Assessment of the Distributed Ledger Technology for Energy Sector Industrial and Operational Applications Using the MITRE ATT&CK® ICS Matrix by Annabelle Lee, Sri Nikhil Gupta Gourisetti, David Jonathan Sebastian-Cardenas, Kent Lambert, Vicente Navarro, Marco Pasetti, Umit Cali, Kateryna Isirova, Ramesh Reddi, Puica Nitu, Md. Touhiduzzaman, Michael Mylrea, Philip Huff, Farrokh Rahimi, Shammya Shananda Saha

“…Utilizing blockchain and DLT has demonstrated the ability to enhance the resilience of the electric infrastructure, which will support a more flexible infrastructure and advance grid modernization. …”
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Enhanced Anti‐Tumour Efficacy of iRGD‐Modified Cell‐Bound Membrane Vesicles (iRGD‐CBMVs) as a Novel Drug Carrier by Haonan Zhao, Zhendong Huang, Qinghua Sheng, Wenxiang Shao, Min Zeng, Kun Wang, Yang Zhang, Ying Qin, Zhihao Xiong, Lizhen Chen, Huaying Wang, Tong Rong, Zhitao Qiu, Hongda Zhuang, Zhiwen Wu, Yuan Zhang, Wendiao Zhang, Yong Chen

“…This study characterises unique cell‐bound membrane vesicles (CBMVs), which are impervious to standard cleaning agents and effectively loaded with doxorubicin (DOX). For the first time, we used iRGD peptide to modify the CBMVs to enhance the CBMVs' targeting capabilities for cancer cells. …”
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Immunogenicity and Protective Efficacy against Murine Tuberculosis of a Prime-Boost Regimen with BCG and a DNA Vaccine Expressing ESAT-6 and Ag85A Fusion Protein by Jia Lu, Chun Wang, Zhiguang Zhou, Ying Zhang, Tingting Cao, Chunwei Shi, Zhenhua Chen, Lingxia Chen, Changxue Cai, Xionglin Fan

“…Thus, our study indicates that pcD685A may be an efficient booster vaccine against TB with a strong ability to enhance prior BCG immunity.…”
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Characterization of Newly Isolated <i>Rosenblumvirus</i> Phage Infecting <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> from Different Sources by Paloma Cavalcante Cunha, Pedro Samuel de Souza, Ana Julia Dill Rosseto, Isabella Ribeiro Rodrigues, Roberto Sousa Dias, Vinícius da Silva Duarte, Davide Porcellato, Cynthia Canêdo da Silva, Sérgio Oliveira de Paula

“…In UHT whole-fat milk, CapO46 achieved a maximum reduction of 7.2 log10 CFU/mL in bacterial load after 12 h, maintaining significant suppression (1.6 log10 CFU/mL) after 48 h. …”
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Triaxial compression test of shear strength parameters of rock-fill materials considering scale effect by Xia Li, Xinggang Shen, Jun Du, Yunfei Sun, Yunfei Sun, Yunfei Sun, Haoran Jin, Haoran Jin, Haoran Jin, Jian Gong, Jian Gong, Jian Gong, Mingjie Jiang, Mingjie Jiang, Mingjie Jiang

“…Soil mass stability refers to the ability of soil to resist deformation and failure under external loads, and it is a fundamental consideration in geotechnical engineering, particularly for large-scale infrastructure such as earth-rock dams and slopes. …”
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Glycosyl Mobile Radical Structures of Folic Acid Receptors Impact the Internalization of Functionalized Folate Amphiphilic Alternating Copolymer in Cancer Cells by Emilyn B. Aucoin, Elizabeth Skapinker, Abdulrahman M. Yaish, Yunfan Li, Haley L. Kombargi, Daniel Jeyaraj, Pankaj Garg, Nicole Mendonza, Cecile Malardier-Jugroot, Myron R. Szewczuk

“…PANC-1 cancer cells were pretreated with <i>maackia amurensis</i> lectin II (MAL-2), <i>sambucus Nigra</i> lectin (SNA-1), peanut agglutinin (PNA), and wheat germ agglutinin lectin (WGA) at different doses followed by 20 kDa and 350 kDa FA–DABA–SMA loaded with coumarin 153 (C153). Increasing the dosage of MAL2, SNA-1, PNA, and WGA concomitantly and significantly increased the internalization of C153-loaded FA–DABA–SMA in the cells. …”
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A temperature-responsive PLA-based nanosponge as a novel nanoadjuvant and efficient delivery carrier of Ag85B for effective vaccine against Mycobacterium tuberculosis by Jin-Seung Yun, Soo-Min Kim, Jin Sil Lee, Su Hyun Jeong, Hyeryeon Oh, Panmo Son, Sunghyun Kim, Young-Ran Lee, Eunkyung Shin, Sang-Jun Ha, Yong-Woo Jung, Dokeun Kim, Hye-Sook Jeong, Won Il Choi

“…Results The Ag85B protein was successfully produced and loaded into aPNS, which exhibited good colloidal stability and a sustained-release profile. …”
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A Remote Intervention Based on mHealth and Community Health Workers for Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence in People With HIV: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial by Shivesh Shourya, Jianfang Liu, Sophia McInerney, Trinity Casimir, James Kenniff, Trace Kershaw, David Batey, Rebecca Schnall

“…Qualitative feedback highlighted the intervention’s acceptability and ability to overcome logistical barriers. …”
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Computational Investigation of Long Free-Span Submarine Pipelines with Buoyancy Modules Using an Automated Python–Abaqus Framework by Ty Phuor, Pavel A. Trapper, Alon Urlainis, Avshalom Ganz

