Microbiological and Ergonomic Effects of Three Prototypes of a Device to Reduce Aerosol Dispersion in Dental Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Tri... by Camila N. Baldasso, Ruy Teichert-Filho, Daniel R. Marinowic, Maria M. Campos, Maximiliano S. Gomes

“…The device prototypes consisted of a rigid translucent acrylic structure (G1 and G2), or a rigid PVC tube structure surrounded by layers of translucent flexible PVC films (G3), adjusted to the dental chair, involving the patient’s head, neck and chest. …”
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Unveiling the dynamic effects of major depressive disorder and its rTMS interventions through energy landscape analysis by Chun-Wang Su, Chun-Wang Su, Yurui Tang, Nai-Long Tang, Nai-Long Tang, Nian Liu, Nian Liu, Jing-Wen Li, Shun Qi, Hua-Ning Wang, Zi-Gang Huang, Zi-Gang Huang

“…IntroductionBrain dynamics offer a more direct insight into brain function than network structure, providing a profound understanding of dysregulation and control mechanisms within intricate brain systems. …”
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Physicochemical, Microbiological, and Rheological Characteristics of Fermented Sour Cream (“Suero Costeño”) Produced in Colombia by María Ruiz-Petro, María Torres-Ruiz, Dioyaira Sequeda-Goez, César Ricardo-Polo, Mónica Simanca-Sotelo, Beatriz Álvarez-Badel, Alba Durango-Villadiego, Margarita Arteaga-Márquez, Claudia De Paula, Yenis Pastrana-Puche, Clara Gutiérrez-Castañeda, Ilba Burbano-Caicedo, Amner Muñoz-Acevedo, Rubén Godoy-Gutiérrez, Ricardo Andrade-Pizarro

“…<i>Suero costeño</i> can be classified as a pseudoplastic fluid, with some presenting thixotropy (19–93%), which may cause changes in the internal structure. Due to the great variability in its physicochemical, microbiological, and rheological characteristics, it is necessary to standardize the production process by applying good manufacturing practices to improve the marketing of this Colombian culinary product.…”
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Effective Resistivity in Relativistic Reconnection: A Prescription Based on Fully Kinetic Simulations by Abigail Moran, Lorenzo Sironi, Aviad Levis, Bart Ripperda, Elias R. Most, Sebastiaan Selvi

“…This resistivity formulation—which relies only on single-fluid MHD quantities—successfully reproduces the spatial structure and strength of nonideal electric fields and thus provides a promising strategy for enhancing the reconnection rate in resistive MHD simulations.…”
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Valeriana jatamansi root extract a potent source for biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles and their biomedical applications, and photocatalytic decomposition by Pradisha Prem, Selvam Naveenkumar, Chinnaperumal Kamaraj, Chinnasamy Ragavendran, Arumugam Priyadharsan, Kumar Manimaran, Naify S Alharbi, Nilesh Rarokar, Tijo Cherian, Vimal Sugumar, Muthu Thiruvengadam, Vinoth Kumarasamy, Vetriselvan Subramaniyan

“…High-resolution transmission electron microscopy revealed well-dispersed spherical nature with an average size of 29.1 ± 2.06 nm, and X-ray diffraction confirmed their crystalline structure. The biosynthesized VJ@AgNPs exhibited significant antibacterial activity against all tested pathogens, with substantial inhibition zones at 50 and 100 μg/mL concentrations. …”
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Polyetheretherketone Double Functionalization with Bioactive Peptides Improves Human Osteoblast Response by Leonardo Cassari, Cristian Balducci, Grazia M. L. Messina, Giovanna Iucci, Chiara Battocchio, Federica Bertelà, Giovanni Lucchetta, Trevor Coward, Lucy Di Silvio, Giovanni Marletta, Annj Zamuner, Paola Brun, Monica Dettin

