A Novel Hybrid Self-Adaptive Bat Algorithm by Iztok Fister, Simon Fong, Janez Brest, Iztok Fister

“…Nature-inspired algorithms attract many researchers worldwide for solving the hardest optimization problems. One of the newest members of this extensive family is the bat algorithm. …”
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Deconfinement and Freezeout Boundaries in Equilibrium Thermal Models by Abdel Nasser Tawfik, Muhammad Maher, A. H. El-Kateb, Sara Abdelaziz

“…At low baryonic density or high energies, both deconfinement and chemical freezeout boundaries are likely coincident, and therefore, the agreement with the lattice simulations becomes excellent as well, while at large baryonic density, the two boundaries become distinguishable forming a phase where hadrons and quark-gluon plasma likely coexist.…”
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Comparing Standard Distribution and Its Tsallis Form of Transverse Momenta in High Energy Collisions by Rui-Fang Si, Hui-Ling Li, Fu-Hu Liu

“…The experimental (simulated) transverse momentum spectra of negatively charged pions produced at midrapidity in central nucleus-nucleus collisions at the Heavy-Ion Synchrotron (SIS), Relativistic Heavy-Ion Collider (RHIC), and Large Hadron Collider (LHC) energies obtained by different collaborations are selected by us to investigate, where a few simulated data are taken from the results of FOPI Collaboration which uses the IQMD transport code based on Quantum Molecular Dynamics. …”
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Clusters as a probe of the equation-of-state of strongly interacting matter by Gläßel Susanne, Voronyuk Vadim, Winn Michael, Kireyeu Viktar, Coci Gabriele, Aichelin Jörg, Blume Christoph, Bratkovskaya Elena

“…We investigate the influence of the equation-of-state (EoS) of strongly interacting matter created in heavy-ion collisions on the light cluster and hypernuclei production within the Parton-Hadron-Quantum-Molecular Dynamics (PHQMD) microscopic transport approach. …”
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Ekumenizm na drodze przemian: problemy i wyzwania by Tadeusz Kałużny

“…No doubt, the way to full unity is longer and harder than many have expected. However, the ecumenical involvement of the Roman Catholic Church is irreversible. …”
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Collisionless Tearing Instability in Relativistic Nonthermal Pair Plasma and Its Application to MHD Turbulence by Ivan Demidov, Yuri Lyubarsky

“…When the current sheet is supported by plasma pressure, the tearing mode is suppressed as the particle spectrum hardens. In the force-free limit, the instability growth rate becomes independent of the particle spectrum. …”
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Quality of manufacturing of gears from sparingly alloyed steel at all stages of technological conversion by S. P. Rudenko, A. I. Valko, P. I. Papkovski, S. G. Sandomirski, P. G. Karpovich

“…Recommendations are given on the choice of an abrasive tool for grinding surface-hardened gears made of economically alloyed steel.…”
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INVESTIGASI LAJU REGANGAN CREEP BAJA TAHAN KARAT FERRITIC PADA TEMPERATUR 570 °C by I Made Wicaksana Ekaputra

“…By obtaining the creep strain hardening coefficient and exponent, an initial probabilistic assessment of creep failure at a temperature of 570 °C can be predicted.…”
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Pneumatic Formwork Systems in Structural Engineering by Benjamin Kromoser, Patrick Huber

“…Finally, a new construction method, called “Pneumatic Forming of Hardened Concrete (PFHC),” is presented. This method was invented at the TU Vienna and uses the pneumatic formwork in a novel way.…”
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Assessing the Effect of Accelerators and Retarders on the Early-Age Compressive Strength of Concrete. by Gumoshabe, Edgar

“…In this project, the issues of slow down and uncontrolled rapid setting and hardening of concrete or addressed by the use of accelerating and retarding admixtures (Calcium Chloride and Citric Acid respectively) in concrete. …”
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Analysis of Ballistic Capability in Making Bulletproof Multilayers Using Woven Ramie Fiber, Hardfacing Metal with Epoxy Matrix for Bulletproof Vests by Rizal Wahyu Permana, Syamsul Hadi, Bima Cahya Maula Dana

