BP
was reported in 7 trials comprising 9 treatment arms (587 patients). The results of the meta-analysis
showed significant reductions both in systolic BP (WMD: -3.04 mm Hg, 95% CI: -5.75, -0.33, P=0.028) and
diastolic BP (WMD: -2.63 mm Hg, 95% CI: -3.26, -2.01, P<0.001) foll...
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Aligning Software Engineering Teaching Strategies and Practices with Industrial Needs
by Jose Metrolho
Several approaches have been proposed to reduce the gap between software engineering education and
the needs and practices of the software industry. Many of them aim to promote a more active learning
attitude in students and provide them with more realistic experiences, thus recreating industry software
development environments and collaborative development and, in some cases, with the involvement of
companies mainly acting as potential customers. Since many degree courses typically offer separate
subjects to teach requirements engineering, analysis and design, coding, or validation, the integration of
all these phases normally necessitates experience in a project context and is usually carried out in a final
year project. The approach described in this article benefits from the close involvement of a software
house company which goes beyond the common involvement of a potential customer. Students are
integrated into distributed teams comprising students, teachers and IT professiona...
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...Serban, C.; Vescan, A. Towards an Evaluation Process around Active Learning based Methods....
HEALING POTENCY OF HAEMATOCOCCUS PLUVIALIS EXTRACT FOR TREATING TYPE 2 DIABETES IN RATS
Original Article
by International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (IJPPS)
Objective: The present study aims to evaluate the antidiabetic effect of ethanolic extract of
Haematococcus pluvialis (H. pluvialis) in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. Methods: The
antidiabetic activity of H. pluvialis was investigated by the determination of glucose and insulin levels,
aspartate (AST), alanine transaminases (ALT), lipid profile including total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides
(TG), low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) and high-densitylipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C).
Histopathological examination of pancreas and liver were also carried out. Results: The results revealed
that the levels of glucose, TC, TG, LDL-C as well as AST and ALT enzyme activities were increased
significantly in diabetic rats. While, insulin and HDL-C levels decreased significantly in STZ-induced
diabetic rats. The remediation of diabetic rats with H. pluvialis attenuated the elevated levels of glucose,
TC, TG, LDL-C as well as AST and ALT activities in diabetic rats. Besides, it improved insulin, HDL-C levels,
pancreas and hepatic architectures. Conclusion: H. pluvialis extract has a promising antidiabetic potency
through attenuation of several metabolic disorders associated diabetes.
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...Banach M, Serban C, Aronow WS, Rysz J, Dragan S, Lerma EV, et The healing potency of
Haematococcus pluvialis extract for al. Lipid, blood pressure and kidney update 2013....
Characterization of Modified Bentonite Using Aluminum Polycation
by Hery Haerudin
The modification of bentonite by pillarization using aluminum polycation type Keggin

[Al13O4(OH)24(H2O)12]7+ has been carried out, by exchange of cation from interlayer with aluminum
polycation. The amount of aluminum polycation, which was used for the pillaring of bentonite was
varied, i.e. 5 mmol/gram, 10 mmol/gram, and 20 mmol/gram of bentonite. After drying, the pillared
bentonite was calcined at 400 oC for 6 hour with temperature rate of 5 oC/min. The cationic exchange
capacity (CEC) of starting bentonite was 98.3 meq/100 gram. The concentration ratio of Al/Si increased
from 0.27 to 0.34 for pillared bentonite and of Ca/Si was decreased from 0.06 to 0.006 for pillared
bentonite. The basal space for pillared bentonit increased significantly from 7.30 Å to about 18 Å . The
measured specific surface area (by BET) of pillared bentonite was also increased significantly from 46
m2/g to about 162 m2/g. It was concluded that bentonite has been pillared by aluminum polication
successful...
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...Rytwo, G., Serban, C., Nir, R. and Margulies, alami diperoleh 46,0 m2/gram, setelah dilakukan L., Clays
and Clay Mineral, 29, 551-555, pemilaran dengan polikation aluminum terjadi...
Clay minerals and layered double hydroxides for novel biological applications
by Taeun Park
...Efficiency of different clay Zadaka, D., Mishael, Y.G., Polubesova, T., Serban, C., Nir, S., 2007....
Search for shape-coexisting 0+ states in Ni66 from lifetime measurements

by Luis M Fraile
...Şerban, C. Sotty, L. Stan, Akad. Nauk SSSR, Ser. Fiz. 53, 2130 (1989). I. Ştiru, L. Stroe, R. Şuvăilă, S. Toma,
A. Turturică, [34] A. Chakraborty, J. N. Orce, S. F....
A Review of Medicinal Plants in Cardiovascular Disorders: Benefits and Risks
by Ashraf baig
Many cultivated and wild plants are used for the management of various diseases, specifically renal and
hepatic diseases and those of the immune and cardiovascular systems. In China, medicinal plants from
ancient to modern history have been used in patients with angina pectoris, congestive heart failure
(CHF), systolic hypertension, arrhythmia, and venous insufficiency for centuries. The latest increase in
the fame of natural products and alternative medicine has revived interest in conventional remedies that
have been consumed in the management of CVD. The cardio-protective properties of the various herbs
are possibly due to their anti-oxidative, antihypercholesterolemic, anti-ischemic activities, and inhibition
of platelet aggregation that reduce the risk of CVD. Ethno-pharmacological and biological properties of
these plants are explored, based upon published scientific literature. Although a majority of medicinal
plants having a biological mechanism that linked with CVD manageme...
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...Pharmacother. 95: 1260- 328 1275, 2017. 329 Sahebkar, A., C. Serban, S. Ursoniu and M. Banach....
Actividad Antibacteriana y Antioxidante de los extractos de Hibiscus escobariae Fryxell, Loxopterygium

huasango R. Spruce y Croton ferrugineus Kunth
by jhon castillo
En el presente trabajo se realizó el tamizaje fitoquímico, cuantificación de flavonoides y fenoles totales y

la evaluación de la actividad antioxidante y antibacteriana de los extractos etanólicos obtenidos de hojas
de Hibiscus escobariae, Loxopterygium huasango y Croton ferrugineus, contra tres bacterias Gram
Positivas (Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Listeria monocytogenes) y tres Gram negativas
(Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Vibrio parahaemolyticus). Para el análisis de las muestras se
realizó el tamizaje fitoquímico por el método de Domínguez, la cuantificación de flavonoides por el
método colorimétrico cloruro de aluminio, la cuantificación de fenoles totales por el método Folin-
Ciocalteu, actividad antibacteriana por ensayos de difusión por disco y actividad antioxidante mediante
la técnica DPPH. En el tamizaje fitoquímico los flavonoides y taninos se presentaron en mayor cantidad,
mientras que los alcaloides, quinonas, antraquinonas, esteroides y saponin...
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...Education, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, Serban, C., Sahebkar, A., Ursoniu, S. 2015.
Effect of sour China....
Concerted effects of L-carnitine and vitamin E on cardio-pulmonary apoptosis induced by gamma

irradiation in rats
by Shereen El Kiki
...Sahebkar, A., Serban, C., Ursoniu, S. and Banach, M....
Evidence-based nutritional and pharmacological interventions targeting chronic low-grade inflammation

in middle-age and older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis
by Mark Espeland
...[PubMed: 25406966] Sahebkar A, Serban C, Ursoniu S, Wong ND, Muntner P, Graham IM, Mikhailidis
DP, Rizzo M, Rysz J, Sperling...
Research on neurorehabilitation results in vertebro-medullary post-traumatic conditions associating

fractures, in a politramatic context
by Cristina Daia
Introduction Polytrauma is considered to be an array of traumatic injuries, of which at least one is

directly life-threatening. In another deffinition, polytrauma refers to the existence of two or more organ
and / or system impairments, one of which is life-threatening, leading to physical, cognitive,
psychological, psychosocial and consecutive functional disabilities, all requiring a complex and long-
lasting rehabilitation program. The essential condition for polytrauma is the existence of a severe
damage that involves one of the vital functions of the body. The first aim of this paper is to evidence the
functional benefit of the specific rehabilitation program of patients with polytrauma, mainly associated
with spinal cord injury (SCI) and other fractures. Materials and method. We performed a retrospective
analysis of 68 patients having their consent and The Theaching Emergency Hospital “Bagdasar-Arseni”
ethics Committee approval, N.O. 684/21.02.2019. Patients were admitted to the...
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...program – including multimodal strategies of a Teoibaș-Șerban, C. Popescu, I. Andone, E patient with

spastic tetraparesis due to anoxic Brumă, A. Mihăescu, M....
Ionophoresis and LASER applications in facial nerve palsy
by Cristina Daia
Background and aim of the study. The aim of this article is to present the functional gain of the specific
rehabilitation program in patients with facial nerve paralysis, irrespective of etiology, following a complex
physiotherapeutic treatment, consisting of the combined application of ionophoresis and LASER.
Material and Method. We performed a retrospective analysis of 26 patients having their consent and
The Theaching Emergency Hospital “Bagdasar-Arseni” (TEHBA) ethics Committee’s approval, N.O.
683/21.02.2019. The patients were admitted to the Neuro-Muscular Rehabilitation Clinic Division of
TEHBA between April 2011 and March 2019. The patients were over the age of 18, diagnosed with facial
nerve palsy and received physiotherapy consisting of the combined application of: ionophoresis with 1%
potassium iodide, applied to positive electrode, preauricular, and the negative electrode, retroauricular,
for 20 minutes and LASER, to the temporomandibular joint on the affected part, 4 po...
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...Teoibaș-Șerban, C. Popescu, I. preferable in peripheral type facial Andone, E Brumă, A. Mihăescu, M.

Haras, A.M. 3....
Fabrication of hydrophobic and antireflective coatings based on hybrid silica films by sol–gel process
by Marius Ghiurea
...Serban, C. Petcu, T. Pagnier, C. Podina, 550 nm were about 9.2% — TEOS, 9% — TEOS + PTES, 8.5% —
TEOS + Optoelectron. Adv. Mater. 3 (2009) 204....
Effect of herbal formulation intake on health indices in albino Wistar rat model
by emad karrar
Dyslipidemia management activity of ginger‐, garlic‐, and lemon‐based herbal mixture was tested as
paste and herbal extract in hypercholesterolemic adult male albino rats. Atherogenic diet‐induced
hypercholesterolemia in rats was treated by supplementing the diet with 2.5% herbal paste (4.2 g/kg
b.w.) or 2.5 ml oral gavage (20 ml/kg b.w.) of liquid herbal extract daily for 42 days. Hematological and
serological outcomes of herbal formulation feeding were compared with the cholesterol‐fed positive
control and normal control. The results suggest the significant (p < .05) inhibitory properties of herbal
paste and liquid extracts against dyslipidemia showing 31%–37%, 62%–68%, and 40%–56% lower levels
of total cholesterol, triglycerides (TGs), and low‐density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL‐C), respectively.
Treating cholesterol‐fed animals with herbal paste and extract significantly (p < .05) increased total
protein (5–5.5 g/dl) and serum albumin (3.7–4.2 g/dl) concentration as compa...
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...Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 51(4), 307–314.

https://doi.org/10.5187/JAST.2009.51.4.307 CD002902. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD002
902.pub4 Sahebkar, A., Serban, C., Ursoniu...
Koristi zdravljenja s statini odtehtajo njihove stranske učinke
by Miran Sebestjen
Zdravila iz skupine statinov so v zadnjih več kot 20 letih ena najpogosteje predpisovanih zdravil. Poleg
znižanja koncentracije holesterola LDL namreč zelo pomembno znižajo srčnožilno obolevnost in
umrljivost. Statini kompetitivno zavirajo aktivno mesto reduktaze HMG-CoA prvega in ključnega hitrost
omejujočega encima v mevalonatni poti. Ta mehanizem je poleg zmanjšanja vrednosti holesterola LDL
najverjetneje odgovoren tudi za večino stranskih učinkov, čeprav za to ni zanesljivih dokazov.
Najpogostejši stranski učinki, ki so tudi vzrok za prekinitev zdravljenja, so povezani z mišičnimi
bolečinami, čeprav natančne razširjenosti ne poznamo, saj ni enotne definicije teh stranskih učinkov.
Drugi stranski učinki so še novo nastala sladkorna bolezen tipa 2, hepatotoksičnost, hemoragična
možganska kap in nevrološke motnje. Vsem tem stranskim učinkom navkljub je korist zdravljenja s statini
mnogo večja od navedenih stranskih učinkov. Kljub novim terapijam za znižanje holesterola LDL in zato ...
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...Banach M, Serban C, Sahebkar A, Ursoniu S, Rysz J, Muntner P, et al.; 28832369 Lipid and Blood
Pressure Meta-analysis Collaboration...
Ingenuità, disoccultamento, afferramento. Prospettive chiaroscurali dell'intuire in Eugen Fink
by Annamaria Pacilio
This paper aims at analysing the role of the intuitive knowledge in Fink's phenomenology, comparing two
different aspects: on the one hand, the intuition as overriding access to the primigenial
phenomenological-ontological ground; on the other hand, the intuitive life of the natural attitude as
ingenuous form of conceptualization, in which the obvious steers the focus on the worldly perception.
Within this ambiguity, Fink's perspective vouches for a transcendental circuit that proceeds from the
took-for-granted life towards a self-conscious movement, reaching an (enlightened) obscure fundament,
which is the most intuitive and spontaneous symbolon. Starting from his early production-especially
thematising the "specular result" of the VI Cartesian Meditation-this research overlooks the latest Fink's
Nietzschean-Presocratic motif, in which the intuition appears as the transcendental possibility of an
immediate grab on the arché: in this and by this the very human perception is pre-oriented, dismissing
logical and conceptual attempts of explanation. After several grades of Enthüllung, this fundament
shows itself as the shadiest as much as ambiguous totality, that only the dynamic of a cosmological play
can properly interface with. Riassunto (previsto nella pubblicazione). Il contributo intende offrire uno
spaccato della fenomenologia finkiana secondo la problematizzazione del concetto di intuizione. Se,
infatti, da un lato questa sembra avere ruolo privilegiato in un'ottica vitalistica, secondo la più tarda
influenza nietzscheana nel pensiero dell'autore, dall'altro è possibile notare come nella VI Meditazione la
costruzione di una "dottrina trascendentale del metodo", nel programma di una "fenomenologia della
fenomenologia", segua proprio il debellamento dell'atto intuitivo nei confronti del metodo stesso,
nonché dell'atteggiamento naturale. Lo stesso concetto di mondo assume, per ragioni qui mostrate come
affini, la medesima ambiguità. Dal mondo come intuizione ingenua la fenomenologia si distacca per
riflettere su se stessa entro se stessa; così soltanto, in ultima istanza, procede a ritroso ancora verso il
mondo, come orizzonte atematico. Attraverso gradi di disoccultamento, verso una possibile messa in luce
dell'originerivelantesi quanto mai oscura-si scorge la spontaneità del gioco, o del mondo individuato
simbolico; il trascendentale è allora posto nell'interrogativo circa questa tensione, nell'oscillare e nello
specchiarsi dei poli di un afferramento intuitivo e di una dialettica metodologica.
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...Apostolescu e C. Serban. Berlin/Boston: de Gruyter. Jung, C. G., & Kerényi, K. (1972). Prolegomeni allo
studio scientifico della mitologia. A cu- ra di M. Trevi. Trad. it. di A. Brelich....
The Temperature-Based Derivatives Contracts – New Products of Weather Risk Industry
by voica marian catalin
The temperature-based derivatives contracts have appeared while the first deregulations in the utilities
and the energy sectors from USA in the years 1990-2000. The transfer of the some services in the private
sector has involved a better control of costs and revenues of different companies. The private investors
who have turned to this area, have imposed a risk reduction management
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Plaque Calcification During Atherosclerosis Progression and Regression
by Atsushi Shioi
...J Am Coll Cardiol, 2015; 65: 1273-1282 owski L, Kubo T, Kume T, Kyono H, Lam CC, Lamouche 64)
Banach M, Serban C, Sahebkar A, Mikhailidis DP, Urso- G, Lee DP, Leon MB, Maehara...
Contextual Influences of Substance Abuse Problems among School Children
by Lloyd Tlale
...Serban, C. (2010). Marketing predictions in anti-drug social programs: use of causal methods in the
study and prevention of drug abuse....
Sentinel: A Safety Architecture for SAE J3016 Level 5 Autonomous Vehicles
by Mark Lawford
COVID-19 and Laboratory Markers from Romanian Patients—A Narrative Review
by Viorica Lazar
COVID-19 has significantly impacted the whole world, and Romania was no exception. Biomarkers play a
crucial role in understanding and managing the disease. However, research regarding laboratory analyses
for patients with COVID-19 is fairly limited. For detection, PCR testing is still considered the golden
standard, while antibodies are still useful for monitoring both patients and their vaccination status. In
our country, biomarkers such as CRP, LDH, transaminases, cardiac, and iron markers have been used to
assess the status of patients and even predict illness outcome. CRP, IL-6, LDH, FER, fibrinogen, creatinine,
and vitamin D levels have been associated with increased severity, risk of ICU admission, and death.
Cardiac markers and D-dimers are also good predictors, but their role seems more important in patients
with complications. HDL cholesterol and BUN levels were also suggested as potential biomarkers.
Hematological issues in SARS-CoV-2 infections include neutrophilia, lymp...
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....; Ilie-Serban, C.; Hangan, A.; Slujitoru, R.; Gherghina, A.; Mitroi-Maxim, C.; Curtali, L.; et al.
Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Associated with COVID-19....
Identification and quantification of the adsorption mechanisms of the cationic surfactant the
cetylpyridinium chloride on Moroccan Na-montmorillonite
by KAMAL ESSIFI
The modification of the clays (montmorillonite) by surfactants finds several applications in various fields,
such as cosmetics, drugs, nanomaterials, etc. The experimental and the simulation of the adsorption of
the cetylpyridinium surfactant on a Moroccan Na-Montmorillonite-type clay surface have been
investigated. The adsorption rate of cetylpyridinium reached 2 CEC (Cation Exchange Capacity) and the
maximum amount of adsorption increases for co-ion Br - more than Cl - . These results have been proven
and we can conclude that the amount of adsorption varies according to the surfactant critical micelle
concentration (CMC). The simulation shows the arrangement of the cationic surfactant’s ions adsorbed
on the basal surface. Where the cetylpyridinium are organized in two layers in a bimolecular and
paraffinic manner. The binding coefficients for the formation of neutral complexes of either cationic
surfactant’s ions and the clay are calculated by a theoretical model and the binding...
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...Polubesova, C. Serban, G. Rytwo, G. Lagaly, B. Rubin, Environmental Science and Technology, (34)
(2000) 1269–1274. [7] W. H. Hoidy, M. B. Ahmad, E.A. Jaffar Al, N.A. Bt Ibrahim, Am. J. Appl....
HIGHLY CITED
Biosynthesis, catabolism, and biological properties of HPETEs, hydroperoxide derivatives of arachidonic

