Laser interaction with undercritical foams of different spatial structures by J. Limpouch, V. Tikhonchuk, O. Renner, Sh. Agarwal, T. Burian, J. Červenka, J. Dostál, R. Dudžák, D. Ettel, A. Gintrand, L. Hudec, L. Juha, O. Klimo, M. Krupka, M. Krus, T. Lastovicka, R. Liska, W. Nazarov, S. K. Singh, M. Šilhavík, S. Weber

“…The ion temperature in the plasma behind the ionization front is a few times higher than the electron temperature. Hot-electron production in plastic foams with small pores is strongly suppressed compared with that in solid targets, whereas in foams produced by additive manufacturing, it is significantly increased to the level observed in bare copper foil targets.…”
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On-chip integration of metasurface-doublet for optical phased array with enhanced beam steering by Wang Zhizhang, Ji Jitao, Ye Xin, Chen Yuxin, Li Xueyun, Song Wange, Fang Bin, Chen Ji, Zhu Shining, Li Tao

“…Our experiments show that the metasurface-doublet is able to achieve 1.54 times FOV amplification in a horizontal direction and with >41% working efficiency. …”
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One-Step Cohydrothermal Synthesis of Nitrogen-Doped Titanium Oxide Nanotubes with Enhanced Visible Light Photocatalytic Activity by Cheng-Ching Hu, Tzu-Chien Hsu, Li-Heng Kao

“…The photocatalytic activity of nitrogen-doped TiO2 nanotubes, evaluated by the decomposition of rhodamine B dye solution under visible light using UV-vis absorption spectroscopy, is found to exhibit ~ four times higher than that of P25 and undoped titanate nanotubes. …”
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Studying the Properties of RF-Sputtered Nanocrystalline Tin-Doped Indium Oxide by Abd El-Hady B. Kashyout, Marwa Fathy, Moataz B. Soliman

“…The properties of the thin films are affected by controlling the deposition parameters, namely, RF power values and deposition times. The structure, morphology, optical and electrical properties of the thin films are investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), atomic force microscope (AFM), UV-Vis spectrophotometer, and four-point probe measurement. …”
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A Rare Presentation of Lymphoma of the Cervix with Cross-Sectional Imaging Correlation by Brinda Rao Korivi, Corey T. Jensen, Madhavi Patnana, Keyur P. Patel, Tharakeswara K. Bathala

“…Clinical awareness of rare cervical masses such as lymphoma is very important in order to achieve timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment.…”
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Mass Rapid Transit System Passenger Traffic Forecast Using a Re-Sample Recurrent Neural Network by Rong Hu, Yi-Chang Chiu, Chih-Wei Hsieh, Tang-Hsien Chang, Xingsi Xue, Fumin Zou, Lyuchao Liao

“…A case study of the California Mass Rapid Transit System revealed that the model introduced in this work could timely and effectively predict passenger traffic of MRT. …”
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Minimization of Temperature Ranges between the Top and Bottom of an Air Flow Controlling Device through Hybrid Control in a Plant Factory by Seung-Mi Moon, Sook-Youn Kwon, Jae-Hyun Lim

“…To maintain the production timing, productivity, and product quality of plant factories, it is necessary to keep the growth environment uniform. …”
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Arc Thermal Spray NiCr20 Alloy Coating: Fabrication, Sealant, Heat Treatment, Wear, and Corrosion Resistances by Van Tuan Nguyen, Quy Le Thu, Tuan Anh Nguyen, Quoc Cuong Ly, Ly Pham Thi, Ha Pham Thi, Thanh Dinh Thi Mai

“…After heat treatment, wear resistance of coating was 12 times higher than that without heat treatment. The corrosion test in H2SO4 solution indicated that the presence of sealant in coatings increased their corrosion resistance. …”
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Cancer care in German centers of excellence during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic by Volker Arndt, Daniela Doege, Stefan Fröhling, Peter Albers, Hana Algül, Ralf Bargou, Carsten Bokemeyer, Martin Bornhäuser, Christian H. Brandts, Peter Brossart, Sara Yvonne Brucker, Tim H. Brümmendorf, Hartmut Döhner, Norbert Gattermann, Michael Hallek, Volker Heinemann, Ulrich Keilholz, Thomas Kindler, Cornelia von Levetzow, Florian Lordick, Ulf Peter Neumann, Christoph Peters, Dirk Schadendorf, Stephan Stilgenbauer, Thomas Zander, Daniel Zips, Delia Braun, Thomas Seufferlein, Gerd Nettekoven, Michael Baumann

“…Abstract Purpose An increasing number of international studies demonstrate serious negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the timely diagnosis of cancer and on cancer treatment. …”
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The synthesis and research of the naphthalimide G-quadruplex probe targeting hybrid G4s by Lilin Gan, Wenzheng Luo, Qian Cheng, Shanke Wan, Min Wu, Mingqi Wang, Enming Luo, Xianjin Luo, Shuo Li