“…According to SEM, most of the failures occurred because the resulting adhesion force was weak. It was necessary to add reinforcing material so that the adhesion force between the metal, ramie fiber, and adhesive increases; the materials must also have very light density to prevent the effectiveness reduction of the multilayer.…”
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Directional Topography Influences Adipose Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Plasticity: Prospects for Tissue Engineering and Fibrosis by Gabriel Romero Liguori, Qihui Zhou, Tácia Tavares Aquinas Liguori, Guilherme Garcia Barros, Philipp Till Kühn, Luiz Felipe Pinho Moreira, Patrick van Rijn, Martin C. Harmsen

“…Cellular alignment and adhesion were assessed by immunofluorescence microscopy after 24 h. …”
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Bond Behavior of Wet-Bonded Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer-Concrete Interface Subjected to Moisture by Yiyan Lu, Tao Zhu, Shan Li, Zhenzhen Liu

“…All specimens with normal epoxy resins exhibited adhesive failure. The failure mode of specimens with hydrophobic epoxy resin changed from cohesive failure to mixed cohesive/adhesive failure and to adhesive failure according to the duration of exposure. …”
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Troglitazone and Δ2Troglitazone Enhance Adiponectin Expression in Monocytes/Macrophages through the AMP-Activated Protein Kinase Pathway by Jaw-Shiun Tsai, Lee-Ming Chuang, Ching-Shih Chen, Chan-Jung Liang, Yuh-Lien Chen, Ching-Yu Chen

“…TG- and Δ2TG-induced suppression on monocyte adhesion were inhibited by a selective AMPK inhibitor compound C. …”
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Carotenoids Inhibit Fructose-Induced Inflammatory Response in Human Endothelial Cells and Monocytes by Ping Lin, Qian Ren, Qin Wang, Jiali Wu

“…We examined the monocyte adhesion to endothelial cells (ECs) and relevant endothelial adhesion molecules. …”
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Emerging Roles of Synapse Organizers in the Regulation of Critical Periods by Adema Ribic, Thomas Biederer

“…Attractive candidates are pre- and postsynaptic transmembrane proteins that form adhesive complexes across the synaptic cleft. These synapse-organizing proteins control synapse development and maintenance and modulate structural and functional properties of synapses. …”
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Analysis of Titania Nanosheet Adsorption Behavior Using a Quartz Crystal Microbalance Sensor by Yuichiro Tashiro, Satoshi Komasa, Akiko Miyake, Hiroshi Nishizaki, Joji Okazaki

“…The NaOH treatment of titanium modified the sensor surface and improved the adsorption behaviors of proteins related to the initial adhesion of bone marrow cells. Therefore, we concluded that TNS improves the initial adhesion between the implant materials and the surrounding tissues.…”
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Antibacterial Efficacy of Iron-Oxide Nanoparticles against Biofilms on Different Biomaterial Surfaces by Monica Thukkaram, Soundarya Sitaram, Sathish kumar Kannaiyan, Guruprakash Subbiahdoss

“…Here we studied the effect of iron-oxide nanoparticles over biofilm formation on different biomaterial surfaces and pluronic coated surfaces. Bacterial adhesion for 30 min showed significant reduction in bacterial adhesion on pluronic coated surfaces compared to other surfaces. …”
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In-silico platform for the multifunctional design of 3D printed conductive components by Javier Crespo-Miguel, Sergio Lucarini, Sara Garzon-Hernandez, Angel Arias, Emilio Martínez-Pañeda, Daniel Garcia-Gonzalez

“…The former determines the multifunctional nature of the composite, whereas the latter dictates the mesostructural characteristics such as filament adhesion and void distribution. This work provides a multi-scale computational framework to evaluate the thermo-electro-mechanical behaviour of printed conductive polymers. …”
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Specific receptor usage in Plasmodium falciparum cytoadherence is associated with disease outcome. by Lucy B Ochola, Bethsheba R Siddondo, Harold Ocholla, Siana Nkya, Eva N Kimani, Thomas N Williams, Johnstone O Makale, Anne Liljander, Britta C Urban, Pete C Bull, Tadge Szestak, Kevin Marsh, Alister G Craig

“…In this study we have examined the cytoadherence patterns of 101 patient isolates from varying clinical syndromes to CD36 and ICAM-1, and have used variant ICAM-1 proteins to further characterise this adhesive phenotype. Our results show that increased binding to CD36 is associated with uncomplicated malaria while ICAM-1 adhesion is raised in parasites from cerebral malaria cases.…”
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