From ferromagnetic semiconductor to antiferromagnetic metal in epitaxial Cr x Te y monolayers by Naina Kushwaha, Olivia Armitage, Brendan Edwards, Liam Trzaska, Jennifer Rigden, Peter Bencok, Deepnarayan Biswas, Tien-Lin Lee, Charlotte Sanders, Gerrit van der Laan, Peter Wahl, Phil D. C. King, Akhil Rajan

“…Here, exploiting a recently developed method for enhancing nucleation in molecular-beam epitaxy growth of transition-metal chalcogenides, we demonstrate the selective stabilisation of high-coverage CrTe2 and Cr2+ε Te3 epitaxial monolayers. …”
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Study of evolution for 3D structured surface with nano-balls and walls-like features with thickness variation for WO3 thin films made by spray deposition by Mirela Petruta Suchea, Ioan Valentin Tudose, Cosmin Romanitan, Cristina Pachiu, Marian Popescu, Kyriakos Mouratis, Marina Manica, Stefan Antohe, Stelios Couris, Dragos Gabriel Zisopol, Octavian Narcis Ionescu, Emmanuel Koudoumas

“…These observations prove the reliability of fabrication of coatings with such surface morphology by spray pyrolysis method and open new perspectives for better sensors, electrochromic or photochromic devices, and more.…”
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Design of an Electronic Nose System with Automatic End-Tidal Breath Gas Collection for Enhanced Breath Detection Performance by Dongfu Xu, Pu Liu, Xiangming Meng, Yizhou Chen, Lei Du, Yan Zhang, Lixin Qiao, Wei Zhang, Jiale Kuang, Jingjing Liu

“…We employ classical machine learning algorithms to classify breath samples from different health conditions with a classification accuracy of more than 90%, which is better than the accuracy achieved in other studies of this type. …”
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Studying the Size-Dependence of Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNPs) in the Final Properties of Polyurethane Aerogels: Thermal Insulation and Mechanical Strength by Jaime Lledó, Judith Martín-de León, Tomás E. Gómez Álvarez-Arenas, Miguel Ángel Rodríguez-Pérez, Beatriz Merillas

“…The obtained aerogels synthesized through a sol–gel method have been fully characterized in terms of density, porosity, specific surface area, mechanical stiffness, thermal conductivity, and speed of sound. …”
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Unveiling processing–property relationships in laser powder bed fusion: The synergy of machine learning and high-throughput experiments by Mahsa Amiri, Zahra Zanjani Foumani, Penghui Cao, Lorenzo Valdevit, Ramin Bostanabad

“…Here, we propose a methodology embracing the synergy between high-throughput (HT) experimentation and hierarchical machine learning (ML) to unveil the complex relationships between a large set of process parameters in Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) and selected mechanical properties (tensile strength and ductility). The HT method envisions the fabrication of small samples for rapid automated hardness and porosity characterization, and a smaller set of tensile specimens for more labor-intensive direct measurement of yield strength and ductility. …”
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Investigation of heavy metal concentrations for biocoke by using ICP-OES by Erdiwansyah, Asri Gani, Hera Desvita, Mahidin, Bahagia, Rizalman Mamat, S.M. Rosdi

“…This study aims to analyze the concentration of heavy metals in EFB using the Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method. The analysis showed that hazardous heavy metals such as arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and lithium (Li) were not detected in EFB samples. …”
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Relationship between workers’ lifestyles and high blood pressure unawareness by Tamyres Araújo Andrade Donato, Renata da Silva Gomes, Márcio Galvão Oliveira, Danielle Souto de Medeiros, Daniela Arruda Soares, José Andrade Louzado, Kelle Oliveira Silva, Matheus Lopes Cortes, Sóstenes Mistro, Welma Wildes Amorim, Clavdia Nicolaevna Kochergin, Vanessa Moraes Bezerra

“…Objective: This study aimed to identify the lifestyle characteristics associated with a higher prevalence of high blood pressure (HBP) unawareness in a population of workers. Method: A sample of 339 hypertensive workers or having HBP was used. …”
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Does oil dependence cause energy risk? by Bekhzod Kuziboev, Elbek Khodjaniyazov, Ilhan Ozturk, Khamid Sabirov, Samariddin Makhmudov, Sarbinaz Utegenova

“…The estimations are conducted in the sample of the world and development stage, employing the Method of Moments Quantile Regression (MMQR), which allows us to estimate the impact of oil dependence on energy risk at various quantiles of energy risk. …”
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Enhancing Evolution of Neural Network Assisted Compact Model Through Continual Learning by Shuhan Wang, Zheng Zhou, Guihai Yu, Zili Tang, Jinghan Xu, Xiaoyan Liu, Xing Zhang

“…Continuously generated samples expanded in range and dimension are used to estimate CL approaches, with more physical effects to accommodate. …”
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Postpartum Remote Health Coaching Intervention for Individuals With a Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy: Proof-of-Concept Study by Jaclyn D Borrowman, Lucas J Carr, Gary L Pierce, William T Story, Bethany Barone Gibbs, Kara M Whitaker

