Effect of p-InGaN Cap Layer on Low-Resistance Contact to p-GaN: Carrier Transport Mechanism and Barrier Height Characteristics by Mohit Kumar, Laurent Xu, Timothée Labau, Jérôme Biscarrat, Simona Torrengo, Matthew Charles, Christophe Lecouvey, Aurélien Olivier, Joelle Zgheib, René Escoffier, Julien Buckley

“…The reduction in barrier height by approximately 0.42 eV in the p⁺⁺-InGaN layer enhanced hole tunneling, further lowering the contact resistivity. Additionally, polarization-induced free charges at the metal–semiconductor interface reduced band bending, thereby enhancing carrier transport. …”
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The negative aspects of injury on motivation of sports and physical exercise practitioners by Hugo Enrico Souza Machado, Hugo Enrico Souza Machado, Andreza do Socorro Dantas Oliveira, Andreza do Socorro Dantas Oliveira, Eldimberg Souza da Cunha Júnior, Adriano Lopes Lemos, Eduardo Macedo Penna, Eduardo Macedo Penna, Daniel Alvarez Pires, Daniel Alvarez Pires

“…IntroductionInjury is an inherent situation in the sports and recreational environment of physical exercise practices. Additionally, injured practitioners might present different motivational drives that may impair the continuity in physical exercise. …”
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Evaluation of the intracellular lipid-lowering effect of polyphenols extract from highland barley in HepG2 cells by Yijun Yao, Zhifang Li, Bowen Qin, Xingrong Ju, Lifeng Wang

“…In vitro, the lipase assay showed an 18.4 % lipase inhibition rate when the additive contents of highland barley extract were 100 µg/mL. …”
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Modification of Platelet Count on the Association between Homocysteine and Blood Pressure: A Moderation Analysis in Chinese Hypertensive Patients by Jianan Zhang, Jing Li, Shi Chen, Linglin Gao, Xiaoluan Yan, Mingzhi Zhang, Jia Yu, Fenchun Wang, Hao Peng

“…Adding the interaction term of homocysteine and platelet count additionally explained 0.05% of the variance in diastolic BP (P=0.0001), and the interaction was significant (β = −0.021, P<0.001). …”
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Microneedle technology for enhanced topical treatment of skin infections by Tingting Peng, Yangyan Chen, Xuanyu Luan, Wanshan Hu, Wentao Wu, Bing Guo, Chao Lu, Chuanbin Wu, Xin Pan

“…., antibiotics, antimicrobial peptides, photosensitizers, metals, sonosensitizers, nanoenzyme, living bacteria, poly ionic liquid, and nanomoter). In addition, the nanoenzyme-based multimodal antimicrobial therapy is highlighted in addressing intractable infectious wounds. …”
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Utilization of edible poultry slaughter residues: A chicken-liver hydrolysate with glucose-lowering ability and upregulating glycogenesis in type II diabetes by Yi-Ling Lin, Yu-Pei Chen, Sheng-Yao Wang, Yi-Feng Kao, Chompunut Lumsangkul, Yi-Chen Chen

“…In db/db mice, CLH supplementation improved insulin resistance, as shown by OGTT assay, HOMA-IR value and serum glucose levels, while also reducing serum lipids and liver damage indices (p<0.05). Additionally, CLH ameliorated (p<0.05) decreased hindlimb-gastrocnemius weight, and liver lipid contents, oxidative stress (sera and liver) and inflammatory cytokines. …”
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Blue elixir of youth and wellness: The multicomponent-multitarget paradigm of Curcuma caesia Roxb by Sabrina Burattini, Federico Gianfanti, Francesco Onesimo, Sabrina Donati Zeppa, Barbara Canonico, Mariele Montanari, Giovanna Panza, Daniele Lopez, Giosuè Annibalini, Fabiana Fanelli, Roberta Saltarelli, Michele Mari, Michele Retini, Riham Osman, Aghna Mariam, Matteo Micucci, Giovanni Caprioli, Agnese Santanatoglia, Deborah Agostini, Michela Battistelli

