Novel Octa‐Structure Metamaterial Architecture for High Q‐Factor and High Sensitivity in THz Impedance Spectroscopy by Heena Khand, Rudrarup Sengupta, Gabby Sarusi

“…., nanoparticles, bioparticles, etc.) spread on their surfaces within the gap of the capacitive plates of a nanoantenna array. In THz spectroscopy, the amount of the red shift in the resonance frequency (ΔF) plays an important role in the detection of nanoparticles and their concentration. …”
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Biocompatible and Hermetic Encapsulation of PMUTs: Effects of Parylene F-VT4 and ALD Stacks on Membrane Vibration and Acoustic Performance by Esmaeil Afshari, Samer Houri, Rik Verplancke, Veronique Rochus, Maarten Cauwe, Pieter Gijsenbergh, Maaike Op de Beeck

“…For certain array designs, the encapsulation significantly improved the arrays’ pressure output, a change that is attributed to the change in the acoustic wavelength and inter-element coupling. …”
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Identification and assessment of biological activities of Gymnanthemum amygdalinum (Delile) Sch.Bip. ex Walp. collected from Bongabon, Nueva Ecija by Jerwin R. Undan, Angeles De Leon, Rıch Mılton Dulay, Dana Theresa De Leon, Shıena Marıe Fermin

“…The medicinal potential of plants encompasses a diverse array of compounds with therapeutic applications. …”
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Multiplex Network-Based Approach to Gas Sensing by Pradeep Bhadola, Ajit Khosla

“…The methodology can be extended to other sensor arrays and applications beyond gas sensing, making it a versatile tool for multivariate sensor data analysis.…”
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EDITORIAL by Abubakar Munir

“…This edition holds special significance as it focuses on the critical fields of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Clinical Pharmacy, and Drug Delivery Systems, showcasing their profound impact on healthcare applications. Pharmaceutical Sciences, as a multidisciplinary field, plays a pivotal role in advancing medicine and improving patient outcomes. …”
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Novel Frame Buffer Pixel Circuits and Silicon Backplane Development for Polarization-Independent LCOS by Qirui Zhang, Isaac Zachmann, Lianhua Ji, Chongchang Mao

“…This ‘frame-at-a-time’ data refresh capability is vital for displaying images with full contrast, which is particularly advantageous for holographic and color sequential display applications. …”
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Intense second-harmonic generation in two-dimensional PtSe2 by Chu Lingrui, Li Ziqi, Zhu Han, Lv Hengyue, Chen Feng

“…These properties make it highly promising for a wide array of applications in next-generation electronic and optoelectronic devices, as well as sensors. …”
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Measuring and Simulating Neutron Capture γ-Ray Spectra using the RPI γ-Ray Multiplicity Detector by Cook Katelyn, Danon Yaron, Lewis Amanda, Barry Devin, Rapp Michael, Daskalakis Adam, Brain Peter, Fritz Dominik, Golas Alec, Ney Adam, Siemers Gregory, Singh Sukhjinder, Wang Benjamin

“…A new method has been developed to model the event-by-event capture γ-ray cascade energy deposition in the detector array using DICEBOX and a modified version of MCNP-6.2. …”
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All-Optical Microwave Photonic Downconverter With Tunable Phase Shift by Yunxin Wang, Jingnan Li, Tao Zhou, Dayong Wang, Jiahao Xu, Xin Zhong, Dengcai Yang, Lu Rong

“…Meanwhile, since the proposed microwave photonic link can simultaneously implement frequency downconversion and full range phase shift of the converted IF signal, it provides a compact alternative for the applications including radio-over-fiber system and phased-array beamforming.…”
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Multi-Performance Optimization of the Mechanical Characteristics of Basalt Fiber and Silicon Carbide-Filled Aluminum Matrix Composites by V. Veeranaath, S. G. Dinesh, G. Natarajan

“…In the existing state, aluminum metal matrix composites (AlMMCs) are a category of materials that have successfully fulfilled the majority of demanding requirements in applications where moderate strength, high stiffness, and lightweight are necessary. …”
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Screening of Potentially Probiotic Lactobacillus Possessing Surface Layer Protein from Iranian Traditional Dairy Products by E. Mobarak Qamsari, R. Kasra Kermanshahi, M. Erfan, P. Ghadam

“…Due their self assembly ability and the highly ordered, regular structure down to the nanometer scale, S-layers were demonstrated to possess a great potential for nanobiotechnological applications. …”
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Changes in phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity of Andean raspberries in response to Peronospora sparsa by Nathalia Cardona-Hurtado, Gloria E. Guerrero Álvarez, Ana M. López Gutiérrez

