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  Title: Comparative Analysis on Clinical Characteristics Among Patients with Acute Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) and Patients with Acute Hepatitis E Virus (HEV): A Single-Center Retrospective Study from Bulgaria  Author: Baymakova, Magdalena; Kunchev, Metodi; Mihaylova-Garnizova, Raynichka; Zasheva, Anelia; Plochev, Kamen; Kundurzhiev, Todor; Tsachev, Ilia Date: 2023 Abstract: The acute viral hepatitis was one of the most common conditions in daily clinical practice varying in different parts of the world. The aim of the present study was to perform a comparative analysis on clinical characteristics among patients with acute hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection and patients with acute hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection ... Library:

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  Title: Influence of unregulated storage conditions on physicochemical, organoleptic and NIR spectral characteristics of yellow cheese  Author: Baycheva, Stanka; Zlatev, Zlatin; Veleva, Petya Date: 2023 Abstract: In the present work, software and hardware tools are proposed for determining the change in the main characteristics of Bulgarian yellow cheese during storage in conditions not regulated by the manufacturers. NIR images in the 800-1100 nm range of yellow cheese samples from 3 manufacturers were obtained using a GT-903 video camera with the ... Library:

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  Title: Redox-Cycling “Mitocans” as Effective New Developments in Anticancer Therapy  Author: Bakalova, Rumiana; Lazarova, Dessislava; Sumiyoshi, Akira; Shibata, Sayaka; Zhelev, Zhivko; Nikolova, Biliana; Semkova, Severina; Vlaykova, Tatyana; Aoki, Ichio Date: 2023 Abstract: Our study proposes a pharmacological strategy to target cancerous mitochondria via redox-cycling “mitocans” such as quinone/ascorbate (Q/A) redox-pairs, which makes cancer cells fragile and sensitive without adverse effects on normal cells and tissues. Eleven Q/A redox-pairs were tested on cultured cells and cancer-bearing mice. The following ... Library:

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  Title: Cheese quality assessment by use of near-infrared spectroscopy  Author: Atanassova, Stefka; Yorgov, Dimitar; Veleva, Petya; Stoyanchev, Todor; Zlatev, Zlatin Date: 2023 Abstract: Dairy products are worldwide spread and have great commercial importance. Rapid and reliable analysis of cheese would be highly desirable both for the manufacturers and consumers. The results of experiments, related to the application of near-infrared spectroscopy for cheese quality estimation will be presented. Several kinds of Bulgarian ... Library:

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  Title: Matrix Metalloproteinases in Oral Health—Special Attention on MMP-8  Author: Atanasova, Tsvetelina; Stankova, Teodora; Bivolarska, Anelia; Vlaykova, Tatyana Date: 2023 Abstract: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a large family of Ca2+ and Zn2+ dependent proteolytic enzymes, able to cleave the various components of the extracellular matrix (ECM), as well as a range of other regulatory molecules. Several reports have proven the important role of both MMPs and their endogenous inhibitors, TIPMs, in oral health, the ... Library:

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  Title: Neurochemical plasticity of the carotid body in hypertension  Author: Atanasova, Dimitrinka Y.; Dandov, Angel D.; Lazarov, Nikolai E. Date: 2023 Abstract: The carotid body (CB), a main peripheral arterial chemoreceptor, has lately been implicated in the pathophysiology of various cardiovascular disorders. Emerging experimental evidence supports a causal relationship between CB dysfunction and augmented sympathetic outflow which is the common hallmark of human sympathetic-related diseases, ... Library:

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  Title: Tomato leaf color as predictor of soil moisture value using machine learning techniques  Author: Atanasov, Svetoslav; Harizanova-Petrova, Bilyana; Petrova, Radost Date: 2023 Abstract: Fresh water supplies for irrigation purposes must be used sparingly and judiciously, as water is an invaluable natural resource that is in short supply in much of the Earth. Soil moisture in fields is not uniform everywhere, and deploying thousands of sensors is unnecessarily expensive. The purpose of this publication is to model and predict ... Library:

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  Title: Application of Immersive Virtual Reality in the Non-Renewable Energy Industry Area: A Systematic Literature Review  Author: Atanasov, Svetoslav; Hristov, Vasil; Todorov, Apostol; Hristov, Anton; Häfner, Polina Date: 2023 Abstract: The Immersive Virtual Reality (VR) has the potential to significantly enhance the non-renewable energy (NRE) industry by improving safety and efficiency in operational and training processes. In order to explore applications of immersive technologies aimed at enhancing processes within the NRE energy sectors, a systematic review of the ... Library:

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  Title: State-of-the-art technologies for remote sensing of crops water status and nutrients in agriculture: A review  Author: Atanasov, Svetoslav Date: 2023 Abstract: The research relevance is predetermined by the need to introduce effective methods and tools for monitoring water resources and tracking soil nutrient levels to improve agricultural production and sustainable use of natural resources. The research aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest technologies and techniques used in RS ... Library:

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  Title: Application of modern means and technologies for monitoring the microclimate in greenhouses  Author: Ivanova, Y.; Ivanov, S.; Peychev, K.; Belovski, I. Date: 2024 Abstract: Modern tools and technologies are increasingly used to monitor the main parameters of the microclimate in greenhouses. In this article, an overview and comparative analysis of modern sensor devices applicable in the measurement of physical parameters in greenhouses is made. The various technologies and components for automation of microclimate ... Library:

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  Title: Effects of Electron Radiation on Serotonin Signaling and Reactivity of Rat Gastric Smooth Muscle  Author: Ardasheva, Raina; Prissadova, Natalia; Turiyski, Valentin; Tolekova, Anna; Krastev, Athanas; Pencheva, Mina; Popov, Veselin Date: 2023 Abstract: Ionizing radiation in radiotherapy can disrupt cellular functions based on radiation type, energy, and dose. However, investigations on the effects of accelerated electrons, particularly on serotonin mediation, are limited. This study aimed to investigate changes in serotonin signal transduction (targeting 5-HT2A and 5-HT2B receptors) in ... Library:

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  Title: Influence of osmolites on dual-species biofilm formation  Author: Ganchev, I. Date: 2024 Abstract: In a large part of ecological niches, bacterial species are united in communities and develop together in the form of heterogeneous structures called biofilms, which are formed on surfaces of different nature and nature with the participation and as a result of the interaction of two or more bacterial species In this study, we evaluated ... Library:

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  Title: Pregnancy toxaemia in a french bulldog due to extremely large fetal number: a case report  Author: Antonov, Anton Lazarinov Date: 2023 Abstract: The aim of this report was to describe a clinical case of pregnancy toxaemia in a bitch in the late gestational phase. The patient was presented 61 days after the last mating with an ex-treme abdominal distension, depression, prostration, apathy, vomiting, anorexia, dehydra-tion, dyspnea and without any labour signs. Ultrasonography revealed ... Library:

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  Title: Study of the main operational indicators of a self-propelled sprayer when spraying wheat and sunflower  Author: Markov, N.; Tihanov, G.; Kadiev, D.; Dragoev, D. Date: 2024 Abstract: An analysis has been made of some operational indicators of a self-propelled sprayer for spraying wheat and sunflower. The data in this study have been gathered and excerpted by the telematic system JD Link. It has been established from the obtained data that 66% of the area when spraying wheat (field А) and 46% of the area when spraying ... Library:

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  Title: Canine sperm vitrification with nonpermeable cryoprotectants and coconut water extender  Author: Antonov, Anton; Ivanova, Boyana Date: 2023 Abstract: This study was aimed to assess the efficiency of coconut water extender with addition of soy lecithin and sucrose as nonpermeable cryoprotectants for canine semen vitrification, using a simple method that yields a high survival rate of spermatozoa for clinical use. Twelve ejaculates from 12 adult normozoospermic dogs were collected separately ... Library:

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  Title: Investment in Agricultural Technology – Impact on Gross Added Value and Employment in the Sector  Author: Atanasova, P. Date: 2024 Abstract: The challenges in the Agro sector increase with each passing year. Innovations in agricultural machinery meet the growing needs of this sector of the economy. The purpose of the current article is, on the one hand, to analyze the changes occurring in the sector, to highlight good practices on a global scale, and, on the other hand, to analyze ... Library:

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  Title: Effect of cold and frozen storage on veined rapa whelk (Rapana venosa) meat quality  Author: Zhelyazkov, G.; Stratev, D.; Strateva, M. Date: 2024 Abstract: The study aim was to determine the impact of storage period on veined rapa whelk (Rapana venosa) meat, either chilled for 6 days or frozen for 3, 6, 9 and 12 months on its technological traits, chemical composition and fatty acid profile. Rapa whelks were collected by divers in June 2021 from the Black Sea, one nautical mile off the Bulgarian ... Library:

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  Title: Effects of feeding frequency on the silkworm Bombyx mori L. development  Author: Guncheva, R. Date: 2024 Abstract: The aim of this paper was to study the influence of the feeding frequency on the silkworm Bombyx mori L. development, based on the traits survival (%) and larval development duration (h), which are the basic biological characteristic. The study was conducted during 2020 at the Training Experimental Station of the Sericulture section of the ... Library:

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  Title: A rare case of an asymptomatic ovarian cystadenoma in a Labrador retriever  Author: Antonov, A.; Atanasov, A.; Simeonov, R. Date: 2023 Abstract: In this report, a clinical case of asymptomatic ovarian cystadenoma in a six-year-old, female Labrador retriever is described. The owner reported that the dog had been presented for routine spaying two weeks earlier in another clinic. During the operation, the veterinarian discovered a unilateral mass at the tip of the left uterine horn, ... Library:

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  Title: Impact of the Thoroughbred horse breed on the development of the Bulgarian sport horse breed  Author: Vlaeva, R. Date: 2024 Abstract: The Bulgarian sport horse (BSH) is a newly recognized breed selected entirely for equestrian sports (show jumping, dressage, and eventing). Thoroughbred stallions were widely used in the breeding process during the first stage of the development of the new breed. As in many other half-blooded horse breeds, the Thoroughbred horse is a ... Library:

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