Application of Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing in HIV-Infected Patients with Bloodstream Infections by Liu H, Xu T, Fu H, Dai B, Xie Y

“…Huiting Liu, Tianzhen Xu, Hongxin Fu, Bohao Dai, Yirui Xie State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310003, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Yirui Xie, State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310003, People’s Republic of China, Tel/Fax +86-571-87236416, Email 1312019@zju.edu.cnBackground: Bloodstream infections (BSI) are common complications in HIV-infected patients and are prone to septic shock and death. This study aimed to analyze the application of blood metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) in HIV-infected patients with BSI.Methods: Fifty-four HIV-infected patients with suspected BSI were hospitalized at the First Affiliated Hospital of the Zhejiang University School of Medicine between August 2020 and June 2023. …”
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Static and Dynamic Assessments of a Sulfur-Triglyceride Composite for Antimicrobial Surface Applications by Shalini K. Wijeyatunga, Perla Y. Sauceda-Oloño, Nawoda L. Kapuge Dona, Bárbara G. S. Guinati, Katelyn M. Derr, Katelyn A. Tisdale, Ashlyn D. Smith, Andrew G. Tennyson, Rhett C. Smith

“…These results highlight the potential and limitations of SunBG₉₀ for antimicrobial applications, emphasizing the need for further optimization to achieve consistent broad-spectrum activity.…”
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Digital Twins and Enabling Technology Applications in Mining: Research Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges by Mihiran Galagedarage Don, Thumeera R. Wanasinghe, Raymond G. Gosine, Peter J. Warrian

“…Through a systematic literature survey, this study presents research trends, opportunities, and challenges in the context of digital twinning in the mining industry. …”
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Performance Assessment of Organic Fibre-Reinforced Ceiling Boards for Sustainable Building Applications by Theophilus Olukunle Oloyede, Joseph Abutu, Zaka Audua Mshelia

“…SEM analysis performed on the optimised samples confirmed microstructural features correlating with performance while thermogravimetric analysis revealed that SAF ceiling boards demonstrates significantly superior thermal stability compared to the CHF composite, making it more suitable for high-temperature applications. Overall, the composites are suitable eco-friendly alternatives for ceiling board applications in building. …”
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Investigation on the Tribological Properties of an Organic Matrix Composite Material Designed for Brake Applications by Toufik Benmedakhene, Nouredine Ouelaa, Belgacem Fissah, Salim Belhadi

“…This highlights Sample II's superior wear resistance and its potential for brake lining applications.…”
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Innovative Bioceramic Based on Hydroxyapatite with Titanium Nanoparticles as Reinforcement for Possible Medical Applications by Dafne Rubi Porras-Herrera, Héctor Herrera-Hernández, José Guadalupe Miranda-Hernández, José Adalberto Castillo-Robles, Eddie Nahúm Armendariz-Mireles, Carlos Adrián Calles-Arriaga, Enrique Rocha-Rangel

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Analyzing functional heterogeneity of effector cells for enhanced adoptive cell therapy applications by AC. Kiel Rasmussen, T.M. Hulen, D.L. Petersen, M.J. Jacobsen, M.J. Mikkelsen, Ö. Met, M. Donia, C.A. Chamberlain, P. Mouritzen

“…The Xdrop® droplet technology facilitates high-throughput compartmentalization of viable single cells or single-cell pairs in double-emulsion droplets, enabling the study of single cells or cell–cell interactions at an individual level. …”
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Preserved bevacizumab (Avastin®) eye drops for application in multidose containers – an in-vitro characterisation by Ulrike Lessiak, Tania Brandstoetter, Barbara Nell, Klara Klein, Georg Mlynek, Lukas Wimmer, Lisa Scheiblecker, Alexander Tichy, Andrea Hoelbl-Kovacic

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Biomedical Applications of Functionalized Composites Based on Metal–Organic Frameworks in Bone Diseases by Chenxi Yun, Zhe Yuan, Rim El Haddaoui-Drissi, Ruitong Ni, Yunyun Xiao, Zhenhui Qi, Jie Shang, Xiao Lin

