Accelerating the design and discovery of tribocorrosion-resistant metals by interfacing multiphysics modeling with machine learning and genetic algorithms by Yucong Gu, Kaiwen Wang, Zhengyu Zhang, Yi Yao, Ziming Xin, Wenjun Cai, Lin Li

“…Addressing this complexity, our study develops a novel methodology fusing machine-learning (ML) and genetic algorithm (GA)-based optimization techniques to tailor aluminum-based alloys for enhanced tribocorrosion resistance. …”
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Effect of Inflammation on Gingival Mesenchymal Stem/Progenitor Cells’ Proliferation and Migration through Microperforated Membranes: An In Vitro Study by M. Al Bahrawy, K. Ghaffar, A. Gamal, K. El-Sayed, V. Iacono

“…Regenerative periodontal approaches, employing gingival mesenchymal stem/progenitor cells in combination with these novel membranes, would occur mostly in inflamed microenvironmental conditions intraorally. …”
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Development and in vitro evaluation of biomimetic injectable hydrogels from decellularized human nerves for central nervous system regeneration by Gopal Agarwal, Kennedy Moes, Christine E. Schmidt

“…Human brain neurons had higher neuronal differentiation within iHPN compared to TCP or collagen hydrogels. Overall, iHPN is a novel injectable hydrogel that has potential for minimally invasive CNS applications, such as a carrier for cell or drug delivery and/or a biomaterial to support axonal growth.…”
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Deciphering In Vitro and In Vivo Pharmacological Properties of Seed and Fruit Extracts of Flacourtia jangomas (Lour.) Raeusch by Farhana Alam Ripa, Fowzia Alam, Fahmida Haque Riya, Yesmin Begum, Sharmin Akter Eti, Nusratun Nahar, Zebunnesa Ahmed, Sabrina Sharmin

“…These findings can serve as a reference for future endeavors to isolate pure bioactive compounds from this plant for the development of novel phytomedicines.…”
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FedDrip: Federated Learning With Diffusion-Generated Synthetic Image by Karin Huangsuwan, Timothy Liu, Simon See, Aik Beng Ng, Peerapon Vateekul

“…In this work, we propose a novel framework called “FedDrip (Federated Learning with Diffusion Reinforcement at Pseudo-site)” that utilizes diffusion-generated synthetic data to alleviate these challenges in non-IID environments. …”
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Facial expression recognition through muscle synergies and estimation of facial keypoint displacements through a skin-musculoskeletal model using facial sEMG signals by Lun Shu, Victor R. Barradas, Zixuan Qin, Yasuharu Koike

“…This study introduces a novel framework using surface electromyography (sEMG) signals from facial muscles to recognize facial expressions and estimate the displacement of facial keypoints during the execution of the expressions. …”
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A Bore-Integrated Patch Antenna Array for Whole-Body Excitation in Ultra-High-Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging by Svetlana S. Egorova, Nikolai A. Lisachenko, Egor I. Kretov, Yang Gao, Xiaotong Zhang, Stanislav B. Glybovski, Georgiy A. Solomakha

“…The same approach faces difficulties in fast and reliable SAR evaluation, precise positioning, and patient comfort in the clinical environment. Recently, a novel bore-integrated array of stripline antenna elements with substantial free space was introduced for whole-body imaging at 7 T, showing, however, insufficient transmission efficiency (the level of <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$B_{1}^{+}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> at the unit input power). …”
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Autoregulatory Feedback Mechanism of P38MAPK/Caspase-8 in Photodynamic Therapy-Hydrophilic/Lipophilic Tetra-α-(4-carboxyphenoxy) Phthalocyanine Zinc-Induced Apoptosis of Human Hepa... by Yu Wang, Chunhui Xia, Wei Chen, Yuhang Chen, Yiyi Wang, Tao Li

“…Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a novel and promising antitumor treatment. Our previous study showed that hydrophilic/lipophilic tetra-α-(4-carboxyphenoxy) phthalocyanine zinc- (TαPcZn-) mediated PDT (TαPcZn-PDT) inhibits the proliferation of human hepatocellular carcinoma Bel-7402 cells by triggering apoptosis and arresting cell cycle. …”
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Teaching undergraduate medical students virtual consultation skills: a mixed-methods interventional before-and-after study by Edie Booth, Kate McFetridge, Evelyn Ferguson, Catherine Paton

“…Objectives To evaluate the impact and transferability of a novel teaching method on virtual communication skills for final year medical students.Design Mixed-methods, interventional before-and-after study.Setting NHS Lanarkshire, Scotland.Participants 21 final year medical students on their obstetrics and gynaecology (O&amp;G) placement from September to December 2020.Interventions A two-part teaching session on virtual communication skills.Main outcome measures Self-reported confidence in conducting consultations preteaching and post-teaching, exposure to virtual consultations, usefulness of teaching and transferability to primary care. …”
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Rapid Detection of microRNA-122 in Serum and Finger Blood Using a Lateral Flow Nucleic Acid Biosensor by Min Zhang, Meijing Ma, Jiahui Wang, Yurui Zhou, Xueji Zhang, Guodong Liu

