Enhancement of antibacterial activity through phyto‐fabrication of silver nanoparticles with Ficus thonningii aqueous extracts by Dickens A. Ondigo, Were L. L. Munyendo, Dickson Andala, Apollo O. Maima, Josephat M. Mosweta, Kevin W. Odhiambo

“…Solution colour change to brown due to surface plasmon resonance phenomenon confirmed nanoparticle fabrication with a UV/Vis absorption peak at 426 nm. Fourier Transform Infrared spectra revealed functional groups (C=C at 1620–1680 cm−1; C=H at 1400–1600 cm−1 aromatics) for encapsulation, stabilisation, and reduction of the silver ion. …”
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Experimental characterization of chemical mineral composition and morphology of titanium in carbonized slag particles by Jianxin Wang, Dong Yue, Liangying Wen, Liwen Hu, Xueming Lv

“…According to the analysis of the occurrence state of titanium element using SEM-EDS and mineral liberation analyzer (MLA), the results indicate that almost all titanium in the titanium-bearing blast-furnace slag exists in the CaTiO3 phase, which is transformed into TiCxOy phase during the process of carbonization reduction to make the carbonized slag. …”
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Path Loss Channel Model for Inland River Radio Propagation at 1.4 GHz by Junyi Yu, Wei Chen, Kun Yang, Changzhen Li, Fang Li, Yishui Shui

“…Specifically, parameters optimization uses Okumura-Hata model in dB scale to replace the equation transformed from the free space loss in REL model; secondly, diffraction loss caused by the obstacles (e.g., large buildings, bridges, or some other facilities near the river bank) is also taken into account; mixed-path methodology as another improvement is used for Inland River (IR) model because the actual propagation environment between transmitter (TX) antenna and receiver (RX) antenna contains both land part and water part. …”
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Sensitivity analysis of fractional order SVEIR Lumpy Skin Disease model by Savita Rathee, Yogeeta Narwal, Komal Bansal, Homan Emadifar

“…The model’s feasibility is verified using the Laplace transformation, demonstrating both local stability, using the Matignon criterion, and global stability, employing Lyapunov functions and LaSalle’s invariance principle. …”
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Effect of Pre-Existing Symmetrical Cracks on Propagation Behaviors of a Blast-Induced Crack by Duanying Wan, Zheming Zhu, Changlin Zhou, Jianfei Li, Peng Ying, Meng Wang

“…Defects such as voids, pores, and joints will transform into big scale cracks in the rock of tunnel surrounding under dynamic load like blasting and earthquake. …”
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Macro-Micro Response Characteristics of Surrounding Rock and Overlying Strata towards the Transition from Open-Pit to Underground Mining by Xiaoshuang Li, Shun Yang, Yunmin Wang, Wen Nie, Zhifang Liu

“…The macro-micro mining response of the surrounding rock and overlying strata towards the transformation from open-pit to underground mining is examined in the present study, based on the engineering background of the Jinning phosphate mine (Yunnan Phosphate Chemical Group Co., Ltd.) via simulations involving similar materials, digital photographic measurement technology, and numerical simulation. …”
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IUPHAR themed review: The gut microbiome in schizophrenia by Srinivas Kamath, Elysia Sokolenko, Kate Collins, Nicole S.L. Chan, Natalie Mills, Scott R. Clark, Francine Z. Marques, Paul Joyce

“…Harnessing such insights, precision medicine approaches promise to transform antipsychotic prescribing practices by identifying patients at risk of metabolic side effects based on their microbial profiles. …”
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Pure Testicular Seminoma Relapsing Late with Somatic Type Malignancy by Klaus-Peter Dieckmann, Petra Anheuser, Ralf Gehrckens, Waldemar Wilczak, Guido Sauter, Doris Höflmayer

“…Pathogenetic hypotheses involve direct transformation of teratoma, origin from totipotent cancer cells, or derivation from yolk sac tumour elements. …”
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Technical architecture and strategies for intelligent construction of coal preparation plant by WANG Meijun, TAN Zhanglu, LÜ Hanbing, GUI Yudian

“…Departing from the fundamental purpose and motivation of digital transformation of coal preparation plant, we 1) discuss the technical objectives and major tasks of intelligent construction of coal preparation plant based on the underlying logic of intelligent construction of coal preparation plant; 2) propose the overall technical architecture of CNSASSM for the intelligent construction of coal preparation plant based on layered architecture, with five core competence requirements: "thorough perception, deep interconnection, autonomous learning, intelligent application, and global coordination"; 3) point out the technical pathway for intelligent construction of coal preparation plant and the major tasks to be completed at each phase based on capability maturity, including the integration of standard coal preparation data at the primary phase, the research and development of business optimization algorithms at the intermediate phase, and the empowerment of artificial intelligence model on coal preparation at the advanced phase; 4) generalize a 96-word guideline of technical strategies for intelligent construction of coal preparation plant based on patterns of complex system development, so as to provide reference for the technical realization of intelligent construction of coal preparation plant from the perspective of top-level design.…”
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Association Analysis of Polymorphisms with Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease in a Korean Population by Jin Sol Lee, Joon Seol Bae, Byung-Lae Park, Hyun Sub Cheong, Jeong-Hyun Kim, Jason Yongha Kim, Suhg Namgoong, Ji-On Kim, Choon-Sik Park, Hyoung Doo Shin

