Brief geriatric assessments for older adults in the community in Singapore: a policy brief by Woan Shin Tan, Jonathan Gao, Ezra Ho, Lay Khoon Lau, Penny Lun, Yew Yoong Ding, Yew Yoong Ding

“…A BGA should include an assessment of physical health, psychological health, functional ability, mobility, and social needs. Stakeholder dialogues emphasised that BGAs should align with the existing system of screening and assessments spearheaded by other governmental agencies.…”
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In situ magnetic-field-assisted bioprinting process using magnetorheological bioink to obtain engineered muscle constructs by Hanjun Hwangbo, SooJung Chae, Dongryeol Ryu, GeunHyung Kim

“…When implanted into a VML mouse model, the bioconstructs improved muscle functionality and regeneration, validating the effectiveness of the proposed approach.…”
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Harnessing Dynamic Electrostatic Fields for Energy Generation with Diode Cells by Renyun Zhang, Magnus Hummelgård, Ye Xu, Martin Olsen, Jonas Örtegren, Göran Thungström, Henrik Andersson, Zhong Lin Wang

“…Although technologies like triboelectric nanogenerators have shown promising results, their efficacy hinges on the alignment of motion vectors and device architectures. …”
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Probing the Impact of Ionic Liquid Additives at the Buried NiOx/Perovskite Interfaces to Understand Solar Cell Performance by Juan Tirado, Mriganka Singh, Michel De Keersmaecker, Erin L. Ratcliff

“…The spectroelectrochemical approach is used to quickly optimize the functionalization process of nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiOx NPs) with 1‐ethyl‐3‐methyl‐imidazolium iodide (EMIMI) using ITO/NiOx NPs/perovskite half‐stack structures and correlating the transport phenomena with changes in surface chemistry and energetics. …”
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Designing Wooden Lounge Chairs Using ZMET: From Deep Need Discovery to Value Hierarchy Construction by Yong Han, Wumin Ouyang, Hemin Du, Zebin Qiao, Daren Wei

“…The findings revealed that users expect more than basic functionality from wooden lounge chairs, seeking emotional resonance, lifestyle alignment, and identity expression. …”
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Cardiac fibroblast-mediated ECM remodeling regulates maturation in an in vitro 3D engineered cardiac tissue by Yongjun Jang, Myeongjin Kang, Yong Guk Kang, Dongtak Lee, Hyo Gi Jung, Dae Sung Yoon, Jongseong Kim, Yongdoo Park

“…However, excessive collagen accumulation reduced functional maturation by limiting contractile efficiency. …”
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Comparative Techno-Economic and Carbon Footprint Analysis of Semi-Extensive and Intensive Beef Farming by Angelo Frascarelli, Stefano Ciliberti, Sofia Maria Lilli, Paolo Pascolini, Jacopo Gabriele Orlando, Margherita Tiradritti

“…The carbon footprint was calculated using two functional units: kilograms of live meat gross production (LMGP), and a monetary unit. …”
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Domain-Adaptive Direction of Arrival (DOA) Estimation in Complex Indoor Environments Based on Convolutional Autoencoder and Transfer Learning by Lingyu Shen, Jianfeng Li, Jingjing Pan, Junpeng Shi, Rui Xu, Hao Wang, Weiming Deng

“…By integrating Gradient Reversal Layer (GRL) and Maximum Mean Discrepancy (MMD) loss functions, the model effectively reduces distributional differences between the source and target domains. …”
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Dimensional Accuracy Analysis of Splined Shafts and Hubs Obtained by Fused-Deposition Modeling 3D Printing Using a Genetic Algorithm and Artificial Neural Network by Alin-Daniel Rizea, Cristina-Florena Banică, Tatiana Georgescu, Alexandru Sover, Daniel-Constantin Anghel

“…Dimensional accuracy is a critical aspect in the additive manufacturing of mechanical components, especially for splined shafts and hubs, where deviations can impact assembly precision and functionality. This study investigates the influence of key FDM 3D printing parameters—layer thickness, infill density, and nominal diameter—on the dimensional deviations of splined components. …”
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Progressive Deformity of the Lower Limbs in a Patient with KID (Keratitis-Ichthyosis-Deafness) Syndrome by Oleg Kozhevnikov, Svetlana Kralina, Yulia Yurasova, Vladimir Kenis, Susanne Gerit Kircher, Ali Al Kaissi