acid
by Satish Asotra
...Serban, C. N.; Wong, P. Y.-K.; Samuelsson, B. Nomenclature pancreatic islets of Langerhans. Biochem.
Biophys. Res....
Statin intolerance – an attempt at a unified definition. Position paper from an International Lipid Expert
Panel
by Daniel Lighezan
...Banach M, Serban C, Sahebkar A, et al.; Lipid and Blood Pressure Meta-analysis Collaboration Group....
Purification of Turkish Bentonites and Investigation of the Contact Angle, Surface Free Energy and Zeta
Potential Profiles of Organo-Bentonites as a Function of Ctab Concentration
by Atilla Evcin
...Rytwo, G., Serban, C., Nir, S., & Margulies, L. (1991). Use of Hojiyev, R., Ulcay, Y., & Çelik, M. S. (2017)....
A general iterative solver for unbalanced inconsistent transportation problems
by cristina serban
The transportation problem, as a particular case of a linear programme, has probably the highest relative
frequency with which appears in applications. At least in its classical formulation, it involves demands
and supplies. When, for practical reasons, the total demand cannot satisfy the total supply, the problem
becomes unbalanced and inconsistent, and must be reformulated as e.g. finding a least squares solution
of an inconsistent system of linear inequalities. A general iterative solver for this class of problems has
been proposed by S. P. Han in his 1980 original paper. The drawback of Han’s algorithm consists in the
fact that it uses in each iteration the computation of the Moore-Penrose pseudoinverse numerical
solution of a subsystem of the initial one, which for bigger dimensions can cause serious computational
troubles. In order to overcome these difficulties we propose in this paper a general projection-based
minimal norm solution approximant to be used within Han-type alg...
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...2016 Table 3: Results for problem P References Algorithm cost || ( Ax  b) || [1] CARP, D., POPA,
C....
A Systematic Literature Review on Regression Test Case Prioritization
by Ani Rahmani
...Vescan, C. Şerban, C. Chisǎliţǎ-Creţu, and L. Dioşan, “Requirement through Correlation of Requirement

and Risk,” J. Softw. Eng....
Atualização da Diretriz Brasileira de Dislipidemias e Prevenção da Aterosclerose – 2017
by Luís Gowdak
...Banach M, Serban C, Sahebkar A, Ursoniu S, Rysz J, Muntner P, et al; 550. Ara R, Pandor A, Tumur I,
Paisley S, Duenas A, Williams R, et al....
Reconfifuring Life: A Grounded Theory Study on Living with Lower Limb Lymphoedema
by Claire Doole
This thesis presents the theory of Reconfiguring Life which explains how adults live with moderate to
severe lower limb lymphoedema. Lymphoedema is a long-term, progressively deteriorating condition;
with associated symptoms such as limb swelling, heaviness, changes in personal appearance, reduced
mobility and complications that are disruptive,
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...F., Stoleriu, G., Manolache, N., Serban, C., Craescu, M., Lupu, M. N., Voinescu, D., Firescu, D., &
Ciobotaru, O. R. (2020)....
Potential Therapeutic Role of Dietary Supplementation with Spirulina platensis on the Erectile Function
of Obese Rats Fed a Hypercaloric Diet
by Fabiana de Andrade Cavalcante
Spirulina platensis, an important source of bioactive compounds, is a multicellular, filamentous

cyanobacterium rich in high-quality proteins, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Due to its nutrient
composition, the alga is considered a complete food and is recognized for its anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant, antiobesity, and reproprotective effects. All of which are important for prevention and
treatment of organic and metabolic disorders such as obesity and erectile dysfunction. The aim of this
study was to investigate the modulatory role of Spirulina platensis food supplementation and the
mechanisms of action involved in reversing the damage caused by a hypercaloric diet on the erectile
function of rats. The animals were divided into a standard diet group (SD, n=5); a hypercaloric diet group
(HCD, n=5); a hypercaloric diet group supplemented with S. platensis at doses of 25 (HCD+SP25, n=5), 50
(HCD+SP50, n=5), and 100 mg/kg (HCD+SP100, n=5); and a hypercaloric diet group subseque...
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...C. Serban, A. Sahebkar, S....
Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation on Omentin-1 and Spexin Levels, Inflammatory Parameters, Lipid
Profile, and Anthropometric Indices in Obese and Overweight Adults with Vitamin D Deficiency under
Low-Calorie Diet: A Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial
by mitra zarrati
Background and Aims. Improved vitamin D levels can have a favorable effect on some metabolic
variables. The objective of the current study was to determine the effects of vitamin D supplementation
during a weight-loss intervention on the levels of omentin-1, spexin, lipid profiles, and inflammatory
factors in obese and overweight participants. Methods and Materials. In this double-blind placebo-
controlled randomized clinical trial, 70 overweight and obese participants with vitamin D deficiency
(25(OH)D ≤ 20 nmol/L) were assigned into the intervention (a daily dose of 2,000 IU vitamin D + low-
calorie diet) and placebo (placebo + low-calorie diet) groups for 8 weeks. Anthropometric parameters,
serum levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH)D), lipid profiles, omentin-1 and spexin levels, high-
sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), and soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (sICAM-1)
concentrations were assessed before and after the intervention. Results. Vitamin D supplementation af...
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...-C. Serban, A. Sahebkar et al., “Does vitamin D concentrations; hence, further studies are needed to
show supplementation alter plasma adipokines concentrations?...
The concept of decentralized and secure electronic marketplace
by Naftaly Minsky
...Serban, C. The LGI Web-Site, available at: http://www.moses.rutgers.edu . 19. Chen, Y., Serban, C.,
Zhang, W., and Minsky, N.: Towards a Decentralized and Secure Electronic Marketplace....
On Manageability and Robustness of Open Multi-agent Systems
by Naftaly Minsky
...C. Serban, X. Ao, and N.H. Minsky. Establishing enterprise communities....
Regulating Work in Digital Enterprises: A Flexible Managerial Framework
by Naftaly Minsky
...C. Serban, X. Ao, and N.H. Minsky. Estab- lishing enterprise communities....
Bracing Heterogeneous Distributed Systems via Built-in Frameworks
by Naftaly Minsky
...[38] C Serban, Y. Chen, W. Zhang, and N. Minsky. The concept of decentralized and secure electronic
marketplace....
A Novel, Privacy Preserving, Architecture for Online Social Networks
by Naftaly Minsky
...Establishing global [23] C. Serban and Naftaly Minsky. In vivo evolution of policies over decentralized
online social networks. In policies that govern a distributed system....
On the Dependability of Highly Heterogeneous and Open Distributed Systems
by Naftaly Minsky
...[13] Zhang, W.X., Serban, C. and Minsky, N.H. (2007) Establishing Global Properties of Multi-Agent
Systems via Local Laws....
Enhancing the Dependability of Heterogeneous Distributed Systems by Governing their Message Flow
by Naftaly Minsky
This paper introduces an architecture of distributed systems that facilitates the implementation of
dependable, mostly non-functional, system properties, i.e., properties that span an entire system, or a
set of components dispersed throughout it. This architecture, called GDS, for governed distribute system,
is based on a middleware that governs the flow of messages in a system, while being oblivious of the
internals of the components that send and receive such messages. This middleware is stateful, thus
sensitive to the history of interaction; and it is decentralized, and thus scalable. The GDS architecture can
help in establishing the overall structure of a system; and can have a significant impact on important
non-functional qualities of it, such as the following: (a) establishing regularities over the system,
rendering it more coherent, and easier to reason about; (b) providing for a degree of trust among the
disparate actor of the system; and (c) enhancing the security and faul...
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...ACM Computing Surveys (CSUR), 22(4):299– 319, 1990. [51] C Serban, Y. Chen, W. Zhang, and N.
Minsky. The concept of decentralized and secure electronic marketplace....
Bio-nanocomposites for enhancing water vapor barrier of cellulose-based packaging materials
by Madjid Farahani
...Polubesova, C. Serban, S. Nir, Modified silicates and porous glass as adsorbents for removal of organic
pollutants from water and comparison with activated carbons, Appl....
Electrocardiographic Characteristics of Athletes of Mount Cameroon Ascent: Prevention of Sudden Death
by Peguy Brice Assomo Ndemba
Mountain ultra-marathons participants are exposed to multiple internal and external stressors, from
exercise and environment that can affect the cardiovascular response such as electrocardiographic
profile (ECG). The aim of this study was to determine the electrocardiographic profile of athletes
participating on the mount Cameroon race. Fifty-nine athletes and 50 non-athletes (31±7 vs 24±3 years)
participated to the study during the 17 th edition of Mount Cameroon ascent on February 18, 2012. ECG
of 12-leads rest was measured in athletes and non-athletes. Resting heart rate (54±3 vs 71±9 bats/min)
was lower (P<0.001) in athletes than non-athletes. P wave duration (108.5±1.8 vs 100.7±1.7 ms), PR
interval (170.4±27.2 vs 155.8±22.3 ms), and RR interval (1072.3±188.2 vs 875.6±128.4 ms) were
significantly higher (P<0.001) in athletes compared to non-athletes. However, on Rhythm and
morphology abnormalities, athletes developed a sinus bradycardia (88.1 vs 8%), sinus arythmia (76.3 v...
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...Mozos I, Serban C, Mihaescu R, 2012. The relation between arterial blood pressure variables and
ventricular repolarization parameters....
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa on blood pressure and
cardiometabolic markers
by Mel Holmes
Context Hibiscus sabdariffa (hibiscus) has been proposed to affect cardiovascular risk factors. Objective
To review the evidence for the effectiveness of hibiscus in modulating cardiovascular disease risk
markers, compared with pharmacologic, nutritional, or placebo treatments. Data Sources A systematic
search of the Web of Science, Cochrane, Ovid (MEDLINE, Embase, AMED), and Scopus databases
identified reports published up to June 2021 on randomized controlled trials using hibiscus as an
intervention for lipid profiles, blood pressure (BP), and fasting plasma glucose levels in adult populations.
Data Extraction Seventeen chronic trials were included. Quantitative data were examined using a
random effects meta-analysis and meta-regression with trial sequential analysis to account for type I and
type II errors. Data Analysis Hibiscus exerted stronger effects on systolic BP (−7.10 mmHg [95%CI,
−13.00, −1.20]; I2 = 95%; P = 0.02) than placebo, with the magnitude of reduction greatest i...
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...Sahebkar A, Serban C, Dragan S, et al. Effect of sour tea (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) on and fat
accumulation, and improves liver steatosis in humans. Food Funct....
Folding Pathways of Prion and Doppel
by Trịnh Tấn Hoàng
...Serban, C. Pinilla, R. James, T. L., H. Liu, N. B. Ulyanov, S. Farr-Jones, H. Zhang, D. G. Donne, Bastidas, R.
Rozenshteyn, T. L. James, R. A. Houghten, F. E. Cohen, K. Kaneko, D. Groth, I....
Afectividad y duelo: una aproximación fenomenológica y literaria
by Ignacio Vieira
Resumen. En este trabajo nos proponemos investigar el papel que juega la afectividad en la
fenomenología francesa contemporánea de la mano de dos conceptos centrales del pensamiento de
Henri Maldiney: lo transposible y la transpasibilidad. Además, nos esforzaremos en concretar y ahondar
en esta cuestión atendiendo a la experiencia del duelo, esto es, la pérdida del otro como acontecimiento
afectivo. Para ello recurriremos a algunas ideas de Claude Romano, pero también, y a modo de situación
descriptiva, a los testimonios literarios de la escritora y periodista Joan Didion y del escritor C.S. Lewis. La
experiencia del duelo se mostrará, así, como un caso ejemplar del modo en que el existente es afectado
por los acontecimientos. Finalmente, y como conclusión, habremos podido pensar la radical exposición o
apertura de la existencia a los acontecimientos (transpasibilidad), así como la capacidad de estos para
tocar y tras-tocar los horizontes del sujeto.
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...Madrid: Fondo de Cultura Económica de España, 2017, p. 9. 26 Serban, C. “Du possible au

transpossible”....
Using Textual and Visual Processing in Scalable Concept Image Annotation Challenge
by Cristian Padurariu
...Șerban, C., Sirițeanu, A., Gheorghiu, C., Iftene, A., Alboaie, L., Breabăn, M. Combining image retrieval,
metadata processing and naive Bayes classification at Plant Identification 2013....
Rare case of metachronous tumor: Nasopharyngeal and colorectal carcinoma
by Alin Tatu
...Rebegea LF, Dumitru M, Serban C, Firescu D, Ivan I, Craescu M Conference of the Romanian Association
for the Study of Pain, and Romila A: Survival and toxicity after treatment with...
Toward Intelligent Autonomous Agents for Cyber Defense: Report of the 2017 Workshop by the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Research Group IST-152-RTG
by Paul Losiewicz
...Bowen T, Poylisher A, Serban C, Chadha C, Chiang CYJ, Marvel, LM. Enabling reproducible cyber
research - four labeled datasets....
The Routledge Handbook of Phenomenology of Mindfulness
by Susi Ferrarello
...Apostolescu, C. Serban eds.), Berlin, de Gruyter, 2020, pp. 505–523. Jason Dockstader is a lecturer in
the Department of Philosophy, University College Cork, Ireland....
Increased Incidence of Type 1 Diabetes during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Romanian Children
by Oana Albai
...University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no. 2, 300041 Timis, oara, Romania;
vlad.mihaela@umft.ro 3 “Cristian...
Principles of Treatment and Clinical-Evolutionary Peculiarities of Deep Cervical Spaces Suppurations—

Clinical Study
by mihaela craescu
....; Şerban, C. Cutaneous and Inguinal Lymph Nodes Metastases Disseminated from an Endometrial
Serous Carcinoma—Case Report and Literature Review. Chirurgia 2021, 116, 109–116....
Formal Framework for Semi-Automation of Validation of Software and its Metrics and of Development of
Relevant Knowledge-Base
by Nasib Singh Gill
...Serban, C., A. Vescan and H.F. Pop, 2010. A conceptual In: Computer Aided Verification, Bouajjani, A.
and framework for component-based system metrics O. Maler (Eds.)....
Formal Conceptual Framework for Structure of Context of Component-based System for Designing
Robust Software Systems and Metrics
by Nasib Singh Gill
...REFERENCES IEEE International Conference on Software Engineering [1] C. Serban, A. Vescan and H....
Zeta potential study of natural‐ and acid‐activated sepiolites in electrolyte solutions
by Ertuğrul Yörükoğulları
Detailed characterisation of natural sepiolite from the Eskisehir region of Turkey was performed using X‐
ray diffraction, X‐ray fluorescence, field emission scanning electron microscopy, specific surface area (BET
method), Fourier transform infrared spectra, derivative thermogravimetry (DTG) and differential thermal
analysis. Electrokinetic properties of natural‐ and acid‐activated sepiolites were investigated as a
function of the concentration of various electrolytes, such as NaCl, KCl, LiCl, CaCl2, MgCl2, NaNO3,
Na2CO3, FeCl3 and Al(NO3)3. While mono and divalent cations and anions did not change the surface
charge of natural‐ and acid‐activated sepiolite, trivalent cations changed the surface charge from
negative to positive. Acid‐activated sepiolite samples shifted towards the positive region in nearly all
electrolyte solutions when compared with the natural sepiolite. © 2011 Canadian Society for Chemical
Engineering
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...Tropp and C. Serban, “Adsorption of Diquat, Clinoptilolite With Mono- and Multivalent Electrolytes,”
Paraquat and Methyl Green on Sepiolite: Experimental Results Micropor. Mesopor....
In-hospital use of statins is associated with a reduced risk of mortality in coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19):
systematic review and meta-analysis
by Rudi Wisaksana
...Sahebkar A, Serban C, Ursoniu S, Mikhailidis DP, Undas A, Lip GYH, et al....
A Polymer-Organoclay Nanocomposite for Simultaneous Removal of Chromium(VI) and Organic Dye
by ADEL ABDELMONEM
...G., Polubesova, T., Serban, C. and Nir, S., R RT Applied Clay Sci.,...
Stability and Removal of Naproxen and Its Metabolite by Advanced Membrane Wastewater Treatment
Plant and Micelle-Clay Complex
by Sabino A. Bufo
...Rabinovitz, C. Serban, 2872–2880. L. Groisman, B. Rubin, Water Purification of Organic Pollutants [43]
A. Liguori, M. Dauria, L. Emanuele, L. Scrano, F. Lelario, S. A....
HIGHLY CITED
Removal of diclofenac potassium from wastewater using clay-micelle complex
by Sabino A. Bufo
...Rabinovitz, C. Serban, 4872. L. Groisman, and B. Rubin, Water purification of organic [17] Z. Yue, J.
Economy, K....
Efficiency of membrane technology, activated charcoal, and a micelle-clay complex for removal of the
acidic pharmaceutical mefenamic acid
by Sabino A. Bufo
....; Serban, C.; clofenac potassium from wastewater using clay-micelle complex. Groisman, L.; Rubin, B....
HIGHLY CITED
Efficiency of advanced wastewater treatment plant system and laboratory-scale micelle-clay filtration for
the removal of ibuprofen residues
by Sabino A. Bufo
....; Serban, C.; 2529–2535. Groisman, L.; Rubin, B....
Removal of imidacloprid from polluted water using adsorption and membrane separation technologies
by Sabino A. Bufo
...Polubesova, C. Serban, S. Nir, micelle complex, Environ. Technol., 33 (2012) 1279–1287. Modified
silicates and porous glass as adsorbents for removal [34] T. Polubesova, S....
Morphology of the Genus Gymnocephalus (Pisces) from the Lower Danube River
by Cecilia Serban
The current study completed the information regarding the phenotypic variability in the Danube ruffe
(Gymnocephalus baloni). We also assessed the phylogenetic relationship of G. baloni with the other two
species of the genus Gymnocephalus from the Lower Danube River. Ten morphological characters were
the most useful together for discriminating between G. baloni and G. cernua from the Lower Danube
River. In addition, we found a more streamlined body shape in G. baloni compared with the described
holotype, which could be in connection with fish phenotypic response to ecological characteristics of the
Lower Danube River.
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...accentuată a speciei G. baloni comparativ cu holotipul, aspect care ar putea fi în legătură cu răspunsul
fenotipic al peștilor la caracteristicile ecologice ale fluviului Dunărea în cursul inferior.
50 C....
Structural and Morphometric Study of Scales in Petzea Rudd (Scardinius Racovitzai Müller 1958)
by Cecilia Serban
...- 6063 - STRUCTURAL AND MORPHOMETRIC STUDY OF SCALES IN PETZEA RUDD (SCARDINIUS
RACOVITZAI MÜLLER 1958) ȘERBAN...
Raport tehnic privind sursele bibliografice referitoare la speciile alogene invazive și potențial invazive de
nevertebrate terestre din România, inclusiv a celor aflate pe lista speciilor de interes pentru Uniune
by Cecilia Serban
...: Adam C., Constantinescu I.C., Drăghici A.C., Fusu M.M., Gheoca V., Iancu L., Iorgu I.Ș., Irimia A.G.,
Maican S., Manu M., Petrescu A.M., Popa A.F., Rădac I.A., Ruști D.M., Sahlean C.T., Szekely L., Șerban...
Optimal management of the automatic generation control service in smart user grids including electric
vehicles and distributed resources
by Claudia Battistelli
...Serban, C. Marinescu, Frequency control issues in microgrids with renewable complexity....
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Benefits and Implications of Resveratrol Supplementation on Microbiota Modulations: A Systematic

