Optimizing the growth conditions of superconducting MoSi thin films for single photon detection by Stefanie Grotowski, Lucio Zugliani, Björn Jonas, Rasmus Flaschmann, Christian Schmid, Stefan Strohauer, Fabian Wietschorke, Niklas Bruckmoser, Manuel Müller, Matthias Althammer, Rudolf Gross, Kai Müller, Jonathan Finley

“…Abstract We investigate the growth of amorphous MoSi thin films using magnetron co-sputtering and optimize the growth conditions with respect to crystal structure and superconducting properties (e.g., critical temperature $$T_{\text {c}}$$ ). …”
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Advances in chromosomal microarray analysis: Transforming neurology and neurosurgery by Wireko Andrew Awuah, Muhammad Hamza Shah, Vivek Sanker, Krishitha Meenu Mannan, Sruthi Ranganathan, Princess Afia Nkrumah-Boateng, Mabel Frimpong, Kwadwo Darko, Joecelyn Kirani Tan, Toufik Abdul-Rahman, Oday Atallah

“…Offering unparalleled sensitivity, CMA detects submicroscopic chromosomal imbalances, enabling the examination of DNA for copy number variations, deletions, duplications, and other structural differences. In neurology, CMA has revolutionised diagnoses, personalised treatment plans, and patient outcomes. …”
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Processes of salt slag recycling in aluminum production to obtain powder material with a high content of aluminum oxide phases by B. M. Nemenenok, I. V. Rafalski, P. E. Lushchik, L. P. Dolgi, A. D. Rulenkov

“…It is shown that the powder mixture obtained after hydraulic treatment of aluminum slag includes various forms of structural components in the form of films, shells, submicroand nanostructures of various morphologies with the participation of various types of nano‑components, in which the phases of non‑metallic compounds predominate, mainly ceramic substances and salts (corundum Al2O3, aluminum oxynitride Al2.85O3.45N0.55, aluminum nitride AlN, sodium chloride NaCl) and metallic aluminum. …”
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Definition of Triangular Norms and Triangular Conorms on Subfamilies of Type-2 Fuzzy Sets by Pablo Hernández-Varela, Francisco Javier Talavera, Susana Cubillo, Carmen Torres-Blanc, Jorge Elorza

“…In this paper, we obtain new t-norms and t-conorms on some important subfamilies of the set of functions from <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mo>[</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>,</mo><mn>1</mn><mo>]</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> to <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mo>[</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>,</mo><mn>1</mn><mo>]</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>. The structure of these families provides a more solid algebraic foundation for the applications. …”
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Portable Gas Analyzer Based on Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer for Patrolling and Examining Gas Exhaust by Yuntao Liang, Xiaojun Tang, Xuliang Zhang, Fuchao Tian, Yong Sun, Haozhe Dong

“…Aimed at monitoring emission of organic gases such as CH4, C2H6, C3H8, iso-C4H10, n-C4H10, C2H4, C3H6, C2H2, CO, and CO2, from coal mines, petroleum refineries, and other plants, a Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectrometer was used to develop a portable gas analyzer for patrolling and examining gas exhaust. Firstly, structure of the instrument was introduced. Then, a spectral analysis approach was presented. …”
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Integrating Motivation Theory into the AIED Curriculum for Technical Education: Examining the Impact on Learning Outcomes and the Moderating Role of Computer Self-Efficacy by Shao-Hsun Chang, Kai-Chao Yao, Yao-Ting Chen, Cheng-Yang Chung, Wei-Lun Huang, Wei-Sho Ho

“…Using the AI course quality as the primary antecedent and “intention to continue taking courses” as the dependent variable, the study investigates the structural relationships and mediating variables between these factors. …”
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Automated Defect Detection through Flaw Grading in Non-Destructive Testing Digital X-ray Radiography by Bata Hena, Gabriel Ramos, Clemente Ibarra-Castanedo, Xavier Maldague

“…Guided by ASTM 2973-15; Standard Digital Reference Images for Inspection of Aluminum and Magnesium Die Castings, a grading pipeline utilizing K-D (k-dimensional) trees was developed to effectively structure detected flaws, enabling the system to make decisions based on acceptable grading terms. …”
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Living Lab Dementia: process evaluation of an academic-practice partnership in German long term care for people living with dementia - study protocol by Andrea Leinen, Felix Bühler, Sascha Köpke, Mareike Löbberding, Gabriele Meyer, Helga Schneider-Schelte, Stefan Wilm, Anja Bieber, Martin N. Dichter

“…Qualitative data will be collected through semi-structured interviews and focus groups. Quantitative data sources will be process documents and questionnaires. …”
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Improving quality and outcomes of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in refractory cardiac arrest: the Phoenix ECPR project by Michael Taylor, Vasileios Panoulas, Jill Smith, Alex Rosenberg, Mark Mason, Ian McGovern, Majid Akhtar, Sachin Mehta, Waqas Akhtar, Anthony McKay, Sumesh Thiruthalil, Orinta Kviatkovske, Donna Hall, Eftychia Galiatsou, Sofia Pinto, Maria Comanici, Emanuele Gerlando, Timothy Pitt, Joe Hughes, Olaf Maunz, Elia Keating, Julia Gangata, Eleanor Ross, Sophie Avetoom, Jane Durrant, Ciara Collins, Anand Jothidasan, Maria Monteagudo-Vela, Jerry Mitchell, Hatem Soliman Aboumarie, Caroline Bullen, Sundeep Kaul, Clara Hernandez Caballero, Ana Hurtado, Nick Lees