“…Practical implications include the ability to rapidly optimize buoyancy module placements, reducing resonance risks from vortex-induced vibrations (VIVs), thus enhancing the preliminary design efficiency and pipeline safety. …”
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Peer-led counselling with problem discussion therapy for adolescents living with HIV in Zimbabwe: A cluster-randomised trial. by Victoria Simms, Helen A Weiss, Silindweyinkosi Chinoda, Abigail Mutsinze, Sarah Bernays, Ruth Verhey, Carol Wogrin, Tsitsi Apollo, Owen Mugurungi, Dorcas Sithole, Dixon Chibanda, Nicola Willis

“…The primary outcome was virological nonsuppression (viral load ≥1,000 copies/mL). Secondary outcomes were symptoms of CMDs measured with the Shona Symptom Questionnaire (SSQ ≥8) and depression measured with the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9 ≥10) and health utility score using the EQ-5D. …”
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Comparative analysis of lithium-iron-phosphate and sodium-ion energy storage devices by Huthaifa A. Al_Issa, Mohamed Qawaqzeh, Lina Hani Hussienat, Ruslan Oksenych, Oleksandr Miroshnyk, Oleksandr Moroz, Iryna Trunova, Volodymyr Paziy, Serhii Halko, Taras Shchur

“…This is achieved due to the ability of energy storage to effectively level the load, compensate for fluctuations in renewable energy generation, and provide reliable backup power. …”
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Natural Polymer Derivative-based pH responsive Nanoformulations Entrapped Diketo-tautomers of 5-fluorouracil for Enhanced Cancer Therapy by Anbazhagan Thirumalai, Koyeli Girigoswami, Karthick Harini, Venkatakrishnan Kiran, Pazhani Durgadevi, Agnishwar Girigoswami

“…However, its limited ability to penetrate cell membranes and its short half-life, caused by rapid metabolism, necessitate frequent administration of high doses to maintain effective therapeutic levels. …”
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Tissue-specific responses to oxidative fuel source preference during heat stress in lactating dairy cows by M.D. Ellett, K.M. Daniels, M.D. Hanigan, B.A. Corl, G. Perez-Hernandez, C.L.M. Parsons, J.A. Melvin, D.W. Fausnacht, R.P. McMillan, L.H. Baumgard, R.P. Rhoads

“…Prolonged exposure to high environmental temperatures results in an accumulated heat load that induces a heat stress (HS) response in dairy cattle. …”
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Human Disc Degeneration Is Accompanied by a Loss of Anterior Annulus Fibrosus Interlamellar Matrix Integrity as Assessed by Peel Tests by Manmeet S. Dhiman, Mohammed A. Salaam, Taylor J. Bader, Fred Nicholls, W. Bradley Jacobs, Kenneth C. Thomas, Jacques Bouchard, Paul T. Salo, David A. Hart, Ganesh Swamy, Neil A. Duncan

“…Weakening of the ILM and the cross‐bridges could contribute to delamination between the lamellae, reducing their ability to resist loads and thus contributing to loss of AF integrity associated with the development and progression of degeneration. …”
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Evaluation of the wear resistance of the modified radial bearing design considering the compressibility and viscosity of the micropolar lubricant by M. A. Mukutadze, P. V. Kharlamov, V. M. Prikhodko, E. A. Bolgova, V. E. Shvedova

“…Under typical conditions of radial bearings, significant loads can cause changes in the properties of the lubricant, which affects its ability to form a stable lubricating film. …”
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Does an increase in physiological indexes predict better cognitive performance: the PhyCog randomised cross-over protocol in type 2 diabetes by Frederic Dutheil, Guillaume T Vallet, Igor Tauveron, Julien S Baker, Valentin Magnon, Jordan Mille, Valentin Brusseau, Laetitia Silvert, Marie Izaute

“…Physiological testing will involve allostatic load such as heart rate variability, microcirculation, cortisol and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate levels. …”
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Criteria-Based Decision Making for Introducing Open Kinetic Chain Exercise after-ACL Reconstruction: A Scoping Review by Florian Forelli, Jean Mazeas, Vasileios Korakakis, Haashim Ramtoola, Amaury Vandebrouck, Pascal Duffiet, Louis Ratte, Georgios Kakavas, Ismail Bouzekaroui Alaoui, Maurice Douryang, Andreas Bjerregaard, Jérôme Riera, Alexandre J. M. Rambaud

“…This highlights the absence of consensus among surgeons and physiotherapists, thereby hindering their ability to make informed decisions based on scientific evidence. …”
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Interlacing biology and engineering: An introduction to textiles and their application in tissue engineering by S. Scholpp, L.A. Hoffmann, E. Schätzlein, T. Gries, C. Emonts, A. Blaeser

“…Braided scaffolds, with their high tensile strength, are ideal for load-bearing tissues like tendons and ligaments, while their ability to form stable hollow lumens makes them suitable for vascular applications. …”
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Avian influenza A (H5N1) virus in dairy cattle: origin, evolution, and cross-species transmission by Ahmed Mostafa, Mahmoud M. Naguib, Aitor Nogales, Ramya S. Barre, James P. Stewart, Adolfo García-Sastre, Luis Martinez-Sobrido

“…Compared to the parental HPAIV H5N8 clade 2.3.4.4b, the novel reassortant HPAIV H5N1 displayed an increased ability to escape species barriers and infect multiple mammalian species, including humans. …”
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Complex physicochemical analysis of transformer oil parameters using the inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry technique by T. K. Nurubeyli, A. M. Hashimov, N. E. Imamverdiyev, G. N. Mammadova

“…The advantage of the mass spectrometric method for detecting metals in transformer oils is the ability to accurately determine the type of fault and diagnose transformer problems. …”
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