“…In this study, a novel naphthalimide probe（AI7）was synthesized and reported for hybrid G4 structures targeting, and 3–10 times fluorescence intensity was increased by the interaction with hybrid G4 structures. …”
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A Perspective on Withania somnifera Modulating Antitumor Immunity in Targeting Prostate Cancer by Seema Dubey, Manohar Singh, Ariel Nelson, Dev Karan

“…Medicinal plants serve as a lead source of bioactive compounds and have been an integral part of day-to-day life in treating various disease conditions since ancient times. Withaferin A (WFA), a bioactive ingredient of Withania somnifera, has been used for health and medicinal purposes for its adaptogenic, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties long before the published literature came into existence. …”
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Nitrate Reductase Inhibition Induces Lipid Enhancement of Dunaliella Tertiolecta for Biodiesel Production by Redouane Benhima, Hicham El Arroussi, Issam M. Kadmiri, Najib El Mernissi, Imane Wahby, Iman Bennis, AbdelAziz Smouni, Najib Bendaou

“…One-stage culture raised total lipids from 18% (control) to 39% (w: w); however, two-stage culture raised lipids to 50% in which neutral lipids were enhanced 2.14 times. To assess the quality of biodiesel produced, fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) composition was studied. …”
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Effect of Feature Selection on the Prediction of Direct Normal Irradiance by Mohamed Khalifa Boutahir, Yousef Farhaoui, Mourade Azrour, Imad Zeroual, Ahmad El Allaoui

“…Thus, the amount of solar radiation at different times of the day must be determined to design and equip all solar systems. …”
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Surgical Treatment of a Patient with a Solitary Thyroid Metastasis from Primary Sigmoid Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report and Literature Review by Kohei Yamahara, Toshiaki Moriki, Yuki Katsura, Kana Lee, Satoshi Ikegami

“…Our experience suggests that a low threshold of suspicion is crucial for timely diagnosis of thyroid metastasis from CRC and that resection can improve disease-free survival.…”
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A rare case of acute respiratory distress syndrome due to chlorine gas inhalation: Rapid progression with favorable ICU outcome by Dung Thai Pham, Bang Ngoc Dao, Dung Tien Nguyen, Ba Van Dang, Dung Tien Le, Hung Manh Do, Loc Tich Hoang, Minh Tuan Ngo, Duong Minh Vu

“…This case highlights the potential for a good prognosis in ARDS due to chlorine gas inhalation compared to other etiologies, emphasizing the importance of timely intervention and specialized care in the ICU.…”
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A modified scheme to the multiple shooting method for BVPs by Samad Kheybari, Mohammad Taghi Darvishi, Farzaneh Alizadeh, Salah Mahmoud Boulaaras, Kamyar Hosseini

“…Additionally, the empirical convergence orders are computed, and the computation times required for each test problem are reported, further highlighting the efficiency and accuracy of the approach.…”
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Calculation Method for the Critical Thickness of a Karst Cave Roof at the Bottom of a Socketed Pile by Nie Qingke, Li Xilai, Yuan Wei, Wang Anli, Wang Wei, Jia Xiangxin, Shang Weidong

“…In practice, its thickness is simply recommended to be not less than 3 times the diameter of the socketed pile, regardless of the geological conditions and the size of the cave itself. …”
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Move contrast X-ray imaging reveals wall infiltration along maize leaf vessels before water refilling by Ke Li, Feixiang Wang, Yanling Xue, Shiquan Huang, Zhixuan Liu, Tiqiao Xiao

“…Experimental verification using a maize leaf demonstrated that this method was approximately 12 times more sensitive than traditional transmission X-ray imaging. …”
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Antifungal Activity of New Eugenol-Benzoxazole Hybrids against Candida spp. by Larissa Incerti Santos de Carvalho, Dalila Junqueira Alvarenga, Letícia Cruz Ferreira do Carmo, Lucas Gomes de Oliveira, Naiara Chaves Silva, Amanda Latércia Tranches Dias, Luiz Felipe Leomil Coelho, Thiago Belarmino de Souza, Danielle Ferreira Dias, Diogo Teixeira Carvalho

“…They were evaluated against species of Candida spp. in microdilution assays, and four products (5a, 5b′, 5c, and 5d′) were about five times more active than eugenol against C. albicans and C. glabrata. …”
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Dynamics of blood microsatellite instability (bMSI) burden predicts outcome of a patient treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors: a case report of hyperprogressive disease by Daria Kravchuk, Alexandra Lebedeva, Alexandra Lebedeva, Olesya Kuznetsova, Olesya Kuznetsova, Alexandra Kavun, Anastasiia Taraskina, Ekaterina Belova, Ekaterina Belova, Ekaterina Belova, Tatiana Grigoreva, Tatiana Grigoreva, Egor Veselovsky, Vladislav Mileyko, Vladislav Mileyko, Vladislav Nikulin, Lidia Nekrasova, Alexey Tryakin, Mikhail Fedyanin, Mikhail Fedyanin, Mikhail Fedyanin, Maxim Ivanov, Maxim Ivanov

“…Thus, analysis of bMSI in liquid biopsy via NGS may be a promising method for timely assessment of the treatment effectiveness received by patients with MSI-positive CRC.…”
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