Post-return stroke VHF electromagnetic activity in north-western Mediterranean cloud-to-ground lightning flashes by A. Kolínská, A. Kolínská, I. Kolmašová, I. Kolmašová, E. Defer, O. Santolík, O. Santolík, S. Pédeboy

“…<p>We investigate properties of the electromagnetic activity following the first lightning return stroke (RS), using concurrent observations from the SLAVIA (Shielded Loop Antenna with a Versatile Integrated Amplifier) sensor, the SAETTA (Suivi de l'Activité Electrique Tridimensionnelle Totale de l'Atmosphère) Lightning Mapping Array (LMA) and the METEORAGE LF (low-frequency) network in the Corsica region. …”
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Field switching of microfabricated metamagnetic FeRh MRI contrast agents by Stephen Dodd, Natalia Gudino, Oleksii Zadorozhnii, Michal Staňo, Jan Hajduček, Jon Ander Arregi, H. Douglas Morris, Vojtěch Uhlíř, Mladen Barbic, Alan P. Koretsky

“…The expected temperature dependent MRI contrast change was seen at 4.7T, where 10 μm particles could be observed at 150 μm resolution in the ON state. A shielded MRI insert, used to temporarily increase or decrease the magnetic field up to 0.77T amplitude, was used to reversibly switch the particle array at constant temperature and blink the particles ON and OFF at 4.7T. …”
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UAV With the Ability to Control with Sign Language and Hand by Image Processing by Hediyeh Hojaji, Alireza Delisnav, Mohammad Hossein Ghafouri Moghaddam, Fariba Ghorbani, Shadi Shafaghi, Masoud Shafaghi

“…Additionally, we developed robust debris and damage-resistant shielding mechanisms to safeguard the drone's integrity. …”
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Divergent Adsorption Regulation in Metal–Organic Frameworks for Highly Efficient CF4/C2F6 Separation by Guihong Xu, Tian Ke, Rongrong Fan, Kaiyuan Tan, Wenjun Zhang, Baogen Su, Zhiguo Zhang, Zongbi Bao, Qilong Ren, Qiwei Yang

“…This approach involves the selective shielding of open metal sites and the modulation of channel geometry within an electron‐deficient ligand‐based pore environment, thereby facilitating a C2F6 dense‐packing accommodation mode while weakening the CF4 affinity due to the reduced host‐guest interactions. …”
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Mid-Term to Long-Term Outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty Using a Cementless Trochanteric Sparing Short Stem Through Direct Anterior Approach: A Single-Center Study by Seyed Mohammad Javad Mortazavi, MD, Pouya Tabatabaei Irani, MD, Mohammad Poursalehian, MD, Mahsa Mahanrad, MD, Peyman Mirghaderi, MD, Mohammadreza Razzaghof, MD, Sadegh Saberi, MD

“…Metaphyseal engaging short stems offer potential benefits by reducing stress shielding and preserving bone stock. However, lacking long-term data in large quantities and younger patients in the literature led this study to assess mid-term to long-term outcome of these short stems. …”
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Protective role of vitamin D receptor against mitochondrial calcium overload from PM2.5-Induced injury in renal tubular cells by Mengqiu Lu, Zishun Zhan, Dan Li, Hengbing Chen, Aimei Li, Jing Hu, Zhijun Huang, Bin Yi

“…Conclusion: This study shows that activating Vitamin D-VDR signaling shields the kidneys from PM2.5-induced damage by reestablishing mitochondrial calcium balance and lowering oxidative stress via inhibition of the MCU. …”
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Maximally PCB-Space-Saving Hybrid Integration of Millimeter-Wave and Microwave Antennas for 5G and B5G Smartphones by Huan-Chu Huang, Jie Wu, Shuang Cui

“…The thin FPC-based millimeter-wave antenna module consists of a <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$1\times 4$ </tex-math></inline-formula> millimeter-wave antenna array (embracing the 3GPP 5G band n261 and maximally steering to 45&#x00B0;), an IC shielding case, and a connector. The whole millimeter-wave antenna module is integrated to a metal cantilever extending from the metal frame (as a microwave antenna) serving as the carrier for the millimeter-wave antenna module. …”
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Changing of expression actinbinding proteins in the kidney under dehydration by I. I. Khegay

“…Tropomyosin is related to regulatory components of beta-actin, and due to the expense of longitudinal localization of the molecule in the groove of actin microfilament, stereochemically shields the sites of other actin-binding proteins. …”
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Assessment of the Possibility of Transition Power Boilers to Alternative Solid Fuels by Modeling Combustion Processes by V. B. Prokhorov, V. S. Kirichkov, S. L. Chernov, M. V. Fomenko