Review of the Literature
by Antonio Scarano
Resveratrol is a polyphenol that has been shown to possess many applications in different fields of
medicine. This systematic review has drawn attention to the axis between resveratrol and human
microbiota, which plays a key role in maintaining an adequate immune response that can lead to
different diseases when compromised. Resveratrol can also be an asset in new technologies, such as
gene therapy. PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched to
find papers that matched our topic dating from 1 January 2017 up to 18 January 2022, with English-
language restriction using the following Boolean keywords: (“resveratrol” AND “microbio*”). Eighteen
studies were included as relevant papers matching the purpose of our investigation. Immune response,
prevention of thrombotic complications, microbiota, gene therapy, and bone regeneration were
retrieved as the main topics. The analyzed studies mostly involved resveratrol supplementation and its
effects on h...
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All Your Fake Detector Are Belong to Us: Evaluating Adversarial Robustness of Fake-news Detectors
Under Black-Box Settings
by Abakar ALI
Analyzing fake-news detectors under adversarial threat using the Text-Attack Library for a number of
model hyper-parameters and attack settings.
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...C. Serban and E. Poll, “Adversarial examples - A complete charac- from two countries—Pakistan and
Saudi Arabia....
The relevance of IT Security awareness in Renewable Energy facilities
by Nelson Neves
In recent years several efforts have being made in bringing smart network connectivity to the Renewable
Energy Plant (REP) environment. On the other hand, REP is extending in scale from specialized points
where the energy provider acts as a supplier to home REP (self-energy producers). This enables new
important features such as: process automation, monitoring, control and optimizations. On the other
hand, and in particular during and after the Covid19 pandemics the cybersecurity menace is a massive
concern. The digital literacy of a worker of such an infrastructure is relevant to the correct
implementation of adequate security policies. This article describes the threats and challenges on the
field and conducts an enquire for perceiving the awareness of Automation and Mechanics Engineering
students for this relevant problem, as future player in the field.
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...C. Şerban and M. D. Lytras, "Artificial Intelligence Collaboration and Internet Computing (CIC), 2020. for
Smart Renewable Energy Sector in Europe—Smart [26] I....
Adsorption–desorption behavior of 2,4-D on NCP-modified bentonite and zeolite: Implications for slow-
release herbicide formulations
by Mehran Shirvani
...-D., El-Nahhal, Y., Polubesova, T., Serban, C., 4....
Comparative ability of EDTA, GLDA, and MGDA to desorb Pb from contaminated montmorillonite: Aging
effects
by Mehran Shirvani
Study of Pb desorption processes from clay minerals by chelating ligands is crucial to better understand
the fate and transport of Pb in soil and sediment environments. In this study, Pb desorption from a Pb-
loaded montmorillonite (MMT) was studied as affected by ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and
its two alternative eco-friendly chelating agents, i.e., methylglycine diacetic acid (MGDA) and glutamic-
N,N-diacetic acid (GLDA) at two concentrations of 0.25 and 1.0 mM. The impacts of a 30-day residence
time on the rate and quantity of Pb desorption were also evaluated. The result showed that Pb
desorption kinetics was biphasic with an initial rapid phase, lasting for about 3 h, followed by a slow
phase, lasting to 12 h. The degree of Pb desorption from Ca-MMT was proven to be governed by the
nature and concentration of the chelating ligands presented in the systems. The capacity of the ligands
to desorb Pb from Ca-MMT was in the order EDTA > > MGDA > GLDA, according to...
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...Lewis Publishers, Boca Raton, FL, pp. 1–28 Undabeytia T, Nir S, Rytwo G, Serban C, Morillo E, Maqueda
C (2002) Modeling adsorption−desorption processes of Cu on edge and planar sites of
montmorillonite...
Mobility and efficacy of 2,4-D herbicide from slow-release delivery systems based on organo-zeolite and
organo-bentonite complexes
by Mehran Shirvani
....; Serban, C.; Rabinovitz, O.; Rubin, B. Organo- xyacetic acid (2,4-D) epidemiology and toxicology. Crit.
Rev....
Stability and removal of atorvastatin, rosuvastatin and simvastatin from wastewater
by Saleh Sulaiman
...rip [34] Polubesova T, Nir S, Zadaka D, Rabinovitz O, Serban C; Groisman L....
Stability and Removal of Several Statins from Wastewater Using Different Treatment Technologies
by Saleh Sulaiman
Atorvastatin (ATO), Rosuvastatin (RST) and Simvastatin (SIM) are commonly used drugs that belong to
the statin family (lowering human blood cholesterol levels) and have been detected as contaminants in
natural waters. Stability and removal of statins from wastewater produced at Al-Quds University Campus
were investigated. Kinetic studies in pure water (abiotic degradation), in sludge (biodegradability) and in
Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) at room temperature were investigated. Heterogeneous
photocatalysis using the semiconductor titanium dioxide (TiO2) has proven to be a promising treatment
technology for water purification. The degradation reactions of the three drugs in wastewater at room
temperature follow first order kinetics with rate constants of 2.2 x 10-7 s -1 (ATO), 1.8 x 10-7 s -1 (RST)
and 1.8 x 10-6 s -1 (SIM), which are larger than those obtained in pure water under the same conditions,
1.9x 10-8 s -1 (ATO), 2.2x 10-8 s -1 (RST) and 6.2 x 10-7 s -1 (SIM). AOPs p...
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...Polubesova, C. Serban. S. [18] A. Schepers, M.M. Pires Nuno, D. Eefting, M.R. de Nir, ―Modified
silicates and porous glass as adsorbents for Vries, J.H. van Bockel, P.H.A....
Natural Materials and Methods Used in Water Purification: A Review
by VICTORIA N K O L I K A ANYAKORA
...Zadaka D, Rabinovitz ONN, Serban C, conventional cascades in arid weather. J. Groisman L, Rubin B.
Water purification Environ. Sci. Heal. ....
Vascular protease‐activated receptor 4 upregulation, increased platelet aggregation, and coronary lipid
deposits induced by long‐term dabigatran administration – results from a diabetes animal model
by Dan Gheban
...Correspondence: R azvan C. ...
Environmentally Friendly Slow Release Formulations of Alachlor Based on Clay-Phosphatidylcholine
by Tomás Undabeytia
....; 18 Serban, C.; Rytwo, G.; Lagaly, G.; Rubin, B....
A Novel System for Reducing Leaching from Formulations of Anionic Herbicides: Clay-Liposomes
....; Serban, C.; Rytwo, G.; Lagaly, G.; Rubin, B. Environ. developed micelle-clay system (16) indicates that
the lipo- Sci....
Sulfosulfuron Incorporated in Micelles Adsorbed on Montmorillonite for Slow Release Formulations
....; Serban, C.; Rabinovitch O.; Rubin, B....
A clay–vesicle system for water purification from organic pollutants
...Food Chem. 51, 3410-3414. 7 Polubesova, T., Nir, S., Zadaka, D., Rabinovitz, O., Serban, C., Groisman,
L., Rubin, 8 B., 2005....
Technological applications of organo-montmorillonites in the removal of pyrimethanil from water:

adsorption/desorption and flocculation studies
Pyrimethanil (2-aniline-4, 6-dimethylpyrimidine, PRM) is used in fruit packing plants to control fungal
infections and diseases. The effluents greatly polluted with this fungicide, as a point source
contamination, need to be technologically treated for their regeneration before they reach water bodies.
This work evaluates the use of organo-montmorillonites, synthetized in our laboratory, for their
application in adsorption and coagulation/flocculation processes for the removal of PRM from water. The
adsorption-desorption performance of PRM in a raw montmorillonite (Mt) and several organo-
montmorillonites (organo-Mt) obtained by different amounts and types of exchanged surfactants
(octadecyltrimethylammonium (ODTMA) and didodecyldimethylammonium (DDAB) bromides and
benzyltrimethylammonium chloride (BTMA)) was studied. The PRM adsorption on raw Mt was assigned
mainly to an interlayer occupancy, while hydrophobic interactions between PRM and the surfactants in
the exchanged samples inc...
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...J Agr Food Chem 52:884-890. 24 Nir S, Undabeytia T, Yaron-Marcovich D, El-Nahhal Y, Polubesova T,
Serban C, Rytwo G, Lagaly G, Rubin B 25 (2000) Optimization of adsorption of hydrophobic herbicides...
Applications of Chemically Modified Clay Minerals and Clays to Water Purification and Slow Release
Formulations of Herbicides
This review deals with modification of montmorillonite and other clay-minerals and clays by interacting
them with organic cations, for producing slow release formulations of herbicides, and efficient removal
of pollutants from water by filtration. Elaboration is on incorporating initially the organic cations in
micelles and liposomes, then producing complexes denoted micelle- or liposome-clay nano-particles.
The material characteristics (XRD, Freeze-fracture electron microscopy, adsorption) of the micelle– or
liposome–clay complexes are different from those of a complex of the same composition (organo-clay),
which is formed by interaction of monomers of the surfactant with the clay-mineral, or clay. The
resulting complexes have a large surface area per weight; they include large hydrophobic parts and (in
many cases) have excess of a positive charge. The organo-clays formed by preadsorbing organic cations
with long alkyl chains were also addressed for adsorption and slow release of h...
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....; Serban, C.; Rabinovitch, O.; Rubin, B. Montmorillonite-phenyltrimethylammonium yields

environmentally improved formulations of hydrophobic herbicides. J. Agric....
Modified Compositions of Micelle–Clay and Liposome–Clay Composites for Optimal Removal from Water
of Bacteria and Hydrophobic Neutral Chemicals
The efficiency in water treatment by granulated complexes formed from the clay bentonite with (i)
micelles of the cations of octadecyltrimethyl-ammonium (ODTMA) or (ii) liposomes of
didodecyldimethyl-ammonium (DDAB) was investigated. The bentonite–ODTMA complexes were
synthesized in three variations: I. mass ratio of 68/32, which resulted in an excess of positive charge of
half of the clay cation exchange capacity and is denoted “ordinary”; II. complexes having higher loads of
ODTMA, denoted “enriched”; and III. “neutral”. These variations were designed to optimize the efficiency
and reduce the costs of water treatment. “Ordinary” and “neutral” complexes of DDAB were also
synthesized. The “ordinary” complex of ODTMA was shown to be efficient in the removal of
anionic/hydrophobic molecules and bacteria. The “enriched” complexes were more active in removal of
bacteria from water by filtration due to the higher release of free ODTMA cations, which causes
biostatic/biocidal effects. The...
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....; Serban, C.; Groisman, L.; Rubin, B. Water Purification from Organic Pollutants by Optimized
Micelle−Clay Systems. Environ. Sci. Technol. 2005, 39, 2343–2348. [CrossRef] [PubMed] 3....
Physical-chemical characterization and biological evaluation of chitosan extracted from marine waste
by Manuela Rossemary Apetroaei
...Serban, C. Luculescu, I.N. Mihailescu, Novel doped hydroxyapatite thin films obtained by pulsed laser
deposition, Appl. Surf. Sci. 265 (2013) 41–49. [55] M....
Role of Herbal Teas in Regulating Cellular Homeostasis and Autophagy and Their Implications in
Regulating Overall Health
by Bhagavathi Sundaram Sivamaruthi
Tea is one of the most popular and widely consumed beverages worldwide, and possesses numerous
potential health benefits. Herbal teas are well-known to contain an abundance of polyphenol
antioxidants and other ingredients, thereby implicating protection and treatment against various
ailments, and maintaining overall health in humans, although their mechanisms of action have not yet
been fully identified. Autophagy is a conserved mechanism present in organisms that maintains basal
cellular homeostasis and is essential in mediating the pathogenesis of several diseases, including cancer,
type II diabetes, obesity, and Alzheimer’s disease. The increasing prevalence of these diseases, which
could be attributed to the imbalance in the level of autophagy, presents a considerable challenge in the
healthcare industry. Natural medicine stands as an effective, safe, and economical alternative in
balancing autophagy and maintaining homeostasis. Tea is a part of the diet for many people, and it ...
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...Serban, C.; Sahebkar, A.; Ursoniu, S.; Andrica, F.; Banach, M....
Novel degradable biointerfacing nanocomposite coatings for modulating the osteoblast response
by Maria Dinescu
...Serban, C. Ristoscu, S.M. Petrescu, D E.T. Oner, I. N....

Cardioprotective Effects of Resveratrol in the Mediterranean Diet: A Short Narrative Review
by Cristiano Capurso
The beneficial effects of a Mediterranean diet are due to the numerous active compounds in the food
and, particularly, the high concentration of compounds with synergistically acting antioxidant properties.
Resveratrol, a stilbenoid nonflavonoid phenol, is an antioxidant that is naturally produced by numerous
plants as a defensive agent in response to attacks from pathogens, such as bacteria and fungi.
Resveratrol has several effects on human health, including on the lipid profile, where it primarily
downregulates the enzyme 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase, reducing the synthesis of
cholesterol. Resveratrol also increases the expression of LDL receptors in the liver, contributing to the
reduction in the LDL-cholesterol levels. This short narrative review, based on relevant articles written in
English from a PubMed search, using the keywords “resveratrol”, “atherosclerosis”, “cardiovascular
disease”, and “Mediterranean Diet“, focuses on the possible effects of this mo...
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First Record of Oxycarenus Lavaterae (Fabricius, 1787) (Heteroptera, Lygaeidae) in Turkey
by SABIHA ACER
.... – Stichel, Berlin-Hermsdorf. [46] Şerban, C. (2010): Faunistic data on some true bugs species (Insecta:
Heteroptera) from West Turkey....
Pilot study of safety and efficacy of polyprenols in combination with coenzyme Q10 in patients with
statin-induced myopathy
by Ugis Kletnieks
...[9] Banach M, Serban C, Sahebkar A, Ursoniu S, Rysz J, Muntner 5....
Quarterly Journal Managing Editor Executive Editor International Relations Responsible Proof-readers
Editorial Advisory Board
by Piotr Misztal
...Editura Universităţii Petru Maior. [5] Doinea, O., and Şerban, C. 2002. Bazele contabilităţii. Editura
Scrisul Românesc. [6] Drăgan, C.M. 1995. Bazele contabilităţii....
The Wallachian Gold-Washers
by David Gaunt
...This lack of corroboration with other documents and integration of the study in a larger historical
context does not diminish the quality of the study of C. Șerban, which is the only one of its kind....
Montmorillonite-alginate beads: Natural mineral and biopolymers based sorbent of paraquat herbicides
by Graciela Zanini
...Tropp, C. Serban, Adsorption of diquat, paraquat and methyl green on montmorillonite, J. Colloid
Interface Sci. 560 (1996) 551–560....
Effect of Water Quality on Heavy Metal Redistribution and Mobility in Polluted Agricultural Soils in a
Semi-Arid Region
by Lamia Ayed
...Banin A, Han F X, Serban C, Ben-Dor E, Schachar Y. 1997....
Statin-Associated Muscle Symptoms. Position paper from the Luso-Latin American Consortium
by Marcelo Assad
In the last 2 decades, statin therapy has proved to be the most potent isolated therapy for attenuation of
cardiovascular risk. Its frequent use has been appointed as one of the most important elements for the
reduction of the cardiovascular mortality in developed countries. However, the recurrent incidence of
muscle symptoms in statin users raised the possibility of causal association, leading to disease entity
known as statin associated muscle symptoms (SAMS). Mechanistic studies and clinical trials, specifically
designed for the study of SAMS allowed a deeper understanding of the natural history and the accurate
incidence. This set of information becomes essential to avoid an unnecessary risk of severe forms of
SAMS. At the same time, this concrete understanding of SAMS prevents overdiagnosis and an
inadequate suspension of one of the most powerful prevention strategies of our times. In this context,
this Luso-Latin American Consortium gathered all available information on the su...
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...Banach M, Serban C, Ursoniu S, Rysz J, Muntner P, Toth PP, et al. Statin therapy and plasma coenzyme
Q10 concentrations--A systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-controlled trials....
The Blackboard Learning Management System in the Preparatory Year: Perceptions of EFL Students
by Montasser Mohamed
This research was carried out at Dammam University's Preparatory Year and Supporting Studies
Deanship during the second semester of the academic year 2020-2021. The population included both
genders with different levels of English proficiency (Tables No. 1 and No. 2). A random process was used
to choose the samples. A total of 255 students were selected from a total population of 756. The Sample
Size Calculator (https://www.surveysystem.com/sscalc.htm), a public service of Creative Research
Systems survey software, was used to establish the size of the sample that represents the target
population of students. Students' perceptions of learning and teaching processes via Blackboard
were among the variables used to create the samples. In the preparatory year, 255 students from the
scientific, engineering, and health tracks responded to the survey, out of a total population of 756 at the
95 percent confidence level. Quantitative data was collected using mostly closed questions...
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...Research Journal of Business and Management, 7(1), p.34-44.

