Biomimetic Design and Assessment via Microenvironmental Testing: From Food Packaging Biomaterials to Implantable Medical Devices by Diana V. Portan, Athanasia Koliadima, John Kapolos, Leonard Azamfirei

“…At one end of the spectrum, medical devices in contact with tissue pose risks depending on whether they are deployed on the skin or implanted. …”
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Influence of f-d exchange interaction on the properties of nanoscale structures based on Fe, Co, Ni metals and rem oxides. A review by A. M. Kasumov, A. I. Dmitriev, K. A. Korotko, V. M. Karavaeva, K. O. Vyshnevska, A. I. Ievtushenko

“…And this, in turn, leads to an increase in magnetization-dependent properties, such as galvanomagnetic, magneto-optical, and current-voltage properties. …”
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Unveiling polyoxometalate redox properties at the nanoscale by Volatron, Florence, Izzet, Guillaume, Vuillaume, Dominique,  Proust, Anna

“…In this context, we have been exploring various strategies to immobilize POMs onto electrodes with the aim of improving the control of the molecules/electrode interface. …”
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A virus becomes a global concern: research activities on West-Nile virus by Doris Klingelhöfer, Markus Braun, Isabelle M. Kramer, Friederike Reuss, Ruth Müller, David A. Groneberg, Dörthe Brüggmann

“…Currently, West-Nile virus (WNV) is spreading worldwide to colder regions due to climate change. …”
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Crack initiation life in notched Ti-6Al-4V titanium bars under uniaxial and multiaxial fatigue: synthesis based on the averaged strain energy density approach by Giovanni Meneghetti, Alberto Campagnolo, Filippo Berto, Keisuke Tanaka

“…Crack nucleation and subsequent propagation have been accurately monitored by using the direct current potential drop (DCPD) technique. Based on the results obtained from the potential drop technique, the crack initiation life has been defined in correspondence of a relative potential drop increase ?…”
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Phase Retrieval of One-Dimensional Objects by the Multiple-Plane Gerchberg–Saxton Algorithm Implemented into a Digital Signal Processor by Varis Karitans, Maris Ozolinsh, Sergejs Fomins

“…In the current study, we address the phase retrieval of one-dimensional phase objects from near-field diffraction patterns using the multiple-plane Gerchberg–Saxton algorithm, which is still widely used for phase retrieval. …”
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Histomorphometric assessment of implant coated with mixture of nano-alumina and fluorapatite in rabbits by Sabreen Waleed Ibrahim, Aula Kamal Rafeeq, Mustafa Sabah Ahmedhamdi

“…The fluorapatite (FA)/alumina (Al2O3) mixture is recognized for its outstanding bioinertia and can significantly increase the biocompatibility and bioactivity of biomaterials. …”
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Investigation of physico-mechanical and metallurgical characteristics in a single lap joining of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) with aluminum alloy through surface modifications by Dufera Bulto, Devendra Kumar Sinha

“…The current study is expected to benefit the automotive and aerospace industries in applications of fabricating body parts leading to a higher strength-to-weight ratio.…”
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The Effect of Medical Cannabis on Pain Level and Quality of Sleep among Rheumatology Clinic Outpatients by George Habib, Fadi Khazin, Suheil Artul

“…Patients licensed for the use of MC at the rheumatology clinics at different settings were located and contacted. Their demographic and clinical parameters were documented, including type of medical cannabis consumed, way of consumption, and current monthly consumed amount. …”
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Removal of carcinogenic benzidine from water using highly efficient carbon black prepared from sugarcane bagasse by Nehad A. Elmaghraby, Mohamed A. Hassaan, Mohamed A. Zien, Elsayed M. Abedelrhim, Safaa Ragab, Murat Yılmaz, Ahmed El Nemr

“…Abstract The use of inexpensive, easily accessible, highly effective, and environmentally friendly adsorbents has been looked into as a perfect substitute for the currently expensive ways of extracting pollutants from wastewater. …”
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Utilizing pistachio green hull extract to produce sugar-free muffins with antioxidant and antidiabetic potential by Amin Karimi, Amir pouya Ghandehari Yazdi, Mohsen Barzegar, Mohammad Rahmati, Nooshin Bazsefidpar, Arash Soltani, Seid Mahdi Jafari

