A Recommendation System for University Discussion Committees by Zaid Mundher, Manar Talat Ahmad

“…On the other hand, one of the routine tasks that is consistently performed in the academic community is the selection of committees’ members for the defense of master's thesis or doctoral dissertations. …”
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A walk through the development of human leukocyte antigen typing: from serologic techniques to next-generation sequencing by Haeyoun Choi, Eun-Jeong Choi, Hyoung-Jae Kim, In-Cheol Baek, Aegyeong Won, Su Jin Park, Tai-Gyu Kim, Yeun-Jun Chung

“…Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) is a group of glycoproteins encoded by the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) that plays a pivotal role in the host's immune defense. Given that the MHC represents the most polymorphic region in the human genome, HLA typing is crucial in organ transplantation. …”
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An Investigation into the Effect of Cracking on the Response of Drilled and Postgrouted Concrete Pipe Pile under Lateral Loading by Zhijun Yang, Qing Fang, Bu Lv, Can Mei, Xudong Fu

“…The cracks are likely to initiate on a lateral loaded pile and would cause greater deflection at the pile head. However, there is a lack of thorough investigation into the effect of cracking on the response of the lateral loaded pile. …”
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Enhancing the Scattering Induced by Gold Periodic Arrays Over Optical Waveguides Through Indium Tin Oxide Buffer Layers by Rita Asquini, Alessio Buzzin, Nicolas Hanine, Alessia Mannetta, Badrul Alam, Vincenzo Ferrara

“…The implementation of ITO enables up to a 12 fold increase in coupling efficiency, a 6.4 fold enhancement of light scattered out of the array plane and consequent improvements in the diffracted beam radiation intensity peaks, without compromising the beam's focus or altering its deflection angle. This configuration provides a cheap and simple solution to increase the device performance without changing the array features, for integrated biosensing and scattering-related applications.…”
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Historic Preservation, Complexity, and the Shadow of Monumentality: The Case of Lutyens’ Delhi by Cem Kayatekin

“…In reaction to such calls, arguments of historic preservation and conservation have been recycled in defense of the built environmental status quo within the area. …”
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Local Regeneration of Dentin-Pulp Complex Using Controlled Release of FGF-2 and Naturally Derived Sponge-Like Scaffolds by Chiaki Kitamura, Tatsuji Nishihara, Masamichi Terashita, Yasuhiko Tabata, Ayako Washio

“…Nonvital teeth lose their defensive abilities and become severely damaged, resulting in extraction. …”
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El privilegio de ser una ciudad de indios: Tzintzuntzan en el periodo virreinal by Nicolás Paniagua Aguilar

“… Pocos lugares tuvieron el título de ciudad de indios con los privilegios que ello conllevaba; fueron el resultado de una lucha constante por ampliar, mantener y defender sus derechos, a pesar de las políticas reales y la llegada de foráneos a sus respectivos cascos urbanos. …”
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Analysis of Automotive Suspension System Failures and Reliability Evaluation: A Study Based on V-SIM Simulation by Sławomir Kowalski

“…Further in the article, the simulation of the deflection of the suspension system was conducted in the V-SIM 5.0 software, and the sample road consequences of damage to the system were presented. …”
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Numerical Simulation Analysis of Unfilled and Filled Reinforced Polypropylene on Thin-Walled Parts Formed Using the Injection-Moulding Process by M. D. Azaman, S. M. Sapuan, S. Sulaiman, E. S. Zainudin, A. Khalina

“…The injection moulding of shallow, thin-walled parts with a thickness of 0.7 mm was performed using three types of materials from polypropylene, PP (PP, PP + 50 wt% wood composite, and PP + 10 wt% glass fibre composite). The highest deflection resulting from PP + 50 wt% wood does not occur in the critical area of the thin-walled part compared with PP + 10 wt% glass fibre. …”
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15-Deoxy-∆-12,14-Prostaglandin J2 (15d-PGJ2), an Endogenous Ligand of PPAR-γ: Function and Mechanism by Jingjing Li, Chuanyong Guo, Jianye Wu

“…Although many synthetic PPAR-γ receptor agonists have been developed, as an endogenous product of PPAR-γ receptors, 15d-PGJ2 has beneficial characteristics including rapid expression and the ability to contribute to a natural defence mechanism. In this review, we discuss the latest advances in our knowledge of the biological role of 15d-PGJ2 mediated through PPAR-γ. …”
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Cuproptosis: molecular mechanisms, cancer prognosis, and therapeutic applications by Yating Cong, Na Li, Zixin Zhang, Yan Shang, Hailong Zhao