http://doi.org/10.17261/Pressacademia.2020.118 Opre, D., Șerban, C., Veșcan, A., & Iucu, R. (2022)....
A Voltammetric pH Sensor for Food and Biological Matrices
by Magdaléna Hromadová
Measurement of pH is of fundamental importance in a wide range of environmental, biological and

industrial applications. Glass electrode and litmus paper are widely used for this, but the former is
difficult to miniaturize, prone to drift and fragile, the latter is inaccurate. This paper describes a pH
sensor based on an indoaniline-derivative (4-((4-aminophenyl)imino)-2,6-dimethoxycyclohexa-2,5dien-1-
one), which exploits alternating current voltammetry to measure pH in the range between 2 and 12 . The
synthetized indoaniline-derivative was not genotoxic (A. cepa assay), and the sensor reliably measured
pH in milk, tea, orange juice, blood, urine and saliva. Results were comparable with those obtained with
a glass electrode calibrated with certified solutions (maximum relative standard deviation of 3 % and
accuracy less than 0.2 pH unit). The sensor had negligible hysteresis, an almost Nernstian sensitivity (56
mV/pH) and was fully functional after a two-month storage. Sensor respon...
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...Serban, C. Fafaneata, Electrochemical methods for ascorbic acid determination, Electrochim. Acta. 121
(2014) 443–460. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2013.12.127. [68] M....
La contribution des réseaux informels à la compétence des cadres et au capital social organisationnel :
les femmes cadres de la fonction publique québécoise
by Fabiana Machiavelli
...From Parity to Diversity: Between Second Sex and Second Discrimination., 18(4), 431-444. doi:
10.1080/09639489.2010.516516 Serban, C. (2012)....
Nanostructured metal oxides semiconductors for oxygen chemiresistive sensing
by Gabriela Cristina Ionescu
Nanostructured metal oxide semiconductors have been widely investigated and are commonly used in
gas sensing structures. After a brief review which will be focused on chemiresistive oxygen sensing
employing this type of sensing materials, for both room temperature and harsh environment
applications (particularly, at high ambient temperature and high relative humidity levels), paper reports
new results concerning O2detection of a structure using a sensing layer comprising nanostructured
(typical grain size of 50 nm) SrTi0.6Fe0.4O2.8(STFO40), synthesized by sonochemical methods, mixed
with single wall carbon nanotubes. The structure is a Microelectromechanical System (MEMS), based on
a Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI), Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS)-compatible micro-
hotplate, comprising a tungsten heater which allows an excellent control of the sensing layer working
temperature. Oxygen detection tests were performed in both dry (RH = 0%) and humid (RH = 60%)
nitrogen atmosph...
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...C. Serban et al. Fig. 2. O2 response of an STFO60-based sensor in nitrogen atmosphere....
Large Intron Inversions in Romanian Patients with Hemophilia A—First Report
by cristina blag
Background and Objectives: Despite the vast heterogeneity in the genetic defects causing hemophilia A
(HA), large intron inversions represent a major cause of disease, accounting for almost half of the cases
of severe HA worldwide. We investigated the intron 22 and intron 1 inversion status in a cohort of
Romanian unrelated patients with severe HA. Moreover, we evaluated the role of these inversions as
relative risk factors in inhibitor occurrence. Materials and Methods: Inverse shifting—a polymerase chain
reaction method was used to detect the presence of intron 22 and intron 1 inversions in 156 Romanian
patients with HA. Results: Intron inversion 22 was found in 41.7% of the patients, while intron 1 inversion
was detected in 3.2% of the patients. Overall, large intron inversions represented the molecular defect in
44.9% of the studied patients. Our findings are in accord with previously published reports from Eastern
Europe countries and with other international studies. The risk ...
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...Napoca, Romania 11 Department of Hematology, “Ion Chiricuta” Clinical Cancer Center, 400124 Cluj
Napoca, Romania 12 “Cristian...
Association of statin induced reduction in serum coenzyme Q10 level and conduction deficits in motor
and sensory nerves: An observational cross-sectional study
by Harmeet Rehan
...Banach, C. Serban, S....
Educación Alimentaria y Nutricional en comunidades escolares mexicanas de educación básica

experimentadas en Participación Social en Salud
by Revista Educación Universidad de Costa Rica
Objetivo: Analizar los conocimientos nutricionales del profesorado y sus prácticas de enseñanza para la
Educación Alimentaria y Nutricional (EAN) en cuatro comunidades escolares experimentadas en
Participación Social en Salud ubicadas en la región central de México, para perfilar sus capacidades.
Método: estudio de caso comparativo. Para descubrir los conocimientos generales en nutrición del
profesorado (n=43) se adaptó y aplicó un cuestionario estandarizado internacional. Además, en cada
escuela se organizó un simposio virtual donde el profesorado expuso sus estrategias de práctica docente
en EAN y la información se procesó mediante los diagramas etnográficos del modelo de análisis de
procesos laborales PROVERIFICA, en torno a tres preguntas sobre la planeación, implementación y
evaluación en la práctica docente: 1) ¿qué se hace?, 2) ¿con qué se hace? y 3) ¿cómo se hace?
Resultados: el porcentaje promedio de aciertos en el cuestionario de conocimientos generales en
nutrición en las cuatro escuelas fue 61±18.9. Respecto a la planeación, implementación y evaluación de
tópicos de alimentación y nutrición, en dos escuelas predomina un enfoque basado en objetivos
cognitivos. En las demás prevalece un enfoque de educación activa orientado al desarrollo cognitivo y
emocional, mediante la praxis y la recursividad hogar-escuela. Se concluye que la incidencia en hábitos
alimentarios del alumnado requiere un enfoque pedagógico que trascienda los aspectos cognitivos e
implemente estrategias dirigidas a fomentar actitudes. Además, los modelos de educación activa
practicados en dos de las escuelas estudiadas requieren reforzamiento jurídico para que el Estado asuma
su obligación constitucional de apoyarlas, en vez de delegarle la responsabilidad de asegurar el ejercicio
eficaz del derecho a la educación.
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...https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(19)32497-3 Putnoky, S., Banu, A., Moleriu, L., Putnoky, S., Șerban,
D., Niculescu, M. y Șerban, C. (2020)....
Análisis numérico de modelos matemáticos y problemas inversos en tecnología de alimentos
by Juan Guillermo Perez Del rio
...Serban, C. Woodward, A. Hindmarsh, P. Brown, S. Cohen, A. Collier, K. Grant, S. Lee, D. Reynolds, D.

Shumaker y A. Taylor. Recurso electrónico http://computation.llnl.gov/casc/sundials....
Possible effects and reactions between leachate and different clay material types
by IBRAHIM OYEDIRAN
...Undabeytia T, Nir S, Rytwo G, Serban C, Morillo E, Maqueda 32(2):84–92 C (2002) Modeling

adsorption–desorption processes of Cu on 45....
The formation of calcium phosphate coatings by pulse laser deposition on the surface of polymeric
ferroelectric
by Anna Malashicheva
...Serban, C. Luculescu, et al., Novel doped hydroxyapatite thin films obtained by pulsed laser deposition,
Appl. Surf. Sci. 265 (2013) 41–49. doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2012.10.077. [35] A....
Is the coronary artery calcium score the first-line tool for investigating patients with severe
hypercholesterolemia?
by Rimante Cerkauskiene
...Banach M, Serban C, Sahebkar A, et al. Impact of statin therapy on coronary Prediction of Coronary
Heart Disease Using Risk Factor Categories....
Molecular insights on the adsorption of some pharmaceutical residues from wastewater on kaolinite
surfaces
by Guy Atohoun
...Polubesova, C. Serban, S. Nir, Modified silicates and [57] J.P. Perdew, K. Burke, M....
Redução de edema pela administração de castanha-da-índia e hibiscus em pacientes que fazem

tratamento com corticoides
by Ana Hoefel
...Hibiscus sabdariffa L. in the treatment of hypertension and hyperlipidemia: 24-Serban, C.; Sahebkar, A.;
Ursoniu, S.; a comprehensive review of animal and human...
Assessment of the Efficacy of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells against a

Monoiodoacetate-Induced Osteoarthritis Model in Wistar Rats
by Osama Ahmed
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a debilitating condition that can severely limit an individual’s mobility
and quality of life. This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of bone marrow-derived
mesenchymal stem cell (BM-MSC) treatment in cartilage repair using a rat model of monoiodoacetate-
(MIA-) induced knee OA. OA was induced in the knee joint of rats by an intracapsular injection of MIA (2
mg/50 μL) on day zero. The rats were divided into three groups ( n = 6 ): a normal control group, an
osteoarthritic control group, and an osteoarthritic group receiving a single intra-articular injection of BM-
MSCs ( 5 × 10 6 cells/rat). The knee diameter was recorded once per week. By the end of the performed
experiment, X-ray imaging and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay analysis of serum inflammatory
cytokines interleukin-1beta (IL-β), IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and anti-inflammatory
cytokines interleukin-10 and transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) were carried ou...
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...Serban, C. Gherman, and D....
The Effects of Gamification in Education: A Systematic Literature Review

by imran ibrahim
Gamification has recently been touted as an effective user engagement method with the ability to
enhance online education. Even though there has been more research on gamification in recent
decades, however, there is still no taxonomy of its concrete impacts. The aim of this study was to fill this
gap by identifying the effects that gamification has on both students and teachers engagement in online
learning. This study combined a systematic literature review methodology and PRISMA processes to
analyze high-quality articles on gamification in education from the last ten years (2012-2022) as
extracted from three databases like Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Web of Science. The evaluation and
analysis of the 40 articles included in the study summarized and categorized the benefits that the
deployment of gamification offered to student engagement, motivation, creativity, and overall
performance as well as to teachers as motivation, engagement, or feedback and evaluation. The result of
the ...
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...https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2021.104296 Şerban, C., & Ioan, L. (2020). QLearn: Towards a

framework for smart learning environments....
Optimization of Adsorption of Hydrophobic Herbicides on Montmorillonite Preadsorbed by Monovalent

Organic Cations: Interaction between Phenyl Rings
by Baruch Rubin
....; Serban, C.; Nir, S.; Margulies, L. Clays Clay Miner. J. 1989, 53, 1378. 1991, 39, 551....
Photostabilization of the Herbicide Norflurazon by Using Organoclays
by Baruch Rubin
....; Serban, C.; Rytwo, G.; Lagaly, G.; Rubin, molecular oxygen species on oxide surfaces. In Advances in
B....
Water Purification from Organic Pollutants by Optimized Micelle−Clay Systems
by Baruch Rubin
....; Serban, C.; Rytwo, G.; Lagaly, G.; Rubin, B. cationic micelles adsorbed on montmorillonite. J. Agric....
Reduction of photodegradation and volatilization of herbicides in organo-clay formulations
by Baruch Rubin
...Safi, for their comments and suggestions, and to C. Serban, and M. Sibony for their helpful suggestions
and assistance during the work. References Ahrens, H.W. ŽEd.., 1994....
Leaching, Phytotoxicity, and Weed Control of New Formulations of Alachlor

by Baruch Rubin
...Safi, for their for the organo-clay formulations than that of the EC comments and suggestion, and to C.
Serban and M. formulation....
Slow-Release Formulations of Sulfometuron Incorporated in Micelles Adsorbed on Montmorillonite
by Baruch Rubin
....; Serban, C.; Rabinovitch O.; Rubin, B. fraction of the herbicide....
Prevention of Vascular Calcification by Magnesium and Selected Polyphenols
by Haile Mehansho
Arterial vascular calcification (VC) represents formation of calcium phosphate deposits on the interior of
arteries, which could restrict blood flow leading to heart health problems, including morbidity and
mortality. VC is a complex and tightly regulated process that involves transformation of vascular smooth
muscle cells (VSMCs) to bone-like cells and subsequent deposition of calcium as hydroxyapatite. Natural
bioactives, including quercetin (Q), curcumin (C), resveratrol (R), and magnesium (Mg), have been
reported to inhibit VC. Thus, we conducted an in vitro study using rat vascular smooth muscle cells
(rVSMCs) to evaluate the protective effect of natural bioactives found in OptiCel, that is, Mg combined
with polyphenols (PPs), Q, C, and R. Calcification was induced by culturing rVSMCs in a high phosphate
(HP) medium. The addition of Mg and Q + C + R separately decreased the HP-induced calcium deposition
by 37.55% and 42.78%, respectively. In contrast, when Mg was combined with ...
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...C. Serban, A. Sahebkar, A. Zanchetti et al., “Effects of LLC, maker of OptiCel....
Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Lipid-Lowering Drugs and Supplements—A Narrative Review
by Natasa Cvetinovic
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death worldwide. Since the establishment of the
“lipid hypothesis”, according to which, cholesterol level is directly correlated to the risk of CVD, many
different lipid-lowering agents have been introduced in clinical practice. A majority of these drugs, in
addition to their lipid-lowering properties, may also exhibit some anti-inflammatory and
immunomodulatory activities. This hypothesis was based on the observation that a decrease in lipid
levels occurs along with a decrease in inflammation. Insufficient reduction in the inflammation during
treatment with lipid-lowering drugs could be one of the explanations for treatment failure and recurrent
CVD events. Thus, the aim of this narrative review was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory properties of
currently available lipid-lowering medications including statins, ezetimibe, bile acid sequestrants (BAS),
proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors, fibrates, o...
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....; Serban, C.; Ursoniu, S.; Mikhailidis, D.P.; Jones, S.R.; Ray, K.K.; Blaha, M.J.; Rysz, J.; Toth, P.P.; et al....
Citizen Satisfaction With Mandatory E-Government Services: A Conceptual Framework and an Empirical
Validation
by Abdullah Alkraiji
...C. Şerban, ‘‘E-government insights to smart [59] B. H. Wixom and P. A....
Parenteral systems for statin delivery: a review
by Thomas Johnston
The oral route of drug administration is the most common and convenient route for dosing statin drugs,
and, in fact, most medications, because of ease of drug delivery, patient compliance, and cost-
effectiveness. However, the oral administration of statin drugs has disadvantages such as hepatic first-
pass metabolism and degradation within the gastrointestinal tract that limit their overall bioavailability.
This review introduces several diverse non-oral delivery methods for the administration of statins. These
alternative delivery systems and routes of administration are varied and are capable of improving the
bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy of statin drugs.
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...Sahebkar A, Kotani K, Serban C, Ursoniu S, Mikhailidis DP, Jones SR, Ray KK, Abbreviations Blaha MJ,
Rysz J, Toth PP, et al....
Anti-inflammatory Action of Statins in Cardiovascular Disease: the Role of Inflammasome and Toll-Like
Receptor Pathways
by Thomas Johnston
Atherosclerosis is one type of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in which activation of the NLRP3
inflammasome and toll-like receptor (TLR) pathways is implicated. One of the most effective treatments
for atherosclerosis is the use of statin medications. Recent studies have indicated that statins, in addition
to their lipid-lowering effects, exert inhibitory and/or stimulatory effects on the NLRP3 inflammasome
and TLRs. Some of the statins lead to activation of the inflammasome and subsequently cause secretion
of IL-1β and IL-18. Thus, these actions may further aggravate the disease. On the other hand, some
statins cause inhibition of the inflammasome or TLRs and along with lipid-lowering, help to improve the
disease by reducing inflammation. In this article, we discuss these contradictory studies and the
mechanisms of action of statins on the NLRP3 inflammasome and TLR pathways. The dose-dependent
effects of statins on the NLRP3 complex are related to their chemistry, pharmacokinetic pr...
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...Banach M, Aronow WS, Serban C, Sahabkar A, Rysz J, study....

Therapeutic Effects of Polyphenols on the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer by Regulating Wnt β-Catenin
Signaling Pathway
by Thomas Johnston
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cause of cancer-related death worldwide in terms of
both its rates of incidence and mortality. Due to serious side effects associated with conventional
chemotherapeutic treatments, many natural products with fewer adverse side effects have been
considered as potential treatment options. In fact, many natural products have widely been used in
various phases of clinical trials for CRC, as well as in in vitro and in vivo preclinical studies. Curcumin
(CUR) and resveratrol (RES) are classified as natural polyphenolic compounds that have been
demonstrated to have anticancer activity against CRC and are associated with minimal side effects. By
regulating select target genes involved in several key signaling pathways in CRC, in particular, the Wnt β-
catenin signaling cascade, the course of CRC may be positively altered. In the current review, we focused
on the therapeutic effects of CUR and RES in CRC as they pertain to modulation of the Wnt...
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...Sahebkar, C. Serban, S. Ursoniu et al., “Lack of efficacy of [42] D. Pinto and H....
Integrated Dual-chain Dickson Charge Pump optimized for Resistive Loads
by Florin Biziitu
The proposed circuit is a dual-chain Dickson type charge pump making use of both active and passive
charge transfer switches in order to achieve a compromise between power efficiency, circuit complexity
and device reliability. The charge pump is capable of sourcing up to 500 μA at 10 V output voltage for
supplying the error amplifiers of two NMOS Low Drop Out (LDO) linear regulators as part of a high
integration automotive IC.
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...ROMANIAN JOURNAL OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Volume 17, Number 4, 2014,
372–388 Integrated Dual-chain Dickson Charge Pump optimized for Resistive Loads Florin BÎZÎITU, Mihai-
Ioan SERBAN, Cristian...
Analisis Pengaruh Suhu Permukaan Lahan Terhadap Elemen Iklim Mikro DI Surakarta Menggunakan Citra
Penginderaan Jauh Multitemporal
by Siti Zahrotunisa
...Sensors (Switzerland), 14(4), 5768–5780. https://doi.org/10.3390/s140405768 Serban, C., & Maftei, C.