“…The tyrosine-protein kinase Tec (TEC) is a member of non-receptor tyrosine kinases and has critical roles in cell signaling transmission, calcium mobilization, gene expression, and transformation. TEC is also involved in various immune responses, such as mast cell activation. …”
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Role of Nanotechnology in Ischemic Stroke: Advancements in Targeted Therapies and Diagnostics for Enhanced Clinical Outcomes by Virendra Kumar Yadav, Rachna Gupta, Abdullah A. Assiri, Jalal Uddin, Azfar A. Ishaqui, Pankaj Kumar, Khalid M. Orayj, Shazia Tahira, Ashish Patel, Nisha Choudhary

“…Nanotechnology has played an immense role in managing strokes, and recently, it has emerged as a transformative solution offering innovative diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies. …”
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3D-printed gallium-infused scaffolds for osteolysis intervention and bone regeneration by Hanrui Xi, Xihao Jiang, Shilang Xiong, Yinuo Zhang, Jingyu Zhou, Min Liu, Zhigang Zhou, Chengyu Zhang, Shiwei Liu, Zhisheng Long, Jianguo Zhou, Guowen Qian, Long Xiong

“…Ga-MBG was synthesized using a self-transformation method and subsequently incorporated into β-TCP at concentrations of 5 wt%, 10 wt% and 15 wt%. …”
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Synthesis of lutetium hydrides at high pressures by Yuan-Ao Peng, Han-Yu Wang, Fu-Hai Su, Pu Wang, Hai-An Xu, Lin Liu, Lun-Xuan Yu, Ross T. Howie, Wan Xu, Eugene Gregoryanz, Xiao-Di Liu

“…Notably, two critical pressure thresholds at ambient temperature are identified: the synthesis of LuH2 from Lu commences at a minimum pressure of ∼3 GPa, while ∼28 GPa is the minimum pressure at which LuH2 fails to transform into LuH3 within a time scale of months. …”
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Challenges and Prospects ofValue-Based Healthcare in Brazil by Cassia Rita Pereira da Veiga, Yasmin Yohana Saliba, Luciana Faluba Damázio, César Luiz Lacerda Abicalaffe, Fabio Rocha, Thales Stevan Guedes Furquim, Claudimar Pereira da Veiga

“…This paper presents the current status of the VBHC reality in the country and the challenges to be faced so that the Brazilian health system can seek the required transformation and anticipate its future needs.…”
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Synthesis and Spectroscopic Characterization of Some New Axially Ligated Indium(III) Macrocyclic Complexes and Their Biological Activities by Gauri D. Bajju, Altaf Ahmed, Deepmala Gupta, Ashu Kapahi, Gita Devi

“…A detailed analysis of UV-Vis, 1H-NMR, and IR suggested the transformation from free base porphyrin to indium(III) porphyrin. …”
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Effects of Nanoscale Carbon Black Modified by HNO3 on Immobilization and Phytoavailability of Ni in Contaminated Soil by Jiemin Cheng, Lei Yu, Tong Li, Yuzhen Liu, Chengxiu Lu, Tingting Li, Hanwei Wang

“…The surface properties of the adsorbent were characterized by zeta potential analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIRs). Batch experiments were conducted to evaluate the improvement of Ni2+ adsorption by MCB. …”
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Early Activation of Pulmonary TGF-β1/Smad2 Signaling in Mice with Acute Pancreatitis-Associated Acute Lung Injury by Hamid Akbarshahi, Asha Sam, Chaolei Chen, Ann H. Rosendahl, Roland Andersson

“…There is no specific therapy directed at underlying pathophysiological mechanisms for acute lung injury. Transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) is involved in the resolution of lung injury in later phases of the disease. …”
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Enhancing the Performance of Lignocellulosic Textile Fabrics by Chemical Treatment and Filler Modification by Mahbub Morshed Khan, Md. Rokonuzzaman, Abu Sayeed, T. Islam, D. Paul, A.T.M. Gulam Moula, M.S. Jahan, S.C. Das

“…Further characterization was performed using FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) spectroscopy, TGA (Thermogravimetric Analysis), and SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) analysis. …”
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Effect on Soil Properties of BcWRKY1 Transgenic Maize with Enhanced Salinity Tolerance by Xing Zeng, Yu Zhou, Zhongjia Zhu, Hongyue Zu, Shumin Wang, Hong Di, Zhenhua Wang

“…Thus, transgenic maize transformed with a salinity tolerance gene has been developed to further evaluate its salt tolerance and effects on agronomic traits. …”
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Implementing digital respiratory technologies for people with respiratory conditions: A protocol for a scoping review. by Chi Yan Hui, Kathleena Condon, Shailesh Kolekar, Nicola Roberts, Katherina Bernadette Sreter, Sami O Simons, Carlos Figueiredo, Zoe McKeough, Hani Salim, Aleksandra Gawlik-Lipinski, Apolline Gonsard, Ayşe Önal Aral, Anna Vanoverschelde, Matthew Armstrong, Dario Kohlbrenner, Cátia Paixão, Patrick Stafler, Efthymia Papadopoulou, Adrian Paul Rabe, Milan Mohammad, Izolde Bouloukaki, Shirley Quach, Malek Chaabouni, Georgios Kaltsakas, Kate Loveys, Tonje Reier-Nilsen, Anthony Paulo Sunjaya, Paul Robinson, Hilary Pinnock, Amy Hai Yan Chan

“…The findings will inform the future work within the ERS CONNECT clinical research collaboration and contribute to policy statements to promote a harmonised framework for digital transformation of respiratory healthcare.…”
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