Stretchable and body conformable electronics for emerging wearable therapies by Benzhao Huang, Qian Wang, Wei Li, Desheng Kong

“…The therapeutic mechanisms adopted by these devices are then systematically explored. …”
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Effects of the neoliberal agenda on academic results at federal universities by Johnatan Rafael Brito, Jéssica Vivianne da Cunha Silva de Brito

“…For this purpose, the adopted methodology grouped the universities based on their similarities, using the cluster analysis method, and verified the existence of a correlation between the budget and performance variables. …”
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AlphaFold2 and ESMFold: A large-scale pairwise model comparison of human enzymes upon Pfam functional annotation by Matteo Manfredi, Gabriele Vazzana, Castrense Savojardo, Pier Luigi Martelli, Rita Casadio

“…Alternatively, ESMFold does the same adopting protein language models. Here, we map available Pfam domains on pairs of models of the human reference proteome computed with both procedures and we compare the mapped regions relevant for functional annotation. …”
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()- model and counting algorithms in dynamic distributed systems by Zhiwei Yang, Weigang Wu, Yishun Chen, Xiaola Lin, Jiannong Cao

“…Based on these two models, we design three different counting algorithms which basically adopt the approach of diffusing computation. These algorithms mainly differ in communication cost due to different information collection procedures. …”
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Film-induced tourism: a systematic literature review by Lucília Cardoso, Cristina Estevão, Cristina Fernandes, Helena Alves

“…We thus sought to grasp the perspectives adopted by both empirical and theoretical studies, the themes studied and the main conclusions of those studies analysed here. …”
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Effect of Bird Yaw/Pitch Angles on Soft Impact Damage of a Fan Assembly by Junjie Li, Yunfeng Lou, Gaoyuan Yu, Tong Li, Xianlong Jin

“…It is invaluable for commercial airlines and engine manufactures to provide safe flight and landing by adopting the real bird model with critical yaw and pitch angles in the design for resistance to bird ingestion.…”
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Energia eólica no Brasil: a contribuição do Nordeste e do Rio Grando do Norte na diversificação da matriz energética by Maria Eduarda Medeiros da Silva, José Alderir da Silva

“…Therefore, the research will highlight the advantages and disadvantages of the Brazilian energy matrix while emphasizing the importance of diversification for the country and the complementary role of wind energy in relation to hydroelectric power. The adopted method will be a qualitative analysis using a deductive strategy, starting with a general analysis of the world, Brazil, the Northeast region, and finally, Rio Grande do Norte. …”
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The Empirical Cressie-Read Test Statistics for Longitudinal Generalized Linear Models by Junhua Zhang, Ruiqin Tian, Suigen Yang, Sanying Feng

“…The ECR test statistic includes empirical likelihood as a special case. By adopting this ECR test statistic approach and taking into account the within-subject correlation, the efficiency theory results of estimation and testing based on ECR are established under some regularity conditions. …”
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Influence of Titania Dispersivity on the Conversion Efficiency of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells by Yasuhiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Aoyama, Sumiyo Shimizu, Junya Kano, Fumio Saito, Seigo Ito

“…A double layer structure (transparent TiO2 layer/opaque TiO2 layer) was adopted to improve the PV effect, which resulted in an improvement of the photocurrent and conversion efficiency of 13.2% and 11.1%, respectively, from that for the DSSCs with single-layered TiO2 electrodes.…”
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Precision livestock farming in buffalo species: a sustainable approach for the future by Gianluca Neglia, Roberta Matera, Alessio Cotticelli, Angela Salzano, Roberta Cimmino, Giuseppe Campanile

“…One of the strategies that could be adopted is Precision Livestock Farming (PLF), recognized as the most sustainable tool to improve farm sustainability. …”
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An Improved Micromechanical Framework for Saturated Concrete Repaired by the Electrochemical Deposition Method considering the Imperfect Bonding by Qing Chen, Zhengwu Jiang, Hehua Zhu, J. Woody Ju, Zhiguo Yan, Yaqiong Wang

“…The interfaces between the deposition products and concrete are not always well bonded when the electrochemical deposition method (EDM) is adopted to repair the deteriorated concrete. To theoretically illustrate the deposition healing process by micromechanics for saturated concrete considering the imperfect interfaces, an improved micromechanical framework with interfacial transition zone (ITZ) is proposed based on our recent studies. …”
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Simulation of Bending Fracture Process of Asphalt Mixture Semicircular Specimen with Extended Finite Element Method by Tian Xiaoge, Ren Zhang, Zhen Yang, Yantian Chu, Shaohua Zhen, Yichao Xv

