Concept, Design, and Preclinical Testing of a Remote-Control Robotic System for Transesophageal Echocardiography by Jury Schewel, MD, PhD, Ryan D. Madder, MD, Dimitry Schewel, MD, PhD

“…This study aims to describe the novel RCR system and to assess its performance in bench tests and in vitro models in terms of functionality, image quality, and reproducibility. …”
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Network Topology-Driven Vertiport Placement Strategy: Integrating Urban Air Mobility with the Seoul Metropolitan Railway System by Ki-Han Song, HaJeong Lee

“…However, as UAM is still in the pre-commercialization phase, with significant uncertainties, there are limitations in applying location-allocation models that optimize objective functions such as maximizing service coverage or minimizing travel distance. …”
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MiR-27a-3p protects against NaAsO2-induced neuronal apoptosis in HT22 cells by Qiyao Zhang, Siqi Zhao, Teng Ma, Yujie Wang, Shiqing Xu, Suhua Wang, Xiaohui Wang, Li Wang

“…Nonetheless, the precise impact of miR-27a-3p on neuron functioning in the hippocampus remains unclear. In this investigation, models were established using NaAsO2-treated mice and cells to investigate this aspect. …”
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The morning after the night before: Alcohol-induced blackouts impair next day recall in sober young adults. by Judith Jackson, David I Donaldson, Benjamin Dering

“…Our evidence suggests that alcohol-induced blackouts impair memory functioning the next day, and future research should establish the duration of deficits after an acute alcohol-induced blackout episode.…”
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La enseñanza del español a hablantes de herencia en inmersión parcial y total: factores eficaces del aprendizaje en aulas heterogéneas / The teaching of Spanish to heritage speaker... by María Pilar López-García

“…Considering the specificities of these students in partial immersion and in total immersion programmes has led us to examine the functioning of heterogeneous classrooms and the needs of these students. …”
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Identification of host-targeted small molecules that restrict intracellular Mycobacterium tuberculosis growth. by Sarah A Stanley, Amy K Barczak, Melanie R Silvis, Samantha S Luo, Kimberly Sogi, Martha Vokes, Mark-Anthony Bray, Anne E Carpenter, Christopher B Moore, Noman Siddiqi, Eric J Rubin, Deborah T Hung

“…To add to our understanding of the molecular processes involved in intracellular infection, we performed a chemical screen using a high-content microscopic assay to identify small molecules that restrict mycobacterial growth in macrophages by targeting host functions and pathways. The identified host-targeted inhibitors restrict bacterial growth exclusively in the context of macrophage infection and predominantly fall into five categories: G-protein coupled receptor modulators, ion channel inhibitors, membrane transport proteins, anti-inflammatories, and kinase modulators. …”
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Investigation about crack propagation paths in thin rim gears by F. Curà, A. Mura, C. Rosso

“…In this work a numerical analysis about crack propagation in gears with respect to the backup ratio (ratio between tooth height and rim thickness), initial crack position and shape has been done by means of the Extended FEM (XFEM) technique, realizing 3D models. XFEM 3D is a relatively new technique consisting in enriching traditional finite elements with more complex shape functions; in this way it is possible to propagate crack also between mesh nodes and to have mesh independent results. …”
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An exploration of the spatial and temporal factors influencing industrial park vitality using multi-source geospatial data by Xiao Ding, Fang Zheng, Guifen Lyu, Botao Feng

“…However, previous researches mainly focused on the vitality of various functions, lacking detailed insights for the specific planning of industrial parks. …”
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A multifaceted examination of the action of PDE4 inhibitor rolipram on MMP2/9 reveals therapeutic implications by Arka Bagchi, Analabha Roy, Anindya Halder, Arunima Biswas

“…These observations indicate the ability of rolipram to control breast cancer by regressing the functions of MMP2 and MMP9, thus having ‘off-targets’ other than PDE4 to have direct control over proteins that are involved in the advancement of metastasis.…”
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High-precision positioning of robotic systems on programme trajectories using satellite navigation measurements by S. V. Sokolov, A. I. Okhotnikov, D. V. Marshakov, I. V. Reshetnikova

“…For an environmental monitoring robot system, the authors modelled the motion in the plane of the local meridian from an initial point with longitude 30° and latitude 45°. …”
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Bidirectional relationship between pain and sleep disturbance in middle-aged and older adults: evidence from the China health and retirement longitudinal study by Duan Yi, Mingyuan Yang, Qipeng Luo, Hong Li, Liang Kong, Qinghao Cheng

