Transdermal microneedle patch for antioxidants release by Samuel Mugo, Scott Robertson, Weihao Lu

“…Abstract Polymer based microneedle transdermal drug delivery system fits the criterion for an efficient patient compliant drug delivery system of the future. …”
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An improved single cell ultrahigh throughput screening method based on in vitro compartmentalization. by Fuqiang Ma, Yuan Xie, Chen Huang, Yan Feng, Guangyu Yang

“…The catalytic activity of the very efficient esterase was further improved by ∼2-fold, resulting in several improved mutants with k(cat)/K(M) values approaching the diffusion-limited efficiency of ∼10⁸ M⁻¹s⁻¹.…”
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Synthesis and characterization of zinc-titanium oxide nanoparticles blended methylcellulose derived from Albizia tree as an antibacterial natural polymer composite by Ansam Adnan Hashim, Rashid Jamei

“…In conclusion, the Albizia tree demonstrates a notable potential for efficient cellulose extraction, making it a viable candidate for such purposes.  …”
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Maximum principle preserving the unconditionally stable method for the Allen–Cahn equation with a high-order potential by Junseok Kim

“…To solve the nonlinear equation, we applied the frozen coefficient method, which approximates variable coefficients in differential equations by treating them as constants within small regions, simplifies the problem, and enables more efficient numerical solutions. For several linear equations, which are diffusion equations, we applied a fully implicit finite difference scheme to obtain unconditional stability. …”
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Structural-functional brain network coupling during cognitive demand reveals intelligence-relevant communication strategies by Johanna L. Popp, Jonas A. Thiele, Joshua Faskowitz, Caio Seguin, Olaf Sporns, Kirsten Hilger

“…Our study suggests the existence of an intrinsic SC-FC coupling organization enabling fine-drawn intelligence-relevant adaptations that support efficient information processing by facilitating brain region-specific adjustment to external task demands.…”
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An image encryption scheme using 4-D chaotic system and cellular automaton by Ibrahim Al-Dayel, Muhammad Faisal Nadeem, Meraj Ali Khan, Bahreselam Sielu Abraha

“…To address these limitations, the proposed scheme integrates multi-layered transformations, including chaotic diffusion, symbolic encoding, and dynamic keystream generation. …”
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Spin relaxation in persistent spin textures by Mingbo Dou, Huinan Li, L L Tao

“…Spin relaxation due to the combined diffuse scattering and spin–orbit coupling (SOC) plays a crucial role for the efficient spin transport, which is a prerequisite for spintronic devices. …”
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Encapsulation of Beta vulgaris extract by electrospraying and evaluation of antimicrobial potential by Marjana Radünz, Helen Cristina dos Santos Hackbart, Taiane Mota Camargo, Chirle de Oliveira Raphaelli, André Luiz Radünz, Eliezer Avila Gandra, Elessandra da Rosa Zavareze

“…The extract and capsules were characterized, as well as the encapsulation efficiency determined. Antibacterial activity was determined against gram-positive bacteria (Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus) and gram-negative bacteria (Salmonella Typhimurium, Escherichia coli) by the disk diffusion method using the minimum inhibitory concentration and the minimum bactericidal concentration. …”
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An enhanced thermal conduction model for viscous thermal interactions in circular micro-resonators supported by elastic foundations by Mohammed Alsubhi

“…The study provided detailed discussions that underscored the significant influence of viscosity, the Winkler foundation, and relaxation time on the development of more efficient and effective circular plate structures. …”
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Comparative Study of the Catalytic Activities of Ni, NiCo, and PtNiCo in Ethanol Electrooxidation: Contributions of Individual Metals by Devi Indrawati Syafei, Yasir Arafat Hutapea, Liana Christiani

“…The synergistic effect of the three metals resulted in a low charge transfer resistance (3.46 Ω), a small Tafel slope (156 mV/decade), a high peak current density (32.06 mA/cm²), a low If/Ib ratio, and an enhanced reactant diffusion coefficient. These findings provide valuable insights for designing efficient and high-performance tri-metallic catalysts.…”
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A Layer-Adapted Numerical Method for Singularly Perturbed Partial Functional-Differential Equations by Ahmed A. Al Ghafli, Fasika Wondimu Gelu, Hassan J. Al Salman

“…The asymptotically equivalent singularly perturbed parabolic convection–diffusion–reaction problem is then discretized with the Crank–Nicolson method on a uniform mesh for the time derivative and a hybrid method on Shishkin-type meshes for the space derivative. …”
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Intrinsic clustering of flagellar basal body proteins in E. coli: A self-organization mechanism for assembly and regulation by Yun-Sing Sung, De-Fa Hong, Yi-Ren Chang