“…In Colombia, the Andean raspberry (Rubus glaucus Benth) is of large economic significance because of its use in industry and widespread consumption as a fresh fruit. However, this crop is highly susceptible to disease by Peronospora sparsa, a fungus that causes between 50 % and 70 % production loss. …”
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Unlocking the Stratum Corneum Barrier to Skin Penetration for the Transdermal Delivery of Cyclovirobuxine D by Yun-Hao Ren, Feng-Yuan Song, Jing-Yu Zhao, Bing-Wen Liang, Li-Hua Peng

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Cyclovirobuxine D, a natural compound derived from the medicinal plant Buxus sinica, demonstrates a diverse array of therapeutic benefits, encompassing anti-arrhythmic properties, blood pressure regulation, neuronal protection, and anti-ischemic activity. …”
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Real-Time Sensor for Measuring the Surface Temperature of Thermal Protection Structures Based on the Full-Time Domain Temperature Inversion Method by Yuhao Liu, Xiong Zhao, Xiangyu Wei, Pengyu Nan, Fan Zhou, Guoguo Xin, Kok-Sing Lim, Yupeng Zhang, Hangzhou Yang

“…These results highlight the potential of the proposed real-time sensor method for practical engineering applications, offering a reliable and efficient solution for real-time TPS temperature monitoring.…”
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Dual-band bound states in the continuum based on hybridization of surface lattice resonances by Du Xiang, Xiong Lei, Zhao Xueqian, Chen Shuai, Shi Jianping, Li Guangyuan

“…Our work provides a new approach for realizing and tuning dual-band BICs, and the obtained ultrahigh-Q quasi-BICs can find potential applications in nonlinear optics, multimodal lasing, and optical sensing.…”
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Harnessing the antioxidant and cytoprotective power of Aitchisonia rosea: phytochemical insights and mechanistic validation by Loai Aljerf, Abdullah H. Maad, Shahid Rasool, Muaaz Alajlani

“…The demonstrated ability to safeguard both DNA and erythrocyte membranes from oxidative insults establishes A. rosea as a scientifically validated candidate for further pharmaceutical and industrial development, particularly for applications targeting oxidative stress-mediated diseases.…”
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Rattraper le nouvel Occident : « L’initiative d’excellence » allemande, les études régionales et la re-production des inégalités by Manuela Boatcă

“…However, while earlier steps in this direction only created a wider array of employment options for researchers, the argument of this paper is that the excellence initiative represents what has been called a process of “indirect commercialization” (Reinhard Kreckel) or an instance of “academic capitalism” (Slaughter/Leslie) of/in the Western European university system, which traditionally relied on state financing and state control of university finances. …”
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Optimization of tribo-mechanical properties of kenaf/jute-SiC hybrid composites using integrated grey-fuzzy approach by Aravindh Murugan, Debabrata Barik, Rasan Sarbast Faisal, Makeshkumar Mani, Milon Selvam Dennison, Seepana Praveenkumar, Saravanan Rajendran

“…In recent studies, the combination of natural fibers and ceramic fillers has resulted in hybrid composites with improved tribological characteristics for automotive and aircraft applications. Even though natural fibers have some disadvantages, the combined effect of natural fibers and ceramics with suitable multi-response optimization techniques can overcome the limitations and provide a composite with enhanced mechanical and tribological properties at minimal cost. …”
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CFD Analysis of Urban Canopy Flows Employing the V2F Model: Impact of Different Aspect Ratios and Relative Heights by Fabio Nardecchia, Annalisa Di Bernardino, Francesca Pagliaro, Paolo Monti, Giovanni Leuzzi, Luca Gugliermetti

“…However, the closure assumptions of the turbulence usually employed in CFD codes are not always physically based and adequate for all the flow regimes relating to practical applications. The starting point of this work is the performance assessment of the V2F (i.e., v2¯ − f) model implemented in Ansys Fluent for simulating the flow field in an idealized array of two-dimensional canyons. …”
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RAB37 Promotes Adipogenic Differentiation of hADSCs via the TIMP1/CD63/Integrin Signaling Pathway by Haili Huang, Anran Li, Jin Li, Dan Sun, Ling Liang, Kunyan Pan, Chengzhang He, Peihua Zhang

“…Several upregulated cytokines related to RAB37-mediated adipogenic differentiation were identified using a cytokine array, including tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase 1 (TIMP1). …”
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