“…Harefield Hospital has been performing ECPR for over a decade; however outcomes have been historically poor.Methods A retrospective analysis was performed of all ECPR cases at Harefield Hospital between April 2018 and April 2023. A new structured system including a systematic screening process, strict exclusion criteria, assessment of resuscitation adequacy through physiological stop criteria, drilled and standardised cannulation process, post-resuscitation care and neuroprognostication was rolled out on 1 April 2023. …”
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Preparation of a Novel ACS/CS/EDTA Composite from Sugarcane Bagasse for Enhanced Adsorption of Carbon Dioxide by Quang Minh Pham, Xuan Son Nghiem, Thang Le Minh, Anh-Tuan Vu

“…The dispersion of EDTA and CS on the activated carbon leads to a deterioration of the structural properties while it increases the aggregation of the ACS/CS/EDTA composite. …”
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Research on multi-objective control of PPCI diesel engine combustion process based on data driven modelling by Ziqiang Chen, Peng Ju, Zhe Wang, Du Huang, Lei Shi, Kangyao Deng

“…Therefore, this study proposed a diesel engine control method that combines neural networks and model-free adaptive control in the absence of model and controller structure, which can achieve real-time coordination control of crank angle at 50 % of total heat release (CA50) and indicated mean effective pressure (IMEP) in the PPCI combustion process. …”
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The effect of testing procedure on DSC measurements of Gd-Ti-Zr alloy using ZrO2 container by Turalska P., Homa M., Sobczak N., Gazda A., Wierzbicka-Miernik A., Kaban I.

“…The high temperature interaction and reactivity taking place between molten alloy samples and ZrO2 container during DSC tests were evaluated by structural analysis of the resulting interfaces using alloy samples solidified inside the ZrO2 containers. …”
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In vitro investigating of anticancer activity of focuxanthin from marine brown seaweed species by M. Karkhane Yousefi, M. Seyed Hashtroudi, A. Mashinchian Moradi, A.R. Ghasempour

“…The aim of the current study was to evaluate anticancer activity of fucoxanthin which is the most important carotenoid found in the marine brown seaweeds and diatoms. fucoxanthin has many properties (antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer, antiobesity, anti-inflammatory and etc.) due to its unique structure. Samples with different concentrations (10, 25 and 50 µg/ml) and at various incubation times were collected (6, 24 and 48 hours) from four different species (Padina tenuis, Colpomenia sinuosa, Iyengaria stellate and Dictyota indica) of brown seaweeds from Qeshm Island, Persian Gulf. …”
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Luteolin: exploring its therapeutic potential and molecular mechanisms in pulmonary diseases by Jialian Lv, Xinyue Song, Zixin Luo, Duoqin Huang, Li Xiao, Kang Zou

“…These challenges can be addressed by modifying the chemical structure and enhancing pharmaceutical formulations. …”
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Consistent individual positions within roosts in Spix’s disc-winged bats by Giacomini, Giada, Chaves-Ramírez, Silvia, Hernández-Pinsón, H. Andrés, Barrantes, José Pablo, Chaverri, Gloriana

“…We focus on the highly cohesive and mobile social groups found in Spix’s disc-winged bats (Thyroptera tricolor) given this species’ use of a tubular roosting structure that forces individuals to be arranged linearly within its internal space. …”
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Inclusive digital platforms: Designing for and with users with mild intellectual disabilities or low literacy skills by Julia F.E. van Calis, Jenneken Naaldenberg, Anneke W.C. van der Cruijsen, Monique C.J. Koks-Leensen, Geraline L. Leusink, Kirsten E. Bevelander

“…Qualitative data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and usability tests. Apart from general design characteristics such as clarity, readability, comprehensibility, and intuitive design our results showed specific elements for creating an inclusive digital environment. …”
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Preparation of astaxanthin/zeaxanthin-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers for enhanced bioavailability: Characterization-, stability-and permeability study by Radić Kristina, Barbosa Ana Isabel, Reis Salette, Marijan Marijan, Lima Sofia Antunes Costa, Čepo Dubravka Vitali

“…The aim of this work was to develop ASTA- and ZEA-loaded nano-structured lipid carriers (NLCs) that would protect them against degradation and improve their intestinal stability/permeability. …”
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Penetration of linezolid and tedizolid in cerebrospinal fluid of mouse and impact of blood–brain barrier disruption by Marin Lahouati, Mélanie Oudart, Philippe Alzieu, Candice Chapouly, Antoine Petitcollin, Fabien Xuereb

“…However, inflammation may lead to structural alterations of these barriers, modifying their permeability. …”
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Agroforestry systems favor bat conservation but only when old and grazed by Manon Edo, Martin H. Entling, Felix Herzog, Kira Noe, João HN Palma, Ayla Seithe, Will Simonson, Jo Smith, Anja Weiler, Verena Rösch

“…By combining trees with crops (silvoarable systems) or livestock (silvopastoral systems), agroforestry re-integrates structural diversity into agricultural areas that could have beneficial effects on biodiversity. …”
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Recent plastic technologies development of basal texture control to improve the property of wrought Mg alloys-a review by Xiaoyu Feng, Lifei Wang, Xiang Chen, Kunkun Deng, Xiao Wang, Liuwei Zheng, Hongxia Wang, Qiang Zhang, Ho Kwon, Bin Xing, Kwang Seon Shin

“…The room temperature plasticity of magnesium alloy is poor because of its unique crystal structure. After extrusion or rolling process, the grain orientation of as-cast Mg alloy tends to be the same, and it shows obvious intense basal texture, which makes it show obvious tensile and compressive asymmetry and anisotropy. …”
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