(2011). Thermal Analysis of Climate Regions Using Remote Sensing and Grid Computing....
Molecular identification and distribution of insect larvae in the Lower Danube River
by Cristina Purcarea
...Conservation Genetics Resources, 6(4), 849–855. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12686014-0250-4 Șerban,

C., & Cristescu, M. (2013)....
Determination of alachlor and its metabolites in rat plasma and urine by liquid chromatography–
electrospray ionization mass spectrometry
by Aaron Yocum
...Nir, C. Serban, O. Rabinovitch, B. Rubin, J. Agric. Food Chem. 48 (2000) 4791. [25] M.E. Queiroz, F.M.
Lancas, J. Environ. Sci. Health B 35 (2000) 467. [26] R.I. Wilson, S.A. Mabury, J. Agric....
Tibolone decreases Lipoprotein(a) levels in postmenopausal women: A systematic review and meta-
analysis of 12 studies with 1009 patients
by Steven Jones
Circulating lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a)) is a recognized risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Tibolone, a
synthetic steroid, may lower Lp(a) levels; however, evidence of the effects of tibolone on Lp(a) still
remain to be defined. Therefore, we investigated the effects of tibolone treatment on circulating Lp(a)
levels in postmenopausal women. The search included PUBMED, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google
Scholar (up to January 31st, 2015) to identify controlled clinical studies investigating the effects of oral
tibolone treatment on Lp(a) levels in postmenopausal women. Random-effects meta-regression was
performed using unrestricted maximum likelihood method for the association between calculated
weighted mean difference (WMD) and potential moderators. Meta-analysis of data from 12 trials (16
treatment arms) suggested a significant reduction of Lp(a) levels following tibolone treatment (WMD: -
25.28%, 95% confidence interval [CI]: -36.50, -14.06; p < 0.001). This result was ro...
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....2015.06.056 Reference: ATH 14168 To appear in: Atherosclerosis Received Date: 28 May 2015 Revised
Date: 28 June 2015 Accepted Date: 29 June 2015 Please cite this article as: Kotani K, Sahebkar A,
Serban...
Impact of statin therapy on plasma adiponectin concentrations: A systematic review and meta-analysis of
43 randomized controlled trial arms
by Steven Jones
The effect of statin therapy on plasma adiponectin levels has not been conclusively studied. Therefore,
we aimed to evaluate this effect through a systematic review and meta-analysis of available randomized
controlled trials (RCTs). Quantitative data synthesis was performed using a random-effects model with
weighted mean difference (WMD) and 95% confidence interval (CI) as summary statistics. In 30 studies
(43 study arms) with 2953 participants, a significant increase in plasma adiponectin levels was observed
after statin therapy (WMD: 0.57 μg/mL, 95% CI: 0.18, 0.95, p = 0.004). In subgroup analysis, atorvastatin,
simvastatin, rosuvastatin, pravastatin and pitavastatin were found to change plasma adiponectin
concentrations by 0.70 μg/mL (95% CI: -0.26, 1.65), 0.50 μg/mL (95% CI: -0.44, 1.45), -0.70 μg/mL (95%
CI: -1.08, -0.33), 0.62 μg/mL (95% CI: -0.12, 1.35), and 0.51 μg/mL (95% CI: 0.30, 0.72), respectively. With
respect to duration of treatment, there was a significant increase ...
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...Banach, C. Serban, A....
Sulphur-Containing Compounds as a Response in Sea Urchins Exposed to Alkylated Silicon Nanocrystals

and SiO2-Coated Iron Oxide Nanoparticles
by Davorin Medaković
...Serban, C. Sima, A.C. Staicu, M.C. Munteanu, M. Costache, R. Burlacu, O. Zarnescu, A....
The adsorption kinetics of the cationic dye, methylene blue, onto clay
by ÇETİN DOĞAR
...Rytwo, C. Serban, S. Nir, L. Margulies, Use of methylene blue and crystal violet for determination of
exchangeable cations in montmorillonite, Clays Clay Miner. 39 (1991) 551–555. G. Rytwo, S....
From Monastic Benevolence to Medical Beneficence: The Inception of Medical Ethics in Wallachia and
Moldavia before the Second Half of the 19th Century
by Octavian Buda
In Middle Ages, in Moldavia and Wallachia, the healthcare system was almost non-existent, medical
practice being the attribute of old women, midwives, charmers, and later monastic personnel. The first
elements of medical ethics are identifiable in written texts from the 17th century, associated with a
process of laicization of medicine and the appearance of the first combined civil and penal codes (Vasile
Lupu’s Law from 1646 and Matei Basarab’s Law from 1652). In the next 150 years, elements of medical
ethics were rarely identified, usually in legal regulations, personal letters, or literary works. Starting with
the end of the 18th century, associated with the emergence of the position of public physician, detailed
regulations regarding the healthcare system associated with an increased number of ethical norms
began to emerge. The purpose of this article is to increase awareness to an international audience about
the history of Romanian medical deontology and the roots of concepts ...
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...Serban, C. Vasile Lupu, Domn al Moldovei [Vasile Lupu, Ruler of Moldavia]; Editura Academiei Române:
Bucharest, Romania, 1991. Farinacci, P....
Effect of coenzyme Q10 supplementation on oxidative stress and clinical outcomes in patients with low
levels of coenzyme Q10 admitted to the intensive care unit
by Mehran Rahimlou
...Banach M, Serban C, Sahebkar A, et al. (2015) Effects of coenzyme Q10 on statin-induced myopathy: a
meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Mayo Clin Proc 90, 24–34....
2023 Crisis y comprensión. En La hermenéutica en perspectiva (C. Ruta & L. Carugati, editores), UNSAM,
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
by Patricio Mena Malet
La hermenéutica en perspectiva reúne un conjunto de escritos dedicados a estudiar, desde campos

múltiples, las diversas experiencias de comprensión e interpretación a la que se vio enfrentada la
hermenéutica en su decurso histórico. En el trasfondo de todos los textos late el desafío que impone la
búsqueda de sentido que configura la estructura de la condición humana. Las presentes reflexiones
desarrolladas por especialistas en hermenéutica filosófica abren perspectivas e interrogantes diversos en
cuyo trasfondo siempre se percibe esa condición finita de nuestra existencia como fuente inagotable e
imperiosa de un diálogo que nos humanice en el habitar del lenguaje como nuestra casa común.
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...Serban, C. (201 2). La méthode phénoménologique, entre réduction et herméneutique. Les études
philosophiques, 1 (1 00), 81 -1 00. V allée, M.-A . (201 2). Gadamer et Ricœur....
Voltage and Frequency Grid Support Strategies Beyond Standards
by Emanuel Serban
...Serban, C. Pondiche, and M. Ordonez, " Islanding Detection Search Sequence for Distributed Power
Generators Under AC Grid Faults, "IEEE Trans....
Advanced control functionalities for photovoltaic and energy storage converters
by Emanuel Serban
...Serban, C. Pondiche, and M....
Astaxanthin inhibits cytokines production and inflammatory gene expression by suppressing IκB kinase-
dependent nuclear factor κB activation in pre and postpartum Murrah buffaloes during different seasons
by Anjali Aggarwal
...Sahebkar, A., Serban, C., Ursoniu, S. and Banach, M. (2015) Effect of curcuminoids on oxidative stress:
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J. Funct....
Mapa de evidências efetividade clínica das Medicinas Tradicionais, Complementares e Integrativas para
Doenças Cardiovasculares: informe executivo (2023)
by Gelza Nunes
...Sahebkar A, Serban C, Ursoniu S, Banach M. Effect of garlic on plasma lipoprotein(a) concentrations: A

Wytyczne PTL/KLRwP/PTK postępowania w zaburzeniach lipidowych dla lekarzy rodzinnych 2016
by Artur Mamcarz
...Banach M, Serban C, Aronow WS i wsp. Lipid, blood pressure and kidney update 2013. Int Urol Nephrol
2014; 46: 947-61. 32....
A metabolomic analysis of G-protein signalling mutants of Stagonospora nodorum
by Robert Trengove
...In: SERBAN, C. M. & VICTOR, D. (eds.) Journal of Chromatography Library. Elsevier. MOLDOVEANU &
DAVID 2002. Sample preparation in chromatography. In: MOLNARPERL, I. (ed.)...
The Measurement of Surface Areas of Some Silicates by Solution Adsorption
by oğuz inel
...Rytwo, C. Serban, S. Nir and L. Margulies, Clays Clay Miner., 39, 551-555 (1991). 13. P. T. Hang and G. W.
Brindley, Clays Clay Miner., 18, 203-212 (1970). 14. D. C....
Morte Assistida Em Doenças Não Terminais
by Bruno Viana
Generation of Vegetation Fraction and Surface Albedo Products Over India from Ocean Colour Monitor
(OCM) Data Onboard Oceansat-2
by Suresh Manchikanti
...Serban, C., Maftei, C., & Filip, C. (2011). Assessment of Multispectral vegetation indices using remote
sensing and grid computing. International Journal of Computers, 5, 468–475....
Platelet-Rich Plasma Ameliorates Monosodium Iodoacetate-Induced Ankle Osteoarthritis in the Rat

Model via Suppression of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress
by Tarek Ali
Until now, there is no treatment that cause complete cure of the chronic inflammatory and degenerative
disease, osteoarthritis (OA). Moreover, the underlying mechanisms of OA development and progress are
not fully elucidated, and the present pharmacological treatment alternatives are restricted and
associated with adverse side effects. Thus, the present study was conducted to evaluate the role of
platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the remedy of OA in the rat model in terms of inflammation, ankle
histopathological alterations, and oxidative stress. OA was induced in male Wistar rats by injection of
MIA (2 mg)/50 µL isotonic saline in the right ankle joint for two successive days in each rat. After the 2nd
MIA injection, the osteoarthritic rats were allocated into two groups such as the MIA group (group 2) and
MIA + PRP group (group 3). The MIA + PRP group was treated with PRP (50 µL) by injection into the ankle
joint of the right hind limb of each rat at days 14, 21, and 28 after the 2nd ...
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...Serban, C. Gherman, and D. Fodor, “The evaluation of oxidative stress in osteoarthritis,” Medicine and
Pharmacy Reports, vol. 93, no. 1, p. 12, 2020. [31] F. Vaillancourt, H. Fahmi, Q....
Marginal Adaptation and Internal Fit of 3D-Printed Provisional Crowns and Fixed Dental Prosthesis Resins
Compared to CAD/CAM-Milled and Conventional Provisional Resins: A Systematic Review and Meta-
Analysis
by Mafaz Gharawi
The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the marginal fit and internal adaptation of provisional
crowns and fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) fabricated using 3D-printing resins and compared them with
those fabricated by CAD/CAM (computer-aided designing/computer-aided manufacturing) milling and
conventional resins. The null hypotheses tested were that there would be no differences in the marginal
fit and internal adaptation of 3D-printed provisional crowns and FDP resins when compared to
CAD/CAM-milled and conventional provisional resins. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews
and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were used to construct this systematic review. The focused
PICO/PECO (Population, Intervention/Exposure, Comparison, Outcome) question was “Do provisional
crowns and FDPs (P) fabricated by 3D-printing (I) have similar marginal adaptation and internal fit (O)
when compared to those fabricated by CAD/CAM milling and conventional techniques (C)?”. The
protoco...
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....; Serban, C.; Porojan, L. Adaptability evaluation of metal-ceramic crowns obtained by additive and
subtractive technologies. Appl. Sci. 2020, 10, 5563....
Practices for Managing Machine Learning Products: a Multivocal Literature Review
by Paulo Meirelles
Machine Learning (ML) has grown in popularity in the software industry due to its ability to solve
complex problems. Developing ML Systems involves more uncertainty and risk because it requires
identifying a business opportunity and managing the source code, data, and trained model. Our research
aims to identify the existing practices used in the industry for building ML applications. The goal is to
comprehend the orga- nizational complexity of adopting ML Systems. We conducted a Multivocal
Literature Review (MLR) and used Grounded Theory (GT) to build a taxonomy with the practices applied
to the ML System lifecycle from the industry and academic perspectives. We selected 41 posts from grey
literature and 37 papers from scientific repositories. Following a systematic GT protocol, we mapped 91
practices, grouped in 6 core categories related to designing, developing, testing, and deploying ML
Systems. The results can help organizations identify the gaps in their current ML processes a...
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...C. Serban and J. Visser, “Adapting software architectures to machine learning challenges,” in SANER,
2022. [21] D. Muiruri, L. E. Lwakatare, J. K. Nurminen, and T....
Hermenéutica de lo clásico como origen del sentido
by Francisco Díez Fischer
...Serban, C. (201 2). La méthode phénoménologique, entre réduction et herméneutique. Les études
philosophiques, 1 (1 00), 81 -1 00. V allée, M.-A . (201 2). Gadamer et Ricœur....
Polymer-clay hybrids synthesis from water dispersions
by Marius Ghiurea
Export Date: 20 February 2014, Source: Scopus, CODEN: SBPSF, Language of Original Document: English,
Correspondence Address: Technology for Organic Substances and Polymer Science, Faculty of Applied
Chemistry and Material Science, University Politehnica, Bucharest, Romania, References: Alexandre, M.,
Dubois, P., Polymer-layered silicates nanocomposites: Preparation, properties and uses of a new class of
materials (2000) Materials Science and Engineering, 28, pp. 1-63;
http://www.scientificbulletin.upb.ro/rev_docs_arhiva/full98920.pdf
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...Serban, C. Ducu, V. Malinovschi, I....
Water Dispersions of Silver Nanoparticles Stabilized by Vinylethers - Maleic Anhydride Alternating

Copolymers
by Marius Ghiurea
Alternating copolymers of vinyl butyl ether (VBE) and triethylene glycol methylvinylether (VEO3) with
maleic anhydride were synthesized by solution polymerization. These polymers act as polyethers in
water and the hydrophilic behaviour of maleic anhydride copolymers influence the stabilization of silver
nanoparticles (silver NPs). The interactions between polymeric matrix and inorganic nanofiller decrease
the chains mobility and favour the increase of the thermal stability shown by the TGA measurements.
DLS analyses and SEM images confirms that shape and size of the particles depend on the content of the
alternating copolymer.
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...Serban, C. Radovici, V. Raditoiu, C. Petcu, M. Ghiurea, J. Nano. Res. 6, 147 (2009)....
Rich dynamic mashments: An approach for network management based on mashups and situation
management
by Oscar Mauricio Caicedo Rendon
...Li, C. Serban, M. Wolberg, R. Chadha, G. Hadynski, L. LaBarre, Enabling Distributed Management for
Dynamic Airborne Networks, in: POLICY 2009, IEEE, London, UK, 2009, pp. 102–105. [29] W....
Position paper Statin intolerance – an attempt at a unified definition. Position paper from an
International Lipid Expert Panel
by Kausik Ray
...Kostner, C. Serban, D. Lighezan, Z. Fras, P.M. Moriarty, P. Muntner, A. Goudev, R. Ceska, S.J. Nicholls, M.
Broncel, D. Nikolic, D. Pella, R. Puri, J. Rysz, N.D. Wong, L. Bajnok, S.R. Jones, K.K....
La recepción de la fenomenología en Argentina: Eugenio Pucciarelli
by Irene Breuer
El artículo se centra en el filósofo argentino Eugenio Pucciarelli (1907-1995) y su recepción de la

fenomenología, a la que confiere un sesgo humanista. Se procederá a una introducción a su contribución
a la fenomenología en América Latina y se abordarán los siguientes temas: 1) la misión de la filosofía, las
diversas vías de acceso a su esencia, en particular aquellas de Scheler, Dilthey y Husserl, 2) su recepción
de Husserl en cuanto concierne a los ideales de ciencia y de razón, 3) la crisis de la razón y de la
evidencia, 4) su concepción pluralista de la razón, del tiem-po y de la cultura, 5) humanismo y libertad.
La tesis sostiene que su concepción de la filosofía, que enfatiza la dimensión personal y el compromiso
social de la práctica filosófica, revela un profundo humanismo pluralista que no descuida su función
militante y crítica, evidenciado así la actualidad de su mensaje.
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...Apostolescu & C. Serban (eds.), Husserl, Kant and Transcendental Phenomenology. Berlin: Gruyter, pp.
213–234. ––. (2020b). Aristotle and Husserl on Feelings in Moral Sense: Philia and Love....
Performance Analysis of a Dq Power Flow-Based Energy Storage Control System for Microgrid
Applications
by Razzaqul Ahshan
...Serban, C. Marinescu, and R. Teodorescu, ‘‘Energy storage systems impact on the short-term frequency
stability of distributed autonomous microgrids, an analysis using aggregate models,’’ IET Renew....
Removal of Two NSAIDs: Naproxen and Diclofenac and a Heavy Metal Cr (VI) by Advanced Membranes
Technology
by laura scrano
ODTMA-micelle-clay complex as an efficient adsorbent was prepared from a cationic surfactant,

octadecyltrimethylammonium (ODTMA) and a negatively charged clay (montmorillonite). It is
characterized with a positive charge and large hydrophobic sites. The micelle- clay complex was
investigated towards removal of the ant-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), Diclofenac and Naproxen and a
heavy metal Cr (VI) as part of comprehensive evaluation study to utilize this adsorbent in advanced
wastewater treatment technology. Stability studies demonstrated that while Diclofenac potassium was
completely stable in fresh water and in sludge Naproxen underwent biodegradation in sludge to provide
O-desmethyl naproxen (DMN) as its single metabolite. Al-Quds Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)
which includes ultrafiltration (UF) (hollow fiber HF and spiral wound SW) membranes, activated carbon
(AC) and reverse osmosis (RO) has demonstrated high removal efficiency toward these two NSAIDs and
Naproxen metabolite ...
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...Rabinovitz, C. Serban, L. Groisman, and B. Rubin, ―Water purification of organic pollutants by

optimized micelle-clay systems,‖ Environ. Sci. Technol., 39(7), pp. 2369-2348, 2005. [11] D....
Significance of the long-chain organic cation structure in the sorption of the penconazole and metalaxyl
fungicides by organo clays
by M. Andrades
...Rabinovitz, C. Serban, L. Groisman, B. Rubin, 28 Water purification from organic pollutants by

optimized micelle-clay systems, Environ. 29 Sci....
Cellulose acetate-based membrane for wastewater treatment—A state-of-the-art review
by FOYEZ JALAL UDDIN
Efficacy of cellulose acetate-based membranes for wastewater treatment has been critically evaluated.
With the aim to improve efficiency, future prospects and research direction of CA based membranes are
also discussed in the review.
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...C. Serban, Vacuum, 2017, 146, 599–605. A. A. Hamad, M. S. Hassouna, T. I. Shalaby, M. F. Elkady, M. A.
A. Elkawi and H. A. Hamad, Int. J. Biol. Macromol., 2020, 151, 1299–1313. P. A. Vinodhini, K....
Degree of Fibrosis in Human Atrial Tissue Is Not the Hallmark Driving AF
by Danish Sultan
Background: The current paradigm is that fibrosis promotes electrophysiological disorders and drives
atrial fibrillation (AF). In this current study, we investigated the relation between the degree of fibrosis in
human atrial tissue samples of controls and patients in various stages of AF and the degree of
electrophysiological abnormalities. Methods: The degree of fibrosis was measured in the atrial tissue
and serum of patients in various stages of AF and the controls. Hereto, picrosirius and H&E staining were
performed to quantify degree of total, endo-perimysial fibrosis, and cardiomyocyte diameter. Western
blot quantified fibrosis markers: neural cell adhesion molecule, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase,
lysyl oxidase, and α-smooth muscle actin. In serum, the ratio carboxyl-terminal telopeptide of
collagen/matrix-metalloproteinase1 was determined. High-resolution epicardial mapping evaluated low-
voltage areas and conduction abnormalities. Results: No significant differences w...
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...[CrossRef] Schram-Serban, C.; Heida, A.; Roos-Serote, M.C.; Knops, P.; Kik, C.; Brundel, B.; Bogers, A.; de
Groot, N.M.S....
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Preliminary Data on the Interaction between Some Biometals and Oxidative Stress Status in Mild
Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease Patients
by Mircea Nicoara
...Serban, C. Stefanescu, and R. Chirita, “The oxidative stress hypothesis in Alzheimer’s disease,”
Psychiatria Danubina, vol. 25, no. 4, pp. 401–409, 2013. R. C. Mohs, W. G. Rosen, and K. L....
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: systematic review and meta-
analysis
by Luciana Faria
...Serban, C. Radu, D. Crişan, Z. Sparchez, S. Iancu, A. Maniu, Performance of unidimensional transient