“…Aoa-GBMP1α reproduces 48–69 trait of Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2 (BMP-2), whereas Aoa-EAK is a self-assembling peptide mimicking extracellular matrix (ECM) fibrous structure. Superficial characterization included X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), white light interferometer analysis, static water contact angle (S-WCA), and force spectroscopy (AFM-FS). …”
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Neural correlates of device-based sleep characteristics in adolescents by Qing Ma, Barbara J. Sahakian, Bei Zhang, Zeyu Li, Jin-Tai Yu, Fei Li, Jianfeng Feng, Wei Cheng

“…These biotypes also differ in cognitive performance and brain structure and function. Longitudinal analysis confirms these differences from ages 9 to 14, with biotype 3 showing consistent cognitive advantages. …”
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A 3D Nonequilibrium Ionization Model of a Shock Wave in the Low Corona. I. Extreme-ultraviolet Emission and Inefficient Electron Heating by Nicolas Trueba, John C. Raymond, Cooper Downs, Susan T. Lepri, Katharine K. Reeves, Yeimy J. Rivera, Maurice L. Wilson, Chengcai Shen

“…We find that the data are well described by the model and broadly prefer lower T _e / T _p  < 1, suggesting inefficient electron heating throughout most of the shock structure.…”
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Design and Implementation of a Low-Cost Controlled-Environment Growth Chamber for Vegetative Propagation of Mother Plants by Jacqueline Guerrero-Sánchez, Carlos Alberto Olvera-Olvera, Luis Octavio Solis-Sánchez, Ma. Del Rosario Martínez-Blanco, Manuel de Jesús López-Martínez, Celina Lizeth Castañeda-Miranda, Genaro Martin Soto-Zarazúa, Germán Díaz-Flórez

“…The design features a removable tray that serves as a support for the mother plant, an observation window covered by a movable dark acrylic that prevents the passage of external light, and a vertical structure that facilitates optimal space utilization and ergonomic access. …”
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Comparative transcriptome-based identification and expression analysis of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters reveals a likely role in the transport of β-caryophyllene and resp... by Haibin Wang, Chen Zong, Yibo Bai, Shuilin Yuan, Yan Li, Tiantian Han, Huanhuan Xu, Chunmei Hu, Xilin Hou, Ying Li

“…This article analyzes potential ABC transporters that may transport β-caryophyllene by comparative transcriptome and GC-MS, and explores the genetic structure, evolutionary relationship, cis-acting element analysis, and transcription patterns of these transporters under different treatment conditions. …”
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Evaluating biomass and carbon stock responses to thinning and pruning in mature Larix principis-rupprechtii Mayr stands: a case study from Northern China by Jamshid Ali, Wang Haoran, Kaleem Mehmood, Bilal Muhammad, Wakeel Hussain, Khadim Hussain, Fahad Shahzad, Yin Qun, Jia Zhongkui

“…Pruning influences tree structure and health. The findings highlight the complex interactions between forest management practices and carbon dynamics, emphasizing the adoption of light to moderate thinning and pruning strategies. …”
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A Reconfigurable Polarimetric Photodetector Based on the MoS₂/PdSe₂ Heterostructure with a Charge-Trap Gate Stack by Xin Huang, Qinghu Bai, Yang Guo, Qijie Liang, Tengzhang Liu, Wugang Liao, Aizi Jin, Baogang Quan, Haifang Yang, Baoli Liu, Changzhi Gu

“…Herein, the reconfigurable polarimetric photodetection with photovoltaic mode is developed based on a few-layer MoS₂/PdSe₂ heterostructure channel and a charge-trap structure composed of Al₂O₃/HfO₂/Al₂O₃ (AHA)-stacked dielectrics. …”
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Analysis of the Causes of Urban Sprawl in Iran by keramatollah Ziari, Saeed Zanganeh Shahraki, Negin Rajabzadeh, Mohsen Abbas Nejad Jelogir

