In vitro, genomic characterization and pre-clinical evaluation of a new thermostable lytic Obolenskvirus phage formulated as a hydrogel against carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter b... by Mahmoud M. Sherif, Neveen A. Abdelaziz, Mohammad Y. Alshahrani, Sarra E. Saleh, Khaled M. Aboshanab

“…Furthermore, the phage-loaded Carbopol 940 hydrogel was preclinically evaluated for wound healing effectiveness in the burn-wound animal model infected with the CRAB isolate. …”
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Development of tri-layer antioxidant packaging systems based on recycled PLA/sodium caseinate/recycled PLA reinforced with lignocellulosic nanoparticles extracted from yerba mate w... by Marina Patricia Arrieta, Freddys Beltran, Sara Soledad Abarca de las Muelas, Gerald Gaspar, Rafael Sanchez Hernandez, Maria Ulagares de la Orden, Joaquin Martinez Urreaga

“…Additionally, the internal RPLA-based layer was loaded either with 1 or 3 wt% of lignocellulose nanoparticles extracted from yerba mate waste (YMNs) to obtain antioxidant-active packaging formulations. …”
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Assessing the viability of hybrid renewable energy systems in Nigeria by Abdullahi Abubakar Mas'ud, Akilu Yunusa‐Kaltungo, Nabila Ahmed Rufa'I, Najib Yusuf

“…It has been discovered that solar energy exhibits more cost‐effectiveness compared to wind energy, mostly attributable to its superior ability to match generation with load on an hourly and monthly basis, particularly in the presence of heavy loads. …”
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REDUCTION OF FRICTION LOSSES DUE TO THE VORTEX FLOW OF THE MAGNETIC FLUID CAUSED BY THE ADDITIVES OF CARBON NANOTUBES by O. N. Labkovich

“…Carbon nanotubes demonstrate elasticity under transverse bending: they curve under the impact of load, and after its removal they restore their original shape. …”
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Comparison of the Torsional Strength of Material Samples Made Using Selected Rapid Prototyping Methods by Mariusz DĘBSKI (m.debski@prz.edu.pl), Bogdan KOZIK (bogkozik@prz.edu.pl), Łukasz PRZESZŁOWSKI (lprzeszl@prz.edu.pl), Jadwiga PISULA (jpisula@prz.edu.pl)

“…In the case of the layered extrusion method, due to the model construction process, strength data based on standard samples do not have a direct transposition on the strength of machine parts operating under various load ranges, especially torsional loads. The publication presents the results of tests on the torsional strength of cylindrical samples with splines produced by layered extrusion, vacuum casting technology, and hybrid technology, which combines both technologies. …”
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Hyperspectral imaging for one-step growth simulation of Brochothrix thermosphacta in chilled beef during storage by Xiaohua Liu, Binjing Zhou, Jin Song, Kang Tu, Jing Peng, Weijie Lan, Jing Xu, Jie Wu, Juqing Wu, Leiqing Pan

“…Consequently, Model Ⅰ showed the best ability to predict the microbial loads of B. thermosphacta, with the coefficient of determination (Rv2) and root mean square error in internal validation (RMSEV) of 0.921 and 0.498 (lg (CFU/g)). …”
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High-Performance Twisted Nylon Actuators for Soft Robots by Jin Sun, Shijing Zhang, Jie Deng, Jing Li, Dong Zhou, Dehong Wang, Junkao Liu, Weishan Chen, Yingxiang Liu

“…Twisted nylon actuators (TNAs) are widely recognized in soft robotics for their excellent load-to-weight ratio and cost-effectiveness. However, their limitations in deformation and output force restrict their ability to support more advanced applications. …”
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EFFICIENCY OF AN INDIVIDUAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS by E V Orlova, D E Karateev, V N Amirdjanova

“…IRP improves functional ability and motion activity (hand grip strength, power, symmetry of movements, load distribution) and quality of life in RA patients immediately after its completion.…”
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Liposomes-in-Gel as the Docetaxel Delivery for the Effective Treatment of Psoriasis by Inhibiting the Proliferation of Blood Vessels by Ruoyang Jia, Yinyin Liu, Yifang Wu, Si Shen, Keang Cao, Xue Chen, Yang Wu, Wang Shen, Lu Wang, Bin Sun, Yongli Zhang, Hongmei Xia

“…The results demonstrated that DTX-LP-G cumulatively released a much higher amount of drug into the skin than that from DTX-loaded liposomes (DTX-LPs) and DTX-loaded gel (DTX-G). …”
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Evaluation of the effect of material selection and core geometry in thin-walled sandwich structures due to compressive strength using a finite element method by Fitra Muhammad Adzin, Pratama Anandito Adam, Prabowo Aditya Rio, Sohn Jung Min, Tuswan Tuswan, Istanto Iwan, Budiana Eko Prasetya, Thang Do Quang, Muttaqie Teguh, Rahimuddin Rahimuddin

