Vortex-field enhancement through high-threshold geometric metasurface by Qingsong Wang, Yao Fang, Yu Meng, Han Hao, Xiong Li, Mingbo Pu, Xiaoliang Ma, Xiangang Luo

“…Currently, the superposition of multiple vortex beams has shown the unique ability to tailor and enhance the vortex field. However, traditional strategies to generate such beams suffer from large volume or/and low laser-induced damage threshold, hindering the practical widespread applications. …”
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Hydrogel-based nanoparticles: revolutionizing brain tumor treatment and paving the way for future innovations by Alireza Shadab, Simin Farokhi, Arshia Fakouri, Neda Mohagheghzadeh, Ali Noroozi, Zahra Sadat Razavi, Arian Karimi Rouzbahani, Hamidreza Zalpoor, Mohamad Mahjoor

“…Extensive characterization techniques reveal the ability of these Nano-systems to demonstrate prolonged blood circulation and targeted delivery, leading to improved survival rates. …”
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A Gamified Active-Learning Proposal for Higher-Education Heterogeneous STEM Courses by Mario J. Duran, Juan J. Aciego, Ignacio Gonzalez-Prieto, Juan Carrillo-Rios, Angel Gonzalez-Prieto, Alicia Claros-Colome

“…Both industry and academia have recently highlighted the need to provide students with 21st-century abilities that involve soft skills and flexible technical competencies. …”
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The Neuroprotective Effect of Cornus mas on Brain Tissue of Wistar Rats by Renata Francik, Jadwiga Kryczyk, Mirosław Krośniak, Mehmet Berköz, Ilona Sanocka, Sławomir Francik

“…This effect was studied by determining the following antioxidant parameters in both brain tissue and plasma in rats: catalase, ferric reducing ability of plasma, paraoxonase, protein carbonyl groups, and free thiol groups. …”
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Mechanical Properties of Self-Compacting Lightweight Concrete Containing Pumice and Metakaolin by Masoud Dadkhah, Reza Rahgozar, Ali Bandani, Peyman Rahgozar

“…After choosing the SCLC mixing scheme, L-Box, V-Funnel, Slump flow, and T50 tests were performed to investigate the flowability, passing ability, viscosity, and concrete resistance against segregation. …”
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Modeling autoregulation of cardiac excitation-Ca-contraction and arrhythmogenic activities in response to mechanical load changes by Asuka Hatano, Leighton T. Izu, Ye Chen-Izu, Daisuke Sato

“…Summary: The heart has intrinsic abilities to autoregulate contractile force in response to mechanical load. …”
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Effect of Natural Antioxidants on the Stability of Linseed Oil and Fish Stored under Anaerobic Conditions by Kinga Śpitalniak-Bajerska, Antoni Szumny, Alicja Zofia Kucharska, Robert Kupczyński

“…We found that apple pomace, regardless of the oil content of the formulation, was capable of blanking 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radicals. The highest ability to reduce Fe3+ ions occurred in the samples containing 30% of the fish oil. …”
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Evaluation of Intelligent Auxiliary Information Presentation Mode for Collaborative Flight Formation by Xiyue Wang, Liping Pang, Dan Miao, Hongying Yan, Xiaodong Cao, Xiaoxiang Wu

“…The results indicate that Level 3 and Level 4 modes significantly reduced mental workload and improved practical operational ability compared to the original mode. Level 3 achieved the highest interface evaluation scores, while Level 4 demonstrated the lowest design task flow information load. …”
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Experimental Investigation of MgAl-NO2 and MgAl-CO3 LDHs on Durability of Mortar and Concrete by Zhanguo Li, Huan Du, Zigeng Wang, Caiyun Jin, Yue Li

“…The results showed that LDHs can improve the ability of resisting ion corrosion, carbonization, shrinkage, and creep, reduce the pore content, and optimize the pore structure of mortar and concrete to some extent. …”
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Actin Alpha 2 (ACTA2) Downregulation Inhibits Neural Stem Cell Migration through Rho GTPase Activation by Ji Zhang, Xuheng Jiang, Chao Zhang, Jun Zhong, Xuanyu Fang, Huanhuan Li, Fangke Xie, Xiaofei Huang, Xiaojun Zhang, Quan Hu, Hongfei Ge, Anyong Yu

“…Although neural stem cells (NSCs) could migrate towards lesions after central nervous system (CNS) injury, the migration ability always is restricted due to the disturbed composition and density of the adhesion ligands and extracellular matrix (ECM) gradient after CNS injury. …”
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Theoretical Evidence for the Distance-Dependent Photoinduced Electron Transfer of Porphyrin-Oligothiophene-Fullerene Triads by Shan Zhang, Yuanzuo Li, Jing Liu, Meiyu Zhao, Yueyi Han, Yong Ding, Peng Song, Fengcai Ma