“…When combined with other functional materials, they regulate cellular reactive oxygen species, macrophage phenotypic transformation, bone resorption, osteogenesis, and mineralization, providing a new paradigm for bone tissue engineering. This study reviews the classification of functionalized MOF composites in biomedicine and the application of their synthesis techniques in bone diseases. …”
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Potential applications of rubber buffing dust and recovered crumb rubber in cement concrete by Jurgita Malaiškienė, Tomas Astrauskas, Tomas Januševičius, Olga Kizinievič, Viktor Kizinievič

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Numerical Simulations of Scaling of the Chamber Dimensions of the Liquid Piston Compressor for Hydrogen Applications by Marina Konuhova, Valerijs Bezrukovs, Vladislavs Bezrukovs, Deniss Bezrukovs, Maksym Buryi, Nikita Gorbunovs, Anatoli I. Popov

“…These findings provide insights into optimizing hydrogen compression for enhanced production and broader applications.…”
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Porous Single‐Crystal Nitrides for Enhanced Pseudocapacitance and Stability in Energy Storage Applications by Xiangqi Gao, Guoliang Ma, Cong Luo, Shaobo Xi, Lingting Ye, Kui Xie

“…However, their practical implementation is hindered by their low energy densities and insufficient long‐term stability. In this study, bulk porous Nb4N5 and Ta3N5 single crystals with excellent pseudocapacitance and electrical conductivity are successfully prepared by solid‐phase transformation method. …”
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Elucidating the role of earthworms on the fate of fertilizer N with synthetic and organic fertilizer application by Rong Hao, Yupeng Wu, Hong Di, Yunfeng Chen, Weiguo Cheng, Ronggui Hu, Wenfeng Tan

“…Given that only one earthworm species was studied and nearly half of the organic fertilizer remained in the soil, future long-term experiments incorporating diverse earthworm species and changes in the soil’s native N pool are essential to fully understand the role of earthworms in agro-ecosystem N cycling.…”
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Research on the basic theory and application of enhanced recovery in tight sandstone gas reservoirs by Gao Shusheng, Ye Liyou, Liu Huaxun, Zhang Jianzhong, Zhu Wenqing, An Weiguo

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Application of the rectus abdominal muscle in reconstructive and recovery surgery of chest wall defects by M. A. Medvedchikov-Ardiia, E. A. Korymasov, A. S. Benian

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Methods for Brain Connectivity Analysis with Applications to Rat Local Field Potential Recordings by Anass B. El-Yaagoubi, Sipan Aslan, Farah Gomawi, Paolo V. Redondo, Sarbojit Roy, Malik S. Sultan, Mara S. Talento, Francine T. Tarrazona, Haibo Wu, Keiland W. Cooper, Norbert J. Fortin, Hernando Ombao

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Morphology-controlled nickel oxide nanostructures: unlocking high-performance supercapacitor applications by Govindhasamy Murugadoss, Narthana Kandhasamy, Irina V. Zaporotskova, Nachimuthu Venkatesh, Sunitha Salla, Sakthivel Pandurengan

“…To evaluate practical applicability, an asymmetric two-electrode device was fabricated using NiO-2D as the positive electrode. …”
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BIOCHEMICAL SUBSTANTIATION OF COMBINED THERAPY APPLICATION IN THE ACUTE PHASE OF EXPERIMENTAL HELMINTHIASIS OF ANIMALS by E. A. Grishina, A. A. Erovichenkov

“…The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of the invasion process and different strategies of treatment on some biochemical blood indices of mice infested with Syphacia obvelata and Trichocephalus muris of gastrointestinal tract, in order to optimize etiotropic therapy and improve its efficiency. …”
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Application of Multi-Strategy Controlled Rime Algorithm in Path Planning for Delivery Robots by Haokai Lv, Qian Qian, Jiawen Pan, Miao Song, Yong Feng, Yingna Li

“…As a core component of automated logistics systems, delivery robots hold significant application value in the field of unmanned delivery. …”
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The application of virtual reality training for anastomosis during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy by Fubo Wang, Chao Zhang, Fei Guo, Xia Sheng, Jin Ji, Yalong Xu, Zhi Cao, Ji Lyu, Xiaoying Lu, Bo Yang

“…Objective: To investigate the application of virtual reality training in vesicourethral anastomosis during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). …”
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