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- Widén, Cecilia, et al.
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Consumption of bilberries controls gingival inflammation
- 2015
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Ingår i: International Journal of Molecular Sciences. - 1661-6596 .- 1422-0067. ; 16:5, s. 10665-73
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Bioactive molecules in berries may be helpful in reducing the risk of oral diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of bilberry consumption on the outcome of a routine dental clinical parameter of inflammation, bleeding on probing (BOP), as well as the impact on selected biomarkers of inflammation, such as cytokines, in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) in individuals with gingivitis. Study individuals who did not receive standard of care treatment were allocated to either a placebo group or to groups that consumed either 250 or 500 g bilberries daily over seven days. The placebo group consumed an inactive product (starch). A study group, receiving standard of care (debridement only) was also included to provide a reference to standard of care treatment outcome. Cytokine levels were assayed using the Luminex MagPix system. The mean reduction in BOP before and after consumption of test product over 1 week was 41% and 59% in the groups that consumed either 250 or 500 g of bilberries/day respectively, and was 31% in the placebo group, and 58% in the standard of care reference group. The analysis only showed a significant reduction in cytokine levels in the group that consumed 500 g of bilberries/day. A statistically significant reduction was observed for IL-1b (p = 0.025), IL-6 (p = 0.012) and VEGF (p = 0.017) in GCF samples in the group that consumed 500 g of bilberries daily. It appears that berry intake has an ameliorating effect on some markers of gingival inflammation reducing gingivitis to a similar extent compared to standard of care.
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- Andersson, Martin, et al.
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Editorial: developments at the Annals of regional science 2020–2021
- 2022
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Ingår i: Annals of Regional Science. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0570-1864 .- 1432-0592. ; 68:1
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Tidskriftsartikel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- The editors-in-chief of the Annals of Regional Science offer an overview and analysis of recent developments at the journal from January 2020 through December 2021, a time period hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Annal’s Impact Factor increased substantially to 2.646 in 2020. Moreover, submissions increased from pre-COVID times. A new development is the shifting of source regions for articles accepted for publication. For the first time, China tied with the USA to lead the distribution of acceptances by country. Special Issues continue to be important components of the journal.
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- Kim, Brian H. S., et al.
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Reflecting on a dynamic biennium : The Annals of Regional Science 2022–2023
- 2024
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Ingår i: The annals of regional science. - : Springer Science+Business Media B.V.. - 0570-1864 .- 1432-0592. ; 72:3, s. 683-690
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Tidskriftsartikel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- The 2024 editorial update of The Annals of Regional Science reaffirms the journal’s dedication to transparency and scholarly excellence in the field of regional science. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the journal has demonstrated resilience and continued to serve as a pivotal platform for scholarly discourse. This update highlights the journal’s recent milestones, including changes to the editorial board with new members bringing fresh perspectives to drive the journal’s mission forward. The editorial discusses the journal’s performance, encompassing its impact factor and the diverse range of topics covered, emphasizing its role in advancing research aligned with Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 8. The ARSC continues to evolve, embracing changes that reflect current trends and maintaining its influence in the academic community. © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature 2024.
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