“…In order to numerically simulate the whole fracture process including the initiation and propagation of crack in asphalt concrete semicircular specimens under external force, the extended finite element method (XFEM) was adopted considering the shortcomings of the conventional finite element method (FEM). …”
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Autoclave reactor synthesis of upconversion nanoparticles, unreported variables, and safety considerations by Rebecca McGonigle, Jodie Glasgow, Catriona Houston, Iain Cameron, Christian Homann, Dominic J. Black, Robert Pal, Lewis E. MacKenzie

“…We encourage users of autoclave synthesis vessels to: (1) adopt high-safety autoclaves and (2) report the many experimental variables involved to enhance experimental reproducibility.…”
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Multicrack Localization in Rotors Based on Proper Orthogonal Decomposition Using Fractal Dimension and Gapped Smoothing Method by Zhiwen Lu, Dawei Dong, Shancheng Cao, Huajiang Ouyang, Chunrong Hua

“…Instead of using the CPOM directly, due to its difficulty to localize incipient cracks, damage indexes using fractal dimension (FD) and gapped smoothing method (GSM) are adopted, in order to extract the locations more efficiently. …”
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Evaluations and calculations of neutron reactions on 238U up to 20 MeV by Yue Zhang, Ruirui Xu, Yuan Tian, Haicheng Wu, Xichao Ruan, Yinlu Han, Huanyu Zhang, Ping Liu, Xi Tao, Zhi Zhang, Changlin Lan, Xiaodong Sun, Yongli Jin, Nengchuan Shu, Jimin Wang, Xiaolong Huang, Zhigang Ge

“…Resonance parameters and prompt fission neutron spectrum from ENDF/B-VIII.0 have been adopted. Guided by integral benchmark, (n,inl), (n,γ) and (n,f) reaction cross sections have undergone multiple adjustments, leading to a noticeable improvement in data quality, as indicated by final benchmark results.…”
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Neonatal Abandonment and Hydrocephalus in Antillean Manatees (<i>Trichechus manatus manatus</i>): Is There a Causal Relationship? by Tiago F. S. Santos, Márcio A. O. Moura, Gabriel S. F. Tavares, Julyanne S. Siqueira, Natália M. F. P. Sarmento, Robert G. S. Prado, Alexandra F. Costa, Tayanna M. M. M. Amaral, Renata Emin-Lima, Maura E. M. Sousa, Reginaldo H. M. Moreira Júnior, Pedro S. Bezerra Júnior, Gabriela Riet-Correa, Valíria D. Cerqueira

“…Orphaned manatee calves can be adopted by other females of the same species. However, if this does not happen and a healthy calf strand is rescued, immediate release represents the best option for the individual. …”
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Acoustic topology optimization using a mixed formulation and a three-material scheme by B. Ferrándiz, F.D. Denia, J. Martínez-Casas, E. Nadal, J.J. Ródenas

“…This challenge can be addressed by adopting a mixed displacement/pressure formulation, enabling unified modeling of air and structure. …”
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Hybrid Active and Passive Control of Vibratory Power Flow in Flexible Isolation System by Y.P. Xiong, X.P. Wang, J.T. Xing, W.G. Price

“…A force feedback control process governed by a proportional control law is adopted to produce active control forces to cancel the transmitted forces in the mounts. …”
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Global Modeling of the Oceanic Source of Organic Aerosols by Stelios Myriokefalitakis, Elisabetta Vignati, Kostas Tsigaridis, Christos Papadimas, Jean Sciare, Nikolaos Mihalopoulos, Maria Cristina Facchini, Matteo Rinaldi, Frank J. Dentener, Darius Ceburnis, Nikos Hatzianastasiou, Colin D. O'Dowd, Michiel van Weele, Maria Kanakidou

“…MODIS and SeaWiFS satellite data of Chlorophyll-a and ECMWF solar incoming radiation, wind speed, and temperature are driving the oceanic emissions in the model. Based on the adopted parameterisations, the SOA and the submicron POA marine sources are evaluated at about 5 Tg yr−1 (∼1.5 Tg C yr−1) and 7 to 8 Tg yr−1 (∼4 Tg C yr−1), respectively. …”
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INTEGRATING LOCAL WISDOM THROUGH PEUNAJOH-INDATU VIDEOS TO ENHANCE EFL STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILLS by Intan Zuhra, Mutia Agustisa, Muhammad Darwis, Nurjannah Nurjannah, Zahria Amalina

“…A quantitative research approach was adopted, with questionnaires serving as the primary data collection instrument. …”
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