elastography in staging non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. J....
Comparison of The Effect of Breads Containing Milled Sesame or Flaxseed on Blood Pressure of Patient in
Stage I Hypertension
by zohreh mirjalili
Introduction: Flaxseed and sesame both are capable of reducing blood pressure, but no studies have
been done to compare their effects on hypertension. The purpose of this study was to compare the
effect of breads containing either milled sesame or flaxseed on blood pressure of patients with type I
hypertension. Methods: This was a randomized, single blind clinical trial study. Demographic information
was obtained from 100 eligible patients and they were randomly allocated to flaxseed or sesame groups.
They received breads containing 30 g of either flaxseed or sesame for 14 weeks. Blood pressure,
abdominal circumference, and BMI (body mass index) were measured at the beginning, seventh week,
and at the end of study. Questionnaires regarding their eating habits and physical activities were also
completed at these times. Data was analyzes by SPSS version 16 and independent sample t test and
repeated measurement test. Results: Both sesame and flaxseed significantly reduced systolic and ...
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...Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin 19- Ursoniu S, Sahebkar A, Andrica F, Serban C, Banach M, Lipid.
Effects of Flaxseed Supplements 2002;25(9):1247-9....
Search for a Prion-Specific Nucleic Acid
by Ana Maria Serban
Diversity of prion strains was attributed to an elusive nucleic acid, yet a search spanning nearly two
decades has failed to identify a prion-specific polynucleotide. In our search for a prion-specific nucleic
acid, we analyzed nucleic acids in purified fractions from the brains of Syrian hamsters infected with
Sc237 prions. Purification of Sc237 prions removed nucleic acids larger than 50 nucleotides as measured
by return refocusing electrophoresis (RRGE). To determine the size of the largest polynucleotide present
in purified fractions at an abundance of one molecule per infectious (ID 50 ) unit, we measured prions
present after inoculation. In order to account for the rapid clearance of prions after intracerebral
inoculation, we determined the number of PrP Sc molecules and ID 50 units of prions that were retained
in brain. Factoring in clearance after inoculation, we estimate that the largest polynucleotide present in
our purified fractions at one molecule per ID 50 unit is ≈25 ...
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...Serban, C. Pinilla, R. B. Bastidas, R. Rozenshteyn, T. L. James, R. A. Houghten, F. E. Cohen, S. B. Prusiner,

and D. R. Burton. 1997....
The reception of phenomenology in Argentina by Eugenio Pucciarelli. His ideal of a militant and humanist
philosophy underpinned by a pluralistic conception of reason and time
by Irene Breuer
This paper focuses on the Argentine philosopher Eugenio Pucciarelli (1907-1995) and his criti-cal
reception of phenomenology. It introduces to his contribution to phenomenology in the con-text of its
early reception in Argentina and addresses the following issues: 1) the mission of phi-losophy, the
various ways of accessing its essence, in particular those of Scheler, Dilthey and Husserl, 3) his reception
of Husserl as far as the ideals of science and reason are concerned, 4) the crisis of reason 3) his pluralistic
conception of reason and time, and finally, to 4) his human-istic stance. The thesis argues that his
conception of philosophy, which emphasizes the personal dimension and the social commitment of
philosophical practice as well as the relentless search for unshakeable foundations of knowledge as
carried out by Husserl, is underpinned by a plu-ralistic conception of reason, time and culture that
confers Pucciarelli’s philosophizing a human-istic bias. Phenomenology as conceived by Pucciarelli
becomes thus an active force by embrac-ing multiple perspectives, such that its methodology can be
applied to varying contexts and cir-cumstances. Pucciarelli’s commitment to social justice and Latin
American culture responds to the attempt to rescue the virtues and freedom of the individual, which
ground human dignity. In short, Pucciarelli’s stance reveals a profound pluralistic humanism that does
not neglect its mili-tant and critical function, thus evidencing its relevance to the current sociopolitical
situation in Latin America.
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...Apostolescu & C. Serban (Eds.), Husserl, Kant and Transcendental Phenomenology (213–234). Berlin:
Gruyter. Breuer, I. (2020b). Aristotle and Husserl on Feelings in Moral Sense: Philia and Love....
Research On Animal Production Volume 13, Issue 35 (3-2022)
by Research On Animal Production
1- Effect of Different Dietary Protein Regimens on Performance, Carcass Characteristics and Economic
Traits of Growing Japanese Quails P. 1-11 2- Effects of Atorvastatin and Gemfibrozil on Cellular and
Humoral Immune Response in Ross 308 Broiler Chickens P. 12-18 3- Evaluation of Growth Parameters of
Broiler Chickens Fed with Different Dietary Levels of Hemp Seed (Cannabis sativa L.) using Gompertz
Model Compare with Artificial Neural Network P. 19-27 4- Effect of Various Levels of Cottonseed Meal
with Silymarin on Performance, Tibia Bone Characteristics and Some Blood Parameters of Broiler
Chickens P. 28-39 5- Effects of Graded Levels of an Acidifier in Drinking Water on Performance, Intestinal
Microflora and Morphology of Broiler Chickens P. 40-50 6- Evaluation of the Effect of using Complete
Branches of Albizia on Histomorphometry and Histopathology of Rumen, Liver and Kidneys in Fattening
Lambs P. 51-61 7- Effects of Adding Different Levels of Date Pulp on the Aerobic Stability, Degradability
Parametrs and Nutritional Value of Alfalfa Silage using Gas Production P. 62-71 8- Chemical Composition,
Gas Production Parameters and In Vitro Digestibility of Processed Grass Pea (Lathyrus Sativus) Residues
with Some Chemicals P. 72-84 9- Increased Milk Production, Concentration of Unsaturated Fatty Acids
and Conjugated Linoleic Acid in the Milk of Holstein Lactating Cows using Monensin P. 85-92 10- Effect of
Different Levels Substitution of Cottonseed Meal with Flax Meal on the Ruminal Fibrolytic Enzyme
Activity and Blood Parameters and Immune System in Ewes P. 93-99 11- The Effect of using Different
Levels of Luteolin on Reducing Malondialdehyde Content and Increasing the Motility and Viability of Ross
308 Rooster Sperm during Cryopreservation and Thawing Process P. 100-108 12- The Effect of Different
Energy Level on Blood Metabolites, Bacterial Population of Small Intestine and Performance of Arian
Broiler Chickens P. 109-117 13- Comparative Assessment the Effect of Eggplant Peel (Solanum
melongena) Extract on the Chilled-Stored in Farahani Ram Sperm P. 118-123 14- Serological Evaluation of
Horse Specimens Suspected of Glanders using Western Blot P. 124-129 15- Imputation of Missing
Genotypes with Intelegent K-Nearest Neighbore Algorithm P. 130-138 16- Estimation of Variance
Components and Genome Partitioning According to Minor Allele Frequency for Quantitative Traits in
Sheep P. 139-148 17- The Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNP) Discovery on Transcriptome of Pure
Sistani and Cross-Breeding of Sistani and Holstein, Simmental and Monte Billiard Bulls P. 149-157 18-
Evaluation of Genomic Inbreeding Rate in Iranian Native Sheep using Dense SNP Markers (600K) P. 158-
167 19- Genome-wide Association Study Related to Semen Traits Based on Gene-set Enrichment Analysis
in Holstein Bulls P. 168-175 20- Estimation of Financial Losses Associated to Coccidiosis in Broilers P. 176-
184
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...Banach, M., C. Serban, A. Sahebkar, D.P. Mikhailidis, S. Ursoniu and K.K. Ray. 2015....
Multifractal Downscaling of Rainfall Using Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) in the Andes
Plateau
by Roberto Quiroz
...Bărbulescu A, Serban C, Maftei C. Evaluation of Hurst Exponent for Precipitation Time Series....
Synthesis and Characterization of Organoclay from Sodium Montmorillonite and Fatty Hydroxamic Acids
by wisam hoidy
...Polubesova, C. Serban and S. Nir, 2007. Modified silicates and porous glass as adsorbents for removal
of organic pollutants from water and comparison with activated carbons....
Practicing Software Engineering in the 21st Century
by Joan Peckham
...Serban, C. & McMillin, B. (1996). Run-time security evaluation: Can we afford it? ACM – New Security
Paradigms Workshop, Lake Arrowhead, CA. Ting, T. C. (1993)....
Study of the hypolipidemic activity of Egyptian Tropaeolum majus L. (garden nasturtium) as a promising
therapeutic plant for treatment of cardiac diseases
by Mohamed Hifnawy
...Banach M, Serban C, Sahebkar A, Ursoniu S, Rysz J, Muntner P, Toth PP, Jones SR, Rizzo M, Glasser SP,
Lip GYH, Dragan S, Mikhailidis DP., Lipid and Blood Pressure Meta-analysis Collaboration (LBPMC)
Group...
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Determine the Effectiveness of a Polyphenolic

Extract (Hibiscus sabdariffa and Lippia citriodora) for Reducing Blood Pressure in Prehypertensive and
Type 1 Hypertensive Subjects
by Raul Arcusa
Hypertension is an important factor of cardiovascular diseases and contributes to their negative

consequences including mortality. The World Health Organization estimated that 54% of strokes and 47%
of cases of ischemic heart illness are related to high blood pressure. Recently, Hibiscus sabdariffa (HS)
and Lippia citriodora (LC) have attracted scientific interest, and they are recognized for their high content
of polyphenols as these may prevent several disease factors, such as hypertension. The aim of the
present study is to determine if supplementation with an HS-LC blend (MetabolAid®) may be effective for
the treatment of type 1 hypertensive sedentary populations. A total of 80 type 1 hypertensive subjects
of both sexes were included in the study and were treated with placebo or the HS-LC extract, and both
groups were treated over 84 days. The blood pressure (diastolic, systolic, and pulse pressure) was
measured throughout the day, for each of the days of the study duration and ...
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...[CrossRef] [PubMed] Serban, C.; Sahebkar, A.; Ursoniu, S.; Andrica, F.; Banach, M....
Adsorption of Polyelectrolyte onto Nanosilica Synthesized from Rice Husk: Characteristics, Mechanisms,
and Application for Antibiotic Removal
by thu cuc Bui
....; Serban, C.; Nir, S. Modified silicates and porous glass as adsorbents for removal of organic pollutants
from water and comparison with activated carbons. Appl. Clay Sci. 2007, 36, 174–181....
Ventricular Arrhythmia Risk in Noncardiac Diseases
by Ioana Mozos
...Circulation 2009;119:e241-e250. [5] Mozoş I, Şerban C and Mihăescu R. Late Ventricular Potentials in
Cardiac and Ex‐ tracardiac Diseases. In: Breijo- Marquez FR (ed)....
Arrhythmia risk in liver cirrhosis
by Ioana Mozos
...Orphanet J Rare Dis 2007; 2: 15 [PMID: 17389039 DOI: 10.1186/1750-1172-2-15] Mozos I, Costea C,
Serban C, Susan L. Factors associated with a prolonged QT interval in liver cirrhosis patients....
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Electrocardiographic Predictors of Cardiovascular Mortality
by Ioana Mozos
...Mozos, C. Serban, and R....
Correlation of hierarchical porosity in nanoporous gold with the mass transport of electron transfer-
coupled-chemical reactions
by Marcel Bouvet
...Serban, C. Fafaneata, Electrochemical methods for ascorbic acid determination, Electrochim. Acta, 121
(2014) 443-460. [19] N....
Poster Sessions
by Jamil Malik
...Rosu1 1 University of Medicine and Pharmacy Victor Babes Timisoara, Diabetes Clinic, Timisoara,
Romania, 2Clinical Medical Center Cristian Serban Buzias, Buzias, Romania Aims: To assess the influence
on...

Evaluation of genome similarities using a wavelet-domain approach
by Juliano Lino Ferreira
...Barbulescu A, Serban C, Maftei C. Evaluation of Hurst exponent for precipitation time series. Proc 14th
WSEAS Int Conf Comput. 2010;2:590-5. 31. Adler RJ, Feldman RE, Taqqu MS....
Hybrid learning trends in higher education post pandemic Covid 19: Scientometric mapping
by NINA OKTARINA
...Children and youth services review, 119, 105535. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105535

[22] Şerban, C., & Ioan, L. (2020). QLearn: towards a framework for smart learning environments....
Combined Supplementation of Coenzyme Q10 and Other Nutrients in Specific Medical Conditions
by Massimiliano Peana
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a compound with a crucial role in mitochondrial bioenergetics and membrane
antioxidant protection. Despite the ubiquitous endogenous biosynthesis, specific medical conditions are
associated with low circulating CoQ10 levels. However, previous studies of oral CoQ10 supplementation
yielded inconsistent outcomes. In this article, we reviewed previous CoQ10 trials, either single or in
combination with other nutrients, and stratified the study participants according to their metabolic
statuses and medical conditions. The CoQ10 supplementation trials in elders reported many favorable
outcomes. However, the single intervention was less promising when the host metabolic statuses were
worsening with the likelihood of multiple nutrient insufficiencies, as in patients with an established
diagnosis of metabolic or immune-related disorders. On the contrary, the mixed CoQ10 supplementation
with other interacting nutrients created more promising impacts in hosts with compro...
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....; Serban, C.; Sahebkar, A.; Ursoniu, S.; Rysz, J.; Muntner, P.; Toth, P.P.; Jones, S.R.; Rizzo, M.; Glasser,
S.P.; et al....
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Statin therapy and plasma free fatty acids: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of controlled clinical
trials
by Luís Simental-mendía
AIMThe aim of this meta‐analysis was to evaluate the effect of statin therapy on plasma FFA
concentrations in a systematic review and meta‐analysis of controlled clinical trials.MethodsPubMed‐
Medline, SCOPUS, Web of Science and Google Scholar databases were searched (from inception to
February 16 2015) to identify controlled trials evaluating the impact of statins on plasma FFA
concentrations. A systematic assessment of bias in the included studies was performed using the
Cochrane criteria. A random effects model and generic inverse variance method were used for
quantitative data synthesis. Sensitivity analysis was conducted using the leave‐one‐out method. Random
effects meta‐regression was performed using unrestricted maximum likelihood method to evaluate the
impact of potential moderators.ResultsMeta‐analysis of data from 14 treatment arms indicated a
significant reduction in plasma FFA concentrations following treatment with statins (weighted mean
difference (WMD) –19.42%, 95% CI...
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.... / 81:5 / 8 Serban C, Sahebkar A, Ursoniu S, Mikhailidis DP, Rizzo M, Lip GY, Kees Hovingh G, Kastelein
JJ, Kalinowski L, Rysz J, Banach M....
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Nigella sativa (black seed) effects on plasma lipid concentrations in humans: A systematic review and
meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials
...Clin Ther. 2013;35(8):1082-98. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2013.06.019. [106] Banach M, Aronow WS,

Serban C, Sahabkar A, Rysz J, Voroneanu L, et al. Lipids, blood pressure and kidney update 2014....
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The effects of a nutraceutical combination on plasma lipids and glucose: A systematic review and meta -
analysis of randomized controlled trials
...Banach, C. Serban, S. Ursoniu, J. Rysz, P. Muntner, P.P. Toth, S.R. Jones, M. Rizzo, S.P. Glasser, G.F. Watts,
R.S. Blumenthal, G.Y. Lip, D.P. Mikhailidis, A....
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Comparison of the effects of fibrates versus statins on plasma lipoprotein(a) concentrations: a systematic
review and meta-analysis of head-to-head randomized controlled trials
Raised plasma lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) concentration is an independent and causal risk factor for
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Several types of pharmacological approaches are under
evaluation for their potential to reduce plasma Lp(a) levels. There is suggestive evidence that statins and
fibrates, two frequently employed lipid-lowering drugs, can lower plasma Lp(a). The present study aims
to compare the efficacy of fibrates and statins in reducing plasma concentrations of Lp(a) using a meta-
analysis of randomized head-to-head trials. Medline and Scopus databases were searched to identify
randomized head-to-head comparative trials investigating the efficacy of fibrates versus statins in
reducing plasma Lp(a) levels. Meta-analysis was performed using a random-effects model, with inverse
variance weighted mean differences (WMDs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) as summary statistics.
The impact of putative confounders on the estimated effect size was explored using random ef...
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...Sahebkar A, Serban C, Mikhailidis DP, Undas A, Lip GYH, Muntner P, Bittner V, Ray KK, Watts GF,
Hovingh GK, Rysz J, Kastelein, JJP, Banach M....
Impact of ezetimibe on plasma lipoprotein(a) concentrations as monotherapy or in combination with

