An active shrinkage and antioxidative hydrogel with biomimetic mechanics functions modulates inflammation and fibrosis to promote skin regeneration by Tao Zhang, Xin-Cao Zhong, Zi-Xuan Feng, Xiao-Ying Lin, Chun-Ye Chen, Xiao-Wei Wang, Kai Guo, Yi Wang, Jun Chen, Yong-Zhong Du, Ze-Ming Zhuang, Yong Wang, Wei-Qiang Tan

“…However, the profibrotic niche of macrophages induced a highly contractile α-SMA positive state in myofibroblasts, whereas the sustained LMs release could regulate this niche to control fibrosis and promote the correct biomechanical orientation of collagen. Notably, the biomimetic mechanics of the hydrogel mimicked the contraction characteristics of myofibroblasts, and the skin-like elastic modulus could accommodate the skin dynamic changes and restore the mechanical integrity of wound defect, partially substituting myofibroblasts' mechanical role in tissue repair. …”
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Expanding the frontiers of electrocatalysis: advanced theoretical methods for water splitting by Seong Chan Cho, Jun Ho Seok, Hung Ngo Manh, Jae Hun Seol, Chi Ho Lee, Sang Uck Lee

“…The review then shifts to a material-oriented perspective, showcasing key catalyst materials and the theoretical strategies employed to enhance their performance. …”
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Analysis and modeling of factor determinants of food provision at consumer market of Ukraine by O. Panukhnyk, N. Popadynets, Y. Fedotova

“…It is entity content and main macroeconomic functions oriented at production, sales, and consumption of food, undertaken by the state to maintain the ongoing process of social reproduction and security guaranteeing in the country. …”
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Data-driven optimization design method and tool platform for green residential area layout by Shanshan Wang, Dayu Zhang, Xiaosai Hao, Jia Liang, Shanshan Li

“…A parametric generative algorithm is developed to automatically generate design schemes for typical Chinese urban residential areas based on a sustainable, performance-oriented design flow. The workflow of architects is summarized into the following steps:1) Extraction of spatial form features from the residential area layout database;2) Automatic generation and sunlight duration simulation of new design schemes;3) Evaluation and screening of generated schemes. …”
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Numerical optimization by the PFEMCT-SIF method of the crack propagation of a linear elastic material by Mohammed Bentahar, Noureddine Mahmoudi, Youcef Moulai Arbi

“…Abaqus software was utilized to calculate SIFs and crack orientation angles. Horizontal and inclined cracks were analyzed in a steel plate under tensile loading. …”
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Investigation of Energy-Efficient Solutions for a Single-Family House Based on the 4E Idea in Poland by Piotr Ciuman, Jan Kaczmarczyk, Dorota Winnicka-Jasłowska

“…Analyses were conducted to optimise the non-renewable primary energy index by selecting mechanical ventilation system (CAV or VAV) with heat recovery; the configuration of photovoltaic module installation in terms of their location and orientation; the exposure and type of solar thermal collectors (flat and vacuum); and the use of two types of heat pumps (air- and ground-source). …”
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Analyzing Policymaking for Tuberculosis Control in Nigeria by Nura M. R. Ahmad, Cristina Montañola-Sales, Clara Prats, Mustapha Musa, Daniel López, Josep Casanovas-Garcia

“…The study shows that efforts should be oriented to more active case finding rather than increasing the treatment effectiveness only. …”
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Development of a dynamic quantitative digital model for the measurement of smart city maturity level in the city of Amman by Murad Kalaldeh, Deyala Tarawneh

“…The study concludes that adopting H-KPI can aid Amman in improving its Smart City Index score (previously standing at 135 out of 142 countries in the IMD Smart City Index 2023, and moving up to 128 in the 2024 version), providing a dynamic and infrastructure-oriented adaptive evaluation tool.…”
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Precision of Fit of Titanium and Cast Implant Frameworks Using a New Matching Formula by Marianella Sierraalta, Jose L. Vivas, Michael E. Razzoog, Rui-Feng Wang

“…The three dimensional spatial orientation of each implant replica was matched to the implant replica. …”
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Improving ICP-Based Scanning Sonar Image Matching Performance Through Height Estimation of Feature Point Using Shaded Area by Gwonsoo Lee, Sukmin Yoon, Yeongjun Lee, Jihong Lee

“…We propose two strategies to limit the matching area: the first utilizes the position and orientation information derived from the navigation algorithm, while the second involves estimating the overlapping region between the two images through height assessments of the feature points, facilitated by shaded area analysis. …”
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Monosaccharide coatings on nanoparticles affect protein corona formation but not the interaction with their binding receptor by Eva Clemente, Ruth Mateu, Avelino Ferreira, Tanja Ludtke, Tanja Ludtke, Hender Lopez, Sergio E. Moya, Luigi Lay, Mahmoud G. Soliman, Marco P. Monopoli