“…In this review, we delve into the cellular metabolic pathways of copper, highlighting the role of copper in biomolecule synthesis, mitochondrial respiration, and antioxidant defense. Furthermore, we elucidate the relationship between cuproptosis-related genes (CRGs) and cancer prognosis, analyzing their expression patterns across various tumor types and their impact on patient outcomes. …”
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Application of Natural Antioxidants as Feed Additives in Aquaculture: A Review by Xiaodan Hu, Wenjing Ma, Disen Zhang, Zikun Tian, Yuanqiang Yang, Yi Huang, Yuhang Hong

“…Oxidative stress, a critical factor affecting the health and productivity of aquatic organisms, arises from the imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and antioxidant defenses. In aquaculture, natural antioxidants have gained increasing attention as sustainable feed additives to mitigate oxidative damage, enhance immune responses, and improve overall growth performance. …”
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Nondestructive Controllable Grouting: A Novel Method to Correct Deviation of Building Foundation by Xuedong Cui

“…This method has been verified through the construction of a residential building, and the results show that nondestructive controllable grouting can effectively solve the problem of building deflection. At the same time, it avoids the problem of excessive lifting or secondary settlement that may occur in traditional grouting reinforcement. …”
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AVALIAÇÃO DE CONTEXTO DA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL: INSTRUMENTOS, MÉTODOS, RESULTADOS E USOS by Eliana Maria Bahia Bhering

“…Resumo O artigo pretende analisar as diferentes possibilidades de avaliação de contexto da educação infantil (EI) no Brasil, no que tange aos objetivos, métodos, instrumentos e resultados, defende a necessidade de propostas que articulem avaliações externas e a autoavaliação, e intenciona promover debates no campo. …”
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WHEAT ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDES by T. I. Odintsova, T. V. Korostyleva, L. L. Utkina, Ya. A. Andreev, A. A. Slavokhotova, E. A. Istomina, V. A. Pukhal’skii, T. A. Egorov

“…Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are low-molecular-weight defense polypeptides, produced in all living organisms either constitutively or upon perception of signals from pathogenic microorganisms. …”
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Cyber Attacks on Commercial Drones: A Review by Bruno Branco, Jose Silvestre Serra Silva, Miguel Correia

“…This review covers the different cyber attack methods and tools used against a UAV, intending to improve defense mechanisms.…”
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Souhaits oubliés : documents de fin de vie des personnes trans vivant avec une démence aux marges des changements juridiques by Alexandre Baril, Marjorie Silverman, Marie-Claire Gauthier, Maude Lévesque

“…Such planning is founded on a stable notion of gender identity throughout the life course (“post-transition”) and assumes that the pre-dementia self is better equipped to make decisions than the “demented” self. We conclude by encouraging, based on an intersectional, trans-affirmative, crip-positive, and age-positive approach, respect for the agency of trans people with dementia.…”
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Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Shear Performance of 16 m Full-Scale Prestressed Hollow Core Slabs by Kang Zhao, Hui Wang, Houchuan Li, Yang Wei, Jinwei Lu, Guofen Li

“…A systematic analysis was performed on the failure modes, crack development patterns, load–deflection relationships, and load–strain relationships of the prestressed hollow slabs. …”
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A Comprehensive Review of Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene Fibers for Applications Based on Their Different Preparation Techniques by Omar Faruk, Yang Yang, Jiangliang Zhang, Junxin Yu, Jiaojiao Lv, Weichao Lv, Yueying Du, Jindan Wu, Dongming Qi

“…By improving the tribological and interfacial properties of UHMWPE, various applications can be explored, including prosthetic joints, energy-absorbing road safety systems, microelectromechanical system devices, and protective materials for defense and personal thermal management. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the remarkable performance of UHMWPE and its composites, providing insights into its wide array of applications.…”
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Les trames vertes et bleues habitantes : un cheminement entre pratiques et représentations. L’exemple de la ville de Paris (France) by Étienne Grésillon, Marianne Cohen, Julien Lefour, Lydie Goeldner, Laurent Simon

“…In the first one, the TVB must be defended in the city because it is part of the everyday life of the people and in the other one they do not have their place in a metropolis like Paris. …”
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