Active Structural Acoustic Control of Clamped Flat Plates Using a Weighted Sum of Spatial Gradients by William R. Johnson, Daniel R. Hendricks, Scott D. Sommerfeldt, Jonathan D. Blotter

“…The displacement on the clamped plate has been modeled using an approximate analytical solution assuming shape functions corresponding to clamped-clamped beams. From the analytical formulation, weights, which were found to be the reciprocal of the wave number squared, have been derived to produce a uniform WSSG field across the plate. …”
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Exposure to ambient air pollution over developmental stages induced neurodevelopmental impairment in mice offspring via microbiome-gut-brain axis by Zijun Yang, Yi Zhang, Shanshan Ran, Jingyi Zhang, Yonggui Gao, Yali Zhang, Xinyue Li, Baozhuo Ai, Shengtao Wei, Fei Tian, Guang Jia, Hualiang Lin, Zhangjian Chen, Zilong Zhang

“…Alterations in the compositions and functions of gut microbiome were also revealed by fecal metagenomic sequencing. …”
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Analysis of Selected Methods of Computer-Aided Design for Stage Structures by Szymon Wyrąbkiewicz, Marcin Zastempowski, Jurand Burczyński, Maciej Gajewski

“…The designed trapdoor meets all design requirements and can be implemented as a solution to improve the functionality and aesthetics of the stage’s technical equipment.…”
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Characterization of Holmium-Doped Fiber Using AOM and Considering Pair-Induced Quenching and Fiber Length by Yuri Barmenkov, Pablo Muniz-Cánovas, José-Luis Cruz, Miguel V. Andrés

“…The results of this study are compared with those obtained using the exponential and Förster decay functions used for such types of measurements. It is demonstrated that the knowledge of two fiber parameters, the pump saturation power and the fluorescence saturation power, together with the fiber absorption spectrum, permits one to obtain the absorption cross-sections at the pump and other key wavelengths, the effective concentration of the active ions, and the quantum efficiency of the fluorescence from the laser level. …”
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Characteristics and drivers of carbon emissions intensity vary across countries and time: evidence from 210 countries worldwide by Xu Pengfei, Chen Xiaotong, Chen Jingling

“…Carbon emission intensity (CEI) functions as a pivotal metric for evaluating carbon efficiency, thereby playing a critical role in the promotion of sustainable development and the mitigation of climate change. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Thermal cooling efficacy of a solar water pump using Oldroyd-B (aluminum alloy-titanium alloy/engine oil) hybrid nanofluid by applying new version for the model... by Faisal Shahzad, Wasim Jamshed, Mohamed R. Eid, Rabia Safdar, Siti Suzilliana Putri Mohamed Isa, Sayed M. El Din, Nor Ain Azeany Mohd Nasir, Amjad Iqbal

“…Entropy analysis of Oldroyd-B hybrid nano-fluid via modified Buongiorno's model was also tested. The functions of regulating parameters are quantitatively observed by using the Keller-box approach in MATLAB coding. …”
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BRCA1 or CDK12 loss sensitizes cells to CHK1 inhibitors by Hana Paculová, Juraj Kramara, Šárka Šimečková, Radek Fedr, Karel Souček, Ondřej Hylse, Kamil Paruch, Marek Svoboda, Martin Mistrík, Jiří Kohoutek

“…Since loss of BRCA1 increases replication stress and leads to DNA damage, we tested a hypothesis that CDK12- or BRCA1-depleted cells rely extensively on S-phase-related CHK1 functions for survival. …”
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Posture Monitoring During Breastfeeding: Smart Underwear Integrated with an Accelerometer and Flexible Sensors by Beibei Zhou, Ruixin Liang, Jun Zhang, Xiaolu Li, Zowie Broach, Joanne Yip

“…Participants reported that the prototype surpassed the commercial sample in functionality, comfort, and aesthetics. These findings are significant for postpartum health and provide guidelines for future smart nursing garment development.…”
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Fault Diagnosis Method of Rolling Bearing Based on Variational Modal Decomposition Multisynchrosqueezing Transform Combined With Long Short-Term Memory Networks by Tao Liang, Qingzhao Lv, Jianxin Tan, Yanwei Jing, Hexu Sun

“…First, the original vibration signal of the bearing is decomposed into multiple intrinsic mode functions (IMF) through the optimal parameter VMD, and then an effective IMF is selected for signal reconstruction according to the kurtosis value and mutual information. …”
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ENaC Biomarker Detection in Platelets Using a Lateral Flow Immunoassay: A Clinical Validation Study by Giosvany Martínez-Boloña, Ivette Martínez-Vieyra, M. B. de la Mora, Marco Antonio Fuentes-García, César Reyes-López, Doris Cerecedo

“…In this work, we optimized and clinically validated a lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) using gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) functionalized with anti-ENaC antibodies. The test strips were prepared with 10 µL of each component and performed in a 9-point herringbone format. …”
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Effects of the UV Filter Octocrylene and Its Degradation Product Benzophenone on Pacific Oyster (<i>Magallana gigas</i>) Larvae: A Call for Reassessment of Environmental Hazards by Ana Carvalhais, Romina Lippa, Isabel Benta Oliveira, Gaetano Di Lorenzo, Cláudia Mieiro, Mário Pacheco