“…When converting boilers to alternative fuels, the main problems are: slag of the furnace shields and heating surfaces located above the furnace; fouling of convective heating surfaces; instability of non-designed fuel combustion; abrasion of the convective part of boilers; reduction of environmental performance; change in operating conditions of dust preparation, slag removal, ash collection and fuel supply systems. …”
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Patient Preference for Once-Weekly Dosing in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Japan by Rohini Sen, Alan L. Shields, Koichiro Atsuda

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Patient-centered outcomes for clinical trials in chronic rhinosinusitis with or without nasal polyps and allergic fungal rhinosinusitis by Brittany Klooster, Kaitlin Chatterton, Nazifa Ibrahim, Madison C. Bernstein, Alan L. Shields, Veleka Allen

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Production of Malheuran A, a Geranylated Flavonoid with Antimicrobial and Anti-Inflammatory Activities, in Hairy Root Cultures of <i>Dalea purpurea</i> by Amit Raj Sharma, Gaurav Gajurel, Salma Abdel-Karim, Mohammad Abrar Alam, Robert Colquhoun Shields, Fabricio Medina-Bolivar

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Sky High or Grounded: Nest Site Selection of Herons and Egrets in a Mixed‐Species Colony by Farrah Samraoui, Riad Nedjah, Abdennour Boucheker, Hamed A. El‐Serehy, Boudjéma Samraoui

“…Species that initiated nesting early selected mid‐elevation sites near the tree trunk, which likely offered protection from both ground and aerial predators, while also providing some shielding from solar radiation and strong winds. These early selected sites featured larger branches, which conferred greater nest stability. …”
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Physiological Alterations due to Hepatotoxicity and the Protective Role of Cleome viscosa Linn Seed Extract in Experimental Animals by Addai-Mensah Donkor, Martin Ntiamoah Donkor, Benjamin Ahenkorah, Kwadwo Asante Asare-Konadu, Emmanuel Asiedu, Richard Mosobil

“…Quite a lot of medicinal florae have been identified to have liver shielding activities. The current study was designed to assess in vitro antioxidant and in vivo hepatoprotective activities of seed extracts of Cleome viscosa Linn. …”
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The Mathematical Model of Coupling Calculation the Electromagnetic Field and Heats of End Zone Powerful Turbogenerator by O. H. Kensytskyi, D. I. Hvalin, K. O. Kobzar

“…In addition, the pressure plate shielding effect is the cause of local field concentration in the toothed zone of the end package. …”
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Assessment of scattered and leakage radiation from ultra-portable X-ray systems in chest imaging: An independent study. by Leonie E Paulis, Roald S Schnerr, Jarred Halton, Zhi Zhen Qin, Arlene Chua

“…In most CXR screening scenarios, the radiation dose of UP X-ray devices can be kept below 1 mSv/year by employing basic radiation safety rules on time, distance and shielding and using appropriate CXR exposure parameters.…”
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Laser Beam Welding of AA5052, AA5083, and AA6061 Aluminum Alloys by A. El-Batahgy, M. Kutsuna

“…Porosity was prevented by accurate cleaning of the base metal prior to welding and optimizing the flow rate of argon shielding gas. Solidification cracking was avoided through two different approaches. …”
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A comparative bio-mechanical performance assessment of additively manufactured bone scaffolds using different beta Ti alloys and Gyroid based cellular structure by Mudassar Rehman, Yanen Wang, Kashif Ishfaq, Ray Tahir Mushtaq, Aqib Mashood Khan, Mohammed Alkahtani, Aamer Nazir, Maimoona Afzal

“…An exponential rise in demand for artificial implants has emphasized the need for novel biomaterials with good biocompatibility and mechanical properties comparable to human cortical and cancellous bone, to mitigate stress shielding and other post implantation challenges. This study investigated the processing performance of biomedical β-Ti alloys (Ti-12Ta-23Nb-24Zr, Ti-32Nb-25Zr) fabricated via Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) under optimal working conditions. …”
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Melatonin Alleviates LPS-Induced Pyroptotic Cell Death in Human Stem Cell-Derived Cardiomyocytes by Activating Autophagy by Ya Qiu, Yan Ma, Min Jiang, Sulei Li, Jibin Zhang, Haixu Chen, Mengqi Xu, Shan Gao, Lei Tian, Bo Tao, Yabin Wang, Dong Han, Feng Cao

“…Collectively, our findings demonstrate that Mel shields hiPSC-CMs against pyroptosis during endotoxemia by activating autophagy.…”
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Investigating the Adsorption and Corrosion Protection Efficacy and Mechanism of <i>Marjoram</i> Extract on Mild Steel in HCl Medium by Malika Sabiha, Younes Kerroum, Maha El Hawary, Maria Boudalia, Abdelkbir Bellaouchou, Othmane Hammani, Hatem M. A. Amin

“…Importantly, SEM and EDX analyses suggested the formation of a protective layer of the extract onto the steel surface, which shields the surface from corrosive species. This is owed to the functional group-rich phytochemicals of <i>OML</i>. …”
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