“…Results demonstrated a significant reduction in mitochondrial superoxide anion levels without affecting mitochondrial membrane potential, indicating enhanced cellular resilience to oxidative stress. Additionally, CCRE decreased UVB-induced IL-6 expression and IKK phosphorylation, which play a crucial role in inflammaging. …”
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Time-resolved measurement of neutron energy isotropy in a sheared-flow-stabilized Z pinch by R.A. Ryan, P.E. Tsai, A.R. Johansen, A.E. Youmans, D.P. Higginson, J.M. Mitrani, C.S. Adams, D.A. Sutherland, B. Levitt, U. Shumlak

“…Gamma backgrounds have been measured and the impact of these contributions on the isotropy results have been studied. Additionally, a time dependent measurement of the isotropy has been resolved for the first time, indicating increases to possible deuteron beam energies at late times. …”
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Effect of comorbidity classes on survival of patients with gastrointestinal tract cancer by Linna Gao, Tian Yao, Shaohua Ge, Jiuwei Cui, Wei Li, Zengqing Guo, Hongxia Xu, Min Weng, Suyi Li, Qinghua Yao, Wen Hu, Lan Zhou, Junqiang Chen, Xianghua Wu, Qingchuan Zhao, Hongli Li, Hanping Shi, Yi Ba, He Huang, The Investigation on Nutrition Status and its Clinical Outcome of Common Cancers (INSCOC) Group

“…The final model included the comorbidity classes and nine more predictors. Additionally, the performance of different simple multimorbidity measures were compared using the Bayesian information criterion (BIC), ROC curves and C-index. …”
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Decanoic acid-enriched ketogenic diet in refractory epilepsy by Hui Jin Shin, Seonae Ryu, NaRae Lee, Eunjoo Lee, Ara Ko, Hoon-Chul Kang, Joon Soo Lee, Se Hee Kim, Heung Dong Kim, Heung Dong Kim

“…Initial treatment with classic KD was effective in two out of five patients. Upon crossover, those initially on C10-enriched KD maintained their seizure reduction, while patients initially on the classic KD showed additional seizure reduction when switched to C10-enriched KD. …”
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Hantavirus and Leptospira are important causes of nonspecific acute febrile syndrome, Meta, Colombia by Liliana Sánchez-Lerma, Salim Mattar, Verónica Contreras, Jorge Miranda, Vaneza Tique, Virginia Rodríguez, Derly Rodriguez, Sonia Lopez, Andrés Rojas-Gulloso

“…Results: Of the study's total of one hundred patients, 14 % showed antibodies against hantavirus IgG, of which two were seroconverted. In addition, a risk factor OR = 8.3 (CI = 1.8–38.4) for Hantavirus was found in those patients who had contact with farm animals. …”
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A Cell-Based Evaluation of the Tyrosinase-Mediated Metabolic Activation of Leukoderma-Inducing Phenols, II: The Depletion of <i>Nrf2</i> Augments the Cytotoxic Effect Evoked by Tyr... by Tomoko Nishimaki-Mogami, Shosuke Ito, Kazumasa Wakamatsu, Takumi Akiyama, Norimasa Tamehiro, Norihito Shibata

“…Although B16BL6 melanoma cells showed insufficient sensitivity to the cytotoxicity assay, the siRNA-mediated knockdown of the transcription factor NRF2 (NFE2L2) repressed the expression of cytoprotective factors, thereby augmenting the cytotoxicity of all six leukoderma-inducing phenols tested in a tyrosinase-dependent manner, indicating enhanced sensitivity to <i>o</i>-quinone metabolites. Additionally, the knockdown of the NRF2-target <i>Slc7a11</i> elevated the cytotoxicity of three out of the six compounds, indicating the involvement of cystine transport in cellular protection. …”
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Effect of Deposition Temperature and Thermal Annealing on the Properties of Sputtered NiO<i>_x</i>/Si Heterojunction Photodiodes by Roumen Nedev, David Mateos-Anzaldo, Eddue Osuna-Escalante, Oscar Perez-Landeros, Mario Curiel-Alvarez, Esteban Osorio-Urquizo, Jhonathan Castillo-Saenz, Javier Lopez-Medina, Benjamin Valdez-Salas, Nicola Nedev