“…BackgroundPain is one of the most prevalent symptoms that disrupt daily functioning and has been increasing in prevalence. Sleep disturbances frequently occur in individuals with pain, making it difficult to initiate and maintain sleep. …”
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Health Workers’ Perspectives on Mobile Health Care Learning Stickiness: Mixed Methods Study by Sabila Nurwardani, Putu Wuri Handayani

“…On the other hand, factors related to the functionality of the app and health workers’ experience were proven to affect cognitive and emotional app relationship quality (P<.005). …”
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The Hydrodynamic Performance of a Vertical-Axis Hydro Turbine with an Airfoil Designed Based on the Outline of a Sailfish by Aiping Wu, Shiming Wang, Chenglin Ding

“…Transient numerical simulations employing dynamic mesh techniques and user-defined functions within the Fluent environment were conducted to analyze rotor interactions. …”
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Bifurcation analysis and nonlinear elastic behavior of FG foam-filled double cylindrical microtubes via the modified couple stress theory in thermal environment by Sarah M. Albalawi, Mohammed Sobhy, Adel A. Elmandouh

“…This paper presents a comprehensive investigation into the nonlinear wave propagation, vibration characteristics, and thermal postbuckling behavior of double cylindrical microtubes filled with functionally graded (FG) metal foam. The microtubes are composed of FG ceramic–metal materials, where the outer and inner surfaces are ceramic-rich, while the interfaces adjoining the foam core are metal-rich. …”
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The gene regulatory mechanisms shaping the heterogeneity of venom production in the Cape coral snake by Pedro G. Nachtigall, Brett R. Hamilton, Taline D. Kazandjian, Paolo Stincone, Daniel Petras, Nicholas R. Casewell, Eivind A. B. Undheim

“…We also find that the evolution of regulatory elements closely mirrors the evolution of their associated toxin genes, resulting in spatial association of closely related and functionally similar toxins in the venom gland. While this compartmentalization is non-adaptive, the modularity of the underlying regulatory network likely facilitated the repeated evolution of defensive venom in spitting cobras. …”
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Social aloofness is associated with non-social explore-exploit decisions by Evan Knep, Xinyuan Yan, Cathy S. Chen, Suma Jacob, David P. Darrow, R. Becket Ebitz, Nicola Grissom, Alexander B. Herman

“…Our findings additionally highlight the potential for using computational approaches to reveal general cognitive mechanisms underlying social functioning.…”
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Cost-effectiveness of vector control for supplementing mass drug administration for eliminating lymphatic filariasis in India. by Donald S Shepard, Aung K Lwin, Sunish I Pulikkottil, Mariapillai Kalimuthu, Natarajan Arunachalam, Brij K Tyagi, Graham B White

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>The well-functioning MDA program proved effective and very cost-effective for eliminating LF, leaving little scope for further improvement. …”
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Impact of implementing evidence-based acute stroke interventions on survival: the South London Stroke Register. by Juliet Addo, Siobhan Crichton, Ajay Bhalla, Anthony G Rudd, Charles D A Wolfe, Christopher McKevitt

“…In uni-variable analyses, one year cumulative survival rates in socio-demographic groups and by care received was determined. Survival functions were compared using Log-rank tests. Multivariable Cox models were used to test for interactions between components of care and age group, sex, ethnic group, social class, stroke subtype and level of consciousness.…”
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Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Management of Anxiety Disorders: A Narrative Review of Theoretical Foundations, Clinical Applications, and Modern Integrative Approaches by Wang Q, Wang D, Lv Y, Li Q

“…This review offers a structured reference for clinicians and researchers aiming to understand the evolving role of TCM in anxiety management and its potential contribution to future integrative care models.Keywords: anxiety disorder, DSM-5, ICD-11, 5-HT, TCM…”
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Tactile Communism: Keti Chukhrov’s Post-Soviet Dramatic Works and the Legacy of Soviet Defectology by Anastasiya Osipova

“…I argue that, while descriptions of violence, physiological functions, and abject poverty are common for post-Soviet art, in Chukhrov’s work these elements perform radically different task than in the pessimistic and de-ideologized chernukha, or the style of grim realism. …”
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