“…The current study aimed to produce sugar-free muffins containing pistachio green hull extract (PGHE) as a natural source of antioxidant and antidiabetic compounds. …”
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Challenges and Strategies for Expanding Enterprise-Based Training to Develop Skills for the ICT Industry in the Philippines by Jooyoung Voeller

“…Research on the challenges and strategies for increasing employer participation in EBT, especially within the information and communication technology (ICT) industry, is currently lacking. …”
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Stellate ganglion blockade under ultrasound-guidance and the physiological responses in the rat by Robert M. N. Tran, Shaista Malik, Christopher Reist, Christopher Reist, Chad K. Oh, Najeebah Abdul-Musawir, Stephanie C. Tjen-A-Looi, Liang-Wu Fu, Theodore J. Baird, Anh T. Nguyen, Yiwei D. Gong, Zhi-Ling Guo

“…Ultrasound-guided SGB is currently adopted as a more effective and safer method in humans. …”
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Smart Packet Delivery in Mobile Underwater Sensors Networks (M-CTSP) by Abdul Khan, Miguel-Angel Luque-Nieto, Ali Akbar Siddique

“…This research is focused on leveraging the Travelling Salesman Problem (TSP) to establish the optimal route of getting from a source node to a destination node in an underwater dynamic location. In this context, all nodes are mobile and slightly adjust their positions due to water currents. …”
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Digital Transformation Strategy of Aerospace Industry by Pu Sun, Weijia Yuan, Fengli Sun, Qian Shi, Shengyou Shi, Guoqing Wang

“…The aerospace industry, as an important representative of high-end manufacturing, plays an irreplaceable role in the development of new-quality productivity. In the context of increasingly complex projects and rapid iteration of new technologies, the development model of the aerospace industry is facing significant challenges and urgently requires digital transformation to promote high-quality development of the industry. …”
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Supply Chain Model for Mini Wind Power Systems in Urban Areas by Isvia Zazueta, Edgar Valenzuela, Alejandro Lambert, José R. Ayala, Rodny Garcia

“…In this context, renewable energy sources have become a favorable option to improve both energy security and sustainability while promoting the use of domestic energy sources. …”
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Reorganization of the Danish out-of-hours primary care – a descriptive study by Morten Breinholt Søvsø, Janus Laust Thomsen, Erika Frischknecht Christensen, Kasper Karmark Iversen, Fredrik Folke, Christian Backer Mogensen, Annmarie Lassen, Jens Søndergaard, Helle Collatz Christensen, Mette Elkjær, Andreas Søndergaard Heltberg, Ulla Væggemose, Søren Mikkelsen, Lars Bredevang Andersen, Martin Faurholdt Gude, Tine Bennedsen Gehrt, Erik Zakariassen, Linda Huibers

“…All regions still provide gatekeeping, where OOHPC performs a primary evaluation before a possible hospital contact. Delivery of relevant data to registries has decreased substantially with the current models, potentially creating a barrier for nationwide research on OOHPC.…”
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CircPWWP2A promotes renal interstitial fibrosis through modulating miR-182/ROCK1 axis by Qian Huang, Kaiyi Zhong, Jiali Wei

“…Despite ongoing research, the mechanisms underlying renal fibrosis are still not well understood, and there is currently a lack of effective treatments available. …”
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A review of private forest owner typologies with potential to contribute to social milieu research in forest policy by Peter K. Aurenhammer, Max Krott

“…Furthermore, their broader geographical scope can complement the currently German-centric milieu literature.In conclusion, PFO typology research and social milieu research are mutually beneficial. …”
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Assessing crack formation and strain distribution in concrete structures using externally installed fiber optic sensors by Henrik Becks, Matthias Högemann, Josef Hegger, Martin Classen

“…The structural integrity of many European bridges is increasingly compromised by rising traffic loads and gradual deterioration. …”
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