“…Thus, the 100 °C photodiodes might be more appropriate for applications where high responsivity is required, because of their smaller power consumption compared to the RT diodes. In addition, it was found that the increase of the deposition temperature leads to an increase of the diodes’ series resistance and the resistivity of NiO<i>_x</i>. …”
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Comparison of the conceive-design-implement-operate model and lecture-based learning in teaching the “healthcare-associated infections” course by Yu Chen, Rui Zhang, Zhenke Zhou, Min Hong, Zheng Huang, Heling Wen, Lei Peng

“…The effectiveness of these pedagogical approaches was evaluated by comparing pre-and post-training test scores, and we used the Course Experience Questionnaire (CEQ) to collect students’ feedback on the course and teaching.ResultsCompared to traditional LBL method, the CDIO model significantly improved the overall scores and practical application scores of nursing students in the HAI course, with these advantages still retained after 24 weeks. Additionally, preliminary results show that students in the CDIO model scored higher on CEQ categories such as good teaching, clear goals and standards, appropriate assessment, generic skills, and independence, but they also reported an increased workload.ConclusionOur research is the first to apply the CDIO framework to nursing education in HAI courses, enhancing nursing students’ practical application skills, particularly in the sustained retention in this area. …”
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Clinical outcomes of arthroscopic modified suture augmentation versus InternalBrace™ reconstruction in the treatment of chronic ankle instability by Zifeng Wu, Piao Xie, Shuoshuo Gu, Dahai Hu, Jinsong Hong, Xiaofei Zheng, Jieruo Li, Huige Hou

“…There were no significant differences between the two groups in the anterior drawer test results and VAS scores (P < 0.05). In addition, regarding postoperative complications, only one patient (4.2%) in the MSA group had joint laxity. …”
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Spatial analysis of teen births near the New Bedford Harbor Superfund site by Nicole V DeVille, Carolina Villanueva, Susan A Korrick, Verónica M Vieira

“…Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated by location across the study area. …”
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The Ischial Spine in Developmental Hip Dysplasia: Unraveling the Role of Acetabular Retroversion in Periacetabular Osteotomy by Gerard El-Hajj, Hicham Abdel-Nour, Rami Ayoubi, Joseph Maalouly, Fouad Jabbour, Raja Ashou, Alexandre Nehme

“…In hips with AR, the operated hips were significantly associated with the PRISS compared to the nonoperated ones (χ2 = 4.847). Additionally, the ISI was able to classify acetabular version (anteverted, neutral, and retroverted acetabula). …”
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Bromine‐Substituted Cation Anchoring to Suppress Ion Migration in Alternating Cations Intercalation‐Type Perovskite for Stable X‐Ray Detection by Lijun Xu, Qianwen Guan, Huang Ye, Jianbo Wu, Hang Li, Yaru Geng, Chengshu Zhang, Zeng‐Kui Zhu, Zhangtong Han, Qiuxiao Yin, Junhua Luo

“…Specifically, introducing Br atom forms additional intermolecular interactions (i.e., Br···π) and enhances hydrogen bonding interactions, greatly improving the structure stability. …”
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Microstructure evolution and recrystallization behavior of two nickel-based single crystal superalloys by XU Fuze, LIN Yongcheng, MA Dexin, HE Daoguang, ZHAO Yunxing, LI Lyu, CHENG Bowen, DENG Yangpi

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DAShip: A Large-Scale Annotated Dataset for Ship Detection Using Distributed Acoustic Sensing Technique by Wenjin Huang, Shaoyi Chen, Yichang Wu, Ruihua Li, Tianrui Li, Yihua Huang, Xiaochun Cao, Zhaohui Li

“…However, the reliance on expert knowledge for analyzing ship passage signals hinders the development of an automated framework for ship detection, limiting the application of DAS technology in the ship detection. In addition, the scarcity of datasets for ship passage events in the DAS field hampers the adoption of deep learning technologies for enhancing ship detection. …”
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