“…NPs functionalisation with glycans has become an emerging approach to increase their biocompatibility as these biomolecules are highly hydrophilic, biocompatible interact with biological receptors expressed in the body, and can be conjugated, controlling their orientation. In this study, we developed a series of gold NPs (AuNPs) coated with PEG linkers of different lengths and conjugated with mannose (Man) or sialic acid (Sia) glycans, and we carried out a detailed characterisation prior to and after exposure to biological fluids to study their behaviour and protein corona formation. …”
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A Case of Spontaneous Spinal Subdural Hematoma Complicated by Cranial Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Spinal Adhesive Arachnoiditis by Taihei Go, Toshiyuki Tsutsui, Yasuaki Iida, Katsunori Fukutake, Ryoichi Fukano, Kosei Ishigaki, Kazuaki Tsuchiya, Hiroshi Takahashi

“…Transient disturbance of orientation appeared 7 days after onset. Small subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) was detected on head CT, and strict antihypertensive therapy was started. …”
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Six-Dimensional Pose Estimation of Molecular Sieve Drying Package Based on Red Green Blue–Depth Camera by Yibing Chen, Songxiao Cao, Qixuan Wang, Zhipeng Xu, Tao Song, Qing Jiang

“…A minimum bounding box-based pre-segmentation method was designed to minimize the impact of packaging wrinkles and skirt curling. Orientation filtering combined with Euclidean clustering and Principal Component Analysis (PCA)-based iterative segmentation was employed to accurately extract the target body. …”
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Smart crop disease monitoring system in IoT using optimization enabled deep residual network by Ashish Saini, Nasib Singh Gill, Preeti Gulia, Anoop Kumar Tiwari, Priti Maratha, Mohd Asif Shah

“…Various features, such as Histogram of Oriented Gradient (HoG), statistical features, Spider Local Image Features (SLIF), and Local Ternary Patterns (LTP) are extracted. …”
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Organizational Internal Factors and Sustainable Performance: A Serial Mediation Model by Faisal Ejaz, Sidra Abid, Aemin Nasir, Jorge Alberto Esponda-Pérez, Sarmad Ejaz, Md Billal Hossain

“…Method: The study employs quantitative research based on a positivist philosophy orientation. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire distributed among the employees of 350 SMEs operating in Pakistan’s different regions. …”
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Detection of seismic anisotropy and azimuthally varying resonances from seismic data recorded at the Noto Peninsula using seismic interferometry and empirical mode decomposition by Andrés Pech-Pérez

“…Genuine resonances or tremors are identified mainly along: a) directions subparallel to horizontal stress orientations, and b) directions that traverse intersecting fractures. …”
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Alexithymia in multiple sclerosis: past, present and future by Samar S. Ayache, Samar S. Ayache, Samar S. Ayache, Samar S. Ayache, Moussa A. Chalah, Moussa A. Chalah, Moussa A. Chalah

“…It entails difficulties in identifying and expressing emotions and an externally oriented thinking style. It is not a psychiatric disorder but rather a multidimensional personality trait or construct, appearing to be normally distributed in the general population, with high levels of alexithymia in approximately 10% of individuals. …”
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Solvent-dripping modulated 3D/2D heterostructures for high-performance perovskite solar cells by Xiaoming Chang, Randi Azmi, Tinghuan Yang, Nan Wu, Sang Young Jeong, Herui Xi, Drajad Satrio Utomo, Badri Vishal, Furkan H. Isikgor, Hendrik Faber, Zhaoheng Ling, Mingjie He, Marco Marengo, Pia Dally, Adi Prasetio, Yu-Ying Yang, Chuanxiao Xiao, Han Young Woo, Kui Zhao, Martin Heeney, Stefaan De Wolf, Leonidas Tsetseris, Thomas D. Anthopoulos

“…Unfortunately, the random orientation of the spontaneously formed 2D phase atop the pre-deposited 3D perovskite film can deteriorate charge extraction owing to energetic disorder, limiting the maximum attainable efficiency and long-term stability of the PSCs. …”
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EFL pre-service teachers’ challenges in teaching English to young learners during Kampus Mengajar program in rural areas by Wahidah Nurul Hikmah, Irma Windy Astuti

“…In reference to the findings, this study subsequently suggests the importance of providing additional and more contextualized training for pre-service teachers prior to their teaching practicum to orient and prepare them in dealing with the dynamic of teaching and learning in remote schools with limited facilities to perform more effectively and contribute meaningfully to the program …”
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Spatial Heterogeneity of Planning Influencing Factors on Residents’ SWB in Historic Conservation Area of China: Three Cases from Yangzhou by Yue Chen, Yiting Shen, Can Wang

“…The findings of this study provide targeted planning strategies for historic districts with different functional orientations and heritage conservation duties, aimed at more effectively enhancing the well-being of heritage site residents by utilizing limited public resources.…”
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