“…Sandwich panels are widely used in various applications due to their ability to support loads while maintaining a lightweight structure. …”
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Silicasomes in Oncology: From Conventional Chemotherapy to Combined Immunotherapy by Alicia Arroyo-Nogales, Guillermo Plaza-Palomo, Javier González-Larre, Sandra Jiménez-Falcao, Alejandro Baeza

“…Additionally, the specific load of chemotherapeutic drugs is explored, followed by a discussion of the immunotherapeutic application of silicasomes and the combination of different therapeutic strategies, including theragnosis, in a single silicasome platform, highlighting the enormous potential of these nanosystems.…”
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Hyperbranched polylysine/oxidized carboxymethyl cellolose integrated gelatin composite for wound treatment by Fatemeh Hakimi, Moein Kosari, Parya Esmaeelnejad, Shabnam Sattari, Fahimeh Kazeminava, Sheida Moradi, Motaleb Ghasemian, Mohsen Adeli, Zainab Ahmadian

“…Moreover, allantoin (Alla) as a drug model was loaded by this composite and the optimal formulation for wound healing (PLOCG-Alla) was obtained. …”
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A randomized stepped wedge trial of an intensive combination approach to roll back the HIV epidemic in Nigerian adolescents: iCARE Nigeria treatment support protocol. by Babafemi O Taiwo, Lisa M Kuhns, Olayinka Omigbodun, Olutosin Awolude, Kehinde M Kuti, Adedotun Adetunji, Baiba Berzins, Patrick Janulis, Sulaimon Akanmu, Oche Agbaji, Agatha N David, Akinsegun Akinbami, Abiodun Folashade Adekambi, Amy K Johnson, Ogochukwu Okonkwor, Bibilola D Oladeji, Marbella Cervantes, Olubusuyi M Adewumi, Bill Kapogiannis, Robert Garofalo

“…The primary outcome is plasma HIV-1 viral load suppression, defined as viral load ≤ 200 copies/mL, in the intervention period versus the control period at 48 weeks of intervention.…”
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Finite Element Analysis of the Mechanical Performance of an Innovative Beam-Column Joint Incorporating V-Shaped Steel as a Replaceable Energy-Dissipating Component by Lin Zhang, Yiru Hou, Yi Wang

“…Ductile structures have demonstrated the ability to withstand increased seismic intensity levels. …”
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Topology Optimization for Aircraft Applications Using Hybrid and Multi-Material Methods for Different Component Scales by Wouter van den Brink, Tim Koenis, Timo Osinga, Maria Montero-Sistiaga

“…Method 2: The ability to manufacture multi-material metal parts via additive manufacturing presents opportunities for the design of aircraft components and shows weight-saving potential. …”
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Polyethyleneimine‐Based Cryogels Enabling the Selective and Reversible Adsorption of Chlorine by Alejandro Lorente, Johanna S. Sturm, Merlin Kleoff, Fabio Lorenz, Patrick Voßnacker, Olaf Wagner, Rainer Haag, Sebastian Riedel

“…The reversibility of chlorine adsorption is shown by applying heat and vacuum to the loaded cryogel CG1[Cl3] releasing 63% of the adsorbed chlorine within 3 h and 72% within 16 h. …”
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Physical Resilience in a Multiport Converter for Prosumer Systems: Proposal and Analysis by Juan Gonzalez-Rivera, Victor Cardenas, Fernando Quiroz-Vazquez, Mario Gonzalez-Garcia, Rafael Hernandez

“…The prototype is subjected to significant fluctuations in load to incorporate the worst-case scenario, as depicted by the CBEMA performance characteristic curve. …”
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A risk-averse optimal dispatch scheme for data centers considering carbon emission and water constraints based on enhanced ADMM by Haotian Ma, Bo Zeng, Jiayu Wang, Shengyi Wang, Chen Liang, Jiayi Zhang

“…Numerical results illustrate the benefits for environment protection and economic, risk management ability, and computational performance of the proposed scheme.…”
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Self‐Healing Hydrogels: Mechanisms and Biomedical Applications by Lingling Xue, Ran An, Junqi Zhao, Mengdi Qiu, Zhongxia Wang, Haozhen Ren, Decai Yu, Xinhua Zhu

“…In contrast, self‐healing hydrogels with their inherent ability to restore structure and function autonomously offer prolonged efficacy and enhanced appeal. …”
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Etching conditions and surface changes: a guideline for glassceramic materials by Catina Prochnow, Jatyr Pisani-Proença, Maria Carolina Erhardt, Gabriel Kalil Rocha Pereira, Luciano Gonçalves

“…Results: Regarding glass-ceramic restorations, the protocols carried out to produce topographical changes on the cementation surface normally improve bond ability, and consequently, lead to an increased load-bearing capacity under fatigue of the restorations. …”
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