Polysaccharide-based biomaterials for regenerative therapy in intervertebral disc degeneration by Xin Wang, Yixue Huang, Yilin Yang, Xin Tian, Yesheng Jin, Weimin Jiang, Hanliang He, Yong Xu, Yijie Liu

“…Therefore, polysaccharide-based materials provide structural support and facilitate the regeneration of native tissue, representing a versatile and effective approach for the treatment of IVDD. …”
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Synergistic effects of CO2 sequestration on mechanical, microstructural, and environmental performance in carbonated MgO-based ECC by Zihao Song, Rui Chen, Tianyu Wang, Haoliang Wu

“…Owing to its capacity to form a durable, high-strength matrix, RMC is particularly suitable for producing Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) with enhanced structural integrity. This study leveraged RMC’s high carbonation potential to assess its influence on the sustainability and mechanical performance of carbonated MgO-based ECC. …”
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The impact of price and image warnings on the social perception of gifting cigarettes in China by Guang Xu, Yibin Shi, Kecheng Du, Gang Wang, Liyun Wu

“…Implementing combined interventions of pictorial HWLs and price regulation or modifying the pricing structure of tobacco products may yield stronger control outcomes.…”
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Assessment of Clothing and Teacher Credibility among Lecturers in Universities in South-East Nigeria by Ginika Hope Amaefule, Oluwaleyimu Olufunke Opeyemi, Udochukwu Mmaduabuchi Emeghebo

“…The study covered a total population of 186 lecturers of Home Economics, Psychology and Fine and Applied Arts. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection. …”
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Comparative Study on the Field- and Lab-Based Soil-Water Characteristic Curves for Expansive Soils by Bakht Zamin, Hassan Nasir, Muhammad Ali Sikandar, Waqas Ahmad, Beenish Jehan Khan, Mahmood Ahmad, Muhammad Tariq Bashir

“…Expansive soils are problematic and viewed as a potential hazard for buildings and structures due to swell and shrink phenomena. The damaging effect of these soils is strongly correlated with the soil-water characteristics of expansive soils present in the shallow depth. …”
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Bioaugmented design and functional evaluation of low damage implantable array electrodes by Ling Wang, Chenrui Zhang, Zhiyan Hao, Siqi Yao, Luge Bai, Joaquim Miguel Oliveira, Pan Wang, Kun Zhang, Chen Zhang, Jiankang He, Rui L. Reis, Dichen Li

“…In this study, we proposed a new concept for the design and bioaugmentation of implantable electrodes (bio-array electrodes) featuring a heterogeneous gradient structure. Different composite polyaniline-gelatin-alginate based conductive hydrogel formulations were developed for electrode surface coating. …”
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Research on Dewatering Ability of Municipal Sludge under the Treatment of Coupled Acid and Microwave by Xudong Zhang, Peng Ye, Yajun Wu, Zhen Guo, Yuan Huang, Xingtao Zhang, Yuncong Sun, Haiqiang Zhang

“…Through the SEM test, it can be verified that the bulk floc structure of sludge is broken after microwave treatment, and acid-microwave treatment is beneficial to the aggregation of floc fragments to form large particles, which can provide larger pores for drainage.…”
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Tree Species Diversity, Richness, and Similarity in Intact and Degraded Forest in the Tropical Rainforest of the Congo Basin: Case of the Forest of Likouala in the Republic of Cong... by Suspense Averti Ifo, Jean-Marie Moutsambote, Félix Koubouana, Joseph Yoka, Saint Fédriche Ndzai, Leslie Nucia Orcellie Bouetou-Kadilamio, Helischa Mampouya, Charlotte Jourdain, Yannick Bocko, Alima Brigitte Mantota, Mackline Mbemba, Dulsaint Mouanga-Sokath, Roland Odende, Lenguiya Romarick Mondzali, Yeto Emmanuel Mampouya Wenina, Brice Chérubins Ouissika, Loumeto Jean Joel

“…The information on tree species structure and function can provide baseline information for conservation of the biodiversity of the tropical forest in this area.…”
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Dynamical Complexity Transitions During High‐Intensity Long Duration Continuous Auroral Activities (HILDCAA) Events: Feature Analysis Based on Neural Network Entropy by I. A. Oludehinwa, A. Velichko, B. O. Ogunsua, O. I. Olusola, O. O. Odeyemi

“…Our analysis revealed a high value of NNetEn during HILDCAA signifying that the complexity levels of the coupled solar wind‐magnetosphere‐ionosphere system for HILDCAA, driven by different interplanetary structures were high with no significance difference. …”
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Preventative Effects of Vitamin E on Testicular Damage and Sperm Parameters in the First-Generation Mice Pups due to Pre- and Postnatal Mancozeb Exposure by Esmaeil Saddein, Tahereh Haghpanah, Seyed Noreddin Nematollahi-Mahani, Fatemeh Seyedi, Massood Ezzatabadipour