“…The results reveal that the length of the nT moiety strongly influences the charge transfer characters of these systems. The charge transfer ability is largely strengthened by introducing the porphyrin group and decreases with the length of the nT moiety. …”
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Enabling Digital Capabilities with Technologies: A Multiple Case Study of Manufacturing Supply Chains in Disruptive Times by Marco Ardolino, Anna Bino, Maria Pia Ciano, Andrea Bacchetti

“…Our findings reveal that certain technologies are more promising than others for enhancing digital capabilities and that their strategic implementation significantly improves a company’s ability to navigate uncertainty. Embracing digital transformation not only mitigates operational risks but also ensures sustainable competitive advantages in an increasingly volatile and complex environment. …”
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Barriers to Implementation of Evidence Based Practice in Zahedan Teaching Hospitals, Iran, 2014 by Mohammad Khammarnia, Mahsa Haj Mohammadi, Zahra Amani, Shahab Rezaeian, Fatemeh Setoodehzadeh

“…Barrier at individual level included lack of time to read literature (83.7%), lack of ability to work with computer (68.8%), and insufficient proficiency in English language (62.0%). …”
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Real-time prediction of port water levels based on EMD-PSO-RBFNN by Lijun Wang, Shenghao Liao, Sisi Wang, Jianchuan Yin, Ronghui Li, Jingyu Guan

“…Results from simulations highlighted the model’s ability to deliver accurate predictions across various lead times. …”
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Regeneration in the absence of canonical neoblasts in an early branching flatworm by Ludwik Gąsiorowski, Chew Chai, Andrei Rozanski, Gargi Purandare, Fruzsina Ficze, Athanasia Mizi, Bo Wang, Jochen C. Rink

“…Abstract The remarkable regenerative abilities of flatworms are closely linked to neoblasts – adult pluripotent stem cells that are the only division-competent cell type outside of the reproductive system. …”
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Experimental Evaluation of Multiple Frost Heaving Parameters for Preflawed Granite in Beizhan Iron Mining, Xinjiang, China by Yu Wang, Dayu Long, Zulifeiya Rejuti, Huajian Wang

“…It is suggested that rock lithology determines the water migration ability and influences the water-ice phase transformation a lot.…”
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The Use of Session RPE to Monitor the Intensity of Weight Training in Older Women: Acute Responses to Eccentric, Concentric, and Dynamic Exercises by Sandro S. Ferreira, Kleverton Krinski, Ragami C. Alves, Mariana L. Benites, Paulo E. Redkva, Hassan M. Elsangedy, Cosme F. Buzzachera, Tácito P. Souza-Junior, Sergio G. da Silva

“…The rating of perceived exertion (RPE) is ability to detect and interpret organic sensations while performing exercises. …”
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Applications of cell penetrating peptide-based drug delivery system in immunotherapy by Jing-Jing Du, Ru-Yan Zhang, Shangchi Jiang, Shanshan Xiao, Yiting Liu, Yongheng Niu, Wen-Xiang Zhao, Dongyuan Wang, Dongyuan Wang, XianShi Ma

“…However, the poor serum stability and low tumor targeting ability also hindered their broad application. Besides, inappropriate chemical modification can lead to membrane disruption and nonspecific toxicity. …”
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An Improved Physarum polycephalum Algorithm for the Shortest Path Problem by Xiaoge Zhang, Qing Wang, Andrew Adamatzky, Felix T. S. Chan, Sankaran Mahadevan, Yong Deng

“…Acellular slime mould P. polycephalum is originally famous as a computing biological substrate due to its alleged ability to approximate shortest path from its inoculation site to a source of nutrients. …”
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Histopathological Characterization and Whole Exome Sequencing of Ectopic Thyroid: Fetal Architecture in a Functional Ectopic Gland from Adult Patient by Rosalinda Yasato Camargo, Cristina Takami Kanamura, Celso Ubirajara Friguglietti, Célia Regina Nogueira, Sonia Iorcansky, Alfio José Tincani, Ana Karina Bezerra, Ester Brust, Fernanda Christtanini Koyama, Anamaria Aranha Camargo, Fernanda Orpinelli R. Rego, Pedro Alexandre Favoretto Galante, Geraldo Medeiros-Neto, Ileana Gabriela Sanchez Rubio

“…This is the first immature thyroid fetal tissue observed in an ectopic thyroid due to the arrest of structural differentiation early in the colloid stage of development that proved able to synthesize thyroid hormone but not to respond to TSH. Despite the ability of all ectopic thyroids to synthetize specific thyroid proteins and T4, at some point in life, it may be insufficient to support body growth leading to hypothyroidism, as observed in some of the patients.…”
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