statins: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
The aim of this meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled clinical trials was to assess the effect of
ezetimibe on plasma lipoprotein(a) concentrations. Only randomized placebo-controlled trials
investigating the impact of ezetimibe treatment on cholesterol lowering that include lipoprotein(a)
measurement were searched in PubMed-Medline, SCOPUS, Web of Science and Google Scholar
databases (from inception to February 26th, 2018). A random-effects model and generic inverse variance
method were used for quantitative data synthesis. Sensitivity analysis was conducted using the leave-
one-out method. A weighted random-effects meta-regression was performed to evaluate the impact of
potential confounders on lipoprotein concentrations. This meta-analysis of data from 10 randomized
placebo-controlled clinical trials (15 treatment arms) involving a total of 5188 (3020 ezetimibe and 2168
control) subjects showed that ezetimibe therapy had no effect on altering plasma Lp(a) concentrations
(...
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...Serban, C. et al. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of statins on plasma asymmetric
dimethylarginine concentrations....
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Effect of Statin Therapy on Arterial Wall Inflammation Based on 18F-FDG PET/CT: A Systematic Review
and Meta-Analysis of Interventional Studies
Aim. To evaluate by meta-analysis of interventional studies the effect of statin therapy on arterial wall
inflammation. Background. Arterial exposure to low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels is
responsible for initiation and progression of atherosclerosis and arterial wall inflammation. 18F-
fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography (18F-FDG PET/CT) has been
used to detect arterial wall inflammation and monitor the vascular anti-inflammatory effects of lipid-
lowering therapy. Despite a number of statin-based interventional studies exploring 18F-FDG uptake,
these trials have produced inconsistent results. Methods. Trials with at least one statin treatment arm
were searched in PubMed-Medline, SCOPUS, ISI Web of Knowledge, and Google Scholar databases.
Target-to-background ratio (TBR), an indicator of blood-corrected 18F-FDG uptake, was used as the
target variable of the statin anti-inflammatory activity. Evaluation of studies biases, a random-effect...
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....; Serban, C.; Ursoniu, S.; Mikhailidis, D.P.; Jones, S.R.; Ray, K.K.; Blaha, M.J.; Rysz, J.; Toth, P.P.; et al....
Online learning during the pandemic of COVID-19: Experiences of students and universities
by Ilija Savić
The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant influence on university education and organization of lecturing.
Most universities throughout the world had not been prepared for the new circumstances, and this
ultimately affected both the organization and the quality of lectures. Universities were obliged to follow
trends and implement new strategies in lecturing in order to support their students where help was
most required, and furthermore, in order to maintain the quality of their experiences and education. The
objective of this research was to gain insight into how students reacted to the new pandemic situation
and whether they are satisfied with online teaching so that universities could use the results to adapt
and conduct online teaching in the future. The research found that students considered online learning
had affected their efficiency, productivity, and level of motivation in the process of learning. Apart from
these adversities regarding online teaching and learning, the surv...
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...Retrieved 11 January 2022, from http://www.oecd.org/coronavirus/en/ Opre, D., Șerban, C., Veșcan,
A., Iucu, & Romiță. (2022). Supporting students’ active learning with a computer based tool....
Statin therapy in athletes and patients performing regular intense exercise – Position paper from the
International Lipid Expert Panel (ILEP)
by Xavier Collet
...Banach M, Rizzo M, Toth PP, Farnier M, Davidson MH, Al-Rasadi K, Aronow WS, Athyros V, Djuric DM,
Ezhov MV, Greenfield RS, Hovingh GK, Kostner K, Serban C, Lighezan D, Fras Z, Moriarty PM, Muntner P,
Goudev...
Adsorption of organic pollutants by natural and modified clays: A comprehensive review
by Abdelbaki Benamor
...Polubesova, C. Serban, S. Nir, Modified silicates and porous glass as adsorbents for removal of organic
pollutants from water and comparison with activated carbons, Appl....
Resveratrol as an anti-asthmatic agent: could this stilbenoid help against COVID-19 in any way? A meta-
analysis
by onder yumrutas
Resveratrol is a phenolic phytoconstituent found in many plants. This molecule has always caught the
attention of scientists because of biological potentials such as inhibition of inflammation, oxidative stress
and platelet aggregation as well as to prevent/protect against cardiovascular and neurodegenerative
disease/disorders. Literature search have been conducted over resveratrol in covid-19 and asthma
studies published in Pubmed and Google Scholars until 30 September 2020. The criteria used in the
literature review were determined and were reviewed works on resveratrol including 368 articles and 47
articles on covid-19 and asthma, respectively. As a result of meta-analysis, TNF-α values of the studies
showed a significant difference (heterogeneity) of I2=68.39% from each other in total (Cohran Q:6.33,
p<0.0423). This study shows that resveratrol would have a potential to reduce ARDS symptoms, by
suppressing the cytokine storm and severe inflammation caused by SARS-CoV-2, and b...
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...Sahebkar A, Serban C, Ursoniu S, Wong ND, Muntner P, Graham IM, Mikhailidis DP, Rizzo M, Rysz J,
Sperling LS, Lip GYH, Banach M, Lipid and Blood Pressure Meta-analysis Collaboration (LBPMC) Group.
2015...
Heteroptera (Hemiptera) fauna of Karaman with new records for Türkiye

by Özgür KOÇAK
...J.Het.Turk., 5(1), May 2023 (eISSN 2687-3249) Şerban, C., 2010, Faunistic Data On Some True Bugs
Species (Insecta: Heteroptera) From West Turkey [Results Of The “Taurus” - 2005 And „Focida“ - 2006
Expeditions...
Early sedation with dexmedetomidine in ventilated critically ill patients and heterogeneity of treatment
effect in the SPICE III randomised controlled trial
by Ian Seppelt
...Sebafundi, C. Serban; Kuala Lumpar General Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, MY, SK. Lim, N. Mazidah, N.
Saidin, N. Sjamsuddin, ITA. Tan, N....
Förster Resonance Energy Transfer-Mediated Globular Protein Sensing Using Polyelectrolyte Complex
Nanoparticles
by Hrishikesh Talukdar
....; Serban, C.; Nir, S. Modified silicates and porous glass as adsorbents for removal of organic pollutants
from water and comparison with activated carbons. Appl....
A Distinct Hibiscus sabdariffa Extract Prevents Iron Neurotoxicity, a Driver of Multiple Sclerosis Pathology
by Chang-chun Ling
Iron deposition in the brain begins early in multiple sclerosis (MS) and continues unabated. Ferrous iron
is toxic to neurons, yet the therapies used in MS do not counter iron neurotoxicity. Extracts of Hibiscus
sabdariffa (HS) are used in many cultures for medicinal purposes. We collected a distinct HS extract and
found that it abolished the killing of neurons by iron in culture; medications used in MS were ineffective
when similarly tested. Neuroprotection by HS was not due to iron chelation or anthocyanin content. In
free radical scavenging assays, HS was equipotent to alpha lipoic acid, an anti-oxidant being tested in MS.
However, alpha lipoic acid was only modestly protective against iron-mediated killing. Moreover, a
subfraction of HS without radical scavenging activity negated iron toxicity, whereas a commercial
hibiscus preparation with anti-oxidant activity could not. The idea that HS might have altered properties
within neurons to confer neuroprotection is supported by its...
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...[CrossRef] [PubMed] Serban, C.; Sahebkar, A.; Ursoniu, S.; Andrica, F.; Banach, M....
Sterile leukocyturia affects urine neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin concentration in type 2

diabetic patients
by AGNIESZKA Błądzińska
...Banach M, Aronow WS, Serban C, et al. Lipids, blood pressure and kidney update 2014. Pharmacol Res
2015; 95-96: 111-25. 15. Schulze BD. Urine diagnosis and leukocyturia....
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Heart failure and diabetes: metabolic alterations and therapeutic interventions: a state-of-the-art review
from the Translational Research Committee of the Heart Failure Association–European Society of
Cardiology
by Dimitrios Farmakis
...Williams R, de Vries F, Kothny W, Serban C, Lopez-Leon S, Chu C, Schlienger R....
Therapeutic management of hyperlipoproteinemia (a)
by Peter D. Montan Y.
...Kotani K, Sahebkar A, Serban C, et al. Lipid and Blood Pressure Meta-analysis Collaboration (LBPMC)
Group....
SEBEŞ RIVER MONTAINOUS SECTOR (OLT RIVER WATERSHED) ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT (TRANSYLVANIA,
ROMANIA
by BANADUC Doru-Stelian
The paper presents the ecological evaluation, based on the structure of the benthonic
macroinvertebrates communities, fish fauna and biotope elements of the mountain sector of the Sebeş
River, situated in the area of the Natura 2000 site Făgăraş Mountains. The study emphasizes the good
ecological state of this river sector, close to the natural one and proposes measures for the sustainable
management of the surveyed area, related to the aquatic fauna, the substrata structural type, the
riverbed and shore morphology, the connectivity, the water quality, the riparian vegetation.
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...Diaconu C. Şerban P., 1994 – Sinteze şi regionalizări hidrologice, Edit. Tehnică, Bucureşti. Hellawell J....
Determination of release of organic cations from micelle–clay complexes and their re-adsorption in
sand/clay columns
by S. Nir
...El-Nahhal, Y., Nir, S., Serban, C., Rabinovitz, O., Rubin, B., 2000. Montmorillonite-
phenyltrimethylammonium yields environmentally improved formulations of hydrophobic herbicides. J.
Agric....
Syntaxin 5 Overexpression andβ-Amyloid 1–42 Accumulation in Endoplasmic Reticulum of

Hippocampal Cells in Rat Brain Induced by Ozone Exposure
by Selva Rivas-Arancibia
...Serban, C. Stefanescu, and R. Chirita, “The oxidative stress hypothesis in Alzheimer’s disease,”
Psychiatria Danubina, vol. 25, no. 4, pp. 401–409, 2013. [26] S. Rivas-Arancibia, C....
Significant Decrease in Plasma Levels of D-Dimer, Interleukin-8, and Interleukin-12 After a 12-Month
Treatment with Rosuvastatin in HIV-Infected Patients Under Antiretroviral Therapy
by Isabella Bon
...Sahebkar A, Serban C, Mikhailidis DP, et al.: Association between statin use and plasma D-dimer levels.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials....
Distance-Based Metrics for Comparing Conformational Ensembles of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins
by Shoshana Wodak
...Serban, C. Pinilla, R. B. Bastidas, R. Rozenshteyn, T. L. James, R. A. Houghten, F. E. Cohen, S. B. Prusiner,

and D. R. Burton. 1997....
Curcumin: A Review of Its Effects on Human Health
by Douglas Kalman
....; Serban, C.; Aronow, W.S.; Rysz, J.; Dragan, S.; Lerma, E.V.; Apetrii, M.; Covic, A. Lipid, blood pressure
and kidney update 2013. Int. Urol. Nephrol. 2014, 46, 947–961....
Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Associated with COVID-19
by Aurelia Hangan
....; Ilie-Serban, C.; Hangan, A.; Slujitoru, R.E.; Gherghina, A.; Mitroi-Maxim, C.; Curtali, L.; et al.
Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Associated with COVID-19....
Regulatory Effects of Statins on SIRT1 and Other Sirtuins in Cardiovascular Diseases
by maryam khanahmadi
Adverse cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes, such as sudden cardiac death, acute myocardial
infarction, and stroke, are often catastrophic. Statins are frequently used to attenuate the risk of CVD-
associated morbidity and mortality through their impact on lipids and they may also have anti-
inflammatory and other plaque-stabilization effects via different signaling pathways. Different statins,
including atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, pravastatin, pitavastatin, and simvastatin, are administered to
manage circulatory lipid levels. In addition, statins are potent inhibitors of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl
coenzyme A (HMGCoA) reductase via modulating sirtuins (SIRTs). During the last two decades, SIRTs have
been investigated in mammals and categorized as a family of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD)-
dependent histone deacetylases (HDACs) with significant oxidative stress regulatory function in cells—a
key factor in extending cell lifespan. Recent work has demonstrated that statins upr...
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....; Serban, C.; Mikhailidis, D.P.; Undas, A.; Lip, G.Y.; Muntner, P.; Bittner, V.; Ray, K.K.; Watts, G.F.;
Hovingh, G.K.; et al. Association between statin use and plasma D-dimer levels....
Vegetable oils-based microemulsions: Formation, properties, and application for "ex-situ" soil
decontamination
by Omar El Seoud
...Rytwo G, Serban C, Nir S, Margulies L (1991) Clays Clay Min 39:551 30. Cardoso SRF, Angeleri FB, Santos
HS, Aumond JJ, Santos PS (1992) Cerâmica 38(254):21 31....
Pengaruh Kredibilitas Vlogger Youtube Terhadap Kesadaran Destinasi Wisata Dan Keinginan Berwisata
Penonton Indonesia
by Adestya Ayu Armielia (050064)

Penelitian ini adalah mengenai dampak vlogger pariwisata Youtube terhadap kesadaran tujuan wisata
dan niat beli di Indonesia, khususnya mengenai kredibilitas vlogger, kepada pelanggan. Kerangka yang
diusulkan berpendapat bahwa kredibilitas sub-dimensi seperti daya tarik, kepercayaan dan keahlian
memiliki dampak yang signifikan terhadap kesadaran destinasi dan niat pembelian. Temuan empiris
berdasarkan 350 pelanggan vlog perjalanan dan pariwisata Youtube berusia antara 12-42 tahun
mengungkapkan bahwa daya tarik vlogger, kepercayaan kepada vlogger, dan keahlian vlogger secara
signifikan meningkatkan kesadaran tujuan wisata dan niat beli mereka. Penelitian ini diharapkan
memberikan kontribusi untuk literatur pemasaran dan bukti tambahan mengenai bagaimana influencer
media sosial seperti vlogger youtube dapat secara efektif membantu industri pariwisata dan
kementerian pariwisata untuk meningkatkan kesadaran tujuan wisata dan meningkatkan niat beli
konsumen.
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...Journal of Marketing, 75(1), 46–59. https://doi.org/10.1509/jm.75.1.46 Serban, C. (2010). Marketing

communication in online social programs Ohanian model of source credibility....
Pharmacogenomics in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia: promises and limitations
by Zeina mahayri
Despite the significant advances achieved in pediatric acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) treatment,
adverse side effects of drugs remain a challenging issue. Numerous ALL pharmacogenomic studies have
been conducted to elucidate the predisposing genetic factors for their development. Plausible
pharmacogenomic data are available for the osteonecrosis associated with glucocorticoids, the
neurotoxicity associated with vincristine and the cardiotoxicity related to anthracyclines. However, these
data have not been fully translated into the clinic due to several limitations, most importantly the lack of
reliable evidence. The most robust pharmacogenomics data are those for thiopurines and methotrexate
use, with evidence-based preemptive testing recommendations for the former. Pharmacogenomics has a
significant potential utility in pediatric ALL treatment regimens. In this review, gaps and limitations in this
field are emphasized, which may provide a useful guide for future research design.
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...Pharmacogenomics. 17, 1075–1087 (2016). 30 Valcovici M, Andrica F, Serban C, Dragan S.

Cardiotoxicity of anthracycline therapy: current perspectives. Arch. Med....
Pairing micropollutants and clay-composite sorbents for efficient water treatment: Filtration and
modeling at a pilot scale
by Laura Scrano
...Nir, S., Undabeytia, T., Yaron-Marcovich, D., El-Nahhal, Y., Polubesova, T., Serban, C., Rytwo, G., Lagaly,
G., Rubin, B., 2000....
Dimerization of the prion protein studied by site specific mutagenesis to p-benzoyl-L-phenylalanine
by sudheer sangeetham
...Serban, C. Pinilla, R.B. Bastidas, R. Rozenshteyn, T.L. James, R. a Houghten, F.E. Cohen, S.B. Prusiner,
D.R....
Interrogating the Dimerization Interface of the Prion Protein Via Site-Specific Mutations to p-Benzoyl-L-
Phenylalanine
by sudheer sangeetham
...Serban, C. Pinilla, R.B. Bastidas, R. Rozenshteyn, T.L. James, R. a Houghten, F.E. Cohen, S.B. Prusiner,
D.R....
Complex responses to Si quantum dots accumulation in carp liver tissue: Beyond oxidative stress
by C. Staicu
...Serban, C. Sima, A.C. Staicu, M.C. Munteanu, M. Costache, R. Burlacu, O. Zarnescu, A....
The Effect of Changing the Toothbrush on the Marginal Gingiva Microcirculation in the Adolescent
Population—A Laser Doppler Flowmetry Assessment
by Carmen Todea
It is well-known that proper tooth brushing has the effect of stimulating microcirculation in a healthy
gingiva. The aim of this study was to evaluate the microcirculation dynamics at the level of healthy
marginal gingiva in adolescents after changing their toothbrush. Three evaluation instruments were
employed to assess and quantify the effects on the marginal gingiva: the periodontal probing depth (PD),
gingival index (GI) and laser Doppler flowmetry (LDF). A total of 12 adolescents, aged between 15 and
20, were enrolled in the study, resulting in a total of 72 frontal upper teeth for PD and GI and 48 gingival
interdental sites for LDF assessment. For each measurement, the pulp blood flow signal was recorded for
1 min and represented as a pulsatory signal. Data were collected in four moments: before the
toothbrush changed and 24 h, 7 days and 14 days after. For the statistical analysis, the nonparametric
Friedman test was applied for comparisons between more than two pair numeric ...
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....; Șerban, C.; Pricop, M.; Urechescu, H.; Vlaicu, B....
Laser Er:YAG-Assisted Debonding May Be a Viable Alternative to the Conventional Method for
Monocrystalline Ceramic Brackets
by Carmen Todea
In orthodontic practice, due to the increased interest among patients in smile aesthetics, different types
of brackets are now being used, with those most frequently applied being ones made of polycrystalline
and monocrystalline ceramic. The aim of this study was to evaluate the laser Er:YAG-assisted debonding
technique compared to conventional methods for removing monocrystalline ceramic brackets from
human teeth. The study sample included 60 vital teeth (frontals of the upper jaw) from 10 patients who
had monocrystalline ceramic brackets and were in the final phase of orthodontic treatment. The
debonding procedure was carried out following a split-mouth study design, using either the conventional
technique or laser Er:YAG 2940 nm radiation. For each tooth, three variables were evaluated: the
patient’s sujective tooth sensitivity associated with the debonding, the time required for debonding, and
pulp blood flow microdynamics after the debonding. Three evaluation instruments were u...
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...[CrossRef] Serban, C.; Lungeanu, D.; Bota, S.D.; Cotca, C.C.; Negrutiu, M.L.; Duma, V.F.; Sinescu, C.;
Craciunescu, E.L....
Simulation Analysis of Doubly Fed Induction Generator for Wind Energy Conversion System Using Matlab
by Hamid Metwally
...Mahi, C. Serban and H....
Phenomenological Metaphysics and the problems of facticity and genesis. The twofold unity of primal
hyle and God as the limits of the world-spanning teleology
by Irene Breuer
This paper deals with Husserl's conception of a phenomenological metaphysics, its realm of primal facts
and the teleology involved therein. It claims that the necessary positing of the embodied Ego, which in
Ideas I is merely methodologically necessary such as to allow for eidetic variation, is later posited on
ontological grounds as the content, along with other primal facts, of this newly conceived Metaphysics.
This involves an inversion of the order of foundation, since now eidetic phenomenology presupposes this
ontological grounding. As to metaphysical teleology, which runs from the primal hyle to God as guiding
principle, I will inquire into the conception of teleological rational theology as Vernunftglaube and
disclose the different meanings attributed to facticity, the absolute, transcendence, necessity, and
contingency. Phenomenological metaphysics involves thus a structure composed by embodied I,
worldliness, intersubjectivity and historicity that unfolds within a teleological theology.
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...Apostolescu, & C. Serban (eds.), Husserl, Kant and Transcendental Phenomenology. Berlin: de Gruyter,
213–234. Breuer, I. (2020b). “Aristotle and Husserl on Feelings in Moral Sense: Philia and Love”....
An algorithm for dynamic vehicle-track-structure interaction analysis for high-speed trains
by Maria Fedorova
The objective of the present work is to develop a robust, yet simple-to-implement algorithm for dynamic
vehicle-track-structure-interaction (VTSI) analysis, applicable to trains passing over bridges. The algo-
rithm can be readily implemented in existing bridge analysis software with minimal code modifications.
It is based on modeling the bridge and train separately, and coupling them together by means of kine-
matic constraints. The contact forces between the wheels and the track become Lagrange multipliers in
this approach. A direct implementation of such an approach results in spurious oscillations in the con-
tact forces. Two approaches are presented to mitigate these spurious oscillations – (a) a cubic B-spline
interpolation of the kinematic constraints in time, and (b) an adaptation of an alternate time- integration
scheme originally developed by Bathe. Solutions obtained using this algorithm are verified using a
generic differential algebraic equation (DAE) solver. Due to high train speeds and possible track
irregularities, wheels can momentarily lose contact with the track. This contact separation is formulated
as a Linear Complementary Problem (LCP). With this formulation, including contact separation in the
analysis amounts to replacing a call to a linear equation solver by a call to an LCP solver, a modification of
only two steps of the procedure. The focus of this paper is on the computational procedure of VTSI
analysis. The main contribution of this paper is recognizing computational issues associated with time-
varying kinematic constraints, clearly identifying their cause and developing remedies.
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...Serban, C. Petra, A. Hindmarsh, User Documentation for idas v1. 2.2 (sundials v2. 6.2), Center for
Applied Scientific Computing. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, 2015. R....
Index of microvascular resistance to assess the effect of rosuvastatin on microvascular function in