“…Early life stages are pivotal to the functioning and resilience of ecological systems, displaying heightened vulnerability to environmental changes and exposure to contaminants. …”
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Electrochemical Surface Modification of Fully Biodegradable Mg-Based Biomaterials as a Sustainable Alternative to Non-Resorbable Bone Implants by Julia Radwan-Pragłowska, Kinga Legutko, Łukasz Janus, Aleksandra Sierkowska-Byczek, Klaudia Kuźmiak, Natalia Radwan-Pragłowska

“…The research emphasizes both functionality enhancement and process sustainability, adhering to green chemistry principles. …”
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Spexin level in growth hormone deficiency Iraqi children by L. A. Ghannawi, K. Gharab, M. A. Hadi, O. Y. Shakir, A. M. Rahmah

“…Spexin (SPX) is a newly discovered brain adipokine implicated in various homeostatic functions including metabolism, energy balance, endocrine processes and growth hormone (GH) production in particular. …”
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Expression of the BAX Gene, CO1 Gene, and their Relationship to the Motility and Spermatozoa Concentration of Rats Treated with Moringa oleifera Leaf Extract by Uswatun Hasanah, Cut Fauziah, Nasihin saud Irsyad, Andri Pramesyanti Pramono, Dinda Hanifah Wahab, Wafa Nabila Nawawi

“…During spermatogenesis, an apoptosis process involves the BAX gene. BAX is a gene that functions as pro-apoptosis. There is also a CO1 gene in mitochondria, which plays a role in cellular metabolism. …”
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Third-generation human mitochondria-focused cDNA microarray and its bioinformatic tools for analysis of gene expression by Xueyan Bai, Jun Wu, Qiuyang Zhang, Salvatore Alesci, Irini Manoli, Marc R. Blackman, George P. Chrousos, Allan L. Goldstein, Owen M. Rennert, Yan A. Su

“…The database associated 645 molecular functions with 946 hMitChip3 genes, 612 biological processes with 930 genes, 172 cellular components with 869 genes, 107 biological chemistry pathways with 476 genes, 23 reactome events with 227 genes, 320 genetic disorders with 237 genes, and 87 drugs targets with 55 genes. …”
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Inhibition of platin-induced BCL2 increase overcomes chemoresistance in squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck through resensitization to cell death by Anne-Sophie Becker, Friederike Klauk, Thomas Freitag, Daniel Fabian Strüder, Björn Schneider, Annette Zimpfer, Claudia Maletzki

“…Colony formation and the mode of cell death were analyzed in-depth.Patients with BCL2-positive tumors (44/254) prior to treatment (either radiation, cisplatin monotherapy, or both) had shorter overall and progression-free survival (log-rank; p = 0.048) and a higher rate of tumor relapse (Fisher's exact test; p = 0.0032). BCL2 inhibition alone had no effect on cell functions in our triple panel of cisplatin-sensitive cell lines but enhanced cisplatin-induced effects. …”
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Ophthalmologic Baseline Characteristics and 2-Year Ophthalmologic Safety Profile of Pramipexole IR Compared with Ropinirole IR in Patients with Early Parkinson’s Disease by William Seiple, Danna Jennings, Richard B. Rosen, Leona Borchert, Lee Canale, Nora Fagan, Mark Forrest Gordon

“…Parkinson’s disease (PD) progressively affects dopaminergic neurotransmission and may affect retinal dopaminergic functions and structures. Objective. This 2-year randomized, open-label, parallel-group, flexible-dose study, NCT00144300, evaluated ophthalmologic safety profiles of immediate-release (IR) pramipexole and ropinirole in patients with early idiopathic PD with ≤6 months’ prior dopamine agonist exposure and without preexisting major eye disorders. …”
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Child Amputee Prosthetics Project—Prosthesis Satisfaction Inventory (CAPP-PSI): Validation of Italian Version in Children with Upper Limb Amputation by Luigino Santecchia, Gessica Della Bella, Francesca Caspi, Paola Luttazi, Lorenzo Pochiero, Fabrizio Taffoni, Giordana Mariani, Marco Gaudenzi, Donatella Valente, Marco Tofani

“…<b>Background:</b> The Child Amputee Prosthetics Project—Prosthesis Satisfaction Inventory (CAPP-PSI) is a comprehensive instrument designed to measure satisfaction across functionality, aesthetic, and service domains. This study aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and evaluate the psychometric properties of the CAPP-PSI in an Italian pediatric population. …”
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Natural substance rutin versus standard drug atorvastatin in a treatment of metabolic syndrome-like condition by Dominika Micháliková, Barbara Tyukos Kaprinay, Boris Lipták, Karol Švík, Lukáš Slovák, Ružena Sotníková, Vladimír Knezl, Zdenka Gaspárová

“…The negative influence on cognitive functions could be associated with the development of metabolic cognitive syndrome. …”
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Development of manganese ferrite coated with Prussian blue as an efficient contrast agent for applications in magnetic resonance imaging by Ágnes Maria Ilosvai, Fatemeh Heydari, László Forgách, Noémi Kovács, Krisztián Szigeti, Domokos Máthé, Ferenc Kristály, Lajos Daróczi, Béla Viskolcz, Miklós Nagy, Miklós Németh, Tamás Ollár, László Vanyorek

“…In this study, we developed MRI contrast agents containing amine-functionalized MnFe2O4 nanoparticles with a Prussian blue (PB) surface coating to enhance their biocompatibility. …”
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