Magnesia Partially Stabilized Zirconia/Hydroxyapatite Biocomposites: Structural, Morphological and Microhardness Properties by Liliana Bizo, Adriana-Liana Bot, Marieta Mureșan-Pop, Lucian Barbu-Tudoran, Claudia Andreea Cojan, Réka Barabás

“…Crystallite sizes ranged from 27.45 nm to 31.5 nm, and surface morphology was homogeneous with small pores. Elements such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zirconium, and oxygen were detected in all samples. …”
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Highly sensitive salinity sensing using annular one-dimensional photonic crystals by Hassan Sayed, Ashour M. Ahmed, Ali Hajjiah, M. A. Abdelkawy, Arafa H. Aly

“…D represents the central defect layer from saline water, which equals 3400 nm, and N equals 5. …”
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Ga-doped ZnO nanoparticles for enhanced CO2 gas sensing applications by Inas Taha, Zeyad M. Abdulhamid, Rainer Straubinger, Abdul-Hamid Emwas, Kyriaki Polychronopoulou, Dalaver H. Anjum

“…This study focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and gas-sensing performance of GZO nanoparticles (NPs), specifically targeting CO₂ detection, which is crucial for environmental monitoring and industrial safety. …”
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Annealing-Driven Modifications in ZnO Nanorod Thin Films and Their Impact on NO₂ Sensing Performance by Sandip M. Nikam, Tanaji S. Patil, Nilam A. Nimbalkar, Raviraj S. Kamble, Vandana R. Patil, Uttam E. Mote, Sadaf Jamal Gilani, Sagar M. Mane, Jaewoong Lee, Ravindra D. Mane

“…Gas sensing tests at 200 °C revealed that the ZnO thin film annealed at 400 °C achieved the highest NO<sub data-eusoft-scrollable-element="1">2</sub> response of 5.88%. The study highlights the critical role of annealing in modifying the crystallinity, growth orientation, and defect states of ZnO thin films, ultimately enhancing their NO<sub data-eusoft-scrollable-element="1">2</sub> detection capability.…”
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Parameter Study of 500 nm Thick Slot-Type Photonic Crystal Cavities for Cavity Optomechanical Sensing by Zhe Li, Jun Liu, Yi Zhang, Chenguwei Xian, Yifan Wang, Kai Chen, Gen Qiu, Guangwei Deng, Yongjun Huang, Boyu Fan

“…Systematic parameter optimization via finite element simulations defines structural parameters for the 1550 nm band, followed by 6 × 6 × 6 combinatorial experiments on lattice constant, air hole radius, and line-defect waveguide width. …”
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ON DISCRETE STRUCTURE OF GEOLOGIC MEDIUM AND CONTINUAL APPROACH TO MODELING ITS MOVEMENTS by Sh. A. Mukhamediev

“…Due to subsequent deformation of the geologic medium, some elements of the structure can be manifested more clearly, and the structure itself can become more complex due to secondary effects. …”
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Experimental Research and Numerical Simulation on Grouting Quality of Shield Tunnel Based on Impact Echo Method by Fei Yao, Guangyu Chen, Jianhong Su

“…To identify shield grouting quality based on impact echo method, an impact echo test of segment-grouting (SG) test piece was carried out to explore effect of acoustic impedance of grouting layers and grouting defects on impact echo law. A finite element numerical simulation on the impact echo process was implemented. …”
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Long-read technologies identify a hidden LINE-1/ERV1 insertion in IQCB1 as causative variant for Senior-Løken syndrome by Suzanne E. de Bruijn, L. Ingeborgh van den Born, Ronny Derks, Lonneke Haer-Wigman, Luke O’Gorman, Frans P. M. Cremers, Ronald van Beek, Alexander Hoischen, Susanne Roosing, Kornelia Neveling

“…This finding suggests that mobile element insertions represent a yet underestimated variant type that is difficult to detect using short-read sequencing.…”
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Modulation of Surface Elastic Waves and Surface Acoustic Waves by Acoustic–Elastic Metamaterials by Chang Fu, Tian-Xue Ma

“…Furthermore, we construct the AEMM waveguide by the introduction of a line defect and hence demonstrate its ability to guide the SEWs and SAWs simultaneously. …”
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Chemotherapy and cognitive function: comprehensive review on methotrexate‐induced chemobrain by Nadine C. Sabry, Haidy E. Michel, Esther T. Menze

“…It affects many aspects of the patient’s cognitive ability and it appears as defect in the cancer survivor’s memory or concentration. …”
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Life-Cycle Maintenance Cost Model for Concrete Bridges Using Markovian Deterioration Curves by Kleopatra Petroutsatou, Theodora Vagdatli, Nikolaos Louloudakis, Panagiotis Panetsos

“…Actual records of 72 concrete bridges from motorways in Northern Greece were collected, documenting different detected defect types, condition states, and associated maintenance costs over time. …”
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The CPEB protein Orb2 has multiple functions during spermatogenesis in Drosophila melanogaster. by Shuwa Xu, Nathaniel Hafer, Blessing Agunwamba, Paul Schedl

“…Cytoplasmic Polyadenylation Element Binding (CPEB) proteins are translational regulators that can either activate or repress translation depending on the target mRNA and the specific biological context. …”
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Enhanced etching of GaN with N2 gas addition during CVD diamond growth by Awadesh Kumar Mallik, Giridharan Krishnamurthy, Wen-Ching Shih, Paulius Pobedinskas, Jan D’Haen, Ken Haenen

“…GaN layer etching from the base substrate by the CVD plasma was clearly evidenced by energy dispersive X-ray spectra (EDS) of the deposited films. Al elemental EDS peaks from the base sapphire substrate were observed for the films grown with nitrogen addition, but no Ga EDS peaks were detected. …”
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The tissue-specific RNA binding protein T-STAR controls regional splicing patterns of neurexin pre-mRNAs in the brain. by Ingrid Ehrmann, Caroline Dalgliesh, Yilei Liu, Marina Danilenko, Moira Crosier, Lynn Overman, Helen M Arthur, Susan Lindsay, Gavin J Clowry, Julian P Venables, Philippe Fort, David J Elliott

“…In contrast, Neurexin2 AS4 splicing was only regulated by T-STAR, through a UWAA-rich response element immediately downstream of the regulated exon conserved since the radiation of bony vertebrates. …”
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Uncovering the role of the Hsp40 family member cysteine string protein-α in mouse platelets by Alexis N. Smith, Hammodah R. Alfar, Smita Joshi, Daniëlle M. Coenen, Joshua Lykins, Isabelle C. Becker, Brittany E. Dong, Harry Chanzu, Chi Peng, Kanakanagavalli Shravani Prakhya, Linda Omali, Irina D. Pokrovskaya, Brian Storrie, Joseph Italiano, Sidney W. Whiteheart

“…Consistent with the secretion defects, in vivo and ex vivo assays showed that loss of CSPα caused significant bleeding and attenuated thrombosis under flow. …”
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Characteristic of spermogram parameters in men with reproductive pathology in age-related aspect by S. V. Pichugova, V. A. Chereshnev, Ya. B. Beikin

“…Therefore, the analysis of spermogram as the key element in assessing male reproductive potential is better to conduct at different age periods of man's life.Aim: to compare spermogram parameters in different age groups of patients with reproductive pathology.Materials and Мethods. …”
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