women with chest pain and no obstructive coronary artery disease: A double‐blind randomized study
by Lars Aaberge
...(33) Sahebkar A, Serban C, Ursoniu S, Mikhailidis DP, Undas A, Lip GY, Bittner V, Ray K, Watts GF,
Hovingh GK, Rysz J, Kastelein JJ, Banach M....
Oral Health perception among Schoolchildren in Municipality of Tripoli Center, Libya
by EBTEHAL GABRUN
...BANU, A., ȘERBAN, C., PRICOP, M., URECHESCU, H. & VLAICU, B. 2018....
Optical and electrochemical-mediated detection of ascorbic acid using manganese porphyrin and its gold
hybrids
by Mihaela Ionela Birdeanu
...Serban, C. Fafaneata, Electrochim. Acta 121 (2014) 443. [9] K.E. Anderson, Hepatology 45 (2007) 6. [10]
V.A. Percy, D. Naidoo, S.M. Joubert, R.J. Pegoraro, S. Afr. J. Med. Sci. 40 (1975) 185. [11] N....
Hybrid levan–Ag/AgCl nanoparticles produced by UV-irradiation: properties, antibacterial efficiency and

application in bioactive poly(vinyl alcohol) films
by sami boufi
Hybrid Ag/AgCl nanoparticles with high antibacterial activity were synthesised using bacterial levan.
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...Serban, C. Ristoscu, S. M. Petrescu, E. T. Oner and I. N. Mihailescu, Biomacromol, 2011, 12, 2251–2256.
39002 | RSC Adv., 2021, 11, 38990–39003 Paper 44 A. Haddar, M. Hamed, A. Bouallegue, R....
Real-time reconciled simulation as decision support tool for process operation
by gloria gutierrez
...Serban, C. Petra, A.C....
The nuclear resonance scattering calibration technique for the EuroGammaS gamma characterisation
system at ELI-NP-GBS
by Rita Borgheresi
...Serban,c,2 S. Squerzanti,e O. Starodubtsev,c A. Tricomi,a,b A. Variola,i M. Veltric, j and B....
Time trends, regional variability and seasonality regarding the incidence of type 1 diabetes mellitus in
Romanian children aged 0-14 years, between 1996 and 2015
by Alexandra Ioana Sima
The incidence of type 1 diabetes mellitus in children is highly variable in the world. The aim of our study
was to analyze the evolution of the incidence of childhood type 1 diabetes in Romania between 1996
and 2015, and to search for differences amongst age groups, gender, geographic regions and month of
diagnosis. All new cases of type 1 diabetes, aged <15 years, diagnosed by two independent sources,
were included in the study. The statistical methods included modeling of the incidence rates, adjusting
for age groups, sex, calendar year, geographic region and seasonality. The study group was composed by
5,422 children, with overall completeness of ascertainment estimated at 93.7%. The incidence rate (per
100,000 person-years) rose continuously, from 4.7 (95% CI 3.9-5.7) in 1996 to 11.0 (95% CI 9.9-12.2) in
2015, by a yearly rate of 5.1%, highest in the youngest and lowest in the oldest children. The mean
incidence was significantly higher (p <0.0001) in Transylvania (7.9, 95...
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...Study Group Sören Möller3, Mihaela Vlad4, Bogdan Timar5, Alexandra Sima1, on 1 Victor Babes
University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Department of Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Timisoara,
Romania Cristian...
Amperometric microsensor based on nanoporous gold for ascorbic acid detection in highly acidic
biological extracts
by Renata Bannitz Fernandes
...Serban, C. Fafaneata, Electrochemical methods for ascorbic acid determination, Electrochim. Acta 121
(2014) 443-60. [41] S.S.V. Tatiparti, F....
Ghid De Inventariere Şi Cartare a Distribuţiei Speciilor De Nevertebrate Dulcicole Alogene Invazive Din
România
by Oana Paula
Proiect cofinanțat din Fondul European de Dezvoltare Regională prin Programul Operațional
Infrastructură Mare 2014-2020 Beneficiar: Ministerul Mediului, Apelor şi Pădurilor. Partener:
Universitatea din București. Număr de înregistrare: POIM2014+ 120008. Contract de finanțare:
231/27.11.2018
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...Șerban, C. (2014) ‘Observations on the occurrence of Pectinatella magnifica (Leidy, 1851) species
(Phylum Bryozoa) in Romania’, in Toderaș, I. et al....
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Demystifying the mist: Sources of microbial bioload in dental aerosols
by Purnima Kumar
...Serban D, Banu A, Serban C, Tuta-Sas I, Vlaicu B. Predictors of quantitative microbiological analysis of

spatter and aerosolization during scaling. Rev Med Chir Soc Med Nat Iasi. 2013;117:503508. 66....
Implementation and Analysis of an Error Detection and Correction System on FPGA
by Alin Gheorghita MAZARE
...Şerban, C. Anton, L. Ionescu, I. Tutănescu, A....
From volunteer to trustable computing: Providing QoS-aware scheduling mechanisms for multi-grid
computing environments
by M. Blanca Caminero
...Şerban, C. M. Litan, A time-constrained SLA Negotiation Strategy in Competitive Computational Grids,

Future Generation Computing Systems 28 (8) (2012) 1303–1315. [38] J. Padgett, K. Djemame, P....
Montmorillonite- hydrothermal carbon nanocomposites: Synthesis, characterization and evaluation of

pesticides retention for potential treatment of agricultural wastewater
by Mariela Fernández
...Colloid Interface Sci. 289, 104–115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2005.03.053 Nir, S., Undabeytia, T.,
Yaron-Marcovich, D., El-Nahhal, Y., Polubesova, T., Serban, C., Rytwo, G., Lagaly, G., Rubin, B....

35th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes
by Kinga Howorka
...Serban, C. Guja, M. Mota, G. Creteanu, A. Calin, M. Morosanu, I. Ferariu, I. Halmagy, 1. Cristescu, M.

Strugariu, A. Minescu, R. Barbul. Clinic of Diabetes, N.C....
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Statin Use in COVID-19 Hospitalized Patients and Outcomes: A Retrospective Study
by hamideh kouhpeikar
...Lipids. (2011) 46:333–40. doi: 10.1007/s11745-010-3517-x Sahebkar A, Serban C, Mikhailidis DP, Undas
A, Lip GYH, Muntner P, et al....
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The Effect of Statins through Mast Cells in the Pathophysiology of Atherosclerosis: a Review
by hamideh kouhpeikar
...Sahebkar A, Serban C, Ursoniu S, Mikhailidis DP, Undas A, Lip GY, et al. The impact of statin therapy on
plasma levels of von Willebrand factor antigen. Thromb Haemost. 2016;115(03):520– 32....
A Genetic Algorithm for Solving a Container Storage Problem Using a Residence Time Strategy
by Doina Carp
...Serban, C., Carp, D. (2016) Optimization of container stowage in a yard block using a genetic algorithm,
Studies in Informatics and Control, 25(1), pp. 123-130. 13....
Differential Single-Phase Inverters With Active Power Decoupling: A Survey
by ronald musona
...Serban, C. Marinescu, and A. Busca-Forcos, ‘‘Single-phase voltage source converter with active power
decoupling operating in both grid-connected and island modes,’’ in Proc. IEEE 6th Int. Symp....

Inflammatory biomarkers in patients in Simvastatin treatment: No effect of co-enzyme Q10
supplementation
by Maria D Hansen
...Banach, C. Serban, S. Ursoniu, J. Rysz, P. Muntner, P.P....
Une révision phénoménologique de la naissance de la métaphysique. De Marius Victorinus à Francisco

Suárez
by Luz Ascarate
...C. Serban, Phénoménologie de la possibilité. Husserl et Heidegger, Paris, PUF, 2016, p. 19. 10. Cf. A....
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The Role of Nutraceuticals in Statin Intolerant Patients
by Željko Reiner
Statins are the most common drugs administered for patients with cardiovascular disease. However, due
to statin-associated muscle symptoms, adherence to statin therapy is challenging in clinical practice.
Certain nutraceuticals, such as red yeast rice, bergamot, berberine, artichoke, soluble fiber, and plant
sterols and stanols alone or in combination with each other, as well as with ezetimibe, might be
considered as an alternative or add-on therapy to statins, although there is still insufficient evidence
available with respect to long-term safety and effectiveness on cardiovascular disease prevention and
treatment. These nutraceuticals could exert significant lipid-lowering activity and might present multiple
non-lipid-lowering actions, including improvement of endothelial dysfunction and arterial stiffness, as
well as anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties. The aim of this expert opinion paper is to provide
the first attempt at recommendation on the management of statin i...
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...Banach M, Serban C, Sahebkar A, et al., for the Lipid and Blood Pressure Meta-analysis Collaboration
Group....
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The role of red yeast rice (RYR) supplementation in plasma cholesterol control: A review and expert
opinion
by Željko Reiner
...Curr Drug Saf 2016;11(3):264e6. [29] Banach M, Rizzo M, Toth PP, Farnier M, Davidson MH, Al-Rasadi
K, Aronow WS, Athyros V, Djuric DM, Ezhov MV, Greenfield RS, Hovingh GK, Kostner K, Serban C,
Lighezan...
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Antioxidant Effects of Statins by Modulating Nrf2 and Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling in Different Diseases
by Željko Reiner
Statins are competitive inhibitors of hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase and have been
used to treat elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) for almost four decades. Antioxidant
and anti-inflammatory properties which are independent of the lipid-lowering effects of statins, i.e.,
their pleiotropic effects, might be beneficial in the prevention or treatment of many diseases. This
review discusses the antioxidant effects of statins achieved by modulating the nuclear factor erythroid 2
related factor 2/ heme oxygenase-1 (Nrf2/HO-1) pathway in different organs and diseases. Nrf2 and
other proteins involved in the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway have a crucial role in cellular responses to
oxidative stress, which is a risk factor for ASCVD. Statins can significantly increase the DNA-binding
activity of Nrf2 and induce the expression of its target genes, such as HO-1 and glutathione peroxidase)
GPx, (thus protecting the cells against oxidative stress. Antioxidant and a...
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....; Serban, C.; Ursoniu, S.; Mikhailidis, D.P.; Undas, A.; Lip, G.Y.; Bittner, V.; Ray, K.K.; Watts, G.F.; Kees
Hovingh, G....
Evolution of Microgrids with Converter-Interfaced Generations: Challenges and Opportunities
by Himanshu Pota
Although microgrids facilitate the increased penetration of distributed generations (DGs) and improve
the security of power supplies, they have some issues that need to be better understood and addressed
before realising the full potential of microgrids. This paper presents a comprehensive list of challenges
and opportunities supported by a literature review on the evolution of converter-based microgrids. The
discussion in this paper presented with a view to establishing microgrids as distinct from the existing
distribution systems. This is accomplished by, firstly, describing the challenges and benefits of using DG
units in a distribution network and then those of microgrid ones. Also, the definitions, classifications and
characteristics of microgrids are revised according to their specific roles to provide a sound basis for
novice researchers to undertake ongoing research on microgrids.
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...Serban, C....
Corrected QT Interval in Hypertension Seen in a Tertiary Health Institution in North Central Nigeria
by Basil Okeahialam
...Mozos I, Serban C, Mihaescu R. Anemia and QT interval in hypertensive patients. Int J collab Res Int
Med Public Health 2012;4:2084. Klimas J, Stankovicova T, Kyselovic J, Bacharova L....
Software-Defined Power Grids: A Survey on Opportunities and Taxonomy for Microgrids
by Musa Ndiaye
...C. Şerban and M. D....
Effects of pH and electrolyte concentration on the binding between a humic acid and an oxazine dye
by Graciela Zanini
experimental results and model calculations. Appl. Clay Sci. 20, 273–282....
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Adsorption of the disinfectant benzalkonium chloride on montmorillonite. Synergistic effect in mixture of

molecules with different chain lengths
by Graciela Zanini
...Polubesova, T., Rytwo, G., Nir, S., Serban, C., Margulies, L., 1997. Adsorption of
benzyltrimethylammonium and benzyltriethylammonium on montmorillonite: experimental studies and
model calculations....
Power Flow Control Strategy For A Hybrid Microgrid Destined To Supply Critical Dc Loads
by Prof. Roberto Coelho
...Serban, C....
Effect of hormone replacement therapy with the anti-mineralocorticoid progestin Drospirenone

compared to tibolone on endothelial function and central haemodynamics in post-menopausal women
by Marco Gambacciani
Drospirenone (DRSP) is an antialdosterone agent with progestogenic and antiandrogenic effects. This
compound, has been recently used in combination with 17β-estradiol (E2) as hormonal therapy in
postmenopausal women and has been shown to exert a significant antihypertensive effect in
hypertensive post-menopausal women. Aim of the present study was to compare the effect of DRSP/E2
with those of Tibolone (T) on endothelial function, arterial stiffness, and lipid profile of early
postmenopausal women naïve on post-menopausal hormonal therapy. Twenty-four women met the
inclusion criteria and entered the study. Women were randomized to receive either DRSP/E2 or T for
6months. Blood pressure and heart rate were similar in both groups at baseline and at the end of the
study. Compared to baseline, endothelial function assessed by Reactive Hyperemia (RH) significantly
improved in women receiving E2/DRSP, whereas no significant differences between baseline and follow
up were detected in women...
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...Sahebkar, C. Serban, F. Andrica, P.P. Toth, S.R. Jones, K. Kostner, M.J. Blaha, S. Martin, J. Rysz, S. Glasser,
K.K. Ray, G.F. Watts, D.P....
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Adsorption of Astrazon Blue FGRL onto sepiolite from aqueous solutions
by NILGUN BALKAYA
...Tropp and C. Serban, Adsorption of diquat, paraquat and methyl green on sepiolite: experimental
results and model calculations, Appl. Clay Sci., 20 (2002) 273–282. [14] B. Armagan, O. Ozdemir, M....
Sustained-Release Vildagliptin 100 mg in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Review
by Kaushik Pandit
...Diabetes Obes Metab. 2011, 13:775-783. 10.1111/j.14631326.2011.01414.x Mathieu C, Kozlovski P,

Paldánius PM, Foley JE, Modgill V, Evans M, Serban C: Clinical safety and tolerability of vildagliptin—
insights...
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Impact of L-carnitine on plasma lipoprotein(a) concentrations: A systematic review and meta-analysis of

randomized controlled trials
by Kausik Ray
We aimed to assess the impact of L-carnitine on plasma Lp(a) concentrations through systematic review
and meta-analysis of available RCTs. The literature search included selected databases up to 31(st)
January 2015. Meta-analysis was performed using fixed-effects or random-effect model according to I(2)
statistic. Effect sizes were expressed as weighted mean difference (WMD) and 95% confidence interval
(CI). The meta-analysis showed a significant reduction of Lp(a) levels following L-carnitine
supplementation (WMD: -8.82 mg/dL, 95% CI: -10.09, -7.55, p < 0.001). When the studies were
categorized according to the route of administration, a significant reduction in plasma Lp(a)
concentration was observed with oral (WMD: -9.00 mg/dL, 95% CI: -10.29, -7.72, p < 0.001) but not
intravenous L-carnitine (WMD: -2.91 mg/dL, 95% CI: -10.22, 4.41, p = 0.436). The results of the meta-
regression analysis showed that the pooled estimate is independent of L-carnitine dose (slope: -0.30;
95% C...
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...Sahebkar, A., Serban, C., Ursoniu, S. & Banach, M. Effect of garlic on plasma lipoprotein(a)
concentrations: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials....
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Optimizing Cholesterol Treatment in Patients With Muscle Complaints
by Kausik Ray
Statins are highly effective for preventing cardiovascular events by reducing low-density lipoprotein
cholesterol (LDL-C). However, many patients taking statins report muscle-related symptoms that prevent
the use of guideline recommended doses. Patients with reported intolerance to statins have a high risk
of cardiovascular events. Clinical strategies that optimize cardiovascular risk reduction through LDL-C
lowering need to be applied in patients experiencing intolerable side effects that they attribute to
statins. In this paper, the authors review definitions of statin intolerance, propose algorithms to better
define statin intolerance, and describe approaches to optimize cardiovascular risk reduction among
individuals reporting statin-associated muscle symptoms.
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...Banach M, Serban C, Ursoniu S, et al., Lipid and Blood Pressure Meta-analysis Collaboration (LBPMC)
Group....
Joint EEG — EMG signal processing for identification of the mental tasks in patients with neurological
diseases
by Saeid Sanei
...C. Serban, and A.M....

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...Rytwo, C. Serban, E. Morillo, C. Maqueda, Modeling [26] O. Abollino, A. Giacomino, M. Malandrino,

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The Positioning of Universities in Collaborative Models as Clusters in a Knowledge Based Economy

Multiplicity results for a p-Laplacian discrete problems of Kirchhoff type

Simulations in Cyber-Security: A Review of Cognitive Modeling of Network Attackers, Defenders, and