“…Then, they were weighed, and sperm parameters including number, viability, motility, and morphology and testis structure were evaluated. A significant decrease occurred in sperm parameters of the mancozeb-treated pups compared to the control and vehicle groups. …”
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Explaining and Prioritizing Supplier Evaluation Indicators with a Meta-Synthesis Approach by Sayyed Mohammad Reza Davoodi, Mehdi Papahn Shoushtari, Rasoul Bahalou Houreh, Hamid Reza Rezaei

“…By analyzing them, supplier evaluation indicators were classified into 5 dimensions, 19 sub-dimensions, and 112 components, and their effect coefficient was determined using the Shannon entropy method.Findings: The results showed that price, quality, on-time delivery, revenue, organizational structure, human resource management, energy management, environmental management, customer orientation, and green management indices are the most effective indicators in evaluating suppliers.Originality/Value: Supplier selection and evaluation are imperative in creating an effective supply chain. …”
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The development of a CBT-informed approach to supporting type 2 diabetes self-management by Elné Visagie, Elné Visagie, Elmari Deacon, Rümando Kok, Rümando Kok

“…CBT is a time-sensitive and structured intervention that has been effectively implemented for chronic diseases. …”
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THE NORTHERN TERRITORIES OF WESTERN SIBERIA: DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS AND GROWTH PARADOXES by Andrei G. Shelomentsev, Vladimir M. Kurikov, Kseniya S. Goncharova, Alina V. Istratii

“…Meanwhile, both regions exhibit similar changes in the age and gender structure of their populations and a shift in settlement patterns between urban and rural areas. …”

Novel thiazolyl-pyrimidine derivatives as potential anticancer agents: Synthesis, biological evaluation, and molecular docking studies by Tariq Z. Abolibda, Abdel-Aziz A.A. El-Sayed, Basant Farag, Magdi E.A. Zaki, Abdulwahed Alrehaily, Hossein M. Elbadawy, Ahmad A. Al-Shahri, Saleh R. Alsenani, Sobhi M. Gomha

“…These were created by reacting 2-(1-(6-methyl-2-oxo-4-phenyl- 1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidin-5-yl)ethylidene)hydrazine-1-carbothioamide with hydrazonoyl halides and α-halo compounds, with structures confirmed by spectroscopy. The growth-inhibitory potential of these compounds against HepG2 liver cancer cells was assessed using the MTT assay. …”
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Self-induced optical non-reciprocity by Zhu-Bo Wang, Yan-Lei Zhang, Xin-Xin Hu, Guang-Jie Chen, Ming Li, Peng-Fei Yang, Xu-Bo Zou, Peng-Fei Zhang, Chun-Hua Dong, Gang Li, Tian-Cai Zhang, Guang-Can Guo, Chang-Ling Zou

“…Exciting experimental progress has been achieved by either introducing spatial-temporal modulation of the optical medium or combining Kerr-type optical nonlinearity with spatial asymmetry in photonic structures. However, extra driving fields are required for the first approach, while the isolation of noise and the transmission of the signal cannot be simultaneously achieved for the other approach. …”
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Ammonia electrosynthesis from nitrate using a stable amorphous/crystalline dual-phase Cu catalyst by Yi Wang, Shuo Wang, Yunfan Fu, Jiaqi Sang, Pengfei Wei, Rongtan Li, Dunfeng Gao, Guoxiong Wang, Xinhe Bao

“…This work underscores the importance of stabilizing metastable amorphous structures for improving electrocatalytic reactivity and long-term stability.…”
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Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Regulates MicroRNA 21 Expression to Activate TGF-β Signaling in Human Bone Marrow Stromal Cells to Enhance Osteoblast Differentiation by Nagarajan Selvamurugan, Zhiming He, Daniel Rifkin, Branka Dabovic, Nicola C. Partridge

“…PEMF stimulation of hBMSCs’ cell numbers mainly affected genes of cell cycle regulation, cell structure, and growth receptors or kinase pathways. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Chinese-version Behavioral Inhibition System/Behavioral Activation System Scales among stroke survivors with depressive symptoms by Dan Shi, Yuen Yu Chong, Lijuan Zhou, Ho Yu Cheng

“…The findings of CFAs supported the original four-factor structure of BAS-reward, BAS-drive, BAS-fun seeking, and BIS with acceptable model fit indices. …”
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Hybrid generative adversarial network based on frequency and spatial domain for histopathological image synthesis by Qifeng Liu, Tao Zhou, Chi Cheng, Jin Ma, Marzia Hoque Tania

“…A spectral filtering module enhances the extraction of repetitive textures and periodic structures, while a cross-attention fusion module dynamically weights features from both domains, focusing on the most critical information to produce realistic and detailed images. …”
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Mask Material Filtration Efficiency and Mask Fitting at the Crossroads: Implications during Pandemic Times by Karin Ardon-Dryer, Juliusz Warzywoda, Rumeysa Tekin, Jnev Biros, Sharilyn Almodovar, Brandon L. Weeks, Louisa J. Hope-Weeks, Albert Sacco

“…To explain the filtration efficiency results, the structure and composition of all filter materials were determined using FE-SEM, and IR and Raman spectroscopy. …”
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