“…A notable political factor contributing to urban expansion was the growth of government structures and organizations, which was mentioned 7 times in the sources. …”
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N‐methylation of histidine to tune tautomeric preferences in histidine‐heme coordination and enzyme‐mimetic catalysis by Ruikai Du, Yunbo Lv, Haifeng Wu, Baoli Zhang, Yuanxi Liu, Shichao Xu, Shan Li, Zhen‐Gang Wang

“…Theoretical simulation results suggest that εmHis and δmHis ligation produce a saddled structure and planar structure of hemin, respectively, stemming from the disparity of steric hindrance at the Nε and Nδ positions. …”
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Improved lubricating and corrosion resistance of MAO coatings on ZK61 Mg alloy by co-doping with graphite and nano-zirconia by Chao Yang, Liyuan Sheng, Chaochao Zhao, Pinghu Chen, Wentai Ouyang, Daokui Xu, Yufeng Zheng, Paul K. Chu

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2D/3D Heterostructure Halide Perovskite Thin Films through an Innovative Spray‐Deposition of Bulky Organic Cation‐Containing Ammonium Salts by Rishabh Sahani, Neetesh Kumar, Carlo A. R. Perini, Azina Rahmani, Daniel Muñoz, Diana LaFollette, Jack Lawton, Kunal Datta, Ruipeng Li, Juan‐Pablo Correa‐Baena, Titel Jurca, Cheng‐Yu Lai, Daniela R. Radu

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Multi-dimensional niche segregation of sympatric breeding seabirds in the Xisha Archipelago by Yuanyuan Zhao, Yangfei Yu, Yunteng Liu, Lei Zhu, Zhikai Liao, Yuelou Liu, Jian Su, Yilin Deng, Siqi He, Cheng Wenda, Yachang Cheng, Yang Liu

“…Studying coexistence mechanisms is practically important for understanding and conserving marine biodiversity and community structure. Tropical marine ecosystems may exhibit higher competition between top predators due to generally low primary productivity and pronounced seasonal fluctuation in food availability. …”
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Interaction of Manganese-Doped Copper Oxide Nano-Platelets with Cells: Biocompatibility and Anticancer Activity Assessment by Ioan-Ovidiu Pană, Alexandra Ciorîță, Sanda Boca, Simona Guțoiu, Irina Kacso, Maria Olimpia Miclăuș, Oana Grad, Ana Maria Raluca Gherman, Cristian Leostean, Maria Suciu

“…A complete physicochemical characterization of the materials was performed by employing various techniques including X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, X-Ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and dynamic light scattering. Morphological investigations revealed a flat structure with nearly straight edges, with sizes spanning in the nanometer range. …”
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Advancing Active Transportation Through Mobility Justice and Centering Community by Barbara I. Baquero, Rachel Berney, Evalynn Fae T. Romano, Olivia Hicks, Robert Getch, Crystal Hall, Stephen J. Mooney, Dori Rosenberg, K. L. Shannon, Brian E. Saelens, Katherine D. Hoerster

“…Participants consistently expressed the need for neighborhood and city-wide structural improvements to support transportation and mobility, including enhanced public transportation; better lighting, crosswalks, sidewalks, pavement, and curb cuts; and maintenance of a neighborhood mixed-use trail. …”
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Establishment of mangroves on a new mud bank by a combination of UAS SfM photogrammetry and LiDAR monitoring by A. Staquet, A. Staquet, A. Staquet, C. Proisy, C. Proisy, L. Granjon, T. Maury, P.-E. Augusseau, P.-E. Augusseau, P.-E. Augusseau, P.-E. Augusseau, P.-E. Augusseau, A. Gardel, A. Attali, G. Brunier, G. Brunier, C. Leroy, A. Mury, A. Mury, F. Facundes, V. F. Santos, E. Anthony

“…This study investigates the feasibility of two remote sensing techniques, Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) and Structure-from-Motion (SfM) photogrammetry, to monitor changes in mud elevation that are critical to mangrove establishment dynamics. …”
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