“…In this paper, we present a novel rapid testing method utilizing a lateral flow nucleic acid biosensor (LFNAB) for the sensitive and time-efficient detection of miR-122. …”
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Characterising SRD5A2 Gene Variants in 37 Indonesian Patients with 5-Alpha-Reductase Type 2 Deficiency by Nanis S. Marzuki, Firman P. Idris, Hannie D. Kartapradja, Alida R. Harahap, Jose R. L. Batubara

“…Twelve variants in the SRD5A2 gene were identified, and 6 of which were novel, namely, c.34–38delGinsCCAGC, p.Arg50His, p.Tyr136∗, p.Gly191Arg, p.Phe194Ile, and p.Ile253Val variants. …”
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A Trap-Assisted Photomultiplication-Type Organic Photodetector With High Detectivity From Visible to Shortwave Infrared Light by Jingwen Chen, Claire Qing-Ying Huang, Xin Zhang, Sheng Dong, Xiye Yang

“…By easily tunning the donor/acceptor ratio in bulk-heterojunction layer consisting Poly([2,6&#x2019;-4,8-di(5-ethylhexylthienyl)benzo[1,2-b;3,3-b]dithiophene]{3-fluoro-2[(2-ethylhexyl)carbonyl] thieno[3,4-b]thiophenediyl}) (PTB7-Th) and a novel non-fullerene acceptor (NFA) pendant 2,2&#x2019;-(((2,5-bis(2-octyldodecyl)-3,6-dioxo-2,3,5,6-tetrahydropyrrolo [3,4-c]pyrrole-1,4-diyl)bis(thiophene-5,2-diyl))bis(4-oxonaphthalene-3(4H)-yl-1(4H)-ylidene)) dimalononitrile named DPP-QC, the device shows specifically a high external quantum efficiency (EQE) value of 112% and specific detectivity (D*) over <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$10^{10}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> Jones at 1200 nm at a light intensity of 0.108 mW/cm2. …”
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A Review of Needle Navigation Technologies in Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Surgeries—Toward a More Effective and Easy-to-Apply Process by Katharina Steeg, Gabriele Anja Krombach, Michael Horst Friebe

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> This review derived the criteria and obstacles an ideal needle navigation system must address before its clinical adoption, along with novel technological approaches that show potential to overcome those challenges. …”
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Potential of emodepside for vector-borne disease control by Pattarapon Khemrattrakool, Thitipong Hongsuwong, Theerawit Phanphoowong, Patchara Sriwichai, Kittiyod Poovorawan, Joel Tarning, Kevin C. Kobylinski

“…Emodepside induced mortality in An. dirus does suggest that the SLO-1 channel could be a potential target for novel vector control and may warrant further investigation.…”
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A review on techno-economic analysis of lignocellulosic biorefinery producing biofuels and high-value products by Ronak Patel, T.S. Rajaraman, Paresh H. Rana, Nikita J. Ambegaonkar, Sanjay Patel

“…Widespread research in the area has resulted in the development of novel conversion technologies of LCB into useful products. …”
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Poor COVID-19 Preventive Practice among Healthcare Workers in Northwest Ethiopia, 2020 by Belayneh Ayanaw Kassie, Aynishet Adane, Eskeziaw Abebe Kassahun, Amare Simegn Ayele, Aysheshim Kassahun Belew

“…Background. The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak affects the global social, economic, and political context and becomes a significant threat to healthcare providers who are among the exposed groups to acquire and transmit the disease while caring and treating patients. …”
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The XIAP inhibitor AZD5582 improves the treatment effect of microwave ablation on hepatocellular carcinoma by Wenhui Wang, Fuyuan Wu, Zhe Wu, Mengfan Zhang, Qiang Lu

“…However, the residual tumor, resulting from insufficient ablation, led to recurrence and metastasis of liver cancer. Novel combination strategies are urgently needed to enhance efficiency of MWA.MethodsWe detected the expression of XIAP protein after ablation in primary liver cancer patients using immunohistochemistry. …”
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Causal Effects of Air Pollution, Noise, and Shift Work on Unstable Angina and Myocardial Infarction: A Mendelian Randomization Study by Qiye Ma, Lin Chen, Hao Xu, Yiru Weng

“…These results provide novel evidence supporting shift work as a likely causal risk factor for unstable angina and myocardial infarction, underscoring the need for targeted public health strategies to mitigate its cardiovascular impact. …”
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Synthesis of bioactive quinazolin-4(3H)-one derivatives via microwave activation tailored by phase-transfer catalysis by El-Badry Yaser A., El-Hashash Mahr A., Al-Ali Khalil

“…Combination of MW and phase-transfer catalysis using tetrabutylammonium benzoate (TBAB) as a novel neutral ionic catalyst was used for carrying out N-alkylation and condensation reactions of compound 2 as a simple, efficient and eco-friendly technique. …”
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Optical Observations of Sputtered Au-nanostructures and Characterizations by Sabah Jameel Mezher, Mohammed O. Dawood, Bahjat B. Kadhim

“… o develop novel optoelectronic devices, controlling and predetermined absorption is necessary. …”
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