“…Fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP) revealed dynamic protein exchange within clusters, supporting a diffusion-capture model. Single-molecule analysis showed that FlhA actively remodels clusters, while FliF stabilizes them. 3D imaging suggested that basal body positioning optimizes flagellar distribution for efficient motility. …”
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Antimicrobial Effects of <i>Abies alba</i> Essential Oil and Its Application in Food Preservation by Milena D. Vukić, Nenad L. Vuković, Marina Radović Jakovljević, Marija S. Ristić, Miroslava Kačániová

“…In vitro antimicrobial activity was determined by disc diffusion and minimum inhibitory concentration assays and showed that AAEO was more efficient in inhibiting the growth of G⁺ bacterial species. …”
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Photomediated ion dynamics enables multi-modal learning, memory and sensing in ultralow-voltage organic electrochemical device by Guocai Liu, Wei Wen, Cong Shan, Haojie Huang, Yao Zhao, Yangshuang Bian, Yunlong Guo, Hui Huang, Yunqi Liu

“…However, the ion kinetics of diffusion back to the electrolyte poses a challenge in achieving non-volatility at ultralow gate voltages (V G) required to mimic human learning and memory capabilities. …”
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Recent advancements and sustainable solutions in adsorption-based cooling systems integrated with renewable energy sources and industrial waste heat: A review by Sumit Kumar Singh, Dibakar Rakshit, K Ravi Kumar, Anurag Agarwal

“…A system having numerous beds offers a continual cooling effect and having minimal dead mass operates more efficiently. Combining all the contributing elements listed above provides superior outcomes and efficient performance for adsorption cooling systems. …”
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Antibacterial potential of the Albizia mahalao Capuron extracts, a Fabaceae from Madagascar by Andriantsihoarana J. Razanatseheno, Lovarintsoa J. Randriamampianina, Hanitra R. Randrianarivo, Danielle A. D. Rakoto, Victor L. Jeannoda

“…RME is the least efficient (IZ ≤ 10 mm, and 100< MIC < 1000 µg/ ml). …”
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Natural Fiber@MXene‐Engineered Chitosan Aerogels: Thermodynamic‐Transport Synergy for Solar‐Driven Hypersaline Interfacial Evaporation by Qin Su, Haidi Wu, Suyang Hou, Liping Ye, Yifan Feng, Longjuan Lu, Biwang Pan, Wancheng Gu, Longcheng Tang, Xuewu Huang, Huaiguo Xue, Jiefeng Gao

“…Both experimental results and COMSOL multiphysics simulations systematically demonstrate that hierarchical pore channels enhance water transport, improve solar‐thermal/environmental energy synergy, and promote the downward diffusion of concentrated ions from the evaporation surface, achieving an evaporation rate up to 4.40 kg m−2 h−1 with efficient salt rejection. …”
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Study on the pore structure evolution and microscopic seepage characteristics of coal under high pressure air blasting by Shaoyang Yan, Fuqiang Gao, Xiaolin Yang, Huaibao Chu, Bo Sun, Chang Wang

“…The High Pressure Air Blasting (HPAB) is one of the main feasible technologies to improve the efficiency of unconventional gas extraction. Currently, there is little research on the visualization of the evolution of pore structure and seepage characteristics in coal under HPAB, resulting in unclear understanding of the formation of 3D pore network structure in coal under HPAB, the interconnection of pores and fissures, and the mechanism of gas seepage and diffusion under HPAB. …”
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Complementary MR measures of white matter and their relation to cardiovascular health and cognition by Petar P. Raykov, Marta Correia, Kamen Tsvetanov, Rafael N. Henriques, Alberto Del Cerro-León, Matthew Bracher-Smith, Valentina Escott-Price, Yordan P. Raykov, Richard N. Henson

“…Abstract The microstructural and macrostructural integrity of white matter (WM) underpins efficient brain function, and is known to decline with age and vascular burden. …”
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Numerical Study on the Effect of Insulator and Wire Mesh Toward Carbon Nanotubes Growth Region in Quasi Pyrolysis Chamber by Chong Jia Yong, Muhammad Amirrul Amin Moen, Mohd Fairus Mohd Yasin, Tarit Das, Muhammad Thalhah Zainal, Nurul Adilla Mohd Subha, Norikhwan Hamzah

“…Flame synthesis is known to be a more energy- and time-efficient method for producing carbon nanotubes (CNTs) compared to other techniques. …”
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