“…No significant changes in activPAL measured steps were observed from pre- to posttesting (mean 138.40, SD 129.40 steps/day; PPPgPgP ConclusionsWhile PA behaviors did not change, the intervention was found to be feasible and acceptable among this sample of at-risk women. After additional refinement, the intervention should be retested among a larger, more diverse, and less physically active sample.…”
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The relationship between social support and smartphone addiction: the mediating role of negative emotions and self-control by Guanping Zhong, Yang Shu, Yuelin Zhou, Hongwei Li, Jiushun Zhou, Lian Yang

“…The purpose of this study is to examine the chain mediating effects of negative emotions and self-control on the relationship between social support and smartphone addiction. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted from January 2022 to April 2023 in Sichuan Province, China, with 5,188 respondents aged 15 years or older. …”
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Source-tracking ESBL-producing bacteria at the maternity ward of Mulago hospital, Uganda. by Richard Mayanja, Adrian Muwonge, Dickson Aruhomukama, Fred Ashaba Katabazi, Mudarshiru Bbuye, Edgar Kigozi, Annettee Nakimuli, Musa Sekikubo, Christine Florence Najjuka, David Patrick Kateete

“…This study aimed to investigate the source of EKE organisms for neonates in the maternity environment of a national referral hospital in Uganda, by examining the phenotypic and molecular characteristics of isolates from mothers, neonates, and maternity ward.<h4>Methods</h4>From August 2015 to August 2016, we conducted a cross-sectional study of pregnant women admitted for elective surgical delivery at Mulago hospital in Kampala, Uganda; we sampled (nose, armpit, groin) 137 pregnant women and their newborns (n = 137), as well as health workers (n = 67) and inanimate objects (n = 70 -beds, ventilator tubes, sinks, toilets, door-handles) in the maternity ward. …”
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The analysis of periodontal diseases and squamous cell esophageal cancer: A retrospective study by Tahsinul Haque, Abdullah Bin Nabhan, Fatema Akhter, Hamad Nasser Albagieh

“…Aim: The potential links between periodontal disease and various cancers have drawn more and more attention in recent years. The objective of the current study was to investigate any potential associations between parameters of periodontal disease, the number of teeth lost, and the risk of developing squamous cell esophageal cancer in a representative adult sample. …”
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Changes in Sperm Glutathione and Glutathione Redox States Correlate to Poor Sperm Qualitative Measures by Caroline G. Ploeger, Kate Hansen, Ammon Bayles, Adriana Burger, Jason Hansen, Timothy Jenkins

“…This study explores the correlation between the GSH/GSSG redox system and factors involved in male infertility, including sperm quality, specifically sperm motility and total count. <b>Methods</b>: Semen samples from 98 patients underwent high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for GSH/GSSG analysis. …”
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Enhancing the Shelf-Life of Date Fruits by Application of Chitosan-Based Nanoemulsion Enriched with Grape Seed Oil by M. Al-Farsi, H. Al-Hoqani, H.M. Ali, D. Al-Hattali, Y.A. Shah, R. Al-Abri

“…Acidity decreased more slowly in coated samples, with lower levels than controls. …”
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Сontrolled breeding of the psychrophilic strain G-034 VIZR of Trichoderma asperellum for fast crop residues’ polymers utilization and soil enhancement by I. I. Novikova, J. A. Titova, I. V. Boykova, I. L. Krasnobaeva

“…The methods for inoculum cultivation, sporulation capacity determination, modified wet chamber, estimating antagonistic activity and biologics’ quality, field small-plot trials management, quantitative estimates of biomass losses, cellulose and lignin content were used in the work. …”
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Multilayered Epigenetic Analysis Identifies a Molecular Portrait for Psychological Resilience in Patients With Breast Cancer by Corinna Richter, Olga Dethlefsen, Ulrika Axelsson, Kristina Lundberg, Lisa Rydén, Per Johnsson, Ulrika Ringdahl, Ingalill Rahm Hallberg, Carl A.K. Borrebaeck

“…Highly resilient patients are more likely to regain stability and be protected from health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder. …”
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Dengue among suspected patients with dengue admitted at a tertiary level hospital in Mymensingh region of Bangladesh: A hospital-based epidemiological study. by Md Saiful Islam Khan, Md Abu Sayem, Md Mothashin, Md Nurul Islam, Md Golam Hossain

“…Dengue infection was confirmed by a positive result of NS1 dengue antigen test if the blood sample taken within 7 days of the onset of fever, and IgM antibody test if the blood sample taken after 7th day of symptoms. …”
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Effect of ABCG2 c.421 C> A (rs2231142) single nucleotide polymorphisms on the lipid-modulating efficacy of rosuvastatin: a meta-analysis by Lingyan Liu, Yongkun Deng, Peng Li, Zhidan Zhang, Huiyou Li, Xingbiao Yang, Zhaoheng Yin, Yong Lai

“…However, this study's small sample size may be heterogeneous, and more large-sample, multi-center studies are needed for future validation. …”
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Micro-computed tomography analysis and ex-vivo detection of six root canals in a four-rooted mandibular first premolar by Hany Mohamed Aly Ahmed, Mohideen Salihu Farook

“…In addition, it provides clinical implications through endodontic access cavity preparation and negotiation of canals under dental operating microscope (DOM) to assess the difficulty for locating the canals. Methods An extracted four-rooted mandibular first premolar tooth sample was subjected to 2D radiographic imaging in two views and micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) scanning with a resolution of 25 μm. …”
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