“…The latter deformities were the main reasons behind her severe retardation in acquiring the normal locomotor functions. Results. The analysis revealed mutations in intron 1 of the GJB2 gene of C.32G>A (p.Gly11Glu) and c.35delG in the compound heterozygous state. …”
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Readability Formulas for Elementary School Texts in Mexican Spanish by Daniel Fajardo-Delgado, Lino Rodriguez-Coayahuitl, María Guadalupe Sánchez-Cervantes, Miguel Ángel Álvarez-Carmona, Ansel Y. Rodríguez-González

“…Readability formulas are mathematical functions that assess the ‘difficulty’ level of a given text. …”
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Broadband unidirectional visible imaging using wafer-scale nano-fabrication of multi-layer diffractive optical processors by Che-Yung Shen, Paolo Batoni, Xilin Yang, Jingxi Li, Kun Liao, Jared Stack, Jeff Gardner, Kevin Welch, Aydogan Ozcan

“…Beyond broadband unidirectional imaging in the visible spectrum, this study establishes a pathway for artificial-intelligence-enabled diffractive optics with versatile applications, signaling a new era in optical device functionality with industrial-level, massively scalable fabrication.…”
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EVALUATION OF SMARTNESS OF THE TOURISM DESTINATION WEBSITES OF THE KLAIPEDA REGION by Julius Ramanauskas, Šarūnas Banevičius, Putinas Bielskis

“…When evaluating the websites of tourist information centres in the Klaipeda region, the authors tried to determine their smartness in relation to the following parameters 1. informativeness; 2. functionality; 3. innovation; 4. accessibility, supporting the development of regional tourism and its alignment with the broader goals of a smart city. …”
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A novel hexagonal PtPS monolayer for high anisotropic carrier mobility and potential for photocatalytic water splitting with pronounced optical absorption by Chunying Pu, Pan Zhang, Linxuan Chen, Xindong Pan, Dawei Zhou

“…The PtPS monolayer is a semiconductor with an indirect band gap of 1.23 eV (using the PBE functional) and 1.84 eV (using the HSE06 functional). …”
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Incorporation of fruits or fruit pulp into yoghurts: recent developments, challenges, and opportunities by Hasitha Priyashantha, Ranga Madushan, Samanthi W. Pelpolage, Anuradha Wijesekara, Shishanthi Jayarathna

“…The findings offer a scientific framework for developing innovative, health-promoting, and shelf-stable fruit-enriched yoghurts, aligning with evolving market demands and functional food advancements.…”
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Dementia Moves: protocol for a feasibility study testing a physical rehabilitation program for long-term care residents with moderate to severe dementia by Caitlin McArthur, Niousha Alizadehsaravi, Rebecca Affoo, Karen Cooke, Natalie F. Douglas, Marie Earl, Melanie K. Farlie, Trudy Flynn, Parisa Ghanouni, Susan W. Hunter, Shannan M. Grant, Laura E. Middleton, Elaine Moody, Cheryl Smith, Linda Verlinden, Lori E. Weeks

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Integrative approaches in cardiac tissue engineering: Bridging cellular complexity to create accurate physiological models by Dilip Thomas, Joseph C. Wu

“…Recapitulating this complexity, including hierarchical vascularization, functional innervation, and immune integration, remains a fundamental challenge in precision cardiac tissue engineering. …”
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Systematic review of the use and challenges of electronic health records in physiotherapy practice by André Moreira-Rosário, Carla Pereira, Sara Vaz, Carlos Rodrigues

“…Objective To synthesise current evidence on physiotherapists’ use of electronic health records (EHRs), with a focus on the determinants of adoption, implementation processes and associated implementation outcomes.Design A systematic review employing a narrative synthesis approach.Data sources PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus and Web of Science, covering all records from the inception of each database to 10 May 2024.Eligibility criteria Studies conducted in physiotherapy clinical settings and using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).Data extraction and synthesis Two authors independently screened articles and assessed methodological quality. …”
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Research on Wind Turbine Main Shaft Bearing Fault Diagnosis Method Based on Unity 3D and Transfer Learning by Shuai Wang, Wenlei Sun, Han Liu, Shenghui Bao, Yunhao Wang, Xin Zhao

“…The digital twin system is implemented in Unity 3D, incorporating functions such as user login, wind turbine spindle bearing state monitoring, fault diagnosis, and fault warning, demonstrating practical applicability. …”
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An Investigation of GNSS Radio Occultation Data Pattern for Temperature Monitoring and Analysis over Africa by Usman Sa’i Ibrahim, Kamorudeen Aleem, Tajul Ariffin Musa, Terwase Tosin Youngu, Yusuf Yakubu Obadaki, Wan Anom Wan Aris, Kelvin Tang Kang Wee

“…The spatial analysis employed Ripley’s F-, G-, K-, and L-functions, along with calculations of nearest neighbour and Kernel density. …”
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